The Sunrise... ... at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Starkville, Mississippi June, 2001 Newsletter WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUNDAY: 8:00a.m. The Holy Eucharist I 10:30a.m The Holy Eucharist II TUESDAY: 5:30p.m., The Holy Eucharist followed by cookout at the pool. THURSDAY: 12:05p.m., Healing service and Holy Eucharist, followed by Dutch Treat lunch. (All are invited to any service in the Episcopal Church!) NURSERY NOTE - The Nursery is now staffed beginning at 7:45 on Sunday mornings, so it is available during the early Eucharist! PENTECOST (WHITSUNDAY) is June 3rd and we will be celebrating in grand style. The Eucharist, of course, is the focal point. (Wear RED to signify the fire of the Holy Spirit!) The Pentecost Pool Party and Picnic will follow the 10:30 service. There will be free hamburgers, chips, and cold drinks, games, swimming and fellowship. Tables and chairs will be set up in the shade for those who do not want to swim. Please contact Juawice and James McCormick if you would like to help. Kazoo@netdoor.com or 324-3863. BIRTHDAY SUNDAY Birthday Sunday is also June 3rd, so we will have birthday cake at the PPPP. (Pentecost Pool Party and Picnic) Those with birthdays this month are as follows: 2 Ian McCombs 3 Kyle Williams 4 Jim Jones 4 Rachel McCann 9 Marianne Crowell 10 John McCombs 10 Jason Noffsinger 15 Varland Owens 18 Gordon Johnston 19 Betsy Stark 20 Julia Cathcart 20 Glenn Cook 30 Alex Lewis 21 Margaret Mosley 22 Debbie Nettles 23 Emmy Schuster 24 Ren Crowell 24 Reed Waldrop 24 Susan Waldrop 27 LaDonna Bullman 27 Beath Lane 27 Hellen Polk 28 Lynn K. Barker 29 Jane Jenkins SWIMMING POOL UPDATE - The pool is open! Many thanks to James and Juawice McCormick and Michael and Ellen Pearson for once again managing the pool. Don't forget that the pool operates independently from the church budget and depends entirely on donations to survive! A family "membership fee" of $75 is suggested, and $40 for singles. If payment is a hardship, drop by the office to register. The pool is a ministry for all to enjoy. If your grandchildren or other guests come for a week and need place to swim, please make a contribution you think is appropriate. The pool fund is handled through a different account from the church account, so please make a separate check out to Church of the Resurrection and mark it "pool fund". Drop it in the plate on Sunday or bring it by the office. Remember: our rules are simple, but must be observed! No swimming alone: Children must be accompanied by an adult: Parishioners must accompany guests: No glass containers: Take your picnic or other trash home with you And last one out lock the gate! Important reminder: Nelda's only responsibility with the pool is collecting checks and registrations. If you have questions or problems please contact the McCormicks at 324-3863 or Kazoo@netdoor.com or the Pearsons at 323-9113. ST. MARTHA'S GUILD will meet June 4th in the Student Center at 12:30 p.m. for brown bag lunch and fellowship. New members are always welcome. WOMAN'S SPIRITUALITY CIRCLE - The Woman's Spirituality Circle meets on Mondays at 7pm in the Student Center. This group offers women a safe, open and supportive environment for exploring a variety of spiritual issues and challenges. At present they are reading "The Feminine Faces of God." If you have questions call Linda Cox at 325-2091(w) or 324-3876 (h). SECOND SUNDAY SHARING is June 10th. Please bring canned goods for the food pantry. When you go to the store remember those who are hungry in our community and buy a few extra staples for them. OUTREACH NEWS - Safe Haven, a safe house for women and children, is in need of household items. When the women are ready to leave Safe Haven and begin a new life, many times they have nothing to take with them. If you have household items you no longer need or use, please consider donating them to Safe Haven. Examples of things needed are: dishes, pots and pans, linens, furniture and eating and cooking utensils. Any of the things used everyday in a household are needed. There is an ongoing need for personal care items also. These cannot be purchased with food stamps. As you travel, save the soap, shampoo and lotion form the hotel room to donate to Safe Haven. Safe Haven tries to give the women a large supply of these items when they begin their new life. If you have donations or need more information. Please contact Alice Jones, Safe Haven Outreach Coordinator. RENOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Work has begun on the new drainage system north of the nursery. This will include digging a ditch through the parking lot toward the Scales property. Parking will be affected in the west third of the parking lot. In preparation for putting in new flooring in the Parish Hall, the present floor covering is being removed. The floor will be bare for a while, so please bear with us! The proposed schedule for the balance of the work should be arriving soon. We will do our best to keep you informed of what is happening. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact David VanLandingham. CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS CONFERENCE - We are seeking Christian Educators to attend a workshop at Gray Center June 29-30. We are hoping to move in some new directions with Christian Ed for our children. Would you like to learn about Journey to Adulthood for our 13-18 year olds? Or how to prepare and lead Godly Play for children ages 3-12 years old? Please call Elizabeth ASAP! MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE ON CHURCH MUSIC AND LITURGY - The MS Conference on Church Music and Liturgy gathers each year at All Saints' School in Vicksburg, MS. The week will be a time of spiritual renewal and learning. The faculty is made up of three of the country's most respected musicians and clergy: The Rev. Dr. William Seth Adams, Professor of Liturgical and Anglican Studies at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest; Judith Dodge, the Organist and Director of Music at St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Washington, D.C.; Dr. David Hurd, Professor of Church Music and Organist at the General Theological Seminary and Director of Music and The Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles in New York City. Our own, the Rev. Elizabeth Wheatley, will serve as one of the conference chaplains this year. The liturgical and musical focus of this years conference will be Holy Week. Participate and experience great hospitality, excellent teaching, preaching and the sharing and singing of music. For more information, applications are available on bulletin boards in the Student Center and the Office. MISSISSIPPI-YORK EXCHANGE PROGRAM Two of our folks are going to York, England for four weeks this summer on a pilot Exchange Program with the Diocese of York, June 26-July 24. Elizabeth Wheatley will serve as a mentor and Suzy Hatten will be a participant with a group of 12 young adults. Their Exchange will be spent exploring and being immersed in our Anglican roots as experienced in the church and culture of Northern England. Please keep Elizabeth, Suzy and the MS-York Exchange Team in your prayers. HONDURAS MEDICAL MISSION - Applications for the 2002 Mission are available in the office. People with various interest and skills are encouraged to apply...doctors, nurses, dentists, vets, clergy, translators and anyone who can provide TLC! St. Paul's Meridian is sponsoring the Mission for the next two years. Please consider applying for the team! MANY THANKS to interim organist/choirmaster Dolton McAlpin and the choir for making a joyful noise that makes each Sunday's services special. The choir will be sitting amongst us in the congregation for the summer instead of being an official choir. MORE THANKS to all who helped make the Blood Drive a success. Thanks to Debbie Nettles, Grace Strahan, Craig Piper, Jen Clark, Russell Gaines, Mary Lee Beal, Clark, Beth and Jessica Callahan (our only three-donor family!) James McCormick, Austin Smith, Keri Denly, Mike Vance, Arlene and Roger Clapp, Mark Bullman, Slick Ables, Glenn Cook, Jerry Williams, Ben Barnes, Steven Brandon, and Tom Coleman. Thanks also to Juawice McCormick who helped keep things organized. Should you need blood, after the crisis has passed, call United Blood Services (Nelda has the 800 number in the office) and tell them you are covered by the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Starkville. STILL MORE THANKS to all our dedicated Christian Education teachers who faithfully taught our children all year: Kathy and Steven Brandon, Jennifer and Rod Chesnutt, Jen Clark, Glenn Cook, Jennifer Damms, Alyson Hardin, Marian Hughlett, Jane Jenkins, Nora Johnson, Margaret King, David Lewis, Rachel McCann, Jay McCombs, James and Juawice McCormick, Ellen and Michael Pearson, Mary Lynn Peyton, Jill Warriner, and Cindi West. And much gratitude to those who made the Graduation Reception a success...Grace Strahan, Craig Piper, Gail Foote, Margaret King and Jay McCombs. CONGRATULATIONS to all our graduates: Larry Crowell, Jimmy Crowell, Bart Harris, Alyson Rhodes, Jason Noffsinger, Rowan Williams, Ben Barnes, Keri Denly, and Watts Uelstchey. STEWARDSHIP REMINDER - Pledge giving during the first quarter fell behind. Church operating expenses are constant throughout the year. If you have pledged to give periodically throughout the year, please be mindful of where you are in your giving. DEADLINES - Please help us get news and notices out in a timely fashion. Have your notices for the Sunday Bulletin in the office by Wednesday noon, and for the Newsletter by the 15th of the month. YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Marlene Evans, Gretchen Passons, and Lavora Williams as they undergo treatment, for Lorene Martin who is recovering from knee surgery and eye surgery, for Susie Owings who is being treated for back problems, and for Leanne Fazio who is undergoing tests and treatment. LOOKING AHEAD... June 29-30...Christian Educators Workshop, Gray Ctr. June 26-July 24...MS-York Exchange July 31-August 5... Mississippi Music and Liturgy Conference at All Saints' School, Vicksburg, MS June, July and August... WADE IN THE WATER -- evenings at the church for VBS-type activities, pool fun, worship, fellowship and cook-out.