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The Prescription “Seeking to bind your wounds and heal your soul” January 2015 Volume 15 –Issue 1 The independently edited, local monthly newsleer of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 2245 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Published by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church upon authority of its Rector A Family of Believers that Transforms.. From Sandi Inside this issue: The Stephen Ministry Finance Report 3 Annual Council Santa’s Visit 4 About Epiphany 5 Health Habits for 2015 6 Christmas Pageant 7 Birthdays, News Briefs 8 Monthly Calendar, Service Assistants 10- 11 St. Luke’s is a family of believers that trans- forms ourselves, each other, and our commu- nity into the Kingdom of God through serv- ing others, healing, and education. As a parish we have dis- cerned this is who we are and what we are called to do at this time and in the future. A picture of our vi- sion that resonated with the Vestry and visioning team as we worked with our consultant was that of a “monastery without walls, turned inside out”. How do you picture a monastery? Do you see church build- ings surrounded by a high wall, keeping “holy people and holy space” within and keeping the world out? Is a monastery a place where those who live within the walls dedicate their lives to prayer and worship and leave active ministry (caring for the needs of others) to those outside the gathered community? Those images do not sound inviting or descrip- tive of St. Luke’s! What we had in mind as a “monastery without walls, turned inside out” is de- scribed in the book, Celtic Christian Communities: Live the Tradition by Ian Bradley. (©2000) “Many of the mon- asteries in the British Isles (from the 6th to the 11th centuries) were intensely involved in the affairs of the world and the lives of the people they served as well as being places of withdraw- al and sanctuary. In scat- tered rural communities with virtually no other institutions or centers, they fulfilled the roles of hospital, hotel, school, university, arts work- shop, open prison and re- formatory, night shelter and drop-in day center as well as church, retreat house, mis- sion station and place of ..And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. (from the BCP Holy Eucharist Rite II) Our church family gath- ered on the final Sunday of 2014 to honor, thank and pray for Linda Ricker, postulant for holy orders, as she leaves us to begin a year-long internship at St. John’s Chester. In her sermon, Linda said that shortly after she ar- rived at St. Luke’s, parish- ioners had reached out their hands and invited her to become a participant in our ministries, and that that initial invitation had eventu- ally led her on the journey Goodbye and Godspeed, Linda to the diaconate. With tears in her eyes, she told those gathered that though she Continued next page Continued on page 4

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The Prescription “Seeking to bind your wounds and heal your soul”

January 2015 Volume 15 –Issue 1 The independently edited, local monthly newsletter of

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

2245 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139

Published by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church upon authority of its Rector

A Family of Believers that Transforms.. From Sandi

Inside this issue:

The Stephen Ministry

Finance Report

3

Annual Council

Santa’s Visit

4

About Epiphany 5

Health Habits for

2015

6

Christmas Pageant 7

Birthdays, News

Briefs

8

Monthly Calendar,

Service Assistants 10-

11

St. Luke’s is a family

of believers that trans-

forms ourselves, each

other, and our commu-

nity into the Kingdom

of God through serv-

ing others, healing,

and education.

As a parish we have dis-

cerned this is who we are

and what we are called to

do at this time and in the

future. A picture of our vi-

sion that resonated with

the Vestry and visioning

team as we worked with

our consultant was that of

a “monastery without walls,

turned inside out”. How do

you picture a monastery?

Do you see church build-

ings surrounded by a high

wall, keeping “holy people

and holy space” within and

keeping the world out? Is a

monastery a place where

those who live within the

walls dedicate their lives to

prayer and worship and

leave active ministry

(caring for the needs of

others) to those outside the

gathered community?

Those images do not

sound inviting or descrip-

tive of St. Luke’s!

What we had in mind as a

“monastery without walls,

turned inside out” is de-

scribed in the book, Celtic

Christian Communities: Live

the Tradition by Ian Bradley.

(©2000) “Many of the mon-

asteries in the British Isles

(from the 6th to the 11th

centuries) were intensely

involved in the affairs of the

world and the lives of the

people they served as well

as being places of withdraw-

al and sanctuary. In scat-

tered rural communities with

virtually no other institutions

or centers, they fulfilled the

roles of hospital, hotel,

school, university, arts work-

shop, open prison and re-

formatory, night shelter and

drop-in day center as well as

church, retreat house, mis-

sion station and place of

..And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. (from the

BCP Holy Eucharist Rite II)

Our church family gath-

ered on the final Sunday

of 2014 to honor, thank

and pray for Linda Ricker,

postulant for holy orders,

as she leaves us to begin a

year-long internship at St.

John’s Chester.

In her sermon, Linda said

that shortly after she ar-

rived at St. Luke’s, parish-

ioners had reached out

their hands and invited her

to become a participant in

our ministries, and that that

initial invitation had eventu-

ally led her on the journey

Goodbye and Godspeed, Linda

to the diaconate. With tears

in her eyes, she told those

gathered that though she

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A Family of Believers that Transforms.. Continued from page 1

prayer and spiritual healing. They con-

cerned themselves not just with the

spiritual, intellectual and physical well-

being of the communities they served

but also with their culture and tradi-

tion.” (p. 11) Around these monaster-

ies were not high walls but usually a

waist-high border, a vallum, designed

to keep wild beasts out and domestic

animals within. This vallum marked

the space in which the values of the

Kingdom of God would prevail; it gave

a place of sanctuary for those fleeing

from violence and to those who

wished to experience “the Kingdom of

God” lived out in every day life. The

vallum had openings and gates in it to

make the community within open and

accessible to a constant stream of

visitors, pilgrims and penitents. Faith-

sharing teams of those who lived with-

in were sent out in mission to neigh-

boring or far-off tribes. Evangelizing

meant a “come and see” invitation to

any who were curious or in need - to

experience the way of life of the com-

munity. Guests were welcomed as

Christ and could participate in the life

of the community however they were

comfortable. With such a gracious

welcome many felt as though they

“belonged” and they began to adopt

the practices of prayer and behavior

of community members. Belonging

and behaving led often to “believing”,

as they came to understand and em-

brace the faith in Christ they saw,

lived out in their midst.

These “monasteries without walls”

were grounded in and energized by a

regular rhythm of prayer and worship:

Morning and Evening Prayer, Com-

pline, and Holy Eucharist (in most

places). Members observed a com-

mon “rule of life”: practices of prayer,

study, action, and hospitality that

nourished their spiritual lives and

kept them centered in God and con-

nected with one another. These mon-

asteries had gardens for growing

crops and for quiet meditation. Some

had a labyrinth walk and space for

outdoor worship and recreation. The-

se monasteries served as the

“chroniclers of history” and a source

of stability for the region or area,

keeping records and stewarding the

history and traditions of the local peo-

ple.

Now, this kind of monastery sounds

attractive and like a community with

which many would want to associate,

doesn’t it? We wonder what St.

Luke’s will look like when we live out

a model like this in our time…

With Vestry members taking the lead we will be examining the internal as-pects of our life as a faith community in order to be intentional that our church activities are purposeful and that they are creating an experience that furthers the spiritual growth and ministry of each person. We will re-search the needs of Powhatan County to determine how we can focus on the unmet or underserved needs. We plan to read Bob Lupton’s book, Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help, and How to Reverse It. In light of this reading and

research we will do an audit of current outreach ministries to focus on those in line with our vision. We value part-nering with other churches and chari-ties to minister in our area. We will undergird all this work with prayer and commit to communicating our plans as we go along. Always, we welcome your thoughts and visions, your hopes and dreams, your participation and commitment as we go forward toward this vision.

“When we do for those in

need what they have the

capacity to do for

themselves, we disempower

them.” from Toxic Charity

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Finance Repor t for November 2014

Year To Date Nov. actual expenses exceeded YTD income by $5,747

Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one lay caring and listening ministry that takes place within a parish but is not limited to members. Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers, called Stephen Ministers, to provide high-quality confidential Christ-centered care for people who are hurting. Stephen Ministers don’t replace the clergy’s pastoral and counseling responsibilities; they work with the clergy and with clergy over-sight and support to accompany per-sons through difficult times in life: grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or ter-minal illness, or some other life crisis.

Actual

Budget

Actual less

Budget

YTD Actual

YTD Budget

YTD Actual less YTD Budget

Total income $19,320 $18,993 $327 $173,959 $189,916 ($15,958)

Less expenses ($24,824) ($19,027) ($5,796) ($180,791) ($190,271) $9,481

Net ($5,503) ($34) ($5,469) ($6,832) ($355) ($6,477)

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Manakin Church has committed to implementing Stephen Ministry in their parish in 2015. They have sent Paula Price, a member at Manakin, for training to oversee their program and have registered to become a Ste-phen Ministry congregation, an initial outlay of over $3000. Paula and Rev. Michael Stone have graciously invited us to send several of our members for their training of Stephen Ministers, beginning this month (for 40 hours of training). We can explore this pro-gram to see if it is something we would wish to implement in the future at St. Luke’s. Several persons have

committed to this training. Their train-ing will be completed by Easter and they can advise the Vestry on the benefits and costs of adopting it in our parish. Meanwhile, they can also serve as Stephen Ministers under Paula’s guidance at Manakin and with any of our parishioners, with Sandi’s direction. We are being given a great gift in this invitation to participate with Man-akin Church in the training for Ste-phen Ministry. Watch this space for more information later in the spring!

Pledge update for 2015: as of Dec. 28, 56 pledges for a total of $138,980 have

been submitted. (In 2014 60 families pledged $150,290.)

Thanks to all who have turned in their Covenant Cards for 2015 to support the minis-

tries of St. Luke’s. Covenant Cards are still being accepted. They may be placed in the

offering plate mailed, or taken to the church office.

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Godspeed Linda continued from page 1

was changing location, St. Luke’s

would always be first in her heart. The

congregation led by our young people

joined together to lay their hands on

Linda during Sandi’s concluding bless-

ing. The service concluded with

Shine Jesus Shine, a hymn that

serves as a wonderful metaphor for

Linda’s faith journey.

At the luncheon that followed, parish-

ioners young and old toasted Linda’s

service at St. Luke’s and wished her

well on the next step in her journey.

Linda was also presented with a cas-

sock and surplice paid for by dona-

tions from the congregation and a

check for over $700 to use towards

other expenses.

Annual Council will be held Febru-

ary. 6-7, 2015 in Williamsburg.

Steve Moore and Betty Estes are

our delegates; Stew Wolfe and

Rick Cole are our alternates.

The Pre-Council Meeting for

Convocation 7 will be Tuesday,

January 27 at 7:00 p.m. at St.

John's, Chester.

This year's keynote speaker

will be Diana Butler Bass, author

and independent scholar of

American religion and culture.

She will address "Awakening and

The Annual Council of the Diocese of Southern Virginia

Santa Visits St. Luke’s

Gladys Suggs tells Santa how

good she has been. Cora and Owens Santa visits Howdie Markowitz at

her home

the Work of Transformation,"

and will help us explore a pat-

tern of change in our lives and

congregations that enable us to

move to a new place (a topic

very timely for St. Luke’s as we

begin implementing our new vi-

sion statement).

Thanks to Bridgette Sweptson for sharing these wonderful photos.

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The Season of Epiphany

Epiphany is one of the oldest Chris-

tian feasts. It has been celebrated

since the end of the second century,

before the Christmas holiday was

established in 336 AD. In western

churches, it falls on Janu-

ary 6, the twelfth day after

Christmas, and is the third

season of our church year

(following Advent and

Christmas). It is also

known as "Three Kings

Day" and "Twelfth Day".

The word "epiphany"

comes from two Greek

words, the preposition “epi” and the

verb “phainen”, and can variously

mean, "to shine upon," "to reveal," or

"to appear, manifest." Epiphany refers

to the day itself and to the church sea-

son that follows. Epiphany ends on

Ash Wednesday (as Lent begins)

and varies in length.

Epiphany commemorates the first

two occasions on which Jesus’ divini-

ty was manifested: the visit of the

three kings (also known as wise men

or Magi) to the infant Jesus in Bethle-

hem, and Jesus’ baptism by John the

Baptist in the River Jordan.

Protestant and Roman Catholic

churches emphasize the visit of the

Magi during Epiphany. The Eastern

Orthodox churches focus on Jesus’

baptism.

Thank you for helping to make

Christmas special for our com-

munity. Clockwise from top

left: stuffed animals for Deep

Meadow, gifts for Christmas

families sorted for delivery,

Annie and Colleen serve at

the senior lunch, gifts for the

community.

Thank you for Your Generosity

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Want the best for your family in 2015?

Here are some tips for happier,

healthier families! Visit HealthyHome-

Styles.com for even more quick, easy,

no cost ideas for a healthier lifestyle!

1. Enjoy a fruit and veggie rainbow.

Is your family missing out on the

rewards of fruits and veggies?

Getting enough fruits and veggies

helps families get more nutrients,

avoid constipation, and keep their

weight under control. To boost

fruit and veggie intake, try serving

those that are colorful and have

mild flavors, talk about how good

they taste, and serve them at eve-

ry meal.

2. Right size it. Many families are

eating much more than they did

years ago because the portions

served are larger which can lead

to overeating and weight gain.

Healthy size portions help kids

grow normally, give kids and par-

ents the nutrients they need, and

help keep weights healthy.

3. Play, Every Day! Physical activi-

ty for at least 60 minutes every

day is important for the whole

family. Being active means play-

ing hard enough to breathe hard

and sweat. Find time for active

play by keeping TV, DVDs, and

computer time to 2 hours daily.

4. Think about those drinks. Having

a sugary drink once in a while is

fine, but many people drink more

than is healthy. Provide the best

choices for kids and parents wa-

ter and milk! Dress up water with

a splash of fruit juice. Or, add

flavors to milk. (Chocolate milk

has all the nutrients in milk and

less sugar than soda.)

5. Have a standing reservation with

Mr. Sandman. Sleep is key to

good health. It helps improve

memory, learning, and creativity.

To be sure kids get enough sleep,

set a regular bedtime and stick to

it. A bedtime routine helps the

whole family get the zzzzs they

need.

6. Be the leader. Kids notice every-

thing and like sponges, they soak

it up! So, to get them to eat break-

fast, play actively, eat their veg-

gies, get enough sleep parents

have to encourage them to do it.

Let them know you enjoy it, and

then do it!

From Jennifer Martin-Biggers, Rut-

gers University on www.app.com

Tips for Happier, Healthier Families in 2015

Dear St. Luke's Family,

THANK YOU for your many Christmas gifts and cards, all signs of

your love and care. It took four hours to unwrap them all and at

least four pictures to capture most of the gifts! Congratulations and

thanks to Gladys Suggs and all who silently pulled off the Great K-

1 Christmas Caper!

Thank you for the many gifts, great and small, that you gave to our

staff and ministry leaders. Your thoughtfulness and prayers nourish

us as we serve among you. Your gifts and goodies for our Powha-

tan families and our seniors were so generous. God's heart shines

through all you do.

Bless you with the biggest blessings you can hold this new year!

Love,

Sandi+

Thank you from Sandi

(And from Gladys Suggs: Many THANKS to all who participated in the “Great K-1 Christmas

Caper”. The St. Luke’s family has demonstrated great love and kindness again!)

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The Annual St. Luke’s Christmas Pageant Thanks to all of our performers

and parents, and to Katie Wojcicki

for serving as our director.

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January Bir thdays

Willis Robertson 1/2

Ethan Kramer 1/3

Justin Watts 1/4

Karin Carmack 1/5

Claire Romer 1/6

Jeanette Ridings 1/7

Laurel Harrelson 1/7

Beth Brew 1/7

Dan Jones 1/8

Bailey Hughes 1/8

William Dern 1/10

Walt Lyons 1/11

Kirk Boone 1/13

Kathy Scott 1/14

Rick Thomas 1/16

Will Moore 1/16

Todd Ragland 1/16

Kathryn Robertson 1/17

Lynn Wheeler 1/17

Mike Kelly 1/17

Suzanne Cline 1/17

Jeannie Speed 1/18

McKinley L. Drain 1/20

McCarver Stokes 1/20

Samuel Wojcicki 1/21

Scott Pugh 1/23

Catherine Akins 1/23

Phoebe Johnson 1/23

James Amiss 1/24

Seth Rogers 1/25

Abigail Spitz 1/25

Madilyn Adkins 1/25

Gabe Thompson 1/27

Hali Chambers 1/27

Bob Wilcox 1/28

Toby Timmons 1/31

Watch over thy children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sor-rowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may thy peace which passeth understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Calendar Changes

Our Knitting Guild meeting is moving from Thurs-

days to first, third and fifth Mondays at 7 PM in the

Parish Hall. All are welcome, including those with

little or no experience – our members will help get

you get started!

Our Centering Prayer group has moved to second

and fourth Monday evenings at 7 PM. Come and

experience the power of being centered in the si-

lence with God and with others. What a great way

to begin the new year!

Powhatan Ministerial Association (PMA)

Clergy representing a number of churches in Pow-

hatan have been meeting regularly at the County

Seat Restaurant on second Tuesdays for lunch

and fellowship for the past year or more. In 2014

we organized and led a community-wide Lenten

service during Holy Week at First Antioch Baptist

Church and a Thanksgiving service at the Powha-

The St. Luke’s Prescription

News Briefs

Of Interest to Our Youth

Feb. 9 - Happening #63 registration deadline. .

Feb. 21-22 - Pre-Happening Staff Weekend

Mar 6-8 - Happening #63. May 2015

May 4 - May Weekend registration deadline. May 15-17 -

May Weekend.

For more information and registration forms, please go to

Youth Tab on the Diocese of Southern VA homepage.

Camp Chanco Summer Camp dates have been set. Go to http://www.chanco.org/ for information. Never been

to Chanco? Camp Chanco is holding an open house on

March 22 and May 9.

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Rector

The Rev. Sandra B. Kerner, Rector

Organist/Choir Director, Margaret Storti

Parish Secretary, Tammy Rogers

Finance Secretary, Jean Suttler

Sexton, Laurel Harrelson

Nursery, Barbara Watson

Greg Dunaway, Treasurer

Jeannette Pugh, Intake Treasurer

Ellen Hauser, Endowment Treasurer

Vestry

Peter Boone

John Rick

Ben Bruno

Cindy Coleman

Stew Wolfe

Jon Brew

Rick Cole

Elizabeth Forrest

Anne Larrick

Janet Tucker, Vestry Recorder

Pam Cole, Health Ministry

Joyce Evans, Altar Guild

Katie Wojcicki, Youth

Betty Handy, Architectural Review

Rick & Pam Cole, Newsletter Editors

E-Mail: [email protected]

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Regularly Scheduled Weekly Activities

tan Mennonite Church. We are also exploring ways to partner

with one another in outreach ministry. The 2015 President for

PMA is Pastor Bryan Stevens from Mount Zion Baptist Church

and the Vice President is the Rev. Sandi Kerner from St.

Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Each Sun-day

8, 9 & 11 AM

Holy Eucharist (on combined ser-vice days, services are at 8 and 10:30 AM)

10-11 AM Christian Formation

11-11:30 AM

Beginning Sept. 14 -Children’s Choir practice (except on days of combined service)

1st Sun. 1:30 PM Communion service at Beaufont

Towers

2nd Sun. 2 PM Communion service at The Meadows in Goochland

3rd Sun. 2:30 PM The Gathering Place

4th Sun.

3:00 PM Communion at Beaufont Healthcare Center

5:30 PM Taize service

FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY

Each Mon. 7 PM Education for Ministry (EfM) @

Manakin

1st, 3rd, & 5th Mon.

7 PM Knitting Guild

2nd & 4th Mon.

7 PM Centering Prayer Group

EachTues. 8 PM Alcoholics Anonymous

1st Tues. 6 PM Worship Commission

3rd Tues. 11:45 AM Seniors’ Luncheon (except Jan.)

Each Wed. Noon Ladies Prayer and Share

Each Thurs.

7 AM Men’s Group (“Holy MOCs”)

7 PM Order of St. Luke Healing Course (except for 3rd Thurs Vestry Mtgs)

3rd Thurs. 7 PM Vestry

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January 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 New Year’s

Day– Office Closed

2 3

4 Holy Eucha-

rist @ 8, 9, & 11 AM; Beaufont Towers 1:30 PM

5 EFM @ Mana-kin 7 PM; Knitting Guild

6 AA 8 PM 7 Women’s

Prayer and Share 12 PM;

8 Men’s Group

7 AM

9

10

11 Baptism of

the Lord - Holy Eucharist @ 8, 9, & 11 AM; ; The Meadows 2 PM

12 EFM @ Mana-kin 7 PM; Cen-tering Prayer 7 PM

13 AA 8 PM; (No Senior Luncheon in Jan. ) ; Wor-ship Commis-sion 6 PM

14 Women’s

Prayer and Share 12 PM; Healing Service 7 PM

15 Men’s

Group 7 AM: Vestry 7 PM:

16

17 Vestry

Retreat 9 AM

18 Holy Eucha-

rist @ 8, 9, & 11 AM; The Gather-ing Place 2:30 PM;

19 ML King

Day—Office Closed; EFM @ Manakin 7 PM; Knitting Guild 7 PM

20 AA 8 PM

21 Women’s

Prayer and Share 12 PM; Healing Service 7 PM

22 Men’s

Group 7 AM; Knitting Guild,

23 Stephen

Ministry Train-ing 6-9 PM

24 Stephen

Ministry Training 9 Am– 3 PM (and Sunday 3-6 PM)

25 Holy Eu-

charist @ , 9, & 11 AM; Beau-font Health Care Center 3 PM; Food Pantry Sun.

26 EFM @

Manakin 7 PM; Centering Pray-er 7 PM

27 Pre-Council Mtg. (@ St. John’s) 7 PM; AA 8 PM

28 Women’s

Prayer and Share 12 PM; Healing Service 7 PM

29 Men’s

Group 7 AM;

30 31

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Office: 804-794-6953

Fax: 804-794-6532

E-Mail:

[email protected]

Wor ship Schedule 8:00 am Holy Eucharist (no music) 9:00 am Holy Eucharist (nursery) 10:00 am Christian Education 11:00 am Holy Eucharist (nursery)

On the web at

http://www.stlukespowhatan.org/

O God, by the leading of a star you

manifested your only Son

to the Peoples of the earth: Lead

us, who know you now by

faith, to your presence, where we

may see your glory face to

face; (from the collect for Epiphany)

2245 Huguenot Trail,

Powhatan, Virginia 23139

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