July 2016 Acts and Facts - Trinity Episcopal Church

 July 2016
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 408 South Main S treet Horseheads, NY 14845 607-­‐739-­‐5226 www.stmatthews.steepleconnect.com The Rev. Wanda Copeland Musician: Carrie Hooper Parish Administrator: Carol Drake Sexton: Bill Game Find us on Facebook To grow in Christ, sharing his love From the Pastor’s Desk Page 2-­‐‑3 Vacation Bible School Page 7
1 Capital Campaign Page 11 Wayne and Amelia Earhart—all who were strong personalities charting their own course. But there is a downside to the individualism. We have less need for institutions. And when they give us a reason to doubt they are trustworthy, that trust is much harder to regain. So we drift farther and farther into a ‘me first’ mindset. We have more trust in local government, well, because it is local. We are likely to see Jane or Frank at the hardware store or in church, or at the football game, and we can get an explanation, or chide them if we must. Should I Stay or Should I Go—Brexit and other quandaries Dearly Beloved of God Where do we find ourselves in the world today? Do we feel a part? Are we feeling dispossessed or alone? In truth, most of us feel at least a bit of general angst, a disquietude that pervades our lives. Things don’t fit; or relationships aren’t quite right; or the job just isn’t compelling anymore; or I don’t feel as good as I used to. Beyond our little corner of the world, we can feel like our state and/or our country isn’t on the right track, and there are not the opportunities there used to be. These feelings of displacement are very real and are definitely born out of concrete factors. Research tells us: National and international government is less trustworthy. They are farther away, I don’t know them, their budgets are more complex and less transparent, and I can’t look them in the eye and tell them to straighten up. Besides, numerous websites and commentators tell me my vote doesn’t matter. These and many other factors combine to ensure that we shouldn’t care—or at least not too much. The same is true of every institution around us—the church, other non-­‐‑profits, sports teams, media corporations, and just about any other institution you can name. This is definitely the era of ‘I been done wrong’ and ‘they’re gonna screw me again if they can’. Those with megaphones are encouraging us to think and believe the worst about institutions, and all the people in them. So, I stand as far outside the institution as I can—hoping that I can get through this life without them taking all that I have, and leaving me helpless and hopeless. Caught in a world that seems increasingly unfamiliar and unfriendly, we have less desire to be a part of anything. 1. racial and ethnic diversity is becoming the new norm 2. women’s role in today’s world is no longer limited to the home 3. the make-­‐‑up of the American family is changing dramatically 4. the American middle class is being squeezed (from above and below) 5. the number of Americans who claim no religious affiliation is on the rise 6. the world’s population is aging There is no doubt that the world is changing. We feel like we are no longer part of the whole, or if we even want to be part of the whole were we to find it. As I said in a recent sermon, the feelings of dis-­‐‑ease and confusion are honest, as is the reality. I hear in Jesus’ words and actions a very different approach. True, Jesus never had much good for the Roman authorities, and he definitely confronted corruption and wrong worship within the Jewish religious hierarchy. But he did it from within the structure. Luke tells us that Jesus went to the synagogue “as was his custom.” We can’t draw conclusions about how Jesus felt about governmental social ‘safety nets’ because they didn’t exist in his day. But he did say few things about those different from him. For instance: Americans have always been pioneers—those willing to take a chance on the present to (hopefully) create a better future. We have been willing to move from our ancestral home, leave a stable job for a more meaningful career, and accept the burden of a mortgage to live in a better house. All these things have produced strong individuals in a country of individualism. We love the Marlboro man, John 2 • in an era when it was not culturally accepted for unrelated men and women to even speak, he held an extended conversation with a Samaritan woman at the well • as a child Jesus stayed and listened to the religious authorities (even though we could argue he likely was a better interpreter of scripture than they ever would be) • Jesus allowed the disciples—laborers, small business owners, wealthy and women—to join with him on his journey of healing, teaching and praying. He did not discriminate if people were really willing to change their lives for God • Jesus sat with rich and influential men at dinner, even when they were not hospitable or courteous to him. • Jesus reminded us that all are made in the image of God. Luke, especially, tells many stories of Jesus healing those no other would come close to, teach those others felt unworthy of the message; and reminding us all that we are children of God. Our time in this world is like and unlike any other in all of history. We remain human, with a halting sense of ability, and dis-­‐‑ease about venturing into the unknown. Simultaneously, we are people who can be generous, compassionate and gracious. We can’t change some of the factors that define our world and invite us to be timid. But we can change other things. • Learn about other folks. Just like we have accepted Chinese food, and wondered about the ‘Year of the Dragon’, we can learn about those from other cultures. We might find that we really love some things about them, things that will draw us closer. • Be open to the fact that some folks have never been in a church, have no curiosity to go inside a church or worship like we do. This gives us the chance to ponder: what could we share that would make them want to come in our church? • Live as trusting people. Like smiles, it takes less ‘wrinkle lines’ than being anxious all the time. It might be the kind of thing that makes others more trusting and fair also. Ya never know! What we can change is our sense that “those people” are out to get us—whether it’s the store clerk, the cab driver, or the politicians we didn’t vote for. What we might forget is that we once (not so long ago) ridiculed or looked down on others who were unfamiliar—the Poles, the Germans, the Greeks, the Italians. Those voices, those ‘habits’ and those faces are now our friends, our bowling partners, and our pew companions. We can strive to not be cynical, or believe that they all want to take our lifestyle away. Which brings me to the next question: how do we make America great again. How do we deal with these dramatic changes in the fundamentals of our lives. Here are some thoughts: • Realize that America was never completely the ‘melting pot’ that we considered ourselves. In truth, we have been most comfortable as long as we were on top, and they were not. 3 We must not react to the powers of evil and violence with hateful words or deeds. As disciples, we respond to evil with good, respond to hate with acts of love that show our respect for the dignity of every human being. As hard as it may be, especially so soon after such a tragedy, our Lord even calls us to pray for our enemies. Such prayer is not acquiescence or even passive resignation; it is how we become the presence of God’s love in the world. Bishop Skip Responds to Orlando Tragedy: "Continue to be the presence of Christ’s love." As your prayer and conscience lead you, continue to be the presence of Christ’s love anywhere you may be. Be a voice of hope. Be a voice of calm and reason. Be thoughtful; be kind. Above all, know that we are held in God’s deep embrace by the one who promises never to let us go. Bishop Skip 6/14/2016 Dear People of Central New York, In the wake of the horrors perpetrated in Orlando, I once again find myself struggling with the presence of evil in the world. As I write, details are still emerging, but the powers of evil lying behind this act of terror seem to include homophobia, claimed ties with extremist Islam, domestic abuse, the availability of assault weapons, and perhaps untreated mental illness. In Christ, Bishop Skip In our baptismal liturgy we promise to “renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God” and “to follow and obey Jesus as our Lord.” At all times, but especially now, we can fulfill these promises by making our living faith evident in our words and actions. You may recall the words of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, who said after meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “I felt like my feet were praying.” So please, join me in prayer and action. We pray for the victims, for their families, and for the first responders who experience their own trauma. We pray for our Muslim neighbors who will receive undeserved backlash. We pray for our LGBTQ brothers and sisters who are grieving, angry and afraid. We pray for our enemies, for those with whom we disagree, and for those who react to this horror in fear and hatred. And we pray for all people who will respond to evil by working with love and renewed diligence for God’s peace and justice on the earth. This series of meet-­‐‑and-­‐‑greet sessions, July 20–23, will give the people of our diocese the opportunity to get to know the candidates in our bishop search Bio’s for the candidates are posted on the bulletin boards in the Narthex and Parish House or visit the diocesan website for full details. 4 We pray for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our presiding bishop; Skip, our bishop and shepherd; Wanda, our rector; Barack our President, those running for President, Andrew our Governor, and the leaders of nations, that they may turn from seeking their own power and serve all people with honesty and diligence. We pray for healing and protection for Mother Nancy, Kathleen, David, Gabby, Fr. Don, Linda, Carol, Fran, Steve, Peggie, Tammy, Jim, Joyce, Emma, Donna, Ben, and for all our shut-­‐‑ins. JULY 1 PRAYERS FOR THE TROOPS Wednesday, July 7, 2016 5:00 p.m. St. Casmer’s Church, Elmira All are welcome. Call 739-­‐‑4027 for more information. 5 6 7 11 12 13 28 29 Helen Baynes Melody Chilson Jan Temple Kayla Mitchell JoAnn Evans Phyllis Slocum Peter Lewis Dori Fulk Laurie Hobler Michael Micallef Dave Talbot Lauren Game Barbara Cole McKenna Hill JULY 3 17 18 PRAYER CHAIN St. Matthew’s Prayer Chain is online. This group prays for anyone in need of prayer for illness, disease, disaster, emotional problems, physical problems or needs, whatever we can pray about. We pray for the person and/or their situation for 2 weeks. If the need is ongoing or has changed, we renew the request through updates. It is a joyous time when we can change to thanksgiving prayers for something that’s better. If you have a request for prayer, contact any member of the prayer chain: John and Janet Wilson, Barb and Dave Talbot, Bill Game, Bill and Barb Statham, Brigid Galusha, Jan and Charlie Clemens, Jan and Don Temple, Ethel Massey, Peggie Diello and Kitty Rolfe. Contact Kitty Rolfe if you would like to join the prayer chain. 739-­‐‑7151 or 742-­‐‑4771; email [email protected] Gary and Terry Fox Geoff and Kristie Crossley Jack and Phyllis Slocum JULY FLOWERS July 2/3 July 9/10 July 16//17 July 23/24 July 30/31 5 Not designated In honor of Melody Chilson’s Birthday by Wanda Copeland In Memory of David Wales by Terry Fox In Memory of David Garner Richards by Joy Overacker, In Memory of Dortha Clemens and Warren Chamberlin by Charlie and Jan Clemens If you would like to offer altar flowers in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for a special event, please sign the flower chart in the narthex. A $30.00 donation is requested. Altar flowers are provided by Zeigler Florist. July 2/3 July 9/10 July 16/17 July 23/24 July 30/31 Terry Fox, Kris Eames Gloria Oldfield, Margaret Clark-­‐‑Plaskie Carol Packard, Barb Talbot Dori Fulk, Jan Clemens Terry Fox, Kris Eames TBA Emily, Peter Kris, Kevin McKenna, Sydney Tony, Mady WEDNESDAY MORNINGS The Wednesday morning Bible study will be on recess until September 7th. Holy Eucharist Blessing Box Mark Armstrong Peggie Diello, Marie Roller P. Diello (M. Roller), Chalice Holy Eucharist Judy Peters Mady Medina, Brigid Galusha K. Eames (M. Chilson), Chalice Holy Eucharist Judy Peters Barb Talbot, Kitty Rolfe B. Talbot (K. Rolfe), Chalice READERS AND CHALICE BEARERS July 2/3 5:30 pm 10:30 am July 9/10 5:30 pm 10:30 am July 16/17 5:30 pm 10:30 am July 23/24 5:30 pm 10:30 am July 30/31 5:30 pm 10:30 am ACOLYTES July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 OUTDOOR SUMMER GARDEN CHAPEL Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 2872 Westinghouse Road, Horseheads Beginning Sunday, July 10th through Sunday, August 28th from 8:30 am – 9:00 am, join us for a refreshing Ecumenical Sunday Summer Worship Service as we sing praises to our God, listen to scripture, and hear God’s Word in the beautiful Garden Chapel. Holy Eucharist Gary Packard Charlie Clemens, Jan Clemens C. Clemens (J. Clemens), Chalice St. Matthew’s will lead the service on July 17th and August 21st. Holy Eucharist Rector’s Discretionary Fund Gary Packard Melody Chilson, Marie Roller M. Chilson (M. Roller), Chalice 6 DECLARATION
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Our Neighbors Around the World St. Matthews Episcopal Church 408 S. Main St, Horseheads, NY July 4, 1776. 607.739.5226 www.stmatthews.steepleconnect.com “We hold these truths to be self-­‐‑evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” July 10 th – 14th 5:30p – 8:30p $15/child & $30/family (Dinner Included) Registration Sunday, July 10th @ 5:00pm PARISH CALENDAR ON GOOGLE We have created an electronic calendar for St. Matthew's on Google. It contains all of the St. Matthew's related events (Browse & Buy, Community Dinners, VBS, etc.). If you use an electronic calendar, and would like to be added to the account, please send me your email address, and I will add you and send you an invitation email. Everyone will have read-­‐‑only access to the calendar, but you can send requests for events to be added to me, or to the mailbox associated with the calendar. Thanks! Allena McGlaughlin [email protected] Our VBS this year is entitled “Our Neighbors Around the World”. We are going to learn about neighbors in Australia, India, Japan, Mexico and Zimbabwe, and what it means to have neighbors, be neighbors, and love our neighbor as ourself. We will be hosting two Teal Park dinners to raise funds to support VBS. The first one will be June 16. Please contact Allena McGlaughlin to help out. 595-­‐‑2660 or [email protected] St. Matthew’s will be hosting dinner during the Teal Park concert series on August 18th at 5:30 pm, with proceeds to benefit 2016 Vacation Bible School. . PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Prayer Shawl will meet on the first Wednesday – July 6th at 6:30. I promise no fireworks in the library. Only an hour of peace, knitting, gentle chat, and prayer. All are invited whether you come to create or not. Kitty Rolfe 7 UNITED THANK OFFERING HORSEHEADS FOOD PANTRY United Thank Offering is a year-round project. All
the money is given as grants to applicants for
special projects that will benefit the world.
There are new boxes in the narthex if you need one.
Thank you. Respectfully submitted, Kitty Rolfe On June 15th, the annual Thank You Luncheon was held for the Pantry volunteers. Present representing Saint Matthew's were Shirley Fitzpatrick, Frieda Newell, Carol Packard, and Pat Stewart. We learned in the annual report covering June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016 that a total of 25,286 pounds of food was donated by member churches, Community Wesleyan Church, Postal Carriers drive and Boy Scout Drive. Also, from Jubilee, Tops and Panera. The Pantry served 2,226 families (6,140) persons. The purchase of food from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and Aldi’s for the same period of time amounted to $23,816.50. The food items requested for the month of July are canned tomato products such as diced, stewed, crushed, and sauce. Personal items and financial support is always appreciated. As always, donations can be brought to St. Matthew’s and I will deliver to the Horseheads Food Pantry located at First Presbyterian Church, 2943 Westinghouse Road, Horseheads. St. Matthew’s provides volunteers every 6 or 7 weeks on Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 am-­‐‑2:30 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please contact me at 607-­‐‑846-­‐‑2617 Respectfully submitted, Arlene Maack BROWSE AND BUY Spring is always an exciting time at Browse and Buy, as we change over the shop to reflect all the bright colors of spring and summer. Thank you to all of you and people in the community – it looks great! Lots of bright colored clothing for adults and children. Kitchen items, outdoor and garden items. Keep them coming. Thank you so very much. Our next big event is our ½ price sale out front and the shop is open on July 9th. This is also the day of our outdoor free community picnic. The youth group will be busy with the outside sale which is greatly appreciated. Our customers are looking forward to it as are all of us. The rain date is Saturday, July 16th. Drop off days for July are: Thursday, July 7th and Thursday, July 21st from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Please us the side door. And finally, our thanks to each and every one of you for your donations and support. God Bless, Barb Statham CHILDREN’S CLOTHING CLOSET The Closet is closed for July. We spend the time
gearing up for the new school year. Please put this
year's outgrown, gently used school clothes and
other offerings in the bin across from the kitchen.
Thank you.
Kitty Rolfe, Chair 8 Saturday, July 9th Browse & Buy ½ Price Outdoor Sale 10:00 am – 2:00 pm &
St. Matthew’s Community Dinner 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ST. MATTHEW’S VEGETABLE GARDEN NEEDS YOU! Your help is needed to water and weed our two vegetable beds, located behind the Parish House. The produce from this garden will be donated to the Horseheads Food Pantry on behalf of St. Matthew's. During harvest times, the Food Pantry can offer fresh vegetables to those who are in need. It only takes a little time each week to keep our garden growing and to feed the hungry in our community. A sign up sheet is posted in the Narthex. If you can offer treats and would like to serve for coffee hour following Sunday 10:30 am service, a sign-­‐‑up sheet is posted in the narthex and also in the kitchen. Please consider volunteering your time and treats! Thank you to the Comfort family, who have volunteered over the past few weeks. YOU can volunteer to keep our garden growing. Bring the kids, weed and water the garden, it will be fun! It won’t take long, but the results will be worth the effort! Please contact Kelly Comfort with questions. “Thank you all so much for the lovely reception. We cannot put into hwords how much you all mean to us and how thankful we are to have you as part of our family” TEAL PARK CONCERT -­‐‑ PIES Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, The Crossley Family Geoff, Kristie, Grant & Madelyn “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the opportunity to teach voice lessons from St. Matthew’s. Thank you for helping me guide local students’ musical growth and bring music to the Horseheads Community! Thank you! thank you! thank you for your
donations for June. Only two months to go. Please
send us a couple more desserts during the summer.
You can bring them to the kitchen in the parish hall
on Thursdays by 5:30 pm. Best Wishes, Kitty Rolfe Hannah Abrams 9 LABYRINTH NEWS CANTATA SINGERS’ CARNEGIE TRIP YARD SALE! Thursday, July 7, 8:00 am-­‐‑3:00 pm & Saturday, July 9, 8:00 am-­‐‑12:00 pm Trinity Episcopal Church Arnot Chapel 304 N. Main Street, Elmira A Celebration of the Life of Mary Magdalene Trinity Labyrinth Friday, July 22 at 7 – 9 p.m. Donations are being sought for clean and in good condition: kitchen items, household items, wooden, non-­‐‑upholstered furniture, gently used clothing, tools and fishing gear, jewelry, CD’s/DVD’s. No books, please. Drop off items: Tuesday, July 5, 12;00 to 7:00 pm at Trinity’s Arnot Chapel Trinity Episcopal Church Elmira, NY 14901 st
Enter from 1 Street Parking area to lower level labyrinth . The evening will begin with an open prayer circle and presentation of the original etching of Mary Magdalene by Charles Bird. All are welcome to bring and read a prayer, meditation or poem for the prayer circle. We will continue with a Reflection of Mary Magdalene’s story as a spiritual teacher to us all, followed by traditional labyrinth walk and/or meditation. Wear a long dress if you like, and bring a shawl/long scarf The evening will end with fellowship and refreshments. A $5.00 donation suggested. The Wounded Healers’ Bereavement Support will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, July 12, 2016. 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Topic: Open Discussion St. Mary Our Mother School 811 Westlake Street, Horseheads, NY 14845 For more information, call: 607-­‐‑796-­‐‑2795 EAT WELL-­‐‑LIVE WELL FREE LUNCH PROGRAM The Chemung County Office of Aging will be serving lunch at St. Matthew’s Parish House every Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 am – 12:30 beginning Wednesday, July 6. If you are age 60+, please come for lunch and conversation. 10 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PRAYER CAPTIAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE Dearest Lord, The Capital Campaign leadership continues to tweak the message of what we are asking, and the list of projects to be considered. By eliminating ones that were “important but not urgent” we have trimmed the list. We have also reordered the list to be more realistic about the number of projects that need to be done now. We have continued to cluster projects into three groups. Here’s an idea of what it looks like now. We thank you that for over one hundred and fifty years you have graced and blessed your servants at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church with the opportunity to reach out and make a difference in our community and in the world, to share your light, love, and word. As we strive to become the people you call us to be, we ask for the continued blessing and wisdom of your Holy Spirit. May every decision made in this new calling to repair your house, grow the generations, and build your mission be in line with your will for this church and for your servants. May we continue to walk with you as children of light, drawing others to worship and to serve you, in the blessed Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Maintaining and Improving our Worship Space — $67,030 Projects include: Repair Church Handicap Ramp ($9,490) Upgrade Church Electrical Service ($6,600) Install energy-­‐‑efficient lighting in the Church ($1,440) Replace Parish House roof ($33,000) Repair sidewalks around Church and Parish House ($16,500) St. Matthew’s Annual Parish Picnic Sunday, August 21, 2015 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Park Station More information will be forthcoming. Strengthening our Ministry Center — $85,250 Projects include: Energy efficient Windows and Doorways for Parish House ($13,585) Eliminate mold in Parish House lower level ($8,250) Insulate Parish Hall ceiling ($11,000) Refurbish Parish House Kitchen ($38,500) Repair Parish House Ramp ($11,000) Replace landscaping ($2,915) Eye to the Future — $35,000 Here we have invited people to help us begin a much-­‐‑
needed reserve fund which can be ‘seed money’ for future projects that we cannot anticipate or fund at the present time. August 2016 Acts & Facts Deadline: Please submit articles to the office by Monday, July 18, 2016. Thank you! More news will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned. The Capital Campaign Committee 11 JULY 2016
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after Pentecost
Blessing Box
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
11:45 am Coffee Hour
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Senior’s Lunch
Program, Parish Hall
6:30 pm Prayer Shawl
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Pies
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Blessing Box
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11:45 am Coffee Hour
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Senior’s Lunch
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10:00 am-2:00 pm
½ price Outdoor Sale
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Community Barbecue
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7:00 pm AA meeting
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10:00 am-12:30 pm
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Senior’s Lunch Program,
Parish Hall
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist
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Pies
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Senior’s. Lunch
Program, Parish Hall
7:00 pm AA meeting
The Eleventh Sunday
after Pentecost
10:30 am Holy Eucharist/
11:45 am Coffee Hour
Rector’s Discretionary
Fund Offering
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Senior’s Lunch
Program, Parish Hall
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Pies
Browse & Buy Shop
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Parish Hall
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5:30 pm Holy Eucharist
Rector’s Discretionary
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St Matthew’s Episcopal Church 408 S. Main Street Horseheads, NY 14845 WORSHIP SERVICES Saturday 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Sunday 10:30 am am Holy Eucharist 11:45 am Coffee Hour BIBLE STUDY 9:45 am Wednesday CLERGY AND STAFF The Rt. Rev. Gladstone B. Adams III The Rev. Wanda Copeland, Rector Carol Drake, Parish Administrator Carrie Hooper, Musician William Game, Sexton 13