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APRIL 2014

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Easter Greeting
the British. Dreams are not just for those whose dreams made them fa mous. Many dream that somehow, someway their lives might make a dif ference if they hoped, prayed and worked hard enough. Yet we have to be cautious because dreams have been known to crash and burn. Peter has professed Jesus as the Messiah, the Christ. Peter said that even if he had to die with Jesus he would not deny him. At a charcoal fire in the court of Caiaphas Peter said to those who had detected his Galilean accent, I do not know the man. The unknown fisherman from the North who had witnessed the healing of the sick, who had seen the glory of the Lord and the kibosh put on evil denied his lord to the point of heartbreak. Thats what happens when dreams die. Peter did what we would do when trouble and trial come our way; we revert to the beginning of that experience. Peter went back fishing, back to Capernaum and we too would go back home. It is truly home because it is the point where Peter first began to dream and it is here Jesus finds him by another charcoal fire on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Thus the interrogation ensues, Do you love me In this most intimate conversation Peter discovers that failure will not define his life. Resurrection power will. You and I need to experience what Peter experienced. We need to acknowledge the real pain of our past, to receive the costly love and forgive ness of Jesus and get on with our Baptismal Covenant. Do you love me? Feed my sheep. By faith we rise with Jesus in baptism.

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Bishop Percy Coffin

The Rt. Rev. Percy Coffin Western Newfoundland

Bishop

Out of the many holy sites visited on a recent trip to the Holy Land two scenes keep reappearing. The first scene is where it all began: Capernaum on the Northern end of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus said to Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew, Come, follow me. The second scene is just a gun-shot to the northwest in the small town of Tabgha on the shore of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus, in his third post-resurrection appearance, reinstates Peter as chief among the Apos tles. There is a time lapse of about three years between these two pictures. What happened in between? Many, many things but out of the many, one haunts me in this season: Peters dream. Peter had a dream that he might be deeply involved with someone who was going to change the world. With that dream came also the doubt that the likes of him could be associated with the Holy One that the Carpenter from Nazareth turned out to be. Many people who have since become famous had dreams. Mother Theresa dreamed that one day she would touch a poor child in Calcutta. Gandhi dreamed that there must be a non-violent way to regain his country from

Church of the Primacy of St. Peter on the Sea of Galilee. The traditional site where Jesus Christ appeared to his disciples after his resurrection and, according to Catholic tradition, established Peters supreme jurisdiction over the Christian church. Photo via Wikipedia

Ministry in Twillingate

Submitted by The Rev. Ray Brett

The first six months of ministry of the Rev. Joanne Mercer, among us, has been very active and fruitful. In a parish so geographically dispersed - Twillingate Islands, New World Islands and Change Islands - it is often very difficult to have fluency in all activities. Nevertheless with the involvement of so many faithful lay workers, her ministry is deeply appreciated. Ministry to the hospital patients, the home shut-ins and to the senior citizens

manor has continued on a regular basis by both pastor and laity. Christmas was fully celebrated in worship and fellowship. The Rector gave a wonderful Open House at the Rectory. St. Peters ACW shared a luncheon at the R&J Restaurant. St. Marys congregation held a congregational hot turkey dinner with all the trimmings, followed by music and a sing-a-long. The Mens Fellowship chose to donate their would-be party cost to the Charles Pretty Memorial Fund. On January 24, the Mens

fellowship served a delicious Jiggs Dinner at Herring Neck and raised around $2000. They also plan other activities to provide funding for a cabin at Mint Brook. This is all part of the Charles Pretty memorial Fund, in honour of his memory. The annual meetings will soon be held and we believe the fiscal year will show us in fair standing. There is a sad decline in youth and middle age participation, but the seniors are remaining faithful. May God Bless us all in our daily lives.

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Godly Play
in Labrador West

The Women
of Easter
As I sit down to write this, I am thinking a lot about women. I have been hearing of tragedies concerning women in the news and I will soon be helping with two services that will be led predominantly by Chris tian women. All of this has turned my thoughts toward how Jesus treated women and how they figured in His ministry. To Him they were never inferior or second-class people. He ad dressed them just as frankly as He addressed everyone else, but always with the same unconditional love and respect. Recently, I was involved in a couple of discussions about what evidence there is in the New Testament to point to the fact that Jesus resurrection actually took place. I told the others in the conversation that one of my favorite pieces of evidence for this is that women were the first to go to the tomb and report on it. Given the culture of that time, if men were making up the story, they would never have given that place of honor to what at that time were considered to be mere women. After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as

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Submitted by The Rev. Jolene Peters

From February 27 thMarch 1st 2014, the Anglican Parish of Labrador West joined together with Carol United Church to begin a new and exciting program for the children of these parishes. The Anglican and United church is jointly owned in Labrador City and it was decided as the congregations share the same building and worship space, it would be ideal to share in a program for the children. The Rev. Jolene Peters of the Anglican Parish and the Rev. Wayne Cole of the

United Parish approached the congregations with this new venture in Childrens Ministry. The re sponse was inspiring and the excitement spread into the community. The Labrador West Ministerial Association graciously came on board with us and contributed to half the start up costs for this program. We strongly believe in Godly Play and what it can do for the children of these communities. Godly Play teaches children the art of using Christian language - parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action - helping them

become more fully aware of the mystery of Gods presence in their lives. Godly Play Trainers Kathy Peddle and Donna Ronan along with Godly Player Barbara Boone came to Labrador West for a three day core training event where we trained eleven Story Tellers. Those who attended left feeling excited and enthused to begin this program and we look forward to all we will experience together and all the wondering that will happen in Labrador West as we engage the children with Godly Play.

he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him. Now I have told you. So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. Greetings, he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me. (Matthew 28:1-10 NIV) This speaks to me because it demonstrates that women were equal to others in Jesus ministry and among His disciples. When I hear stories and reports of how women are treated in other cultures, in our own society, and even in the Church, I feel that Jesus must weep. And when they are girls who are not yet women, but are abused, sold and murdered, I can feel His righteous anger. Jesus is the yardstick by which we must all measure how we treat each other. To Jesus, we are all equal in His love and entitled to share equally in His grace. He is our Lord and Risen Saviour, and we are Easter women.

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NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

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Canon Ralph Billard

Anglican Life lost a faithful friend and supporter with the death of the Reverend Canon Ralph Billard on March 2, 2014. He served Anglican Life, and its predecessor, the Newfoundland Churchman, for sixteen years. Bishop Martin Mate appointed Canon Billard as Diocesan Editor in 1990 and he served under three Editors-in-Chief and three Bishops. His last Editorial from 2006 is reprinted below as a tribute to him. In this editorial, Ralph wrote how much he enjoyed his work, and talked of the importance of communications in the life and work of the Anglican Church in this province. He was a passionate advocate for this Church newspaper and he will truly be missed. Your prayers are asked for his wife Kay, children Kathie and Michael and numerous family and friends. Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon him. Amen. - The Revd Sam Rose, Editor. Communication is at the heart of everything that we do. It seems that all my life I have been involved in the communica tion industry in one way or another. From being, as a young boy, a newspaper carrier for the Western Star, to Editor of our High School Yearbook, to writing Twin-Town Notes for the Western Star , to editing newsletters for the Radar Technicians publication, and parish newsletters in the various parishes served, to actually training and working as a Radio Operator in my first ca reer and still holding an Amateur Radio Operators certificate. So, it wasn t by acci dent that in 1990 I became appointed as Associate Editor of the, then, Newfoundland Churchman (now, of course, Anglican Life.) The experiences I have enjoyed, the learning opportunities of which I have availed, especially by attending the Anglican Editors Association annual conferences where workshops were always a major part of the agenda, and the opportunities afforded me to write and to edit have been a richly rewarding part of my life. I have continued as Associate Editor since my retirement from parish ministry in 2000. I feel that it is now time for me to resign this particular activity. I have tendered my resignation as Associate Editor, effective January 1, 2007, to Bishop Pitman who is responsible for appointments of this nature in the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. So, there it is. I suspect my final editorial type item for Anglican Life. I

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want to thank Bishop Mate for the appointment in the first place, and Bishop Harvey and Bishop Pitman for allowing me to continue. Also, a thank you to

the three Editors-in-Chief and the several Associate Editors from the other two dioceses with whom I have worked over the years. And a great, big thank you to the readers , many of who have been kind enough to compliment me from time to time on my contribution to this paper. The importance of this tri-diocesan paper to the life of the church in Newfoundland and Labrador should never be underestimated . For years I have maintained at nearly every Management Committee meet ing three major factors about Anglican Life: 1) It is one of the symbols of unity within the three dioceses; it is the best evangelism tool that we pos sess as a tri-diocesan family. 2) It is the one piece of church literature that gets into every Anglican household in Newfoundland and Labrador once a month for ten months of each year. 3) It is a reflection of the life of the church in the three dioceses. I am glad to have been part of this very important ministry. Communication is at the heart of it all. - Ralph Billard

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Easter Greeting
preach. Everyone who believes in him is forgiven. In February I was very fortunate to be in Galilee and to walk the beach which is remembered as the beach where Jesus met his disciples after his resurrection, and served them breakfast. I sat on the rock which is com memorated as the rock on which Jesus served the breakfast and I walked the beach where Jesus asked Peter Do you love me? As I sat and walked and prayed and enjoyed the warmth and gentle breeze, all around were fellow Christians; a Korean group, Indians, Brazilians, Japanese, Canadians and Americans, each reading scripture and praying. I realized then that the power of this experience was not that I could walk the beach and read scripture, not that I could sit on the rock and pray, not that in my minds ear I could almost overhear the conversation of Peter and Jesus; the power of this experience is that along with those on the beach from all around the world, I am a witness and that I have been commanded

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to preach. The power of the experience is that we must walk back up that hill from the beach, get on our buses and get on with our lives. We have been forgiven and our faith is not a personal passive experience to be lived quietly on the beach but an active engagement with God and the world. Easter is that time when we are called to recommit ourselves to the faith that was evident on that beach 2000 years ago. It was a faith shared among only eleven re maining disciples, but through their response, and with Gods grace, the faith spread such that to this day people from all around the world return to that beach and gather in churches at Easter to be renewed. In this Easter season, may Gods grace fill you, that your faith may bless and inspire you and that your living of that faith may be an inspiration to others.

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In the valley of Shadow part Two

Guest Columnist
The Rev. John Watton

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A Christians journey through cancer

lowship among the leadership and membership of the Cathedral . I felt it important for my Church family to be part of the whole journey. I believed that Jesus would use share my physical, mental and spiritual challenges. I wanted to make sure that people got the right story, and I honestly believed, that even in darkness and despair, Gods love would be found by sightings and glimpses of Grace in the Valley of the S h a d o w. I had no idea at the time as to just how dark, lonely and painful this journey was to be. G o o d wishes and love poured in for the next eight months from our Pa r i s h a n d beyond providing both a sustaining energy, and much material to ponder theologically. It is not easy to portray the en tirety of my theological reflection in a short arti cle, but let me leave you with these two contrasting memories for your own reflection. Many people would say something like this to me: Rev. John, you will be all right. God wont let anything happen to you. He still needs you to do so much more work . Good words. Well intentioned and somewhat comforting. Somewhat. When I began my ordained ministry years ago, one of the first sick persons I ministered to was a lady in the final stages of cancer. Ill never forget the incredible sadness in her eyes or her plea: I dont understand why God is letting this happen to me. I have served Him well, and still have so much to offer. I have journeyed as best I could, part way through the Val ley with some people. But no other person can ever get you through to the other side. Whatever brokenness or illness that causes your pain, is yours. You are the only person who can work it out with God. Others who love you will try to share it, carry it for you, and weep with you. Thank God for those people. They are Sacramental. They are glimpses of blue sky on a rainy day, their love is a healing power and because of them, the journey can become bearable...even beau tiful, as God makes His point for your life known.

Green patients chairs wait in a corner of each small examination room at the Cancer Clinic in St. Johns. I never sat in one until I was asked to. For my first time in that dubious seat of honour, an oncology team comprised of doctors, nurses, specialists and students were all gathered in this one place. One physician spoke about the treatments I was about to undergo while the others looked quietly at me, assessing my reaction. We are going to make you very, very sick. The chemotherapy would be among the highest doses ever given in our province. I would start off in the Gander clinic for two doses then be admitted and isolated for a 120 hour regimen of more Chemotherapy. I would be helped as best they could, to keep me going. Once recovered enough, I would travel to St. Johns for radiation interspersed with more chemotherapy . This cycle would be repeated several times in the hope of destroying the tumour. Each round of chemotherapy wiped out my white blood cells ,my weakness and vulnerability compounded by serious radiation burns from the inside out of my neck. I could not eat or swallow for weeks at a time, and had to fight against malnutrition, infections and dehydration. I became helpless. The staff at the Cancer Clinics in Gander and St. Johns

was attentive, encouraging and sympathetic to me and my wife Karen, who never left my side. They went above the call of duty, and kept me going.

Beyond family, only the Vestry and Wardens of our parish knew about my illness. After my diagnosis and treatments were outlined I spoke to the congregation during a very emotional Eucharist to disclose every detail. We have a strong, trusting and loving fel-

all of this to strengthen and bless the Church. I told everyone that I was about to take a long walk through the Valley of The Shadow and would make sure that they knew everything that was happening. I started an online blog to honestly

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Sharing Anglican Life

in Forteau, Labrador
Submitted by The Rev. Norman Cutler

2013 saw many people travelling within the Parish of Forteau to share Anglican life around the church community. We would like to share some of this life with you. On Old Christmas Day, January 6th, St. Andrews celebrated The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (1918) as adapted from Kings College University Chapel in Cambridge, England. The festival; originally designed in 1880 by the late Rev. E. W. Benson, was arranged from ancient sources for a Christmas Eve service, and has remained virtually unchanged for over 130 years. Among millions of people who have celebrated the festival, it has become a Christmas tradition for many. Beginning with Once in Royal Davids City, it is a joyful way to share in heart and mind the story of the Christ-Child and a way to remember all those who rejoice with us, but on another shore and in a greater light. On January 18th, St. John the Evangelist celebrated a service beginning the week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Parish members and members from other Christian denominations travelled east and west to join in prayer for Christian unity and to reflect on the words of Jesus, That They May All Be As One. Following the service, everyone shared tea, sandwiches and sweets prepared by the ACW of Capstan Island. On March 8th, many members of the parish attended the World Day of
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Prayer service with other Christian denominations at the Living Waters Pentecostal Church, English Point. Through the min-

fire, earth and light. On October 5th & 6th, the people of the parish were honoured to welcome our bishop, Bishop

ucation and instruction, candidates had visited all the parish churches to learn about the sacraments, symbols, rela-

isterial association here in Forteau we are able to plan for a number of ecumenical services and the Anglican community is always willing to travel and share in this part of church life. On September 14th, after travelling in high winds and rough seas, St. Lukes ACW District held their annual meeting in the parish. A terrific meeting was shared by all the ACW members in p r a y e r, f e l lowship, and business, while plenty of food, fun, skits and sto ry-telling was enjoyed by all. The meeting ended with Holy Eucha rist and reflections of Gods presence to us in creation through wind,

Percy Coffin. The service of Holy Confirmation was celebrated as the whole parish joined in prayer to support the candidates coming forward to re ceive the Laying on of Hands with Bishop Coffin. As part of their ed-

tionships, structure and history within the church community. It is very encouraging to see many of our Anglican youth continuing to serve in the life of the church after confirmation. On December 22nd, t h e c h i l d r e n s Christmas pag eant from St. Pauls Church was deeply moving for all of us as our children in word and action repeated the story of the Christ-Child. The children recited Christmas vers es while acting out the lives of Mary & Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. Christmas hymns were sung. Children prayed while standing and holding hands together in a circle to lead everyone in the Lords Pr a y e r. T h e y served fantastic muffins following

their pageant. On December 24 th, Christmas Eve services went quite well with 300 people in attendance along with students and visitors home for the Christmas holidays. And on the eve of Old Christmas Day 2014, the people of the parish once again travelled to share together in The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St. Peters, Forteau On January 19th, 2014 Holy Baptism was cel ebrated in the parish. Holy Baptism is not celebrated often any more but when it is, some sponsors may commit to their vows by proxy. On January 19th though, the parents of our most newly baptized asked if one of the sponsors could be present by proxy but commit to their vows with the newest of technology using Skype. We all felt a positive impact of this new experience with Skype technology. Everyone present shared the prayers and renewed their own baptismal covenant with a strong surge of the presence of the Holy Spirit by Skype. And many people travelled to be present to support our most newly baptized child; Jaylyn Stacie Davis-Anderson in the traditional way and by modern technology by Skype. And its from the old I travel to the new. Keep me travelling along with you. Junior Praise. (1986). One more step along the world I go.

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a realistic churc
The sparkling new church hall beside St. Georges will open this spring. Photo courtesy the Rev. Terry Rose

The New St

for Bay St. George

The spacious new hall for the parish of Bay St. George owes its origin to a very basic deficit: the old church had no washroom facilitiesindoors or out. People had to fend for themselves outdoors where they could, says rectors warden Wayne Morris, who chairs the building committee. And thats no small challenge in a Newfoundland winter. That humble need led to the construction of the nearly completed church hall, 30 feet by 46 feet, which has a kitchen, storage rooms and a large space for meetings and Sunday schoolnot to mention the facilities that catalyzed the project. The meeting space will be more than welcome. So far this year, our church groups have met in a retirement manor, a motel and someones home. Weve been all over the map, says Morris. That situation will be remedied when the hall opens its doors in April or May. With the structure, roof, vinyl siding and electrical, water and septic systems now in place, only the interior remains to be finished. Were waiting on estimates from trades people now, Morris says.

New Church Hall

After investigating thrifty workarounds such as excavating space for a hall beneath the church and subdividing the back of the church, the building committee soon realized the buildings structure would not permit either of those options. So with a loan and a grant from the diocese of Western Newfoundland, the parish turned sod on the new venture in June of last year. We also applied to the Anglican Foundation and it gave us a wonderful grant of $6,500 and a loan of $10,000, says Morris. So far weve spent about $40,000 in materials and labour, and weve had some volunteer labor go into it as well. Work proceeds apace on finishing the halls interior. Then we have to decide on a name and the rules and regulations of use, says Morris, looking ahead to the grand spring opening.
All stories submitted by Diana Swift On Easter Sunday, long-time parishioners of the former St. Michael and All Angels church in downtown St. Johns will feel as if theyve come home. Even though theyll be worshipping in a brand-new suburban building, the pulpit, pews and altar from their former inner-city site will await them like old friends. Theyve been in storage for four years since we sold the old building, says the Rev. Sam Rose, rector. The modern St. Michael sits on 1.5 acres at the entrance to the 10,000-home Kenmount Terrace subdivision. Its more realistic 320-seat capacity replaces that of the 900-seat Art Deco church built in 1956 during the post-war population explosion. From the 1960s to the 80s, the demographic shifted to the suburbs, and the building became an unaffordable, if beautiful, destination church for loyal parishioners not living in the neighbourhood, Rose explains. The question became: are we just going to try to maintain the church and keep on going or are we going to be focused on mission? On the market for almost three years, the church sold for $1.6 million in 2010 to Mark Dobbin, a scion of the provinces wealthy helicopter-manufacturing

Shaped for the future: the new St. Michael and All Ang St. Johns. Photo: Courtesy the Rev. Sam Rose

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Making a difference
in Newfoundland and Labrador
Making church accessible for all thanks to the Anglican Foundation. Photo courtesy the Rev. Eric Squires

ch for the times

t. Michaels Making Church

trically heated facility has had a real impact. Its been an important addition because our congregation is mainly elderly, and some people are in wheelchairs or have cognitive problems. They need easy access to a washroom, says Squires, who thinks the new amenity may even have boosted attendance. About 18 months ago, Squires came out of retirement from nearby Catalina parish to serve the three congregations. Champneys West is one of 12 picturesque communities on Trinity Bight, about 40 kilometres from Bonavista. Port Rexton parishs three Anglican churches all lie within seven kilometres of each other. The congregations move around from church to church every week, says Squires. The new facility at St. Clements has made it a more appealing destination.

easier for seniors

family who wanted to turn it into a youth athletic centre. I gave Mark the tour and as he was looking out over the pews, he started counting, says Rose, Im going to put four volleyball courts where your pews are, he said. Originally destined to stand on a parcel of diocesan-owned land in nearby Mount Pearl, the new church ran into regulatory roadblocks when the city deemed the site not serviceable for water and sewage. Since 2010, the parish has been worshipping at Carnells Funeral Home, but in a welcome change last September, it was able to hold its annual Patronal Festival worship in the partially finished church. In keeping with current needs, the parish is planning to partner with a non-profit day care organization to provide 32 affordable childcare spaces in the church hall. The building project received a $100,000 loan and a $4,000 grant from the Anglican Foundation. The financial support of the foundation was a crucial part of our overall budget, says Rose. The money assisted us in fully financing our building project and we are very thankful for this tremendous resource.
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When St. Clements, a 100-yearold church in Champneys West on Trinity Bight, burned down in the 1950s, the present wooden structure went up in its place. For all its postwar modernity, the new building lacked an indoor restroom. There was an old privy out back, but people didnt like to use it, says the Rev. Eric Squires, rector. Now the shunned privy has been torn down, replaced by an indoor wheelchair-accessible facility at the back of the 120-seat church. With a project grant from the provincial government paying for labour and a $1,700 grant from the Anglican Foundation going toward building materials, the washroom and water system were installed last June. At about six by nine feet, with a large door and good angles for maneuvering wheelchairs, the elec-

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Judge Not

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A lesson learned
Judge not that you be judged my conscience stated. And then I remembered Jesus-In as much as you have done it unto the least of these youve done it unto me. If this man were really Jesus, I thought, would I hesitate to give him money? I would be so honored and delighted to do so! All this time the man had not spoken to me. Perhaps he couldnt talk? Then I remembered the Bibles saying that oftentimes we meet with angels, unawares. That suggests that sometimes angels (even Jesus himself, maybe) appear before us, disguised as needy mortals looking for help. How often, I wondered have we misunderstood, walked away and missed a glorious opportunity? Just then my daughter arrived. Seeing the beggar, she without hesitation, gave him, as a good Christian should, a generous donation. Another very important lesson learned, I believe, not only for me, but for all of us. It is more blessed to give, we are told, than to receive. And God loves a cheerful giver. Having a negative attitude towards others, being all-too-ready to misjudge, may cost us far too much in the end!

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Ron Clarke

During Christmas I was sitting in my car on a busy St. Johns street one day, just watching the people stream by. My daughter Melanie had gone to a nearby shop. After a few minutes I noticed a pale tired-looking man nearby, sitting on a small box, in a snow bank. He held out a small Christmas stocking towards me, obviously expecting some money from pass ers-by. Hes a bum, I quick ly concluded, looking for money for cigarettes, or, worse still, for liquor or drugs. So, I decided to ignore him. But, there was some thing in the way he looked at me that made me feel guilty. Perhaps he really needed money for food, or medicine. He didnt look well.

Burin Holy Trinity ACW held their annual Christmas Dinner at the church hall again this year. A delicious hot turkey dinner was prepared and served by the spouses of the members. Following dinner was a wonderful evening of fellowship and songs accompanied by Rev. Terry Caines on his guitar. Again this year, instead of exchanging gifts, the value of the gifts was donated to Ronald MacDonald House. Submitted by Shirley Beck

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Mount Pearl celebrates

Submitted by Jean Nash

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February 28, 2014, marked the 30th Anni versary of the Parish Network Visitors at the Church of the Ascen sion. During these 30 years, parishioners with the PNV have made (and continue to make) monthly visits to Seniors who are no long able to attend church worship due to age, sickness, or some other infirmity. These dedicated

members, during their visits, share the news of the parish, lend a listening ear, deliver the churchs bulletins, and enjoy each others company. Robert Nurse and Cindy Button, two of the original group formed at the Annual General Meeting in 1984, are still a part of this very vibrant ministry. In the photograph: Back row (left to right): Phyllis Cooper, Shir ley Cooper, Margaret Yetman, Cindy Button,

Canon Sheppard, Jean Nash, Marion Thomas, Doris Piercey. Front row (left to right): Phyllis Forward, Stewart Button, Robert Nurse, Clarence Loder. Missing from photo: Derrice Bellamy, Netha Stone, and Ruby Slade.

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Maundy Thursday
Jesus washes our feet
and sidewalks, not dusty paths. Besides, if I were going to wash peoples feet at a Maundy Thursday service, I would have to use a clean towel, and a clean basin of water for each person. Symbolism looses its significance if I could not use the same towel and the same basin of water for all people. If I were to use one basin of water, who would like to be the last one to be washed? The foot-washing was only an example of servant hood. Jesus called His disciples to the way of service. Christian service enables us to say No! to the worlds games of promotion and authority. It abolishes our desire for a pecking order. In the chicken pen there is no peace until it is clear who is the greatest and who is the least and who are in between. All believers are in the same rank - the servants of Jesus. Jesus took the place of a servant. He served His followers. Humility is not thinking lowly of yourself; it is simply not thinking of yourself at all. We should not seek for honour, thirst for praise, lust for power, and demand to have ones own way. Jesus saw dusty feet. He was concerned about the needs of others. His example helps us to see the needs of

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the Bible (part 2)

According to most Christian tradition, on Thursday during Holy Week Jesus met in the Upper Room with His disciples in order to observe Passover. The Last Supper provides the scriptural basis for the Holy Eucharist. In Jesus time, the dusty and dirty condi tions of the area and the wearing of sandals necessitated foot-washing. The disciples were surprised when they saw Jesus take a basin of water, and wash their feet. Jewish servants did not wash their masters feet, though Gentile slaves might do it. It was a lowly domestic task, and Jesus did it! Jesus probably used one basin of water and washed the feet of His twelve disciples. Jesus knew that there was a competitive spirit in the hearts of His disciples. In fact, within a few minutes, the men were disputing over which of them was the greatest (Luke 22:24-30). Jesus gave them an unforgettable lesson in humility. The foot-washing was only an example. Most Anglicans do not believe in the literal interpretation of the Bible. Today, there is no need for us to practice literal foot-washing. We wear shoes, not sandals. We have paved roads

One of the pitfalls of reading the Bible is to select verses to prove or defend a particular belief or position. It often happens when there are different sides to controversial issues. As you can find a verse or text to support almost any point of view, in itself it is a fruitless undertaking. It also causes and promotes division, as each side takes an entrenched position, preventing deThe Rev. Michael Li bate and dialogue. Columnist For me pulling verses (proof texts) out of the Bible just to make a point is a others. Our Christian calling misuse of Scripture. While is not to go do what Je- we need to seek bibli sus did - to wash the feet cal evidence for what we of others. Our calling is believe, it needs to come from the Bible as a whole. to do what Jesus said - to Indeed, we need to start live out the Great Com- with the Bible in the first mandment. Jesus calls place and attempt to read us to the ministry of the without preconditions and towel. May our love for justifying our beliefs. Jesus and for others find There are a number of expression in deeds and principles I recommend in words. The strong will reading the Bible. Firstly, protect the weak. The to look for the revelation of healthy will look after God. We open the Bible the sick. The learned will looking for the God who educate the unlearned. reveals himself through the text. This complements The young will care for the revelation of God in the old. The followers Jesus Christ and it entails of Jesus will continue to an encounter with the God share the Gospel mes- we meet there. Secondsage with others. ly, to look for the will of God, believing the Bible to contain his will Too often we confirm the will of God to certain parts of the Bible and thereby translate his will into rules and guidelines. The Bible is more than a guide book: we need to see the bigger picture. Two important factors in interpreting scripture are context and community. The Bible is an historical document written over a long period of time in conditions different than ours with a different worldview and culture. This is context and we gain more insight into a passage when we know its background. The other context is the one we are in at this time. Whatever interpretation we gain from the biblical text, we then have to apply to our own different situation. Contextual Bible study brings the context of the bible and the context of the reader into dialogue for the sake
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The Rev. Everett Hobbs

Columnist

of transformation. We are also likely to gain more from the Bible if we read it together, that is, as a community. Usually we read it alone, but we need to complement this by joining others, such as in a Bible study In the first place the Bible belongs to the Church, the community, and her doctrine was formed by the Church meeting as councils and synods. We can also read the Bible alone while still reading with others by using commentaries and books about the Bible, and learning from others through the tradition. The Anglican Communion has issued a report The Bible in the Life of the Church. The study of the Bible is never finished, each age must in its own way newly seek to understand the sacred books. You can down load the report by Google searching the above title or buy the book. It is a good resource for a parish and it has links to other material. Martin Luther wrote, The neglect of Scripture is one of the greatest evils in the world. We do everything else . . . but Holy Scripture is neglected as though there was no need of it. We read the Bible not simply to interpret it but to interpret life with its help. A C Thiselton writes, If the Bible is to transform us , it must be what Luther called our adversary, not simply confirming us in what we already are. It also means reaching beyond our small narcis sistic world bounded by self-centered interests.
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You are an Executor

Know whats next
6. Probate is the process by which the court verifies the validity of the will and grants the executor the authority to distribute the estate. In most cases, probate is required (e.g.. in order to sell any real property, to transfer stocks and bonds or to access large sums held by banks and trust companies). An executor may want to consider consulting with a lawyer to determine whether probate is necessary. Probate can also help protect the executor from potential liability, if another will is found at a later date. In order to apply for a grant of probate, you will have to provide certain information including the deceaseds name, marital status and occupation at the time of his or her death, and his or her age at the time of the execution (or signing) of the will. You will need to confirm certain details that will help ensure the will is valid and that you are the only person entitled to a grant of probate. You will need to provide a list of the names and addresses of any beneficiaries under the will as well as an approximate value of the estate. You will also need to pay the probate fees. The fee is a percentage of the value of the estate. When you are writing your Will, please consult with a lawyer to ensure that it is done correctly and it will assist the executor greatly in finalizing your affairs after your passing.

Memorial collage
All Saints Corner Brook
Submitted by Linda Buckle

april 2014

This column continues from last months description of the many tasks of the executor for a persons Will. My source of information is The Executors Guide of the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. 1. One of your duties as an executor will be to notify certain peo ple and institutions of the deceaseds death. Notify beneficiaries of the death and of their entitlement under the will. You may want to provide beneficiaries with a copy of the will and make an effort to keep them informed about the progress of the estate through probate. 2. Arrange for mail to be forwarded and cancel any magazine subscriptions. 3. Notify service providers and cancel services such as cable or internet. 4. You will need to notify any insurance companies with which the deceased carried insurance and cancel insurance if necessary. 5. In order to have the estate probated, you will have to determine the approximate value of the estate. Review the deceaseds financial records and prepare a detailed statement of all assets and liabilities. These may include real estate, personal property and bank accounts, as well as any debts. Valuating assets may also be required if the will bequeaths certain portions of the estate to individual beneficiaries.

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Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith is a planned giving consultant for the Anglican Church of Canada and can be contacted at 709 6739-5667 or by email: kevinsmith709@gmail. com.

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of All Saints Church, Corner Brook, on October 5, 2014, a Memorial Hymn Sing will take place during the 11:00am church service. With your help a Memorial Collage will be displayed. This project will provide a visual depiction of the parishioners who are no longer with us but contributed time, talent, and treasure to make All Saints Church, Corner Brook a reality throughoutthe past 50 years.To have an image of your departed loved one included please provide a 4x6 or smaller photo and name of that person - the photo willNOT be returned. Deadline for submission of your photo will be September 28th, 2014 in order

tohave itincludedin this project. Please send your information through e-mail or regular postal ser vice to: Linda Buckle, 21 Osmonds Avenue, Corner Brook, NL A2H1T4 or E-mail: linda.buckle@nf.sympatico.ca or Phone 709-634-5694. You can also call Janet at the Church Office: All Saints Church, 42 Clarence Street, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 1T4. Or visit the Church Web site:www.freewebs.com/ allsaintsparish or E-mail: allsaintschurch@nf.aibn. com

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Easter Greeting DAMA

Submitted by Dean Churchill

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Bishop Geoffrey Peddle Fellowship Meeting

Men of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, mark your calendars for April 11 and 12, 2014 for a wonderful weekend of great food, fellowship and spirituality. The Diocesan Anglican Mens Association (DAMA) is once again sponsoring its Weekend for Men at Lavrock. The 2014 Weekend begins with registration Friday afternoon, starting at 3:30 p.m. Following a gathering service led by our chaplain, Reverend Edward Keeping, the wonderful kitchen staff at Lavrock will serve a banquet dinner sure to satisfy anyones hungry appetite. Our after dinner session will be led by Reverend Robin Trevors. Cap off the night with a singsong or a game of cards. Saturday morning starts with a service of Eucharist and Gospel music led by Rev. Keeping. The kitchen staff will have coffee brewing for an early rise and will serve breakfast after the service. For the Saturday morning sessions we have a presentation on Crime Scene Forensics and then a session with our bishop, Bishop Geoff Peddle. Be sure to have your questions ready for the round table at the end! Following lunch, DAMA will conduct its annual general meeting and election of officers. To book your space contact your Mens Group President or contact DAMA President Peter Stevenson either through email at peter.stevenson@nf.sympatico.ca or by telephone at 709 753-8579. The deadline for booking is Friday, April 4, 2014. The cost of the event, which includes meals and accommoda tions, is $50.00 per person. This event is open to the men of any parish in the Diocese, regardless of whether they have a mens group that is a member of DAMA. For the information of those who have never attended, most of the men attending the Weekend come to Lavrock on Friday and stay until Saturday afternoon. Those who are unable to stay overnight come for the Friday evening events and then return again Saturday morning in time for devotions. This is a great opportunity for men from parishes that might be considering the formation of a men s club to come along and meet the members of established clubs. In addition to the annual Weekend for Men, DAMA holds three general meetings throughout the year. The Winter General Meeting was hosted by St. Peters, Upper Gullies, on February 9, 2014. It was kicked off with a delicious meal of moose stew with pastry, followed by apple pie and ice cream for dessert with tea and coffee. The general meeting followed. President Peter Stevenson welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked the St. Peters mens group for hosting the meeting and providing such a scrumptious meal. Our Chaplain, Reverend Edward Keep ing, led the group with an opening prayer. Treasurer Henry Thorne presented the financial report which outlined the monies raised to go to the Diocese of Belize for the purchase of chairs and a public address system for St. Marks Church, Hattieville. In April 2013, a group of men from DAMA went to Hattieville to help complete the church with materials purchased through funds raised by DAMA. The meeting also informed members of the planning for our upcoming weekend at Lavrock. A service of scripture and gospel hymns officiated by Reverend Keeping concluded the evening. St. Peters Fellowship Band led the singing of some very uplifting gospel hymns and we were treated to a very thought provoking homily by Reverend Robin Trevors of All Saints Parish, Foxtrap.
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The Rt. Rev. Dr. Geoff Peddle

Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador

Bishop

It is the Sunday before Ash Wednesday as I write and we are still in the deep of winter in Newfound land and Labrador and all is cold and still outside. But by the time you read this letter it will be April, the days will have lengthened, and nature will be stirring after a long winter of sleep. The regeneration of nature every spring after a season of lying dormant can be quite inspiring to watch and is a visible reminder that summer is on the way. It is very appropriate that Easter always comes in the springtime of the year. Easter is the great festival of the Resurrection of our Lord - of discovering new life in the midst of death - and every spring nature seems to teach us the same lesson. The Story of Easter tells us that just as our Lord overcame the power of the grave to return to life, so too can all who believe in him. In churches across our Diocese we have a very special candle called

a Paschal Candle. It is lit every Easter and burns throughout the Easter season to remind us of the presence of the Risen

Christ in our midst. Its flame reminds us that the light of Christ will always overcome the power of death, and bring hope and truth and new life. May the unfolding beauty of spring this year always remind us of the Easter Story and the promise of new life it holds for all of us. The Lord is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

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Ministry to seniors
in Carbonear

Church Organist
retires after 25 years

april 2014

Submitted by Rex Cotter & Ken Murray

St. James Anglican Church in Carbonear provides a church service every third Sunday in the month to the Luxury Estates Seniors Residence. The services are conducted by the licenced Lay Ministers; Rex Cotter and Mary Meadus with music provided by Ken Murray and Charles Mutrey. The services are usually low keyed with much singing, scripture readings, prayers and a short message. The resi dents enjoy the singing, especially the old time gospel selections. However, we were truly blessed to have Mrs. Mary Stockwood, a

resident of the Home who rendered a few selections of gospel songs on the Ham mond organ. Mrs. Stockwood will be one hundred and one year young on March 16/2014. She plays by note and has no problem hit ting every note. She commented that her fingers cannot move as fast as they used to due to arthritis. Mrs. Stockwood was born at Lower Island Cove, NL. She served as organist in several United Churches in the dis trict of Northern Bay, Burnt Point and Lower Island Cove during her early days in the ministry. She is truly a remarkable lady who gives thanks for her

talent to God. Mrs. Stockwoods attitude and her smile makes our service a labor of love. We are truly grateful for the honor and privilege for Luxury Estates invitation to share our ministry with the residents. We hope they enjoy the services as much as we enjoy their pres ence. We look forward to our next visit. The above photo was taken on a Sunday afternoon service on February 23, 2014. Left to right in the photo are Lay Minister Rex Cotter, Mrs. Stockwood at the organ and Ken Murray Accompanist.

Submitted by The Rev. Edward Keeping

In appreciation for 25 years of dedicated service as organist in the Parish of St. Philip, Cecile Bradbury was honored with a Retirement Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2014. The choir members, on behalf of the Parish honored Cecile with a celebration of dinner followed by special tributes by friends, family and clergy; and then an evening of music and dancing. Cecile became organist in our Parish in 1987 when contacted by our then minister Canon Bert Cheeseman. She re mained playing for a period of twenty-five years and is now looking forward to her much deserved retirement. In the past years, Cecile has given generously of her time, energy and talent in the role of organist and she too has been very involved as an ACW member; vestry member; choir member;

and drama member. Ceciles ability to bring a smile and laughter to her friends is a gift in itself. After much laughter, stories and witty com ments, Cecile spoke about her past involvement within the church community (in and outside of St. Philips) and her years of music with the youth of the province. She was very grateful and humble to the Parish for the marvelous celebration of her service and only wished that her mother could have been present for this event. Cecile was presented with a watch and a plaque (including her photo) indicating her many years of faithful and dedicated service. She gratefully accepted with the acknowledgment she would be available on occasion when needed by the Parish. On behalf of the Parish we wish Cecile good health and a relaxing and long retirement.

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Stay the course

of how Jesus the man evolved into Jesus the Christ. And this comes from a scholar who admits in his book that he accepted Christ into his heart at an evangelic camp for teens simply because he was just trying desperately to fit in. It appears, at least according to the response of Christians, t h at t h e a u thor, lacking a foundation on which to build a genuine faith, fell prey to the pervasive skepticism of our time and culture. Hence, t h e a u t h o r, Reza Aslan, affirms positively that Jesus and his failed messianic mission w e re s i m p l y re-imagined after his death. Such skepticism and critic of the Christian faith is nothing new but in recent years with the advent of high-speed communications networking, social media and the like, the news travels much faster and reaches many more people in record time. Thats scary, especially since Aslans view agrees with many experts in the field of historical study and countless universities around the world who say that our Scriptures come from hundreds of hands across thousands of years with limited connection to any real historical events. I am ten reference as proper exegetical work when preparing a sermon. But such critical form leaves no room for revelation. Moreover, as William Barclay wrote, we have an intellectual faith. Fact is the Christian faith is based upon an historical figure. We Christians do care about evidence to back our belief in the Bible, including Christs resurrection from the dead. But revelation is also an important part of the historic faith. Like I said I havent read the book and I cer tainly dont know Mr. Aslans sto ry but what I do know is that the Christian faith has been dealing with such critics since its inception over 2000 years ago and yet the faith is still going strong; still continues to grow. You cannot stop the truth. It was the apostle Peter himself who said to a counsel of critics, We must obey God rather than any human authority (ACTS 5:28). It was during the same council that

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The Rev. Greg Mercer

Columnist

Apparently a new book supposedly about Jesus has hit the bestseller list. Entitled The Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth , the book has caught the eye of secular critics. To be honest I have not read the book but I am aware of some of the book reviews and reactions by the Christian Community. The author, who is also a religious scholar, develops a convinc ing and coherent story of how the Christian church, and in particular Paul, reshaped Chris tianitys essence, ob scuring the very real man who was Jesus of Nazareth. Other re views of the book say it offers a scholarly and compelling account

not an historian but that is utter nonsense. I am all for historical criticism, in fact, for us preachers it is one of the tools we of-

one of the critics stood up, a respected Pharisee named Gamaliel, and responded, Keep away from these men... because if this plan or this understanding is of human origin, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them (ACTS 5:38-39). We know the rest of the story. The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Justin Welby said in his Forward to his Lenten Book for 2014, Indeed in the early centuries of Christianity many of the accusations against the church started with the assumption that you could not seriously believe in a God who undertook such a terrible and dishonourable death. The truth of the crucifixion is shown as much as anything by the fact that the early church, despite these attacks, stuck to the story come what may. (Looking through the Cross by Graham Tomlin, pg vii). By the time you read this Holy Week is just around the corner and the Great Easter cel ebration is only days away. Stick to the Story! It is so easy to allow our lives to conform to contemporary culture. And this goes for the Church as well. Christianity has always had its critics and there is no reason not to expect them in the future. However, if Christianity is true then it will not only survive but will, in fact, flourish. The best thing that we can do is to stay the course and where necessary to accelerate our efforts to bring both believers and doubters sound reasons to be lieve Gods Word is true and that Jesus is fully alive. Happy Easter!
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The Perfect Gift

in Port Saunders

Photography Tips
for Anglican Life

april 2014

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On December 15, 2013 St. John the Divine Anglican Church in Port Saunders hosted an ecumenical Christmas Cantata entitled The Perfect Gift. The title and several songs were taken from a musical drama written by Dan Zigler and Elton Smith. A free will offering was accepted to offset costs. The amount of donations given enabled the group to send a portion of the proceeds to the Philippines disaster relief fund. The choir of St. John the Divine have been putting on a Christmas Cantata for the last eight years with the past three seeing the addition of a number of participants from other denominations. It has been getting great reviews from the people attending saying each one is better than the last. Cant wait to see what they do next year! Submitted by Marie Smith

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