Christ Episcopal Church 401 West Main Street Marion, Virginia 24354 (276) 783-8050 Dear Friends in Christ, It has been a year since I first began as the priest here at Christ Episcopal in Marion and it has been an adventure. I ve come to know and become a part of our church family. I am surprised and pleased with the depth and quality of the people I have met. And I am humbled that they call me friend and priest. I continue to get to know the folks and geography of Smyth County. I truly feel that I am a citizen of Southwest Virginia, knowing Tazewell, Washington, Smyth, and the coalfield counties as I do. Thank you for your hospitality in welcoming Keith and I to the church. There are several groups that we have within our church which are seldom recognized for the ministries that they perform. They are the choir, the acolytes, the Altar Guild and the ushers. We can do our services without music but I m sure that you all would agree that the hymns and the choir which sings them so well are very important to what we experience each Sunday. Someone once said that singing hymns is like praying twice. Singing is good for our souls. We are encouraged to sing to the Lord. The members of our choir share their gifts with us each week and by doing so, our spiritual lives are enhanced. I cannot go on without acknowledging our wonderful organist, John Britton and his great substitute, Duane Cregger, both of whom have an exceptional knowledge of music and a superb ability to play. This past week our choir took their gifts on the road when they visited Tommye Kelly at her cabin. They were joined by Dean Woodard and his daughter Ellen Jim and Faire Patterson s son in law and granddaughter. (We hope that Dean and El will be with us lots more going forward, as they sing like angels.) This visit was joyful, caring, loving, and was uplifting for all. Christ Church is so lucky to have seven acolytes who are willing to give of their time to serve their church. They carry the crosses, torches, flags and, on occasion, the dove. They distribute and receive the collection plates, and help me with the water, wine, and bread. They handle the symbols of our faith with care and love. They do training and they do all this respectfully. And here is the kicker they are between the ages of ten and fourteen! I don t know about you, but I m seeing leadership for our church going forward. The Altar Guild teams, under the leadership of Rita Copenhaver, get the church and the altar ready for each service and special occasions. They take care of the brass, silver, flowers, linens and hangings. They make sure that the wine and bread and all the supplies are always there. I encourage you to notice what they do and how it changes from week to week and season to season. They do this lovingly and carefully because they love their church. Major and Genevieve Bowen have as their ministry the ushering and greeting of our church family and guests. They are the face of our church to all who come through the doors. They make sure that everyone has a bulletin and are properly greeted. They bring up the elements and oversee the collection. Major counts all the folks and makes sure that the numbers are recorded. They look after the church and our church family with love. It is a true ministry. What all these people do is ministry, and I can t thank them enough. They love their church and their God. When you see them next, thank them for giving of their time and talents to enhance our spiritual lives. In peace, Emily+
June Calendar of Events 2 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 4 12 Noon Healing Service 8 9AM 2PM Executive Board Meeting 9 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 11 5:30 PM Vestry Meeting 16 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 18 12 Noon Healing Service 20 12 Noon Clericus 22 11AM 2PM Bishop s Farewell Picnic at Hemlock Haven 23 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 24 8:00 PM Family Movie Night! 29 5:00 PM Church Family Picnic at the Edmondson s 30 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist June 1 June 8 June 9 June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 19 June 20 June 23 June 29 Trevan Leaman Liz Gailliot Bill Moss Cindy and Jeff Sugarbaker Jim and Faire Patterson Keith and Emily Edmondson Charlie and Jean Bartlett Bill and Sallie Moss Ralph and Jean Parks Christina Cornick Tracy Thompson Maddie Harwood Walker Patterson June Volunteers Lay Readers 2 Dalia Obregon 9 Cathy Hambrick 16 Jim Patterson 23 TBA 30 TBA Ellen Corbett, Carolyn Cattle, April Gomez, Dalia Obregon Fred Berkaw Shirley Blackwell Genevieve Bowen Emma Brabson Raymond Britt Sam Burkett Sue Cress Morrison Divine Josh DuPuis Liz Gailliot Doug Gaylean Chet Haerlin Tommye Kelly Brian Leaman Sonya McCollian Lynn Burkett Null Julia Parks Jacob Powers Paul Quetsch Irene Soderquist Susie Walker Thanks to your generosity last month we sent a total of $414.12 to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Because of the severe tornados in Oklahoma, we also took up another collection of $144.00 for Episcopal Relief and Development. In June we learned that hospice has now been called in for Tommye Kelly. She and daughter Joanna have moved back to the cabin at the park. If you would like to call (783-8324) or send Tommye a card, she d love to hear from you. Here s her address: 432 Cabin Fever Drive Marion, VA 24354 Our sick and shut in family and friends Our scholarship winners Our troops Guardian Angel Faith in Action Helping Hands Community Thrift Store Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry Mel Leaman Free Clinic of Smyth County The people in war-torn areas The plants and animals of our world The victims of natural disasters Our world leaders The Youth of our Community www.christmarion.dioswva.org
Pool Party! Our kids are invited to the Shults pool right after church on Sunday, June 9 th! Bring your bathing suit and a towel!! Rain Date, June 16 th Join us for our first Family Movie Night on Monday, June 24 th, at 8:00 PM. Each family is asked to bring something to sit on and your favorite drinks. We ll meet behind the church, weather permitting (inside if it rains). Farewell Picnic for Neff and Dorothy Powell You are invited to attend a farewell picnic for Neff and Dorothy Powell from 11 am to 2 pm at Hemlock Haven at Hungry Mother State Park on June 22 nd. A barbeque lunch is being catered (by Emily s family), presentations will be made, and a fun-filled afternoon is promised. This is an opportunity for you to celebrate the Powell s years in the diocese and wish them well in their retirement. If you plan to attend, please sign the form on the table at the back of the church and we will register you. Deadline to register is Sunday, June 9 th. Christ Church Picnic The church family is invited to a picnic at the home of Emily and Keith Edmondson on Saturday, June 29 th, at 5:00 PM. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream will be provided. Bring your favorite side dish for the meal and toppings for make your own ice cream sundaes for dessert! Bring a fishing pole, too!! Directions will be available at church on Sundays. Carpooling from the church is recommended.
Congratulations to our Youth! We are pleased to recognize the following achievements of our youth during the past school year. We re very proud of all of you! Destiny Gomez Award for most improved Scored 600 on her History SOL Reading program award Medal for after school program involvement Zoyia Brabson Lots of band awards Lexi Goodson Art award for drawing Ella Grace Moss Most Improved in Reading Audrey Moss Honor Roll 3rd Place in Relay for Field Day 2nd Place in Hula Hoop 1st Place in 4-H Presentation Kendell Powers Honor roll for 2012-2013 school year Juan Gomez Reading program award Medal for after school program involvement Is doing very well in Pitching Machine Little League Baseball Will Moss 4 Field Day Ribbons in various activities, including tug of war DARE Certification Talent Show Civil War Encampment Award on behalf of Waverly Moss "Best Manners" at the Boston Tea Party Promoted to the 6th Grade Taylor Lee Thompson President's Education Award Highest Average - Language Arts 8 Highest Average - World Geography Highest Average - Geometry 600 Club - Perfect score on Writing SOL Sue Morrell Award for Outstanding Achievement in English 8 Marion Middle School Student Government President Trey Thompson President's Education Award 600 Club - Perfect score on History SOL MVP Fifth Grade Field Day
Christ Episcopal Church 401 W. Main Street Marion, VA 24354 Sunday June 16, 2013 Picture Time New Photo Directory Soon After church on June 16, 23, and 30, we will be taking pictures for our next church photo directory. Your family can have theirs taken on one of these days, or by special appointment at some other time. Everyone is encouraged to have a new picture taken this year. If the weather permits, all pictures will be taken outside the church. Events to Celebrate in June June 14 June 21