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THE LOOP Church Phone – 519 – 485 – 0385 E-Mail - stjoffice@stjamesingersoll.com

Volume 7, Issue 4 St. James’ Anglican Church Newsletter July/August 2013

Vacation Bible School is Coming!

Everywhere Fun Fair

"Where God's World Comes Together"

July 15th to July 19th 8:45 am - 11:45 am

As mentionned in our last edition of "The Loop", St. James' is combining forces with First Baptist of Ingersoll to run a fun filled, spirit charged VBS. We expect a huge crowd of children from Ingersoll to be involved with the camp. If you know of any youngsters between the ages of 4 and 12 that would like to attend, please let their parents know that registration is open and if they call our church office, Michelle will be happy to take down all the details. Registration is also open on-line at the following website - http://2013.cokesburyvbs.com/firstbaptistandstjameschurch

We are also looking for volunteers for VBS! If you would like to join the team as we explore God's welcoming love with children and discover what it means to be a neighbour to others near and far, don't hesitate to speak to Rev'd Meghan or Sunday School Co-ordinator, Tricia Wolfe. As in the past this would be an excellent opportunity for high school students to earn many of their volunteer hours that are a requirement for graduation from grade 12. And as usual, there are some activities at VBS that require some special items for the designated crafts. The list below indicates some of the requested items: glue sticks, markers (washable and permanent), pipe cleaners, pony beads, tinfoil, recycled 500 ml milk or juice cartons, Tassimo beverage boxes (The type that the hot beverage discs come in), and cereal boxes. These can be dropped off at the church office any morning - Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm. Thank you in advance to all who are able to participate and/or contribute to this important youth ministry.

Inside This Issue

Pg. 1 Vacation Bible School News

Pg. 2 Relay for Life Ingersoll Update

Pg. 3 Heirlooms for Heart & Home /Donations

Pg. 4 Outreach News / Upcoming Events

Pg. 5 Lighting Project & Poems by Inez

Pg. 6 Message from the Office / Rector's Greetings

Pg. 7 & 8 Synod Report / Poems / Biblical Humour

Pg. 9 ACW News

Pg. 10 & 11 July & August Calendars

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Relay for Life Ingersoll 2013

More than 670 luminaries were lit around the track Friday night in honour or in memory of people who

have been touched by cancer. The Spirit Connection Team from St. James' took part in the annual Relay for Life event in Ingersoll on Friday June 21st. Our walkers raised $3 246.00 - congratulations to the team and a huge thank you to all parishioners and friends of the parish that sponsored our team members. There were 30 teams in total taking part in the overnight relay and they surpassed the $78,000 goal set by organizers. Mary Fitzmorris, of our parish, was one of the co-chairs and she and her co-host, Jo-Ann Thibideau and their huge team of volunteers and sponsors are to be congratulated on surpassing their goal.

Several parishioners also walked on other teams, or took part with the organization and running of the event. The following is a note of appreciation from The Robinsons. It was passed on to be shared with the parish - The Bosom Buddies Relay for Life Team captained by Craig & Clara Robinson would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who contributed to a most successful Relay this year. Our team goal was $1,200, but with the support of friends, family we surpassed that goal with a total of $2,721.60! The Relay for LIfe organizers were also pleased to announce their overall goal was surpassed by several thousand dollars bringing in more than $82,000 for the fight against cancer. We are grateful for all your love and support, and will continue to do our bit to fight this disease that affects us all!

Relay For Life Photos

Thanks to Bill and Trish Wituik for acquiring our overnight tent for us and putting it up!

Jo-Ann Thibeau & Mary Fitzmorriis Co-Chairs

Jim Gonder on the keyboards with Kenny Archer & Scott Doyle entertaining the crowd. To see more photos of this amazing event, go to the link below - http://www.ingersolltimes.com/2013/06/23/ingersoll-relay-walks-past-2013-goal

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Outreach News

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Heirlooms for Heart and Home

Wish to have a project for the summer to happily keep your hands busy by using your passion and talent? Wish to be part of the Heirlooms for Heart and Home day? The Needle Craft Group (formerly the Quilters’ Group) has for the past six years held a silent auction as a fund raiser for the Group. Money raised is donated to a specific church cause. This year the Group has decided to expand the silent auction. It will be a full day for display and sale of quality handcrafted items as well as a silent auction. The Group is welcoming participation of talented parishioners who wish to contribute quality handcrafted items. The date is Saturday, November 30th. Items need to be submitted by September 30th. Crafts from A to Z are welcomed. e.g. art work (drawings, etches, oil& water colours), beading, carving, crocheting, embroidering, glass work, hardanger, knitting, quilting, rug hooking, tatting, wood working (birdhouses, feeders, game boards). The ACW have generously agreed to provide snacks and lunch while people look and buy. All funds raised will be given to the church for improving the sound system. Please contact Louise Roberts, Needle Craft Group Coordinator, at 519-485-3705 regarding donations and any questions you may have.

Donations of Items

While doing a major cleaning of the church’s kitchen, items have been discovered that are assumed donated for the church’s kitchen and/or for the general use of the church. e.g. cutlery, dishes, chair leg protectors, etc. It is necessary to assess the usefulness of an item for the church/parish hall and to maintain an inventory of items brought and left in the church/parish hall. To accomplish the assessments of needs and maintenance of the inventory it is requested that anyone wishing to donate an item please contact the following appropriate person(s).

Kitchen Items - Now to Sept. 1st - * speak to the following ACW Member Barbara Westman at 519-485-4856 After Sept. 1st - * speak to the following ACW Members - Brenda Seaton 519-485-6936 or Carol Turner 519-425-4307

General Property Items - * speak to People's Warden/Parish Council Property Committee Liaison Mike Watson 519-485-0543 Thank you in advance for not leaving any items in the hall prior to contacting one of the above people.

Recent Happenings in Our Parish

Baptisms : Kaitlyn Anne Wolfe

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Outreach News submitted by Sharon Gillett

Nursing Home Services - July 28th beginning at Woodingford Lodge at 1:30pm; 2:15 at Oxford Manor and 3:00 at Leisure World. All volunteers welcome! Ingersoll & District InterChurch Garage Sale - raised $785.

Inter Church Fund Raiser BBQ—to be held at Hurley’s Independent on Saturday July 6 from 11am til 2 pm . All proceeds to local community projects. Food Banks—St. James' will still accept tinned goods for the Food Bank during the summer months. Please remember that when you shop at Hurley’s and Giant Tiger you can tell the cashier that you would like to donate to the Food Bank. The donations are made in $0.25 increments. The money is used to purchase food cards that families can use to shop for their own food items. Hunger does not take summer holidays!

In The News!

July 1st Canada Day - Embro

Recent recipient of the Ontario Volunteer Service Award for 40 years of service with the Zorra Caledonian Society, Wilson McBeath will officially open Ontario’s Oldest Highland Games at 12:30 p.m. Everyone’s favourite, the massed bands will play at 1 p.m. and again at 5 p.m. Come and celebrate Canada's Birthday!

Upcoming Events of Note

Saturday July 6th - from 1 - 5 pm

CAW Hall 364 Victoria St. Ingersoll

Come and celebrate with The Cryderman Family as Dave and Andrea celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Saturday August 17th from 1:30 - 4:30pm

Fiddlehead Farm, 563469 Thomas Rd.

Ingersoll

Come and celebrate with The Moore Family as Alex and Joyce celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

Please RSVP to colleenarmstongmoore@hotmail.com or

call 289-208-4497

Saturday September 28th - Our

Next Tribute Show at St. James'

Featuring Jack London as John Denver

With a remarkable likeness and vocals to match Jack is an awarding winning John Denver Tribute Artist. His show includes precision lighting and sound, videos, voiceovers, costume changes, handouts, and lots of audience participation. Like Denver, Jack's warm smile affords him to connect and draw in any crowd into his show leaving his audiences "Denverised". Like Denver, Jack is a skillful songwriter/musician and producer. Close your eyes and let the music take you to a Song's Best Friend, John Denver, as performed by Jack London. Details to come about ticket sales etc. BUT reserve the date now on your calendar. This promises to be another evening of great entertainment in the Parish Hall.

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Over the past few weeks, our Property Committee, under Mike Watson's leadership, has been looking at the lighting needs of the church and parish hall facilities. After an extensive review with lighting and electrical experts, it was put forward to the Parish Council in June that the proposed necessary changes to the lighting system be undertaken. For example, the cost of burning the older style of bulbs in the church chandeliers is very expensive and these bulbs are also becoming obsolete. The motion passed through Parish Council and it was agreed that we would ask for donations and have the funds in place ($5216.08) before beginning the project

later this summer.

Mike presented a brief report about the

lighting project in church at a Sunday service and the "bulb" has been rolling ever

since. Many parishioners have made

generous donations. We are recognizing

their contributions with "cut outs" of light

bulbs that will be mounted in the church. On

each light bulb the donator may request to have the donation made "In Memory of..."

or "In Honour of ...". All donations will be

given tax receipt credit.

Inez Fishwick has composed some fine

poems to spur us on and help us reflect on

the necessity of this project. Several of

them have been published in the weekly bulletins, and they have also been included

in this edition of "The Loop". Thank you,

Inez for your creative support!

If you would like to donate to the project,

please let Michelle in the office or Rev'd

Meghan know. Donations can be placed on the Sunday collection plate or dropped off at

the office or mailed into the church. (Please

indicate on your envelope or cheque that it

is for the "Lighting Project")

Poetry Reflection #1 Bulbs in the lights of our church and parish hall, Have become obsolete – stores don’t sell them at all. So to our “Light Project” please answer the call, Help save on monthly billings, beginning this fall. It’s not just about light bulbs – there’s installation too, And so we must hire a knowledgeable crew. Who will climb up tall ladders, on a scaffolding walk, To think about doing THAT really makes my knees knock! So be very generous with the amount you can give, Christ gave His life, so that we all will live.

Poetry Reflection #2

Light bulbs in our building are all in shapes and sizes, 181 in all! Now that does surprise us! The average cost is $30 for each, To pay all at once – the goal we hope to reach. The work needs to be done – we cannot delay, Prayerfully consider the amount you can pay. The sooner the better – the cash we do need, Donate soon and be blessed by God for your deed. Under a bushel, your light do not hide, Let it shine everywhere, let it shine far and wide.

( more poems on page

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A Message from Our Office Administrator

submitted by Michelle Whatley I would like to inform parishioners that make regular donations that I will be sending out financial statements to you twice this year. Any givings submitted between January 1st and May 31st, 2013 will be noted on the first statement that you should receive by mail in July. This statement will not reflect any donations given to the “lighting project”. Those donations will be displayed on the second statement that will be issued at the end of the 2013 calendar year. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 519-485-0385

FROM THE RECTOR'S DESK ....... As I reflect on the last couple of months, I think about all the ways our parish has worked hard to serve our community. In May, I challenged you to help out the Salvation Army food bank by donating cereal. It was a great day when we packed up 110 boxes of cereal to be delivered. In June, We took up the challenge from the Canadian Cancer Society and the Relay for life event at IDCI. Along with a combined generous donation of $3246, we were also a visible presence at IDCI, showing that we are standing by our brothers and sisters in the fight against cancer. In July, we are pairing with First Baptist Church to offer the children of our community excellence in Christian education with our Vacation Bible School program Everywhere Fun Fair – where God’s world comes together. Please watch our website and our Facebook page for updates as we approach the program. As we care for all God’s people, I pray that you will also take care and find some time of rest and refreshment over the summer months. If you are travelling over the summer we pray for your safety and safe return.

A Summer Blessing May you walk with God

This summer In whatever you do Wherever you go

Walking with God means... Walking with honesty

And with courage, Walking with love

And respect And concern for the feelings of others

May you talk to God This summer

And every day and In every situation

Talking with God means... Praying words of praise

For the beauty of creation Saying prayers of thanks

For friends and good times, Asking God's help

In all your decisions Expressing sorrow

When you have failed May you talk with God

Every day. Amen. - Author unknown

+ Rev'd Meghan

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Synod Report 2013 submitted by Carol Turner (Lay Delegate to Synod)

This year’s theme was banquets and feasting, about which the Bishop spoke during his charge. The Bishop described “the passionate desire to feast” as an inherent human characteristic, spanning the ages and found in all cultures – and he reminded us that we cannot feast alone. Feasting brings us together. Synod began Sunday afternoon attending to several procedural motions at the Cathedral, followed by a barbeque co-hosted by the Diocese and Huron University College, which marks its 150th anniversary this year – the “food” feast. It was followed by a veritable feast of music and community during the Eucharist Service in the Cathedral, which saw full pews from which was collected more than $44,000 during offertory, all of which is destined to the Huron Hunger Fund. This year’s special guest was Bishop Sitembele Mazamane, of the Diocese of Mthatha, South Africa. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the official twinning agreement between Huron and Mthatha, as well as its last. In honour of his visit, Bishop Sitembele was awarded an honorary doctorate from Huron University College during the Synod service as well as addressing us on several occasions during Synod. As always, Synod was a blend of scripture study, song, prayerful reflection and diocesan business. Both scripture studies reflected this year’s theme: The Parable of the Wedding Banquet, Matthew 22:1-14, facilitated by Bishop Terry; and The River of Life, Revelation 22:1-5 discussed by Bishop Sitembele. Rev. Canon Bill Cliff officiated over the Synod “seventh inning stretch” – which is to say he got us up singing, and tried his best to get us moving at the same time, with limited success! On a sadder note, we were asked to pray for a young person who had recently attempted suicide but is recovering in hospital, that he recovers and finds a surer path of life in his future. Most of Synod, though, dealt with the business of the Diocese. A motion was passed that the Huron Hunger Fund would contribute $375,000 to the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund this year. Amendments to the Constitution were approved to allow Diocesan ACW and BAC Presidents alternates to Synod if the respective presidents themselves are unable to attend; to formalise Bishop’s Missions (Canon 45); and clarifications to matters of litigation under Canon 44. We received presentations about the Companion Diocese Relationship with Mthatha and the work that numerous volunteers have undertaken during the past decade, as well as Huron Church Camp and Huron University College, honoured retiring clergy, and remembered those departed. The Renew initiative received significant attention during Synod, including overviews of several initiatives in Huron: a skating outreach program at All Saints’ Windsor, introduction of a Spanish language service and outreach activities at St. George’s of Forest Hill, Kitchener, and a panel discussion of youth-oriented activities. We also received a presentation about legacy gifts as part of the Renew initiative, about which you will hear more soon. Renew will have its official launch on the first Sunday of Advent this year. The Diocesan finances mirror those of this parish – they’re in the red, to the tune of over $300,000 forecast for this year. There wasn’t much discussion on what was being considered to address this deficit. Lest you think that everything was rubber-stamped at Synod, there were 2 motions which were defeated, much to the chagrin – and I think surprise – of the movers and seconders. The first concerned the size and composition of Diocesan Council. A resolution was passed last year to reduce the size of the Council from over 70 members to just under 40 members, on a 2-year trial basis. A motion was brought forward this year to return to the previous 70-odd member council even though the 2-year trial period has not yet ended. This was soundly defeated by clergy and laity. The second motion which was defeated was one directing the Bishop to write to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration to condemn the coming into force of Bill C-31, Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act. Any discussion of immigration can be an emotional one, and this item had been allocated only 10 minutes on the agenda, most of which was taken up by the mover and seconder. Several in attendance objected to the lack of information on the subject as well as the lack of time allocated for informed discussion. For these reasons, the motion was rejected, but the Bishop and his staff are actively reviewing the issue nonetheless.

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I would like to tell you that St. James' was recognised for its outreach activities and Hunger Huron Fund donation of a bicycle ambulance late last year – in a Diocese the size of Huron, individual recognition reflects upon us all. Reverend Meghan also participated in a Renew panel discussion, outlining our innovative telephone tower agreement and its associated revenue generation. I would like to thank all of you for allowing Heather and I to represent you at Synod.

Additional Information about "Past & Future Synods" for Huron & Canada go to http://www.diohuron.org/what/synod/past_future.php

************************************************************************************************************** Poetry Reflection #3

In our building, there are many rooms to be lit, As we attend church or meetings or just talk and sit. Bulbs light up fire exits, offices, washrooms and halls, Lights are needed in stairways, lest anyone falls. Where are all these lights? I really don’t know, There are so many rooms where I don’t often go! We take lights for granted. We certainly do, If the lights don’t come one, there’s a hullabaloo! So please help to light up these buildings we love, God’s blessings will shine upon you from above.

Poetry Reflection #4 So necessary is our “Project for Lights”, To be installed on the walls and up in the heights. Electricity is high when the old bulbs are lit, The new lights will lower our costs quite a bit! When the work is all done, there’s a bill to be paid, Thanks to the generous donations you made. Imagine how proud that you will be feeling, When your “own ray of light” beams from walls or the ceiling. “The Lord loveth a cheerful giver.” - Inez Fishwick **************************************************************************************************************

It doesn't hurt to have a little Biblical humor any time of the day... Thanks to

Bob Hutchinson for submitting these great? riddles to "The Loop"! A few will be included in

each newsletter to keep you smiling! Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married Ruth? A. Ruthless.

Q. What do they call pastors in Germany ? A. German Shepherds.

Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.

Q. Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible? A. Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a little prophet.

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ACW News submitted by Carol Turner & Brenda Seaton

The May meeting brought election and confirmation of officers for the ACW, whose terms begin in September.

Brenda Seaton and Carol Turner will become the new Co-Chairs of the ACW

Susan Winlaw becomes the new Treasurer

Donna Hunter continues as Recording Secretary

Andrea Cryderman continues as Correspondence Secretary

Other positions will be confirmed in September

The ACW would like to thank Barbara Westman for her many years as ACW Chair and Verna Lord for hers as Treasurer. Their contributions have been great and the incoming officers look forward to their ongoing participation in the ACW and hope that they can continue as mentors to the new executive. Upcoming events:

You’ll have seen the announcement in the bulletin for contributions to the Needlework Group’s Annual Sale and Silent Auction (Heirlooms for Heart and Home), slated for November 30 and December 1: we are looking for talented people to think of the sale as you plan your crafting activities over the summer! Donations gratefully accepted – see the Needlework Group notice elsewhere in "The LOOP".

The ACW will also have a baking and preserves sale at the same time – so if you are planning some jams, jellies, pickles or chutneys over the summer harvest, why not set aside a couple of jars for the sale?

We will be launching evening meetings, in addition to our daytime ones, in September – we’d like to reach out to those of you who have daytime commitments to join us, to learn about the activities of the ACW, and to meet your Anglican community outside of Sunday services. This is a new venture for us which will be flexible at the beginning, as we’ll be looking for the best time to bring people together.

The ACW hosts the after-service coffee and fellowship on September 22 – we are asking for contributions for St. Monica House in Waterloo – new baby items and gifts. The ACW will attend the St. Monica Open House on October 24 when the gifts will be presented. Look for a gift corner in the Sanctuary from the beginning of September (similar to our just completed cereal drive).

To learn more about St. Monica House, have a look at their web site: http://youngandpregnant.ca/. This is just an example of the ACW’s Community Outreach activities – come out to a meeting and find out who else we support!

Our main fund-raising activity of the year is the annual Turkey Dinner, the sit-down meal being served on November 12 and the take-out meal on November 19. Many already volunteer on the days, and we hope you’ll come out again this year; not to mention those who bake pies, contribute various food items and come out in advance to do all that potato peeling, turnip dicing, bread buttering – and of course help with the clean-up! Can you also think about taking a few tickets and selling them to your friends? You know the Dinner is tasty and excellent value and we can reach more members of the Ingersoll community with your help.

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July 2013

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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CANADA DAY

2

3

10:00 am – Eucharist

4

5

6

7 Pentecost

7 10:30 am –

Holy

Eucharist (Rev'd Holm)

8 6:00 pm- Pot Luck

Supper &

Games Night

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10 10:00 am –

Eucharist

(Rev'd Holm)

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12

13

14 Pentecost

8 9:00 am -

HolyEucharist

10:00 am –

Canterbury

Folk Festival Ecumenical

Service

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Vacation

16

Bible 8:45 am -

17 No Eucharist

Service

School 11:45 am

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Week

19

20

21

Pentecost

9 10:30 am –

Holy

Eucharist

22

23

24 10:00 am –

Eucharist

(Rev'd Holm)

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26

27

28 Pentecost

10 10:30 am – Morning

Service

(Dorian Whelan)

31 10:00 am –

Eucharist

(Rev'd Holm)

Rev'd Dick

Holm will be

available for any pastoral

emegencies

during Rev'd

Meghan's vacation

period.

Contact

one of the

wardens or the

office for

assistance.

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August 2013

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 3

4 Pentecost

11 10:30 am –

Morning Prayer (Bob Welt)

5 6:00 pm-

Pot Luck

Supper & Games

Night

6

7

10:00 am – Eucharist

(Rev'd Holm)

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9

10

11 Pentecost 12

10:30 am – Holy

Eucharist

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13

14 10:00 am – Eucharist

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16

17

18 Pentecost 13

10:30 am – Eucharist

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20

21 10:00 am –

Eucharist

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24

25 Pentecost

14

10:30 am – Holy

Eucharist and Sunday

School

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27

28 10:00 am –

Eucharist

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Next issue of "The Loop" will cover the months of

September & October. If you have any articles or

announcements to include, please forward them to the

Church Office or Veronica at veronicastjames@gmail.com

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