144th Annual Council Filled With Hope For The Future
A Digital Publication of the Diocese of Nebraska www.episcopal-ne.org Volume 2 No. 12 November 22, 2011
144th Annual Council Filled With Hope For The Future
Snows Return To Nebraska Deacon Bob and Ellen Snow began their missionary service to the Dominican Republic in 1995. In 2012, they will complete their time in the DR and return to the Diocese of Nebraska where they both feel called to serve. During the past year, they saw the construction of four new churches, one new school and a new building for a children’s shelter. There were 55 mission teams visiting the DR in the past year including a record number of Nebraska teams. Ellen noted 10 medical teams served more than 2,000 people during their visits. Bob reported the Mission Endowment created in the DR stands at $4.1 million and continues to grow toward its goal of $9 million. The interest from the endowment is used for needs such as clergy education and salaries.
Resurrection House Interns Lead Worship at Council Council Elections Elections at Annual Council took only one ballot. One clergy and two lay members were elected to the Standing Committee. They are the Rev. Karen Anderson, Debbie Hogue and Karen Park. Elected to the Executive Commission are the Rev. Jason Emerson, the Rev. Robert Schlismann, Noelle Ptomey and Janice Seldon. Multiple appointees of the bishop to various committees and chairs were approved by the 45 priests, 29 deacons and 96 lay delegates present. They represented 47 parishes from across the diocese. Fourteen alternate delegates were also present.
What’s Inside? Quilt Raffle Page 2 Sower’s Fund Page 2 Scheyer Comforter Page 3 Dogs & Cats Page 3 New UTO Coordinator Page 4 Photos of Annual Council Page 4
Resurrection House interns led the assembly in Morning and Noonday prayers. From the left are Steven Duvoisin who is assigned to St. Andrew’s, Omaha; Kate Hahn, working at Church of the Holy Spirit, Bellevue; and Trevor Harvey, intern at All Saints, Omaha. This is the 12th class of interns since Resurrection House began.
Women’s Ministries Quilt Raffle Raises $2,700
At diocesan events throughout 2011, Women’s Ministries sold $5 raffle tickets on a quilt with the signatures of former Nebraska bishops Krotz and Burnett, Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts-Schori, and a yet-to-be-added personal note and signature from Bishop Barker. The quilt was made by Linda Winter, St. Elizabeth’s, Holdrege, and the Rev. Ruth Jaynes. Woody Bradford and Archdeacon Jim Visgar displayed the quilt as the winning ticket was drawn. Recipients of the quilt are Charles and Sig Eigenberg, St. Mark’s Pro-Cathedral, Hastings. The raffle raised $2,700 for Women’s Ministries.
Sower’s Fund Will Benefit St. Monica’s
Gift Cards Presented
The annual Sower’s Fund raised more than $3,200 this year. Recipient of these funds will be St. Monica’s services for women in Lincoln. Chosen the winner of the annual friendly competition was St. James, Fremont. They used their $2 seed money to buy a package of napkins. At various events throughout the year, such as a barbecue pork dinner or a wine and cheese party, attendees could purchase a napkin as needed. The parish raised $300 for the fund. Holy Apostles, Mitchell, participates in a local feeding ministry. A food auction raised $918. St. Mark’s Pro-Cathedral, Hastings, took hand-drawn pictures from their Sunday School youth and used them to make a quilt. People could buy a stitch in the quilt and $140 was raised. The men of Grace Episcopal Church, Chadron, held a pancake dinner and raised $243 for the Sower’s Fund. St. Matthew’s, Alliance, raised $273 through various fundraisers. St. David’s, Lincoln, conducted its Third Annual Chili Challenge in which seven teams participated. The event raised $248.50. St. Mary’s, Holly, used gardening as a fundraiser. They dug perennials and annuals from various flower beds and sold them throughout the area. Also sold were concrete garden decorations and goldfish from the pond of former Bishop Jim and Phyllis Krotz. All their gardening events and efforts raised $1,082.
Throughout Annual Council, gift cards were presented for various accomplishments. The cards were made available through the generosity of the Rt. Rev. J. Scott Barker, Bishop of Nebraska. John and Betty Andrews of Sidney were gifted for being the first to register correctly on the online registration site. Recognized as the oldest delegate was George Geib, St. Mary’s, Bassett. Youngest delegate present was Abbie Culp, Church of the Holy Spirit, Bellevue. The Rev. Christine Plantz, serving St. Hilda’s, Kimball, received a gift card for having the highest percentage of parishioners receiving the Ministry Memo online. While a half dozen could claim attendance at 30 or more Annual Councils, Jack Nerud, St. Paul’s, Ogallala, was present at his 50th council. Recognized as the clergy person having attended the most councils was the Rev. Charles Peek, St. Stephen’s, Grand Island. Drawn as a gift card recipient from among the many firsttime lay delegates was Libby Clark, St. Luke’s, Kearney.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska 109 N 18th St, Omaha, NE 68102 The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Barker, 11th Bishop of Nebraska Editor: Don Rabbe Your stories and digital photos are welcome. E-mail them to [email protected] or mail to Don Rabbe 4000 S 56th St, Unit 111B, Lincoln, NE 68506-5101
144th Annual Council Filled With Hope For The Future
Snows Return To Nebraska Deacon Bob and Ellen Snow began their missionary service to the Dominican Republic in 1995. In 2012, they will complete their time in the DR and return to the Diocese of Nebraska where they both feel called to serve. During the past year, they saw the construction of four new churches, one new school and a new building for a children’s shelter. There were 55 mission teams visiting the DR in the past year including a record number of Nebraska teams. Ellen noted 10 medical teams served more than 2,000 people during their visits. Bob reported the Mission Endowment created in the DR stands at $4.1 million and continues to grow toward its goal of $9 million. The interest from the endowment is used for needs such as clergy education and salaries.
Resurrection House Interns Lead Worship at Council Council Elections Elections at Annual Council took only one ballot. One clergy and two lay members were elected to the Standing Committee. They are the Rev. Karen Anderson, Debbie Hogue and Karen Park. Elected to the Executive Commission are the Rev. Jason Emerson, the Rev. Robert Schlismann, Noelle Ptomey and Janice Seldon. Multiple appointees of the bishop to various committees and chairs were approved by the 45 priests, 29 deacons and 96 lay delegates present. They represented 47 parishes from across the diocese. Fourteen alternate delegates were also present.
What’s Inside? Quilt Raffle Page 2 Sower’s Fund Page 2 Scheyer Comforter Page 3 Dogs & Cats Page 3 New UTO Coordinator Page 4 Photos of Annual Council Page 4
Resurrection House interns led the assembly in Morning and Noonday prayers. From the left are Steven Duvoisin who is assigned to St. Andrew’s, Omaha; Kate Hahn, working at Church of the Holy Spirit, Bellevue; and Trevor Harvey, intern at All Saints, Omaha. This is the 12th class of interns since Resurrection House began.
Women’s Ministries Quilt Raffle Raises $2,700
At diocesan events throughout 2011, Women’s Ministries sold $5 raffle tickets on a quilt with the signatures of former Nebraska bishops Krotz and Burnett, Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts-Schori, and a yet-to-be-added personal note and signature from Bishop Barker. The quilt was made by Linda Winter, St. Elizabeth’s, Holdrege, and the Rev. Ruth Jaynes. Woody Bradford and Archdeacon Jim Visgar displayed the quilt as the winning ticket was drawn. Recipients of the quilt are Charles and Sig Eigenberg, St. Mark’s Pro-Cathedral, Hastings. The raffle raised $2,700 for Women’s Ministries.
Sower’s Fund Will Benefit St. Monica’s
Gift Cards Presented
The annual Sower’s Fund raised more than $3,200 this year. Recipient of these funds will be St. Monica’s services for women in Lincoln. Chosen the winner of the annual friendly competition was St. James, Fremont. They used their $2 seed money to buy a package of napkins. At various events throughout the year, such as a barbecue pork dinner or a wine and cheese party, attendees could purchase a napkin as needed. The parish raised $300 for the fund. Holy Apostles, Mitchell, participates in a local feeding ministry. A food auction raised $918. St. Mark’s Pro-Cathedral, Hastings, took hand-drawn pictures from their Sunday School youth and used them to make a quilt. People could buy a stitch in the quilt and $140 was raised. The men of Grace Episcopal Church, Chadron, held a pancake dinner and raised $243 for the Sower’s Fund. St. Matthew’s, Alliance, raised $273 through various fundraisers. St. David’s, Lincoln, conducted its Third Annual Chili Challenge in which seven teams participated. The event raised $248.50. St. Mary’s, Holly, used gardening as a fundraiser. They dug perennials and annuals from various flower beds and sold them throughout the area. Also sold were concrete garden decorations and goldfish from the pond of former Bishop Jim and Phyllis Krotz. All their gardening events and efforts raised $1,082.
Throughout Annual Council, gift cards were presented for various accomplishments. The cards were made available through the generosity of the Rt. Rev. J. Scott Barker, Bishop of Nebraska. John and Betty Andrews of Sidney were gifted for being the first to register correctly on the online registration site. Recognized as the oldest delegate was George Geib, St. Mary’s, Bassett. Youngest delegate present was Abbie Culp, Church of the Holy Spirit, Bellevue. The Rev. Christine Plantz, serving St. Hilda’s, Kimball, received a gift card for having the highest percentage of parishioners receiving the Ministry Memo online. While a half dozen could claim attendance at 30 or more Annual Councils, Jack Nerud, St. Paul’s, Ogallala, was present at his 50th council. Recognized as the clergy person having attended the most councils was the Rev. Charles Peek, St. Stephen’s, Grand Island. Drawn as a gift card recipient from among the many firsttime lay delegates was Libby Clark, St. Luke’s, Kearney.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska 109 N 18th St, Omaha, NE 68102 The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Barker, 11th Bishop of Nebraska Editor: Don Rabbe Your stories and digital photos are welcome. E-mail them to [email protected] or mail to Don Rabbe 4000 S 56th St, Unit 111B, Lincoln, NE 68506-5101
