Rites on the Wind
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 4700 S. Poplar Casper, WY 82601 (307)265-4105 Email: [email protected] Website: http:// ststephens.diowy.org
We are an Episcopal congregation in Casper, Wyoming living a model of Shared Ministry. We are committed to God and to our neighbors. Inside this issue: Prayer Lists, August Worship Schedule
2
August Events/ 3 Birthdays, Newsletter Deadline, Monthly Outreach Educational Opportunities, Update from Tris (continued), Finance Report
3
Service/Bible Study Times, Update from Tris (continued), Suicide Prevention & Walk
4
Rites on the Wind Issue 58
Upcoming Service & Fellowship Opportunities! † August 2nd 10:00 A.M.
—Poplar Street TriChurch Service/Picnic Join Bethel Baptist, Shepherd of the Hills, and St. Stephen’s Churches at Bethel Baptist Church (3030 S. Poplar) for worship and then gather after the service at Mike Sedar Park for a potluck picnic. The shelter is by the ball field and the fire station. Please bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, and a dish to share. There will be Bible Study at 9:30 A.M. and a Liturgy of the Word service at 10:30 A.M. at St. Stephen’s that day as well for those who would prefer it. You have the option of joining our neighbors at the park for the picnic after the LoW service if you like.
† September 27th
3:00 P.M. — Episcopal Tri-Parish Service/ Picnic Please join with us for our annual Tri-Parish Service & Picnic with our fellow Episcopalians from St. Mark’s and Christ Church-Glenrock
August 2015
Service & Fellowship (continued) at the Pioneer Church at the Fairgrounds. St. Stephen’s is hosting the event this year. Again, please bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, bug spray and a dish to share! There will be a morning service at St. Stephen’s that day at 10:30 A.M.
Safeguarding God’s Children Due to insurance requirements, and because we want to always do our part to help prevent or intervene in a productive manner in the event of child abuse, St. Stephen’s will be offering a Safeguarding God’s Children class on Saturday, August 1st, at 1:00 P.M. All keyholders (people who have keys to St. Stephen’s) are encouraged to attend this training if you have not done so in the last 3 years. It is also a requirement from our insurance company. If you will not be able to attend this training, but need to attend a training session, please let George Dickerson know. There are two 2-hour sessions on Saturday. If you are in doubt of whether you need one 2-hour session or both, please call George Dickerson at 577-0010.
Sincere Condolences We offer our sincere condolences to Tris & Deb English in the loss of Tris’s father, Cliff English. Cliff’s memorial service will be held August 2nd at 11:00 A.M. at Grace Episcopal Church in Decorah, IA. Tris will also be presiding at Grace’s Sunday morning service that day. Please lift their family up in prayers for comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time.
An Update from Tris Friends, By now you have probably heard that Fr. Philip Major resigned from St. Mark’s last week effective immediately. You may have also heard that I was being considered as their Interim Rector. I am writing to you to let you know that I am not leaving St. Stephen’s. Their vestry has chosen to enter a search process for an Interim Rector and I have shared with them that I would not be part of it. There are two reasons for this decision. The first is that St. Stephen’s and the Diocese should not be in limbo for the next five (Continued on page 3)
Page 2
Prayer List: Justin, The Archbishop of Canterbury; Katharine, Our Presiding Bishop; Michael, Our Presiding BishopElect; John, Bruce, Vernon and Bob, Our Bishops Anglican Cycle of Prayer: 8/2: Renk (Sudan) The Rt. Rev. Joseph Garang Atem 8/9: Rochester (USA) (II—The Episcopal Church) The Rt. Rev. Dr. Prince Singh 8/16: Ruvuma (Tanzania) The Rt. Rev. Dr. Maternus Kapinga 8/23: San Diego (IX—The Episcopal Church) The Rt. Rev. James Mathes 8/30: Sebei (Uganda) The Rt. Rev. Paul Kiptoo Masaba Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: 8/2: Christ Church, Douglas 8/9: St. James’, Kemmerer 8 / 1 6 : S t . Bartholomew’s, Cokeville 8/23: St. John the Baptist, Glendo 8/30: St. Andrew’s, Meeteetse
Rites on the Wind
St. Stephen’s Prayer List
Kraig C, Liz, Brandon, Kathleen, Sue I., Shirley & Frosty P., Kristy, Vickie J. Cindy G., Matt G, Stephanie S., Jo S., John & Jacquie, Muriel S., Ron & Snooks B., Richard, Mel & Patti, Preston & John, Sydney, Gladys & Will, Dennis A., Hudson Family, Al H. Military in Afghanistan and all parts of the world. Healing and rehabilitation for injured, maimed, PTSD, and unemployed veterans. St. Stephen’s: Church growth and improved finances. Tristan and Kay as they proceed as priests and safety in their travels. Guidance of the congregation in discernment of shared ministry. Bishops Smylie, Caldwell, Strickland, and Jones and the Diocese of Wyoming. The Episcopal Church in the U.S. Prayer Requests to Jill Rhea at 4 7 3 - 8 8 4 1 , e m a i l : [email protected] OR SSEC at 265-4105, email: [email protected]
August Worship Schedule 8/2/2015 8/9/2015 10th Sunday 11th Sunday after after Pentecost Pentecost Proper 13 Proper 14 Eucharist Eucharist
8/16/2015 8/23/2015 8/30/2015 12th Sun- 13th Sunday 14th Sunday day after after after Pentecost Pentecost Pentecost Proper 15 Proper 16 Proper 17 Eucharist LOTW Eucharist
Kay
Tristan
Tristan
Temple
Gayna
Gayna
Wendy
Temple
1st Reader
Wendy
Leroy
Ruth
Temple
Dwight
2nd Reader
Laurel
Wendy
Temple
Ruth
Leroy
POP
Jenn
Mary
Leroy
Leroy
Ruth
Gospel
Kay
Tristan
Tristan
Tristan
Sermon
Kay
Tristan
Tristan
Tristan
Guild Coffee Host/ Hostess
Temple
Leroy
Ruth
Jill
Temple
Scott
Leroy
Ann
Dwight
Mazie
Priest Worship Leader
Notes
Tristan
AT BETHEL BAPTIST
If you would like to serve as a greeter for Sunday services, please contact Laurel Hurley (235-5064) or Cindy King (266-4134).
Issue 58
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August Events/Birthdays & Anniversaries Saturday, August 1 1:00 P.M. Safeguarding God’s Children Training Sunday, August 2 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:00 A.M. Poplar Street Churches Service & Picnic @ Bethel Baptist/Mike Sedar Park 10:30 AM Liturgy of the Word Svc. @ SSEC Sunday, August 9 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Eucharist Svc Sunday, August 16 8:30 AM Vestry Meeting
9:30 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Eucharist Svc Sunday, August 23 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Liturgy of the Word Svc. Sunday, August 30 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Eucharist Svc
Tri-Parish Episcopalian Service & Picnic September 27, 2015
Birthdays: August 21: Gayna Kuhl August 22: Patricia Doane August 23: Victor Stedillie Anniversaries: August 24: John & Jacquie Carrico We celebrate with you on your special day!
(note date change)
4:00 p.m.
Discernment: Please continue to pray as we discern our calls to the ministry. Shared Ministry is the work of ALL of us at St. Stephen’s. Loving God, Help us to be open to the moving of your Spirit. Help us to work together to grow into all that you want us to be. Help us to share Christ with the world. Most of all, help us to love each other as you have loved us. We pray all of these things in your holy name. Amen.
Monthly Outreach
Education (cont.)
Update (cont.)
In August, our outreach efforts will be collecting funds and school supplies for the Natrona County homeless students. All Loose offerings in the month of August will be matched by Mustard Seed Funds. If you would like to donate by check, just note Homeless Students in the memo portion of your check. There is a box at the back of the sanctuary if you would like to purchase and donate actual school supplies. Thank you for your willingness to always help others!
liturgy for that week. Please join the group to enhance your faith experience. If you have questions, please call Laurel Hurley at 235-5064. Please note: There WILL be Bible study offered at 9:30 A.M. as usual on August 2nd at St. Stephen’s for any that would like to participate.
months or so as to whether or not I was leaving. The second reason is that I lead search processes for the Diocese and I cannot be part of something I facilitate. I encourage you to keep St. Mark’s in your prayers as they journey forward.
EfM does not currently have a face to face group meeting unless there is interest in doing one. However, Kay is taking applications for her online groups on Sunday evenings. If you are interested, please go to http://efm.sewanee.edu/ f or ms/ ef m -f or ms and download the Student Enrollment form and return it with payment to Kay.
Plate YTD: $ 7,690.00 Pledge YTD: $12,210.00 Budget Plate YTD: $ 1,500.00 Budget Pledge YTD: $14,220.00 Income YTD: $ 35,694.54 Expense YTD: $25,918.04 Budget Income YTD: $19,820.00 Budget Expense YTD: I am happy to be staying at $21,821.71 SSEC and see how we work towards the vision God has
Educational Opportunities Bible study continues through the summer each week at 9:30 a.m. before the service at 10:30. Each week, a study is done of the
You should also know that I am not looking to leave St. Stephen’s at this time. I love St. Stephen’s and what you offer me. I offered this to St. Mark’s because I felt I had the skill set they need, I already have a strong relationship with them and genuinely care for them, and experience as a Rector would help me in my own discernment down the road. I also felt that God wanted me to explore this.
Finance Report 6/30/2015
The Episcopal Church Welcomes You! St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 4700 S. Poplar Casper, WY 82601
Worship & Bible Study Times Sundays @ 10:30 A.M.; Bible Study @ 9:30 A.M.
Update (continued) (Continued from page 3)
of us. While I am not currently looking at other possibilities, this doesn’t mean that the day won’t come when Deb and I will be called away from SSEC and Casper. Until that day let us journey together sharing the Good News of our Lord. Warmly, Tristan
September Newsletter Deadline August 24, 2015
Suicide Prevention Training and Walk Wyoming has the highest rate of suicide per capita nationwide. To help raise awareness, St. Stephen’s will hold a 2-hour suicide prevention training on Sunday, September 13th at 1:00 P.M. If you would like to participate, please contact Tris at 797-1351 or email h i m a t t r i s [email protected]. Then on Saturday, September 19th, the annual “Break the Silence” Suicide Prevention Walk will be held at Rotary Crossroads Park at 4:00 p.m. We had a great team from St. Stephen’s last year! Let’s have even more folks this year!
We are an Episcopal congregation in Casper, Wyoming living a model of Shared Ministry. We are committed to God and to our neighbors. Inside this issue: Prayer Lists, August Worship Schedule
2
August Events/ 3 Birthdays, Newsletter Deadline, Monthly Outreach Educational Opportunities, Update from Tris (continued), Finance Report
3
Service/Bible Study Times, Update from Tris (continued), Suicide Prevention & Walk
4
Rites on the Wind Issue 58
Upcoming Service & Fellowship Opportunities! † August 2nd 10:00 A.M.
—Poplar Street TriChurch Service/Picnic Join Bethel Baptist, Shepherd of the Hills, and St. Stephen’s Churches at Bethel Baptist Church (3030 S. Poplar) for worship and then gather after the service at Mike Sedar Park for a potluck picnic. The shelter is by the ball field and the fire station. Please bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, and a dish to share. There will be Bible Study at 9:30 A.M. and a Liturgy of the Word service at 10:30 A.M. at St. Stephen’s that day as well for those who would prefer it. You have the option of joining our neighbors at the park for the picnic after the LoW service if you like.
† September 27th
3:00 P.M. — Episcopal Tri-Parish Service/ Picnic Please join with us for our annual Tri-Parish Service & Picnic with our fellow Episcopalians from St. Mark’s and Christ Church-Glenrock
August 2015
Service & Fellowship (continued) at the Pioneer Church at the Fairgrounds. St. Stephen’s is hosting the event this year. Again, please bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, bug spray and a dish to share! There will be a morning service at St. Stephen’s that day at 10:30 A.M.
Safeguarding God’s Children Due to insurance requirements, and because we want to always do our part to help prevent or intervene in a productive manner in the event of child abuse, St. Stephen’s will be offering a Safeguarding God’s Children class on Saturday, August 1st, at 1:00 P.M. All keyholders (people who have keys to St. Stephen’s) are encouraged to attend this training if you have not done so in the last 3 years. It is also a requirement from our insurance company. If you will not be able to attend this training, but need to attend a training session, please let George Dickerson know. There are two 2-hour sessions on Saturday. If you are in doubt of whether you need one 2-hour session or both, please call George Dickerson at 577-0010.
Sincere Condolences We offer our sincere condolences to Tris & Deb English in the loss of Tris’s father, Cliff English. Cliff’s memorial service will be held August 2nd at 11:00 A.M. at Grace Episcopal Church in Decorah, IA. Tris will also be presiding at Grace’s Sunday morning service that day. Please lift their family up in prayers for comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time.
An Update from Tris Friends, By now you have probably heard that Fr. Philip Major resigned from St. Mark’s last week effective immediately. You may have also heard that I was being considered as their Interim Rector. I am writing to you to let you know that I am not leaving St. Stephen’s. Their vestry has chosen to enter a search process for an Interim Rector and I have shared with them that I would not be part of it. There are two reasons for this decision. The first is that St. Stephen’s and the Diocese should not be in limbo for the next five (Continued on page 3)
Page 2
Prayer List: Justin, The Archbishop of Canterbury; Katharine, Our Presiding Bishop; Michael, Our Presiding BishopElect; John, Bruce, Vernon and Bob, Our Bishops Anglican Cycle of Prayer: 8/2: Renk (Sudan) The Rt. Rev. Joseph Garang Atem 8/9: Rochester (USA) (II—The Episcopal Church) The Rt. Rev. Dr. Prince Singh 8/16: Ruvuma (Tanzania) The Rt. Rev. Dr. Maternus Kapinga 8/23: San Diego (IX—The Episcopal Church) The Rt. Rev. James Mathes 8/30: Sebei (Uganda) The Rt. Rev. Paul Kiptoo Masaba Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: 8/2: Christ Church, Douglas 8/9: St. James’, Kemmerer 8 / 1 6 : S t . Bartholomew’s, Cokeville 8/23: St. John the Baptist, Glendo 8/30: St. Andrew’s, Meeteetse
Rites on the Wind
St. Stephen’s Prayer List
Kraig C, Liz, Brandon, Kathleen, Sue I., Shirley & Frosty P., Kristy, Vickie J. Cindy G., Matt G, Stephanie S., Jo S., John & Jacquie, Muriel S., Ron & Snooks B., Richard, Mel & Patti, Preston & John, Sydney, Gladys & Will, Dennis A., Hudson Family, Al H. Military in Afghanistan and all parts of the world. Healing and rehabilitation for injured, maimed, PTSD, and unemployed veterans. St. Stephen’s: Church growth and improved finances. Tristan and Kay as they proceed as priests and safety in their travels. Guidance of the congregation in discernment of shared ministry. Bishops Smylie, Caldwell, Strickland, and Jones and the Diocese of Wyoming. The Episcopal Church in the U.S. Prayer Requests to Jill Rhea at 4 7 3 - 8 8 4 1 , e m a i l : [email protected] OR SSEC at 265-4105, email: [email protected]
August Worship Schedule 8/2/2015 8/9/2015 10th Sunday 11th Sunday after after Pentecost Pentecost Proper 13 Proper 14 Eucharist Eucharist
8/16/2015 8/23/2015 8/30/2015 12th Sun- 13th Sunday 14th Sunday day after after after Pentecost Pentecost Pentecost Proper 15 Proper 16 Proper 17 Eucharist LOTW Eucharist
Kay
Tristan
Tristan
Temple
Gayna
Gayna
Wendy
Temple
1st Reader
Wendy
Leroy
Ruth
Temple
Dwight
2nd Reader
Laurel
Wendy
Temple
Ruth
Leroy
POP
Jenn
Mary
Leroy
Leroy
Ruth
Gospel
Kay
Tristan
Tristan
Tristan
Sermon
Kay
Tristan
Tristan
Tristan
Guild Coffee Host/ Hostess
Temple
Leroy
Ruth
Jill
Temple
Scott
Leroy
Ann
Dwight
Mazie
Priest Worship Leader
Notes
Tristan
AT BETHEL BAPTIST
If you would like to serve as a greeter for Sunday services, please contact Laurel Hurley (235-5064) or Cindy King (266-4134).
Issue 58
Page 3
August Events/Birthdays & Anniversaries Saturday, August 1 1:00 P.M. Safeguarding God’s Children Training Sunday, August 2 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:00 A.M. Poplar Street Churches Service & Picnic @ Bethel Baptist/Mike Sedar Park 10:30 AM Liturgy of the Word Svc. @ SSEC Sunday, August 9 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Eucharist Svc Sunday, August 16 8:30 AM Vestry Meeting
9:30 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Eucharist Svc Sunday, August 23 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Liturgy of the Word Svc. Sunday, August 30 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Eucharist Svc
Tri-Parish Episcopalian Service & Picnic September 27, 2015
Birthdays: August 21: Gayna Kuhl August 22: Patricia Doane August 23: Victor Stedillie Anniversaries: August 24: John & Jacquie Carrico We celebrate with you on your special day!
(note date change)
4:00 p.m.
Discernment: Please continue to pray as we discern our calls to the ministry. Shared Ministry is the work of ALL of us at St. Stephen’s. Loving God, Help us to be open to the moving of your Spirit. Help us to work together to grow into all that you want us to be. Help us to share Christ with the world. Most of all, help us to love each other as you have loved us. We pray all of these things in your holy name. Amen.
Monthly Outreach
Education (cont.)
Update (cont.)
In August, our outreach efforts will be collecting funds and school supplies for the Natrona County homeless students. All Loose offerings in the month of August will be matched by Mustard Seed Funds. If you would like to donate by check, just note Homeless Students in the memo portion of your check. There is a box at the back of the sanctuary if you would like to purchase and donate actual school supplies. Thank you for your willingness to always help others!
liturgy for that week. Please join the group to enhance your faith experience. If you have questions, please call Laurel Hurley at 235-5064. Please note: There WILL be Bible study offered at 9:30 A.M. as usual on August 2nd at St. Stephen’s for any that would like to participate.
months or so as to whether or not I was leaving. The second reason is that I lead search processes for the Diocese and I cannot be part of something I facilitate. I encourage you to keep St. Mark’s in your prayers as they journey forward.
EfM does not currently have a face to face group meeting unless there is interest in doing one. However, Kay is taking applications for her online groups on Sunday evenings. If you are interested, please go to http://efm.sewanee.edu/ f or ms/ ef m -f or ms and download the Student Enrollment form and return it with payment to Kay.
Plate YTD: $ 7,690.00 Pledge YTD: $12,210.00 Budget Plate YTD: $ 1,500.00 Budget Pledge YTD: $14,220.00 Income YTD: $ 35,694.54 Expense YTD: $25,918.04 Budget Income YTD: $19,820.00 Budget Expense YTD: I am happy to be staying at $21,821.71 SSEC and see how we work towards the vision God has
Educational Opportunities Bible study continues through the summer each week at 9:30 a.m. before the service at 10:30. Each week, a study is done of the
You should also know that I am not looking to leave St. Stephen’s at this time. I love St. Stephen’s and what you offer me. I offered this to St. Mark’s because I felt I had the skill set they need, I already have a strong relationship with them and genuinely care for them, and experience as a Rector would help me in my own discernment down the road. I also felt that God wanted me to explore this.
Finance Report 6/30/2015
The Episcopal Church Welcomes You! St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 4700 S. Poplar Casper, WY 82601
Worship & Bible Study Times Sundays @ 10:30 A.M.; Bible Study @ 9:30 A.M.
Update (continued) (Continued from page 3)
of us. While I am not currently looking at other possibilities, this doesn’t mean that the day won’t come when Deb and I will be called away from SSEC and Casper. Until that day let us journey together sharing the Good News of our Lord. Warmly, Tristan
September Newsletter Deadline August 24, 2015
Suicide Prevention Training and Walk Wyoming has the highest rate of suicide per capita nationwide. To help raise awareness, St. Stephen’s will hold a 2-hour suicide prevention training on Sunday, September 13th at 1:00 P.M. If you would like to participate, please contact Tris at 797-1351 or email h i m a t t r i s [email protected]. Then on Saturday, September 19th, the annual “Break the Silence” Suicide Prevention Walk will be held at Rotary Crossroads Park at 4:00 p.m. We had a great team from St. Stephen’s last year! Let’s have even more folks this year!
