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RCYAL CROSSWINTER 1997 ■ ^ ^ ■" ■ ■" ^nurcnNai*^ the official MAGAZINE OF THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Highlighting
£abyK'utth2
A Daughtergou Should
Know
Gounciljneeting
Prayer Vigil
triennial
plus
much♦
much♦
more
Memo to KinS iro. • •All Daughters of
Gulf .-^on Louisiana, Mississipp > Tfennessee,
EasternMichigan Eau
uaKOba, Arkansas, Dallas, roj. Westernprovinces Bio LouisianaM°'tS Ttexas, Western Eastern Oregon.
s.sssts""'"''-'"'Joaqnin, Spokane, UtahCome to - BETREAI
Xbiennial Nation^ »=■PhiladeijhIi^July 10-14,199T
""sal/M'
THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OFTHE KINGA Religious Order for Women
Founded in 1885 — Incorporated in 1917
OBJECT OF THE ORDER The extension of Christ's Kingdom, especially amongwomen and girls, and the strengthening of the Church's spiritual life.
HONORARY MEMBERSLaura M.Smith GMQrs. Edward D.), Hattie E. Bunting (Miss), Louise Johnson (Mrs. Carl A.), Ethel B. Ripley(]Mh*s. Henry B. H., Jr.), Anne Whitfield (Whitty) Bohmer (H^.), Elizabeth A. E^art (Mrs. James)
NATIONAL COUNCILEXECUTIVE BOARDPresident: Laurie Ann Hennan (Mrs. Ronald), 4673 Cottonwood Dr., Holland, MI 49423-8926, (616) 335-2165First Vice President: Sue Schlanbusch (Mrs. Lowell), 36319 Park Place Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48310-4218, (810) 939-1042Second Vice President: Ardie Edwards (Mrs. William C.), 1798 N.W. 57th St., Miami, FL 33142-3054, (305) 691-6913Secretary: Mavis L Stapleford, (Mrs. Edmond M.), P. O. Box 44 or 1 Country Clvih Dr., Wayneshoro, PA 17268-0044, (717) 762-5722Treasurer: Nancy Wyant (Mrs. John), 7014 Browns Valley Rd., Vacaville, OA 95688-9352, (707) 446-0151Junior Daughters Division: Kathleen Nyhuis (Mrs. Peter AS), 10990 N. Guava Dr., Tucson, AZ 85737-9566, (520) 797-1913
COMMITTEE CHAIRMENDaughters-at-Large: Wanda Sinclair (Mrs.), 1100 Coleman Dr., Longview, TX 76505, (903) 757-2995Devotions: Lynne Moody (Mrs. Charles), 409 Wsta Suerte, Newport Beach, CA 92660-3518, (714) 640-8509Endowment Fund: Gladys A. Clark (Mrs.), 123 W. 135th St., New York, NY 10030-2930, (212) 862-6289Evangelism: Jean Hicks (Mrs. Gteorge), 929 Harbor Ct., Traverse City, MI 49684-9355, (616) 943-4452International Chapters: Barbara H. Ward (Mrs.), 6420B Westside Dr., Austin, TX 78731, (512) 349-9371The Royal Cross !Literature: Ruth K. Hammersmith (Miss), 122 S. Brainard St., Naperville, IL 60540-4904, (630) 355-0163Master's Fund: Betty A. Ward (Mrs.), 1200 Shepherd St. N.W., Washington, DC 20011-5612, (202) 723-3069Self Denial Fund: RoseAnn Camp (Mrs.), 521 Ridgedale, Richardson, TX 75080-5613, (214) 235-8077
PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVESProvince I: R. Victoria Riihimaki (Mrs. James), 169 Hawthorne Rd., Braintree, MA 02184-1435, (617) 843-1446Province II: Pam Boyette (Mrs. Heyward), 8 Ardsley Rd., Belle Mead, NJ 08502-3035, (908) 874-0826Province IH: R. J. Bragg (Ms.), P. O. Box 2324, 709 Logan St., Petersburg, VA 23803, (804) 732-7389Province IV: Joan Millard (Mrs. Jacob V.), 25 Hsunpton Ct., Lexington, KY 40508-1339, (606) 231-7502Province V: Deborah liscbler (Mrs. Howard), 939 Bedford Rd., Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230-1866, (313) 822-9512Province VI; Mary Agnes Grissom (Mrs. Billy), 1241 Poplar Way, Broomfield, CO 80020-1058, (303) 469-5573Province VII: Barbara Tobin (Mrs. Thomas), P. O. Box 665 or 1200 Mulberry Dr., Muskogee, OK 74402-0665, (918) 683-8014Province VZZ7; Nancy Wyant (Mrs. John), 7014 Browns Valley Rd., Vacaville, CA 95688-9352, (707) 446-0151Roman Catholic: Madonna Fisher (Mrs. William), 2801 Hackworth St., Ashland, KY 41101-3958, (606) 836-0912
NATIONAL CHAPLAIN: The Rt. Rev. Roger J. White, Bishop of Milwaukee, 804 E. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI53202-2714,(414) 272-3028
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The President's Page 3
Chaplain's Message 4
Report from Coimcil Meeting 5
Labyrinth, part 2 6
Thoughts From a Walkand the Order's Budget 7
A Daughter You Should Know 8
HIV/AIDS —A FoUow-up Story 9
Prayer 'S^gil Participation 10-11
Bishop Tells the South Dakota Story .. 12
Self Denial Reports 13
International Activities 14
Found in the Mailbag 15
Special Times 16
New Chapters 17
Triennial — Four-month Reminder 18
I am but one, hut I am one.I cannot do everything, but I can...
Pray for:
Presiding Bishop Nominating ConunitteeConcordat of AgreementEpiscopal Church, USA
and Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Repentance and Revival of God's Church
... and one another in love.
NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF
Linda L. Patterson, DirectorSharon Stills, Membership Coordinator
Mailing Address: The Order of the Daughtem of the KingP. O. Box 2196, Msuietta, GA 30061-2196
Telephone 770-419-8580 • FAX 770-419-0686
Please send ALL material for The Royal Cross to:Ruth K Hammersmith, Editor
122 S. Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540-4904
THE ROYAL CROSS is pubhshed qusuierly for $5.00 per year, by TheOrder of the Daughters of the King. Mailing address of the National 0£Gceis: P. 0. Box 2196, Marietta, GA 30061-2196.
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TAie President's Page
Dear Sisters in Christ,
Every member of my family, most all of myfriends, and all of my praying friends know
that I am an inveterate "beach bum," beach walker.Even the smallest body ofwater gets my immediateattention. I live very closeto Lake Michigan, and atevery opportunity I amthere where I am instantlyaware of the vastness and
wonder of God's creation
that I feel in the power ofthe sea. In our former
Florida home and where
we visit every winter, you
will probably find me atthe shoreline. Seeing me,
you would assume I'm shelling or just walking, butthe truth is that I am in my deepest prayer time.One of my best friends and praying-mentors taughtme this special prayer that actually is an Adventprayer, but she and her sister pray it alone ortogether every day. I, too, say it very often and Iwant to share it with you.
Blessed Lord Jesus, our dearest Guest, our
choicest gift, grant us grateful hearts forThee today. Let not our souls be busy innsthat have no room for Thee or Thine, hutquiet homes of prayer and praise whereThou mayest find fit company . . . Wherethe needful cares of life are wisely orderedand put away, and wide sweet spaces keptfor Thee . . . Where holy thoughts pass upand down and fervent longings watch andwait Thy coming. So when Thou comest, 0Holy One, mayest Thou find all thingsready and Thy family waiting for no newmaster, but for One long loved and known.
Even so, come Lord Jesus, Amen.
Midwinter finds all of us at the height of churchactivities as well as family and career obligations.It certainly finds National Council busy withTriennial planning and chapters, dioceses andprovinces involved in change and election in leadership responsibilities, besides saving $$$ in ourTriennial "piggy banks." Perhaps you too will beable to incorporate this beautiful prayer amidst the"busy inn of your soul."
In October I visited with several chapters inNevada with Nancy Wyant in Sparks, near Reno.
Laurie Ann Herman
WINTER 1997
The assembly there is small, but strong and growing.They shared the special prayer project their bishophad requested. They pray daily for each church inthe diocese and as their project becomes more known,members of the various congregations are sendingspecific prayer requests for their home parish.
I have just returned from meeting with andspeaking at the Province I assembly in Quincy,Massachusetts, at Christ Church, home parish ofTory Riihimaki, Province I president. Her husbandJim is also the rector there. It was very special towelcome the newly established assembly ofWestern Massachusetts as well as meeting withsisters from Rhode Island and New Hampshire.Our missionary in China, Elyn Mclnnis, is from
Rhode Island and that chapter is planning onhaving on-going communication and special prayersupport as well as helping with supply of specialteaching aids for mentally and hearing impairedstudents. (All Daughters are most welcome toparticipate in that area also!)
I send my heartfelt thanks for your prayers forour National Council meeting. We are all overjoyedwith the anticipated production of our Daughters ofthe King video, the extension of our self-denial fundgifts, new members in Cuba, and the continuedgrowth of Junior and Senior chapters. In January Iwill travel once more to Honduras and with
Kathleen Nyhuis, RoseAnn Camp and ElizabethHart be on hand to present a junior chapter charterto Our Little Roses and the senior Cathedral
Chapter with Diana and Bishop Leopoid Frade. Ifthe good Lord would ever see fit to call me to themissionary field and if I have even a tiny say, itwould be Honduras, for it was there my heart waspierced with the needs of God's children there. Evenmore specifically, I left a chunk of my heart at OurLittle Roses with those special little girls. Howhappy I will be to visit them once again! As I readour Royal Cross, I am thankful for our editor whouses her God-given talent to produce such an outstanding magazine for us all!
(jod bless each one of you with newly discoveredgifts of God's grace in your lives in the new year.
Love,
For His Sake,
Laurie Ann Herman
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Chaplain's JViessage
A Thank You, a Continuing Challenge, and an Invitation
My Dear Daughters:
A THANK YOU AND A CONTINUING CHALLENGE
The National Council, on the recommendation of the Self-Denial Committee,has approved several grants for missionary support which will be published inthe next two editions of The Royal Cross.
Grants for work around the world have been made and it is appropriate tosay "thank you" to all chapters and individuals who contributed to this offering.I also think that it is appropriate to challenge you to participate in this veryimportant Self-Denial Offering, which is all used for the support of missionariesand their work throughout the Church. Our small offerings can and do have amajor impact in witnessing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in many places.
So, our deep gratitude to all of you for your sacrificial self-denial. We, asChaplain and National Council, encourage your continued support of this goodoffering.
THE RT. REV. ROGER J. WHITE
BISHOP OF MILWAUKEE
AN INVITATION
My invitation is for you to read a new book that I have just co-authored. It was published justbefore Christmas by Cowley Press of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Rev. Richard Kew and I have now written a trilogy, beginning with the very popular NewMillennium, New Church, followed by Venturing into the New Millennium, and now a vision of what theChurch could be 20 years from now, Toward 2015: A Church Odyssey.
It is a vision of the need for the Church to be a dynamic biblical and mission-centered church — itcalls us to move "beyond survival" into a new era of spirituality, witness, and evangelism.
As with our other two books in this series, it has questions for discussion at the end of each chapterto help groups or parish study sessions to explore important issues for the future of the Church. Icommend it for your Lenten reading and for your parish or chapter reflection groups. Toward 2015: AChurch Odyssey is the choice of the Episcopal Book Club for February 1997 or can be purchased fromCowley Press individually or in various multiples by calling (800) 225-1534.
So once again, a great big thank you for your generous gift for missionaries.Enjoy this new book — may Lent be a time of growth in your love of God and your response to
God's call.
For His Service,
"JT Cu
-•■Roger J. WhiteNational ChaplainDaughters of the King
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Report from Council /Meeting
Highlights of November National Council Meeting
The National Council chose the Triennial site for its November 1996 meeting. Lively discussion, thought-provoking meditations, soul-searching sessions, serious business coupled with a brief preview of historicPhiladelphia, and an all-too-short day with Herberta Smith, one of the Self-Denial recipients filled the days andnights of council members.
Significant matters included:
PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENTS
1. ARTICLE VI — OFFICERS. Section 2, D. Treasurer (3) (p. 55 of Handbook)The current bylaws read: "She shall invest any Funds of the Order under the direction of the National Council."Change to: "She shall invest any funds of the Order under the direction of the Finance Committee appointedby and accountable to the National Council."
2. ARTICLE VIII —EXECUTIVE BOARD. Section 1. (p. 57 of Handbook)The current bylaw reads: "The elected officers of National Council, the Chairman of the Finance Committeeand the Chairman of the Junior Daughters of the King shall constitute the Executive Bo£ird." Change to: "Theofficers of the National Council and one elected member of the National Council appointed by the NationalPresident shall constitute the Executive Board."
3. The name "Branch Chapter" shall be changed to "International Chapter" wherever it appears in the currentbylaws.
ON THE USE OFTHE OFFICIAL CROSS OFTHE ORDER
The cross of the Order is the official symbol of the Order to be worn only by members in good standing. Thecross is not to be used for any purpose other than as the official symbol worn by members of the Order as awitness and not as an ornament. Any questions or inquiries in reference the the cross of the Order and its useare to be referred to the National Office.
The official cross of the Order includes and is limited to
Member's (Daughter's) large and small cross -k Junior member's silver crossNational president's large gold cross k Past national president's gold crossNational chaplain's silver and gold cross k Chaplain's silver cross
REPORT ON TASK FORCE ON MEMBERSHIP
In response to many inquiries, the National Council of the Daughters of the King appointed a Task Forcefor Membership, made up of members of the council to address the issue involved in changing the criteria formembership in the Order.
The Task Force reported to the National Council meeting, November 1996, in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.After a year of prayer and deliberation, the Task Force recommended to the National Council "that membershipin the Order of the Daughters of the King shall be open to all women baptized in the name of the Trinity."
The National Council now asks your prayerful consideration of this motion proposed by the Task Force. Aforum for information on this issue will be offered at the Triennial National Retreat. We ask for your continuedprayers as we seek to discern God's will for the Order in this important matter. If you have questions, concernsor comments, please contact Tory Riihimaki (617) 843-2446 or Ardie Edwards (305) 691-6913.
REPORT ON SELF-DENIAL WORK IN UGANDA
Herberta Smith's time with us was far too short. She is a woman of slight stature, but with a strength andlove and commitment as great as all of outdoors. The pictures she showed, the description of the needs, thehuman interest observations spoke to the heart of the uniqueness of care and caring. It all affirmed our continualsupport in every way possible.
REPORT FROM THE TREASURER, NANCY WYANT
On page 7 is the Order's fiscal year 1996-1997 (September-August) budget which the National Councilapproved at its last meeting. We pray that the Lord continues to lead us as we seek to be good stewards of theresources He has provided for us. For His Sake.
WINTER 1997 Page 5
£abynnth — Part 2
Walking the Labyrinth at Grace Cathedral with Camille
Sometimes I have felt that I have reached a
dead end and I have had to turn around and start
over, retrace my steps, to find my way out of thismaze called Life. Walking the Labyrinth as aPilgrim at Grace Cathedral in San Franciscoenabled me to experience both in my body and myspirit that Life is not a maze but a labyrinth. Thedifference in a labyrinth and a maze is that a mazereally does have dead ends; the ancient labyrinth,however, has curves and boundaries, but no deadends, leading into the center and out again.
My pilgrimage began on a Friday evening withabout 12 of us with The Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress,who gave us a history ofthe labyrinth as a guide ̂ WJand tool for prayer and ^
was used in cathedral ychurches such as
"mindful" of what I was
this labyrinth. The ' (^ ^ vlabyrinth has three ^phases: the journey intothe center, the restingand receiving in the ^ "center, and the journey Labyrinth at St. Chaout agam. On Saturday gt. Char,morning when wewalked the labyrinth, it was as a group, but at ourown pace and in our own time. We were encouragedto let our experience be our experience. As I stoodat the beginning of the path I had a momentarythought: "What if I have come all the way fromGeorgia to this cathedral and nothing happens?"But having been encouraged to be mindful of thepath of the labyrinth and to enter it after prayer, Itook my first step onto this ancient pattern.
At the first turn of the labyrinth I faced abeautiful stained glass window; on another turn Isaw yet another stained glass window from adifferent wall of the cathedral. The sun was cominginto the cathedral from a different angle there. AsI walked I took slow steps and observed what wasaround me, high in the cathedral. As I circled thepath I felt some excitement and almost felt like
Labyrinth at St. Charles Episcopal ChurchSt. Charles, Illinois
dancing. At times I took small steps, then longer"steps. Sometimes I would just stop.
As others let their experience be theirexperience I saw some actually dancing; somewere crying. One woman was crawling on thelabyrinth like a baby. I realized that each of uswas on the same path but were having differentexperiences and that I could not, just hy looking atthem, assume what their experience was. I alsorealized that from whatever vantage point I wasat any given time, I could not tell whether anotherperson had reached the center and was on thejourney out or was still headed for the center. Life,
of course, is like that,and I am a much more
serene, peaceful personK - when I can remember
R 3 that and live accordingly.—"Tjr" , The labyrinth enabled
f 11 rae graphically, at afeeling level in my body,
t. J rience these mysteriousI : facts about life: that we
are all on the same path,
: that we have differentexperiences and
- """"""I responses to life, and
Episcopal Church ^hat we cannot fully, Illinois know what another is
experiencing. Althoughthe labyrinth is curved and winding, each step Itook was its own straight and narrow part of thepath. Perhaps the "straight and narrow" path wehear bout in the Bible means that we each have
our own "straight and narrow" path leading tounderstanding, reconciliation, and harmony.
It has been a lasting experience for me. Myhope is to introduce others to this tool, and towalk a labyrinth again. I will be at a differentpoint in my own journey then, and that experiencewill be its own unique experience.
NOTE: Camille is The Rev. Camille Hegg, Vicar,Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Mobile, Alabama.She was formerly associated with St. James Church inMarietta, Georgia.
THE ROYAL CROSS
thoughts from a Walk
I had prepared myself as a good scholar by reading Walking a Sacred Path by Lauren Artress. At first I was in awe ofthe setting of the National Cathedral nave as the surroundings did tend to distract me from the purpose of the movements,and I wanted to make sure I did it "right" . . . always watching others to see if I was correct. The second time, I used somebeautiful scarves that were scattered about; most of the time I had it completely over my head so that I had a clear vision ofthe path when I looked down but the surroundings were veiled when I looked up (as I did to see the cross was still there).Nothing totally life changing had happened and I was getting really irritated that there were so many people in my way. Asthe conference ended, I decided to try one more time and rushed to the front of the cue. This time I had no expectations butwas going to give it one more "shot." I picked up a scarf but soon discarded it as I began to chant (first with myself and thenout loud) and walk. When I reached the center I sat down, closed my eyes, and began processing this whole journey toWashington, etc. I found some peace and courage and freedom, even in the midst of the large group that I saw when I openedmy eyes. We were all there as pilgrims the same as in the 12th century, trjdng to find answers in a Sacred Space. \\^at awitness to the call of God's love!! — Barbara H. Ward, Diocese of Texas
I have read that the labyrinth is like the "thumb print of God" and that if the Holy Spirit had a skeleton it would resemblethe labyrinth. For me, when I walk I feel acutely the knowledge of my life's journey to leam more of Christ. "Show me yourway. Lord, and teach me your paths." Psalm 25. The labyrinth is a wonderful spiritual tool that has tremendous outreach forthose who are from traditional religious backgrounds and also a bridge to those who do not have that tradition.
— Kathy Koch, St. Charles, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago
As a society I think we are beginning to realize that psychology is not enough. We need to get beyond the intellectualizingand individualism. One can process our personal resentments, disappointments and regrets in a therapist's office for yearswithout growth or closure, but the labjrrinth provides both a method and a space to forgive and move on. It is a powerfullybeautiful, transcendent experience that facilitates healing and wholeness in a way that nothing else can. I sincerely hopethat the Reverend Artress, who was one of the most genuinely compassionate and spiritually authentic people I have evermet, is successful in her efforts to reintroduce this transformational tool into our collective soul. It certainly deserves to be"the" symbol for the 21st century. — Debra L. McGill, Oak Lawn, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago
INCOME
RECEIPTS: 96-97 Budget
Dues $222,000National 150,000Provincial 39,000Diocesan 32,000Junior Dues 1,000
ational Council (continued)ChaplainInternational Chair
SUBTOTAL $
0
500
XII. Outreach
International Travel
MeetingsCouncil Women Min.
Pewsaction
Anglican FellowPrayGlobal Missions
Dues
Pewsaction
Anglican FellowPrayGlobal Missions
SUBTOTAL
XIII. Branch/Affiliate
XTV. Miscellaneous
XV. Dues
Provincial
Diocesan
SUBTOTAL
XVI. Restricted
Audit
1997 Triennial
1997/ECW/Gen. Conv.
Jr. Daughters Trien.UgandaRuth Smith Scholar
Computer
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL EXPENSES
34,975
$2,500
625
625
625
625
100
100
125
$5,325
0
500
39,000
32,000
$71,000
$3,500*790*
4,700*3,000*419*
20*
5,133*
$17,562*
$346,000
WINTER 1997 Page 7
Daughters Who J)/lake the Difference
Quiet jCivesChrist's lowly, quiet workers unconsciously bless the world. They come out every morning from the presence of God
and go to their business or their household work. And all day long as they toil they drop gentle words from their lipsand scatter seeds of kindness about them, and tomorrow flowers of God spring up in the dusty streets of earth, andalong the hard paths of toil on which their feet tread ... Should we not scatter blessing as silently and so secretly that noone shall know what hand dropped them'? ^ rr,, r, , r, . ^
from The Royal Cross, September 1898
BETTY MUNDY — FAITHFUL IN PRAYER AND Betty as "a loyal exemplary Daughter," who "has workedFAITHFUL IN SERVICE honorably on this and many other projects for the Order." Ethel
u ou o -77 remembers Betty not only as a historian but as an "encourageroy Sharon Stills of the first order." Betty wrote letters of encouragement to the. , i-p*. j r leadership of the Order. Ethel recalls "she was always there for
T-j. ^ ® us" and she was tremendously helpful as to the way things hadTon ^ ^ been done, giving background history and information,
r Like Ethel, Kay Hoyt from Province IV relates that Betty is® ° service y one who encourages. When Kay anxiously stood for the National
i volunteer-extraordinaire, Betty Council, Betty told her to "take your knitting and go." EvenI though they did not know each other well, Betty sent Kay aW~ ® y own specia rnn^" loving note of encouragement. Kay says that Betty was most
: — ry serving er ami y, er faithful and very quietly went about the Lord's business. Betty6V6^y person w o takes her responsibilities seriously but practically and with acoi^s wi m erream. sense of humor. On occasion Betty would arrive at a diocesan
i-f^ meeting with her baby grandson asleep in a basket on her arm.Betty Mundy an infant at the Church of the
A a- t +n n ni u i, Eagle in Boy Scouting and is currently serving in the UnitedAccording to the Rev^CIa.bome Jones Betty has been a faithful Marines stationed at Camp LeJuene, North Carolina,servant ever since. Both and Betty are involved in many ^ of Atlanta, Bettyaspects of the pansh life, Tom coordinating the church news et- ^1, meetings andter mailing with Bettys assistance; and both have delivered the participate in the retreats and assemblies. Peggy Stoutenburg,altar flowers o shut-ins for every Sunday m memory. While IV p^paident and National Council memberthey have both regularly taken meals to AIDS patients and presently president of the Diocese ofAtlanta, says that Bettyworked on many committees and church projects, Betty has • f cnpH^l vprv tnlpnt,pH and rbaprfiil narann Ona nf RattvC
Sggrs7contributions fsi.r. A. i. i. • r> nn » -11 r ni the talcuts of thoso arouud hcr.Clairborne says that stereotyping Betty as a pillar of the guidance and direction of National Council
fj""'* . ""j; 1'® qaite correct ̂ cause Betty is always Secretary, Mavis Stapleford, Betty continued to be involved inflexible in her services offered to the churchy She has been g,, p^y^willing to do most anything, not to be rewarded or recognized Hammersmith, did much of the research for names and parishesbut, just because it seems to be her personal obligation to the presidents for the plaques that were presented to eachLord. Claiborne says that Betty always knows who is ill or in ^ 33 3 ;3ri3hioner. Addi-
ctgy bSe S rm"t?kTe;1?emrbreaT^^^^^ all SsLral Universityconcerns of the church. Truly Betty has a wide network of friends ™ preserving and cataloging the archivesand she stays in contact because she cares. That's community. " membership coordinator for almost five years, I have
\ ̂ f a n 1 u i. u great admiration for this special lady. She has supplied many ofPerhaps many Daughters nationwide will know Betty by ^,^3 ,33,3 j ,3 33313, y,^ „,embership. including the Charterfnntb® 1 Zr a°L 7 n Back, a cross-referenced index of dates and charter numbers oflUUth Anniversary History Book. She and Mary Lou Johnson n. A j ' u ^ 4.1, u j ■ c rrt t> i /-• li.
4 j 4.1, u- 4 u 1 j 4.U j- 4.- cxT- 4. • /-I the Orders chapters; the bound issues of The Royal Cross; theworked on the history book under the direction of Victoria Gary- n 4.. c u u ji, 1 j 4-u i.- 4. • 1 d 4.4.
r 4. Tu 4-4.- 4.1. -NT 4.' 1 -1 J J collection of old handbooks, and other historical papers. BettyJohnson who was at that time on the National council and served . . available aaa-arW rP^Parfhina an^wpr^t tn nnP^^Hnn^as the chairman of the History Committee. Victoria recalls Betty rri. 1 ■ t 7^4.4. u u j 4 4 -i 1, 1 4-„3, « J ei » J .4JM- 4..> 1 cii. -J Though in recent months Betty has had to curtail her volunteeras a wonderful person and a very diligent worker. She said -u-i ^- j ■ u j 4.' -ll a i.- j4.1 4. . 1 JJD44 J 41- i.r 4i- i. i u 4. L 1 responsibilities and resign from her duties with Archives andthat not only did Betty do the research for the book, but she also tt j 4 4 j t uu 4-11 4 1 1. r> 44 rtook the responsibiiity of getting the book published. A tremen- Betty fordous effort was put into this cSntennial history of the Order. "J^ation or advice on any matter and receive an elegantlyBetty entered the project with a degree in history and Bible from ^®®P®^®®: u 4 x> 44 u j i, j
o«.444 r- II • a4i 4 u 4 f 11 Whut I udmirc about Betty besides her activities and
worL « d® ' " j ?"■ »<="- accomplishments is the "Why" and "How" of Betty Mundy. 1?W ̂ n d a unwavering sense of duty. The result was y^ „ g / accomplished so much for ihethat the Order now has a written history. ^ , r,-r , . c •4- j i- 4TT^riv,,. T^44 1 -D- 1 ' 'J 4U AT 4- I -1 Order and her Church was not for recognition or awards, butUnder Ethel Ripleys presidency on the National Council, , r i •4„ 4 4 i, -a. p i. r j»Betty continued her efforts in the area of Archives and History " personal commitment to use her gifts for her Lord sEthel was most interested that the history of the Order be T""? ■ ""jr ■ ^1°" d ̂ ^ ""if J°f' d f
saved for posterity, and Betty was the willing servant to collect ®>'ghing, talking quietly and respectfully to each other and tomaterials and store them as well as could he done at the time "'■jr ^m .. . how they would enter the Natmnal Office,.,v.4i.r, 41,4, Mr,4-., 1 1 4 J 4 04 T 1 ' El • 1 With smilss, takc up the tasks at hand with joy and make theChurch in SaX ' Episcopal 3,33, 3,333,; 3,33,331; yThe binding of The Royal Cross issues from Januan- 1908 J*"® always had an air of hap^ness and peace sur^rounding her.through October 1984 was completed by Betty. In the President's , ""f. ^om s weekly visits to the office, but 1 amReport for the 37th National Convention in 1988, Ethel praised "" "
' ̂ live as a child ot God.
BETTY MUNDY — FAITHFUL IN PRAYER ANDFAITHFUL IN SERVICE
— by Sharon Stills
This selection lifted fromThe Royal Cross from almost
V 100 years ago brings to mind thegrace-filled life of service by ourvolunteer-extraordinaire, Betty
^ Mundy. Let me tell you aboutW Betty and her own special min-
istry serving her family, herparish, and every person whocomes within her realm.
Our Betty was baptized asBetty Mundy an infant at the Church of the
Epiphany in Atlanta, Georgia.According to the Rev. Claiborne Jones, Betty has been a faithfulservant ever since. Both Tom and Betty are involved in manyaspects of the parish life, Tarn coordinating the church newsletter mailing with Betty's assistance; and both have delivered thealtar flowers to shut-ins for "every Sunday in memory." Whilethey have both regularly taken meals to AIDS patients andworked on many committees and church projects, Betty hasserved the Altar Guild, ECW, and as a Daughter of the King for44 years.
Clairborne says that stereotyping Betty as a "pillar of theChurch" may not be quite correct because Betty is always"flexible" in her services offered to the church. She has beenwilling to do most anything, not to be rewarded or recognizedbut, just because it seems to be her personal "obligation" to theLord. Claiborne says that Betty always knows who is ill or inthe hospital. In earlier times Betty was known to telephone theclergy before 9 a.m. to keep them abreast of all the pastoralconcerns of the church. Truly Betty has a wide network of friendsand she stays in contact because she cares. That's community.That's a Daughter of the King!
Perhaps many Daughters nationwide will know Betty byseeing that she, Elizabeth Mundy, was one of the authors of our100th Anniversary History Book. She and Mary Lou Johnsonworked on the history book under the direction of Victoria Gary-Johnson who was at that time on the National council and servedas the chairman of the History Committee. Victoria recalls Bettyas "a wonderful person" and a very "diligent" worker. She saidthat not only did Betty do the research for the book, but she alsotook the responsibility of getting the book published. A tremendous effort was put into this centennial history of the Order.Betty entered the project with a degree in history and Bible fromAgnes Scott College in Atlanta, a penchant for accuracy, well-chosen words and an unwavering sense of duty. The result wasthat the Order now has a written history.
Under Ethel Ripley's presidency on the National Council,Betty continued her efforts in the area of Archives and History.Ethel was most interested that the history of the Order besaved for posterity, and Betty was the willing servant to collectmaterials and store them as well as could be done at the timewhen the National Office was located at St. Luke's EpiscopalChurch in Atlanta.
The binding of The Royal Cross issues from January 1908through October 1984 was completed by Betty. In the President'sReport for the 37th National Convention in 1988, Ethel praised
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HW/A^DS JVlinistKy — A f" ollow-Up StoryConsultation on HIV/AIDS in St. Louis well over a York. St. Phillips opened its doors to Harlem United
year ago brought together representatives of various Community AIDS Center, formerly known as The Uppergroups within the church to learn and to gather infor- Room AIDS Ministry, in 1991. This organization ser-mation on the breadth and depth of our ministries vices individuals and families infected and affected byassociated with HIV/AIDS related persons. The Order the AIDS virus. At a time when it was not popular toof the Daughters of the King was a part of that meeting. associate with this population, St. Phillips saw theirSince that time reports have been received from need and stood tall, bridging the gap between wordDaughters and chapters all over the country telling of and action. St. Phillips gave shelter to a fledglingthe ways they have participated in this special ministry. organization striving to help its community and thusGladys A. Clark, Daughters' Liaison for this ministry, followed Christ's example. As a result, the organiza-has been receiving your reports and stories. She writes: tion now has a strong, stable foundation and owes a
great deal of gratitude to St. Phillips. "If it were notfor St. Phillips things could have taken a lot longer forus. We were blessed to have found such a facility at atime when not many others were responsive," saysRev. Ella Eure-Eaton, Director of Pastoral Care for
Harlem United. "Sister Clark and the people at St.Phillips encouraged and supported us from the firstday we arrived. They opened their arms to us with anunconditional love and gave us more than we couldhave anticipated. They exceeded our expectations. Theyaccepted our clients without judgment or condemnation.Sister Clark in particular supported our clients, staff.
Following is an excerpt from a report telling aboutthe work being done in New York and particularly inGladys' church, St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Harlem.
and liturgical programs. She was a real blessing."Sister Gladys Clark, a member of the Daughters of
the King
To my sisters in Christ:
I would like to say "God Bless." I have receivedmany letters from you regarding the workyou are doing with families, men, women,and children who are HIV/AIDS or peopleliving with family members who are ill. I willget in touch with all of you and we can shareour joys and sorrows, our ways and ourmeans. God Bless, as you continue to work.
— Gladys A. Clark
, found that she could learn so much from
That we should help those less fortunate than people suffering with HIV/AIDS and that she couldourselves, or that we should provide Christ-like love and make a difference in their lives as well as the lives ofcompassion to people who are in need is a command their loved ones. "I did not know what to expect at first;from the Creator. We have a responsibility to God, our at that time no one really understood this virus. I nowfellow man, and ourselves to extend an agape love to have a better understanding and am not afraid. I wantall we meet. To love like Christ we must first try to see to share what I have learned and experienced withhow Christ loved those He helped. There are countless others so that they can also do their part. The work isinstances in the Bible where Christ ministered to not done," said Sister Clark at a recent ceremony
those in need. The stories that are most memorable where she was honored by Harlem United for herare the ones where Jesus ministered to people that service and dedication,were ostracized by the rest of society.
If you consider the story of the leper who came to Harlem United is but one in a plethora of organizationsJesus and said, "If you are willing, you can make me servicing the HIV/AIDS community across the coimtry.clean." Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched Afk Perhaps the one in yotir area is not in need of a home;out his hand and touched him, and said to him, "I \ perhaps the need is for donations, clothing, food,am willing; be cleansed." (Mark 1:40, 41 KJV) money, etc. Perhaps they need volunteers for theirJesus sets the example here and elsewhere for us to buddy programs, or for hospital visits, or for anyfollow. The Bible states that we, as Christians, of the countless services required in caring forshould pattern our lives after that of Christ, and someone with a life-threatening illness. Thethat we should strive to be more like Him. This opportunities to share the love of Christ arebeing true, one of our Christian obligations is to available and we are reminded of His words,minister to our brothers and sisters who need the "For I was hungry, and you gave Me somethinglove of Christ, and we, having a knowledge of him ^ to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; Iare held accountable to give that love. It is our charge was a stranger and you invited me in; naked andto "Love our neighbors as ourselves." This embodies you clothed me; I was sick and you visited me; I was inthe Good News that all persons are valued by God.
One place where this love is being shared is at theSt. Phillips Episcopal Church building in Harlem, New
prison and you came to me." Matthew 25:35,36 NASB.
The work is not done. There is much yet to do.
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Prayer Vigil for Convention
Prayers of PreparationOn this page you will find some prayers written by our National Chaplain,
by the vicar of a small midwestern town, and by several members of yourNational Council. As we ready ourselves for General Convention and our ownTriennial Retreat, let us all make a concerted effort to pray.
As we are called to this mighty prayer effort, may God's power be releasedthrough those prayers in Christ's love and God's will and purpose in His Church.
NOMINEES FOR PRESIDING BISHOP
Almighty God and Father, dwell in the minds and hearts of thosewho have been nominated for the position of presiding bishop. HolySpirit, work though them and empower them to make the best decisionsfor the good of the church and the people who worship in it. Amen.
GENERAL CONVENTION/ELECTION OF A NEW PRESIDING BISHOP
O God, sustain your church with your loving presence as we face newtasks in the confusions of this changing world. Uphold us as we go aboutour work for the extension of your kingdom. Guide us in our variousdeliberations, as we gather for the Seventy-second General Conventionin Philadelphia. Guard us from divisions and disunity and lead us to seeyour will, so that you may be glorified in all the world. Grant that yourchurch, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may choose a person toserve as our Presiding Bishop. Move us to boldly proclaim the Gospel ofJesus Christ and the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ ourLord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, oneGod forever and ever. Amen.
Offered by the National Chaplain of the Daughters of the King
O Lord our God, you have formed us by your word and called us byyour voice; accompany your people assembled in the convention of yourEpiscopal Church; instill in them wisdom and understanding to discernyour will and confidence and courage to do it, that your church may beever faithful to you, who remains ever faithful to us; through JesusChrist, our Lord. Amen.
Offered by the Vicar of a church in the Diocese of Chicago
Almighty God, you have called us to be church. Assist us in yourmercy to strive to be that faithfully during the deliberations of theSeventy-second General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Guard usfrom remembering law and disregarding life, from recalling only wordsand issues and forgetting your Spirit, from judging each other and forgetting your Spirit, from judging each other and forgetting your love.Grant the delegates the wisdom, courage and compassion to:
Wash what is soiled... Bend what is rigid.Water what is dry .. .Warm what is cold.
Heal what is wounded ... Find what is lostthrough the power of your Spirit. May your mercy guide your churchinto a future full of hope. All this we ask in your Name. Amen.
Poem is from the Byzantine liturgy. Offered by a National Council member
Lord, we ask these gifts for our delegates to General Convention: thegift of discernment as they look for truth, strength as they grow weary,laughter as they look at their foolish mistakes, hope as they look forunity, and the wisdom and grace to look for You in each other. We askthis in your Name, Lord God, Father of us all. Amen.
Offered by a National Council member
The prayer vigil gives everyone an opportunity to pray for at least onehour. Share with others how to use hymns, scripture, or the additional prayersin the Book of Common Prayer as a focus for the hour of prayer. Remember weare asking for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, not dictating what we think thedecision should be.
Prayer Vigil
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A TIME TO WATCH AND WAIT
Six years and two Triennials ago ourOrder was called to lead the Church in
prayer for General Convention. Then,as now, we are reminded to ask for theguidance of the Holy Spirit in all presentations and especially to pray for thosewho make decisions — that they will begiven wisdom and discernment so thatthe Church may know God's mission anddirection.
As the time for General Convention
draws near, July 16,1997, may we remindyou that you are again being asked to"pray without ceasing" as the Orderprepares for its Prayer Vigil which willbegin on July 14, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. andcontinue until 7:00 p.m. on July 25,1997.Each participant is asked to sign up forone hour of prayer — no matter whereyou are — home. General Convention, ortraveling. The prayer time will continueover a 24-hour period of time each day.
This is not a Prayer Vigil for Daughtersonly. We are inviting others, though thepower of the Holy Spirit, to join us inprayer.
On the opposite page you will find thePRAYER VIGIL PARTICIPANTS FORM.
The following check-list will help you getorganized.
1. Make as many copies of the form asyou want.
2. Start with your own parish. Forma calling list or use coffee hour time afterservices.
3. Ask each member of your congregation personally to participate. Remindthem that they can pray anywhere, evencommuting to work.
4. When you have signed up everyone,make copies of the sign-up sheets andmail the ORIGINALS to: The Order of
the Daughters of the King, St. JamesParish, 3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach,CA 92633-3973.
5. Save your copies to post on thebulletin board right before the PrayerVigil so that everyone is reminded of thehour of commitment.
On July 15, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., theDaughters who attend the Triennial willbe opening the Prayer Vigil in the DOKPrayer Chapel at General Convention. Askyour rector or priest-in-charge to plan anopening Eucharist at your church andspread that idea to other parishes.
The copies mailed to St. James Parishwill be bound together to form a book ofthe Prayers of the People and placed inthe Prayer Chapel.
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Prayer Vigil Participants
ORGANIZATION/PARISH:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
We will be praying for those that have gathered at General Convention that they may beempowered and guided by the Holy Spirit in all their decisions to the glory of God.
BEGINNING JULY 14, 7:00 P.M. TO JULY 25, 7:00 P.M.
NAME DATE (Choice of Day) TIME (Hour Segments)
Return by June 2 to Daughters of the King, St. James Parish
32099 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3973.
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^ishop ̂ells the South Dakota Story
Greetings in the Name of the LordI am pleased to be able to write to all of the Daughters, expressing our heartfelt
gratitude for your past support of the ministry that is ongoing in this diocese. We arepleased to maintain the tradition started by my predecessor, Bishop Craig Anderson.Many of the things he began during his term are things that we are trying to build onpresently.
- As most of you know, the Diocese of South Dakota is a small diocese; about one-half
^l/l "% is Native American. We are dependent on the national church for about 50 percent of ourfunding. The remaining 50 percent comes from individual grants, from organizations
mil ^ Daughters, pledge income from congregations in the diocese, and gifts from■f_ people who have some contact with the diocese. Most of the income goes to pay for clergy■ support in the mission congregations in the diocese. A recent review of our financial aidL. mi missions indicates that there is a cost of nearly $38,000 to maintain one position on
-T'Lxr- D-r. DE-ir ^or-r^o-T-^xT, ^ny of the reseiwations. When one considers that there are 10 reservations in this diocese,Intf Ki» HLV. Civi^lO/iiViV L, ^
ROBERTSON and each reservation has an average to seven congregations, you can see that morethan one clergy person is needed to maintain the necessary pastoral contact with all of those who claim theEpiscopal Church as their home church.
As we review our budgets for 1997, we find that there is little monies left for program support, such as theyouth ministry that happens at Thunderhead Episcopal Center, our camping program. Without the support of theDaughters, the Deaf Camp at TEC, started by Ruthie Smith, would not happen. We are greatly appreciative ofthe efforts of the Daughters as they consider supporting our camping program through the Self-Denial offerings.When I visit your national convention in July of 1997, I will be bringing with me a video of the Deaf Camp andother happenings at our summer camping program. I will also be bringing with me one of our Youth MinistryCoordinators, who happens to be a member of the Daughters, and she will be able to tell you firsthand of theministry that is happening because of your support. We will continually be grateful that you have chosen tosupport the youth ministry that is ongoing in this diocese.
Another ministry that is ongoing in this place, and one which the Daughters have supported in the past, isthe ministry of Fr. Ben lyon on the Pine Ridge Mission in southwestern South Dakota. Fr. Ben probably has oneof the busiest ministries in the diocese. Aside from all of the pastoral matters that he must be concerned with, heis helping to develop an ongoing relationship with the Lutheran Church on the Pine Ridge. Fr. Ben keeps extremelybusy, taking very little time for himself and his family. This past year, Fr. Ben and Clementine's daughter waskilled in a freak automobile accident. This has been a difficult time for Ben and Clem, and we continue to pray forthem as they try to be healed of this tragedy, and we offer prayers of thanksgiving for the ministry they are doing.
One final thought that I would offer, as the Daughters look for ministry to support for the coming year — wehave four priest positions open on the missions in the diocese. We continue to look for ways to fund any of thesepositions for any length of time. The Daughters have helped with Fr. Ben's position on the Pine Ridge. I think itwould be a wonderful ministry to reach out to the other reservations and support the priestly ministry in thoseplaces as well. Whatever support the Daughters are able to give toward additional priests on other reservationswould be greatly appreciated.
Finally, I would ask for your consideration for support to our ministry training program. We have beenassociated with the Vancouver School of Theology for the past six years. This program enables the training oflaity for positions of administration, layreading, and the raising up of some of the ordained leadership. This is amajor emphasis in this diocese. I will bring information with me to your convention, so that you might see someof the things that we are trjring to accomplish. We would ask that you consider support of our Ministry Trainingprogram as well.
Know that this short letter comes with my best wish for all of the Daughters, who have been most helpful tothe Diocese of South Dakota. I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship in the future.
God's Peace,
Rt. Rev. Creighton L. Robertson
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Self-Denial Reports
From Your Self-Denial ChairThank you! So many Daughters responded with affirmation to the question we posed: "Where do we go from
here?" One Daughter responded by saying she could do more — and did. Another Daughter-at-Large sent a check andsaid that, while she was on a limited income, she, in her giving, served the Lord who had always sustained her. Manysent checks without letters. But, you did respond, and all of us who are privileged to send are gratified and humbled;but, more importantly, you have blessed and confirmed those whom God has chosen TO GO in His Name and for HisSake. Praise God, our coffers are replenished. Whereas before, we could keep our commitments, now we can do more.In 1997 our Self-Denial fund will be 100 years old. We will celebrate our Centennial with several new grants.
HONDURAS. At Our Little Roses, there is need for more space. One room could be sponsored by us with the name ofour Order inscribed in the doorway — not in honor of the Order, but as testament that, through prayer, service, andevangelism, we follow our call to serve the Lord.
UGANDA. Our missionary, Herberta Smith, R.N., is very much in need of a vehicle to get her over the rough terrain asshe travels to minister to her patients. We have asked her, while she is on leave in the United States to check the priceof a good used vehicle both here and in Uganda, as she is having to replace parts in her old vehicle almost weekly.
CHINA. We are supporting the Pencheng School for Retarded Children in Jiangso Province. The school is looking fornew quarters and asks for prayers for a new location. The Rev. Elyn Mclnnis would like to correspond with a second-language (Asian) teacher.
SOUTH DAKOTA. We have established a Ruthe Smith Scholarship for Deaf Children's Summer Camp in South Dakota,and at the Niobrara Convocation presented a check to the Diocese. Ruthe Smith had served as our emissary until shewas prevented by declining health. Pray for restoration of good health for Ruthe.
These are some of the needs your Self-Denial dollars meet. Rest well that we have checks and balances. In Honduras,Bishop Frades' wife, Diana, is director of Our Little Roses, and Elizabeth Hart, our immediate past president is a memberof the Board. The funds we give to Our Little Roses are overseen by the Diocese of Honduras. In Uganda, the fimds areoverseen by the Mission Board of the Episcopal Church, and in China, the Amity Foundation is the overseer.
Pray for your Council as we prepare to turn over our offices to new officers and chairs; and pray for the Council forGlobal Mission as it prepares to work together with the Standing Commission on World Mission to chart new directionsfor mission in the Episcopal Church.
Also, especially pray for God's calling of His new Presiding Bishop to lead us into the new millennium.
RoseAnn Camp, Self-Denial Fund Chair
SOME OF THE RECENT SELF-DENIAL GRANTEES
Space in this issue allows for only a partial listing of the new and renewal grants for missionary activities athome and abroad.
To the Rev. Elyn Mclnnis — serving in China and working at and for the Pencheng School for RetardedChildren in Nanjing.
To Herberta Smithf fiJV. — serving in Uganda and working in clinics in the rural areas of Luweero Diocese.
To the Rev. Ben Tyon — serving in the Diocese of South Dakota as dean of the Pine Ridge Mission and vicarand priest to Native Americans on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
To Esther Miller — serving as missionary in Malawie and active in training women and girls for Daughtersof the King chapters.
To Jean Keith — serving with her missionary husband in Uganda and active in training women and girls forDaughters of the King chapters.
To Bishop William Folwell, retired — for Migrant Worker Program in North Carolina.
To Ecclesia Ministries^ a street ministry program — a concern voiced by Tory Riihimaki.
To the Ruthe Smith Scholarship Fund — for scholarships for Native American children to attend DeafCamp in South Dakota.
To Albert Edwards Camp Program — for summer camp for Harlem children. New York City, a concern ofGladys Clark.
To **Our Little Roses** — for Evelyn Beatriz "adopted daughter" living at this home for orphaned girls inHonduras.
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international Activities
DAUGHTERS REPORT ON CUBA
The first phase of the Daughters of the King Cuba Mission has been completed, but the work continues.Province IV of the Daughters financed the trip to start chapters in Cuba and it was very successful. There are nowsix groups of women for a total of about 120 in study. They are very enthusiastic and the love and hospitality theyshared with us will always stay in our hearts.
The wife of Bishop Perera, Teresita, met us at Havana Airport on September 16 and organized a very efficientitinerary for the rest of our visit. We visited a total of seven churches throughout the country — Havana, SantaCruz del Norte, Bacuranau, Cardenas, Guantanamo, and Santiago. We were also able to visit two hospitals, one ofwhich has a home for children with cerebral palsy. The ladies of the cathedral visit there each week and play withthe children. We were invited to visit and have a little party with them. We brought balloons and candy and spentthe afternoon there.
At every church we visited, we were warmly received and we participated in classes and various work of theparishes. We taught songs to a group of fifth grade school children in Guantanamo and also took part in the highschool and college young people's group. The choir at St. Mary's in Santiago, consisting of about 30 young people,put on a program for us and made us feel very much at home.
The outreach in all the churches was extensive. The love of Jesus is so evident on the faces of the Christians in
Cuba. They are not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ and proclaim it wherever they go. With so little resources, theydo so much for the spread of Christ's Kingdom. They are always ready to give all that they have.
Because of the generosity of Daughters from all over the country, we were able to take five large suitcases full ofitems such as pencils, pens, pads of paper, crayons, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, needles, thread, elastic,aspirin, vitamins, clothing, underwear, small toys, and special gifts of lipstick and nail polish. The most preciousgifts we brought were your love and prayers for the people there. The women told us that just to know Daughters inthe United States were prajdng for them meant more than anything else.
We would also like to thank all those who sent us personal checks and donations. Any money we received wegave to groups or individuals for food and essentials. Often we were served refreshments or a meal, and you knew itwas all they had. We will continue to give you updates on the programs of the Lord's work in Cuba and theDaughters of the King.
A TRIP TO UGANDA IN MARCH 1997
The purpose of this trip will be to join with our sisters in Uganda for a time of prayer, sharing stories, preparingthe groundwork for new Daughters' chapters and pursuing our shared ministry. Upon arrival, the first four dayswill be spent in Kampala and Mukono for orientation and to meet with women leaders of the Mother's Union andDaughters of the King for the Province of Uganda. The next six or seven days will be spent in the "far reaches" ofUganda training Daughters' chapters and discussing ways and means of continuing our shared ministry in the future.During this time, and in order to cover more ground, travel will follow the "disciple method" — going two-by-twotogether with a guide to an assigned area. By March 13 groups will gather back in Kampala for rest and an opportunityto share stories before departing for home on March 15.
Elizabeth Hart, immediate past president for Daughters of the King, will be renewing friendships as she makesher second visit to the Daughters of Uganda.
Four People You Should KnoWy Write to Once in a While, and Pray for Often1. Evelyn Beatrix, do Diane Frade, Director-Nuestras Pequenas Rosas Apartado Postal No. 1738, San
Pedro Sula, Honduras, C.A. Evelyn is the girl we sponsor at "Our Little Roses." Her birthday isJanuary 29 (1982).
2. Herberta Smith, R.N., do Luweero Diocese, P. O. Box 125, Luweero, Uganda, East Africa. Herberta issupported with a stipend through Episcopal Church Center. She has many wonderful stories to tell. Sheneeds our love shown through our thoughts, prayers and letters.
3. The Rev. Elyn Mclnnis, do 24-103 Guanzhou Lu, 210008 Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, CHINA. Elyn wasa special speaker at our last Triennial. She works for a home for retarded children in Jiangsu Province.Remember her in your thoughts and prayers. And why not a letter?
4. The Rev. Ben lyon, P. O. Box 14, Pine Ridge, SD 57770. Father Ben is a tireless worker among thepeople of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. He too, has stories to tell and he has hopes that we might ;help him realize. Remember him in your thoughts and prayers and encouraging letters.
Jound in the M^HhagOne thing is certain — there is no junk mail in my Daughters' mailbox! Time and space play the parts in determining
how much can be incorporated into each issue. We appreciate what you send; we attempt to acknowledge; we use what fits;we try, we make mistakes; and then, we pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and start all over again! rkh. ed.
RS. Our latest cause for "mea culpa" — Wanda Sinclair is still the Daughter-at-Large Chair!!
Now here are some of the things we found...
A wonderful idea from the Diocese of Western Louisiana called "Celebration —A Tribute to all Women's Ministries"
for E.C.W., Daughters of the King, Altar Guild. A three-day meeting with common workshops, common worship, commonfellowship and inspiration, yet time for business meetings to solve unique problems.
One of the highlights of the planned visit to the Church of the Resurrection on July 14, 1996, will be a Service ofPraise and Thanksgiving presented by the Glory-Bound Singers. This group, organized within the Diocese of Texas, beganfive years ago with a membership of 12 and has grown to include 36 Daughters from 14 different chapters of the diocese.
Our Evangelism Chair, Jean Hicks, asked this question...
**Is There Hospitality in Evangelism?** Benedictine tradition says "all guests who present themselves are to bewelcomed as CHRIST, who said T was a stranger and you welcomed me.'" That hospitality is so complete it says "Comeright in and disturb our perfect lives. You are Christ for us today."
Webster: Evangelism — zealous effort to spread the Gospel. Could that mean Matthew 25:35 for instance, "I was astranger?"
How do we welcome strangers in our churches; newcomers to our chapter? Maybe we could all step back a minuteand say to ourselves, "Self, when was the last time you welcomed a stranger? Why don't you welcome others?" Well,maybe we are afraid of a cool reception, misunderstanding of motive (No, we don't want you to take over the SundaySchool). I'd like to remind you that early on I said that evangelism was really one beggar telling the other where theBread is. My dear friends, if you never welcome the stranger, how in the world are you going to be ABLE TO TELL THEMWHERE the Bread is? If our Lord has TRUSTED us to be faithful to our vows, has given us those precious gifts, surelythen we should be able to say, "I never met a stranger."
Hazel I. Grable tells a special story about spirituality titled "Wheelies —A Little Boy."
Stepping out briskly to beat the sun before it went down, I heard a little boy, maybe 4, call, "Where are you going?"Several answers crossed my mind but none seemed to fit his age, including the one spoken, "I am exercising." Pedalingvigorously toward me on his tiny bike, I knelt down to be on eye level, seeking a fitting word for exercise. Sighing, hereplied, "I don't know how to exercise." "You exercise when you pedal your bike." Pondering, he announced, "I will ask mymomma to show me how to exercise."
He took off going around and aroimd in circles calling, "Watch me!" On each round, at the same place, he managed topull the front wheel an inch above the pavement, his little arms struggling to pull the handlebars upward as he shouted,"Did you see? Did you see?" "Yes, you are doing great!" Forgetting the sun, my heart centered on meeting this little boy'sneeds. His tiny wheelies provoked much laughter within — he was so pleased with his accomplishments. Someone called,he rushed home.
Continuing to honor the precious moment lifted my spirit, creating a song in my heart. His trust and joy in me wasso special. We stopped to delight in wheelies and ended up delighting in God and He in us. Often little things bless us,leaving special memories to ponder as we see God's handiwork in our experiences, especially in little things, especially inlittle boys.
A Grace written by Lillian Dellosa (Holy Trinity Chapter,Covina, CA) used at the 1996 Board/Chapter PresidentRetreat, Diocese of Los Angeles, is shared here, thanks to thekindness of Florence Krejic.
THE BLESSING
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Elizabeth J. Starkey, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church,Aurora, Colorado, asks "Silence — What Is It?"
Silence is a time of contemplation.
A time of finding out who we are and why we are here.
A time to hear the still small voice of God.
Silence permeates deep within the heart and soul.
Silence puts us in touch with God and His love.
Silence can give us peace, not as the world gives, but onlywhat God can give.
Silence with God can renew our strength and cause us toenter into His higher realm.
Take time for silence and quietness — it is a gift from God.
Elizabeth J. Starkey,St. Teresa of Avila ChapterSt. Stephen's Episcopal ChurchAurora, Colorado
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Special Times
To honor one of its charter members, the St. JamesChapter of the Daughters of the King has been renamedthe Catherine Roett-Reid Chapter. The formal renamingand presentation of the new charter by Diocesan PresidentSharon Lundgren occurred on December 3, 1995, at the8:00 a.m. Eucharist. Catherine has, by her dedication anddevotion to the chapter, the parish and the community,provided a model which many seek to emulate.
Bishop Edwin Jones of the Diocese of Indianapolis waspresent at the installation of a Diocesan Assembly orSeptember 21, 1996. The meeting was held at StMatthew's Church in Indianapolis. Attendees at theAssembly gathered around Bishop Jones; Betty O'Nealsecretary-treasurer; Lou Wheeler, president; and CarolyrShupert, vice president, to record this special day.
Saint Kateri Chapter at St. Andrew's Episcopal Churchin Flint admitted new members the latter part of August.Daughters were also active as participants and observerson the occasion of the Ordination and Consecration of
Edwin Max Leidel, Jr., as the First Bishop of the Dioceseof Eastern Michigan. Several Daughters were recognizedand greeted by National Chaplain Roger J. White. Theywere recognized by their crosses!!
The Agape Chapter No. 2059 of Daughters at St. Andrew'sChurch in Fort Pierce, Florida, has done another exciting"labor of love." They have decorated 80 Bears that willsay "Have a Bear-y Merry Christmas" for residents of theAdvantage Nursing Home as well as their own parishshut-ins during the Christmas season.
A unique gathering! Daughters from chapters in Clarkeiville, Clayton and Gainesville held a joint meeting ilrClarkesville, Georgia, on September 5 to hear an enthua-astic Diane Van Wert share from her life as a Daughter. I
Christ Church, San Antonio,Texas, is proud to announcethat once again there is an active chapter of JuniorDaughters! Ten girls, ages 10 to 19, were admitted onApril 21, 1996. Shown here at the church garden receptionare: hack row: Kate Almond, vice president; MeagenBumey; Carla Kittrell, president; Jessica Bumey, secretary.Middle row: Kate Wright and Carrie Wietbrock. Frontrow: Christina Bigley. Not pictured are Laura Be:-g,Annabell Jones and Katie Preis. Sponsors are ArineBurney and Garnett Wietbrock. I
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August 18, 1996, a most exciting day in the new Diocese ofEastern Michigan. St. Catherine Chapter at Trinity Church,Flushing, was reactivated and installed three members; andSt. John's, Holly, began a new chapter, St. Bridget, with eightmembers. Pictured are: front row: Nancy Watkins, president,St. Catherine; Shirley Showier; Doris Deihl, president, St.Bridget; Mavis Gutscher. Middle row: Virginia Albert, president, East Michigan Diocese; Ginny DeGalan; Shirley Beach;Barb Capadagli; Georgie Zinda. Ibp row: May Hammond,Jane Wolverton, Betty Hill, Nancy Turner. Nancy Clintonwas installed at diocesan meeting.
The Julian of Norwich Chapter of the Daughters of the King,St. Patrick's Church, Panama City, Florida, was institutedon September 29, 1996. Nancy Sheffield, Diocesan AssemblyPresident, presented the charter to the Rev. Julia C. Phillip.Daughters from several area chapters took part in the service.Shown here are: Darlene Taylor, Bobbie Osgood, SusanBravo, Normandy Makarevich.
On September 23, 1996, the Holy Cross Chapter at St.Timothy's Episcopal Parish, Calhoun, Georgia, was institutedwith eight charter members. Pictured here are: Myra Wade,secretary; Gail Davies; Linda Phelps; Beve Ryberg, vice president; TVicia Cunningham, president; Winnie Payne; JudyPeterson, treasurer; Kathleen Shirley; and Father LouisTonsoniere, priest-in-charge.
Grace Chapter of Daughters of the King was instituted duringservices in Muncie, Indiana, September 22, 1996. DeborahTischler, president of Province V, presented the charter tothe Rev. Charles T. Mason, rector and chaplain. Lou Wheeler,president of the Diocesan Assembly, presented the candidates.Pictured are; Susan Dashlet, treasurer; Sherry Stone, president; Father Mason; Lou Wheeler; Jennifer J. Hunt; secretary;Deborah Tischler; Carolyn Shupert, and Betsy Cole, vicepresident.
The Bishop's Chapter of Daughters of the King, Diocese ofIndianapolis, was installed at St. Matthew's Church onSunday, April 21, 1996. Lou Wheeler, shown front row center,was elected president. Other officers elected were JanetHigbie, vice president; Joan Porter, secretary-treasurer.Marsha VanCamp is Devotions Chair and Juliana Milroy isPrayer List overseer.
The "Alive in Christ" Chapter at St. Phillips, Dyker Heights,Brooklyn, New York, was installed on Sunday, September 29,1996. Gladys Clark, first vice president of Provincial Assemblyand Chair of the Endowment Fund on National Council,presented the charter to Father William Fredrickson, rector.Shown in the picture are Christine Peterson-Snyder; MaryCash; Linda McMillan, president; Barbara Dennis, vicepresident and secretary; and Lisa Risa, treasurer.
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Daughters, Pray Daily for the Nominating Committee.
Almighty God, Giver of all Light, we pray that You will guide theNominating Committee in choosing the right candidates for the positionof Presiding Bishop, as they meet to carry out this awesome task. Opentheir thinking, temper their speaking, that they may he guided by theHoly Spirit in nominating those persons who will preserve the missionof the church in the world today. AMEN.
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