EPISCOPAL June 2013 Luke 7:1-10 After Jesus had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people he entered Capernaum. A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly, and who was ill and close to death. When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal his slave. When they came to Jesus, they appealed to him earnestly, saying, He is worthy of having you do this for him, for he loves our people, and it is he who built our synagogue for us. And Jesus went with them, but when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to say to him, Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, therefore I did not presume to come to you. But only speak the word, and let my servant be healed. For I also am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me, and I say to one, Go, and he goes and to another, come, and he comes, and to my slave, Do this, and the slave does it. When Jesus heard this he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, he said I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health. 1
Senior Warden s Message Spring, summer or winter, which is it here in Idaho the weather is constantly changing. So goes the world. Babies are being born, people are ill while others are leaving this earth to be with the Lord. I am happy to report that Mary Dallas, Don Winters, and Jan Cheever, are all out of the care facilities and recuperating at home. One of our new members, Alice Hamilton fell and broke her hip and is recovering in a care facility. I am sad to report that long-time member, Phyllis Bailey has passed on. Please keep Fred, her husband, in your prayers, as he struggles to go on without her. Regular Youth Group and Young Church Women will not be having regular meetings during the summer. There will be activities during the church service for the Sunday School aged children, and Nursery care will be provided. A big Thank you to all the Sunday School Teachers, Youth Leaders, Young Church Women s Leaders, and Nursery Attendants for their hard and dedicated work during the school year! Without you, we would have no activities for our young people! The young people of our church are the future of our church! Be Our Guest Meals will continue the first and third Wednesday of each month. Personal Hygiene items are distributed the first Wednesday of the month This is when we hand out laundry detergent, toilet tissue, dish soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. We also open the clothing closet for them to do their FREE shopping. This has been an ever growing and rewarding outreach project. 2
Senior Warden s Message (cont.) Please remember to pray for the victims of the horrific tornados in Oklahoma, and also thank God that we here in Idaho are safe and sound. Starting May 6th we will change to our summer Schedule, with One Service at 9:30am. Don t forget to register for Camp at Paradise Point. Clare Barrett o Holy Nativity is going to be the Dean for Women's Camp, and Alice Farquhar-Mayes will be the Spiritual Director. There is camp information in the gym Scholarships are available. Summer is the time that Holy Nativity struggles financially. Please remember to keep your pledges up to date. Thanks for your help. Our Summer Activities will include Vacation Bible School to be held July 29th-Aug 1 from 10AM-1PM. We hope that you will make arrangements for your children to attend, and if you are available, that you will volunteer to help. Contact Christy Fendley at 631-8837 if you can provide help or supplies. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful summer and that you will include Church at Holy Nativity when your schedule allows. May the blessings of the Lord be with you. Gladys Clymens Sr. Warden 3
New Office Hours; Monday Noon-3PM Tuesday Closed Wed. 9AM Noon Thursday closed Friday 9AM Noon Office hours for Pastor Lothar Pietz: On Wednesdays, Lothar will be in the church office from 12:30-3:30PM. His phone number is 409-8562; email: lotarp@hotmail.com. Paradise Point Summer Camps: Please support camping at Paradise Point this summer! Visit www.paradisepointcamp.org for information about family camps, youth camps, Women, and Men s camp. Holy Nativity usually has 8-10 women who go to Women s camp Aug 16-19th. Our own Clare Barrett will be the Camp Dean, and Alice Farquhar-Mayes will be Spiritual Director this year, so please help us support them! Contact Cindy Wolfenbarger for info at 890-3665. There are registration forms in the narthex and gym. 4
Holy Nativity Family Info Upcoming Dates and Information.. June 2 Youth Sunday June 5 & 12 Be Our Guest Meal June 9 50 yr. Ordination Anniversary Celebration for Pastor Pietz June 12 Vestry June 29 Yard Sale June Birthdays 1 Mike Magette 2 Jean Keith 5 Oliver Bowring 6 Sondra Lisle 7 Tim Traub 9 Tyler Street 10 Clair Fendley Aurora Parmelee Needs List Men s Group Formation Donations to offset cost of new lawn mower Canned Fruit for Meridian Food Bank 13 Garry Mattson 15 Aziz Munayirji 17 Bill Cripe Katie Wheeler 20 Christopher Cervino Anniversaries 6 The Rev. Larry & Willa Harrelson 11 Dennis & Cindy Wolfenbarger 13 Bjorn & Marilynn Friling 19 Matt & Stephanie Wheeler 20 Garry & Kelly Mattson 23 Brian & Christine Fendley 5 22 Kuulei Green 24 Morgan Erickson 29 Wilma Ellensohn Janine Helms Recycle this newsletter. Give it to a friend.
June 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2The Second Sunday after Pentecost 9:30am-Holy Eucharist Youth Sunday Healing prayer during communion (9:30) 10:30am-Healing Ministry in the Library 9:45 Sunday activities K-6 2 cent a meal 9The Third Sunday after Pentecost 930am -Holy Eucharist 9:45am Sunday Activities K-6 1030am - Worship Committee 9:30am -Holy Eucharist Healing prayer during communion(9;30) 10:30am Healing Ministry in the Library 9:45am Sunday Activities K-6 9:30am -Holy Eucharist 9:45am Sunday Activities K-6 30 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 9:30am-Holy Eucharist 9:45am-Sunday Activities K-6 Potluck following service 17 18 Bible Study at Oates Pastoral Care Team Meeting 6:30 pm 5:300pm-7:00pm- Be our Guest Meal 12 5:30-7:00pm Be Our Guest Meal 6:30pm-Vestry 19 7:00pm Young Women s Group 6:30pm-Vestry 24 25 26 27 6 7:30pm Choir practice 13 7:30pm Choir practice 20 7:30pm Choir practice 7:30pm Choir practice 7 10:30-11:30am-Walking in Gym or coffee 14 10:30-11:30am-Walking in Gym or coffee 21 10:30-11:30am-Walking in Gym or coffee 1 8 15 22 28 29 8::00sm-2:00pm-Yard Sale 16 The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 23 The Fifth Sunday of Pentecost 3 4 5 10 119:30am-11:00am 6
Annual Indoor Yard Sale SATURDAY June 29th 8AM - 2PM Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity 828 W Cherry Lane, Meridian Indoor yard sale in the building behind the church - so come inside, out of the sun for a room full of bargains. Some of the items you will find are clothing, toys, camping, house ware, electronics, crafts, holiday items, outdoor/garden equipment. Refreshments and cookies available for purchase while you shop. Pot Luck The fifth Sunday of June, June 30 we will have a potluck following the 9:30 service. Lawn mowing: With summer comes the new task of keeping the grounds maintained. We need help keeping the lawn mowed. There is a sign up sheet in the gym. Thanks to Clay and Phil who tirelessly keep up the grounds and building maintenance throughout the year! Vacation Bible School: VBS will be held the week of July 29th through August 2nd, from 10AM - 1PM, free to all! Christy Fendley will be organizing the VBS for this summer. Let her know if you are interested in helping! 631-8837. Call the Church office to register your children 888-4342. 7
From the Newsletter Editor; Newsletter readers, I would like to thank Sue Pahlas for all her hard work and dedication in preparing the newsletter, it s not an easy job! This is my first attempt at our Holy Nativity Newsletter so please be patient with me as I iron out the bugs. I prepare a quarterly newsletter for my Homeowners Association but it s just a little different! If you see any mistakes, have any ideas you wish to share, or anything you d like me to share in the newsletter, I can be reached at; dbarber1013@msn.com or you can reach me by phone at 695-1536. Regards, Doug Barber The Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity 828 W. Cherry Lane Meridian, Idaho 83642-1619 Phone: 208-888-4342 SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 AM (Summer schedule) Come and Celebrate Leadership Team Bishop of Idaho: The Rt. Rev. Brian Thom, 345-4440 Priest-in-Charge: The Rev. Lothar Pietz Priest Associates: The Rev. Debbie Graham The Rev. Alice Farquhar-Mayes Music Director: Marilynn Friling, 323-9146 Senior Warden: Gladys Clymens, 284-3736 Junior Warden: Phil Street, 409-7672 Newsletter Editor: Doug Barber, 695-1536 8