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ANGLICAN LIFE
NEWSPAPER OF THE THREE ANGLICAN DIOCESES IN
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
A Section of the Anglican Journal May, 2017

This same Jesus, who has been


taken from you into heaven, will
come back in the same way you
have seen him go into heaven.
Acts 1:11

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Gods Positioning System


to a hundred participants ... our official membership That will necessitate some already happening and one
from Confirmation age to today is stable at around hard and painful decisions in sign of that is a dedicated
post-secondary age will 33,000 persons. But what the years ahead as we seek outreach to young persons
come together in fun and this apparent good news better and more effective and their families. This has
fellowship and study and masks is the fact that 70- ways to be the People of God come about because of
worship. I thank all who 80% of our core worshiping in the world. I predict that 25 the commitment of leaders
have helped in any way with membership is composed years from now we will have and a willingness to invest
Photo Emily F. Rowe, 2016

the organizing and delivery of people 50 years of age far fewer church buildings, time, treasure, and talent in
of the event. and older (Fully 60% of the but those that remain will people. GPS is part of this
The idea for GPS arose province is younger than 50). be welcoming and modern positive change. Let us all
a few years ago when a few The 25 to 45-year-old age structures embracing people learn from those churches
of our clergy realized the group with their children are from multiple communities. in our own diocese and
need for something new hugely underrepresented They will be designed not beyond that are growing.
The Rt. Revd Dr. Geoff Peddle in our ministry to young in our active worshiping just for worship but also The question for us is not,
Bishop persons. There was a community. Not that there for fellowship and feeding, What are we doing wrong?
Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador
recognition that they were is anything wrong with so hospitality and teaching. but What are others doing
underrepresented in our many older people in our There is a place here for right, and what can we learn
It is the GPS weekend in worshiping congregations churches but unfortunately inspired leadership and a from them? And lets get on
our Diocese as I write. GPS, or (some churches have no their needs are different from great deal of imagination. with the work of being the
Gods Positioning System, active members from the needs of younger people The good news is that People of God in the world
is an annual conference Confirmation age to Middle with children. We cannot in some places change is All the People of God!
held in the Diocese of Age!), and we were not doing simply become a church of
Eastern Newfoundland and enough to include and value the older set. An inclusive
Labrador organized by the them in worship and service. and broad church will reflect
Avalon Archdeaconry for The Avalon Archdeaconry the wider population around
young persons to explore took on this ministry and it and unfortunately we are
the Christian faith. This it has grown every year not doing that very well.
years conference (March since. In my State of the
30-April 2) is GPS#4(!) Union Address to Diocesan The challenge I identified
and features Bishop Bill Synod in 2014, I wrote of in 2014 continues to affect
Cliff from the Diocese of the Missing Generation our church. Too much energy
Brandon in Manitoba, and of the Anglican Church in and too many resources
includes not only young Newfoundland and Labrador are going into maintaining
persons from across our and had this to say: facilities and structures.
own Diocese of Eastern In the Diocese of Eastern
Newfoundland and Labrador, ... we have become a Newfoundland, we need
but also individuals from rapidly aging church with to become a church less
the Diocese of Nova Scotia one, and possibly two, defined by our buildings
and PEI and the Diocese of generations largely missing and properties, and more
Brandon. From Thursday from our pews and from defined by our ministry,
evening until Sunday up our lay church leadership service, and discipleship.
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2 MAY 2017

Parish of Foxtrap
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Why do we still remember Anglican Life have only recently
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in Norwich? Before she began from Lent sometimes, I think
her religious life, Julian was that this idea of the necessary The Achoress, Julian of Norwich,
living at home, and became place of sin in our lives so that as depicted in a statue at the
seriously ill. Her local priest we can better accept God is an Church of Ss Andrew and Mary
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MAY 2017 3

Make A
Difference In The
Lives That Follow
please prayerfully consider
including a bequest for your
church.
Ten things you can do to
Leave a Legacy:

Photo: Danatte Payne


1.Prepare a will

2.Leave a bequest in your will


for your church.
While no official photographs were taken at the Christmas Eve service, there is the wonderful selfie of eager
faces, excited for the joy of the season
3.Leave a specific dollar
amount or a percentage of

Eager for Christmas Selfie


your assets.
Kevin Smith
Columnist
4.Consider using assets such
as stocks, bonds and real
Youth Choir and Lay Readers Cant Wait May is LEAVE A LEGACY
estate for gifts.

To Get Singing on Christmas Eve month in Canada. This


program is an awareness
5.Name a program in your
Diocese such as youth
initiative designed to ministry as the beneficiary.
Article by encourage people to support
Denise White the cause or charity of your 6.Purchase a new life
choice through a charitable insurance policy naming a
In the above photo, the part too, as they gathered at real service was much more bequest. A legacy gift is simply
group of young musicians the front to talk about the birth inspiring! ministry of the church as
a charitable donation that is owner and beneficiary.
and singers were eager to get of Jesus, and to sing Happy One thing missingwe planned now and received
upstairs and get on with the Birthday to Jesus, as the baby forgot to assign someone later, by a charity, through your
Christmas Eve service. was placed in the Nativity to get some photos during 7.Name your parish as the
estate. Some people think that beneficiary of an existing life
The service was planned Scene. A special touch to the the service! Oh well, well only the wealthy make this
by the youth with support from service to see the little ones remember that for next year! insurance policy.
type of donation but the truth
the Parish Lay Readers. The involved. Thanks to all for their is anyone can plan a legacy gift
carol selections, readings, A nearly full church made dedication and commitment, 8.Remember loved ones with
and that includes you. memorial gifts.
prayers, and service outline all the hard work worth it as as well as the sharing of their LEAVE A LEGACY, an
were all planned after a series people were inspired by the voices and musical skills that initiative of the Canadian
of meetings and practices. The readings and music. helped make the service 9.Encourage family and
Association of Gift Planners friends to leave gifts for the
youth portrayed the Gospel The work of three of the Lay a beautiful inspiring event ( C AG P- AC P D P ) , i s t h e
lesson, with Mary and Joseph Readers on this youth project marking the Christmas Story church in their wills.
collaborative effort of donors,
sitting by their baby, who was fulfilled an assignment for a come alive. We would also charities, not-for-profits, and
in a manger of straw. It was just course Youth Ministry 2925- like to thank the Revd Marlaine 10.Speak with the gift
professional advisors. We are planning consultant about
as we all imagine the scene Q, instructed by Dr. Carmel Leggo, visiting clergy to our a partner in this initiative.
to have been at the time of Doyle & Susan Sheppard vacant Parish, for joining us other planned gifts such as
Why Leave a Legacy? gift plus annuities, gifts of
the birth of Jesus. The hymn from Queens College. They for the Christmas services and There are many reasons
Silent Night was sung by submitted a recording of a celebrating the Holy Eucharist. for leaving a legacy gift and securities etc.
candlelight. The little kids took practice, though no doubt the each is as important as the
next. Some see legacy giving Leave a Legacy is a
as a responsibility owed wonderful program and I hope
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deeply about their church I am reminded about the
and other worthy charities. old quotation from Thomas
Many want to support several Jefferson:
causes. Whatever the reason, I like the dreams of the
the goal of LEAVE A LEGACY future
is to encourage you to make Better than the history of the
charitable giving a part of your past.
estate plan.
And, dont we in the
Anglican Church have a
number of ministries worthy
of support?
In the three Anglican
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a n d L a b r a d o r, t h e k e y consultant for the Anglican
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4 MAY 2017

Annual Touton Friends


Brunch at St. John
The Evangelist,
HOT, wont it?
Besides, he continued,
the unfortunate sinners would

Corner Brook
have lots of company. So
many of their friends would
also be there, also FOREVER.
Andy was amusing me
at this point, but then he got
serious:
A while ago, he said, I
Submitted with photographs by
had very, very heavy surgery.
Patty George
In the long operation, I almost
died. As a matter of fact, my
doctor said, Man, that was
close! I thought for sure wed
Ronald Clarke lose you.
Columnist During the long process,
I had a very distinct out-of-
Because I really love body experience. My mind,
people, all and every kind of he said, was so sharp and
people, I became a teacher, clear, but I was heading into
and so Ive made many, many Hell or nearly so. All around
friends. All kinds of friends. me, smothering me, was
Truly Ive discovered that the most horrible blackness
you can learn so much from so terrifying that I was in
friends. Friends can teach extreme pain.
you so much. Friends can In the blackness
totally change your attitude absolutely nothing was
sometimes. visible, and there was not
My good friend, Andy Ill a single sound of anything.
call him, knowing how much Total Hell!
Getting the touton brunch all ready, in spite of the winter weather I believe in religion and the Wouldnt that type of Hell
things of God, and knowing be far worse than the hot
how much I think I know place shared with others?
about everything, loves to Of course ,well never
criticize my beliefs. Often know for sure.
Every year, the ACW Ladies this deep thinker completely And, of course, theres no
of the Cathedral of St. John the surprises me, and gives me a danger of any kind of Hell for
Evangelist in Corner Brook put new slant on things. us believers.
off a Touton Brunch all in aid T h e o t h e r d a y, f o r Jesus Christ absolutely
of PWRDF. example, he asked me to paid our way into heaven for
This year, the brunch was describe Hell. us. Thank God for that!
held on March 11th, which I gave him, of course, the In the meantime, I hope
was one of the stormiest days usual Biblical version. The my friend Andy eventually
that we had this winter. All in poor unrepentant sinners puts his trust in my Saviour
all, many were served with a live FOREVER in the Devils too.
smile and a grin, because the fiery furnace, at the same
weather did not deter those time witnessing the bliss
who were determined to have of Heaven which is totally
their fill of toutons, beans, beyond their reach.
bologna, and sausages. Many Isnt that a bit unrealistic
thanks to all. my friend asks? Presumably,
my friend continues, wouldnt
the sinners eventually get
used to the heat?
So he states, the devil
ups the thermostat. Wouldnt
the sinners then get used to
that? Since the poor souls are
going to last forever, where
does it all end? Hell will
eventually be tremendously Photo Jonel Hanopol/
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MAY 2017 5

Institution And
Induction of The
Revd Jolene
Peters as Rector
The Parish of St. John The
Evangelist, Topsail
Article and photographs by
Louise Smith

Back row: Clifford Fowler (warden), Archdeacon David Piling, Canon David Burrows, The Revd Amanda Taylor, The
Revd Lisa Cox, Rex Hillier (warden)
Front row: Archdeacon Sam Rose, The Revd Jolene Peters, Bishop Geoff Peddle, Archdeacon Charlene Taylor

On Monday March 13th, Revd Dr. Geoff Peddle, bestow were: the Bible, water, oil, the
the parking lot at St. John on her, the rite of induction and Canon of the Diocese, hymn
the Evangelist church, in official tenure to our parish. At and prayer books, bread and
Topsail was filled to capacity, the same time, he delivered wine. These were brought
as parishioners, family, and to us a reassuring message of forward by members of the
friends hurried inside to a faith and hope. parish. Keys to the church were
welcoming crescendo that The ceremony began at presented by the wardens, Rex
echoed through the night air. 7pm, with the Venerable Sam Hillier and Clifford Fowler.
It was an evening of Rose as celebrant and the When the induction
dual celebration and a rite of Venerable David Pilling as formalities had concluded, the
passage, as the Revd Jolene officiant; they were assisted Bishop, clergy, parishioners,
Peters chose her special by the Revd Lisa Cox. family, and guests proceeded
birthday to mark this important Readings for the occasion to the basement where the
milestone in her life and career. were delivered by Dr. Rick hall was tastefully decorated
Revd Jolene has been Singleton, Mr. Clyde Crane, to create an atmosphere
our priest in charge since last and Ms. Margaret Knee. conducive for the birthday
September, but tonight we Joining the procession luncheon and celebration
were getting confirmation, and were the Venerable Charlene which followed.
a sense of permanence, as we Taylor, the Revd Amanda The ceremony, the food,
witnessed our Bishop, The Rt. Taylor, and the Revd Canon and the fellowship were
David Burrows. Visiting clergy thoroughly enjoyed by all. It
were the Very Revd William was a memorable evening
Bellamy and the Revd Greg for Revd Jolene and also for
Mercer. those of us who witnessed and
The signs of ministry given shared in this dual celebration.

Hope Bear On the right: The Revd Jolene Peters


preparing to cut her birthday cake
A Gift for Baptism

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6 MAY 2017

Bear Ye One Anothers Burdens


The Girls Friendly Society in Newfoundland
Part Four
Article and photographs by
Dr. Linda Cullum

The Girls Friendly Society of Godso this is why I think services, and sharing the work
of the Church of England/ that the GFS moulds you into of the GFS in other countries.
Anglican Church has a long a good person. The spiritual Canon Gribble observed
record of service, fundraising, life and fellowship of members that, working towards the
and social contributions in many is attended to as much as fulllment of their mission to
Newfoundland communities. supporting the local and global bring others to Christ and to
This last of four articles records community. serve by following their motto
some of the contemporary W o r l d w i d e means there are few limits on
work of the Christ Church GFS acknowledgement of Christ how a branch can carry out their
in Bonavista. Church GFS came in 2016. work; she was very impressed
Formed in 1894, the focus Australian Canon Val Gribble, with the dedication and hard
of GFS work in Bonavista has Girls Friendly Society World work of Christ Church GFS
shifted over its long history. President, paid a visit to (Sandra OConnor, Anglican
Community and members Bonavista. Newfoundland had Life, September 2016).
needs changed, new projects, been one of only six groups This international
and different forms of help represented at the formation recognition is well deserved.
were created. Today, Christ Meeting Canon Gribble, July, 2016. Back row: Ruby Ayles, Annie Fleming, of the GFS World Council in For over 120 years, Christ
Church GFS maintains an active Joan Squires, Frances Sweetland, June Pierce, Loretta Hayley, Enid Russell. 1956, and continued to send Church Girls Friendly Society
schedule of service, sometimes Middle Row: Elizabeth Fleming, Margaret Russell, Shirley Gibbs, Marie observers and representatives has remained true to their
working hand-in-hand with Sweetland. Front Row: Rhonda Randell, Sandra OConnor to those international meetings motto Help us to bear our
the ACW and others in the for several years. own and others burdens, not
congregation. GFS member supporting a foster child in including Frances Sweetland Canon Gribble described to live for ourselves but for
Sandra OConnor wrote in Africa with gifts at birthdays (72 years) and Phyllis Durdle (69 her visit as a joy and a others as members of one
Anglican Life (September and Christmas, and helping in years)in recognition of their privilege, as well as an exciting family in Jesus Christ. Branch
2016) that, In Bonavista, the the school breakfast program commitment to the GFS. Many experience to meet the members have found countless
members live out the GFS motto are branch initiatives. Several others in the branch have been members of GFS in Bonavista imaginative ways to serve
to bear one anothers burdens members sing in the Christ members for over 50 years. (GFS World Council Newsletter, communities, locally and
(Galatians 6:2) by regularly Church choir, and the GFS The long history of the GFS in September 2016). She enjoyed globally, and to enrich the lives
meeting and worshipping organizes birthday parties, with Bonavista, including journals, sightseeing, participating in of those around them.
together; contributing to Christ singing, at local seniors homes minutes and local records, was dinners, meetings, church
Church and the Hospital; making and members make hospital on display as well.
quilts for Ronald McDonald visits along with the ACW. How has Christ Church
House; sewing dresses, skirts Working together is important; GFS been so successful for so
and shorts for women and as Joan Squires says, when long? Frances Sweetland says,
children in Haiti and Uganda; we go were Anglican Church me, I dont give upand a lot
and knitting blankets for Cara Women, part of the body of of the members are like that.
Transition House and socks the church. Theyre all good membersand
for the Womens Correctional To support Christ Church we have good meetingswe
Centre. and the wide variety of GFS do good outreach andhelp
President Enid Russell projects requires money, so the church, and give money
appreciates the combination they offer a food catering for the church. Learning and
of collaborative project work service. One of the successful connections are important,
and fellowship. For the Haiti/ fundraising events has been the too. Loretta Hayley says the
Uganda project, the women Fall Turkey Tea. The GFS cook GFS, helps you to know [how]
arrived at the church hall, and serve turkey dinners at the to be able to work with other
probably at 2 oclock and church hall where community peopleand to know the
wed stay till seven and wed members can eat in or take out meaning of a bit of religion
a meal. Community breakfasts there is a purpose in what Bonavista tour with Sandra OConnor, Frances Sweetland, Enid Russell, and
have supper, and you know Canon Val Gribble. July , 2016
the rest [who arent sewing] to benefit the Primates World you doyou know the value
can probably go in the kitchen, Relief program may be held
prepare supper and that. twice a year too. Catering for
And we enjoyed it so much. church meetings, graduations,
and Masonic Lodge gatherings
We used to take our sewing
keep the branch busy. The Helping clients
machines down and work at
itOnce we saw what we were whole community works achieve their goals.
doing and how nice it looked, together; the ACW and Christ
Taking the time to understand
and how much the little ones Church congregation pitch in
your unique needs.
would appreciate this we really to help in fundraising efforts.
worked at it then. Loretta In the midst of all this
Hayley remembers making 40 activity, Christ Church GFS
or 50 dresses. For Loretta celebrated its 120th anniversary
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MAY 2017 7

Between The Lessons


The Rash Oath
their Philistine enemies on the down. Jonathan hasnt heard apart from their neighbours. to be fasting.
run, makes a proclamation: his fathers decree (possibly One of the signs of their For this, hes ready to put
no one is to eat anything until because he had been making distinctiveness was to be their Jonathan to death, and only
the battle is over and victory his spontaneous raid on the things they ate and didnt the armys uproar can stay his
is complete. This is probably Philistine camp), but he can eat, but today, the army is hand. The army hail Jonathan
meant to be a religious fast: a see how foolish it is. Jonathan eating indiscriminately like as the hero, responsible for
The Revd Jonathan Rowe sign of trust in God. In other doesnt eat muchjust a lick the Philistines they have just their victory that day. In fact,
Columnist words, Saul is telling God of honey from the end of chased off. they remind Saul, Jonathan
We are so confident that his spearbut that little is Quick action on Sauls was actually doing the kings
Last month, we saw a new you will give us the victory enough to brighten his eyes part sets the army right. A job, while Saul wasnt. They
hope for Israel. As the signs today that we are prepared and restore his strength. He great rock is set up as an refuse to let Jonathan suffer
that Saul was unfit to be king to go without food until you suggests that if the other altar, so that the soldiers can any punishment, and Saul
multiplied, the reputation of do. This proclamation has soldiers had been allowed sacrifice their animals, and is put to shame. Without his
his son Jonathan began to been publicly pronounced to to eat, the battle could have eat the meat properly, with armys support, Saul has to
soar. Last month, we saw the army, so that everyone is been fought so much better its blood drained and offered stop pursuing the Philistines
Jonathan take the initiative afraid to eat and to risk Sauls and more quickly. to God. However, the damage and go home. He has been
in leading the Israelite army wrath. The battle eventually has been done. defeated, not by his enemies,
to a great victory while Saul Sauls problem is that he comes to its end, and the Saul inquires of the but by his own soldiers, by
hung back behind the battle often has good intentions soldiers start to plunder Lord to see whether they his poor leadership, and his
lines. However, if theres one that havent always been their enemies. Seizing their should continue to pursue the rash oath. Chapter 14 ends
thing we might already know well thought out. They say livestock, they start to killing, Philistines, but gets no reply. with the note that Saul faced
from the stories of Saul and that an army marches on its cooking, and eating. After all, This could only mean one bitter and relentless war with
David, its that Saul was never stomach. Fasting is a noble theyre almost overcome with thing: God must be angry with the Philistines for the rest of
happy about being upstaged spiritual discipline, but one hunger after their imposed Israel because of some sin. his life. Before the end comes,
by anyone. Already, there is a that is not normally imposed fast. Sauls unwise decree, Saul undergoes an elaborate though, things will get even
note of tension between Saul upon soldiers who are about rather than being a sign of procedure of casting lots to worse. But thats another
and Jonathan: in this months to go into battle. As the trust in God, has become determine who is at fault, and story, for another time.
story, we will see that tension battle goes on, the soldiers an occasion for Israel to finally decides that this is all
start to deepen, until one of rumbling tummies start to disregard Gods dietary laws! Jonathans fault, for licking a
them is in danger for his life! get the better of them. Their The Israelites were meant to bit of honey off the end of his
Saul, seeing that they have hunger starts to wear them be Gods chosen people, set spear when he was supposed

Go where life takes you, but plan ahead.

As a free spirit, you rarely look back. But you


should look ahead - especially to protect your
loved ones when youre no longer there.
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8 MAY 2017

Resurrection and St.


Ascension James,
Port
Aux
continuing incarnation with
no limitation on His deity.
Jesus currently is a human who

Basques
mediates between God and us
(I Timothy 2:5). His is not the
type of humanity that He had
when He was on earth. It is
a perfected humanity of the Participants in the World Day of Prayer
type we will have after our own
resurrection. Jesus human
nature, no longer immersed World Day of Prayer
in space and time, does not
manifest itself as a body. Article and photographs by
During His physical absence Lisa Brown
The Revd Michael Li from earth, Jesus is present
Columnist through the Holy Spirit here On March 3rd, The World
and now. But someday He Day of Prayer services were
Two thousand years ago, will personally re-enter our held in St. James Church in Port
Jesus came to earth from four-dimensional space-time aux Basques. Approximately
heaven. He died on Good continuum, and then His body fifty-five people came out to
Friday and was raised from will become manifest. He will enjoy this service, despite
the dead on Easter Day. The establish His reign over all the dirty weather. After the
Gospels do not describe the creation. service, a lunch was served
resurrection because no one Jesus going up into in the Memorial Centre, which
actually witnessed it. Our heaven foreshadows our was prepared by the ACW
knowledge of His resurrection future ascension into heaven ladies of St. James.
body is scanty. His resurrection with Him (I Thessalonians 4:17). Table arranged for the World Day of Prayer
body affirms the goodness Jesus ascension gives us
of Gods original creation of assurance that our final home
humans (Genesis 1:31). Jesus, will be in heaven with Him
in His resurrection body, was (John 14:2-3). Please note that
Fellowship Night:
on earth for forty days (Acts at the time of our resurrection,
1:3). Then, He led His disciples our bodies will be transformed
Family Life and Youth Department
out to Bethany, just outside in one step. For us, the two Article and photographs by
Jerusalem, and was carried events, resurrection and Lisa Brown
up into heaven (Luke 24:51). ascension, will be collapsed
We cannot now say exactly into one. (In the case of Jesus, On March 28th, the
where heaven is. One cannot resurrection and ascension ACW Family Life and Youth
get to heaven simply by were separated. So the Department of St. James
traveling sufficiently far and body that He had at the point Church in Port aux Basques
fast in a rocketship of some of resurrection was yet to held their Fellowship night.
kind. God is in a different undergo a more complete The ladies of the ACW brought
dimension of reality. The transformation at the point of in items for the Personal Care
transition from here to there the ascension). Item Program, which is one of
requires not merely a change Bishop N. T. Wright (Simply the programs of the Gateway
of place, but of state. So, at Good News, 2014, p.90) Womens Centre here in Port
some point, Jesus ascension points out that the good aux Basques. A big thank
was not merely a physical and news about the future cannot you to the ACW Members
spatial change, but spiritual as be about leaving earth and who brought in these items.
well. At that time Jesus became going to heaven. It must have Three members from our
the spiritual body of which something to do with heaven Youth Department attended
Paul speaks in I Corinthians and earth coming together. the fellowship and they sorted
15:44. He has exited this Something to do with creation Left to right: Kaylee Strickland, Jeanna Feaver, Abby Kettle, and Kay Osmond, the items that were brought in.
four-dimensional space-time itself being renewed and Chairperson of Family Life and Youth Department
continuum. Otherwise, His restored. Jesus will return to
physical resurrection body is judge the quick and the dead.
still flying around inthe four- Believers, in their resurrection
dimensional universe. bodies, will live with God in the
I n h e a v e n , J e s u s i s new heaven and new earth.
the God-Man. There is a

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MAY 2017 9

Be Still
include work, but it also can
include leisure.
In the midst of the chaos,
when do we pause to feel
Gods presence?
We have evolved from a

Photo: Lesley Hardy


society that recognizes the
importance of stopping on
Sunday to worship God, to a
society that makes attempts
Back row (left to right): Ruth Deveaux, Diane Hardy, Judy Hardy, Rita Currie, Phylis Clarke, Maxine Edwards,Melita
at fitting church into the chaos
Munden,Erna Buckland, Lena Penny, Valerie Pink, Joan Herritt
of our schedules.
Front row (left to right): Lesley Hardy, Mildred Hatcher, Wanda Anderson, Sylvia Walters, Violet Clarke, Judy Francis,
In my viewing of Little
Alice Billard, Edith Leamon
House on the Prairie, all the
Missing: Victoria Savoury, Audrey Best, Joanne Savoury, Diane Munden, Phyllis Horwood
families of Walnut Grove
stopped what they were doing

Sewing and Knitting


The Revd Jeff Blackwood on Sundays, enjoyed worship,
Columnist and took the afternoons for
family picnics and enjoyment.

Ministry As humans, we are No work was done, Mr.


creatures of routine and habit. Olesons Mercantile was
Every day we go about a closed up, and the presence
of God was felt and seen by
Parish of Rose Blanche
pattern of tasks: wake up,
prepare for the day, have all in the town.
our meals, and spend the Today, stores open as early
Article by evenings at some form of at 10 AM on Sundays, sports
Maxine Edwards leisure. Weekends are usually are prevalent, restaurants
filled with more leisure, but have extra specials on, yet
One of the things that sent to Max Simms Camp; 11 parish in Rose Blanche, and then comes the Sunday congregations often wonder
occurs in the Congregation lap quilts sent to Dr. Charles there were 8 baptismal bags, routine. how they will stay open. The
of St. Michael & All Angels, LeGrow Health Centre for the and their contents made: a When I was a kid, Sundays hustle and bustle of everyday
Rose Blanche, is the Sewing Chemo Unit; 4 lap quilts sent baby hat, a burp pad, and always meant going to church life that gets lost during the
& Knitting Ministry. We meet to private citizens of Rose a teddy bear, (all made by and then a day with my week is suddenly transferred
weekly on Thursday evenings Blanche, Diamond Cove & the group) plus a couple of parents and my grandmother to Sundays. There is really
in the church basement. We do Harbour Le Cou (who received bought items (ie; a sippy cup, (who lived with us up until her only one question I would
a lot of things. chemo treatment) outside of a spoon. etc.) given to any passing). Depending on the pose in the midst of the chaos:
In 2016 we completed: Port Aux Basques; 17 lap quilts child who was baptized in our time of church, that affected Have we taken a moment to
40 knitted hats sent to the sent to the Ronald McDonald local church in Rose Blanche. what we did as a family. just be still and feel Gods
Arms of Jesus orphanage in House; 5 knitted afghans, and All items that are sent out are The point is, there was a presence around us?
Guatemala, and 36 infant hats 1 knitted shawl sent to the Dr. brought to the altar as part of habit that was followed and Whether the moment is
to Western Memorial Regional Charles LeGrow Health centre our offerings at the Sunday only emergencies disrupted a full hour or so on Sundays,
Hospital; 4 filled Emergency for the extended ward. Eucharist. The Revd Jeffrey that pattern. or just a few seconds at the
Personal Hygiene Bags sent A knitted baby sweater Petten tells us he cannot knit or Nowadays, the pattern store buying groceries, do
to Advanced Education & Skills & bonnet set, a knitted baby sew but supports what we do. appears to be everywhere. we actually take it? Gods
for transient customers, and 16 dress, booties & hat set, hats, I have spoken to parents presence is not confined to
sent to the Dr. Charles LeGrow mittens & aprons were sent to who, on Sundays, drive the walls of a church building
Health Centre; 20 pairs of the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health between communities for (contrary to traditional
knitted ladies & mens slippers Centres Gift Shop. Two hats & their childs activities (and thought). Gods presence lives
used to help fill the Emergency a pair of mittens were sent to different communities each within us all it is an active
Personal Hygiene bags. Also the Womens Centre for youth week). It feels as though the presence in the community.
completed were: 2 double Christmas gifts. chaos overtakes consistency. We need to stop sometimes
quilts sold for tickets at Fred & There were 5 sashes given A routine day for some can and realize that. We dont
Friends (to be donated to our to the confirmation candidates have to try to fit God into our
local church); 1 double quilt, at St. Michaels & All Angels schedulesGod is already
moving within our schedules.
I see God moving when I
see a cadet in the squadron
I volunteer with beam with
pride at an award they earned
for improvement. I see God
moving in the felines at the
local SPCA begging for love
and attention from potential
cat-parents. I see God moving
in the children at the local
elementary school breakfast
program as they interact with
each other.
All it takes is a brief
moment to stop and realize
that presence is here at this
moment.

anglican life Newfoundland&Labrador


10 MAY 2017

News From PWRDF


What Is The PWRDF Youth Council?
Submitted by
The Ven. Charlene Taylor
PWRDF Representative,
Diocese of Eastern
Newfoundland & Labrador

Did you know that the


Primates World Relief and
Development Fund has a Youth
Council? This is an amazing
group of people who has a Some of the wonderful volunteers at The Ascension Caf

Ascension Caf
heart for justice. The following
information will give you an
outline of who they are and the
ministry they are so passionate

Parish of the Ascension,


about.
T h e P W R D F Yo u t h

Mount Pearl
Council are a group of folks
between 16 and 29 years
old from across the country
appointed and elected Article and photograph by
through the structures of the Kimberley Pope
Anglican Church, as well as
by our ecumenical partners in
Canada, like the Evangelical Did you ever get an While these words
Lutheran Church in Canada. ear worm? You know that described something much
Their main goal is to create persistent tune that plays different on the sit-com, they
a network of youth which over and over again in your also describe our Ascension
supports and promotes the head? Well, whenever I think Caf wonderfully.
work of justgeneration.ca image PWRDF
about the Ascension Caf I get Five years ago, Mark and
and PWRDF on a grassroots one. Its a theme song from a Phyllis Leyte started preparing
level. The Youth Council also photos and graphics, as well learn with others by doing popular sit-com of the 80s/90s breakfast in our auditorium
recommends a representative as a full glossary to help to presentations or posting on and the lyrics, written by Gary following the 8:30 am worship
to the PWRDF Board of understand technical terms. social media. Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo service, a practice they still
Directors to advocate for the It includes stories of PWRDF Advocacywriting a letter to go like this: continue with the help of others
voices of youth and young partners, profiles of regions your Member of Parliament in our parish. The gathering
adults to the organization. and countries where PWRDF telling them this is something Making your way in the has grown year after year as
works, and lists of all current important to you and that you world today takes everything more and more parishioners
Youth Council Statement PWRDF partners by region. want to see them take action. youve got. and visitors to our parish hear
of Purpose: Relationship Building about the fellowship and food
working to build relationships Taking a break from all your found here (especially the
Hunger is Not a Game:
This resource encourages with Indigenous people in worries, sure would help a homemade bread toasted to
We are youth challenged your own community. By lot.
by our faith, values, and people to watch The Hunger perfection). In addition to the
Games movie together and working to restore broken Wouldnt you like to get many wonderful friendships
beliefs to create positive relationships, we can move
transformation in ourselves reflect on the messages that away? that have been formed through
the movie contains about food. forward together to help Sometimes you want to go the Ascension Caf, over
and in the global community. bring about sustainable $9000 has been collected in
This resource is divided into Where everybody knows your
We value the power six sessions. In each session change. the past five years through
of youth and grassroots you will watch a scene from Fundraising raise money name, the free-will offering which has
development in building the movie, have a discussion, to help homes in the First and theyre always glad you been used to support youth
relationships both locally and participate in an activity, Nations community in came. ministry.
globally. and learn about PWRDF and Pikangikum, ON get outfitted You wanna be where you can So if you are looking to
We will share the stories of the work partners are doing with all of the fixtures and nourish your mind, body and
our partners to inspire youth see, our troubles are all the
around food. fittings necessary for clean soul, come join us of a Sunday
to be leaders, educators and water and wastewater same Morningthe celebration of
advocates for living justice. Right to WaterYouth Group systems. You wanna be where every- the Eucharist begins at 8:30,
Activities: For full details and body knows Your name. followed by the Ascension Caf
Here are some resources The National Youth Project downloads on these and other You wanna go where people (Ascension Caf occurs most
you can use to promote (NYP) is an initiative that Youth Council resources go to know, people are all the Sundays throughout the fall,
PWRDF and youth engages young Anglicans and justgeneration.ca and click same, winter and spring seasons). It
Lutherans (ELCIC). The current RESOURCES. will only take one visit to find
involvement in your The Youth Council works
You wanna go where every- that you have come to a place
NYP is the Right to Water
parish: which is focussed on the diligently to educate old and body knows your name. where everybody will know
limited access to clean water young alike about PWRDF. your name,
Youth Handbook: in Indigenous communities Their resources are user and they will
The Youth Handbookis a across Canada. friendly and will create great always be glad
terrific starting place if you are Churches and youth conversation about how we are you came.
curious about justice, or want groups can get involved with called as baptised Christians
to learn more aboutPWRDFand this project through a number to care for others and our
its work. The Handbook is of ways, such as the following: planet. Some information for
also great if you who want Prayer and Reflection this article was obtained from
to know where to go next to realizing the importance of pwrdf.org
deepen your understanding water in your own life, you
of the theology of justice, will begin to understand
find suggested activities and why everyone should have
resources, prayers, and more! adequate access to clean Lisa S./shutterstock.com
TheYouth Handbookis written running water.
in plain language, with lots of Educationsharing what you
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MAY 2017 11

The Revd
Khaliah Kinkead
Welcomed

Robert Young/Celebrity Photos, 2017


Article and photograph by
The Revd Myrna Vey

Group photograph for Queens College, 2017. This represents only a third of the student enrollment, as many students
do not regularly attend classes on campus.

News From Queens College


Compiled by Emily F. Rowe
With material provided by We have had great interest Student Enrollment at
Dr. Rick Singleton in the sessions offered in Queens is strong. In the winter
our Continuing Education for semester we had about 100
Clergy program. Here are registered students, including
We recently completed some that are offered soon: seven full-time Anglicans in
another exciting year at the ordination stream. About The Revd Khaliah Kinkead cold, snowy weather, and has
Q u e e n s C o l l e g e . T h e 60% of our current students arrived in the Parish of the been quite busy with church
success of the year was due are Anglicans, with the rest
to the numerous people who An Orientation and Holy Spirit, Hodges Cove, in services, meetings, baptisms,
Refresher on the of the student body being January of 2017, from warm pastoral visits, and adapting
collaborate, participate and made up of Roman Catholics, sunny Jamaica. Seen here to our culture. She enjoys
support our work at Queens. Primates World Relief Pentecostals, and members of after her first parish service visiting the senior citizens and
Our students are wonderful and Development Fund the United Church of Canada. in Hodges Cove, surrounded listening to their stories. May
individuals who bring joy and on April 25th from Convocation 2017 is on by the parish council, the God bless her as she ministers
excitement to the College 9:30 to 11:30. This is Thursday May 04, 2017 at smiles on their faces show to our parish.
and the Church. Our faculty 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary the Virgin
members and visiting clergy for both ordained and how delighted everyone is
non-ordained persons. Church on Cornwall Avenue, St. to have her as our spiritual
generously teach, coach, Johns. Mark your calendars! leader. Revd Kay, as she is
mentor and guide our students Presenters are the Thank you for your support often called, is enjoying the
in academic, spiritual and PWRDF Representatives of Queens College. Please
pastoral formation. Our from the three dioceses pray for vocations and pray that
Leadership Team, The Revd of our province. women and men in the Church
Dr. David Bell our Dean, Fr.

Welcome!
will prayerfully consider how
Neil Kellett our Chaplain, and they can best participate in
Dr. Carmel Doyle our Director Training for Marriage
the Church. Also, remember
of Student Programs enrich Preparation Program that your encouragement to a
Queens by their presence, Facilitators on April 29th, person to consider a vocation
example and attention to detail with The Revd Dr. Wayne to the diaconate or priesthood
that sustains the 176 year old Short might be how God will trigger
spirit and character of Queens the discernment of a vocation.
College. Special thanks is
due to Ms. Susan Foley. 500 Years Since Martin
With 31 years experience at LutherA Journey More details are
Queens, she brings a wealth of Reformation and available at our website:
of information and offers Transformation on May www.queenscollegenl.ca
stability to the administration

From The Parish of St. Philip


1st, with presentations
of the College.
This year we have invested from Dr. Sean McGrath,
much effort in revamping our the Revd Dr. David Bell,
studies and experiences to Dr. Michelle Rebidoux,
prepare women and men Dr. Ian Wishard, and Dr. Article by
to take on ordained and Barry Stephenson. The Revd Ed Keeping
non-ordained ministries
and leadership roles in the For the past two years, our number of parishes. Now, he gospel passage, The Gospel of
Church. I like to explain that Alumni Association parish has been sponsoring a is retired and lives in Corner Luke(5: 4). Our Theme has be
our programs provide a solid Workshop on teaching mission to help our Brook where he continue Launching out into the Deep
preparation for the roles our Convocation DayLiving people and others to comes to serve the church. We are .... Into New Spiritual Depths,
students will take on when out the challenge of to a deeper understanding and looking forward to this teaching which ties in with our Mission
they finish at Queens. Their Matthew 25, on May 4th faith in the Risen Lord. time in our parish which will Statement of the parish.
preparation is built on four Two years ago, at our take place on Wednesday May We would like to invite
from 9:00 to noon (lunch first teaching mission, we 10th, 11th, 12th at 7: 00pm. other people from the diocese,
pillars:
included). Presenter: had the Revd Dr. Rudolph Our closing service will be on other faith communities to
Good theological education Bishop Jane Alexander, Anthony from the Diocese of Sunday morning, May 14th, at come and join with us as
Pastoral training and
Diocese of Edmonton. Belize. Last year, the Director 10:30 AM. Father King brings the word
of Threshold Ministries, Shawn During our time together, to us in this teaching time. It
practice Branch, was our leader. we will be blessed with special will truly be a time where we
Spiritual development This year, we welcome music from Gospel bands from will meet God and grow in the
Faith-based learning Archdeacon Edward King other parishes in our Diocese. grace and Love of Jesus Christ
community from the Diocese of Western For the past number our Risen Lord.
Newfoundland. Father King of years, our theme in the
has served in this diocese in a parish has been based on a

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12 MAY 2017

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