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Helping our Brothers and Sisters in the Philippines. On December 1, 2013, members of the youth group and servers from the Parish of the Good Shepherd, Mount Pearl hosted Coffee Time for the Philippines. This event followed the 11 am service and parishioners received coffee, tea and treats. A donation box was made available for free-will donations. Our youth were very pleased to report to the parish on December 8th the grand total of $596.55. This money will be sent to Primates World Relief and Development Fund for the on-going disaster relief effort in the Philippines. Submitted by The Rev. Charlene Taylor.
Soon after Typhoon Haiyan struck the Visayas region of the Philippines on November 8, 2013, representatives of local NGOs, including the Central Visayas Farmers Development Center (FARDEC), Cebubohol Relief and Rehabilitation Center (CRRC) and Southern Partners Fair Trade Center (SPFTC) all long time partners of PWRDF based in Cebu, Philippines went to gather information and assess the situation in the communities where they work. They also brought with them relief supplies:
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food, water, clothes and medicine donated to them by local communities that were not affected by the typhoon. They found that 90% of the 60,000 residents of 16 settlements in the six municipalities they visited were affected. They identified 9,467 families who had not yet received any relief support from the government and private groups/individuals. Most of these families were either livingwith their relatives whose houses were not totally destroyed, under the houses of neighbors, or camping near their destroyed homes. Most of the families did not want to go to evacuation centers be-
cause they wanted to guard their properties, including animals. PWRDF has provided a grant of $20,532 to provide temporary shelter to a total of 525families in the municipalities of Bantayan and Sta. Fe on Bantayan island, as well as enough food and water for 5 days. Bantayan Island was chosen for their relief work because it is so far from mainland Cebu. Priority is being given to families who have lost their livelihood due to the typhoon, and to those whose houses were destroyed by the typhoon and who are now camping outside their homes. These families
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are already connected to PWRDFs partners, and are among the most vulnerable in their communities. In total, 8750kg of rice, 1,050 kg of dried fish, 3150 tins of Sardines, 525 litres of cooking oil, and 1050 packages of water purification tablets are being distributed to the families. In addition, each family will be provided with5 meters of plastic sheet for temporary shelter, and the poles and materials to tie the sheet will be arranged by the community members. All donations received from individual Canadian donors between Nov 9 and Dec 23, 2013 will be matched dollar for dollar by the Ca-
nadian government into the Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund, which will be used by the government to partner with NGOs and international agencies to further relief efforts after the storm. Yo u c a n d o n a t e t o PWRDFs ongoing relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan by visiting www.pwrdf.org or by phone1-866-308-7973 or by mail: please make cheques payable to PWRDF, mark them for Typhoon Haiyan and send them to: The Primates World Relief and Development Fund, The Anglican Church of Canada, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2
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On Sunday, October 20, 2013, All Saints Mens Fellowship Club, Foxtrap, hosted a dinner for Diocesan Anglican Mens Association (DAMA) members and their spouses to recognize the efforts and contributions made to the DAMA Belize Project. In April 2013 a team of men from DAMA went to Belize to help complete St. Marks Church, Hattieville, using the materials purchased from funds DAMA raised for the project. As the Belize Project is still ongoing, a free will offering was accepted with proceeds to be applied to the project. During the dinner, member clubs of DAMA presented their contributions towards the Belize Project.This augmented funds presented earlier by other member clubs. The DAMA Fall General Meeting followed the delicious meal. While the men were meeting, our spouses graciously helped with clean-up. The major topic on the agenda was the continuance of our Belize project. When the DAMA team that went to Belize were preparing to return home, the Bishop of Belize, Bishop Philip Wright, made three requests of DAMA: 1) That
DAMA provide 100 chairs for St. Marks Church, because they would not be putting pews in the church; 2) That DAMA purchase a public address system for the church; and 3) That DAMA adopt St. Marks, Hattieville for a period of five years to complete the church and parish hall and to build a rectory. The first two requests were addressed at DAMAs annual general meeting (AGM) at Lavrock in May 2013. To purchase the chairs individual members were asked to contribute $20.00 for a chair. For the PA system, DAMA clubs were asked to contribute $200 each. The third request was discussed at the AGM where it was decided to table the request so that member clubs could discuss it at the club level in preparation for a decision at the next general meeting. Reverend Edward Keeping, Chair of the DAMA Belize Committee and a member of the team that went to Belize, outlined for the gathering the history of the request and Bishop Philips objectives. It was estimated that it would cost approximately $25,000 to complete the work in the parish and provide the parish with a rectory. Taking all this into account, a motion was
passed unanimously that DAMA adopt St. Marks, Hattieville for five years and that each club would contribute $500 per year to the project for five years. In other business, Dean Churchill was added to the Executive as Director of Public Relations. St. Peters, Upper Gullies, offered to host the winter general meeting which will be in the new year; and, the 2014 DAMA Weekend for Men is scheduled for April 11-12, 2014 at Lavrock. We then moved to the
Church for worship led by Reverend Robin Trevors and All Saints Mens Fellowship Choir, Sons of Thunder, for a very uplifting service of gospel singing and praise. Instead of a sermon, members of the Belize Project Team who went to Belize gave a presentation on their experiences with the construction of St. Marks Church, Hattieville. During the service Rev. Keeping and Rev. Trevors installed the new DAMA Executive for the year 2013-2014.
Shown in the picture, left to right, are Rev. Robin Trevors, Associate Priest at All Saints; Dean Churchill, Director of Public Relations; Peter Stevenson, President; Herb Reid, Vice-President; Henry Thorne, Treasurer; Rev. Edward Keeping, Chaplain; Herb Dowden, Secretary; and Don Higgins, Past-President. Any mens groups, or parishes wishing to form a mens group, can contact DAMA through any member of the Executive or through Synod Office.
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Renewed Anglicans. Participants of the Central Dioceses Anglican Renewal Ministries Conference at Mint Brook.
Article by Trudy Collins
On October 22-23,2013 Anglican Renewal Ministries held a very Spiritual Retreat at Mint Brook Camp, Gambo. This Tuesday supper to Wednesday lunchtime event with worship, teaching, small group discussion and prayer ministry did much to enhance the Spiritual lives of the 39 persons in attendance . The Rev. Perry Cooper, Executive Officer of the Central Diocese of Newfoundland Labrador who was recently chosen as the National Director for Anglican Renewal Ministries of Canada, spoke on Waiting on the Spirit. He expressed the importance of asking Jesus to intercede for us through the power of the Holy Spirit,
then waiting patiently for the Spirits leading in our lives. Learning to listen for the still small voice is a spiritual exercise we should be willing to learn. The Rev. David Coffin, Rector of the Indian Bay Parish spoke on Walking in Obedience to the Holy Spirit. If we pray for the power of the Spirit in our lives then wait for its promptings, we must also learn to release our will to God, listen for the Spirits voice and use it in our daily lives. Learning to Obey the Holy Spirit is a very important stepping stone in the spiritual growth of every Christian. During the retreat Bishop Edward Marsh provided beautiful music for the singing of songs and choruses. The Rev. Daphne Parsons conducted a very spiritual Holy
Eucharist service followed by the laying on of hands and prayer. All in attendance enjoyed a wonderful time of spiritual learning, fun, food and fellowship in the presence of our Lord. All who participated in the organization and presentation of this retreat are to be commended for their caring hearts and hands as members of the body of Christ. Isaiah 6,v8 says, I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send, and who shall go for us? Then I said, Hear I am! Send me. Do you hear the Spirit of the Lord calling you? Obey the prompting of the spirit and answer the call now. Become the presence of Christ in your community and the world.
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open to the sword piercing our soul, as we come to realize that God does not always agree with us and that God is so much more than the sum of our good intent and best impulse. The God whom we worship does not require heedless compliance or uncritical faith but profound change in all of us, as we become more fully the Children of God, the Body of Christ. To be truly faithful, must we not, be called out of our traditional, progressive, evangelical, broad church, high church, BAS or BCP categories and be open to the sword piercing our soul and open to change in our congregational life and in our personal life, as God calls us where we may never have thought of going into lives of deepening faith, fuller commitment, profound prayer and selfless service. May we have the faith to discover the God who shocks, the God who frightens and the God who inspires and the courage to follow where God may lead.
I arrived in the parish in mid-December and in February I was invited to lead a service for the Fishermens Lodge, on Candlemas. There was always a Service and then a Dinner and Dance. The Service over, my wife and I climbed the hill to the Fishermans Lodge. As we entered we were greeted by a very friendly man who asked me if I wanted a drink. I said yes and he bought me the drink, which I nursed throughout the evening. At the end of the evening, as we were leaving, my new friend, three sheets to the wind, dragging his poor wife, staggered toward us and in a slurred voice introduced me to her. Heres the new Parson, I like him. He drinks - just like I do. Well, perhaps not just like you, but over the years I have pondered that mo-
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Reverend Steven Maki is the new face many Anglican parishioners in St. Pauls Parish have been seeing at churches here on the southwest coast. He is returning to Newfoundland, the place he was ordained after several years working on the streets in Boston. Maki grew up in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, outside of Boston. He was raised as a Lutheran and a Congregationalist. He made the con version to the Anglican Church, being drawn to the traditional elements of the church, and considering his beliefs to be as sort of a bridge between his mothers and his fathers beliefs. Growing up in the church, he knew from a very young age that he had a calling to serve. Starting in college, he studied courses in pre-seminary before heading to seminary, and finished up his theological education at Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Bishop Leonard Whit-
ten of the Anglican Diocese for Western Newfoundland had travelled to Cambridge to recruit seminarians because of the lack of Anglican priests on the island. He was encouraged by friends to give Newfoundland a try and at that time Whitten was retiring and Percy Coffin had become the Bishop. Maki worked with Coffin, who had invited him to come and visit, to look around, and invited him to serve here on the island. He spent some time on the Northern Peninsula, in Flowers Cove and his first impression of Newfoundland was very positive. The people were incredibly warm and friendly, and so generous, said Maki. The churches are beautiful and I love the traditions here. He has found that Newfoundland has a lot of room for possibilities. He said the people want to grow, learn new music and worship styles, and people are excited to learn new prayer and meditation practices. Maki plans to learn and grow himself with his new position, saying that he will be here as long as there is a need for him.
He was ordained just 8 years ago and is perhaps one of the younger ministers on the southwest coast, although he has experiences that are out of the norm compared to other local ministers. Before moving here, Maki spent almost four years as a street minister o n N e wbury Street in Boston. Starting early in the mornings, he would walk the streets, parks, train stations, look down alleyways, visit areas he knew that homeless might congregate and speak with them. He said h e d i d n t so much as push himself on the people, but offered himself to them instead. It was unique and out of the box, said Maki. There was a variety of people: alcoholics, people with mental illness, substance abuse, prostitutes, ex convicts and more. Rather than them having to come into the church, Maki went to them. He said religious preferences didnt matter on the street. There was a mixed re-
action from people on the street, said Maki. Sometimes they welcomed me, but with a lot of mental illness, you have to be mindful of your own safety. During his four years on the street he had been threatened, assaulted, robbed and had a knife pulled on him during a
service. Despite the odds and all they might have been confronted with, said Maki, they still hold themselves together, and maintain their faith and hope. He considers Newfoundland to be sort of a home base, and so coming back felt like he was returning home in a lot of ways.
As much as I enjoyed my time as a street minister, I really missed and wanted the home feeling that comes along with a parish, he said. He was very glad to see how strong the Anglican community had been held together with a lack of a priest in the area and accredited the task to devoted members and the lay minister. It really says something about the strength of their faith, said Maki. I am so grateful to come into a place like that. He has noticed the love people have here, the musical talent, as well as fellowship and food. My goal and desire right now is just to build relations h i p s , s a i d Maki. There will be no major changes right now. I just want to listen to the people and find out what they want. He said people are starting to recognize him more now and he is receiving warm greetings from the public. With over 600 family units in his parish, he said it will take a while for him to be able to connect the names with the faces, but it is a task he is going to be working on. Maki is looking forward to the summer activities here: hiking, camping, sitting by the fire in the nighttime and looking at the stars. He loves music, has a good vinyl collection and loves photography. Although new in town, and his things havent arrived yet, one of the first things he did was adopt a cat through Scaredy Cat Rescue.
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alities coming ashore within the parish. The Rev. Gail Coley-MacDonald took part in a funeral where the cremated remains were inurned at Batteau. She also presided at a worship service at St. James the Great in Battle Harbour. This is the second time that Rev. Coley-MacDonald has gone to Battle Harbour. This worship service is arranged in conjunction with the Battle Harbour Historic Trust. Members from St. Mary the Virgin, Marys Harbour accompanied their priest to the historic site. Not only did they enjoy the best worship space but also to the hospitality of the staff of the site in a traditional meal of Sunday Dinner Labrador style. The Rev. Jeffrey Petten presided at the wedding of Mr. & Mrs. Bryan and Shelly Smith at St. James the Great in Battle Harbour. Bryan was the last infant baptized at St. James and was the latest person
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Some may think that the Southeast Coast of Labrador may not be the prime example of a tourist destination. Some would consider it off the beaten path as it were. During the Summer of 2013, there were a lot of tourists within the boundaries of the Parish of South-
east Labrador. To give the readership of Anglican Life, a taste for the size of the parish: it is 264 km of gravel road from furthest points (Lodge Bay to Cartwright) with the communities of Norman Bay, Dominio/ Black Tickle and Williams Harbour accessible only by boat or a very expensive airplane ride. Within this boundary there are such re-
settled communities as Seal Islands, Spotted Islands, Batteau, Georges Cove, Rexons Cove, Indian Tickle and Battle Harbour, just to name a few. One of the things that the clergy of the parish are used to is tourists wanting to have such things as committals in the resettled areas, as well as weddings and people of other nation-
to be married there. Further to that in Cartwright there was the arrival of a cruise ship the Canadian Adventurer, the sister ship of the Orlav Orlobo which was in St. Johns Harbour for a long period of time. The crew and passengers attended the morning worship at St. Peters, Cartwright which was used as the central location for the beginning and ending of all tours within the community. The ACW of Cartwright provided, tea, coffee and local treats such as Red Berry (Partridgeberry) Punch, Bakeapple tarts and Blackberry cake. Sometimes we may complain about tourists and how they want to take pictures and look around. They do have a spiritual component to coming to our places of worship and when they take part in our worship they walk away more blessed compared to when they walked into our buildings.
November 30, 2013, the Feast of St. Andrew, was a joyous and auspicious occasion for the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin, Clarenville. At 7:00 pm the community of St. Marys along with clergy from many parts of the Diocese, Licenced Lay Ministers and representatives from the local Ministerial Association gathered to witness, to celebrate, and to affirm, the ordination of one of its own to the Diaconate. Sheila Sceviour under the hands and prayer of Bishop David Torraville, Bishop of Central Newfoundland, became the first person to be ordained deacon in the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin. While the ordination was a very happy and dramatic event in the life of the church, behind the ordination service were months, almost years, of discernment by the people of the Parish
through a discernment committee led by the Rector, Rev. Daphne Parsons, as well as equal parts of introspection and discernment on the part of the candidate. Sheilas call was part of her lifelong call to service to the community at large and to her Church. Sheila grew up in the town of Botwood under the guidance and nurture of St. James Anglican Church until as a young woman she moved to St. Johns to continue her education at Memorial University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1971. Following her graduation she pursued the teaching profession spending most of her teaching career in the Clarenville Area. Ms. Sceviour was a dedicated teacher and insisted, even when it became unpopular to do so, that her pupils also receive nurturing in the faith. Her faith and commitment to her Lord drew her to give of herself
as a Eucharistic Minister, and later, on November 30, 2003 she became a Licenced Lay Minister. Later, her experience as a teacher, coupled with the Education for Ministry Program of the University of the South, encouraged her and affirmed her in taking up the role of Chaplain to G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, the Dr. Albert OMahony Memorial Manor and the Clarenville Correctional Centre. The focus of Sheilas ministry will continue to be largely in the area of pastoral care to these institutions. Needless to say, the evening concluded with a time of fellowship downstairs in the Angus Drover Hall. There, over cups of tea and plates of cookies and sandwiches, provided by the good graces of St. Marys ACW, Sheila received many good wishes from the gathered clergy, friends and family members.
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Members of the youth from St. James Churchin Botwoodrecently acted out the Christmas Story at the community Christmas Dinner. Also they sang Christmas Carols for the audience. Submitted by Marilyn Chatman.
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Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through him who strengthens me. We went to visit my mother for Christmas. On Christmas Day, there was turkey, vegetables cooked with salt meat, peas pudding, blueberry pudding with sauce, gravy, cranberry sauce, bottled beets and various desserts. At least thats what everyone else had. I had vegetables, cooked in a little salt, cranberry sauce and beets, with two lowfat gluten-free cookies for dessert. You see, I suffer from severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome (I have been known to faint from it), with all kinds of intolerances thrown in for good measure, resulting in potentially damaging malabsorption issues. My entire physical make-up is hyper-sensitive to all manner of things; chemicals, additives, light, noise, crowds you name it; the list is long. This has resulted in me, very reluctantly, agreeing to take a low dose of a mild anti-depressant to reduce the pain and sensitivity. The idea of doing that annoys me because, when my diet is strict and I am well, I am by nature cheerful and positive. However, after several trial runs, and much prayerful consideration, I have done the sensible thing and given in to the obvious benefits and relief it brings. All of these conditions have combined to make for a rather handicapped lifestyle at times. And it certainly puts a damper on socializing. But the real difficulty is that I have always been a woman who loves food. In fact, I love everything about food; from cooking and trying new foods to reading about their origins and
Under the leadership of Bishop Percy Coffin, a large congregation celebrated the induction of the Rev Bryan Pearson as Rector of Pasadena/Cormack at St Davids Church, Pasadena, on Sunday December 8th. It is only rather more than a year since Rev Bryan, an American from the South, arrived in the parish as Lay Minister in Charge, and almost exactly a year since he was ordained to the priesthood. Since then he has become very much an essential part of the parish, a fact underlined by the warmth and support shown by the large numbers who shared in his induction. It was only appropriate that the Rite of New Ministry should occur early in Advent at a time when our minds turn to the awaken-
ing heralded by the message of John the Baptist. Both in his talk to the children and in his homily, Bishop Percy stressed the message of repentance, renewal, hope and the discovery of the nature of faith in the twenty-first century. For the children, he demonstrated the nature of sudden waking up by activating a
hand held fire alarm, which served to illustrate the urgent importance of awakening in a time of darkness. As a part of the service, Archdeacon John Meade read aloud the covenant binding the Bishop, the Reverend Bryan as Rector and the people of the parish.
Points of particular emphasis included the shared responsibility to nurture the spiritual life of the young adults and young families of the parish and to explore what a broader Youth Programme would entail. There was also a strong reference in the covenant to deepening the reciprocal relationship between the parish and the communities of Pasadena and Cormack (through their Mayors and Councils) in meeting common challenges. The wardens, a number of lay ministers and members of the congregation participated in the service, which was followed by a sit-down cold plate meal for over a hundred and twenty, a time of fellowship which was much enjoyed by all and which gave many people a chance to chat with the new Rector and his wife Erin.
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Celtic Christianity
But Celtic spirituality never disappeared completely, its memory kept alive by some and also preserved in customs, rituals and writings. The 19th century saw a new interest in things Celtic, especially its literature, art and folklore. This led to a revival of Celtic spirituality, including its Christian expression. What is distinct in God and neighbour was penance and confession. Having a soul friend (anam cara) was considered essential for spiritual nurturing. Hospitality was key to welcoming everyone who came by and this included tolerance and inclusion of the stranger. Leadership could include women whose role was recognized and gifts used. Its theology gave particular attention to the Trinity and the Incarnation. The Roman version of the Church tended to be more authoritarian, hierarchical, male dominated, rational and legalistic. The Celtic teaching was more simple, neither discursive nor systematic, and avoiding dualism. Ian Bradley ( The Celtic Way) describes it as gentle, mystical, affirmative and holistic. Michael Mitton writes: I discovered a burning and evangelical love for the Bible . . . a depth of spiritual life and stillness . . . a radical commitment to the poor and to Gods creation; and the most attractive expression of the charismatic life I have encountered . . . I am in no doubt that the Spirit of God is reminding us of the first expression of the Faith in theses isles to give us inspiration for Christian ministry and mission today. The faith of these early Christians is seen in the missionary monks setting out in their fragile coracles without sail or oar , relying on God to guide them wherever he would.
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The usage Celtic Christianity in its current form describes a modern revival of what is believed to be a more spiritual and unstructured form of Christianity which was practiced in the early Church in Britain and Ireland. It has gained popularity in some quarters in recent years. The word Celtic has a number of applications, including its early history and location, spirituality in general, its association with modern Scotts, Irish, Welsh and Bretons, and as a language. The Celts - identified by language more than race - came to the British Isles from Central Europe around 500 B.C. They came in contact with Christianityafter the Roman invasion of Britain (Christianity was establishedthere in the 2nd century) And later what is called Celtic Christianity was established in Ireland, Wales and Scotland, and among its pioneers was St Patrick. In 597 St Augustine was sent to Britain to revive the struggling Church and he brought the form of Christianity represented by Rome. This gave a different perspective than that held by Celtic Christians and for a time there seems to have been a struggle over this. Historians speculate that Roman Christianity gained the domination, which was confirmed. at the Synod of Whitby in 664.
Life in the Eucharist. Lucas Francis, and Cole Keeping completed Life in the Eucharist and took their first communion at Holy Spirit Church in Isle aux Morts. They are pictured here with The Rev. Maryrose Colbourne. Submitted by Dorothy Rector.
Celtic Christianity is its emphasis on certain teaching and practices. The sacredness of all creation and an appreciation of nature as Gods handiwork and revelation was a major component. The thin place was a belief that the natural and supernatural, the seen and unseen world, were very close to each other. Spirituality was expressed through the imagination, art, poetry and symbolism, such as in knot-work. Going on a pilgrimage to a holy place or a monastery emphasized the quest for holiness. The monasteries were seen as example of community which was lived out in the family and clan. Central to a relationship with
Trout River Confirmation. On September 29, 2013, the Sacrament of Confirmation was administered at St. Simon & St. Jude Anglican Church in Trout River by Bishop Percy Coffin. The confirmand was Griffin Crocker who was instructed by Millie Crocker. A cold plate and cake was presented after the liturgy and served by the parish ACW. Submitted by Melissa Crocker.
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Gift of Stained Glass. The family of the late Dorothy (Dot) and Stanley Kettle donated two Stained Glass Windows in memory of their parents. Both Dot & Stanley were active members of St. Pauls Church, Grand Bay and it is so fitting to have these Stained Glass Windows in the choir area of our Sanctuary. It is there as a wonderful memorial of those two people who were so dedicated to St. Pauls Church. Submitted by Ernest Dowding.
Normans Cove Shoe-boxes. The Church of the Good Shepherd in Normans Cove were blessed to receive 88 Operation Christmas Child shoe-boxes from the youth and parents of the congregation. Submitted by Bonnie Newhook.
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This might be a dated question but why are we not seeing more children and young families in our churches? My wife and I try to attend all the activities of our grandchildren: recitals, school concerts, etc much the same as we did with our own children -- and we are amazed with the number of children involved. In and around the St. Johns Metropolitan area the schools are filled to capacity. They build new schools and within a year they are adding portable classrooms. Why are we not seeing the same numbers in our churches? And this is not just about Anglicans; it is about all the denominations. The disparity between the number of children attending our schools and those involved in our churches are huge, I mean there is no comparison. Why? What can be so wrong? Lets just call a spade a spade? Young people are not
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Wikipedia says death as a sentient entity has existed in many societies since the beginning of history. Death is often given the name Grim Reaper and ,from the 15th century onwards, came to be shown as a skeletal figure carrying a large scythe and clothed in a black cloak.
guilty. Grim Reaper hovering? Well, I am delighted to report that, regardless of the motivation, the lady finally has her estate in order and she has a Will. Isnt that marvelous! That kind of takes the edge off the characterization of me being the Grim Reaper, I think. If you would like a conversation about this very important issue, consult a lawyer or give me a call. Kevin Smith is a gift planning consultant for the Anglican Church of Canada. He can be contacted at 709 739-5667 or by email: kevinsmith709@gmail.com
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Retirement presents so many opportunities to enjoy service to others. Serving others, I discovered, brings as much pleasure to the server as to those served. I have had many amazing experiences myself. As a friendly visitor
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