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Invites You to Explore Our Life and Ministries at St. James Episcopal Church
Volume 101, Number 2
February 2017
Service Schedule
With your generous donation of at least $25.00 to the St.
Sundays
James EYC 2017 Mission Trip Fundraiser, a surprise flocking
8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Service in the church with choir(s) 10:30 a.m.
225-387-5141 • Fax 225-387-1443 • www.stjamesbr.org
As You Are Service
Chapel of the Twelve Apostles
5:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II *Nursery available
of bright pink flamingos will occur at the property of your choosing in the Baton Rouge metro area. The flamingos will roost with your flockee for a brief period of time, and be identified as St. James EYC flamingos. This notice will identify you as the originator of their flock, unless you request to remain anonymous! You can pay for flocking or insurance online, here, or visit the EYC table in the Parish Hall parlor during post-service Coffee Hour.
Christian Education for all ages Sunday mornings 9:15-10:15 a.m. Weekdays Mondays school is in session 8:15 a.m. Day School Morning Prayer Wednesdays Noon Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Healing Prayers in the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles Fridays school is in session 8:15 a.m. Day School Eucharist
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St. James Staff The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. Bishop of Louisiana The Very Rev. Joe Reynolds Interim Rector The Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr. Sr. Associate Rector and Day School Chaplain The Rev. Mary Ann Garrett Associate Rector and Chaplain, St. James Place The Rev. John Pitzer Associate Rector and Prior, The St. James Center for Spiritual Formation Deacon Pat Lyle Spiritual Director in Residence The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Witcher Bishop-in-Residence XIX Rector of St. James The Rt. Rev. James M. Coleman Bishop-in-Residence XX Rector of St. James Mary Hunt Boutwell Director of Lay Ministries Sara Bray
Cherub Choir Director & Ass’t Choirmaster
Jo Craddock
Director of Communications
Mary Davis-Palms Rodger Green Jason Hubbard
Parish Dietician Facilities Director Choirmaster
Eric Johnson Treble Choir Director & Ass’t Choirmaster Cheryl Speights Olinde John Ozier
Bookkeeper Parish Secretary
Sylvia Rabalais
Administrative Secretary
Hannah Rothermel
Director of Youth Ministry
Lauren T. Ray
Head of School
Herndon Spillman
Organist
St. James Vestry Gerry Sulzer*..................................Senior Warden Josh Pesses (ex-officio)..........................Treasurer Margaret Culbertson* Sue Larisey** Charlie Frey ** Andy McCall* Barbara Irwin Garon*** Jay Noland*** Lee Griffin *** Caroline Ross* Barbin C. Graham** Anna Catherine Soule*** Catherine S. Harrell** Manette Sammons* Buzzy Heroman** Chip Stirling* Bill Hines** Kyle Landrem***
David Warrington***
The Diocese of Louisiana is one church, faithful to our Lord Jesus, united in mission, reaching out through service and proclamation to all for whom Christ died. We live in joyous expectation of God’s transforming power, compassion, and mercy in our lives.
February 2017
Nursery Information
Youth News
Infants and toddlers are welcome at all services, but, as parents desire, may also be lovingly cared for by trained staff in our nursery/wiggle room on the first floor of the Parish Hall between 8:45 a.m. and noon on Sunday mornings, and for other events as announced.
It’s Time for Flamingos! It’s that time of the year again! The St. James EYC will be holding its 2017 flocking fundraiser. This great way to give back to the youth and help them with their funds, and have fun at the same time. Watch for 2017 flocking info, soon! Confirmation Classes Do you know a teenager interested in confirmation? The spring series begins Sunday, February 5. If you or your young person are interested in this series, please contact Hannah at 225-387-5141, ext. 1224. EYC Now Meeting on Wednesdays We’re trying a new schedule this spring! The EYC calendar is here, or contact Hannah at 225-387-5141, ext. 1224 for more information and to be sure you’re on her email list!
Children’s Chapel offers another opportunity for movement and learning by young children. Those who would like to attend, should meet at the back of the church at the sequence hymn (just before the Gospel reading), where they will be led to class for an age-appropriate lesson on the readings for the day, and engage in an activity or craft. The group will return to the church in time for communion with their families.
Floral Dedications and Arrangements Arrangements on the altar of given to the glory of God, and on January 29, in loving memory of Martin and Annette Broderick by Gary Broderick; and, in loving memory of Cathy Evans by her family. Arrangements in the parlor on February 5 are by Joanne Anderson; on February 11 by Nancy Bogan; on February 18 by Belva Dewey; and, on February 25 by Tricia Henderson.
In Our Thoughts and Prayers … For the departed: Jane Ashby; Larry Blanchard; Mary Gallant, aunt of Maria Bowen; Pat Brockway For recent concerns of: Jeff, Louella Blackwell, Connie Henderson, Wesley, Peg Austin, Vi Henning, Fannie Compton, Bill Burnett, Kathy Crabtree, Andrea Walters, Sue Hartquist, Richard Tannehill, Jeff & Jerry Lynn Mills, Yvette Nobles, Elizabeth Reynolds, Charles Kahao, Ralph Stephenson, Brady Whitton, Joseph Howe In our continuing prayers: Betty Romero, Kevin Stockton, Glenn Stockton, Jim Coleman, Bob Boyd, Richard Garber, Barbara Shilg, Larry Durant, Judy Calhoun, Janet Arst, Casey Dué, Peyton Feigley, Mary Jarnagin, Bessie Stockton, Kenlee Jackson, Jeff Cobb, Billy Heroman, Bobby McCall, Butch Noland, Jack Ralston, Janie LeBlanc, Babette Vlahos, Charlie Matherne, Joanne Anderson, Liam Barber, Tommy Roberson, Thomas, George Helland, Antonia Day, Christine Smith, Rex Everage, Bobby Hines, Mary
C. Elliott, Linda Heine, Catherine Strauss, Allyson Kelly, Bill Rosenbaum, Sam, Glen Ezell, Alan Farries, Jay, Faye, Erin Collins For those in the armed forces: Rob Hutchins, Major John Lyford V, Staff Sgt William Martin USMC, PFC Don Ellen, Lt Jon Bethel, Trey Wolf ABFAN, Lt Jordan Morris, Sgt James Chambers, Major Andrew “Andy” Stone USAF, Capt Michael Oliver, Specialist Daniel Anderson, Sgt Ethan Wade, Major Charlie Hines, Capt Mathis Guy Hall USMC, Airman Avery Frink, Pvt Mike Lee, Philip S. Mullenix MD US Army, KC - USMC Of thanksgiving for the safe return from duty of: Chad Hornsby SFAAT US Army, For those in law enforcement: Sgt. Carol Landry, Deputy Chad Tate, Chief Detective John East, Officer Eddie Kay, Louise Myers, Sgt. Jeremy Hummert, Detective Brock Bunch, Taylor McDonald, Detective Adam Lea, Trooper Paul L. Toups Jr., Officer Nick Tullier, Walter
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St. Joan of Arc Study Group - ECW Chapter Meeting All women of the church are invited to the Joan of Arc Study Group, held at noon on the first Wednesday of the month, during the academic year, hosted by various members of the group. The Joan of Arc Study Group is looking at some of the Miracles of Jesus in their 2016-2017 firstWednesday meetings. The group next gathers for study on Wednesday, February 1 at noon, hosted by Belva Dewey.
joan of arc
Please contact Nina Broyles for more information on the Joan of Arc Study Group.
Parish Family News Births Owen Randall Harpole was born on December 27, 2016 to Amanda Powell Harpole and John David Harpole. Anna Bailey Carr was born to Shellie and Patrick Carr on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 2:47 a.m., weighing 9 lbs., 5 oz. Baptisms Eleanor Tripoli Gray Simmons, infant daughter of Mary McGuire Gray Simmons and Jessie Lee Simmons, was baptized on January 8, 2017.
Gumbo Luncheon on Thursday, February 2
Susan Rolfs and John Sykes, this year’s Gumbo co-chairs, invite you to get involved with Gumbo 2017! Gumbo kicks off on Friday, March 3 at 11:00 a.m. in Bishops Hall — but the planning has been underway for weeks. Gumbo, the only fundraiser of the St. James Episcopal Church Women (or Episcopal Church Workers!) enables them to support outreach programs such as assistance to the art classes taught by parishioners Elizabeth Whitley and Warren Green at the One-Stop Homeless Shelter, the very popular Lunch with C.S. Lewis program at St. Alban’s Chapel at LSU so students have a place to go for a meal and fellowship,
Camp Grace sponsorship for children of imprisoned women, relief funds to those affected by the August 2016 floods in our area, and the St. James We Care lunch bag ministry. But what volunteers get from Gumbo is just as treasured! John shared at the annual meeting that when he first volunteered at Gumbo, some 20 years ago, he not only met more fellow parishioners and made new friends, but learned all the good restaurants and stores in Baton Rouge! Even the Day School students are involved, with fifth graders helping “bus” tables on Fridays school is in session.
Where do you see yourself at Gumbo? There are lots of volunteer opportunities — from helping share flyers and spreading the word of Gumbo, to setting up for each Friday’s lunch, taking calls, preparing to-go orders, serving table-side, clean-up, Sunday sales, and more. Sign up, for Gumbo 2017, today! The Gumbo 2017 intro meeting is at noon on Thursday, February 2 in the Parish Hall parlor. Come, have a taste of this year’s gumbo, hear the great plans, dates, and opportunities for you. Email Susan Rolfs at susandrolfs@gmail.com or John Sykes at jsykes@brec.org to reserve your spot.
Visit stjamesbr.org/gumbo2017 to read more, download flyers, or volunteer! Email susandrolfs@gmail.com to reserve a spot at the Feb. 2 luncheon
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February 2017
March 22–24, 2017 Water is a gift. Water is life. As water crises increase, access to safe and clean drinking water decreases. From Flint to Standing Rock, many of today’s most pressing social issues revolve around water. Faith communities worldwide can help.
Church, opening Wednesday evening, March 22 through Friday afternoon, March 24. At Trinity Institute 2017 you will:
With a sharp focus on the need for water justice initiatives in areas of access, droughts, pollution, rising tides, and flooding, Trinity Institute aims to offer actionable guidance for individuals, congregations, and the larger faith community surrounding these issues. This year we’ll hear from Jeffrey Sachs, Christiana Peppard, Winston Halapua, Thabo Makgoba, Katharine Hayhoe, Maude Barlow, Kim Stanley Robinson, and others.
• Develop a deeper appreciation for water as a sacred gift, nurturer, and sustainer of life • Gain a thorough understanding of the relationship between water issues and climate change • Learn what individuals, organizations, and societies can do to mitigate and adapt to water issues of access, pollution, drought, flooding, and rising tides • Discover how the global Christian community is uniquely equipped to effect change • Get connected with opportunities to join existing projects and ministries
You’re invited to attend Trinity Institute, an annual conference that takes place in New York City and at partner sites around the country via webcast, including St. James Episcopal
Wednesday, March 22 (all times local) 7:00 pm Keynote Address Economist Jeffrey Sachs will frame the realities of the global water crisis, how water makes the impact of climate change tangible, and the kinds of positive changes we can make to address the problems. Thursday, March 23 7:45 am Registration Opens, Continental Breakfast 8:00 am Gathering in Song and Prayer 8:30 am Session 1: “Water: Commons or Commodity?” 10:00 am Break 10:30 am Reflection Group Meeting 11:45 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Gathering in Song and Prayer
• Receive guidance and support to create (or re-energize) effective water justice ministries in local contexts • Access robust educational resources, networks, and relationships to maintain ongoing impact The St. James Center for Spiritual Formation is sponsoring this partner site, and will be hosting the Wednesday evening through Friday afternoon webcasts live from Trinity Church, Wall Street. Registration is not required, but will be helpful for planning purposes. Click here, or send an email to church@ stjamesbr.org with “Trinity Institute” in the subject line, including the date(s) you will attend, and the total number of guests to be included with your registration.
1:30 pm Session 2: The Global and the Local Speakers address issues in those cities 3:00 pm Break 3:15 pm Reflection Group Meeting Friday, March 24 7:45 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 am Gathering in Song and Prayer 8:30 am Session 3: “What Churches Are Doing to Make a Difference” 10:00 am Break 10:30 am Reflection Group Meeting 11:45 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Session 4: “Being Agents of Change” 2:00 pm Break 2:15 pm Session 5: “What Can We Do Together?”
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6:00 Centering Prayer - CHP
last epiphany
6:00 Centering Prayer - CHP
12:30 EYC Trip Mtng. @ St. Luke’s
9:15 Youth Confirmation Series
epiphany 7
6:00 Centering Prayer - CHP
Sr. High Rally
epiphany 6
6:00 Centering Prayer - CHP
9:15 Youth Confirmation Series
epiphany 5
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Sunday Schedule (unless otherwise noted) Rite I - spoken, in the church Christian Education for all ages Rite II with organ, choir(s) in the church* As You Are Service in the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles* Rite II in Chapel of 12 Apostles
SUNDAY
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6:00 Bad Girls Book Club offsite
Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room
8:15 Day School MP
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4:30 Day School Exec. Comm. 5:30 Day School Bd. of Trustees
Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room
8:15 Day School MP
11:00 Meditative Yoga - CSF Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room Noon Finance Committee
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11:00 Meditative Yoga - CSF Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room
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8:15 Day School Morning Prayer
5:30 CSF Board
TUESDAY
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11:00 Noon Noon Noon 4:00 4:30 5:30 7:00
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Mardi Gras Office Closed
5:30 Associate Vestry
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Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room
1:00 Food Pantry Set-up
Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room
valentine’s day
Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room
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9:30 11:00 Noon Noon 4:30 6:00 6:00 7:00
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Meditative Yoga - CSF SMILE Bible Study Group Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room AA - MC1 Act. Room Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. EfM Garrett/Holmes Group Bible 2.0 6:00 EfM R. Garrett Group EYC - Youth Room 6:00 Treble Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
7:00 Choir Rehearsal
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6:00 EYC - Southdowns Parade @ Trinity
Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room
8:15 Day School Eucharist
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8:15 Day School Eucharist
Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room
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8:15 Day School Eucharist
8:15 Day School Eucharist Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room
FRIDAY
EfM Grads - offsite AA - MC1 Act. Room Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room Healing for a Broken Heart EfM R. Garrett Group Treble Choir Rehearsal Mom2Mom - Parlor 7:00 Krewe of Artemis Parade
SMILE Bible Study Group AA - MC1 Act. Room Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. EfM Garrett/Holmes Group
11:00 Noon Noon 4:30
Noon Noon 4:00 6:00 6:00 6:30
AA - MC1 Act. Room Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. EfM Garrett/Holmes Group EYC - Offsite Bible 2.0 6:00 EfM R. Garrett Group Choir Rehearsal 6:00 Treble Choir Rehearsal Food Pantry Spiritual Direction Meditative Yoga - CSF
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EfM R. Garrett Group Treble Choir Rehearsal
Gumbo Luncheon AA - MC1 Act. Room
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Noon Noon 4:30 6:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 9:30
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THURSDAY the presentation
SMILE Bible Study Group 11:30 AA - MC1 Act. Room Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. Noon Joan of Arc ECW - offsite Mission & Visioning Comm. EfM Garrett/Holmes Group 6:00 Property Committee Choir Rehearsal 6:00
WEDNESDAY
8:00 Food Pantry
11:00 Kids Orch. Bd. - Conf Room 11:00 SMILE Bible Study
Flamingos are Back!
MONDAY
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Spanish Town Parade
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7:00 EYC Glow-in-the-Dark Kickball
2:00 Krewe of Mystique Parade
9:30 Meditative Yoga - CSF
Sr. High Rally - SECC
10:00 Diocesan Exec. - 3 MC
6:00 “Almost” Campout
Vestry Retreat - Offsite
SATURDAY
205 N. Fourth Street | Baton Rouge, LA 70801 225 387 5141 | Fax 225 387 1443 www.stjamesbr.org *Indicates child care provided
Service
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
as You are
5:00 p.m.
parlor arrangements
Assignment elizabeth noland
February 5, 2017
Joyce rucker Bessie & Glenn stockton tony carter Jane christensen sharon hoffeld Jane christensen heather leBleu
caroline ross
February 12, 2017
randall peterson scott Garver Bill lee hays alexander
Joyce rucker Bessie & Glenn stockton randy Garrett Karen Kennedy dodie edmonds cathy Mchugh Janet rowan
Jan sumrall
February 19, 2017
Joyce rucker Bessie & Glenn stockton John ozier cathy Mchugh Karen Kennedy cathy Mchugh robin dinapoli
Martha Yancey
February 26, 2017
LAY MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS - FEBRUARY 2017 (Continuously updated at: stjamesbr.org/assignments)
ushers/Welcome
Joyce rucker Bessie & Glenn stockton Mickey christensen sharon hoffeld liz carter Jane christensen rip collins Ben reiser Mike fontenot George clark Josh pesses
eM/Intercessor lector altar Guild
ushers
chip Middleton frank leonard John compton neal elliott Jr. Bob laughlin
Brent & Kent caldwell Brent caldwell desha carter Monica Murphy desha carter Kent caldwell randy east honey east randy east
acolytes
eucharistic Ministers lectors
Mimi riché Mimi riché hays town III annie furr susie furr Mimi riché allen paterson honey east randy east
hays town Betty phillips
Bella Jung Warren ross helene Jung Mattie ray steve anderson deborah taylor steve anderson shirley Young pat Broderick larry Mitchum nora say
hays town III honey east anna Garrett honey east anna Garrett honey east BB stirling honey east randy east
John ozier sheila feigley
Bryan olsson olivia landrem Grace Gagliano clark olsson david Warrington ed henderson vickie schenk B phillips emily Kay emily Kay sue larisey
Intercessor altar Guild
Brent & Kent caldwell Brent caldwell desha carter Kent caldwell Monica Murphy desha carter Katherine Martin honey east randy east
hays town elizabeth libbers
B phillips Gary richards ford thomas chris Kiesel linda ohmstede david Gerard stephanie Kay andrea Kay adelyn Kahao Jacob Johnson debra Matherne david Warrington Martha Yancey nancy litton douglas Kennedy Barbara Bearden Jane henslee ann holmes susan rolfs
Jeannie frey rhodes frances Garland
Mary Brandon harrell Grant Griffin Margaret harrell Blake Griffin Jane perkins debbie Galland deborah Matherne chetwin carter adelaide russo Maretta creveling rieta reiser susan White
ushers/Welcome eucharistic Ministers lector 1 psalmist lector 2 Intercessor altar Guild eucharistic Minister altar Guild
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Vestry Meeting Highlights By Jane Christensen, Clerk At the January 9, 2017 meeting, following an opening meditation, Gerry Sulzer presented the Treasurer’s report in the absence of Josh Pesses. Fr. Reynolds noted that expected income from 2016 was below budget. He said the church cannot continue to function on a deficit each year, and that he will strive to make sure that income and expenses balance out. The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as presented. There were no motions or information from Finance. Gerry Sulzer did note that an unsolicited bid for organ repairs had been received from the company doing the organ tuning, but in light of upcoming renovations, that bid had been deferred. Gerry Sulzer presented an update on the 2017 stewardship program. Incoming 2017 pledges are still below expectations. Letters have gone out to all 2016 pledging units that have not yet responded to our 2017 pledge campaign. Father Joe Reynolds reported that the future
organization of the Mission and Vision several personnel issues. He reported that Committee is being evaluated as to how it Debbie Stiltner’s last day at St. James would can best function to fill the needs of St. James. be January 31, 2017. He said he has received Gerry Sulzer introduced several items in his two resumes for a Business Manager, but had Senior Warden Report, including a reminder not made any decisions concerning a hiring. to outgoing Vestry members they will be needed at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 10:30 AYA services to collect and count ballots for Vestry members and present the tabulations at the Annual Meeting.
Sulzer also reported that visits to St. James had been made by two additional companies regarding the needed repair and restoration work to the church, but no bid has yet been received. The contract with HR Solutions to outsource payroll processing, benefits administration, and human resources services for the church and Day School has not been signed. Dan West is still working out some of the contract details with the HRS attorneys.
Lead pledge solicitations for a capital fund campaign to raise funds for restoration of our historic church has generated approximately 90% of needed funds for restoration. On February 12, 2017, an event will be held following the 10:30 service to roll out the campaign to the entire congregation. All funds pledged over the amount needed for immediate repairs will be placed in a building maintenance fund dedicated to future capital maintenance of the building. Fr. Reynolds reported that the Brené Brown event has been sold out with a waiting list. Approximately $50,000 will be generated for the Bishop’s Flood Relief Fund.
Ed. Note: Thank you to retiring clerk, Jane ChrisFr. Reynolds provided some update on tensen for providing reports for The Messenger. Her work has been greatly appreciated.
A Note From Fr. Joe This past Wednesday, January 25, was the day on the liturgical calendar commemorating the conversion of St. Paul. It was my turn to do the Eucharist and Healing service that happens every Wednesday at noon. I like that service; it’s small and simple, sort of a time-out in the busy pace of daily life. All Eucharists are about healing the soul, but there is a special focus on Wednesday, and I find comfort in it. The first Bible reading in the lectionary for that particular day comes from the book of Acts and is, of course, about Paul’s experience on the road to Damascus. Conversion was a dramatic division in Paul’s life. Before it his name was Saul, and he was a fierce persecutor of Christians. After it he became Paul and was perhaps the single most influential person, other than Jesus, in establishing and shaping Christianity as we know it. In the appointed reading he says: “I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun,
shining around me and my companions. When we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It hurts you to kick against the goads.’” It is amazing how you can read the Bible – even study it through three years of seminary, and spend the better part of a life in regular contact with it – and still find surprises. I don’t remember ever seeing, “It hurts you to kick against the goads.” It was new to me. When the passage was read aloud on Wednesday, I thought it must be a misprint, a typo. I spent the rest of the reading wondering what it was supposed to say. “It hurts you to kick against the gods?” That doesn’t seem consistent with the rest of the Bible. “It hurts you to kick against the loads?” That doesn’t make any sense. Loads of what, and why would it hurt to kick against them? Later in the day I went to my Bible, and there it was. “It hurts you to kick against the goads.” My Bible is annotated, and there is a little footnote there: “a goad is a pointed stick used to prod an ox or other animal.”
I have never been struck by a blinding light on the road to anywhere. God has never chosen to speak to me in a loud, clear voice. But I realize more and more that there have been signs aplenty. Signs are almost always subtle and seen only through the eyes of faith. It is always possible to ignore them and just on the same path. But, yes, there have been goads. And it is deeply true that it hurts to kick against them. The wonderful irony is that God chose to use Paul to bring the light of Christ to the Gentile world. Saul was the most unlikely candidate for the job, the last person who would have been suggested. Saul was an enemy of Christ. Such seems to be the nature of God. We are all imperfect vessels. We are all unlikely candidates to proclaim by our words and deeds the love of Jesus. The call is there anyway. The invitation still stands. If you think about it seriously, my hunch is that there are God’s goads in all our lives. And while I have resisted mightily from time to time, it does hurt to kick against them.
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The MESSENGER is the monthly magazine of St. James Episcopal Church, containing extended news of parish programs and events. Readers are encouraged to use the online version to enjoy color photographs and graphics, easy links to contact information, maps, reference materials, and more at www.stjamesbr.org. If you know of someone who cannot receive the electronic version, nor is able to pick up a paper copy available in the narthex, foyers and vestibules, please share their name with us so other arrangements can be made — or better yet: pick up a paper copy at church and bring it to them on a visit, yourself!
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2017 Flower Calendar If you would like to place flowers on the altar as a memorial or thank offering, please complete this form and place it in the offering plate, or return it to the church office. The usual donation is $40 per Sunday. PAY ONLINE! You can make your contribution online with your credit/debit card or by electronic check HERE, then forward your email receipt with the following information to srabalais@stjamesbr.org.
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