POHICK POST
Pohick Episcopal Church
9301 Richmond Highway • Lorton, VA 22079
Telephone: 703-339-6572 • Fax: 703-339-9884
Let your light so shine (Matt. 5:16)
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010
From The Rector
The Reverend
Donald D. Binder, PhD
A bout two or three times a year, either Lyn or I
take a call from someone with a youthful-sound-
ing voice on the other end. Usually it belongs to a
young woman. She goes on to explain that she and her
fiancé had recently driven by our church and thought
it such a beautiful church. Would it be possible, she
wonders out loud, if they could be married here on
such-and-such a date, because they’ve already booked
the reception at the Officer’s Club at Fort Belvoir?
In former times, my initial response was quite
lengthy - we will get into that in a moment. Nowa-
days, I simply ask, “Have you seen the movie, My Big
Fat Greek Wedding?”
“Yesss,” replies the voice on the other end.
“And do you remember the scenes showing all
that the groom-to-be had to go through in order to be
married in the Greek Orthodox Church?”
“Sorta,” comes the reply.
“Well it’s not exactly like that in the Episcopal
Church,” I say, “but it is along those same lines.”
“Oh,” responds the voice.
I then go on to invite her and her fiancé to meet
with me and enter into that process. More often than
not, the caller declines. They were just looking for a
nice backdrop for a wedding, nothing more.
Of course, our prevailing culture has long fostered
this perception of the church as little more than a
quaint setting for a secularized ceremony. But some
churches in the larger realm of Christendom are
equally guilty of abetting this view. For them, wed-
ding ceremonies are simply a quick means of revenue.
They supply the traditional backdrop, the clergyman
and the music. The couple - or more likely, the couple’s
parents - pay a handsome sum and say goodbye af-
ter the birdseed is thrown, the pictures snapped, and
the limousine pulls away from the curb. This practice
so appalls some clergy that they believe the Church
should get out of the wedding business altogether.
My view is somewhat different.
First of all, weddings are not a business; they are a
sacrament of the church. That is, they are “an outward
and visible means of an inward and spiritual grace,
and the sure and certain means by which that grace
is given.” As such, they must be treated with all the
sanctity and reverence that we reserve for the other
sacraments of the Church, including Baptism and
Holy Communion.
The grounding for all this, of course, comes from
Scripture. From Genesis, we have the story of the cre-
ation of Eve. Her joining with Adam culminates with
the beautiful words, “Therefore a man leaves his father
and his mother and cleaves to his wife, and they be-
come one flesh” (Gen 2:24).
They are beautiful words because they point to the
mystery of marriage. In it, husband and wife join to-
gether as one in a unique and fulfilling relationship of
love and fidelity, surrounded by God’s grace.
Jesus himself affirmed this vision of God’s divine
plan by quoting approvingly those very words from
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From the Rector: continued from page 1
Genesis (Matt 19:4-6, Mark 10:6-9). Within a cul-
turally mixed society where other modes of sexual ex-
pression were as prevalent as they are today, Jesus held
up as the ideal the Genesis vision of a life-long com-
mitment between husband and wife. It follows that as
Christians, we are also called to uphold this ideal.
And so, when couples get beyond that first phone
call and decide to meet with me about arranging a
wedding, I warmly welcome them. But I also let them
know up front that there is work involved. The canons
of the Episcopal Church require premarital counsel-
ing for all couples married in the Church. Clergy in-
terpret this in various ways, but for me this typically
means meeting over a series of half-a-dozen sessions.
For the couples willing to so invest in their fu-
ture, we have a wonderful time. We not only discuss
the theological aspects of Christian marriage, but also
delve into various dynamics of married life. We work
to develop listening skills, to understand each other’s
temperaments, and to deal constructively with con-
flict.
This all takes time and effort, but it underscores
the gravity of the vows that the couple will exchange.
In the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom vow to
each other “to have and to hold from this day forward,
for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness
and in health, to love and to cherish until” they are
parted by death.
This is a type of love and commitment beyond
65th Annual Pohick Fair
Saturday, October 2, 2010 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
FAIR SEASON IS COMING! Ladies and Gentle-
men, the Church needs the time and talents of the
congregation to support one of its most important out-
reach missions - the annual Pohick Country Fair. There
are many fun opportunities for people of all ages to
contribute: help set up the fair, run a country booth,
help with games, make and can apple butter, or help
organize and sell items through the huge garage sale,
Hodge Podge. The Fair also ties together many aspects
of Church life, and the proceeds are im-
portant to the financial health of Pohick.
Sign up sheets will be posted in the Com-
mon Room next month. When a member
of Pohick asks for help, please say, “Yes!”
Pohick Episcopal Church
what we normally see in our society. It is not a fleeting
love; it is a love that lasts, a love that endures and grows
deeper over the course of life-time, even through the
many vicissitudes of human existence.
Ultimately, this type of love - agapé in the Greek
- is a love that only God can give. It is a love nur-
tured within the context of the Christian community.
In fact, within the Episcopal wedding ceremony it-
self, the congregation itself takes a vow. The gathered
friends and family pledge to do all in their power to
uphold the couple in their marriage.
And so, as members of Pohick Church seeking to
uphold married persons and the families that spring
from them, our task is threefold.
First, our faith calls us to support couples with our
prayers, our encouragement, and our willingness to
listen and to be there when they need us. In this way,
we offer up ourselves as channels of God’s grace for
them.
Second, our faith calls us to rejoice with couples
over the ways that God makes himself known to us
through their marriages. In this way, we can help them
celebrate and become more conscious of God’s pres-
ence, his grace, and his calling within their family.
Finally, our faith calls us to assist with the nurture
and education of any children that might be born from
those marriages. In this way we can help the children
of these families grow into the knowledge and love of
the Lord, and so pass on the torch of the Gospel to
the next generation.
Sunday, September 12
Sunday School Registration
and Ice Cream Social, 10:15 am
Return to
Regular
Schedule:
Worship -
7:45 am,
9:00 am,
11:15 am
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From The Assistant Rector
The Reverend
Lyn Youll Marshall
Love is in the air! In keeping with the Rector’s
article, I too am thinking about weddings, or more
particularly I am thinking about my daughter’s wed-
ding. On August 21, my beautiful daughter Seeta will
be marrying her lovely fiancé, Samuel.
Both of these young people are keen Christians.
They know that when all the arrangements have been
made; all the frantic activity around wedding dresses,
bridesmaid dresses, who to invite, what people can and
cannot eat, whether it will rain on their outside wed-
ding, and all the countless other details, that they will
stand together surrounded by those who love them,
to make their vows to each other in the sight of Al-
mighty God.
Both Seeta and Sam grew up in Christian families;
they have been prayed for and committed to God’s
grace. From August 21, the two will be one. Seeta will
always be my daughter, as her husband is a son to his
parents. But parents have to take a step back, and it
is not an easy role. Our role is to love and support,
from a distance, always being ready to be a listening
ear when required.
I think that my daughter will be very happy in
her new role as a young wife. But I also know that
learning to live with another person has its challenges.
What they will discover almost inevitably is that in
some way they have married someone who is like their
own parents. That may not be obvious at first but in
time it likely will become more apparent. The other
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thing that becomes apparent is that we all bring past
baggage with us and the ‘perfect’ partner cannot make
it right! But together, with Christ in the centre, it can
be worked out. At that point, one has to take a deep
breath and recall that the commitment, or covenant, is
for life before God.
That might also be the point where I suggest that
they read a book like Terrence Real’s “The New Rules
of Marriage” or perhaps consider taking a course like
Marriage Alpha. I know you were wondering when I
would get round to mentioning something to do with
Alpha.
Marriage Alpha is a six week course that will be
offered at Pohick in early 2011. Essentially couples are
asked to consider it as a weekly date with their be-
loved. We have been test running the course with some
couples here at Pohick and the response has been very
positive. This is a course for married couples, whether
you are brand new or have been married for many
years. You DO NOT have to talk to anyone but your
spouse! Each couple sits at separate candle lit tables,
enjoys a nice meal, and then has the opportunity to
talk together during short breaks in the videoed talk.
On August 21, Seeta and Samuel will say “I do.”
As those of us who are married know, “I do” is just
the start. They will need to put as much time and ef-
fort into their marriage as they did into their wedding.
Though we know that in some cases a marriage sadly
has to end, for many others the important thing is to
put the effort in before things get too bad. Our little
ones have grown and now it is time for them to begin
a new life together. You know that their loving parents
will be praying up a storm for them, even as we mop
the odd wistful tear from our eyes.
Send News!
Articles for the October 2010 Pohick Post are due
no later than September 15! Forward input by
email in Word compatible format to
Lori Buckius, raebuck@aol.com.
Design concerns & items for the
Sunday Service Volunteers page
should be addressed to Carmel
Hodge, cchodge@aol.com.
Please note that Carmel’s email address has changed!
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Senior Warden’s Report
Stew Remaly, Senior Warden
Hopefully, everyone has been able to enjoy some
vacation time this past summer and escape the heat.
Over the summer, there were many ways to partici-
pate in various ministries, outreach, and educational
opportunities supported by the Parish staff. Rusty
Booth, Michelle Booth, and Carolyn McNeal once
again led a fantastic group of kids over a week packed
with lessons, love, energy, and hard work. During this
same time, Frances Sessums was leading a dedicated
staff of volunteers as they shared God’s Love with the
children through play, song, and laughter during VBS.
Thanks to all who have made this summer so special
for the youth.
Looking to the fall, please remember to continue
to meet pledge obligations. During the summer, there
is usually a slight downturn in giving, which should
be made up as everyone returns to a more normal
schedule. Thanks to everyone who have given to the
many special projects that were undertaken this past
year. Many have gone above and beyond their normal
pledge to make God’s vision a reality at Pohick. The
Vestry only asks that the congregation continues to
give of their time, talent, and treasure to keep all of the
plans for improvements progressing and to continue
meeting the daily budget requirements and meet the
obligations to God and the Parish.
Here is the wrap-up from the July Vestry meeting
as recorded by Don Brownlee.
• To prevent damage to the acoustic panels in the
Common Room a policy was approved to prohibit
taping, pinning or otherwise attaching anything to
the panels. Anything attached to these panels will be
removed immediately.
• Approved an additional payment to the sidewalk
vendor for costs of extra underlay required. A change
order was signed authorizing this work in advance.
• Continued discussion of proposals to build a per-
manent earthen handicapped ramp on the south face
of the Church. Any questions about this issue should
be addressed to a Vestry member.
• Continued discussions regarding the cemetery,
and about Lyn’s plan to reduce her hours beginning in
January.
• Discussed procedures for signing contracts and
Pohick Episcopal Church
requesting payment for vendors. A checklist is being
developed.
• Approved the Treasurer’s Report. It showed plate
and pledge income through the end of June at 44% of
budget. While this level is not unusual for the first six
months of the year, it does point to a higher deficit
than projected. Parishioners are urged to keep their
pledges current, particularly during the summer vaca-
tion season. Expenses are generally running as bud-
geted.
For more detailed information, please see a Vestry
member.
Junior Warden’s Report
Jeff Parker, Junior Warden
It is amazing how many events occur during the
summer months. Even while vacationing, preparation
is underway for numerous upcoming events.
Reminder, pledges should not “go on vacation”
during the summer. It is very easy to fall behind, or
miss a few pledges when out of town. Please remem-
ber that the bills keep coming. And, it puts a tremen-
dous strain on the cash flow if too many people fall
behind.
Now that the sidewalks have been completed the
next focus is the proposed handicap ramp, the con-
tinuing renovations of the Parish Hall and the Coun-
try Fair. It is not too early to select items for Hodge
Podge. In the past few years, Hodge Podge has been
one of the largest money makers. So clean house, and
donate unneeded items to Hodge Podge.
There is a drawing of the proposed handicap ramp
in the Parish Hall. This design is suggested by Fairfax
County Historical Review Board and recommended
by the Pohick Historical Committee. Please take time
to review this design and share any opinions and con-
cerns. This design is the least disruptive design pre-
sented so far. However, all possibilities will be consid-
ered.
The Property Committee is busy implementing
the maintenance of the buildings and grounds. An-
other Eagle Scout project is in the planning stages.
Also, solutions are needed for the drainage problems
on the picnic grounds.
Any suggestions for the fall clean-up day are en-
couraged.
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Ø Music Notes
Linda Egan, Minister of Music
1 Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous;
It is good for the just to sing praises.
2 Praise the Lord with the harp;
Play to him upon the psaltery and lyre.
3 Sing for him a new song;
Sound a fanfare
with all your skill upon the trumpet.
Psalm 33: 1-3
All Christians are called to make music for the
praise of God. We rejoice and sing praises each Sun-
day, making music to the glory of God.
Some Christians have a further call to the fellow-
ship of rehearsal and preparation to make music to-
gether for the benefit of God’s people. Lots of people
at Pohick of all ages make music in rehearsals as well
as on Sundays, all of us learning and growing in the
process.
In September after summer rest, we will begin re-
hearsals for all groups. If you would like to learn more
about a group, contact any member of the group or the
director of the group. If you want to come offer your
skill in and love of music together with others, let us
know so we can prepare a chair and folder or stand for
you.
First rehearsals are:
Tuesday, August 24 at 3:00 pm - Pohick Bell
Choir Season Warmup. We will review ringing,
counting, and other music reading skills to prepare for
the new season. Regular rehearsals begin Thursday,
September 9 - 6:15-7:30 pm. High school and adult
ringers rehearse each week and ring seven Sundays
a year during both services, as well as at the Sounds
of Pohick concert. We will teach you all you need to
know. Contact Linda Egan or any Bell Choir member
for more information.
Thursday, September 9 - 7:30-9:00 pm - Choir
of Pohick. College age and adult singers sing each
Sunday at the 9:00 am service and for special services
throughout the year, and at the Sounds of Pohick con-
cert. We rehearse every Thursday at the above time,
and on Sundays from 8:00 - 8:45 am. Contact Linda
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Egan or any choir member for more information.
Wednesday, September 15 6:00-6:30 pm - St.
Francis Choir. Kindergarten through 3rd graders re-
hearse every Wednesday, and sing once a month at
the 9:00 am service, as well as at the Sounds of Po-
hick concert in June. Your child will learn how to sing
beautifully and will enjoy the strong group spirit -
great lessons and great fun for this age group. Contact
Barb Lynn or any parent for more information.
Sunday, September 19 - 12:30-1:30 pm - St. Ce-
celia St. Alban Choir. Students in grades 4 - 12 re-
hearse every Sunday and sing one Sunday a month at
both services, and at the Sounds of Pohick concert.
Here is a chance for your son or daughter to develop
musicianship, knowledge of the liturgy, and use his or
her talents while serving God and the parish and hav-
ing fun in the process. Contact any parent or Linda
Egan for more information.
The Pohick Pickers are high school and adult in-
strumentalists who play seven Sundays a year during
Communion, and also play for the Crab Feast, Coun-
try Fair, Christmas party for the homeless, parish pic-
nic and other events. Contact any of the Pickers for
information, or John Sessums if you are interested in
playing for Communion, and Chris Brown if you are
interested in playing for events.
In August, the women of the choir and the men of
the choir will provide anthems on two separate Sun-
days. Here is a list of rehearsal times for this special
music:
August 8 at 11:15 am Women
August 15 at 11:15 am Women
at 12 noon Men
August 22 at 9:00 am. Women warm up
to sing at the 10:00 am service.
at 11:15 am Men
August 29 at 9:00 am. Men warm up
to sing at the 10:00 am service.
Hope your summer is filled with rest and good
music!
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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion
Don Brownlee
This monthly report is part of the Vestry’s ongoing effort
to inform and update the Parish about the ongoing contro-
versies within The Episcopal Church (TEC) and the An-
glican Communion. These controversies largely involve the
blessing of same-gender unions, ordination of non-celibate
homosexuals, interpretation of Scripture, and breakdown of
traditional boundary lines between Provinces.
In July, the Church of England took a significant
step toward allowing women to be consecrated as bish-
ops. The vote in the General Synod came despite a last-
minute effort by the Archbishop of Canterbury and
Archbishop of York to give greater concessions to tra-
ditionalist Anglicans who oppose the idea. The Arch-
bishops’ proposal was narrowly defeated, and the vote
was widely seen as a sharp rebuff to both of them, and
a significant defeat for the Archbishop of Canterbury.
British papers and observers used terms like “humiliat-
ing defeat.”
The Archbishops’ proposal would have given more
exemptions to parishes or clergy who did not want
to acknowledge the authority of a female bishop, and
guaranteed them access to a male alternative. The Syn-
od rejected that idea, saying that, as is the case in all
other issues, it would be up to the bishop to decide the
authority of any other bishop coming into his or her
diocese. There would not be a special set of rules just
because the bishop was a woman.
The General Synod had given preliminary approval
to allow female bishops a year ago. A “Revision Com-
mittee” spent the intervening months drafting the spe-
cifics. It eventually gave up on efforts to offer a way
out for traditionalists, concluding it could not devise
a scheme that gave both opponents what they wanted
and preserve the traditional authority of a diocesan
bishop.
Opponents said the issue was not gender equality
but the rights of the minority: “…It is about the lib-
erty to hold within the Church of England two views
about leadership in the church which are compatible
with scripture and tradition. Most have accepted that
there will be women bishops in the Church of Eng-
land.” They went on to say that the real problem was the
concept of mono-episcopacy, the belief that only one
bishop can have jurisdiction in one geographical area,
saying in effect that if a way could be found around
Pohick Episcopal Church
that, all points of view could be satisfied. This doctrine
was established by the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D.
There was much talk after the vote that thousands
of traditionalists would leave, perhaps to join the Ro-
man Catholic Church under the plan announced last
fall by Pope Benedict XVI. The pope is due to visit Brit-
ain this fall.
The plan now goes to diocesan synods, which are
similar to diocesan councils in this country. One half of
them must approve it, by simple majority vote in each
synod, and opponents of the idea announced plans to
pack those synods with “no” votes. It then goes back to
the General Synod, which must approve it by a two-
thirds vote of each house - bishops, clergy and laity.
Then it would move on to the British Parliament. Par-
liamentary approval is needed because since the Church
of England is the officially established Church in Eng-
land, with Queen Elizabeth II as its supreme governor,
the measure would effectively change English law. The
entire process is expected to take several years.
According to the Episcopal News Service, four
provinces in the Anglican Communion –The Epis-
copal Church, Anglican Church of Canada, the An-
glican Church of Australia, and the Anglican Church
in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia -- currently
have women serving as bishops. Eleven other provinces
have approved allowing women to be ordained as bish-
ops but have yet to appoint or elect one. The Church of
England opened the priesthood to women in Novem-
ber 1992, and they now represent nearly 40 percent of
all clergy.
In the ongoing disputes over property ownership in
the United States:
• The “CANA Churches”, which want to keep con-
trol of church property now that that have left the Dio-
cese of Virginia to affiliate with the Congregation of
Anglicans in North America (CANA) have asked the
Virginia Supreme Court to re-hear their case. In June,
the Court ruled that the CANA Churches did not meet
the requirements of a Civil War-era law on disputed
property, and sent the case back to a Fairfax County
District Court for further action. A CANA statement
said, “We are not challenging the Court’s legal inter-
pretation of the relevant statute, but we are pointing out
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Pohick Episcopal Church
Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion,
continued from page 6
that the Court overlooked critical evidence showing
that, even under that interpretation, the congregations
have satisfied the statute.” The essential legal point at
issue is whether the CANA churches joined a “branch”
of The Episcopal Church and Diocese of Virginia, or
joined some other entity. If they were found to have
joined a branch of TEC or Diocese of Virginia, their
claims on the property would be much stronger. The
Supreme Court said they joined some other entity, thus
weakening their claims.
• A Texas Court of Appeals issued a ruling in the
property dispute between those who want to remain
part of The Episcopal Church, and those who want to
break away and join the Province of the Southern Cone.
The ruling was highly technical, and both parties inter-
preted it to their advantage. It said there was could be
only one Episcopal Diocese of Ft. Worth, and only one
group of people could control the Corporation which
forms the diocese’s legal entity. The break-away group
hailed it as a victory, while those who want to remain
with The Episcopal Church pointed to language in the
ruling that said, “…the trial court did not determine…
[which of the contending sets of Bishops and Trustees
are the rightful representatives of the corporation]…
nor do we. The question of ‘identity’ remains to be de-
termined in the course of the litigation.”
• The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld a lower
court ruling which said the Episcopal Diocese of Geor-
gia owned historic Christ Church in Savannah, not a
group of parishioners who voted to leave.
And:
• The Episcopal Bishop of San Diego autho-
rized clergy in his diocese to begin blessing same-sex
unions.
• The new archbishop of the Province of Nige-
ria pushed back against efforts by the Archbishop of
Canterbury to discipline his and other provinces that
have intervened in dioceses in the United States. In
his inaugural press conference, The Most Rev. Nicholas
Okoh said, “We reject being put in the same category
with churches conducting gay ordination and same sex
marriage, and the equating of our evangelical initiative
(for which we should be commended) with those who
are doing things unbiblical. But for the Nigerian initia-
tive and others like her, many of our faithful Anglican
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American friends who cannot tolerate the unbiblical
practices of the Episcopal Church in America could
have gone away to other faiths.”
• The Vatican issued a new policy, or “norms,” out-
lining procedures and discipline for priests accused of
sexual misconduct, including sexually abusing children.
The policy prompted controversy due to the fact that it
put ordination of women in the same category of of-
fense as sexual abuse of children.
It is important to remember that despite all these con-
troversies, the work of the Church - globally, nationally,
and locally - goes on. Hungry are fed; needy are provided
for; sick are visited. Episcopal churches, including Pohick,
have responded to flood victims in Iowa, and the mission
team recently completed another rebuilding trip to New
Orleans. The Vestry is determined to continue the important
ministry and mission.
Foyers Groups
Beginning in September, new Foyers
groups are forming for the fall. The Foyers
program allows for parishioners to meet new
people or become better acquainted with oth-
ers. Those participating in Foyers are divided
into small groups consisting of both couples
and singles. These groups share a monthly
meal that is hosted by the members or at a
convenient agreed upon location. Everyone
participates and the guidelines of the group
are decided by each individual group.
Watch for notices in the Church Bulletin
and for an interest table at the Fall Activi-
ties Fair. To sign up or for more information,
contact Tom Bland at 703-501-5269 or tb-
land6677@aol.com.
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Christian Education
Frances Sessums, Director of Christian Education
Church School registration and the Ice Cream
Social will be on Sunday, September 12 following the
9:00 am service in the Common Room. Parents will
have the opportunity to meet the teachers and review
the curriculum used for all of the classes. Please be
sure to register each
child individually, as
this is very impor-
tant for record keep-
ing. For those unable
to attend church on
registration Sunday,
please register the
children in the Edu-
cation office on the
first Sunday they at-
tend church school.
The ice cream
will be provided for
the Ice Cream So-
cial. Donations of toppings such as syrup, sprinkles,
cherries, nuts, and whipped cream are needed. There
is a sign-up sheet posted on the downstairs bulletin
board.
The first day of classes will be Sunday, September
19. As in the past, Sunday School students will leave
the church during the Recessional Hymn and go di-
rectly to their classes. Classes will end at 11:05 am. A
bell will be rung at that time. Parents of preschoolers
through fourth graders are asked to pick up children
at the door of their classrooms.
Pohick is very blessed to have so many wonderful
people who have volunteered to teach and help with
the church school. A roster of the staff is posted on
the bulletin boards upstairs and downstairs. Thanks to
all of the staff members for the time given to this very
important ministry.
Any questions should be directed to Frances Ses-
sums at 703-425-2857.
Pohick’s Vacation Bible School was a great suc-
cess! There were 82 students and 33 people on staff.
Everyone had a tremendous time. A Big Thanks to
everyone who worked so hard to make the week so
fun and meaningful!
Pohick Episcopal Church
EYC News
Rusty Booth, Youth Minister
It is the start of another School year and that
means the beginning of the EYC youth program at
Pohick! There are three groups available to teens. The
5-6 grade EYC meets twice a month on Sunday, and
the Jr. High and Sr. High EYC groups meet every
Sunday. Pick up an EYC calendar from either the Po-
hick Website or the EYC bulletin board in the Com-
mon Room and make plans to join the fun!
The EYC Kick-off Picnic is September 12, 2010
from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. All teens in grades 5-12
and their families are invited to attend for some great
food and fun. Families are asked to contribute food
according to their last name: A-K brings a vegetable
dish, salad, or fruit and L-Z brings drinks, dessert, or
snack. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided.
Around 6:00 pm, the teens will go to their respective
groups, and there will be a short parents’ meeting to
outline the program and answer any questions.
The Sr. High mission trip this year is to Keans-
burg, NJ from July 10 through July 16. An information
packet with an application and additional information
is available on the Pohick website and the EYC bul-
letin board in the Common Room. All teens in grades
8-12 are eligible to go on the mission trip. For a life
changing experience, plan to go to Keansburg, NJ!
Any questions about the youth programs can be
addressed to Rusty Booth at 703-339-6572 or rusty@
pohick.org. Hope to see everyone at the kick-off!
Pohick Activities Fair
The Pohick Activities Fair is scheduled for
Sunday, September 20, and the Stewardship Com-
mittee invites everyone to sign up their talent and
time. Representatives from all the different ac-
tivities and groups that support the parish will be
available at the end of each
service to provide informa-
tion and answer questions.
For more information on
the Activities Fair, please
contact Stew Remaly, 703-
897-9339, or Matt Gurrola,
703-550-0589.
Pohick Episcopal Church
Pohick is offering the Alpha Course
again this Fall. The course begins Tues-
day, September 14, 2010, in the Parish
Hall Annex.
Over the past several years, many
have participated in the Alpha course.
For those who have not participated,
Alpha is a ten-week practical intro-
duction to the Christian faith that offers answers to
some key questions. Each weekly session begins with
an informal dinner, followed by a live or videoed talk
and then discussion. Some of the topics include:
Why Did Jesus Die?
How Can I Be Sure of My Faith?
Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
Why and How Do I Pray?
How Does God Guide Us?
Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Does God Heal Today?
The Alpha course began in London, England and
is now run in thousands of churches around the world.
This is an opportunity to join the thousands who have
enjoyed discussion found answers to their questions
about life and God and how they relate.
The basic idea behind the course is captured in the
Alpha name:
Anyone can come. Anyone interested in learning
more about the Christian faith is welcome.
Learning and laughter. The atmosphere is relaxed.
Pasta (or other great food). Sessions start with a
casual dinner.
Helping one another. Questions are discussed in
small, friendly, low- pressure groups.
Ask anything. No question is considered too sim-
ple, too complex, or too hostile.
Alpha was developed as an informal way to address
basic questions about the Christian faith, but Alpha is
not exclusively for “seekers.” Alpha is also a great way
for newcomers and not so newcomers to get to know
others in the church in an informal and relaxed atmo-
sphere. As the Alpha name suggests, anyone interested
in learning more about the Christian faith is welcome.
Come alone or with a spouse, friends or neighbors.
Plan to attend the first session with Mike Elston, Lyn,
the Assistant Rector, and other members of the group
for dinner on Tuesday, September 14 at 6:30 pm.
To learn more about the Alpha course, or to reg-
ister, call or email The Rev. Lyn Youll Marshall, Alpha
Director, at 703-339-6572 or marshall@pohick.org.
August/September 2010 • Page 9
Apple Butter 2010
Country Fair time has arrived! Now is the oppor-
tunity to recapture the nostalgia of visiting the farm
in the fall. The atmosphere of smoke wafting up from
cooking fires; the pleasant aroma of spices tickling the
nose; and the beautiful colors of the changing leaves
can be relived at Pohick Church on September 25 and
26 as the apple butter is made for the Country Fair.
Come experience all that and more! It is Apple
Butter Time and it will be made The Old Fashioned
Way. So, what does “TTFF” mean? It is short for Time
- Talents - Fellowship - Fun.
Volunteers are needed to contribute Time and
Talents to complete the hard work of processing 80
bushels of apples into Pohick’s very famous Apple
Butter - a best seller every year. Bring a paring knife
and cutting board Saturday morning, and plan to stay
as long as possible. Come for an hour or come for the
two days. Any and all help is welcomed! Work be-
gins at 7:00 am on Saturday and very early on Sun-
day. A complete schedule is printed in the Pohick Post
and will be in the Church bulletin as the event draws
closer. There will be plenty of work to keep all volun-
teers gainfully employed both days; and it is a great
opportunity for Fellowship with the parishioners of
this Great Church, and a very good chance of having
just plain ol’ fun.
Every volunteer that can make it is needed. The
help is indispensable. Without volunteers, it just will
not happen. Please try and find the Time to donate
special Talents. It will be worth the effort!
Caramel Apple Dip
1 pkg 8oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup apple butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups peanuts, chopped
Apples, sliced
Place all ingredients ex-
cept peanuts and apples in
a bowl. Mix until smooth.
Stir in chopped peanuts.
Chill. Just before serving,
slice apples, arrange around
dip.
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Annual Crab Feast 2010 Apple Butter Schedule

Friday, September 24 - Apple Butter Setup
Pohick Church Noon - 5:00 pm Setup (kettles, firewood, etc.)

Saturday, September 11 Saturday, September 25 - Apple Sauce Day

7:00 am - 10:00 am Wash, cut apples, and
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm start cooking
8:00 am - 3:00 pm Cook apples into applesauce
Join in the fun and festivities with many stirrers needed!
at the Annual Crab Feast! 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cleanup and setup for
next day
Food will be abundant with
steamed crabs, fried fish, Sunday, September 26 - Apple Butter Day
3:00 am - 3:00 pm Cook applesauce into Apple
steamed shrimp, potato salad,
Butter with many stirrers needed!
corn on the cob, pork BBQ 10:45 am Apple Butter Eucharist
sandwiches, hot dogs, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Canning of the Apple Butter
and soft drinks. - All Hands Needed!
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tear down and cleanup
Beer and wine are available 6:00 pm - ? Apple Butter Social
for a nominal added fee.
Friday, October 1 - Setup
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Setup
The cost is $25 per adult, $75 for
a family, and children under 12 are Saturday, October 2 - Fair Day
free. Tickets can be purchased 5:00 am - 12 noon Cook two kettles
from any member of the of Apple Butter
Brotherhood of St. Andrew 12 noon - 1:00 pm Canning of the Apple Butter
or in the Church Office.
Sunday, October 3 - Fair Tear Down Day
8:00 am - 11:00 am Tear down and store items
Advance purchase helps in planning! 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Bratwurst Cookout
Entertainment by the Pohick Pickers! Come for an hour, a day, or a weekend!

65th Annual
Pohick Count r y Fair
Saturday, October 2 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • Pohick Church Fairgrounds
Join us for a special day of fun & fellowship!
The Fair offers activities for everyone!
Turkey Shoot • Hodge Podge Yard Sale • Children’s Games • Moon Bounce • Face Painting • Music
Garden Shop • Country Store • Apple Butter Booth • BBQ • Hamburgers • Hot Dogs • Drinks • And Much More!
Volunteers Still Needed!
Please call the Church office, 703-339-6572, for more information.
Pohick Episcopal Church August/September 2010 • Page 11

Pohick Church Activities

August 2010
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
AUG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Proper 13c 9:30a Staff Mtg. 7:30p HE/LOH 8:30p AA 8a BSA
8a HE I 2:30p HE/FX 9:15a Property
9a Adult Cmte Mtg
Christian Ed
10a HE II
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Proper 14c 9:30a Staff Mtg. 7:30p HE/LOH 8:30p AA 8a BSA
8a HE I 2:30p HE/FX
9a Adult 7:30p Vestry
Christian Ed Meeting
10a HE II
11:15a Choir
Women Rehearsal
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Proper 15c 9:30a Staff Mtg. 7:30p HE/LOH 8:30p AA 8a BSA
8a HE I 2:30p HE/FX 9:15a Fair
9a Adult Cmte Mtg
Christian Ed 9:15 Renova-
10a HE II tion Cmte Mtg
11:15a Choir
Women Rehearsal
12p Choir
Men Rehearsal
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Proper 16c 9:30a Staff Mtg. 7:30p HE/LOH 8:30p AA 8a BSA
8a HE I 2:30p HE/FX Lifeline
9a Adult 3p Bell Choir Screening
Christian Ed Warm-up
10a HE II
12p Choir
Men Rehearsal
29 30 31 SEPT 1 2 3 4
Proper 17c 9:30a Staff Mtg. 7:30p HE/LOH 6:30p Bell 8a BSA
8a HE I 2:30p HE/FX 7:30p Martha Choir
9a Adult Guild Meeting 7:30p Choir
Christian Ed of Pohick
10a HE II 8:30p AA
Contact the Parish Secretary, Vonne Troknya, troknya@pohick.org, to list group meetings or events on the calendar.

EYC Kick-Off Picnic

Sunday, September 12 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
5th - 12th grade teens and their families are invited to attend • Location: Parish House
A-K: bring vegetable dish, salad or fruit • L-Z: bring drinks, dessert or snack • Hamburgers & hot dogs provided
Parents meeting 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Contact Rusty Booth for more information: 703-339-6572 / rusty@pohick.org
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Pohick Church Activities

September 2010
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
AUG 29 30 31 SEPT 1 2 3 4
Proper 17c 9:30a Staff Mtg. 7:30p HE/LOH 6:30p Bell 8a BSA
8a HE I 2:30p HE/FX 7:30p Martha Choir
9a Adult Guild Meeting 7:30p Choir of
Christian Ed Pohick
10a HE II 8:30p AA
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Proper 18c Labor Day 9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p St. Francis 6:30p Bell 8a BSA
8a HE I Office Closed 2:30p HE/FX Choir Choir 3:30p Crab
9a Adult 7:30p HE/LOH 7:30p Choir of Feast
Christian Ed Pohick
10a HE II 8:30p AA
11:15a Teach-
ers’ Meeting
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Proper 19c 9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p St. Francis 6:30p Bell 8a BSA
7:45a HE I 9:30a Ann Ma- Choir Choir 9:15a Fair
9a HE II son Guild Mtg. 7:30p HE/LOH 7:30p Choir of Cmte Mtg
10:15a Sunday 2:30p HE/FX Pohick 9:15a Fair
School Registration 6:30p Alpha 8:30p AA Construction
& Ice Cream Social
Course
11:15a HE II
5p EYC Kick- 7:30p Vestry Mtg.
Off (all groups)
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Activities Fair 9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p St. Francis 6:30p Bell Apple Butter Apple Butter
Proper 20c 2:30p HE/FX Choir Choir Weekend Weekend
7:45a HE I 6:30p Alpha 7:30p HE/LOH 7:30p Choir of 8a BSA
9a HE II Course Pohick
10:15a Christian Ed 8:30p AA
11:15a HE I
12:30p St. Ce-
celia St. Alban
6:30p EYC (all grps)
26 27 28 29 30 OCT 1 2
Apple Butter 9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p St. Francis 6:30p Bell 8a BSA
Weekend 2:30p HE/FX Choir Choir 10a Country
Proper 21c 6:30p Alpha 7:30p HE/LOH 7:30p Choir of Fair
7:45a HE I Course Pohick
9a HE II 8:30p AA
10:15a Christian Ed
11:15a HE II
12:30p St. Ce-
celia St. Alban
6:30p EYC ( Jr & Sr)

Contact the Parish Secretary, Vonne Troknya, troknya@pohick.org, to list group meetings or events on the calendar.
Pohick Episcopal Church August/September 2010 • Page 13

SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

1 AUGUST 8 AUGUST 15 AUGUST 22 AUGUST 29 AUGUST
USHERS
8:00 Dan Muir Bob Davies Jim Bartholomew Tony Marsico Rodger Jones
Don O’Connell Gerry Smither Bob Johnson Lane Phillips Bill Stewart
10:00 Ed Harvie John Pasour Stew Remaly Chris Brown Mike Wooten
John Hishta Don Buckius Jim Hayes Sandra Caesar Beth Altman
Bill Hosp Terry Mullins Joe Moran Matt Gurrola Jim Foster
Jason Smith Bill Patton Annie Westover Nancy Sage Jan Hoffheins
OPEN - UP
7:00 Neil Sunderland Femi Ayorinde Jim Bartholomew Andrea Gurrola Rodger Jones
LOCK - UP
12:00 Dana Hutson Jeff Parker Stew Remaly Chris Brown Roberta Fede
TELLERS
11:15 Kirkland/Pinkard Brooks/Mayberry Buckius/Faber Pitcock/Schmid Heintze/Jacobus
ALTAR GUILD
AM J. Wells J. Wells BJ McPherson BJ McPherson N. Bireley
N. Sage N. Sage J. Holm J. Holm J. Sunderland
C. Heddleston C. Heddleston A. Powell A. Powell B. Wagner
H. Parker H. Parker J. Schmid J. Schmid R. Teale
J. Buckley/C. Foster J. Buckley/C. Foster E. Pitcock E. Pitcock J. MacDonald
C. Hanchin C. Hanchin A. Marsico A. Marsico A. Cannon
R. Stankwitz R. Stankwitz D. Pasour D. Pasour
FLOWER GUILD
AM S. Homar K. Perconti BJ/K McPherson C. Hanchin A. Stribling
COFFEE HOUR
8:00 E. Bartlett M. McCabe M. McCabe TBD TBD
10:00 Wes & Camela Speer Gerry & Cindy Gray M/M & Lori Buckius Santos & Han Garcia Michael & Laura Vaughn
NURSERY
AM Strawderman/McHargue Elston/Myers Parker/Uribe TBD Elston/Melancon
GREETERS
8:00 Doug Smith M/M Ken Evans M/M Bill Stewart Bill Wrench Becky Wagner
10:00 M/M Kullstam Sean Hartig Dot McCreery Stephen Garcia M/M Gerry Gray
LAY READERS
8:00 E. Thorson (R) T. Marsico (P) S. Homar (R) E. Thorson (P) T. Marsico (R)
J. Sassin (P) P. Springer (R) B. Wagner (P) T. Mullins (R) P. Springer (P)
10:00 F. Ayorinde (R) C. Cockroft (R) B. Gastrell (P) M. Elston (P) M. Harding (R)
A. Poad (P) R. Heddleston (P) M. Faber (R) J. Sassin (R) S. Harding (P)
ACOLYTES
8:00 LC Travis From LC Kathryn Vaughn LC David Gray LC Jonathan Cooke LC Sarah Wooten
10:00 LC Klint Edgemon LC Hunter Garth LC Zack Perconti LC William Prados LC Amber McNeal
SC Rebecca Booth SC Scott Schwoppe SC Jordan Cooke SC Sarah Bowman SC Slayton Speer
T Kathryn Sweetser T McFerrin Wyllie T Parker Lyon T Mary Binder T Keighan Speer
T Mikey Krajack T Sydney Tolbert T Emily Elston T Isabel Hogg T Wade Parker
B Mary Binder B Andrew Burt B Keighan Speer B Graham Hogg B Sean Jones
The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Church’s website, www.pohick.org, under “Ministries.”
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SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

5 SEPT 12 SEPT 19 SEPT 26 SEPT 3 OCT
USHERS
8:00 Ken Evans 7:45 Dan Muir Don O’Connell Bob Johnson John Springer
Mike Vaughn Alan Mayberry Gerry Smither Bob Davies Tony Marsico
10:00 Thomas Thurston 9:00 Jim Heller Tom Bland Dennis Myers Terry Mullins
Mari Harding Tony Harriman Randy Cudworth Ed Harvie Don Buckius
Dru Hodges Pehr Pehrsson Edwardene Pitcock Sean Hartig John Hishta
Susan Homar Rita Smith Wes Speer Tom Rivenbark Bill Patton
11:15 Angela Edgemon Susan Homar Kathy Kirkland Jim Bartholomew
Bill Bland Tom Mayberry Randy Haufe Rick Nelson
OPEN - UP
7:00 Leslie Schwoppe Don Brownlee Steve Harding Dana Hutson Jeff Parker
LOCK - UP
1:00 Jim From Angela Edgemon Neil Sunderland Femi Ayorinde Jim Bartholomew
TELLERS
12:15 Bartlett/Remaly M/M Thurston M/M Brown Pasour/Remaly TBA
ALTAR GUILD
AM N. Bireley J. Wells/N. Sage J. Wells/N. Sage BJ McPherson BJ McPherson
J. Sunderland C. Heddleston C. Heddleston J. Holm J. Holm
B. Wagner H. Parker H. Parker A. Powell/A. Powell A. Powell/A. Powell
R. Teale J. Buckley J. Buckley J. Schmid J. Schmid
J. MacDonald C. Foster C. Foster E. Pitcock E. Pitcock
A. Cannon C. Hanchin C. Hanchin A. Marsico A. Marsico
R. Stankwitz R. Stankwitz D. Pasour D. Pasour
FLOWER GUILD
AM A. Stribling TBA J. Brimmer TBA TBA
COFFEE HOUR
8:00 TBA 7:45 TBA TBA TBA TBA
10:00 Greg & Sally Wise 9:00 M/M Pehrsson M/M Rivenbark M/M T. Mayberry M/M Kullstam
11:15 TBA TBA TBA TBA
NURSERY
AM Seyler/Kays Wise/McHargue Strawderman/Krajack Parker/Lybarger TBA
GREETERS
8:00 M/M O’Connell 7:45 Marleen McCabe Vera & Roger Jones M/M Peterson Stew Remaly
10:00 Roberta Fede 9:00 M/M John Godley M/M Thurston M/M D. Myers M/M Heintze
11:15 Beth Atkinson M/M Poad M/M R. Nelson Portia Richter

The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Church’s website, www.pohick.org, under “Ministries.”

Life Line Screening at Pohick Church • Thursday, August 26, 2010

Pre-registration required • Call 1-800-679-5192
4 tests for $139 or 5 tests for $149
Call the Church Office for more information, 703-339-6572
Pohick Episcopal Church August/September 2010 • Page 15

Back to School Time

Lorton Community Action Center collects school
supplies each year so that students who are clients can
start the school year on the right foot. For those with
school age children, consider picking up some extra
supplies while shopping for the children. For those
without children, please consider purchasing a set of
Bringing V ision to Life
supplies for one of LCAC’s children. Listed below are
During last year’s Stewardship campaign, parish-
the requested supplies:
ioners were asked to “Imagine If.” They were encour-
Backpacks (sturdy, gender neutral)
aged to envision the future of Pohick Church. What
Colored pencils (12 pack box)
could be accomplished here at Pohick by working to-
Composition notebooks
gether towards the goal of creating a welcoming, pleas-
Crayons (24 pack box)
ing place of worship and fellowship, while continuing
Dictionary
to reach out and share blessings and God’s word with
Erasers
those in need.
Glue sticks and bottles
This year’s Stewardship Campaign theme is
Graph paper (1/4 inch)
“Bringing Vision to Life.” Now is the time to stop
Hand Sanitizer
and take a look around. A great deal has been ac-
Highlighters
complished in the past year. The new brick walkways
Ink Pens (Blue, Black and Red)
and the improved acoustics, new window coverings,
Loose Leaf Paper (wide and college-ruled)
and paint in the Common Room and Annex are just
Markers
some of the most obvious changes. This is wonderful
Pencils
progress and thanks to all who have supported these
Pocket Folders (with/without prongs)
projects with their time, talents, and treasure. The use
Rulers
of the word “bringing” in the new theme implies that
Scissors (blunt tip)
this is an ongoing process. There are still many items
Subject Dividers
left on Pohicks “to do list.” Keep in mind that this is
1 subject notebook (wide and college ruled)
not just bringing Pohick’s vision for itself to life, but
Thesaurus
it is also bringing God’s vision for Pohick to life. By
Supplies will be collected in the Common Room
creating a pleasing and comfortable place to worship
near the Red Food Box. On August 27, the supplies
and have fellowship with other Christians, everyone,
will be delivered to the Moose Lodge in Lorton be-
not just new comers, feel at home here at Pohick. Car-
tween 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Volunteers are needed
ing about and for an historical building with extensive
to help deliver the supplies. Any questions about this
grounds can be a daunting task at times but with a
program should be directed to Susan Homar at homar.
vision towards the future all the vast efforts can bring
susan@gmail.com or at 703-550-6058.
praise to God’s name.
Please remember that most of these projects were Martha Guild
financed by special donations and were not covered by
The Martha Guild will meet
pledges to the Church’s general fund. Prayerfully con-
on Wednesday, September 1 be-
sider what can be done to support Pohick financially
ginning a 7:30 pm in the Common
by making an annual pledge. It is wonderful to have a
Room Annex. Fall activities will
nice welcoming entrance to the Church, but it means
be discussed and planned. Any-
little if the Church cannot afford to open its doors
one interested in joining the group is welcome to
and hearts to help those in need, both spiritually and
attend this meeting. For questions or additional
personally. The various church programs require just
information, please contact Connie Myers at 703-
as strong of a financial base as the new walkways need
455-4652 or jetskiing@hotmail.com.
the unseen base of compacted stone to support them.
 The Purpose of Pohick Church is to be a nourishing community where Christ’s love is experienced and taken beyond its walls.
Non-Profit Org.

VESTRY • GRAM
Permit No. 2
U.S. Postage

Lorton, VA
PAID

Date: _____________________ Subject: _____________________

To: The Vestry
From:
Pohick Church Staff Pohick Church Vestry
Rector: The Rev’d Donald Sr. Warden: Stew Remaly
Binder, PhD Jr. Warden: Jeff Parker
Lorton, Virginia 22079-1519

Assistant: The Rev’d Treasurer: Roberta Fede

Lyn Youll Marshall
9301 Richmond Highway

Register: Don Brownlee

Return Service Requested

Seminarian: Julia Messer Members: Femi Ayorinde, Jim

Minister of Music: Linda Egan Bartholomew, Chris Brown,
Director of
Pohick Church

Angela Edgemon, Roberta

Christian Ed: Frances Sessums
Fede, Jim From, Andrea
Youth Minister: Rusty Booth
Gurrola, Steve Harding,
Parish Secretary: Vonne Troknya
Finance Admin: Pat Osisek Dana Hutson, Rodger Jones,
Sexton: John Sessums Leslie Schwoppe, Neil
Sunderland, Sarah Wooten
Telephone: 703-339-6572 • Fax: 703-339-9884
Church Office Email: Troknya@pohick.org • Web Site: www.pohick.org