April 2013

My Dear Franciscan Friends,

We are a people of the word. All of humanity is strongly

affected by speech. From the rants of tyrants, to sermons,

the human family can be roused and stirred up to acts of

violence or valiant efforts for peace and justice.

We, the people of words, create slogans, and shouts of Joy.

For Christians,” Alleluia, Christ is risen” is our rallying call,

our words of victory, and the joyful essence of our faith.

They are also the first words of mission and evangelism.

Liturgically, the response to Alleluia, Christ is risen is“the

Lord is risen indeed”. This call and response could be a way

of greeting each other outside the church walls, instead of

“How are you today.”

How would our world be changed, if we greeted each other with words that form the foun-

dation of our faith? How might we be transformed by this shift in greeting?

Not used as an arrogant taunt, but as a humble expression of welcome. The origin of lifting

and waving the right hand in greeting meant it is safe; see I have no weapon in my sword

hand!

So too we use Alleluia, Christ is risen as words of welcome and peace in our liturgy.

These words of welcome and greeting are the first words we say to each other during our

Eastertide services. May they also be in the front of our mind at all times. So we can be

more mindful of the sacredness of every encounter.

Alleluia, Christ is risen indeed.

Michael+

Your Rector and servant leader

MICHAEL MOULDEN RECTOR

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A Time for Action

Dear Franciscans,

April will be a month of Action here at St. Francis. For one, it will be the

month our Book Sale, so you’ll see much work being done around campus

as we prepare for the blitz of activity at the end of the month.

The Stewardship Committee will also be rolling out our Action Cards

(similar to Pledge Cards) for our Time and Talent campaign. In early Lent,

we sent you all a brochure encouraging you to think about stewardship in

terms larger than just finances, and mentioned that starting the Sunday after

Easter, that Action Cards would be available in the pews. We will ask you

fill the card out, indicating what ministries you are already involved in, and what ministries you

would like more information about. During the Easter season, our first reading each Sunday comes

from the Book of Acts, which tells the story of how the early followers of Jesus responded to the

miracle of the Resurrection in word and deed. Their work and witness has carried on for thousands

of years and accomplished much towards building the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven.

The possible impact for our own action is no less. So please plan to prayerfully consider how you

can be a faithful steward of your time and talents at St. Francis. Upon filling the Action Card out,

we will ask you to bring it before the altar, in the same way that you did your Pledge Card, as a

way of offering all that we have to God’s greater glory.

April is also traditionally a month of environmental action, as Earth Day falls on April 22. Our

forums will be focusing on the actions of “Sustainable Living.” Last year we focused on sustain-

able practices from an ecological point of view, this year our focus will go inwards. On April 14,

Dr. Matthew Brophy will lead us in a discussion on “The Consumer’s Dilemma” (borrowing from

the idea of the book The Omnivore’s Dilemma), in which we will consider how our practices as

consumers can be sustainable. April 21 will focus on the idea of “Sabbath Time,” being led by

spiritual director, Anne-Barton Carter. And on April 28, I will lead a Bible study on “The Bible

and the Land.”

There are many ways to be ACTIVE in the month of April, hope to see you all around campus for

these great opportunities.

Blessings,

The Rev. Robert Black

F R O M R E V . R O B E R T B L A C K

ROBERT BLACK ASSISTANT RECTOR

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C H A P T E R S I N O U R L I V E S

BIRTHS:

Cameron Delos Johnson to Sam and Kimberly Johnson

DEATHS:

Richard Auger, father of Sandy Pittman

James Franklin Smith, father of Midge Spong

Mary Taylor, mother of Ellen Lyon

TRANSFERRED IN:

Geoffrey and Marsha Wehe from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Steven and Erin Farney from West Market United Methodist Church

The Historical Jesus

THE EVIDENCE

The Resurrected Christ

Did Jesus really exist? At the turn of the millennium, a number of writers suggested that the answer is a resounding,

“No!” Among them were Robert Price (The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man) and Timothy

Freke & Peter Gandy (The Jesus Mysteries). How should this claim be answered? Outside of the

Bible, what does the evidence suggest? And how reliable is the evidence of the Bible itself to the

objective historian?

How do we interpret the Resurrection? In the context of the biblical narrative, what does it mean to say that “Jesus was raised from the

dead,” or that “Christ arose?” What is the meaning contained within the fascinating (and often

conflicting) stories of the Resurrection?

Join us on Monday evenings…as we explore…The Evidence.

Jewish & Christian Explorations Saint Francis Parish Hall

Monday evenings @ 7:00 – 8:30pm

April 8 – May 20 (exclusive of April 22)

J E W I S H & C H R I S T I A N

E X P L O R A T I O N S

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V E S T R Y H I G H L I G H T S

MARCH 2013

Linda Allgood reported good revenue for the month of February. She reported that the Day

School is on track to end the school year in a favorable financial state.

Rector Michael Moulden announced two initiatives suggested by parishioners and endorsed

by the outreach committee. The Vestry approved St. Francis’s involvement in the Relay for

Life cancer event and the Changing Lives program, which benefits Clara House.

The Stewardship Committee’s time and talent campaign will be conducted in April.

D A Y S C H O O L

Master Gardener, Mr. Bruce Bar-

nes, demonstrating to our Pre K

Class the sprouting of vines from a

sweet potato placed in water to

encourage growth may yield more

tubes! Ayman and Sai look on

with interest as Mr. Barnes ex-

plains the process! Fellow Junior

Master Gardeners, Austin, Indigo

and Hagan listen, observe and

plant their seedlings!

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T R E A S U R E R ’ S R E P O R T

The following is a brief summary of the Financial results for February, 2013 and year to date.

February February YTD YTD

Budget Actual Budget Actual

Total Revenue: $42,960.00 $51,407.00 $96,850.00 $99,448.00

Total Expense 57,976.00 47,111.00 107,806.00 106,348.00

Net Total ($15,016.00) $4,296.00 ($10,956.00) ($6,900.00)

February was a solid month as revenues were above budget and expenses were well below

budget resulting in a strong monthly bottom line. Through the first 2 months of the year, The

expenses are slightly below projections and revenues slightly above budget yielding a net result

which favorable to budget for the year.

The Day School has 78 students and registrations for the next school year are strong and well

above last year at this time. Sign up is now underway for the summer sessions, which are a lot

of fun for the students!

Peace

Dennis barryde1@triad.rr.com

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A R O U N D T H E C H U R C H

YOUR ENERGY IS OUR FUEL!

The engine that drives St. Francis’ missions and outreach is our Annual

Book Sale. And the fuel that runs the engine is the energy of hundreds

of volunteers. Your time and effort translate directly into money that

helps sustain organizations such as EYC Mission Trips, Habitat for

Humanity, Guilford Interfaith Housing Coalition, Stop Hunger Now

and Crop Walk. One by one, the volunteer hours and the book sale dol-

lars add up to a huge force for good in our community and beyond.

We will need all hands on deck to make this year’s sale the most successful yet. There are eight

great days to volunteer: April 20th through April 27th. Heavy lifters will be especially needed on

Saturday, April 20th, and for cleanup on the last day. This year, we are asking volunteers to con-

tact Susan Tysinger rather than putting your name on a sign-up sheet. Please contact Susan at

sgtysinger@triad.rr.com or 288-5590.

Join the fun the night before the Book Sale for a special book preview for St. Francis Parishion-

ers only. You'll be able to shop ahead of the crowds, enjoy hors'doevres and wine and visit with

your church friends. April 24th, 5:00-7:30pm. Free child care provided in St. Mike's (includes

snacks). Suggested donation: $8.00/person. Please contact Vara Cox at vhcingso@gmail.com or

255-8265; 545-4385 or Melinda Kimble at gussiesmommy@aol.com or 707-7314 to volunteer.

Look for specific days and times to volunteer in the Email Express and Announcements.

ONLINE GIVING

Did you know that you can now contribute to St. Francis

online? By logging in to the Franciscan Connection online

portal (accessible from our website) you can easily give with

your credit/debit card, earning rewards points from your

card, and even set up recurring payments so that you don't

need to remember to bring cash or checks. If you have any

questions about the process, please contact the church office.

ALL-PARISH WOPKDAY

Spring is here and it is time to get our grounds spruced

up. We will be having our next spring workday on

Saturday, May 4th from 9:00am until about

2:00pm. A continental breakfast and a hot dog lunch

will be served at St. Mike's. Bring your rake and work

gloves and beautify our campus with your presence.

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B O O K S A L E

More than 50,000 volumes

Stock your bookcase ... help your community! Some of the organizations that have benefited

from the St. Francis book sale in the past:

• Habitat for Humanity • Guilford Interfaith Housing Coalition

• Barnabas Furniture Ministry • Room at the Inn of the Triad

• Horse Power • Stop Hunger Now • Crop Walk • and more

Thursday, April 25 ­— 9 am - 8 pm

Friday, April 26 ­— 9 am - 8 pm

Saturday, April 27 ­— 9 am - 1 pm (bag day: $10 per bag)

Categories:

• rare & collectible • children’s fiction • parenting • religion

• health • cookbooks & gardening • travel • arts & music • DVDs

• crafts & hobbies • foreign language • business • new fiction

• paperback • coffee table books • books on CD • and more!

3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27408

(336) 288-4721 • www.stfrancisgreensboro.org

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It's that time again: time to clean out those clos-

ets! Now that spring (and Spring Cleaning!) is

upon us, if you have any long sleeved shirts and/

or long pants (any size, any condition accepted!)

that you're not wearing anymore, please donate

them to the Youth Group's Clothes Drive! In par-

ticular, we are in need of long pants! Our Clothes

Drive benefits the Episcopal Farmworker Minis-

try, and clothes can be dropped off in the back of

the church or in the church office. If you have

any questions, contact Amanda at

amanda@stfrancisgreensboro.org.

Y O U T H U P D A T E

This year, our annual Mission Trip will be to

the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry in New-

ton Grove, NC. This trip will be from July 7-

12, so please mark your calendars! We will

have the opportunity to serve those who are

living in deep poverty, learn more about the

hardships these farmworkers face every day,

and engage in ministry to help them in any way

we can. For more information on this important

ministry, please go to: Episcopal Farmworker

Ministry. More details will be coming on this

Mission Trip soon!

EVERY WEDNESDAY at 7am,

St. Francis youth will meet at Tex

and Shirley's Family Restaurant in

the Friendly Center for a Bible

Study! We offer this in partnership

with the Youth Group from St. An-

drew's, and would love to see a big

turnout! All are welcome!

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Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth; make a loud noise, and

rejoice, and sing praise. Psalm 98:4

Monday, June 24th – Friday June 28th

9:00am – 12:00 Noon

Age 4 (by August 31, 2013) – rising 6th grade

Cost: $55 ($35 each for siblings)*

M U S I C A N D A R T C A M P

REGISTRATION FORM Please fill out INDIVIDUAL forms for each child.

Registration deadline is June 10, 2013.

Child’s Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Birth date _________ Age and/or Grade for Fall 2013 (must be 4 or older as of August 31, 2013) _______

Parents’ Name _______________ Email Address ___________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Phone # Home ___________________ Cell _____________________ Work ____________________

Emergency Contact ________________________ Phone ________________ Cell ________________

Allergies/Medical Information/Other Important Information for Leaders

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT FORM

Name ____________________ Email Address ________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Phone # Home ___________________ Cell _____________________ Work ____________________

The best way to reach me is by ___________________________________________________________

Please choose from the following volunteer opportunities:

____ Floaters (for those available only one or two days wherever they are needed)

____ Snack Coordinators (work in the kitchen to help feed the hungry musicians)

____ Playground Shepherds (escort and monitor campers to, from and on the playground)

____ Craft Leader (you don’t mind getting paint on your pants or glue in your hair)

____ Camp Sponsor (for those who can’t volunteer, you can donate supplies: snacks/drinks, etc.)

It is our goal to have the appropriate number of volunteers to maximize learning opportunities and for

safety reasons. Questions about registration or volunteering can be directed to Jane Woody at

336.288.4721 or jane@stfrancisgreensboro.org. *Please let us know if you would like to participate, but are

unable to afford the cost of the camp. We will work with families to make sure all children who want to

participate are able to regardless of ability to pay.

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SHARING A WEEK OF FUN AND MUSIC WITH YOU!

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T E N N I S T O U R N A M E N T A N D S O C I A L

April 27, 2013

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Green Valley Swim and Tennis Club

Food and beverages provided by

The Fresh Market

and other local restaurants

Silent auction from 7:00-9:00pm

Play open to St. Francis parishioners &

Day School parents only

Player sign up and t-shirt orders are due by April 7, 2013.

Player Registration: If you would like to play, please send an email to Jennifer Mangrum at jmangrum@triad.rr.com

with the subject line: Eat, Play, Love. Please give her your name and your USTA rating. If you

don't have a USTA rating, select beginner, intermediate or advanced." If you have a preference of

partner(s), let her know that as well. The $12 fee includes court fee and balls and is payable at the

tournament.

This will be a team tennis event. Each player will participate in at least 2 rounds of tennis, 9

games each round, no ad scoring. We will have women's doubles, men's doubles and mixed dou-

bles matches.

No cost for spectators!

T-shirts: Event t-shirts are $12 and will be at the tennis club. Please pre-order by sending

your size to jmangrum@triad.rr.com.

Proceeds will go to St. Francis Day School.

See you on the courts!

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Child’s name: _________________________________________________age as of June 1 ____________

Parent’s name(s): ______________________________________________________________________

Street address: _________________________________City: _________________ Zip code: __________

Email address: __________________________Phone number(s): ________________________________

Allergies and/or medical conditions: _________________________________________________________

Emergency contact name and number in the event you cannot be reached:

________________________________________________________________________________________

Please bring a tote bag with a change of clothing daily. A peanut free snack will be supplied. Campers should

dress for a mess! Parents should apply sunscreen and insect repellant before coming to school.

Eligible campers have completed a 2 year-old program.

Camps for rising 3’s, 4’s, Pre-K & Kindergarten and 1st grade are $110 week.

Camp starts at 9:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm.

Please return this form with a non-refundable $25 deposit per camp to reserve your child’s space.

___ June 10-14 No Place Like Space Out of this world fun with Dr. Seuss ($85 balance due 5/20)

___ June 17-21 Under the Sea Explore our planet’s amazing oceans and sea life ($85 balance due 5/20)

___ July 8-12 Garden Party Get down and dirty in our community garden. ($85 balance due 6/17)

___ July 15-19 Get Fit & Grow Learn fun ways to move and practice healthy habits ($85 balance due 6/17)

___July 22-26 Pirates & Princesses Sail the seas with us in search of magical lands ($85 balance due 6/17)

______ Total number of camps x $25 = $ ________

Refunds for camps requested in writing are honored up to two weeks prior to a scheduled camp less the $25

registration fee for each camp. In the event a camp is cancelled due to low enrollment a full refund will be

made.

Emergency Permission Form:

We hereby agree to hold harmless St. Francis Episcopal Church and Day School or anyone acting on behalf of

St. Francis, from any and all liability resulting from injury to my child, __________________________, that

may occur at Little Franciscan Summer Camp. I authorize any agent for St. Francis Episcopal Church to admit

my child for emergency medical treatment as necessary in the event that such care is needed and I cannot be

immediately contacted.

Parent signature: ______________________________________________________________

D A Y S C H O O L S U M M E R C A M P

Little Franciscan Summer Camp

2013

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S T . F R A N C I S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H A Parish of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina

The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry, Bishop

The Rt. Rev. Albert (Chip) Marble, Assisting Bishop

The Rt. Rev. William Gregg, Assistant Bishop

P A R I S H S T A F F

ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 3506 Lawndale Drive

Greensboro, NC 27408

The Rev. Michael Moulden, Rector

The Rev. Robert Black, Assistant Rector

Amanda Harmon, Director of Children's and

Youth Ministry

Rae Augustin, Day School Director

Sam Doyle, Choir Director

Pat Copley, Organist

Jane Woody, Junior Choir Director

Linda Allgood, Parish Administrator

Bonnie Thyer, Communications Coordinator

Mike Taylor, Facilities Manager

Linda Lambe, Bookkeeper

Rigoberto Bautista, Custodian

On the web at: www.stfrancisgreensboro.org

Phone 336-288-4721 Fax 336-288-4760

St. Francis Day School 336-288-4740