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Dear
People of God,
As we continue to celebrate this season of Epiphany I am thankful for the ongoing Revelation of God’s love
in the world and in my life. I have come to understand that so long as I am trying to pay attention, trying to
notice God’s activity in the world and in my life, I am still growing. And the more I notice of God’s activity,
God’s presence, and the broader my understanding of God becomes. It is exciting to me to have those
moments of “aha”! Those moments of epiphany wherein I get a glimpse of God’s love that I had not
understood or experienced before.
Knowing that there is sooo much more for me to learn and experience of God gives me great hope.
Particularly when I look at the conflict in the church and in the world. I am filled with hope that God is
working God’s will out in ways I do not yet understand. I am filled with hope that as I try to live faithfully,
doing what I believe God is calling me to do, God will use that offering of “ ourselves, our souls and bodies”
to bring about healing, reconciliation, redemption of all God’s children. I hope you too are still growing,
experiencing Epiphanies and being filled with hope.
The Light has come into this world and the darkness cannot overcome it.
God's Peace,
Battle +
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FALL FEST
Someone once told me that if you want a project to be successful, you must advertise, and do it early. I guess that Sandy Winters is on the right track. She has announced that anyone who is interested in helping out with this year’s Fall Fest in ANY way whatsoever, should contact her. She is listed in the church directory. Don’t wait too long. I know it isn’t even Lent yet but we want this year’s fair to be bigger and better than last year. There are dozens of jobs from setting up tables to making crafts and everything in between.
SPRING IS COMING
It is time to think spring. It is only January but it is time to start those seedlings so that when the ground is ready, the St. Mark’s Garden can grow once more. Spring will be here before you know it. On that same note, we will also be looking for people to mow and plow. Start building up those muscles!
LABYRINTH
Don’t forget about our labyrinth. While you are out enjoying the garden and grounds, why not walk the labyrinth? Why not tell your friends about it. Let them know what how great it is. If you want to meditate and pray with nature, here is a good way to do it.
Altar Flowers
The St. Marks Chapter of the Daughters of the King would like to share the beauty of Sunday’s altar flowers with those in our community who are experiencing troubled times in their lives. Each Sunday, we will personally deliver the flowers to a member of the church or to a resident of a nursing home as a token of the love and concern of St. Marks parishioners. If you have donated the altar flowers and wish us to deliver them to a special person or want to take them yourself, please let us know. Marcia Williams e-mail is (MamBNA@aol.com) to let us know your wishes. If you don’t have someone in mind, we will rely on our priest and vestry to let us know to whom the flowers will be delivered. We will begin this outreach in February
“When God measures a man, He puts the tape around the heart instead of the head.”
…..the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heard. 1 Samuel 16:7
from God’[s Little Devotional Book, Honor Books, Inc. copyright 1995
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EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE
Episcopal Relief and Development Responds to
Earthquake Victims in Iran |
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Emergency relief efforts continue in the ancient city of Bam, Iran after a deadly earthquake struck on December 26. Episcopal Relief and Development is working to help people caught in the disaster. CNN reports at least 25,000 people are dead after being buried under homes and buildings made from mud bricks. Almost half of the city's population of 80,000 may be dead, according to the Associated Press. The situation is especially critical for tens of thousands of people left homeless as winter weather sets in and temperatures drop below freezing. Episcopal Relief and Development's initial emergency funds will provide supplies such as tents, blankets, water, and medicine. ERD will continue to assess critical needs on the ground through ecumenical partners. ERD is accepting donations for the Iran Earthquake Fund. Make a contribution using a credit card online at www.er- d.org or by calling (800) 334-7626, ext. 5129. Donations can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development, P.O. Box. 12043, Newark, NJ 07101. ERD asks people to pray for those affected by this tragedy. Please visit www.er-d.org for updates. Episcopal Relief and Development is an effective, reliable, and vital ministry of the Episcopal Church in communities around the
world. Episcopal Relief and Development provides emergency assistance in
times of disaster, rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over, and offers long-term solutions to help people sustain safer, healthier, and more productive lives. |
Thom Granger 2
Betty McKee 4
Alyssa Crutcher 4
Frank Brannon 6
Hilary Granger 7
Tricia Hall 8
Iva Kurz 11
Lauren Cook 13
Susie McEwen 13
Mary Ann Campbell 14
Dyanne Dycus Arnold 15
Clara Robnett 15
Ann Baker 17
George Kurz 24
Doug Baxter 25
Lesley Branch 26
Alice Ashmead 27
Robert Ashmead 27
Don & Susie McEwen – 17, 1973
Transfers
Transferring In - David and Toni Belhu and their children, David, Joshua, and Solomon from St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Wilson, NC. We extend a warm welcome to the Belhu family.
Ximen Nicolas Martinez was born via C- section on January 4, 2004 at 3:36 pm. He was 9 lbs 5oz and 21 1/2 inches long. Debra, the mother, had a bit of a rough time but both mother and child are doing well. Ximen has dark hair (just a little) and brown eyes.
