Crossings S T J O H N O F T H E C R O S S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H September 2011 Phone (574) 848-7114 stjohnsbristol@yahoo.com www.stjohncec.org
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We ve been together just over a month and I know it s been a time of excitement and anticipation. As I said in my first sermon I know what you must be thinking: O boy we get to break in a new priest And you know what I m thinking: O boy I get to break in a new congregation. I know that times of transition aren t always easy but I pray this is a time of joy as we learn to minister together. I suppose my adult life has always been in transition. My husband and I have lived and taught in 5 countries and 4 states. We love adventure and don t shy away from change. We have come to Lake Coverdale as a place to rest and work and play and with the plans to retire here. In the early 80 s Chuck and I took teaching assignments in Amman Jordan, staying two years. From there we went to Yanbu al Sinai, Saudi Arabia for another two years. Followed by a year in Quito Ecuador. We spent our summers on Kelleys Island. After Ecuador we were stateside and taught in the Toledo area and I pursued a Masters degree in Exercise Science. Upon graduation we set off for another adventure in Seoul, South Korea. After a year it felt like it was time to come home. We returned to the Toledo area for a year and then headed to California. It was in California (Lone Pine CA) where a kindly priest at an Episcopal Church introduced me to Jesus Christ and well we re living the rest of the story. Chuck and I could have stayed on familiar paths all along the way but had that been the case -- look at what would have missed. On the familiar path we know the routine and we get used to the scenery and often miss what s right before our eyes. On the unfamiliar path we keep better watch we look for new signs and wonders. We meet new people, try new things; we bring new life to daily routines. I hope we will enjoy this new path of ministry that we taken on together. I pray we will grow together in love, faith, and service. As a friend of mine reminded me about transitions You re not changing you are growing. Would you like to join me in this changing time this growing time. With that, know that we are on a mission here at St. John of the Cross. May we journey together on paths both familiar and strange, lifting each other up in prayer and love. And whichever road we take may we be open to God s hand and open to what he may have in store for our lives. Let us look with eyes of faith to see the possibilities and potential that God sees in us. With my deepest gratitude for all that you do I am THANK YOUS Yours in Christ, Carol+ --Karen Hipsher and all who helped her with the Welcome Brunch for Rev. Carol. --All who participated in the softball games, including the fans who cheered them on. Fun was had by all. --To all who helped with the Strawberry Festival and parade. --Everyone who volunteered at the Food Pantry in the month of August --Those who worked to set up the mass and the picnic on August 21. A special thanks to Cindy Keck for the many things attended to by her. --To Debbie Zimmerman, Jan Riley and Ann Raftree for their recent contributions of kitchen supplies. --To Don Bloom for his expert carpentry work in the construction of the new badge board. --To Cindy and Bob Dixon for arranging and overseeing the recent Garage/Craft/Baked Goods Sale.
113th Diocesan Convention A Celebration of our Faith and Calling for Every Member of Every Congregation in the Diocese of Northern Indiana October 15, 2011 10 am Diocesan Eucharist with The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori 12:30 pm Lunch (registration due by September 15) 1:30 pm An Open Forum with the Presiding Bishop 2:30 pm Food for the Soul: Conversations & Inspirations Participants choose from the following offerings A Song to Sing: Music with Fran McKendree A Story to Tell: Storytelling and the Christian Faith A Prayer to Pray: Centering Prayer & Other Spiritual Practices A Gift to Give: Planned Giving & Your Congregation A Hope to Share: A New Model for Ministry in the Calumet 3:30 pm Closing Prayers with Bishop Little Registration information is available in your church office or online at www.ednin.org REMINDERS -- Sunday School starts on September 11 for all elementary students (nursery provided also) -- Please submit reservations to the church office if interested in attending the luncheon during the Convention (October 15) by September 11. -- Supplies for the back packs should be in by September 11. -- Coffee Hosts are needed if we are to have a coffee hour after the service. Will you help? -- Blessing of the Animals on September 25 -- Altar Guild Cleaning Day is Sat Sept 10th, 10:00 AM. Come learn about the changes in set-up for services. WELCOME Matt and Mandy Streib welcome the newest addition to the family, Avery Marie was born on July 15th.
ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE COFFEE HOSTS Sept. 4 Anne D. & Judy H. (Set Up) Betty Pratt (Take Down) OPEN Sept. 11 Anne D. & Judy H. Nancy Taylor OPEN Sept. 18 Judy Streeter Sue Glaser OPEN Sept. 25 Judy Streeter Kay Streeter Bob & Cindy Dixon READ AHEAD Date 1st Reading 2nd Reading Psalm Gospel Sept. 4 Ezekiel 33:7-11 Romans 13:8-14 119:33-40 Matthew 18:15-20 Sept. 11 Genesis 50:15-21 Romans 14:1-12 103:1-7, 8-13 Matthew 18:21-35 Sept. 18 Jonah 3:10-4:11 Philippians 1:21-30 145:1-8 Matthew 20:1-16 Sept. 25 Ezekiel 18:1-4, and 25-32 Philippians 2:1-13 25:1-8 Matthew 21:23-32 LAY MINISTER SCHEDULE Date Reader 1 Reader 2 Prayers Chalice 1 Chalice 2 Welcomers Sept 4 D.Walters S.Streeter C.Keck S.Streeter J.Weaver Betty Pratt/Bill W & Larry B Sept 11 J.Bean M.Reverman S.West D.Walters B.Hatley Bean Family Sept 18 J.Bontrager Bryan Dixon T.Scott B.Bontrager Bob Dixon Bryan Dixon Family Sept 25 P.Parrow R.Miller J.Streeter P.Parrow B.Evans Ross Miller Oct 2 T.Scott S.Streeter J.Weaver S.Streeter J.Weaver Dixon, Bob &Cindy Oct 9 B.Hatley D.Walters Bryan Dixon D.Walters B.Hatley Betty Pratt/Bill W & Larry B Oct 16 M.Reverman J.Bontrager S.West B.Bontrager B.Evans Evans Family Oct 23 J.Streeter P.Parrow J.Bean P.Parrow B.Evans Bryan Dixon Family Oct 30 D.Walters R.Miller B.Hatley B.Hatley D.Walters Dixon, Bob & Cindy
FROM THE TREASURER'S DESK Actual Budget Over/ (Under) Month of July 2011 Income: Pledges 4752 5548 (796) Contributions-Non Pledge 935 1223 (288) Special Projects Income 934 0 934 Plate Offering 124 133 (9) Transfer from Ready Assets 0 0 0 Total Income 6745 6904 (159) Total Expense 4994 8930 3936 Excess Income over (under) Expense 1751 (2026) 3777 7 months ended 7/31/2011 Income: Pledges 48482 48115 367 Contributions-Non Pledge 11891 8563 3328 Special Projects Income 934 0 934 Plate Offering 1278 931 347 Total Income 62585 57609 4976 Total Expense 52002 56505 4503 Excess Income over (under) Expense 10583 1104 9479
SUNDAY SCHOOL CORNER Sunday school will begin on September 11th. Students in elementary school will remain in church until after the Gospel and then head downstairs for class. Nursery services will also be available at this time. We have the same lineup of teachers (Anne, Dawn, Liz, and Skip), Anne will teach in September and October. There will be opportunities for middle and high school students to participate in the church service, just as the adults do, as servers, ushers, readers, and musicians. We will be working with parents to see what kind of Christian formation program would be most meaningful for these kids and what time would work out best. All the teachers appreciate the strong support of the congregation and ask that you keep us in your prayers and continue to provide ideas for us to utilize in the classroom. We are looking forward to another good year with our amazing kids! DAUGHTERS OF THE KING FALL ASSEMBLY September 24, 2011 at Holy Family Episcopal Church (909 S. Darling Street, Angola, IN 46703) Wisdom Throughout The Ages: Christian Women Mystics Please join us in welcoming Mother Rebecca Nickel as the guest speaker from St. Timothy s Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, IN *Registration Fee is $18.50 (Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch, with $3.00 going to the Triennial Fund). Please make checks payable to Daughters of the King Northern Indiana. Please mail R.S.V.P. & registration fee by September 8, 2011 To: Pam Havlin 1040 Lane 201 Ball Lake Hamilton, IN 46742-9314 If you have any questions or need more information please contact Pat Peters at: (260) 495-1671 or by email: pjpeters54@yahoo.com. SJOC SOFTBALL TEAM
SEPTEMBER 2011 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 9:30 am Holy Eucharist 11 9:30 am Holy Eucharist 18 9:30 am Holy Eucharist 5 6 7 Office hrs 11 2 10 am Bible Study 6 pm Evening Prayer 6:30 pm Vestry Meeting 12 13 14 Office hrs 11 2 10 am Bible Study 6 pm Evening Prayer 19 20 21 Office hrs 11 2 10 am Bible Study 6 pm Evening Prayer 8 Office hrs 11 2 9 10 15 Office hrs 11 2 16 17 22 Office hrs 11 2 23 24 10 am Altar Guild Cleaning 25 26 27 28 Office hrs 11 2 29 Office hrs 11 2 30 9:30 am Blessing of the animals Holy Eucharist 10 am Bible study 6:30 pm Evening Prayer NOON Friendship luncheon in Fellowship Hall
St John of the Cross Episcopal Church 601 E Vistula St PO Box 433 Bristol IN 46507 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Sunday, September 25 9:30 a.m.