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COS September/October Newsletter 1
CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 NEWSLETTER
News from The Reverend Kerry Neuhardt
September has crept in and will soon give way to October. When
our
church was put on hold due to the virus, it seemed plausible to
be back to
normal by sometime in the summer. That did not happen, and I
admit to
underestimating the virus’ tenacity and the ease with which it
spreads.
Church gatherings and night clubs became super- spreader events.
It was
on tv every day, and the science kept warning us. I discovered I
was easily
made to worry when we heard from people who lost loved ones or
from
survivors how terrible it can be. My daughter working at St.
Joseph’s /
Barrows had anecdotes about the way the virus creates life
threatening
complications like pulmonary embolisms. The numbers of deaths
and cases
began to seem surreal. Then I was informed that 4 members of our
small church circle were recov-
ering, and one had been in ICU an extended period. I was already
aware of a death in our church
family that was Covid caused. That week I visited my former
clergy colleagues at the Diocesan
complex in Navajoland, and heard of the people I knew who had
succumbed to the virus as it con-
tinues to haunt the Native American population. It was beginning
to hit home. Now, I thought,
we are the numbers.
I for one do not like the prospect of having to wait to have
proper burials or even see the sick
when hospitalized. I agree with my Navajo friend Rev. Canon
Cornelia Eaton, the distance be-
tween people is becoming greater. The long haul of social
distancing and being self- quarantined
have reached the limit of what people can seemingly take. Social
gatherings are happening. Then,
after having our internet emails shut down by Sparklight for two
weeks, we discovered that the
Bishop and the Task Force had granted us permission to meet
outdoors for worship! Certainly we
do not want to become the next spreading event, and yes, we want
to be together. We will follow
the guidelines strictly and hope everyone cooperates so that we
do our best to protect each other,
and we will worship together in person and on Zoom.
The distance Cornelia was referring to was more than physical.
Ideological distance between dif-
ferent types of people is beyond measure. It is this distance
that now worries me as a religious per-
son. It will be crucial for our church to hold together, to
build community out of diversity. The
number of people who have indicated they will not be back to the
mountain, coupled with the
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recent deaths, means we will need to welcome new members to
carry on the ministry entrusted to
us. Summer members heading South is a reminder of how distance
makes connecting difficult. I,
for one, miss the connected community.
The solution ? Make it a priority to stay connected. The new
Directory was sent last week to mem-
bers by email. It will also be available in print for those who
request it from Marcia in the
Church office. Please be sure you have one and starting in
October, call or e mail or write 4 people
each week ! Even if you don’t know them ! Thank You !
Finally, we were unable to get updated figures for the
completion of the expansion project. Even
contractors deserve a little vacation! Suffice it to say the
work continues, with the drywall job near
completion. Stop by to see it soon. Stay tuned as Leroy and Dick
keep us posted.
Blessings. Kerry
Meeting Outdoors by Deb Carroll
Sunday, September 20, was our first outdoor gathering for
Sunday
Services. It was a success with about 30 people in attendance
(26 ad-
ditional on Zoom) . We have heard from the Bishop that we are
no
longer limited to 50 people per gathering. If you would like to
at-
tend the outdoor service, please come with face mask and
lawn
chair. You will be asked to sign in and agree to the “Covenant
for
Gathering” agreement form.
Service will continue to be held
over Zoom.
If you have questions or concerns,
contact Kerry at the church office.
Videos of the service, including Kerry singing, are posted on
the church website.
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Introducing Mr and Mrs Thomas Linskey by Brenda & JR
Roubal
Claire Roubal married Thomas Linskey September 5, 2020 at 3
o'clock in the afternoon. The ceremony took place at Kendrick Park
Wildlife Trail out on highway 180 going towards the Grand Canyon.
The bridesmaids and groomsmen walked down the aisle to the song
“Everything” sung live by the groom’s friend David. Claire walked
down the aisle to the song “I Cross My Heart” also sung by David.
Accompanying and giving the bride in marriage were her mother,
Brenda, and brother, J.R. Roubal. The officiant was Brenda's
sister, Melissa Holland. The couple chose three readings to be
read. One of which was 1 Corinthians Ch. 13, vs 4 - 13 read by the
bride's mother, Brenda. J.R. Roubal and Chris Linskey also did
readings. Many friends and family attended the wedding. Around 50
to 60 people were in attendance.
After the ceremony a reception was held in the backyard of the
bride and groom. A dinner of Italian food was served from the
restaurant Oregano's. Wine, beer, champagne, water and soda was
also served. The wedding cake was a two tier cake that was
decorated like aspen rings complete with a heart carving of T + C.
It was adorned in fresh
sunflowers on top. The cake layers were red velvet and white
cake with raspberry filling. The cake was also served with orange
peel sugar cookies, the bride's grandmother Peggy Roe's recipe and
also Mexican Wedding cookies prepared by the groom's mother Terry
Ortega. Lots of dancing was also part of the evening.
The bride wore a sleeveless Maggie Sotera Annabella gown of lace
on lace with beautiful sparkles. The back featured cov-ered buttons
and had a lace cathedral train. The train was bustled for the
reception. Claire wore gold vans tennis shoes which were hand
painted with Mrs. Linskey written on them. Her vail was lace tuck
in the back of her braid. She wore her hair in soft wavy curls
adorned in sunflowers. She carried a bouquet of red roses and
sunflowers with angel wings tied with a blue ribbon. The angel
wings had some ashes of her dad inside. Her bridesmaids and matron
of honor wore floor length Merlot colored dresses of varying
designs. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of orange petite roses
and sunflowers.
The groom, Thomas, wore a black suit with a cream colored shirt
with Merlot colored tie and pocket square. His grooms-men and best
man wore black shirts and slacks with Merlot colored ties.
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COS September/October Newsletter 4
Woodworking by Carolyn Chapman & Wayne Scherkenback
Wayne started his woodworking hobby after retiring for the third
time.
He began by researching exotic hardwoods. He only buys from
compa-
nies that harvest reforestation trees as opposed to companies
that harvest
first generation logging. Wayne uses the following exotic woods:
Iroko
Wood from Africa; Katalox Wood from Mexico; Birdseye Maple
from
central California; Cocobolo Wood from Mexico; Bocote Wood
from
Mexico; Canary Wood from S. Brazil and Ecuador; Spanish Cedar
from Tropical America;
Gaboon, Ebony from Nigeria; Granadillo from Mexico; and Purple
Heart from Central and
South America, to name a few.
Wayne’s favorite items are frames and crosses from fine exotic
hardwoods. He also enjoys
creating and making birdhouses. His interest in making frames
arose from his niece’s African
photo safaris. He loves to make crosses because “everyone needs
one.” Wayne gives most of
his work away, but he does sell some of his pieces.
My hobby lets me use my “man cave” and gives me an excuse to get
out of doing housework.
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Since March, we have been hearing the progress of the Weber’s
Tomato Garden. How the plants are gowning and their first harvest
and now their success of making tomato sauce out of their San
Marzano tomato crop. Have to admit. I’m a little jealous. We are
still waiting for tomatoes….
Here is Gary & Chris’ San Marzano Tomato Recipe:
INGREDIENTS
• 2 TB olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 pounds fresh San Marzano tomatoes, or other ripe summer
tomato, chopped
• 1 cup of red wine.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, deep skillet or
pot. 2. Cook the onion 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until
softened and translucent. 3. Add the garlic, salt, basil, oregano,
thyme and pepper. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes, until the garlic
is very fragrant. 4. Add the tomatoes and wine, stirring to mix
well. 5. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce to a low simmer, and let
cook for 50 minutes to one hour. Stir the sauce occasionally to
make
sure the sauce is not reducing too quickly.
6. Pass the tomato sauce through a food mill, or puree in a food
processor. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Beautiful sauce already for the freezer.
San Marzano Tomato Sauce Recipe—by Gary & Chis Weber
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What you reading these days? By Kate Reeves
“When the trees and the power lines crashed around you, when the
very roof gave way above you, when the light turned to dark-ness
and water turned to dust, did you call on Him? When you called on
Him, was He somewhere up there, or was He as near as your very
breath?”
Jan Karon (2006). The Mitford Bedside Companion
In these challenging times, I am so grateful for authors like
Jan Karon who offer inspiration, humor and comfort. Thanks to a
book donation from Melinda Thomas, our small COS Library now has
ten of the four-teen Mitford novels by the #1 New York
Times-bestselling author Jan Karon. Since 1995 she has been
enchanting readers with her books which center on Father Tim, an
Episcopal priest who lives in the fiction-al village of Mitford,
North Carolina. https://blowingrock.com/
“Enter the world of Mitford, and you won’t want to leave. It’s
easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the
air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally
lovable.
Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more.
Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won’t go away. Add
an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge.
Now, stir in a lovable but un-loved boy, a mystifying jewel theft,
and a secret that’s sixty years old.”
Mitfordbooks.com
If you’re interested in checking out one of Karon’s books, let
me know and I’ll arrange to meet you or leave it in the church
office.
Once the construction is complete and the electricity is back
on, I will return to the library to complete the inventory and
we’ll soon be open for business. Father Kerry and I have been busy
the last year reorganizing the COS Library to make it easier to
browse and create room for books that we hope will appeal to the
diverse interests of our congregation. Our focus is on books which
will inform, inspire and enrich our members on their faith
journey.
Father Kerry has donated many of his own books on church
history, comparative religions, and progressive Christianity. We
are also building our collection of biographies, fiction and poetry
and welcome donations (indicate funds are for library). If you have
books or Bookman’s credit to donate, please contact me. My
information is in the Church’s directory.
Did you receive your 2020 Directory ?
If you did not receive your 2020 Directory, contact the church
office or Rosanna Langley. ALSO—
thank you to Rosanna for your great work in updating the
directory and pictures this year.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not sharing individual folks email or
contact information in the newsletter
or website to protect their privacy. So it is important you
reach out and get a copy of the directory
to stay in touch.
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Exploring with Donna and Mike Mumford
On July 20th, Mike and I were getting ready to make the trip to
Blythe, CA for his work when about 10 a.m. he received a phone call
stating he would not be needed that week. Having nothing planned
for the day except driv-ing, I packed up a picnic lunch, got into
Mike's Off-road Scout and we head-ed over to the Church to see how
things were progressing. We chatted with Kerry for a bit and told
him we were out exploring for the day. He suggested we take a
gander to Los Caballos Trailhead. It was a very beau-
tiful spot, we picnic'd then turned onto the trail that led to
the Rim Road. We road around for about 2 hours enjoying the
scenery. It was a beautiful day.
If you're bored and want something to do during these social
distancing days, an outing of this kind can be done in
groups...everyone pack a lunch and "follow the leader"!
Our information is in the Church’s directory.
Treasurer’s Report by Tim Wooley
Though this summer, June to August, general fund contributions
have been great-
er than expenses, enough so to offset the shortfalls earlier
this year so we are doing
well. Please remember us in the upcoming months so we can
continue to cover
our expenses. Giving is easy by going to our church website.
http://churchofoursaviourwm.org/give/
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COS September/October Newsletter 8
Thoughts from Deb Carroll
First, thanks to everyone who contributed to this newsletter. It
was fun to
collect articles and share ideas. This edition is for two
months. September
flew by and we missed the arbitrary deadline of the 15th. Like
many of you,
Ray and I will be migrating south in the next few weeks so it
made sense to
combined the two month, take a rest, and then focus on November
and the
start of Advent.
The idea of the newsletter is to focus on connecting as a
community. To learn more about mem-
bers’ interests, talents, and what we have in common. I welcome
all of you to become contribu-
tors. To share your interest whether it be photos of fall
colors, love of exploring the White Moun-
tains, cooking, or writing essays or poetry or big events in
your life — like a wedding. For No-
vember, it would be fun to have articles about traditions you
might have during Advent or Christ-
mas. I remember us going to church and getting our advent wreath
and lighting the candles be-
fore Sunday Dinners. Send your thoughts, pictures or suggestions
to me. It will be amazing what
we learn about each other.
Also, I am working on improving our communication streams. First
step began last year by add-
ing more content including updates on church activities to our
church website. This Spring the
newsletter came into play when we no longer could meet in person
but needed a way to stay con-
nected. Then church services on Zoom! As Kerry says “It is not
your grandma’s church any
more.”
The new challenge is creating an efficient email system. We are
currently testing a virtual based
email system (MailChimp) for smoother member-wide
communications. MailChimp allows you
to send emails to thousands of folks at one time without it
looking like spam. This type of service
is used by many organizations and companies to send updates on
their new products or notices
for changes in systems. Many churches and various public
organizations use this type of system
with great success.
The plan is to start using this system to send Sunday bulletins,
newsletters, and notices. Most of
the content will be embedded into the email. Instead of having
attachments, you will have links
that will send you to the church website where you can download
documents. I am new to this
format and it comes with a learning curve. If anyone has
experience with MailChimp, I could use
some help setting up protocols and templates for the system.
Safe travels to all who leave the White Mountains for warmer
climates. Count our blessings that
we do have computers and internet that we can stay connected
whether it be miles or viruses that
separate us.
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