A Joyful Noise - Christ Episcopal Church, Anacortes

A Joyful Noise
May 2015
‘Make a joyful noise
to the Lord, all the earth.’
Total Common Ministry at Work
Lorne Render, Senior Warden
Christ Episcopal
Church
1216 Seventh Street
Anacortes WA 98221
360-293-5790
[email protected]
www.christchurchanacortes.org
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
10:00 am-12:00
1:00-4:00 pm
Sunday Services
8:00 AM
2nd Sunday:
Eucharist Worship Service
Other Sundays:
Morning Prayer Service
9:30 AM
Chandler’s Square Community
2nd Sunday:
Communion Service
Other Sundays:
Morning Prayer Service
As I sit down to write a few words for the
Joyful oise, somewhat early this month,
I wonder, to be frank, what I will say.
The sun is streaming into the house,
warming both the house and me, the blue
sky is rich and infinite, and after a morning
walk with the dog and seeing mountains
and water, one has to be grateful.
Last evening we had our monthly Bishop’s
Committee meeting and, as has become the
custom, there were thoughtful discussions
and decisions, and good fellowship.
Also as usual, reports were given which made me think of a typical,
if that is possible, week in the life of our church. This week there have
been meetings/gatherings of the Worship Team, the Ministry Support
Circle, the Pastoral Care Committee, The Red Door Management Team,
the Women’s Group, the Men’s Group, and EfM. A group talking about
a new initiative to invite families with youngsters to our church met.
Choir practice was held, young people from Christ Church, Celebration,
and St. Paul’s Church attended GIG, linens for The Red Door Thrift Shop
were folded in the Parish Hall, and the Sunday bulletins were put together
for both Christ Church and Celebration Lutheran. Volunteers worked six
days during the week at The Red Door. The lawn was mowed. The Altar
Guild made preparations for Sunday, services were organized, a Faith
Formation program offered, and a coffee hour planned. And, as a
community, we came together to worship. All of this and more are
expressions of Total Common Ministry here at Christ Church.
10:30 AM
Eucharist Worship Service
Farewell Reception
Weekday Services
for Bishop Sandy & Mari Hampton
1st & 3rd Thursdays
3:45-4:15 pm
Centering Prayer
Please join in wishing them well.
2nd, 4th, & 5th Wednesdays
6:00-6:30 pm
Evening Prayer
Wednesday, May 20
5:00-7:00 pm
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Christ Church Clergy
&
Ministry Support Circle
Adult Faith Formation
Interfaith Cooperation
The Reverend Diane Ramerman
Priest
360-202-7397
[email protected]
The Reverend Carol Rodin
Priest
360-941-3076
[email protected]
The Reverend Eric Johnson
Deacon
360-840-5415
[email protected]
Betty Anne McCoy
Leadership & Support
360-391-2674
[email protected]
Dale Ramerman
Leadership & Support
Sexton
360-202-9748
[email protected]
Sunday Mornings through May 17
9:00 am Breakfast
9:15 am Program
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Eboo Patel, author of Embracing Interfaith Cooperation, believes
religion is a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division.
Inspired by his faith as a Muslim, his Indian heritage, and his American
citizenship, he speaks to his vision of interfaith harmony at such places
as the Clinton Global Initiative and The Nobel Peace Prize Forum,
as well as college and university campuses across the country.
All are welcome.
Rogation Day:
Blessing of the Gardens
Thursday, May 14
1:00-3:00 PM
BishopBishop-InIn-Residence
The Rt. Rev. Sanford Hampton
360-588-1092
[email protected]
You are invited to have your yard and garden blessed in observance of
Rogation Day and to join us as we walk the neighborhood, blessing the
gardens of neighbors and congregants. Rogation Day has been observed
since ancient times to honor God for his creation and to pray for the
land and sea, the gifts of labor, and for the needs of all.
Senior Warden
We will begin at Christ Church by blessing seeds and transplants
and soil from our yards and gardens. From Christ Church, those
who are able will join the procession to the neighborhood gardens
(F Avenue to N Avenue and Fourth Street to Tenth Street), where
we will ask God’s blessing on the soil in gardens and yards and the
plants grown there. A certificate with a Rogation Day Blessing, which
can be posted in the garden, will be presented at each garden blessed.
Lorne Render
360-982-2770
[email protected]
Treasurer
Guy Davidson
360-320-6808
[email protected]
If you would like to be added to the blessing schedule, please contact
Marcy at the church office, 360-293-5790,
The Reverend Diane Ramerman, 360-202-7397, or
The Reverend Deacon Eric Johnson, 360-840-5415.
Bishop’s Committee
June Cook
Junior Warden
360-333-9311
[email protected]
Sandi Davidson
360-663-5666
[email protected]
Bonita Janz
360-293-8704
[email protected]
Jennifer Kellen
360-899-4413
[email protected]
David Laidman
360-420-4606
[email protected]
Brian Lennstrom
425-785-3293
[email protected]
Dale Ramerman
360-202-9748
[email protected]
Staff
Marcy Perschbacher
Administrator
360-293-5790
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Lynne Berg
Organist
360-770-0633
[email protected]
Ann Falk
Organist
[email protected]
Bonita Janz
Organist Emeritus
360-293-8704
[email protected]
Christ Church to Develop Companion Relationship with
Emmanuel Church in Ramleh, Israel
The Reverend Diane Ramerman
The Bishop’s Committee
has approved a new
ministry, to develop a
companion relationship
with the Emmanuel
Church in Ramleh, Israel.
Our goals are to establish
a connection with this
Episcopal congregation,
to pray for them as we
learn their story, and to
make their Christian
story visible in our
congregation. Christians
are a declining minority
of the population in
Israel and the occupied
Palestinian territories of
Gaza and the West Bank
(less than 5% are
Christian Arabs).
The Diocese of Olympia
Emmanuel Church, Ramleh Israel
and the Diocese of
Jerusalem committed to
a companion relationship about fifteen years ago; since that time, several
congregations in the Diocese of Olympia have stepped up to companion
individual churches. Emmanuel of Ramleh has not had a companion church;
we at Christ Church will be establishing a relationship new to them as well as us.
Ramleh is an industrial city, with a population of over 64,000 according to
available census figures. Of that number, 80% are Jewish, 16% Muslim, and
4% Christian. Like other Christian churches in Israel/Palestine, the Church of
Emmanuel works to bridge the relationships of the three faiths. Their ecumenical
programs are focused primarily on youth and women. The priest, the Rev.
Samuel Fanous, received his formal theological education at the University
of Virginia.
There are many ways we can establish relationship: e-mail, facebook, adult pen
pals one to one; skype phone calls. As we connect, we will be sending photos of
our congregation, and hope they will do the same. There is no financial
commitment, this is a ministry of presence. The Diocesan Committee for
Palestine/Israel encourages us to set goals, much as we have a mutual ministry
plan for Christ Church. What can we accomplish in five years of companioning
Emmanuel Church, Ramleh?
If you are interested in this new ministry, please contact me. Dale and I will be
hosting a supper at our home in May: we will view the DVD Steadfast Hope
together and discuss possibilities for this companion ministry.
Growing In Grace
Faith formation for KK-12
Parish Hall
Gathering Room
Bring a friend.
All are welcome.
Weekly on Thursdays
6:00-7:30 pm, beginning with dinner
Notes from the Bishop’s Committee Meeting
13 April 2015
Lorne Render, Senior Warden
In each Joyful oise newsletter, I’ll be sharing information from the monthly Bishop’s Committee meeting with you.
The full Minutes of the meetings are posted in the Parish Hall, along with any written reports that provide more
information. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me or any member of the Bishop’s Committee.
–Lorne
The Red Door Thrift Shop Report
Due to the shortage of volunteers, the Red Door
Management Team is considering a couple of
options: longer volunteer time slots, i.e. three-hour
time slots rather than two-hour time slots, and
closing the shop one more day a week. Various
means to recruit volunteers are underway. The
annual tea for Red Door volunteers and employees
will be held on Wednesday, May 27, at 3:00 pm.
developing a companion relationship with Emmanuel
Church in Ramleh, Israel. This will be initiated by
Diane+ and Carol+ writing to the priest at Emmanuel
Church.
Financial Report
The financial statements were presented, reviewed,
and accepted. March was a good month financially.
First quarter Income/Expense is positive.
Ministry Support Circle Report
Diane+ noted that the Circle received an email from
congregant Diane Canington suggesting that Christ
Church voice their support of Christians who are
suffering or being persecuted in the Near East and
Africa. It was decided that Diane+ will pass the
letter along to Betty Anne McCoy who could seek
guidance on how to proceed from the Diocesan
Council.
Clergy Report
A thank you was extended to the Altar Guild and to
scheduler Judith Render for their work during Holy
Week, and to June Cook for her beautiful display of
Stations of the Cross. It was noted that many Navy
families will be moving into the area and we will be
working with St. Stephens Church, Oak Harbor, to
make contact with new families. In order to provide
childcare for families with children, the Bishop’s
Committee approved allocating funds for 2015 to
hire two individuals during our 10:30 service.
Deacon Eric Johnson has been invited to serve as the
moderator for the Day of Prayer in Anacortes. The
Bishop’s Committee approved moving forward with
Senior Warden Report
A farewell reception for Bishop Sandy & Mari
Hampton will be held Wednesday, May 20,
5:00-7:00 pm, in the Parish Hall.
ew Business
There was discussion about adding to the Ministry
Support Circle, an idea that was widely discussed at
the March congregational conversation. Following
discussion, a motion was made to begin the process
of adding new members to the Ministry Support
Circle. A process was discussed and information is
to be shared with the congregation within the next
few weeks.
Easter Day Eucharist at Chandler’s Square Community
Sunday Readings
Weekday Service Schedule
May 3
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:24-30
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8
ew Weekday Service Schedule
Centering Prayer:
1st & 3rd Thursdays
3:45-4:15 pm
Evening Prayer:
2nd, 4th, & 5th Wednesdays
6:00-6:30 pm
Healing Prayer is available upon request.
Please contact The Reverend Carol Rodin.
May 10
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
May 17
Ascension Sunday
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 24:44-53
May 24
The Day of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
Romans 8:22-27
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
May 31
Trinity Sunday
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
Thursday, May 7
3:45-4:15 pm
Centering Prayer
Wednesday, May 13
6:00-6:30 pm
Evening Prayer
Presider:
The Rev. Diane Ramerman
Thursday, May 21
3:45-4:15 pm
Centering Prayer
Wednesday, May 27
6:00-6:30 pm
Evening Prayer
Worship Leader:
Creamy Wilkins
Women's Group
Men's Group
Tuesdays
Fridays
8:00-9:15 am
8:00 am
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Parish Hall Conference Room
Please join us.
Please join us.
All are welcome.
All are welcome.
Attendance & Financial Summaries
Each month the Joyful Noise will include comparison figures on our attendance and financial position. These are
summaries. A member of the Bishop’s Committee or the Treasurer would be pleased to answer any questions.
March 2014 (5 Sundays)
March 2015 (5 Sundays)
8:00 am
46
46
9:30 am at Chandler’s Square
56
56
255
273
149*
154**
506
529
Church Service Attendance
10:30 am
Other
Total Attendance
*80 received ashes in front of the Post Office on Ash Wednesday.
**96 people attended the funeral of Virginia Cross.
March 2014
March 2015
$11,134
$11,690
2,000
1,667
118
931
$13,252
$14,290
$4,817
$4,817
1,897
2,188
Office
333
827
Church Life
500
310
1,041
622
506
666
2,209
2,247
699
699
$12,006
$12,379
$1,246
$1,910
Finances
Income
Pledge & Plate
The Red Door Thrift Shop
Other
Total Income
Expense
Cluster
Diocesan Assessment
Faith & Ministry
Property
Administrative
Organist/Coffee Host
Total Expense
et
Sunday Server Schedule
May 3
Easter 5
May 10
Easter 6
May 17
Ascension Sunday
Altar Guild
Altar Guild
Altar Guild
Dana Jenkins
Janis Larkins
Dana Jenkins
Kris Whitely
Dee Roberts
Kris Whitely
8:00 Morning Prayer
8:00 Eucharist
8:00 Morning Prayer
Dana Jenkins
Carol Rodin
Dana Jenkins
9:30 Chandler’s MP
9:30 Ch. Communion
9:30 Chandler’s MP
Dana Jenkins
Sara Shao
Eric Johnson
10:30 Eucharist
10:30 Eucharist
10:30 Eucharist
Presider
Presider
Presider
Diane Ramerman
Carol Rodin
Diane Ramerman
Preacher
Preacher
Preacher
Eric Johnson
Carol Rodin
Dale Ramerman
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson
EM
EM
EM
Dale Ramerman
Charlene Corbin
Mark Perschbacher
Acolyte
Acolyte
Acolyte
Dana Jenkins
Dana Jenkins
Kai Perschbacher
Reader 1
Reader 1
Reader 1
Gary Anderson
Shirley Barrett
Sandy Mathis
Reader 2
Reader 2
Reader 2
John Guinn
Betty Anne McCoy
Pamela Foggin
Ushers
Ushers
Ushers
Shirley Barrett
Shirley Barrett
Micael Raphael
Diane Guinn
Sharon DuBois
Emily Raphael
Greeter
Greeter
Greeter
Betty Anne McCoy
June Cook
Sandy Mathis
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour
Anne Jackets
Men’s Group
Micael Raphael
Tellers
Tellers
Tellers
Gary Anderson
Frank McCoy
Pamela Foggin
Mike Jackets
Dale Ramerman
David Laidman
Thank You Volunteers!
Sunday Server Schedule
May 24
The Day of Pentecost
May 31
Trinity Sunday
June 7
Pentecost 2
Altar Guild
Altar Guild
Altar Guild
June Cook
Janis Larkins
Dana Jenkins
Mimi Chambers
Mimi Chambers
Kris Whitely
8:00 Morning Prayer
8:00 Morning Prayer
8:00 Morning Prayer
Eric Johnson
Dale Ramerman
Dana Jenkins
9:30 Chandler’s MP
9:30 Chandler’s MP
9:30 Chandler’s MP
Carol Rodin
Dana Jenkins
Dana Jenkins
10:30 Eucharist
10:30 Eucharist
10:30 Eucharist
Presider
Presider
Presider
Carol Rodin
Diane Ramerman
Diane Ramerman
Preacher
Preacher
Preacher
Eric Johnson
Brian Lennstrom
Diane Ramerman
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson
EM
EM
EM
Dana Jenkins
Maegan Barrett
Dale Ramerman
Acolyte
Acolyte
Acolyte
Dana Jenkins
Dana Jenkins
Reader 1
Reader 1
Reader 1
Valerie Long
Dale Ramerman
Pamela Foggin
Reader 2
Reader 2
Reader 2
Mimi Chambers
Clark McKee
Mimi Chambers
Ushers
Ushers
Ushers
Lorne Render
Carleton Manning
Lorne Render
Judith Render
Creamy Wilkins
Judith Render
Greeter
Greeter
Greeter
Janis Larkins
Janis Larkins
Betty Anne McCoy
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour
Betty Dawes
Margo Huth, Bonita Janz
Tellers
Tellers
Tellers
John Guinn
Lorne Render
Pamela Foggin
Dale Ramerman
Clark McKee
Mike Jackets
Thank You Volunteers!
May 2015
Monday
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
29
30
8:00 am
Men’s Group, CR
9:00-10:00 am
Office Volunteers
3
8:00 am
Morning Prayer
Service
9:00/9:15 am
Breakfast/Adult
Faith Formation GR
4
5
8:00-9:15 am
Women’s Group
GR
5:45 pm
Choir Practice S
6
9:00-10:00 am
RD Staff Meeting
GR
10:00 - Noon
RD Linen Group
GR
9:30 am
Chandler’s MP
7
8:00 am
Men’s Group, CR
3:45-4:15 pm
Centering Prayer
9:00-10:00 am
Office Volunteers
4:30-6:30 pm
Education for
Ministry CR
6:00-7:30 pm
Growing in Grace
GR
10:30 am
Eucharist Service
11:45 am
Coffee Hour GR
10
8:00 am
Eucharist Service
9:00/9:15 am
Breakfast/Adult
Faith Formation GR
9:30 am
Chandler’s Square
Communion
11
5:30 pm
Bishop’s Committee
Meeting GR
12
13
9:00-10:00 am
RD Staff Meeting
GR
8:00-9:15 am
Women’s Group
GR
1:00-3:00 pm
Blessing of the
Gardens
10:00 - Noon
RD Linen Group
GR
8:00 am
Men’s Group, CR
9:00-10:00 am
Office Volunteers
4:30-6:30 pm
Education for
Ministry CR
6:00 pm
Evening Prayer
5:45 pm
Choir Practice GR
14
6:00-7:30 pm
Growing in Grace
GR
10:30 am
Eucharist Service
11:45 am
Coffee Hour GR
17
19
18
8:00 am
Morning Prayer
8:00-9:15 am
Women’s Group
GR
5:45 pm
9:00/9:15 am
Choir Practice GR
Breakfast/Adult
Faith Formation GR
9:30 am
Chandler’s MP
10:30 am
Eucharist Service
11:45 am
Coffee Hour GR
24
31
8:00 am
Morning Prayer
9:30 am
Chandler’s MP
10:30 am
Eucharist Service
11:45 am
Coffee Hour GR
25
5:45 pm
Choir Practice GR
20
9:00-10:00 am
RD Staff Meeting
GR
3:45-4:15 pm
Centering Prayer
8:00 am
Men’s Group, CR
10:00 - Noon
RD Linen Group
GR
4:30-6:30 pm
Education for
Ministry CR
9:00-10:00 am
Office Volunteers
5:00-7:00 pm
Farewell Reception
for Bishop Sandy
& Mari Hampton
GR
6:00-7:30 pm
Growing in Grace
GR
26
8:00-9:15 am
Women’s Group
GR
21
27
9:00-10:00 am
RD Staff Meeting
GR
10:00 - Noon
RD Linen Group
GR
3:00-5:00 pm
The Red Door Tea
GR
6:00 pm
Evening Prayer
28
4:30-6:30 pm
Education for
Ministry CR
6:00-7:30 pm
Growing in Grace
GR
8:00 am
Men’s Group, CR
9:00-10:00 am
Office Volunteers