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)

FEBRUARY

2014

s forecast in last months column, our Vestry retreat in January focused on the Let Your Light So Shine project, a set of initiatives tied to Matthew 5:16 that were begun in 2013. The new Vestry reviewed the fruits of our labors in this regard, noting those objectives that were fully or partially implemented, while highlighting those with work left to be done. In addition, we listed some new ideas that have arisen since this project first began. Among the successes of the past year, we listed: Launch of the Pohick Weekly Tidings The attraction of new families through the Google Ads non-profit grant The attraction of new families through the Alpha course Opening of the Golden Dove gift shop Involvement of the Youth Group and Sunday school in local outreach Service of Community of Hope Chaplains at the Lorton Healthplex Community Outreach through the Docents ministry Improvement of curb appeal through enhancements to the the improvement of the church buildings and grounds Shifting of the service time and place at The Fairfax to attract more worshipers Allowing donations to the church to be

The Reverend Donald D. Binder, PhD

From The Rector

given through credit cards De-conflicting the 2014 Pohick Fair from the Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest Addition of the Agape Works ministry Launch of a Pohick Facebook page Correction of online information about Pohick Church This was quite a list, and a real tribute to all the good work being done by many parishioners in several different ministry areas over the past year. The Vestry understood, however, that we cannot rest on our laurels, as there are still a number of the initiatives to be fully implemented. These include: Remake the Fair into an event that attracts and involves more of the surrounding community Implement other advertising strategies such as direct mailing, public access TV, social media, and a presence in the Belvoir Eagle and Prince William County publications Connect and work together with the chaplaincy program at Ft. Belvoir Make weekly bulletins more newcomer friendly Offer the ability to make online donations Complete replacement of the handicapped ramp Add additional exterior signage To be added to the above list are some new ideas, including:

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Set-up Pohick Church to be able to receive a percentage of Amazon.coms charitable giving Welcome other community groups (especially scouting programs) to use Pohicks facilities, as space allows Coordinate activities with local churches on or near US 1 Invite local schools for docent tours at Pohick Offer an occasional Sunday evening youth-oriented worship service In approaching the above to-do lists, the Vestry observed that addressing the trio of time, talent and treasure is paramount. In other words, we need to recruit parishioners who are able to contribute the corresponding amounts of time and talent that are equal to each of the above tasks, while at the same time challenging the entire congregation to commit a higher percentage of their treasure to the Lords work at Pohick so that the remaining operating deficit for 2014 can be overcome. With regard to this last point, it was observed that if every family contributed an extra $20 per month - or the price of a weekly Starbucks latte - then the deficit would easily be surmounted, and painful cuts to staff salaries, reduction of cleaning crew hours, and supply, repair and maintenance deferrals would not have to be implemented. As for time and talent, we hope that especially some of our newer families will not feel shy about offering their gifts in these areas, as many of our longtime parishioners are already heavily involved in multiple ministries. This year we particularly need help with the leadership of the Country Fair held in late September, as well as the Hodge Podge (aka Yard Sale), which will be moved to a Saturday in May. Please speak to me or Stew Remaly if you would like to volunteer for these events or to lend your services to any of the items on the above lists. Each year we do a lot of great ministry at Pohick Church, sharing the love of Christ with many people in need, both inside and outside our church walls. With everyone pitching in, we can continue fulfilling the Lords mission to our surrounding communities, as we have done in our historic church for more than two centuries. Lets let the light of Christ continue to shine at Pohick Church in the coming year!

CHRISTIAN EDUcATION

Frances Sessums, Director of Christian Education Confirmation classes for youth who are 12 years of age or older will begin on February 2 at the Super Bowl party held at the Binders house. The Revd Ruth Correll will be teaching the youth this year. The class will meet Sundays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm in classrooms A and B. Anyone interested in Confirmation should call the Church office at 703-339-6572 or Frances Sessums at 703-425-2857. On Sunday, February 9, the 5th - 12th grade students will be visiting the Fairfax retirement home to deliver Valentine bud vases. The bud vases will be sold during the Sunday coffee hours on February 2. The cost for each beautiful bud vase is $10.00 and includes a Valentine card. Bud vases can be purchased for a specific person or for someone at the Fairfax, which will be designated to a resident. Vases can be picked up on February 9 in the Common Room for self delivery. The proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Mission Trip! Pohicks annual Christmas Pageant was held on December 15. It was a wonderful production! The students did a outstanding job on all of their parts! Their hard work preparing paid off. A huge thanks goes to Jim From who directed the Pageant. He did a super job of working with everyone. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the pageant such a success! During the month of February, the preschoolers through 4th graders will continue with Godly Play studies. The 5th - 12th grade students continue to study the Living the Good News Curriculum, which is a study of the weekly lectionary. If anyone would like to review the curriculum, please come to the Education office or call Frances Sessums.
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The Reverend Dr. Ruth E. Correll, Ed.D.

I have a tee shirt that says on the front I am a fool for Christs sake. It recalls Pauls words, God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God.[I Cor. 1:27-29] Read about people A-G Paul may have had in mind. A stands for the original Dear Abby. When the outlaw David helped a rich man, Nabal refused to show appreciation. Angry and hungry, David planned to attack the worthless man, but his wise wife, Abigail, quickly delivered a huge picnic lunch to David and his men in person. Read the end of the story of this savvy and spicy tongued lady in I Sam. 25-30 to see how God and David found a way to thank her. B stands for Barnabas which means son of encouragement. By the worlds standards, he foolishly sold his land and gave the money to the Apostles for the welfare of the new believers. Later on, he took a new believer named Paul under his wing. Now theres a man who knew how to invest with Gods wisdom. [Acts 4:36-37; 9:26-28] C stands for Caleb. When Moses sent 12 spies into the Promised Land, only two believed the newly freed Israelites could conquer the land. One was Caleb. He and Joshua were the only two men of their generation who lived to enter the Promised Land. After forty years of wandering, Caleb conquered his allotment in the Promised Land. [Num. 13-14] D stands for Daniel. Though taken captive, Daniel never forgot the God of his parents, and he refused to compromise his faith. God honored him with high positions far from home. Jealous competitors conspired to have him thrown into a lions den for praying. But God brought to nothing the teeth of the lions. [Dan. 6] E stands for Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. She welcomed into her home a pregnant teenage girl. Her affirmation of Mary has put naysay-

From The Assistant Rector

A, B, CS OF GODS FOOLS

ers to shame through the centuries. Though weak in this worlds eyes, her strong faith and joy in Gods unexpected ways created a home for the greatest prophet born of a woman. [Luke 1] F stands for Fortunatus. He was probably a slave, but God chooses what is low and despised and makes them great through Jesus Christ. Paul mentions him only in passing with an acknowledgement that anyone could treasure. I rejoice at the coming of . . . Fortunatus. . . , because [he has]refreshed my spirit.[I Cor. 16:17-18] Finally, G is for the Garden of Gethsemane. Here Jesus chose to become for us the wisdom of God, the source of our redemption and eternal life. His decision took away our shame and allowed us to live when we had earned death. Let every human being bury all boasts in the face of Christs foolish and priceless choice for our sake in the Garden of Gethsemane. By the way, the back of my tee shirt says, Whose fool are you?

Please mark calendars for the Winter Womens Retreat on Saturday, February 8 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. The event will be held at the home of Rita Stankwitz: Vestry member, COH minister, volunteer hospital chaplain, and host supreme for lunch. The retreat will focus on the surprising, challenging, guiding appearances of God in every day life. They are tailored to any life situation, inner struggle, or pilgrimage. Sign up sheets are on Dr. Ruths office door, or call the office, 703-339-6572, to register. Child care will be provided. Voluntary gifts of cookies or chocolates are welcomed. Bring a friend along, too!

WOMeNS ReTReAT JeSUS: A RIcH ENcOUNTeR

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SeNIOR WARDeNS RePORT

Stew Remaly, Senior Warden What a joy and privilege it is to be serving the Parish Family as the Senior Warden. By the time this is published the new Vestry will have voted on the budget, elected new Vestry leadership, completed the Vestry Retreat and honored the outgoing Vestry at the annual Vestry Dinner. Before moving on to the challenges being faced this coming year, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the outgoing Vestry for their leadership, dedication, and for showing all of us how to Let our Light so shine. Many thanks go out to Mike Elston for his leadership as both the Junior and Senior Warden the past three years especially during Father Binders Sabbatical; to Kristina Myers for the shining example she has set for our youth and her leadership of the Outreach Commission; to Tom Buckner for his candid perspective, passion for detail, and guidance he provided to our Acolytes and fellow Vestry members; and to Tom Rivenbark for improving our communication programs and helping improve our policies. As our 2013 members depart, we want to welcome our newest members to the Vestry, Edwardene Pitcock, Helen Parker, Reed Heddleston, and Dan Derbes. We also want to recognize the new Vestry leadership, Stew Remaly, Senior Warden; Neil Sunderland, Junior Warden; John Pasour, Treasurer; and Don Brownlee, Secretary. Thanks to all who have made the choice to serve on the 2014 Vestry! As a Parish, please continue to pray for our Vestry. As we enter this New Year, we remain faced with many challenges. Our most pressing challenge is the impact that declining resources and giving has had on this years budget. After a very long January meeting, the Vestry voted to approve the Finance Committees submission for a balanced budget this next year. This balanced budget required numerous reductions to our Parish Programs and a major reduction of over $ 13,000 dollars in funding to support pay and allowances for our clergy and staff. This deep cut will require additional decisions to either cut critical staff or require a reduction in services. The Vestry also decided to delay implementation of these cuts for 3 months in order to develop recommendations for distributing the cuts, to make a major push for more giving, to

keep from implementing any cuts in the budget, and hopefully, restore other cuts to the budget and give our staff a well-deserved cost of living increase. In order to achieve a true balanced budget, continue our exceptional outreach to the community, and support our Parish Life, we only need 20 new pledges of a minimum of $1,000 per pledge to offset the cut and restore balance. Of course, if everyone who has already made a pledge could increase their monthly giving by a minimum of $20 dollars per month, we can achieve the same success and increase our outreach. The Vestry is asking everyone to please prayerfully consider finding a way to give just a little bit more so we can continue to; better serve our community; welcome all who are seeking a relationship with Christ; and continue to provide a wonderful place to worship and praise His Holy Name. Blessings to all and thanks for the privilege to serve!

Chili Cook-Off and Bingo Night

Come and enjoy an evening of food, fun and fellowship! Tickets will be available for sale on Sunday, February 2 and February 9 during coffee hours. Family tickets are $30 and Individual tickets are $10
Bingo Prize Baskets: Garden, Sweetheart, Sports and Gourmet
Questions should be directed to Wendy Remaly, wendy.remaly@gmail.com or Angela Edgemon Aedge619@aol.com

SAVE THE DATE! February 15 6:00-9:00 pm

There is a $5 discount with chili entry.

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HeALTH NewS

Carol Heddleston, Parish Nurse Glaucoma remains the leading cause of preventable blindness. It affects people of all ages and all races. High risk groups are African-Americans and Hispanics, those over 60, those with a family history of glaucoma, steroid users, victims of eye trauma, and those with high blood pressure. Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to the eyes optic nerve, which is the nerve that transmits images to the brain. It is associated with increased pressure inside the eye - intraocular pressure. There are no early symptoms or pain from the increased pressure to the eye. By the time a person notices visual loss, the damage is already advanced, and the blindness caused by Glaucoma cannot be restored. Types of Glaucoma Open-Angle is the most common form of glaucoma, and it is caused by slow clogging of the drainage canals, which results in increased eye pressure. It develops slowly with no symptoms and it is a lifelong condition. Angle-Closure is less common, and it caused by blocked drainage canals that result in increasing intraocular pressure. It develops very quickly and can include hazy or blurred vision, appearance of rainbow-color circles around bright lights,

GLAUcOMA

severe eye and head pain, nausea, vomiting, and sudden sight loss. Normal-Tension is when the optic nerve is damaged even though the eye pressure is almost normal or has low tension. Congenital (Childhood) is present in a baby born with an incomplete or incorrect development of the eyes drainage canals, and is usually a hereditary defect. Secondary can occur as a result of a tumor, advanced cataract or diabetes. Also, it could be secondary to the use of some medications such as steroids. Traumatic can develop immediately or years after a trauma to the eye. Glaucoma can be prevented with regular eye exams, a healthy diet and regular exercise. High risk candidates should be tested annually. Those who are not considered high risk should be tested based on age. People younger than 40 should be tested every two to four years. Those between 40 and 54 should be tested every one to three years. Those between 55 and 64 should be tested every one to two years, and those over 65 should be tested every six to twelve months.

The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew, Pohick Chapter, will sponsor a breakfast following a commemorative service celebrating the birthday of George Washington. The service and breakfast will be held on Monday, February 17. The Service will start at 8:00 am, and will follow an Order for Morning Prayer taken from the 1662 English Book of Common Prayer. With two modifications, this is the service Washington followed in his Sunday worship at Pohick. Music will be added and the prayers for the Monarch and Royal family are omitted. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will host a breakfast with a guest speaker following the service. The Docent Guild will be conducting tours following the breakfast. Tickets are available from Brotherhood of St. Andrew at coffee hours or from Vonne in the Church office.

GeORge WASHINgTON BIRTHDAY SeRVIce AND BReAKFAST

The Martha Guild will meet on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 pm in Classroom A. All women of the Church are cordially invited to attend. Any questions, please contact Connie Myers at 703-455-4652 or jetskiing@hotmail.com.

MARTHA GUILD

At the January meeting, the Ann Mason Guild voted to give funds to several local, national, and international organizations including Fisher House, Pohicks EYC, ACTS of Prince William County, the Episcopal Church Women, and Five Talents. Support of the Christmas Mart have made these donations possible. The annual Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for February 15 at 6:00 pm. Mark the calendar!

ANN MASON GUILD

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UPDATe ON ISSUeS IN THe ANgLIcAN COMMUNION

Don Brownlee
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 Advent season of waiting is behind us, but as we move through Epiphany we are waiting to see what happens when the Church of Englands College of Bishops meets late in January, and its General Synod in February. On the agendas: Consideration of the Pilling Report recommending that the COE begin facilitated conversations on allowing clergy to give some form of informal blessing to same sex partnerships, and continued movement on plans to allow women to be consecrated as bishops. Groups which oppose any recognition of same sex relationships continued in January to ask their members to write their bishops urging them to affirm the Bibles clear teaching on marriage and sexuality and to give courageous leadership which is faithful to Scripture Groups which oppose consecration of women as bishops continue to seek changes in certain provisions and language, but their concerns at this point seem to deal more with nuance, and provisions for those with their theological viewpoint. Most observers agree the proposal will move forward. British news reports quoted the synods general secretary as saying the first female bishop could be named before the end of the year. Abp. Justin has worked hard to pass legislation allowing women as bishops since taking office a year ago. As part of the debate, the Synod will be asked to suspend certain rules to allow a faster passage of the final stages of thelegislation. The issue of blessing same sex relationships is also on the Synods agenda, with a presentation from commission chairman Sir Joseph Pilling, and subsequent questions from Synod members, but no votes or formal action are scheduled. *** The Archbishop of Canterbury has named the Rev. Tory Baucum, rector of Truro Anglican Church

in Fairfax, as one of the Six Preachers of Canterbury Cathedral. The announcement made note of Rev. Baucums commitment to reconciliation, and Abp. Justin hoped the appointment would help promote reconciliation and unity. Rev. Baucum had caught the eye of Abp. Justin, and of the Anglican Communion, when he began meeting and praying with our Bishop Shannon. Despite their significant theological differences, and the history of litigation, the two developed a friendship and came to care for and [be] committed to each other as brothers in Christ, as Bp. Shannon told a Coventry Cathedral conference on reconciliation last March. In announcing the appointment, Abp. Justin pointed to that relationship: Tory is a fine scholar, an excellent preacher, and above all someone with a holistic approach to ministry. The close friendship he has forged with Bishop Shannon Johnston, despite their immensely different views, sets a pattern of reconciliation based on integrity and transparency. Such patterns of life are essential to the future of the Communion. I hope and pray that Torys presence as one of the Six Preachers will play a part in promoting reconciliation and unity among us. The appointment caused some to ask whether it constituted recognition by Abp. Justin of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), while others questioned whether Rev. Baucum had, in their words, sold out. ACNA Abp. Robert Duncan called it historically significant, and defended Rev. Baucum against charges the appointment was a reward for selling out: Tory is known to be a gifted teacher and preacher who is committed to the present day reforContinued on page 7

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mation out of which the Anglican Church in North America was born. The College of Six Preachers was created by Abp. Thomas Cranmer in 1541, and has continued in an unbroken line since that time. The Six Preachers, as they are called, are asked to preach on various occasions at Canterbury Cathedral. Elsewhere: The Church of England also riled theological conservatives with trial changes to the baptismal liturgy. The new language replaces the questions Do you reject the devil and all rebellion against God? and Do you repent of the sins that separate us from God and neighbour? with Do you reject evil? And it all its many forms? And all its empty promises? The trial liturgy came about after some dioceses asked for alternative language that was culturally appropriate and accessible. Critics charged the new language was another indication of the constant dumbing down of Christian teaching, and rewrote 400-year-old language to come up with easily swallowed soundbites. COE officials responded by pointing out the current baptismal liturgy was adopted in 1988. The General Synod approved drafting alternative language in 2012, and the trial language may be used through Easter. The COE response also noted that the proposed liturgy will have no formal status until approved by the General Synod. The Archbishop of the Church of Canada has named a commission to carry out a broad consultation about changing the marriage canon (church law) to allow same-sex marriage. The churchs General Synod passed a resolution last July which called for the commission and the consultations, which are to lead to consideration of a proposal to allow same sex marriages in 2016. The ACNA College of Bishops met in Florida for a week in January. They continued to wrestle with the issue of ordination of women, continued work on

a Book of Common Prayer, addressed issues of overlapping dioceses, and began the process of electing a successor to Abp. Robert Duncan, who will retire in June. They noted a communication from the House of Bishops of the Church of Nigeria regarding ongoing developments in the Church of England, but did not formally receive or endorse it. The committee developing the slate of candidates to be the next presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church has issued a brief update on its work. It said the committee continues to meet in sub-groups, and will announce timelines and additional details of the process by Ash Wednesday. The committee is made up of a lay member, a priest or deacon, and a bishop elected from each of the nine provinces of the Episcopal Church, plus two youth representatives. The term of Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori expires in 2015; her successor will be elected by the House of Bishops and confirmed by the House of Deputies at that summers General Convention. She will be 61 in 2015, and thus eligible for stand for election to a second term. She has not publicly indicated a willingness to do so.
It is important to remember that despite all these controversies, the work of the Church - globally, nationally, and locally - goes on. The commitment drive last fall focused on the many ways Pohick carries out that work, and spread the good News, with regular updates from the Stewardship Commission on the many and dif ferent ways Pohick does that. Pohick continues to be the only Bible some people will ever read. Only through donations of food and clothing to LCAC, the adult and youth mission trips, LCAC Backpacks drive, and Community of Hope does Pohick continue to leak the love of God to those in need.

AgAPe WORKS Many have volunteered to help with Agape Works, however, the list needs to be expanded. There is a need for volunteers that can provide transportation or food in an emergency situation. Fortunately, there have not been many requests for assistance. Those in need of temporary assistance should contact Helen Parker, 703-497-5927 or 703-489-9428 or Jackie Wells, 703-780-1472.

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MUSIc NOTeS

Linda Egan, Minister of Music

Epiphany is the season of light: the light of the star of Bethlehem, which guides the Eastern sages to the manger; the light of the gospel, preached by Gods beloved Son, which we ourselves are to become: You are the light of the world...Let your light so shine... Hymns during Epiphany are about light in all of its possibilities. One text we have been working on in the St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir is Brightest and Best, found at hymn 117, with a second tune at hymn 118, and in the anthem we are singing. Brightest and best of the stars of the morning, dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; star of the east, the horizon adorning, guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Shall we then yield him, in costly devotion, odors of Edom, and offerings divine, Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, myrrh from the forest, and gold f rom the mine? Lots of questions are raised by this text. Why do we call upon the best star of the morning? The morning star appears when it is darkest, and guides us to the infant Redeemer, also a bright sun. Why would Walking to Jerusalem will begin on February 2, and continue until Easter, which is April 20. The distance is 5,914 miles from Lorton to Jerusalem. Looking for greater participation this year, and would like to get the children involved. Once again Ben Wainwright will be the keeper of the miles. Participants should send tallied miles to Ben via POHICKWALKERS@gmail.com. More details will be forthcoming in the Sunday bulletin.

we want to offer the infant Redeemer odors of Edom? Odors? More like fine fragrance. Where is Edom? It was just south of the Dead Sea. Fortunately, we do not have to travel to Edom; we learn in the next stanza that God prefers adoration and prayer. The text writer, Reginald Heber, was a young rector in England who wanted to improve congregational singing in his parish. The practice of psalm singing, common at the time as the only sung music in a service, was of limited value, he believed. He wrote a series of hymn texts for various seasons of the church year and suggested they be sung closest to the time of the sermon in the service. Though his aim was singing with reverence and devotion, he was careful not to construct, as he said, ditties of embraces and passion, or language which it would be disgraceful in an earthly sovereign to endure. This text was first published in 1811 in The Christian Observer, and in an Episcopal hymnal in 1865. It has appeared in each Episcopal hymnal since. Vainly we offer each ample oblation, vainly with gifts would his favor secure, Richer by far is the hearts adoration, dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.

WALKINg TO JeRUSALeM

Have an unused laptop at home? Mark Bartlett has refurbished close to 50 computers and distributed them to needy elementary children around the state. He will completely clean the hard drive so that nothing can be retrieved, and he installs necessary programs for the students. Give old laptops to Edie Bartlett and she will get them to Mark in Centreville. Please check out his website http:// www.computerequipmentforkids.org for more information.

COMPUTeRS FOR KIDS DONATe, MAKe A DIFFeReNce

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Pohick Church Activities February 2014

JAN 26 Sunday
Epiphany 3a 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)

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9:30a Staff Meeting

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Wednesday

2p HE, the Fairfax 6p COH 6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p Healing Service

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

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Saturday

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Docent Research

Epiphany 4a 6p COH 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE I 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban 6p EYC Super Bowl Party

9:30a Staff Mtg 7p Tutoring

2p HE, the Fairfax 6p COH 6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p Healing Service

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

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:30a Womens Retreat

Epiphany 5a 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed, Fairfax visit 11:15a HE II 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban 5p Youth Confirmation

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9:30a Staff Meeting 9:30a AnnMason Guild 6p Vestry Dinner/Meeting 7p Tutoring

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2p HE, the Fairfax 6p COH 6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p Healing Service

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6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7p Troop 899 Open House 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

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8a Brotherhood Valentines Day of St. Andrew 9:15a Renovations 6p Chili Cookoff

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Epiphany 6a 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE I 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban 5p Youth Confirmation 6:30p EYC Coffee House

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Office Closed 9:30a Staff Mtg Presidents Day 7p Tutoring 8a GW Service and Breakfast 7p Docent Board

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2p HE, the Fairfax 6p COH 6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p Healing Service

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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 9:15a Docent Training

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Epiphany 7a 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE II 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban 5p Youth Confirmation 6:30p EYC (all)

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9:30a Staff Mtg 7p Tutoring

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2p HE, the Fairfax 6p COH 6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p Healing Service

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

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MARCH 1

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Docent Research 10a Happy Hats

Contact the Parish Secretary, Vonne Troknya, troknya@pohick.org, to list group meetings or events on the calendar.

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2 FEBRUARY 7:45 9:00

Ken Evans Tony Marsico

SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

9 FEBRUARY
Alan Mayberry Mike Vaughn Chris Brown Don Cooke Matt Gurrola Jim Heller

USHERS

16 FEBRUARY

23 FEBRUARY

2 MARCH
Ken Evans Tony Marsico

11:15 Angela Edgemon

Steve Edgemon R. Wyllie R. Heddleston

Jan Hoffheins Tom Bland Jim Foster Bill Patton

Rodger Jones Becky Wagner

Kathy Kirkland Hank Foresman C. Herbert E. Pitcock M/M Thurston

Dennis Myers Beth Altman Hal Yarwood Susan Yarwood

Stew Remaly Mike Zane

7:00 1:00

OPEN - UP LOCK - UP TELLERS

H. Parker N. Sunderland

Rick Nelson Bill Hosp

Susan Homar Pehr Pehrsson Edwardene Pitcock Rita Smith Tom Mayberry Mike Wooten J. Pasour D. Derbes Pasour/Remaly J. Wells N. Sage J. Buckley C. Foster H. Parker R. Stankwitz TBD Wagner/Byrne M/M Leon M/M Yezek M/M Paul Peterson Renee Vaughn C. Hodge

Santos Garcia John Godley Grant Hodges John Pasour Paul Walden Don Homar

N. Sunderland J. Bireley M/M Brown J. Wells N. Sage J. Buckley C. Foster H. Parker R. Stankwitz TBD M/M Pasour

12:15 Pitcock/Schmid AM
BJ McPherson A. Marsico, E. Pitcock A. Powell, J. Schmid M. Tonkin D. Trussell M. Yezek R. Stankwitz

J. Sunderland N. Bireley, A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Hartig R. Teale, B. Wagner J. Wells M/M Jacobus TBD

ALTAR GUILD

Kirkland/Hoffheins J. Sunderland N. Bireley, A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Hartig R. Teale, B. Wagner R. Stankwitz

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FLOWER GUILD COFFEE HOUR

M/M Jacobus K. Kirkland M/M Pehrsson

7:45 M/M Jacobus 9:00 M/M Vaughn 11:15 C. Darling 7:45 Doug Smith 9:00 Schmid/Pasour 11:15 M/M Rick Nelson 7:45 9:00
Thorson (R) Springer (P)

M/M Wainwright

M/M Mayberry M/M Thurston Stew Remaly

Becky Wagner

GREETERS

M/M Femi Ayorinde M/M Don Homar Sunderland (P) Hayes (R) Nelson (P) Sage (R) Poad (P) Pasour (R)

M/M Rodger Jones

M/M H. McCullough M/M Randy Haufe Thorson (P) Springer (R)

M/M Terry Mullins Leslie Aqueron Thorson (R) Sunderland (P) M. Booth (P) R. Booth (R) TBD TBD

LAY READERS
M. Booth (R) R. Booth (P)

11:15 Faber (R)

S. Harding (R) M. Harding (P) Cockroft (P)

Sunderland (R) Springer (R) Hayes (R) Pasour (P) Nelson (P) Elston (R) E. Pitcock

9:00 J. Wells 11:15 M. Bartholomew

F. Crawford

DOCENTS
P. Kind B. Bland

Faber (P) Cockroft (R)

S. Harding (P) M. Harding (R)

H. Foresman

M/M Costa

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

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February 2014 Page 11

HAPPY HATS WORKSHOP

Saturday, March 1 Common Room Annex 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon

A SOCIaL GaTHERINg FOR SPRINg 2014

FOYeRS

New Foyers groups will be forming for the Spring 2014 rotation. A new list will be sent in late February 2014. For current members that choose not to participate in the Spring rotation, please send an early email to Tom Bland. For new or former members, be sure to notify Tom to be added to the Spring Foyer group. Parishioners are anxious to share a meal with other members of the congregation in their homes. Contact Tom Bland at tbland6677@ aol.com or 703-978-2286. Please invite new members!

The Martha Guild is sponsoring another Happy Hats Workshop. The congregation is invited to participate in this wonderful Outreach project. Happy Hats are made from fun, colorful fabric and are given to children in hospitals going through chemotherapy, suffering from burns or other illnesses, or facing operations. All materials for the project are supplied, but helping hands are needed. Participants do NOT need to know how to sew! This is a great opportunity for scouts and for students looking for service project hours. Questions, contact Connie Myers at 703455-4652 or jetskiing@hotmail.com or any member of the Martha Guild.

The Singles Adult Ministry has the following activities planned for the 2014 year with exact dates to be announced: February - Superbowl Party; March - National Zoo; April - Baseball game at Nationals Stadium; May - Mount Vernon. Please contact Nancy White at 703-7652106, Bill Bland at billbland@lcsmithbrick.com or billgbland@verizon.net or Laurie Holly at ABQGAL75@yahoo.com for more information.

POHIcK SINgLeS ADULT MINISTRY

PLEASE call the Church office, 703-339-6572, the week before scheduled for Altar flowers so that the correct dedication can be printed in the Sunday bulletin insert.

ALTAR FLOweRS

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Northern Virginia is recruiting volunteers in northern Virginia for friendly visits to patients at the end of their life. Visits made by volunteers help patients and touch families. Help by visiting patients or working in the office. Orientation and assignments are made according to individual preference. Please contact the Volunteer Services Manager at 703-270-4300 or VolMgrNoVA@vitas.com.

HOSPIce VOLUNTeeRS NeeDeD

The Purpose of Pohick Church is to be a nourishing community where Christs love is experienced and taken beyond its walls.

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VESTRY GRAM
To: The Vestry

Date: _____________________ Subject: _____________________

From: Pohick Church Staff

Rector: Assistant: Seminarian: Minister of Music: Director of Christian Ed: Youth Minister: Parish Secretary: Finance Admin: Sexton:

9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, Virginia 22079-1519

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The Revd Donald Binder, PhD The Revd Dr. Ruth E. Correll, Ed.D. The Revd Kenneth J. Katona Linda Egan Frances Sessums Rusty Booth Vonne Troknya Mike Morgan John Sessums

Pohick Church Vestry

Pohick Church

Sr. Warden: Jr. Warden: Treasurer: Register: Members:

Stew Remaly Neil Sunderland John Pasour Don Brownlee Judd Bireley, Dan Derbes, Reed Heddleston, Clint Herbert, Kathy Kirkland, Tony Marsico, Helen Parker, Edwardene Pitcock, Grant Smith, Rita Stankwitz, Russ Wyllie

Telephone: 703-339-6572 Fax: 703-339-9884 Church Office Email: Troknya@pohick.org Web Site: www.pohick.org