The Episcopal Church of the Nativity The Window Volume 23, Issue 6 June 2016

From the We have entered the liturgical season known as “Ordi- nary Time.” The phrase “ordinary time” denotes that no major feasts (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter) are celebrated during this period. The English name “Ordinary” is intended to translate the Latin term Tempus per annum, literally “time through the year.” The name of this season may leave the impres- sion that it is less remarkable than other times; but, it is not. Ordinary time is when the celebrations and excite- ment of discovering who Jesus is gives way to our own day-to-day living of who we are in Jesus. This is the time when the proverbial “rubber meets the road” in living as a Christian in a fallen world. When major feasts follow one another in quick succes- sion, we can easily settle into imagining the glory and majesty of a big God that is not intimately acquainted with minds and hearts toward growing into the full stature of the everyday events of our lives. But during ordinary time who God calls us to become. we are called to begin living each moment knowing God We become more like our Savior Jesus Christ as we live is with us, personally. God is with us whether we are joy- the daily disciplines of discipleship. We become more ful or despondent. God is with us when we feel like we like Jesus Christ as we live together as a faith community, can accomplish anything and when we feel like we can’t seeking God’s guidance and grace to sustain us in wisdom take another step, when we walk in integrity and when we and strength. just wish we could stay in bed until the world forgets a bad Ordinary time provides us the opportunity to set our- choice we’ve made. selves to the focused work of discipleship. Our church is Through the progression of our liturgical festal seasons beginning new prayer and study groups, both now and in we learned, or were reminded, that God loves us individu- the coming program year beginning in September, in or- ally and desires a relationship with us. der to help us better equip ourselves for living our faith God calls to each of us, saying “Do not fear, for I have in our “ordinary” daily lives. redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine” I pray you will find a place to enter into this good work (Isaiah 43:1b). that God is calling us to. As with all good ideas and inten- Ordinary time challenges us to live every moment in tions, the benefit comes by the doing — I pray you mark light of God’s presence with us. We are not a people wait- your hearts and your calendars to be about God’s good ing for redemption — we have been redeemed by the work. blood of Jesus Christ. We are not a people waiting to be reconciled to God — we are adopted as children and God bless and keep you always called by our Father’s name. Now we are called to set our Mother Linda Suzanne + Morning Prayer Beginning June 9, Nativity will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursdays for Morning Prayer. This will be a lay led ministry with a monthly rotation of leaders, however Mother Linda Suzanne will lead the first service on June 9. June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26

Altar Guild: Tammi Altar Guild: Didi Cody, Altar Guild: Libby Planz, Altar Guild: Regina Holman, Libby Harper, Mary Alford, Julana Melissa Gholson, Brenda Taliaferro, Kathy Brown, Cathy Orr, Karen Pittman & Harrison & Kathi King Ortega, Lynda Salisbury & Suzanne Hanahan, Traci Carol Vaughn Liz Smyth Newton & Becky Taylor Scott Acolytes: Mary Grant Hall, Acolytes: – Mitchell Acolytes: Hugh Wheelless, Acolytes: Anthony Preston Hall, Mitchell Barbaree, Preston Hall, Sam Middleton, Alex Wittenborn, Gavin Barbaree, Will Owen, Hugh George Zeron and Middleton and Will Wittenborn, Stuart Ibberson Wheelless Gholson and Will Owen

Breakfast Chefs: Mike Breakfast Chefs: Tom Breakfast Chefs: Joe Breakfast Chefs: Harry Cody, Christopher Cody and Parks, Sam Hathcock and Chambers, Lane Miller and Hall, Web Gholson, Mark Lee Van Carroll John Steensland Whit Huskey Choquette, Bill Owen and Eric Barron

Eucharistic Ministers: Eucharistic Ministers: Eucharistic Ministers: Eucharistic Ministers: 7:30 a.m. – Susan 7:30 a.m. John Welch; 7:30 a.m. – Hank Vaughn 7:30 a.m. – Bill Elliott Henderson 10:30 a.m. – Harry Hall & 10:30 a.m. – Collier Epsy 10:30 a.m. – Dan Johnson 10:30 a.m. – George Dennis Karen Jackson & Stuart Ibberson & Elizabeeth Welch &Mark Carter

Flowers: Wedding Flowers: Linda Fisher and Flowers: Nelda Northcutt Flowers: Donna Balzaratti Gina Medley and Sharon Nichols and Karen Jackson

Greeters: Greeters: Bob Hendrix Greeters: Debbie Somma Greeters: Meredith Agan Didi & Mike Cody

Lectors: 1st – Jeff Lectors: 1st – Karen Lectors: 1st – Johnny Lectors: 1st – Taylor Crittenden; 2nd – Anthony Jackson; 2nd – Mary Turner; 2nd – David Deal; Flowers; 2nd – Carol Wittenborn; POP – Harry Alford; POP – Valerie POP – Stephanie Gibson Rheingans; POP – Willie Hall Harris Fisher

Ushers: 7:30 a.m. – Ushers: 7:30 a.m. – Ushers: 7:30 a.m. – Ushers: 7:30 a.m. – Bill Kenneth Strickland Charles Allgood; 10:30 Wendell Switzer Elliott 10:30 a.m. – Doug Preson a.m. – Eric Barron & Taylor 10:30 a.m. – Brad Bullard 10:30 a.m. – Jerry Wright & Web Gholson Flowers & Merritt Holman & Lane Miller

Refreshment Table: Refreshment Table: Refreshment Table: Refreshment Table: Medley Wittenborn Niemann Harper

Vestry Lockup: Vestry Lockup: Vestry Lockup: Vestry Lockup: Tonye Frith Kathie Buntin Trista Howell Suzanne McMahan

June 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4

6:15 p.m. ± Small Group 7:30 p.m. - Compline

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. ± Healing Service 9 a.m.- Morning Prayer in Rite I the Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 6:15 p.m. ± Midrash 6:15 p.m. ± Small Group Rite II 7:30 p.m. - Compline

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. ± Healing Service 9 a.m.- Morning Prayer in Rite I the Chapel 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 6:15 p.m. ± Midrash Noon ± Altar Guild Meeting Rite II in the Choir Room 6:15 p.m. ± Small Group 7:30 p.m. - Compline Community Cookout in the Giliead Singers meeting 6 p.m. ± Vestry Meeting Playground (6 p.m.) following the 10:30 a.m. service

4-7 p.m. - DRM 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. ± Healing Service 9 a.m.- Morning Prayer in Rite I the Chapel 9:15 a.m. ± Daughter sof the 6:15 p.m. ± Midrash King 6:15 p.m. ± Small Group 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 7:30 p.m. - Compline Rite II

26 27 28 29 30 Notes: 7:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 9 a.m.-Noon ± Vacation 9 a.m.-Noon ± Vacation 9 a.m.-Noon ± Vacation 9 a.m.- Morning Prayer in Unless otherwise noted, Sunday service s: Rite I Bible School Bible School Bible School the Chapel 7:30 a.m. ± Holy Communion Rite I 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist ± Rite II 9:15 a.m. ± Sunday School in Parish Ha ll 6:15 p.m. ± Last Small 9:15 a.m. ± Lectionary Class in theL ibrary Group with dinner 10:30 a.m.± Holy Communion Rite II

Please email items you would like included in the calendar section to [email protected]. Senior Sunday

Caleb Alfano Mary Grant Hall Amber Somma Abigail VanMeter On Sunday, May 1, Nativity came together to honor our sity and studying film/broadcast production. graduating seniors. On May 1, Amber Somma preached, and on May 8, Mary Our four seniors are: Amber Somma who will be attending Grant Hall preached, both at the 10:30 a.m. service. Their ser- UAB and studying phsyics; Mary Grant Hall who will be attend- mons are reprinted in this issue of The Window. ing the Univeristy of Glasgow in Scotland; Abigail VanMeter Following the service on May 1, the seniors and the EYC who will be attending Temple College in Texas to pursue her RN hosted a lunch in the Parish Hall for the congregation. in nursing; and Caleb Alfano who will be attending Troy Univer- Good luck to all our gradutes. God is always with you by Mary Grant Hall continuing to do things that we pen in this crazy place I think ally not. I can’t explain it. think are so typical and ex- about how the best way for me My name is Mary Grant Hall pected could spread God’s to help is to live a life that God God is always with you and I was baptized and con- word. I intend to go to church in has planned for me. Some people interpret that firmed here been a part of Na- Scotland and I’ll be one of the To be, as Father Peter says, mentally or emotionally, but I tivity since 1998. I’ve been five, maybe 10 on a busy day, “The hands and feet of God” take this as His presence is in through five rectors and 18 people that are in attendance. and to do work that is good and everything. There was a time years in the life of this church Growing up in the South, I have from a place of love. when I was scared, and some- and it is definitely my home. never known anything other That thought and goal is what one said ‘God is with you.’ It But now I’m about to leave it. than coming here on Sundays to makes me happier than anything truly helped. I don’t know of you have worship with all of you, but else: knowing that my purpose He is always there and I seri- heard but I’m going to college most people in the United King- is so serve His creation to the ously think if He wants some- in Scotland. dom have fallen out of that fullest of my ability and, even thing to happen it will happen One of the reasons I chose habit. when I fail, He will still love me so I trust that whatever He does there is because I feel like the I’m not the type to drag some- more than I can fathom. is right. history, the culture and the land one to church with me or force So if I can go to church in an This place we live in, Dothan, is where I need to be to get my beliefs on anyone but I do almost totally secular place and is God’s place. So is every cen- closer to God. think that just by continuing to live the life I’m meant to lead timeter of every place in the rest Which is ironic because, even do something that is a part of with a happy and peaceful out- of the world. though it is the home of the Ref- who I am in God’s world will look, I hope that it can bring Scotland is God’s place and it ormation, most people there to- shine just a little bit of light out. someone else calm or quiet in is my new home. I know He will day don’t attend church or even Most of people I have met their mind knowing that there is be beside me and, since His have a faith. from Scotland are not religious something bigger than all of us love is unwavering and our rela- In today’s gospel, Jesus talks in any way and have sort of a and that in Him we have eternal tionship is eternal, I’m not re- about spreading faith and love harsher outlook on life. peace. ally going very far from my and the Word and all of the In a world that is experienc- With that, I am moving very home. Because my home is with wonderful things that He gives ing so much chaos and change far away. It takes 10 hours by God. us. I’m not saying that I’m a dis- all of the time, I have to rely on plane, and three more by train to If you can live your life for ciple or that I’m moving across God to always reassure me that get from Atlanta to my new Him and with Him and really “the pond” to become some per- it will in fact be okay. home. And I’ve never lived out- have Him as your strength and fect representation of my faith, When I get nervous about the side of Ross Clark Circle. inspiration then you will never because believe me I am far goings on around me, or anx- People keep asking me if I’m be alone and you will always be from that, but I do think that just ious about what’s going to hap- nervous about it — but I’m re- at home. Peace I leave with you .... by Amber Somma event. And Beckwith is where I have attended summer camp for the past four summers and will return to this summer as a counselor. Good morning. I want to start off by saying that writing a homily I would’ve never been exposed to these places if it wasn’t for this was much harder than I expected it to be. congregation. I have grown tremendously in this church. I have I decided to pick just one of the readings and do my best to tie it laughed, cried (both good and bad tears), and faced plenty of fears. into my life and experiences in the church. I have always been a relatively shy person, but then I was thrown Picking the reading was actually quite easy; it took almost no time into a beach house with a bunch of older kids I had never met and had to realize the Gospel was the one. This is mainly because a couple of to overcome that fear. weeks ago I had a friend who was going through a tough time, and And now I am speaking in front of all of you … so yeah, a lot has since I had just gotten back from Happening I wrote her a little note changed! Thank you, all of you! about God’s unconditional love for her and then Googled ‘Motiva- You know, I think this is the perfect reading for this Sunday be- tional Bible Verses.” cause Jesus is preparing the people for his death and resurrection. He I was looking through the verses and the one that stuck out to me is offering them some of his last teachings before he goes to that they the most was John 14:27. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give will be ready to face the world without him. Just as you have all you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts taught me. be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” Since the time for me to leave this place is also approaching, I can’t So, in case you were unaware, God works in mysterious ways. The help but think about some of the things I’ve learned here. I’ve learned first time I read this verse, the part that says “I do not give to you as that Hugh Wheelless is a pretty mean boat driver, but when it comes the world gives. Do not be troubled, and do not let them be afraid” to picking out clothes for a little girl on the Angel Tree list he needs it really got to me. some help. And that David Gayle will drop his phone in water one out It got to me because right now all I can think about is what the of every two beach trips. world is giving me and how I’m about to experience the world in a On the other hand, I’ve learned that it is impossible to forget some- way I have never done before. The world is honestly stressing me thing while acolyting with David Deal because he will either stare out! I have scholarships, and applications to fill out, calculus and into your soul or wave frantically until you figure it out. English papers to do, along with my job, chores, extracurriculars and And the one thing I will never forget is to wear my halo, thanks a social life. SiSi. However, reading this verse I am reminded of how turning back to But most importantly I’ve learned that leading by example is a real my faith always gives me peace and understanding. thing and this church is pretty great at it. I can’t thank you enough Sometimes, it’s just waking up and coming to church on Sundays. guys. So I’m gonna end this with my favorite lien of all time. It’s a Other times, I need events like Happening or Beckwith to clear my Happening reference …. Are you ready? … okay. head. The best is yet to come. For those of you who don’t know, Happening is a weekend retreat Editor’s note: The Gospel reading for this week was John 14:23- for high schoolers put on by high schoolers. It is a truly amazing 29. Community BBQ Thursday, May 26 saw Nativity host its first Community Barbecue in the Chilren’s Playground. The next Community Barbecue will be 6-8 p.m., Thurs- day June 16. Bring something to throw on the grill and a side dish or dessert. Round table visioning bears much fruit What do we as a congregation ship. want Nativity to look like in the fu- One attendee said “Continue to ture? challenge us to participate in the That was the focus of a round- ministry of the church,” while an- table discussion held Sunday, May other said ‘Offer small groups so 15 in the Parish Hall with approxi- we can get to know each other — mately 80 people taking part. mix opportunities for all ages to be “The purpose of the round table together.” was to involve more people from Overall it seems people are hun- the parish in actively imagining gry for more education and more what the ministries of Nativity will fellowship. become,” said Father Peter. When it comes to areas of im- Held following the 10:30 a.m. ser- provement there were two common vice, parishioners were randomly themes: More and better communi- assigned to a table. At the table, cation; and more and better educa- each person introduced themselves tion opportunities. and was asked how long they had However, also included in the been attending Nativity. answers to this question were the Then it was down to business. suggestion of more outreach, sum- As a facilitator asked each of the mertime fellowship opportunities, questions, parishioners were asked and more in depth Bible study. to write down their thoughts on The round table format also Post-It notes provided for the pur- Just some of the Post-It notes from the round-table came in for some praise with many pose. Each person was then asked to visioning session. people suggesting that Nativity share their answers, the Post-It notes “should were collected and then it was time for everyone’s beliefs and doesn’t force one do this on a regular basis.” the next question. way of thinking on you,” said one par- “I would call the round table a great Four questions were formulated by the ticipant. “Just like what we’re doing now success,” said Father Peter. “We had a clergy based on the based on what was about what we believe our church is.” really good turnout, good energy and done at Diocesan Convention using Still others said our Memorial Garden, excitement. We also got a lot of really Russell’s three Ds — Disciple- unlocked doors and the Blessing of the good ideas.” ship, Development and Discernment. Animals set us apart. After all the questions were asked and The questions asked at each table The second question brought a wide answered, each attendee was given a were: range of answers, but the overall theme Ministry Opportunity booklet and asked 1. What characteristic, ministry or was one of “love,” and “spreading the to prayerfully consider whether they are even distinguishes our church in the lo- Gospel” … “The Great Commission.” being called in any particular direction. cal community? Quoting some of the participants …. Each booklet contains a form that can be 2. What is the single most important dropped in the collection plate or characteristic of a disciple of Christ? • “God’s will instead of mine, a will- dropped at the office asking for more 3. How can the Church of the Nativity ingness to say yes.” information about the many ministries at better equip you to live as a disciple of • “Being present in the moment — be- Nativity. Those forms will be collected Christ? ing loving (and honoring) all different during Rally Sunday scheduled for Sept. 4. If you could change one thing about kinds of people.” 11, 2016. how our parish operates, what would it • “Serving others — showing God’s On the Tuesday following the round- be and why? love rather than just telling about it.” table, the Vestry at Nativity spent a good Answers were as wide-ranging and as • And, “Being welcoming accepting part of their monthly meeting sorting and varied as people in attendance. and nurturing. Share with others the love grouping the Post-It notes, then discuss- For the first question, many people and knowledge of Christ.” ing the various themes that were formed. said they loved our liturgy and services, Throughout the summer months, the as well as the music. Several people also There were many good ideas that came Vestry will continue to focus on the re- said ‘the way we do funerals.’ out of question number three, how can sults of the round-table and, in conjunc- Other answers included the church Nativity better equip you to live as a dis- tion with Father Peter and Mother building and grounds; our openness and ciple of Christ. Linda Suzanne, make a path to the fu- acceptance of people whatever their Some of the ideas suggested included ture of Nativity which, with God’s help, background; and the opportunities for Bible study groups, an improved Sunday will draw each of us deeper into rela- faith development and education. School program, fellowship, youth pro- tionship with Christ and with our com- “Our church is more open to grams and offering a class on disciple- munity. Annual Parish Picnic at Eastgate Park Sunday, May 22, Nativity held its annual Parish Picnic. The day started with Holy Eucharist followed by lunch. Approximately 150 people attended, which included about 45 children. “The parish picnic was a wonderful success with far greater attendance than I had planned for,” said Father Peter “The morning was beautiful and the members of the Vestry did a fantastic job taking care of the logistical con- cerns of the space so that we could all enjoy this time of fellowship. “The youth and the ‘Nat Band’ led us in some joyful worship and Mother Linda Suzanne I am especially grateful for the efforts of Greg and Kathleen Rane cooking our lunch, and for the ef- forts of Stuart Ibberson who coordi- nated the members of the Vestry for this annual event,” said Father Peter. Bishop Russell preaches Sewanee commencement, receives honorary doctorate

by Molly Payne-Hardin did—it is going to hurt. Yet the graduates, who listened intently to his With a sermon that graduating seminarians sermon in All Saints Chapel, have Christian called rousing and phenomenal, Bishop hope in the midst of that hurt and difficulty. Re- Kendrick preached a message of hope, authen- calling the writing and teaching of a favorite ticity, and mercy to the School of Theology author and social justice worker Bryan Class of 2016 at Sewanee in May. Stevenson, Bishop Kendrick reminded the Also there to receive an honorary Doctor of graduates that hope in God’s vision empowers Ministry, Bishop Kendrick said he was honored every Christian to lean into the hurtful places of to be adopted into the Sewanee family. ministry, knowing that Christian hope enables He joked that he had wanted his own them to speak truth when others are silent and to Sewanee angel since driving with a friend, stand for justice and mercy when others remain nearly 25 years ago, who tapped the roof of his seated. car for his angel as they left the gates of the do- Seminary dean Bishop Neal Alexander spoke main. of Bishop Kendrick’s ministry prior to the The bishop acknowledged that graduates face awarding of the honorary Doctorate of Ministry. indifference, complexity and the challenges of Having been Kendrick’s bishop in the Diocese generational diversity in their future churches as of Atlanta, Alexander noted Kendrick’s vision they proclaim the gospel. Calling the church a, and commitment when coming to St. Paul’s that “sacred mystery and a scared mess,” the bishop was a, “small, struggling parish with a list of encouraged graduates to hold up a hurting world problems a mile long.” At St. Paul’s in Newnan, to God and hold up a healing God to the world. Bishop Kendrick enabled healing and recommit- Kendrick didn’t shy away from the truth that ment. The parish is now large and prospering, lies in walking a difficult path; he told graduates serving as a model for parishes across the that the journey is sometimes hard and it often church. hurts. The bishop’s sermon and the graduation cer- Editor’s note: Molly Payne-Hardin is a semi- It is the type of hurt encountered when a emony can be viewed at http://www.ustream.tv/ narian at Sewanee from the Diocese of the Cen- loves the people that they serve. Anytime recorded/86472037. You can navigate directly tral Gulf Coast—Christ Church, Pensacola. that anyone stretches out arms in love—as Jesus to his sermon at 32:26. Diocesan Acolyte Festival The Diocese will host a diocesan-wide Acolyte Festival 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Aug. 20 at Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile. Join us for our first annual Acolyte Festival. Learn why we do what we do; learn how to use a thurible; learn about the Cathedral; and much more. Acolytes will come with ‘holy hardware” from their church including robes, crosses, torches, ban- ners and thuribles. The event will be led by Mike Harding, Acolyte Mater at Holy Nativity in Panama City, Bishop Russell, and the Rev. Dan Wagner, Canon Pastor at Christ Church Cathedral. The festival is hosted by the Commission on Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Acolytes should come with their adult acolyte leaders who are invited to vest and process with their acolytes. Rectors and clergy are also invited – vesting color is green. Nativity will be taking part in the Festi- val. For more information, contact David Deal at [email protected]. TAKE. BREAK. SHARE. NATIVITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2016 by Virginia Flowers course, snack time!There is a $10 registra- the children should wear their VBS T- tion fee for each child and this includes shirts. I am thrilled to announce this year’s their VBS T-shirt. Monday and Tuesday, pick-up runs theme for VBS — Take. Break. Share. On the evening of Wednesday, June 29, noon-12:10 p.m. On Wednesday, there will For three days in June, June 27-29, we we will celebrate with a cookout in the be a parent program in the Sanctuary, will explore the role that bread plays in our church labyrinth, complete with a water noon-12:25 p.m. lives. We will even have Eucharist to- slide for the kids. At 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday we will gether! We hope your child will be a part If you are interested in being a volunteer have a VBS cookout and water party in the of our program. for any part of the week, let me know. Labyrinth. There will be three age groups: 3 and 4 On Monday, registration and sign-in Registration deadline is June 23. For year olds; 5K-1st grade; and 2nd-4th runs 8:30-9 a.m. in the Parish Hall. On more information, contact me at 334-714- grades. Each group will go to story time, Tuesday and Wednesday, drop-off is 8:45- 1295 or email have arts and crafts, games, music, and, of 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary. On Wednesday, [email protected]. 2016 VBS Registration Submit by June 23 — one form per child

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Monday: 8:30-9 a.m. — Registration/sign-in in the Parish Hall; pick up in Sanctuary noon-12:10 p.m. Tuesday: 8:45-9 a.m. — Sign-in/drop-off in Sanctuary; pick up in Sanctuary noon-12:10 p.m. Wednesday: 8:45-9 a.m. – Sign-in/drop-off in Sanctuary (children should wear their VBS T-shirts) Noon-12:25 p.m. – Parent Program in the Sanctuary 5:30 p.m. — VBS Cookout/Water Party\ Diocesan Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer June 5-11: Elba Work Release, Elba, Ala. July 10p-16: L.I.F.E. Tech Transitional Center, June 12-18: Fountain/JO Davis Correctional Facil- Thomasville, Ala. ity, Atmore, Ala. July 17-23: Federal Correction Institution and June 19-25: Holman Correction Facility, Atmore, Camp, Marianna, Fla. Ala. July 24-30: Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola, Fla. June 26-July 2: Loxley Work Release, Loxley, Ala. July 31-Aug.6: Barbour County Jail 24, Clayton, July 3-9: Ventress Correctional Facility, Clayton, Ala. Ala. Anglican Cycle of Prayer June 1 July 17 Connor — (Armagh, Ireland) The Right Rev. Alan Francis Davao — (Philippines) The Right Rev. Jonathan Labasan Abernethy Casimina June 2 June 18 Costa Rica — (Central America) The Right Rev. Hector Delaware — (III, The Episcopal Church) The Right Rev. Wayne Monterroso Gonzalez Wright June 3 June 19 Coventry — (Canterbury, England) The Right Rev. Christopher Pray for The Church of North India (United) Cocksworth The Most Rev. Pradeep Samantaroy Moderator of CNI & Bishop Coventry — (Canterbury, England) The Right Rev.John Stroyan of Amritsar June 4 June 20 Cork; Cloyne & Ross — (Dublin, Ireland) The Right Delhi — (North India) Vacant Rev.William Paul Colton Derby — (Canterbury, England) The Right Rev. Alastair Redfern June 5 Derby — (Canterbury, England) The Ven. Janet Elizabeth Pray for The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma) McFarlane The Most Rev. Stephen Than Myint Oo Archbishop of Myanmar June 22 and Bishop of Yangon Derry and Raphoe — (Armagh, Ireland) The Right Rev. Kenneth June 6 Raymond Good Cueibet — (Bahr El Ghazal, Sudan) The Right Rev.Elijah June 23 Matueny Awet Diocese in Europe — (England) The Right Rev. Robert Innes June 7 of the Diocese in Europe — (Canterbury, En- Cuernavaca — (Mexico) The Right Rev.Enrique Treviño Cruz gland) The Right Rev. David Hamid June 8 Europe — (II, The Episcopal Church) The Right Rev. Pierre Curitiba — (Brazil) The Right Rev.Naudal Alves Gomes Whalon June 9 June 24 Cuttack — (North India) The Right Rev.Samson Das Eastern Kowloon — (Hong Kong) The Right Rev. Timothy June 10 Kwok Cyangugu — (Rwanda) The Right Rev.Nathan Amooti Rusengo June 25 June 11 Diocese of the Free State (formerly Bloemfontein) — (Southern Cyprus and the Gulf — (Jerusalem and Middle East) The Right Africa) The Right Rev. Dintoe Letloenyane Rev.Michael Augustine Owen Lewis June 26 June 12 Pray for The Church of Pakistan (United) Pray for The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) The Most Rev. Samuel Robert Azariah Bishop of Raiwind, and The Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh Metropolitan & Primate of all Moderator of the Church of Pakistan Nigeria & Bishop of Abuja June 27 June 13 Western Kowloon — (Hong Kong) The Right Rev. Andrew Chan Daejeon — (Korea) The Rev. Moses Nak Jun Yoo June 28 June 14 Diocese on the Coast formerly (Ikale-Ilaje) — (Ondo, Nigeria) Dallas — (VIII, The Episcopal Church) The Rev. Canon George The Right Rev. Joshua Ogunele Sumner June 29 Suffragan Bishop of Dallas — (VIII, The Episcopal Church) The Doko — (Lokoja, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Uriah Kolo Right Rev. Paul Lambert June 30 June 15 Dominican Republic — (V, The Episcopal Church) The Right Damaturu — (Jos, Nigeria) The Right Rev.Abiodun Ogunyemi Rev. Julio Holguin June 16 Dar-es-Salaam — (Tanzania) The Right Rev. Valentino Mokiwa Nativity Prayer List O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Parish Family: Bill Acosta Jr., Hazel Andress, Liam Elliott, Rex Everage, Christine and Bob Floyd, Joan and Spencer, Kristina Harper-Collins, Sara Henderson, Bill Holman, Mace Holman, Pat Johnson, Stacy Johnson, Lewis King, Joyce Long, Wes Myers, Gus Pacheco, Courtney Penn, Beryle Ponce, Stanley Reynolds, Gary Rheingans, Becky Taylor Scott, Linda and Jerry, Debbie Somma, Adalee Stockley, Adam Turner, Zita Vaughn, Joanna and Arthur Word.

Family and Friends: Mae and Bill Armstrong, Margaret and John, Caroline Bowden, Betty Sue and Tom Bruckner, Mike Burt, Joanne and Larry Carpenter, Col. Newt Cole, Joseph Combs Family, Patricia and Bruce Craine, Anita Crutchville, Dan Dozier, Leslie Ebinger, Blake Fabiani, Cora Fletcher, Donnie and Dorman Frith, George Guffin, Marion Hall, Kim and Eddie Henderson, Lynn Howell, Sharon and Kevin Hutt, Cole Jackson, Neil Johnson, Lisa and Paul Kinison, Don Kissinger, Paresia and Paul Klink, Brend Linger, Colleen McDonald, Autumn and Jeremiah McKinstry, Hank Miller, John Pender, Jean Pribbenow, Russell Price, Paul Regis- ter, Libby Claire Rushing, Charles Sermon, Kathy Shoning, Jacqueline Stephens, Todd Tew, The Warren Family, Dianne and Ardis Whitehead, Ken Wood, Christopher, John and Henry Worth, The Villages of El Pedregal and Moreno.

Armed Forces: Hunter Brookshire, Matthew Crittenden, Bill Cody IV, Bill Elliott III, Wyatt Jones, Camille Kent, Jeff Mainwaring, Todd Mainwaring, John Malone, Derek Manuel, Jasmine McClendon, Emori Moore, Beau Parks, Jerald Scott, Isaac Van Meter, Ben Whatley and An- drew Welch.

Please note: Periodically, the office must update the prayer list. Unless notified, names remain on the prayer list for three months. As always, if you have someone you would like us to in- clude in our prayers, please call the Church Office at 793-7616. Thank You.

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2016 NATIVITY VESTRY

Carol Vaughn, Senior Warden – 797-0458 or [email protected] Wendell Switzer, Junior Warden – 258-5942 or [email protected] Valerie Harris, Treasurer – 791-9628 or [email protected] Mary Hall Plunkett, Clerk – 701-4352 or [email protected]

Charles Allgood – 803-0405 or [email protected] Kathie Bunin – 794-9561 or [email protected] Please call the Church Office when a famly Tonye Frith – 791-0831 or [email protected] member is admitted to the hospital, a new baby Bob Hendrix – 790-0127 or [email protected] arrives, you need to schedule a meeting or even Trista Howell – 618-8672 or [email protected] in the Church, or your address or phone number Whit Huskey – 797-6112 or [email protected] changes. Stuart Ibberson - 718-3509 or [email protected] Jerry Marsella – 797-9376 or [email protected] Lane Miller – 714-6525 or [email protected] PARISH OFFICE HOURS Suzanne McMahan – 596-6419 or [email protected] Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Becky Taylor Scott – (903) 571-0652 or [email protected] (Closed from noon-1 p.m. for lunch) Johnny Turner – 714-8141 or [email protected] Elizabeth Welch – 797-4617 or [email protected]