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The Window

May 2009

The Rev. Ben

Badgett

Getting in the game!

As some of you all may know by

now, I am a huge soccer fan, and

an even bigger fan of the grandest

soccer tournament in the world:

The World Cup. I grew up playing

competitive soccer, so watching

soccer is an easy thing for me, and

speaking the language of soccer

comes natural to me. I realize though that soccer is not

predominately a natural sport for many Americans since

it is not on TV regularly and it is not as popular as

basketball, baseball, or football. But nonetheless, I love

soccer and I love the World Cup.

In an effort to introduce more of my friends to the joy of

the World Cup I started a tournament bracket challenge

group (similarly to the March Madness brackets we see

in college basketball). Several of my friends joined in,

but most did not. Many of my friends said, “I don’t know

anything about soccer, and so I’m going to pass this

time.” I respectfully accepted their declines, but in my

heart I had hoped they would have at least tried- after all

they all know about sports (points, wins, losses,

tournaments, etc.).

In the 10th chapter of Matthew’s gospel, Jesus summons

his 12 disciples- common folk more acquainted with fish

and taxes and business than with evangelism and

healing and casting out demons. But nonetheless they

took up Jesus’ charge.

In this chapter Jesus prepares his disciples for what they

will face out in the mission field: persecution, rejection,

criminal trials and so on. But they would also heal the

sick, teach forgiveness, feed the hungry, and proclaim

good news. These experiences may not have been

natural everyday events in the lives of these disciples,

but they were willing to get in the game and go for it.

Jesus had taught them and shown them what the good

news was all about and now they were equipped to do it

for themselves.

As I mentioned last month, we are working on putting

together a ministry of welcome and hospitality here at

Christ Church. This ministry will be particularly geared

toward welcoming first time visitors. One step in taking

the good news of Jesus Christ out of our doors is to

meet Jesus when he comes to our doors in the face of

our visitors.

Evangelism can sometimes be a language that many of

us feel we don’t know very well or that doesn’t come

natural for us. But what does come natural to us is

knowing about our own homes and our own customs

and cultures. In a ministry of welcome and hospitality

we are in essence sharing our church home, customs,

and culture. This we can speak to, this is a language

that we all know. It begins first in knowing ourselves,

and being willing to share that with others. And it

doesn’t end there, but only begins. Once we share

ourselves, we learn also to let others share themselves

with us. The picture I hope you are getting here is that it

is about building relationships: a very natural process

that we do in nearly every facet of our lives.

This month on Sunday July 27th

I invite those of you

interested in sharing in this new ministry of welcome and

hospitality to join me in a forum in Moore Hall from 9:00-

9:45 am. In this forum we will discuss in detail will take

shape and how you can get involved. I hope you will

consider joining us and getting in the game!

Grace and Peace, Fr Ben +

The Window

July 2014

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Needed CEC Photographers

We would like to spruce up The Window with a few more

pictures of all the things going on at

Christ Church. If you find yourself in a

CEC group and no one is taking pictures, pull

out that cell phone and take a few yourself. Send them

to Sumace2@gmail.com. I may not be able to use all of

them, but will have a much more representative idea of

all that is available to be a part of at CEC. And a big

thank you goes to those of you who have already

done so this month.

The Bible says… The kingdom of God is like:

Hidden treasure, leaven, a householder

who brings out of his treasure what is new and

what is old, a mustard seed.

MAYBE, the kingdom of our Lord is ALSO like:

providing for the youngest of God's creations

when you provide for yourself.

Many people are doing so every time they use a Kroger

Cares Gift Card bought in the name of the church.

You, too, may help if you so choose. You may sign up in

the office or on the sign up board in the gathering area.

Thank you to those who have purchased cards. You are

helping to send kids to our beautiful All Saints camp.

(Please remember to reload them)

Behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.

Luke 17:21

Thank You Good People! Many thanks to all who have saved and donated

aluminum cans to the CEC All Saints Camp Scholarship

Fund. Your continuing good stewardship is helping

support God's creations! For others who would like to

help there is a large can in the CEC kitchen for your

contributions.

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Thursday Lunch Bunch

July 10, 2014 - 12:45 p.m.

Hitcents Park Plaza

360 E. 8th Avenue

For July, the Lunch Bunch group decided to lunch at the

Hitcents Park Plaza. Becky McCraney will be at Christ

Episcopal Church right after the noon healing service to

help transport anyone who would like a ride there.

For those who would prefer to meet at Hitcents Park

Plaza, It is located across from the Chamber of

Commerce in back of the parking structure overlooking

the Hot Rods baseball field.

Guides will be there at the parking structure to help

guide you to Hitcents restaurants. Ann Esterle (cell 270-

791-3959) will be there scouting out a table for the CEC

Lunch Bunch group. Everyone is welcome!

For more information contact Becky McCraney at

270.842.8279 or Ann Esterle at 270.782.3342

Parish Bulletin Board

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Spotlight on Outreach

Relay for Life

Look who participated on the Christ Church 2014-Relay for Life Christ church

Team. It looks like they had a great time while working for a worthy cause. Many thanks go to Karen Crabtree

who did an amazing job with our booth.

Help Ministry Thanks to the many CEC parishioners who continue to support the "HELP MINISTRY", we have been able to help an average of 12 families per month this year with their utility bills. Many of these people were down to their last day before having their electricity cut off because they could not pay the entire bill. The Help Ministry team continues to be very diligent in spending "your" money. We follow the following guidelines carefully: we help an applicant only once per year; we help only Warren County residents; we require a government issued ID (driver’s license) and a social security number which matches the name on the utility bill. We count on your continued support of this important Outreach Ministry

The Sack Lunch Ministry

Due to a shortfall in donations, the Sack Lunch Ministry is currently suspended. A meeting to discuss other

options for this program is scheduled for Sunday, August 24 at 9 a.m. in the conference room. Please

contact Mary Travelsted at 270-781-5282 for information.

Sack Lunch Ministry January 1 - May 31, 2014

Lunches distributed 2,182

Donations received $2,449

Amount spent $3,565

Balance -$1,116

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Outreach… continued

Wednesday Lunch Ministry During the month of June, the Wednesday Lunch ministry took a break. Lunch will start back

Wednesday, July 2nd and continue each Wednesday.

If you would like to serve in this ministry, contact Karen Crabtree

at crabtree.k.j@gmail.com or 270.779.4603

Christ Episcopal Church

Outreach Efforts through May 31, 2014

Ministry 2013

Funding

2013 Carry

over to 2014

2014 YTD Income

2014 YTD Investment

Current Balance

2014 YTD Outcomes

HOTEL INC $5,115 $1,765 $910 $1,858 $817 HOTEL INC donations

Help Ministry

$11,084 -0- $6,359 $2,500 $3,859 Assisted 66

different applicants

Sack Lunch $7,713 $2,224 $225 $3,565 ($1,116)

2,182 lunches given out

Wednesday Lunches

$7,198 $829 $3,853 $4,596 $86 Approx. 2,054

persons served

Total $31,110 $4,818

$11,347

$12,519 $3,646

Would you like to be an usher? A reader? Altar Guild?

Intercessor? Breakfast? Bellringer? If you are

interested in serving in any of these Sunday morning

ministries, please contact Cindy Peterson at

cindy.peterson@cecbg.com as soon as possible. We

will be scheduling participants for

August/September/October in mid July.

Opportunities for Study & Service

Sunday Morning Ministries

We can’t “do” church without you!

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Bible Study for all ages

Fr. Ben will facilitate a summer

Bible study for anyone interested in

attending. This class is open to all

ages, and will pay special attention

to exploring God’s word in a family

style atmosphere. You may bring your own Bible or

borrow one from the church. The class will meet

Sundays 9:00-9:45 am in the Conference Room.

Lay persons face the difficult and often subtle task of

interpreting the richness of the church’s faith in a

complex and confusing world. They need a theological

education which supports their faith and also teaches

them to express that faith in day-to-day events.

The EfM program does not evaluate or recommend

individuals for ordination. Many people think that one

must be ordained in order to be “a minister”. The fact is

that all baptized Christians are called to be active

participants in the church’s total ministry. This TOTAL

MINISTRY is nothing less than the exercise of the

church’s vocation to continue the ministry of Jesus. He

reconciled the world to God. We are called to incarnate

that reconciliation in our own time and in our own place

through worship, service to others, and by proclamation

of God’s Word to all people.

The seminar group is the nucleus of EfM. A group

consists of 6-12 participants and a trained mentor who

meet weekly over the course of a nine-month

Daughters of the

King

DOK is planning a new study

group in late summer or early autumn. Anyone

interested in membership or further information,

please contact Karen Adams at bbka@aol.com or

any member of the order. You can identify us by

our cross.

academic year. The meetings are usually from 2 ½ to 3

hours in length. Through study, prayer and reflection,

EfM groups move toward a new understanding of the

fullness of God’s kingdom. Participants are given

weekly assignments to study with the help of resource

guides. Through discussion and guided reflection, the

seminars furnish an opportunity to deepen

understanding of the reading materials. The seminar is

supported by a life of prayer and regular worship.

EfM will resume at Christ Church in late August. If you

are interested in joining or would like more information,

please contact Kevin Brooks at 270.791.2817. Be sure

to talk with some of those who are currently in EfM or

have graduated:

Jim Becker John Carbin

Donna Bussey Kevin Brooks

Jan Funk Susan Crouch

Marilyn Keith Laurie Joyce

Chris Minix Laura Harper Lee

Cindy Peterson John Parker

Sally Ann Strickler John Spraker

Leslie Weigel Ed Tivol

LaJuana Wilcher

EfM

Education for Ministry

Opportunities for Study & Service…continued

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All Saints Camp

Camp Dates Grades* Deposit Total Cost

Primary July 6-10 2nd-4th $100 $300

Counselors in Training 2 July 6-10 9th-10th $40 $120

Junior High July 13-18 7th-8th $110 $330

*indicates the grade the camper will be entering in the fall.

To register go to http://allsaints.episcopalky.org/Summer-Camp/information.html

Pentecost Butterfly Release

Camp scholarships are available, To apply or for more information, please contact Cindy

Peterson, parish administrator at cindy.peterson@cecbg.com or call the church office

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Children’s Activities

Blast off to another year of Sunday school!

Launching kids on a Mission of God’s Love

Sunday, August 10th, 2014

9:00 am Gathering Area

Join us for out-of-this-world games and crafts to kick start our Sunday school year

Save the Date!

Sunday School Kick-off Pool Party

August 9th from 5-8pm

Southland Pool

2700 Industrial Drive, Bowling Green

All children and youth and parents are invited!

Pizza and all fixings for a great pool party meal will

be provided. Please mark your calendars for this

fun event! Call Laura Goodwin at 843-6563 or

email her at Laura@cecbg.com for more details.

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Read all about another

SUCCESSFUL VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL

Many thanks go to Laura Goodwin’s

leadership and those who gave of their

time to make it possible.

Whether through donation of materials or time, helping to decorate, tribe leading, shop keeping, or preparing

food, every volunteer plays a huge role in making VBS successful for our children. A huge thanks to all the

volunteers who helped make VBS 2014: Wilderness Escape a success!

Laura Goodwin

Director of Children's Education

Volunteers: Belinda Palmer Shanna Paul Janice Erbach Karen Steele Karen Shindhelm Janet Grider

Linda Mitchell Melanie Butler Leigh Morin Wayne Morin Shelley Carter Courney Harris

Carie Carmichael Ernie Gouvas Jenny Morehead Laurie Joyce Amanda Derryberry Kathy Leonard

Karen Towell Sue Edwards Carrie Buchanon Sara Stevens Jenny Greenwell Katie Dunn

Youth Volunteers

Macy Steele

Alexis Shindhelm

Brooks Goodwin

Shelby Edwards

Kennady Steele

Drew Loiars

Aidan Blewett

Dylan Harris

Kelsey Harris

Cecelia Walton

Carly Shoulders

EJ Shoulders

Grace Forbes

Grace Drexel

Liz Carter

Bible School Band

Rick Mitchell-bass guitar

Scott Harris-drums

EJ Shoulders-guitar

Carly Shoulders-violin

Chris Carmichael-mandolin

Ernie Small-mandolin

Bruce Kessler-guitar

Ken Stein-keyboard

Brittany Carter-vocals

Kelsey Harris-vocals

Sarah Capito-lead vocals

Vacation Bible School 2014

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More pictures may be seen on the church website

http://cecbg.com/#/formation.

Vacation Bible School 2014

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Treasurer’s Report

Introducing the easyTithe Mobile Giving

App for iPhone

Simply download the "easyTithe" app from the Apple App store,

find Christ Episcopal Church, Bowling Green and give!

Give to CEC from your phone in 10 seconds or less

Mange your payment profile

View all of your giving history

Financial Reports

It is the practice of the Vestry

not to hold a meeting in June.

The financial reports for May and June will be reviewed

at the July Vestry meeting and published in the August

edition of The Window.

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Parish Register

Marriages

Crystal Bergman and Josh Stiles were married June 7, 2014, at The Narrow Way Bed & Breakfast in Lucas, KY Births Charles Dean Puckett, son of Troy, Jr. & Megan Puckett; grandson of Troy & Ann Puckett and great-grandson of Shelby Moore, was born on May 7, 2014,

in Bowling Green.

Deaths Carolyn Jane Broderick, aunt of Taylor Broderick and Neill Broderick Cox, died June 22, 2014, in Bowling Green.

New Address

Selena & Todd Drexel Grace, Anna, Caroline 383 Forde’s Crossing Drive Bowling Green KY 42103 Terry Fisher 259 Chippewa Rd Bowling Green, KY 42103 Marie Fox 163 Morningside Drive Mandeville, LA 70448

Birthdays 7/01 Peg Coatney 7/02 John Linden Elizabeth Skillern 7/03 Mary Jo Cook

Elizabeth Jefferson 7/06 Rachael Palmer 7/07 Sharon Smart

Joe Steele Jennifer Nottmeier Andrea Esterle Kristen Lyons Alex Carter

7/08 Rob McBaen Kate Cline Kelly Burch Cristy Carnes

7/09 Leonard Edwards Logan Harris 7/10 Erin Massey 7/11 Patrick Forbes

7/12 Chris Cecil 7/13 Judi Hughes

Paula Lyons 7/15 Jim Heldman Mary Lynn Griffin

Leigh Pierce Robert Cobb, Jr.

7/16 Todd Kirby Janet Grider

7/21 Sara Carmichael 7/22 Jeff Joyce 7/24 Janice Vokurka

Stuart Brotherton Alec Gouvas Hatcher Hale

7/26 Aubin Jefferson Mary Alison Greenwell

7/27 Mark Esterle Terry DeHaven 7/28 Paul Young 7/29 Marshall Hughes

J.T. Gillock Elizabeth Carter

7/30 Alison Grow Ami Carter

7/31 Richard Stone Karma Cline

1215 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101

Phone 270-843-6563 Fax: 270-843-8165

Email: questions@cecbg.com

Service Times Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00 a.m. Summer Bible Study

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II Wednesday

7:00 a.m Morning Prayer Thursday

Noon Healing Service

Clergy Rector

The Rev. Michael Blewett

Assistant Rector The Rev. Ben Badgett

Assisting Clergy

The Rev. Heather B. Blewett

Vestry

2014 Harry Ford

Cary McAllister Patsy Sloan - Secretary

Mary Travelsted 2015

Susan Brotherton Jan Funk

Michelle Trawick Skip Wirth - Sr. Warden

2016 Chris Carmichael

Janet Grider – Jr. Warden Larry McCraney

Rick Mitchell Treasurer – Mark Eastin

Staff

Cindy Peterson - Parish Admin. Laura Goodwin - Children’s Ed Ken Stein - Music Director Terry DeHaven - Accountant Gary Reimer - Facilities Manager

Rector on Sabbatical

Our rector, the Rev. Michael Blewett, will

be on sabbatical for the months of May,

June and July. During this time our

Assistant Rector, the Rev. Ben Badgett,

and our assisting clergy, the Rev. Heather

Blewett, will be here to assume the

rector’s responsibilities.

The deadline for the August Window is July 19, 2014. Please send your notices, articles and pictures to Sue Edwards at sumace2@gmail.com

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1215 State Street Bowling Green KY 42101