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200 W Lang St, Alvin, TX 77511-2396 I 281-331-5657 I 281-331-0143 fax I www.gracechurchalvin.com
O ne Go d — O ne Fami ly — O ne T ab le
A few moments
with Father David …
Wonders Never Cease The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness O Lord. –Lamentations 3:22, 23
One of the strong and rewarding features of God’s people is our opportunity to celebrate God’s amazing generosity. God’s gift of life is a wonder. Our daily bread is as well. Family, friends, neighbors and our family of faith are wonders of his love. When you realize your relative health, you give thanks to God for his gener-osity. Do you have ways of transportation? These are blessings too. They are things that people might call ordinary realities, but people of faith think of them as wonders of God’s blessings.
Have you encountered astounding wonders too? I speak to people from time to time who describe inexplica-ble physical healing, and people who have sensed the presence of God that ushered in an uncanny sense of peace. The wonder of God is manifested when people experience danger held off, insolvency averted, or anxiety dispelled. As Christians we thank God for the creation, for Christ coming to restore our nature to the image of God and for the Holy Spirit’s power for ministry.
It is an absolute celebration of God’s generosity whenever we come to the Eucharist, that communal act of thanksgiving. There, we remember deeply God is ever with us, that our sins are forgiven, that we will live forever with the family of saints in heaven. Indeed, wonders never cease. We move out from the Eucharist and represent Christ and his love every place we go. The saints of God do wonderful things: Meals-On-Wheels, Food Pantry, visit the sick, the homebound and prisoners, comfort friends who are hurting, supply the veterans’ residential center, give handmade lap-quilts, prayer beads or wind chimes. These are signs of loving care. The ministry that we do at church and in the world build up the body, and let us partner with the Spirit to see wonders of God spread endlessly.
Let us heartily celebrate the building up of Grace Church’s body through God’s Wonder. Come to the Stew-
ardship Dinner, Sunday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m. Come also to the Special Program On Sunday, Novem-
ber 17 for Breakfast and Meeting at 9:00 a.m. and our Combined Eucharist 10:15 a.m. This will be a
day of Vestry and Delegate elections, a presentation of our Parish Missional Direction, and an Ingathering
for Stewardship Pledges. God is calling us into a wonderful ministry and future together. God’s wonders truly
never cease.
David
November 2013
The Outpost
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Office Hours: M-F 9:00 -1:00 [email protected]
Rector:
The Reverend David W. Price [email protected]
Youth Minister:
Ryan Perry [email protected]
Deacons:
CarolAnn Mills [email protected]
Joseph Mills
Parish Administrator: Danny Hermann
Organist & Music Director: Len DePrang
Vestry: Donna Tate, Senior Warden
John Bergmann, Junior Warden 281-331-6908
Aubrey Stokes
Frances Lamb 281-814-0867, [email protected]
Kati Garner
Ken Havens
281-585-3327
Lydia Quiroz [email protected]
Mark Patterson
Mary Smith [email protected]
Altar Guild Director:
S. Wayne Mathis [email protected]
Vergers:
John Bergmann Kati Garner
S Wayne Mathis
Outpost Editor: Marian Macha Brown
Deadline for Outpost articles is the 20th of each month
Happy B
irth
day!
Our Numbers: Year to date
September 30, 2013
Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thy hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain unto it. Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? Psalm 139: 5-7
Income $162,684.98
Expenses 157,398.02
Gain (Loss) $ 5,286.96
Celebrate Life!!
VESTRY VOLITIONS
The regular meeting of the vestry occurred on Tuesday evening, Octo-ber 15 in the church office. Orders of business included the Stewardship Campaign and dinner, Council meetings, community out-reach and fundraising and repairs. Mission and Outreach Council presented a recap of the fish fry, pet blessing, and pumpkin patch. Up-coming events include a November food drive and DeGeorge boxes in December. Facilities and Maintenance Council are still battling an air conditioner and submitted an update for repair. The Senior Warden’s report included the Vestry candidates and Parish meeting with Vestry and Council Elections slated for November 17. The next meeting is Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 pm in the church office. These meetings are public and anyone is welcome.
Complete minutes are posted on the Parish Hall Bulletin Board.
1 Metta Barrell
Charles Lamb
4 Jim Reimer
6 Marian Brown
Ruth Fitch
10 Cole Flex
Margaret Hall
12 David Jones
13 Joanne Fisher
Russell Thatcher
Jim Windsor
14 John Fisher
James Joseph
Alton Mathis
16 Buster Schapper
17 Anna Arendell
John Evans
18 Deborah Bruner
22 David Anderson
28 Tom Clark
30 Eunice Arth
Mark & Kati Garner, 19
Don & Jane Hoffman, 23
Jim & Elizabeth Reimer, 25
EYC is recruiting for
Dinner Donations! Would you consider providing food or sponsoring a night of food for our youth? For the “takeout talented”, a $30 donation via check to Grace Epis-copal Church with “Youth Meals” in the memo line feeds 10-15 youth and sponsors each week. For the “master chefs” who prefer to make dinner for the group Wednesday nights at 6:30, a sign up sheet is posted in the Parish Hall. Find a week that works for you and add your name and phone number. A representative from the program regularly calls those who sign up for meals the Monday before with a reminder. For more information on either option, please email Ryan Perry at [email protected].
Alvin Meals on Wheels Pet Friends is working alongside Alvin Meals on Wheels to assist clients by providing food for companion animals. Pet food is being delivered in two-week increments. Please consider sponsoring an animal today. For further details, please contact S. Wayne Mathis at 832-630-0651.
The Mis-sion and Outreach Council is sponsor-ing a Par-ish food
drive benefitting the Alvin Food Pantry. They really liked canned veggies, beans, pasta, tuna and rice, and they really appreciate foods that kids can come home from school and prepare on their own, so peanut butter, soup and canned fruit are also popular.
Reminder to Take 10 before and after worship. Consider sharing your gift of hospital-ity and contact Betty Havens, 8:00 Coor-dinator, or Jackie Chi ldres, 10:30 Coordinator.
Sunday
evening
Bible Study 7-8:30 p.m. This lively group is studying the Gospel of Mark at the Deacons’ home at 205 Hillcrest Dr. in Hillcrest Village. Just bring your favorite Bible or two. For more information, please call 281-334-7905 or 281-756-8009.
Rector’s Class – Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor, This adult discussion group is watching and discussing video presentations from Nooma Publications, featuring writer and pastor Rob Bell and videos from the Logos Project, Diocese of Texas. The material is outstanding and the discussions very engaging.
Communi t y Thanksgi v ing Service, Sunday, Nov. 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Grace Church. Pastors from all around Alvin active in the ministerial alliance will lead this ser-vice for the greater Alvin Community, with hymns, prayers, Bible readings and a Thanksgiving message. A reception follows in the Parish Hall.
PARISH Meeting & Breakfast Sunday, Nov 17, 9 a.m., Parish Hall The meeting precedes our ONE SERVICE at 10:15 and includes vestry elections and a presentation for Grace’s Vision in the upcoming year. Breakfast is being service. Please add your favorite breakfast food to the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
Building Grace’s Body
through God’s Wonder
Join us for a soup and sandwich dinner to cele-brate our stewardship on Sunday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m. Child care is provided with special programs for teens and kids. For more informa-tion, contact Donna Tate at [email protected].
S. Wayne Mathis and M a r g a r e t B a r r i e r would like
to say Thanks to all of the dedicated
volunteers who worked in the pump-kin patch. From the unloading to the clean up and everything thing in be-tween, YOU did a great job. It was a SMASHING success. We would also like to thank Glennie Hefner for her work on the carnival. Carnival day was the biggest day ever in the patch. Remember if your pumpkin does not last all year we will have replacements next October.
December 15 is Graduation Sunday!
Our own Ryan Perry is graduating in December! Please join us for a reception following the 10:30 a.m. service. If you have a graduate completing school in December, please share their name with Kati G a r n e r a t [email protected] so that we can cele-brate their ac-compl ishment , also.
Wonderful
E Y C
Wednesdays! 6:30-8 pm For Grades 6-12, Meal provided*
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” 6 And the Lord said, “If you had faith like a mustard
seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and
be planted in the sea’; and it would obey you. Luke 17: 5-6
* Please consider providing supper for 10-15 young adults for their EYC meetings. This is a fabu-
lous expression of our love and support. There is a sign-up sheet on the Parish Hall Bulletin Board or you may contact Ryan Perry at 713-203-2020 or [email protected].
Sunday School Primary ages 3-5
Kinder and First grade Second thru Fourth grade
Junior High School
School is Cool where
Jesus Rules!
Classes begin at 9:15 a.m. using a top curriculum, Living the Good News. Please contact Deacon CarolAnn Mills at 281-756-8009 for more information.
Save this Date:
Friday,
December 20,
7-9pm
YES AND HAPPENING 11/15
Retreats are a great way to grow in faith, meet new people,
and have a blast! The next Happening/ Y.E.S. weekends
are quickly approaching on November 15-17, and we want you to be a part of this before all available spots fill up! Yes,
that does mean you. Scholarships are available and the events cover grades 6-12. For more information, contact
Ryan Perry at [email protected], or check out the Dioce-san website at www.epicenter.org/youth.
BE ON THE
LOOKOUT FOR
SOMETHING
EXCITING!
A POST-
Thanksgiving
Event on Friday,
November 29
Let us pray
for the Church
and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love and reveal your glory to the world.
Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Justin Welby; Presiding Bishop, The Most Reverend Dr. Katherine Jefferts Schori; Diocesan Bishop, The Right Reverend C Andrew Doyle; Bishop Suffragan, The Right Reverend Dena Harrison; Bishop Suffragan, The Right Reverend Jeff Fisher; Grace Rector, The Reverend David W Price; Grace Deacon, The Reverend CarolAnn Mills; Grace Deacon, The Reverend Dr. Joseph M Mills; Priest, The Reverend Nan Doerr, Priest, retired Grace Youth Minister, Ryan Perry Grace Music Director and organist, Len DePrang
Guide the people of this land, and all of the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours and grant that we may serve Christ in them and love one another a he loves us.
Our Administrators, Altar Guild, Bible Studies, Children’s Ministries, Christian Education, Cursillo, Community Outreach, Daughters of the King, Family Promise, Gold Guild, KAIROS Prison Ministry, Lay Ministers, Music Ministry, Senior Saints, Youth Ministry, Vestry, and all others serving you.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Betsy, Bob and Oney Armstrong * Bob Baker * Metta Barrell * Bill and Rose Mary Barrier * Margaret Barrier * Jacob Border * Lynne Bruner * Craft Family * Lucille Dixon * Patsy Feeney * Jay Fitch * Denny Gideon * Julie Gillis * Kitty Haner * Bill Harris * JoAnn Hocking * William Hoffman * * Linda Hykel * Ross Jones * Margo Lacy * Marjorie Lawrence * Christine Mats * Matt McGuin-ness * Means Family * Tom Mills * Reid Morgan * Mildred Morris * Mary Morrison * Sharon O’Connor * Bob Peebles * Steve Perrin * Abby Perry * Paige Phillips * Kimberly & Drake Popham * Reimer Family * Chad Rogers * Joe Rossano * Betty Jo Smith * Kerry & Leanna Smith * Drew Stuart * Shelby Stuksa * Donnis Tomlin * Fran Van Winkle * Jackson Wells * Vera Weston * Bill Wicker * Tom Wills
Our college students in their journey Andrew Price, University of Texas, San Antonio Aubrey Stokes, University of Houston Brittney Steiner, Alvin Community College Cameron Schlegel, Lyon College Carver Mathis, Blinn College Elizabeth Russell, Texas Tech University Grace Windsor, Alvin Community College John Evans, Texas A & M Linda Thurmond, Alvin Community College Virginia Stokes, Texas Tech University
Protect and guide all who serve in the military. Mickey Alcantara (USMC), Scott Barrier (USAF), Scott Bean, Christian Blevins, Jason Bryan, Chase Capehart. Robert Carnie (USN), Ryan Cross, Clayton Crouch, David Dezso, Glen Dockal (USA), Raymond Dugan (USN), Mitchell Goodnight, Matt Hefner (USN), David Hefner (USA), Lance Henderson, Eric Heitz (USA), Keith (USN) Kurt (USMC), Casey McKay, Adam Miller, Ben Meyer (USCG), Shon O’Connor, Tara Parker, Daniel Popham, Ryan Popham, Jonathan Prater, Nick Ritch (USA), Manual Rodriguez, Josh Sager (USAF), Kaitlyn Saunders (USA), John Swanson , William Thompson, Ray Turner, Steve Wilson (USAF), Clint Zgarba (USN)
Our expectant mothers Sandy Alexander Means, daughter of Donna Alexander
Sarah Popham, family of Diane Ellis Sara Roecker
Guide and protect our First Responders
Other prayer concerns: Thankfulness for the success of the Pumpkin Patch, Pet Blessing and Children’s Carnival.
Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.
Matthew 21:22
More Stuff December 15 is Graduation Sunday. Turn in graduate’s name to Kati Garner.
EYC Progressive Dinner, December 20
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
All Saints' Day
All Souls'
Day
Fall Back One Hour
Stewardship Dinner, 5pm
Deacons' Bible Study,
7pm, Mills' home
Art Class, 9-11am,
Parish Hall PH
Pastor's Bible Study,
11am Parlor
Liturgy/Worship, 7pm
Scout 400, 7pm, PH
ALANON, 7:30pm, Parlor
Cubs, 6 pm
EYC, 6:30pm
Choir Practice, 7:30pm,
Sanctuary
Mission/Outreach, 7pm Rector’s Class 7 pm
Deacons' Bible Study,
7pm, Mills' home
Veterans' Day
Art Class, 9-11am, PH
Pastor's Bible Study,
11am Parlor
Media/Comm., 6:30pm
Scout 400, 7pm, PH
ALANON, 7:30pm, Parlor
Cubs, 6 pm
EYC, 6:30pm
Choir Practice, 7:30pm,
Sanctuary
Rector’s Class 7 pm Happening &
YES Weekend
Parish Breakfast Mtg., 9 and One Worship Service at 10:15 Deacons' Bible Study,
7pm, Mills' home
Art Class, 9-11am, PH
Pastor's Bible Study,
11am Parlor
Scout 400, 7pm, PH
ALANON, 7:30pm, Parlor
Vestry, 7pm, Church Off.
Outpost articles due
Cubs 6 pm
EYC, 6:30pm
Choir Practice, 7:30pm,
Sanctuary
Gold Guild, 10am, PH
Congregational Care 6:15 pm
Rectors Class 7 pm
Community Wide Thanksgiving Service 6 pm with Reception to follow. Deacons' Bible Study,
7pm, Mills' home
Art Class, 9-11am, PH
last day
Pastor's Bible Study,
11am Parlor
Scout 400, 7pm, PH
ALANON, 7:30pm, Parlor
Cubs 6 pm
NO Choir Practice
Thanksgiving
EYC Post Thanksgiving Event-Watch
for more details
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Food Drive all month Grace Greetings deadline is Wed, 1pm Advent begins Sunday, December 1 DeGeorge gift boxes in December
On November 17th
we are having just one service at 10:15 a.m. That is the day of our vestry elections and meeting.
Thank you for faithful service and for
Arriving 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the service Checking in with the Verger of the day Checking that your readings are prepared and available at lectern (READERS) Checking that the rest of your team is present Checking for any prayers or names to be added (intercessor)
If you are unable to serve, please secure a substitute and notify the church office and the Verger appointed for the day.
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord;
and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To
each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12: 4-7
LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 2013
11/3 11/10 11/17 11/24
Verger J. Bergmann
281-331-6908
K. Garner 281-543-2012
J. Bergmann 281-331-6908
S.W. Mathis 832-630-0651
WORSHIP SERVICE 8:00 AM 8:00 AM
Parish Meeting
Vestry Elections
8:00 AM
Vestry J. Bergmann K. Garner K. Havens
Ushers B. Peebles
P. Wall Hoffmans Havens
Lector/Intercessor T. Peebles S.W. Mathis G. Barker
Crucifer/LEM T. Peebles S.W. Mathis G. Barker
WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:15AM 10:30 AM
Vestry D. Tate M. Smith F. Lamb M. Patterson
Ushers L. Bruner
M. Patterson Palmers Callans
Elizabeth L. Bruner
1st
Lesson S. Jones JR Denson J. Callan L. DePrang
Psalm D. Richardson JR Denson J. Callan L. DePrang
2nd
Lesson D. Tate D. Richardson A. Stokes K. Garner
Intercessor D. Tate D. Richardson A. Stokes K. Garner
Chalice
S. Jones R. Smith
D. Richardson A. Stokes
C. Lamb A. Stokes
K. Garner R. Perry
Crucifer Kyle Elizabeth Josh Daniel
Gospel David Lillian Makayla Colby
Children’s Church L. Jones L. Jones L. Jones M Smith
200 W Lang St, Alvin, TX 77511-2396
Services
Sunday Worship 8a.m. Rite I
9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Rite II
Morning Prayer
7a.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mon-Sat.
Evening Prayer*
6pm Daily *Healing prayer Wednesdays
Diocesan Upcoming Events and Area News
Youth Encountering Spirit #111, November 15
Happening #142, November 15
ECW Retreat, November 22
Diolog, The Texas Episcopalian monthly
magazine, available online at epicenter.org
Member of
Episcopal Diocese of Texas’ epicenter.org;
National Episcopal Church, episcopalchurch.org;
Worldwide Anglican Communion,
anglicancommunion.org;
Alvin-Manvel Ministerial Alliance, ministerialalliance.net.
One God - One Family - One Table
Need a ride to Church? Please call Deacon CarolAnn Mills at 281-756-8009
