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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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] .
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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
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