POHICK POST
Pohick Episcopal Church
9301 Richmond Highway • Lorton, VA 22079
Telephone: 703-339-6572 • Fax: 703-339-9884
Let your light so shine (Matt. 5:16)
From The Rector
The Reverend
Donald D. Binder, PhD
R ecently, I paid a visit to the Smithsonian’s Ameri-
can Art Museum in order to see a special exhibit
of several dozen Norman Rockwell paintings and
sketches. These come, interestingly enough, from the
collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.
It turns out that the two Hollywood directors inde-
pendently nurtured a great love of Rockwell’s work,
largely because of his genius in telling a story in a sin-
gle frame. That, of course, is akin to the director’s task
when shooting a film.
One of Steven Spielberg’s favorite Rockwell
paintings is entitled “The Diving Board.” It depicts a
young lad with wide eyes, peering out over the edge of
a twenty-foot high dive. Says Spielberg in the accom-
panying documentary: “We’re all on diving boards,
hundreds of times during our lives. Taking the plunge
or pulling back from the abyss...is something that we
must face. For me, that painting represents every mo-
tion picture just before I commit to directing it - just
that one moment, before I say, ‘Yes, I’m going to di-
rect that movie.’ ” In the case of “Schindler’s List,” he
added, it took him eleven years before he decided to
take the plunge.
Spielberg’s observations here are apt, and especial-
ly so for the Christian. That’s because Christ’s many
challenges throughout the Gospels are never about
sticking your toe into the water. They’re about taking
a plunge off the high dive. “If any want to become my
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followers,” said Jesus, “let them deny themselves and
take up their cross and follow me” (Matt 16:24). There
are no half-measures in that charge, no slowly wading
into the water. You must go to the end of the diving
board and jump in.
That’s hard to do. In fact, it’s impossible to do con-
sistently on our own. As in taking that initial plunge
off the high dive, we must make a leap of faith, confi-
dent that God won’t let us drown after plunging into
the deep.
One area where contemporary Christians have a
particularly difficult time in making that leap is in the
practice of tithing - giving a tenth of their income
for sacred purposes. Recent studies have revealed that
the median American Christian donates to his or her
church each year a mere $200, just over half a percent
of after-tax income. And these studies were all done
before the present economic crisis!
Obviously, few churches could effectively minister
on such a level of giving, and so it is fortunate that
those on the upper end of the spectrum (the majority
of whom are not particularly wealthy) are so generous.
Still, just five percent of American Christians provide
60 percent of the money that churches use to oper-
ate. As the authors of one recent study write in their
book Passing the Plate: “A small group of truly gener-
ous Christian givers are essentially ‘covering’ for the
vast majority of Christians who give nothing or quite
little.”
These same authors estimate that committed
Christians in the US (defined as those attending
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church at least twice a month) earn some $2.5 trillion dollars every year. Were they to tithe their after-tax income,
they would increase the amount that churches could use for ministry by a staggering $46 billion. Even if that total
has decreased somewhat because of the present economic downturn, the list of outreach ministries and initiatives
that could be funded by those additional dollars is staggering and would literally transform the country.
The same could be said for the ministries of Pohick Church. While I don’t know the incomes of our parishio-
ners or their level of giving, just extrapolating from these numbers suggests to me that were just our active mem-
bership to tithe their after-tax income, our church would be transformed. Finance Committee meetings wouldn’t
be spent quibbling over a dollar here or a dollar there, trying to make ends meet. Instead, they would be joint-
visioning sessions with the Vestry about how we could best use a surplus of donations to minister to the spiritual
and temporal needs of a growing community.
Could such a thing actually happen at Pohick Church?
Yes, but only if we as individuals and families are willing to take the plunge. The authors of Passing the Plate
observe that one of the reasons that Christians do not give more generously is because they are not asked to.
Tithing is seldom a sermon topic, and often ministers themselves are not such shining examples of this spiritual
discipline.
Well, I’m asking. I’m asking you to join my family in tithing to the ministries of our church. I’m asking you to
walk out hand-in-hand to the edge of that diving board and jump in. I have faith enough to say with confidence
that God will keep those who do safe from drowning. And the splash we’ll together make will be like nothing ever
seen in these parts - ever seen, that is, at least since another group of Pohickians once decided to do the same.
That was back in 1774.
to believe in what Prothero calls “religious fantasies...
From The Assistant Rector of religious unity” is because we have become uncom-
The Reverend fortable with argument. Prothero, a professor at Bos-
Lyn Youll Marshall ton University, says that his students are good with
“respectful” but allergic to “argument” and argues that
God is not One “the ideal of religious tolerance has morphed into the
“At least since the first petals of the counterculture straightjacket of religious agreement.”
bloomed across Europe and the United States in the But the idea of religious tolerance necessarily as-
1960’s, it has been fashionable to affirm that all religions sumes that we have differences, and what Prothero
are beautiful and all are true.” wants us to do is to learn some of those differences.
He uses a simple four-part approach: Each religion,
Thus begins the introduction to Stephen Prothe- he says, articulates
ro’s latest book, God is not One. Prothero, author of the a problem,
New York Times bestseller Religious Literacy, wrote a solution to this problem,
his latest book in part as a response to those who read a technique for moving from the problem
his dismay at the abysmal lack of religious knowledge to the solution and
in North America and wanted to do something about an exemplar who chart this path from
it. problem to solution.
“No one argues that different economic systems Prothero admits that this model is simplistic but
or political regimes are one and the same. Capitalism says that it is a starting point that illuminates impor-
and socialism are so obviously at odds that their dif- tant differences. He then gives an example; in Chris-
ferences hardly bear mentioning...Yet scholars contin- tianity the problem is sin, in Buddhism it is suffering.
ue to claim that religious rivals such as Hinduism and The solution in Christianity is salvation, in Buddhism
Islam, Judaism and Christianity are, by some miracle it is nirvana. Are Buddhists trying to achieve salvation
of the imagination, essentially the same...” he asks, “of course not, since they don’t believe in sin.”
He says that one reason that we are often willing Continued on page 3
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Are Christians trying to achieve nirvana? “No, since
for them suffering isn’t something that must be over-
come. In fact it might even be a good thing.”
How can we possibly know what drives people in
different parts of the world if we have failed to un-
derstand even the rudiments of their religion, or even
the lack thereof, since Prothero also includes a brief
chapter on atheism. His other chapters address the
world’s main religions, namely Islam, Christianity,
Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Yoruba religion,
Judaism, and Taoism.
In his earlier book Religious Literacy, Prothero ex-
plained that his brief for religious literacy “proceeds
on secular grounds, on the theory that Americans are
not equipped for citizenship or, for that matter, cock-
tail party conversation without a basic understanding
of Christianity and the world’s religions.” Members
of the “spiritual but not religious” camp, which, says
Prothero, includes, the likes of Karen Armstrong,
“have been obscuring – in the name of compassion-
crucial differences between Buddhism and Christian-
ity, Hinduism and Judaism.” The costs of perpetuating
religious ignorance” he says “are too high in a world
in which faith moves, if not mountains, then at least
elections and armies...And it puts America at risk to
remain ignorant as a society of the beliefs and prac-
tices of Buddhists in Sri Lanka, Hindus in Kashmir
and Muslims in Iran.”
In one of his introductory courses, Prothero gave
a religious literacy quiz to his students. Here’s a sam-
ple: (answers below)
1. Name the four gospels
2. Name a sacred text of Hinduism
3. What is the name of the holy book of Islam?
4. What are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
or the Christian Old Testament?
5. “God helps those who help themselves”: Is this in
the Bible? If so, where?
6. Name the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
7. What are the seven sacraments of Catholicism?
8. What is Ramadan? In what religion is it
celebrated?
9. Name the Ten Commandments?
God Is Not One. The Eight Rival Religions That Run the
World – and Why Their Differences Matter. Stephen Prothe-
ro. Harper One. 2010.
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Answers
1. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
2. Possibilities include: the Vedas, Brahmanas,
Aranyakas, Upanishads, Puranas, Mahabharata,
Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Yoga Sutras, Laws of
Manu, and the Kama Sutra.
3. Quran
4. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,
Deuteronomy
5. No, this is not in the Bible. The words are
Ben Franklin’s.
6. Life is suffering. Suffering has an origin. Suffering
can be overcome (nirvana). The path to overcoming
suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path.
7. Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation/Confession,
Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders and Anointing
of the sick.
8. Ramadan is a Muslim holiday characterized by a
month of fasting.
9. Take a look at the front of the church!
Frozen Casseroles • Christmas Mart
Frozen Casserole donations are needed for
the Christmas Mart. These casseroles usually sell
very quickly and all contributions of casseroles,
soups, stews, and sauces are welcome. Each casse-
role should be in an aluminum baking dish, cov-
ered with foil, and then placed in a zippered plas-
tic bag. Soups, stews, and sauces should be stored
in hard plastic containers rather than bags. Once
the items are prepared, they need to be frozen
solid before bringing them to the Church on the
November 15, 16, or 17, and placed in one of the
kitchen freezers.
Labels will be made for each item, so once
the frozen dish has made it to the home freezer,
please send an email to Carol Heintze with the
name of the frozen item, a list of ingredients, and
the baking directions. In order to match labels
with casseroles, write the contributors name and
the name of the item on a piece of paper, and place
it in the plastic bag. Also, it would be a good idea
to put “Christmas Mart” on the package.
Any questions, please contact Carol Heintze
at 703-550-8231 or at cheintze@cox.net. Many
thanks for all contributions!
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Senior Warden’s Report
Stew Remaly, Senior Warden
Hopefully everyone has received their Steward-
ship letters and has prayerfully considered pledging a
portion of personal treasure in the service of God and
in support of the wonderful works of the Parish. This
is the time of year when the Parish life is in full swing
and the congregation will soon prepare to give thanks
for all the blessings God has bestowed upon this great
nation and individual lives.
As a Parish, Pohick is fortunate to share in Christ’s
love by participating in the many ministries, worship
services and outreach events throughout the year. Po-
hick is blessed with a clergy and staff that go the extra
mile to serve its spiritual needs. Although a challenge
sometimes to maintain, the buildings and grounds of
Pohick are some of the most beautiful of any in the
area, and the historical Church remains a beacon for
those seeking a place to worship and to share in a re-
lationship with God.
It is wonderful to give personal time and monetary
treasure to the greater glory of the Lord. Just imagine
what can be accomplished as a Parish if all can give
generously in His name.
October Vestry Meeting
•Met and welcomed Mike Morgan, who has been
hired as Finance Administrator following Pat Osisek’s
retirement.
• Reviewed the slate for the upcoming Vestry elec-
tion. Tom Buckner, Mike Elston, Dru Hodges, Theron
Jackson, Marlene McCabe, and Tom Rivenbark have
agreed to stand for election. Additional candidates are
needed. For those interested in serving, please see a
current Vestry member.
• Approved the Treasurer’s Report. Plate and
Pledge income for September was below the histori-
cal range - monthly income as a percentage of the
amount budgeted for the year are at the low end of
the historic range for the year-to-date. Parishioners
are urged to bring and keep their pledges current. Po-
hick is facing a significant deficit for the year unless
income reaches pledged levels.
• Discussed efforts to reduce bank fees, and im-
prove interest earned, on various banking, savings, and
investment accounts.
Pohick Episcopal Church
• Reviewed the status of efforts to improve sig-
nage. Continue to work to overcome bureaucratic ob-
stacles that are preventing the Church from moving
forward.
• Continued discussions about the best way to im-
prove handicapped access to the Church.
For more information see a Vestry member and
remember to use the Vestry Gramm for airing con-
cerns or making recommendations.
Junior Warden’s Report
Jeff Parker, Junior Warden
It does not seem possible that this is the penulti-
mate Junior Warden report. Time flies while having
fun. Or, should it be time flies when people are busy?
And, this is the busy time of year for Pohick. Now
that the Country Fair and fall clean-up are in the
past, the congregation can look forward to a season of
thankfulness and celebration.
The Renovation Committee is hard at work with
the continued project of upgrading the Common
room and Annex. Next on the agenda are improved
furniture for the annex, upgrade to the electrical, and
kitchen improvements.
Renovation on the trailers should be complete.
The replacement of the outside stairs is an Eagle
Scout project, and the EYC has been working on the
interior.
The next major project is replacing the leaking roof
over the foyer to the Parish Hall. Once the leaks are
stopped, repairs and painting of the foyer can proceed.
Then the “temporary” blue chairs in the foyer will be
replaced.
This is the time of year when the property com-
mittee is preparing next year’s budget. There are two
things that the congregation can do to assist in the
budgeting task. Be sure to keep up to date on last
year’s pledge because it is a terrible burden on next
year’s budget to start with a deficit. Also, prayerfully
consider an increase to the annual pledge. Remem-
ber in past years the Church has
operated with a deficit budget.
With a sound budget and proper
financial support, the congrega-
tion can continue to do God’s
work at Pohick Church.
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Christian Education
Frances Sessums, Director of Christian Education
Church School is off to a great start! Seventy-nine
students have registered for Church School. Everyone
is looking forward to a very rewarding and exciting
year of working with all the children and youth of Po-
hick! The Church School has 40 wonderful teachers
and staff volunteers. Pohick is truly blessed to have
such outstanding volunteers!
Once again, Godly Play is being used as the cur-
riculum for the Preschoolers through 4th graders, and
the Living the Good News is being used with the 5th
through 12th grade students. If anyone would like to
review the curriculum, it is available in Frances Ses-
sum’s office any time.
For students in 5th - 12th grade, who attend
Church School and then the 11:15 am service, please
wait in the Common Room until the 9:00 am ser-
vice ends before going to the trailers. This allows the
teachers to prepare the classrooms and not end up in
a one on one situation with a student, which is against
the teacher student policy. Thanks for assistance in
this matter.
Jim From has volun-
teered to be the Christ-
mas Pageant Director this
year! The Pageant will be
held on Sunday, December
12 at 4:00 pm. Mark the
calendar now! The dress
rehearsal will be Saturday,
December 11, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. This rehearsal
is for Kindergarteners through 8th grade students.
Starting November 14, the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade
students will be rehearsing during class time. It is
very important that the students who are musicians
or have speaking parts be present every Sunday. If a
child must miss a rehearsal, please be sure to let Jim or
Frances know. The preschoolers through third grade
students will continue with their Godly Play stud-
ies and practice their parts during class time. The 7th
and 8th grade students will be writing and rehearsing
an introduction for the pageant as well as continuing
their study of the Sunday’s liturgy during their class
time. Any questions can be directed to Frances Ses-
sums at 703-425-2857.
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T he Martha Guild
Connie Myers
The Martha Guild will meet on Wednesday, No-
vember 4 in the Common Room Annex at 7:30 pm.
The agenda will include a review of the final details
for the Christmas Mart as well as future plans for the
group. All women of the church are cordially invited
to join in the fun and fellowship of the group. Any
questions, please contact a member or Connie Myers
at 703-455-4652 or at jetskiing@hotmail.com.
Waitresses Needed!
WANTED: gracious waitresses to serve guests
at luncheon on Christmas Mart day, November
18. The lunch seatings are 11:00 am, 12 noon,
and 1:00 pm. Colonial costume will be supplied.
Please call Anita Stribling, 703-550-0444, as
soon as possible!
Advent Wreath Making
and Potluck Dinner
Pohick’s annual Advent Wreath making will take
place on Sunday, November 21 at 5:00 pm in the Com-
mon Room. The potluck dinner will be at 6:00 pm.
There will be a sign-up sheet for the materials of the
advent wreaths in the Common Room during coffee
hour. There will be a sample wreath on display as well
as a handout for the use of the advent wreath at home.
These are easy to make and are a meaningful addition
to the home for the observance of the Advent season.
The cost will be $7.00 per wreath, and the price in-
cludes everything
needed to make a
wreath. It would
be appreciated if
parishioners could
bring additional
greenery. For those
that already have the
frame and candle
holders, these piec-
es can be reused and
the cost can be adjusted accordingly. This promises to
be a wonderful time for fellowship. Any questions can
be directed to Frances Sessums at 425-2857.
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“All things bright and beauti-

Ø Music Notes
Linda Egan, Minister of Music

Cecil Frances Alexander,

hymnist and poet
Cecil Frances Alexander was born in Dublin in
1818 and began writing verse at an early age. Her re-
ligious thought was influenced by W. F. Hook, Dean
of Chichester, whose interest in the education of chil-
dren as a duty of society flew in the face of the com-
mon practice of the time for long hours of child la-
bor each day. She was also subsequently influenced by
John Keble, who edited her Hymns for Little Children,
published in 1848.
Throughout her life, she had great devotion to the
religious education of children. She believed that chil-
dren should understand the Apostles’ Creed and the
duties and devotion of a Christian throughout the li-
turgical year. She wrote a hymn for each of the clauses
of the Apostles’ Creed and taught them to her Sunday
School classes.
These include “Once in royal David’s city,” (hymn
102) which we sing at Christmas, “There is a green hill
far away,” (hymn 167) which we sing during Lent, and
“He is risen, he is risen!” (hymn 180), which we sing at
Easter.
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Christmas Flowers
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TOWARDS THE
POINSETTIAS AND GREENS THAT DECORATE THE CHURCH AT CHRISTMAS TIME.
ful” (hymn 405) was written to
illustrate the clause “I believe in
God, the Father Almighty, maker
of heaven and earth.” In this text
she celebrates the beauty of nature
and the joy in creation we have
while worshiping the Creator.
She wrote “Jesus call us o’er the tumult” (hymn
549/550) for adults. She also translated the Lorica of
St. Patrick into English. We know it as “I bind unto
myself today” (hymn 370) which we sing at confirma-
tion.
She issued Verses for Holy Seasons (1846), and The
Lord of the Forest and his Vassals (1847), an allegory for
children. Her poem “The Death of Moses,” published
anonymously, was described by Alfred Tennyson as
one of the few contemporary poems he wished he had
written.
She married Rev. William Alexander in 1850. He
was appointed bishop of Derry and Raphoe in 1867.
She supported a home for unwed mothers, helped to
develop a district nurses service, and was known as a
tireless visitor to the poor and sick.
After her death in 1895, her husband collected
and edited her poems into one volume: Poems of the
Late Mrs. Alexander (1896).

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2010 Christmas Mart • Save the Date!
The Pohick Church Christmas Mart will take place
on Thursday, November 18 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
This annual event is sponsored by the Women of Po-
hick Church, the Ann Mason Guild, and the Martha
Guild. Many women have been busy for months plan-
ning for this wonderful event.
The Parish House and the Vestry House will be
transformed into a festive Christmas atmosphere
- rooms are filled with beautiful arts and crafts, at-
tic treasures, and consignments. Also, there will be
many delicious items to tempt the taste buds, includ-
ing fresh baked goods, items from the pantry shelf,
and the ever-popular frozen casseroles. A delicious
luncheon is served by ladies dressed in traditional co-
lonial costumes. There are three seatings for the lun-
cheon - 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 1:00 pm.
There are MANY opportunities for the whole
congregation - both women and men - to participate
in making this another successful Mart. Here are just
a few of the ways to volunteer time and talents.
Attic Treasures (Beverly Peterson, Jane Goeller)
Clean out the closets and bring in those unwanted
items. Please make sure items are clean and in use-
able/working condition. Also looking for Christmas
decorations: old/unwanted lights, ornaments, knick-
knacks, etc.
Baked Goods/Pantry Shelf ( Judy Schmid, Ed-
wardene Pitcock) Donate homemade cakes, pies,
cookies, candy, fudge, breads, homemade jams, jellies,
preserves, relishes, vinegars, etc.
Christmas Shoppe (Ann Mason Guild, Wendy
Remaly) Donate handmade craft items, also items de-
picting Pohick Church.
Consignment & Art Show (Edith Bartlett) Fine
china, glass, silver, and crafts are sold on consign-
ment.
Decorations (Susan Homar) Help transform the
buildings into a beautiful Christmasy atmosphere.
Frozen Casseroles (Carol Heintze, Helen Parker)
Donate homemade frozen main dishes, soups, sauces,
casseroles, etc.
Jewelry (Cammie Liddle, Anne Poad, Pat Osisek)
Contribute old jewelry, both fine and costume.
Luncheon (Connie Myers) Volunteer to help in
the kitchen preparing the delicious lunch served on
Mart day.
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Waitresses (Anita Stribling) Volunteer to be one
of the lovely waitresses dressed in colonial costume to
serve the delicious luncheon.
Outside Crafters (Connie Myers ) A few tables are
rented to outside crafters, who add to the affair and
help draw the crowds.
Advertising & Publicity (Connie Myers) It is im-
portant to get posters and flyers into the community,
as well as in local newspapers.
Docents (Diana Bland) The Church will be open
for tours for the guests during the Christmas Mart, so
Docents will be needed.
Greeters (Lyn Youll Marshall) Greet the guests at
the front door of the Parish House and hand out the
Mart Booklet.
Set-up and Clean-up (Kathy Kirkland) This is
where the MEN of the Church are encouraged to get
involved - for their “muscle-power.” The main set-up,
which is the moving of the heavy furniture, takes place
on Tuesday evening, November 16, and clean-up be-
gins immediately following the 2:00 pm closing time
on Mart Day.
Mini-Mart On the Sunday following the Mart,
which is November 21, a Mini-Mart will be set up in
the Common Room to offer remaining items for sale.
This gives those who were not able to attend the Mart
on Thursday an opportunity to purchase remaining
crafts, baked goods, or Pantry shelf items.
There are many ways to get involved with the
Christmas Mart. It is a great way to meet new friends
and share hours of fun. Please look for the Christmas
Mart Newsstand in the Common Room. There will
be sign-up sheets and information on the event. The
proceeds raised from the Christmas Mart are divided
among the Ann Mason Guild, the Martha Guild,
and the Women of the Church. Funds will be used
by these groups in various outreach programs. There
will be many announcements and requests for help
from now through November
18. Hopefully, there will be a
volunteer opportunity for all.
Please direct questions to Con-
nie Myers at 703-455-4652,
jetskiing@hotmail.com or Pru-
dence Brooks at 703-913-7076,
brooks@verizon.net.
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Seminarians
One of the most interesting things about attending
an Episcopal church in Northern Virginia is the oppor-
tunity to host one or more seminarians, and to be able
to participate in the molding of the next generation of
Episcopal priests. Pohick is seldom without a seminar-
ian, and most people do not realize how these students
come to Pohick or, for that matter, to the Virginia Theo-
logical Seminary (VTS).
What is a seminarian? The seminarians are second
and third year students at VTS. For most students, sem-
inary is a three year course of study. Beginning in their
second year, seminarians embark on a field education
program for which they receive three hours credit per
semester. Typically, the seminarian will continue with
their field education program through their second and
third year.
What is field education? In a nut shell, field edu-
cation is the congregation at Pohick. Field education
gives the seminarians an opportunity to put what they
learn in class to work in a parish. The church is a labora-
tory. In field education sites such as Pohick, seminar-
ians develop/polish their worship and preaching skills,
practice leadership and pastoral skills, learn to interact
with people in a church environment, learn how to re-
late their knowledge of Christian heritage to the people
of the congregation, and develop in their spiritual life.
How does a seminarian choose a field education
site? Seminarians visit churches with field education
openings at the end of their first year. They attend ser-
vices, mingle at coffee hour, and they meet with the rec-
tor. The choice is mutual between the seminarian and
the priest who will be their field education sponsor.
How does Pohick use seminarians? Typically,
seminarians play specific roles in worship service each
Sunday. They may be lay Eucharistic ministers one
week, participate in children’s church the next week,
and preach the third week. They may even get a week
off now and again. At Pohick, the seminarian will be
involved with the youth groups, attend staff and Vestry
meetings, participate in special parish activities, and lead
Lenten study programs. While they are at Pohick, they
are under supervision of a priest, usually Father Don,
and they meet regularly with a lay committee selected
from members of the parish. The VTS guidelines for
field education suggest the seminarian spend no more
than 12 hours a week on average to keep “field ed” in
balance with their academics. Most of the seminarians
do exceed that slightly, but it is important to understand
Pohick Episcopal Church
that field education represents
just three of 15 to 18 hours of
academics the seminarian is pur-
suing in any semester.
How does an applicant for
ordination end up at VTS?
Each applicant goes through a discernment process
before being approved to attend seminary. This process
can take as much as 10 years, though three to five is
probably more typical. This process is the responsibil-
ity of the bishop of the applicant’s home diocese. Once
approved, applicants will typically be given a limited
choice of seminaries. Most bishops will steer applicants
toward a seminary experience that will be challenging
and even take the applicant outside their comfort zone.
What happens when seminarians graduate? On
graduation, the seminary will make a recommendation
to the sponsoring bishop to ordain the graduate into
the diaconate or not, but the final decision is the bish-
op’s. Seminary graduates are typically ordained in their
sponsoring diocese or in the diocese in which they will
initially serve.
Would a seminarian who has served at Pohick ever
come to Pohick as a first church? It has happened. In
fact, at least one past seminarian has returned to Pohick
as Rector.
Have any of Pohick’s past seminarian ever become
a Bishop? Yes, even this has happened!
What about Pohick’s new seminarian, Daniel
Cenci? Daniel has a very interesting background. Catch
him at coffee hour and ask him about the journey that
brought him to VTS and to Pohick!
When will he preach next? Daniel is next sched-
uled to preach on Sunday, November 14 at all three ser-
vices.
Consignment Room
Thanks to those putting things into the Con-
signment Shop at the Christmas Mart. Remem-
ber items can be donated or consigned. Consignors
receive 75% of the purchase price and the Church
receives 25%. Desired items include nice knick
knacks, silver, bowls, crystal, etc. New crafters are
very much welcome - items that have been knitted
or crocheted, wreaths, baskets, needlework, or any-
thing that might sell. Call Edie Bartlett, 703-780-
6809 or email at redsse@aol.com and she will send
directions for consigning.
Pohick Episcopal Church November 2010 • Page 9

factors, like drinking alcohol, can be avoided, a risk

Health News
Carol Heddleston, Parish Nurse
W hat is Cancer?
Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks that
make up tissues, which make up other parts of the
body. Normal cells grow and divide to form new cells
as the body needs them. When normal cells grow old
or get damaged, they die and new cells replace them.
Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form
when the body does not actually need them, and old
or damaged cells do not die as they should. The build-
up of extra cells often forms a mass of tissue called
a lump, growth, or tumor. Tumors can be benign or
malignant. Benign tumors are not as harmful as ma-
lignant tumors.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a form of cancer that develops in
tissues of the breast. Breast cancer occurs in both men
and women, although male breast cancer is rare. In
2010, there will be approximately 207,090 new cases
of female breast cancer and 1,970 new cases of male
breast cancer. In 2010, 39,840 women will die of breast
cancer and 390 men will die of breast cancer.
Unfortunately, there is no known cause for breast
cancer. Doctors do know that bumping, bruising, or
touching the breast does NOT cause cancer. And,
breast cancer is not contagious. Although some risk
factor like family history cannot be avoided.
Early detection of breast cancer through mammo-
grams and self exams is very important. Women over
the age of 40 should have a mammogram every one to
two years. Women over the age of 20 should conduct
monthly self exams.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
• Age
• Personal Health History
• Family Health History – risk is higher if imme-
diate family member has had breast cancer
• Reproductive and Menstrual History
o The older a woman is when she has
her first child
o Women who never have children
o Women who had their first menstrual
period before the age 12
o Women who go through menopause
after age 55
o Women who take menopausal
hormone therapy for many years
• Race - Caucasians have the highest incidence of
breast cancer
• Overweight after menopause
• Lack of physical activity
• Drinking alcohol
Having a risk factor does not mean that a woman
will get breast cancer. Most women who have risk fac-
tors will never develop breast cancer.

Calling All Crafters!

Love to CRAFT? One of the many ways to
Church Register
support the upcoming annual Christmas Mart Baptism
is by donating handmade craft items to the
Ann Mason Guild Christmas Shoppe, located in Jules Eloise Smith, granddaughter
the Vestry House on the day of the Christmas of Reed & Carol Heddleston
Mart.
September 25, 2010
Donations can be left in the church of-
fice or with any Ann Mason Guild member. Transfers In
Please designate the craft item to the Christ-
mas Shoppe and with a Lucy Bagwell Look
suggested sale price. Any George Merle Look
questions, please contact
Wendy Remaly, wremaly@ Deaths
live.com or Angela Edge-
mon, aedge619@aol.com.
Alfred Cockrell, September 17, 2010
 Page 10 • November 2010
Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion
Don Brownlee
This monthly report is part of the Vestry’s ongoing ef-
fort to inform and update the Parish about the ongoing
controversies within The Episcopal Church (TEC) and the
Anglican Communion. These controversies largely involve
the blessing of same-gender unions, ordination of non-celi-
bate homosexuals, interpretation of Scripture, and break-
down of traditional boundary lines between Provinces.
In mid October, a convention of the Diocese of
South Carolina overwhelmingly approved six resolu-
tions, which have two potential outcomes. The reso-
lutions could aim to distance the diocese from The
Episcopal Church, or to protect it against “uncon-
stitutional intrusions into our corporate life in South
Carolina.” The resolutions remove language from the
diocesan constitution that give “unqualified accession”
to the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal
Church, and various requirements to conform to both
its Constitution and Canons. Another change deletes
a diocesan canon, which says all property is held in
trust for the diocese and the Episcopal Church, while
yet another resolution rejects changes to the disciplin-
ary canons (Title IV) of The Episcopal Church en-
acted by the General Convention in 2009.
Supporters of the changes framed them as a mat-
ter of local sovereignty. Supporters said that “the Dio-
cese of South Carolina, as a founding Diocese of the
Episcopal Church, has freely exercised its sovereignty
in acceding to the Constitution and Canons of the
Episcopal Church.” Changes in Title IV “contradict
the Constitution of The Episcopal Church and… (are)
an unacceptable change in our polity and an indefen-
sible infringement upon the rights to due process of
all the clergy of this diocese.” They claimed that rather
than a move to split with The Episcopal Church, the
six resolutions “preserve our ability to continue under
[its] Constitution.”
The resolution on property was based on a Sep-
tember 2009 South Carolina Supreme Court rul-
ing that allowed the majority of the members of All
Saints Church, Pawley’s Island, who left the Episcopal
Church and the diocese in 2003, to retain the parish
property. This is the only property case nationwide in
which The Episcopal Church has lost control of prop-
erty to those who want to leave the Church. It is also
the only case in which the diocese did not attempt to
Pohick Episcopal Church
protect its claim to the property in court.
The Reverend Canon Kendall Harmon, canon
theologian for the South Carolina diocese, told the
Episcopal News Service that the convention’s action
“enables us to pursue [Bishop Mark Lawrence’s] vi-
sion of making biblical Anglicans for a global age
while resisting the national leadership’s attempts to
change our polity in violation of our own constitution
and the basic principles of justice and due process.”
Others in the diocese saw it differently. A group
calling itself “Episcopal Forum of South Carolina”
challenged the legality of the convention, which was
re-convening after a previous session in March, and
called the actions “schismatic.” “It’s clear that these
resolutions are an implicit intent to separate from the
Episcopal Church, although the diocesan leadership
all state that they have no such intention,” said Rob
Wendt, senior warden of Grace Church, Charleston,
and a lay member of the diocesan convention. The
group has asked for help from the national church and
bishops of other dioceses.
Bishop Mark Lawrence repeated his oft-stated
position that it is not his intention for the diocese to
leave the Episcopal Church. He said that he had been
“warned” by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Sch-
ori about taking these actions. She replied in a state-
ment to the Episcopal News Service, “I grieve these
actions, but I especially grieve Bishop Lawrence’s per-
ception of my heartfelt concern for him and for the
people of South Carolina as aggression. I don’t seek to
change his faithfully held positions on human sexu-
ality, nor do I seek to control the inner workings of
the diocese. I do seek to repair damaged relationships
and ensure that this church is broad enough to include
many different sorts and conditions of people.”
Some of the changes will have to be approved at a
second diocesan convention next March.
Closer to home: Late in September, the Virginia
Supreme Court turned down the CANA Congrega-
tions’ request that it reconsider its decision in the Vir-
ginia property cases. While most legal observers did
not expect the Supreme Court to agree to the request,
further action in the property cases was on hold while
Continued on page 11
Pohick Episcopal Church
Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion,
continued from page 10
it was pending.
The “CANA Congregations” - parishes that want
to leave the Diocese of Virginia and align with oth-
er provinces of the Anglican Communion - had at-
tempted to claim their property under a Civil War
era law known as the Division Statute. The Supreme
Court agreed with them that there had been a “divi-
sion” in The Episcopal Church and Diocese of Vir-
ginia, but said a Fairfax County Circuit Court judge
erred the way he applied the law. It sent the case back
to him for further proceedings on the dispute “consis-
tent with the views expressed in this opinion.” The full
Supreme Court ruling can be found online. To date,
no further proceedings have been announced by the
Circuit Court.
• Last October, Pope Benedict XVI unveiled a
plan to allow disaffected Anglicans from the Church
of England to join the Roman Catholic church, while
retaining many Anglican traditions, including the
ability of priests to marry. Initial predictions were that
offer would prompt thousands of Anglicans, and doz-
ens of bishops, to leave the Anglican Communion,
which some referred to as “swimming the Tiber.” A
year later, the first Bishop from the Church of Eng-
land has announced he will join the Catholic Church.
The Rt. Rev. John Broadhurst, the Bishop of Fulham,
said he will resign by the end of the year, and join one
of the new Roman Catholic “Ordinates,” when they
are formally established.
• The Secretary-General of the Anglican Consul-
tative Council (ACC) has removed a representative
of the Province of the Southern Cone from an inter-
faith committee. The move came after the Province
did not respond to his inquiries about its position on
interventions in the life of The Episcopal Church, or
“border crossings.” Several dioceses, which attempted
to leave TEC have aligned themselves with the Prov-
ince of the Southern Cone, which is based in South
America. Secretary-General Kenneth Kearon had tak-
en similar actions previously against representatives of
The Episcopal Church on the committee. Both moves
carry out a proposal by the Archbishop of Canterbury
to remove members of provinces, which breach one of
the “moratoria” on blessing of same-sex unions, ordi-
nation of non-celibate gay bishops, and interventions
November 2010 • Page 11
other provinces from Anglican committees engaged
in ecumenical dialogues with other faiths.
• The Archbishop of Canterbury announced late
in September that he would convene a meeting of the
Primates of the Anglican Communion in January. The
immediate question that arises is how will primates
from the “Global South” that oppose TEC react. Now
one primate, the Archbishop of the Indian Ocean, has
said he will boycott the meeting if Presiding Bishop
Jefferts Schori attends.
It is important to remember that despite all these contro-
versies, the work of the Church - globally, nationally, and
locally - goes on. In recent months, 20 bags of backpacks
and school supplies were provided to the Lorton Com-
munity Action Center, and more than 200 pounds of food
were contributed to LCAC. The ninth mission group from
Pohick journeyed to New Orleans in mid-October. As the
Rector has said, “ we will continue to go back as long as we
are able and as long as the need to continues to be so great.
The Carpenter from Nazareth, we feel, would not have it
any other way.”
Hospice Volunteers Needed
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Northern
Virginia is now recruiting volunteers in northern
Virginia for “friendly visits” to patients at the end
of their life. Visits made by volunteers help pa-
tients and touch families. HELP by visiting pa-
tients or working in the office. Orientation and
assignments are made according to individual
preference. Please contact the Volunteer Services
Manager at 703-270-4300 or VolMgrNoVA@vi-
tas.com.
Fall Cleanup
The Pohick Fall Cleanup
is scheduled for Saturday,
November 13 beginning at 9:15 am.
The work usually ends at 2:00 pm.
Bring gloves
and handyman tools
if available -
but volunteers are
needed most of all!
 Page 12 • November 2010
Seasonal Outreach
With the approaching holidays, there are some wonderful opportunities to engage in meaningful Outreach in
the community. Listed below are a variety of ways to engage and have an impact.
Donate a Meal!
The Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC)
will be collecting food baskets to share with local
families. This year the need is very great. Please help
bring some holiday happiness to a family that will have
nothing without help.
Thanksgiving Food Basket a few weeks prior to the event. Return the unwrapped
• 2 cans each of corn, green beans and carrots
• 2 cans of fruit
• 1 large can of sweet potatoes
• 1 small bag of brown sugar
• 2 cans of evaporated milk
• 1 box of single serving instant oatmeal
• 1 box of brownie mix
• 2 cans of tuna
• 1 bottle of cooking oil
• 1 container of poultry seasoning
• 1 $20 gift card to purchase meat
Drop off date - Sunday, November 21, 2010 by
11:00 am. Deliver all Thanksgiving donations in stur-
dy boxes or plastic containers with lids to the Pohick
Church Common Room. A group will deliver the food
to The Moose Lodge located at 9612 Fernedge Lane,
which is just off Richmond Highway in Lorton. For
those able to assist the delivery caravan, please contact
Susan Homar at homar.susan@gmail.com.
Christmas Food Basket
Due to the ever increasing number of families
LCAC is serving for the December Holiday Out-
reach, and the limitation of space at the Moose Lodge,
LCAC is requesting food gift cards in lieu of food to
distribute to families. Please purchase two food gift cards
instead of a meal, and LCAC will distribute them.
Unwrapped gifts collected for client families
On Sunday, November 21, 2010, an angel gift
card tree will be in the Common Room. Please take
as many as possible and know that this generosity will
positively impact children in the community. Drop off
date - Saturday, December 18, 2010 by 11:00 am.
Deliver all donations for LCAC to: Gift cards to Su-
san Homar and angel tree gifts to the Common Room
with the tag taped to the gift.
Christmas Party
On Monday December 6, Pohick will host the
Pohick Episcopal Church
annual Christmas party for the clients of New Hope
Housing. Volunteers are needed to attend the party as
well as help with set-up and cleanup. This is a much an-
ticipated event for the clients of New Hope Housing,
and its success is due to the support of the Pohick fam-
ily. Gift tags will be available in the Common Room
gifts to the Common Room with the gift tag attached
no later than Sunday, December 5. Sign-up sheets for
food donations, set up and cleanup will be posted on
the bulletin board at the bottom of the stairs.
Breakfast with Santa
On Saturday, December 11, Pohick will host
Breakfast with Santa for LCAC client families. Volun-
teers are needed to assist with the set-up and serving
breakfast. In addition, volunteers are needed to help
with a craft activity for the children. Please see the sign
up sheet on the bulletin board.
For questions or additional information, regarding
any of these activities, please feel free to contact Susan
Homar at homar.susan@gmail.com or 703-550-6058.
Christmas Mart Kitchen Volunteers
The delicious luncheon served at the Christmas
Mart is always a big hit. Preparing the 300 lunches
served requires a lot of help. The schedule of the
“behind the scenes” work in the kitchen includes:
• Saturday, November 13 at 9:30 am: Chop-
ping the turkey. Bring a sharp knife and meet in the
kitchen.
• Tuesday, November 16 after 1:00 pm: prepara-
tion for Mart luncheon.
• Wednesday, November 17 after 9:00 am: con-
tinue with preparation of the food. Homemade tur-
key noodle soup is available to ALL Mart workers
for lunch!
• Thursday, November 18 beginning at 8:00
am: final preparation, serving Mart luncheon, and
cleanup.
Please contact Connie Myers at 703-455-4652
or via email at jetskiing@hotmail.com to volunteer
for any of the above dates or for additional infor-
mation. Come volunteer for an hour or for the day
- any time will be appreciated!
Pohick Episcopal Church November 2010 • Page 13

Pohick Church Activities • November 2010

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
OCT 31 NOV 1 2 3 4 5 6
Stewardship Sunday/ 9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p St. Francis 6:15p Bell Choir 8:00a BSA
In-Gathering 2:30p HE/FX Choir 7p EFM 9:30a Baptism
Proper 26c 6:30p Alpha 7:30p HE/LOH 7:30p Choir of Rehearsal
7:45a HE I Course 7:30p Martha Pohick 9:30a-3:30p Di-
9a HE II
Guild 8:30p AA ocesan Function
10:15a Christian Ed
11:15a HE I
12:30p St. Cecelia
St. Alban Choir
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
End Daylight 9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p St. Francis 6:15p Bell Choir 8a BSA
Savings Time 9:30a Ann Ma- Choir 7p EFM 9:15a Fall Work
All Saints’ Sunday
son Guild Mtg. 7:30p HE/LOH 7:30p Choir of Day
7:45a HE I
9a HE II, Holy 2:30p HE/FX Pohick
Baptism 6:30p Alpha 8:30p AA
10:15a Christian Ed Course
11:15a HE I 7p Tutoring
12:30p St. Cecelia
begins
St. Alban Choir
5:30p Jr&Sr Bible 7:30p Vestry
Study Meeting
6p EYC Dinner
Night (all groups)
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Proper 28c Deadline for 9:30a Staff Mtg. 9a Christmas 10a Christmas Hand Bell Hand Bell
7:45a HE I Pohick Post 2:30p HE/FX Mart Set Up Mart Festival/Centreville Festival/Centreville
9a HE II
6:30p Alpha Course 6p St. Francis 6:15p Bell Choir 8a BSA
10:15a Christian Ed
11:15a HE II 7p Tutoring Choir 7:30p Choir of 2p Renewal of
12:30p St. Cecelia 7:30p HE/LOH Pohick wedding vows
St. Alban Choir 8:30p AA
5:30p Jr&Sr Bible
Study
6:30p EYC ( Jr&Sr)
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Proper 29c 6p Pedals, Pipes 9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p St. Francis Thanksgiving Office Closed 8:00a BSA
7:45a HE I 2:30p HE/FX Choir 9a HE II
& Pizza
9a HE II
7:30p HE/LOH 8:30p AA
10:15a Christian Ed
11:15a HE I
12:30p St. Cecelia
St. Alban Choir
5p Advent Wreath
Making & Potluck
28 29 30 DEC 1 2 3 4
Advent 1a 9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p St. Francis 6:15p Bell Choir 8:00a BSA
7:45a HE I 2:30p HE/FX Choir 7:30p Choir of
9a HE II
7p Tutoring 7:30p HE/LOH Pohick
10:15a Christian Ed
11:15a HE II 7:30p Martha 8:30p AA
12:30p St. Cecelia Guild Meeting
St. Alban Choir

Contact the Parish Secretary, Vonne Troknya, troknya@pohick.org, to list group meetings or events on the calendar.
 Page 14 • November 2010 Pohick Episcopal Church

SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

7 NOVEMBER 14 NOVEMBER 21 NOVEMBER 28 NOVEMBER 5 DECEMBER
USHERS
7:45 Bob Johnson Angela Edgemon John Springer Ken Evans Jim Bartholomew
Becky Wagner Gerry Smither Tony Marsico Lane Phillips Bill Stewart
9:00 Jim Heller Tom Bland Dennis Myers Mo Faber Matt Gurrola
Alan Mayberry Randy Cudworth Don Buckius John Godley John Hishta
Pehr Pehrsson Rita Smith Sean Hartig Santos Garcia Terry Mullins
Mike Zane Wes Speer Tom Rivenbark Grant Hodges Bill Patton
11:15 Tom Mayberry Bob Davies Kathy Kirkland Bill Hosp Stew Remaly
Don Homar Mari Harding Rick Nelson Sandra Caesar Jason Smith
OPEN - UP
7:00 Jim From Angela Edgemon Neil Sunderland Femi Ayorinde Jim Bartholomew
LOCK - UP
1:00 Don Brownlee Steve Harding Dana Hutson Jeff Parker Stew Remaly
TELLERS
12:15 Heintze/Jacobus Bartlett/Remaly M/M Thurston M/M Brown Pasour/Remaly
ALTAR GUILD
AM BJ McPherson BJ McPherson N. Bireley N. Bireley J. Wells
J. Holm J. Holm J. Sunderland J. Sunderland N. Sage
A. Powell A. Powell B. Wagner B. Wagner C. Heddleston
J. Schmid J. Schmid R. Teale R. Teale H. Parker
E. Pitcock E. Pitcock J. MacDonald J. MacDonald J. Buckley/C. Foster
A. Marsico A. Marsico A. Cannon A. Cannon C. Hanchin
D. Pasour D. Pasour R. Stankwitz
FLOWER GUILD
AM C. Hanchin J. Brimmer K. Tracy S. Homar BJ/K McPherson
COFFEE HOUR
7:45 M/M Jones E. Bartlett M. McCabe M/M Peterson E. Bartlett
9:00 M/M Heddleston M/M Bland Schmid/Pitcock M/M Yarwood M/M Ayorinde
11:15 V. Newell M/M Thurston S. Caesar M. Yezek K. Kirkland
NURSERY
AM Hodges/Uribe Chan/Krajack McHargue/Strawderman Sweetser/Buckner Elston/Myers
GREETERS
7:45 Doug Smith Becky Wagner M/M O’Connell Marleen McCabe Vera & Roger Jones
9:00 M/M Morawski Anne Cannon Hoffheins/Faber Tim & Lisa Lyon M/M Rivenbark
11:15 Barbera Grant Beth Atkinson M/M Poad M/M Nelson Portia Richter
LAY READERS
7:45 E. Thorson (R) B. Wagner (P) E. Thorson (R) T. Marsico (P) E. Thorson (P)
T. Marsico (P) P. Springer (R) D. Cenci (P) P. Springer (R) B. Wagner (R)
9:00 S. Homar (P) B. Gastrell (P) R. Heddleston (P) S. Homar (R) M. Harding (R)
M. Elston (R) N. Sage (R) C. Cockroft (R) M. Elston (P) S. Harding (P)
11:15 J. Sassin (P) F. Ayorinde (P) A. Poad (P) M. Faber (P) J. Sassin (P)
D. Cenci (R) S. Harding (R) T. Mullins (R) D. Cenci (R) B. Gastrell (R)

The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Church’s website, www.pohick.org, under “Ministries.”
Pohick Episcopal Church November 2010 • Page 15

SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

7 NOVEMBER 14 NOVEMBER 21 NOVEMBER 28 NOVEMBER 5 DECEMBER
ACOLYTES
7:45 LC Scott S. LC William P. LC Sarah W. LC Zach P. TBD
9:00 LC Dru H. LC Hunter G. LC Klint E. LC Jonathan C. TBD
SC Jacob H. SC Melisa L. SC Casey L. SC Jordan C.
T Steven C. T Ben L. T Amanda L. T Wade P.
T Emily E. T Sydney T. T Kathryn S. T McFerrin W.
B Rebecca B. B Rachel P. B Kirsten H. B Andrew W.
11:15 LC Kathryn V. LC Robert M. LC Julia M. LC Brad M. TBD
SC Hannah V. SC Katherine V. SC Sarah B. SC Steven C.
T Mary B. T Sean J. T Catherine H. T Mikey K.
T Andrew B. T Keighan S. T William H. T Isabel H.
B Hannah G. B Slayton S. B Parker L. B Graham H.

Gunston Partners Program New Orleans Outreach

Volunteers are needed to support the Gunston
Partners Program, a joint tutoring effort between Po-
hick Church and Gunston Elementary School. This
year the program starts on November 9. This outreach
effort consists of tutoring an elementary student for
one hour on Tuesday evenings. The tutoring is done in
Pohick Church Parish Hall from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Volunteers are needed to be regular (weekly) tutors
as well as substitutes. Each regular tutor is paired to
one student for the “tutoring” school year, which runs
until May 17, 2011. The students are selected based on
recommendations from their teachers. The teachers
identify the work to be done each week, the tutor just
shows up with a willing heart. The only requirement
is being able to read and write. This is only a one hour
a week commitment that can make a big difference
in the lives of these students, and it is very rewarding
for the tutor. Please give consideration to supporting
this Outeach. If interested, contact Doug Smith at
703-644-0480 or Diana York, 703-915-4838 or email
GunstonPartner@gmail.com.
Send News!
Articles for the December 2010 Pohick Post are due no
later than November 15! Forward input by email in Word
compatible format to Lori Buckius, raebuck@aol.com.
Design concerns & items
for the Sunday Service
Volunteers page should be
addressed to Carmel Hodge,
cchodge@aol.com.
A team of six volunteers from Pohick just returned
from the ninth trip to New Orleans, continuing ef-
forts to help in the rebuild process. Team members
included Jim Heller, Robin Muir, Robert Muir, Scot
Greig, Candy Devou, and Susan Homar.
The week was spent working in the Lower 9th
Ward. The homeowner is a breast cancer survivor with
two children. She was raised in the home, and had
started renovating it when Katrina struck. The majori-
ty of effort was spent installing floors, ceramic tile and
linoleum squares, and the construction of a pantry.
Fortunately, the homeowner was on the job site
two of the five days and told her story. Like so many,
she received some funds for rebuilding and relied on
commercial contractors. The contractor work was not
up to par. She is now purchasing supplies as she can to
complete the process and working through Episcopal
Community Services of Louisiana with volunteers to
get the house to satisfy the occupancy permit process.
On a break, the team was able to visit with one
of the homeowners that was helped last visit. He and
his family have moved into their home, though much
work remains to be completed. While visiting, he asked
when the team would be coming back to New Orleans.
Thinking that he wanted specific projects completed,
he replied that he just wanted a
visit. The connection made with
him and with other homeowners
over the years is substantial mo-
tivation to return. As always, the
support received from the parish
community is most appreciated.
 The Purpose of Pohick Church is to be a nourishing community where Christ’s love is experienced and taken beyond its walls.
Non-Profit Org.

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To: The Vestry
From:
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Rector: The Rev’d Donald Sr. Warden: Stew Remaly
Binder, PhD Jr. Warden: Jeff Parker
Lorton, Virginia 22079-1519

Assistant: The Rev’d Treasurer: Roberta Fede

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Register: Don Brownlee

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Seminarian: Daniel Cenci Members: Femi Ayorinde, Jim

Minister of Music: Linda Egan Bartholomew, Chris Brown,
Director of
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Angela Edgemon, Roberta

Christian Ed: Frances Sessums
Fede, Jim From, Andrea
Youth Minister: Rusty Booth
Gurrola, Steve Harding,
Parish Secretary: Vonne Troknya
Finance Admin: Mike Morgan Dana Hutson, Rodger Jones,
Sexton: John Sessums Leslie Schwoppe, Neil
Sunderland, Sarah Wooten
Telephone: 703-339-6572 • Fax: 703-339-9884
Church Office Email: Troknya@pohick.org • Web Site: www.pohick.org