ALGOMA ANGLICAN September 2011 Official Voice of the – A section of the Anglican Journal Vol. 55 – No. 7 St. John’s, Chisholm celebrates 100 years By Keith Topps Chisholm, 1890-1891, were held first at the St. John’s Anglican Church in Chisholm Topps home and later at the Boxwell and HISTORIC CHURCH: A special service was held on Saturday, July Township was built in 1910. At the first ser- Wraight homes by Rev. White. The minister 2, 2011 at St. John’s Anglican Church, Chisholm in celebration of the vice held in the church on March 5, 1911, the traveled on foot from Powassan on one day, church’s 100th anniversary. The first service at this church was held on congregation sat on rough homemade wood- during the week, and returned the next day. March 5, 1911. St. John’s was officially opened and dedicated on March en benches and those in attendance included Bishop Thornloe conducted the first Confir- 12, 1911 by the Rt. Rev. , who was the third Bishop of many supporters from other denominations mation service in 1909 at the Boxwell home. within the Chisholm community. Hearty The first Sunday service was held by Rev. Algoma. singing was unaccompanied but reinforced Rowland, who came by horse and buggy or by the choir from St. Mary’s in Powassan. on horseback. It was also Rev. E. Rowland The church was officially opened and dedi- who travelled to Ottawa in December of 1909 cated on March 12, 1911 by Rt. Rev. George at the invitation of His Grace Dr. C Hamil- Thorneloe, Bishop of Algoma. In his remarks, ton, Archbishop of Ottawa to collect enough Bishop Thorneloe described it as “The pretti- money to begin construction of an Anglican est and best finished church of its size in the church in Chisholm. diocese.” The first vestry meeting was held April The history of Anglican worship in the area 14, 1909 and a church building meeting on goes back much further than this. The com- February 17, 1910. The building committee munity itself was and is actually in the Dio- consisted of Edward Topps, Henry Wraight, cese of Ottawa, but the location put its people William Boxwell, Herbert Topps, John Price, too far away to be served by a clergyman Edwin Wraight and Rev. E. Rowland. Prop- from any church in that diocese. From ear- erties were offered by both Henry Wraight liest times the congregation has been served and Tom McCormick, but the location on the from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Powassan, edge of the Wraight farm was finally selected which was part of the Diocese of Algoma. So for the new church. in a sense, St. Mary’s has long been consid- Edward Topps had been apprenticed as a ered as the Mother Church of the Chisholm joiner in England, and later as a skilled car- church and its history is also, in a sense, the penter he was responsible for the manufacture history of St. John’s. and shipment of a great deal of wooden mold- During the two decades between 1885 and ings that were sent across to the New World 1906, several pioneer families arrived in this for the interiors of prefabricated churches area whose spiritual background was asso- in Canada. Mr. Topps supervised the build- ciated with the Church of England. These ing of the St. John’s Church as he had previ- BEAUTIFUL WOODWORK: This photograph shows the exquisite families obtained their land by means of the ously done for the first Anglican churches in wood work of the sanctuary and altar at St. John’s, Chisholm. The Free Grants and Homestead Act of 1886 and Powassan and Callander. The congregation church recently celebrated the 100th anniversary at a special service in literally hewed their homes out of the for- provided materials and labour. The fine detail July. est. Among the earliest were the families of of the carpenter work inside the church was Michael and Penella (Mick) Boxwell, 1885; mainly a result of winter work by Edward ings were sent as gifts from friends in Eng- as secretary-treasurer until 1955. The W.A. Edward and Phoebe (Wraight) Topps, 1888; Topps, Henry Wraight, Henry Skinner, and land. The Bishop donated Altar linens, and at St. John’s was organised by Rev. and Mrs. Henry and Susan (Topps) Wraight, 1888; Herbert Topps with John Parkin, John Price, Phoebe Topps did a great deal of fine lace H. Peeling in April of 1925 and continued Henry and Matilda (Hoyte) Skinner, 1891; Ed Wraight, the Andersons, the Hodgins and work on the altar coverings and chancel until 1974. John and Margaret (Aitken) Parkin, 1894; the Merediths also giving generously in the linens. An Altar cross and crosses for the In 1956 the church was wired for elec- James and Mary Jane (Hodgins) Anderson, way of work. For several years (1905-1914) roof peaks outside were carved by Edward tricity. Carpet was purchased for the church 1894; Albert and Mrs. Beech, 1892; G. John- community picnics held in Wraight’s bush Topps. Shortly afterwards, the Chancel area Aisle. Radiant heaters were installed to re- ston, 1903; and John and Christina (Johnson) behind the church site became an anticipated was carpeted, and Mrs. Price collected mon- place the box woodstove that had heated the Price, 1903. As early as 1889 Mrs. Wraight, annual event used to raise money for church ey to purchase the Bishops Chair. A much- church for many years. On October 22 and Mrs. Topps and Florrie Topps carried baby construction. needed drive shed was built to shelter horses 23, 1960 the congregation at St. John’s was Will Wraight over the rough trail to Powas- The altar and the first organ came from and buggies during services. Alice Topps joined by a numberof returning members, san for baptism. Pembroke; the lectern at the front was made was the organist on dedication Sunday and visitors and well-wishers as they celebrated The earliest recorded Anglican services in by Stanley Topps; and some other furnish- for a total of 46 years. Herbert Topps acted the 50th See Many– p. 6

Inside Annual “Festival Major renovations of Flowers” held in being made to cha- Next deadline Emsdale pel at Thorneloe The deadline for the next The Rev. Edna Murdy preached Renovations are being made to St. issue of The Algoma Anglican is Mark’s Chapel at Thorneloe Uni- Wednesday, September 7. at the Sunday service on July, Send items to: 10, 2011 held during the week- versity in Sudbury. The changes Mail or courier: end of the annual “Festival of will allow the chapel to become P.O. Box 221 Flowers”. The service incor- a more accessible and flexible 1148 Hwy 141 porated elements related to the space. Rosseau P0C 1J0 theme of the festival. E-mail: See p. 5 [email protected] See p. 8 (2) Algoma Anglican, September 2011 Diocese of Algoma How Tom found Anglican Church Women

devotions FOR september God and my friend understood By the Rev. Grahame Stap something he would never forgot. A few years ago a friend of mine “Because God knows my name” became the rector of a church with said Tom. “Every Sunday when I about four hundred on the parish come to receive the Eucharist you list. Being a man of deep convic- say ‘Tom the body of Christ bro- tions he knew the only way to feel ken for you’ and if God knows my the pulse of the parish was to meet name then maybe I should get to each person in their homes and talk know him better.” My friend felt a about what the church meant to tear start to well up in the corner of them. It was not an easy task what his eye. He reached over and gave with all the other opportunities of Tom a big hug. ministry that a priest encounters but after two years all but one pa- rishioner had been visited. Thoughts from How amazed and thankful I am ists and locals alike. in Dartford in Kent while I lived Tom, the last on the list, could Grahame for the hand God has taken in my During my fourteen years as in Welling, Kent during WWII. not be persuaded to accept a visit life. When speaking about “My Museum Curator, I had the plea- These two cities are only about an he always had an excuse. My friend Spiritual Journey” in Haileybury sure of traveling around North hour apart. How amazing. I also almost gave up but decided to give Some weeks later Tom ap- last autumn at the Temiskam- Bay and area giving slide shows met Ingrid Koropeski, the lady it one more try. He first asked the proached my friend and said per- ing Deanery Annual Meeting, a of our colourful history and can who has written this Devotions wardens if they could think of a haps it was time he was baptized. most unexpected jog took place remember visiting the Tri-Town column for many years. Thank reason why Tom was evading all of- My friend, a very conservative in my journey. The talk was ac- area for such an occasion. I know you Ingrid for all the your won- fers of a visit. The wardens smiled. priest was shocked. “Tom I thought companied by travel slides taken I had met Muriel many years ago derful words. I am looking for- They had had a bet between them you were already baptized” he over the years which in turn were and maybe she had given me the ward to meeting you and Debra that my friend would not get to see said. “No” said Tom. “I never got augmented with a series of draw- slides for future use at that time. at the Diocesan Annual in North Tom and it looked as if they were round to it.” ings discovered in my collection. Because of this intriguing discov- Bay next year. going to win. You see it was Tom’s Two weeks later the baptism After the talk, Archdeacon Linda ery last year, Muriel’s drawings This has been a very brief in- wife that came to church not Tom took place and the church was full. White, took me aside and asked are now safely preserved and are troduction to Muriel E. Newton- and she had died two years earlier. People were shaking Tom’s hand, me I if realised the significance of home again. White and to myself and how, over Tom still supported the church but slapping him on the back, and con- the drawings. No. I had just come As you probably know, the the years, and still even today our only to honour his wife’s memory. gratulating him. It was Tom’s turn across them and thought them to Highway Bookshop is in the pro- paths seem to be crossing. I am Undaunted my friend set out to to cry. Tears filled his eyes as he be very appropriate to divide the cess of closing down and recently honoured to have received per- see Tom without calling first. He lent over the Fount and heard the show into sections. Archdeacon my husband and I made a trip up mission to write about Muriel and found him in the garden pulling words “Tom I baptize you in the White said she was pretty sure the highway to spend a happy-sad the many talented sides to her life weeds and as he could not escape name of the Father and of the Son they were slides of Muriel E. half hour to collect some books and will continue to do so in fu- he invited my friend in for tea. As and of the Holy Spirit”. Newton-White’s drawings. I was that Dr. Pollard had printed for ture Devotions. In the meantime, he sipped his tea he listened and as My friend, when it was all over, completely flabbergasted, but af- him. I was delighted to buy many we thank God for the abundance Tom’s story unfolded. It was not sat in the chair in his office and ter looking at them again, and re- of Muriel’s books including The of talent He has showered upon difficult see that he blamed God wept. His whole understanding calling Muriel’s books, I realised Adventures of the Sparrow Fam- Muriel and for His continuing for taking his wife regardless of the of our relationship with God had it was true. ily, which had been one of the guidance and love as He watches prayers he and the whole congre- changed. Baptism was what led Muriel Newton E. White, as best sellers at the Museum. It is a over her and all of us. gation had prayed for her return to to the Eucharist not the other way many of you know, is a wide- charming story of sparrows, a cat, health. My friend tried to explain around and yet here was Tom led ly published author from the a wind and how even birds can The Lord is my strength and that God never takes. God only to God through the Eucharist to the Temiskaming Deanery and I become bilingual. my shield; gives. He could see he was getting sacrament of baptism. came across her books when I was My spiritual journey continued My heart trusts in him and I am nowhere. As he got ready to leave, My friend never again invited hired as Curator of the North Bay to Sudbury last May to the Dioc- helped. he asked Tom if he kept in contact all baptized people to come to the Area Museum in 1980. It was as esan ACW, where I met so many My heart leaps for joy with his wife’s friends. Tom hung table of the Lord. He stood at the not long before Douglas Pollard, new people including a young And I will give thanks to him in his head. He had not and knew that altar rail and said “all people are from The Highway Bookshop, lady who was also running for the song. Psalm 29:7 he should have. My friend suggest- welcome at the table of the Lord.” walked into the Museum and in- position of Diocesan Devotions ed that he came to church on the He had come to realise that we are troduced me to Muriel’s wonder- Chair, Debra Everest from Thun- Pam Handley, ACW Diocesan next Sunday. The whole congrega- all children of God and that Je- ful collection of children’s books der Bay. We met at the coffee pot Devotions Chair tion would love to see him. Much sus, when he broke the five barley of charming animal tales which one day and discovered we are to my friends surprise the follow- loaves and fed the five thousand, were literally gobbled up by tour- both from England. Debra lived ing Sunday Tom was in church. did not ask if they were baptized Every Sunday after that Tom was and he knew deep in his heart that as regular as clockwork. He sat in Jesus would never turn anyone the pew his wife used to sit in. Like away from his table “come unto most of us Tom was a creature of me all you who are heavy laden habit. and I will refresh you” An Open Invitation to All My friend asked Tom why he had It, as always, is only my opinion lay readers so suddenly started to attend every but in this case also the opinion of to attend Sunday. The answer he got was my friend may he rest in peace. The Diocese of Algoma Lay Readers’ Conference “Change in our Changing World” hosted by The Deanery of Muskoka Lay Readers’ Association Around Algoma September 30 to October 2, 2011 Meeting Location: Trinity Anglican Church 6 Church Street Parry Sound, Session Leaders: Delphine (Cameron) Large turns 90 Delphine Large, widow of Rev. Canon Charles Large celebrated The Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews, Bishop of Algoma her 90th birthday on Wedensday, August 21, 2011. She was born The Rev. Dr. Jay Koyle, Congregational Development Officer, Diocese of Algoma on August 17, 1921 in Capreol, Ontario. Mrs. Large has lived in The Rev. Heather Manuel, Incumbent, Lake of Bays Parish and Youth and Program Parry Sound, Nipigon, and North Bay. She is currently living in Consultant for the Diocese of Algoma Victoria, British Columbia. Mrs. Large has five children, eleven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. For registration and further information contact: New submission deadline announced for the Janet Borneman Algoma Anglican Trinity Anglican Church The new deadline for the diocesan newspaper, the Algoma Angli- 6 Church Street can, will now be the 7th of each month. Articles and photographs Parry Sound, On P2A 1Y3 may be sent to: The Rev. Peter Simmons, P.O. Box 221, Rosseau, Ph.: [705] 378-1438 ON P0C 1J0, or by e-mail: anglican @muskoka.com Please no later than September 17, 2011 Algoma Anglican, September 2011 (3)

The Algoma Anglican is the Official Voice of the Diocese of Algoma. Address: P.O. Box 1168, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. P6A 5N7 The Right Reverend Dr. Stephen Andrews, Bishop EDITORIAL Peter Simmons, Editor Letter from the Bishop Take on an attitude of invitation

Dear Friends, are being eroded by an excessive individualism and the and barriers, and perhaps cause us to find better ways of On 25 September, many of the churches in our diocese pursuit of personal wealth and comfort, the church can articulating our faith. And an experience of worship might will participate in the Back to Church Sunday programme. model both a healthier way of living and promote com- just introduce seekers to the One who is the satisfaction of This is a great way to express who we are as a fellowship munity. An invitation to church could be the first step in the deepest longings of the human heart. of those who seek to embody Christ in the world. There introducing someone to a neighbour, or to a group that Indeed, the image that comes to my mind when I think are lots of resources available as we make final prepara- takes an interest in the of Back to Church Sunday is the Art Deco Christ of tions for the event. Elsewhere in this issue of the Algoma welfare of the less fortu- Corcovado who watches over the city of Rio de Janeiro. Anglican you will find a list of ‘The Twelve Steps to Be- nate, or to a fellowship of This statue of Christ the Redeemer, recently identified as coming an Inviting Church’. If you have an internet con- others who are struggling one of the new seven wonders of the world, has Jesus with nection, you can find brief, entertaining videos illustrating with similar age-and-stage his arms outstretched in blessing over the people of Bra- each step by our Synod speaker, Michael Harvey, at his life issues. For one of the zil. But the posture could just as well be that of welcome. web site, www.mjhassociates.org.uk. Here you will find consequences of our indi- ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, useful tips that conjure up the image of a sunny morn- vidualism and quest for a and I will give you rest,’ I imagine him saying to that ing with a smiling vicar on the church steps, welcoming higher standard of living is bustling and troubled metropolis (Mt. 11.28). That same visitors and directing them to a team of greeters oozing an abiding sense of dissat- Christ stands behind you and me in our invitation to oth- friendliness. What I am describing is not a cartoon. In isfaction, inadequacy, guilt ers, as diffident and halting as that invitation may be. And fact, in our diocese the happy vicar and friendly congrega- and loneliness. in our own outstretched hand of welcome Christ beckons, tion is the norm. I think that there might even be a couple This leads to a second ‘Come unto me.’ of places where every Sunday could be called a Back to thought. There is evidence Church Sunday, so outgoing are the parishioners. that our culture is becom- But there are also those who may find themselves reluc- ing increasingly polarized tant to get involved in this initiative. Some are introverts between the religious and who prefer not to talk about faith, which they regard as non-religious (see the recent work of Lethbridge sociolo- a private and personal matter. Others may incline to the gist, Reginald Bibby). But this does not mean that people view that any church ‘programme’ that features ’12 steps’ are increasingly dismissive of the mystical or the super- is just a slick marketing ploy that cheapens Christianity. natural. Young people especially often feel the need to As someone who is an introvert with an aversion to gim- explore and express their spiritual selves. However, as Stephen Andrews mickry, I have some sympathy with both reservations. But Philip Yancey once observed, ‘It is a terrible thing to be Bishop of Algoma I do support this initiative, and not just because it has the grateful and have no one to thank, to be awed and have potential to boost church attendance. no one to worship.’ An attitude of invitation on the part of In the first place, in a day when our social structures the church will help both to break down misconceptions

The man the Bishop rejected Letters to the Editor By the Rev. Richard White escaped but another slaver accused Lord, Thou hast preserved me… & Submissions Policy John knew the sea, the men who him of stealing. John was chained when I was upon the point of sink- Letter writers and authors of unsolicited submissions sailed her, and the under belly of to the deck for punishment, fed ing with all my sins and blasphe- are reminded to include a signature and phone num- 18th century English society. He small rations of rice and exposed mies upon my head into the pit ber for verification purposes. Letters will be reviewed knew his Bible too, and although to the elements. All this happened which has no bottom… Thine eye and may be edited for length and content. While letters he had the rough edges of a sea- while he was in his early twenties. pitied me, and preserved me…” expressing opinion are welcome, all letters and other man, and the social graces of a Anyone who knew the full story John was 25, truly repentant and submissions are subject to approval before publication. gambler he was convinced that knew there was another chapter starting out on a new journey; the God had called him into the or- to his life. He had reformed and journey of a committed Christian. dained ministry. Others were too, his reformation didn’t begin in John’s swearing ended. He dis- but he had to convince the Arch- church. He seldom attended. It ciplined himself in reading the Contact bishop of York. began on the high seas. In Janu- Scriptures, in fasting and prayer. Archbishop Gilbert rejected ary 1748 John was crewing on the His favourite book was William him out of hand. In fact, he never slave ship, “The Greyhound.” She Law’s A Serious Call to a Devout The Algoma Anglican even met with him. His personal and Holy Life (1728). He hun- at our E-mail address: secretary did that and he was un- History gered to become more Christ-like impressed with John. John brought and his letters showed a man truly little to the table. He had a grade Byte struggling to change. He became [email protected] school education, an evangelical a model sailor, promoted to first understanding of the Faith, and a had brought slaves from Sierra mate, then captain of two succes- very unAnglican parentage. His Leone to the Americas and was in sive slave ships. John saw little father was educated by Catholic the North Atlantic heading back to contradiction between his new LGOMA NGLICAN Jesuits, his mother was from a sect Liverpool. But on March 10, 1748 found faith and the cruel business A A that had broken with the Church of a gale struck, ripping her sails to of capturing or transporting human Official Publication of the Diocese of Algoma England. Nothing about John even shreds, tearing timbers from her cargo. The slave trade was a dirty The Right Reverend Dr. Stephen Andrews, Bishop suggested “Church of England,” hull and ruthlessly pounding her and sordid business by necessity. Peter Simmons, Editor Jane Mesich, Treasurer let alone ordination. crew. John and the other crew It was marriage that caused him Produced Monthly by Peter Simmons Anyone who knew John’s past members lashed themselves to the to leave slaving. It happened this Send articles for publication to: would have wondered the same ship, pumped water, stuffed bed- way. In 1754 John accepted a job P.O. Box 221, 1148 Hwy 141, Rosseau P0C 1J0 thing. As a young man he was trou- ding into the gaps in her side and as a tide surveyor at the Custom Phone (705) 732-4608 Fax (705) 732-4608 ble. He had joined the Royal Navy, watched helplessly as their live- House in Liverpool so that he E-mail: [email protected] deserted it only to be captured and stock and casks of food rations could stay at home with Polly, his Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: whipped. He had crewed on slave washed overboard. John believed bride. His job required him to mea- The Algoma Anglican, Anglican Journal, ships sailing from England to West his death was imminent and cried sure the tides and to board newly Circulation Department Africa to pick up a human cargo out to God for salvation. The ship arrived ships to inspect their cargo. 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2 that he routinely abused en route to was spared: barely. He had status, a decent salary, and Postmaster: Please send all returns and changes of address to: the Americas. He was crude and ir- The Greyhound drifted without 60 employees under him. He was The Algoma Anglican, Anglican Journal, religious, dubbed the “Great Blas- sails in the cold mid-Atlantic for also beginning to struggle with a Circulation Department, phemer. ” His friends were few. In almost a month until she limped call to full-time Christian ministry. 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2 West Africa a slave dealer turned into port in Ireland on April 8th. John, however, wasn’t a member Synod Address on him, clamped him in chains and The whole experience had changed P.O. Box 1168, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 5N7 forced him to plant lime trees. He John. He wrote, “My Gracious See Newton – p. 6 (4) Algoma Anglican, September 2011 Workshop held at St. John the Divine, North Bay By Robin Smallwood usual. Churches have to address A workshop on Hospitality was people’s need for spiritual recov- held at St. John the Divine, North ery and respond to their needs. Bay on the evening of Friday, June 2) The Ministry of Hospitality 17, 2011. It began with a potluck Hospitality is defined as: “the dinner in our Church hall at 6:30 friendly reception and treatment of p.m. Twenty-five delegates were guests or strangers, an act to show in attendance along the Rector, welcome”. Fr. Andrew Nussey. The Ven. Ed- It is a known fact that changes ward N. Dallow from Kingston, by churches have to be made and was the special guest and work- offering a friendly reception to shop leader. Archdeacon Dallow visitors must become a way of life. became an Anglican priest after he Firstly, churches have to devise retired from the Canadian Forces a system to achieve this goal and military. He joined the army in his the system has to be implemented. youth as a private and ended his Set-up a welcoming committee, or service with the rank of major. His team, for guests. Greeters, a guest HOSPITALITY WORKSHOP: Archdeacon Edward Dallow, from Kingston in the Dio- tours of overseas duties ended in book and most important a WEL- cese of Ontario, was the facilitator at a workshop on hospitality held on Friday, June 17, Afghanistan. He retired from his COME letter from the rector are second professional career as rec- essential. First impressions for 2011 at St. John the Divine, North Bay. tor in Cataraqui, Christ Church visitors are vital for continuance near Kington, Ontario. Archdea- as a member of the parish. This con Dallow has now embarked on approach is indeed, “old hat” but his third career, that of chaplain in we have to become much more service to the Ontario Provincial efficient in implementing the wel- Police Commission. come plan. The Workshop mandate con- 3) Evangelistic Opportunities sisted of three objectives to assist Archdeacon Dallow elaborated St. John’s in becoming a welcom- on the spirit of evangelism. His ing, and nurturing congregation. presentation outlined key points as The three Workshop sessions were follows: titled: 1. Preliminary Steps; 2. The a) Evangelism: introducing peo- Ministry of Hospitality; and 3. ple to Jesus Christ; Evangelistic Opportunities. b) Discipleship: learning about 1. Preliminary Steps Jesus Christ; and The first step is to accept the c) Stewardship: using our God fact a major culture change has given gifts and talents to do His taken place in society. From 1965 work onward, a new philosophy in soci- To achieve and install the above ety, especially regarding religion tenets in our the church of St. John has arisen. Previous to this time, the Divine, Archdeacon Dallow authority figures were respected, made a strong statement on “em- but are now often regarded with phasizing what is working well” suspicion. Young people have and “strengthening weak areas”. LEARNING ABOUT HOSPITALITY: Pictured are a good number of the 25 participants questioned moral beliefs. Today it This can be done readily by imple- at a workshop on hospitality held at St. John the Divine, North Bay on Friday, June 17, is found that churches are occupied menting parish audits to check such by seniors and overall, attendance areas as the church premises ask- 2011. and church finances have declined. ing whether rooms are bright and Archdeacon Dallow quoted exten- welcoming, is signage adequate, sively from Dr. Reg Bibby of the grounds visually appealing, child University of Lethbridge who has care facilities and Sunday school conducted sociological research on classes available. In addition, it is culture and the state of Canadian important that church parishioners religion. His findings reveal that be kept informed of such activity. although people have been leav- The Workshop concluded on ing their church, they still have an Saturday afternoon. Before he interest. Some 66% still believe departed Archdeacon Dallow left in the Bible and God but need to attendees with this message: “We be reclaimed by their Church. In have all talked the talk. It is now up essence, Professor Bibby stated to the parishioners of St. John’s to churches cannot do business as walk the walk!”

YOUTH WORKS!: St. Luke’s, Thunder Bay was blessed to have a group of young vol- unteers come to the church for two days from June 14 to 16, 2011. The group assisted with many tasks which included weeding church gardens, washing pews and windows, cleaning the parish hall and other things that needed to be attended to. From left in back are Patricia Mark, Pastor Marcia Sylvester, Megan Ragor, Hannah Sackett, Tyler Wieland and Pastor Jeff Sackett. From Left in Front are Karen Dowhaniuk, Sally McBain and Emma Goreham. Absent from the photo is Linda Bruins, Thunder Bay liaison for Youth OUTDOOR GATHERING: Members of All Saints’, Works! Youth Works! is an interdenominational youth volunteer organisation which Huntsville, including the Rector, Ven. Dawn Henderson, provides young people with opportunities to serve in the Spirit of God’s love and grow gather at Avery Beach, Hunter’s Bay on Lake Vernon, for in faith through service to others. a family service and church picnic. Algoma Anglican, September 2011 (5) How to write a sermon By the Rev. Bob Elkin cheque was for $666.00 but again, Several years of mentoring a it might not be a good idea as too rising new priest in our diocese many people might say: “I knew (her therapist holds out hope for it!” No, I’d go with the miracle a complete recovery) has made story. “A priest tells the customs me a member of an august body officer he has nothing to declare of mentors and mentorees. Paul and when they open his suitcase and Timothy, Elijah and Elisha, and find a large bottle of liquor Screwtape and Wormwood; the he looks up to heaven and shouts: list goes on and on. Realising that “Praise the Lord, he’s done it I can influence on a much wider again!” You get the idea. scale than one on one, I have de- After the opening story you cided to write down my teachings have about 6.8 seconds to get into and share them with the world. I what you’re trying to say before begin with “Writing a Sermon” everybody goes comatose. Ask because I was once told by a pa- a thought provoking questions rishioner that my sermons had to keep them mentally engaged. changed his life. He’s a Buddhist “Have you ever wondered why monk in Thailand now, so I know LET THE RENOVATIONS BEGIN: From left, the Ven. , Dominic Giroux, he wouldn’t lie. So here are my Rev. Dr. Robert Derrenbacker, Frances Caldarelli, Steve Moutsatsos, Dennis Castellan, thoughts on “The Sermon”. Letter and Rob Schutt, are pictured turning the sod in preparation for renovations to be made Before writing your sermon to St. Mark’s Chapel at Thorneloe University in Sudbury. take a look at the readings for from Bob Sunday. This might seem obvi- ous but we’ve all heard sermons, Jesus’s first miracle involved and I’ve delivered a few!, where wine? Ever wonder why there are St. Mark’s Chapel at Thorneloe there didn’t seem to be any rela- 24 hours in a day and 24 beer in tionship between the word and the a case? Do you see the pattern sermon. here?” That’ll get them thinking! This is not a good thing to do If nothing else they’ll be thinking University to undergo extreme as you will occasionally get peo- you’re nuts but that doesn’t worry ple who actually listen during the me! I’ve been called worse by bet- service and ask difficult questions ter! Once you’ve opened up some about this afterwards. The prob- thought provoking line of inquiry makeover lem can be avoided by making at and made your point, bring in some least one reference to the readings high calibre authority to back you in the sermon. Ergo, check the up. Long dead theologians are Editor’s Note: The following is a recent press re- Dr. Robert Derrenbacker, President of Thorneloe readings! always good, especially if they lease from Thorneloe University in Sudbury University, is excited about the possibilities for the If you’ve lucked out, the read- wrote in Latin or ancient Urdu or newly renovated Chapel. “I am looking forward to ing will suggest where the ser- something hard to check. A quote One of the most distinctive buildings on the Lauren- opening the doors of our renovated Chapel this fall to mon should go. Christmas is a no like: “As St. Crispian the Younger tian University campus is getting a makeover. Major many new and different groups, including university brainer! Easter is pretty solid too said to the Celts at Iona...” always renovations are being made to St. Mark’s Chapel at classes, outside groups on retreat or in workshops, as and Pentecost, or The Baptism gives whatever line you are try- Thorneloe University, one of the federated partners of well as worshippers.” of the Lord also give out some ing to sell to the congregation an . “Congratulations to Thorneloe University on its pretty good signals. But what air of respectability. If you want The star-shaped Chapel, built into the side of a renovations to St. Mark’s Chapel,” adds Dominic Gir- about “Jesus changes water into something more contemporary grassy slope on the grounds of Thorneloe, won a pres- oux, President of Laurentian University. “We value the wine”? This could be about Jesus quote a Rock Song or Charlie tigious architectural award when it was constructed in unique perspective our federated partners bring to the beginning his public ministry, or Sheen or Stephen Harper. Heaven 1968. The renovations will allow St. Mark’s Chapel student experience at Laurentian. The fact that expan- it could be a miracle story, or it knows what any of those are on to become a more accessible and flexible space. The sion is happening right across the university grounds could be about the luck of the host about so you’re not likely to get renovations will include a wheelchair ramp, a kitchen- proves Laurentian and its partners are increasingly a in having Jesus in the crowd the tripped up by anything you men- ette and washroom, new windows and doors, and the destination of choice for students.’ day he ran out of wine. You could tion from them. latest in teaching technology. Renovations to St. Mark’s Chapel are just one of the make a “be good to everybody be- Finishing the sermon is always The new St. Mark’s Chapel will become a function- exciting changes taking place at Thorneloe Universi- cause maybe you’re entertaining a bit tricky. You want to leave peo- al space for university classes, workshops, worship ty. New seating is being installed in the Ernie Check- angels unawares” lesson out of it. ple with something to think about and prayer, and of course, home base for Thorneloe’s eris Theatre, and Thorneloe’s academic program- It all depends on what you’ve got but nothing they can pin on you Summer Shakespeare program. ming is also expanding. This past year, Thorneloe has to back it up, what tools you have if it all goes wrong. I find poetry Designed by Castellan James + Partners, and built launched four-year B.A. programs in Ancient Studies, in your arsenal to help you in your ends things nicely and it can al- by SRS Contracting, funding for the Chapel reno- as well as Theatre Arts. In addition, a new minor in writing. ways be taken seventeen different vations include a generous grant and loan from the Motion Picture Arts Production will be introduced this I like to begin a sermon with a ways so it has good deniability. If Anglican Foundation of Canada. “St. Mark’s Chapel fall as part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) de- story or a joke, some humorous your sermon is the right length you is a unique part of both Thorneloe’s physical space gree at Laurentian University. attention grabber to sort of wake can finish with Frost’s The Road and spiritual heart. The improvements that are being For more information, please contact Susan Moores the congregation up and get their Not Taken, just twenty short lines undertaken will only improve Thorneloe’s ability to at 705.673.1730, ext. 10, email smoores@laurentian. attention. A couple of examples with a thoughtful message. If your better serve our community,” says Steve Moutsatsos, ca, or visit thorneloe.ca. suggest themselves for the water sermon is not long enough read Board Chair at Thorneloe University, into wine story. “A bishop who them Coleridge’s The Rime of the had obviously consumed too Ancient Mariner. That’ll get them much wine wandered into a house thinking about eternity and isn’t of ill....” On second thought I can that really what it’s all about? see some problems with that one! And now, following my own I want the congregation’s atten- advice I finish with a quote from tion, not the Bishop’s! I could start Shakespeare’s Macbeth to all you with the story of how I began my sermon writers out there: “Lay ministry as an Anglican priest and on, Macduff. And damned be him was surprised to find my first pay who first cries ‘Hold, enough!”

Letters to the Editor & Submissions Policy Letter writers and authors of unsolicited submissions are reminded to include a signature and phone num- ber for verification purposes. Letters will be reviewed and may be edited for length and content. While letters expressing opinion are welcome, all letters and other HAVING A CHAT: Bishop Stephen Andrews is pictured in conversation with Rev. Dr. submissions are subject to approval before publication. Bill Beachy, honourary assistant in the Parish of St. Stephen, at the Muskoka Deanery BBQ held on Saturday, June 28, 2011 in Rosseau. (6) Algoma Anglican, September 2011 Many clergy have served at St. John’s, Chisholm Continued from Front 1930 – Rev Sampson anniversary of the building of the 1930 – Rev. A.P. Scott church. Memorial brass candle- 1934 – Rev. W.A.J. Burt sticks and a brass altar cross were 1938 – Rev. A.E. Carding dedicated. 1944 – Rev. R.C. Warder In 1974 regular services at St. 1947 – Rev. Gower Stone John’s ceased due to declining at- 1948 – Rev. A.E. Minchin tendance. Special services and 1954 – Rev. P.G. Docksey summer services were held and 1959 – Rev. Dalton Woodward for several years joint summer 1986 – Rev. Morley Clark services were held with the Ch- 1994 – Rev. Grant Churcher isholm United Church. In 1995 2003 – Rev. John Lockyer interest was once again expressed 2008 – Rev. Joan Cavanaugh- for monthly services on Saturday Clark evenings during the summer with Those who pioneered this minis- visiting clergy or lay readers and a try are now with us only in memo- new mission to serve the broader ries, but there have been many community and the summer popu- others, over the years, who have lation on Wasi Lake. The clergy benefited from their faith fore- who have served at St. John’s in- sight. clude the following: St. John’s Anglican Church in 1909 – Rev. Rowland Chisholm celebrated its 100th An- NEWLY CONFIRMED: From left, Grace Hetherington, Claire Tusz, Marina Tusz, Grace 1913 – Rev. P.A. Paris niversary of Worship on the af- Christensen and Carly Kennedy join Bishop Stephen Andrews and Ven. Dawn Hen- 1918 – Rev. Richard Haines ternoon of Saturday, July 2, 2011 derson, Rector of All Saints’, Huntsville in cutting the cake following a service of Con- 1923 – Rev. H. Peeling with Bishop Stephen Andrews in 1928 – Rev. J.E. Evans attendance. firmation held at All Saints’ on Sunday, June 26, 2011. Absent from the photo is Robin Withers. Newton faced much on the road to ordained ministry Continued from p. 3 That was when John faced a dead of any church. He floated around. end street. On the secretary’s ad- Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, vice, Gilbert rejected John citing a or Anglican, the brand of church portion Canon 34 which said that meant little to him. He went to candidates for ordination had to them all becoming known through- hold degrees from Oxford or Cam- out Liverpool as a reformed slaver, bridge, while failing to cite the speaking and preaching in chapels portion which said that the bishop and churches. When it came to the could wave the requirement for a Church of England, he was luke- college degree. warm. He didn’t like the Book of John was crushed. Confused Common Prayer or the liturgy, he by the whole process, he wrote found the language inaccessible to to his wife, “ I can neither write, the common man. He was open to nor pray, nor talk… I am quiet, serving anywhere God called him. dry and barren.” And who exactly Then it happened. A newly or- had Archbishop Gilbert rejected? dained Anglican priest offered him It was John Newton, the hymnist a position as his curate at the parish who would write the most popu- of Kippax, a village about 80 miles lar hymn ever written, Amazing east of Liverpool. John needed Grace, and the clergyman destined only two things: the approval of the to be one of England’s most power- Archbishop of York, John Gilbert. ful voices calling for the abolition Armed with a set of four letters of of the slave trade. Still, it would be reference from Anglican clergy, an years before another bishop rec- NEW ACW BOARD: Fawna Andrews, fourth from right, and Bishop Stephen Andrews appointment was set up with the ognised John Newton’s call and are pictured with the Diocesan Anglican Church Women’s Board for 2011-2012. Marion secretary of Archbishop Gilbert. ordained him. That is the story of next month’s History Byte. Saunders, centre, is the Past President of the Anglican Church Women of Canada. Algoma Anglican, September 2011 (7)

Algoma From the Cycle of Prayer Anchorhold Sunday, September 4th - 12th Sunday after Pentecost Christian Education Leaders, Teachers, and Students in the Theological Colleges: Thorneloe University College and St. Mark’s Chapel By Sister Mary Cartwright and Lynne Van der Hiel The Rev. Dr. Robert Darrenbacker (Chaplain) Welcome back! Holidays (if you had them) are behind us and I hope you have wonderful memories. Fall is beginning and we pray to the Lord of the Harvest Sunday, September 11th - 13th Sunday after Pentecost that all people may realise that we must care for His gifts of land, air and water Holy Trinity, Little Current before it is too late. It is doubtful that we could feed ourselves if we would have St. Luke’s, Sucker Creek to, yet we go on selling farm land for housing developments and industry like Parish of Western Manitoulin there is no tomorrow. Not “give us today our daily bread”, but as the advertise- All Saints’, Gore Bay ment, that I hate, says, “I want it all, I want it now.” St. John’s, Kagawong It is a relief to go back to the saints who were givers, not takers. Martyrs of St. Peter’s, Silverwater New Guinea, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, bishops galore: Gregory The Rev. Paul Walmsley the Great (Rome), Cyprian of Carthage, Ninian of Galloway, Lancelot Andrewes, Theodore of Tarsus, John Coleridge Patterson, and last, but not least, two spiri- Sunday, September 18th - 14th Sunday after Pentecost tual teachers, abbots: Sergius of Moscow and crusty old Jerome. St. Simon’s, Temagami We have two major feast days: Holy Cross, when we remember and revere The Rev. Grahame Stap the sign of suffering. We sign ourselves with the cross. It seals our Baptism and Holy Trinity, Temiscaming is signed on us for our last journey. It is the sign of the supreme and total love of The Rev. Richard White God for us. The second feast day, and my favourite, is Saint Michael and all An- gels. People today tend to disbelieve what they can not see or touch. Luckily, an- Sunday, September 25th - 15h Sunday after Pentecost gels obey God, not people. Saint Michael is the traditional leader of the hosts of St. Michael and All Angels, Thunder Bay heaven: “Could I not ask my father and he would send me twelve legions of an- The Rev. Lyn Fisher (Interim) gels?” Saint Michael is also the tender and protective companion to souls on their The Rev. Margaret Lucas (Hon.) final journey. Angels, at God’s command, protect, comfort, uphold and guide us. The Rev. Barbars Fugelsang (Deacon Assoc.) We may realise that we have caught a glimpse of one and know that they are real: thank God for that!!! Children brought up to believe in Guardian Angels seem to find the world a less scary place. Do I believe this? God says so! As our world becomes less Christian, it becomes steadily more terrifying. Here is a prayer I’ve used before, but is worth repeating. Teach it to your children St. Paul’s, and use it yourself. Angel of God, my guardian dear; To whom His love commits me love; Grassmere marks O be forever at my side; To watch and to guard and 120th anniversary guide. of consecration

By Betty Fulton stones are plainly visible above the St. Paul’s Anglican Church is a doorway. What a thoughtful gen- small church located on Highway tleman to involve children in the 60 outside of Huntsville, Ontario building of the church. There have in a small community called Grass- been many fine gifts to the church mere.. It is one of four churches over the years. One of the nicest is in North Muskoka Pioneer Par- the beautiful stained glass window vices are also held at Thanksgiving and Development Fund and Hos- church functional in recent years: ish. The incumbent of the parish above the altar, depicting St. Paul. and Christmas. pice Huntsville are among present Jack and Peggy Hern, Jack and is Rev. GailMarie Henderson. On This was a gift from the Graham The church attracts summer visi- and past outreach projects. For the Jacquie Howell, Marg Withers, September 4, 2011, Father Don and Thelma May in 1968. It was tors, is self-supporting, and is re- past few years, a different priest Ruth and Doug Lindsey, David Clark will be present for the cel- given in honour of their grandpar- sponsible for a monthly Eucharist has been present every Sunday. and Heather Hockin, and Ron and ebration of the 120th anniversary ents, Henry and Sara Green, who at Rogers Cove, one of two retire- This keeps things interesting and Helen Sparkes. While the church is of the consecration of this church. donated the land on which the ment homes in Huntsville. The allows for the celebration of the open only for a short time during Father Clark’s family has a history church is built. church has made a yearly donation Eucharist each week. the year, the incumbent is available at St. Paul’s dating back to 1967 In the early days, serves were to Mission to Seafarers for many The following people have year round. For this, all are thank- when they built a cottage on Bella conducted by members of the So- years. The Primate’ World Relief been instrumental in keeping the ful. Lake. The family has been part of ciety of St. John the Evangelist. the parish since that time. Three of From 1918 to 1990, the church the Clark children were married at was under the supervision of the St. Paul’s, and grandchildren have rector of All Saints’, Huntsville. been baptized in this sacred space. One of the most notable persons is Moving from place to place, as the much loved and respected Can- clergy tend to do, this was always on George Sutherland, who was considered the home parish of the rector for 37 years. He assisted in Clark family. How appropriate compiling this history. then that Father Clark will be the From 1990 to 1997, Father Don celebrant and the preacher. Clark was instrumental in finding The church’s history dates back clergy and lay people to take ser- to the year 1874 when, as was vices. In 1997, Bishop common, people met in a private amalgamated the small Anglican home. In this case, the home was summer churches surrounding that of Francis Morgan Sr. Seven Huntsville into one parish, known years later, Henry and Sara Green as North Muskoka Pioneer Par- donated the land on which the ish. The Rev. Edna Murdy was the church and cemetery were built. first incumbent. When Rev. Murdy The vestry and chancel were added moved to the Diocese of Moosonee in 1915, at which time the church in 2001, Rev. Gillian Neville-Ball was also bricked. A story is told of succeeded her as incumbent. The children playing in the yard and following year, the present incum- being asked of the stone mason to bent, Rev. GailMarie Henderson OPEN DOORS: St. Paul’s, Grassmere continues to welcome worshippers after 120 years. hand him the pebbles they were was appointed. Services are held playing with, and he would then from the last Sunday in June to The church is one of four churches in North Muskoka Pioneer Parish. Services are held sent them in the cement. These tiny the first Sunday in September. Ser- from the last Sunday in June to the first Sunday in September. (8) Algoma Anglican, September 2011 Annual summer “Festival of Flowers” brings many to Emsdale By Liz Trolove us. In ancient times, flowers were used in numerous For the third season, a successful summer “Festival celebrations and by all cultures. As we look around of Flowers” was held on July 9 and 10, 2011 at St. our gardens, in the fields, or along the roadside, we Mark’s, Emsdale, which is in the Parish of the Good can see how awesome God’s creation is. The beauty Shepherd. It was warmly received by parishioners of the flowers and the abundance of the fields show and summer visitors. This year, the focus was on the what a beautiful place God has made for us to live number three, as on the Holy Trinity, in three blooms, in. It is natural that we should return this beauty as stems, branches, three vases or containers; or other decoration for His House. It helps us feel closer to artistic triads along with floral-inspired artwork and Him and stand in awe of His Majesty and His Love fresh florals. This was all accomplished using God- for us.” given talents and lovingly made by hand! The Sunday morning service incorporated appro- The theme of the festival was evident in the church priate readings, hymns, and homily. Rev. Edna Murdy from the communion rail to the vegetative altar cape, spoke about the sower and the seed. She mentioned inspired by Mary S. Edgar’s beautiful hymn, God specifically the seed within each of us and how we Who Touchest Earth with Beauty, to the wreaths that undertake to cultivate the seed to others, to commu- decorated the Sanctuary wall, all circular in design, nity and beyond. like God’s Love having no beginning and no end. All Alana Boyd, featured artist, created a collection appropriate spaces in the church were adorned with of artwork especially for the Festival of Flowers. designs in tribute to God’s creation. The beauty and These adorned the church interior including trilliums the bounty of the summer garden was also evident and their three elements, studies of day lilies, sun- including the beautiful trio of hanging baskets that flowers and iris plus self-portrait as a four-year-old gave ambience to the outdoor entrance way through sun-seeker! Also, innovative and creative works by the kindness of Lindy Vardy of Varigated Devas Gar- noted area artists, Mary Anne Miners and Jane Bon- den Centre. nell were featured. A summer fund-raising luncheon Two local horticultural society presidents, Lynn prepared and served by the ACW was well received McIntosh and Deb Marshall, participated along with and enjoyed by the many patrons. This community THANKFUL FOR CREATION: The Rev. Edna Murdy and Horticultural District Director, Betty Morrison of outreach project was staged in a unique partnership church warden, Susan Pincoe, had a chat following the Huntsville. Vicky Wiemer, provincial president of with the Sprucedale and District Horticultural So- Sunday service on July 10, 2011. The service had a theme the Ontario Horticultural Association, was honorary ciety Annual Garden Tour and the popular Creative related to the “Festival of Flowers” held in the Parish patron. She said in her greeting, “I believe it is a very Changes, Kearney Art Show and Sale. of the Good Shepherd on the weekend of July 9 and 10, long standing tradition to decorate a place of worship by picking the beautiful creations that God has given 2011. Books open the reader to the world By Charlotte Haldenby has written a serious history of the Gear, on the early peoples of library. Buy new remainders on- When I was four, in the days Looking Ottoman Empire and three mys- North America to really appreci- line at bookcloseouts.com, or get before kindergarten, I would rush teries set there and then. There is ate our First Nations Cultures and into your used bookstores. And over to school across the road in at the World Matt Rees, who has written a se- what has been lost in European when your kids grow out of books Emsdale whenever the kids came rious journalistic account of the contact. pass them along to the soup kitch- out, to find out what they were Seuss, and Robert Munsch, and current problems in the Middle When you get to read the books en, so other kids have the thrill of learning today, and then teach it to The Velveteen Rabbit, and so on. East and two mysteries set there, of your faith or your own culture owning a book. Start a book ex- my dolls. No wonder my mother And of course, The House at Pooh who are really hitting all the bas- and history, you also build an ap- change, or “a book a buck” table went over to see Mrs. Scott the Corner, now she’s been to see the es of both fiction and non-fiction preciation and deeper understand- at the back of your church, as at next year to see if she could sneak movie. And now that she is four, readers. And could Peter Ellis, the ing of traditions. It is harder for St. John the Baptist, Ravenscliffe me into Grade One, even if my and going to JK this year, I have history professor in Ireland, ever people to mislead you to their and All Saints’, Huntsville. Print birthday was in January. started on the Ramona books by have got so many people into the extremist positions when you can books can be reused over and When we moved to Little Cur- Beverley Cleary. I can just see her Celtic culture of 6th century Ire- read about it yourself. Just con- over, before the final recycling. rent I discovered the library. I in Ramona the Pest, when her first land, if he hadn’t written the Sis- sider this! There are over 26 mil- When I was still teaching, I read everything in the children’s teacher says” Welcome! Just sit ter Fidelma mysteries as Peter lion children in Pakistan who do asked my English classes to make section, so that my mother had to here for the present,” spending her Tremayne. There are even some not have access to education. Just a list of their top ten books. It was negotiate again, so I could take whole first day in her chair wait- historical novelists such as Guy imagine if they could read the Ko- sad to see how many could not get things out of the adult section if ing for her reward. Of course she Gavriel Kay in his books on Byz- ran first hand, with the messages to ten, and how many chosen were they weren’t too wild. And such has to have Amelia Bedelia, and antium, who are cited by profes- of respect for all the People of the children’s books read by their heaven to visit my city grand- maybe Curious George Book, rather than being parents. An educational writer in mother in Sault Ste. Marie in the (written by Brazilians). told what some extremist the late l990’s wrote that report- summer, where the public library And Mordecai Richler’s wants them to hear. ers should always ask politicians had a children’s section that was a Jacob Two-Two books, “All we need is the first step; And when you read on or administrators, “Read any good whole big room. and eventually the Nar- both sides of an issue, books lately?” People made fun When we moved to the Yukon, nia books, and the Anne learning to read.” such as the current situ- of George W. 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According to a Toronto will read about real people beyond was a roomful of books there. My been disappointed by the movie or tion before people actually went Sunday Star/New York Times sto- Ottawa. mother’s letters home just kept the TV series when we’ve read the to the moon, or before robots ex- ry, when you Google a new topic, A final quotation, from Aaron on saying “Send Charlotte more books first and the movie just isn’t isted, and how many people were the search engine will bring up the Karo: “I hate it when someone books!” By the time she and the the same. inspired to “Make it so!” Maybe information you would most like says “I don’t read.” Not “I can’t”, other mothers got together to start Books can get us inside other we didn’t get to George Orwell’s to hear, according to your previ- but rather “I can, but I choose not the Dawson City Public Library in cultures, so we can understand 1984 in l984, but the Rupert Mur- ous choices, which is maybe why to.” This is why other countries an empty room in the Administra- our similarities and differences, in doch and Wikileaks stories show we’re getting so polarized on is- hate us.” We should be grateful tion Building, I was “outside” in countries as they existed in history how close we’re getting to “Big sues. that in Canada we all have the op- Sault Ste. Marie for high school and today. Now we have avail- Brother is watching you!” Check All we need is that first step; portunity to learn to read and ac- with that good library again. able mystery stories from writers out Robert J. Sawyer and William learning to read. Read to your kids, cess to so many reading materials. Since my grandniece Isabella around the world, we have an easy Gibson for some stories to make even if it means that if any visitor For that blessing, we should make was born, I have been on a mission way to figure out some customs you think. And we can read the sits down at your house, the tod- sure that everyone in the world to make sure she, and now Eli- before we travel abroad. There are People series by archaeologists, dler will bring them a book so she has the same. anna and Sophia, have books. Dr. two writers, Jason Goodwin, who Kathleen O’Neal and W. Michael can have a story. Use your public