Sunday 7:30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8:45 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:00 a.m. Christian Education Classes 11:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 5:30 p.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Monday 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer, Rite II (in the Chapel)

Thursday 12:00 p.m. Holy Communion from BCP 1928

Worship Schedule at Christ Church

The vision of Christ Episcopal Church is to be recognized as a joyful, spirit­filled community of

apostles reaching out and transforming lives for Christ.

Please Note: The Crucifer is published twice monthly and mailed out on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. If you have something you would like to see published in The Crucifer, the deadline for submission is on the first and third Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

February 10, 2010 Vol. XI, No. 5

From the Rector:

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. Mark 1:9­13

Lent is upon us.

Centuries ago, the church began to set apart a period of 40 days between the Feast of the Epiphany and the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection at Easter as a season of penitence and fasting. Indeed, the first record of a Lenten ob­ servance occurs in the Canons of Nicaea, written in A.D. 325.

During the early centuries, the fast prescribed during Lent was very strict. Only one meal a day, eaten towards evening, was allowed, and meat, fish, and eggs were absolutely forbidden. Over time, the rules guiding the Lenten fast were relaxed, but the principle remained intact: these 40 days were a set apart as a period for the pursuit of sanctification.

The principle is simple. As we deny ourselves the luxuries of the world, we turn from self­reliance to Christ­centeredness. The Book of Common Prayer ably describes the fruit of the season: “The whole congregation (is) put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians have to renew their repen­ tance and faith.”

Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness for a reason. By submitting Himself to the limitations of humanity, he created a need. A need He had not experienced before the Incarnation. A need for re­ newal. A need for strength. A need for preparation.

God used Jesus’ season of fasting in the wilderness to prepare Him for the rigors of the next three years. Christ emerged from the desert and began to preach,

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Clergy Notes 3 Spirituality 4 Liturgy & Music 5 Children 6 Youth 7 Jr. Warden 8 Omnium­gatherum 9 Lay Schedule 10 Calendar 11

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The Crucifer

I have said these things to you that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be com­ plete.

John 15:11

In Our Prayers Please consider including the Prayer List in

your daily devotions. Mike, Dick, Franklin & Cherry, Sonja, Amora Lee, Jim, Jennifer, Esther, Charlene, Joan & Glenn, Alan, Joe, Jack & Gipsy, Kimber, Lou Ann, Kathleen, Nina & Tony, Mary Alice, Renee, Meredith, T.R., Justin, Dolores, Therese, Bryan & Maggie, Betty, Annette, Becky, Eric, Rick, C.L., Jayne, Mark, Gwen, Russell, Joshua, Amy, Dot, Stan, Emily, Dale, Hazel, Billy, David, Sam, Kim, Jimmy, T.C., Lucille, Ann, Brenda, Kemp, Marilyn, Pete, Stephanie, Margaret, Lisa, Kathy, Madelon, June, Tammy, Barbara, Kathryn & Matt, Kathy & Mark, Kilsby Family & Doty Family, Alan, Elaine, Mary, Judy, Cliff, Dick, Wanda, Kendra, Dan, Kyle, Kathy, Ethan, Rick, Jeanne, Ted, Scott.

Prayer List Requests If you would like to add, or take off, a name on the prayer list, please call The Rev. Stephen Stine, Deacon, at 903­ 530­8168, or the church office at 903­597­9854.

To protect the confidentiality of those in the prayer list, we will use first names or initials only.

Please Note: We will reset the prayer list as of Sunday, March 7, 2010. To keep a name on the prayer list, please call the Rev. Stephen Stine, Deacon, at 903.530.8168, or Shellie in the church office at 903.597.9854, on or before Wednesday, March 3.

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Clergy and Staff The Rt. Rev. Andrew Doyle Bishop of the Diocese of Texas

The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High Jr. Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison Bishop Suffragan

The Rev. David Luckenbach Rector The Rev. Kirkland Knight Priest Associate The Rev. Stephen B. Stine Deacon

Mr. Jeffrey Ford Organist/Choirmaster Mrs. Bobbie Schroeder Director of Youth Ministries/

Mid­High Mr. Vance Garvey Youth Ministries: Sr. High Ms. Tina Ridley Children’s Ministries Mrs. Diana Keesey Parish Administrator Mrs. Shellie Lohman Publications/Membership Mr. Ledell Reed Sexton Mr. Kendric Milton Assistant Sexton Ms. Jennifer Ducote Office Assistant & Housekeeper Ms. Mary Manson Nursery

The Vestry Mr. Tim Alexander Sr. Warden Mr. Gary Avery Jr. Warden Mrs. Denise Jarrett Class of 2010 Dr. Peyton Luckett Class of 2010 Ms. Liz Shaw Class of 2010 Mr. Francis Kay Class of 2011 Mrs. Cynthia Patty Class of 2011 Mr. Tom Ridley Class of 2011 Mr. George Roberts Class of 2011 Mr. Day Shelmire Class of 2011 Mr. Bret Berry Class of 2012 Mrs. Dee Dee Bufe Class of 2012 Mr. Clyde Davis Class of 2012 Mrs. Mary Ruth Greenwell Class of 2012 Mr. Bryan Rossman Class of 2012 Mrs. Mary John Spence Pro Vita Mr. Bill Clawater Treasurer Mr. Peter Boyd Assistant Treasurer

Pastoral Emergency Contacts In the event of a pastoral emergency, you may reach The Rev. David Luckenbach, Rector, at 903­279­ 8777, or The Rev. Stephen Stine, Deacon, at 903­ 530­8168. You may also call the church office, 903­597­9854, during normal business hours.

Scripture Reading for Sunday Last Epiphany ­ February 14

First Reading: Exodus 34:29—35 Psalm: 99 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:27—13:13 Gospel: Luke 9:28—36

First Sunday in Lent ­ February 21 First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:5—11 Psalm: 91:9—15 Second Reading: Romans 10:8b—13 Gospel: Luke 4:1—13

Second Sunday in Lent ­ February 28 First Reading: Genesis 15:1—12, 17—18 Psalm: 27:10—18 Second Reading: Philippians 3:17—4:1 Gospel: Luke 13:31—35

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Parish Calendar and Events Sunday, February 14 — Last Epiphany

7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 am Canterbury Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

10:00 am Gift Shop Open until 11:30 am 10:00 am Adult Christian Education Classes 10:00 am Pretzel Sunday in the Undercroft for

all children and youth 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 4:00 pm Youth Confirmation Class 4:30 pm Sr. EYC Salvation Army Service 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite I

Monday, February 15 8:30 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel 8:30 am Scrapbooking Group

10:00 am Guild of the Nativity 10:00 am Gift Shop Open until 2:00 pm 3:00 pm Choir School of East Texas 5:30 pm Vestry Meeting

Tuesday, February 16 7:00 am Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:30 am EFM

10:00 am Gift Shop Open until 2:00 pm 10:30 am All Saints’ Guild 6:00 pm Mardi Gras Party in the Parish Hall 6:30 pm EFM

Wednesday, February 17—Ash Wednesday 7:00 am Ash Wednesday Service 7:15 am Men’s Bible Study

10:00 am Gift Shop Open until 2:00 pm 10:30 am Women’s Bible Study 12:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service 6:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, February 18 10:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am Gift Shop Open until 2:00 pm 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, ‘28 Prayer Book 3:00 pm Choir School of East Texas 3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:00 pm Loaves & Fishes Team 3

Friday, February 19 11:00 am Meals on Wheels

Saturday, February 20 7:30 am Habitat House Work

Sunday, February 21—First Sunday in Lent 7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 am Canterbury Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite II and First

Communion Celebration

10:00 am Gift Shop Open until 11:30 am 10:00 am Christian Education Classes 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 1:00 pm Jr. EYC—Youth Floor 4:00 pm Youth Confirmation Class 4:30 pm Sr. EYC Book Club @ Einstein Bagel 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite I

Monday, February 22 8:30 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel

10:00 am Gift Shop Open until 2:00 pm 10:00 am Guild of the Nativity 3:00 pm Choir School of East Texas 6:00 pm Community of Hope

Tuesday, February 23 9:30 am EFM

10:00 am Gift Shop Open until 2:00 pm 12:00 pm Lent Preaching Series & Luncheon 4:00 pm Handbell Choir 6:30 pm EFM

Wednesday, February 24 7:15 am Men’s Bible Study 8:30 am Paper Guild

10:00 am Gift Shop Open until 2:00 pm 10:30 am Women’s Bible Study 5:00 pm Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Sr. EYC Catalyst &

Jr. EYC Face 2 Face 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, February 25 10:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am Gift Shop Open until 2:00 pm 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, ‘28 Prayer Book 3:00 pm Choir School of East Texas 6:00 pm Loaves & Fishes Team 4 6:00 pm Mom’s Night Out @ On the Border

Friday, February 26 5:30 pm PrimeTimers Dinner and Musical

Saturday, February 27 Sunday, February 29—Second Sunday in Lent

2/12 Caitlin Daniel; 2/17 Collier Robinson 2/18 Ethan Haan; 2/25 Caden Zips 2/28 Charlie Bigbie, Michael Peveto

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Lay Liturgical Ministry Schedule

Weekday Laity for February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th ­ Ken Ruether. The monthly lay schedule may be found on our web­ site, www.christchurchtyler.org, under the Worship link, or copies are available in the church office.

Sunday, February 14 Last Epiphany

7:30 AM 8:45 AM 11:00 AM 5:30 PM

ACOLYTES (* Denotes Server)

St. John Jake Satterfield* Olivia Sweeney

Sara Grace Sweeney Claire Whitney Jonathan Rodieck

St. Thomas Jonathan Phelps Emily Phelps Nicolas Hardy Jack Hamm

VERGER Shelly Smyth Shelly Smyth

CHALICERS Bill Ferrell Ken Ruether

Ginny Reinhardt Brenda Thomsen

Frank Hibbs INTERCESSOR Bill Ferrell Joyce McGee Vera Kelso

LECTOR Ken Ruether John Lee Richard Kuna

USHERS Team Leader: David Gower

Team Leader: Tom Ridley

ALTAR GUILD Team 1 Leader ­ Beth Whitney

GREETERS GUILD 8:45 a.m. ­ The Rodieck Family 11:00 a.m. ­ Doris Baker and Maggie Edwards

Sunday, February 21 1 Lent

7:30 AM 8:45 AM 11:00 AM 5:30 PM

ACOLYTES (* Denotes Server)

St. Mark Caitlin Patty *

Madeline Wynne Kate Roberts Jack Roberts Chet Wynne

St. Luke Claire Roberts * Austin Martin Benton Owen Forbes Owen Travis Roberts

VERGER Brian Rossman Brian Rossman

CHALICERS Shelly Smyth Ken Ruether

Laurel Beaty Peter Boyd

Frank Hibbs INTERCESSOR Shelly Smyth Henry Bell Steve Hardy

LECTOR Ken Ruether Leo Berman Laurie Dowell

USHERS Team Leader: David Gower

Team Leader: Tom Ridley

ALTAR GUILD Team 2 Leader ­ Rebecca Ferrell

GREETERS GUILD 8:45 a.m. ­ Mary Ruth & Merrell Greenwell 11:00 a.m. ­ Jean Morgan and Melba Medford

Clergy Notes

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teach, and heal. And equipped by the Father and the Holy Spirit, Jesus carried the Good News of the King­ dom of God from the wilderness of Judea to a cross out­ side of Jerusalem.

God is calling you to follow Jesus Christ with more of your heart, soul, and mind.

I pray that as the Church enters into this sacred time of fasting and penance, the Holy Spirit will lead you to streams of living water, and richly bless your life. I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self­examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self­denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.

At Christ Church, we will begin this season together on Ash Wednesday, February 17, with services at 7am, noon, and 6pm.

May the Lord shepherd you through a Holy Lent.

Faithfully in Christ,

The Rev. David Luckenbach Rector

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Episcopal Relief and Development The Diocese of Haiti and other partners are actively

responding to the situation on the ground in Haiti with critical support from Episcopal Relief & Development. Please pray for those impacted and donate to the Haiti Fund.

The Diocese of Haiti has the largest Sunday worship­ ing community of Episcopalians in the Episcopal church. There are more than 100,000 members in Haiti in 110 congregations. The Episcopal Church also has 250 Episco­ pal schools in Haiti and supports several hospitals, a con­ vent, and a school for handicapped children. The Rt. Rev. Jean Zache Duracin remains with his people, sleeping in a tent city outside what used to be the Cathedral in Port Au Prince.

Make a difference: Donate to ER­D. A link is avail­ able on the homepage or our website, www.christchurchtyler.org, or forms are available in the church office.

LENT AT CHRIST CHURCH

The Virtuous Life: Meditations on Holy Living in Today’s World

Over 2500 years ago, philosophers began to muse over the question of virtue. Old Testament and New Testament writers followed suit, reflecting on attributes in us that reflect the presence and nature of God. In the medieval era, the Church began to formalize these desirable qualities, describing them as cardinal virtues.

In an era in which our culture can be at times re­ markably course and vulgar, this year we are going to reflect a bit on Christian virtue.

Beginning Tuesday, February 23, at noon, Christ Church will offer a special 5­week teaching series for the Lenten Lunches.

Entitled, The Virtuous Life: Meditations on Holy Living in Today’s World, each week a guest speaker will share a brief reflection in the nave about a Christian virtue and it’s role in our lives today.

The meditation will be included in the noonday office, a lovely service of prayer and music, which will be followed at 12:30 by a tasty lunch in the Parish Hall.

Please bring a friend!

Faithfully in Christ,

David+

Ash Wednesday February 17, 2010

Day of atonement, fasting, and penitence that marks the beginning of Lent. The name Ash Wednesday derives from the traditional rite in which the celebrant makes the sign of the cross in ashes on the foreheads of worshippers; the prac­ tice has its roots in the Hebrew Bible, where sackcloth and ashes are a sign of mourning and repentance. In the early church, public sinners who had been excommunicated from the church began a forty­day period of penitential discipline on this day so that they could be readmitted to communion on Easter Day; this custom is at the root of congregational Lenten observance today. The ashes themselves often come from the burning of palms from the previous Palm Sunday.

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Spirituality Christian Education Classes Sunday Mornings ­ 10:00 — 10:50 a.m.

“Faithful Believers” Adult Christian Education

The Gospel of Mark The Rev. David Luckenbach leads this class, and we meet in the Ascension Room. Widely believed to be the first written account of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, Mark brings the Good News of Christ to life with urgency, clarity, and joy. Join David as we explore this powerful account of the life of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Adult Inquirer’s Confirmation Class The Rev. Stephen Stine leads this class, and we will meet in the Epiphany Room. The Rev. Stephen Stine will lead the class for confir­ mands and anyone desiring to learn more about the Episcopal Church. Bishop Andy Doyle will be at Christ Church for confirmation on March 28, at the 11:00 a.m. service.

Children, Mid­High and Sr. High Children (4K—4th Grade). We’ll walk with Jonah, Daniel, Jesus and Peter. Children will have fun learning about these people in the Bible. Children (Grades 4k—4) Check the bulletin board downstairs to see in which classroom you will meet.

Rotation 5—Began Sunday, February 1: Easter, I’m a believer. Message: What does Easter mean to me? Is it chocolate bunnies and colored eggs soon eaten and forgotten? What is so powerful about the Easter story that it can transform my life forever? These are questions to which children will discover the answers. Scripture Focus: May the God of HOPE fill you with joy and peace, as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with HOPE by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13. Pretzel Sunday is February 14 during the Sunday school hour for all children and youth! If you can help make pretzel dough, or help bake on this Sunday, please call Tina in the church office, 903.597.9854, or email her at tridley@christchurchtyler.org. EYC Fish (Grades 5—6). We meet downstairs in the former nursery. Jr. High (Grades 7—8). We meet on the 4th floor youth floor.

Sr. High (Grades 9—12). We meet on the 4th floor youth floor.

Youth Confirmation Class Confirmation classes are held each Sunday, 4:00—5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted, on the Youth Floor.

Lenten Worship at Christ Church Ash Wednesday Liturgies

Wednesday, February 15 7:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 6:00 p.m.

Anglican Rosary Service Tuesdays in Lent at 11:30 a.m. February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Service is held downstairs in the Children’s Chapel. Please join us prior to the Preaching Series.

Lent Preaching Series & Luncheon: The Virtuous Life: Meditations on Holy Living

in Today’s World Tuesdays in Lent at 12:00 noon. Join us in the Nave at noon for our Guest Speaker, followed by a light luncheon in the Parish Hall.

February 23: Faith March 2: Love March 9: Hope March 16: Courage March 23: Perseverance

Host for Lenten Luncheon 2/23: Altar Guild Holy Communion from the 1928 BCP Thursdays at 12:00 noon Sunday Eucharist 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Service Member Prayer List We are in the process of creating a prayer list for those

currently serving on active duty in our military. If you have a friend or family member for whom we can intercede, please let us know their name, in which branch of the military they serve, and where they are deployed, i.e., Iraq or Afghanistan. This way, we can intercede regularly on Sunday mornings for those who are in harm’s way.

If you know of someone no longer active in the military, but whom you know needs intercessions, we will collect those names as well.

Please call or email Shellie in the church office with your requests—903.597.9854, or slohman@christchurchtyler.org.

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Omnium­gatherum All Saints Guild We will meet Tuesday, February 16, at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mary Ruth Greenwell, 2627 South Chilton Ave. All ladies are invited to attend. For more information, please call 903.595.1659.

Community of Hope The Community of Hope Circle of Care will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, in the Trinity Classroom, 3rd floor. Community of Hope trains people who feel called to a special work of pastoral care. They are prepared for a voca­ tion of pastoral care, healing prayer and given an opportu­ nity for spiritual growth. Once trained, the members visit with those who are homebound or in nursing facilities. Members of Community of Hope at Christ Church have also been trained to take communion to those they visit. Community of Hope was asked to be Patient Advocates at the Bethesda Clinic in Tyler, and three of the members are either in training or already a part of this ministry.

If you are interested in participating in Community of Hope and would like to sign up for classes, please contact the church office, 903.597.9854.

Habitat for Humanity Join us on Saturday, February , 7:30 a.m.­12:00 p.m., for a Habitat Work Day. Students must be 16 or older to par­ ticipate, and parents are encouraged to join in as well. The work address is 2708 DePriest, Tyler, 75703. Call Vance to put your email on the worker contact list, 903.597.9854.

Moms’ Group Join us for dinner on Thursday, February 25, at On The Border at 6:00 p.m.

PrimeTimers Dinner and Musical Thursday, February 25, the PrimeTimers will meet for din­ ner at Luby’s at 5:30 p.m. After dinner, we will head to TJC to see the musical Singing in the Rain, always a favorite, presented in Wise Auditorium. Please call the church of­ fice, 903.597.9854, to register for this event no later than Monday, February 15. The cost per person is $5.00. Kay Chambers is in charge of this event.

From Quips and Quotes for Church Bulletins: A cheerful countenance has a lot of face value.

An argument is usually nothing more than audible ignorance.

Music and Liturgy Did you know we have a Handbell Ensemble that meets every Tuesday from 4:00—5:00 p.m. in the Handbell Room, just off the Undercroft? There are 11 ringers.

Did you know we have a Children’s Choir that meets every Wednesday from 5:00—5:45 p.m. in the Choir Room? This choir is open to children 5K thru 3rd Grade. We are always glad to have new singers. This is a place where the children learn to find their singing voice and help provide music for the 8:45 a.m. Sunday Eucharist.

Did you know we have the Canterbury Choir, which meets every Sunday from 8:00—8:30 a.m. to prepare music for the 8:45 a.m. Sunday Eucharist? This groups works weeks in advance, and music is selected which can be put together in a short amount of time. This choir is open to anyone who enjoys singing and can match pitch.

Did you know we have a Chancel Choir , which meets every Wednesday from 6:30—8:30 p.m. in the Choir Room? This group provides music for the 11:00 a.m. Sun­ day Eucharist in the great tradition of Anglican Music.

Did you know we house the Choir School of East Texas, and the 21 Choristers who come each Monday, 3:00—6:00 p.m., learn to develop their musical skills and help in pro­ viding the musical offerings at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist?

Did you know we are planning to have a recorder ensem­ ble that will play in Lent?

Did you know we are planning to have a short term sum­ mer Handbell Ensemble for those who are not able to ring during the year, but would like to do so in the sum­ mer?

Did you know that on Tuesday, February 16, from 6:00— 8:00 p.m., the Music Ministry of Christ Church will be sponsoring a Mardi Gras Party in the Parish Hall...and with a live New Orleans Jazz Band to play for the evening?

If you see anything that you would like to be involved in, please call the church office, 903.597.9854, or email Jeffrey Ford at jford@christchurchtyler.org.

Gift Shop News Hours of Operation: Monday thru Thursday, 10:00

a.m.—2:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00—11:30 a.m.

Surprise Sale! “Blessings Cookbook” $3.oo Each!

New arrival of First Communion gifts and a new assortment of books for Lent reading!

Jr. Warden

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Smile...You are on Camera!

When you enter or exit Christ Church, you are being recorded by one of our 16 security cameras...so, give us a really big smile.

On a more serious note, I want to provide you with an update on security at Christ Church. Given the recent church fires, your Vestry immediately authorized enhancing our security meas­ ures. In addition to the 16 cameras, we have 25 mo­ tion/glass breakage sensors protecting our church buildings. Our security system and fire alarm system are monitored 24/7 by East Texas Alarm, both by wire line and wireless circuit. A siren has also been added, which will sound when there is a breach of security.

All of the cameras can be viewed by staff and au­ thorized persons via their PC’s, even if they are off site.

Intercoms have been added at the Grelling­Spence front door and ramp door for folks that forget the code and for visitors. The intercoms ring at Diana’s phone and the front desk’s phone.

We have had numerous past incidents of vagrants and animals abusing the Memorial Garden Grounds, and last year there was actually a break in through one of the garden windows. The Memorial Garden has been secured with new wrought iron and a locked gate; it is still always accessible from the inside the Bell Building and will be unlocked for events.

Going forward, there will be a Sexton manning the entrance for all evening events. Their primary respon­ sibility is safeguarding and assisting with entry, seeing to it that everyone gets safely to their cars, and then securing the building for the rest of the night. We will continue to retain the services of the Sheriff’s Deputy on Thursday evenings during Loaves & Fishes.

These precautions do not guarantee we will never have an incident, but that we will know about it as soon as humanly and technically possible.

We need every­ one’s help to be on the lookout for suspicious activity and to report it im­ mediately. God tells us to be prepared, make plans, and care for each other.

If you have any questions or sugges­ tions, please feel free to call me at 903.714.9772, or email me at gav­ ery@sbcglobal.net.

Blessings, Gary Avery, Jr. Warden

Intercom Ramp Entrance Key Pad

Security camera in alleyway.

Memorial Garden Gate

Security camera outside of Narthex door.

Liturgy & Music

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Trac and Friends will be here creating balloon masterpieces and painting faces.

Children’s Ministry

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Pretzel Sunday February 14, 2010

Pretzels will be made in the Undercroft immediately following the 8:45 service.

First Communion Celebration

Sunday, February 21, 2010 8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

We will recognize and celebrate the children who attended the recent

First Communion classes.

New Orleans

Jazz Band

A craft table for children will be set up where they can create their own Mardi Gras mask.

Save the Date

VBS July 5­9, 2010, 9:00 a.m. ­ 12:00 p.m.

All Saints Episcopal School Online registration available soon. Early registration recommended.

Mardi Gras Tuesday, February 16, 2010

6 p.m.‐ 8 p.m. $8 adults , $4 children ages 4 ‐ 12 . Children 3 years and younger eat FREE!

Families of 5 or more $25 Gumbo, rice, salad, bread and King’s Cupcakes

Hot Dogs and accompaniments available for the kids.

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Youth Ministry

HOT! HOT! HOT! HOT!

Cook-Off EYC Chili

Thank you to all who participated in our very first Chili Cook­Off. It truly was an incredible event, and we cannot express how grateful we are for the support that you consistently give to the youth of our church! Thanks especially to our organ­ izer (Kay Anne McKinney), our moms, all of our students, and finally to our Chili Cook­Off recipe entrants! Our winners this year were placed in six categories:

Spiciest: “Legally Hot” Prepared by Jim Huggler

Best All ‘Round: “Chipotle Memories” Prepared by Nancy Satterfield

Best Hippie: “Smokin’ Hot Vegetarian” Prepared by Mary­Celeste Nyberg

Best Yankee: “Yankee Chili” Prepared by Ms. Tina and the Girls

Most Exotic: “Mocha” Prepared by Alice Avery

Best Texan: “Howlin’ Wolf” Prepared by Jonathan Wolf

The cook­off was enormously successful, serving lunch to around 250 individuals, raising over $1,400. Combine that with an anonymous donor’s contribution of $2 for every $1 we raised, and our grand total for the event sits at nearly $5,000! So again, I say thank you to all who participated and planned, ate and

enjoyed. Your support for our youth is VERY much appreciated! And for those of you who could not be with us, here is a

look back at our time together!