INSIDE 1 Theo’s Note 2 Walking the Way Earthkeepers Conference 3 Branches Sabeel Conference 4—5 Faith in Action One Voice Concert Christ Church Boosters 6-7 Christian Education Family Fun Night Pictures Puzzles 8 Blessing of the Animals Pics All Church Bake Sale & Bazaar 9 November Memorials November Scripture Readings November Birthdays/ Anniversaries Seasons of Life 10 November Calendar 11 November Sunday Ministries November LEV Schedule November 2015 Theo's Note We are now engaged in the Church’s version of the membership pledge drive so common on public radio and television. (Aren’t you glad we only do it annually?!) Between now and November 22 you will receive various pieces of information designed to encourage your spir- itual discernment about ways that you might step up and assist in meet- ing the the goals of the parish. (Please also check our website under ʺSupportʺ for further information on giving.) Some of you may be looking for the usual ʺhard factsʺ rather than spir- itual meditations, but research tells us that most people really donʹt re- spond to ʺfacts.ʺ Experts say that congregational members tend to tune out requests to ante up in order to meet the budget. Generally, they don’t respond to emphasizing scarcity or maintenance or need, either. These things, even when they are realities, just make people feel stressed and even resentful. Besides, it’s thinking small and it really doesn’t display an aitude of trust in God at all. So let me lay out a few alternatives: Give out of gratitude and a sense of thanksgiving. Let your giving reflect and celebrate the lavishness of God’s bounty. God has blessed each one of us with so much. Calculate what percentage of your house- hold income (including, for you retired folks, your savings and pen- sions) you currently return to God. Can you increase your proportional giving? Give of your first fruits—the first, the very best, of what you have been given—not the left-overs. This means: give to God first, then figure out your household budget. Isn’t God worth it? Give with a glad heart. If you can’t, stop giving. Because the truth is that unless you are moved by the Spirit—unless you see the potential and are convicted of the worth of this community as a vehicle of God’s grace in the world—nothing I or anyone else can say is going to make Photo by Randy Johnson
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INSIDE 1
Theo’s Note
2
Walking the Way
Earthkeepers Conference
3
Branches
Sabeel Conference
4—5
Faith in Action
One Voice Concert
Christ Church Boosters
6-7
Christian Education
Family Fun Night Pictures
Puzzles
8
Blessing of the Animals Pics
All Church Bake Sale & Bazaar
9
November Memorials
November Scripture Readings
November Birthdays/Anniversaries
Seasons of Life
10
November Calendar
11
November Sunday Ministries
November LEV Schedule
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5 Theo's Note We are now engaged in the Church’s version of the membership
pledge drive so common on public radio and television. (Aren’t you
glad we only do it annually?!) Between now and November 22 you will
receive various pieces of information designed to encourage your spir-
itual discernment about ways that you might step up and assist in meet-
ing the the goals of the parish. (Please also check our website under
ʺSupportʺ for further information on giving.)
Some of you may be looking for the usual ʺhard factsʺ rather than spir-
itual meditations, but research tells us that most people really donʹt re-
spond to ʺfacts.ʺ Experts say that congregational members tend to tune
out requests to ante up in order to meet the budget. Generally, they
don’t respond to emphasizing scarcity or maintenance or need, either.
These things, even when they are realities, just make people feel
stressed and even resentful.
Besides, it’s thinking small and it really doesn’t display an attitude of
trust in God at all.
So let me lay out a few alternatives:
Give out of gratitude and a sense of thanksgiving. Let your giving
reflect and celebrate the lavishness of God’s bounty. God has blessed
each one of us with so much. Calculate what percentage of your house-
hold income (including, for you retired folks, your savings and pen-
sions) you currently return to God. Can you increase your proportional
giving?
Give of your first fruits—the first, the very best, of what you have
been given—not the left-overs. This means: give to God first, then figure
out your household budget. Isn’t God worth it?
Give with a glad heart. If you can’t, stop giving. Because the truth is
that unless you are moved by the Spirit—unless you see the potential
and are convicted of the worth of this community as a vehicle of God’s
grace in the world—nothing I or anyone else can say is going to make
Photo by Randy Johnson
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Christ Episcopal Church 321 West Avenue, Red Wing, MN 651-388-0411
Bishop The Right Reverend Brian Prior Transitional Priest The Rev. Theo Park Deacon The Rev. Barbara von Haaren: [email protected] Treasurer Buck Foot: [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Kathy Kolsrud: [email protected] Computers/Newsletter/Webmaster Pat Welke: [email protected] Director of Music: John Schultz: [email protected] Custodian: Mike Bonnie
Christ Church Vestry Senior Warden: John Blue Junior Warden: Jon Danielson, Annette Johnson (2015), Bob Stark (2015), Pam Dressen (2016), Marilyn May (2016) Dawna McMillen (2017), Norma Neufeldt (2017) Vestry Clerk: Pat Welke (2015)
any difference. Will you invest yourself fully in the work God is
doing in this place? It will take approximately $3,000 per house-
hold to do this in 2016.
Make no mistake: whatever you do with your money is a spiritu-
al issue. Pray about it; search your hearts; strive for that child-like
spirit of trust in God; and then act. May the decision you reach
reflect the joy and abundance of God’s presence in your life and in
this place.
Theo+
P.S. Don’t think I don’t wrestle with this too. While I am among
you I am returning 10% of my salary or $280 per month to Christ
Church. This level of giving does not make me better than anyone
else, but it does raise a question: If I, who am only a sojourner
here, believe in the mission and ministry of this place enough to
support it sacrificially, can you who are residents here do less?
Yes, sometimes I am tempted to think that all this puts a real
crimp in my life-style, but the reality is that I lack for nothing I tru-
ly need. And so with gladness, I present the offering of my life
and labor to the Lord, and take my place as a co-creator with God,
an agent of life and love in a Church whose purpose is to trans-
form the world. Aren’t you called to do the same?
The Rev. Theo Park, Transition Priest
Walking the Way Annual Giving Campaign
Our annual campaign kicked off on the
Feast of All Saints, November 1 and will
conclude with a gala celebration on our par-
ish feast day of Christ the King, November
22. Everyone should have received an initial
mailing and will continue to receive email or
flat mail announcements through the month.
Please prayerfully consider your giving and
see what you can do to support the contin-
ued mission and ministry of the household
of God that is Christ Episcopal Church.
Questions? Contact Sean Dowse, campaign manager.
Invitation to Episcopal Earthkeepers Conference
You are invited to the Episcopal Earthkeepers
Conference Friday, November 6 - Saturday,
November 7; at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathe-
dral. The theme of ECMN Mission Oppor-
tunity 2016 is “Engaging God’s Mission
Through Engaging All God’s Creation.” This
conference is a chance to gain information
and assistance that will help your faith community take the next
steps to engage all God’s creation – whether your faith communi-
ty has a well-developed program of environmental action or you
are just starting out.
The Fifth Mark of Mission of the Episcopal Church is ʺTo strive
to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the
life of the earth.ʺ Please join us in beginning a new era of in-
creased action on the Fifth Mark of Mission in Minnesota. Fee for
this conference is $35.00; if you are interested in attending please
speak to Fr. Theo. Full information may be found here:
8 8a Eucharist 9a Christian Conversations 9a Sunday School 9:45a Child Care 10a Eucharist
9 7p Luther Seminary Online Course
10 4:30p HR Mtg.
11 10a Eucharist 11a Bible Study
12 12p Finance Mtg. 5:30p Property Committee
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14 9a All Parish Bake Sale & Bazaar
15 8a Eucharist 9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School 9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
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18 10a Eucharist 11a Bible Study 6:30p Choir Rehearsal
19 5p Vestry Mtg.
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21 10a ECW Board
22 Rector's Discretionary Fund
8a Eucharist 9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School 9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
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24 4:30p Altar Guild
25 10a Eucharist 11a Bible Study 7p Thanksgiving Eve Service
26 Thanksgiving
27 4:30p Holiday Community Sing
4p Holiday Stroll 5:30p Live Nativity
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29 8a Eucharist 9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School 9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
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October 31, Trunk or Treat, downtown Red Wing—3-5 p.m.
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November Sunday Ministries Please save for reference throughout the month. All Acolytes, Lectors, Readers & Cup Bearers, please gather
in the Chapel 15 minutes before the service to pray together.
Christ Church LEV Schedule—November 2015
11/01 Charlie Brown & Sue Simonson Polly Be erly– Valen ne’s
11/08 June Gustafson & Mary Christensen Olive Roome‐St. Brigid’s Villa
11/15 Maureen Blue & Terry Van Allen Peggy Lund‐St Brigid’s Villa
Date Time Acolytes Readers Intercessors Cup Bearers Greeters Ushers
Hospitality
11/01 All Saints
Day
8 a.m. Mary Ann Valentine
Char Friedrich Mary Ann Valentine
Jean Featherstone Hot Breakfast
10 a.m. Brendan Kelly Robbie Tripp Konnor Kelly
Kris Blaney Marissa Kelly Dawna McMillen
Brendan Kelly John Blue Family
Sam Blue Kris & Sharon
Hager
11/08 24th
Sunday After
Pentecost
8 a.m. Bear Blaney Logan Lohse Abe Reinitz
Mary Christensen Bob Stark Gordie Gieseke Jean Featherstone
10 a.m. Linda McNairy Amy Mayo Peter von Haaren Terry Van Allen
John Blue Family Sam Blue
Shawn & Kris Blaney
11/15 25th
Sunday After
Pentecost
8 a.m. Catherine Johnson Randy Johnson Randy Johnson Jean Featherstone
10 a.m. Judy Mann Don Mayo Alice Nelson
Peggy Danielson John Blue Family
Sam Blue Marilyn Grosse
Beckie Plaas
11/22 Last
Sunday After
Pentecost
8 a.m. Mary Ann Valentine
Char Friedrich Mary Ann Valentine
Jean Featherstone
10a.m. Pam Dressen Pat Welke Terry Van Allen
Marissa Kelly John Blue Family
Sam Blue Celebration
Sunday
8 a.m. Bob Stark Mary Christensen Gordie Gieseke Jean Featherstone
11 a.m. Brendan Kelly Amelia Reinitz Linda McNairy Brendan Kelly
John Blue Family Sam Blue
Clair & Karen Hemenway
Altar Guild: Marm Nihart, Chair; Sharon Bryan, Asst. Chair; Maureen Blue, Alice Nelson, Dawna McMillen, Char Friedrich, Mary Ann Valentine, Jane Smith. Directress, Jeannette Wilson. Floater: Barry Preble
11/29 First
Sunday of Advent
“HELP WANTED” We are looking for new volunteers to serve as
Greeters/Ushers – Cupbearers - and Readers. Train-
ing will be offered. Additionally, we seek volunteer
assistance with small tasks in the office. Hours are
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Christ Episcopal Church 321 West Avenue Red Wing, MN 55066