June 2017 In this issue:

Page 1

Our Thrift Shop

Page 2

Mike’s Message

Page 3

Mike’s Message, continued

Bishop Stephen’s Visit

Thank You Note

Farmer’s Market Bake Sale

Ladies’ Retreat

Page 4

Book Review

Page 5

Marion’s Prize-winning Recipe

Page 6

Finishing Life God’s Way

Nepal Mission Update

Page 7

In the Lord’s Service

Page 8

Book Signing on June 11th

Light of Christ Anglican Church THE BEACON

P.O. Box 609 • Heathsville, Virginia 22473

9500 Northumberland Highway

804 580-4555 • email: lightofchristva@gmail.com

www.lightofchristva.org

Let your light so shine before

men that they may see your

good deeds and praise

your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

Our Thrift Shop, located in Lottsburg at 2816 Northumberland Highway, is the main source of outreach income for the women's ministry at Light of Christ. Last year we gave over $6,000 in assistance to various agencies, both local and overseas. Approximately 33 women and men volunteer at the shop. God bless them!

To thank our faithful volunteers, we will have an Appreciation Coffee in the parish hall on Monday, June 26th at 9:30 a.m. Please save the date so you can be here to be appreciated!

Another way to help out at our Thrift Shop, (besides serving as sales staff and donating your gently used clothing and household items), is to volunteer to do some of the additional tasks, such as cleaning and ironing. Speak to Suzy Norman or Irene Haley if you have a few hours now and then to help out.

Thank you for your continued generous donations to the shop, both in goods and time!

Our Thrift Shop

2

Continued on next page

Job 42:2 I know that you can do all

things, and that no purpose of yours

can be thwarted.

throughout the known world, and 2000 years later,

we are still not finished. The task still seems

enormous and overwhelming when looked at in its

entirety, and yet we have the assurance of God’s

Word that He is able to accomplish all that He has

purposed. Our job is simply to be faithful to

whatever God calls us to do. It is a human tendency,

when shown how big a problem seems to be, to

think that we are only one person and can’t be

expected to deal with it. The truth is that when God’s

Spirit begins to move upon us, He is inviting us to

obediently follow Him as He uses us to overcome

the obstacle.

On June 16-18 we will have the joy and privilege of being with and hearing from Dr. Richard L. Pratt from Third Millennium Ministries. The ministry of Third Mill is a story of God placing an overwhelming burden on the heart of a seminary professor, who stepped out in faithful obedience to the urging of God and has seen God expand this ministry in unbelievable ways. Dr. Pratt was formerly the chairman of the Old Testament Department at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, for over twenty years, and he is a well-known author, teacher, and lecturer used by God around the world. In 1994, during the Rwandan genocide, one of his students at RTS found out that his son had been butchered in the violence, and the question was raised to Dr. Pratt, “Why did this student have to be here? Why couldn’t he have been in Rwanda being trained so that he could have possibly protected his family?” That was an important question, but what could be done about it? The problem was huge but was it impossible? Dr. Pratt began praying and then acting upon the leading of God, and the Third Millennium Ministries website www.thirdmill.org tells the story of how far God has brought them. “Third Millennium Ministries was launched in 1997 to create multimedia curriculum for Christian leaders everywhere. Today, Third Millennium Ministries employs a team of over 40 full-time and part-time employees and over 16 translators from around the world. We focus on five target languages: English, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. These languages cover 42 percent of the world's population. Our materials are also translated into other languages including Farsi (Iran), Turkish, French, Mongolian, several African Arabic dialects, Amharic (Ethiopia), Hindi, and several other languages of India.”

As I write this article, we are almost at the

end of the Easter season, and we are preparing for

the season where we remember the outpouring of

the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Through the readings

of the Easter season, I was reminded of what it

must have been like for the disciples to encounter

the resurrected Lord, but still wonder where all this

was going to take them. On the day of Pentecost,

the Holy Spirit was poured out in a way more

powerful than ever before, and the disciples were

radically changed from the inside out. It was the

beginning of the Christian church, and there was so

much excitement as thousands came to faith in

Jesus Christ, and the miracles once performed by

Jesus were continuing through the ministry of His

disciples. Then there came the story of the stoning

of Stephen and the beginning of the persecution of

the church. The church was scattered throughout

Judea and Samaria and then to the ends of the

earth as the disciples went to all the nations with

the good news of the Gospel.

It’s a powerful and wonderful story, but I still

think about what it must have been like for the

disciples as they took the Gospel message to lands

where it was not immediately embraced and they

often were severely persecuted or killed. Can you

imagine being confronted with the enormity of the

task? Because they chose to be obedient to the call

of God on their lives, the church eventually spread

Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a

man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

Daniel 4:34-35 At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar,

lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me,

and I blessed the Most High, and praised and

honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an

everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from

generation to generation; all the inhabitants of the earth

are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his

will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants

of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him,

“What have you done?”

Mike’s Message

3

Blessings! Mike Moffitt

Continued from previous page

Light of Christ will have a table at the August Farmer’s Market in Heathsville on August 19th and we’ll be selling baked goods. This is a parish- wide event sponsored by the Light of Christ Women’s Ministry. The proceeds will increase our giving to community agencies. This event is always lots of fun! It is a great way to spend time with friends, and it provides an opportunity to talk about our church and spread the light of Christ to all we meet.

What is needed? We need a volunteer to organize this event.

Melinda Floom has all the information needed to make this an easy task.

We also need a team of people to set up and take down the table, chairs, and tent. This will require a truck for transporting items to and from the church. Two men would be helpful for this task, or two couples who could work together on this.

We’ll need plenty of baked goodies! We’ll package and price these the day before.

Dear Sisters and Brothers at Light of Christ,

Thank you for your prayers and

encouragement as Lynne and I go through our

ordeal with my cancer. There is no feeling like the

prayers of the saints surrounding us and covering

us as we seek God’s blessing. We know His plans

are perfect. Being His witnesses in the midst of

the good and the bad is a great

privilege, and we are at peace.

We look forward to the unfolding

of His grace in the days ahead.

Love, Jeff Cerar

Ladies - Save the date! Our annual women’s retreat will be held

on Saturday, July 29th at Rappahannock

Westminster-Canterbury in Irvington. This

will be a one-day retreat with an exciting

program that is still in the planning stages.

Please mark your calendars, plan to

attend, and invite a friend!

Join us at the

Farmer’s Market!

August 19th Bake Sale

The church is growing around the world at a phenomenal rate but there are very few well-trained pastors, and this is a huge problem that is being addressed by Third Mill. Their mission statement says it all, “Our mission is to prepare Christian leaders to lead a transformation of the world into God's Kingdom by providing biblical education, for the world, for free.

Our top priority is to spread the will of God to every corner of the earth through the Gospel of Christ. So, Third Millennium Ministries is preparing an in-depth biblical education for Christian leaders around the world in their languages, for their lands, and absolutely free.

Our mission is being fulfilled at this very moment. DVD, online streaming, radio, satellite, TV broadcast — we do it all.”

Dr. Pratt will be teaching here at Light of

Christ at 7 p.m. Friday, June 16th and from 10 a.m.

to noon on Saturday morning June 17th,

and will

preach here on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Please

plan on being at Light of Christ for these events,

and please invite others to share in the vision of

this ministry raised up for such a time as this.

Wanted:

A good home for a

sturdy upright piano in

good working condition.

Free!

Currently in a home in

the Weems area.

Contact Suzy Norman

for details.

NEWS FLASH: Bishop Stephen Kaziimba and his wife

Maama Margaret will visit Light of Christ from Friday,

June 16th—Wednesday, June 21st. They will be here for

the teachings presented by Dr. Richard Pratt.

4

Book Review

Worship His Majesty By Jack Hayford

Reviewed by Jeanne Hickey

Of all the contemporary praise songs, “Majesty,” written by Jack Hayford and published in 1981, is probably

the most beloved. In this book, packed with Biblical insights, author Jack Hayford explains the inspiration for the

song, the definition, history and purpose of Hebrew worship, and the mandate for the New Testament Church to be

an exultant, rejoicing, worshipful body. By the conclusion, one can clearly understand that the consequence of

dynamic praise and worship is that the church will constantly be renewed and empowered by the Holy Spirit and will

naturally flow outward infusing and influencing the world.

Hayford’s purpose in writing this book is to begin a “reformation breakthrough” and “rebuild the

foundations of worship.” This, of course, assumes that something has been lost or broken and is in need of reform.

He explains that when the “weight of glory” is drained by perfunctory performance from practices that were once the

fruit of people seeking God and finding Him in the Word, then there is no resting place for God’s glory. He

challenges believers to yield their hearts and, like David, humble themselves, so that worship precedes all and

becomes an outpouring of love, an instrument of miracles and warfare, and an exaltation of an awesome God.

Hayford points out, echoing the apostle Peter, that Christians have a dual calling as priests and kings: “Our

role as worshipping priests is the means to our role as reigning kings” [But you are a chosen people, a royal

priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of

darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9] We are to be “a bridge between Heaven’s throne and Earth’s needs.”

Yet, Hayford acknowledges that our efforts are often out of sync with God’s purposes because we do not know how

to receive what God is willing to freely give. And this is where “Worship His Majesty” shines a light on the why’s

and how to’s that will help readers mature in their understanding and practice of worship.

We are reminded that in the Book of Revelation, John was gripped by the reality of Christ’s majestic person,

His authoritative position, and His consummate power, and that through worship in spirit and truth, we too can

experience our own vision. When we have seen His person, we will be transformed and equipped to accomplish His

great commission.

I could go on and on, but will leave it for you to discover! May your cup of rejoicing overflow!

Editor’s Note: This book is available for check out from our church library, as are all books we offer for review in our newsletter.

Worship is an active response to the character,

words and actions of God, initiated by His

revelation and enabled by His redemption,

whereby the mind is transformed (e.g. belief,

repentance), the heart is renewed (e.g. love, trust),

and actions are surrendered (e.g. obedience,

service), all in accordance with His will and in order

to declare His infinite worthiness.

In both Hebrew and Greek, there are two

categories of words for worship. The first is about

body language that demonstrates respect and

submission; to bow down, to kneel, to prostrate

oneself. The second is about doing something for

God that demonstrates sacrifice.

Majesty

Majesty, worship His majesty.

Unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise.

Majesty, kingdom authority

Flow from His throne unto His own;

His anthem raise.

So, exalt, lift up on high

The name of Jesus.

Magnify, come, glorify

Christ Jesus the King.

5

Butter Cream Orange Cups

Winner of the 1954 Pillsbury Grand National Bake-Off

(Pies and Desserts Division)

Recipe by Marion Mitchell

Tart Shells

Cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine thoroughly.

Add 1/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar and 1/2 t. salt, creaming well.

Add gradually 1 1/2 cups sifted flour and 2 T. milk.

Mix with fork until dough clings together and leaves the sides of the

bowl.

Form into a ball.

Flatten to about 1/2 inch.

Smooth at edges.

Roll out on floured pastry cloth or board to 1/8 inch thickness.

Cut circles (about 4 inches) and fit loosely into individual tart pans (or over backs of inverted muffin

pans, pinching dough to shape)

Prick generously.

Bake in hot oven (425 degrees F) 8-10 minutes until light golden brown.

Cool.

Orange Filling

Blend 3 slightly beaten egg yolks, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 1 t. lemon juice in top of double boiler.

Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/8 t. salt.

Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened.

Cool.

Beat 1 cup whipping cream until very thick; fold carefully into cooled orange mixture.

Fold in 1 T. grated orange rind.

Just before serving, divide into cooled tart shells.

Garnish each with a quarter orange slice.

Serve and enjoy!

Editor’s Note: Marion Mitchell mentions the

Pillsbury contest in her book, Ninety-Five and Still

Alive (pp. 53-55). The book may be found in our

LOC library in the INSPIRATIONAL STORIES

section or may be purchased on Amazon.com.

6

Finishing Life God’s Way

Over the past year, the women’s ministry has been exploring issues that concern all of us

throughout our life span. One of these critical issues is the need for planning, organizing, and

communicating our intentions regarding end-of-life care. Health care decisions and advocacy usually

become the responsibilities of adult children or grandchildren in conjunction with health care

professionals. Are these the people who know what you would desire, especially if they do not share

your Christian beliefs? Have you spoken with your family about your wishes, or organized your

important information and told your family where it is located? It is a fact that all of us will die at

some point, so we need to be proactive about these matters.

Anglicans for Life publishes a booklet entitled, “Finishing Life God’s Way,” which we have

duplicated (with permission) for our members, or you can go online to www.AnglicansForLife.org to

use the online format. Copies of the booklet are available in the parish hall and in the church office.

This is just one of many excellent resources to assist you in organizing your affairs.

The booklet contains a section on funeral plans. If you would like Light of Christ to have

information on file regarding your wishes for funeral plans, please give this information to

Margaret in the office. If you have questions, or would like to discuss end-of-life issues, please see

one of the clergy.

Deacon Mary Swann

7

IN THE LORD’S SERVICE

Counters

June 4 & 11 Betty Dillingham and Margaret Radcliffe June 18 & 25 Jan Beckett and Margaret Radcliffe

Coffee Hour June 4 David and Cindy Peresluha June 11 Bill Powers June 18 Hospitality Team #2 June 25 Lyn Neira and Doris Myers July 2 Bart Morrison

Altar Rail Ministers June 4 Sam and Gayle Marston June 11 Jim and Lyn Conley June 18 Stan and Judy Rasberry June 25 Walt and Phyllis TeStrake

Vestry Person on Duty June 4 Bart Morrison June 11 Randy Smith June 18 Jane Wrightson June 25 Barbara Seed July 2 Ernie Proctor

June 1 Lynn York, Betty Cralle June 6 Susan Read June 12 Bill Powers June 15 Sophia Hamlett June 18 Fred Wimberly June 20 Timmy Kimmitt, Tommy Kimmitt June 21 Lyn Conley June 22 Lisa Carson June 23 Lynne Cerar June 25 Christopher Cralle June 28 Judy LeHardy, Jeanne Hickey

June 5 Katrina and Daniel Mochamps June 7 Ellie and Max Knight June 8 Laura and Fred Woodard Shelley and Scott Lingamfelter June 9 Sandra and Ben Ward June 10 Ingrid and Hunter Manson June 15 Eleanor and George Semerjian June 17 Gayle and Sam Marston June 24 Elaine and Tom Price Priscilla and Harrison Williams

Happy June Anniversaries!

Happy June Birthdays!

Acolytes June 4 Tommy Kimmitt June 11 LeAnne Nguyen June 18 Chris Cralle June 25 Hannah Hamlett July 2 Timmy Kimmitt

Lesson Readers June 4 Marie Carstensen (L) Al Carstensen (P) June 11 Joan Blackstone (L) Tony Blackstone (P) June 18 Lyn Conley (L) Jim Conley (P) June 25 Constance McDearmon (L) Bill Tracey (P) July 2 Ruth Franck (L) Betty Dillingham (P)

Eucharistic Ministers June 4 Fred Woodard, Elaine Price June 11 Ward LeHardy, Lucy Logan June 18 Bart Morrison, Suzy Norman June 25 Frank McCarthy, Irene Haley July 2 Art Neira, Phyllis TeStrake

Ushers June 4 Steve Proctor, Ed Costello June 11 Bobby Edmonds, Marie Carstensen June 18 Ernie Proctor, Bill Tracey June 25 Bill and Charlaine Andrulot July 2 Stan Rasberry, Lyn Neira July 9 David Gwaltney, Henry Fife

Greeters June 4 Stan Rasberry, Phyllis TeStrake June 11 Ernie Proctor, Constance McDearmon June 18 Barbara Seed, Judy LeHardy June 25 Julie Pritchard, Doris Myers July 2 Howard and Lynn York July 9 David and Cindy Peresluha

Nursery June 4 Doris Myers, Constance McDearmon June 11 Irene Haley, Gayle Marston June 18 Margaret Radcliffe, Julie Pritchard June 25 Jeanette Cralle, Laura Woodard July 2 Doris Myers, Constance McDearmon

Altar Guild

June Suzy Norman, Barbara Seed

8

The Beacon LIGHT OF CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH

P.O. BOX 609

9500 NORTHUMBERLAND HIGHWAY

HEATHSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22473

2017

From Alpha to Omega An Overview of the Bible

A New Book by Stanley D. Rasberry

Stan Rasberry’s new book, From Alpha to Omega, will be available for purchase at Light of Christ on Sunday,

June 11th at a signing event during the coffee hour immediately following our 10:00 a.m. worship. The cost for

each book purchased from the author is $10.

The Bible is a guidebook to all times and for all places—from alpha to omega. But many people have found it to be

filled with mysteries and difficult to read. The new reader is daunted by its length, span of history, and diversity of

unfamiliar characters. Even the reader who has years of experience reading it may feel a lack of comprehensive

understanding. From Alpha to Omega is a short handbook that can help with both of these problems. With it in

hand, the reader can see the Bible with fresh eyes.

The book presents the important place of Jesus throughout the Scripture, connecting the Old Testament with the

New. The flow of God’s interaction with mankind is mapped out from

the beginning through the first few centuries of the church. Sixteen

tables summarize key points to guide the reader’s overall view of Bible

events and themes. While the book is not overly “theological” in

presentation, a glossary is provided to help with unfamiliar terms.

From Alpha to Omega is also available from Amazon for $18, plus

shipping.