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June 2001
From Nolan
Leadership ECA style...
Dear family in Christ,
Interesting things these minds of ours. As we age we have more
experiences to remember and a memory that doesn't always keep them fresh.
Ah to be 61 again. However, some things make such an impression that they
refuse to fade away. As summer approaches my mind loves to revisit
favorite summer experiences that are as clear as if they happened
yesterday.
One of those remembrances has to do with family camping in British
Columbia during the month of June. Early summer in western Canada is like
a California winter, rain, sun, hot, cold all in a sequence of days.
Preparing shelter, food and fun for a family of six in the BC wilderness
is a challenge.
Ann and I learned early on in our camping experiences that we were
blessed with great kids. Perhaps it was because Ann was such a merciless
chore giver or more likely good genes from her side; our kids have always
been hard workers. Camping with them was such a snap because before you
could ask for help setting up the tent, splitting wood, fetching water,
building a fire or stirring the beans and hot dogs, they were right by
your side to help you do it. If I had ever split my finger instead of the
firewood Scott would probably have immediately handed me a band-aid and
then picked up the ax and finished the job while I nursed my injury.
When I look back on those years, even though I didn't realize it then,
I was learning about ministry and leadership from my wife and family as we
made temporary homes for ourselves in those beautiful woods. I learned an
ideal way of living as a family that has never faded away.
Those camping days in the 70's look to me like I was being prepared to
be the Rector of ECA; a congregation that had that same style of working
together before I came here. As we are beginning to build a parish profile
to be used in the search process for my successor we can all be comforted
that ECA has long history of strong lay leadership. I have the happy
responsibility over the next thirteen months to step aside when ever
possible and cheer you on.
It isn't the norm in the Episcopal Church for a rector to be in place
during a search process that leads to the election of the next rector.
There are good reasons for an interim period, some of which are dealing
with the grief of ending a long relationship; clarifying parish identity
and making decisions that aren't influenced by the previous rector.
With this in mind I want to make it clear that in matters that concern
the election of the new rector I intend to step aside, even absenting
myself from the discussions so that all decisions are made free of my
influence. If you catch me offering an opinion or even arching an eyebrow
in these matters, call me on it. Bev Deveaux, your senior warden, and the
vestry are capable leaders, as are so many of you in this parish and you
are more than capable of making the right decisions that will lead to a
successful transition.
In all other matters I am still the Rector, and happily so. In choosing
to go into this process without an interim the vestry wanted us to
continue to move forward and not lose momentum. Some lucky person is going
to be called to serve this congregation next year and I expect them to be
able to step right into their new family in Christ, pitching tents,
fetching fire wood, feeding the hungry and celebrating the love of Christ,
along side other happy, helping campers in a new wilderness experience.
Have a renewing summer!
In Christ's love,
Therefore we have been buried with
Him through baptism into death in order that as Christ was raised from the
dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of
life.
Romans 6:4
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| From
the Senior Warden |
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As we prepare for Nolan & Ann's retirement, the Vestry has started
on the Church's Profile. We are also looking for a cross section of the
members of the church to serve on the Search Committee.
Please pray that if it is God's will for you or someone you know to
serve on this committee, you will consider submitting your name or theirs
to me by the end of June 2001.
Yours In Christ
- Bev Deveaux, Senior Warden
For this reason I too, having heard
of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for
all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention
of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the
knowledge of Him.
Ephesians 1: 15-17
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| 3
Day Cancer Walk Program |
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Finally, brethren, whtever is true, whatever
is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything
worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.
Phil. 4: 8
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My 2 sisters, Betsy and Cathey, will be here
the middle of June. On Thursday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. they will be doing a
program here at church in the choir room. Please come and join us.
Love, Ann
Below are parts of the letters Betsy and
Cathey have sent to their friends - very touching to me!
The weekend of August 10, 2001, I'll be participating in a special and
powerful event in the fight against breast cancer. It's called the Avon
Breast Cancer 3-Day. I will be walking 60 miles, from Enumclaw to Seattle,
with 3,799 other people to raise money for breast cancer research and
support for non-profit health programs in every region of the country. The
Avon Products Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
operated exclusively for charitable and education purposes, will award
grants to these types of organizations.
As I am finishing my own chemotheraphy for breast cancer and my sister,
Ann, is being treated for metastasized breast cancer to the bone, I am
very excited about this personal challenge for me. My interest was peaked
in late January when I saw a newspaper ad orientation for it, then
proceeded to tell myself all the reasons I couldn't possibly do it.
Then one morning I was reading one of the scripture readings for the
day: "In light of all this, here's what I want you to do... I want
you to get out there and walk... on the read God called you to travel. I
don't want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don't want anyone
strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere. And mark that you do this
with humility and discipline _ not in fits and starts, but steadily,
pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing
differences and quick at mending fences." (This is Ephesians 4:1+
from the Eugene Peterson's The Message. The New Testament in Contemporary
Language.) Seemed clear to me! I signed up and have started training and
so has my sister, Cathey.
And I've agreed to raise at least $1900 in pledges before July 13. My
personal goal is $4,000 and I need your help. Would you please consider
making a fully tax-deductible pledge to help me meet my goal?
Love,
- Betsy Teays
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I have two sisters with breast cancer. Ann is not well enough to make
this walk with Betsy and me, but we want to do it for her and for all the
other sisters, daughters, mothers, wives, aunts, friends, girlfriends and
women out there. When Betsy shared her scripture reading experience with
me, I once again felt so inspired by her and the gifts she has brought
into my life. I wanted to share this adventure with her. My reservations
were gone.
With warm thanks,
- Cathey Priddy
The trail of a thousand miles begins
with just one step.
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| Shine |
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Fellowship
I have been asked to write about this word, and it's meaning to us all.
Webster's Dictionary defines Fellowship as:
"Community of interest, activity,
feeling or experience. To join in fellowship esp. with a church
member."
I was then skimming through a book that my sister had given to me,
Graces by June Cotner, and found this Grace and felt that it was just what
I needed to share with all of you. "We remember now to thank our
Creator for all that we are and all that we have. May our sharing with one
another embody the generosity made possible for us by the Giver of the
original gift." —Philip Foubert
Please share yourself and your time to help us out at the various
Church events, for which there are sign-up sheets on the Bulletin Board in
the Fellowship Hall.
- Bonnie Ashurst, Ann Avoux & Warren Willard.
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Dinner Groups
Hats are on the ECA bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. One hat is for
family groups and one hat is for adults only groups. The dinner group will
meet for approximately six months. If you are interested in being in a
dinner group please put your name in a hat and/or hats.
Last day to put your name in will be Father's Day, June 17. The week of
the 17, TLC will draw names from the hats to form groups and you will know
your groups around July 1.
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Dori's Ordination |
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Through the grace of God and with the consent of the people of
God
The Right Reverend Richard L.
Shimpfky
Bishop of the diocese of El Camino Real
will ordain
Dorothy Ellen Torrey
a transitional deacon
Saturday, 23 June, 2001
Ten o'clock in the morning
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
81 North Second Street, San Jose, California
Your prayers and presence are requested
Reception to follow.
A private reception will be held
Saturday, 23 June, 2001,
Two o'clock in the afternoon
The Episcopal Church in Almaden,
6581 Camden Avenue, San Jose, California
RSVP to the church office
(408) 268-0243
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| Musical
Notes |
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Florida Youth Choir here on June 19
The Kirk Singers, a group of 45 high school students from First
Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale, will perform at Joint Venture on
Tuesday, June 19 at 7:30 pm.
The group is on tour for a week in California and brings a program of
contemporary spiritual songs including a medley from "Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", anthems incorporating liturgical
dance, Gospel tunes, and more. The concert is free (donations to benefit
the Joint Venture Adventures in the Arts 2002 Concert Series gratefully
accepted) and open to the public. This performance will be of particular
interest to young people, so fill your car with them and come enjoy!
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| Christian
Education |
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Sunday School Celebration
10:00 - June 10
J.V. Church Service
This will be a service to say thank you to our teachers and youth
leaders and acknowledge the youth and children.
The service will feature a J.V. Folk Choir (no communion will be
served). B.B.Q will be served following the service.
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Happy
Birthday
and
Happy Anniversary
to those celebrating
in June |
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