Inside This Issue:
From the Senior Warden
2
Announcements
3
Prayers & Thanksgivings
4
Ministry Schedule
5
July Calendar
6
To Serve You:
Bishop:
The Rt. Rev. Gregory H. Rickel
Senior Warden:
Vicki B. Setzer
Junior Warden:
PICNIC AT KLINELINE PARK
Worship – Potluck – Play
July 19th ~ 10:00 am
Stay as long as you like to play croquet,
games, swim or just enjoy the park.
Potluck and Games sign-up sheet
on the bulletin board.
Directions from All Saints (7 minutes): East on 99th
Street; left on Hazel Dell Ave; slight right at light onto NE
117th Street; left into Klineline parking lot just before I-5
overpass. Cross the bridge, follow the path to the left,
and join us in the first shelter.
John Stephenson
Parish Administrator:
Jennifer Myers-Power
Office Hours:
Mon., Tue. & Wed.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
2206 NW 99th Street
PO Box 65825
Vancouver, WA 98665-0028
360-573-8106
www.allsaints-vancouver.org
[email protected]
WE HAVE A NEW FACEBOOK PAGE!
Click on the link above to find us, or go to
All Saints' Episcopal Church
next time you log into Facebook.
SAINTS’ ALIVE!
July 2015
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From the Senior Warden
Much is happening at All Saints. Construction, soccer, new mower
and windows and the list goes on and on. But as a congregation we
cannot lose sight of why we are here. The Rev. Elsie Astleford gave
us a Biblical Introduction to the Holy Spirit in May that has helped
me to stay focused on the Holy Spirit. I particularly resonated with
several of the Bible verses she mentioned, but it was her question at
the end, “How do you know God?” that caused me pause.
Growing up in the church in the sixties, my journey was always
questioning. I studied many religions, read the Bible, the Koran and sought information on
the beliefs of Jews, Native Americans, Hindu and several others. What I realized recently that
through all that rebellion and searching, I used Christian bookmarks. God knew me. He was
on the journey with me, He strengthened my Christian beliefs every time.
A favorite bookmark “The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.
He is my God and I will praise Him” Exodus 15:2
Spend time with this question “How do you know God?” your thoughts and prayers will
amaze.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4
BUSINESS
As I indicated, a lot is going on over the next few months. Your Junior Warden will be very
busy coordinating all the projects. We hope to have some type of celebration when all is done.
So put your thinking caps on and let me know your great ideas. Soccer is over and we successfully distributed our flyers inviting them to our summer picnics. We will develop a new
theme for the fall. As your Bishop's Committee continues to work on sustainability issues,
with a goal of hiring a new Vicar, I invite you to sit down with me to discuss the issues any
Sunday. Martha Stephenson will be working with our Worship Leaders and others to make
our Morning Prayer vibrant and consistent. Please see her if you have ideas.
FINANCE
We still have not received the grant money and revised loan documents from the diocese so we
wait. Financials are posted in the office if you wish to review or question.
Faithfully your Senior Warden, Vicki
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July 2015
SAINTS’ ALIVE!
HALOS
•
To Martha for organizing and leading our Wednesday Evening Study Group
from September through May. It has been a challenge and joy to study the
Franciscan “Alternative Orthodoxy."
• To Roxanne for leading the Wednesday Evening Study in June. We explored some practices
found in other religions and how they can enrich our walk with Christ, increase understanding
of others and help us to contribute to a better world.
• To John S. for overseeing everything from the PUD construction to toilet repairs.
• To Derick and Elizabeth Scovel for donating a beautiful green marble conference table and
chairs to the church. Take a peek into the Vicar’s Office to admire it.
Babies In Need
Serving Needy Newborns in Southwest Washington
~with car seats, layettes, portable cribs, and love.
We just received our first email thank you note from a mom:
Dear Friends at Babies In Need,
I just had my daughter on Monday and was given a gift [layette pack] from Babies in Need. I saw the
yellow card and thought I would email you and save a stamp! Lol
I loved the package. It was stressful the last day at the hospital and my husband and I really enjoyed
being able to bring Erin home and go through the goodies we received. :)
Erin is doing wonderful and so am I. I love being a mom. It's the best feeling in the world.
I can use all the prayers I can get! My family is myself, Erin and my husband.
Once again, thank you very much for the package. Everything was adorable and I read the spring
book about bunnies to Erin last night.
Sincerely, [signed]
Please pray for this family and all families who receive our layettes and car seats. Every
month after we assemble layettes we pray for the little ones and their families who will
receive them. We also pray for our donors of in-kind gifts and cash gifts. There are so many
people who make this ministry happen!
Next layette assembly day: Monday, July 13th at 2 pm.
Blessings,
Kitty Ash
“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great
love.”
- Mother Teresa
SAINTS’ ALIVE!
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Prayers & Thanksgivings
Keep In Your Prayers:
For Healing:
Logan
Mike
Joe & Family
Darren
Diane
Glenda
Sharon
Fiona
Grace
Nancy
For Guidance, Protection, and Strength
Lisa
Andrew
Nico & Matthew
David & April
Helena & Sabrina
We also pray for:
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•
•
Curious who will be
celebrating with us this
month? Look on the
Ministry Schedule
under "Services" and
you'll see a row labeled
"Celebrating."
Families served by Babies In Need
Members of AA and Al Anon Family Groups who meet at All Saints
St. Matthews, Castle Rock
We Give Thanks for our:
July Birthdays:
Once the altar candles are lit on Sunday morning,
we have a moment to calm our hearts and minds to
prepare for the service. Many people would like to
take that moment for reflection and prayer.
Margaret Duryee
Sydney Reisbick
Linda Brand
Crystal Jubilee
Bonnie Pounder
Please keep your conversations to the Narthex or
Parish Hall during those times.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The 2015 Altar Flower chart is on the
bulletin board. We invite you to
provide flowers to celebrate an
event, honor someone special to
you, give thanks or to the glory of
God.
Flowers are $15 each week. Please
put a check for $15 in the offering
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July 2015
Please Remember...
SAINTS’ ALIVE!
We appreciate your consideration for others!
Announce your ministry’s events!
The next deadline for the July 2015
Saints Alive! is July 19, 2015.
Email your submissions to
[email protected]
All Saints Ministry Schedule: July 2015
7/5
7/12
7/19
7/26
Scriptures
First Lesson
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9- 2 Samuel 6:1-5,
2 Samuel 7:1-14a
2 Samuel 11:1-15
Psalm
Psalm 48
Psalm 89:20-37
Psalm 14
Second Lesson
2 Corinthians 12:2 Ephesians 1:3-14
Ephesians 2:11-22
Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel
Mark 6:1-13
Mark 6:14-29
Mark 6:30-34, 53-
John 6:1-21
Sunday, 9:00 am
Holy Eucharist
Morning Prayer Church Picnic
Holy Eucharist
Celebrant
The Reverend
Phillip Ayers
The Reverend
The Reverend
John Ackermann Elise Astleford
The Reverend
Joe Scheeler
Lay Eucharistic
Ministers
Jon Metts
Sheridan Curtis
Fiona Neumann
Rob Ash
Sheryl Haase
Rob Ash
Fiona Neumann
First Lesson
Suzanne Philbrook
Beverly Brown
Remington Scovel
Kitty Ash
Second Lesson
Sharon Metts
Dick Woods
Roman Scovel
Cathleen Rogers
Ushers
Tom Williams
Vicki Setzer
Derick Scovel
John Stephenson
Greeters
Alice Williams
Ruth Langstraat
Elizabeth Scovel
Roxanne WhiteLight
Sunday School
Summer Program
Nursery
Martha
Kitty
Coffee Hour/Potluck
Potluck
Coffee Hour
Picnic
Coffee Hour
Ruth & Roxanne, Leslie,
Alice & Tom
Martha, Carol S., Clare,
Cathleen
Sydney, Paula, E'Lani &
Ralph, Carol L.
Kitty & Rob, Vicki
Altar Guild
Cathleen
Martha
Sheridan
Sydney
Wednesdays
Evening Prayer
6:30 pm
Worship Leaders
Rob Ash
Suzanne Philbrook
Psalm 24
Services
Teams
Alice
& Martha Stephenson
SAINTS’ ALIVE!
July 2015
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July 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
2
Fri
3
Sat
4
Evening Prayer &
Adult Reflection
6:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
5
6
Holy Eucharist 9 am
Potluck
7
8
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
7 - 9 pm
9
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30-8:30 pm
10
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30 - 9:30 pm
11
Yard Team 9 am
BIN Layette
Assembly 2 pm
Evening Prayer &
Adult Reflection
6:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30 - 8:30 pm
12
13
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
7 - 9 pm
14
Holy Eucharist 9 am
Coffee Hour
Bishop's Committee
Mtg. 10:30 am
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
7 - 9 pm
21
17
27
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
22
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
7 - 9 pm
23
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30-8:30 pm
24
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
7 - 9 pm
28
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
29
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
7 - 9 pm
30
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30-8:30 pm
31
Holy Eucharist 9 am
Coffee Hour
Evening Prayer &
Adult Reflection
6:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30 - 8:30 pm
July 2015
18
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30 - 9:30 pm
25
Evening Prayer &
Adult Reflection
6:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30 - 8:30 pm
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AA: 11:30 - 1:30
5:30 - 9:30 pm
Yard Team 9 am
Saints' Alive! Deadline
26
16
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30-8:30 pm
Evening Prayer &
Adult Reflection
6:30 pm
20
Holy Eucharist 9 am
Potluck
15
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
7 - 9 pm
8:30-11:30am
Work Day
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30 - 8:30 pm
19
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
SAINTS’ ALIVE!
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
7 - 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
7 - 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30-8:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30
6:30 - 9:30 pm