The ROYAL CROSSEpiscopal

OCT. 1987

VOL. LVII

NO. 12 THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

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THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KINGA Religious Order for Laywomen

Founded in 1885 — Incorporated in 1917OBJECT OF THE ORDER — The extension of Christ's Kingdom, especially among

women and girls, and the strengthening of the Church's spiritual life.

HONORARY MEMBERSMrs. George L. Thorpe, Mrs. Edward D. Smith, Miss Hattie K. Bunting,Mrs. Ivan Merrick, Mrs. Cari A. Johnson, Mrs. John C. Herren

NATIONAL COUNCILPresident: Mrs. Henry B. H. (Ethel) Ripley, Jr., 3706 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC 29451, 803-886-8113First Vice President: Mrs. J. Hunter (Whitty) Isaacs, 1328 Paragon Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35235, 205-856-2257Second Vice President: Mrs. George (Carla) Van Meter, 811 New Boonesboro Rd., Winchester, KY 40391, 606-744-1597Secretary:

Treasurer: Mrs. James (Charlotte) Howting, 5307 Wiimeguah Rd., Monona, WI 53716, (608) 221-4495Mrs. Christopher (Nancy) Allaire, 4305 Foxhall Drive, Olympia, WA 98506, 206-456-8103Mrs. D.F. (Diane Bringgold) Brown, 1427 Beaver Rd., Ambridge, PA 15003, (412) 266-1722Miss Kay Douglas, 525 Greer St., San Antonio, TX 78210, 512-533-0858Mrs. Victoria S. Gary-Johnson, 1900 Upshur St., N.E., Washington, DC 20018, 202-832-6673

Mrs. James (Betty) Hart, 15117 Keswick St.. Van Nuys, CA 91405Mrs. John H. (Kay) Hoyt, 345 University Circle, Athens, GA 30605, 404-549-3122Miss Mary Lou Johnson, 711 W. Creekside, Houston, TX 77024, 713-342-5364 or 2811Mrs. Milton E. (Susan) Kirkpatrick, P.O. Box 1641, Panama City, FL, 32402, 904-784-0588Mrs. Louise Moyer, 737 E. Erie St., Painesville, OH 44077, 216-357-6838Miss Sue Such, 45 W, High St., ,309C, Painesville, OH 44077, 216-354-2969

Spiritual Director & National Chaplain:T\ie Rt. Rev. C. Shannon Mallory, P.O. Box 1903, Monterey, CA 93940, 408-394-4465Order's Missionaries: Miss Elizabeth Daniel and the Rev. Patricia Powers

SHIGS 704, El. K, c. 03, Brasilia, DF, Brasil 70331

PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVESProvince I:

Province H: Mrs. Andrew M. (Betty) Gregg, 88 White Springs Lane, Geneva, NY 14456, 315-789-7405Province HI: Mrs. Henry M. (Evalyn) Suski, 2206 Rosecroft Blvd., Ft. Washington, MD 20744,

301-567-0481

Province IV: Mrs. Donald (Noreen) Burroughs, P.O. Box 218, Sautee Valley, GA .30571, 404-754-5041Province V: Mrs L. G. (Nancy) Watkins, 428 Carrie Dr., Flushing, MI 48433, 313-659-8996Province VI: Mrs. Robert (JoAnn) Smith, 841 Oriole Lane, Chaska, MN 55318, 612-448-3069Province VII: Mrs. George (Bertha) Milbank, 16.33 Womer Drive, Wichita, KS 67203, 316-943-6191Province VIII: Mrs. Daniel (Virginia) Twitchell, 841 E. Cambridge, Pheonix, AZ 85006, 602-277-9564

INDEX

Triennial '88 5

Chaplain's Message 6Elizabeth and Pat 7

Book of Remembrance 8Our Life of Prayer 10

Junior Messenger 11

Council for Women's Ministries 13Chapter, Diocesan News ... 14,18Bylaws Revisions 15—18

ON THE COVERIllustration by Virginia (Ginnie)Huckabee of Aiken, S.C.

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Devotions Nancy AllaireEndowment Fund . Victoria Gary-JohnsonEvangelism: East, Prov. 1,2,3,4

West. Prov. 5.6,7,8 Diane Bringgold BrownFinance Charlotte HowtingJunior Division Kay Douglas

Literature Mary Lou JohnsonMaster's Fund Kay HoytMembers-at-Large Betty Hart

Public Relations & Promotion Susan KirkpatrickRoyal Cross — Editor & Business Manager Sue SuchSelf-Denial Fund Charlotte HowtingSpecial Fund for Missionary Needs Louise Moyer

Triennial Program Carla Van Meter

EDITORIAL OFFICE:

Sue Such, Editor

45 W. High St.,309CPainesville, OH 44077

(216) 354-2969

NATIONAL OFFICE;

Mrs. Tracy Southard, Office Administrator

Mrs. Jane Girardeau, Assistant to the Office Administrator

435 Peachtree Street., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30365

(404) 873-.)12.3

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NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Sisters in Christ,

There are many times when I wish it were possible to just stuff you all inmy pockets and take all 10,000 of you along. Since that is impossible, I wantto attempt to share with you some of my experiences of the past few months.On May 13th Laraine Dennstaedt and I attended the Diocese of Connec- ^

ticut Assembly at St. Mark's in New Britain, CT. Laraine gave an infor- IgjBmative and enthusiastic program/workshop. The next day we were guests for Wtheir ECW Convention with 700 in attendance.

While in New York, my husband and I visited The Church of The Resurrec- ktion on 74th Street near Park Avenue where our Order began in 1885. It wasthe secretary's day off, but she graciously met us and gave us a tour andhistory of the Church. As we left the church Henry looked up and sawBuckley School, which he attended as a youngster, across the street.At the end of May I attended a three day meeting of the Council for

Women's Ministries (CWM) at St. Columba Conference Center in Memphis,TN. Prior to the meeting. Daughters in the Memphis area met me at the air-port, gave a lovely luncheon at a local club, allowed me to tell my story, anddelivered me to St. Columba's. I truly believe that hospitality is a gift as well as a service — Romans 12:13.What an honor to have been invited to the Presiding Bishop's Vision Conference in New Jersey. It was

an interesting gathering of approximately fifty, representing many groups in the Episcopal Church.Since Bishop Browning's election, he has been listening to the Church. He shared what he has heard andhis concerns. The group studied the eight "mission imperatives" that have been proposed by the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church and staff. This may be a first in our 102 year history that wewere included in such a meeting. I know you share with me in expressing gratitude to Bishop Browningfor including the Daughters of the King.

I have just returned from the North American Congress on the Holy Spirit and World Evangelizationheld in New Orleans, LA., in July. There were over 40,000 in attendance. The Roman Catholics had thelargest number, 14,000, and the Episcopalians were next with 2,500. The Episcopalians began each daywith the Holy Eucharist followed by several excellent speakers. We attended two workshops each afternoon, and in the evenings all forty plus denominations gathered in the Super Dome for an ecumenicalworship service.

The message of this conference was unmistakeably clear - Our Lord Jesus wants us to repent — to beempowered by His Holy Spirit so that we might do the work He has called us to do, "For His Sake" —Lord, what will you have me do?

I love you all,"For His Sake"

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The following was submitted by invitation for a booklet:THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND THE 1990'S, EXPECTATION FOR A NEW DECADE

published by Episcopal Renewal Ministries for the North American Congress on the Holy Spirit andWorld Evangelization held in New Orleans, LA. July 22-26, 1987.

GOD IS CALLING USby

Ethel Boyle Ripley

I believe that God is calling us to the cen-trality of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and theauthority of Scripture. The Church mustwork as the hands and feet of Christ, His people, trusting Him as Lord. We must renewour baptismal vows every day and live a lifeof prayer and service. Jesus is the Light of

the world, and through Him we can be lightsin the world and we can be the salt of the

earth. If we are immersed in the Holy Scripture, do His work in the power of the HolySpirit and keep Jesus central to our faith, wewill be able to fulfill His command to "makedisciples of all nations ..."

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"CRUMBS UNDER THY TABLE"

TO FEED THE ENDOWMENT FUND^'Embarking on an unknown seaLord Jesus, Savior, pilot me.For chart and compass there is no need,When simply to Thy voice I heed.^^

This quatrain entitled"Prayer for George" isone of the poems in"Crumbs Under ThyTable," a book of poetryby Linda Miller Summer.The title comes from thebeautiful Prayer of Humble Access, the finalprayer said in unison inthe Holy Communion Service just before the communicants go to kneel atthe altar rail to make

their communion.

Mrs. Summer, who was94 on September 11,became a Daughter of theKing in 1945 at All SaintsChurch, Atlanta, Since1960 she has made herhome in Florence, SouthCarolina, with one of herdaughters. She was instrumental in organizingthe St. Agape Chapter atSt. John's Church, Florence.

Mrs. Summer began writing verse seriouslyin 1911 and some of her early work is includedin the book. Also included are the poemswhich won her the "Golden Poet of1986"Award and four honorable mentionawards in the national "World of Poetry"contests.

The book is divided into six sections:Acrostics, Devotions, Quatrains, Valentines,Nature's Secrets, and For Family andFriends. The first 15 verses are acrostics.

each one a chapter in the life of our LordJesus. Acrostic poems are an ancient verseform where the title must be spelled out bythe first letters of each Une, reading down the

length of the poem.

"I got my inspirationfrom God. He helped mewith those acrostics, I'msure," Mrs. Summer said."When I wrote those, Ihad just had cataractsurgery and could't see,not even to read my giantprint Bible. I had to depend on memory."

"Prayer for George,"the quatrain quoted at thebeginning, was writtenwhile she was in the

hospital and George wastwo doors down. He was

afraid of the neurosurgeryhe was to have the next

day. "I lay in my hospitalbed and thought it up,then called him and

recited it to him. I then

dictated it to his wife on

the phone." George stillcarries a copy of the poem

in his billfold, and has used it many timeswith others he visits in his lay ministry.

Through the years Mrs. Summer says shehas enjoyed sharing her poems with familyand friends" ... I have fulfilled a long timefantasy of having my favorite verses put intoa book."

The book, "Crumbs Under Thy Table," isavailable from the National Office to anyonemaking a contribution of $10 or more to theEndowment Fund of The Order of the

Daughters of the King, Inc.

Rio Slide Program Available

The slide program portraying the work of Elizabeth and Pat in Rio de Janeiro is still available.Acquaint your new members with this missionary work in Brazil or use it to help show others who the

Daughters of the King are. It wUl show you how your mission tuition monies are used to bring Jesus intolives through schools, bible study groups and other mission projects in Brazil.Contact Louise Moyer, the Special Fund for Missionary Needs Chairman, for an available date (see in

side front cover for address).

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Triennial '88: Servants of Aii AgesAre you making plans to attend the Daughters

of the King Triennial in Detroit, Michigan, June25-30, 1988? Have you begun to put some moneyaside, checked into the cost of your airline ticket toDetroit? It's not too early to begin.

We will be sta3dng at the Holiday Inn FairlaneArea in Dearborn, a suburb of Detroit. The price ofrooms will be: Single, $71., plus 11% tax

Double, $76., plus 11% tax3 per room, $81., plus 11% tax4 per room, $86., plus 11% tax

Reservation forms will appear in the January andApril issues of The Royal Cross.

When you arrive at the airport in Detroit youwill not have to do much walking. The Limo fromthe airport to the Holiday Inn will cost approximately $12 round trip.

The speaker at our banquet will be PresidingBishop Edmond L. Browning. Our NationalChaplain, the Rt. Rev. C. Shannon Mallory, will bethe celebrant at the closing service.

More information will be forthcoming in TheRoyal Cross. So set your vacation for June 25-30,1988, and start saving your money. See you inDetroit!

Triennial Registration Fee

All Daughters attending Triennial will be requiredto pay a $30 registration fee.

EXCITING WORKSHOP ON EVANGELISM

PLANNED FOR TRIENNIAL

The Rev. Dr. Terence (Terry) Kelshaw will lead aworkshop on personal Evangelism at our Triennialmeeting in Detroit. Terry is currently a professorat Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Am-bridge, Pennsylvania. A native of England Terry isdeeply committed to enabling the laity to be effective ministers of God's love and to fulfill the GreatCommission to proclaim the Gospel to all nations.Terry's knowledge of scripture, his deep spirituality and his infectious sense of humor make him oneof the most popular professors at Trinity. It is impossible to be in his presence without beingchallenged and inspired. If, like most of us, you arefrightened by the very word Evangelism plan tocome to the Evangelism Workshop and leam thewhy of Evangelism and how to be an evangelistwho can be effectively used by God in the extension of his kingdom especially among women andgirls.

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NATIONAL COUNCIL NOMINEES NEEDED

Daughters who know and love the Lord, whohave a deep devotion to the Church and aknowledge of the program of the whole Church,who are willing to work, travel, who have broadshoulders, good health and a creative gift of leadership and a listening ability — we need you on National Council.

Every Diocesan Assembly has the privilege ofnominating a Daughter who would be eligible toserve on National Council. Check your Handbook(1986), page 15, sections 5, 6, 7, for eligibility requirements and other info.

Names and qualifications of Daughters eligiblefor election as National Council members are dueat the National Office by April 1, 1988.

When choosing your nominee please remember— to serve on National Council is a wonderfulprivilege and a big responsibility, it is to accept acall rather than to win a competition.

NEW NATIONAL STUDYPROGRAM AVAILABLE

A completely revised Twelve-QuestionStudy Program concerning The Order of theDaughter^ of the King will be ready fordistribution after Nov. 1st.

This Program is designed as a Lead^'sManual with pages that can be duplicatedfor individual Daughter's use. The 12 questions asked are answered in the Program byexpwded comments conceminig our Order.Daughters who are weU infomed about therole of the Order in their churches and conl-munities are in the best position to fulfill thevows made as Daughters of the King.

National Council suggests that each existing chapter and each group of women considering forming a chapter of the Order sendfor one copy ($6.00, plus postage). Use theStudy Program as a study course in the newyear, then let us know what your chapterthinks about it. See the Literature OrderForm on Page 19 to order your copy.

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CHAPLAIN'S MESSAGE

Dear Friends,

I am writing this from ourDiocesan Summer Camp.Yesterday we had a group activity that required each of usto wear a balloon tied to our

waist, which represented ourindividual human dignity. Theballoon proved to be a prettyeffective symbol, for it wasvisible, vulnerable and fragile.As the game progressed, onemember of our team in

advertently backed into mypencil, popped his balloon and,of course, lost his dignity withone mighty "whoosh"! Therules required the entire groupto stop immediately and returntogether to the balloon stationto restore our brother's dignitywith a new balloon — which we

laughingly did.

We also started pondering alittle more seriously the symbolism of what happened, Iperhaps even more because itwas my offending pencil. Howfrequently and perhaps inadvertently do we offendanother's dignity by our pencils, pens or tongues? And is itby careless, thoughtless or insensitive expressions, writtenor spoken towards others? Theeffects can indeed be

devastating, literally like having your balloon poped! Having our dignity threatened canalso be debilitating, like stopping life's game for us.

Whatever else Christian

community entails, it mustalways include our seeking topreserve and respect eachother's dignity. God alwaysseeks to do that for us, as thefirst giver and preserver of all

human dignity. St. Paul puts itall very well in many of histeachings. "Speak only what isgood and helpful to oneanother, so that it brings blessing to those who hear it" (Eph.4). And "If then our common

life in Christ means anything,think and feel the same love for

one another, and have a com

mon care for unity, with noroom for rivalry and personalvanity among you, but look toeach other's interest and not

merely to your own" (Phil. 2).

Do let us, therefore, watcheach other's balloons!

Yours in Christ's Service

C. Shannon MalloryNational ChaplainBishop of El Camino Real

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING PRAYER

FOR THE 1988 NATIONAL TRIENNIAL

AND GENERAL CONVENTION

Blessed Lord, who has called us into a goodly fellowship asDaughters of the King, and blessed many through our Rule ofprayer, service, and the Word; By your Holy Spirit, stir up ourzeal, renew our commitment, and extend the work of theKingdom among us and through us; that our preparation andwitness for the 1988 Triennial and General Convention maybring rich blessings to your Church and For His Sake, evenJesus Christ, Our Lord.

AMEN.

The Rt. Rev. C. Shannon MalloryNational Chaplain

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Missionaries Busy and On The Move

Dear Daughters:

There is always so much to share with youthat it is difficult to focus on one aspect of our

work. Since our lastcommunication Pat

has been

Rector the

the Resurrection.

She accepted thisposition for twoyears with the objec-

^IlV tive of helping to putthe parish on its feetfinancicdly, physical-

with trained

leaders who can helpits growth. As

you can imagine thisrepresents a tremen-dous challenge, in

Pat addition to all her

other responsibilities in the Diocese: leadership training,theological classes, St. Paul's Mission, etc. Asa matter of fact, St. Paul's is growing innumber, therefore, we are looking for anotherproperty on the other side of Ceilandia. We askyour prayers for a young couple who are helping us there. Jonadab is working towardbecoming a postulant, studying at ourtheological center and doing field work at theMission. Isabel is extremely talented in artistic work and is a big help to her husband andto us, especially with the Sunday School andWomen's group. They have three children whoare just a delight; the youngest was baptizedby Pat in May.

In June we organized a Diocesan SundaySchool Encounter. A year ago there was onlyone Sunday School; now there are five. Thetheme for the day was the Feeding of the FiveThousand, which was certainly appropriate.We expected 100 children, teachers andmothers; we ended up with 220. Lunch timeprovided a perfect illustration of the story!

Editors note: Elizabeth's and Pat's new ad

dress is found on Page 2. Elizabeth's birthdayis November 23. Remember her with a prayer,a card, or a gift to the Special Fund for Missionary Needs.

Since Pat's election we have moved into therectory of the parish, a four bedroom, two-story house, quite a change from our tinyapartment. It is great to have room and a smallgarden and to enjoy the flowering trees andchirping birds outside our windows, appreciating the wonder of God's creation.

We thank all of you who have contributed tothe Special Fund for Missionary Needs whichenabled us to make the move and acquire someneeded office and household furniture. We arealso grateful for all gifts to the Mission TuitionFund. The City of God School has grown tonearly 200 students and the Mission there hasbecome a parish. The School of the Mediatorkeeps in touch with us regularly. Pray forsomeone to take on the religious education program there.

Elizabeth and children at St. Paul's Mission, Ceilandia

Elizabeth is orienting Diocesan Theologicaland Christian Education programs and servingon the editorial board of publications for theEpiscopal Church of Brasil, in addition toassisting in parish and mission activities.

We are busier than ever and ask your prayersfor continued health and strength and the outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit to enablethis work to grow and flourish.

Love, FHS,

Elizabeth and Pat

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BOOK OF REMEMBRANCEThe following have been memorialized and their names entered in The Book Of Remembrance

ALABAMADorothy Loviise FinleyEleanor & Larry Isaacs

ARIZONAMargaret Mary Reese

ATLANTALillian CumbeeAlma Banks PaganAnna Mae GravesLillian Carter HandspikeEdward G. KellyPamela NeeleyAileen Parks

CALIFORNIALina W. CamahanMazie EversAlice GalbraithAmy Peterson Musladin

CENTRAL FLORIDAIrene BellCornelia M. CullenJames J. CullenMaijorie Wharton DelawareLillian MoukasJean Scarem

CHICAGORuth MaolaRuth Messer

EAST TENNESSEENaomi Pate GordonMarie Orthoefer

EL CAMINO REALWilliam MalloryArmond Ober

FORT WORTHPatricia Wakefield

GEORGIAGeorge JeffersLillian McDonaldGeraldine SiegristFlorence Rigdon Towson

ILLINOISMarguerite C. AldendiferManan Dowling

KANSASHelen L. BurtonLucille GrandfieldMjrrtle MacCounFlorence Mendenhall RiegelDarlene Ross

LOS ANGELESHelen AAlbersbergSallie BrodbeckJohn H. CokerHelen PowellThe Rt. Reverend Robert ClaflinThe Reverend Lloyd M. SommervilleVirginia StonerThe Reverend Evan R. WilliamsMargeu'et Fairbairn Wright

MAINEEthel Norris Robinson

MARYLANDDaphne Goetzke

Grace S. WestFlorence ZacksLaraine Dennstaedt

MINNESOTALydia Thompson

MISSISSIPPIWilliam G. Hairston

Jess Weyrich

MONTANAMrs. Walter BrooksMrs. Raymond Ward

NEW YORKLionel DawsonViola Leland

OHIOHelen DigbyBeverly Hiu'stGertrude Robinson

OKLAHOMALucy Hamilton BadgerCharley BoggsHilde NilesMitzi RossMarion RuckerMarion Stratton

OLYMPIAPenelope ChapmanMarsden ColeM^ Haw CormackAlice Dunn

PENNSYLVANIAJoanne BolgerCaroline Genser

SAN DIEGOMargaret Brown BaldwinHelen WaylandEdith Weyer

SAN JOAQUINJean Marie GarbyAnn HensleeMyrtle Charlotte McKean

SOUTH CAROLINAJuanita FinchLorraine GaURose SumerelJohn Yochum

SOUTHEAST FLORIDAJosephine DoringNatalie FitzgeraldGrace LeonardLallah O'BrianEsther QuinnElaine Munyer SchmaderLillian SmithBeatrice SuffrinLaura Wakefield

SOUTHWEST FLORIDAHoyle W. GriffinDorothy Wingfield HildrethCatherine HowtingMargaret Millard MonroeLorin PippinEdna Rathbun

SPRINGFIELDMarguerite AldendiferNelda Routenberg Walsh

TENNESSEEMary KirkpatrickLib Maus

TEXASLeta BorupOra Lee Carter CampbellMaude FriedellDorothy HollingerStella KeepIrma KeithNettie KellerJacie Hale LawhonMartha H. On*Effie OwensVivian RobertsBeatrice TooleClorine WhippleJulia WilsonAmoret WomackAddie Marie Young

UPPER SOUTH CAROLINAFay McMillan Collier, Jr.Opal McDowell DavisCharles Leroy GarrettDorothy Corley GreenAnne Dupree MorrisonPhillip Schribner, Jr.

WASHINGTONLucinda AllenEileen BlueRegia BronsonEvelyn Foley ElkinsVictoria E. GreenVernetta HenryWilson L. HarrisDeborah N. JudySamuel Warren McCulleyEmma PidgonEdward T. Webb

WESTERN MICHIGANRose F. AllenJanice LongBeulah MillerValarie Smith

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINARuth GreenRuth Pedrick MarandolaElizabeth Wadham

WEST TEXASJean BohlingVera E. DouglasLeone FisherPolly HuddlestonCol. Agnes A. MaleyElizabeth Orchard SaundersJeanette BwonMargaret Kearm Jones

For His Sake

Victoria S. Gaiy-JohnsonCustodian of The National Endowment Fund

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LARAINE MATHER DENNSTAEDTFebruary 15, 1920 — August 2, 1987

In Peconic, Long Island, lastTuesday, the 28th, there was ameteor shower late at night. Wewere all but too tired to watch it.That was the same nightLaraine Dennstaedt fell mortally ill. Shooting stars havealways fascinated humankind;they are often seen as portentsof births, deaths, and greatevents, beneficial or disastrousto us mortals.

I like to think that the cosmicenters our lives in such a fashion— full of shooting stars — and inparticular, I like to think of thatshow of God's wonder in relationship to Laraine.

If ever someone strove to

relate the ordinary life to the goings on of God, it was she. Now,dead to us, she however, continues to grow, to learn, to love,and to find even more of God'sgrace in that cosmos which includes shooting stars. I'll betshe's just thrilled.

For those of us here, who attend this funeral, there's alesson in that, too. A lesson that

Laraine would surely have uslearn.

We need to look carefully atour own lives, to see where Godenters in through the daily occurrences of living. And in looking to see how he is constantlycaring for and tending his creation.

So frequently there arewonderful signs, and so frequently we ignore them. Whatwe need to do, and what Larainetried so hard to do was to make

those connections visible. What

I am referring to, of course, isthe presence of the Holy Spiritin our lives.

The Holy Spirit, the Sus-tainer, is one of the chief supports of the faithful in times ofcrisis. Crisis is somethingLaraine and her family were nostranger to. Illness and disruption often characterized their

days. Yet it also helped sharpenLaraine's perception. She learned those lessons well. After

years of ill health Laraine cameto an intimate relationship with

To the memory of a devoted Daughter

We in the Diocese of Maryland have lost a friend who not onlypreached the love of God but lived it every day in her evangelismwork as a Daughter of the King. She was a loving person who alwayshad the time to answer questions and give help.

Laraine Dennstaedt served the Daughters of the King well, asDiocesan President, Provincial President, Evangelism Chairman andat present, as Secretary of the National Council. She was always willing to speak to groups of women, helping them to organize a newchapter.

If each daughter would read her article, "Point Your Finger!", inthe January 1987 issue of The Royal Cross and really live by what itsays, what a wonderful memorial it would be to her. We would eachgrow in God's love and our chapters would increase.

We will all miss the guiding hand of Laraine very deeply, but wemust continue the work she taught us. Only by following in herfootsteps will we be able to realize the peace of accomplishment asshe did.

For His Sake

Betty M. JonesPresident, Diocese of Maryland

LARAINE DENNSTAEDT

Our National Secretary

the Holy Spirit. She seemed toconverse with God casually,through a life of prayer and action, full of hope and expectation.

Well, I guess therein lies thelesson.

A year or so ago, 1 went to seeLaraine in one of her many tripsto the hospital.

"What are you doing here?" Iasked.

"Getting ready to die." sheanswered. "Isn't that what life

is all about?"

No death is a wholly happy experience. We mourn here at St.John's, so does Lauren, herdaughter, so do her professionalassociates, her friends, theDaughters of the King. All of ushave lost a rare and devotedsister.

Yet the gift that Laraine triedso hard to give us, that specialrelationship with the HolySpirit, will last and last.

I began this homily by talkingabout shooting stars in LongIsland. I wrote this sermon

there. I should have known, as Isaw them, and as I wonderedabout those mysteries of the Holy Spirit, that someone specialmust have been called home.

As I said, God has his ways ofmarking important events.

Amen.

Homily given by theRev. Lance A.B. Gifford

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OUR LIFE OF PRAYER

WOULD I?

If Jesus came my way todayWould I know Him, would I care?An outstretched hand in filthy rags —Would I ignore, would I share?

If Jesus came my way todayNeatly dressed, without a tearA great success, most prosperousWith hidden needs — would I share?

If Jesus came my way todayScholarly, with a mind so rareAuthor and speaker of some noteBut desolate — would I share?

If Jesus came my way todayPolished and sure, without care.Deceiving all who came in touch.Alone, empty — would I share?

If Jesus came my way todayBleeding, broken, stripped and bare.Diseased, grotesque, reflecting me —Would I run or would I share?

Betty ThompsonApnl 25, 1987

THE STRANGER

The Stranger standing near me.Whoever he may be.

Has the mark of Christ on himIf only we could see.

The Savior died for men like him.No matter what their state;

If I can help him, show me Lord,Before it is too late.

— Mable Clare Thomas

FOR WORLD PEACE

Look with mercy O Father of men, upon allyour children in every land. Hold in yourgracious keeping every burdened heart, encourage every noble hope, strengthen everyrighteous purpose. Unite in the deathless bondof love all followers of your valiant Son, whosename alone can still the cries of greed and bringto our stricken world the hush of peace. Shatterour fears and our misgivings, and let the lightof truth so govern our thoughts and guide ourhands that with all the brotherhood of the Sonsof God we may build as our home that kingdomwhich belongs to your Son, our Saviour JesusChrist.

AMEN.

Dear Lord, when we realize the pain inothers' lives that is intensified because of theirloneliness, we recognize the wonderful blessingyou have given .us in this fellowship ofDaughters. Lord, help us to draw others intoour fellousship with you and with each other.

AMEN

0 Lord, help me remember I am one amongmany and to treat myself as well as I treatothers. Teach me forbearance and acceptanceof my own shortcomings, as well as those ofothers. Keep me aware that exaggerated guiltand self-condemnation are actually forms ofego and pride, and that true humility is accepting my failures, not belittling my achievements.

AMEN.

O God of life, we thank Thee for beautiful little things which we never dreamed could makeus so happy, and for the way the stars shone onthe hard long stretches of the road we had totread

We thank Thee for the small expectationswhich ended in great delight; for the visitations of friendship which took us by surprise inthis quarreling world of ours.

We thank Thee, that some of our desires werenot satisfied because a wisdom deeper than ourown withheld what we wanted for the momentand gave us what we needed forever.

We bless Thee, that bereft of some things wefelt we could not live without we have hadbestowed upon us other things to enable us tolive on — a vision in the restless night — aquiet heart in the dreaded tumult — an inspiring thought when we were at our wits end — asufficient grace in spite of our weakness.

Bless our future days to courage in our owntroubles and kindness in the troubles of others.

Bless our work to a little splendor, and ourhomes to great loving.

Bless our Country to responsible freedom,and our World to new hope.

Forgive our sins against Thee and againstone another; and lead us gently down the years,out of the good that is into the better that isyet to be. For Christ's Sake.

AMEN

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THE JUNIOR MESSENGER cirns

Jerra Lynne Whistler, Andrea Young and Erin Stephens. Notpictured are: Tara Massad and Paula Whistler, Directress.

Busy Meetings ForSt. Aldan's Jrs.

We began our meeting by saying our JuniorDaughter prayer and a prayer for our parish. OurBible reading and discussion was from Matt.6:1-6. Our meaning from this scripture is that youshould not brag about the good deeds you do forthe Lord or your neighbor.

We talked about Lent — why we have it; whatit means. We talked about the symbols and theirmeaning in the story behind the "Girl in theApron." We talked about what we should prayfor daily during our prayer time.

Homework study sheets were passed out. Wewere asked to read these and be able to tell andexplain the three things that go into worship.

We talked about our service project for thecommunity. We want to present the play, "HisToken For Us," to a nursing home.

We closed our meeting with a prayer and ourmotto.

Jerra Lynne Whistler

FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!

A word to all Jr. Daughter high schoolgraduates - DO NOT QUIT NOW!! Some ofyour toughest years of service lie ahead. If youare going off to college, choose a church and servein it, be active. Participate in a Jr. Chapter in thechurch you attend or organize one. Be a leader inyour church community. If you remain at home toattend college or to work, continue to serve yourchurch and chapter — be active. Take a leader-

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HOW DO YOU FORM A

JR. DAUGHTERS CHAPTER?

Many times I have been asked the question,"How do you form a Jr. Daughters chapter?" Myfirst response is, "Write to the National Officeand request the information. You will be sent theappropriate application forms and additional information." This, however, only gives thetechnical information, and not a more detailed"how to" concerning a chapter. In the Jr. Handbook are two articles which give a suggested formfor a meeting and activities. These give an idea on"how to," but I feel that a more "hands on" approach is better. Hence, what follows is a briefdescription of my own Jr. Chapter meeting.I have found in working with my chapter, that

too formal a meeting is "boring." So, I have to becreative. At the beginning of the Church Schoolyear, I call our first meeting after our summerbreak. On a Sunday afternoon we meet and planat least a part of the year — meetings and activities. We begin our meeting with our work project — usually tray favors for a local hospital orsmall Christmas gifts for our parish shut-ins.This allows the late comers to arrive. As the workcontinues we talk — about why certain girls arenot present (roll call), past and future plans of thegroup (business), the church, the community, andthe world (study), life and our role in it, and family and personal relationships. We talk, we listen,and we learn. Often the plans made at one"meeting are changed at the next. Scheduled activities are changed to fit school schedules. Themeeting usually closes with prayers, the motto,and clean-up. In summary, I would like to pointout the three major points to forming a Jr.Chapter: 1) Be Creative

2) Be Flexible3) Listen

Attendance may vary; plans and activities mayvary; but the sharing and the love will always bepresent.In closing, I would like to share part of a note

written to me from one of my Jr. Daughter highschool graduates — "Thanks ... for everything.You have always been a good friend, and at timesa second mother, and I really appreciate it."

FOR HIS SAKE,Kay DouglasJunior Division Chairman

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Former National

Secretary DiesMary Bell Hawks (Mrs. Marvin) lived her life as

a beautiful example of a true Daughter of ourLord. She was member of St. Faith's Chapter,Holy Communion Episcopal Church, Memphis,Tennessee, since 1958.

Mary Bell served as Secretary of the NationalCouncil in the late '70's. She was also a formerPresident of the Diocese of Tennessee and herchapter's Directress.

Mary Bell was born in 1927 and went on to theGreater Life, October 31, 1986.

GLORIANA BAYLY DIES,A DAUGHTER FOR 49 YEARS

Gloriana Melana Gardner Bayly was born inKey West, Florida, in 1892 and died in Key West,June 14, 1987, at the age of 94.

On June 14, 1938, she was received into theOrder. Over the years she has served as secretary,president and treasurer of St. Paul's Chapter, St.Paul's Church, Key West; president of theDiocese of South Florida, and treasurer of Province IV. From 1946 to 1952 she served on theNational Council of the Order.

Death Notice Policy

It is our policy to print death notices of National Council members (past and present) only. We are sorry, but lack of space restricts usfrom printing notices of all Daughters whohave died.

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ship role in your chapter — organize projects,plan activities. Do not just quit with the remeirk"I'm too old." Remember the motto of the orderand live it:

FOR HIS SAKE . ..

I am but one, but I am oneI cannot do everything; but I can do something.What I can do, I ought to do.What I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do.Lord, what will you have me do?

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STORIES OF WHAT HAPPENEDWHILE WEARING YOUR QROSSGloriana Bayly, a meinber of our Order for

49 years, was a special Daughter ̂ me whenI first became president of our diocese. Sheguided me successfully over many obstaclesand I was always aware of her faithfulness toher Church and to the Order.

I went to visit her at her homie in Key Westshortly before I left South Florida and justbefore Gloriana became a resident of the KeyWest Convalescent Center when her memorybecame blurred. She did not remember me,neither my voice nor my face, but she didrecognize one thing about me — myDaughter's Cross that I wear habitually on achain around my neck.

She gave me one of the most beautifulsmiles I have ever received and said, "I Havea Cross like yours. I already have it pinned tothe dress I am going to be buried in."

Gloriana was buried with her Cross pinnedto her blue dress in Key West City Cemetery,June 16,1987.1 was not there that day but Iwas mth her when her mind cleared enoughto recognize my Cross and to give instructions for her Daughter's Cross <Rsposition.

This is a simple story of what happened to aDaughter while wearing her Daughter'sCross. Perhaps you have a story you wouldlike to share with other Daughters aboutwhat happened one time when you were wearing your Cross. Please send them to TheEchtor of The Royal Cross and we'U printthem for everyone to share and enjoy!

Noreen BurroughsProvince IV President

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When the Council for

Women's Ministries (CWM)met at St. Columba's near

Memphis on May 28th, I wasprivileged to be in attendanceat this ninth meeting, alongwith oiu: president Ethel, torepresent the Daughters of theKing. Other Daughter participants were Whitty Isaacs,representing the Clergy FamilyProject, and Evelyn Martinezand Irma Rodriguez, theHispanic Desk. Laraine Denn-sta^t, who has served onCWM since its inception, wasunable to be present because ofillness. (Laraine died August 2.)

The women representingmore than 20 organizations/groups of the EpiscopalChurch delivered a clearmessage to the Church's national office and to its Ex

ecutive Council: "Women's

ministries are vital to theChurch and they must be supported."

"The Council's role is to express diversity. We are many...we have ministries — not aministry — we are not a singleentity," observed Ann Smithof the Women in Mission andMinistry Office (WIMM) staff,at one point. Pam Chinnis, a

WOMEN'SMINISTRIESARE VITAL

TO THE CHURCH

member of the ExecutiveCouncil and vice president ofthe House of Deputies, expressed disappointment thatwomen's ministry in the localchurch is still perceived as"helping the priest."

In a session on mission imperatives set forth byPresiding Bishop Browning,CWM identified the need foradditional WIMM staffing inorder to participate fully in theWorld Council of Church's"Ecumenical Decade — Churchesin Solidarity with Women,1988-1989," for developmentand communication of printand video resourses in areas ofvital concern including justice,peace, children and family.

leadership training for womenby women, and for an increasein the visibility of women'scommitment to Christian unityand the exercise of ministry asthe fulfillment by baptismalvows.

Using the circle as ametaphor for oneness and in-terconnectedness, we expressed ourselves as individuals.

"As women we have uniquegifts to bring to the church, yetwe are part of the church'swholeness. We are not tryingto divide but to belong. We arean umbrella." Observed MyrtleGordon, representing theEpiscopal Council on BlackMinistries, "We have started aprocess to strengthen womenin the Episcopal Church. Weare in a stirring up stage. Wehave a right as Christianwomen to speak up. Womenmust have a stronger representation in the hierarchy."

CWM meets twice yearly toshare existing ministries andto explore new ways to be effective leaders in ministry. Thenext meeting wUl take place inPuerto Rico, December 3-6,with Evelyn Keddie, EpiscopalChurch Women, as convener.

— Charlotte Howting

Episcopalians United for Reveiation, Renewal and ReformationEpiscoplalians United

for Revelation, Renewaland Reformation is amovement of laity,bishops, priests anddeacons who have knownrenewal of faith in Jesusas Head of the Church.We are Anglo-Catholics,Evangelicals and Char-ismatics who are committed to bringing renewal toevery level of the Episcopal Church.

Our purpose is to influence the structures of theEpiscopal Church so that they faithfully reflect theLordship of Christ. We affirm the centrality ofJesus Christ, the Son of God, known in the powerof the Holy Spirit. We stress the primacy of HolyScriptiure and the integrity of the classicalapostolic witness of the Church. We want our

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denomination to return to its first love — Jesus.

We're preparing for General Convention, 1988,and are speaking to the issues before the Church,under the leadership of our Board: The Rev. KeithAckerman, Mr. Lee Buck, the Rev. Everett (Terry)Fullam, Mr. Harry Griffith, the Rev. John Guest,the Rt. Rev. Alden Hathaway, the Rev. Claude(Gil) Green, the Rev. Charles Irish, the Rev. Murray Hastings, the Rt. Rev. Michael Marshall, theRev. Ted Nelson, Miss Temperance Parker, theRev. Dr. John Rodgers, the Rev. David Schofield,and the Rev. John Throop.

If you have not already joined in our effort, weinvite you to do so now. For more information,write The Rev. John Throop, Executive Director,EPISCOPALIANS UNITED, P.O. Box 220100,Beachwood, Ohio 44122.

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Daughters-at-Large:You are needed!

Dear Daughters-at-Large,

I hope by now you havereceived oiu* letter in the mailproviding you with a prayercard. It was lovingly designedby Nancy Allaire, our Devotions Chairman.

It is lonely sometimes to beseparated from your sisters,but we are trying to find waysto make you feel a special partof the whole body. You canserve your rector by prayingdaily for the needs of your congregation. Ask him to give youa list of those in need, and ifyou are unable to get out, getthe list by phone.

Pat and Elizabeth need yourprayers, Bishop Mallory needsyour prayers, the Daughters inyour original chapter need yourprayers, the Daughters of theKing worldwide need yourprayers. Tracy Southard in theNational Office needs yourprayers. Ethel Ripley needsyour prayers, the NationalCouncil needs your prayers.As you can see, you are need

ed!

I'm finally settled into a newapartment in California andhave my Daughters of theKing files re-established. If youhave any questions or observations, please write. I love yourletters!

For His Sake

Betty Hart15117 Keswick St.

Van Nuys, CA 91405

CHAPTER, DIOCESAN NEWS

CHAPTER INSTITUTED IN

A new chapter of the Daughters of the King was institutedMarch 22, 1987, at TrinityChurch, Statesboro, Georgia.Participating were Fr. Robert

NEW MEMBERS

RECEIVED INTO

RIVERSIDE, N.J.CHAPTER

In April 1987, two new

members were received into

the Daughters at St. Stephen'sChurch, Riverside, N.J.

The Chapter meets once amonth for study and prayers.The Daughters are busy in thechurch and community andhave an active prayer circle.

STATESBORO, GEORGIACarter, Vicar of Trinity, Fr.Jerry Clark, Diocesan Chaplain, and Louise Crotwell,Diocesan President. Picturedare those instituted.

ST. ELISABETH

CHAPTER, MEMPHIS,TENN., INSTALLED

St. Elisabeth Chapter, St.Elisabeth's Church, Memphis,Tenn. was installed by the Rev.Orion Davis on May 10, 1987.The 13 members were

presented by Mrs. KatherineMcCormick, Diocesan President of West Tennessee.

21 ACTIVE CHAPTERS IN WEST TEXAS

The Diocese of West Texas has 21 active chapters dedicated toHis service. At a stimulating assembly held in May in CorpusChristi, new officers were elected.

One of the highlights of our gathering was an inspiring talk by ourChaplain, the Rev. Katherine Riggs, whose topic was "What is aKing? What is a Daughter?"

FIRST CHAPTER INSTALLED IN COLORADO SPRINGS

On Sunday, April 26, 1987,the Catherine of Siena Chapterwas installed at the Church ofthe Holy Spirit. This is thefirst chapter in ColoradoSprings.

We chose Catherine of Siena,who lived in the early 14th century, for oiu- chapter name

because she was not justdedicated to prayer but wasalso very active in helping inher community and in herchurch. We are not just womenwho sit at home and (lookingvery pious) pray.

We are 10 women who have

been changed by Jesus Christ

and because of this are willingto risk loving and helpingothers. We are learning what itmeans to follow in Jesus' stepsand fortunately He will guideus.

Liz Thompson, President

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REVISIONS TO BYLAWS TO BE VOTED ON IN '88

The National Council proposes combining theBylaws and Constitution to make them less complicated and more easily understood.As six (6) months notice is required for revi

sions of our bylaws we are printing the revisionsas recommended by the National Council. Theserevised bylaws will be presented at Triennial inDetroit, Michigan in June 1988.The revised bylaws will be voted on, please read

them.

THE ORDER OFTHE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I - NAMEThe name of this Order shall be "The Order of the Daughtersof the King, Inc."

ARTICLE II - OBJECTThe object of this Order shall be the extension of Christ'sKingdom through Prayer, Service and Evangelism.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSSection 1. All members must be women communicants of the

^iscopal Chiu'ch or of other churches having theHistoric Episcopate.

Section 2. Every woman who becomes a member of the Orderof the Daughters of the King shall take the vow toobserve the two Rules of the Order: The Rule ofPrayer and the Rule of Service at a Service of Admission in the Church.

A. The Rule of Pra^^er: Each member promises, inaddition to seelung to grow in a lim of prayer,to pray daily for the spread of Christ'sKingdom; for God's blessing upon all membersof the Order; and for the spiritual growth of herparish.

B. The Rule of Service: Each member promises totake part regularly in the worship, study andwork of the Church; to undertake a personalprogram of evangelism to bring others toChnst; to mve aid to the Priest-in-charge forthe up-building of the parish; and to minister toGod's people wherever she is.

C. Corporate Communion of the Order: In addition to faithful participation in the Eucharist,each member s&all regard it as her duty andprivilege to prepare for and attend, if possible,a Corporate Communion of the Order on AllSaints' Day.

Section 3 - Membership:A. In an existing parish or institutional chapters:

1) Upon approval of the rector or priest-in-charge, any lay woman communicant of aparish or mission who accepts the twoRules of the Order, shall be eligible formembership after a three month preparation period of concentrated study, training,prayer and service.

2) Any wonum communicant in a churchrelated institution who accepts the twoRules of this Order and is approved by thehead of the Institution or its explain or theBishop if it is a non-church related institution shall be eligible for membership.

B. In a Diocesan Chapter, sometimes called aBishop's Chapter:1) Those eligible to become members shall be

women in rural areas, or in parishes wherethere is no chapter. In special cases awoman who is unable to oelong to thechapter in her parish may be eligible.

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2) Preparation for membership shall be underthe direction of the Chapter President, theDiocesan President, or the Bishop.

C. Daughters-at-Large:1) Daughters who are not members of a

chapter shall be Daughters-at-Large.2) They shall pay dues and any offerings to

the Funds to the National Office.

3) Contact should be maintained with the National Chairman for Daughters-at-Large,whose name and address appears in TheRoyal Cross.

D. Junior Daughters of the King:There shall he Junior Daughters of the Order."They shall be under the &ection of the National Council, one of whose members shall beappointed Chairman for Junior Daughters.

Section 4. Resignation or Death:A. If a member finds that she cannot fulfil the

vow, she may resign from the Order, after consultation with her priest-in-charge. She or theSecretary of her chapter, shall return the crossof the Order to the National Office and ask thather name be removed from the membershiplist.

B. A Daughter-at-Large or a member of aDiocesan Chapter shall consult with theBishop before resigning.

C. Any Daughter, inactive because of advancedage, failing health or invalidism:1) Should not feel it necessary to, or be re

quired to, resign and return the cross. Shehas taken the vow and is entitled to wearthe Cross in good faith.

2) If a member is unable to pay dues, herchapter is encoiu'aged to pay them for herso she may continue receiving The RoyalCross and be listed at the National Office.

D. When a member dies:

1) The National Office should be notified immediately by her chapter.

2) The Cross may be buried with her, or it shallbe returned to the National Office.

Section 5. Reinstatement:

A. A member may be reinstated with the approvalof her rector or priest-in-charge, at a Service ofRededication.

B. She may be reinstated by the payment of duesfor the current year.

C. A Daughter-at-Large or a member of aDiocesan Chapter, with the approval of theBishop, may be reinstated in the same manner.

Section 6. Dues:

A. Registration fees are set by the National Council to reflect current costs.

B. Dues are established by the National C<mven-tion.

C. Consult the cmrent issue of The Royal Crossfor the amount of the fee and the Nationaldues.

D. Checks or money orders shall be made payableto Daughters of the King, Inc., and sent to theNational Office.

E. The Silver cross, which belongs to the Order,shall be sent with a form for admission for eachmember. A subscription for The Royal Crosswill be sent to all registered members.

F. National dues are payable to the ChapterIVeasurer, who shall m^ them to the NationalOffice.

Section 7. No money making policy:A. Daughters of the King shall not raise money in

the name of the Order.

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B. Individual members shall not be excluded fromparticipating in church-affiliated organizationswhose purpose is to raise money.

C. Donation may be accepted to further the workof the Order.

ARTICLE IV - CHAPTERSSection 1. Organization of Chapters:

A. Three or more women communicants in anyparish or mission who accept these bylaws,with the approval of the rector or priest-in-charge, may organize as a chapter.

B. Three or more women communicants in achurch related institution may, with the approval of the head of the institution orchaplain, organize as a chapter.

C. A chapter may be organized in a non-churchrelated institution with the approval of theBishop of the Diocese in which such institutionis situated. Chapters so formed shall be underthe supervision of the Bishop or a deputy appointed by him.

D. The Order of the Daughters of the King may beorganized in any autonomous Church of theAnglican Communion, in a Church in communion with it, or in churches with the HisotricEpiscopate but not in communion with it.Branches in Churches with the HistoricEpiscopate but not in communion with theAnglican Communion will be AffiliateChapters. Such branches of the Order and Affiliate Chapters may develop their own convention, council support system, bylaws and/orhandbook provided that:1) The three month preparation period for

membership shall be required, except forthose who Wve been Junior Daughters ofthe King.

2) At a Service of Admission the membersshall take vows of Daily Prayer and Servicefor the purpose of the extension of Christ'sKingdom.

3) Any branch of the Order or AffiliateChapter thus established is requested toreport at least once a year to the Nationaloffice of the Order in the United States,giving information about the number ofchapters and members and about activityin ftayer and Service.

4) A Member of the Executive Board or arepresentative appointed by them shallhave seat and voice but no vote at conventions of all Branches and Affiliate Chapters.

E. Three or more women in parishes or missionswithout a chapter, who are in good standing ina diocese, who accept these bylaws may, withthe approval of the Diocesan President andBishop, organize a Diocesan Chapter,sometimes called a Bishop's Chapter. In adiocese where there is no Diocesan Assembly,the approval of the Bishop is sufficient.

Section 2. Inactive Chapters:A. If a chapter becomes inactive in work or delin-

guent in payment of dues, it shall be removed'om the ust of active chapters after three (3)years. A final notice shall be sent to thesechapters from the National Office, drawing attention to this action at least three monthsbefore final action is taken.

B. To Disband a Chapter:A chapter wishing to disband, after consultation with the priest-in-charge and the DiocesanOfficers, shall so notify the National Office andreturn to the Nation^ Office its charter andthe crosses of those who relinquish membership, along with all monies pertaining to thechapter. Those who wish to continue theirmembership may do so as members of aDiocesan Chapter, if there is one, or asDaughter-at-Large.

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C. Reinstatement of a Chapter:A chapter having been inactive for three years,or less, may upon approval of the priest-in-charge, be reinstated oy paying dues for allmembers for the current year, and by renewingvows at a Service of Rededication.

Section 3. Diocesan Assemblies:A. Three or more chapters within a Diocese may

form a Diocesan Assembly to strengthen the(frder and to facilitate communication witheach other. A Diocesan Assembly is entitled toelect a delegate and an alternate to the National Convention.

B. Three or more Diocesan Assemblies within aProvince of the Church may form a ProvincialAssembly. Such an Assembly is entitled torepresentation on the National Council with itselected president.

ARTICLE V - NATIONAL COUNCILSection 1. Members:

A. The National Council of the Order shall be com-Eosed of fifteen (15) members elected by balloty the Convention and a Representative from

each Province where there is a ProvincialAssembly. The Rraresentative shall be theelected Ifresident of that Province.

B. AU members shall have the same status, except that only the National Council memberswho have been elected by ballot by the Convention shaU be eligible to become National Officers of the Order.

Section 2. Powers of the National Council:

A. The National Council shall have the power toelect the officers of the Order.

B. It shall have the power to enact Rules of Orderfor the transaction of business and to executeall legislation of the Order.

C. The National Council shall have power to enactStanding Rules for the transaction of businessand to execute all legislation of the Order between conventions.

D. The Council shall have the right to inviteHonorary members to attend meetings, wherethey shall have seat and voice but no vote.

Section 3. Meetings:A. The National Council shall meet annually.B. Special meetings may be called by the Presi

dent, or at the written request of three (3)members of the Council, or of members of theOrder from fifteen (15) dioceses.

C. Quorum: one half ('A) of the members shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE VI - OFFICERSSection 1. Elected Officers:

The elected officers shall be a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Secretary and a Treasurer.

Section 2. Election of Officers:

A. The officers of the Order shall be elected by theNational Council after the adjourmnent of theNational Convention for a term of three (3)years.

1) Eligible nominees are submitted for the office of President.

2) Voting shall be by ballot, separatelv and sequentially for each officer. President, 1stVice-President, 2nd Vice-President,Secretary, and iS-easurer, the person withthe highest number of votes for each position being elected.

3) If only one nominee is presented forSecretary or Treasurer, the election may beby viva voce.

4) In the event that no elected member of National Council feels qualified to be NationalTreasurer, the Executive Board may selecta member from the Order who shall sit onNational Council with voice but no vote.

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5) No elected member of Council shall be eligible to be elected Ftesident until she hasserved one term on the CoimdL

6) A vacancy in any office shall be filled by theNational Councu.

7) All National Council members shall notserve more than three (3) terms.

Section 3. Duties of the National Officers:

A. President:

1) The President shall preside at all meetingsof the National Convention, the Nation^Council and the Executive Board.

2) She shall appoint all committees, subject tothe approval of the National Council

3) She shall be ex-officio member of all committees.

4) She shall perform all duties pertaining toher office.

5) She shall have power to fill all vacancies inthe Convention elected membership of theCoimcil with the consent of the ExecutiveBoard. Any officer or Council member thusappointed shall serve for the remainder ofthe term.

B. Vice-Presidents:

1) In the absence of the President, the FirstVice-President, or if she is absent, theSecond Vice-F^esident, shall perform theduties of the President.

C. Secretary:1) The Secretary shall keep all minutes of the

meetii^ of the National Coundl the National Convention, and the Executive BoardMeetings.

2) She shall perform all duties pertaining tothe office.

D. Treasurer:

1) The Treasurer shall have charge of allmoney belonging to the Order.

2) She shall receive written monthly reports ofall money belonging to the Order whichpass through the National Office and shallrender full statement of receipts anddisbursements at each National CouncilMeeting and at the National Convention.

3) She shall invest any funds of the Orderunder direction of the National Coimcil

4) She shall give bond for the faithfuldischarge of her duties in such sum andsuch surety or sureties as shall be requiredby Nationm Council

5) All financial records shall be reviewed andreconciled by a CPA annually and/or whenthe office of either Treasurer or National Office Mana^r is vacated. Upon completionof the review, the CPA will present meaningful financid information to the Order.

ARTICLE VII - MEETINGSSection 1. National Convention:

A. The Order shall hold a National Convention inthe year of General Convention.

B. The Convention is the governing body of theOrder.

1) It shall be composed of one deleip^ate fromeach chapter and one delegate from eachDiocesan Assembly, toother with themembers of the mtionm Council of theOrder, including the Provincial Representatives.a) Each delegate is entitled to one vote.b) Each delegate may have an alternate

who may take her place in the delegate'sabsence.

c) In case of chapter delinquency in thepajrment of dues, that chapter shall be

disqualified from representation in theConvention.

C. Quorum:One third (Va) of the voting delegates shall constitute a quorum.

D. Nominations:

1) At the omning of the Convention, the President shall announce a committee of three (3)to present nominations for membership toNational Council.

2) Additional nominations may be made fromthe floor by a delegate of an Assemblywhich has not proposed a nominee.a) Written consent of a proposed nominee

must be secured with a resume of herqualifications in writii^, given to theCommittee on Nominations twenty-four(24) hours before nominations are opened.

3) Each Diocesan Assembly is requested tosend to the National Office by tbree (3)months before each National Conventiony^, the name and qualifications of aDaughter of the King who would be eligiblefor dection as a National Council member,provided the consent of such prospectivecandidate has been secured.

4) Eli^bility for nomination:To he eli^ble for election to National Council, a Daughter must be current in the payment of dues, must have held some office ma chapter. Diocesan Assembly or ProvincialAssembly, and must have been a member ofthe Order at least three (3) years.

ARTICLE VIII - EXECUTIVE BOARDSection 1. The elected officers of National Council, the Chair

man of the Finance Committee and the Chairmanof the Junior Daughters of the King shall constitute the Executive Board.

Section 2. The Executive Board shall meet at such time as itmay determine, or on call of the President, or, inlieu of a meeting, may be consulted and polled bytelephone.

Section 3. It shall conduct the business of the Council between meetings with general power to transactthe business.

Section 4. It shall determine the policies of the Order, exceptas instructed or limited by vote of the Council orby provisions of these bylaws.

Section 5. It shall assist the President as she shall request intrasacting business of the Order.

Section 6. The Executive Board shall inform the NationalCouncil of any decisions in writing, listing thoseExecutive Board members present and how theyvoted.

Section 7. Four (4) members shaU constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE IX - PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVESSection 1. The primary duty of the Provincial Represen

tatives is to interpret the work, ideals and aims ofthe Order from the National Council to theDaughters in her Province, and in turn to interpretthe work and problems of her Province, and in turnto interoret the work and problems of her Provinceto the Council.

Section 2. She shall attend all National Council meetings andthe National Convention, and shaU submit a written report covering the state of her Province to theNational Council and to the Convention.

ARTICLE X - NATIONAL OFFICE MANAGERSection 1. The National Office Manager shall have charge of

the National Office under the direction of thePresident or those appointed by her.

Section 2. Shall collect and disperse the revenues of theOrder in the name of the Daughters of the King,Inc. as directed by Council.

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Section 3. Shall keep a record of all money received and paidout and give a written report of all transactions tothe Treasurer (and other officers, as requested).

Section 4. All financial records shall be reviewed and reconciled by a CPA annually and/or when the office ofeither Treasurer or the National Office Manager isvacated. Upon completion of the review, the CPAwill present meaningful financial information tothe Order.

Section 5. ShaU receive and keep on file the names and addresses of all members of the Order, the names ofthe chapters and their parishes or institutions,with the dates of organization of all chapters,whenever possible.

Section 6. Shall notify the National President and all Provincial Representatives of new Senior and Juniorchapters in their Provinces when the charters havebeen mailed.

Section 7. ShaU notify the Junior Chairman when new Juniorchapters have been chartered.

Section 8. ShaU conduct aU correspondence relating to thework of the Order, referrmg important or unusualletters to the President, appropriate officer orCouncU Committee Chairman.

Section 9. ShaU perform such other duties as may pertain tothis office and give bond for the faithf^ dischargeof said duties in such sum and with such suretiesas may be required by the CouncU.

ARTICLE XI • EMBLEM. COLORS, MOTTOSection 1. The ̂ Emblem of the Order shaU be a Greek

modified Fleury Cross of sUver, inscribed with thewords "Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine" and theletters FHS. It shaU be worn faithfuUy by themembers.

Section 2. The colors of the Order shaU be White and Blue.Section 3. The motto of the Order shaU be "FOR HIS

SAKE", I am but one, but I am one;I cannot do everything, but I can do something;What I can do, I ought to do;What I ought to do, by the Grace of God, I wiU do.Lord, what wiU you have me do.

ARTICLE XII - OFFICIAL MAGAZINESection 1. The official magazine of the Order shaU be "THE

ROYAL CROSS".Section 2. The Editor and an Assistant Editor, if needed,

shaU be selected by the National CouncU of theOrder.

Section 3. A report shaU be made to the CouncU annuaUy andto the National Convention.

ARTICLE XIII - NATIONAL CHAPLAINThe National President shaU nomiate the National Chaplain,with the approval of the National CouncU. The PresidentshaU request the Presiding Bishop to appoint the nominatedChaplain.

ARTICLE XIV • PARUAMENTARY AUTHORITYThe rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rulesof Order Newly Revised shaU govern the proceedings of theOrder of the Daughters of the King in all cases to which theyare appUcable and in which they are not inconsistent withthese bylaws.

ARTICLE XV - AMENDMENTThese bylaws, as a whole or in part, may be amended at anyNational Convention by a two-twds {Va) vote of aU delegatespresent and voting at any Convention, provided the amend-ment(s) has been submitted to the chapters in writing at leastthree (3) months before the National Convention convenes.

Submitted by the Bylaws Committee:Bertha MUba^Virginia TwitcheUDiane Bringgold Brown

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CHAPTER, DIOCESAN NEWS

WESTERN LOUISIANA DAUGHTERS

FORM DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY

Women from throughout the Diocese gatheredat historic Mt. Olivet Chapel to celebrate theministry of the Daughters in Western Louisiana.The Rt. Rev. Willis Henton led a meditation on

the fruits of spiritued discipline. Diocesan ECWPresident Susan Hardtner commended the Order

as a way to "keep the eyes focused straight aheadon Jesus."

Plans for the year in the Diocese of WesternLouisi£ina include a quiet day, a newsletter, andsupport for emerging chapters.

DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH

WELCOMES TWO CHAPTERS

The Diocese of Pittsburgh welcomed two newchapters in June. On Pentecost Sunday, June 7,Ms. Olive Taylor, Diocesan President, presentedsix candidates for installation to the Rev.

Christopher Leighton, rector of St. David's,Venetia, PA. On June 14, a Daughters chapterwas instituted at St. Martin's in Monroeville, PAwhen 11 candidates were installed by the Rev.Richard Lord, Rector.

DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO

PRESENTS GIFT TO BISHOP

A traveling communion set was recentlypresented to the Rt. Rev. C. Brinkley Morton bythe Daughters in the Diocese of San Diego.Memorial Gifts received by chapters in theDiocese were used to purchase the communionvessels and their leather carrying case. The Rt.Rev. Charles L. Burgreen, Bishop for the ArmedForces, donated the two glass cruets and thebread box.

ST. JAMES CHAPTER, HOUSTON,CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

1987 marks the 25th anniversary of the institution of the St. James Chapter, St. James Church,Houston, Texas. Martha-Ceil Lozo, DiocesanPresident, and Daughters from Houston cametogether in January to participate in the anniversary mass and reception. A brief history of theDaughters was made by the chapter's presidentLoyce Punch.

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ORDER FORM FOR LITERATUREPlease use this form for ordering literature.

ALL orders for literature should be sent to: Communications Connection Inc. Please use thisform for ordering. Allow six weeks for delivery of all orders. Send CHECK or MONEY ORDERfor cost of Items, Including postage and handling (see chart below) to:

Communications Connection inc.

P.O. Box 1899

Ashland, KY 41105-1899Telephone; (608) 329-2499

HowMany LITERATURE FOR SENIORS Price Total

Extension Literature Packet . 1 free; additional 1.75 ea.

Resource Packet

Twelve-Question Study Program (leader's manual) . . .... 6.00 ea.

Study Guide .35 ea.; 3.50 doz.

Ministry of Visitation Brochure .40 ea.; 4.80 doz.

Who We Are. What We Do .25 ea.; 2.50 doz.

Clergy Brochure (for Episcopal Priests)... .60 ea.; 5.00 doz.

Prayer of Sympathy Card .30 ea.; 3.00 doz.

Thinking of You In Prayer Card .30 ea.; 3.00 doz.

"Lift High the Cross" leaflet

"Conversations With a Friend" .15 ea.; 1.75 doz.

Open Our Eyes Brochure .25 ea.; 2.50 doz.

Request for Prayer Cards 2.50 per 50: 5.00 per 100

Informal Notes & Env. . . pkg. of 10. 2.00

Bookmarks

Logo Sheets (to reproduce design locally) .

Decals

Seals

Girl In Apron print

Table sign

TOTAL

(See table below) POSTAGE & HANDLING

AMOUNT ENCLOSED

Name. .Chapter.

Address.

Church Address.

HowMany LITERATURE FOR JUNIORS Price Total

Junior Information Brochure 60 doz.

Junior's Litany

Bookmarks

Study GuideTOTAL

(See table below) POSTAGE & HANDLING

Please send to:AMOUNT ENCLOSED

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On all literature and supplies ADO for postage and handling, as follows:POSTAGE CHART — Avoid delay by Including postage and handling charges with orders. Thesesmall charges represent only part of total costs. We pay the rest. MINIMUM ORDER $2.

Orders up to S3 00 SI 50Orders from S3 01 to SS 00 , . . ,S2 00

Orders from SS 01 to S7 00 , . . .S2 50

Orders Irom S7 01 10 S9 00 , , . . S2 75

Orders from $9 01 to S 11.00 . . . .S300Orders from $11.01 lo S13.00 . . . $3 25

Orders from S13 0110 S15.00 . . . $3.50

Orders from SI5.01 lo SI7.00 . . .S3.75Orders from SI 7.01 to S19.0O , . .$4.00

Orders over $19.00 , . . Add only S4.S0

ORDER FORM FOR SUPPLIESPlease use this form for ordering supplies.

All orders for the following supplies should be sent to the National Office. Please usethis form for ordering. Allow six weeks for delivery of all orders. Send CHECK orMONEY ORDER for cost of Items, including postage and handling to:

THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING, INC.435 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30365

How

Many SUPPLIES FOR SENIORS Price Total

Registration Fee—New Member(includes small Cross) $15.00*

Annual Dues.. 8.00

Handbook ....

Loose-leaf binder 2.25

Senior Cross* (small) REPLACEMENT ONLY 19.00

Senior Cross* (large) REPLACEMENT ONLY 24.25Cross safety guard 1.00 ea.Centennial History Book 6.00 ea.Royal Cross gift subscription 2.00 per year

TOTAL

*Postage & insurance on each Cross ... 1.00

POSTAGE & HANDLING on literature only(See table, at left)

AMOUNT ENCLOSED

How

Many SUPPLIES FOR JUNIORS Price Total

Registration Fee—New Member (includes Cross) $5.00Annual Dues.. 2.00

Directress Registration (New) 15.00Directress Dues 8.00

Hanrihnnkfi... 1 nn ea

Junior Cross (new or replacement) 1.50

TOTAL

*Postage & insurance on each Cross ... 1.00POSTAGE & HANDLING on literature only(See table, at left)

AMOUNT ENCLOSED

Replacement crosses are to be ordered by Chapter or Diocesan Officers ONLY.

Please send to:

Name Chapter

Address-

Church Address.

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November 1

February 1 -

Deadline Dates

— for January issue May 1 — for July issue- for April issue August 1 — for October issue

Change of address and failure to receive The Royal Crossshould be reported to the National Office.

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The Daughters of the King isan Order for laywomen in theEpiscopal Church dedicated toprayer and service For Christ's Sake.

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