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Peace Notes Prince of Peace Anglican Church Peace Notes Prince of Peace Anglican Church May 2016 New Bishop Elected – The Rev. Jim Hobby Following a five month discernment journey after Archbishop Duncan's retirement announcement at Diocesan Convention in November, the Rev. James Hobby was elected by a majority of deputies at a Special Convention of the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh to serve as the next bishop of Pittsburgh. The election is subject to confirmation by the College of Bishops meeting in June 20-23, 2016. The Rev. James Hobby is currently serving as the rector of Trinity Anglican Church in Thomasville, GA. "The Standing Committee would like to honor Archbishop Duncan, and we look forward to celebrating his ministry among us," said the Rev. Paul Cooper, Standing Committee President. "God provided the leadership that Pittsburgh needed in the person of Robert Duncan, and we expect an unprecedented outpouring of gratitude and thanksgiving in the months ahead." The journey to get this point involved a decentralized discernment and nominating process where the Diocesan Standing Committee opened the doors for communication, prayer and discernment among the districts. Diocesan districts met and produced nominees for election, held over the weekend (April 22-23, 2016) at St. Stephen's Church, Sewickley. A slate of eight Nominees who were willing to stand for election to be the Next Bishop of Pittsburgh were announced on March 7, 2016. Three Nominees asked to be withdrawn from consideration, leaving five Nominees who were set to appear on the ballot at the Special Convention. >>> "The Standing Committee is grateful for the prayerful manner and approach the diocese took to bring us to the election of our next bishop," said Cooper. "So many people were praying. We wished for prayer, not politics. Thank you to everyone who helped in that effort." The Nominees included The Rev. John Paul Chaney, Rector of Seeds of Hope (Bloomfield, PA); The Rev. Bill Driscoll, Rector of Church of the Redeemer (Jacksonville, FL); The Rev. Jack Gabig PhD, Associate Prof. at Nashotah House Seminary (Nashotah, WI); The Rev. Hobby and The Venerable Canon Jack Lumanog, Canon to the Archbishop and Primate of ACNA. The Rev. Jonathan Millard, Rector of Church of the Ascension (Oakland, PA) was nominated from the floor of Convention as the sixth candidate for Bishop. These six Nominees were asked to prepare and submit written materials for clergy- and lay-deputies' consideration. The materials included a one-page testimony, a two-page resume, and a five-page response to a comprehensive questionnaire. The Friday of Special Convention began with evening prayer and a presentation from the Standing Committee. Following opening statements from each Nominee, all clergy and lay deputies were strongly encouraged to attend a moderated Q&A session with the Nominees. After a morning Eucharist and initial convention business, the election process began Saturday morning, with ballots distributed individually to certified deputies or their alternates at registration. A concurrent majority was required of both clergy and lay Orders. In the fifth ballot an election was reached in both Orders as The Rev. Jim Hobby was named the Bishop Elect to be confirmed by the College of Bishops. "Jim Hobby is a leader the deputies of the Anglican Diocese have chosen to be the Eighth Bishop of Pittsburgh. God willing and the College of Bishops confirming this election, he will begin his service in the 151st year of our corporate life," said Archbishop Robert Duncan. "I will do all I can as his predecessor to support him in the catalytic ministry to which he has been called." In his address to Convention, The Rev. Hobby expressed his deep appreciation to the Diocese of Pittsburgh, where he was ordained almost 30 years ago. He also explained his willingness to "embrace the adventure" and trust in God at the start of this journey as Bishop. "It's about His call, not my capacity. His Grace, not my gifts," said Hobby. "Christ's Cross, not my competence. It's about the Spirit's power, not my personality." (Article written by Ian Mikrut, Director of Communication, Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh) -2- Bishop Duncan’s Farewell Visit Bishop Robert William Duncan is coming for a final visit to Prince of Peace as our Diocesan Bishop on Wednesday, May 4th at 7:00 pm. Please note this special weekday visit and time on your calendar and make every effort to attend. Bishop Duncan will be retiring following the election of our new diocesan bishop. A reception following the worship service is planned to honor Bishop Duncan. Please use the sign-up sheet at the back of the sanctuary if you will be able to assist with preparation or provide food for the reception. If you are interested in making a reaffirmation of your Christian faith during the Bishop’s visit, there is a sign-up sheet on the table at the back of the church. Joining Prince of Peace Church Newcomer (membership) classes are scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at 7 pm, and Sunday, May 1, at 12 Noon. You may attend either class. Please speak with Pastor John if you want to attend either class or if you want to join Prince of Peace and are unable to attend either of these classes. Monthly Praise and Worship Service Thursday, May 26 6:30 pm The Word of the Lord for May 2016 May Old Testament Psalm New Testament Gospel 7/8 1 Samuel 12:19-24 47 Revelation 22:12-20 John 17:20-26 14/15 + Joel 2:28-32 104:25-37 Acts 2:1-11 John 20:19-23 21/22 Isaiah 6:1-8 29 Revelation 4:1-11 John 16:12-15 28/29 1 Kings 8:22-43 96 Galatians 1:1-10 Luke 7:1-10 + Pentecost -3- Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Remember in Prayer: Sylvia Bottomley, Jim Roberts, Virginia Roberts, Phil Adkins, Deacon Dennis Wilson, Scott & Regina Hoover, Dougherty family, Dan Schalk, Christopher Wright, James Montgomery (Janice Bull’s brother), Bruce Davis, Jim Sites, Blanche Heidengren, Leininger family, Florence Daugherty, Tom P., Sharon Morgan, Marion Morgan, Kristen Steiner, Theresa Woodman, Benjamin DeLouis, Carol Matthews, Chuck Matthews, Christine (Chuck & Carol Matthews’ daughter), Rebecca Martelli’s Aunt Faye & her family, Patti Davis, Herb Smith, Janice Sarver, Betty, Tom DiSanto, Hugh & Ruth Williams, Dick & Dee Fuller, Nicki, Keith & Barb McElhaney, Marijane and Tomasina, Amy, Jim, Courtney Scott, Lily Statler, June S. (June Statler’s sister-in-law), Dorie McIvain, Jean Mikula. Under Personal Care: Susan Cipriani, Evelyn Hoffman, Alice Miracle, Josephine (Jill) Bull. Your prayers are requested for Jason Waller as he prepares for his ordination to the Diaconate on July 30 in San Diego. He will continue on at Prince of Peace as a Deacon, overseeing the youth, children and the nursery ministry of our church. He will be also be continuing his studies at Trinity Seminary. Thanks for Prayer On behalf of Sylvia and myself, thank you to all our brothers and sisters in Christ at Prince of Peace for your prayers and cards that express your love, since Sylvia was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a hysterectomy on April 6, and by the time you read this will have seen an oncologist to determine the next steps. Sylvia is doing well and was able to be in church on April 24. Please continue to pray for healing, but more especially that our God will be glorified through this. - Philip and Sylvia New Church Directory A new church directory (regular edition) will be available for you to take home beginning April 30. We request that you take only one per family. The photo directory is still ‘under construction’ and will be available as soon as possible. -4- A Pentecost Celebration at Prince of Peace Flowers for Pentecost: Red geraniums for Pentecost Sunday may be ordered until Sunday, May 8. The flowers are $10 each. You can place your order with Barbara DeSantis at the 6:00 pm Saturday service; or on Sunday with Bev McKee at the 8:00 am service or Bev Smith at the 10:30 am service. When ordering, payment should be made with cash or check, payable to “Barbara DeSantis.” Remember to wear red! – Ever wonder why we wear red? The color red points to the color of fire. Read all about that in the Book of Acts, Chapter 2. It is the custom in Anglican churches for the congregation to wear red on Pentecost as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit! Calling All Germans, French, Chinese … Or anyone who speaks a Foreign Language Sunday, May 15 is Pentecost. In our reading from Acts that day, Luke lists people from many nations who were in Jerusalem for the feast and observed and heard the miraculous acts that the Holy Spirit was doing among the apostles and the Church. Here at Prince of Peace we would like to re-enact a sense of that experience by having persons who can read and speak various languages to join in the reading of the lesson. Many of you know foreign languages, and we would love to have you participate in the Acts 2 reading at 10:30 on May 15. It could be any foreign language such as French, German, Latin, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, Chinese, Vietnamese or Greek… If you can read and speak Acts 2 out loud, we are looking for you. God has given you a special gift. Please share it with us. If you can participate, contact Pastor Bob Richard at 724.318.8429 or [email protected]. We will have a rehearsal, possibly on May 8 at 9:15 before the 10:30 service (subject to change so everyone can get together).
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