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)

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2012
do with the culture of shared ministry weve nurtured at Pohick for many decades. We are a can do parish, a parish where members routinely step up to the plate thinking base hit with each swing. One of the events that has aided our recruitment of workers in the field is our semi-annual Activities Fair. Each fall and spring, it puts on display many of our parish ministries and challenges members both new and old to join in on the fun. This falls Activities Fair will be held on Sunday, September 16 after each of the three services, and I hope it will be an occasion for all of our congregation to reflect upon our Lords call to serve. For while our parish is blessed to have so many capable workers, the amount of work we do each year is staggering. Whats more, with a number of our military families rotating out each summer, theres always a need to pick-up the slack. One thing that shouldnt be a hindrance in this regard is a perceived lack of ability. Although its wonderful to match personal talents with individual needs, thats not always a rock-solid rule. Its certainly not the criterion Jesus followed in choosing his twelve disciples. Fishermen and tax-collectors were on nobody elses short-list of closest followers in the first century. Yet our Lord valued most of all humility and a willingness to learn and serve. And so he took what seemed to be a motley crew and fashioned it into the foundation of an early church that would spread the Good News around the known world at a remarkably rapid rate.
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The Reverend Donald D. Binder, PhD

wenty-eight. Thats the number of descriptions youll find if you go to the Ministries page of our parish web site. Its an astounding figure, well above what youll find on most church sites, and that listing doesnt even include a bevy of event-ministries (e.g., the Country Fair), educational offerings (Sunday school, VBS), and ministries under ministries (Gunston partners, Vestry Commissions) found on other pages of our web site. Lets face it: we work hard in the Lords service at Pohick Church. Each year we as a parish do a great deal to spread the Gospel both by word and deed, whether that be in ministering to the sick, reaching out to those who are needy, gathering together each week for worship, or teaching our children the lessons of our faith. Whats more, a lot of us are involved in this good work. Its often said that 20% of the congregation does 80% of the work. I dont believe thats true at Pohick Church. While I havent tried to do the math, observations over my thirteen years at Pohick (counting my two years as a seminarian) lead me to believe that figure is much more balanced in our parish. Part of that has to do with the seriousness with which we heed our Lords call to serve. Part of that has to do with the warm welcome we extend to newcomers, who often hit the ground running after theyve been here only a few Sundays. And part of that has to

From The Rector

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From the Rector: continued from page 1

So if we feel the tug of the Spirit in our hearts calling us to serve in a certain ministry, we must not let a lack of self-confidence get in the way. I cant read music, we might say. Dont worry, Linda Egan will teach you. I dont know how to arrange flowers, we might object. Dont fret, Anita Stribling will show you how. I dont know how to share my faith, we might inveigh. Dont lose sleep over it: the Spirit will guide you, as will your fellow leaders and teachers. Thats whats so fun about our faith: we get to help others and serve our Lord, all the while partaking in a grand adventure. Put another way, no one should ever be bored at Pohick Church! Along with the Vestry, the staff and the entire congregation, I look forward to a fantastic 2012-13 program year. If you havent done so already, come on out and join the party! For the harvest is great, and God always has work for us to do.
During July, Pohick Church participated in the 4th of July Independence Celebration Lorton Parade. For the first time, two tents were set up side-by-side to include a separate one for the Pohick Docent Guild. In one of the tents, four of the docents Living History Group members were dressed in beautiful 18th century period colonial dresses and set a table where children could play 18th century games. The youth group participated in a mission trip to Indiana helping individuals in need in that community. Over 600 pounds of much needed food was delivered to LCAC for distribution to their clients. Pohick provided use of the kitchen and Common Room for a six week nutrition program for clients of LCAC in coordination with the Capital Area Food Bank. Thanks to the Martha Guild and Ann Mason Guild for providing the funds for graduation gifts for the clients who completed this program. From Alan Nichols, the Food Director for LCAC: We could not have done it without your help. From the clients and staff here at LCAC, thank you so much for all that you do! Back To School Lorton Community Action Center will be assisting approximately 400 children with school supplies this fall. They have asked that Pohick support this effort once again; and this year they are asking that donations focus on the following items: 1 inch binders (3 ring, not zippered) 1 subject, wide rule spiral notebooks Shoe cards (Rack Room Shoes or Payless Shoe Store) $10 increments The final collection will occur August 24. To support this outreach effort, please bring donations to the Common Room from now until that date. As always the support for LCACs efforts in the community is greatly appreciated. Thrift Store Lorton Community Action Center operates a store on Route One just one block north of the Lorton Library. They welcome gently used clothing, shoes, and furniture. Items in the store are sold, and the proceeds help LCAC to provide items to the growing number of clients they serve. In

Outreach

addition, when clients need additional clothing or furniture items, they are provided with vouchers so that they can shop. With that in mind, please consider donating clothing or shoes that are still serviceable to LCAC. Either box or bag them and mark them for LCAC, and they will be taken to the Thrift Store. LCAC will also be conducting a coat drive later in the fall. Especially needed are childrens coats, please consider setting them aside for LCACs coat drive. Food Pantry Donations Over the summer months, LCACs need to stock the food pantry is heightened. The numbers of clients they serve has grown. More food is needed for children who are home over the summer, who would otherwise receive breakfast and lunch through the school system. Support is critical at this time to help keep nutritious meals on the table of the families served by LCAC. Especially needed items include: canned vegetables and soups boxed cereal peanut butter and jelly brown rice pasta and sauce Please consider bringing in an item or two each week when attending church services. All contributions are appreciated and are vital to these families.

Pictured are Pohick Docent Guild Living History players (l to r) Susan Costa, Carole Thomas and Laurie Kittle playing an 18th century card game on the Fourth of July. In addition to other games such as dominoes, shut-the-box and nine pins, new rack cards advertising docent led Pohick Church tours were handed out.

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SeniOr WardenS repOrt

Mike Elston, Senior Warden Summer has been a busy time at Pohick! Once again, Pohick participated in Lortons Fourth of July Parade. The EYC Mission Trip took place July 7 through July 15, and was by all accounts a great success despite unexpected challenges. The youth of the church appreciate all of the support that was given to them during the past year as they worked to raise money for this trip. Another successful week of Vacation Bible School is also in the books. In addition to all the hard work of Frances Sessums, it takes many volunteers to put VBS on each year. The Vestry appreciates everyone who gives of their time and talent to make this a special week for the children who attend. Many attendees are not members of the parish, but hopefully a good VBS experience may attract their families to Pohick. Be sure to say thank you to Junior Warden Stew Remaly and Renovations Chair Fred Crawford. They have been working very hard leading a variety of significant projects that make a huge difference in the quality and safety of the buildings and other property. On July 12, Stew made the final presentation regarding the handicapped ramp to the Fairfax County Architectural Review Board. He was successful in obtaining approval for the ramp. There will finally be a new, serviceable ramp! This effort has taken years and the hard work of many parishioners. The Vestry is grateful to all involved including the Historic Pohick Church Foundation, which has indicated its intention to fund the ramp. On July 16, extensive work began in and around the Common Room to remove the old floor containing some asbestos in the adhesive, and replace it with a beautiful, new floor. Members of the congregation need to send a letter to Members of Congress and representatives in the Virginia General Assembly regarding upcoming plans to make changes to the intersection of Route 1 and Telegraph Road. From monitoring the consultation process for the past six months, it is clear that the Federal Highway Administration and the Virginia Department of Transportation intend to make significant unfavorable changes to the intersection. One version of the plan would involve replacing the left turn lanes onto Telegraph Road with an elevated fly-

over. Another version would widen the intersection to eleven -- not a typo -- eleven lanes right in front of the church. They are also proposing a sound barrier wall between the cemetery and Route 1. For those willing to send letters opposing this effort, please send an email to [email protected] to receive a draft letter that can be sent as is or changed to fit personal style as well as the relevant addresses.

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Stew Remaly, Junior Warden After the intense Dog Days of summer, cooler temperatures and the start of a new Church season are just around the corner. There is so much to be thankful for even after dealing with the devastating storms in early July and the extreme heat. Blessings continue with wonderful volunteers who give so much of their time to making the building and grounds so beautiful and welcoming to all who come to worship. Congratulations to the EYC mission team and welcome back from a successful trip to Indiana. The youth continue to set the example of how to give back to others and share Christs Love. Thanks go out to the Renovations Committee for coordinating the installation of the new floor, installation of the flash heater, and the many projects in the Parish House. Thanks also to the Building and Grounds Committee and others who helped with widening the access road and cleaning up all the fallen trees. Special thanks to Jimmy Foster and John Pasour for their expert tractor operations. Please check the announcements in the bulletin and email for the fall work weekend and other opportunities to help prepare for the fair and other events. Join Foyers Fall 2012 by emailing Tom Bland at [email protected]. Unless opting out, those currently in the Spring 2012 Foyer Group will automatically be added to the Fall 2012 group. Foyers is an informal way of meeting with parishioners of Pohick in small groups. Each group sets up their own schedule to meet in individual homes or at a local restaurant over a three to four month period. Please direct questions to Tom via email or by phone at 703-978-2286.

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FrOm perSecutiOn tO peacekeeping

Bob Munson
In May, I deployed to South Sudan as a UN peacekeeper, but I have not yet written much on my real job in this space. Previously, I wrote about the Episcopal Church of Sudan. While the country split, the church still covers both Sudan and South Sudan, thus its name has not changed. This month I will continue the topic of the Episcopal Church for one special reason. Not only did the US celebrate its independence at the beginning of July, but South Sudan did the same a mere five days later. South Sudan turned 1 year old on Monday, July 9. All Saints Cathedral announced that it was going to host a special service on the preceding day to honor the visit of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu from South Africa. He was coming to the country for the independence celebration as well as to encourage negotiations between South Sudan and Sudan. For the honorary service, the church leaders thought the cathedral itself would be too small. Thus, they planned an outside service in front of the church building under an array of tents with several hundred of the ubiquitous-in-Africa plastic chairs. The special service for the Archbishop was to begin at 10:00 am, and I found the way to my seat about 45 minutes early. I was toward the front, behind the first six rows reserved for expected dignitaries. Surprisingly, many of the Sudanese bishops started arriving before 10:00 am, and it looked like the service was ready to commence. A fellow came by and handed out photocopied sheets of the order of worship: oh, no it is scheduled to last until 1:00 pm! Can I sneak out now, I thought? he dominated the service with his peaceful demeanor before he left at 10:25 am. I found it amusing that even while the honored guest was speaking, many of the local VIPs were still arriving - here the start time is very flexible for all! After Tutu left, the church service really began. It followed the usual order but was more of an elaborate production, almost a party, than a usual Sunday morning service. During one of the song interludes, the Sunday School brightly dressed in matching white shirts and red pants/skirts, marched in double lines from both sides and sang several spirited songs in both English and Arabic. One of the girls concluded the music by starting the prayers. I found it particularly ironic when she prayed Bless the Republic of Sudan, in Jesus name, Amen. The governing thugs in Khartoum would likely take offense at that! Archbishop Dr. Daniel Deng Bol, whose seminary studies were sponsored by St Pauls in Alexandria, gave the sermon from 1 Kings 3:7-15. Solomon asked God for wisdom, not wealth; the South Sudanese leaders should do the same. The leaders must be committed to God and the search for wisdom in order to be good shepherds for their new flock. Archbishop Deng Bol reached into the political by continuing with how South Sudan had traveled for 55 years to get where it is now. During the 55 years, it did not produce any petroleum so it is not too important that the oil production was shut off. South Sudan shut down its oil production in February, which was 98% of the governments income, in a dispute with Sudan over how much the Sudanese can charge for the oil pumped through the pipeline to the Red Sea. The service then continued in the political realm with several of the visiting politicians invited to give speeches; four were on the schedule, but two did not show up. The Deputy State Governor and the Minister of Information and Broadcasting took the opportunity to speak and they both followed Tutus characterization of South Sudan as a small child that may stumble but will eventually walk. The country needs the international community to help it along and encourage it to work hard. The second spoke of the same growing pains and then reached further and said how the shut-off of oil production will not be a problem. The country can come together, and become stronger with a faith in God. The service ended just shy of three hours, but it intrigued me through the vivid interaction of religion and politics. South Sudan regards itself as a Christian nation, not in the latent way we in the US might, but more consciously Christian. I believe the government will be able to use this positively as it grows during its second year of independence. After the service, I thought of my grad school housemate. Patrick came from Barbados and, looking back on my Sunday, would have said I was definitely churched today!

Archbishop Tutu arrived before 10:00 am, and he walked to the stage. I was surprised how short he was, but virtually anyone would look that way when standing among several Sudanese bishops. As soon as Tutu arrived, they announced he had to leave for other meetings so after the local Archbishop opened the service, Tutu gave his brief sermon. He kept it short and eloquent, speaking of how South Sudan is a new baby that needs to be brought up right. He then continued by pleading for the Sudanese to give peace a chance. He did not speak long but his words were impressive and persuasive;

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muSic nOteS

Linda Egan, Minister of Music

Each year during August, we learn a new hymn by singing it every Sunday. After it has become familiar through repetition, we then sing it during the year. The August repetition of this hymn has an influence on the choice of the hymn. It needs to be a hymn whose text and tune are worthy of repetition, so that as we sing each week our reflection on it can be as varied as the content of the stanzas of the hymn, and so that the rich sound of the music can be spiritually enriching. Fortunately, we have wonderful resources for hymns in the Episcopal Church. The Hymnal 1982, the current Episcopal hymnal and the gold standard of US hymnals; Lift Every Voice and Sing II, compiled for African American parishes and containing spirituals and 19th century hymns beloved by all; Wonder, Love and Praise, which gathers beautiful newly written texts and music, and some cross-cultural music; Voices Found, containing many hymns composed by women, and also containing world music; and El Himnario, originally for use with Spanish language parishes and increasingly used throughout the church, give us access to music from across time and cultures which is worthy of use for worship and meditation and repetition. This year, the text of the hymn itself is, in a sense, about repetition. Sing alleluia forth in duteous praise, hymn 619, is an English translation of a Latin text written before the 8th c., which calls upon the citizens of heaven to raise an endless alleluia. Succeeding stanzas call the choirs of the powers of Light, the holy city, saints who fought and are now victors, and those who join their songs to tell the honor of their King to sing an endless alleluia. Then, Such song is rest and food and deep delight / to saints forgiven; let them all unite / in endless alleluia. And finally, a hymn to Christ, incorporating all voices, to whom we bring an endless alleluia. The music we will sing was written by Percy C. Buck specifically for this ancient text, and published in London in 1913. The hymn has been in editions of the Episcopal hymnal since 1871. (Which raises the question, Just what do we mean when we say a hymn is new? But that is a topic for another time....)

Music dates to save: Sunday, August 5 and 12 - 11:15 am - the men of the choir will rehearse to prepare for singing at the August 19 service. Wednesday, August 22 at 3:00 pm Pohick Bell Choir Season Warmup. Regular rehearsals begin Thursday September 6 - 6:15-7:30 pm. Contact Linda Egan or any bell ringer if you would like to ring. Thursday, September 6 - 7:30-9:00 pm Choir of Pohick resumes rehearsals. Contact Linda Egan or any singer so we may prepare a folder and chair for you. Sunday, September 9 after 9:00 am service - registration for St. Francis and St. Cecelia St. Alban Choirs. Wednesday, September 12 6:00-6:30 pm St. Francis Choir - K-3rd graders rehearse every Wednesday, and sing once a month at the 9:00 am service, as well as at the Sounds of Pohick concert in June. Your child will learn how to sing beautifully and will enjoy the strong group spirit great lessons and great fun for this age group. Contact Barb Lynn or any choir parent for more information. Sunday, September 16 - 12:30-1:30 pm St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir - students in grades 4-12 rehearse every Sunday and sing two Sundays a month, and at the Sounds of Pohick concert. Here is a chance for your son or daughter to develop musicianship, knowledge of the liturgy, and use his or her talents while serving God and the parish and having fun in the process. Contact any choir parent or Linda Egan for more information. The Pohick Pickers play throughout the year. Contact John Sessums if you are interested in playing for communion, and Chris Brown if you are interested in playing for events. The Teen Musicians Group rehearses at 10:30 am and plays at the 11:15 am service the second Sunday of each month. Contact Tom Goeller for more information. Hope your summer is filled with rest and good music!

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This monthly report is part of the Vestrys ongoing effort 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-sex unions, ordination of non-celibate homosexuals, interpretation of Scripture, and breakdown of traditional boundary lines between Provinces. The General Convention of The Episcopal Church authorized a provisional rite of blessing for same-sex unions, put off any decision about the proposed Anglican Covenant, took some far-reaching steps toward structural changes, consented to the election of eight bishops, including our new Suffragan Bishop Susan Goff, and elected new leadership of the House of Deputies. Bishop Shannon Johnston called the session by far the best - and most positive - of the five that I have attended.In almost every case, disagreement did not manifest itself in division. ... Even during the most controversial matters at hand, in which profound disagreements were voiced and significantly split votes resulted, both sides remained respectful and reached out to one another after all was said and done. Despite his statement about the lack of division, the delegation from the Diocese of South Carolina walked out of the convention. The Church of England, meanwhile, sent a proposal to allow consecration of women as bishops back to the churchs House of Bishops, with a clear message to remove some of the concessions made to opponents. The General Convention is the basic governing body of the Episcopal Church. Like the U.S. Congress, it is a bicameral legislative body: The House of Deputies is made up of more than 800 priests and lay people from the Churchs dioceses nationwide; the House of Bishops is comprised of almost 300 active and retired bishops. It meets every three years, and has the authority to amend the Churchs Constitution and Canons, adopt the Churchs budget, and authorize liturgical texts or revise the Book of Common Prayer. Blessing of Same-Sex Unions The Convention approved a provisional rite for blessing same-sex unions, commending it and accompanying materials for study and use in the Church starting in December. The Convention made only minor tweaks to the draft the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) had proposed. These included changing the term same-gender to same-sex, and adding a requirement that at least one people being blessed must be a baptized Christian. The Convention added two conscience clauses, explicitly stating that the discretion clergy now have to decide whether or not to preside at a wedding of a man and woman extends to same-sex blessings as well, and that this Convention honor[s] the theological diversity of this church in re-

update On iSSueS in the anglican cOmmuniOn Don Brownlee

gard to matters of human sexuality, and no bishop, priest, deacon or lay person should be coerced or penalized in any manner, nor suffer any canonical disabilities, as a result of his or her conscientious objection to or support for the Conventions action. Bishop Johnston said, I supported the Conventions resolution not because of the movement of secular culture but out of personal and theological conviction. Moreover, after over 30 years of the Churchs study and dialogues, I believe that it is time to be publically clear about the full acceptance of committed same-sex relationships in the life and witness of our Church. I will continue to honor the convictions of our clergy and communicants who disagree, because in my judgment we have now reached an equitable and workable settlement of this long-running debate. The resolution directs the SCLM to develop an open Process to review use of the rite, inviting responses from provinces, dioceses, congregations, and individuals from throughout The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, and from our ecumenical partners, and report back to the next General Convention. (Resolution A049) Proposed Anglican Covenant The Convention approved two resolutions dealing with the proposed Anglican Covenant. Both essentially kicked the issue down the road, while stressing our desire to maintain and strengthen relationships with other Anglican provinces and churches around the world. One of the resolutions reaffirms our commitment to continued participation in the wider councils of the Anglican Communion and to continued dialogue with other provinces to deepen understanding and to ensure the continued integrity of the Anglican Communion. It also commits The Episcopal Church to dialogue with other provinces in the Communion when adopting innovations which may be seen as threatening to the unity of the Communion such as the provisional rite on same-sex blessings. As a demonstration of The Episcopal Churchs dedication to the unity of the Anglican Communion, the Convention said the Church embraces some of the less-controversial sections of the proposed Covenant, and directed that a task force be created to monitor development and interpretation of the more controversial Section 4 on discipline of provinces. The second resolution thanks the Archbishop of Canterbury for his tireless efforts throughout the Communion to sustain and strengthen unity in difficult times, and calls on lay and ordained leaders of the church to to find ways to maintain and reinforce strong links across the world-wide Anglican Communion. Continued on page 7

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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion,

continued from page 6 The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, bishop of Connecticut and chair of the convention committee that considered eight resolution relating to the Covenant, said the votes to approve these two were a genuine pastoral response because we are not of one mind, and to push a decision at this time would cause hurt and alienation in our church on both sides and instead we chose to stay in the conversation. (Resolution B005 and Resolution D008) Restructuring Both houses unanimously passed a resolution setting up a task force on restructuring the Church in a way that maximizes the resources available formission at all levels of this Church. The development has potentially far-reaching consequences for what our Church will look like 20 years from now will there still be a General Convention, will there be a full time Presiding Bishop? To enhance its objectivity, the task force is specifically designed to be autonomous, and its 24 members will come exclusively from outside the current institutional, administrative and governmental structures. It will deliver its recommendations to a special gathering of representatives from all the Churchs dioceses in two years, and make any recommendations to be considered at the next General Convention in 2015. (Resolution C095) Consent to the Election of Bishops Normally, the standing committee of each diocese and the diocesan bishop must give their consent when a diocese elects a new bishop. However, if that election takes place close to the General Convention, each house of the General Convention gives the consents. For example, nine years ago it was the two houses of the General Convention that consented to the election of Gene Robinson as Bishop of New Hampshire. This years convention gave its consent to the election of eight new bishops, including the Rev. Susan Goff. Her consecration took place July 28th. Also among the eight were a new bishop for the reconstituting diocese of Pittsburgh, and successor to the Bp. Robinson . New Leadership for the House of Deputies The President of the House of Deputies, Bonnie Anderson, had decided not to seek a third term. The deputies elected the Rev. Gay Jennings to succeed her. Rev. Jennings had served on the the staff of CREDO, a wellness program of the Church Pension Fund, and cannon to the ordinary in the Diocese of Ohio. She is the clergy representative in The Episcopal Churchs delegation to the Anglican Consultative Council, the Anglican Communions main policy-making body, and was a candidate for election as our bishop in 2007, when Bishop Shannon was elected to succeed Bp. Peter Lee. The Presiding Bishop is elected by the General Convention for a nine-year term. Bishop Katherine Jefferts-Schoris

term expires in 2015; the Convention set in motion the process to elect her successor. The General Convention also approved: Resolution C029, affirming that one must be baptized in order to receive Holy Communion. Some had proposed allowing open communion, or allowing people to receive communion without having been baptized. This was rejected. Resolution D016, saying it was the will of this Convention to move the national headquarters of the Church away from its building at 815 Second Avenue in New York. The resolution did not explicitly authorize selling the headquarters building. Both moving, and selling the building, have been proposed to cut costs and reduce the central operational structure in favor of devoting resources to local and mission. At about the same time our General Convention was meeting, bishops, priests and lay people gathered for the General Synod of the Church of England. In yet another setback for outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, the Synod adjourned debate on a plan to allow women to be consecrated as bishops, and directed the House of Bishops to reconsider changes it had made to it. The legislation has been under development for a dozen years. Most of the drafts gave parishes opposed having a woman as bishop the right to have a male flying bishop, as they are known in England, instead. Supporters of female bishops generally accepted this compromise. At the last minute, the House of Bishops had added language (known as Clause 5[1][c]) which guaranteed that a flying bishop would exercise his ministry in accordance with the parishs opinions on the issue. Supporters of female bishops saw this as a last straw, saying it would create a twoclass system in which not just female bishops, but people they ordained would be seen as second-class. So in effect, supporters of female bishops voted down a plan to allow them because they thought the draft conceded too much to opponents of the concept.. They refused to accept female bishops at all costs. Abp. Williams was clearly chastened; the House of Bishops will take up the matter again in September. Meanwhile, the General Synod of the Anglican Church of New Zealand and Polynesia voted that it is unable to adopt the proposed Anglican Covenant due to concerns about aspects of Section 4 [the same section which has given The Episcopal Church and others pause but said it subscribes to three other sections as a useful starting point for consideration of our Anglican understanding of the church. It is important to remember that despite all these controversies, the work of the Church - globally, nationally, and locally - goes on. Pohick donated more than 600 lbs. of food to LCAC in June and July, and launched the annual school supplies drive. The youth mission trip showed the love of Christ to families in need in Indiana.

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chriStian educatiOn

Frances Sessums, Director of Christian Education Pohicks Vacation Bible School was a great success. There were 72 students in the program with 33 outstanding volunteers on staff. Everyone had a tremendous time. A big thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the week so fun and meaningful! Church School registration and the Ice Cream Social will be on Sunday, September 9 following the 9:00 am service in the Common Room. Parents will have the opportunity to meet the teachers and review the curriculum used for all of the classes. Please be sure to register each child individually, as this is very important for record keeping. For those unable to attend church on registration Sunday, please register children in the Education office on the first Sunday they attend church school. The ice cream will be provided for the Ice Cream Social. Donations of toppings such as syrup, sprinkles, cherries, nuts, and whipped cream are needed. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the downstairs bulletin board. The first day of classes will be Sunday, September 16. As in the past, Sunday School students will leave the church during the Recessional Hymn and go directly to their classes. Classes will end at 11:05 am. A bell will be rung at that time. Parents of preschoolers through fourth grade are asked to pick up the children at the door of their classrooms. Pohick is very blessed to have so many wonderful people who have volunteered to teach and help with the church school. A roster of the staff is posted on the bulletin boards upstairs and downstairs. Thanks to each of the staff members for their time given to this very important ministry. All questions should be direct to Frances Sessums at 703-425-2857.

A Single Adult Ministry is now forming! What is meant by single? The definition has a wide range. It means single by chance, change, or choice: never married, formerly married, widowed, single parent or separated. Input is needed, so please consider attending! For those interested in helping to develop a mission at Pohick, please attend the first planning meeting at the Church on Thursday, August 2 at 7:30 pm. Appetizers will be served! For all single adults, please consider an evening at Wolf Trap to see The King and I on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $20 each for lawn seats. Gates open at 6:30 pm and seats are first come, first serve. A group of tickets will be ordered, and there will be a designated meeting place on the lawn. A picnic on the lawn is planned for prior to the performance, so please come early! Sign up for both events are at the Welcome Center in the Common Room. Questions? Contact Andrea Gurrola at 703-550-0589 or [email protected] or Laurie Holly at 703-455-5053 or [email protected].

Single adult miniStry

Education for Ministry (EfM), begun in 1957 by the University of the South School of Theology, is a unique education program. An EfM group consists of six to twelve participants and a trained mentor or co-mentor who meet weekly for two and a half to three hours over the course of a nine-month academic year. The four-year program consists of studies in Old Testament (Year 1), New Testament (Year 2), Church History (Year 3) and Theology (Year 4). The tuition fee is $350 per year, and there is financial aid available. Students need only to commit to one year at a time. For more information, please contact Charlotte Knipling at 703-339-8196 or 703-9461031 (cell). The class will be held on Thursday evenings, starting the end of September and continuing through the end of May. Please join this ministry exploration!

educatiOn FOr miniStry

5th - 12th grade teens and their families are invited to attend Location: Parish House A-K: bring vegetable dish, salad or fruit L-Z: bring dessert or chips Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks provided Parents meeting 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm 2012 Senior High Mission Trip will be discussed
Contact Rusty Booth for more information: 703-339-6572 / [email protected]

Sunday, September 9 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

EYC Kick-Off Picnic

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Country Fair time has arrived! Now is the opportunity to recapture the nostalgia of visiting the farm in the fall. The atmosphere of smoke wafting up from cooking fires; the pleasant aroma of spices tickling the nose; and the beautiful colors of the changing leaves can be relived at Pohick Church on September 29 and 30 as the apple butter is made for the Country Fair. Come experience all that and more! It is Apple Butter Time and it will be made The Old Fashioned Way. So, what does TTFF mean? It is short for Time - Talents - Fellowship - Fun. Volunteers are needed to contribute Time and Talents to complete the hard work of processing 60 bushels of apples into Pohicks very famous Apple Butter - a best seller every year. Bring a paring knife and cutting board Saturday morning, and plan to stay as long as possible. Come for an hour or come for the two days. Any and all help is welcomed! Work begins at 7:00 am on Saturday and very early on Sunday. A complete schedule is printed in the Pohick Post and will be in the Church bulletin as the event draws closer. There will be plenty of work to keep all volunteers gainfully employed both days; and it is a great opportunity for Fellowship with the parishioners of this Great Church, and a very good chance of having just plain ol Fun. Every volunteer that can make it is needed. The help is indispensable. Without volunteers, it just will not happen. Please try and find the Time to donate special Talents. It will be worth the effort!

ttFF - apple Butter time!

Friday, September 28 - Apple Butter Setup Noon - 5:00 pm Setup (kettles, firewood, etc.)

2012 apple Butter Schedule

Saturday, September 29 - Apple Sauce Day 7:00 am - 10:00 am Wash, cut apples, and start cooking 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Cook apples into applesauce with many stirrers needed! 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cleanup and setup for next day Sunday, September 30 - Apple Butter Day 3:00 am - 3:00 pm Cook applesauce into Apple Butter with many stirrers needed! 10:45 am Apple Butter Eucharist 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Canning of the Apple Butter - All Hands Needed! 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tear down and cleanup 6:00 pm - ? Apple Butter Social Friday, October 5 - Fair Setup 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Setup Saturday, October 6 - Fair Day 5:00 am - 12 noon Cook two kettles of Apple Butter 12 noon - 1:00 pm Canning of the Apple Butter Sunday, October 7 - Fair Tear-Down Day 8:00 am - 11:00 am Tear down and store items 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Bratwurst Cookout

Come for an hour, a day, or a weekend!

Saturday, October 6 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pohick Church Fairgrounds

Join us for a special day of fun & fellowship!
The Fair offers activities for everyone!
Turkey Shoot Hodge Podge Yard Sale Childrens Games Moon Bounce Face Painting Music Garden Shop Country Store Apple Butter Booth BBQ Hamburgers Hot Dogs Drinks And Much More!

Pohick Count r y Fair

67th Annual

Please call the Church office, 703-339-6572, for more information.

Volunteers Still Needed!

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health neWS

Carol Heddleston, Parish Nurse Sun protection is essential for skin cancer prevention. About 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers and 65% of melanomas are associated with exposure to UV radiation from the sun. The lighter the skin and eyes and the greater the age, the higher the long-term risk of suffering consequences of sun damage because they have less of the protective pigment melanin. However, it is very important to remember that everyone is susceptible to these cancers or other conditions caused by the sun. Everyone needs to protect themselves daily, because sun damage is cumulative. Ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) are powerful, invisible rays with wavelengths shorter than visible light. They are the most dangerous parts of sunlight that can cause cataracts, macular degeneration, and skin cancer. In addition, UV rays can prematurely wrinkle and age the skin. Eye Protection Sunglasses have become the ultimate fashion accessory. They protect the eyes from the suns harmful UV rays. Selecting the right pair can be complex. Different styles are available to fit the shape of the individual face. Here are some simple guidelines that should help selection: Oval face: square or cats eye frames Round face: rectangular frames. Square face: rounder oval cat-eye frames Triangular, or heart-shaped face: frames with a straight, flat top, like aviator frames that have lenses that narrow towards the bottom. Regardless of frame shape or material, it is very important that sunglasses feel comfortable over the ears and do not slip down the bridge of the nose. Sunglasses should block 99 to 100% of the suns UV rays. Check the tag on the packaging. There are different lens colors and technologies useful to reduce glare and improve color contrast and depth perception. There are other important safety measures to think about when protecting the eyes. Wear a hat with at least a 3 brim all around the head to block up to half of all UVB rays from the eyes and eyelids. Tinted visors also help block UV from entering the eyes. Practice these sun-protection basics all year round to give skin the best chance of long-term health: Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher. Reapply at least every 2

Sun prOtectiOn

hours. Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV blocking sunglasses. Seek out shade, especially between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm when UV sun light is more intense. Understand that shade alone is not enough, as sunlight bouncing off of reflective surfaces can also be harmful. Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths. Do not burn. The UV radiation emitted by indoor tanning lamps is many times more intense than natural sunlight. Protect children and teach them sun safety at an early age: Healthy habits are best learned young. Newborns should be kept out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months. Children should not get sunburned at any age, and all effective sun protection methods should be used at all times. Examine the skin from head-to-toe every month to look for changes in skin color, new moles or changes in old ones; and visit the doctor annually for a professional skin exam. The INOVA Bloodmobile will be available at the annual Pohick Country Fair on Saturday, October 6. Please consider donating the gift of life.

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Helena was born about 255. Most historians agree that she was born in Drepanum in Asia Minor; but an old tradition asserts that she was born in Britain, in Colchester, and was the daughter of the chieftain Cole, remembered today as Old King Cole from the nursery rhyme. Helena married the Roman general Constantius Chlorus, who later became emperor of Britain, Gaul, and Spain when Diocletian divided the Empire. In 274, she bore him a son, Constantine the Great. In 292, when Constantius was made Caesar, he was persuaded to divorce Helena in order to create a political alliance by marriage with the stepdaughter of Emperor Maximian. Nothing personal, dear. Its just something I need for my political career. I know youll understand. Helena was 40 years old at the time. Her son, Constantine, always had great love and affection for his mother, and it did not matter to him if she had an official title or not. It seems Helena got to be friends with a group of Christians during her time of forced retirement, and began to see them not as enemies of the Empire, but good, loving people. In 306, after the death of Constantius, Constantine was proclaimed Caesar by his army at York (more English connections), and was declared Emperor of the Western Empire several months later. In 312, Helena became a Christian. This was Continued on page 11

by Rev. Tom Costa

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JULY 29

Sunday

Proper 12b 8a HE I 9a Adult Bible Study 10a HE II

30

Monday

Pohick Church Activities August 2012

31 Tuesday
9:30a Staff Mtg. 2:30p HE/FX

AUG 1

Wednesday

7:30p HE II & Healing

Thursday

7:30p Single Adult Ministry 8:30p AA

Friday

Saturday

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Bldg & Grounds

Proper 13b 8a HE I 10a HE II

9:30a Staff Mtg. 2:30p HE/FX

7:30p HE II & Healing

8:30p AA

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Bell Choir Workshop 8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 12p New Hope Picnic

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Proper 14b 8a HE I 10a HE II

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9:30a Staff Mtg 2:30p HE/FX 7:30p Vestry

15

7:30p HE II & Healing

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8:30p AA

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8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Renovation Cmte Mte

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Proper 15b 8a HE I 10a HE II

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9:30a Staff Mtg. 2:30p HE/FX

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Proper 16b 8a HE I 10a HE II

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3p Handbell Workshop 7:30p HE II & Healing

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8:30p AA

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8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew

9:30a Staff Mtg. 2:30p HE/FX

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7:30p HE II & Healing

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8:30p AA

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SEPT 1

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Bldg & Grounds 9:15a HPCF

Contact the Parish Secretary, Vonne Troknya, [email protected], to list group meetings or events on the calendar. St. Helena: continued f rom page 10 also the year that Constantine was talking with his generals one night before a major battle when he looked up in the sky and saw a vision of a Cross with the words In Hoc Signe Vinces (In This Sign Conquer). Not one to take chances, he ordered a cross to be put on all flags and standards, and had each soldier paint a cross on his shield. He won the battle, and issued an Edict of Toleration that made the practice of Christianity legal for the first time in over 200 years. This had a lot to do to with his mothers influence that Christians were good and faithful citizens, and they should no longer be considered a subversive group. Constantine, not one to miss a good political move, agreed that his Mama knew best. Helena worked full time to promote Christianity, and eventually went to the Holy Land, where she spent large sums for the poor and to build churches on sacred sites, such as a basilica on the Mount of Olives and another in Bethlehem. She is particularly associated with the discovery near the site of Calvary of a wooden cross that was considered to be the actual cross on which Jesus was crucified. The moral of St. Helenas story is that a person can do their best work at any age. She did her greatest work in her 60s, and continued all the way until she died at age 81. At the time of life when most people think about retirement, St. Helena became a dynamo, serving God and the people of God every day of her life as a senior citizen. For her, they were truly golden years of service, not sitting back and feeling sorry for herself, but constantly putting the love of Christ as the focus of her life. So if there are feelings that the best years of life are in the past, remember St. Helena: by sharing special gifts and talents with others, a personal best may be yet to come.

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Proper 16b 8a HE I 10a HE II

Sunday

Pohick Church Activities September 2012

27 Monday 28 Tuesday
9:30a Staff Mtg 2:30p HE/FX

29

Wednesday

7:30p HE II & Healing

30

Thursday

8:30p AA

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Friday

SEPT 1

Saturday

Proper 17b 8a HE I 10a HE II 11:15a Teachers Mtg

Labor Day Office Closed

9:30a Staff Mtg 2:30p HE/FX

Proper 18b 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Sunday School Registration & Ice Cream Social 10:15a Youth Choir Registration 11:15a HE II 5p EYC Kick-Off (all groups) Proper 19b 7:45a HE I 9a HE II, Commissioning of Musicians 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE I 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban

6:30p Boy Scouts

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1p Docent Event Set-up 7:30p Vestry Mtg 6p St. Francis Choir 6:30p Alpha Course 7:30p HE II & Healing
9:30a Staff Mtg 2:30p HE/FX

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6p St. Francis Choir 6:30p Alpha Course 7p Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:30p HE II & Healing 7:30p Martha Guild Mtg

6:15p Bell Choir 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Bldg & Grounds 9:15a HPCF

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Docent Training 9:15a Renovation Cmte 3:30p Crab Feast

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12:30p Docent Tour & Event 6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

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8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Deadline for Pohick Post

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6:30p Boy Scouts 6:45p Docent Meeting

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9:30a Staff Mtg 2:30p HE/FX

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6p St. Francis Choir 6:30p Alpha Course 7:30p HE II & Healing

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6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

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8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9a Fair Construction

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Proper 20b 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE II 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban 6:30p EYC (all grps)

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9:30a Staff Mtg 2:30p HE/FX

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6p St. Francis Choir 6:30p Alpha Course 7:30p HE II & Healing

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6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

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Apple Butter Weekend

Apple Butter Weekend 8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew

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Apple Butter Weekend Proper 21b 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE I 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban 6:30p EYC ( Jr&Sr)

OCT 1

9:30a Staff Mtg. 2:30p HE/FX

6p St. Francis Choir 6:30p Alpha Course 7p Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:30p HE II & Healing 7:30p Martha Guild Mtg

6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Bldg & Grounds 10a Country Fair

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SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

5 AUGUST 8:00
Ken Evans Becky Wagner Jim Foster Jan Hoffheins Susan Homar T. Buckner J. Bartholomew

12 AUGUST
Bob Davies Lane Phillips

19 AUGUST
USHERS
Rodger Jones Alan Mayberry Mo Faber Santos Garcia John Godley Grant Hodges K. Myers R. Jones

26 AUGUST
Tony Marsico Mike Vaughn

2 SEPTEMBER
Dan Muir Mike Zane

10:00 Pehr Pehrsson

Tom Rivenbark Sean Hartig Rita Smith Wes Speer M. Elston A. Gurrola Kirkland/Hoffheins J. Sunderland N. Bireley A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Merriam R. Teale, B. Wagner S. Homar M/M Evans

7:00 12:00

OPEN - UP LOCK - UP TELLERS

Bill Bland Tom Bland Terry Mullins Greg Wilson T. Rivenbark L. Schwoppe Faber/Buckius J. Wells N. Sage J. Buckley C. Foster H. Parker R. Stankwitz

Tom Mayberry Don Buckius Dru Hodges Bill Patton J. Birely M. Booth M/M Myers J. Wells N. Sage J. Buckley C. Foster H. Parker R. Stankwitz

11:15 M/M Thurston AM

BJ McPherson A. Powell J. Schmid E. Pitcock A. Marsico S. Caesar

ALTAR GUILD

Pitcock/Schmid

AM

BJ/K McPherson

FLOWER GUILD
J. Brimmer E. Bartlett

J. Sunderland N. Bireley A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Merriam R. Teale, B. Wagner

R. Stankwitz M/M Bryant

K. Tracy TBD

8:00 E. Bartlett 10:00 M/M Hogg 8:00 Doug Smith 10:00 Bill Bland & Kristy 8:00
Thorson (R) Muir (P) Faber (P)

COFFEE HOUR
M/M Gray

M/M Heddleston Bill Wrench

GREETERS
Becky Wagner M/M Mason Botts Thorson (P) Pasour (R) Nelson (P) Hayes (R)

M/M Yarwood Marleen McCabe Monique Clark

Schmid/Pitcock M/M R. Jones

M/M Tom Bland Wagner (R) Marsico (P) Gastrell (P) Sage (R)

LEM

M/M Pasour/Schmid Marsico (R) Hayes (P)

10:00 Cockroft (R)

Heddleston (P) Sunderland (R) Poad (R) Sassin (P)

Cockroft (P) Faber (R)

The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Churchs website, www.pohick.org, under Ministries.

Send News!
Articles for the October 2012 Pohick Post are due no later than September 15! Forward input by email in Word compatible format to Lori Buckius, [email protected]. Design concerns & items for the Sunday Service Volunteers page should be addressed to Carmel Hodge, [email protected].

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SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

2 SEPTEMBER 8:00
Dan Muir Mike Zane

9 SEPTEMBER
TBD TBD

16 SEPTEMBER 23 SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER

USHERS
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

10:00 Tom Mayberry

Don Buckius Dru Hodges Bill Patton J. Birely M. Booth

7:00 12:00

K. Kirkland T. Buckner M/M Brown BJ McPherson A. Powell J. Schmid E. Pitcock A. Marsico S. Caesar

OPEN - UP
T. Marsico M. Elston

S. Remaly K. Myers Bartlett/Remaly J. Sunderland N. Bireley A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Merriam R. Teale, B. Wagner A. Stribling TBD TBD

R. Stankwitz T. Rivenbark Heintze/Jacobus J. Sunderland N. Bireley A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Merriam R. Teale, B. Wagner S. Homar TBD TBD

LOCK - UP TELLERS

11:15 M/M Myers AM

J. Wells N. Sage J. Buckley C. Foster H. Parker R. Stankwitz

ALTAR GUILD
BJ McPherson A. Powell J. Schmid E. Pitcock A. Marsico S. Caesar

Pasour/Remaly

AM

K. Tracy

BJ/K McPherson 7:45 TBD

FLOWER GUILD
J. Brimmer TBD TBD

8:00 TBD 10:00 Schmid/Pitcock

COFFEE HOUR
Docent Guild

9:00 M/M Ayorinde 11:15 TBD

M/M Herbert

M/M Lynn

7:45 M/M Peterson Stew Remaly Edie Bartlett 8:00 M/M Rodger Jones 10:00 M/M Pasour/Schmid 9:00 M/M F. Ayorinde M/M H. McCullough Renee Vaughn 11:15a B. Atkinson M/M Bill Poad

GREETERS

M/M Ken Evans

M/M Rick Nelson

M/M Terry Mullins M/M Don Homar

The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Churchs website, www.pohick.org, under Ministries.

Sunday School Registration and Ice Cream Social at 10:15 am Return to Regular Schedule: Worship - 7:45 am, 9:00 am, and 11:15 am

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The next Martha Guild meeting will be Wednesday, September 5, in Classroom A beginning at 7:30 pm. All women of the Church are cordially invited to attend and help prepare for the busy fall season. Questions, please contact Connie Myers, 703-4554652 or [email protected]. Yes, it is only August, but it is never too early to talk, plan, and work on the Christmas Mart. This November 15 will be the 52nd Annual Christmas Mart! It all began in November 1961 as a Musical Tea. Women would get together during the summer months to make jams, jellies, pickles, and chutney to be sold at the Fair. During a breakfast conversation with the then Revd Albert Jones, Mrs. Jones remarked that a great deal had not sold at the Fair. The Rector suggested, Why dont you have a musical tea and sell them? That Christmas Tea became the first Christmas Mart. Mrs. Samuel Chilton, wife of the newly elected Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia, poured tea, while a talented member of the congregation played Christmas carols. The jams, jellies, pickles, chutney and hand-crafted articles were offered for sale. Now, 52 years later, the Christmas Mart, sponsored by the Women of The Church, the Ann Mason Guild and the Martha Guild, fills the Parish Hall and the Vestry House, and hundreds of patrons come to buy and enjoy a wonderful lunch. The Christmas Mart now offers Baked Goods loaded with homemade cakes, pies, cookies, etc., Christmas Shoppe with beautiful handcrafted items and Pantry shelf items, Consignment Shop & Art Show, Frozen Casseroles - a popular feature with homemade casseroles, soups, sauces, etc., Jewelry costume and fine jewelry donated by parishioners, Outside Crafters sharing their crafts, and a Luncheon served by lovely waitresses in Colonial dress. As with any successful event, there are many behind the scene hours spent by many people. Ladies have already been busy for months working on crafts, and there will be another beautiful quilt that will be raffled. This special event draws everyone together for Christian fellowship and to do the work that needs to be done. There are many ways each and every woman

martha guild

chriStmaS mart

in the congregation can help support the Christmas Mart. Volunteers do not have to be an active member of the Ann Mason Guild or the Martha Guild - ALL women are considered Women of the Church. Consider helping with the Advertising of the Mart - contact local newspapers, make up posters/flyers for shopping centers, businesses, and churches, and putting up signs. Consider helping with the decorations - inside and outside of the buildings. Consider making donations of crafts, baked goods, frozen casseroles, jewelry. Help with set-up and/or clean-up. Volunteer to be a waitress or help in the kitchen. The Christmas Mart is the major fund raiser for the Women of the Church, Ann Mason Guild, and the Martha Guild. The three groups use these funds to support various outreach projects to the surrounding community as well as outside of the area, the Clergy discretionary funds, assistance in and around Pohick and various other needs. There will be many more details to follow with contact names to volunteer time and talents towards the Christmas Mart. In the meantime, any questions can be directed to Connie Myers, 703-455-4652 or [email protected]. Time flies, and the Christmas Mart will be hear soon. Looking for some inventive crafters, who would like to put their wares on consignment in the Arts and Consignment Room at the Christmas Mart on November 15. Consignors will receive 75% of the sale price with 25% going to the Women of Pohick for outreach projects. Donations of glass ware, art, decorative items, collectibles, antiques, and silver items are happily accepted. Start looking through interesting items that are now longer needed, so everything is ready when November 15 rolls around. Contact Edie Bartlett at [email protected] or call 703-780-6809 for any questions.

Christmas mart Consignment

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