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We start off the month of July with a bang as we celebrate our great

nation and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

After signing the Declaration of Independence, John Adams, one of its

signers (and a Congregationalist deacon), thought that Americans should

henceforth celebrate a “great anniversary festival.” In a letter to his wife

Abigail he wrote, “It ought to be commemorated as the day of

deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be

solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns,

bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the

other, from this time forward forevermore.” And, so “a great anniversary festival” was born.

Following the celebration of 1776, an even more elaborate celebration was held in 1788, after the new

Constitution had been ratified.

But between those two celebrations, in 1776 and 1788, there were rivers of bloodshed, the deaths and

bankruptcies of many of the signers of the Declaration, families torn apart and businesses and farms

destroyed. The freedoms declared by the Declaration — and ushered

into fact by the Constitution — were secured at a terrible cost. And they

have continued to be secured at a terrible, but precious cost. So, I think

that President John Adams words are still relevant to us today—

especially his words that this day “be commemorated by solemn acts of

devotion to God.”

Since a majority of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and

those first Congressmen were Anglicans, it’s not surprising that the

development of our Prayer Book included prayers for our country and its government, our lands and

people, along with thanksgivings for the service and sacrifice, which has secured our freedoms.

Our current Prayer Book includes a beautiful prayer “For our Country” (BCP, p. 820); and, as we

begin the month of July, I invite you to reflect upon how God has blessed us with this great land of

ours and how our partnership with Christ in his ministry serves to renew and re-create our own

country and all the countries of the world. May the prayer “For our Country” guide and structure

your own prayers:

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Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always

prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry,

sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion from pride and arrogance,

and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither

out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the

authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law,

we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with

thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ

our Lord. Amen.

May your own celebrations be safe and joyful! May God bless and keep this great land of ours; and,

may God bless and keep every one of you,

Judith+

Do you have a favorite hymn or hymns? Maybe it’s

one that you learned as a little child or another that

was sung at your wedding. Our Episcopal tradition

is a singing tradition! Our hymns express the

language of the heart, not just the mind. It’s been

said that when you sing, you pray twice; and,

Episcopalians are all about prayer and participation

in worship. So, besides touching our hearts, hymns

have also helped us to embrace music as

participants rather than simply as observers or

listeners.

Which hymns touch your heart and help lift you to

those heavenly places where angels sing? We want

to know the favorite hymns of Christ Church!

Sometime during the month of July, please email

your top three favorite hymns to Ken@cecbg.com.

If you don’t do email, just write them down and

either mail then to Ken Stein or put them in his

mailbox at the church. We need them no later than

July 31, 2105.

Then, on Sunday, August 9, 2015, as we celebrate

the beginning of the new academic year, we will

have a Festival of Hymns in both services and sing

those hymns that made the top of the list. Of

course, we can’t sing everybody’s favorite on that

day, but over the coming year, we will include

them in our worship.

What are your favorite hymns?

Judith+

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News from General

Convention

June 27, 2015

Bishop Michael

Curry elected 27th

Presiding Bishop

Bishop of North Carolina Diocese: North Carolina

Michael Bruce Curry was elected eleventh Bishop of North Carolina on February 11, 2000. He was consecrated on June 17, 2000, at Duke Chapel on the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 13, 1953, Bishop Curry attended public schools in Buffalo, New York, and graduated with high honors from Hobart College in Geneva, New York, in 1975. He received the Master of Divinity degree in 1978 from Yale University Divinity School. He has also done continued study at The College of Preachers, Princeton Theological Seminary, Wake Forest University, the Ecumenical Institute at St. Mary's Seminary, and the Institute of Christian Jewish Studies.

Bishop Curry was ordained to the diaconate in June 1978, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, by the Rt. Rev. Harold B. Robinson and to the priesthood in December 1978, at St. Stephen's, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by the Rt. Rev. John M. Burgess.

He began his ministry as deacon-in-charge at St. Stephen's, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in 1978 and was rector there from 1979-1982. He next accepted a call as rector at St. Simon of Cyrene, Lincoln Heights, Ohio, where he served from 1982-1988.

In 1988 he became rector of St. James', Baltimore, Maryland, which he served until his election as bishop.

In his three parish ministries in North Carolina, Ohio, and Maryland, Bishop Curry had extensive involvement in Crisis Control Ministry, founding of ecumenical summer day camps for children, preaching missions, the Absalom Jones initiative, creation of networks of family day care providers, creation of educational centers, and the brokering of millions of dollars of investment in inner city neighborhoods. He inspired a $2.5-million restoration of the St. James' church building after a fire. The St. James' After School Academy was designated a Jubilee Ministry by Presiding Bishop Edmund Browning.

Bishop Curry has served on the boards of a large number of organizations and was a member of the Commission on Ministry in each of the three dioceses where he has served. He has a national preaching and teaching ministry, having been featured on The Protestant Hour and as a frequent speaker at conferences around the country. He has received honorary degrees from Sewanee and Yale.

He is married to the former Sharon Clement, and they have two daughters, Rachel and Elizabeth.

Good and Gracious God, who sends the Holy Spirit to guide and protect your faithful, we

give you thanks and praise for the election of The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry to be the

Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Grant him your own wisdom as he leads in

these challenging times; grant him the fire and energy of your Spirit so that he will not

grow weary in proclaiming your peace, justice and love. May he inspire us to greater

depths of faith and service so the whole world may come to know Jesus, your Son and

our Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen.

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Monday, July 6th The church office will be

closed in observance of

Independence Day.

Calvary Episcopal Church, Louisville, calls The Rev. H. Elizabeth Back The Rev. H. Elizabeth Back has been called as Children, Youth, and Family Minister at Calvary. Elizabeth brings a great deal of knowledge, experience, and skill to this area of ministry in our parish. Our ministry with Children and Families is one of the most important ministries of the church, and I look forward to Elizabeth's work in this area as we move into the future.

The Rev. Jonathan M. Erdman, Rector, Calvary

Episcopal Church, Louisville

Christ Church, New Bern, NC, calls The Rev. Cortney Dale Friends, I'm thrilled to announce that I've accepted a call

to serve as the associate rector of Christ Episcopal

Church in New Bern, North Carolina. This is an historic

and vibrant parish in a beautiful town near the Outer

Banks. Jim and I are really looking forward to this next

chapter in our lives and becoming a part of this

community.

The Rev. Cortney Dale

Bowling Green JULY 2015

Caregiver Tools for Success Learn how to respond to the everyday needs of persons with dementia. Come join us for an educational session that offers helpful tips and advice for caregivers of persons with dementia. Bring your questions about caregiving and dementia to discuss with our expert panel. Contact Sarah Tarrant at (859)323-1331 for more information or to register. Registration required. Designed for family caregivers; no professionals please.

Date: July 9, 2015 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (EST) Locations: Tompkinsville, Glasgow

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Parish Bulletin Board

2nd

Thursday Lunch Bunch at

Ruby Tuesday

3925 Scottsville Road Come join us for lunch at Ruby Tuesday Restaurant on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 12:45 p.m. (Ruby

Tuesday is located on 3925 Scottsville Road next to Fazoli’s.) If you need a ride, you can arrange to

meet someone at the church right after the Noon healing service or arrange a ride to the restaurant. All

are welcome to come! For more information contact Ann Esterle at 782-3342 or Becky McCraney at

842-8279.

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Spotlight on Outreach

Youth Group from Texas Will

Stay at CEC on Mission Trip The EYC from Church of the Holy Nativity, Plano,

Texas, will stay at CEC the nights of July 4 and

July 10 as they travel to their mission trip in

Pennsylvania. We are very happy to offer them our

facilities and they are very grateful for the

accommodations.

Below is a description of the group’s plans.

The Episcopal Youth Churchmen (EYC) from the

Church of the Holy Nativity in Plano, Texas, is

headed to the city of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, for

the week of July 5 to July 10, 2015. We will be

sending a group of approximately 11 consisting of 9

youth and 2 adult chaperones. The youth are all 7th

through 11th graders. The purpose of the trip will be

to share the word and love of Christ to the people

of Aliquippa, help expand the relationships between

the residents of Aliquippa and local churches

supporting Uncommon Grounds, and to learn what

it means to serve on a mission team. The Holy

Nativity Episcopal Church (HNEC) youth group

members are experienced in outreach and local

community events but are eager to participate in a

remote mission event to learn more about what it

means to be a missionary and how to build

relationships with unfamiliar communities.

Goodwill Donations

When you donate clothing and other items to

Goodwill, please designate CHURCHES UNITED

IN CHRIST HELP MINISTRY to receive credit for

your contributions. Applicants for HELP with

utilities from the HELP MINISTRY often ask for

vouchers for Goodwill. We will give a $25 Voucher

to an applicant once every 12 months. At present,

the HELP MINISTRY account at Goodwill is very

low so this is an urgent request.

M.E.A.L.S, Inc. Christ Church is in charge of Meals, Inc. on

Saturday, July 18. If interested in helping, call

Kathy at (270) 843-8333 or (270)779-5595 or email

me at billkathyleonard@bellsouth.net Thanks!!

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Sunday School Offerings

During the Summer

The Bread of Angels Sunday class continues

to meet throughout the summer, and all are

invited to attend the lively discussions that

result from the study of a variety of

theologians. The summer classes will focus on

Bishop John (Jack) Spong’s publication

Rescuing the Bible form Fundamentalism. We

meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Cates Library and we

have a chair waiting for you.

See you there!

Each Sunday, near the conclusion of our service,

we repeat a prayer that includes the phrase, “and

now, Father, send us out to do the work you have

given us to do…”. EfM offers lay people a path to

discover ways to respond to that call to Christian

service.

Are you interested in exploring your personal

ministry in greater depth…with the support of an

open and caring group of co-explorers? Consider

CEC Education for Ministry (EfM). We have a

limited number of openings for next Fall so please

contact Kevin Brooks, Ed Tivol or Leslie Weigel

soon to learn more.

Schedule of

Weekday Services

MORNING PRAYER

Wednesday 7 am

Meets in the Conference Room Enter building through College Street door

by office area Led by member of the parish Service lasts approximately 25 minutes Breakfast snacks are served following the

service.

HEALING SERVICE & HOLY COMMUNION

Thursday 12 Noon

Meets in church choir loft Enter building through College Street door

by office area Lead by the Clergy Service lasts approximately 30 minutes

Opportunities for Study & Worship

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School of Ministry and Diaconate Information Day

The Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky is hosting a School of Ministry and Diaconate Information Day on Saturday, July 25, from 10am to 2pm (Central time) at All Saints Center in Leitchfield, Kentucky.

The School of Ministry Information Day is cosponsored by the Diocese of Kentucky's Commission on Ministry and the Diocesan School of Ministry. The day is intended to provide information for individuals who are interested in learning more about the Diocesan School of Ministry and to assist individuals in learning more about the diaconate. Topics discussed will include:

What is the School of Ministry?

How does the curriculum of SOM support the development of lay ministry?

How is the curriculum of the SOM used to educate deacons in our diocese?

What is the discernment process for deacons in the diocese?

What are the differences between lay and diaconal ministry?

There is no cost for attending this conference. If you are interested in hearing more about intentional

lay ministry and the diaconate in the Diocese of Kentucky, please fill out the application form and have

it signed by your rector/vicar, and return it one week prior to the event.

Please send applications to: The Rev. Dr. Rose Bogal-Allbritten, Director, School of Ministry, c/o St. John's Episcopal Church, 1620 W. Main St., Murray, KY 42071. For more information, please call (270) 293-9490 or email at rosebogal@gmail.com .

Faithfully,

The Rev. Canon Amy Real Coultas

Canon to the Ordinary

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“I will go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight” - Psalm 43:4

The ministry of acolytes is a serving ministry of the church that comes from ancient times. The word “Acolyte” comes from the Greek word “akolouthos,” meaning a servant or attendant who waits continually upon another. Episcopal worship is a participatory worship and the service of acolytes helps to keep the liturgy flowing smoothly; thus, opening the way for worshipers to participate without distraction.

The primary job of acolytes is to assist the celebrant (the priest in charge of a worship service) and it is a privilege to serve at Christ’s Table. Acolytes, then, are living symbols of faith that enhance the worship service by helping to glorify God through Christ Jesus.

Our acolyte program here at Christ Church is essential to our worship and so there will be training sessions for acolytes coming up in both July (adult acolytes only) and August. You will be hearing about the details of those training sessions shortly. But, at this time, I ask all of you, boys and girls,

men and women, to seriously and prayerfully consider serving as an acolyte. We need you.

May God’s Holy Spirit guide us as we seek to offer to God the praise and thanksgiving of our hearts,

Judith+

TRADITIONAL ACOLYTE PRAYER

Almighty God, who has called us your servants to the sacred office of Acolyte in your church, that clothed in

white we may minister before you, we pray your great mercy to guide, strengthen, and sanctify us by your Holy

Spirit, that, always doing your will, we may both by our service in your house and by our daily life, please you

and glorify your Name, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

SERVING AT THE ALTAR

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Whether through donation of materials or time, helping to decorate,

crew leading, shop keeping, or preparing food, every volunteer

plays a huge role in making VBS successful for our children. A

huge thanks to all the volunteers at this year’s Vacation Bible

School.

VBS Adult Volunteers VBS Youth Volunteers

Belinda Palmer Macy Steele

Shanna Paul Kennady Steele Janice Erbach Drew Loiars Karen Steele Carly Shoulders Karen Shindhelm EJ Shoulders Janet Grider Liz Carter Linda Mitchell Conner Edwards Melanie Butler Leigh Morin Bible School “Sherpa” Band Shelley Carter Rick Mitchell – bass guitar Carie Carmichael Scott Harris - drums Sue Edwards EJ Shoulders - guitar Carrie Buchanon Carly Shoulders - violin Sara Stevens Ernie Small - guitar Jodene Clayton Ken Stein - keyboard Kate Cline Brittany Carter - vocals Laurie Joyce Sarah Capito - vocals Amanda Derryberry Peggy Carthrae - violin Kathy Leonard Daniel McKillip – drums Karen Towell

ALL SAINTS CAMP

Summer Camps

Camps are offered for those who will

be in grades 2 – 12 next fall. For information and registration go to the Diocese of Kentucky webpage

or contact Kendall Badgett at kendall@episcopalky.org

Save the Date!

Sunday School Kick-off Pool Party

August 8th, 5-8pm

Southland Pool, 2700 Industrial Drive, Bowling Green

All children and youth and parents are invited!

Pizza and all fixings for a great pool party meal will be provided. Please mark your calendars for this fun event!

Call Laura Goodwin at 270-843-6563 or email her at Laura@cecbg.com for more details.

To see all great pictures from

VBS 2015 go to CEC website

http://cecbg.com/#/formation

Youth and Children’s Activities

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Treasurer’s Report

Christ Episcopal Church - Bowling Green KY

Treasurer's Report as of May 31, 2015 for Operating Fund

(Not yet approved by Vestry)

Account Name

Period

Activity

YTD

Balance

2015 Annual

Budget

% of Annual Budget

INCOME:

Pledges-current members $43,798 $256,701 $589,800 44

Pledges-new members $160 $692 $2,000 35

Pledges-Prior Years Collected $100 $890 $0 0

Non-pledge Giving $885 $2,412 $0 0

Loose Plate $172 $2,039 $5,000 41

Special Offering $0 $287 $4,000 7

Porter Sims Trust Transfer $0 $0 $70,000 0

Gaines Trust Transfer $0 $0 $2,500 0

Diocesan Support $1,693 $13,329 $34,650 38

Clergy Discretionary Fund $332 $1,843 $0 0

Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $0 0

Total Income $47,140 $278,193 $707,950 39

DISBURSEMENTS:

MINISTRIES:

Music $588 $7,045 $15,000 47

Christian Education $144 $2,674 $8,000 33

Adult Education $0 $621 $1,500 41

Youth Work $384 $1,525 $5,000 31

College Ministry $431 $2,227 $6,250 36

Worship $0 $1,890 $3,000 63

Stewardship $0 $37 $1,750 2

Parish Life $3,607 $5,030 $7,500 67

Miscellaneous Ministries $0 $5 $200 3

Subtotal for Ministries $5,154 $21,054 $48,200 44

TOTAL CLERGY/STAFF SALARY & BENEFITS $21,147 $132,241 $368,589 36

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Christ Episcopal Church - Bowling Green KY

Treasurer's Report as of May 31, 2015 for Operating Fund

(Not yet approved by Vestry)

Account Name

Period

Activity YTD Balance

2015

Annual

Budget

% of Annual

Budget

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

Janitorial services/supplies less facilities usage fees $2,883 $12,993 $40,452 32

Ground Maintenance $375 $1,310 $4,000 33

Repairs & Maintenance $0 $5,111 $21,500 24

Communications-website & yellow pages $99 $495 $1,450 34

Office Expense $2,598 $11,350 $24,790 46

Bank & Merchant Charges $229 $1,305 $2,500 52

Utilities $2,459 $18,509 $43,000 43

Telephone $156 $1,183 $6,500 18

Travel Reimbursement $0 $0 $4,500 0

Continuing Education $3,100 $3,451 $7,500 46

Insurance $1,532 $7,336 $19,000 39 Outside Certified Public Accountant Compilation $0 $0 $3,800 0

Clergy Discretionary Fund $332 $1,843 $0 0

Books, Dues & Subscriptions $0 $0 $1,500 0

Congregational Development $44 $96 $2,500 4

Miscellaneous ($243) $0 $500 0

Subtotal for Operations & Maintenance $13,564 $64,982 $183,492 35

SUPPORT TO EPISCOPAL CHURCH

All Saints Camp $664 $122 $1,500 8

Theological Education $0 $0 $1,000 0

Diocesan Apportionment $8,473 $42,367 $101,688 42

Vestry Convention Expense $0 $325 $2,000 16

Subtotal for Support to Episcopal Church $9,137 $42,814 $106,188 40

TOTAL EXPENSES $49,002 $261,091

$706,469

37

NET INCOME OVER EXPENSES ($1,862) $17,102 $1,481

Giving Statements Giving statements for the first six months of 2015 will be sent by email during the first

week of July.

If we do not have an email address for the giver, a statement will be mailed.

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Parish Register

Baptism Elizabeth Campbell Hawkins, daughter of Anne & Jon Hawkins, granddaughter of Vickie & David Cole, Joe Bill Campbell and Robert Hawkins, was baptized

June 7, 2015, at Christ Church.

Births Evelyn Margaret “Eve” Baker, daughter of Laine & Will Baker and granddaughter of Margie & Pete Dotson, was born June 4,

2015, in Dallas, TX.

Greer Hendricks Brown, daughter of Nicole & Steven Brown and granddaughter of Anne & James Brown, was born

June 25, 2015, in Cincinnati, OH.

Deaths Bob Casey, father of Ken Casey, died June 16, 2015, in Florida. Joyce Puckett, mother of Troy Puckett, died June 5, 2015, in Bowling Green. Mac Geoghegan, grandfather of Andrea Petty, died May 30, 2015, in Bowling Green. Patricia Carol Robertson, daughter of Autumn Carol McCormack, died June 13, 2015, in Georgia. New Address Gretchen & George Niva 231 Augusta Ave Bowling Green, KY 42103

Birthdays July

7/1 Peg Coatney

7/2 John Linden

7/2 Elizabeth Skillern

7/3 Mary Jo Cook

7/3 Janice Erbach

7/3 Elizabeth Jefferson

7/6 Rachael Palmer

7/7 Sharon Smart

7/7 Joe Steele

7/7 Andrea Esterle

7/8 Kristen Lyons

7/8 Alex Carter

7/8 Kelly Burch

7/8 Robert McBaen

7/8 Kate Cline

7/9 Cristy Carnes

7/9 Leah Olmsted

7/9 Leonard Edwards

7/9 Michael Crabtree

7/10 Logan Harris

7/12 Erin Massey

7/13 Patrick Forbes

7/13 Chris Cecil

7/15 Paula Lyons

7/15 Jim Heldman

7/15 Mary Lynn Griffin

7/15 Leigh Pierce

7/16 Robert Cobb

7/18 Todd Kirby

7/18 Janet Grider

7/22 Sara Carmichael

7/24 Jeff Joyce

7/24 Janice Vokurka

7/25 Stuart Brotherton

7/25 Alec Gouvas

7/26 Zechariah Clayton

7/26 Hatcher Hale

7/27 Aubin Jefferson

7/27 Ali Greenwell

7/27 Terry DeHaven

7/28 Mark Esterle

7/29 Paul Young

7/30 J T Gillock

7/30 Elizabeth Carter

7/30 Alison Grow

7/31 Albert Meier

Christ Episcopal Church 1215 State Street

Bowling Green, KY 42101 Phone 270-843-6563

Email: questions@cecbg.com

Service Times Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I Sunday School Classes will resume

August 9, 2015.

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer

Thursday

Noon Healing Service

Clergy The Rev. Judith Foster Reese

Interim Rector

VESTRY 2015

Susan Brotherton Jan Funk

Michelle Trawick – Sr. Warden Skip Wirth

2016 Chris Carmichael

Janet Grider – Jr. Warden Larry McCraney

Rick Mitchell 2017

Laura Cohron Janice Erbach

Laurie Joyce - Clerk Wayne Morin

Treasurer – Mark Eastin

Staff

Cindy Peterson, Parish Admin. Laura Goodwin, Children’s Ed Dir Ken Stein, Music Director Terry DeHaven, Accountant Gary Reimer, Facilities Manager

The deadline for inclusion in the

August edition of

THE WINDOW

is July 19. Please send all of

your pictures, notes and articles

to Sue Edwards at

Sumace2@gmail.com

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