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DT Jun 13.Indd THE New Facebook page! WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ DIOCESAN TIMES DIOTIMES SUMMER 2013 A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL Serving the Anglican Church in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island The Super Amazing Bible Camp of Awesomeness The Super Amazing Bible Camp of Awesomeness (SABCA) was an initiative of Revs. Ed Trevors & Nita Barteaux and supported by the South Shore Regional Council. They dreamed of having a youth event for children who did not meet the age criteria for DYC. For youth aged 6-12, the day began with 35-40 youth and a dozen youth leaders meeting at Holy Trinity, Bridgewater. The Camp was a reason for young Anglicans to get together, to have fun and to be exposed to Christian education. The drama component incorporated scripture and was applied to worship time at the end of the day. The games, crafts, face painting, drama, worship, meal fellowship and a scavenger hunt all fell under the theme of ‘Getting to Know You”. Getting to know one another, getting to know God, getting to know their church. Photos left: Using the Angry Birds launcher to test her skills. Photo right: One of the many face- painted participants at the Awesomeness Camp. Who are we? by Rob Elford As a new member of the DT town in Quebec, lobster fisher- Board, I wonder if this paper men protest market pricing for Are we an Abrahamic people (in whatever medium it may their catch and everyday thou- Special called into relationship with choose to use) might be a good sands of children die because God, deepened by the law and venue to have a public dis- of malnutrition. Does anyone Summer the prophets, and ultimately course on issues of importance give a shit? Because, and here I fulfilled by our resurrected in our world today where quote Tony Campolo, “Most of Lord Jesus Christ? Christian opinions on events you are more upset that I used Edition! and issues may be raised and a four-letter word than that Is one of the key concepts, or debated? There is much going you could be doing something” Wondering why the paper’s values, of this entire tradition on in our world, and the issues about these tremendously late? We waited for General of God, and our discernment are often so complex, that it is important issues. Synod 2013 to finish so the of what it all means, justice? difficult at times to understand Because if justice is relevant I provoke. It is a provocation Anglican Journal could bring the Christian nexus to many to open a debate on justice. to our discourse, what are we important issues. Is this a you the latest doing about it? Where is the It is a provocation to invite – worthwhile role for one regular indeed insist – that there is an news. Christian voice today on issues section of the DT? that seemed to be foremost in important voice to be heard the heart and mind of the field Just in the past few months in among the myriad of issues preacher from Galilee who is well over one thousand people taking place in our wonderful our Redeemer? died at a textile plant in Ban- but wounded world. Can the gladesh, a train decimated a DT be a venue for this voice? Also online at: www.facebook.com/diotimes & www.nspeidiocese.ca/page/diocesan times.aspx PAGE 2 SUMMER 2013- THE DIOCESAN TIMES COLUMNIST June: the month of weddings June is the month of wed- has been going about her daily after many years of exchanging dings; and here at St. Bart’s we duties, visiting and working Christmas cards and occasional are keeping up the tradition. on Sunday sermons as well as letters. This old friend was Because we are a parish of overseeing any ‘churchy’ stuff wintering in Florida and that is VOLUME 68 NUMBER 6 “well-seasoned” Anglicans, we for the wedding. Her In-Laws where they spent a few weeks don’t see many weddings unless seem to be taking everything in together this past January. Both someone wants to return to the stride too. Pops and his bud- had lost their life partners and PAUL SHERWOOD parish of their ancestors to tie dies have planted the vegetable were lonely. Both liked having the knot. garden after the ploughing was someone special in their life Editor done. Mom has been baking her once again. Both soon realized Rev Billie has always been famous Butterscotch Squares that they needed to be together Also on the web: cautious about such decisions. and Marble Cake to be a part of all the time. And so we will www.nspeidiocese.ca/page/ There is the danger of some the dessert buffet, and there has have a new man in the rectory. diocesan times.aspx couples looking for a romantic been a shopping expedition into Billie will have a new husband seaside setting for a service that the city so that everyone can and Irene James will have a should be held anywhere but in ST. B ART’S BY THE BOG get their wedding finery picked strong Tenor in her choir. SUBSCRIPTIONS church. When the couple has out and altered if necessary. no church affiliation, nor any This will mean changes in our Sarah Neish sense of what a marriage service The Groom has been visiting parish life. It has been decided Either online: in a church will be like, then it most weekends and sits with that Billie will stay on as our the congregation through the Rector but in a part time capac- www.anglicanjournal. is time for them to start looking the Parish Hall following the com/ for a place that speaks to them service. He is a handsome fellow ity, giving her a lighter work service. Our local musicians are with a strong tenor voice and he load and we as a parish a lighter circulation/subscriptions. and an officiant that can marry practicing and calling on some html them without involving the seems to know his way around financial load as well. She and of their friends to join them for the Prayer Book and the BAS. her new husband James will church. There is always a place a dance that will follow the Buf- for a civil service....even if it He is winning over the sceptics continue to live in the rectory Or write to: fet supper. I have a feeling that among us by just being himself. and Mom and Pops will stay Diocesan Times/Anglican doesn’t please Grandma! a few bottles of homemade wine If you haven’t guessed yet, let there as well. Billie will take the Journal Circulation Dept The wedding that will take may be seen floating around the full summer off as she and James 80 Hayden St place here at the end of the hall. The Sunday School kids me tell you that the bride is our Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 own beloved Rev. Billie! take a long honeymoon trip to month does fulfill all the criteria have made special pew markers. Australia and New Zealand. We that rate a church ceremony. Irene James, our organist has When her Peter died so sud- [email protected] will make do with Sunday sup- (416 ) 924-9199 Ext 259/245 It will be a special service and been practicing special music denly several years ago we all ply clergy that will come out to our Bishop will be here to do with the choir...yes there will felt her pain and would do us from the city. Pops will weed the honours so to speak. The be a choir!...and my Orin as anything to ease it for her. Her his garden, Mom will keep the Subscription rate for groom is a stranger to us but the church warden will be one of In -Laws came up from Florida gardeners supplied with coffee The Diocesan Times and the bride is known and loved by the readers and he is as nervous and moved into the rectory to and sweets and we will await the Anglican Journal: everyone in the community. It as a kitten. lend a hand, a decision that has return of our rector and her new $20 per year Single copies: $2 will be a wedding like no other The rectory family seem to be been very successful. husband in early September. and the Guild and the Men’s a pool of calm in the midst of Billie and an old friend from I’ll keep you posted, Club have started to make plans all the excitement Rev. Billie University days met last year for a “bang-up” reception in Aunt Madge Letters & News Items: Paul Sherwood, Editor PO Box 8882, Halifax, NS B3K 5M5 [email protected] 902.477.3040 Advertising: Harold Irving (902) 865-4795 cell (902) 489-4795 [email protected] Published monthly except in July and August by The Diocesan Times Publishing Company. Printed by and mailed from: Webnews Printing Inc., North York, ON Opinions expressed do not necessarily refl ect the views of the editor, the management board of The Diocesan Times, the diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island or any representative thereof, except where expressly stated. All material subject to editing. SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: The fi rst week of the month preceding the month of publication: e.g., the deadline for the February edition is the fi rst week of January. © Dave Walker THE DIOCESAN TIMES - SUMMER 2013 PAGE 3 BISHOP’S MESSAGE Come to the waters..
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