September 2015 Volume 38, Issue 9 : E Christ Church Christ Church Rector’s Reflecons …that the generaons to come might know, and the children yet unborn, that they might in turn tell their children Psalm 78:6 When I was going through my parents’ furniture aſter my father died, I found a photograph of my grandfather standing behind a horse-drawn hay rake. The picture was taken in the field that extended across the front of our farm, closest to Jahnke Road. It was in this same field that my father planted crops, based on the season of the year, and their rotaon. To keep the soil viable, he planted wheat, soy beans, or corn, alter- nang each with a season of clover. My cousins and I were his field hands, assisng with planng, weeding, and harvesng. Although farming was not my grandfa- ther’s or father’s main source of income, it served as a producve and useful hob- by, quite the appeal to their Germanic nature. Of the many things passed down from one generaon to another in my father’s family, I cherish most the love of farming and gardening. From them, I learned deep and rich lessons: the ancipaon of new life from a seed poked in the ground; the art of waing for germinaon to take place; the necessity Inside this issue: Stewardship TNT – Time and Talent 2 General Convenon 2015 3 It’s THAT Time of Year!; Why I Volunteer at the Thriſt Shop 4 Wrings from My Mother’s Journals; Call for Greeters 5 Men’s Group Fun Day and Lake Retreat 6 Blessing of the Children and Book Bags 7 Halloween for Hai: Carnival & Haunted Walk; Hai Pilgrimage; Send a Child to School 8 Mission of Mercy Offering for Rainbow Village; Rainbow Village Awarded Grant from UTO 9 Path To Shine Mentoring Resumes Sept. 20 12 Transions; September Birthdays & Anniversaries 13 The Women of Christ Church; Norcross Co-op Sponsor of “Big Peach Mobile Pack” 14 “Come & See” Sunday 15 Christ Church Annual Picnic and Ministry Fair 20 of culvaon in order to support growth; the awe of a field coming into full bloom; the excitement of the harvest; the fun of working together; the pleasure of tasng fresh produce; the sasfacon of knowing that compost would facilitate future growth. My parents reminded us also that the success of the garden or crop was dependent upon both our diligence and the grace of God by the light and water given to the planngs. If the catechism I learned in second grade put words onto faith and belief, the experience of the garden made faith and belief a much deeper reality. The psalmist writes, “…that they might in turn tell their children.” As David and I embraced parenthood some thirty-one years ago, we insncvely directed our children to the art of gardening. And, although we didn’t have the expansive acreage of our forebears, we adapted to the suburbs with a “square foot garden.” In it, we grew the ingredients for ratatouille: eggplant, tomatoes, and green peppers. Our son John was proud and delighted by this process. I can sll see him standing out in that garden singing to the top of his lungs. His joy was infecous! (Connued on Page 12)
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September 2015 Volume 38, Issue 9
: E
Christ ChurchChrist Church
Rector’s Reflections
…that the generations to come might know,
and the children yet unborn,
that they might in turn tell their children
Psalm 78:6
When I was going through my parents’
furniture after my father died, I found a
photograph of my grandfather standing
behind a horse-drawn hay rake. The
picture was taken in the field that
extended across the front of our farm,
closest to Jahnke Road. It was in this
same field that my father planted crops,
based on the season of the year, and their
rotation. To keep the soil viable, he
planted wheat, soy beans, or corn, alter-
nating each with a season of clover.
My cousins and I were his field hands,
assisting with planting, weeding, and
harvesting.
Although farming was not my grandfa-
ther’s or father’s main source of income,
it served as a productive and useful hob-
by, quite the appeal to their Germanic
nature. Of the many things passed down
from one generation to another in my
father’s family, I cherish most the love of
farming and gardening. From them,
I learned deep and rich lessons: the
anticipation of new life from a seed poked
in the ground; the art of waiting for
germination to take place; the necessity
Inside this issue:
Stewardship TNT – Time
and Talent
2
General Convention
2015
3
It’s THAT Time of Year!; Why I Volunteer at the Thrift Shop
4
Writings from My
Mother’s Journals;
Call for Greeters
5
Men’s Group Fun Day and Lake Retreat
6
Blessing of the Children
and Book Bags
7
Halloween for Haiti:
Carnival & Haunted
Walk; Haiti Pilgrimage;
Send a Child to School
8
Mission of Mercy Offering for Rainbow Village; Rainbow Village Awarded Grant from UTO
9
Path To Shine Mentoring
Resumes Sept. 20
12
Transitions; September
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
13
The Women of Christ
Church; Norcross Co-op
Sponsor of “Big Peach
Mobile Pack”
14
“Come & See” Sunday 15
Christ Church Annual Picnic and Ministry Fair
20
of cultivation in order to support growth;
the awe of a field coming into full bloom;
the excitement of the harvest; the fun of
working together; the pleasure of tasting
fresh produce; the satisfaction of knowing
that compost would facilitate future
growth.
My parents reminded us also that the
success of the garden or crop was
dependent upon both our diligence and
the grace of God by the light and water
given to the plantings. If the catechism
I learned in second grade put words onto
faith and belief, the experience of the
garden made faith and belief a much
deeper reality.
The psalmist writes, “…that they might
in turn tell their children.” As David and
I embraced parenthood some thirty-one
years ago, we instinctively directed our
children to the art of gardening. And,
although we didn’t have the expansive
acreage of our forebears, we adapted to
the suburbs with a “square foot garden.”
In it, we grew the ingredients for
ratatouille: eggplant, tomatoes, and
green peppers. Our son John was proud
and delighted by this process. I can still
see him standing out in that garden
singing to the top of his lungs. His joy
was infectious!
(Continued on Page 12)
Page 2 Communiqué
Stewardship TNT – Time and Talent
This monthly feature highlights those who give generously in so many ways to make this church function on myriad levels. To nomi-nate someone for this column, email [email protected].
The Sewing Guild
The Christ Church Episcopal Sewing
Guild was formed about ten years
ago under the direction of Sherri
Driver and Lorraine Woodall.
The mission of the group was to
make vestments, stoles, and altar
pieces for the Nave and Children’s
Chapel, as well as items needed by
the clergy. The most time-
consuming and artistic piece that
was done at that time was the Altar
piece of the Creation, designed by
Lorraine Woodall. Other members
included Nicki DeVillier, Phyllis
Weiner, Jennie Wood, Angela
Pappas, and others who came in to
work when their schedules allowed
them to contribute to the work of
the Guild.
After the earthquake in Haiti [in
2010], the Sewing Guild began
sewing for the children who were
students in the [St. Joseph of
Arimathea Episcopal] school in
Jasmin. About 200 pillowcase
dresses were completed and
delivered, along with cloth bags for
medicine.
Unfortunately, it is too expensive to
continue to take pieces to Haiti, so
the focus changed to making items
to sell to the parish to benefit the
school in Haiti. We started by assem-
bling baby quilts which had been
pieced by Julie Duke’s mother. Then
we started making other items to sell.
All monies made from the sale of the
quilts, table runners, kitchen items,
and holiday decorations go directly to
the Haiti fund for the school.
The Guild also makes costumes as
needed for the Christ Church Players
performances and the Sunday School
Christmas performances.
We are hoping to start taking personal
orders for table runners, baby quilts,
or other items. We can make them
the size and color needed.
Current members are Nicki DeVillier,
Linda Burton, Angela Pappas, Erin
Hart, and Carolyn Collins. The Guild
currently meets in the sewing room
(affectionately known as “Nicki's
Sweat Shop”) in the Education Hall-
way on Thursdays from 1:30 to 4pm.
Anyone who can cut, iron, and sew is
welcome to be part of the group.
All suggestions or requests for items
to be made are also welcome.
Thank you for your generosity in
supporting our mission.
— Nicki DeVillier
Communiqué
is a monthly publication of
Christ Church Episcopal 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd.
Norcross, GA 30071 770-447-1166
The Rev. Ceci Duke Rector
The Rev. Jody Greenwood Associate Rector—Christian Education & Youth
The Rev. Napoleon Brito Associate Rector for Hispanic Ministry
Diana Fernanda Rodriguez Gomez, daughter of Wilfred Rodriguez and Diana Gomez, on Aug. 2, 2015
Wilfred Jesus Rodriguez Gomez, son of Wilfred Rodriguez and Diana Gomez, on Aug. 2, 2015
Avery Hamilton Loeber, daughter of Amanda Irene Loeber and James Arvil Andrews, and grand-daughter of Greta Harmon Loeber, on Aug. 30, 2015
Death
Sally Lauriault Morris, on July 26, 2015
Birth
Amelia James Barnett, daughter of Hailey Proctor Barnett and Michael Barnett, and grand-daughter of Joyce and Ed Proctor, on Aug. 21, 2015
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year of married life together. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
9-2 Keith & Kristie Bernard
9-2 Bob & Cheryl Byrne
9-4 Ron & Tracey Rice
9-7 Michael & Hailey Proctor
Barnett
September Anniversaries
September Birthdays
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
9-1 Callie Wilson
9-3 Judy Haeger
9-3 Ann Post
9-4 Gretchen Creel
9-5 Marcia Curtis
9-5 Lydia Dodson-Lehrer
9-5 Lori Landis
9-6 Jim Wilson
9-8 Bob Byrne
9-8 John Creel
9-8 Daphne Gary
9-8 Norma Jean Johnson
9-10 Paula Van Sickle
9-13 Barbara Brack
9-15 Toddy Erickson
9-16 Nick Arminio
9-17 John Haeger
9-18 Shlaina Van Dyke
9-19 John Sears
9-19 Shelby Smith
9-21 Brianna Furey
9-24 Scott McCue
9-26 John Allen
9-28 Jeff Broomfield
9-30 Newell Baker
9-30 Barbara McCue
9-30 Karl Woltersdorf
9-13 Joe & Marlaine Barnes
9-17 Robert & Dana Riedinger
9-24 Ed & Mary Ann Fair
9-25 Jim & Shirley Wilson
9-27 Karl & Nancy Woltersdorf
Marriage
Maria del Pilar Solis Juarez and Fidel Medina Guerrero, on Aug. 15, 2015.
New Members Welcome to the following new members! We are excited to have you with us!
James and Teresa Bailey and their children, Michaela, Bronwyn, and Jame, from St. David’s Episcopal Church, Roswell, Ga.