The Episcopal Church of the Nativity The Window Volume 23, Issue 10 October 2016

From the Curate Recently a small group gathered in the Chancel pews here at Nativity and prayed a litany for peace and social justice. Our prayers included this petition, “We pray for peace in our commu- nities this day and commit to you all who work to uphold law and justice. We pray for an end to fear. Bless our streets and cities that people may go about their lives in safety and well-being.” The next morning, I pulled up a news site on my computer that had a picture of a protester and a national guardsman hugging with a caption that read “Third night of protests in Charlotte mostly peaceful.” As I read this headline, I thought of our small group praying and then gathering around the altar to celebrate Holy Eucharist. I thought about the witness of presence this group brought to the testimony of our Lord Jesus Christ. I can still hear their voices saying, “Hear our prayer.” We had eight people in our small group that night, but I know that we were joining with others who were praying to God for peace. More important still, I know that the Holy Spirit was moving on our behalf because that is what is promised to us in Scripture. Our group stumbled through the sung parts of the Eucharist, especially The Lord’s Prayer as people gave up trying to read the music and tried to blend their voices. Our singing was halting and clumsy and we focused on each word with inten- tion. The beauty of that moment will stay with me for a long time. I know that God saw humility and heard the sincere petitions of his people in those moments. We were acknowledging God’s sovereignty and our need of His love and guidance. As Christians, we are to have faith that peace is possible. We are to uphold the law of love that Jesus wit- nessed to in word and deed. Jesus taught us that life can come from death and hope can overwhelm despair. We have seen this triumph of life over death in our Lord Jesus both in his resurrection and in the testimony of his ministry to those in need of transformation from a life of darkness to one of hope and light and prom- ise. Sometimes our efforts are clumsy, and we must continually seek God’s guidance in where to give our time and resources. There will be moments when we don’t get it right, but we must continually try. I am so thankful for the witness and work of our church. I am continually blessed in sharing the journey of growth in grace that I see so many of our members experiencing — including myself. Many are coming to better understand their vocations and gifts, and it is wonderful watching people grow in confidence as they gain mastery in new ministries that they were initially anxious about joining. Thanks be to God for the good work of Nativity and the privilege we have of joining with others in prayer for our country and in working in our community to spread the Good News and share God’s love. As the Apostle Paul would say, “I thank God for you every day!”

Yours in Christ, Mother Linda Suzanne + October 2 October 9 October 16

Altar Guild: Libby Planz, Melissa Altar Guild: Tammi Holman, Libby Altar Guild: Didi Cody, Mary Alford, Gholson, Brenda Ortega, Lynda Salisbury Harper, Cathy Orr, Karen Pittman & Carol Julana Harrison, Kathi King, Aggie & Liz Smyth Vaughn Burtick & Barbara Wheelless Acolytes: Hugh Wheelless, Mary Blake Acolytes: Stuart Ibberson, Mitchell Acolytes: Mark Carter, Joey Boutwell, Zeron, George Zeron & Will Owen Barbaree, Preston Hall & Carole Lea Anthony Wittenborn, Gavin Wittenborn & Johnson Flowers Tallulah Randolph

Breakfast Chefs: William Newton, Dan Breakfast Chefs: John Welch, Bill Mallis, Breakfast Chefs: David Jackson, William Johnson & Doug Creel Jeff Crittenden & Lee Scott Holman & Kaz Espy

Eucharistic Ministers: 7:30 a.m. – Hank Eucharistic Ministers: 7:30 a.m. – Kathi Eucharistic Ministers: 7:30 a.m. – Debra Vaughn King Strickland 10:30 a.m. – David Deal & Hugh Wheel- 10:30 a.m. – George Dennis & Karen 10:30 a.m. – Harry Hall & Mark Carter less Jackson Flowers: Melinda Kellenberger & Becky Flowers: Gina Medley & Suzanne Barrck Flowers: Sam Flowers & Lara Taylor Scott Kosolopoff-Wright Greeters: Suzanne Barrick Greeters: Barbara & Richard Seaman Greeters: Debbie Somma Lectors: 1st – Mark Carter; 2nd – Lee Lectors: 1st – Barbara Wheelless; 2nd – Lectors: 1st – Mary Alford; 2nd – Scott; POP – David Deal Harry Hall; POP – Taylor Flowers Anthony Wittenborn; POP – Jeff Crittenden Ushers: 7:30 a.m. – Al Matheny Ushers: 7:30 a.m. – Wayne Strickland Ushers: 7:30 a.m. – Bill Elliott 10:30 a.m. – Doug Creel & Whit Huskey 10:30 a.m. – Cliff Joyner & Harry Hall 10:30 a.m. – John Strickland & Mike Cody Refreshment Table: Northcutt Refreshment Table: Crittenden Refreshment Table: Harper Vestry Lockup: Trista Howell Vestry Lockup: Suzanne McMahan Vestry Lockup: Tonye Frith

October 23 October 30 Morning Prayer

Oct. 6 – Mother Linda Suzanne, Altar Guild: Libby Planz, Melissa Altar Guild: Becky Taylor Scott, Kathy Rite II Gholson, Brenda Ortega, Lynda Salisbury Brown, Suzanne Hanahan & Traci Netwon & Liz Smyth Oct. 13 – Elizabeth Welch, Rite I Acolytes: Edde Somma, Sylvia Somma, Acolytes: Hugh Wheelless, Mary Blake Sam Middleton, Alex Middleton & Will Zeron, George Zeron & Will Owen Oct. 20 – Suzanne McMahan, Gholson Rite II

Breakfast Chefs: Johnny Turner, Jerry Breakfast Chefs: Mike Cody, Christopher Oct. 27 – Stuart Ibberson, Rite I Wright, Bob Floyd & William Nichols Cody & Lee Van Carroll

Eucharistic Ministers: 7:30 a.m. – Susan Eucharistic Ministers: 7:30 a.m. – John Henderson Welch 10:30 a.m. – Stuart Ibberson & Elizabeth 10:30 a.m. – Collier Espy & Hugh Compline Welch Wheelless Oct. 5 – Bill Elliott Flowers: Donna Balzaratti & Linda Fisher Flowers: Karen Jackson & Sharon Nichols Oct. 12 – Mother Linda Suzanne Greeters: Franklin Skinner Greeters: Didi & Mike Cody Oct. 19 – Lisa Hicks Lectors: 1st – Valerie Harris; 2nd – Willie Lectors: 1st – Lee Scott; 2nd – David Fisher; POP – Johnny Turner Deal; POP – Elizabeth Welch Oct. 26 – Suzanne McMahan Ushers: 7:30 a.m. – Wendell Switzer Ushers: 7:30 a.m. – Charles Allgood 10:30 a.m. – Mark Carter & John 10:30 a.m. – Kaz Espy & Jerry Wright Steensland Refreshment Table: Marsella Refreshment Table: Gholson Altar Linens Vestry Lockup: Stuart Ibberson Vestry Lockup: Charles Allgood September – Mary Alford ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEECHAIRS: ANNUAL REPORTS AND 2017 BUDGET REQUESTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY28! OCTOBEROFFICE BUDGETREQUESTS DUE TO THE ARE

October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:30 a.m. ² Holy Eucharist 6:45 a.m. ² 0HQ¶V%UHDNIDVW 5:30-6:15 p.m. ² &KLOGUHQ¶V 9 a.m. ² Morning Prayer in Rite I 6:15 p.m. ² Midrash at the 10 a.m. ² Healing Service in Choir the Chapel 9 a.m. ² Daughters of Rectory the Chapel 6 p.m. -- :RPHQ¶V)LUVW the King meet in the Parlor 11 a.m. ² :RPHQ¶V%LEOH Wednesday 10:30 a.m. ² Holy Eucharist Study 6:20 p.m. ² Compline Rite II 6:30 p.m. ² Choir Practice 5 p.m. ± Blessing of the Animals 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:30 a.m. ² Holy Eucharist 6:45 a.m. ² 0HQ¶V%UHDNIDVW 6 p.m. ² Montly Manna 9 a.m. ² Morning Prayer in 7-10 a.m. ² 6W-RVHSK¶V Rite I 6:15 p.m. ± Midrash at the 10 a.m. ² Healing Service in Potluck the Chapel Guild 9 a.m. ² DOK Rectory the Chapel 5:30-6:15 p.m. ² &KLOGUHQ¶V 10:30 a.m. ² Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. ² :RPHQ¶V%LEOH Choir Rite II Study 6:30 p.m. ² Choir Practice 5:30 p.m. ± Dothan Rescue 7:30 p.m. ± Compline Mission 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:30 a.m. ² Holy Eucharist 6:45 a.m. ² 0HQ¶V%UHDNIDVW 5:30-6:15 p.m. ² &KLOGUHQ¶V 9 a.m. ² Morning Prayer in Rite I 6:15 p.m. ² Midrash in the 10 a.m. ² Healing Service in Choir the Chapel 9 a.m. ² Daughters of Parlor the Chapel 6 p.m. ² Vocational the King meet in the Parlor 11 a.m. ² :RPHQ¶V%LEOH Discernment meeting Thirst for Theology ± 7-9 10:30 a.m. ² Holy Eucharist Study 6:30 p.m. ² Choir Practice p.m.. at Oak & Olive Rite II 7:30 p.m. -- Compline 6 p.m. ² Vestry Meeting 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7:30 a.m. ² Holy Eucharist 6:45 a.m. ² 0HQ¶V%UHDNIDVW 5:30-6:15 p.m. ² &KLOGUHQ¶V 9 a.m. ² Morning Prayer in Rite I 6:15 p.m. ² Midrash at the 10 a.m. ² Healing Service in Choir the Chapel 6-9 p.m. -- Oktoberfest 4 p.m. ² Trunk or Treat in the 9 a.m. ² Daughters of Rectory the Chapel 6:20 p.m. ² Compline Parking Lot the King meet in the Parlor 11 a.m. ² :RPHQ¶V%LEOH 6:30 p.m. ² Choir Practice 10:30 a.m. ² Holy Eucharist Study Rite II 30 31 Notes: 7:30 a.m. ² Holy Eucharist Unless otherwise noted, Sunday service s: Rite I 6:15 p.m. ² Midrash at the 7:30 a.m. ± Holy Communion Rite I 9 a.m. ² Daughters of Rectory 8:30 a.m. ± Breakfast the King meet in the Parlor 9:15 a.m. ± Sunday School in Parish Ha ll 10:30 a.m 9:15 a.m. ± Lectionary Class in the Librar y . ² Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. ± Holy Communion Rite II Rite II

Please email items you would like included in the calendar section to [email protected]. Births Collier Nicholas Kaz Espy was born August 9 to Kaz and Matilda Espy, and proud grand- parents Sue and Collier Espy.

Children’s Choir meeting again Children’s Choir is again meeting to help in the choir room it would be holidays, resuming January 11. and they have lots of fun music great help.” “When you bring your children to planned, as well as teaching the chil- The Children’s Choir meets every choir each week, please take them to dren about music and worship. Wednesday from 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. the bathroom beforehand,” said Alongside Emily Fincher, Sylvia There will be no choir October 12 Emily “We learned the hard way last Somma will be the new choir assis- (fall break) or November 23 year that when one has to go, they all tant as Miss Stephanie is now in (Thanksgiving week). have to go and it’s a challenge to lead school. The children will be performing at a parade of children to the bathroom. “We will need parents’ help in two the 3 p.m. Christmas Eve service. Again, the Children’s Choir meets ways this year,” said Emily. “Both Additionally, starting this year, the 5:30-6:15 p.m., each Wednesday. with drinks and as parent helpers in Children’s Choir will perform during “I’m excited about working with the the choir room. If parents could sign baptism services. children again this year,” Emily said. up for at least one day per semester Following the Christmas Eve per- “And I’m looking forward to our mu- [fall and spring] to bring juices and formance, the choir will break for the sic and worship opportunities.” From the Treasurer’s Corner Just a couple of reminders: 1. For those of you planning to transfer stock as a donation/pledge to the church please remember that I will need to be contacted Before the transaction takes place. If the stock is received without certain infor- mation the stock will be returned. Please also consider the timing of the transfer. Placing the request at Thanksgiving or Christmas can complicate the transfer as I found out last year when people left early for vacations. 2. Don’t forget to send in your budget requests to the office by October 28. Thank you for allowing me to serve. In His Service, Valerie Harris, Treasurer Donuts for Dads EYC in October Oct. 9 EYC and Outreach will visit the Dothan Rescue Mission, 4:30-7 p.m.

Oct. 16 Larger than Life Games in the Parish Hall, 5-7 p.m. Want to knwo what this is? Then you’ll have to come find out.

Oct. 23 Movie Night. We’ll either go to a movie at the theater together, depending on what’s showing, or we’ll watch one together at the church.

Oct. 29 Volunteers from Nativity, alongside students from ACOM, serve donuts Halloween Trunk or Treat, 4 and orange juice to students and family members at Selma Street Elementary p.m. in the parking lot. Prizes School September 27 during the Donuts for Dads get together. There are for best children’s costume, other opportunities for volunteering at the school. For more information, best adult costume and best contact Mother Linda Suzanne or Elizabeth Welch. ‘dressed’ car. Rally Sunday Rally Sunday in September is traditionally the kick off for the Church year. Summer is officially over even if the warm weather is not, kids are back in school, and beach and lake trips that were common throughout the summer are fewer in num- ber. Rally Sunday at Nativity was September 11 this year. The day started with a combined service – bringing to- gether the 7:30 a.m. and the 10:30 a.m. folks in worship, praise and prayer. Following the service, we adjourned to the Parish Hall for lunch and the annual Ministry Fair. Rally Sunday 2016 was so successful we had to set up extra tables in the Parish Hall so that everyone attending could sit and eat their lunch. The Ministry Fair was a success as well – with 18 people signing up for 12 ministries! Advent Quiet Day with The Reverend John Coleman December 3, 2016, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Daughters of the King are sponsoring an Advent Quiet Day for ALL who would like a little “time-out” from commercial Christmas craziness. This is not a silent retreat, but rather a series of medi- tations interspersed with moments of quietness. We will break for lunch and will close with Holy Eucharist. If you are interested, please call the church office to make a reservation so that we can get a lunch count. There will be no charge for lunch. Please mark your calendars, pass the word, and bring a friend. This quiet day will be dedicated in loving memory of our dear friend, Gloria Joy Stabler. Outreach Sunday, October 9, Nativity Outreach and the EYC will again be serving dinner and leading a short worship service at the Dothan Rescue Mission. We meet at the Parish Hall around 4 p.m., then carpool/caravan to the Mission; serve dinner; and lead a short worship service. We are usually done around 7 p.m. We will be serving spare ribs, so we are looking for sides, beverages and dessert. For more information, email Stuart at [email protected]. Flower Guild The liners for the long, brass altar vases are missing. These are rather costly to replace. If you know anything about them, please talk to Sam Flowers or Kathie Buntin. If you borrowed them, please return them. Thank you.

Come out October 5, at 6-8:30 p.m. for an eating ad- Women’s venture and help us name that mystery pizza at KT’s First at 168 South Foster Street. Cost is $10 person for food, and drinks are available for purchase. Childcare Wednesday will be available at the Church from 5:30-8:45 p.m. United Thank Offering Fall In-Gathering Our Fall UTO In-Gathering will be begins by dropping coins and prayers held October 16 at both services. So of thanksgivings into a little blue box keep putting coins and prayers of which is placed in a special place in Thanksgiving in your family “Little your home. It is a way to pray! Blue Box” and bring them in on the These thank offerings are then 16th. gathered in twice a year and united Don’t have a UTO Blue Box? Nno with UTO offerings from churches problem, there are plenty in the around the world. One-hundred Narthex. Also, if you would rather percent of monies collected through make a one-time offering, UTO en- UTO are used to fund outreach velopes will be provided on that day. projects, in our diocese, in our coun- to be thankful! Pick up some UTO United Thank Offering has been try and throughout the world—thus literature and a blue box today in the around for more than 100 years. It giving others many things for which Narthex. World Blanket squares Mission Diocese of The Central Gulf Coast 2017 Missions to The Dominican Republic

Medical Mission: Satur- day, March 4, 2017, to Sun- day, March 12, 2017. Need: doctors, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, translators, and a few “gophers” Application forms are avail- able in the church office. Call Linda Vogel, Team Leader for more information at (502) 797-1511

Construction Mission: Fri- day, March 10, 2017, to Sun- day, March 19, 2017. This is a church furniture building mission—no prior ex- Nativity Outreach is re-directing its efforts. perience required. Because of recent problems with customs officials in Turkey it is becom- Construction applications ing increasingly harder to get our blanket squares to the refugee camps. are available in the church of- However, we are not giving up on our squares. We are continuing to knit fice. Call Geary Gaston, Team or crochet blanket squares only now we will sew them together into full- Leader for more fledged blankets ourselves and then deliver them to The Harbor. information at (251) 649- The Harbor will then distribute the finished blankets to local people who 7327. are homeless or having heating issues when the colder weather arrives. For more information, contact Elizabeth Welch at 334-797-4617. DOK learn to make Anglican Rosaries by Elizabeth Welch hospitalized parishioners dur- Nativity DOK President ing pastoral care visits. Daughters of the King from Bishop Russell presided over throughout The Central Gulf our opening Eucharist and Coast Diocese gathered at preached a wonderful sermon beautiful St. Agatha’s Episco- on prayer, service, and evange- pal Church in Defuniak lism, quoting Saint Francis, Springs, Florida, September “Preach the Gospel whenever 10, for the DOK Diocesan Fall and wherever you can, and, if Conference. absolutely necessary, use Nativity DOK members Su- words.” san Henderson, Kathy Brown Definitely, words to live by. and Elizabeth Welch attended All in all it was a blessed day the meeting. indeed. Vicky Patterson, our Dioc- esan President, conducted the meeting, and told us about many exciting ministries that are going on through The Or- der of the Daughters of the King. She also instructed us on the history and many uses of The Anglican Rosary, which we then made! The rosaries (or prayer beads) may be used for individual prayer or placed in the hands of homebound or Save the Empty Bowls date ... Outreach and EYC will be hosting a bowl making session Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Oct. 2: Blessing of the Animals, 5 We will be making bowls for the Empty Bowls project. In p.m. in the Labyrinth February, the bowls will be sold to raise money for the Oct. 5: Women’s First Wednesday Wiregrass Area Food Bank. 6 p.m. This is a fun activity for the whole family and is also for a Oct. 9: Acolyte Training & Meeting good cause. at 9:15 a.m. If you plan on attending, please send an emial to Oct. 12: Monthly Manna Pot Luck [email protected] so we know how many bowl-making Dinner 6 p.m. Parish Hall kits to have on hand. Oct. 15: St. Joseph’s Guild, 7-10 a.m. Oct. 16: Deadline for Vestry Nomi- nations 2017 Vestry Nominations Oct. 20: Thirst for Theology 7-9 Are you interested in serving on the Vestry? Can you commit to p.m. (Oak & Olive) monthly meetings? Are you a pledging member 19 or older? A Oct. 28: Oktoberfest, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29: Trunk or Treat 4 p.m. confirmed communicant in good standing? A regular attendee in Nov. 2: Women’s First Wednesday worship at Nativity? Do you give significantly of your time, talent, 6 p.m. treasure to the work of Nativity? Nov. 6: All Saints Celebration If yes, please submit your name (or someone else who meets these Nov. 6: ECF Planned Giving Work- qualifications) for consideration as a candidate for Vestry. Five new shop, 9:15 a.m. members will be elected to the Vestry at the Annual Parish Meeting Nov. 6: Empty Bowls bowl making, November 20. 3-5 p.m. in the Parish Hall Nov. 9: Monthly Manna Pot Luck Dinner, 6 p.m. Parish Hall Nov. 17: Thirst for Theology 7-9 I want to be considered as a candidate. p.m. (Oak & Olive) Nov. 17: Sung Eucharist Rite II, Name:______6:30 p.m. Nov. 20: 10 a.m. Annual Meeting, Phone: ______single service Holy Eucharist Rite I I nominate (up to 5 people) followed by lunch Nov. 20: Annual Outreach Bake Name: ______Sale in the Parish Hall Nov. 22: Nativity Soup Swap 6-8 Name: ______p.m. in the Parish Hall Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Day, Holy Name: ______Eucharist Rite I at 10 a.m., followed Name: ______by Community Thanksgiving Meal at 1 p.m. Name: ______Dec. 1: Advent Series, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5: DOK Quiet Day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with Father John Coleman Dec. 11: Lessons & Carols at 4 p.m. Please submit this form to the Church office no later than October followed by reception in the Parish 16. Hall Feb. 23-25, 2017: Diocesan Con- Vestry nominees will be contacted and asked to submit a brief vention at Nativity (100-word maximum) biography and a picture. Cuba — (Cuba) The Right Rev. Griselda Delgado Del Carpio Anglican Cycle of Prayer Suffragan Bishop of Cuba — (Cuba) The Right Rev. Ulises Prendes Oct. 24 Oct. 1 Ikeduru — (Owerri, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Emmanuel Maduwike Huron — (Ontario, Canada) The Right Rev. Robert Franklin Ikka — (Bendel, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Peter Onekpe Bennett Oct. 25 Suffragan Bishop of Huron — (Ontario, Canada) The Right Rev. Ikwerre — (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Blessing Enyindah Terrance Arthur Dance Oct. 26 Oct. 2 Ikwo — (Enugu, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Kenneth Ifemene PRAY for The Church of the Province of West Africa Oct. 27 The Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Sarfo Primate & Metropolitan, CPWA, Ikwuano — (Aba, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Chigozirim Onyegbule Archbishop of the Internal province of Ghana and Bishop of Kumasi Oct. 28 Oct. 3 Ilaje — (Ondo, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Fredrick Olugbemi Hyderabad — (Pakistan) The Right Rev. Kaleem John Oct. 29 Oct. 4 Ile — Oluji — (Ondo, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Samson Adekunle Ibadan — (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Most Rev. Joseph Akinfenwa Oct. 30 Oct. 5 PRAY for Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury) Ibadan North — (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Segun Okubadejo Bermuda — (Bermuda) The Right Rev. Nicholas Dill Oct. 6 Oct. 31 Ibadan South — (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Jacob Ilesa — (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Olubayu Sowale Ajetunmobi Oct. 7 Ibba — (Minye, Sudan) The Right Rev. Wilson Elisa Kamani Diocese of the Central Idah — ( Abuja, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Joseph Musa Oct. 8 Gulf Coast Prayer Cycle Idaho - (IX, The Episcopal Church) The Right Rev. Brian Thom Oct. 9 Oct. 2 PRAY for The Church in the Province of the West Indies St. Agatha’s, DeFuniak Springs The Most Rev. & The Hon. Dr. John Holder Archbishop of West St. Michael’s, Ozark Indies & Bishop of Barbados Oct. 10 Ideato — (Owerri, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Caleb Maduoma Oct. 9 Idoani — (Ondo, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Ezekiel Dahunsi St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, Destin Oct. 11 Holy Nativity, Panama City Ife — (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Oluwole Odubogun Oct. 12 Ife East — (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Oluseyi Oyelade Oct. 16 Oct. 13 Church of the Epiphany, Enterprise Ifo — (Lagos, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Nathaniel Oladejo Ogundipe St. Andrew’s, Panama City Oct. 14 Igbomina — (Kwara, Nigeria) The Most Rev. Michael Akinyemi Oct. 15 Oct. 23 Igbomina — West — (Kwara, Nigeria) The Right Rev. James St. James’ , Eufaula Akinola St. Patrick’s, Panama City Oct. 16 PRAY for The Church of Ceylon (E-P to the Archbishop of Canter- bury) Oct. 30 Colombo — (Ceylon) The Right Rev. Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey St. James, Fairhope Kurunagala — (Ceylon) Vacant Oct. 17 St. Thomas’ by the Sea, Panama City Beach Ihiala — (Niger, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Ralph Okafor Ijebu — (Lagos, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Ezekiel Awosoga Oct. 18 Diocesan Prison Ministry Ijebu — North — (Lagos, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Solomon Kuponu Cycle of Prayer Oct. 19 Ijesa North East — (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Joseph Olusola Oct. 2: Dale County Jail, Ozark, Alabama Oct. 20 Ijesha North — (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Isaac Oluyamo Oct. 9: Geneva County Jail, Geneva, Alabama Oct. 21 Oct. 16: Henry County Jail, Abbeville, Alabama Ijumu — (Lokoja, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Ezekiel Ikupolati Oct. 22 Oct. 23: Houston County Jail, Dothan, Alabama Ikara — (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Right Rev. Yusuf Janfalan Oct. 30: Butler County Correctional Facility, Oct. 23 Greenville, Alabama PRAY for Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba 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: Roslyn Byrd, Debbie Deas, Liam Elliott, Rex Everage, Linda Fisher, Joan and Spencer Hall, Libby Harper, Bill Holman, Pat Johnson, Stacy Johnson, Lewis King, Lynn Koning, Joyce Long, Gus Pacheco, Cailyn Sara Penn, Courtney Elizabeth Penn, Beryle Ponce, Stanley Reynolds, Gary Rheingans, Michelle Rothacher, Becky Taylor Scott, Linda and Jerry Scott, Debbie Somma, Zita Vaughn, Joanna and Arthur Word.

Family and Friends: Mae and Bill Armstrong, Nigel Auckland, Margaret and John, April Barrick, Mike Burt, Joanne and Larry Carpenter, Col. Newt Cole, Sam Cooper, Anita Crutchville, Johnny Deal, Tony Deal, Leslie Ebinger, Susan Fischer, Pattie Fritchie, Dorman and Donnie Frith, Marion Hall, Melinda Hall, Mike Hallford, Mac Hammond, Kim and Eddie Henderson, Wayne Holman, Lynn Howell, George Hunt, Sharon and Kevin Hutt, Ray Johnstone, Betsy and Len Kellenberger, Claudia Kennedy, Lisa and Paul Kinison, Rylee and Paul Klink, Junior and Lawrie, Patricia and Jay Pate, Charles Newton, John Pender, Jean Pribbenow, Russell Price, Gale Roberts, Libby Claire Rushing, Charles Sirmon, Betty Smith, Monica Tompkins, Theresa Wellington, Christopher, John and Henry Worth, and The Villages of El Pedregal and Moreno.

Armed Forces: Hunter Brookshire, Matthew Crittenden, Shawn Dietrich, Bill Elliott III, Camille Kent, Jeff Mainwaring, Todd Mainwaring, John Malone, Jasmine McClendon, Shannon Metcalf, Emori Moore, Beau Parks, Isaac Van Meter, Ben Whatley and Andrew 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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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]