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FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE Volume 64 Number 9

OCTOBER 2014

The Episcopal Church of Saint Michael Pacific View Drive at Marguerite

Corona del Mar

California 92625

& All Angels 949.644.0463

www.stmikescdm.org

...From the Desk of the Rector

BELOVEDS IN CHRIST, “Stewardship is the main work of the Church,” General Convention has affirmed, because our Book of Common Prayer (page 855-6) teaches us that “The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ,” and that “The Church pursues its mission as it prays and worships, proclaims the Gospel, and promotes justice, peace, and love ...and... carries out its mission through the ministry of all its members...(as we) work, pray and give for the spread of the kingdom of God.” So, the main work of the Church is involving people in using all God has entrusted to them in carrying out the mission, that is, stewardship.

Stewardship is more than church support; it is the use of the gifts given to us to carry on Christ’s work in the world. It includes all ways we use or do not use God-given resources to further unity and reconciliation in our homes, our communities and our vocations. And stewardship is not less than church support; our worshiping, praying, working and giving within the Church provide the support that we and others need to engage in the often difficult and lonely tasks of proclaiming the good news, loving our neighbors, and striving for justice and peace.

Stewardship is “an attitude of gratitude!” It is our personal thankful response to God’s graciousness to us, an opportunity to praise God with our lives in thanksgiving: for the blessings of creation; for the birth, life, teaching, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; for the gift of God’s Spirit; for the word, sacraments, and fellowship that sustain and transform us as the Church, particularly in life together in the wonderful Christian community that is Saint Michael & All Angels’ Episcopal Parish.

PARISH NEWS AND NOTES United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of the Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church.

Through United Thank Offering, men, women, and children nurture the habit of giving daily thanks to God. These prayers of thanksgiving start when we recognize and name our many daily blessings. Those who participate in UTO discover that thankfulness leads to generosity. United Thank Offering is entrusted to promote thank offerings, to receive the offerings, and to distribute the UTO monies to support mission and ministry throughout the Episcopal Church and in Provinces of the Anglican Communion in the developing world.

Saint Michael’s Fall Ingathering will be Sunday, October 12th.

Stewardship is what we will be doing here this month. It will be our challenge!

Please remember the wisdom of the Vestryperson I quoted in this space last month: “We’ve lost pledges via transitions, including deaths of graciously generous parishioners. And the ‘angels’ who led our successful ‘Close the Gap’ campaign earlier this year will not do so next year.” Yes, your Parish Church needs each and every one of us to pledge toward our Program & Budget.

If you cannot commit to a dollar amount for 2015, an “Open Pledge” will always be welcome. This will make certain that you are counted as a member of Saint Michael & All Angels and mean that you are doing your best to join others who are doing the best they are able to do. Your Vestry understands that we cannot plan new ministries for 2015 and that it will be necessary to reaccess priorities and struggle to sustain all we enjoy now. We also anticipate “emergencies” with plumbing and electricity, parking lot paving and tree trimming; as a former Vestryperson said, “Being responsible for this place is like being a ‘homeowner times ten’!”

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ADULT ACOLYTE CAPTAINS NEEDED: The ministry commitment is based on a rotation Sunday schedule and on an “as needed” basis depending upon the liturgical calendar year. Contact Susan Caldwell, Director of Christian Education 949.644,0463 Ext.12 if you would like to take part in the Acolyte Ministry at Saint Michael & All Angels.

BUILDING OUR F AITH: L OVING CHRIST AND SER VING OUR COMMUNITY FAITH: LO SERVING

FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE

CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE TO THE RECTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND most recently by Frances Fukuda in thanksgiving, and by Doug & Susie Chapin in gratitude for the life of Roberta Chapin. These funds extend our Parish’s mission of outreach, providing for such needs as can be helped by financial assistance.

* * * REMINDER: Please wear your name badge on Sundays!

* * * NEW ACOLYTES WANTED: Do you have one hour to offer this parish each month? Would you like to participate in the worship service on Sundays by carrying the Cross or lighting the candles? Acolyting is a valuable ministry in the life of Saint Michael & All Angels. Please contact Susan Caldwell if you are interested in learning more about this ministry, or to volunteer! 949.644.0463 x 12.

* * * SUNDAYS AT NINE: Phil Johnston, a guest leader from Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Huntington Beach, will be teaching the classes on October 12 and 19. He will be speaking about “Images of God in the Old Testament.” So, please pick up a cup of coffee and head over to the Davis Library for a time of teaching, fellowship and discussion. All are welcome!

FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE is a publication of Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Corona del Mar, CA. Copy deadline is the second Wednesday of the month.

We welcome letters and articles.

Editor: Susan Beechner 949.644.0463

OCTOBER 201 4 2 2014

PLEASE CHECK THE FORWARD MOVEMENT DISPLAY RACK ON THE WALL IN MICHAEL'S ROOM. Pick up a pamphlet or two to share with family and friends. A donation box is provided.

Featured this month: "Disciple's Way” was the first tract published by Forward Movement and has remained in print to this day. It was written by clergyman Gilbert P. Symons and inspired the 1934 meeting of the Forward Movement commission as it met to "reinvigorate the life of the Church." Seven concepts of discipleship are highlighted -- turn, follow, learn, pray, serve, worship, and share. We, the church, are Christ's disciples. This pamphlet helps us commit to a life of following Christ.

* * * DO YOU HAVE A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS? Please contact sbeechner@stmikescdm.org with changes or additions.

* * * PLEASE REMEMBER . . . Saint Michael & All Angels has a Parish Emergency Fund funded by parishioners and available to parishioners facing financial emergencies and needing economic assistance. Requests should be directed to our rector or any member of our Vestry. If you are able to contribute, all gifts are welcome!

* * * TIME AND TALENT If you are thinking about volunteering with one of our commissions at St. Mike’s, please review the “Parish Life” booklet on the back rail of the sanctuary, which describes these activities. We need greeters, acolytes, coffee hosts, and ushers, and have other interesting assignments as well. Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet new people at St. Mike’s. Please call Melinda Rader with questions: 949.230.3644.

ANNIVERSARIES OCTOBER Birthdays

5th - Gail Haghjoo 12th - Amanda Corbet 16th - Sandra Alser 17th - Terry Lee 23rd - Norm Ewers 24th - Joseph Benjamin 26th - Dwight Ryan 29th - Maria Solomon John Stahr Baptisms

9th - Keith Nelson Weddings 4th - Chace & Anne Warmington

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Read us every day for latest parish news, diocesan, TEC and AC updates, personal devotions, sacred music.

* * * LEST WE FORGET: There have been 4,484 American military casualties in Iraq and 2,344 in Afghanistan as of September 21st. "Lord hear our prayers for those who are dead and for those who mourn."

THE 2014 VESTRY Senior Warden.............................Myrna Ireland mireland6@sbcglobal.net....................949.759.1509 Junior Warden.............................Donald Sheetz donald.sheetz@gmail.com..................949.720.0700 Christian Education.....................Barbara Black bbblack56@sroadrunner.com...............949.640.7989 Clerk of the Vestry........................Karlene Miller karlenemiller@gmail.com...................949.336.6215

Building and Grounds...............Tom Nicholson tqnicholson@aol.com......................949.872.9067 Communications...........................Clyde Dodge [clydedodge@cox.net.......................949.375.1530 Evangelism.................................Melinda Rader melinda.rader@roadrunner.com..........949.230.3644 Fellowship......................................Teri Corbet hbangel49@msn.com.......................714.932.6979

Finance......................................Julie Jenkins jdfritz@aol.com.............................949.640.0134 Mission...............................Barbara Stewart+ barbarastewart001@gmail.com.........714.979.7449 Stewardship.............................Matthew Shaw mattjshaw@yahoo.com..................949.645.4942 Worship...The Very Rev’d Canon Peter D. Haynes phaynes@stmikescdm.org...........949.644.0463x11

FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE

IT’S TIME TO COLLECT ONE METRIC TON OF FOOD! We’ve started our collection to raise ONE METRIC TON OF FOOD for Children of the Americas (now called America’s Children) and take it to Tijuana to feed 500 children breakfast and lunch for a month. We weren’t able to undertake this project last year so it’s doubly important that we bring as much food as we can this year (over 2300 lbs!). The shelves are bare in Mexico. We will need the participation of everyone to reach our goal. Please consider how you can help and donate generously.

Our delivery date is set - we will go down on Wednesday, October 15th, and welcome anyone who wishes to come along with us. Please contact Frances Haynes if you are interested going with us. You will need a passport to go into Mexico.

The Food We Take: 100 lbs. Powdered Milk 300 lbs. Brown Rice 500 lbs. Beans 300 lbs. Flour 50 lbs. Hot Cereal (Oatmeal) 60 lbs Hot Chocolate 175 lbs. Pancake Flour 60 lbs. peanut butter 60 lbs. Jelly 6 lbs. Cinammon 15 gallons Pancake Syrup 10 gallons Vegetable Oil 30 lbs. Raisins 120 lbs. Corn Flakes We also need about $2000 to buy perishable food and supplies (Eggs, Cheese, Bread) and to give Olivia $800 to buy other items the children need.

The Mission Commission will be available after Sunday worship services through October 12th to take and record your donations. For more information, contact Frances Haynes at 721-5857 or fbhincdm@aol.com.

Praise for Proverbs

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A MESSAGE FROM THE JUNIOR WARDEN Dear Members of Saint Michael & All Angels: I write today to address the matter of a new rectory for our parish church. Because of its importance to our future it requires careful consideration now. With the inevitable retirement of our beloved rector now anticipated within the next few years and Peter’s successor soon to follow, we must begin to plan for our new rector’s living arrangements.

For those of you who may not know me, I am a current Vestry member serving as your Junior Warden. St. Michael’s has been my spiritual home for more than 30 years. I have previously served on the the Vestry as Buildings and Grounds and Communications Commissioners, and I will chair the Manse (another name for rectory) Project. I have been a real estate broker specializing in residential development and sales for 45 years.

I intend to bring appropriate significance to this task.

I encourage all to be thinking of this requirement and of meaningful ideas you can bring forth to help complete the mission. Our intention is to formulate the requisite plan including parish input.

Your Vestry and Manse Commission will continue to keep you advised of our progress.

Time to gather at the beach!

Kindest regards,

Join us at Big Corona on Saturday, October 25th , 9:30am-11:30am

Donald Sheetz

for “Praise for Proverbs”.

The Rev’d John Goldingay, Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, will be our guest speaker. He will be speaking on his newly published book, “Proverbs for Everyone”. There will be Morning Prayer with a lesson.

We will finish on time, so those who care to may wander off to their favorite restaurant for lunch.

Or bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the sand and surf! The cost of parking is $15.00 per vehicle so we are very keen on carpooling to keep the cost down.

If you need a ride, please contact Susan Caldwell, Director of Christian Education@ 949.644.0463 Ext 12.

Hope to see you there! And don’t forget to bring a lawn chair and or beach towel to sit on.

PHONE TREE MINISTRY: NEW MEMBERS NEEDED. Our goal is to contact every parishioner by phone once a month.This is a great opportunity to get to know others better and to share information, needs and suggestions about Saint Mike's. Please contact Ruth Poole at 949.644.9263.

FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION

Our mission is to seek and share Jesus Christ as spiritual food for life’s journey.

3233 Pacific View Drive Corona del Mar, CA 92625 949.644.0463 949.644.9247 FAX www.stmikescdm.org The Very Rev’d Canon

Peter D. Haynes, Rector [phaynes@stmikescdm.org] Susan Caldwell Director of Christian Education [scaldwell@stmikescdm.org] Ray Urwin, D.M.A. Minister of Music [rurwin@stmikescdm.org] The Rev’d Fennie Chang, Ph.D., Canterbury Irvine The Rev’d Canon Ray Flemming Assisting Priest The Rev’d Barbara Stewart, Ph.D., Assisting Priest Susan Beechner, Parish Secretary [sbeechner@stmikescdm.org] Donnie Lewis, Bookkeeper [dlewis@stmikescdm.org]

WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday Holy Eucharist at 8 & 10am Nursery Care from 9:30-11:30am Sunday School 10am Adult Education 9am Tuesday HE, MP, alternating Tues. at 7:30am Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing-12 noon ABOUT SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, CORONA DEL MAR

We are a Christian Community of the Anglican Communion who come to hear God’s word and receive and share the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our purpose is to have Christ live in us in order that in Christ we may live faithful and productive Christian lives.

Our commitment to the Gospel is evangelical; our liturgical tradition, catholic; our theology orthodox but open to thought, reflection, and spiritual endeavor.

We care about the world and strive to serve Christ in it.

Susan Caldwell

Ave Maria

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ast week, I needed to send a FAX, and I needed to do so in the early hours of the morning. So I began my day at FedEx. It was 6:45am. There was no one else in the store but the FedEx worker. He was a college student whom I had seen before. After I sent the FAX, I moved to the computer station to begin a research project. This kept me occupied and busy for about twenty minutes.

In the quietness of the early morning hours, I began to hear the most beautiful music being played on the intercom system. I stopped what I was doing and began to wonder.

Where was this music coming from and why was it being played? It was, “Ave Maria” a beautiful selection from Schubert’s opera, Lady of the Lake.

It seemed unusual to me, hearing this sacred music in the ordinary, secular society place of worship called Commerce. I needed to know more. So I stopped what I was doing, and went to speak with the FedEx worker. “Is this your music?”

I asked. And he said, “Yes, it is. I prefer to study with this type of music rather than listen to rap.” I thanked him for his choice and explained to him that most of the music that I hear in stores is not very pleasant to listen to. But this particular work, I wanted to call “Divine”.

There was something of the Divine that had reached through the walls to touch the ears. I asked him for the soloist and wrote her name down, and then went back to my computer cubicle to finish what I was working on.

The music continued, and I thought again and again about the sacred being brought into the world of the secular. Why can’t we always be allowed to listen to beautiful music, music that speaks to the soul, every day in every venue and arena of our lives?

As I got up to leave, the FedEx worker looked in my direction. I wanted to continue the conversation.

I asked, “Do you go to church?” And he said, “No”. I then said, “My name is Susan.” And I reached in my purse Continued on Page 6

PRAYERS HEALING John Sally Sam Rosemarie Nancy Norm Bob Mary Betty Judy Robin Carol Bill Andrew Monica Allister Kenji Burton Pauline Susan Erik Galilea Peggy Mary Beth Douglass GUIDANCE Sue Mitzi Cliff & Teri Harry Kathleen Clyde Tony & Dahlia, Aslam REPOSE Patricia Gooden Clyde Arnold Dodge, Jr. THANKSGIVING - the lives of Norma Palda and Alison Dodge and Pat McNamee; - for the marriage of Hilary Kush and Brad Marsh; - with Dori Shryock

Call Esther McNamee for prayer requests 949.640.1749

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Continued from page 1 -from the rector’s desk

“What should I/we pledge?” The Biblical standard is a “tithe,” a tenth of a person’s income; it is also the standard for giving in the Episcopal Church.

“Net or gross income? ” The Bible does not say; our Episcopal Church leaves that to each person’s conscience. I have consistently taught: 5% “off the top” (net or gross, your choice) in your pledge to your Parish Church, then 5% to activities you think do the work of God-in-Christ in this world. My pledge is currently about 7.5% “off the top” of gross income with more than another 2.5% going to support of work both inside and outside this church, that I believe makes Jesus smile. I smile, too; remember “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7c).

Stewardship is also service. We pledge “time and talent” as well as “treasure.”

Examples abound!

You will have read our Finance Vestry/Chairperson Julie Jenkins’ appeals in Sunday worship bulletins for tellers to join Pat Albers, Sharon Ferguson, Bob Wolfe and Bob Minton. Our auditor, Dan Valdez, scolds us each year for not having at least two people working together recording collections after worship every Sunday. Jim Headley tells us that we need two ushers for Sunday worship at eight o’clock and currently can schedule only one regularly.

Sue Ahearn tells me that “the Altar Guild is lean” for eight o’clock worship on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays and for ten o’clock worship on the 2nd Sunday of each month. And, I know many of us are involved in ministries beyond this parish and would love to know what you are doing that you make both you and Jesus smile as ministry of God-in-Christ.

Stewardship is an adventure, an expedition into God’s dominion. It is an invitation to offer our gifts for the purpose for which we were created, the only purpose that will fulfill us. It is a challenge to refocus our lives by designing our personal budgets around giving toward 10% of time, talent and treasure, and be accountable for our lives as stewards of God’s gifts and, in so doing, discover our own true great worth before God.This discovery brings unspeakable joy.

Yours, In Christ,

Collect of the Day Almighty and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service: Grant, we beseech thee, that we may run without stumbling to obtain thy heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A Collect for Peace O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom: Defend us, thy humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in thy defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace O Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day: Defend us in the same with thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that we, being ordered by thy governance, may do always what is righteous in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR the Sanctuary Light or Altar Flowers in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for a birthday, anniversary, or other special event, please sign up on the board in the Parish Center and indicate the person or occasion to be remembered. The suggested donation for flowers is $35, the sanctuary light is $15. Please mark your check for the Altar Guild.

* * * LOAVES AND FISHES: This month we will collect boys’ and girls’ white socks, in ankle style. We are also collecting men’s white crew socks and women’s white ankle socks.

Monetary donations are always welcome, too. Checks should be made payable to Saint Michael & All Angels, with Loaves and Fishes on the memo line. (Tax ID #95-2123746)

* * * MEN’S GROUP: meets on Thursdays at 7:30am in the Davis Library to discuss questions relating to theology, science and philosophy. All men are welcome.

* * * FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE - ADS NEEDED: Our newsletter is printed

by C & M Publications at no cost to St. Mike’s, thanks to the support of the local businesses whose ads are found on the back of the calendar each month. If you or someone you know might like to become a sponsor, please call Susan Beechner in the parish office for more information.

949.644.0463 x10.

* * * ANNUAL BISHOP’S GARDEN PARTY: Bishop John and Mary Bruno are hosting at their home - 3435 California Blvd., Pasadena, Saturday, October 4, 2014, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. This marks the 100th year of service to support our seminarians and will feature art work for show and sale by youth of our Episcopal Schools. Lynn Headley is going - anyone wanting to join her?

Call 714-963-5932.

* * * PLEASE CHECK the lost and found box next to the tract rack in Michael’s Room.

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Ave Maria from page 4 and gave him my business card that had the details of Saint Michael’s address on it. “At this church,” I said, “we have beautiful music every Sunday.” I thought about our minister of music, Ray Urwin, and how his organ music fills the sanctuary, much like how ‘Ave Maria’ filled the very open and large space of a business work center.

How easy it is to take for granted the language of sacred music and its ability to move the soul. When I got into my car, I felt the Lord make the impression on my heart, His words not audible but the meaning clear, “I am drawing him unto Myself.” And I knew God was working in this young man’s life. I felt . like I was given a glimpse of that divine work that goes on when God calls an individual unto Himself. We all play a role in helping others move along the continuum of faith.

I felt pretty much like a failure in evangelism and/or communication. I know there are thousands of resources worldwide as to how engage a stranger in a meaningful conversation of faith. But I just threw up my hands, and cried, “This is your work, Lord. He will get to know you better somehow. Thank you for letting me see and hear for a moment how you are at work.” Thank you, Lord, for “Ave Maria” and the gift of music.

A few days later, I was at FedEx again in the evening, making many copies and the printer broke down before I had finished. I must have been there for more than an hour. Feeling frustrated, tired and ready to go home, I presented my receipt ticket to be corrected. The manager keyed in the amounts and punched some buttons. “It is all clear. I haven’t charged you for anything.” I couldn’t believe it. “Are you sure?” I replied. I had a huge stack of copies in my arms. The assistant standing next to him, said, “He is able to do that sort of thing, he is the manager.” I left FedEx once again with amazement written on my face. Grace! Ave Maria! Hail Mary, Full of Grace.

God had brought the thoughts of the Divine and grace all in one week in a common place of Commerce, as simple and local as FedEx! “But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 New Revised StandardVersion (NRSV)

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“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 6-8 “Christ arrives right on time to make this happen. He didn’t, and doesn’t, wait for us to get ready. He presented himself for this sacrificial death when we were far too weak and rebellious to do anything to get ourselves ready. And even if we hadn’t been so weak, we wouldn’t have known what to do anyway. We can understand someone dying for a person worth dying for, and we can understand how someone good and noble could inspire us to selfless sacrifice. But God put his love on the line for us by offering his Son in sacrificial death while we were of no use whatever to him.”

Romans 5:8 The Message (MSG) Eugene H. Patterson

THE POWER OF PRAYER Prince of Peace

Prince of Peace, Your Word calls us to follow Your example of compassion and faith.

Help us to believe in Your presence in our lives and in our world.

May we encourage all people to live a balanced life in harmony with nature and one another.

In the name of Jesus, we pray.

Amen.

Forgiveness

Merciful God, Your Son, Jesus, suffered, died and rose to new life.

Forgive us our offenses both great and small.

Help us to transform our lives and nurture the Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice now and forever.

Amen.

(These prayers are taken from the website of the Benedictine Health System http://www.bhshealth.org/)

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SPOT LIGHT ON ...

MELINDA RADER

by Barbara Black

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f you haven't already met her, read on....

Melinda is a long time member of Saint Michael & All Angels. Her family includes two sons, one daughter, and one grandson, and I think we all know Harry Bubb, her dad. Her daughter Kate was married last year at St. Mike's.

With her profession as a full time teacher at a middle school in San Juan Capistrano, she has still dug out time for volunteer work at our church. She has served previously on the Vestry as Finance Commissioner in the term preceding Jim Palda. When Deborah Newquist moved away last year with her husband on his sabbatical, Melinda took her place as Evangelism Commissioner to fill out Deborah’s term.

When asked how does she fit in the volunteer time with work and keeping connected with family, she said, "Well, you just do it; you just fit it in. It's rewarding, and you know it is for the greater good."

As for her view of the work of a Vestry member, she thought for a few moments, and pointed out that as a Vestry member, one sees multiple sides of a situation and then is willing to search for a solution that might be best rather than pursuing only one avenue. Further, she pointed out that a church organization is different from other types of organizations, first, in its concern for the congregation, and then for the budget, and that this outlook makes the work rewarding.

Thank you, Melinda, for all you do for St. Mike's. May you continue always in health and blessings.

(Editor’s Note: If there is someone you would like to see spotlighted, please contact Barbara Black, bblack56@roadrunner.com)

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP continues to meet monthly at the home of Beth Bianchi at 7pm on the last Tuesday of the month. Contact the parish office for details. This month they will be meeting on October 28th.

Calendar of Ev ents At Saint Mic hael & All Ang els Events Michael Angels IN THE COMING WEEKS

Holy Eucharist, Morning Prayer, alternating on Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.

Whiz Kids, 9:00-5:00 p.m., AAC Basketball, 5:00-8:00 p.m., AAC

AA meeting, 7:00-8:00 a.m., SW Yoga class, 9:00-10:00 a.m., NW Whiz Kids, 9:00-5:00 p.m., AAC Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing, 12:00 Noon Basketball, 5:00-8:00 p.m., AAC Sun., Nov. 2nd Volleyball, 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Men’s Group, 7:30-9:00 a.m., DL Whiz Kids, 12 noon-5:00 p.m., AAC AA Big Book Study, noon-1:00 p.m., SW Basketball, 5:00-8:00 p.m., AAC Parish Choir Rehearsal, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Yoga class, 9:00-10:00 a.m., NW Whiz Kids, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon, AAC Basketball, 3:00-4:00, 5:00-8:00 p.m., AAC AA meeting, 7:00-10:00 p.m., SW

Basketball, 8:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00-5:00 p.m., AAC

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

IN THE FOLLOWING MONTHS

Meeting Rooms: AAC - All Angels’ Court MR - Michael’s Room CR - Conference Room

DL - Davis Library NW - North Wing GR - Blue Room, AAC

SW - South Wing YR - Yellow Room, AAC RR - Red Room, AAC

Daylight Saving ends - Fall back!

All Saints and All Souls Praying our Goodbyes, 4:00 p.m.

Tues., Nov. 4th Polling Place here at St. Mike’s - Remember to vote today!

Sat., Nov. 15th Deaneries IX and X Assembly, Saint Paul’s, Tustin Fri., Nov. 21st Life Line Health Screening, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., AAC Sun., Nov. 23rd Last Sunday after Pentecost Thurs., Nov. 27th Thanksgiving Day - 10 a.m. Worship; Office closed Fri., Nov. 28th Office closed for Day after Thanksgiving Sun., Nov. 30th First Sunday of Advent, Year B Fri. & Sat., Dec. 5th & 6th Diocesan Convention, Ontario Sun., Dec. 7th Alternative Gift Fair, AAC (

Whiz Kids, 1:45-2:45 p.m., AAC Volleyball, 3:30-5:00 p.m., AAC House of Speed, 5:00-6:30 p.m., AAC St. Mike’s Basketball, 7:00-9:00 p.m., AAC

Monday

Staff Meeting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., DL Vestry Meeting, 5:00-7:00 p.m., CR Sat., Oct. 4th Bishop’s Garden Party, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Pasadena Sun., Oct. 5th Blessing of the Animals honoring Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi Thurs., Oct. 9th Women’s Leadership Meeting, 6:00 p.m., DL Sun., Oct. 12th Fall UTO Ingathering J2A Youth Group, 10:00 a.m., Corner Room Adult Christian Education Commission, 10:30 a.m., CR Mon., Oct. 13th Office closed for Columbus Day Tues., Oct. 14th Baroque Music Festival “Preview Evening”, 6:00-8:00 p.m., MR Wed., Oct. 15th Deadline for November 2014 For the Love of Mike Sat., Oct. 18th Altar Guild Meeting, 9:30 a.m., CR Sun., Oct. 19th CROP Interfaith Hunger Walk, N.B. Back Bay, 1:00 p.m.

Worship Commission, 11:30 a.m., CR Sat., Oct. 25th “Praise for Proverbs” 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Big Corona Beach Sun., Oct. 26th The Bible Challenge, 7:30 a.m., DL Tues., Oct. 28th Spyglass Hill Homeowners Board, 6:00-9:00 p.m., CR Women’s Fellowship, 7:00 p.m., Bianchi’s Home Thurs., Oct. 30th Bishop Diane Bruce’s “Walk-about”, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 1st

Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Nursery care from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Sundays-at-Nine, DL Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.

Godly Play, children 4-11, Yellow Room Formation, 5th-8th grade, Green Room Basketball, 3:00-5:00 p.m., 6:00-8:00 p.m., AAC

Sunday

EACH WEEK

OCTOBER 2014

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JAMES HANNINGTON (1847-1885) Bishop, Martyr

T

he 19th Century was a century of missionary zeal. Missionaries pushed through African jungles and deserts, learned local languages, and braved pestilential climates to create schools, hospitals and churches.

Some were killed, others contracted debilitating diseases, but by the century's end a global missionary presence was in place. James Hannington, as Missionary Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, was one of those to suffer both disease and martyrdom. Among the new nations of Africa, Uganda is the most predominantly Christian; Mission work began there in the 1870's, with the favor of King Mutesa, who died in1884. However, his son, King Mwanga, opposed all foreign presence, including the missions.

James Hannington was born September 3, 1847, into a wealthy family near Brighton, southern England, where his father had business interests. James was an excitable, high spirited and sometimes wayward boy who blew a thumb off while experimenting with black powder.

Academic studies did not appeal to him. A poor scholar, at age 15 he quit school to work in his father's Brighton counting house, a monotonous job he held until age 21. He obtained a commission in the 1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers and proved to be an excellent officer who rose to the rank of Major. His unit won several prizes at annual camp competitions.

In 1867, the Hannington family became members of The Church of England, and James decided to pursue a clerical career. The following year James entered St. Mary's Hall, Oxford, where he again proved to be a desultory student, more interested in amusement than study. In 1872, the death of his sainted mother spurred a change in Hannington's life.

In 1874, he was awarded his B.A. degree and was ordained Deacon. He won his M.A. in 1875, but remained in parish work where he excelled until 1882. After hearing of the murder of two missionaries on the shores of Lake Victoria, he volunteered for

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missionary work in east Africa and offered himself to the Church Missionary Society for work in east Africa. In 1882, as the head of a party of six missionaries, he set sail for Zanzibar. His stay in Africa was disappointingly short, however.

Crippled by fever and dysentery, Hannington was forced to return to England in 1883.

In 1884, having recovered from his ailments, James was ordained bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa. In January, 1885, Hannington again departed for Africa. His mission field was the shores of Lake Victoria. After arriving at Freretown, near Mombasa, Kenya, he determined to pioneer a shorter and healthier highland road to Bugunda, using Christian porters and undercutting the Arab slave route to the south.

Unfortunately, he was oblivious to the consequences of traversing Busaga, a strategically sensitive area of the Buganda state whose ruler, King Kuabaka Mwanga II, wanted no part of Europeans threatening his sovereignty.

The sudden appearance of the Hannington party alarmed him. The team safely reached a spot near Victoria, Nyanza on October 21. Under orders from King Mwangan II the missionaries were imprisoned in Basoga by Basoga chiefs. After eight days of captivity, by order of King Mwanga, Hannington's porters were killed, and on October 29, 1885, Hannington and the rest of his party were executed. Hannington, himself, was speared in both sides; as he died, his alleged last words to the soldiers who killed him were: "Go tell Mwanga I have purchased the road to Uganda with my blood."

In the Anglican Communion, the life of James Hannington is celebrated every October 29th.

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CHURCH BULLETINS They're Back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with computers! These sentences (with all the BLOOPERS & TYPOS) actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services: The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.

* * * The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'

* * * Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.

* * * Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say 'Hell' to someone who doesn't care much about you.

* * * Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.

* * * Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.

* * * For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

* * * Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.

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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church.

So ends a friendship that began in their school days.

* * * At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?'

Come early and listen to our choir practice.

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“CHURCH NEXT” OFFERS ONLINE LEARNING COURSES Editor’s note: Our parish subscribes to the online learning program “Church Next.” If these or their other courses interest you, please contact Melinda Rader who will give you access details.

Judaism Rabbi Joseph Krakoff Gives a Practical Overview Judaism may not be the world's largest religion but it is certainly the most influential. Both Christianity and Islam find their beginnings in Judaism. In this class Rabbi Joseph Krakoff explains the origins, unique beliefs, and diversity within this great world religion.

This is a basic, introductory class suitable for those who know little about Judaism, and may want to use it in a comparative religion track. Rabbi Krakoff leads the conservative Congregation Shaarey Zedek, in Southfield, MI. Congregational Stewardship This Is 'Must See TV' for Every Congregation Jesus talked about money more than anything else (except the kingdom of

God), so why don't we talk about it more? Veteran consultant Kristine Miller helps us address our shyness and encourages us with practical and effective strategies that every congregation needs to take seriously.

This course will take an average learner about 50 minutes to complete. It is ideal for people who are new to the subject as well as a refresher for those who've worked on stewardship for years. It can be used as part of a committee retreat or meeting, as well as a way to help recruit new stewardship committee members.

Most Outreach Is Poor New Course on Redemptive Outreach is Crucial for Congregations Believe it or not, an incredible amount of church charity work actually hurts poor people.

Well–meaning Christians, who are generous, dedicated, and selfless, end up doing more harm than good, simply because they have not thought through their outreach activities. Robert Lupton knows this. He left a successful career to work with inner-city families and in

the process became an expert in best practices for personal and congregational outreach.

This course will take an average learner about an hour to work through.

Frankly, every church outreach leader and worker needs to learn the concepts presented in this class not just to understand how our best intentions cause pain and prolong suffering, but to learn the best practices of church charity so that your congregation can more effectively do the work of Jesus and minister to the poor and hurting.

A variety of other online couses of interest are available in the “Church Next” catalog.

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