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THE VOICE, JULY 2011

OF ST JOHN IN THE WILDERNESS

FROM THE RECTOR

Inside this issue:

Needlework Ministry

Quilt

3

Care Ministry -

Visiting

4

175th Anniversary 5

Service Ministry

Schedule

6

Wednesday Study

Group

7

Birthdays 8

Pictorial Directory 10

THE LITTLE

VOICE

Can be found

between pages

6 and 7 of the

“bigger” Voice.

July 2011

THE VOICE, July

Forgiveness. Forgiveness is much on my mind for some reason. Probably it began a few months ago when I received an email from an old, old friend—inviting me to her high school reunion. She graduated a year after me, but she and her class-mates were inviting those one year ahead and one year be-hind to join in. That probably stirred up all sorts of memories, good mostly, a few not so good. Then the annual notification of my college homecoming date with all its attendant (nostalgic) activities. Embedded in all that somewhere, among the detritus of growing up, must have been some unfinished business. Then, in one of those mysterious manifestations of the unconscious mind, a connection was made with a book I fin-ished only last night. A current best seller, it is the story of an Olympic runner who was swept up in the turmoil of the Second World War, spent most of the war as a prisoner of war in Japan, survived, and then had to come to terms with all he had experi-enced. Extraordinarily well written, as well as meticulously re-searched, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resil-ience, and Redemption is a study of forgiveness—forgiveness of self as well as others.

Louis Zamperini was a hard case, bullied himself for a time, he became a real bully and delinquent in his childhood and adolescence, a person who later carried much guilt, and with good reason. A loving family, good people placed in his life, and competitive running saw him through. Until the War. This young Air Corps officer saw and suffered unimaginable sav-agery. That he survived at all was a real miracle. Too many of his friends, the great majority of them, did not. Because he was a world famous athlete he was singled out for especially brutal treatment by a beast of a man. One so infamous that he later was listed as one of the top forty most wanted war criminals in post-war Japan. Understandably, Zamperini was obsessed with revenge. After his liberation it nearly killed him.

It was his dramatic conversion experience, one that has

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Given him a new life. A significant part of that new life, in fact the focus of it to this day

(he is well and active in his nineties) is Christian forgiveness. His life is a fine example of

how the teaching and life of Jesus Christ can be translated into specific action in hu-

man interaction. Christ taught us to forgive as he forgave us—without precondition,

without waiting for apologies or amends. Zamperini sought out his tormentor in order to

tell him all was forgiven, but the man would not meet him, would not admit he had

wronged anyone. But he was forgiven nonetheless. Forgiven as Christ taught us, as

Christ forgave his murderers from the cross.

Revenge, even resentment, is too heavy a load for us to bear without dire conse-

quences. If we are indeed victims of another’s wrongdoing, and who isn’t at some

time in their life, clinging to the desire for vengeance makes us twice a victim. It is too

much for us, and as an older liturgy said so well, “….health is not in us.”

This long teaching season of Pentecost we are now entering will be one in which

the theme of forgiveness will be featured throughout. Forgiveness is after all why God

became incarnate in Jesus his Son in the first place. In the Heavenly realm there is no

human scale of justice; misdeed on one and punishment on the other, there is only the

scale of love; forgiveness on the one side, and spiritual freedom on the other. Set your-

self free: pray always for charity toward others, for forgiveness for all, for yourself and for

those you have hurt.

John+

FROM THE RECTOR, Continued

CALLING ALL GARDENERS

In order to put our “best foot forward” for our 175th Anniversary Celebration in late August, we will be

having two days to parish grounds cleanup.

We will weed, prune and do a little planting and mulching. The first day

is Thursday, August 18th from 9 a.m. until noon, The second day, for all

you young working people and anyone else, is Saturday, August 20th

from 9 a.m. until noon. Come and go as is convenient for you, even a half

an hour would help.

Bring your gardening gloves, small tools and bug spray. We will have

cold drinks and snacks to keep everyone at their working best.

We hope you will join us; it is a chance to meet people, have a little fun,

and be a part of this exciting anniversary celebration. Carolyne Day, 696-4129


The QUILT is ready!

The QUILT is ready! The Needlework Ministry QUILT is ready!

Yes, it is ready for its debut at the Coffee Hour between the Sunday Church

services beginning in July and continuing through August 26th

. Raffle tickets

will be sold at $4 each or three for $10. The lucky winner’s name will be drawn

at the 175th

Anniversary Dinner on August 27th

.

So bring those crisp ten dollar bills (or checks) to every Church function in or-

der to have a chance to win this charming 25 block coverlet called “TREES IN

THE WILDERNESS” designed and sewn by 15 parish members.

To purchase tickets contact any of the quilt’s needle workers: Carol Black, Sally

Books, Carolyn Davis, Ronnie Doty, Miriam Farris, Worth Gordon, Ann Kanipe,

Phyllis Moore, Judy Petersen Barbara Pliner, Marge Smith, Pat Schroeder,

Betsy Tibbs, Erlene Weimer, and Amanda Woodard.


Care Ministry

Spotlights

Care Ministry Visitors On the Job!

For the last several months, Care Ministry volunteers have been visiting shut-ins. Singly or in pairs, these folks visit those among our parish family who are lonely, unable to get to church, or for any other reason need a special parish friend. Many of these pairings were strangers when this program started; now rich and supportive friendships have developed.

What happens during a visit? Some visits are quiet

conversations, where listening is more important than

talking. In other cases visitors and parish members share

crafts or go to lunch. In between personal visits,

volunteers sometimes keep in touch by phone.

In May Tom Deyerle and Jim Vint traveled up – Up - UP

the mountain to visit Joanne and Keg Wheeler to help

Keg celebrate his 90th birthday. They brought the party

with them, providing cupcakes and a birthday present –

a book about the Marines.

Paula Campbell visits Denise Parks. Paula is usually accompanied by a much-loved and experienced visitor, her tiny Yorkie, Sophia. Sophia has been blind since birth, but that doesn’t slow her down. Denise chats with the Yorkie in

French and feeds her kibble.

A dozen more parish members are visitors. If you know of someone who would like to be visited OR someone who would like to be a visitor, let the clergy or me know.

Important reminder for all visitors! Mark your calendars for our visitor

check-in meeting in the Parish Hall between services at 10:00 am on Sunday, July 10th. Deacon Joyce and I will be there to hear your insights, suggestions, and needs. Please don’t miss this important meeting.

A huge Care Ministry thank you goes to Judy Petersen for sewing tarnish-resistant bags for reception serving silver. Judy’s most recent project was an extra-large bag for our new tiered server. These bags make our job easier and extend the useful lives of our sterling

and plate.

THANK YOU for your wonderful support and help.

Janet Johnson (697-2272 or [email protected])


Join us for the beginning of

OUR 175th ANNIVERSARY

“CHARLES BARING’S 40 YEAR DREAM”

A HISTORY OF ST. JOHN AND FLAT ROCK

SATURDAY

JULY 9th

In the Parish Hall

SEE IMAGES OF THE PEOPLE AND PLACES

MORE THAN ANYONE WOULD EVER WANT TO KNOW

A YEAR IN THE MAKING (Director doesn’t move fast)

QUESTIONS ENCOURAGED

11:00 a.m.—1:30 p.m.

Light lunch, homemade yeast rolls, assorted desserts

Cost $6.00 per person

Your check is your reservation

(you may also sign up on the St. John website)

Deadline: July 5th

JUST FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT & CURIOUSITY

INVITE A FRIEND

(Limit About 80 Guests)

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JULY SERVICE MINISTRY SCHEDULE

8:45 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 July

Shuttle Drivers S. Hutcherson A. Smith Ed Joran J. Olson T. Bullard

Lay Readers Sandra Jeffrey

Ruth Morton

Judy Peterson

Al Smith

Dick Zecher

John Barker

Margaret

Barker

Tom Ashbury

R. Miller

Albert Gooch

Lynn Redmond

Acolytes Betsy Tibbs

Jonathan Ward

Carolyne Day

Turner Morton

Bill Pauli Betsy Tibbs

Jonathan Ward

Carolyne Day

Greeters Sandra Jeffrey

Anne Beers

Brenda Hillyer

Rita Castline

Nancy King

Lois Karcher

Dina Larsen

Joan McFad-

den

Dottie Dalzell

Kathryn Dey-

erle

Ushers Al Beers

Michael Jeffrey

Albert Gooch-

John Castline

Chuck King

Fred Boehmer

Sandi Pauli

Scott Shelton

Don Sheffield

Tom Deyerle

Lay Eucharistic

Ministers

Tom Asbury

Mike Covell

Chuck Johnson

John Ogletree

Lynn Redmond

Arnold Smith

Tom Asbury

Dick Zecher

Mike Covell

Chuck Johnson

11:00 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 July

Shuttle Drivers Henry Mills Mike Covell Sandy Enslen Nancy Cooper Steve Sullivan

Lay Readers Ed Roberts

Pat Roberts

Harper Swing

Mike Covell Ginger Quarles

Marti Smith

J. Weidemann Paula Campbell

Mike Covell

Acolytes Don Strickland

JL Holloway

William & Hollis

Green

Corey Boeh

MacKenzie

Savage

John Ogletree

JL Holloway

Britton & Harper

Swing

Ginger Quarles

Philip Green

Don Strickland

JL Holloway

William & Hollis

Green

Greeters Lynn Savage-

Tom Savage

Sandra Watts

Phyllis Smith

Ivy Cowell

Sandra Watts

Karen Conley

Bridget Swing

Pat Roberts

Stevie Hydrick

Ushers Darla Green

Charles Green

Jim Thaxton

Sandra Thaxton

John Bell

Tom Darnell

Ingrid Heegaard

Dave Mallett

Sandy Enslen

Alicia Hearne

The Little Voice

July 2011

Annual Family Swim and Cookout

Mark your calendars! July 24th at the Gordon’s beach on Lake Summit, from 3:30 to 6:30pm,

weather permitting, we will have our swim and cookout party. Please RSVP by July 17th.

Bring a life jacket for little ones swimming and a lazy pontoon cruise. We would welcome

two or three watermelons and some brownies or cookies. The rest will be provided: Beverages,

hotdogs with the trimmings and the promise of a good time.

It takes some planning, time and energy to put this together so do let us know if you plan to

attend and if so, how many will be in your party. If your child would like to bring a friend, that

would be fine. You can email us or use the sign up sheet in the Sunday school building to let us

know. We look forward to a fun afternoon.

Vacation’s Over

Sunday, July 17th, we will resume our Sunday school classes. The pre-school will be with Jennifer Shelton and the older group will be with Big R. Let us know what grade your child will be going into in the fall as we hope to be able to divide the middle group into two groups. This has been a long time goal and with your help it will take place. We will need vol-

unteers to help make this happen.

A Big Weekend in August

You will be hearing more and more about it, but begin planning now to bring the entire fam-ily to the 175th Birthday Party for St. John in the Wilderness. What a nice memory for our youngsters to share with their children in the future generation by saying, “I was at the 175th anniversary celebration of my parish church at St. John in the Wilderness!” Some might be able to say this at the 200th celebration of the life of St. John in the Wilderness. Who knows they might be saying that to their children and grandchildren. The 175th Celebration is

planned for the weekend of August 27th and 28th.

In the Meantime…….

We are busily planning a new year for our Christian Education Program. Upcoming events are our Ice Cream Social and Registration, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and most important Advent and Christmas. Meanwhile, Father Alex and Miss Sandy are in the early stages of planning the Christmas Pageant! Not a day too soon since we call on many to volunteer time

and talent during this busy time of year. We look forward to all these special events.

Due to the 175th Celebration we will not have our registration in August as in years past. The

tentative date for registration is September 11th. There will be more about that later.

Please be thinking about improvements for our program as it grows and how you can share

your time and talents with us. It really takes all of us working together to make it all happen.

Welcome!

Please stop by the nursery and welcome our new Nursery Worker, Sufia Ikbal. She and TaSheena Vinson are new on the scene for a most important ministry of welcoming and caring for the youngest members of our program in the Nursery. We are so pleased to

have them with us!

Blessings! Father Alex and Miss Sandy


WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDY SERIES

“Events That Changed History”

will be held Wednesdays, June 15 to July 27

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Parish House

Using seven videos pertaining to the history of Christianity and the world in which it developed

From the Great Courses Series on video led by

J. Rufus Fears, Ph.D., David Ross Boyd Professor of Classics, Univer-sity of Oklahoma

Dr. Fears has been recognized for teaching excellence on more than 25 occasions.

Format for evening: View video; discussion of ideas presented. Discussion will be followed by a meal. Please bring a simple dish to share.

The Wednesday Night Study Series has become a popular source of intellectual stimulation, spiritual conversation, and community fellowship.

We hope you will join us! For questions, contact Brenda Hillyer (828) 696-9242.

Fr. Alex * Mike Covell * Sandy MacNeil * Brenda Hillyer


JULY BIRTHDAYS

6 Jane Hipp

Nancy Hipp

Michael Leyshon

7 Ivy Cowell

Justin James

8 John Almert

10 Vivian Hoeppner

Larry Miller

Gaston Motes

Martha Smith

11 Sean McMullen

13 Sarah Green

Charles Johnson

Lynn Matykiewicz

15 Dorothy Carey

16 Kitty Olson

17 Kathryn Deyerle

Mary Haddow

19 William Johnson

20 John Morton

Ruth Morton

21 Susan Bullard

23 Frederick Boehmer

24 Harold Jury

Caroline Kelly

25 Christopher Leonard

27 Jeannie Gooch

28 Judith Havard

Nathan Paul Dees

29 Worth Gordon

Mary Terrill

30 Edgar Ham

31 Edward Erikson

Brenna Garber

Richard Peterson

Linda Roberts

3 July In loving memory of Knight Fee

By his wife, Sally Fee

10 July In loving memory of Rose &

Walter Montgomery, by Betty &

Walter Montgomery

17 July In loving memory of Sarah

Donaldson Mallett, by her Family

24 July In loving memory of Joseph Maybank,

III, Jane H. Pelzer King, George Kirkwood

King, Alicia Rhett Rudolph & Emmy McIntire by their Family

FLOWER

MEMORIALS

FOR

JULY


1. Financial Report.

Cliff Stalter, Treasurer reported that pledges are ahead of budget. The Vestry approved reserve

funds and capital funds be invested in a brokerage CD account.

2. 175th Anniversary Celebration Update.

Debby Staton reported plans are on schedule: tent is reserved; concert scheduled; menu set; the

Friday night dinner hosted by the Van Bergens welcoming Bishop and Mrs. Duvall is set.

3. Outreach Committee Report.

Amanda Woodard gave her report. The Vestry approved the $22,000. budgeted be released to

the Outreach Committee.

4. Christian Education Report.

Fr. John reported a number of activities planned for the youth this summer including a Lake

Summit outing in July and a rafting trip to Nantahala on July 27th. Later a Virginia Creeper

Trail trip is planned for October and a visit to Bob Jones Museum.

5. Move Date of Annual Meeting.

Because of the scheduled trip to the Holy Land, the Annual Meeting has been moved from

November 8th to November 15th.

6. Senior Warden’s Report.

Bill Gordon, Senior Warden, reported that the Men’s Club Free Breakfast received $502.00 in

donations that was contributed to the 175th Anniversary Celebration.

7. Junior Warden’s Report.

Carolyne Day, Junior Warden, reported the following:

A. Completed projects: mildew cleaned off church; shutters painted on south side of church;

air conditioning repaired; parish house gutters cleaned; bushes pruned; broken window

secured; bent wrought iron rail repaired.

B. Current projects: spray poison ivy near Sunday school; get estimates to repair water dam age around church chimney; repair broken window in church; parish yard cleanup days; replace

damaged railroad ties at parish house entrance; remove/replace six dead trees;

C. Pending projects: replace carpet on steps to choir loft; paint loft walls; stabilize wood panel

in front of choir seating; stabilize candle holders used for weddings and Christmas;

The Vestry approved up to $1500 to replace carpet on the stairs to the choir loft and paint the walls.

8. Fr. John reported he would be on vacation, returning June 28th.

VESTRY HIGHLIGHTS

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THE PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE COMING!

Who are the photographers? Fellow members of St. John and the Pictorial Directory Committee will

be the photographers for the 2011 Pictorial Directory. Photographs will be taken outside, between

services, somewhere in the vicinity of the church, depending on weather and sunlight conditions.

So, put these dates on your calendar, gather the children and join us in this adventure of producing a

directory for the parish. You don’t have to worry about scheduling appointment time, dressing just

so, or spending time deciding on portraits to purchase.

In preparation for the address portion of the directory, forms will be available at the church entrance

to update the parish records. We do need volunteers to assist the photographer with information

needed.

The directory, when completed, will be published locally. There will be a charge of $12-$15 for the

printed color directory, which is spiral bound.

Plans are being made to have photography dates of July 10, 17 and 24. If you are un-available on

one of these dates, please contact Marti Smith (606-0117) or email her at: [email protected]


The Episcopal Church of

St. John in the Wilderness

The Rev John A. Morton, Rector

The Rev Alex Viola, Priest Associate

The Rev Joyce Beschta, Deacon

James W. Sutherland, Organist/Choirmaster

Nancy E. Facey, Secretary

Sharlene Pond, Bookkeeper

Sandra Hunter Jones, Christian

Education Director

Kevin Hunt, Sexton

Vestry

Bill Gordon, Senior Warden

Carolyne Day, Junior Warden

Clifford Stalter, Treasurer

Clerk: Mary Terrill

Bill Gordon, Debby Staton, Joe Sullivan, Janet Thompson, Mary Terrill, Jim Olson, Carol Black, Amanda Woodard, Reed Finlay, Margaret Barker, Carolyne Day,

Bill Pauli

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

8:45 Holy Eucharist

10:00 Adult Sunday School

10:00 Youth Sunday School

11:00 (1st & 3rd Sundays)

Holy Eucharst

11:00 (2nd & 4th Sundays)

Morning Prayer

Wednesdays—10:30 am

Healing Service with Holy Eucharist

Parish Hall

Our Mission Statement:

To know and love God as He is revealed to us in Jesus Christ, to bring others to His saving love, and to serve the world in His

name.

Deadline for the

August Voice

Is Sunday 24 July

Place items in the

“Voice” Box in the Parish House

Or send them to

[email protected]

JULY 2011

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 7:30: AA/EB (L) 10:00am: Readers in The Wilderness (L) 10:15/11:00: HE at Bridge/LPL

2

7:30 am: AA/EB (L)

3

8:45am Holy Eucharist 9:30am Chef’s Breakfast 11:00am Holy Eucharist

4

47:30am AA/EB(L) 6:45pm AA/Newcomers (PH) 8:00pm AA(PH)

5

7:30am AA/EB(L)

6

7:30am AA/EB(L) 10:30am HE & Heal (PH) 5:30pm Study Group(PH) 7:00pm Choir

7

7:30am AA/EB(L) 10:00am ECW Bd Meeting

8

7:30am AA/EB(L) 9

7:30 am: AA/EB(L)

10

8:45 am Holy Eucharist 11:00am Morning Prayer

11


12

7:30am AA/EB(L) 4:00pm Womens Bible Study (L)

13


14

7:30am AA/EB(L) 7:00pm Vestry Meeting

15

7:30am AA/EB(L) 16

7:30 am: AA/EB(L)

17

178:45am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Holy Eucharist

18


19


20


21

7:30am AA/EB(L) 10:00am Ikebana (PH)

22

7:30am AA/EB(L) 23

7:30 am AA/EB (L)

24

8:45am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Sunday School 11:00 Morning Prayer

25


26


27


28

7:30am AA/EB(L) 10:00am Needlework Ministry (L)

29

7:30am AA/EB(L) 30

7:30 am AA/EB(L)

31

8:45am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Holy

Eucharist

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