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1 200 W Lang St, Alvin, TX 77511-2396 I 281-331-5657 I 281-331-1355 I www.gracechurchalvin.com One God — One Family — One Table The Outpost July 2019 Catch us on Facebook Grace Episcopal Church Alvin missions; the Absalom Jones iniave; creaon of networks of family day care providers; creaon of educaonal centers; and the brokering of millions of dollars of investment in inner-city neighborhoods. As Bishop in the Diocese of North Carolina, Presiding Bishop Curry instuted a network of canons, deacons, and youth min- istry professionals dedicated to supporng the ministry that happens in local congregaons. He refocused the Diocese on The Episcopal Church’s Millennium Development Goals through a $400,000 campaign to buy malaria nets that saved over 100,000 lives. Presiding Bishop Curry has served on the boards of a large number of organizaons, including the Task Force for Reimag- ining The Episcopal Church (TREC) and as Chair and now Hon- orary Chair of Episcopal Relief & Development. He was a member of the Commission on Ministry in each of the three dioceses where he has served. Preaching, wring, recognions Presiding Bishop Curry maintains a naonal preaching and teaching ministry, having been featured on The Protestant Hour and as a frequent speaker at churches, cathedrals, and conferences around the country and internaonally. He has authored four books: The Power of Love (2018); Following the Way of Jesus: Church's Teachings in a Changing World (2017); Songs My Grandma Sang (2015); and Crazy Chrisans: A Call to Follow Jesus (2013). He was one of the subjects of In Conversaon: Michael Curry and Barbara Harris by Fredrica Harris Thompse (2017) He has authored numerous publicaons including columns for In this Edition Two part series on Bishop Curry Page 1 Who to Contact Page 2 Lay Ministry Schedule Page 3 The Life of Grace Page 4 Spiritual Formation and Parish Life Page 5 Information and Save the Dates Page 6 Kairos and Fish Fry Info Page 7 Upcoming and ongoing in our Diocese Page 8 Vacation Bible School Page 9 July Calendar Page 10 Parish Prayer List Page 11 Cover Page Page 12 Meet Presiding Bishop Curry The descendant of enslaved Africans brought to North Amer- ica by way of the trans-Atlanc slave routes, Presiding Bish- op Curry was born in Chicago, IL, on March 13, 1953. Presid- ing Bishop Curry’s father was an Episcopal priest and his mother was a devout Episcopalian. She died at a young age, and Presiding Bishop Curry, along with his sister, was raised by his father and his grandmother. His father, mother and grandmother grounded him in Chrisan beliefs and pracces through their example and their teachings. He aended public schools in Buffalo, NY, and, even at a young age, he learned about social acvism through his fa- ther’s leadership and his own dedicaon to righng a broken world. Presiding Bishop Curry was graduated with high honors from Hobart College in Geneva, NY, in 1975. He received a Master of Divinity degree in 1978 from Yale University Divinity School in New Haven, CT. He has furthered his educaon with connued study at The College of Preachers, Princeton Theological Seminary, Wake Forest University, the Ecumeni- cal Instute at St. Mary's Seminary, and the Instute of Chrisan Jewish Studies. He has received honorary degrees from Episcopal Divinity School; Sewanee: The University of the South; Virginia Theological Seminary; and Yale. He is married to the former Sharon Clement, and they have two adult daughters, Rachel and Elizabeth. Ministry Presiding Bishop Curry was ordained to the diaconate in June 1978, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, NY, by the Rt. Rev. Har- old B. Robinson, and to the priesthood in December 1978, at St. Stephen's, Winston-Salem, NC, by the Rt. Rev. John M. Burgess. He began his ministry as deacon-in-charge at St. Stephen's, Winston-Salem, in 1978 and was rector from 1979-1982. He next accepted a call as rector at St. Simon of Cyrene, Lincoln Heights, OH, serving from 1982-1988. In 1988 he was called to become rector of St. James', Bal- more, MD, where he served unl his elecon as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina in Febru- ary 2000. Throughout his ministry, Presiding Bishop Curry has been acve in issues of social jusce, reconciliaon, speaking out on immigraon policy and marriage equality. In his three parish ministries in North Carolina, Ohio, and Maryland, Presiding Bishop Curry had extensive involvement in preaching missions; Crisis Control Ministry; the founding of ecumenical summer day camps for children; preaching
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The Outpost
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missions; the Absalom Jones initiative; creation of networks of family day care providers; creation of educational centers; and the brokering of millions of dollars of investment in inner-city neighborhoods. As Bishop in the Diocese of North Carolina, Presiding Bishop Curry instituted a network of canons, deacons, and youth min-istry professionals dedicated to supporting the ministry that happens in local congregations. He refocused the Diocese on The Episcopal Church’s Millennium Development Goals through a $400,000 campaign to buy malaria nets that saved over 100,000 lives. Presiding Bishop Curry has served on the boards of a large number of organizations, including the Task Force for Reimag-ining The Episcopal Church (TREC) and as Chair and now Hon-orary Chair of Episcopal Relief & Development. He was a member of the Commission on Ministry in each of the three dioceses where he has served. Preaching, writing, recognitions Presiding Bishop Curry maintains a national preaching and teaching ministry, having been featured on The Protestant Hour and as a frequent speaker at churches, cathedrals, and conferences around the country and internationally. He has authored four books: The Power of Love (2018); Following the Way of Jesus: Church's Teachings in a Changing World (2017); Songs My Grandma Sang (2015); and Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus (2013). He was one of the subjects of In Conversation: Michael Curry and Barbara Harris by Fredrica Harris Thompsett (2017) He has authored numerous publications including columns for
In this Edition
Two part series on Bishop Curry Page 1
Who to Contact Page 2
Lay Ministry Schedule Page 3
The Life of Grace Page 4
Spiritual Formation and Parish Life Page 5
Information and Save the Dates Page 6
Kairos and Fish Fry Info Page 7
Upcoming and ongoing in our Diocese Page 8
Vacation Bible School Page 9
July Calendar Page 10
Parish Prayer List Page 11
Cover Page Page 12
Meet Presiding Bishop Curry The descendant of enslaved Africans brought to North Amer-ica by way of the trans-Atlantic slave routes, Presiding Bish-op Curry was born in Chicago, IL, on March 13, 1953. Presid-ing Bishop Curry’s father was an Episcopal priest and his mother was a devout Episcopalian. She died at a young age, and Presiding Bishop Curry, along with his sister, was raised by his father and his grandmother. His father, mother and grandmother grounded him in Christian beliefs and practices through their example and their teachings. He attended public schools in Buffalo, NY, and, even at a young age, he learned about social activism through his fa-ther’s leadership and his own dedication to righting a broken world. Presiding Bishop Curry was graduated with high honors from Hobart College in Geneva, NY, in 1975. He received a Master of Divinity degree in 1978 from Yale University Divinity School in New Haven, CT. He has furthered his education with continued study at The College of Preachers, Princeton Theological Seminary, Wake Forest University, the Ecumeni-cal Institute at St. Mary's Seminary, and the Institute of Christian Jewish Studies. He has received honorary degrees from Episcopal Divinity School; Sewanee: The University of the South; Virginia Theological Seminary; and Yale. He is married to the former Sharon Clement, and they have two adult daughters, Rachel and Elizabeth. Ministry Presiding Bishop Curry was ordained to the diaconate in June 1978, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, NY, by the Rt. Rev. Har-old B. Robinson, and to the priesthood in December 1978, at St. Stephen's, Winston-Salem, NC, by the Rt. Rev. John M. Burgess. He began his ministry as deacon-in-charge at St. Stephen's, Winston-Salem, in 1978 and was rector from 1979-1982. He next accepted a call as rector at St. Simon of Cyrene, Lincoln Heights, OH, serving from 1982-1988. In 1988 he was called to become rector of St. James', Balti-more, MD, where he served until his election as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina in Febru-ary 2000. Throughout his ministry, Presiding Bishop Curry has been active in issues of social justice, reconciliation, speaking out on immigration policy and marriage equality. In his three parish ministries in North Carolina, Ohio, and Maryland, Presiding Bishop Curry had extensive involvement in preaching missions; Crisis Control Ministry; the founding of ecumenical summer day camps for children; preaching
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Mailing Address
112 W. Lang
Alvin, TX 77511
Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Priest in Charge
The Reverend Suzanne Smith
Organist & Music Director
Paul Humphrey
Church Office
281-331-5657
Children’s Minister
Aubrey Smith
Nursery Attendant Claudia Pouncey 281-840-3547
Happy Anniversary Gary & Melodi Turner July 4
Happy Birthday Knox Guilmet July 1
Jessica Davis July 2
Carmen Marino July 2
CarolAnn Mills July 3
Cora Mitchell July 4
Jay Fitch July 8
Noah Smith July 9
Fran Van Winkle July 9
James Bradford IV July11
Ruby Adams July18
Frances Lamb July 24
Marion Ober July 24
Susan Bennett July 25
Brandi Bradford July 25
Allen Evans July 26
Jim Callan July28
Tricia Juroska-Schlegel July 31
The Office
The Staff
Grace Episcopal Church
One God One Family One Table
Vision Grace Episcopal Church seeks to deepen relationships with God, bring individuals together into a family that builds up one another in love and support, and actively serve our neighbors and community.
Mission
In this family of faith God brings together individuals in all stages of their spiritual life to form an inclusive family. As a family, we encourage growth in relationships with God, others, ourselves, and the creation, in that we:
Practice invitation to God’s table,
Welcome and incorporate those who come,
Work together to worship the Lord in powerful liturgy,
Challenge, encourage and teach one another, and
Build one another up for ministry in and beyond the church.
Altar Guild Director
Janice Bell: [email protected]
Fellowship & Pastoral Care Council
Mary Smith: [email protected]
Liturgy & Worship Council
Janice Bell: [email protected]
Media & Communications Council
Donna Tate: [email protected]
Jo Nell Parker:
Lay Ministry Scheduler
Vicki Ennis: 281-585-4660
Sherry Campbell, Senior Warden
Anna Arendell, Junior Warden
Jim Callan
Tom Clark
Jolene Guilmet
Glennie Hefner
Leonel Ortiz
Donna Tate
Jim Thompson [email protected]
Volunteer Ministries
Your Vestry
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LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE,
PLEASE SECURE A SUBSTITUTE
AND NOTIFY THE VESTRY PERSON OF THE DAY.
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Altar Guild Team 4 Team 1 Team 2 Team 3
Carol&Jackie Janice&Julie Anna&Ivy Janice&Margret
LEV Donna Kati Jim C. Donna
WORSHIP SERVICE
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Vestry Lionel Jim T. Sherry Anna
Ushers Lionel Phyllis Anna Anna
Carol
Lector/Intercessor Tommy Randy V. Jana Randy V.
Crucifer/LEM Tommy Randy V. Jana Randy V.
WORSHIP SERVICE
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Vestry Tom Glennie Glennie Tom
Ushers Jim C. Glennie Glennie Laura
1st Lesson Randy S. Ed Ron Jo Nell
Psalm Randy S. Ed Ron Jo Nell
2nd Lesson Randy S. Ed Ron Jo Nell
Intercessor Jana Charles Kati Jana
Chalice Jana Charles Kati Jana
Crucifer Jana Makayla Kati Jana
Gospel Pia Jeremy
Torch Avery
Torch Eli
Children's Chapel Aubrey Aubrey Aubrey Aubrey
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Dear People of Grace: Bishop Doyle has asked us to reflect upon the blessing we have in our dear Priest-In-Charge, Suzanne, and remember that she is a product of The Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. Other churches are in need a Deacons and Priests, and would benefit from the wonderful program at The Seminary of the Southwest. As a symbol of our gratitude and blessing for The Rev Suzanne, the vestry has committed to a donation to The Seminary of the Southwest in Suzanne’s name. To meet that commitment, we ask you to prayerfully consider a giving towards this donation. You may write a check to Grace Church and put “Seminary gift” in the memo line and drop your check in the offertory plate or send it to the church office. Our goal is $3000. Together, as a parish family, we can pay it forward for other churches in transi-tion.
Red, White, and Blue Let’s extend the Fourth of July Holiday Treats, Games, and Fellowship Friday, July 5 at 7:00 PM Tommy and Becky Peebles House 404 Towne Court, Alvin, TX 77511 281-585-4790 Please bring your favorite 4th of July sweet or savory snack to share. Beverages will be provided. Bring a game to play if you like– but above all, PLEASE COME!
Vestry Notes More good news from your Grace Vestry. Highlights for May/June include: Ahhhhh…the pests in all buildings have been shown the door with no possible re-entry. Parish Hall updates are complete and we’re moving forward with rental activities. The tax appraisal for the parish rectory was lowered by over $30,000—thanks to Tommy Peebles for his help in getting this reduction. Operation Honey Badger was a great success with our church making the largest donation of all sites participating in the event. Mary Smith made a presentation on the Invite/Welcome/Connect program which encourages parish members to simply invite others to attend our church as the first step in making connections with new members. Developing Newcomer Kits were discussed. Please talk with Mary to learn more. Ed Carrette provided an Online Giving presentation. Offering access to online giving provides churches with many positive options beyond the offering plate. More to come on this in the coming months. Preliminary plans for Don’s Fish Fry were reviewed with some new ideas presented for hosting, packaging, and drive-through pick up. See the article on Don’s Fish Fry for more information. We’re moving fast so please check back with us next month for updates. Sherry Campbell
To my Grace Church Family, It has been my pleasure and a blessing to work at Grace as Parish Administrator for the past 9 months. As many of you know my daughter’s father, my ex-husband Christian Blevins who was a Military Police Lieutenant Colonel for the U.S. Army, passed away two months ago after a brief battle with Stage 4 cancer. His passing is a loss for our family and to our country, as he was one of the best officers I ever had the privilege of knowing. However, it also means a change of situation for my daughter, Allison and for myself. Due to this unexpected shift in our life I am no longer able to serve at Grace as your Parish Administrator. It was very difficult to come to this decision but ultimately I know it is the right choice for my daughter and for our future. Grace Episcopal Church will always be my home. It has been my home church since I was six years old. When I was younger I served as an acolyte and a member of the choir. I am so proud to have had this time as Parish Administrator to help find my place in our church once again. Thank you all for all the love and support you have given to me and to Allison. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday mornings and at our parish family events. Yours in Christ, Laura Tate
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Spiritual Formation
Children’s Classes All Ages of Children Welcome Sundays 9:30am-10:15am
Adult Classes Sundays 9:30am–10:15am Morning Prayer Join us every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9:30am in the Church for Morning Prayer!
Vacation Bible School: Adults Needed! VBS is coming to Grace this summer for our kids going into K-6th grade on July 22nd-25th from 9-noon, and we need your help! We need a few Safeguarded adults to be present throughout the morning. There will be a Safeguarding God's Children class coming soon if you are willing and able to help out but are not currently Safeguarded or your Safeguarding has expired. Please contact me at 832-621-6054 to volunteer or for more information. Aubrey Smith Children's Minister Vacation Bible School in July
Vacation Bible School is coming to Grace in July! We are being blessed with a team of people coming to us from Min-nesota, and they want to come and help lead a vacation bible school for a small church, like us, who may not have the man-power or resources to fully take it on themselves.
Our theme will be Roar! Life is wild. God is good. Even when our life is crazy, like it was for the people in the bible, God is there and he will bring us to something good!
VBS will take place at Grace on July 22nd-25th from 9-noon, and it will be open to children going into grades K-6th.
To register your child, please go to www.gracechurchalvin.com/vacation_bible_school.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our children's minister, Aubrey Smith, at 832-621-6054 or [email protected].
This Parish Life June was certainly a busy month! Cannonball! Marco Polo! These were the two
most popular water games held at the Callan’s pool party on June 1. Five kids and seven adults splashed their way through the summer afternoon. Pizza was served along with snacks, chips, and dips. Cool way to start the summer! Thanks to Jim and Jana for the wonderful treat.
June 2 offered a triple treat. Reverend Mike Stone
from St. Thomas the Apostle, Nassau Bay, preached at both services. In between the services, Bill Free treated parishioners to a home-cooked breakfast in honor of his birthday. To top it off, birthday cake provided by the Rossanos was served between the services as well—nobody went away hungry. A big “Thank You” goes to Rev. Mike, Bill, and the Rossanos.
June 9, the day of Pentecost, broke records for the
most exciting events to happen in one day at Grace Episcopal Church…ever! Thirty four (34) people who wanted to commit to belonging to Grace participated in the Liturgy of Belonging held during a combined service. Baby Olivia Negrete was baptized with her proud parents, Bonnie and Michael, looking on. After the service, Grace Church provided a chicken-dinner picnic while the children enjoyed trying out water slides brought in just for the occasion. Everyone enjoyed a grand time.
The Veterans Food Drive for The De George
Hotel at Union Station officially kicked off the second week in June. Our goal is to send 500 lbs of food to the vets the second week in July. Check back next month for the results!
On Saturday, June 15, a flock of hungry ladies,
29 to be exact, converged on Rocket Boom Coffee to enjoy coffee, tea, quiche, and sweets. Everyone enjoyed catching up with old friends and discovering new friends.
The summer is just beginning to sizzle—come back in July to hear what fun’s been cooking in the summer sun… Sherry Campbell
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Life Celebrations We’re looking for creative and nurturing individuals to help plan and support funeral service receptions. These individuals would organize food offerings, manage reception supplies, and coordinate the set up and decoration of tables and chairs in the Parish Hall. We typically host one or two receptions a year which are usually held on a weekday. If you’re interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Sherry Campbell at 281.482.6632 (H) or 979.557.7904 (C).
Episcopal Night at the Ballpark Friday, July 19, 2019, 7:10 PM - 11:00 PM Location: Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St, Houston, TX US 77002. Arrive Early!!! Enjoy a free pre-game cookout at Christ Church Cathedral. The cookout begins at 5 p.m., and everyone will head to the ballpark around 6:30 p.m. Food, refreshments, and parking on a first come basis. Free parking in the Cathedral’s parking garage. (511 San Jacinto) Ways to get there!!! If you would like to carpool/caravan and enjoy the game with your fellow members or Grace, please contact the church office or Anna Arendell at 832-221-3704. If you would like to drive yourself and pick your seats contact Astros representative Brent Broussard at [email protected] or 713.259.8316. Pick Your Seats!!! View Deck $32 Mezzanine $47 Field Boxes $52-84 Stay Late!!! To enjoy post game fireworks.
The De George at Union Station Veterans Food Drive Our Food Drive for the veterans at The De George at Union Station has made a great start. We’ve collected over 200 lbs of food to date…well on our way to our goal of delivering 500 lbs the second week in July. The De George provides an emergency food pantry for residents which counts on the public’s help for restock-ing. Each July, Grace Episcopal Church helps with the restocking. Please help by bringing: Canned spaghetti, ravioli, spaghetti sauce, mac ‘n cheese, tuna, sardines, Lit’l Smokies, Vienna Sausages, chili, pinto beans, chili beans, soup, peanut butter, noo-dle dinners (Top Ramen), fruit, juices, and vegetables (corn!) Microwaveable meals and microwaveable packets of oatmeal, soup, popcorn, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate Cookies, sugar-free foods, crackers Condiments including ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, spices, hot sauce Please bring your donations to the Parish Hall by Sunday, July 7. The Women’s Guild thanks you for your support.
Single Women of Grace
There will be a meeting of the Single Women of Grace to discuss the goals for this group. Please come and share your thoughts. We are looking for-ward to your participation and ideas about what we can do together to have fun and provide support for each other. A light lunch will be provided. The meeting will be on Wednesday, July 10 in the Parish Hall at noon. Contact Jo Nell Parker at 281-450-4948 for further info.
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Kairos
The Kairos Prison Ministry is a faith based, lay-led, ecumenical ministry that brings the message of God’s love and Christ’s forgiveness to our incarcerated broth-ers and sisters throughout the world. “Kairos” is Greek for “God’s Time” as opposed to “Chronos” which is “Man’s Time”. It signifies that God is in control and will reach out to his chosen on his schedule, not ours. Our ministry is at the TDCJ Clemens Unit in Brazoria Texas near Lake Jackson, a medium security state pris-on housing approximately 1,100 inmates, which we call “residents”. We have about 40 volunteers who participate regularly twice each year for weekend retreats which have been modeled after the Emmaus and Cursillo Walks. A re-treat has a four day, spirit-filled agenda where approxi-mately 30 volunteers interact with 42 residents spread among seven groups we call “families.” There is a syllabus where Christianity is presented and discussed, little bites at a time. There are personal testi-monies by volunteers which help us connect with the residents. Our motto is “Listen-Listen-Love-Love” and our message is “forgiveness and brotherly love.” While we are ecumenical, you will be pleased to know Epis-copalians are well-represented. However, there is never any emphasis on our individual faiths, as we are all one in Christ. We cater to the gang leaders, the “worst-of-the-worst” and residents are always ethnically/racially balanced (by design). Weekend expenses are mostly funded by our own volunteer donations. At the end of each weekend, there is a closing ceremony that lasts about an hour and a half. The next one is Sunday November 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. It would be a great experience for you to attend a closing ceremony. Also, if you have a few minutes and want to know more, please Google “Paul Gray Prison Ministry” and watch Paul’s testimony on YouTube. The Kairos messages we bring to the prison will not reach all inmates simultaneously, and for many, probably not on our weekend, but the seeds are planted where they can grow and mature in fertile soil. Thus, Kairos time - “God’s time - not ours.” If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]. Blessings and Kind regards; Jim Thompson
Don’s Fish Fry The date for Don’s Fish Fry has been set for Saturday, September 14 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This is our 18th year to hold the fish fry and we will offer the same “delish” menu of catfish, hush puppies, green beans, coleslaw, corn on the cob, and dessert. Tickets are $10 and will be available for purchase beginning in August. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available this year along with a “To Go” lane on Hood Street for quick meal pick up. Expanded dessert offerings include cake and brownies as well as cookies. We will have a Fish Fry workday on Friday, September 13 to prep for the big fry. Work details include: fish cut up, coleslaw mixing, and green bean seasoning-packet assembly. Look for a signup sheet in the church narthex in August for Friday’s Team Fish, Team Slaw, and Team Green Bean. On the big day (September 14), we will need: Grace Greeters to help visitors find their way
around our fish fry campus. Grace Packers to assemble the meals. Grace Sweet Hosts to keep the dessert table
stocked with goodies. Grace Beverage Tenders to make sure the drinks
are cool. Signup sheets for all positions will be available in Au-gust in the church narthex. Please start planning how you would like to help—all hands will be appreciated!
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Alvin Clothing Outlet Have a few hours that you’d like to volunteer for a great cause and make a little money for Grace? The Alvin Clothing Outlet has a spot for you. Volunteers are needed on Mondays and Fridays from 9-12. Please contact Margaret West at 281.585.6824 for more information.
us.” Northern Argentina Bishop Nick Drayson concurred, “The hope is that the Anglican Communion will become known as a group of churches made up of disciples who lead others to discipleship in all aspects of their lives, such as parenting, work, and life in one’s culture. It’s not just about church activities.” The program for ACC-17 was busy: there were four working sessions on most days but there were also opportunities for ACC members to see Hong Kong and experience the work of the church there first-hand. Each day began with Morning Prayer followed by Bible Studies in small groups. After morning sessions, there was daily Eucharist with leadership and content material to re-flect the richness and diversity of the Communion. After-noon sessions concluded with Evening Prayer. Most eve-nings included an opportunity to experience Compline to-wards the end of the day. On Tuesday, April 30, the Anglican Consultative Council heard the reports from the “Mission Cluster,” Women in Church and Society Report; Study Materials - God’s Justice: Just Relationships between Women and Men, Girls and Boys; the Anglican Communion Office at the United Nations (ACOUN) Report; and the Anglican Alliance Report (social welfare agencies in the Anglican Communion). Thanks be to God that our Christian family is alive, busy, and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. In August, I will write about the resolutions and public statements which were crafted by one hundred representatives from diverse backgrounds to spread God’s Kingdom on earth. Christopher Lo
Members of the Anglican Consultative Council pose May 2 outside their meeting room in the Gold Coast Hotel for a group photo. The ACC is composed of bishops, clergy and laypeople, making it the communion’s most representative body. Representing the Episcopal Church at ACC-17 were Oklahoma Bishop Edward J. Konieczny, the Rev. Canon Mi-chael Barlowe and Lay Canon Rosalie Ballentine from the Diocese of the Virgin Islands. Of the 99 members present at the 17th meeting of the ACC, there were 69 males and 30 females. More than half the delegates attending this meeting were new members, 55 were ordained and 43 were lay. Of the 56 ordained members, 9 were women. In the June edition of The Outpost, I discussed how Grace Episcopal Church in Alvin is connected to a wider family of Christians. Here below, I want to share more information about the 17th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council. On Monday, April 29, in his Presidential Address to the An-glican Consultative Council, Archbishop Justin Welby re-minded delegates that one of his predecessors, Archbishop William Temple (Archbishop of Canterbury from 1942-1944), once said that “the Church exists for those who are not its members. The spreading of the good news of Jesus is the greatest gift we can offer the world and the source of unhindered joy.” For that reason, the 2019 conference theme for the Seven-teenth Anglican Consultative Council was “Equipping God’s People: Going deeper in Intentional Discipleship.” Conse-quently, one of the resolutions passed on May 3 was “commending the emphasis on intentional discipleship and disciple-making in the Anglican Communion Office’s strate-gic plan” and asked the Mission Department to develop a resource hub “to support and equip the culture change in the communion towards intentional sharing and living a Jesus-shaped life.” The Rev. John Kafwanka, the Anglican Communion Office’s Director of Mission told ACC-17, “We have talked a lot about Jesus, but sadly, many people have not seen Jesus in
A Note of Thanks from Our Friends at Rocket Boom Coffee Dear Rev. Suzanne+ and Grace Episcopal Church, Thank you for having your get together at Rocket Boom. We hope you see you again soon! Izabel, Kelsey, Brittney, Cody, and Henry
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Let us pray
for the Church
and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love and reveal your glory to the world.
Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Justin Welby
Presiding Bishop, The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry
Diocesan Bishop, The Right Reverend C. Andrew Doyle
Assistant Bishop, The Right Reverend Hector Monterroso
Bishop Suffragan Elect, The Reverend Kai Ryan
Bishop Suffragan, The Right Reverend Jeff Fisher
Grace Priest In Charge, The Reverend Suzanne Smith
Grace Music Director and Organist, Paul Humphrey
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours and grant that we may serve Christ in them and love one an-other as he loves us. Our Parish Administrator, Altar Guild, Bible Studies, Children’s Ministries, Christian Education, Cursillo, Community Outreach, Grace Guild, KAIROS Prison Ministry, Lay Ministers, Music Ministry, Children’s and Youth Ministry, Vestry, and all others serving you.
Keep our college students safe in their journey. Ashton Arendell, Louisiana State University James Beasley, Texas A & M University Catherine Patton, North Carolina State University
Faithfully Departed: We commend to your mercy, O Lord, your servant(s) Aiden Joseph Duplechin, Terry Brown, Tim Schmidt, Claire Slomski, Rachel Held Evans, Colton Scopel, Ruth West, Naomi, and Wallace Tippen, and Wayne Wedlake that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that they may rest with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Guide and protect our First Responders.
Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive. Matthew 21:22
Protect and guide all who serve in the military.
Mickey Alcantara (USMC) Scott Barrier (USAF) Scott Bean Robert Berger (USN) Jeremiah Bruner (USA) Jason Bryan Chase Capehart Taylor Cameron (USN) Robert Carnie (USN) Ryan Cross Clayton Crouch David Dezso Glen Dockal (USA) Raymond Dugan (USN) Thomas Economidis (USN) Mitchell Goodnight Matt Heffner (USN) David Hefner (USA) Lance Henderson
Nathan Hines (USN) Ben Meyer (USCG) Adam Miller Sam Neumann (USN) Shon O’Connor Tara Parker Chad Perry (USAF) Daniel Popham (N. Guard) Ryan Popham (N. Guard) Jonathan Prater Manuel Rodriguez Josh Sager (USAF) A. J. Soto (USA) Russell Stewart (USAF) John Swanson William Thompson Ray Turner Vincent Wilson (USA)
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Barbara Adkison Demi Anderson Andrew Armstrong Carolyn Armstrong Susan Armstrong Windy Arnold Kimber Ballard Gary Barker Margaret Barrier Sandra & Charles Batty Derrick Beaver Louis Bell Patricia Bell Joyce Bergmann Riley Bianchi Stacey Bitner Sydney & Jeff Bladon Allison Blevins Stephanie Bradford Morris Browne Luke Bryan Dianne Buckelew Brenda Buelow Nathan Buzbee Beverly Capehart
Becky Carbone Karen Carmona Jackie Childers Nicole Coronado Wanda Craig Ed Crook Anna-Grace Duffy Lauren & Daniel Duffy Chris & Sarah Duplechin Flossie Elkins Diane Ellis Paula Ellis Jay & Ruthie Fitch Luci M. Fuller Jacob Garcia Cynthia Gardner Baby Girl & Elizabeth Gass’ family Aaron Gideon Jerrie Grantham Mitchell Hardee Bill Harris Geri Hawkins Phil Henry Lois Horner
Roger Ivey Dalton Jacques Debra Kelinske Austin Kessinger Carolyn Lacy & Family Bryan Lamb Danice Laevelle-Cox Kenneth Lee Ray Lindemann & Family Ben Lockett Lois Marshall Alice Megna Mildred Morris Jim Oliver Barbara Passmore Bob Peebles Jim & Elizabeth Reimer Curtis Resta Barbara Richardson Angela Rodriquez Daniel Rodriquez Elena Rodriquez Chad Rogers Joe & Joan Rossano Josh Sager
Marilyn Sheldon Casey & Trent Smith Trinity Smith Marilyn Smyth Father Tom Streetman Neal Squyers The Steiner Family Brooke Stephenson Shirley Stockton Mark Streetmen Tom Streetman Joyce Stroup Mary T. Scarlett Tucker Fran Van Winkle Randy Vaughn Bonnie Weber Azra Kay Weidner Curtis Weidner Jim Weidner Katherine Welch Tom Williams Susie Wilcox Sandra Willis Paula Wirth Susie
200 W. Lang St. Mail & Office @ 112 W. Lang St. Alvin, TX 77511-2396
Services
Sunday Worship
8am Rite I 9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Rite II
Morning Prayer 9:30 am
Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Upcoming Features of Parish Life
4th of July, Office Closed– July 4
Birthday Cake Sunday– July 7
DeGeorge Drive Final Day– July 7
Episcopal Night at the Ballpark– July
19
Vacation Bible School– July 22-25
Member of:
Episcopal Diocese of Texas, epicenter.org
National Episcopal Church, episcopalchurch.org
Worldwide Anglican Communion, anglicancommunion.org
Alvin-Manvel Ministerial Alliance, ministerialalliance.net
Alvin-Manvel Chamber of Commerce, alvinmanvelchamber.com
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