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Tidings 315 Lindsey Street Reidsville, NC 27320 336-349-3511 August 2010 From the Rector’s Desk www.StThomasReidsville.org Planning Ahead... Planning Ahead... Planning Ahead... Dear Friends, I want to share with you a passage from Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: Living the Rule of St Benedict Today by Sister Joan Chittister. Benedictine harmony and balance and awareness call us all to life drunk deeply. And, interestingly enough, there has probably never been a better moment in history to do that. We have information that has never been known before. We have a vision of the world and all of its people and all of their needs that has never been known to humankind before this time. We have scientific insights that are far beyond the understandings of our ancestors. We have a level of technology that frees us to be humans, not beasts of burden, that frees us to be thinkers on the planet rather than mere Continued on page 4 St. Thomas Episcopal Church Movie Night Tuesday August 10 at the Rectory “A Beautiful Mind” August Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Rite II Movie Night Tuesday August 10 at the Rectory “A Beautiful Mind” August Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Rite II Movie Night Tuesday August 10 at the Rectory “A Beautiful Mind” August Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Rite II Shrimp Fest 2010 Friday August 27 5:30 - 8:00pm More info on page 3

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Tidings

315 Lindsey Street Reidsville, NC 27320 336-349-3511 August 2010

From the Rector’s Desk

www.StThomasReidsville.org

PlanningAhead...PlanningAhead...PlanningAhead...

Dear Friends,

I want to share with you a passage from Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: Living the Rule of St Benedict Today by Sister Joan Chittister.

Benedictine harmony and balance and awareness call us all to life

drunk deeply. And, interestingly enough, there has probably never been

a better moment in history to do that. We have information that has never been

known before. We have a vision of the world and all of its people and all of their needs that has never b e e n k n o w n t o humankind before this t i m e . We h a v e scientific insights that are far beyond the understandings of our ancestors. We have a level of technology that frees us to be humans, not beasts of burden, that frees us to be thinkers on the planet ra ther than mere

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St. ThomasEpiscopal Church

Movie Night

TuesdayAugust 10

at theRectory

“A Beautiful Mind”

August SundayServices

10:00 a.m.

Rite II

Movie Night

TuesdayAugust 10

at theRectory

“A Beautiful Mind”

August SundayServices

10:00 a.m.

Rite II

Movie Night

TuesdayAugust 10

at theRectory

“A Beautiful Mind”

August SundayServices

10:00 a.m.

Rite II

Shrimp Fest2010

FridayAugust 27

5:30 - 8:00pm

More info on page 3

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Thoughts on Stewardship

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All of us love almost everything about the Episcopal Church. If we didn't, we would not be at St. Thomas. Whether we came to the Episcopal faith as an infant or as an adult, we have chosen this particular denomination to attend and to be an integral part of its on-going mission. Our order of service is quite different from that of other protestant institutions. But this is what we love and is one of the reasons why we are continually drawn to our form of worship.

Our liturgy grounds, calms, and centers us. We know what to expect. We hear familiar prayers over and over again. Their words are healing, comforting, and reassuring. When we are troubled, sad, or afraid, The Book of Common Prayer is one of the sources to which we turn.

We might not agree on everything. No households, I know, do. Even Paul had to continually write to the folks in Colossae, Philippi, and Ephesus to instruct them on how to live with each other and better reflect the values of Jesus.

The most wonderful aspect that comes with being members of St. Thomas is we belong to a family. Unlike a social organization or club, we do not have to prove ourselves as credible or worthy. Unlike a business, we will not be downsized when the economy falters. Also, as a family, we all have equal standing. We are loved, regardless of whether or not we are deserving. We

hold each other accountable and encourage one another – even if it is just to show up at the weekly services and work on a committee or two. We are there for each other in good times and bad. All of the above are not corporate perks, employee benefits, or buyer incentives. These are free gifts – gifts of God's spirit that are ours by being part of the body of Christ. And, as a portion of our mission statement says, “through God's grace may we become committed servants of our Lord and one another”.

Tom Balsley

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Shrimp Fest - August 27 - 5:30 - 8:00pm

Shrimp Fest August 27th -

We will be able to have a Shrimp Fest thanks to Carson Dawson, who spent many hours looking for and buying shrimp, and Martha & Tom Balsley, Anne Montaigne, Susan Dalton, Elisabeth Pugh, Dale Fulton, Suzanne Howard, and Sandra Strader for de-heading 300 lbs of shrimp. Also thanks to Kristen & Michael Pugh and Amanda Stone for washing, weighing and freezing the shrimp.

Again this will be all you can eat shrimp, pasta salad, slaw, tea and dessert. There will be barbequed chicken for those who don’t eat shrimp. If you have not already done so, please let Parker Graham (349-1882) or Elisabeth Pugh (656-4664) know if you can help make lemon squares for dessert or help in any other way.

You should have received Shrimp Fest assignments and tickets. If you did not, tickets are available in the church office or may be purchased at the door. For those who pre-sell tickets, please remember to circle the amount - $13 or $40 – for which the ticket sold. You can turn in your money or unsold tickets the night of the Shrimp Fest.

Again, thanks to Carson Dawson and all the de-headers!

There will be barbequed chickenfor those who don’t eat shrimp

All you can eat

Shrimp

Pasta salad

Slaw

Tea

and Dessert

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survivors of its rigors. We have a mechanized life, a computerized life, and a connected life that frees us and bonds us as at no other time in human history.

All we lack, now that life has become so speeded up, is the will to slow it down so that we can live a little while life goes by. We need to want to be human as well as efficient; to be loving as well as informed; to be caring as well as knowledgeable; to be happy as well as respected.

It’s not easy. But the Rule of Benedict says, “Take care of everything, revere one another, eat and drink moderately, pray where you work, think deeply about life every day, read, sleep well, don’t demand the best of everything, pray daily, live as community.” (RB4) Be sure that one part of your life is not warring against the other.

I find that last paragraph especially helpful as a guide for daily life. Perhaps, as we enjoy the last quieter weeks of summer, we can take Benedict’s rule to heart and find a way to truly live this life we’ve been given.

Yours in Christ,

Vicki +

Rector’s Desk (cont.) ER-D

For Immediate Release 7/12/2010Episcopal Relief & Development

Focuses on Disaster PreparednessAs hurricane season begins,

Episcopal Relief & Development is unveiling new tools to help dioceses and parishes plan for disasters, including a resource library and a volunteer database.

“One of the five priorities laid out in Episcopal Relief & Development’s strategic plan is to equip churches and dioceses within the United States to better prepare for and respond to disasters,” said Katie Mears, Program M a n a g e r f o r U S A D i s a s t e r Preparedness and Response. “Through this initiative, we hope to give Episcopalians the tools and resources they need to help vulnerable members of their communities recover after an emergency.”

Churches around the country have been helping their communities recover from disasters for years. To build upon the lessons learned, Episcopal Relief & Development is creating a disaster preparedness and response resource library. This unique space will allow people to share the stories, tools and best practices they have acquired through work in their local communities.

“Having these tools in one place will enable churches to learn from each other and build upon one another’s experiences,” said Mears. “We hope that any dioceses or parishes that have been engaged in disaster response work will share their experiences with us and help build this library of knowledge.”

Episcopal Relief & Development

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A Tale of Survivalby Don Gwarek

In 1774, many people in the American colonies were talking about the difficulties imposed upon them under British rule. Unjust taxes without representation was just one grievance. Although colonists were allowed to worship in whatever manner they wished, they still had to pay a tax to support the Church of England. And there were restrictions that limited where the colonists could settle. For instance some settlers had already p u r c h a s e d l a n d w e s t o f t h e Appalachians and now the British Parliament said they couldn’t go there. And there were other grievances as well. Parliament had imposed a sugar tax and forbade the colonies to print their own money. The colonists were even required to house and feed British troops. Colonists boycotted British goods. Many people felt that they had enough. There was even talk of rebellion. Religious studies helped men like Benjamin Franklin and John Adams realize that there was no “divine right of kings,” and that all men are created equal. Presbyterian, Baptist and Puritan ministers preached against what they considered unjust British rule in their Sunday sermons. Civic leaders printed pamphlets denouncing British rule and argued the need for independence among their fellows.

But not everyone was in favor of independence.

There were many social elite from the larger cities in the colonies that considered themselves British even

though they had never been to England. These people adopted British manners, etiquette, dance and clothing. The “pa t r io t s , ” t hose a rgu ing fo r independent colonies, called these people, “loyalists.”

Perhaps the persons most loyal to the king were the priests of the Church of England. During their ordination, they were required to take an oath saying, “I affirm that the king, within his realms of England, Scotland and Ireland, and all other his dominions and countries, is the highest power under God, to whom all men do by God’s laws owe most loyalty and obedience, afore and above all other powers and potentates in earth.” He was also obligated by a second oath to use the official liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer and to read it verbatim. The BCP at this time included prayers for the king and his family.

Most, but not all priests took this oath very seriously.

There were approximately three hundred Church of England clergy in the colonies at this time and in the northern colonies of New England, New York and New Jersey, 80% of the clergy were loyal to the king while in the southern colonies only 23% were loyalist. A good reason for this might be that in the northern colonies the priest received their pay from the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel or SPG and the Southern clergy were basically self-supporting. In any case this would have been trying times for members of

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Anglican congregations, many of whom were merchants and appointed officials. Their allegiance had to be questioned by friends and family.

As for the loyalist clergy, they left no doubt where their allegiance lay. Some suspended services but others were more defiant. One priest in Connecticut prayed for the king and conducted services throughout the war. A New York priest preached prayers for the king even when George Washington and a militia company attended services. Soon after, the Continental Congress ordered all churches to fast and pray for the patriots and then starting on July 4th, 1776, Congress and some states passed laws making any prayers said for the king or the British Parliament an act of treason.

Many Anglican churches in the north went underground. Priests, both loyalist and patriot, held services in private homes and lay readers conducted Morning and Evening Prayer.

After the war, 80,000 clergy and parishioners loyal to the British throne left the colonies and moved to Canada. Those priests left behind had been loyal to the patriots cause. Now they faced the daunting challenge of rebuilding a church that had been disestablished during the war. The law granting certain taxes for the upkeep of the Church of England was now abolished and certain protestant groups fought to have all property and glebes sold. But

A Tale of Survival (continued)

in the south, clergy faithful to the patriots cause were able to keep their churches open and continue services.

It would be a long hard fight for the church to survive, but survive it did. The first step in reorganizing the church was to revise the Book of Common Prayer, eliminating any prayers for England or the king or his family. The next big step was to consecrate an American Bishop. There had never been an American bishop because the British government did not want the colonies to feel independent from the mother church. But now the war was over and Samuel Seabury was chosen to be our first bishop. His consecration was not to be an easy task. He was put off for a year in England and was finally consecrated by Scottish Episcopal Bishops. Returning to America, he consecrated William White, Bishop of Pennsylvania, and Samuel Provoost, Bishop of New York. Bishop Provoost eventually resigned his position to study Botany claiming that the church was dead. But Bishop White persevered, writing the constitution for the newly formed Protestant Episcopal Church in America.

Today, 234 years later, our church is still growing. We have our differences but that is what makes us strong. With God’s help and the conviction of Episcopalians everywhere, we will continue to grow.

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Dinner & a MovieVicki’s Announcements

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Dinner and a movie, Tuesday August 10 at the Rectory (634 Parkway Blvd). Come join us for dinner, a movie and an always interesting discussion. This month we’ll be watching A Beautiful Mind, staring Russell Crowe. It’s a fascinating depiction of mental illness and our perceptions of reality, in addition to being just an overall great movie. Please let us know (349-3511) if you’re planning to attend—we want to have plenty of dinner! See you then!

Please remember that we continue our summer worship schedule through Labor Day weekend: one service at 10am. During August, we will be using Rite 2.

At our August vestry meeting (Aug 16) we will be considering suggestions for our new diocesan convention delegate. St. Thomas sends two delegates and Bob Lee Watt will be serving in this role in the second year of a three year term. If you are interested in being a delegate for St. Thomas, please talk to Vicki. Diocesan Convention meets on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 21-22, 2011 in Winston-Salem.

The results are in!!! the results of our adult education survey that is. If you are interested in the results and in planning our educational programs for the next academic year, please come to a meeting on AUG 1, in the vestry room immediately after church. We’ll set some priorities and see if we can’t come up with programming that fits the results of our survey.

The Prayer list is prayed over daily and is cared for with extreme love and compassion. If you would like to add a name to the list, please fill out a prayer card located in the back of the pew before you. Prayers will be offered for one month during the worship services.

Our Military:If you have a loved one serving in the

military and would like them on the prayer list, please let us know. We want to include all our loved ones who are serving our country.

Prayer Lists

Altar Flowers

There is one Sunday available for flowers in August - the 22nd. September 19 and October 3, 17, 24 and 31 are still available. Please sign up on the flower calendar in the office of call Jenny (349-3511) if you would like to take advantage of one of these opportunities.

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Christian Education

As you probably know, St. Thomas Christian Ed. is sponsoring a field trip to the NC State Zoo in Asheboro, on Saturday July 31st. It’s about an hour’s drive and rather than listen to music or talk on the cell phone, we want to have good conversations with the kids about God’s creation. This month’s Christian Ed. article is really a lesson plan that we’ll be talking about as we travel. I hope we can all learn to treasure the w h o l e o f G o d ’ s c r e a t i o n , acknowledging its magnificent and miraculous splendor.

1. Biblical teachings:a. Genesis 1: 26 thru 30. On the sixth

day, God says ”Let us make man in our image, in our likeness and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth and over all the creatures that move along the ground” (NIV).

b. Psalm 8:6 thru 9. God gives us tremendous authority to be in charge of the whole earth. But with that authority comes great responsibility. How do we treat God’s creation? (paraphrased from Life Application commentary)

2. St. Francis of Assisi: What a remarkable man! St. Francis began his life as the son of a wealthy cloth merchant, but rejected earthly things, founded the Franciscans and lived a life of almost total poverty, often surviving by begging. St. Francis came to realize that mankind, made in God’s own image, are stewards within creation, not apart from it. Pope John Paul II proclaimed St. Francis as the patron of ecology, saying “(he) invited all creation—animals, plants, natural

forces, even Brother Sun and Sister Moon— to give honor and praise to the Lord.” Many stories abound of St. Francis not only communicating with various creatures, but preaching to them, inviting them to praise God. For him, all of God’s creation, not just man, should praise God! In one miracle story, St. Francis tames an unusually ferocious wolf, ordered it, in the name of Christ, to follow him into town, where in the town square, St. Francis preached the glory of God and made a pact of peace between the wolf and the people. The wolf bowed his head and placed his paw in St. Francis’ hand. The wolf lived in the town for 2 years (until he died of old age), going from door to door for food, instead of killing their livestock. St. Francis’ feast day is October 4th, often celebrated with the blessing of the animals.

3. North Carolina animal, habitat and land conservation groups. I have chosen my favorites, but there are many more. Please visit your favorite group’s websites. There is so much more to learn and so many opportunities to become involved.

a. Piedmont Land Conservancy: PLC works with willing landowners who voluntarily protect their land’s fertile soils, water resources, wildlife habitat, scenic beauty and other ecological riches that benefit the public.

b. Rockingham Co. Humane Society: Provides a safe and loving home for every adoptable animal and humane treatment for all. They are a low cost spay/neuter clinic and a “no-kill” facility. There are many ways you

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Elizabeth Treadwell

can help, including sponsoring dogs and cats.

c . N C W i l d l i f e R e s o u r c e s Commission and their award winning magazine, “Wildlife in North Carolina”. The WRC is dedicated to wise-use, conservation and management of NC’s fish & wildlife resources, including hunting, fishing and boating licenses, and education centers and workshops across our state.

d. Dan River Basin Association: DRBA works to preserve the Dan River Basin through stewardship, recreation and education. They build trails, provide easy access to parks and have monthly outings.

e. NC State Zoo: Comprises 1500 acres near Asheboro, 500 of which have been developed into one of the world’s largest natural habitat zoos. They are active in both regional and international initiatives to protect plants and animals.

f. National Geographic Society: I think everyone knows of the NGS. They have been “inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888”. Their interests include conservation, exploration, worldwide environmental issues and habitat preservation.

g. Sierra Club: Founded in 1892 by the famous explorer and conservationist John Muir, the Sierra Club has 1.3 million members and is the largest and m o s t i n f l u e n t i a l g r a s s r o o t s environmental organization. The NC Chapter was formed in 1970.

h. ASPCA: Established in 1866, the ASPCA “provides effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals”. They provide grants to Humane

Societies throughout NC, including Greensboro, Mebane, Fuqua-Varina and Raleigh.

i. Earth Day: Each year on April 22nd and 2010 marked the 40th anniversary. We celebrated Earth Day this year by working in the Children’s Garden.

4. What can we do? Take action and start at home! You and countless of millions of others are making a difference.

a. Taking care of our bodies: eat healthy foods and get plenty of sleep, exercise your body and your brain, limit TV and video games, attend church regularly and do well in school.

b. Ask your parents to look at how much fuel, water and energy you use and see if you can reduce consumption of these vital resources.

c. Reduce the use of toxic household and garden chemicals or find safer substitutes.

d. Walk or ride bicycles with your parents, instead of driving.

e. Participate in clean-up projects at home and in your community.

f. Buy local produce at farmer’s markets or plant a vegetable garden and grow some of your own food.

g. Plant a flower garden, bushes and trees. These natural areas, often small, provide water, food and shelter for the many living creatures that visit your land.

h . S u p p o r t y o u r f a v o r i t e conservation organization. You can volunteer, donate money or participate in fun outings. For older children and teenagers, there are intern programs you

Christian Education

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Episcopal Relief & Development (cont.)

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may be interested in.i. And, RECYCLE. Aluminum and

steel cans, newspapers, glass of all types, and magazines, junk mail and most paper products.

I feel certain that many of our congregation take God at his word and are already active in caring for and providing good stewardship of His creation. But if there is something that you have been meaning to do, perhaps July 31st, our zoo trip, will be the right time to do it.

Jim McCloskey,Sunday School Superintendant

also will compile a database of people willing to volunteer in the event of a disaster, along with an inventory their skills. With this information at the ready, the organization will be able to help dioceses and parishes respond q u i c k l y — c o n n e c t i n g t h e m t o volunteers in their communities and around the country.

“The volunteer database is important because it gives us and our partners an idea of the human resources that are available,” said Mears. “For example, if there were a flood in Nebraska tomorrow and a church there needed carpenters to help rebuild a house, we wouldn’t know who to ask.

The goal of this project is to identify willing volunteers and connect them with projects that utilize their skills, whether it be carpentry, a strong back or ministry of presence.”

This initiative will help The Episcopal Church prepare for and respond to disasters more effectively, by helping dioceses connect with resources and build better preparedness programs.

“Since Hurricane Katrina, tens of thousands of people have volunteered to gut houses, distribute supplies and rebui ld homes in Gulf Coas t communities,” said Mears. “Many of these people have expressed that their post-disaster volunteer experiences have been transformative, helping them feel more connected to the communities they serve, their church and God. We hope that this program will harness the incredible energy of Episcopalians and allow more people to engage in this powerful ministry.”

To support Episcopal Relief & Development’s work, please visit www.er-d.org or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.

Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States and an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The agency takes its mandate from Jesus’ words found in Matthew 25. Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical pa r tne r s , Ep i scopa l Re l i e f & Development strengthens communities today to meet tomorrow’s challenges. We rebuild after disasters and empower people by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.

Christian Education

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Musical Notes from Ed - Hymn Singing

This is a quick note to encourage all of you to continue to let me know what hymns you have found most meaningful and enjoyable. When I plan for worship, I begin by reading the lessons for the week, and then I look at possible hymns. To be chosen, a hymn must fit with the theme of the service, must communicate well, and must be both well-known enough and well-liked enough to work well for the use we

intend. I also sing hymns for Sunday at choir practice each Wednesday night so the choir can give me feedback. So keep talking to me, and keep singing!

Thank you for all you are to me.

Ed Spencer

by Ed Spencer

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Stitches of LovePhoto courtesy of Elisabeth Pugh

The quilt is finished and will be on display at the Shrimp Fest. We will have raffle tickets available that night. We continue to meet every Thursday morning to work on bazaar items and other projects. Please join us.

Lemonade on the Lawn

Everyone is invited to join us immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service for Lemonade and fellowship on the lawn. Thank you to all who have volunteered to serve each week.

There is one Sunday available, September 26th, if you would like to offer to help. Call Jenny at 349-3511 to choose a day.

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Fill the Tub

Please help us reach out t o o t h e r s i n o u r community by donating non-perishable items for the Reidsvi l le Outreach Center. Items needed for August are:

Canned Vegetables(except corn)CoffeeSugarBoost or Ensure

The blue tub is located in the narthex of the church. Thank you for your help with this vital ministry!

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I came across a great poem the other day that I would like to share with you. The poem is called “I’d like to make a difference,” and was written by Helen Bush. It goes like this:

God has given me a place on earthTo be here for awhile.I hope that as I’m passing throughI will make somebody smile.I want to make life easierTo all the ones I meetI ask God for His blessingsTo the strangers on the street.I hope I never fail a childIf I can help somehowI want to be as generousAs my resources will allow.And when my life on earth is doneIt will be my final pleaLet someone, somewhere think or say“You made a difference in me.”

What a wonderful Christian thought!

Give us a call. When you’re ready to talk, a Stephen Minister is ready to listen.

Stephen Ministry

A Stephen Minister can be there for someonewho's in the midst of a life challenge so

they don't have to walk through the valley alone.

SummerSchedule:

SundayService

10:00 a.m.

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DATE SERVICE

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

ATTENDANCE

Where Two or Three are

Gathered Together...

July 4 6th Sunday after Pentecost

July 11 7th Sunday after Pentecost July 18 8th Sunday after Pentecost

July 25 9th Sunday after Pentecost

35

61

51

55

Pledge Report

$ 8,434.25

$ 11,726.39

- $ 3,292.14

Total Revenue

Total Operations Expenses

Difference

June 2010

$ 75,545.29

$ 84,971.31

- $ 9,426.02

Year To Date

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In Memory

Please pray for therepose of the soul of

Sarah Garmanysister of Bill Post,d. June 30, 2010

Also, please be prayerfulfor her family as

they mourn their loss.

Bazaar

Convention

For those who want a couple month's notice, the ECW bazaar will be held on Friday, October 22nd. The date was not included in the ECW calendar.

195thAnnual ConventionFriday & Saturday

January 21-22, 2011Benton Convention Center

Winston-Salem, NC

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Who’s Who

• Rector The Rev. Dr. Vicki L. Smith 349-3511, Ext. 102 Cell: 919-452-0543 [email protected]

• Nursery Coordinator Anne Rogers 342-0284

• Organist & Choir Director Ed Spencer 349-3511, Ext. 104 [email protected]

• Office Manager & Rector’s Secretary Jenny Wilkins 349-3511, Ext. 101 [email protected]

• Sextons Carol Pruitt 349-3511 Joanne Piazza 349-3511

Episcopal Day School Administrator Jennifer Kimbro (2010-2011)

• Youth Leader Elisabeth Pugh 656-4664 [email protected]• Altar Guild Suzanne Howard 349-7046• Layreader & Chalice Bearer Coordinator Tom Ham 932-2212 [email protected]• Usher & Greeters Coordinator Steve Worth 349-7538• Librarian Susan Bullock 616-1029 [email protected] • Sunday School Superintendent Jim McCloskey 349-3354 [email protected]• ECW Anne Montaigne 349-9441 [email protected] Freda Watt 342-2305 [email protected]• Men’s Club• Treasurer John Pugh 656-4664• Pledge Treasurer Steve Worth 349-7538• Webmaster John Bullock 349-9232 [email protected]

CHURCH STAFF: LAY WORKERS:

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Clark TurnerSenior WardenOutreach & Community [email protected]

Tom HamJunior WardenNuts, Bolts & [email protected]

Bill HorsleyOutreach & Community [email protected]

Elizabeth TreadwellClerkWorship & Parish [email protected]

Freda WattWorship & Parish [email protected]

Melody WattNuts, Bolts & [email protected]

Vestry

Alex MelchertWorship & Parish [email protected]

Starr McHughWorship & Parish [email protected]

John PughTreasurerNuts, Bolts & [email protected]

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Congratulations!!!Photo courtesy of Kirk Bryson

Congratulations toClark & Susan Turner

on the birth of theirgranddaughter

Maya Louise BrysonBorn about 9:30 am

July 6, 20107 lbs 11 oz

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