All Saints' Episcopal Church

www.allsaintsbhm.org Vol. 76 No. 7/ April 4, 2018

All Saints’ Episcopal Church /www.allsaintsbhm.org

TheParishioner

Dear Friends: I read a story about a so- was really a nice person at heart, her Bernice in terms of everything she’d cial worker who was assigned to help a situation was very sad, and she had led done and left undone. But Tim saw her woman named Bernice. Bernice’s chil- a terrible life. When he talked about her pain, instead of her failures. He tried to dren had been in foster care for five that way, they rolled their eyes. They emphasize instead of criticize. Tim’s years because they were seriously ne- thought, “he’s naive and he’s swallow- view of her helped Bernice begin to see glected. Their house was filthy and so ing it hook, line and sinker.” herself differently too. Through Tim’s was Bernice. Her children were mal- But in fact, for the first time in Ber- eyes, Bernice saw grace. nourished, subsisting on mostly Kool- nice’s life, someone was listening to There is a story in the Bible about a Aid and bread. On the other hand, Ber- her. She came to trust Tim and she told woman of the street who shows up at nice was very overweight and her diet him about growing up in poverty, abuse, the house of Simon, the Pharisee. She was made up of ice cream and govern- and being locked in a closet. She tried washes Jesus’ feet with her tears and ment issued cheese. to escape with boyfriends who aban- wipes them with her hair. Her offering When one of the children became doned her after they took her money. At is an extravagant showering of love for very sick and Bernice didn’t take the age nineteen, she had two screaming Jesus. Simon the Pharisee rejects the child to a doctor, a relative called Chil- babies, no job, no family, no idea how woman. Jesus asks him “Do you see this dren’s Services. The children went into to take care of herself or her kids. woman?” Simon is silent, but we know foster care, and the social worker tried Within a few months of listening the answer is “no”. He sees a category, to make it Bernice’s goal to work to get and working with Bernice, things start- a station in life, a notorious sinner. her children back. But she didn’t make ed to change. She began to wash her But that’s not what Jesus sees. He much progress. Over time, Bernice hair, and learned how to clean up her sees a sinner who has been forgiven. He burned out one social worker after an- house and her clothes. She got a part- tells Simon how well she loves. A good other, and objected to every suggestion time job. Eventually, she kept counsel- host would have provided water so Je- of how to improve her life. Everyone ing appointments and parent meetings. sus could wash his feet. A good host reached the conclusion that Bernice During supervised visits Bernice would have greeted Jesus with a kiss. wasn’t capable of raising children, or showed patience with her kids. Day by Simon didn’t do those things. Simon worse, she didn’t really want her kids. day the visits became longer, and after a is a religious person, which makes me Then one day, a new social worker, year or so, the kids went home for a nervous. I wonder, “Who am I failing to Grace

named Tim came to work in the office. visit. Consistently good visits turned see?” Simon seems to think avoiding Tim was fresh out of college and every- into a trial of taking her kids home. Fi- sinful people, and unclean situations one else was worn out from working nally, one day, Bertha gave Tim a hug will protect him from being contaminat- with Bernice, so they gave Tim her and a kiss on the cheek. She told the ed by sin. He rejects Jesus, because Je- case. After he met her, he began to re- kids, “We are going home.” sus willingly associates with sinners. port on her case. He told everyone she For five years everyone looked at Jesus acceptance of the woman means Please turn to the next page. Continued from the cover. www.allsaintsbhm.org he’s not really a man of God. Maybe gaping holes in us, so we’ll stay open to that confirms what Simon already be- life. I’d rather be wounded and welcom- lieves, so it sticks. ing, than safe and hard and closed up Coming Up The woman gives Jesus all she has, like a tomb. TABLE FUNDRAISER UPDATE precious ointment and kisses, her tears A pastor named Henri Nouwen and hair. She humbles herself complete- AND DEDICATION DATE said,” Forgiveness is the name given to Thank you to everyone who contributed to ly and she adores him. I’d like to think a people who love poorly.” And we all if I met the One who created me, who the table fund for the Great Hall and class- love poorly. None of us has the power rooms. Through your generosity, and a spe- gave me this life, I’d fall down on my to heal our own hearts, to endure the cial gift from the ECW (Episcopal Church knees and worship him. Have you ever tragedy of our own mistakes, our sin. Women), we have been able to upgrade the noticed that guilt is sometimes easier to We need the wonder of grace everyday. functionality and appearance of our main see when it belongs to someone else? We need to tell each other the good gathering place at All Saints. Jesus’ reaction to the woman gives news. Someone said, “It’s like one beg- Please join us on April 22 at 10:00 a.m. us a picture of forgiveness. The whole gar telling another beggar where to find in the Great Hall for the dedication of the scene makes me wonder, “Do I really food.” new furnishings. see the people God puts in my path?” When I think about it, signs that I’m Our sincere thanks, “Do I welcome Jesus?” “Do I offer him forgiven often surround me. Our lives Julie Jurotich, Sr. Warden, Vestry my sin?” “Do I believe I’m forgiven?” are shot through with grace. Vic Adamo, Outreach Committee Actress Lilly Tomlin once said, Happy Easter! The Lord is Risen. “Forgiveness means giving up any hope The Great Fifty Days of Easter is upon YOUTH SUNDAY IS APRIL 15 of having a better past.” I talked with a us! Every Easter I’m reminded of grace 8:45 & 11:00 A.M. SERVICES woman recently who was upset about all around us. When I see you with your Once a year the youth of All Saints preach, her mother’s death. She was haunted by families at church. When I watch usher, play music, and serve in many of the the idea that she didn’t do enough. She strangers greeted with love and warmth. ways adults usually do. Fran McKendree didn’t visit enough, call enough, tell her When I see the excitement of our chil- will be here that day to lead the music she loved her enough. Her feelings were dren. The love and flowers you take to Please plan on attending one of these ser- hers but I identified with her guilt. people in our parish who are unable to vices and celebrate the amazing group of Things done and mostly, things undone young people we have at All Saints. come to worship. Then there is the haunt me from time to time. I told her grace of a good cry, the love of faithful we all have regrets because we are hu- FRAN MCKENDREE WORKSHOPS friends, in hugs, unexpected phone APRIL 14 man. calls, peace that comes from prayer, Fran will be at All Saints on Saturday, April On tough days, I wish I could hear God says, you are forgiven. Here at All Jesus say the words directly to me 14 to hold youth and adult music work- Saints we are open to everyone who shops. The youth music workshop will be “Glenda, you are forgiven.” But that comes. We’re hoping all who worship hasn’t happened for me yet. Instead held 10:30- noon, and the adult music work- here will leave knowing they are loved, shop from 1:30-4:00 p.m. Both workshops God sends people into my life to remind knowing what the woman with the ala- will be in the Adult Choir Room. For infor- me I’m not the Lone Ranger. I have baster jar knew. Your sins are forgiven, mation about the youth workshop contact learned I am forgiven from people like go in peace. I hope I see you at church, Susie Youngson, [email protected]. you. When we come together as the Blessings, For the adult workshop contact Melanie Body of Christ, we place ourselves in Couch, [email protected]. For the path of grace. That’s why I say I more information about Fran go to http:// hope I see you at church. www.franmckendree.com/. Some people won’t come to church Introduction to Fran will also lead music at the 8:45 and because they think a bunch of hypo- 11:00 a.m. services on April 15, Youth Sun- crites will judge them. Of course they’re Centering Prayer day. right. The church is full of hypocrites. SAVE THE DATE! Sometimes I’m one of them. I’m like April 28, “All Saints Night” at a Barons baseball those social workers who couldn’t see game will be held on Friday, May 18. Bernice as a child of God. That’s what 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for reserved baseline seats. Kathleen Busbee will be handling ticket happens when I forget the wonder of Please join us if you would like to learn grace. When I forget how much I need reservations and payment in April, more more about Centering Prayer, or would grace. My heart gets hard like Simon details to come! the Pharisees’ and I’m no longer wel- like to spend a Saturday morning ‘resting coming of Jesus or anyone else. in God.’ Beverly Brasell, All Saints pa- SAVE-THE-DATE FOR I’d rather be like the woman who rishioner, will lead us and teach us how to 2018 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL shows up at Simon’s house, so aware of do Centering Prayer. The workshop will Mark your calendars for 2018 Vacation her sin, so aware of God’s forgiveness, take place in the Adult Choir Room. All Bible School, June 24-27, when we will that she’s filled with gratitude. Her are welcome. The registration cost is travel back to the ancient time of Jesus in heart isn’t hard. It’s open, weeping, like $10.00, includes lunch, and can be paid the Land of Israel. Online registration will earth watered by rain, ready for plant- the day of the workshop. begin on April 15th. Look for more details To register, and for more information, this Spring! June 24-27, 2018—Sunday ing, ready for new life. Somebody said, (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) & Monday, Tuesday, it’s like God implanted time bombs in please contact Beverly Brasell, (205)335- Wednesday (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) us, set to go off at intervals, making 9114 or [email protected].

2 www.allsaintsbhm.org Coffee with “G” April 8, 10:00 a.m., Lobby You are invited to have coffee in the church lobby with our Rector, The Rev. Glenda Curry (also known as "G"), and some wonderful people who attend All Saints. They would love to tell you a little bit about our church, and answer any questions you have. They will also give you a brief tour of the church if you would like one. We look forward to getting to Dialogue: Breaking the Silence About know you and hope that you will be able to join us! Pregnancy Loss P.S. Children are welcome to join us, and April 11 @ 6:00pm we will have plenty of donuts on hand!

Dialogue is a new ministry at All Saints aiming to offer grief support and information to those who have experienced pregnancy loss. Whether your loss is Lay Ministry Schedule recent or years ago, we invite you to join us as we lift each other in prayer, hope and love. Please join us for our first meeting on Wednesday, April 11, at 6pm in Sunday, April 8 Room 224. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Anna Russell Friedman at Vestry representative of the day: (205)769-3191, [email protected] or Sarah Sexton at (205)873-9045, Scott Trigg [email protected]. Torch Bearers & Crucifers: 8:45: Gospeller: Paul Drake TB: Annabelle Coan, Sophia Bull APRIL BIRTHDAYS C1: Lainey Phelps 1 Pat Nakamura, Kurtie Hutto, Maya Logue, Hamp Hollifield, Opal Ann C2: Luke Phelps Graves, Cler Watkins, David Kessler, Alissa Gily, Kristian Gratton, Griffin Holmes 11:00 Gospeller: Meade Parris 2 Willa Coan, Pam Simpson, Karen Everitt TB: Adele Benson, George Benson, 3 Pete Hendricks, Darby Westfall, Noah Klein, Rodney Eslinger, Grayson Gilbert, Lainey Miller (rotate two each month) William Blackerby C1: Noah Gentry 4 Susan Bullock, Caroline Carter, Will Strong, Joe Gauthier, Jeremiah Malki C2: Phoebe Gentry 5 David Dantone, David Armistead, Annabelle Coan Ushers: 6 Mary Chalmers , Mandy Dorsey, Lauren Nassetta 7 Karen Stevens, Brad Busbee, Katarina Volkoff 7:30: Kay Clements 8 Martha King, Joyce Sanders, Dorothy Alexander, Liza Jane Ponder, Marissa Rose 8:45: Scott and Tricia Trigg Croft, Porter Hottle 11:00: Jeremy Harper, Jamie Parris, 9 Nona McGarity, Leigh Farrell-Burke, Stephanie Diethelm, Meredith Edwards, John Ellis, Andrew Benson Fonda Shaia, John Porter Collins, Becket Collins 5:30: Tyson Pound 10 Mary Laslie Pike, Eliza Gannon Children’s Liturgy: 11 Frances Flynn, Jim Searcy, Doug Davis Nikki Schoel 12 Kay Kellum, Brenan Ely, James Dobbins, Sadie Rowell, Elizabeth Doyle, Summer Warren Sunday, April 15 14 Nate Mann, Stewart Moore, Michael Higginbotham Vestry representative of the day: 15 Lynn Andrews, Prescott Gilbert, Bill Lenker, Rose Goodwin, Prescott Gilbert, Julie Cash Farrah Alcorn Torch Bearers & Crucifers: 16 Kristy Ross, Rex Lysinger, Laura Jurotich, Noel Jordan, Rebecca Yeager 8:45: Gospeller: Anne Harman 17 Michael Thomason 18 Eric Jurotich, Doss Cleveland Hornbuckle TB: Lottie Pound, Charlie Youngson 19 Memily Colvin, Barbara Chavers, Layton Huskey 20 Diana Brooks, Carter Wilson, Nolen Graves, Wes Gilchrist, Lily Janus, Bebe Hardin C1: Jeffrey Youngson 21 Marlie Joseph, Emma Dunn, Sam Klein, Riley Turner C2: Ann Elise Pound 22 Michelle Suttle, Lynne Shaw, Jeanie Fortenberry, Joshua Turner 11:00 Gospeller: Mary Laslie Pike 23 Venita Mann, Julie Pitts, John Ellis, Andrew Benson, Robert McGehee TB: Martha Ponder, Ada McElroy 24 LeArden Pike, Charlie Farrell, Jack Farrell, Madeline Winslett, Tara Hulgan, C1: Liza Jane Ponder Jamie Dunn, Kathryn Hornbuckle, Kit Pearce, Birch Ely C2: Emma Grace Pike 25 Sophie Young, Nathan Hefner, Elias Busbee Ushers: 26 Michelle Paradiso, Anita Dickerson 7:30: Lucy Hortberg 27 Shannon Jordan, Scott Morales, John Lowry, Ellie Schoel, Emily Godsey 8:45: Erik Batson, Dottie Gauthier 28 Susan Chalmers, Robbie Pine, Charlie McCalley, Luke Phelps, Tripp Warren, 11:00: Lorelle and Will Collins, Lee Gleissner Geoff Wright, Terry Thrash 29 Jerry Smith, Hilary Moreno, Nancy Ball 5:30: Tom Richeson 30 Peter Bellis, Tracy Wooten, Kathy Anthony, Collier Hicks, Sam Stone, Children’s Liturgy: Eleanor Hataway 3 Robin Griffis

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All Saints’ Schedule How to contact us: Sunday: Holy Eucharist: 7:30, 8:45, and 11:00 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. All Saints’ Episcopal Church Breakfast: 8:00-10:00 a.m. Voice: (205)879-8651 Fax: (205)870-5749 Preschool: (205)879-1092 Nursery: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.—Undercroft Online: www.allsaintsbhm.org Sunday School Classes: After-hours pastoral care emergency phone: (205) 617-8954 Atria Session I, 8:30; Atria Session II, 10:00 a.m. CLERGY: Children’s Liturgy of the Word, during the Rector: The Rev. Dr. Glenda S. Curry, [email protected], 879-8652 11:00 service, for 3-6 year-old children, Sunshine Room Associate Rector: The. Rev. Anna Russell Friedman, [email protected], 769-3191 Youth: 10:00—10:45 a.m.; EYC: Grades 7-8: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Associate Rector: The Rev. Charles Youngson, [email protected], Grades 9-12: 6:00-7:30 p.m., Youth Rooms 769-3180 Adult Classes: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Priest Associate: The Rev. Mike Cleckler, [email protected] Community of Young Adults - Preschool Rm. 105 Contemporary Studies - Library, South Addition STAFF: Faith and the Modern Family - Room 223, South Addition Children’s Formation: Newcomer Coffee - Jackson-Thorpe Room Director: Kathleen Busbee, [email protected], (239)222-8549 Practicing Our Faith - New Journey Room (Preschool) Jeannie Feldman, [email protected], 516-2347 Children’s Choir Director: Susie Youngson, [email protected], 870-4629 The Seekers - 10:00—Room 224, South Addition Associate for Music and Children’s Choirs: Maggie Gill, [email protected], Women’s Sunday School - Room 104, located in the Preschool 662-544-3791 Communications Director, newsletter and website: Debbie Donaldson, Wednesday: [email protected], 769-3182 Men’s Bible Study —7:00 - 8:00 a.m., Jackson-Thorpe Room Financial Administrator: Teresa Mason, [email protected], 769-3184 Wednesday Morning Prayer/Breakfast, 7:00 a.m., Great Hall 5:30 Music: Randolph Horn, [email protected] The Rector’s Bible Study, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Nursery Director: Gretchen Lerner, [email protected], 769-3190 Room 223—South Addition Organist/Choir Director: Melanie Martin Couch, [email protected], 769-3187 Oasis (see schedule online at www.allsaintsbhm.org) Parish Coordinator: Theresa Hester, [email protected], 879-8651 Preschool Director: Bebe Hardin, [email protected], 879-2943 Thursday Youth Minister: Kristin Blackerby: [email protected], One Flock Women’s Bible Study - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., 769-3183 Rm. 223, South Addition Associate Youth Minister: Doss Cleveland, [email protected], In Stiches (Knitters Group) - 1:00 p.m.—Jackson-Thorpe Room 769-3183