Words From The Well June 2016

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1 Words From The Well June 2016 CHURCH OF OUR FATHER 91 State Hwy 3, PO Box 186 HULLS COVE, MAINE ~ shalomcoof@myfairpoint.net churchofourfather.org The Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of Maine The Rev. Suzanne Cole, Priest-in-Charge The Rev. Mary-Carol Griffin, Deacon Hellos and Goodbyes June is a wonderful month. It is full of celebrations like Father s Day, High School Graduation Day, family reunions, weddings and the beginning of summer and school vacations. It is the month when most of our summer people return to the Island and enjoy the weather, activities and fellowship this part of Maine has to offer. The month can also be a time of saying goodbye. High school graduation means saying goodbye to friends and teachers you have known for at least four years and it can be a time to remember the people you had to say goodbye to as they moved to another state or country. This June we are saying goodbye to David and Sandy LeFever as they move to Pennsylvania in order to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Church of Our Father gave them a farewell luncheon on May 29 th and a good time was had by all. We will miss them and they will miss us, but changes are a part of life. Hellos and goodbyes were also part of the life of Jesus followers and change was happening at a rapid pace. Just think how it was for them to watch Jesus die on the cross, discover he rose from the dead three days later, have him with them for 40 days only to leave them and ascend into heaven. It was no wonder that they stayed in the upper room and waited for the next hello or change to happen. The next piece was the coming of the Holy Spirit and what a change occurred in their hearts and minds! The Holy Spirit was the hello they needed to go out and tell others about Jesus. Nowadays, the Holy Spirit is given to us at the time of our Baptism. So why are most of us still acting as if we haven t received it? It could be that we were baptized and confirmed so many years ago that we have to be re-introduced to the third person of the Trinity. So the month of June is a good time to become reacquainted with what Jesus commanded his disciples and us to do. It s time to celebrate the reunion of our Christian life with Jesus. Happy Summer! Mother Sue+

2 P A G E 2 ~ JUNE 2016 Greetings, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The information collected for the Mutual Study of Ministry has been transmitted to Rev. Michael Ambler for his review. Father Ambler will then return to Church of Our Father to present his summation to the vestry. The Gift Policy was brought up at the last vestry meeting and debated. After a lengthy discussion it went back to committee. The committee has met, made wording modifications, and the policy will be resubmitted for a vote at the next vestry meeting which is Sunday June 12. I will be gone the first two weeks in June to attend my granddaughter s graduation and visit my sister who moved away to Georgia. Respectfully submitted Mike Bullard Senior Warden Memorial Service The service for Bob Sinnett who died April 23th will be on July 16 th at 10 am. This is a Saturday so most could attend and the ECW will provide a light reception after the service.

3 W O R D S F R O M T H E W E L L ~ P A G E 3 Summer classes at Church of Our Father Sunday June 12 will be the continuation of the highly successful study of the Book of Common Prayer, titled, Beyond the Dirty Pages. We will look at a different section of the prayer book each week. The study will run until August 14 and is a drop-in class. Come each Sunday at 9 am or when you are in town. Thursday July 7 at 7 pm will be a 5 week study of the book Half-Truths by Adam Hamilton. There will be a sign up sheet and purchase of the book is required. Mother Sue will order the books so that all participants will have read the introduction and Chapter 1 by the first class. It will be very helpful to have a Bible and journal as well. It will end on August 4. Please ask Mother Sue for more information. Mother Sue s vacation/away time Mother Sue will be on vacation from August There will be a supply priest on Sunday August 21 and Wednesday August 24. She will be away for two continuing education conferences in the next several months. The first is the Ignite Conference in Burlington, VT from June The second one is the CREDO conference in Delray Beach, FL from September 28 to October 4. Since this will include Sunday October 2nd, a supply priest will be requested for that day. Since 1997, CREDO conferences have provided clergy with a multifaceted wellness experience that many have described as life changing. Through exploration of four component areas- Spiritual, Vocational, Financial, and Physical/Psychological health and wellness- CREDO conference participants explore way in which focusing on their personal well being support a healthy life and ministry. Throughout the conference, clergy engage in a variety of learning opportunities. Interspersed with times of listening and questioning are quiet times for reflection, worship and contemplation. Plenary presentations, small group interaction, faculty-led workshops, one on one consultations, large group gatherings, and small intimate conversations support and encourage sharing, reflection, worship, silence, laughter, and socializing. Participation in CREDO is by invitation only. (taken from the CREDO website) After nearly 14 years in ministry, I have finally agreed to go to CREDO. I have been encouraged to do so by my fellow clergy. The cost is reimbursed by the Church Pension Fund after the conference so there is no expense for Church of Our Father or me. I humbly ask for your prayers while I am away at this conference. -Mother Sue +

4 June 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Third Sunday after Pentecost 8 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist 11:30 am Prayer Chain meeting am Holy Eucharist & Breakfast 4 pm Gospel Gents and Ladies 9 Mother Sue away.. Fresh Start meeting in Waterville Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 8 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist 9 am study 11:30 am Vestry Meeting 19 Fifth Sunday of after Pentecost 8 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist Fr. Doug Peterson Supply priest 9 am study 26 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 8 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist 9 am study am Holy Eucharist & Breakfast 4 pm Gospel Gents and Ladies 7 pm Evening Presentation Karin Maag am Holy Eucharist & Breakfast 4 pm Gospel Gents and Ladies am Holy Eucharist & Breakfast 4 pm Gospel Gents and Ladies 7 pm Evening Presentation David Evans Mother Sue away.. Training for Welcome Home Initiative in Greenville, NY Mother Sue away Ignite conference in Burlington,VT 30

5 Intercessory Prayer for our Friends, Family, Military, Prison Ministry, Diocese & Missionaries: Cindy, Stacey Austin, Kate Berry, Karen Brown, Barbara, Isabel Cordova, Margaret Delehanty, Kristi Dunn, Ginny & Buddy Eaton, Laurie Fineman, Sarah Flynn, Jennifer Hatch, Christina Heiniger, Helen, Isabelle, George Kidder, Cameron Knable, Kim & Jean Lasater, Yvonne Lavant, Diane Lefever, Katie Leighton, Lorraine Leland, Lisa, Joseph Manghan, Mary McEnroe, Peter Mills, Carly Murphy, Fannie Oldford, David Olin, Sue Olson, Ronald Olson, Paul Salisbury, Kay Sawyer, Don Sciacca, Claire Shaw, Nicholas Shuck, Sara, Shawn Smoker, Tony Sousa, Carolyn Sovet, Terry Stanley, Bob Theriault, Tom Tukey, Jon Turner, Father Bob Raymond, Craig Wells, Darlene Wells, the ministry of Hospice and the Bar Harbor Food Pantry. Our Military: Pray for those who serve in the armed forces, especially the Navy and for Captain Miles T. Hauritz deployed to the Middle East. Prison Ministry: Pray for strength and peace for the families of those in prison. ~ Diocesan Cycle of Prayer ~ Please pray for 5 June ~ Pentecost 3 The summer chapel congregations of St. Cuthbert s, Macmahan Island. All Saints by the Sea, Southport. For our Muslim sisters and brothers as they enter the month of Ramadan on June June ~ Pentecost 4 The summer chapel congregations of St. George s, Tenants Harbor Summer Services, North Haven. For the mission and ministry of Camp Bishopswood, its staff and campers, in the 2016 season. 19 June ~ Pentecost ~ Father s Day The congregations of Christ Church Dark Harbor, Isleboro Our Lady of the Evergreens, Harborside. For the ending of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation. 26 June ~ Pentecost 6 The summer chapel congregations of Church of the Redeemer, Sorrento, St. Christopher s by the Sea, Winter Harbor. For those who suffer persecution, oppression and denial of human rights. June and July Birthdays June 7 Lexie Watson June 9 David Evans June 17 Shelia Sciacca June 19 Carolyn Johnston June 19 Rev. Suzanne Cole June 22 Cheryl Libitzki June 22 Nancy Tucker June 24 Jan Sinnett June 24 Sandra Lefever June 28 William Kitler June 29 Tedd Higgins June and July Anniversaries June 16 Fr. David and Audrey Mills June 17 Fr. Doug and Joanne Peterson June 22 Brad and Kate Berry June 23 Lawrence and Carolyn Johnston June 28 Brad and Lynn Thompson July 4 Elizabeth McMullan and Kaveh Haghkerdar July 13 John and Gail Reeves July 6 Sue Olson July 7 Elizabeth McMullan July 14 Barbara Craighead July 19 Kay Dawson July 20 Charles Bradshaw July 22 Tricia Blythe July 28 Chelsea Libitzki July 29 Sara Elena Chiri 3 July ~ Pentecost 7 The summer chapel congregations of All Saints by the Sea, Bailey Island, All Saints, Orr s Island. For our nation. 10 July ~ Pentecost 8 The summer chapel congregations of St. James, Prout s Neck, Holy Trinity, Peaks Island 17 July ~ Pentecost 9 The summer chapel congregations of St. Philip s by the Sea, Fortune s Rocks, St. Martin s in the Field, Biddeford Pool 24 July ~ Pentecost 10 The summer chapel congregations of Trinity Chapel, Kennebunk Beach, St. Ann s, Kennebunkport Please remember with a Call, Card or Visit: Valeria Chiri Grimaldo Del Solar 350, Apt. 307, Miraflores L 18, Lima, Peru, South America Beth Kidder 509 Norway Drive, Bar Harbor, ME William Kitler 276 Knox Rd., Bar Harbor, ME Kay Sawyer Courtland Nursing Home, 42 Bucksport Rd. Ellsworth, ME Beth & Chuck Bradshaw Bishop Lutaaya Theological College, P. O. Box 102, Mityana, UGANDA (EXTRA POSTAGE reguired)

6 P A G E 6 ~ JUNE 2016 Parish Life Church of Our Father will have two Wednesday Evening Presentations in the Parish Hall: June 15 at 7 pm Christianity and Islam with Karin Maag Come hear Karin Maag, history professor at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a regular summer visitor to Church of Our Father, speak on the important and timely topic of Christianity and Islam. She will focus on the origins of Islam, explain its basic teachings, and discuss the roots of the conflict between Sunnis and Shias. She will also explore the sometimes positive and often violent encounter between Christianity and Islam. The presentation will end with a discussion of the possible Christian responses to current-day Islam in its various forms. Summer refreshments will be available after the talk. Save the date: June 29 at 7 pm The History of the Mount Desert Island Biology Lab and Church of Our Father with David Evans The Gospel Gents and Ladies will be meeting on Wednesdays at 4 pm in the Parish Hall

7 Sunday June 5 ~ There will be a Prayer Chain Meeting after the 10 am service Thank you to all who helped with the Parish Clean Up day May 14. Lunch with Mother Sue There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin for Wednesday and Thursday lunches during the months of June and July. The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be taking a hiatus for the summer months.

8 P A G E 8 ~ JUNE 2016 Spring Cleaning?? The E.C.W. is now collecting items for the Waste Not, Want Not Thrift Shop for the June opening. Our little Thrift Shop is an important ministry in our community. We welcome donations of good clean clothing for all ages, household bedding and fine linens, decorator pillows (popular), yarn and glassware collectables for the Knick Knack Corner. Please leave donations in the Parish Hall or Thrift Shop. Thanks so much! A sign will be posted soon if you would like to volunteer your time. Summer classes at Church of Our Father Sunday June 12 at 9 am (between services) will be the start of the highly successful study of the Book of Common Prayer, also titled, Beyond the Dirty Pages. We will look at a different section of the prayer book each week. The study will run until August 14 and is a drop-in class. The other class will be a 5 week study beginning on Thursday July 7 at 7 pm. There will be a sign up sheet and purchase the book, Half-Truths by Adam Hamilton is required. Mother Sue will order the books so that all participants will have read the introduction and Chapter 1 by the first class. It will be very helpful to have a Bible and journal as well. It will end on August 4. Please sign up for this short summer program and ask Mother Sue for more information.

9 W O R D S F R O M T H E W E L L ~ P A G E 9 Congratulations and blessings for our youth. Please join Church of Our Father as we congratulate all our youth on another year of school under their belts. Katie, Liam and Max will all graduate from 8th grade and head off to MDIHS. Sam has completed this year of high school and Valeria has successfully transitioned into her new school in Peru. Aiden has finished his year at University of Maine, Orono. Breaux will graduate this year from MDIHS and will head off to college. Please pray for these young people as they journey through life and experience the amazing plans God has for each of them. Praise the Lord! ~ Chris Krenicki

10 P A G E 10 ~ JUNE 2016 May 24, 2016 Dear Church of Our Father Partners in God s M2M Mission, Four months ago, beans were growing here and now we have a music building! God has done a mighty work. Bishop Stephen Kaziimba said this last week when he visited us at Bp. Lutaaya College during the 11 th Holiday Music & Computer Classes. Students on holiday from school had come to study and learn the piano, ukulele, computer, choir singing and dance. What was different last week was that we held the classes in the new music building. Thank you for helping us build it with your generous contributions. Our theme for the week was from Ps. 149:1&3, Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints. Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp. God desires our praise and worship which flows from his love and our hearts. We hurry to thank him for all he does for us all the time, every day. God meets us as we glorify him and we are healed, forgiven, guided, and transformed. These are the things that are most important in our lives. The presence of God and his delight in our worship was felt by all who were together last week and we were blessed. Four happy music teachers.

11 W O R D S F R O M T H E W E L L ~ P A G E 11 Chuck and I are grateful for your contributions to enable us to serve the church in Mityana and construct a Music House at the college. We will continue this mission after we return to the US and serve as Associate Missionaries with SAMS. In Col. 4:17, Paul says, Tell Archippus: See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord. God will fulfill his plan for Music Education in Mityana. We and you are privileged and called to be part of it. Please continue supporting us with your prayers and financial gifts as God inspires you. We love you and give thanks to God for you, Beth & Chuck+ Hope you enjoy the photos of the historic first Holiday Music & Computer Class, held on May 16-20, 2016 in Mityana, at Bp. Lutaaya Theological and Vocational College. Music teachers receive their certificates of appreciation. Music students receive certificates for their work. Fun with the floor keyboard

12 Church of Our Father Holy Eucharist: Sunday 8 and 10 am Wednesday 8 am (followed by Light Breakfast) Friday June 3~ 6-9 pm ~ June welcomes the start of the First Friday Art walks with a celebration of the Acadia National Park Centennial. Stroll downtown Bar Harbor to meet an array of creative and talented artists, many of whom feature a salute to Acadia s 100th. Words From The Well June 2016 IN THIS ISSUE P. 2: Soundings P. 3: Church summer information P. 4: Calendar P. 5: Prayers, Birthdays, Anniversaries P. 6-8 Parish Life P. 9 Youth and Family Ministry P Maine to Mityana Pick up your walking map at the Chamber of Commerce, most lodging establishments and all participating venues.