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Why is this maple Safe Harbour leaf on a picnic A birthday in Taking ministry opens; it’s almost table in Belize? Grand-Bay. to the streets. a full house. Find out on page 4 See page 8 See page 10 See page 12

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Music dominates wardens, treasurers day

By Gisele McKnight

Music was the theme of Wardens and Treasurers Day March 14 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Nashwaaksis. A crowd of well over 100 enjoyed a morning of music worship, complete with instructions on how to form and grow a contemporary music ministry. Hosted by the Parish Sup- port & Development team, it also featured a talk by Bishop and a primer on finances by diocesan trea- Gisele McKnight photo surer Irene Adams. A soup and Musicians Paul Macdonald (guitar), Nat Fetter (drums), Tom Fetter (harmonica), Dr. Willis Noble (piano) and Gary Barfitt (guitar) are part of sandwich lunch was plentiful, the 11:45 music worship team at Christ Church Cathedral. They presented a how-to guide on starting a contemporary worship team at Wardens delicious and appreciated. and Treasurers Day recently. The 11:45 music team from Christ Church Cathedral led gate how to launch a contempo- be a chief part of our theology… the aim. was the vision of Bishop Bill the music, and members spoke rary music ministry. We feel better when we sing. We “Don’t apologize for your Hockin when he arrived from about the importance of music “We frequently go home with live longer when we sing.” voice. Don’t apologize for your Toronto as dean in the late as a form of worship and en- a song in our hearts,” said Dr. Dr. Noble stressed that per- instrument,” he said. couraged all present to investi- Willis Noble. “Songs will always fect, professional music is not The cathedral worship team See ‘Future’ on page 2

Military recognizes parish, Caines

By Gisele McKnight nominated his employer, the by the Canadian Forces Liaison Parish of the Nerepis and St. Council, it was also chosen for The Parish of the Nerepis and John and his congregation at the the national award as well. St. John was recently recognized Church of the Resurrection in In May, Mike will travel to at a ceremony presided over by Grand Bay-Westfield. Ottawa to receive the award at Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne He and warden Jamie Whit- a gala affair at the National War Roy Vienneau at Government taker, on behalf of the parish, Museum. House in Fredericton. were in Fredericton to collect That’s a lot of honours that The annual military cer- the provincial award on March came about by chance. emony honours employers and 16. “The Canadian Forces Liaison educational institutions for their But that’s not the only good Council doesn’t get a lot of exemplary support of those news. Not only did Mike’s par- attention,” said Mike. “I never under them who serve in the ish win the provincial award thought I could nominate a Canadian Reserves. for outstanding support to the Capt. the Rev. Michael Caines and warden Jamie Whittaker Capt. the Rev. Michael Caines Canadian Reserve Force, given See ‘Church’ on page 2 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican may 2015

d i o c e s a n n e w s Future ministry will look different out of necessity, says Bishop David

Continued from page 1 (My Chains Are Gone) by Chris David shared observations of Tomlin. his first six months as the leader 1990s. He wanted to create a Dr. Noble reminded the of the Anglican Church in New shorter, non-traditional service, crowd that modernizing hymns Brunswick. later in the morning, which was isn’t exactly new. Some of his observations simple and easy to follow. “Your favourite hymns have were a reminder of the realities Gisele McKNight photo The music for that service gone through five or six changes. the church faces. began with a piano and three It’s been part of our history,” he For example, in just a few Vocalists Kathleen Snow, Gail MacGillivray and Joanne Barfitt are part vocalists and grew from there. said. Saint John churches last year, of the Cathedral’s 11:45 music worship team. “To me it’s all about worship. Lead guitarist Paul Macdon- more than $200,000 went up the It’s not entertainment,” Kathleen ald and others in the group write chimney in heating costs. Some Snow, a member of the group, songs and use them as part of of the larger, older churches has a responsibility to do those many years, the church has been told the crowd. “We meet God the worship. They performed need millions of dollars in up- things in our parishes. Let’s not “mesmerized by the three Bs — through music. It’s been a gift one called Bread is Broken by grades. forget that it’s our role.” buildings, bucks and bottoms. and a blessing.” Tom Fetter, a song often used “Of about 60 pastoral units, He predicted that out of We have to change.” Katherine Macdonald started during Holy Communion. Paul 29 are unstable in some way — necessity, future ministry was He said he’s spent most of the out as an Anglican organist who outlined the steps and issues in financial, broken relationships or going to change. first six months “firefighting.” crossed over to play bass guitar writing songs for worship. no resident cleric,” he said. “And “There could be a bishop, we “Pray for me. Pray for parishes in the worship team. The crowd was warned of some are financially stable only may have clergy, we may have that are struggling,” he said, “There’s such a wide range copyright issues and the group because they have no cleric. some little white churches, but adding that anyone with ideas to of church music,” she said. “I urged churches to buy the right “There will be no coasting up ministry is going to look differ- share should contact him. love both kinds of music.” She to use worship songs from one to my retirement,” he told the ent. We have to get our heads “I need feedback so we can describes their style as contem- of several websites, which make group. “Last May you elected me around that,” he said. shape the future,” he said. porary folk. available about two million songs to lead. That is my job. “We’ll have to take risks… The day wrapped up with The group has a repertoire of for ethical and legal use. “The task of a leader is to get and we’re going to have to be information from treasurer Irene 260 songs, many of which were For a congregation of 25-99 people from where they are to mutually responsible as parishes. Adams on the diocesan budget, chosen because they’re simple people, the cost is about $125 a where they’ve not been — to Biblically, the church is one the duties of a warden, the finan- to learn. Some are based on old year. serve, lead, motivate, educate, body.” cial policies of the diocese and hymns, like Amazing Grace During the afternoon, Bishop create, inspire. Everybody here He told the crowd that for how they benefit parishes.

Church mission, military’s role linked

Continued from page 1 the regiment. Parishioners have even and benefits to provide service cooked food for regimental families with the Canadian Forces, I church.” and members who have been sick in must admit, I was shocked,” he Deadline for news and photo But a member of the military the hospital. They are honoured that I said. “This was simply a part of submissions to the New Brunswick involved in CSLC approached serve and show it in actions like these. what our parish does and we Anglican is the first working day of the him, told him he lived in the The demands of being a never expected an award.” month prior to publication. same town, had heard a lot of parish priest are great, as are He sees the church’s mission good things about the church the demands of being a soldier. and Mike’s military role meshing and that Mike should apply. Being away for two full weeks perfectly. So he did. It took all of 10 plus numerous weekends each “The Parish has adopted a minutes, he said, because it was year for training is a balancing mission statement that we are easy to explain how accommo- act of fulfilling the needs of his ‘Jesus centered, in the commu- dating and generous his congre- parishioners and meeting the nity, for the community’ and as gation is. requirements of his position as such have been working to get “It wasn’t even on my radar. I a reservist with the Canadian outside of the church building applied at someone’s suggestion Armed Forces. to do things for others and serve and now we’re going to Ottawa!” Brigadier General David the community. This is also what he said. Henley, deputy commander 5 the military personnel do as a Here’s what he told the liaison Canadian Division, was guest part of their careers, serve our www.anglican.nb.ca council in his application: speaker at the Fredericton cer- country, so to have Michael sup- Official Publication of the Diocese of Fredericton My employer is a congregation of emony and he congratulated the porting this fits with our mission A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL about 130 people who believe in what I employers and educational insti- statement. do and show it with their actions. They tutions for their understanding. “We support our troops and The Rt. Rev. David Edwards bishop and Publisher are proud of the way I serve my coun- “Your support comes at a are pleased that Michael is able try and local community as a reservist. cost,” he said. “It’s a sacrifice for to offer them the Gospel and Gisele McKnight editor They give me two weeks of unpaid you. A part-time military cannot other services offered as their Published 10 times per year. Price of subscription $10.00 leave every year to pursue military happen without part-time sup- padre,” said Jamie. training. This is time away beyond va- port. You may not realize it, but Mike has been busy this past Please send news and photo submissions to cation time. It is a sacrifice of time and you alleviate a lot of stress for week explaining exactly who the 115 Church St., Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8 money to pay other clergy to lead. They the reservist and their family.” award is for. Phone: 506-459-1801; E-mail: [email protected] also allow me and my family to retain Jamie Whittaker was as sur- “I’m glad my church family Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: employee benefits during my absence. prised as the rest of the congre- is recognized for how important The New Brunswick Anglican My family has always felt supported by gation when he learned of the their support is for me,” he said. c/o Anglican Journal Circulation Dept., 80 Hayden St, Toronto, Ont. the parish during my times away. award. “It’s a bit of a sacrifice but they M4Y 3G2 They have made our worship space “When I heard the news that get it. They’re a part of it. available for regimental weddings, we had won an award for our “This award is not for me. It’s Printed & mailed in North York, Ontario funerals, and baptisms at no charge to flexibility with Michael’s time for my parish.” By Webnews Printing Inc. may 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 3

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p r i n c i p a l The Holy Spirit moves in the church e n g a g e m e n t s We are approaching the season emotionalism and was definitely confirmed, but did not have that of Pentecost when we remember not to be trusted. sense of the Lord being a reality May 3 the coming of the Holy Spirit to It is certainly true that, where in my life. I was praying quietly Parish of Minto the first disciples. the Holy Spirit is concerned, with two other people, when and Chipman As you will recall from Acts 2, there have always been excesses, suddenly I had the sense of be- the Spirit of God came upon the and these have quite rightly been ing surrounded by a huge ball of May 5 disciples as a rushing wind and questioned. light and being very warm. ACW Diocesan like tongues of fire. They were In addition people often use I was overwhelmed by a sense Annual Meeting inspired by him to proclaim the Spirit as an excuse for doing of the love of God and it is that the Good News of Jesus to the what they want to do. I am experience I return to if ever I May 9 people in Jerusalem. afraid that often I am surprised doubt the presence of God. bathurst Most scholars accept that to see how regularly God ap- Do such experiences hap- See Through both the Gospel of Luke and pears to change his mind. pen to everyone? No, they do the Scriptures the Book of Acts were written What, then, are we to make not. I regard it and other close by Luke. In fact in the academic of the Spirit? Is he the person encounters I have had with the May 10-12 world, these books of the Bible During the 1970s the growth of the Trinity who has taken a Lord as a great and necessary Wycliffe College are known as Luke/Acts. They of the charismatic movement back seat since New Testament gift of God to keep me on track. follow a number of the same saw an upsurge in teaching times, or does he still move and All I can say is that the Holy May 12-22 themes. Part of their purpose is about the Spirit and he moved act within the Church, not solely Spirit is functioning with the Tanzania; to demonstrate that what Jesus much more to the centre of the in a quiet way, but also as the Church and he seeks to empow- Ho, Ghana did can also be accomplished lives of many congregations. driver and inspirer of our faith er us to do the work of God as by the Church. One of the keys These developments were and mission? he did the Early Church. May 24 to the story is that Jesus was viewed with some scepticism by I would want to say a re- Christ Church empowered by the Spirit and so many parts of the Church. On sounding “Yes” in answer to that Cathedral is the Church. one side there were people who question. Over the centuries the Holy said the Spirit was only mani- There have been a number of (Pentecost) fested in such obvious ways dur- Spirit almost became the forgot- times when I have been aware May 24 ten person of the Trinity, this ing the time of the Early Church of the Holy Spirit moving in my despite the fact that Jesus said and these died out during the life. One of them was the even- parish of shediac that we are to be “born of water Second Century, never to return. ing when I finally gave in and induction service and the Spirit,” as the sign of our Others suggested that this decided to follow Jesus. David Edwards is Diocesan Bishop of Christian conversion. new move of the Spirit was pure I had been baptized and Fredericton. May 27 Clergy Quiet Day Shediac Deanery May 28-31 acpo: The mission of peace and reconciliation Advisory Committee on Bishop David Edwards tells parishes and people who have to draw upon to send out to help Postulants for the story of Archbishop Justin been and are in conflict. This facilitate reconciliation. Welby being asked by reporters conflict may be between one or The immediate focus is to Ordination why he is always mentioning more parishes or even between work through the conflicts May 31 Jesus. The archbishop’s response congregations within a parish, which currently exist, to pur- was something like, ‘I am the between parishioners them- sue peace and reconciliation. Parish of the Archbishop of Canterbury and selves, between parishioners and The long-term hope is for us to Nerepis and that is my job.’ This is not only clergy, between clergy them- be more proactive to respond St. John * his job, he has intentionally selves or between a parish and peacefully and deal with prob- made it part of his mission. “the diocese.” lems before they become a May 31 - June 14 Those who participated in Indeed, relationships can be conflict within our communities Pilgrimage - the Wardens and Treasurers Day challenging; however, as people of faith. Archdeaconry in March heard Bishop David called to be together sharing in The 12 people were trained of St. Andrews share experiences from Bishop’s the work of our Lord’s mission by The Rev. Ken Neilson, B.A, School, where Archbishop words of Jesus from the cross and ministry, we must pursue B.S.L., M.A., CCC http://www. June 15 - 18 Welby encouraged them to help echo loudly the invitation to peace and reconciliation with inthestillness.ca/index.html on Clergy College bring about his vision for the be living and working towards one another. interpersonal issues, the prob- mission of the Anglican Com- reconciliation, as in Luke 23:34: As a diocesan family, we lem-solving process, the process * Denotes munion. This three point vision “Father, forgive them; for they do seek to live the fourth mark of for understanding, the keys for Confirmation is: Always talk with people about not know what they are doing.” mission by pursuing peace and change and systems theory. Jesus. Always be willing to wash The fourth mark of mission reconciliation. Earlier this year Please keep in your prayers the feet of others - serve others. is likewise about living in this our bishop invited 12 people Bishop Edwards, Reverend Neil- Always be living and working way. The mark says: “To seek to — clergy and laity — from son as he continues to advise us, Episcopal towards reconciliation. transform unjust structures of throughout our diocese to be and the 12 participants as well as announcements The bishops were encouraged society, to challenge violence of trained in conciliation. all those who may be in need of every kind and to pursue peace These people participated to use their influence to bring reconciliation. The Rev. David Dean and reconciliation.” in two days of training in April this about. We are encouraged to will continue to serve as Within our diocese, there is with the potential of two more Archdeacon Cathy Laskey is the share in living this way. priest-in-charge for the parish lots of opportunity for recon- days. Our bishop and our dio- executive assistant to the bishop Having recently journeyed of Millidgeville. This is a one- ciliation. There are a number of cese now have a group of people and secretary of Synod. through another Holy Week, the year appointment effective until April 30, 2016. WHEN YOU ... listen with all your heart • honour your elders • encourage young people to take over the church often and ••• loudly • choose good over evil • welcome the stranger • write the government about the issues that matter • invite a The Rev. Bruce co-worker to church • help your dad do housework • get messy with your Sunday school kids • say “Thank you Lord” McKenna, priest and rector and mean it • Tweet your blessings one by one • introduce your grandchildren to nature • read and share God’s word • of the Parish of New Mary- ...THEN YOU ARE LIVING THE MARKS OF MISSION www.anglican.ca/marks land, will retire Sept. 7. 4 / The New Brunswick Anglican may 2015

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Top: Cheryl Jacobs with a student in Georgeville, Belize Middle: Beverly Morell Left: Students at St. Hilda’s Anglican School are educated in The blessings of St. Hilda’s English By Gisele McKnight recent ACW meeting at Cathe- and universities. One girl is now “I felt so strongly that she was call- but they’re not really good at dral Memorial Hall and told a student at Memorial Univer- ing me. This has been something I’ve anything. In the yard of a tiny school in a those gathered about the previ- sity in St. John’s, Nfld. largely wanted to do, felt drawn to do. In the “It’s not what you do, it’s tiny village in the tiny country of ous trips and the one planned because of the financial help months that followed, we as a group about being there, offering your- Belize, you will find picnic tables for next year. she’s received from mission team would meet in fellowship, get to know self as God’s servant,” she said. crafted with loving care. On each The four trips, in 2005, 2007, members and the Christ Church one another, pray together. “A mission trip is about growing one is a wooden maple leaf with 2010 and 2013, have gradually Cathedral congregation. “I didn’t know any of these your own faith journey. We don’t a cross etched in the middle. focussed on the Anglican school The school is wired for inter- people. By the time we left on the plane go to Belize to introduce Christ. That is only one of many in Georgeville, a little village net thanks to IT specialist Peter in February we were like family. He’s already there. We go to legacies left by the more than 50 outside the city of San Ignacio in Jacobs of Fredericton. And some “In the months leading up to the share our faith and our belief. people who have taken the trip western Belize near the border have learned first aid because of trip I heard so many times from other “We do whatever the school of a lifetime to Belize, not as a with Guatemala. a nurse who visited from here. people who had gone on before me that asks us to do within the param- vacation, but as a mission. The village has only a handful The impact has been a huge we would get so much more from this eters of each team’s skills and Many will say it has changed of dusty streets, and on the main boost to a poor school where the trip than the people in San Ignacio. I gifts, but it’s about them, not us.” their lives, and this is your road into the city is St. Hilda’s children are the janitors, taking knew what they meant but, at the same Ann Deveau adds this: “You chance to change yours too. Anglican Church, and within out garbage, and scrubbing toi- time, they have so little and we have so don’t require special skills and Christ Church Cathedral has it, St. Hilda’s school, with 200 lets and floors after classes end much, right? you don’t need to be a saint. You been the headquarters and orga- students up to Grade 8. each day. “Wrong! You can’t fully understand just need to step out of your nizing church for the previous At the end of the 2013 trip, “The reason we go is bounded what that means until you have been comfort zone and be willing. Just four mission trips to Belize, with the school held a closing cer- in scripture,” said Beverly. “We there. I was so, so humbled every g o.” plans for a fifth trip in the spring emony and invited everyone. are called to help those less minute of my time there. The people Christ Church Cathedral has of 2016. “It was a wonderful celebration,” fortunate.” there were so full of love. You couldn’t struck a steering committee to It began in 2005 when the said Beverly. “The whole village While the work done by help but fall in love with them and this oversee the mission trip. After Cathedral Puppeteers felt showed up.” New Brunswickers has certainly place. information sessions in May, compelled to take their mission The teachers and children of helped the people of Georgeville, “For me this was part of my spiri- preparatory classes lasting 10 beyond their borders. St. Hilda’s, as well as the popula- the mission trips have power- tual journey. I got to give of myself to weeks will begin in the fall. “At the time I thought it was tion of Georgeville, have come to fully changed the lives of many these kids that I look at every day. I “People should think about going to be a small group and a love their connection to Christ who have gone. have pictures of them on my wall. I can it and let the Holy Spirit guide one-time mission,” said Beverly Church Cathedral and the New This is a testimonial of one remember what they gave me. you,” said Beverly. Morell, who’s been on all four Brunswickers who have been woman who went: “It’s been almost a year since we “Anyone interested in learn- journeys. faithful in visiting. were there. I have no idea what God’s ing more about the cathedral’s “Nobody had any idea it The teachers there wear cross “In July I walked into Christ Church plan for me is, but I thank Him every mission with the people of would grow into what it is pendants made by Cathedral Cathedral one Sunday and this woman night for St. Hilda’s.” Belize or the 2016 trip would be now… the building of bonds PewterSmiths. Scholarships that I didn’t know got up and spoke welcome to come to informa- between two distant Anglican have allowed children to attend about this mission to Belize and that Beverly told the group that a tion meetings held in Cathedral congregations.” high school in San Ignacio, and they were still looking for people to lot of people she speaks to say Memorial Hall on Sunday, May She was the guest speaker at a some have gone on to colleges come on board and go with them. they’d like to go on such a trip, 3 or Sunday, May 24 at 7 p.m.” may 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 5

This is the fourth in a series of interviews with the Diocese of Fredericton’s bishops. Meet your bishop This month, we feature Bishop George Lemmon, who served from 1989-2000.

By Gisele McKnight him to go to university. He grad- on the ballot, and 18 ballots over uated from the University of New two days during his election) The Right Rev’d George Lem- Brunswick in 1959 with a BA in and welcoming female priests mon never wanted to be bishop. history and economics and a new at a time when not all clergy He’s not even sure he wanted to wife, Lois, whom he describes as backed him on the issue, Bishop be a cleric. the most compassionate and car- George feels somewhat disap- “I wasn’t fussy about becom- ing person he’s ever known. pointed with his 11 years at the ing a priest,” he said. “I felt I had That fall they moved to To- helm of the diocese. a ministry already, but I came to ronto where he began his studies “It was the decade of evan- realize that I probably had to be- at Wycliffe, still unsure of his fu- gelism and I think we frittered come a priest to do the mission.” ture, but quite convinced he was our way through it,” he said. “I His life’s work began the to pursue some sort of ministry, don’t feel I was able to do what I summer he graduated from hopefully in missions. wanted to as bishop.” high school — 1949. His father’s His old church, St. Luke’s What he wanted was to stir printing business was ready to wanted him as curate upon things up — disturb the church, welcome him, but he had no idea graduation, but that’s not what in his words. what he wanted to do in life. So Bishop George wanted. Instead “I wanted to get out on the his father told him to spend the he and Lois went to Canterbury. street and change our whole summer at the family cottage in Their second posting, in Flor- approach. The real ministry is Grand Bay and think it over. enceville, officially began the day outside the building,” he said, He had a great summer at the their daughter was born. adding he’s pleased to hear cottage, with lots of friends and “We moved on Friday night Bishop David talking about the good times, but never once gave and Mary Lou was born Satur- need for change now. a serious thought to his future. day morning,” he said. His fond memories revolve At the end of the summer, His time in the upper St. John around visiting the parishes and he went to work for his father, River Valley was especially fruit- hearing their stories. beginning a six-year apprentice- ful, having brought two institu- “That’s what I liked — the fel- ship to one day take over the tions into the diocese: the Annie lowship, meeting the people,” he business. I. Lockhart Home for the Aged, said. “I’m not an administrator. I “I copped out,” he said, al- Gisele McKnight photo and Camp Brookwood, both gifts always said Phyllis (Cathcart, his though he enjoyed the business from a non-Anglican doctor in secretary) ran the diocese. I just Bishop George Lemmon is very active at 83, taking care of the church and was good at it. the area, Dr. James Lockhart. ran around it.” in Fredericton Junction, golfing and spending time at his cottage. It was that October that his From there, he served in Since handing the reins to life changed — an iconic evening Renforth, Sackville and Christ Bishop , whom he he will never forget. He and a Nevertheless, he went to the have to be with the people and Church (Parish) Church in describes as the best preacher in friend were waiting for a dance dance, took a girl home to east meet them where they are.” Fredericton, before being elected Canada, he has been anything to begin. In those days, dances Saint John and missed the last From there he became a lay bishop in 1989. but retired. For the past decade didn’t begin until 9:15 because bus to his house in the north end. reader, and his first service on “It was a shock to become and a half, the 83-year-old has girls who worked in shops “I had to walk home, and his own was memorable. He was bishop,” he said. “It was not served part-time in Fredericton, worked until 9 p.m. His buddy I claim I met God on the way dropped off in Barnesville on a something I wanted. I always New Maryland, Grand Manan, suggested they go to church in home,” he said. snowy Sunday morning, went wanted to be a street pastor.” Saint John and for the past five the meantime. He began to take his relation- inside, lit the fire and rang the He had been happy as a years, in Fredericton Junction. There were anniversary cel- ship with God much more seri- bell. No one came, so he rang parish priest who also worked “Have communion box, will ebrations at his church, St. Luke’s ously, reading the Bible, teaching the bell much more vigorously. beyond the boundaries of what travel,” he said. “I love it.” in Saint John. He knew all about Sunday school, and taking post- Finally one woman arrived. others might consider the norm. He and Lois divide their time the special services because he confirmation classes. She’d heard the bell. He loved street ministry in between Fredericton, where had handled the print job for it. A year or so later, he and “It was one-on-one, and after Saint John, prison ministry in their three children and eight They went in and sat in the back some friends began an inter- that, I never worried about num- Dorchester, coffee houses for grandchildren live, and their row — to make a quick and easy denominational youth group in bers,” he said. young people, Bible studies in cottage in Morrisdale on the exit, he said. Saint John. When his apprenticeship was people’s homes in the country- lower St. John River. The speaker was Canon “We had 50 attending by up, he regretted having to tell his side beyond Canterbury. “I thank God for each new Isherwood from Halifax, “and he year’s end, and 12 of us went into father he was going to return to Despite streamlining the day,” he said. “I feel blessed. I’m really hit me between the eyes. ministry,” he said. “What that Saint John High School to take electoral process for the election very thankful for the life I’ve The Lord used him to get to me.” told me about ministry is you Grade 13, which would enable of bishops (there were 50 names had.”

The blessing of oils and renewal of vows of ministry drew a good crowd at Christ Church Cathedral on Maundy Thursday. Several dozen lay ministers, deacons, priests and two bishops renewed their vows and enjoyed a lunch at Cathedral Memorial Hall. Photo at left: Bishops George Lemmon and David Edwards renew their vows, administered by Cleo Cyr and Dean Geoffrey Hall. Photo at right: The crowd enjoys fellowship and lunch together at the hall. 6 / The New Brunswick Anglican may 2015

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The Parish of Stanley presented a living dramatization of The Last Supper on Good Friday. The cast, from left: Bill Moss, Martin Fullarton, Jasper Carr, Blake Kirby, Monte Price, Jason Humble, Art Hurley, Sandy Savage, Kirk MacDonald, Wayne MacKinnon, Richard Spacek, Paul Humble, Sam Johnston. Director was Monte Price and Carol Wilson acted as narrator. The Last Supper dramatization a vivid reminder during Holy Week Again this year, the Parish of ings of all time. as treasurer, but also perhaps The finality of the events ap- Matthew, Jude Thaddeus Stanley dramatized the events of This play has proven to be the signifying the silver given to him pears to be felt when Jesus says and Simon the Zealot are the Holy Week with a series of short best-liked of the parish produc- as payment for the betrayal of “I will drink no more of the fruit final group of three. Matthew plays. They are customarily pre- tions, having been performed Jesus. of the vine until that day that I wonders if he will be suspected formed as a moving and solemn five times. It is a portrayal of the Peter, holding a knife, looks drink it anew in the kingdom of because of his previous job of Good Friday performance. reactions of each of the apostles on from behind, showing anger, G o d .” tax collector. Jude Thaddeus Plays from the York Corpus when Jesus told them one would perhaps a foreshadowing of his Apostles Thomas, James the and Matthew are turned toward Christi cycle of 14 plays have betray Him. All 12 have different violent reaction in Gethsemane Greater and Philip are the next Simon, perhaps to see if he has been produced as have some reactions to the news with vari- during the arrest of Jesus. group of three to the left of Jesus. any answer. from “At the Cross.” ous degrees of anger and shock. The youngest apostle, John, Thomas, known as the Each apostle follows his A living dramatization of Bartholomew, James, son of known as “the beloved,” speaks doubter, appears upset. He has reflection of the unfolding Leonardo da Vinci’s portrayal Alphaeus, and Andrew form the of his love for Jesus. loved and supported Jesus. events with the question “Is it of “The Last Supper” took place group of three on the left of the Jesus as the central figure at James “the Greater” is clearly I?” The choir sings I“ s it I?” The Good Friday. The painting is a painting, and all are surprised. the table, breaks the bread, gives stunned with his arms in the air. congregation leaves the church 15th century mural in the Con- Judas Iscariot, Peter and John the blessing and passes the bread He cannot believe the words of in silence, the words “Is it I?” vent of San Maria delle Grazie in form another group of three. and wine to his disciples with betrayal Jesus has just spoken. resonating in their minds. Milan, Italy. It is one of the most Judas is holding the money bag, the commandment, “Do this in Philip appears to be request- Information from Wikipedia famous and scrutinized paint- perhaps a reference to his role remembrance of me.” ing some explanation. was used in this article.

Missioners from St. John the Evangelist, St. Margaret’s and Holy Trinity in the Fredericton area spent March break in Roatan, Honduras building a section onto Emmanuel Church in Coxen Hole, where the Rev. Kara Thompson Mejia (formerly of New Brunswick) and her husband, the Rev. Nelson Mejia, are priests. The group also ran three vacation Bible schools for local children. At left are Saul of Coxen Hole, and Bill MacKenzie of Fredericton. At right are

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a r o u n d t h e d i o c e s e In your words — Testify!

We’ve launched a new element My mind drifted once again: Over the next 48 hours I re- in the New Brunswick An- ‘May He support us all the day ceived powerful medications by glican called Testify. It’s your long- til the shades lengthen & IV to protect my stomach. My chance to share what God has the busy world is hushed & the doctor explained my body had done in your life — an amazing fever of life is over & our work received a severe shock. Fortu- miracle or an everyday event is done. Then in His mercy nately my friends were with me. that had God written all over may he give us a safe lodging & Otherwise, I would have bled it. It doesn’t have to be long, in a Holy Rest & Peace at the last.’ out and died. What a life-threat- fact, it shouldn’t be more than Cardinal Newman. ening situation! 250 words. Send them in and For a brief moment I had a When I looked back for the they’ll appear, with you name glimpse of eternity. first time at the imminent possi- and parish, right in this spot. Cindy Derksen bility of death, I felt surprisingly This won’t work without your Parish of Richmond peaceful. I knew I was not alone. help, so don’t be shy. Sharing I felt deep trust in God. I have our awesome God’s works and ••• come to know a God of compas- wonders is a wonderful way to sion, mercy and love. inspire and uplift others. Send we’re not alone I see God in my good out- via email: gmcknight@diofton. on the journey come — my friends at the table ca or via post: Gisele McKnight, Jan. 12, 2015 was a usual day at with me, for example. Bernie is 115 Church St., Fredericton E3B first. Friends were sharing my a trained volunteer firefighter; 4C8. evening meal with me when Judy has training as a caregiver suddenly I became dizzy and — both with me at a dinner that Bishop David Edwards plans a pilgrimage at the end of May. ••• disoriented. The next thing I was unplanned. Also there was knew I was on the floor, slip- the quick action of the paramed- A God moment ping in and out of darkness, and ics with the IV that replaced One late summer evening I vomiting blood and what looked fluids after a 20 per cent blood Come, walk and pray sat on my deck enjoying the like coffee grinds. loss. peace and beauty of nature. As The paramedics came over I had a window of time when twilight approached, the stars treacherous roads, started an death was a very real possibility, By Bishop David Edwards Walking with people means began to appear. The progression IV and took me to Oromocto yet I was given another chance that we come to know each of darkness revealed the mag- Public Hospital. at life. From May 31 until June 14 I other, the good and the bad. For nificent display of the heavens. I A scope the next day con- I have always thanked God intend to be walking. It will be those of us walking there will identified several constellations. firmed a hole in the lining of my for the gift of each day. I am also the first of my archdeaconry plenty of time for fellowship. My mind turned to Sacred stomach and two ulcers, caused grateful for the loving support walks and I will be travelling There will also be opportun- Scripture. by the medications aspirin and of friends, family, Rev. Sandra through the Archdeaconry of St. ities to share the good news of Genesis 1 has the Creation & Celebrex. Hounsell-Drover and many Andrews. Jesus with those we meet. This is Psalm 148 refers to the prayers. I felt held, truly. It is my plan to walk through not solely intended to be a walk, stars named by God & I have learned how all our archdeaconries during but also to be a mission. In es- established forever. Job thin is the thread that the next few summers. This year sence we will be heading out on 9 mentions The Bear, separates life from non- I will begin with a Confirmation a journey, uncertain as to how Orion, & the Pleiades. life and how comforting Service at the Church of the God might use us, but knowing Amos 5 refers to’ The is the knowledge that Resurrection in Grand Bay and that he will. One who made the Pleia- I am not alone on this two weeks later arrive in McAd- There is also a major faith des & Orion’. journey. am. component. Apart from the I realized I was seeing A line from Our I will be delighted if people question about whether or not I the same stars viewed by Daily Bread devotional, are able to join me for all or part will be able to complete the jour- Job & Amos! Jan. 12: “The difference of the journey or if they meet me ney, there is also the question of The Sunday traffic Christ makes in your at the churches along the route what God will allow to happen dwindled as the evening life is a story worth tell- to pray. along the way. progressed. In the dis- i n g .” Some have asked me why I We see from scripture that tance a lone car silently Margaret Cruick- am doing this and there are sev- when Jesus and or his disciples crossed the Hugh John shank eral reasons, all of them equally set out on journeys, there were Fleming Bridge. Parish of Gagetown important. The first is that I have always unexpected encounters been called to be Bishop of the — Zacchaeus, the woman at the Diocese of Fredericton, which is well, the wealthy young man, the province of New Brunswick. and many more. Throughout our history the Jesus was not ready for these Anglican Church has seen itself meetings and he responded very This is a deal too good to ignore! as responsible for the geo- differently in each situation, but graphical area in which it is set he treated them as a God-given A message from Colin you enrol five or more campers, that cash we saved you. No! Use and the people who live there. opportunity to share the good McDonald, director of we will reduce your cost to $250 it to send more kids than ever Walking will give me the chance news of the Kingdom. youth and intergenerational per camper. Wow! to camp, because if there is one to see the land and meet people Things will also be learned. ministries What’s that? We’d have to be thing we know, it’s that camping whom I would not usually come New parts of the province will crazy to lower our prices more ministry is one of the most effec- across. be discovered by the team. Not This year we are marking Camp than that! Well, call us crazy be- tive ways of developing lifelong As well, there will be time for rushing by in a vehicle will mean Medley’s 70th anniversary and cause if you register 10 or more disciples. reflection. Walking will mean we can see what we might usual- to celebrate this birthday, we are campers, the price drops to $200 Help us bring 700 kids to I have to slow down and it will ly miss. We will discover greater happy to announce some won- a camper. You heard me cor- Medley in our 70th year. give me time to ponder. depth in each other and great derful cost savings to parishes rectly — $200 per camper! If you would like to take part In addition, there will be set depths in God. and families. As if it couldn’t get any better, in these amazing discounts, be prayer times along the route. It is my hope that you will For starters we have reduced we will even throw in the 11th sure to contact our registrar at A rhythm of saying the Offices give prayerful consideration to the cost of camp from $320 per camper for free! [email protected] for morning and evening will be joining me in June for all or part camper to $300, but wait — it It’s going to be an amazing all the details before you register established and anyone with us of this adventure in the south- gets better! As a parish, when summer, but don’t just stash all kids. at those times can join in. west corner of our diocese. 8 / The New Brunswick Anglican may 2015

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Members of Kingdom Come, a junior youth group for kids ages 5-12, celebrated six years at the Church of the Resurrection recently. Top row: Casey Flanagan, Ashley Nutter, Jason Smith, Alyssa Snider; Bottom row: Keely Flanagan, Madyson Boyer, Kylie Brooks, Julie Wiezel, Melanie Eagles Kingdom Come marks 6 years in Grand-Bay Westfield

The Parish of the Nerepis and St. of course, cake. six years over 40 children ages ters and stories have been brought still big hits today. John, Church of the Resurrec- This ministry began in Febru- 5-12 have been part of this great to life, while games (ball tag is a During the celebration Jason tion’s junior youth group called ary 2009 after former Rector ministry. Some of the original favorite), crafts and fellowship addressed the children and Kingdom Come celebrated its Vicars Hodge asked Jason and members, Ashley Nutter and continue on a weekly basis. thanked them. He has grown sixth year of ministry March 24 Erin Smith to create and lead a Alyssa Snider have continued to Members of the congregation in his faith in the past six years in Grand Bay-Westfield. youth group for elementary aged come every week and are now have also participated with the by being part of their spiritual They celebrated by having a children because there wasn’t junior leaders along with Joseph children in large youth events development. party and invited current and anything for this age group. Duplisea, who rounds out the like Amazing Faith (based on Jason looks forward to mak- past members for a night of The ministry has grown leadership team. Amazing Race) and Serve-ivor ing more memories and growing remembrance, fun, laughter and over the years and within the Over the years, Biblical charac- (based on Survivor) which are together in the years to come.

world around Him. He calls each individual members allowed the of us to do the same. Parish of Kingston to also spon- The project boys This reality of faith prompted sor three young men and four our parish to sponsor Obed who young women at the school. During the dry season in Ugan- McAllister College. is in his final year. Obed must sit While we are new to this mis- da the earth is like hardened When the Rev. Paul Jeffries for government exams and score sion that our diocese has shared cement and in the wet season it visited the Parish of Kingston very well to secure any hope of since 2000, we pray that it may is like soup, but even under the last fall he referred to these future schooling. grow and that we can continue best conditions, digging is an young men as the “project boys.” This sponsorship will al- to change the world by improv- arduous task. They dig into the hillside at the low him to dedicate himself to ing the chances of success — one But this is what boys like school to make room for more the task of preparing for these person at a time. Obed, who has bright academic construction. examinations without the worry capabilities, must do to pay their So many times in scripture and the time associated with Contributed by the Parish school fees, room and board to we see Jesus change the life of digging! Communication Committee, attend high school at Bishop an individual, thus changing the The contributions of many Parish of Kingston Obed, a project boy in Uganda may 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 9

a r o u n d t h e d i o c e s e Parish news

Tea & quilt show new-to–you tables. $7 adults, $2 May 9, 11 a.m-1 p.m. Spring children 12 and under. tea & quilt show at St. Mary & Tickets available from ACW St. Bartholomew’s Church, 646 members, Chancel Guild mem- Westmorland Rd, Saint John. bers, choir members, Mothers’ Sandwiches and cakes served, Union, church office or at the with home baking, crafts and door.

• • • Heather Miller photo St. Anthony’s Church, Penyi in the Diocese of Ho in Ghana. They did not build in vain worship on this site, there is In 1792 in the Village of Gag- much to celebrate. etown, St. John’s Church was The 135th anniversary will be consecrated and in 1880 it was celebrated Aug. 8- 9 with music, Getting to know Ho replaced by the present church fellowship and worship, with building. more details available in June. by Heather Miller being constructed as the photo Ablorh is the parish priest and With 223 years of continuous Parishioners warmly welcome illustrates. he also serves as chairman of the all who wish to join them. The parish of St. Anthony’s This is a long process with Ho Diocesan Clergy Association is located in Penyi, a town 76 work progressing as funds are and area dean of Agbozume. A kilometres southwest of Ho. generated, and may take many very busy man, he teaches senior The area is mainly a farming years. This church is already in classes at St. Anthony’s school. community producing cassava, use and is also used for class- St. Anthony’s is paired in maize, coconut and palm oil. rooms. prayer with the archdeaconry of Many parishes in Ho begin St. Anthony has an active St. Andrews. You can find Rev. with a school and mission house Mothers’ Union that provides Simon on Facebook and friend for the clergy, and as the parish a lunch program for the school him if you are interested in grows, a church is built. children each day. learning more about St. An- In 2009 St. Anthony’s was still The Very Rev. Simon K. thony’s. A ‘toast’ to school kids everywhere submitted photo On some mornings, the wind St. John’s Anglican Church in Gagetown chill is -30 — you can tell by the colour of kids’ cheeks as they arrive at school. They all come in • • • to get warm, and some come in for the breakfast that, for many different reasons, they did not get at home. Members of the Parish of Celebrating 100 years! Salisbury and Havelock, hearing of the need, responded by com- mitting to serve breakfast at the school’s hot breakfast program. They help out at not one, but two schools in the parish. Two days each week, members of the parish can be found at Salisbury Elementary School and Petitco- diac Regional School. Three pa- submitted photo rishioners make and serve toast and other breakfast foods to kids Wanda Gillis, Marion Wilson and Sharon Hopper are ready to serve who are hungry. No one is turned breakfast to students at Salisbury Elementary School. away, unless the food runs out, and thanks to generous support easy and good thing to do!” of hands-on ministry provides a of local businesses and families, Easier some days than others; different kind of experience than that almost never happens. winter days can making going the writing of a cheque to an The need for volunteers is out less attractive, but the volun- outreach group. submitted photo great, for the program runs five teers are there, nonetheless. When you meet people, and days a week. Even though St. With any ministry of the talk with them, and get to know The ladies known as the Willing Workers of Saint George’s Church Andrew’s in Petitcodiac and St. church that is intentional and them. They mean something in the Parish of Moncton made a surprise visit to McNair Manor John’s in Salisbury are the small- heartfelt, it is a win-win for ev- to you, and you to them. You to be with Ruth Ayles on her 100th birthday. There was much er of the church congregations eryone. Relationships are formed feel. It’s not about the toast (or laughter and of course, cake and ice cream. How fortunate we are in their respective villages, they and strengthened through this even the yogurt tubes). to have this special lady in our lives. God Bless you, Ruth! Back handle the bulk of the work. Fif- service, and it helps that those It’s about choosing to love row: Sheila Searle, Marilyn Crossman-Riel, Letitia Armstrong, teen or more people are listed on who volunteer are naturally your neighbour… even if that Ruth Aiken; middle row: Anne Allen, Pauline Emery, Marjorie the schedules for helping out. friendly. Church members have neighbour is five years old, ready Sheehan, Ruth Ayles, Connie Spinney, Linda Tays; front row: “Everyone knows how to made new acquaintances with for a big day at school, but hasn’t Marion Bembridge, Debbie MacDonald. make toast!” the Rev. Chris Hayes the kids, and the kids with them. eaten yet today. Toast and kind has said many times. “This is an For the congregations, this type words can work wonders. 10 / The New Brunswick Anglican may 2015

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Gisele McKnight photo Volunteer Steve Owens, the Rev. Jasmine Chandra, Jing Li and Monir Rahmeh practice language skills at the English Café, one of several outreach activities Jasmine and Ter- ence Chandra are involved in as part of their street ministry in Saint John. Community priests — doing ministry differently

By Gisele McKnight thing that got us into the com- their origins. said Terence. munity and out of the four walls.” “We always Jing Li from southern Little time is spent on admin- Guys, do not underestimate the After several years of parish China has been in Canada three istration, other than maintaining power of loud music. It’s what work, last year they met with thought, wouldn’t months. He’s here to start a their blog (penniesandsparrows. brought fellow seminary student Bishop , wrote a it be great business. His son is already a org) and speaking at parishes to Jasmine to Terence Chandra’s proposal that included shar- student at the University of New educate and raise funds. door — to complain. They’ve ing the work and salary of one to work as a Brunswick. He diligently writes Funding is an issue. They been together ever since. priest, got the go-ahead and team?” everything down in a notebook. have some help from the dio- And what a team they make! left the Parish of Simonds, St. Monir has been in Saint John cese, the parish, supporters and The two priests have a unique Martins and Black River to plant for two and a half years, having family, “and people see what and fledgling ministry in community roots in some of “I like the idea of it,” he said arrived from war-torn Syria as a we’re doing and want to help uptown Saint John that has no Saint John’s toughest and most of the program, “It’s something refugee. out,” said Terence. building, no administration, no vulnerable neighbourhoods. I can get behind and welcome Retired from the army, Monir If you’d like to support their congregation — just street min- Jasmine works Mondays and new immigrants. Any time we was involved in agriculture. unusual ministry, you can send istry called the Central Saint Wednesdays, Terence works can have success in our commu- When his lands were bombed, a cheque to the diocesan office, John Community Ministry. Tuesdays and Thursdays and nity, it’s success for all of us.” he, his wife, daughter and grand- 115 Church St., Fredericton, E3B “We were getting to know they both work Fridays, all the The café has no lesson plan or daughter came to Saint John 4C8 and mark “Central Saint Saint John better and both Jas while sharing the care of four- topic of the day. The conversa- because his son is a doctor here. John Community Ministry” on and I started to see the need for year-old son, Sam. tion flows, from what is cheese- Both Jing Li and Monir can the memo line. priests to devote all their time to Stone Church is their head- cake, to what is Easter, from speak English. It’s easy to see “When I graduated from the community,” said Terence, 36 quarters, where they have an politics to karaoke. they come to the English café seminary, I figured I’d do tra- and originally from Fredericton. office they admit they rarely use. A lot of time is spent talking not just for practice, but for ditional ministry, but maybe “We’re community priests — Most of their time is spent on about the word “touch” and all friendship. with a sense that it wouldn’t go it’s a title we made up ourselves.” the streets and volunteering. its nuances: get in touch, lose “Later on as we build trust, on forever,” said Terence. “We The idea was planted while at When they began almost a touch, out of touch, touch base, we hope to add maybe a Bible always thought, wouldn’t it be Wycliffe in Toronto, where they year ago, they visited 30 or 40 touchy, touchy-feely — the ways study as well,” said Terence. great to work as a team? were involved in a church called non-profits in the city to see we use a word that aren’t likely One of the things they’ve “It was good while I was do- Sanctuary Ministries with Greg where they could best use their in textbooks. learned to do is take their time ing it, but we just felt called to Paul. talents and skills. They settled Volunteer Steve Owens uses when walking around the up- do something different. I don’t “It’s a really neat church,” on the Teen Resource Centre, his linguistic training and expe- town so they can see and hear know what direction it’s go- said Jasmine, 33. “They serve a Outflow Ministries and the rience teaching immigrants to what’s going on in their neigh- ing, but we hope to establish a homeless population, but they YMCA Newcomer Connections explain some of the words and bourhood. ministry that finds unmet needs, do it in a different way. They’d program. They’ve taken care to get to and we just follow the lead of the have a drop-in meal, but family On Friday mornings at Stone know the neighbours in their Holy Spirit.” style with food on the table.” Church, a handful of immigrants large apartment building, where Terence sums up their calling If you want to volunteer arrive to have coffee, food and more than half the rents are this way: there, the first step is to go sit, conversation at the English Café. subsidized. “We don’t just want to be meet and eat with the people, These are people connected to The payoffs so far have been serving and helping people. a more intimate setting than the YMCA language program enjoyable. They’re not writing We want to be with people. It’s the traditional food line-up at a who want further practice in sermons every week or worrying incarnational ministry— Jesus kitchen window. speaking English. about paying the church bills. being the eternal word of God, “So we always wanted to do On the day I visited, volunteer “It’s a real joy. We don’t feel but also being human among something more personal,” she Andrew Corey arrived with corn- The Rev. Jasmine Chandra and bogged down. We don’t have to us. We want to model our work said. “We wanted to do some- meal muffins which were a hit. the Rev. Terence Chandra worry about chairing meetings,” after his.” may 2015 The New Brunswick Anglican / 11

m u s i c c o l u m n Hawk Nelson polishes new release, Diamonds

Yes, we live in an age of cheesy and “groove.” The same-styled much gems as the first four. The headlines. But when one is song played 10 times would not album regains a lot of momen- reviewing an album called Dia- an album make. tum, with some new sounds to monds, how can one resist? Like so many projects, Dia- catch the ear, including some Hawk Nelson used to have monds loses a bit of steam in great uses of crowd noise, call- a sound that was a bit indie, a the middle, with one reviewer and-respond choruses, and a bit stripped-down and eclectic, musing that a couple of songs lovely, quiet ending to the album and certainly unrefined. They sounded like “Backstreet Boys that leaves the listener with reminded a lot of people of leftovers circa 1998” [jesusfreak- beautiful music and a faithful bands such as Reliant K, sharing hideout.com]. I have to agree. moment. a similar sound and a certain sing-along lyrics, and melodies The lead single, Drops In the Three middle songs on the In short, this album, for me, humorous whimsy in their lyr- that can bring a smile to one’s Ocean, is a strong song with a album stand out in that they comes out at the perfect time, ics and song titles. With their face. strong message, featuring the seem strained, contrived. It with the perfect sound. It is not last album, and now this, Hawk Perhaps our culture needs al- lyric, “if you want to know how seems they just tried too hard the most complex or theologi- Nelson has refined their sound bums like this — ones that help my love can go / just how deep, to make a sub-par song into cally deep record, though it pro- into a more contemporary pal- to wake us up after a long winter, just how wide / if you want to something great. That is not to vides a solid, enjoyable, catchy ette, yet still maintaining a fresh, figuratively speaking. While this see how much you mean to me, say they aren’t worth listening set of tunes for spring time and sharp sound that at once catches album is not perfect, its timely look at my hands, look at my to. After all, how many of us still warmer weather. the ears. It may not be complex, arrival, I believe, will ensure it side, / if you could count the listen to music from the 1990s It’s well worth the $10 for the but sometimes you need a bit of some success. times I say you are forgiven, and earlier? digital album, and it will be en- ear candy. The lead track grabs your at- it’s more than the drops in the The message of God pro- joyed for a long time. It’s a great I would argue that this album tention immediately, with an in- ocean.” tecting, forgiving, and being one to pick up. comes out at the perfect time fectious bass and drum groove. This different rhythm in the omnipresent is still there; this of year. As spring arrives, and It’s bound for radio success, to drums makes for a different remains consistent throughout Rev. Chris Hayes is a musician the days grow long, the songs be sure! It’s a simple song, but sound, and thankfully, the al- the album. as well as a priest serving in the on this album are full of energy, that is the song’s strength. bum’s songs vary in tempo, style, The last three songs are just as Parish of Salisbury and Havelock.

Take a holy vacation at TEC By Gisele McKnight different places in their faith to encourage and learn from them This Victoria Day weekend, and appreciate the work God young people from ages 16-21 does in people.” will be celebrating spirituality This one on May 16-18 is the during TEC – Teens Encounter 23rd TEC event in New Bruns- Christ - at Camp Medley. wick. The weekend includes Benaiah Sok, 21, has his informal worship, talks by other own take on what the weekend youth and spiritual advisors, means. small-group chats, good meals “It’s like a little holy vacation, and time for recreation. It begins The Rev. Mike Caines, priest and rector of The Church of the Resurrection, especially because my routine is at 10 a.m. on Saturday and runs Parish of the Nerepis and St. John, Grand Bay-Westfield often strenuous,” he said. until 4 p.m. Monday on the long Benaiah is a busy student at weekend. Participants are ex- Favourite book of the Bible - Matthew NBCC in mechanical engineer- pected to stay for all three days. ing technology, plus a member Even though Benaiah will Provenance (birthplace) – Sussex, N.B. of 3 Field Artillery with the miss this year because of a wed- Canadian Reserve Forces. He’s ding out of province, he encour- been going to TEC for three ages young people to try it out. What you love most about God – His grace is more powerful than years, first as a participant, and “I believe others should go anything that can condemn me and his calling is more fulfilling than any twice as staff. [to] experience what being thing that can attract me. “The first time I went I was surrounded by God’s people is hesitant on going, but after go- like and honestly, get a break Favourite place on Earth – Anywhere on the St. John River system ing, I kept coming back because in God’s presence, and to be I wanted to keep being in a reminded of how much you are Farthest you’ve been from home - Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania genuine community of believ- loved and what was sacrificed ers,” he said. for y ou .” “It’s great because you get the For more information and to Favourite meal or dessert - Anything with heat and personality opportunity to worship God register, visit anglican.nb.ca and freely, outside the barriers of the click on Teens Encounter Christ Biggest fear – Being outside the will of God “typical” church service, you get near the bottom right side of the to be around people who are in page. Hidden talent – Remembering song lyrics

Favourite movie or book – Lord of the Rings - Two Towers

Your hobby – Sailing, running, making music

Three things always in your fridge – Sriracha sauce, Sussex Ginger Ale, a bottle of white

Favourite sports team - Team Canada 12 / The New Brunswick Anglican May 2015

y o u t h Safe Harbour offers shelter to first residents By Gisele McKnight led tours of the 10-bed facility during the open houses. She’d March 17 was the day young already been contacted about lives changed in Saint John. It their first resident, a young was the day the final wish of St. man who was set to arrive on James vestry came to fruition. day one, and who understood Safe Harbour’s opening on the significance of his arrival as the site of the old St. James An- the first resident in the history glican Church on Broad Street of Safe Harbour. in the city’s south end has “He’s so excited,” she said. meant that many years of work Two weeks in, they had nine of have become a reality, and 10 beds filled, a testament to homeless and at-risk teenag- the need in the city. ers in the city now have a safe, Board members Kit Hickey comfortable and welcoming and Kim Saunders were on place to lay their heads. hand to greet visitors. The shelter held two “It’s important to me,” said open houses for its support- board president Kim Saunders. ers, partners and the public “We’re all working as hard as the day before opening. The we can so that young people place was packed with board can have a place to live and members, corporate partners, meals to eat. It’s exciting. We’re social workers, police officers, really, really pleased.” social agency representatives, Treasurer Kit Hickey has priests, media, politicians, been on the board since day builders, former parishioners one, she said — so long, in and neighbours. It was a joy- fact, that she’s forgotten how ous time for many who have many years it’s been. Gisele McKnight photos worked for years to bring the “Today feels wonderful. dream of a shelter to reality. We’re absolutely thrilled the “I’m very pleased to be day has finally arrived,” she here,” said Bishop David said. “I always knew it was Edwards. “It’s good to see the going to happen. The need culmination of several years’ was identified in this com- work. This is built on almost munity years ago, so it makes exactly the footprint of St. it difficult when you know the James. That was their intent need exists and you see social when they closed down.” workers sending kids back to The Rev. Jasmine Chandra the streets.” likened the closure of St. James The Rev. Paul Ranson and and the opening of the shelter diocesan youth and intergen- to the mystery of faith cele- erational ministries director brated in the Holy Eucharist — Colin McDonald have also that in dying there is new life. worked hard for several years “They’ve done an amazing to bring the project from idea job,” she said, adding she lives to reality. nearby and has been watch- “There are many people ing the progress all winter. She that contributed to this proj- has joined the board of Safe ect and many who worked Harbour Transitional Youth diligently to see it through. I The shelter has a bright, airy atmosphere with high ceilings in the living area. Above, Bishop David Services, replacing Bishop have the privilege of knowing Edwards chats with guests at the open house March 16, including Kim Saunders, president of Safe David. the stories behind the stories, Harbour Youth Transitional Services. Brendan Bates of Toss the people who have never Solutions was the project asked for any recognition, but Left: Looking from the second floor boys’ TV manager and lead designer of without their dedication and lounge into the kitchen and living area. the shelter. He was a proud passion to see this through it Below: The Cody window is prominent above the man at the open house after would not be happening,” said front door. four years of design challenges Colin. and slow construction. He was “For them I am truly thank- the man who determined it ful, and they will always have would cost more to retrofit the a special place in my heart. existing church than to build a From the large corporation to new shelter. And he was there the small country church, all when the old façade crumbled have made an impact that will despite the best intentions to be felt for generations in our preserve it. community.” “Today is a wonderful op- It’s been a few years since portunity to see the facility he and Rev. Paul sat on the used,” he said. “I feel proud to crumbling steps of St. James, be part of it. This whole cause overwhelmed by the sudden “It feels like the need has has inspired me.” and compelling message of the been a burden, and it feels Residential manager Lind- Holy Spirit — to make a shel- like it’s been lifted,” said Rev. say Gallagher and her staff ter from an old, closed church. Paul. “It’s a very good day.”