WE ARE IN A GOOD PLACE

FEBRUARY 2015 WE ARE IN A GOOD PLACE I have been a member of St. David s since the summer of 1982. I sought out the church, as many do, by following the signs. I had visited a few other parishes in my search for a church home, but in no other place was I greeted by such warmth and enthusiasm: Welcome to St. David s and you WILL be in the choir! For me, that open, authentic welcome is the essence of what is best about St. David s: we love our church and are eager to share our love and excitement with any and all who come through our doors. We are in a Good Place. St.David s is a Good Place. Father Rick s legacy to us is a faithful, strong, growing parish full of good people, and programs that serve all facets of our congregation. Mark Osler wrote in a recent blog at the Huffington Post, many churches have animating spirits that transcend the temporal leadership. Often that soul of the church is rooted in and revealed through tradition, formal and informal. I believe that St. David s is such a church. As we move into this time of transition it is important to remember who we are and why we love this Good Place. One of our strongest traditions is that of service: we see a need, and we respond with our gifts and talents to make things happen. We have an opportunity to ponder in our hearts with faithful consideration how the next phase of our parish life will develop, what we need, and who will best serve us as we embark on this exciting journey. I am calling on each of you to volunteer your gifts and talents through the process of transition. There will be many roles to fill and our Good Place needs each and every one of you. Faithfully, Daryl Wilkinson, Senior Warden 1

NEW VESTRY MEMBERS & OFFICERS FOR 2015 Congratulations to those elected to the Vestry Class of 2017 at the Annual Parish Meeting on January 18: Julie Erwin, John Kitch, Mary Jo Murphy, and Marc Pearson. Thank you to all the candidates who were willing to donate their time and energy as members of the Vestry; it was a terrific slate of nominees. At the Vestry Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, the following persons were elected to serve as officers of the Vestry: Daryl Wilkinson, Senior Warden; Cal Fox, Junior Warden; Scott Rayhab, Treasurer; Sarah Riebau, Clerk; and Carol Hornberger, Recording Clerk. We give thanks for the continued outstanding lay leadership at St. David s! LENT BEGINS: ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 18 There will be celebrations of the at 12:00 noon and at 6:00 p.m., on Ash Wednesday, February 18; both services will include the Imposition of Ashes. IN OUR PRAYERS We give thanks for the baptisms on January 11 of Emily Ann Frevert, daughter of Kristen and Andrew Frevert, Lillias Etienne Tureau and Craig Smith Tureau, children of Zachary and Corinne Tureau and grandchildren of Richard and Molly Dale Smith.. You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in baptism The following persons are being prayed for in our liturgies each week: Peggy Moore, Brett and Jackie Erwin and family, Roberta Abstein, Renee Britt and family, The Nemcik family, Alyce Long, Valeria Marfy, the Rev. Dolores Nicholson, Frances Leathers Meza, Paul Maclin Davis, Donald Cornelius, Sr., Jane Carl, David Livingston, Asher Lentz, and Paul Watts. We commend to God s gracious care and keeping Logan Joines and all the men and women of our country s Armed Forces at home and abroad. Comfort and relieve your servants, and give power of healing to those who minister to their needs We lift up those who are expecting children, especially, Mandy Kecman, Kelsay Best Bentley, Adrienne Ellis, and Melissa Hunter. Grant to these unborn children a full term of nurture, the joy and mystery of life, and the blessing of your love We share in sorrow for those who have died, especially Tim Cole, and Jane Irwin, Jim Irwin s mother, who died on January 25, 2015. Rest eternal, grant to her, O Lord 2

THE ONION RINGS by Norman Gillis Alison Leathers has been accepted as one of thirty land-grant university students to attend the USDA Ag Outlook Forum in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 17-20, 2015. This forum includes presentations by USDA officials and agricultural industry leaders on agricultural innovation, trade, and biotechnology as well as USDA facility tours. To apply for this forum, Alison wrote an essay on the access of agricultural education as the biggest challenge in agriculture in the next five years. Check out the photos posted on the Sanders Hall bulletin board from the celebrations for the Greenwoods in December. Richard Smith took the photos and has offered to print a photo or two for anyone who contacts him at rcs256@yahoo.com or 297-8786. Thank you Richard! And thank you to all who made the fabulous celebrations possible! Split by Robert Green has received an American Vision Nomination in the national Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program this nomination is equivalent to best of show. Each American Vision Nomination piece will be judged against all other nominees at the national level later this spring. Robert s piece is one of only 5 total works in the region that received this special nomination. Gillian Spivak won a Gold Key award for her painting titled Blue. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program involves over 90,000 students in grades 7 12 each year. Congratulations Gillian and Robert! The Tennessee Supreme Court has appointed John Kitch to the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2015. The Board, comprised of nine lawyers and three nonlawyers statewide, serves the public and the legal profession by supervising the ethical conduct of attorneys, working to assist the legal profession to maintain high standards of skill and conduct, a commitment to the rules of professional conduct, and a desire to render useful and efficient legal services at affordable costs. 3 MS. CHEAP COMES TO ST. DAVID S by Michael Cass Get ready to learn a few things about opportunities to give in Nashville and maybe a few tips on how to live large without breaking your bank at Adult Forum on Sunday, February 1. Mary Hance, who has delighted readers of The Tennessean and the late Nashville Banner for more than 20 years with her Ms. Cheap column, will talk about the work of Second Harvest Food Bank and her annual Penny Drive, which collects pennies (as well as larger coins and bills) to help feed Second Harvest s clients. The drive, which will finish its sixth year on January 31, raised nearly $160,000 in the first five years, buying more than 600,000 meals for people in need. You can still contribute by putting your change in one of the cans located in Sanders Hall. Mary is a lifelong Episcopalian, a Sewanee graduate, a witty and heartfelt speaker, a citizen who believes in giving back to her community, and a dear friend to Heather and me. We hope you ll join us in hearing what she has to say at Adult Forum on February 1. She s ready to talk and looking forward to answering your questions. FROM GODLY PLAY by Jennifer Sanders Fruit of the Spirit is Joy, peace, kindness, Love, etc. Each month since September we have concentrated on specific "fruits", talking about how these fruits grow in us through Him and how our fruits help others. So, I can't think of anything better than to focus on Love for the month of February! Love is here, Love is in us and we want to share it!!! Watch out this month, you may be blessed with some LOVE! February Youth Calendar

Youth Committee Members: Brad Leathers, Betty Lentz, Laura Duke, Sommer Pearson, Mary Leigh Rayhab, Vince Troia, & Cal Fox Sunday, February 1st Sunday School - 9:30 am - 10:15 am Youth Group - No Youth Group (Super Bowl) Sunday, February 8th Sunday School - 9:30 am - 10:15 am Youth Group (grades 7-12) - 4:30 pm 6 pm Saturday, February 14th Youth Activity - Cooking for Room In The Inn Room in The Inn Set up and serve food Brad Leathers Sunday, February 15th Sunday School - 9:30 am - 10:15 am Youth Group (grades 7-12) - 4:30 pm 6 pm Cal Fox Connor McCracken Tuesday, February 17th Pancake Supper 6 pm till 8 pm Sunday, February 22nd Sunday School - 9:30 am - 10:15am Youth Group - 4:30 pm 6 pm Tuesday, February 24th Youth Committee Meeting 7 pm Betty Lentz Laura Duke Also, we ask that you mark your calendars for some upcoming events: March 20th - 22nd, 2015: Youth Retreat, The youth will worship, explore scripture and enjoy fellowship with one another at All Saints Episcopal Camp in Kentucky. July 6th - 11th, 2015: Collide Mission Trip, Nashville based mission trip exploring Science and Faith as well as how what we believe influences our actions in this world. Marc Pearson Sommer Pearson YOUTH MINISTRY by Connor McCracken With the start of this New Year, we'd like to highlight the members of the youth ministry team - the people that make all of these things happen - the people that help plan all of these activities and work with the young people in the youth rooms on a regular basis. Mary Leigh Rayhab Youth Leaders and Sunday School Teachers: Bradley Leathers, Cal Fox, Marc Pearson, and Sommer Pearson Feb. 2 Feb. 17 Feb. 20 4 Vince Troia FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES Betti & David Lose Michael & Ann Zangri Mary Leigh & Scott Rayhab

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper presented by the Youth of St. David s February 17, 2015, 6:00-8:00 PM in Sanders Hall Pancakes, sausage, fruit, and fun! Adults $7.50; Kids $5.00 $20 family maximum (children under the age of 3 years eat free) Please RSVP on sign-up in Sanders Hall or e-mail the church office. The proceeds from this event will go toward scholarships for future youth events. Come for food, fellowship, & fun! SUNDAY SUPPER CLUB RETURNS on February 15 The popular Sunday night study and supper will return to St. David s on February 15. This series will examine the thoughts of St Francis of Assisi. The programs meet from 5:30-7:15 p.m., beginning on Sunday, February 15, meeting every Sunday through March 22. Each evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the program, followed by supper at 6:30. There is a suggested donation for supper of $5 per person. While it is not necessary to attend every session, it is important to let the office know by Wednesday if you will not be able to attend the following Sunday. Sign up on the church bulletin board or call or email the church office. If you have any questions, please contact Molly Dale Smith at mollydsmith@yahoo.com. DAUGHTERS OF THE KING At its December meeting, the St. David s Daughters of the King elected the following new officers by acclamation: Annette Pilcher, President; Deborah Irwin, Vice President;Kathy Carlson, Secretary; Vicki Donets, Treasurer; Mary Kathleen Puckett, Chaplain. Many thanks to outgoing officers, Lori Kuenneth, Julie Erwin, Ann Means, Suzie Shaw, Margie Garrett, & Ann Riddle. ROOM IN THE INN The remaining dates for Room in the Inn this winter are February 14 and March 14. Opportunities to participate range from bringing prepared food for dinner or the next day s breakfast and lunch, washing the linens used, to spending the night with the guests. Sign up on the Mission/Outreach bulletin board; volunteers should arrive at St. Luke s Community House at 5:45 p.m. Jim Irwin (615) 830-9467 From the Childcare Committee: want to help out with our youngest members a few Sunday mornings a year? Please let the church office know if you can assist our paid caregivers during Christian Formation or the 10:30 a.m. service. Must be 18 years of age and prepared to have fun! Feb. 1 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 16 Feb. 18 Feb. 22 Feb. 24 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Chester Schmidt Anne Erwin Audra Wood Bill Gish, Annette Pilcher, Rob Johnson Gillian Spivak, Erica Weeks Kathy Tompkins, Julie Lunn John Kuenneth, Derrill McRae Thom Garner Celia Bahr Mary Lou Pierce, Vicki Donets, Richard Smith Kristin Napier Vickie Ballance Norman Gillis Matthew Duke, Jay Taylor Virginia Sharp Shelley Gotterer 5

FEBRUARY 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Epiphany IV 2 3 4 5 6 Souper Sunday 8 Epiphany V 4:30 pm Youth Group 4:45 pm Children s Choir 15 The Last Sunday after Epiphany 4:30 pm Youth Group 4:45 pm Children s Choir 5:30 pm Supper Club 22 Lent I 4:30 pm Youth Group 4:45 pm Children s Choir 5:30 pm Supper Club 5:30 pm New Leaf Parent Meeting 9 16 23 12:00 pm 12:30 pm Lenten Lunch 10 17 6:00 pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 24 7:00 pm Youth Committee Meeting 11 1:00 pm Tai Chi Class 18 Ash Wednesday 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Tai Chi Class 6:00 pm 25 1:00 pm Tai Chi Class 12 19 26 13 20 27 7 9:00 am Vestry Retreat 10:00 am DOK 14 Youth Activity: cooking for Room in the Inn 5:45 pm Room in the Inn 21 28 6

FEBRUARY 2014 LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE February 1 Epiphany IV February 8 Epiphany V February 15 The Last Sunday after Epiphany February 22 Lent I March 1 Lent II ACOLYTES 10:30 a.m. - Crucifer J. DUKE H. RAYHAB S. RAYHAB MOLLY DUKE M. HAMILTON Torchbearers MOLLY DUKE Q. TROIA B. TROIA J. TROIA Q. TROIA MATTHEW DUKE J. DONETS C. JOHNSON H. RAYHAB J. DONETS ALTAR GUILD L. L. C. HINTON D. ROGERS M. ADAMS CHRISTIANSEN CHRISTIANSEN J. LEATHERS M. L. PIERCE L. GUSTAVE S. RAYHAB J. LEATHERS S. MOORE B. DUGGAN S. MITCHELL S. MOORE BREAKFAST CHEF M. L. PIERCE L. K. CARLSON CHRISTIANSEN PEARSONS tba tba CHILDREN S WORSHIP LEADER/USHER WILKINSON R. HUBER SCHMIDT E. SANDERS CASS J. SANDERS SANDERS C. SCHMIDT R. HUBER CHOIR DINNER NA CASS SANDERS SULLIVAN JOHNSONS COUNTERS D. AXFORD H. RAYHAB A. PILCHER M. L. RAYHAB N. HOWRY 10:30 a.m. V. DONETS M. McMASTER D. ROGERS B. LEATHERS K. HOWRY FLOWER GUILD M. BROWN M. L. RAYHAB M. L. PIERCE L. CHRISTIANSEN (Saturday) M. GARRETT C. HINTON B. DUGGAN GODLY PLAY 1 C. & P. K. & M. AGEE SCHMIDT SANDERS SANDERS GODLY PLAY 2 S. & L. C. & P. KIRKPATRICK WILKINSON SCHMIDT S. SPECTOR SANDERS GODLY PLAY 3 S. SPIVAK M. & H. CASS SANDERS SANDERS M. L. RAYHAB A. & O. K. & M. AGEE S. & L. WILKINSON LECTORS 8:00 a.m. J. HAMILTON* M. HAMILTON * H. JACKSON * C. FOX* M. L. PIERCE* 10:30 a.m. N. HOWRY L. HOVIOUS M. CASS M. GARRETT L. HOVIOUS L.E.M. S, 8:00 a.m. J. HAMILTON M. HAMILTON H. JACKSON C. FOX K. CARLSON L.E.M. S, 10:30 a.m. NURSERY VOLUNTEER Top name serves at 9:00 am S. WILKINSON D. ROGERS* C. SCHMIDT S. GOTTERER* D. ROGERS N. GILLIS* RAYHAB USHERS - 8:00 a.m. R. HUBER P. LECHLEITER J. HAMILTON USHERS - 10:30 a.m. V. TROIA J. BROWN J. IRWIN M. PEARSON L. STEWART N. HOWRY K. LECHLEITER C. SCHMIDT* RAYHAB E. & S. PIERCE N. HOWRY M. & J. RAJ S. GRAY M. L. RAYHAB* G. McNAIR CHESTER SCHMIDT D. KLAUSNER 7