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m i s s i o n a c c o m p l i s h e d Take the Gospel to the world with passion, creativity

by Ana Watts

Lay aside this dreary, soul-sap- ping, energy-burning enterprise of trying to save the church. It wears you out, grinds you down, and there is no end to it … Go into God’s world … Go from talk- ing and teaching about God to helping people experience God. People have hungrier hearts than heads — their hearts desire deeply to be put in touch with God. If the church can help them with that, they will come — they want to feel connected with God at worship. With these words, Canon Harold Percy launched an encouraging speech to members of Diocesan Council on March 23. “Don’t wonder ‘How can we save the church?’ Wonder ‘How can the church save the world?’ Then take the gospel to world with passion and creativity,” During March break seven adults and nine teenagers from the Church of the Resurrection in Grand Bay-Westfield (Parish of the he continued. We need to offer Nerepis and St. John) spent the week as planned — in Belize, painting St. Hilda’s school and running a Vacation Bible School people who come to our churches “a clear picture of the kind of style program. It wasn’t all work though, the team managed to get in a bit of beach time, and what a beach they had to spend time people they can become with on! Enjoying it completely are, left to right: back row Danny Marmen, Dixie Marmen, Joseph Duplisea, Sodaba Seddiq, Rachel Christ – of the things they can do McCoy, Sadaf Seddiq, Jamie Morell, Marie-Hélène Morell, Andrea Lawrence and Benaiah Sok; front row Michael Caines, Anna as followers of Jesus. A healthy Caines, Carly Logan, Luke Arsenault, Tracey Wallace-Martin and Chris Donovan. Read their story on pages 6 & 7. church cares and loves its people, is pastoral, but that is not the major job of educated and or- dained clergy — their major job is to equip people as followers of Jesus.” St. James’ legacy of ministry Canon Percy undoubtedly expressed similar sentiments during the Lenten Mission he led in the Parish of the Nerepis & St. John the three days before to community and youth lives on the council meeting, at the St. Andrews deanery clericus meet- by Ana Watts and archdeacon of Saint John, the facts, figures and human sto- strengthen the existing housing ing held later on March 23, and Paul walked and talked, pon- ries of youth homelessness with and support services for home- at myriad other events through- St. James Church building in dered and prayed, and identified Diocesan Council when it met less youth,” says Paul. “We are out the country during his 34 south end Saint John may be an youth homelessness as an ur- in the Parish of the Nerepis and strongly networked through years (and counting) of grow- empty shell (the parish closed gent and essential ministry the St. John on March 23. Council government and non-profits and ing congregations and nurtur- its doors in 2005), but the spirit Anglican community in Saint caught the vision and approved this is going to happen. We’re ing passionate Christians. The of community support and com- John was uniquely suited to the project in principle. not talking about just housing, founding director of the Wycliffe passion, especially for young undertake. It is difficult to get accurate we are talking about life skills, Institute for Evangelism and people, that has always dwelt “The St. James property is statistics, but the people on the addictions counseling, mental newly-retired rector of Trinity there remains. Whether the perfect for a youth house and the ground know there are signifi- health treatment, education Streetsville (one of the largest building is gutted and renovated, bishop (Archbishop Miller) is re- cant numbers of young people and employment training. Right and most active congregations in or demolished and rebuilt, the ally excited about it,” says Paul. between 16 and 24 living on the now TRC provides basic services the Anglican Church of Canada) St. James property is the future “He’s going to form a not-for- streets or in unsafe, unstable and case management. The JHS is anxious to share his years home of Saint John Youth House, profit group, and we will cover it places. They are couch surfing, provides support programs. ONE of experience and insight in an emergency housing facility. all with prayer.” staying in adult shelters, even LIFE provides transitional hous- congregational leadership with “There is a real need for hous- This isn’t, however, a project crack houses. They are often the ing and support services. But clergy and congregations who ing and support services in the to be tackled by just one group. victims of abuse or neglect at there is no emergency housing seek to become more effective in south end to put young people Paul is working with representa- home, some suffer with depres- facility for homeless youth. At their ministry — who are serious on the path to independence and tives of the Human Development sion and other mental health the end of the day, caseworkers about congregational develop- self-sufficiency,” says the Rev. Council (HRDC), John Howard issues, and of course drug and at these agencies have nowhere ment, evangelism, health, and Paul Ranson, the eyes, ears and Society (JHS), the Resource alcohol addictions are often at to send young people who have vitality — and who feel the need heart of Saint John South End Centre for Youth (TRC), One Life play as well. Not all of them no home to go to. Addressing to get more focused in what they Ministry. (Living Independently for Educa- are in school, but those who are this gap was identified as a top are seeking to accomplish. Archbishop Claude Miller tion) and Vibrant Communities usually struggle, and they are all priority by the Business Com- He sees evidence of that at- appointed Paul to that ministry who constitute the youth work- vulnerable to criminal influences munity Anti-Poverty Initiative titude in this diocese under the last year to do a needs assess- ing group of the Greater Saint from drug dealers and pimps. (BCAPI) forum on at-risk youth, Nicodemus Program. ment. With the support of David John Homeless Steering Com- “We are going to build a facil- Edwards, rector of Stone Church mittee (GSJHSC). They shared ity that will complement and Please see South End on page 2 Pleasae see Churches on page 2 2 / The New Brunswick Anglican may 2011

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Continued from page 1 was born. It evolved into the pres- the HRDF study on youth home- ent Saint John Inner City Youth lessness and the Greater Saint Ministry that continues to thrive John Homelessness Steering today. In 2006 a four-unit apart- Committee.” ment building with only one The Toss Solutions architect bedroom in each apartment was firm is volunteering services to built on the site of the former the youth working group and is church hall. It offers affordable working on the renovate/build housing for non-elderly low- new problem. The present build- income people — and is a joint ing suffers from some expensive project of Saint John Non-Profit mould and asbestos issues and Housing, the Diocese of Freder- will be difficult to heat. But a icton and the former Parish of brand new building comes with a high price tag too. Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC) is funding the development of a business plan that may show the way forward. Proposed facility Whatever the decision, this emergency housing facility will will offer: be part of the continuum of ser- vices for homeless youth in Saint • safety and security for at-risk John. It will have 10 beds (male youth; and female), a maximum stay of • 10 beds (for both males and two months, be within walking females; distance of schools and other services for homeless youth. • maximum stay of two months; One way or another, Saint John Youth House, an emergency housing facility, will be established The facility will seek funding • life skills training; on the site of St. James Church in South End Saint John. Archbishop Claude Miller and the Diocesan from faith community and pri- addictions counselling; Council enthusiastically support the project that will complement and strengthen the existing hous- vate partners, and all levels of ing and support services for homeless youth. Government and non-profits are also involved in the government. •mental health treatment; project that will not only providing a safe place for young people at risk to live, but will support them The Anglican Church in gen- • educataion; with life skills training, addictions counseling, mental health treatment, education and employment eral and St. James in particular • employment training. training. Representatives of that group presented the project to Diocesan Council on March 23. Left has a long history of youth and to right above they are: Mark Leger of the Human Development Corporation; Nina Oliveira of the community ministry in the south John Howard Society; Tara Parlee of the Resource Centre for Youth and One Change; Colin McDon- end. It was in the St. James hall ald of Vibrant Comminities; and the Rev. Paul Ranson of the Saint John South End Ministry. that the Chicken Noodle Club ‘Churches can be fuzzy at the edges but must be solid at the centre’ — Harold Percy

Continued from page 1 or a healing if it is on the Sab- will help the council overcome the last time you really looked bath. The message got through, “Nicodemus is the Pharisee any negativity toward the project you thought you were just trying because Nicodemus was at the who came to Jesus and Jesus and bless their efforts. Churches to get by. But because you went crucifixion and stepped up. So talked to him about being born are places where people feel sup- out into the world, took some Nicodemus is a great name for again.” The Pharisees were wait- ported, whether they are drug baby steps, then big steps, now your project. And I am glad to see ing for the messiah to bring the dealers or pregnant 15-year-olds. you do have energy and people you pursuing transformational Kingdom of God, and they be- “Churches can be fuzzy at the find you attractive.” change. I would love to give you lieved that could not happen un- edges but they must be solid Canon Percy’s words were four steps to achieving it, but if til all of Israel obeyed all the laws at the centre, so nothing that well-received by council and he I knew them I might not tell you, perfectly. So in effect they built anyone does disqualifies him was asked by several members I would put them in a book and a fence around the law to keep from the church. Then there’s (and perhaps not completely in make a lot of money!” people from even getting close to a chance that some day people jest) if he might be interested He went on to tell council that breaking it. They weren’t neces- will drop by your church at wor- in the recently created Diocesan we in the church must see things sarily mean-spirited, they did ship and you will hear them say Congregational Development Of- with new eyes (yet another rea- what they did so God could bless ‘There’s a lot of energy in this ficer position that was accepting son the Nicodemus name suits so Israel. So when Jesus came along place, it’s really humming.’ And applications at that time. well, he says) and he prays God and broke the laws they were up- Canon Harold Percy set and confused. They could see by the results of Jesus’ teaching told Nicodemus “You are so busy and actions that he came from looking backwards you can’t see God, but that didn’t square with what the future might hold. You what they understood. Jesus can’t be happy about a miracle www.anglican.nb.ca Official Publication of the Diocese of Fredericton i n t e r i m a p p o i n t m e n t s A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL

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Archbishop Claude Miller’s letter is not available this month. It will return in June.

Announcements

The Rev. George Eves’ appointment as priest-in- charge of the Parish of Gondola Point is extended until Oct. 31, 2011. The Rev. Wally Collett’s On March 26 the Reverend Deacons Lisa Pacarynuk, Robert (Rob) Marsh and Richard Robinson were ordained to the priesthood at appointment as priest-in- Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton. Archbishop Claude Miller hoped until the last possible to preside at the ordination, but the night charge of the Parish of before he realized he would not be able to do so. He contacted retired Bishop Edward Marsh of Central Newfoundland, Rob Marsh’s Upper Kennebecasis is father, who was in Fredericton to present his son for ordination. He graciously agreed to ordain Rob and Richard. Bishop Peter Coffin, extended until April 30, Ordinary to the Armed Forces who was also in town in support of Lisa, who will become a military chaplain following her two years 2012. of parish ministry here, ordained her. Seen above, following the service are: Bishop Coffin, Lisa Pacarnyuk, Bishop Marsh, Canon John Cathcart (bishop’s chaplain), Rob Marsh, Richard Robinson, and the Very Rev. Keith Joyce, Dean of Fredericton. Elizabeth (Liz) Harding was re-appointed director of Camp Medley on a two- year renewable contract Dancing with the offering … thanks and praise for God effective Feb. 26, 2010. And here we offer and rather refers to the gifts. The Church in miraculous ways. The Rev. Wendy Amos preparation of the gifts makes Some churches track the tal- Binks is appointed priest present unto thee, O the point that what is given is ents offered by their members and rector of the Parish Lord, ourselves, our recognized by way of a much and give thanks for them in the of Stanley effective June souls and bodies, to be broader definition, including words of worship from time to 1, 2011. our prayers, bread and wine, time. Time is a priceless human a reasonable, holy and our time and talent and yes, commodity. Time invested in The Rev. Ellen Curtis is living sacrifice unto our alms. Physical things, the ministry can be enormously appointed Chaplain of thee ... result of our labours and the valuable when we add it up. Saint John Hospitals effec- Page 85, The Book of Common I remember attending a work of our hands, are made a We might consider making an tive July 1, 2011. Prayer funeral service once where spiritual offering in the Eucha- effort to note those hours spent there was a celebration of the rist. It recognizes that what we by the Church and its member- The Rev. Gerry Lasky’s orship has every- Holy Eucharist. Communion give to God has the potential ship and intentionally express appointment as Interim thing to do with at a funeral was obviously to be transformed into a gift both gratitude and recognition. Saint John Hospitals offering. What we not a normal happening in returned to us. We are in fact, The monetary gifts, also the Chaplain is extended Wgive to God is made that church. The presider an- doing a dance with the offering. results of the creative labour until June 30, 2011 and available during the Church’s nounced that there would be a The first indication of the of our hands, when sacrificed increased to full-time from worship. We give on many dif- hymn during the offertory and returned gift is the bread and for divine purposes, become part-time. ferent levels and in many ways, promptly two well-meaning wine changed into the spiritual tangible and changed gifts. The not least of all a giving of our gentlemen from the congrega- Body and Blood of Christ when power of everyone, all focused The Ven. Patricia Drum- prayers, our thanks and our tion sprang into action and be- we make Communion. These on a common goal, makes the mond, Archdeacon of praise of the Creator in whom gan to pass the offering plates. seemingly ordinary items are in presence of God felt in a com- Fredericton, was ap- we live and move and have our The confusion was around the reality a miracle of human cre- munity in fantastic and provi- pointed assistant secre- being. name. At the Holy Eucharist, ativity. Skill and patience are dential ways. tary of synod by Diocesan What we offer to God is as the offertory is primarily the both required to make bread What we need to know as Council on March 23 and much like a dance as it is a offering of our prayers and the from the fundamental God- offering Christians is that acting archdeacon of one-way transfer of something bread and wine elements of the given ingredients. Making wine what we give is never lost. It Woodstock by Archbishop we sacrifice to the divine. Our Eucharist that will become the is a skill but also requires the is always changed and always Miller on April 1. Both sacrifices describe what we Body and Blood of Christ. In sun to grow the fruit, a careful returned. Our offering becomes appointments continue willingly give at a cost. The the Book of Common Prayer, combination of ingredients and a dance of give and take. Trans- until June 30, 2011, to miraculous reality is that what the offertory technically begins time. These two gifts repre- formed and multiplied, what we cover the sabbatical of is offered to God is always re- with an offertory sentence and sent, in a most descriptive way, give changes hands to be sure. the Ven. Geoffrey Hall, turned. This doesn’t mean that isn’t finished until the end of what is happening with what But it also changes the lives of executive assistant to the we need to give with the expec- the general confession. Out we offer at the Eucharist. God others, not the least of whom is bishop, secretary of synod tation of return since often, if of convenience we often make takes what we give and changes the giver. Given freely and, as and acting archdeacon of not always, what is returned this the time for worshippers to it into that which can only be Jesus himself would have said it, Woodstock. has been changed, transformed make other offerings by way of divinely provided. cheerfully, our giving opens the and fills a need we may not alms, but what is offered at the Other examples of the gifts door for the miraculous work of have even realized we had. The Holy Table is more accurately changed and returned are com- God in us and among us. dance, one that every Christian our oblations. mon in the everyday life of the The Ven. Geoffrey Hall is execu- needs to learn, is fundamental The Book of Alternative Church. Talents, when used for tive assistant to the Bishop of to the faithful discipleship to Services intentionally does the good of the Body and those Fredericton, secretary of the which Jesus calls us. not use the word offertory but who are part of it, benefit the synod and diocesan archdeacon. 4 / The New Brunswick Anglican may 2011

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Televangelists’ son finds divine acceptance, love Riverview event to reach-out to and grace — his story is well worth the read Evangelical Lutherans by Richard McConnell Bishop Michael Pryse of The book is not, however, dimensions that go beyond the Fall to Grace ~ the Eastern Synod for the Lu- just a memoir of his personal boundaries of denomination, A Review by George Porter New Brunswick Anglicans theran Church and Archbishop journey. It is also a reflection religion or church, addressing and Lutherans in the New Claude Miller of our diocese will on the theologically radical the crying needs of the world ay Bakker has had plenty Denmark, Fredericton and enthusiastically incorporate inclusive nature of God’s grace. beyond what I have elsewhere of opportunity to experi- Saint John areas are keenly the Riverview event in their Through Luther’s commentary called “the stain glass curtain.” ence the challenges and aware of the 2000 Waterloo celebrations of the 10th anni- on Galatians, Bakker was lead Grace, Bakker asserts, is not difficulties of life — and Agreement between the versary of the Waterloo Agree- J to look again at the Apostle limited to “hot topic issues” to find that he has fallen not Anglican Church of Canada ment that has made it possible Paul’s writings. He “encoun- but neither does it fear them. It from, but to, grace. He tells part and the Evangelical Lutheran for Anglicans and Lutherans tered grace again for the first calls for courage and integrity of his story in his new book Church in Canada that resulted to participate in each other’s time” (to paraphrase Marcus to rethink interpretations, stan- Fall to Grace: A Revolution of in declarations of full commu- ordinations as well as pastoral Borg). A limitless grace, reflec- ces and convictions, to read- God, Self, and Society (Jay Bak- nion. The churches welcome and mission-based areas. tive of the unconditional love dress issues, and to re-relate to ker with Martin Edlund, New communicants to receive the If you have managed to of God — a compelling (not co- those who are often tradition- York: Faith Words, 2011, $22.50 sacrament, and welcome clergy live thus far without answers ercive) invitation to experience ally considered enemies of our [in Canada]). to preside over the sacraments to questions like —What is again the loving heart of God own selves, of our churches, of Growing up amidst a legal- in either church. consubstantiation? How do and know one’s self to be part our nations or even of God. He istic conservative ethos, as well Those of us in the Moncton we best understand kenosis? of God’s family. In the introduc- challenges the reader to live, as in the public eye during the area are not so fortunate. We Which European national tion, Bakker wrote: “Grace goes move and love in grace, and in rise and fall of his famous TV have no Lutheran church but churches have kept apostolic beyond mere tolerance: it calls doing so, to change inside, in evangelist parents, Bakker went we do have Lutherans, so we succession of bishops? — check us to think of ourselves as all relation to others in the church to some pretty drastic extremes plan to reach out to those who out ) . and “judgmentalism.” When he The Rev. Brent Ham of St. And reserve the Oct. got to what he describes as his He doesn’t stop with grace to read and well written. It is John the Baptist in Riverview, as either merely the private also a valuable resource for 16 date and its promise of lowest point, he discovered not the Rev. Lid Haugen-Strand, an learning about and exploring rejection and condemnation, but experience of an individual those of us trying to figure out ordained Lutheran pastor and or a corporate experience of how we ought to live in light of the mission Anglicans and divine acceptance, love and grace Chief of Pastoral Care of the Lutherans seek together. — an experience he describes as those who belong to the church. what God is doing in our time. New Brunswick South-East Grace, Bakker contends, is being not like a Pauline conver- Regional Health Authority and The Ven. Richard McConnell is the spiritual force behind our The Rev. Canon George M. sion, but “more gradual: a grace I are coordinating an Oct. 16 Archdeacon of Moncton. evolution” (p 13). His story is vocation to love the world as Porter, D.Phil., is Diocesan event in Riverview. well worth the read. Christ loved it. It has societal Youth Action Director. Letters Whatever happened to 10-10-10? Now that is a timely question

Dear Ms Watts: ment and energetic promotion Our bishop must take the is not attempted we can expect challenge. Synod has adopted “What ever happened to 10-10- by its bishop, Edward Salmon. lead in promoting 10-10-10 in a our church to continue its the Task Force Report with its 10?” is a very timely question. 10-10-10 cannot happen by sustained and thoughtful way. inexorable decline into a few 10-10-10 approach and referred Geoffrey Hall’s column in the merely adopting a motion. This That is what Bishop Salmon urban enclaves with faithful it “to the Bishop and Diocesan December issue is a reminder new approach to stewardship did. At our October 2009 meet- churchmen abandoned in much Council for implementation.” that 10-10-10 was endorsed by must be promoted throughout ing in Sussex with Bishop of the province. But with 10- They must roll up their sleeves, Synod 2009 to help the finan- the Diocese of Fredericton by Salmon there were some who 10-10 promoted and applied in buckle down, and use the Bish- cial health of the parishes Archbishop Miller, the senior said we cannot or must not talk the diocese the results could, op Salmon approach to making and diocese. The archdeacon’s clergy, diocesan leaders and the about money. Bishop Salmon as Archdeacon Hall says, be 10-10-10 stewardship happen. answer to his question is, parochial clergy. 10-10-10 must replied that of course you can, “mind-boggling.” 10-10-10 can It will take time, prayer and unfortunately, that nothing has be endorsed, explained, and and you must. He pointed out be an important measure in hard work. But the challenge happened to 10-10-10. It has not described to our members. The that money was prominent once again allowing the diocese must be met to ensure that our been taken up by our members. benefits it will call forth the among the subjects discussed to nurture parish life by sup- future is no longer bleak, but His words should be a wake-up long history of tithing in the by our Lord, and we should get porting rural and struggling full of promise, with the Word call to action. annals of the church and the on with it. parishes which are flounder- proclaimed, good works under- Why this unfortunate state important role 10-10-10 can play For 10-10-10 to have a chance ing and often bereft of full taken and the people served, of affairs? I suggest there is a in helping to bring transforma- of success the bishop must lead time clergy. This would revive throughout the entire diocese. vital ingredient missing in our tional change to our church life a full court press to engage and Bishop Medley’s practice of approach to 10-10-10. Its suc- must all be clearly and repeat- challenge our members to move bringing the Gospel to all parts Yours sincerely, cess in the Diocese of South edly stated. The 10-10-10 plan to tithing in their personal of this diocese however remote John L. Williamson Carolina, which provided us will not succeed if it remains giving, and parishes to tithe to or sparse the population. Parish of St. Andrews with the 10-10-10 model, was untended, gathering dust on a the diocese. If this approach, The Archbishop and his based on the strong endorse- shelf in the Synod Office. carried out from the top down, diocesan leadership face a large

Parish contributing more like 20 per cent to diocese and wants to support local mission

Dear editor, realized that I am giving away here that we are being asked the office has decided for us? I noticed an article about almost (not always, unfortu- to pay our share in a larger I write to you, knowing that * Two clergy were appointed tithing and parish assessment nately!) 10 per cent of my gross venture.* But we cannot offer letters are not published in to serve in four Moncton area by Canon Hall a month or two pretax income. BUT I give some much more than 10 per cent of “The Anglican,” largely be- parishes— back, but didn’t really pay to my church, and some goes the likely cost of this, given our cause I made the wrong kind of Hillsborough-Riverside, much attention until a couple to mission areas that make present level of giving. And the fuss a few years ago. BUT this St. Andrews-Sunny Brae, of recent events occurred. sense to me — Harvest House diocesan money-grab is making issue should be considered. I St. James and One was our year-end review. in Moncton (ask Bishop Claude that much more difficult. would hope that your edito- St. Philip Looking at our figures made me about that one) or the local food What is the point of a rial efforts will include some effective May 1. realize that a full 20 per cent of bank. And some goes to all the central office if that office goes discussion of these issues.** our envelope offering is going little bits of giving that keep out of its way to discourage the Or, at least, that some of the Since Synod 2009 there have to Fredericton, some for the on cropping up, including my supporters? In particular, what smarmier, condescending been several stewardship diocesan office/r/s and some for involuntary shakedown for a gives the central office the right lines about how “you peasants events and testimonials dedi- nebulous mission and outreach corn grinder. to decide what mission opportu- should send us more money” cated to the understanding stuff — all of which are good, The diocese is not going to nities we should support? And, might be toned down. and promotion of 10-10-10 and but ... the article went on to get a lot more from me, particu- apparently, the right to demand its progress will be discussed take us to task for not tithing. larly in view of the next point. that the mission opportunities Yours in unhappiness, at Synod 2011 in Fredericton Except that I DO tithe. When We are involved in a new that we do support be shut down John Whitmore October 28 and 29. — ed I looked at my own budget, I venture in Moncton. Leave it in order to further glorify what Hillsborough may 2011 The New Brunswick Anglican / 5

c o m p a n i o n d i o c e s e Mission accomplished A second look at the Diocese of Ho through the eyes of six amazing young women by Heather Miller ourselves, Bishop Matthias Me- benches surrounded by bare with everything and everyone dadues-Badohu and the people walls learning by rote from a but enjoyed their time with the On March 4th, 2011 I returned to of Ho. The Lord opened every worn blackboard. children most. our Companion Diocese of Ho, door for us; each step of the way With the help of the young The girls felt safe and wel- Ghana, a year after I traveled was guided by prayers from our ladies who accompanied me, come everywhere we travelled there as a member of our dioc- church and our families and lots of churches, the Mothers’ and told their friends here in esan delegation. On that trip, ev- many people in our diocese. Union and ACW we filled 15 Canada how wonderful it was erything was new to me. On this As a retired teacher I was duffle bags with 50 pounds each to be in Ho, how the poverty of trip I was accompanied by five deeply moved by the conditions of school supplies, soccer balls, the people is quickly eclipsed by young ladies from our Parish of in the schools I found during story books, games, a few toys the positive spirit and faith they Hampton, a young professional my first visit, especially with and medical supplies. show in their daily lives. They are woman from the neighbouring Heather and friend. the lack of supplies. I shudder Each day in Ho we travelled convinced that everyone must go Parish of Central Kings, and the when I recall the waste gener- to visit corn mills (purchased to Africa at least once. Rev. Canon (Curious) George We called it a mission trip, ated year after year by children by the Diocese of Fredericton), Heather Miller is a layreader in the Par- ish of Hampton. A longer version of this Porter, Youth Action director for but it was more about building and teachers in schools here. In schools, churches and local story is on anglican.nb.ca under Front our diocese. relationships and trust among Ho the fortunate sit on crowded sites. The girls were thrilled Page News.

Justine Keenan Curious George makes fast (asleep) friend in Ho Curious George Porter, diocesan Youth Action Director, travels with a small mascot who found a small and sleepy friend in the Diocese of Ho. The human George said the visit to our companion diocese was a fantastic opportunity, one that he wishes everyone in the diocese could experience. “It was a time to get to know Bishop Matthias and his family better, meet some of the hardworking clergy of the diocese, see first hand the beginning impact of the corn grinder project, and to participate briefly in worship,” he said. “All of this expanded our relational network and enhanced our common ministry in the gospel of All the members of the mission team to Ho were outfitted by their hosts with traditional regional attire. Jesus. As an added bonus, I got to know some great people from They chose their own fabric patterns and the ensembles were individually tailored. From left to right they our own diocese as well. All of this excites me to see what God are Heather Miller, Jennifer Nelson, George Porter, Alexia , Justine Keenan, Mariah Robichaud, Jillian has in store in times ahead for this partnership.” Cochran and Vanessa Keenan What the young women had to say about their mission to Ho

Jennifer Nelson photograph of Sarah she kissed me. I am forever changed. Thank happy and each child I saw had like I pictured. I found it sad Parish of Central Kings and hugged the photo. She was you to all of those kind-hearted a smile. They have so little and to see children playing with a I was touched most by the pride so happy to have a friend from people of Ghana and those who we have so much that now I can’t deflated soccer ball and wished the people of Ho and Ghana have Canada. We may not have been supported us throughout this look at my own room and not see we could hand out the ones we in their country. The kids were able to solve world hunger, or journey. the starving kids of Ghana. Ev- brought right away to see the serious when they marched in even build a school in our short eryone in the world should visit excitement on their faces. I found the Independence Day parade visit to Ghana. We did, however, Mariah Robichaud Africa just to open their mind to it very surprising to see how the and people were happy to wel- form a great relationship with Parish of Hampton a new way of life. I’m trying to people there acted when we ar- come you to their country and Bishop Matthias and his family. The biggest surprise for me figure out how to get back there. rived, they were all very social teach you about it. It makes it And that, I think, is a great start. was the vast population of Ho people who would come up and very fun to learn about their and how many more children Jillian Cochran ask you just about anything. The culture when they are happy to Vanessa Keenan there are than adults. I was Parish of Hampton children really like to have their share it with you. Parish of Hampton touched at the sheer generosity I thought Africa was a poor place pictures taken and they liked the When we landed in Accra, Gha- and patience of the bishop and with hardly any grass and no cameras. One boy especially used Justine Keenan na, I was astonished because the welcoming environment of houses like we have here, just our cameras to take his own pic- Parish of Hampton they had regular airports and each place we went. My fond- huts made of mud and stuff. tures. They seemed truly amazed When we travelled to Ho, Ghana, buildings as we do. Everyone est memory is teaching all the On our way to Ho from the air- to see themselves in the camera Heather brought along some was so nice, they all wanted to elementary children of the St. port we saw houses that would screen after their pictures were dresses for Emanuella, the be your friend. I found it really George’s school the childhood remind you of something they taken. This trip really changed Bishop’s granddaughter, from cool to see the people carrying game Stella Ella Olla. Before I might have in ancient Greece. my view because the people were her own granddaughter, Sarah. stuff on their heads! A kid not went to Africa I only knew the Some were like shacks, but not not totally poor, but at the same Emanuella was so excited to much older than eleven carried sad and crying children in the as many as I thought, and they time not as wealthy as we are. have gifts from someone her a propane-like tank on his head! television commercials, but even were mostly crowded together This trip was definitely eye open- age who lived so far away. When This trip has greatly changed the though most of the people live like a big subdivision. Also it ing, especially the difference in Heather showed Emanuella a way I view life and others around in horrible conditions, they are was very green there, not at all their culture compared to ours. 6 / The New Brunswick Anglican may 2011

m i s s i o n m i n d e d The sweetest fruits of the mission were spiritual

by Anna Caines

uring March break this spring seven adults and nine teenagers from the Church of the Resurrection in Grand Bay-Westfield (Parish of the Nerepis and St. DJohn) spent the week as planned — in Belize, paint- ing St. Hilda’s school and running a Vacation Bible School style program. That was our mission. Christ’s larger mission was to have us spread gospel love. It was made manifest in the loving relationships we formed with the people we met there and by what we received in return. We saw God move and answer prayers mo- ment by moment. God became real to many of us as we worked and worshiped. Others took the next step in their personal faith. As one team member put it: “This trip taught me to trust Jesus in more areas of my life.” We saw amazing fruit in the spiritual growth of our team members. Hosts for the week were Carman and Faye McBride and their son Troy of In His Will Ministries. These wonderful Canadians have served the Lord in this way for many years. They cooked all of our food, drove us everywhere we needed to go and were our of- ficial guides for every major outing. They have become our friends and we hope to find ways to support their ministry in the future. Mornings in Belize were spent painting the outside of St. Hilda’s school buildings. It was a lot of hard work in the hot sun, but we were instantly rewarded by the transforming effect of a fresh coat of paint. We were also able to spend time with the students during their breaks and at lunchtime — a blessing indeed. In the afternoon we ran a VBS for the local kids in nearby Unitedville. Our three- day program included crafts, songs, puppets and games. It was a blessing to connect with these children too through sharing the Singing is at least half the fun at Vacation Bible School. Here Luke Arsenault, Rachel McCoy, Anna Caines, Chris Donovan, message of Jesus. Michael Caines and Marie-Hélène Morell lead the way. As you will see from some of our photos, we also found a bit of time to play in Belize. What awesome beaches and great snorkeling! Our leadership team prayerfully began this journey last Sep- tember. We spread the word of a possible trip to Belize throughout the parish. We chose Belize because this diocese already has a rela- tionship with St. Hilda’s school through Christ Church Cathedral. Our church was interested in continuing a relationship rather than starting from scratch and the cathedral people were a great support. They provided us with contacts in Belize and several of them came to speak to us before our mission. Their team blessed our team with money purses for our travel and sent money with our team to bless St. Hilda’s school. They also presented us with pewter crosses during our commissioning service. We sincerely thank the people of the cathedral for their incredible support. Our mission team met every two weeks from the first of Octo- ber until we left home on March 4 and there were extra meetings for group fundraising events along the way. One of our biggest answered prayers was the financial provision for this mission trip. Each of our team members was tasked with individual fundraising. For some it was daunting. However, we were hugely blessed by the financial support of ACWs and parishes across the diocese, as well as that of our own parish family. Not only did it offset the cost for individual team members, it blessed the people we served in Belize. Praise the Lord for the way that he works through his church! One important lesson we learned from the cathedral mission team was the importance of having two teams — one home and one away. Our home team consisted of prayerful people in our parish and it was an incredible support to know that more than 50 people prayed for our mission and us each day. In Belize we had the strong sense of being carried along by their prayers. It was a part of what made the week so powerful. This trip took enormous amounts of planning and preparation, but it was also a huge blessing to those of us on the team, our larger church family and, we pray, to the people in Belize.

The finished product! With the last minutes of their last day and the last drops of paint, the team finished painting the school. The improvement was amazing and the school looks much more inviting. may 2011 The New Brunswick Anglican / 7 m i s s i o n m i n d e d The sweetest fruits of the mission were spiritual

Thanks to a generous donation, the team was able to purchse many school supplies for St. Hilda’s. Above Jamie and Marie- Hélène Morell present them to principal Ida Bennett (centre).

Singing is at least half the fun at Vacation Bible School. Here Luke Arsenault, Rachel McCoy, Anna Caines, Chris Donovan, Michael Caines and Marie-Hélène Morell lead the way.

Of course life is all about relationships. Rachel McCoy, Sadaf Seddiq and Andrea Lawrence (clockwise from the How often do New Brunswick Anglicans get to visit Mayan The finished product! With the last minutes of their last day and the last drops of paint, the team finished painting the school. upper left photo) enjoyed some great ones. The improvement was amazing and the school looks much more inviting. ruins? Not often enough. They were worth the climb, 8 / The New Brunswick Anglican may 2011

2011 Schedule - Choose the right camp! The camp programs are designed for specific age groups. Campers must reach the minimum age by December 31, 2011.

A. Girls & Boys 1 8 - 11 June 26 - July 01 $210 $230 B. Junior Teen 1 12 - 14 July 03 - 08 $255 $275 C. Girls & Boys 2 8 - 11 July 10 - 15 $255 $275 D. Junior Teen 2 12 - 14 July 17 - 22 $255 $275 E. Girls 8 - 11 July 24 - 29 $255 $275 F. Junior Teen 3 12 - 14 July 31 - Aug. 5 $255 $275 2011 memories G. Girls & Boys 3 8 - 11 Aug. 07 - 12 $255 $275 H. Senior Teen 15 - 17 Aug. 14 - 19 $255 $275 J. Leadership Challenge 14 - 16 Aug. 07 - 12 $255 $275 Camp Medley 3 weeks/dates confirmed K. L.I.T. Program 16+ upon registration $275 $275 L. Boys Adventure Week 12 - 14 July 24 - 29 $255 $275 M. Drama Camp 12 - 14 July 31 - Aug. 05 $255 $275 N. Welcome to Camp 7 - 9 June 26 - 29 $165 $165 Payment Information Registration Options: A $60 deposit is required with the registration form • On-line with a credit card: www.campmedley.ca and is non-refundable once the camper is notified On-line registration is quick and easy of acceptance. The balance of the fee is payable on with no waiting for a reply by mail. or before the first day of camp. If a camper withdraws • Mail a cheque or money order (minimum $60) with a prior to the opening of camp, the portion of the camp separate registration for each camper and a self- fee paid over $60 will be refunded. Refunds are not addressed, stamped envelope for your reply. Camp Medley is all about fun in the sun, possible on or following the first day of the camp Send to: on the water and even in the rain! session. Tucke is an additional $10. All costs are Campfires in the moonlight are a blast too. subject to 13% HST. The campers will be kept hopping, running, Express Check-in climbing, playing, dodging, swinging, An express check-in line will be available to those who skipping, slithering and scrambling when have paid their registration fee in full prior to they are not swimming, canoeing, sailing, the first day of camp. singing, dancing, orienteering, eating, Phone reservations are not accepted. praying or sleeping!

Have you considered on-line registation? It’s fast, easy and save the cost of a stamp! Go to www.campmedley.ca A. Girls and Boys I - June 26 - July 01 B. Junior Teen 1 - July 03 - 08 C. Girls & Boys 2 - July 10 - 15 D. Junior Teen 2 - July 17 - 22 E. Girls - July 24 - 29 F. Junior Teen 3 - July 31 - Aug. 05 G. Girls & Boys 3 - Aug. 07 - 12 H. Senior Teen - Aug. 14 - 19 J. Leadership Challenge - Aug. 07 - 12 K. L.I.T. Program (Leadership in Training) Parent/Guardian L. Boys Adventure Week - July 24 - 29 Mailing Address (ages 12 - 14) (if different from above) M. Drama Camp - July 31 - Aug. 05 (ages 12 - 14) Home # Work # Cell # N. Welcome to Camp - June 26 - 29 Contact Relationship to camper (if parent not available) Home # Work # Cell #

REGISTRATION SUMMARY Amount Cheque or money order only: Amount (minimum of $60) must accompany this Registration Fee registration form. Tucke $10.00 Credit card payments can only be accepted through our on-line registration process. Please go to www.campmedley.ca to register using a credit card. HST 13% Amount owing for registration Paid with Application (Minimum of $60) Payment Payment Balance Owing may 2011 The New Brunswick Anglican / 9

a r o u n d t h e d i o c e s e Brookwood chaplains enjoy valuable ministry, personal refreshment by Bonnie LeBlanc refrigerator, television, dress- as chaplain. Last year was my ers, desk, chairs, lamps and a first. I felt ill equipped, but God week at Camp Brook- deck. Chaplains are welcome to blessed all of us and it was one wood as chaplain is bring their families to enjoy the of the greatest experiences I an amazing opportu- fare of long-time cook Nancy have had with the youth. The Anity for clergy of this Stackhouse-Pelletier who is camp atmosphere was wonder- diocese to share the gospel with returning this summer. ful, thanks to the staff and the a great group of young people Chaplains are part of the campers, and of course thanks and camp staff. This valuable camp community from Sunday be to God. ministry in our diocese also afternoon through late Friday allows for times of personal afternoon. They take morn- The Rev. Bonnie LeBlanc is part refreshing and enjoyment. ing sessions with three small of a team ministry in the north- Because this ministry is fully groups (the total capacity for western part of the diocese and supported by our diocese it is campers is 28). These are Bible- priest-in-charge of the Parish of understood as ministry time, study or teaching (interactive) Andover. not vacation or leave. Some of programs, as they see fit. There the children who attend are is worship every evening. This Summer at not connected with a parish or The director, counselors and Brookwood church, but their families find training-in-training (CITs) are the camp on the web and send July 3 - 8 involved in worship under the Junior Camp (12-14-year-olds) them. Chaplains recognize the chaplain’s direction. Campers value of reaching these young like to be involved as well. Staff Camp Brookwood Chapel July 10-15 Mini Camp (6-9-year-olds) people in this informal setting and CITs meet daily for devo- to see if they need wafers and/ wood need not worry. The and the opportunity to lead tions in the chapel just before or wine. If that is the case, they director and staff are excellent July 17-22 them into a relationship with the campers get up (a good time can call me or contact one of sources of information and Private Camp the Lord. Sometimes when we for them to connect), and they the local parishes. The camp very helpful. Scott McKinnon July 24 -29 help the young people we help lead nightly devotions in their owns a projector and screen will be returning as director Freshman Camp (9-11-year-olds) entire families to connect with cabins after the evening wor- and has a binder of hymns/ this summer. He works with July 31 - Aug. 5 a vibrant church family. ship time. songs on transparencies, BCP inner city youth in Saint John Senior Camp (14-16-year-olds) The Camp Brookwood On Wednesday morning the prayer books and printed book- during the year, and is complet- chaplain’s cabin has two chaplain celebrates the Eucha- lets. Normally the worship is ing university. Aug. 7 - 12 T’ween Camp (11-13 year-olds) bedrooms (or a bedroom and rist with the staff and CITs. not as structured as on Sunday Clergy are asked to please sitting room), a washroom Everything necessary is in mornings, it is “camp-like.” prayerfully consider a ministry Aug. 14-19 with a new shower, bedding, the sacristy, but chaplains are Those who have not served at Brookwood this summer, and Brookwood’s Got Talent (10-14 year-olds) pillows, a coffee pot, dishes, encouraged to check in advance as chaplain at Camp Brook- contact me if they can come Those who can’t sew donate other talents to

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Sewing Machines Obituary The Sisterhood of the Traveling “People have donated sewing emotion. “Each and every dress Sewing Machines is growing by lessons, sewing notions, mate- is a blessing and we are blessed The Rev. George Trentowsky leaps and bounds according to rial, and even underwear for the as we join in a cause that far sur- its founder Diana Paterson of children in Haiti. Those who passes our ability. We are united 1934 - 2011 St. Mary’s in Hillsborough. One can’t sew donate their time and with Christ who endured all the Sunday in March she counted 70 talent in other ways. One person temptations and trials of human little dresses for Haiti donated by researched shipment options. It life. And he is here instilling love members of the sisterhood. has just been wonderful,” says in us for all our neighbors, espe- Dedicated, faithful and humble “The word is spreading and Diana, her voice cracking with cially those without enough.” the contributions keep flowing — I just can’t believe the support we are getting,” she said. “There are he Rev. George E. Trentowsky of Saint John West so many talented women around died at home on Feb. 15. He was born in Saint John here and they have big hearts. We in 1934, the fourth of five children of the late Stew- are receiving so many completed art and Gertrude (Allen) Trentowsky. He married pillowcase dresses that I am over- T Charlotte Gray in 1957 and they have a daughter Cynthia whelmed. Our church members who lives in Saint John. He graduated from Simonds High have worked so hard to sew and School and enjoyed a 38-year career mostly in the engineer- spread the word to women in ing department of NBTel. He was a long-time layreader and the area.” sacristan at Trinity Church in Saint John and was ordained Following the earthquake in a deacon in 1997. According to Canon Lyman Harding, a Haiti last year Diana prayed to retired rector of the historic church, Mr. Trentowsky “lived find a way to help the hungry, and breathed the church and the Masonic Order.” homeless and destitute people it Canon Stuart Allan, who was rector when Mr. Tren- left in this poor country. The an- towsky was ordained a priest by Bishop Bill Hockin in 2000, swer came in the form of a simple says although he was involved in worship, Mr. Trentowsky’s pattern for pillowcase dresses. primary role was pastoral. He was often in contact with She and her church friends people through hospital visitations and home communions. founded their own Sisterhood of Canon Allen described him as “dedicated, faithful and the Traveling Sewing Machines humble.” and got right to work. They also As well as his wife Charlotte and daughter Cynthia he started to spread the news. Now is survived by his brother Stewart (Patricia) of Saint John; nimble fingers from the Parish two sisters, Joan Godfrey and Mary-Ann Plume, both of of Shediac and St. Anne’s Sunny Saint John East, as well as several nieces and nephews. He Brae as well as members of the was predeceased by his sister Margaret Trentowsky. Moncton Quilters Guild are hard His funeral was held at Trinity Church on Saturday, Feb. at work, and to date about 800 19 and interment in Greenwood Cemetery was planned this dresses have found their way to spring. Haiti. One bundle was shipped courtesy of the Wesleyan Church in Moncton, and commercial operations like International Brunswick Sheets of Bouctouche and Charity Blankets & Bears have supported the project as well. 10 / The New Brunswick Anglican may 2011

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The Archives Corner — ancestors and descendents, loves and losses, stories ending happily and otherwise

hen New an Anglican priest, Mrs. Forrest knew of other relatives in Nova Brunswick forwarded the newspaper letter Scotia. to the Diocesan Archives ask- A much closer link was Anglican ing for assistance. made at this juncture when out editor Ana At the Diocesan Archives, of the blue, Ana forwarded to W the question was — where to me the above-mentioned e-mail Watts recently forward- start? Generally researchers from Peter Perkins of Bel- ed an e-mail inquiry to preparing their family histories leville, Ontario. He is a son of me she had no way of contact the archives giving us the younger Rev. A. R. Perkins knowing that she was the name of an early ancestor who had served as a priest in and seeking information about the Diocese of Quebec and thus providing just the infor- him or her. So we go back in was a nephew of Corky Perkins. mation I needed to draw time by checking early records. Peter Perkins had just together previously un- This time, however, we were become a grandfather and this asked to find living, breathing prompted him to try to trace connected family links. relatives of someone who had his New Brunswick roots. We This is how the story lived fairly recently. were able to tell him the names unfolded. By consulting the annual di- of his grandfather’s parents ocesan Synod Journals and the and which parishes he had In the fall of 1999, Frederic- clergy lists from 1783 through served here. He, in turn, told ton’s Daily Gleaner published 1995, we were able to follow the us that his grandfather had a letter from Sam Fanaroff of movements of Corky’s father, died in Quebec in 1954. He also Hailsham, East Sussex, Eng- the Rev. A. R. Perkins. He told us that both his father and land, saying his neighbour, served the Parish of Prince Wil- uncle Corky had served in the Betty Bryant, was interested in liam and Dumfries from 1923 war and that he had collected contacting relatives of a New until 1929, and then Cambridge memorabilia (articles, letters Brunswick soldier killed in the and Waterborough from 1929 and photos) of his uncle. Second World War. Mrs. Bry- until 1933 and we discovered When I told him of Betty ant (nee Betty Kemp) had been Corky’s siblings in the records Bryant and her interest in try- engaged to Alfred Kortwright of these parishes. We learned ing to contact Corky’s family, (Corky) Perkins, son of the Rev. also learned that the Rev. Mr. Peter became very excited. Arthur Raymond and Julia Perkins, was born, raised and Eventually, the circle was com- Helen Perkins. Corky was killed ordained in Woodstock and that pleted; Peter Perkins contacted overseas in 1940. When Mrs. he was living in Woodstock in Betty Bryant through her Bryant heard that her neighbor 1940 when his son was killed. neighbor and she was, at last, was coming to Canada, she Then where did the family go? able to do what she had wished wondered if he could find any From Archbishop Harold to do for some time: return to of Corky’s relatives. Nutter, who served the Parish Corky’s family a watch which The letter in the newspaper of Woodstock in the 1950’s, we had been presented in 1822 Written by Twila Buttimer, this clergy and as an inside look at brought back many memories learned that Perkins moved to to Naval Officer Alfred Kort- story first appeared the New how the Archives Corner articles for Mrs. Pauline Forrest of Quebec. The Diocese of Quebec wright, Corky’s namesake and Brunswick Anglican in June are prepared. Woodstock. She had lived next had information on him and his ancestor on his mother’s side. 2000. door to Woodstock High School son of the same name, who was Pauline Forrest has also The Archives Corner is pre- teacher Miss Julia Neales, the also a priest, but this did not been able to contact Peter Per- Archivists note: A recent email pared by Twila Buttimer great aunt with whom Corky lead us to living Perkins family kins and has shared her memo- to Frank Morehouse from ([email protected] or 506- and his brothers lived while members. Archbishop Nutter ries of Corky with his nephew. Patricia Nicholson, daughter of 453-4306) they attended high school, also told us that a local retired When I contacted her recently, the Rev. Robert Pratt prompted and Frank Morehouse so she well remembered the priest, the Rev. Robert Pratt, she kindly offered to lend the the archivists to re-publish this ([email protected] or 506- Perkins family and Corky. was related to the Perkins fam- photograph of Corky Perkins, story as an introduction to a 459-3637). They welcome your Because Corky was the son of ily. When contacted, Mr. Pratt which accompanies this article. forthcoming article on Neales’ comments or questions. Rebecca St. James Shines in I Will Praise You fter being away from list). That music was a little lines and counter-melodies. the music scene for more rock-oriented, with more This serves to highlight the a while, Rebecca St. exuberant energy in her voice. melody and the lyrics, which James, a Christian On this latest album she is a lit- are her strengths. It makes A tle more mellow and controlled, good sense! music voice from the mid-90s, is back with I Will Praise You, her which is not a bad thing. The calmness in Rebecca first studio album in six years. The music is vintage Rebec- St. James’ voice permeates the Rebecca is something of a ca — radio-friendly with catchy songs of this album. Whether it role model, even in an industry rhythms and bright sounds. I is due to her maturing nature where everyone should be. She ago,” she said recently. “I could Will Praise You is a great album (she’s all of 33 now, and just is forthright in her message have chosen to put an album to turn up in the car (or mini- married), or a sense of comfort of following God, even in her out a couple of years ago, but it van) while driving around on in following God’s path at this own career. She has refused wouldn’t have had much heart a sunny day! The lead single, time, this calmness brings a lucrative projects at times, or soul or passion, and I don’t “Shine Your Glory Down” has strength to the album that turned away from several name want to do that.” quality to her voice. Her music, already garnered heavy radio makes it deeper than you might branding and other such op- Many fans, music insiders, however, has the freshness and airplay across North America, think if you just take a quick portunities all because she did and critics eagerly antici- simplicity that is sometimes and is typical of the cheerful, look at the lyrics or music. This not feel led to walk down those pated her latest studio project, lacking in other artists’ works. peppy style of much of this album is a great success, and paths. She even left the music released in mid-April. This is Maybe it is because Rebecca album. The title track also falls will be around for a while. scene for a while, moved to Los rather interesting, for Rebecca puts so much of herself into into this category. Other songs Angeles to try acting, writing, St. James is not known as a her music that these qualities of note include the Celtic-fla- and more. A recent lead role in cutting-edge artist, a starter are able to shine through. voured “Kindness of Our God,” the movie Sarah’s Choice shows of new trends, or particularly Musically, I Will Praise You and the beautiful album closer, her prowess in this genre, too. virtuosic in her music. She does is a bit more restrained than “You Make Everything Beauti- “There’s a freshness that I not write the complex lyrics of her previous material (I still ful.” Songs on this album are The Rev., Chris Hayes is a musi- have now [on this album] that someone like Bono, nor does have her last album, If I Had simply constructed, without a cian and rector of the Parish of I didn’t have a couple of years she have a particularly unique One Chance, on my current play lot of orchestrated background Quispamsis. may 2011 The New Brunswick Anglican / 11

i n t e r c e s s i o n s A tentative response May Pritchard and famil. Teslin - St. Philips, ¶ 2: Parish of Upham, the Rev. Marian ¶ 15: PRAY for the Episcopal Church in the Rev. Deacon Sarah Usher and the Lucas-Jefferies. Diocese of Ho, Mr. Jo- Province IV, USA, the Rt. Rev. Michael ministry team, the Rt. Rev. Larry Rob- seph Dzanka, parochial catechist to an urgent question Bruce Curry, Suffragan Bishop of North ertson and family. Claude, our Archbish- ¶ 3: Parish of Upper Kennebecasis & Carolina - the Rt. Rev. James Gary op, William, George and Harold, retired Johnston, the Rev. Wally Collett, interim Gloster, South Carolina - the Rt. Rev. bishops, and their families. priest-in-charge. Johnathan Springthor- Mark Lawrence. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, ¶ 23: Parish of St. Peter, the Rev. Dr. Ross pe, postulant. Diocese of Ho, Mr Gabriel Primate, Anglican Church of Canada. Hebb. The Rev. Canon Brian Cam- Agbodo, parochial catechist. Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario, Arch- pion (retired). Diocese of Ho, the Rev. ¶ 4: Parish of Victoria, the Rev. Canon bishop Colin Johnson and the Provincial Redeemer Ametefe Semevor, assistant Howard Anningson, the Rev. Rob Sal- ou call the rectory Council. Diocese of Ho, Worawora Dean- curate, Worawora. loum, associate priest. Diocese of Ho, Mr. and after a few rings ery, the Rev. Charles A. Tetteh, priest-in- ¶ 24: Parish of St. Philip’s, the Rev. Rod Aloysius Genya, parochial catechist. the message kicks in charge, the Rt. Rev. Matthias Medua- Black, the Rev. Doug Painter. Diocese of ¶ 5: PRAY for the Anglican Communion with the following: dues-Badohu. Diocese of Yukon, Watson Ho, the Rev. Charles Anum Tetteh Priest- Environmental Network (ACEN) as it Y Lake - St. John the Baptist, Lower Post, in-charge, Worawora Deanery. promotes local initiatives to protect the “Hello, I am not here I am Swift River, Telegraph Creek - St. Aidan, ¶ 25: Parish of St. Stephen, the Rev. environment, and encourages the educa- hanging out at Tim’s with a Dease Lake, Glenora, Rob Langmaid William Morton. The Rev. Jasmine tion of Anglicans, as individuals and as bunch of people who do not (evangelist), Tim Liverton, licensed lay Chandra, (on leave). Diocese of Ho, communities, to become better stewards minister. Claude, our Archbishop, Wil- Justice Richardson Komla Macarphuy, of God’s creation. PRAY for the Anglican come to church. I will get liam, George and Harold, retired bishops, Seminarian. Church in Nsukka - (Province of the back to you.” Would you feel and their families. ¶ 26: Parish of Salisbury & Havelock, the Niger, Nigeria), the Rt. Rev. Aloysius the rector is not doing his/her ¶ 16: Parish of St. James, Moncton, the Rev. Dick Black. Diocese of Ho, Brother Agbo. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, Rev. Rod Black, the Rev. Doug Painter. Clemence Ahun, diocesan catechist. Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of job, or would you celebrate the The Rev. Ken Brown (retired).Diocese ¶ 27: Parish of Shediac, the Ven. Richard Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, fact s/he has gone beyond the of Ho, the Very Rev. Simon Kofi Ablorh, McConnell, the Rev. Cathy Laskey, Bishop Cyrus Pitman. Diocese of Ho, fringe of the church or what? I Dean of St. George’s Cathedral, Ho. associate priest and family life coordina- Agbozune Deanery, the Rev. Canon believe this may be the type of ¶ 17: Parish of Saint John, the Rev. Dr. tor. Michael O’Hara, postulant. Diocese George D. Asiamah, rural dean, the Ranall Ingalls, the Rev. Patricia Craig, of Ho, Sister Joyce Agbefu, diocesan Rt. Rev. Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. difficulty we are going to face honorary assistant. Diocese of Ho, the catechist. Diocese of Yukon, Atlin - St. Martin, the in the not too distant future. Rev. Lawrence Danny Amenuvor, priest- ¶ 28: Parish of Simonds, the Rev. Terence Rev. Deacon Vera Kirkwood and family, The figures tell us that in-charge, Penyi. Chandra, priest-in-charge. Diocese of Ho, Dorothy Odian, licensed lay minister, ¶ 18: Parish of St. Margaret’s, the Rev. Brother Felix Atta Boakye (in training), the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, & family. during the last 30 years the Canon Jon Lownds, the Rev. John Har- diocesan catechist. Claude, our Archbishop, William, George number of people attending vey, honorary assistant. The Rev. Eric ¶ 29: PRAY for the Anglican Church in and Harold, retired bishops, and their church across North America Caldwell (retired). Diocese of Ho, the Northern Michigan - (Province V, USA), families. has remained static. There Rev. George Dartey Asiamah, rural dean vacant. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, ¶ 6: Parish of Waterford & St. Mark, the From the and priest-in-charge, Agbozume. Anglican Church of Canada. Ecclesiasti- Rev. Allen Tapley. The Rev. Wally Col- is a variation of one to three ¶ 19: Parish of St. Mark (Stone) Church, cal Province of British Columbia and lett (retired). Diocese of Ho, Mr Godwin per cent either way, but it Archdeacons the Ven. Capt. David Edwards. Diocese the Yukon, Archbishop John Privett and Dumavor, parochial catechist. is essentially the case. We of Ho, the Rev. Fr. Joseph Kingsley Ben- the Provincial Council. Diocese of Ho, ¶ 7: Parish of Westmorland, the Rev. tum, Rural dean and priest-in-charge, Kpando Deanery, the Rev. Canon Joseph Canon Kevin Stockall, priest-in-charge. may find this hard to believe, Kpando. K. Bentum, Rural dean, the Rt. Rev. Diocese of Ho, Mr. Daniel K. Atikor, paro- because the decline in what ¶ 20: Parish of St. Martin’s & Black River, Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. Diocese of chial catechist. we know as the mainline What follows is merely (open incumbency). Johnathan Spring- Yukon, communities of Carmacks and ¶ 8: Parish of Wicklow, Wilmott, Peel & denominations — Anglican, my feeling for a way ahead. thorpe, postulant. Diocese of Ho, the Rev. Keno, the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson and Aberdeen, vacant. The Rev. John Cooper Prosper Francis Kwame Deh, assistant family. Claude, our Archbishop, William, (on leave). Diocese of Ho, Rev. Kwasi Roman Catholic, Presbyte- I believe we have to ask curate, Kpando. George and Harold, retired bishops, and Oteng Boampong, Bishop’s Chaplain. rian and others — have been ourselves what it is to be a ¶ 21: Parish of St. Mary’s (York), the Rev. their families. ¶ 9: Parish of Woodstock, (open incum- significant. Other non-tradi- parish church. Is our church Ian Wetmore. Diocese of Ho, the Rev. ¶ 30: Parish of Stanley, the Rev. Elaine bency). Diocese of Ho, the Very Rev. Joseph Wilson Kwame Hayibor, assistant Hamilton, interim priest-in-charge. The Simon Kofi Ablorh, Dean of St. George’s tional groups — Pentecostal, a place of going and com- curate, Ho. Rev. Canon Neville Cheeseman (retired). Cathedral, Ho. Vineyard and others — have ing where people feel they ¶ 22: PRAY for the Anglican Church in Diocese of Ho, Mrs. Christiana Asamoah, ¶ 10: Parish of Andover, the Rev. Bon- seen a steady growth over the belong even when they do Northern Argentina (vacant), Suffragan parochial catechist. nie LeBlanc, priest-in-charge. Michael same period. Primarily it has not believe? Is it an open Bishop of Northhern Argentina (va- ¶ 31: Parish of Sussex, the Ven. David O’Hara, postulant. Diocese of Ho, the cant). Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, Barrett. Diocese of Ho, Mr. William Rev. Lawrence Danny Amenuvor, priest- been transfer growth, people door in the community and Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Agbalenyo, parochial catechist. in-charge, Penyi. leaving our churches and go- an integral part of that Montreal Bishop Barry Clarke. Diocese June ¶ 11: Parish of Bathurst, (open incum- ing to theirs. community? I am not neces- of Ho, Cathedral Deanery, the Very Rev. ¶ 1: Parish of the Tobique, the Rev. bency). Diocese of Ho, the Rev. George The question this raises sarily speaking of a line on Simon K Abler, Dean of Ho, the Rt. Rev. Amanda Longmoore, priest-in-charge. Dartey Asiamah, rural dean and priest- Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. Diocese The Rev. Barry Cohen-Thorley (retired). in-charge, Agbozume. is: Has Christianity run its a map. It maybe that our of Yukon, Carcross, Tagish, Johnson’s Diocese of Ho, Mr Hope Fiebor, parochial Intercessions on-line anglican.nb.ca —> course in North America? parish churches are to serve Crossing, St. Saviour’s, the Rev. David catechist. Resources —> Prayer. Will we remain stable at people as they go beyond our around this number with boundaries and meet with believers moving from one people in their daily lives, The Eucharist, Holy Communion, the Lord’s Supper, the Mass … brand to another rather at the gym or the daycare or “Do this in remembrance of The Book of Common like the way we move from wherever. me.” (Luke 22:19) So said Jesus Prayer calls the service The Superstore to Sobey’s to Our churches have to as he gave thanks for the bread Lord’s Supper or Holy Com- Costco. depending upon our be places of resource that and wine at the last supper he munion. mood? I truly think we might help people to articulate shared with his friends before The word Mass comes from if we continue to exclusively their faith and also their his arrest, trial and crucifixion. the final words of the Roman use what has become known striving after God. We need Catholic Latin service: Ite, as the “attractional” model to be people who recognize as ever another missa est. It means go, you of church. What do I mean God’s Holy Spirit at work in command so have been sent out. Thy em- by that? It is the assump- people’s lives and are willing obeyed? For cen- The Lord’s Supper is pretty phasize the sacrament equips tion that if we hang out our to work alongside the Spirit. tury after century, obvious. It reminds us of the the people of God to go out shingle people will come. It is Perhaps we have to ask W spreading slowly to every con- time when Jesus instituted it into the world to spread the basically a marketing method ourselves whether we need tinent and country and among at supper with his friends, and Gospel and do his work. This of evangelism. people with entrepreneurial every race on earth, this that this is the Christian family term is retained by Anglo- Every denomination skills to lead our churches. action has been done, in every meal eaten around the Lord’s Catholic churches and in the presumes that people want Or do we need to ask our- conceivable human circum- Table, with the Lord as host. Roman church. The word Mass a structured environment in selves how we can better use stance, for every conceivable The Eucharist is derived is used unwittingly by most of which to practice their faith. the resources God has given human need— from infancy from a Greek word for thanks- us when we refer to Christmas Whether we are Anglican us in order to fulfill his man- and before it, to extreme old giving. The central part of — the Christ Mass, the time to or Pentecostal we all have a date of reaching out to the age and after it — from the a Eucharistic service is the celebrate God’s incarnation to liturgical form, whether it is least and the lost? pinnacle of earthly greatness Eucharistic or thanksgiving live among us. written or not. The problem We face too many chal- to the refuge of fugitives in the prayer in which we thank God There are several ways to is, none of these expres- lenges to remain the way we caves and dens of the earth. for his gift of new life through refer to this one sacrament sions of and for faith seem to are. There is a need to serve Men have found no better thing Jesus’ life, death and resurrec- that Dom Gregory Dix again scratch where the majority of people and we remain called than this to do . . . tion. We also thank him for the puts into perspective for us … people are itchy. So what are to pastor in traditional ways, Dom Gregory Dix wrote this spiritual renewal and strength “week by week and month by we to do? My answer is I do but that cannot be all there at the beginning of a wonder- we receive at his table and for month, on a hundred thousand not know, but it is a subject is to it. To be truly Anglican ful passage about the Eucha- those who gather with us in successive Sundays, faith- I spend a good deal of time is to take the “cure of souls” rist in his book, The Shape of love and support. This term is fully, unfailingly, across all the thinking and praying about, seriously, not merely to pay the Liturgy. You can find more most commonly used today and parishes of Christendom, the because I believe Jesus is lip service to it as a good of this text by going to the is the term used in the Book of pastors have done this just to the most important person idea. website Texanglican and click- Alternative Services. make the plebs sancta Dei—the who ever lived and is able to ing on the sidebar 05/01/2005 Holy Communion emphasiz- holy common people of God.” change people’s lives and so The Ven. David Edwards is – 06/01/2005 and scrolling down es that it is a shared meal. We much more. Archdeacon of Saint John. to Sunday, May 1, 2005. meet as a Christian community The Ven. Patricia Drummond is So why does this sacrament, and in so doing we meet the Archdeacon of Fredericton, act- in which bread and wine are Lord in the bread and wine. The ing Archdeacon of Woodstock. consecrated and consumed, sacrament binds us all together *Note— I am running out of ques- have so many different names “with cords that cannot be tions. If you have one, please send it in the church? broken.” to: [email protected]. 12 / The New Brunswick Anglican Month 2011

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I’m curious, George … What do you mean by ‘breaking the silence’? [Part 2] tifling silences of fear imprison us and stunt our growth as Sthe whole people that God longs for us to become — these are silences that need to be broken if we are to truly be the church and do real ministry instead of play ions on their spiritual pil- at religious games. These grimages nor engaged them thoughts could lead us down in meaningful participation many trails, but on each in the life of Christ’s body. Even harder to hear is one we would encounter the Members of the band For His Name’s Sake (FHNS) posed with youth from northwestern New proverbial elephant in the what the author identifies room, but whether or not we as a basic reason for this Brunswick at a recent youth retreat at Canoe Cove Christian Camp on PEI. Front row left to right: recognize it is difficult to say situation: spirituality of Justin Murphy (FHNS), Melissa Morin, Hayley Demerchant, Vennissa Morin (kneeling), Ocean because we are all too close young people mirrors that Stacey and Corbin Birch (FHNS). Back row left to right: Jesse Wagner (FHNS), Ivan MacLean to it. of the adult Christians they (FHNS), Logan Ellis (FHNS) and Matthew Stacey. In the Letter to the Heb- encounter. We have become rews, the author used some uncertain of what kind of strong language when s/he good news we have. We have wrote: “For though by this long been passive consumers Road trip and PEI youth retreat time you ought to be teach- of religious ritual and teach- ers, you need someone to ing rather than being actively teach you again the basic engaged with the spiritual were totally AWESOME! principles of the oracles of realities that faced the first God.” disciples and continue to By Amanda Longmoore For Vanissa Morin the high- McDonald’s runs! Thanks for Echoing this, Swiss theo- challenge us in our time. Con- lights of the overnight retreat making this retreat memor- logian Karl Barth said: “In sequently, most adult Chris- Of the 42 Maritime young were meeting the band mem- able! This is something that I the Church of Jesus Christ tians don’t seem to be able to people (grades six through 12) bers and other new people. will always remember!” there can and should be no articulate what and why we who gathered for an awesome “The band was awesome; even Check out For His Name’s non-theologians.” This is believe, suffering the same retreat at Canoe Cove Christian when we hung out afterwards, Sake online at: one way to try seeing our lack of a language to articu- Camp in Prince Edward Island that was awesome. So was jam- • www.reverbnation.com/ elephant. late our spiritual experiences recently, five of them were ming out to music in the van, fhnsmusic, In her recent book, and theological beliefs identi- from the Perth-Andover/Plas- on the way down and on the •www.facebook.com/fhns- Almost Christian*, Kenda fied in far too many youth. ter Rock area. Members of the way back. All in all the youth music, or Creasy Dean speaks can- Dean identifies the heart of band For His Name’s Sake were retreat was AWESOME!!!!!!” • www.youtube.com/user/ didly about how most youth one of the major elephants in guest speakers for the event, “Wow! God brought us fhnsmusic. work being done among the [church] room that we can and they did a fantastic job of together for a good reason,” western Christians tends no longer afford to avoid. She sharing their faith journeys as says Melissa Morin “The best The Rev. Amanda Longmoore toward a ‘gospel of niceness’ also identifies a key starting well as leading us in some great part of the weekend for me of the Parish of the Tobique (a.k.a. Moralistic Thera- place for churches that want music. Prayer, worship, conver- was meeting new people that I is a member of the Anglican peutic Deism). This shows to see young people re-en- sation, community building, will always remember, and the ministry team in northwest up across a full denomina- gaged with Christianity and and lots of fun were also on band of course! Also, jamming New Brunswick. tional/non-denominational the life of Christ’s body. We the agenda. out with the crew, and all the spectrum. Various studies need to start with ourselves, indicate that fully 80% or moving out of the comfort- more of young people who able roles as passive consum- There’s more to Lent than giving up chocolate! are involved in local congre- ers of religion, becoming gations and youth groups active learners who explore About 20 young people from as junior and senior high and articulate what and why 11 to 18-years-old attended the students will be absent from we believe, and mature Chris third annual Lenten retreat for the Christian scene by the tians who can be significant youth in the Parish of Upham time they transition into companions to young spirit- this year. Most of them were post-secondary life. Fewer ual pilgrims. Anglican, but young people and fewer of these absences from the local Roman Catholic are temporary parts of the and Baptist churches also at- spiritual journey. More and Resources tended. The retreat focused on more they represent an ab- *Kenda Creasy Dean God’s creation — taking care of sconding trend — a perma- Almost Christian: What the our planet, our countries and nent move away from church Faith of Our Teenagers Is Tell- each other. Much of the mate- and Christianity. ing the American Church rial was presented by youth in While this reality may (Oxford University Press, the parish. Jenny Fowler, one be hard enough to face, she 2010). of PWRDF’s 50 youth leaders goes on to say that we have talked about fair trade and failed to offer young people a Along with this book, I also two other young people led cal Roman Catholic Church morning and were treated to deep experience of God and highly recommend Compline. Parents were an for a closing service on Sunday lunch before they went home. understanding of the gospel OMG: A Youth Ministry Hand- incredible help as well, organiz- of Jesus. She contends that book, ing games of flag football, geo we have generally failed edited by Kenda Creasy Dean caching, and scavenger hunts, to cultivate a theological/ (Abingdon Press, 2010). making bread for Communion spiritual language through with the young people, cook- which they would be able to ing meals. The Rev. Marian identify, and speak about, The Rev. Dr. George Porter is Lucas-Jefferies officiated at a their faith. We have too often diocesan Canon for Youth and communion service centered neither walked with young director of youth action. on God’s creation. The young people as faithful compan- people were invited to the lo-