The Star—June & July 1 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Rector ’s message Church Picnic 2 June Calendar 3 July Calendar 4 Outreach Lay Pastoral Care Summer Office Hours 5 CARITAS Memorial Garden 6 Closer Look at… Stewardship News 7 Happy Father’s Day 8 FROM OUR SENIOR WARDEN... WHO WE ARE: The Church of the Epiph- any is one of 181 parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, which is one of 110 dioceses in The Episcopal Church (USA), one of 44 member churches in the worldwide Anglican Communion. THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY THE STAR June & July 2015 This issue of THE STAR will serve as the June/July issue with the later summer edion being the August issue. Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to announce that your Vestry voted unanimously to issue a call to the Rev. Andrew Charles Reinholz to be Rector of Epiphany Church. It is my further please to inform you that Andrew has accepted the call to be the 16 th Rector of Epiphany effective June 1, 2016. Andrew graduated from Moravian College with a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Religion and Minor in Political Science in 2006. From 2007 thru 2009 Andrew was the Bishop’s Personal Assistant in the Diocese of Bethlehem. That year he was also a Counselor for Kids Peace in Orefield, PA. Andrew then moved on to the General Theological Seminary where he graduated with his Masters of Divinity 2012. While at the Semi- nary Andrew did his field education at The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York City. After graduation from the Seminary Andrew was the Bishop’s Chap- lain and Personal Assistant from 2012 to 2013. In 2013 Andrew was appointed Vicar of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Emmaus, PA thru 2015. He was also the Staff Liaison to the Renewal Assembly of the Diocese. You’ll notice I refer to our new Rector as Andrew—that is to avoid confusion—his wife is the Rev. Kimberly Reinholz. Kim is the Associ- ate for Services, Campus Ministry and Pastoral Care at Grace & Holy Trinity here in Richmond. The Reinholz’ s have a 3 year old daughter, Audrey, and are expect- ing their second child in late August. Please be sure to attend the reception for the Reinholz’s after the 10:30 AM service on June 5 th , his first Sunday with us. Blessings, Buddy Dunn Adult Forum 9 Worship Leaders June 10 Worship Leaders July 11 Fellowship 12 Days of Blessing June 13 Days of Blessing July Recipe 14 Just the Facts 15
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I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Rector ’s message
Church Picnic
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June Calendar 3
July Calendar 4
Outreach
Lay Pastoral Care
Summer Office Hours
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CARITAS
Memorial Garden
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Closer Look at…
Stewardship News
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Happy Father’s Day 8
F R O M O U R S E N I O R W A R D E N . . .
WHO WE ARE:
The Church of the Epiph-
any is one of 181 parishes
of the Episcopal Diocese
of Virginia, which is one
of 110 dioceses in The
Episcopal Church (USA),
one of 44 member
churches in the worldwide
Anglican Communion.
T H E C H U R C H O F T H E E P I P H A N Y
T H E S T A R June & July 2015
This issue of THE STAR will serve as the June/July issue with the
later summer edition being the August issue.
Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to announce that your Vestry voted unanimously to issue a call to the Rev. Andrew Charles Reinholz to be Rector of Epiphany Church. It is my further please to inform you that Andrew has accepted the call to be the 16th Rector of Epiphany effective June 1, 2016.
Andrew graduated from Moravian College with a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Religion and Minor in Political Science in 2006.
From 2007 thru 2009 Andrew was the Bishop’s Personal Assistant in the Diocese of Bethlehem. That year he was also a Counselor for Kids Peace in Orefield, PA.
Andrew then moved on to the General Theological Seminary where he graduated with his Masters of Divinity 2012. While at the Semi-nary Andrew did his field education at The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York City.
After graduation from the Seminary Andrew was the Bishop’s Chap-lain and Personal Assistant from 2012 to 2013. In 2013 Andrew was appointed Vicar of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Emmaus, PA thru 2015. He was also the Staff Liaison to the Renewal Assembly of the Diocese.
You’ll notice I refer to our new Rector as Andrew—that is to avoid confusion—his wife is the Rev. Kimberly Reinholz. Kim is the Associ-ate for Services, Campus Ministry and Pastoral Care at Grace & Holy Trinity here in Richmond.
The Reinholz’ s have a 3 year old daughter, Audrey, and are expect-ing their second child in late August.
Please be sure to attend the reception for the Reinholz’s after the 10:30 AM service on June 5th, his first Sunday with us.
Blessings,
Buddy Dunn
Adult Forum 9
Worship Leaders June 10
Worship Leaders July 11
Fellowship 12
Days of Blessing June 13
Days of Blessing July
Recipe
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Just the Facts 15
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Church Picnic & Celebration
at Higgin’s Farm Saturday, June 11th, the Epiphany families will gather at Harrison & Susan’s farm in Ashland for a celebration and cookout. Chapter 11 men’s group is hosting this event and will provide hot dogs and hamburgers, rolls and condiments. Others can bring a “pot luck” dish to share.
Bring your comfortable walking shoes, folding chair and bug repel-lent of choice. Directions and time will be sent out closer to the date. In the event of rain, we will still have the cookout in the par-ish hall.
Rector’s Message
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I am honored and delighted to have been called as your new Rector. It has been a joy getting to know the members of the search committee, and the vestry. I am looking forward to meet-ing all of you, and getting to know you all. Every conversation I have had with a member of the parish has made it clear just how much this community means to its people. They have described Epiphany as a “home” and as a “sanctuary”. They have told me about how this place, and its people have supported them. How it has given them opportunities to learn about Jesus Christ, and to share the love of God with the world. My hope, and my prayer, is that I as your new Rector will do all that I can to help strengthen, and deepen the work that you all give so much dedication to. That the Grace of God which you have found at Epiphany, can be shared with all those in search of, and in need of Jesus Christ. I am eager to hear your stories, and learn more about the wonderful history of Epiphany. My door is always open. Yours in Faith, Rev. Andrew Charles Reinholz
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June Parish Calendar
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July Parish Calendar
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REACHING OUT TO OUR NEIGHBORS — A BLESSING
Despite our difficulties making initial connections with the Hispanic community in our neighbor-hood, we have been blessed with being “discovered” by Augustine Kipligat newly arrived in our neighborhood from Kenya. Augustine successfully applied for immigration, chose the Richmond area, and moved into an apartment near Epiphany with little more than the clothes he brought and a laptop computer.
His wife, Loyce, 3 year old daughter Faith, and 3 month old son Francis will arrive on June 6. Augustine has a nursing degree from Africa and will take the Virginia licensing exam on June 20. In the meantime, a number of Epiphany folks have been lending a hand to help Augustine get his apartment furnished, get set up with access to Lamb’s Basket, with health insurance for the children and with driving practice. Thanks to Epiphany, his family will arrive to a comfortable apartment. The Kipligat family is Catholic, but it’s certain that we will see them occasionally. By mid-August they should be fully established. Prior to that time, the most helpful thing we could do would be to provide occasional transportation to buy groceries or to doctor’s appointments. Augustine also needs some additional driving practice. If you would like to help, please call Scott Blackwell.
Reaching OuT...
Summer Office Hours :
Lucy is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to 12 noon. Call
before stopping by to make sure someone is here to let you in.
Lay Pastoral Care If you or someone you know is in need of non-emergency pastoral care, please call the church office, 266-2503 and leave a message for Lay Pastoral Care—phone mail box 5. Please include your name and phone number and your call will be returned within the next day or two.
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Epiphany will be hosting
CARITAS July 16—23.
Emmanuel Episcopal has graciously agreed to participate with us. We anticipate their help with two or more days by providing food and transpor-tation to showers. We are blessed with their involvement. More to fol-low as we get closer.
Book Club The Book Club is now reading
Dolley by Rita Mae Brown. If
you are interested in joining
them, they meet on Monday’s
@ 11:00 AM in the parlor.
Congratulations
to our
Graduates!
Claudia Abernathy
Hana Elionai
Alex White
St. Francis Memorial Garden Committee
Update: The committee has been meeting regularly and is composing a new brochure. Additionally a presen-tation map of the garden has been created and Stacy Mitchell is helping the committee with the colorization. We thank Stacy for her assistance as this task will bring life to the map. Her talents are so welcomed! We hope to have both of these pro-jects completed this summer. Please walk through the gardens to observe the improvements that have been made recently to honor those who rest perpetually. We also, welcome your assistance in the upkeep of this important Ministry. Please see a committee member for details.
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Stewardship Committee News
The Stewardship Committee met May 11th for dinner that was a celebration and thank you of last year’s good work from the committee and to welcome our new members. Carol Campus has decided to step down now that she is on the Vestry and Pastoral Care Committee. Jessica Iseman has graciously agreed to fill Carol’s spot. At dinner we discussed the final results of the campaign and how we are doing year to date. The next meeting is tentatively schedule for June 8th. At the June meeting we will begin developing our plan for the 2017 stewardship campaign. If you would like to join the Stewardship committee please let me know – [email protected] or 804-262-3293 Ann Henderson – Stewardship Chair Stepping out in Faith Malachi 1: 6b - 8 But you say, “How have we despised your name?” By offering polluted food upon my altar. But you say, “How have we polluted you?” by saying that the Lord’s table may be despised. When you offer blind animals in sacrifice is that not evil? And when you offer those that are lame or sick is that not evil? Present that to your governor, will he accept you or show you favor? says the Lord of hosts. Tithing is not only about the financial support we give the church and charities that are near and dear to us. It is the giving of ourselves. Here are some questions to ask ourselves: are you truly giving God your best today? Are you choosing your best attitude? Are you giving Him your best when you are dealing with others? Are you giving Him your best when you set your priorities? Do others see His best in you? Do you give your best at work? We always want God’s best for us and yet we often overlook giving our best to Him in all that we do. Whether we are serving in church or a restaurant or we are at home caring for our children or grandchildren, in our finances, in our relationships, no matter what it is we need to make sure that we are giving God our best. God loves us so much and He wants His best for you, but He also wants your best from you. He wants you to serve Him in a way in all that you do so others will see Him in you! Ask Him today to show you if there is something you could change to better serve Him! The best is yet to come! Blessings, Ann
When the good Lord was creating fathers He started with a tall frame.
And a female angel nearby said, “What kind of father is that? If You’re going to make children so close to the ground, why have You put fathers up so high? He won’t be able to shoot marbles without kneeling, tuck a child in bed without bending, or even kiss a child without a lot of stooping.”
And God smiled and said, “Yes, but if I make him child-size, whom would children have to look up to?”
And when God make a father’s hands, they were large and sinewy.
And the angel shook her head sadly and said, “Do You know what You’re doing?” Large hands are clumsy. They can’t manage diaper pins, small buttons, rubber bands on ponytails or even remove splinters caused by baseball bats.”
And God smiled and said, “I know, but they’re large enough to hold everything a small boy empties from his pockets at the end of a day…yet small enough to cup a child’s face in his hands.”
And then God molded long slim legs and broad shoulders.
And the angel nearby had a heart attack. “Boy, this is the end of the week, all right,” she clucked, “Do you realize You just made a father without a lap? How is he going to pull a child close to him without the kid falling between his legs?”
And God smiled and said, “A mother needs a lap. A father needs strong shoulders to pull a sled, balance a boy on a bicycle, or hold a sleepy head on the way home from the circus.”
God was in the middle of creating two of the largest feet anyone had ever seen when the angel could contain herself no longer. “That’s not fair. Do you honestly think those large boats are going to dig out of bed early in the morning when the baby cries? Or walk through a small birthday party without crushing at least three of the guests?”
And God smiled and said. “They’ll work. You’ll see. They’ll support a small child who wants to ‘ride a horse to Banbury Cross,’ or scare off mice at the summer cabin, or display shoes that will be a challenge to fill.”
God worked throughout the night, giving the father few words, but a firm, authoritative voice; eyes that saw everything, but remained calm and tolerant.
Finally, almost as an afterthought, He added tears. Then He turned to the Angel and said, “Now are you satisfied that he can love as much as a mother?”
The angel shuteth up.
Happy Father’s Day!
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Adult Forum… in the parlor @ 9:30 AM.
Well we have finished the Gospels and Acts and are heading into the epistles with a heavy dose of Paul at the beginning. It is very different reading from what we have been doing: complex reasoning instead of parables, theology instead of story and rules and regulations instead of healing and feeding. It will be tough going at times and there will be passages that will offend us.
On the other hand, some of the most beautiful words ever written are in these epistles, I Corinthians 13 and Romans 8 for example. What Paul and the others are attempting in these writings is to give shape and understanding and direction to a new thing on the earth, the church, which is about to change the world. There are powerful ideas in these epistles. What are they?
In reading the epistles I find it helpful to identify the big ideas. Find the verses stating the main themes and then the supporting passages. Keep the main idea before you; often it is the supporting passages where things get difficult to swal-low.
What we will be encountering in this remaining part of the New Testament is the early church trying to answer the questions, “what is the meaning of Jesus’ life?” How would you answer that question? How are we answering it?
“Making the love of God real” is a good start. Who knows where it will lead.
Bless you, all of you,
Harrison
New Testament Reading schedule for June & July
June 5: 1 Corinthians 1-5 July 3: 2 Corinthians 7-13
June 12: 1 Corinthians 6-11 July 10: Galatians—whole book
June 19: 1 Corinthians 12-16 July 17: Ephesians 1-3
June 26: 2 Corinthians 1-6 July 24: Ephesians 4-6
July 31: Philippians
Grab a cup of coffee and join us!
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June 5— Pentecost 3
Altar Guild: Karen Holden, Randy Holden
8:15—Holy Eucharist
Usher: Mike Nicholas
Reader: Irene Temple
Chalice: Harrison Higgins
10:30 AM—Holy Eucharist
Lessons: Randy Holden
Prayers: Randy Holden
Chalice: Buddy Dunn, Harrison Higgins
Acolytes: Hana Elionai, Logan Abernathy, Jay Tucker,
Claudia Abernathy
Greeters: Mary Sam Abernathy, Gray Corbett
Nursery:
June 12—Pentecost 4
Altar Guild: Betty Fore, Susan Josenhans, Barbara Johnson
Altar Guild: Betty Fore, Susan Josenhans, Barbara Johnson
8:15—Holy Eucharist
Usher: Chuck Strabley
Reader: Sam Craver
Chalice: Harrison Higgins
10:30—Holy Eucharist
Lessons: Gray Corbett
Prayers Gray Corbett
Chalice: Herb Williams, Harrison Higgins
Acolytes: Lucas Couturier, Austin White
Greeters: Buddy Dunn, Mary Sam Abernathy
Nursery:
July 17:
Pentecost 9
Altar Guild:
Karen Holden,
Randy Holden
8:15—Holy Eucharist
Usher: Tad Blackburn
Reader: Lauryn Boyd
Chalice: Harrison Higgins
10:30—Holy Eucharist
Lessons:
Randy Holden
Prayers:
Randy Holden
Chalice: David Tuck,
Harrison Higgins
Acolytes:
Ava Whittlesey,
Kayleigh Gilbert
Greeters:
Irene Temple,
Carol Campus
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Fellowship Activities
Want to go to Brunch in June? Sunday, June 26TH,
the ‘lunch brunch group’ will be going to lunch at
Red Lobster, 8009 W. Broad Street.
If you are interested please contact Jean Riddick, 264-0935,
or call Lucy in the office, 266-2503
Thank You! For the Women’s Breakfast on May 1st, we would like to say ‘thank you’ to the men of Epiphany for the amazing breakfast they prepared for all of us women. The food was delicious and the service was in-credible too. What wonderful guys! Thank you! Thank You! Applause, applause!
Sympathy! The prayers and sympathy of the congregation are extended to the family and
friends of Bertha Morgan who died on Wednesday, May 4th.
May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
Want to go to Brunch in July?
Sunday, July 17TH,
the ‘lunch brunch group’ will be going to lunch at
Debbie’s Kitchen—out Route 33.
If you are interested please contact Jean Riddick, 264-0935,
or call Lucy in the office, 266-2503
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Happy Birthday
June 1 Justin Crawford
June 6 Camille Wood
Kim Ruder
June 7 Megan Tignor
Betty-Shannon Prevatt
June 9 George Elmore
William Craver
June 10 Ellie Tuck
June 11 Brian White
June 12 Austin White
June 15 Beth Lassiter
June 19 Alex Tignor
June 20 Maura Whitlock
June 21 Ramsey Shepardson
June 22 Meghan Skinner Barger
June 27 Leslie Shakespeare
June 28 Karen Holden
Happy Anniversary
June 6 Lee & Ann Poates
Randy & Karen Holden
June 7 Darel & Aggie Gallagher
June 8 Jason & Christine Williams
Mike & Kristene Schulte
June 16 Scott & Cheri Blackwell
Jamal & Erica Brunt
June 19 Blake & Karen Sheppard
June 25 Mike & Patty White
June 27 Michael Wurster & Caitlin Mitchell
June 29 Bob & Kathy Jimerson
Days of Blessing in JuneDays of Blessing in June
Those who are ill or have special needs:
In Our Parish Family: Dot Hudson, Dottie Strabley, Bob Jimerson, Carol Burley, Sarah Jenkins, Ann Schaefer, Betty Fore, Mike Young, Chris
Tignor, Ann Poates, Carolyn Hager, Michael Whittlesey, Wayne Whitlock, Lydia Callaway, Charlotte Lovelace
Those in Care Facilities or Homebound especially:
Peggy Adleman, Sarah Fore, Ray Hampton, Ray Lovelace, Connie Neal, Marietta Spring, Juliet Wynne;
Those Serving in the Armed Forces especially:
Matt Guyer, Amanda Hoffert, Benjamin Hoffert, Patrick Lineberry, Dennis Miller, Caitlin Mitchell, Bryan Murphy, Billy Tucker and Andrew Smith.
Prayers for Birth of a Child: Evans & Rejoice Wani, Stephen & Anna Jones
Prayers for Healing, Wholeness, Comfort, Guidance, and Safe Travel: Mary Stockdell—daughter-in-law of Susan Josenhans, Becky Smith—
friend of Melba Shumaker, Conrad Lawrence—Aggie Gallagher’s brother, Gary Peper—Lucy Whitlock’s brother-in-law, Bucky Turner—friend
of Jenn Whitlock, Rick Lawrence —Jan Lawrence’s son, Luke Murphy—Ray & Charlotte Lovelace’s great-grandson, James McCoy—Sue Ras-
mussen’s friend, Bill Wells—friend of Sarah Jenkins, Mary Anna Phillips—friend of Sue Rasmussen, Braton Shewey—husband of Nancy Shewey,
Karen Rood—sister of Jeri Anne Townley, Andy & Carolyn Holden —Randy Holden’s parents, Robyn Morris—friend of Karen Holden, Joe Serra-
Wade—friend of Karen & Randy Holden, Suzanne Scary— Chuck Strabley’s niece, Lelo Russell—Denise Russell’s mother-in-law, Dave Holsap-
ple—friend of Stacy Mitchell, Tim Blackburn—Tad Blackburn’s father, Doug Burgoyne—friend of David Knight, Susan Berry—friend of Scott
Blackwell, Marcus, student at HHS recovering from car accident—Gail Wood, Erica—friend of Patty White, Murielle Bazuzi—sister-in-law of
Frosine Corbett, Sam Isaacs, & Mary Walker—friends of John & Diana Stone, Raymond Wodarski—friend of Johnny Stone, Kitty Jones—
neighbor of John & Diana Stone, Bonnie Perdue—friend of Anne Hampton, Bonnie Childress Reed—friend of Carole Noe, Macy F. Doherty—
Mom of Megan D. Nixon.
Prayers for the departed: Bertha Morgan
Standing in the Need of PrayerStanding in the Need of Prayer
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Days of Blessing in JulyDays of Blessing in July
Happy Birthday
July 1 Patty White
July 2 Peggy Wilson
Jessica Isemann
July 4 Gail Wood
July 5 Julia Campus
July 6 Jennifer Whitlock
July 10 Debbie Jones
July 13 Skip Choate
July 14 Carol Campus
July 15 Matthew Holden
July 17 John Stone IV
Anne Hampton
July 19 Marietta Spring
Brent Crawford
July 20 Kiden Joye Kenyi
July 21 Carol York
July 25 Karen Whitlock Sheppard
July 26 Madison White
Stark Gallagher
July 27 Jeff Whittlesey
July 31 Chuck Strabley
Happy Anniversary
July 1 George & Suzanne Elmore
Hugh & Rosemary Rawlins
July 16 Brian & Kim White
July 18 John & Diana Stone
July 20 Mike & Kathy Nicholas
Recipe of the Month — Blueberry Pancakes 2 cups Bisquick
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Few dashes cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter for skillet
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
In a mixing bowl, combine Bisquick, milk, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon. Whisk until no lumps remain.
Heat a skillet over medium-lw heat, add butter and melt, swirling to cover the bot-tom.
Pour 1/8 cup batter into the warmed skillet and add 4 05 blueberries into the bat-ter. Cover with another 1/8 cup batter. When small bubbles form within the pan-cakes, flip them. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until golden brown around the edges and batter has set.
