Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 1101 Sunset Drive P. O. Box 116 Guntersville, AL 35976 256-582-4897

www.EpiphanyGuntersville.org

July 2016

Editor: Rusty Ogden

Epiphany Star

Holy-One Golf Tournament

July 16, 2016

Four Person Scramble

Registration at 10:30 a.m. and tee off at 1:00 p.m.

Lunch at Gunter’s Landing, before tee off, is included .

If you do not have a team, sign up to be matched with other players.

Everyone, no matter what your skill level, is welcome to play.

Format

4 Person Scramble

$75 per Player ($300 per Team)

$5 per Mulligan (2 Total per Person) - $5 Red Tee Blast (1 Total per Person)

Prizes

A Hole-in-One wins a New 2016 Chevy Cruze from Bob Hembree Chevrolet

$15,000 for a Hole-in-One sponsored by Nissan of Albertville

1st Place ($400) - 2nd Place ($200)

Other Prizes to be Awarded

Closest to Pin on Three Par 3’s, Longest Drive, Putting Contest ($5 Donation)

Raffle for Chance to Win Additional Door Prizes plus 50/50 Raffle

Individuals or Companies may sponsor a hole, or several for $100 per hole.

A sign with your name will be placed at a tee.

Call 256-582-4897 to sign up a team or buy a sign

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Summer is in full swing and that means fresh fruits and vegetables! There's just nothing tastier than produce ripened in the sun and picked at the height of its flavor. You can't help but load your plate up with all the goodness! Our farmer's market offers a variety of locally grown produce for re-sale to tempt you. When planning your summer meals consider using meat as the secondary food of choice or go meatless and supplement with plant proteins. Salads are a refreshing choice this time of year, and our family favorite is Caprese Salad...it doesn't get any simpler than fresh tomato slices paired with fresh mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil leaves. Top it off with a bit of olive oil drizzled over all and you have a light satisfying dish. For a more filling meal, enjoy with chilled (cooked) quinoa, flavored with chopped fresh veggies of your choice. Try cucumber, spring onion and bell pepper and a splash of vine-gar/oil. A cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein and is gluten free. Fresh fruit is a perfect dessert...OK, fruit pies and cobblers are hard to beat, but it's SUMMER: who wants to turn on a oven?!? The summer 2016 edition of Church Health Reader offers options to sugar laden drinks using fruits, veggies and herbs. I share one here. WATERMELON BASIL TANGO A juicy watermelon isn’t just for a snack! This spicy but refreshing option is a perfect compliment to a hot day. Serves 8

Ingredients: 3 cups seedless Watermelon 1 bunch Fresh Basil, washed well and patted dry 1 Jalapeno, washed and seeded (optional) 3 Tablespoons Honey 1 quart Carbonated Water 1 Lime, juiced 8 lime wedges Ice

In a food processor or blender, puree the watermelon, jalapeno, lime juice, and honey. Fill a large pitcher with ice. Pull

the stems from the leaves of half of the basil. Reserve the other half for garnishing. Roll the leaves up and slice them

into thin ribbons and place them into the pitcher. Pour in the watermelon puree and the carbonated water and stir.

Pour into 8 well-iced glasses and garnish with lime wedges and basil sprig and enjoy. A word about Church Health Reader taken from it's website: www.chreader.org “Since its founding in 2008, Church Health Reader has grown from a start-up website to an award-winning print and online publication. Published by the Church Health Center in Memphis, Tennessee, Church Health Reader encourages and equips people of faith to create and sustain Christian ministries of health, healing and wholeness.” This publication embodies the philosophy of wholeness we've patterned our ministry on and offers resources that assist in addressing such topics as poverty (Fall 2014), living our limits (Early winter 2016), ecology & the outdoors (Summer 2016) and health & early childhood (coming this Fall). Take a moment to check it out at www.chreader.org and let us know if a topic resonates with you. We're here to promote awareness, discussion and action. Happy Summer! Velma Atkins

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VESTRY LIAISONS

Building & Grounds

Grant Armstrong

Dave Burks

Sam Harrison

Christian Outreach & Service

Rick Cooley

Linda Katz

Jan Maxwell

Faith Formation

Jim Coleman

Rick Cooley

Sam Harrison

Fellowship

Jim Coleman

Sam Harrison

Barry Jones

Memorial Garden

Jan Maxwell

Office and Communication

Grant Armstrong

Doug Cook

Sara Hembree

Pastoral Care

Jack Frost

Barry Jones

Linda Katz

Stewardship

Sara Hembree

Linda Katz

Jan Maxwell

Worship

Dave Burkes

Doug Cooke

Rick Cooley

The month of July brings with it our country’s celebration of Independence Day. This year, July 4th marks the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of our nation. It is a moment when we share holiday celebrations – time with family, food, fun, and fireworks. But most importantly, this occasion calls for reflection on the gifts of freedom we enjoy simply by virtue of birth. The United States was founded on the principles of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” as Thomas Jefferson stated in the Declaration. We are privileged to live in a country where individual freedoms are of the highest importance. It is our duty to use these freedoms in a responsible manner; to take seriously the responsibilities that come along with citizenship. As Christians – citizens of the king-dom of God – we are already well-equipped to understand the nature of those obligations. In other words, we know what it means to be free. While our country was founded on independence from a repressive regime (taxation without representation), our Christian freedom is a privilege that is much more personal. Through the gift of Christ, we are set free from the power of sin and death. We are no longer slaves to the power of evil in this world, but set free for the sake of sharing God’s kingdom. For us, this is where a “right” becomes a “responsibility.” The ultimate expression of freedom for a Christian is the freedom to serve. Free to serve our neighbors, free to share the good news of God’s love, free to care for those in need. It may sound like a paradox, but this is the truth of our existence: Christians actually give up certain freedoms for the sake of serving God and serving our neighbors. In an odd way, giving up freedoms for the sake of service is the ultimate expression of being free. As citizens of this great land, we believe that the very existence of our country – the United States of America – is the very best human expression of personal freedom. I am incredibly thankful for the fact that we live in a country that represents the very pinnacle of governance. While we don’t always live up to that ideal, we are neverthe-less bound to the principles of freedom, equality and justice. But let us never forget that our Christian beliefs take us one step further. We have received our own gift of freedom through Christ – freedom to serve. That truth exists before any idea of government. So when we gather with friends and family on Independence Day to celebrate the life of our nation, let us remember that our freedoms exist for an even higher purpose. Have a Happy Fourth of July! Fr. Aaron+ Summer, 2016

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Blessings and Grace to you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

It has been my pleasure, my honor, and a true bless-ing to serve as your Acolyte Master for the past two (and some months) years. However, I will be handing over the reins, in September, to Tiffany Martin. As it is stated in our new Acolyte Customary, Tiffany will lead you in this important ministry for the next three years, through September, 2019. She will serve as a positive influence in this ministry to Epiphany! I am thankful that she answered, after much prayer and thoughtfulness, this call to ministry.

In August (well before school starts), on a date to be determined, we will hold an Acolyte meeting for a training and refresher course in all of the various du-ties performed by the acolytes. Acolytes serve at the altar in the following capacities. Crucifer Torch Bearers Server Chalice Bearers Gospel Book Clergy Cross

Several of you have expressed a desire to participate in these duties. All are very welcomed, at this meeting, to train for whatever service you would like to perform as an acolyte. Just let Tiffany and I know well ahead of time.

On that note, we will especially needs adults willing to train as Torch Bearers for regular Sunday services so please, give this some thought between now and Au-gust.

Once again, it has been my honor to serve you and our home community, Epiphany. Thank you all for your patience, your support, your encouragement, your willingness, your guidance, your forgiveness... But most especially your service. It truly takes a vil-lage to participate in a community of faith as wonder-ful as Epiphany. And so many have done so without fail. Thank you all for helping me to serve our God, and to grow in my faith.

Grace and Peace. And many, many Blessings! Your servant, Will Smith

We require someone each Sunday to run the sound system during both church services. We have a "Sound Team" that rotates just like the ushers. If you would like to volunteer, contact Dave Burks Dave@EpiphanyGuntersville.org.

Greeters make sure our parishioners and guests are welcomed to Epiphany. They also carry the oblations up to the altar and help the ushers pass the offertory plates.

If you would like to participate, please contact Maggie Muegge at maggiemuegge@att.net

We need lay readers to read the lessons and intercessory prayers for both Sunday services, 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

A lector is a lay person who is appointed to read the lessons that precede the gospel, to lead the reading of the psalm and to lead the Prayers of the People. The role of lector is among the oldest of the liturgical lay ministries.

If you would like to participate, please contact Rusty Og-den, Rusty@EpiphanyGuntersville.org

USHERS AND SUNDAY COUNTING MINISTRY

Epiphany needs more ushers for the 10:30 service. You will not have to count the offerings unless you want to. If you have never served as an usher, you will be trained as to what to do during the service. If you desire to also become part of the counting team on Sunday, you will receive training for that ministry as well. If you are interested in either of these minis-tries, or both, please contact Shari Harrison, 256-673-3458, email shari@epiphanyguntersville.org.

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Thank you to the many volunteers who helped to make VBS a success for the children who attended. Thank you for donating supplies and loaning items for props. Thank you for coordinating crafts, games and food. Thank you for leading groups of children to the various activities each day of VBS. Thank you for helping to prepare decorations and helping to trans-form Woodall Commons, Sanderson Hall, the chil-dren’s chapel and the library into ancient Egypt. And thank you for helping to take it all down, cleaning up and returning the rooms to their regular state. VBS would not be possible with out YOU! God’s Peace, Shelly Hardin

Epiphany Work Day July 30th 8:00am – 12:00pm

It doesn’t seem quite fair to call it a work day, because it really can be a fun day. A chance to explore a part of the building you may have not been in before, meet a new friend, prepare a classroom for young children or sanitize toys in the nursery – all with your church family. Whatever you call it, the children and youth ministries need your help with a variety of jobs in the classrooms, nursery, youth loft and playground: Cleaning and “freshening up” the upstairs classrooms, bathrooms, hallway Cleaning and “freshening up” and sanitizing toys in the nursery Pressure wash the playground equipment Remove cobwebs, and bugs from overhead lighting Dust Organize supplies We need you! Young and young at heart! We will even have some jobs kids can help with. Work will begin at 8am and go until 12:00pm. You don’t need to sign up, just show up! Come when you can, stay an hour or more, what ever works for your schedule. Questions? Contact Shelly Hardin, EpiphanyYouth@EpiphanyGuntersville.org or 404-285-6044.

Back to school! But wait it is July!

We wanted to let you know in July that we are starting our fall programming in August! Mark your calendars for August 7th at 10:30 a.m. for the Blessing of the Backpacks. That’s code for blessing our children, teachers and parents, in preparation for students returning to school that week. Please bring your backpack and join us as we ask God for a safe and successful school year. On August 14th, children and youth Sunday school resumes at 9:30 a.m. and Senior Episcopal Youth Community (Sr. EYC), for youth in grades 8-12, resumes at 5:00pm. On August 17th, Wednesday evening programing resumes with Eucharist, dinner and programs. Stay tuned for details in the August newsletter.

Contact Information: Rusty@EpiphanyGuntersville.org Church@EpiphanyGuntersville.org Church Phone: 256-582-4897 www.EpiphanyGuntersville.org

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We are saddened by the loss, June 16, of one of our former members, Ray Kennamer, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee. The Epiphany family extends our sympathy, love, prayers and support to his wife, Martenia and daughter, Milly Breeden.

We are saddened by the loss, June 21, of one of our members, Bettie Kennamer. The Epiphany family extends our sympathy, love, prayers and support to her daughter, Milla Averett, and family. We are saddened by the loss, June 21, of one of our members, Leigh Grass of Guntersville. The Epiphany family extends our sympathy, love, pray-ers and support to Paul, Sr., Katie, and Paul, Jr.

Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon them.

JULY HIATUS

The Wednesday morning Service of Healing will resume on August 3 at 11:30 a.m.

The Friday morning Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study will resume on August 5 at 7:00 a.m.

The Sunday morning Lectionary discussion will resume on August 7 at 9:30 a.m.

Congratulations to Haley Gates Alves and

Clark Alves on the occasion of

their wedding June 17, 2016

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CODE: CC—Children’s Church; DOK—Daughters of the King; HE—Holy Eucharist; SS—Sunday School; Birthdays in italics

No Healing Service, Lectionary Discussion or Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study this month

July 2016

Vestry Person for July

Dave Burks

256-347-1444

August September October

7—Blessing of Backpacks 5—Office Closed—Labor Day 2—Blessing of Animals

14—Ice Cream Social 11—Bring a Friend Sunday &

Parish Picnic

26—Fall Festival

16—Vestry meeting 20—Vestry meeting 18—Vestry meeting

17—Wednesday Programs begin 30—Parish Elections

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

3

HE 8 & 10:30am

Nursery 10:15am

4

OFFICE

CLOSED

5

Morning Prayer

9am

6

Auction Team

mtg. 6pm

7

Morning Prayer

9am

Golf Tournament

Team mtg 5pm

8 9

Brotherhood of St.

Andrew 8am

Free Beans & Rice

10am—1pm

10

HE 8 & 10:30am

Outreach 9:30am

Nursery 10:15am

Children’s Church

10:30am

Coffee Hour by

Brotherhood 11:45am

11

DOK 11:30am

Stewardship

Ministry mtg.

6pm

12

Morning Prayer

9am

Buildings &

Grounds Ministry

6:30pm

13 14

Morning Prayer

9am

15 16

Holy-One Golf

Tournament 12pm

17

HE 8 & 10:30am

Nursery 10:15am

Children’s Church

10:30am

18 19

Morning Prayer

9am

20 21

Morning Prayer

9am

22 23

Brotherhood of St.

Andrew 8am

24

HE 8 & 10:30am

Nursery 10:15am

Children’s Church

10:30am

25

DOK 11:30am

26

Morning Prayer

9am

Vestry mtg.

6:30pm

27 28

Morning Prayer

9am

29 30

Epiphany Work Day

8am—12N

31

HE 8 & 10:30am

Nursery 10:15am

Children’s Church

10:30am

Vestry Person of the Month

Linda Katz 256-506-8168