Wales Tales February 2014

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From The Rectors DeskCanon H.W. Herrmann, SSC, VI Rector

Dear Parish Family and Friends:

Child: Mom and Dad, do miracles still happen?

Parents: Well yes, we think so.

Child: Ok. Just checking. I thought so.

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of Godlike a childshall not enter it." Mark 10: 15A miracle happened right here in Dentonand you might have missed it. Yes, a true miracle and in this casea medicamiracle. For those of you who were able to attend the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, January 26, I announced

that a long time parishioner, Bob McGee, had fallen gravely ill and had been admitted to the I.C.U . at Denton

Regional Hospital. Due to a combination of respiratory, cardiac, pneumonia difficulties and a bacteria that was

spreading in his intestinal tract, the team of medical folks indicated there was little, if any chance of Bob ever

leaving the hospital. This past Friday, January 31, Bob was released from the hospital to go to a rehab facility and

next Tuesday, he will be well enough to return home! A true miracle. When visiting Bob and bringing him theBlessed Sacrament of our Lord, while sitting on the side of his bed he said, I would not be here today if it were no

for the prayers of my parish family.

The Lord does here our prayers just like He did when we stopped that day of our meeting and heard a faithful band

of Christians stop what they were doing and intercede for one oftheir own, one they love. God answers prayers anddoes miracles as much as any time in history. Sometimes we need to stop the busyness of our lives and use our

spiritual bodies and senses to perceive His work in and among us. This is also evidence that should encourage each

and every one of us here in the parish and have us persevere in prayerfor others and for ourselves. We worship aliving God that wants to hear from us. God had and has a plan for Bob McGee and He has one for you too.

Parent: God did do a miracle with someone we know.

Child: I knew He could and maybe one day He will do one in me.

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of Godlike a childshall not enter it." Mark 10: 15

Wales TalesA Monthly Publication of the Church of Saint David of Wales

Denton, Texas

February 2014Proclaiming and Practicing the Historic FaithTraditional Anglican Worship

www.stdavidsdenton.org, e-mail to [email protected]


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The Curates CommentaryFather Clint Wilson, Curate

Dear Saint David's Community:

It is truly amazing to see just how quicklyas the saying goestime flies. It seems just like yesterday I began

working here at the parish and in that time much has been accomplished, yet there is still much work to do. By Gods

grace, however, I came onto the scene without having to create ministry ex nihilo, or, out of nothing. The clergy and

people of St. Davids have been working hard for years in Denton to see Gods Kingdom come on earth as it is in

heaven, and I am in many ways the benefactor of this strong legacy and foundation. I am privileged to take what

exists already and continue forming and shaping it to build sustainable structures and communities of ministry toyouth, young adults, and young families. In a real sense--and this is what Im pushing towards in this update--there

are two possibilities of where our efforts can go, and these are possibilities that have existed since the dawn of time.

In the first two verses of the firstchapter of Genesis we read the following:In the beginning when God created theheavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from

God swept over the face of the waters.The subsequent development of the narrative shows us the story of creationex nihilo, or creation out of nothing. God creates for six days and then enters on the seventh day into his rest,

which is not a nap, to be sure, but is more like the POTUS entering into the Oval Office after a well-orchestrated and

victorious campaign. God rests in his templewhich, by the way, is where gods rested in the Ancient Near East

and his rest is the inauguration of his running of the cosmos. The point that is not to be missed, however, isthat hecreates order out of disorder, beauty out of chaos, something out of nothing. Thanks be to God for the fact that my

creative task as a curate is different in that it builds on the solid work of others! But this is the first direction of where

ministry can headto create greater strength and order within a particular context.

However, there is a second possibility our efforts can become postured towards if we avoid faithful diligence to do

otherwise. To misquote Gerhard von Rad (an OT scholar), we always stand at the precipice of falling back into the

formless void, of slipping back to the place where disorder rules and we fail to embody the call to be humans who

share in Gods creative stewardship of the stuff of life. To be clear, I do not mean this about Saint Davids, but I do

mean this about our own personal pursuits of holiness. How many times have you excelled in some area of your

piety or faith only to see a subsequent slip back into the rhythms of the old you? How many times have you felt as

though you are finally beginning to see real order and strength emerge out of the disorder and chaos, when the

formless folly of your past flares up?

If any of this applies to you, then here is my prayer for you this month: I pray that youby the graceof Gods HolySpiritwill be able to enter into a new season of creative expression; of ordered and fruitful life. This will not be

because you pulled yourself up by your bootstraps, but rather because you experienced the mystical and primeval

pattern of the God of Genesis sweeping over your soul in such a way that you were unable to do anything except

respond in a gracious and exuberant freedoma freedom from the disordering of sin and a freedom to be rightly

postured towards God and his creation.

Annual Parish Meeting ReportThe Parish of Saint David of Wales met on Sunday, January 26 after the combined morning liturgy of 9:30 a.m.

After organizing ourselves, a brunch was offered to those gathered. The parish immediately heard the grave

condition of Bob McGee, a long time parishioner, and paused to stop and offer prayers of healing and for Gods wil

to be accomplished. Written reports were made by each organization within the parish. The recipients of the Saint

Davids Award for Mission and Ministry were announced: Lindsay Kefferand Wendy Bussell. Father Clint Wilsongave a verbal report on some of his ministry and he also had some college students, Dan Coleman and J.T. Garrett

and a youth representative, Matthew Chafin, speak to the parish about some exciting things happening in those

ministries. Those elected to serve at Diocesan Convention as delegates from the parish included Vern Bassett, Jan

Rousey, Eddie Touraine, Jolayne LaCour and alternateDave Mays. Those elected to three year terms on the vestrywere Jesse Davis, Bonnie Ivins and Tom Sanders with the vestry officers for 2014 being, Joe Millard, Sr. Warden,

Tom Swartz, Jr. Warden, Chelsey Stafki, Clerk and Tom Sanders, Treasurer. The meeting ended with the induction of

the delegates and vestry and closing prayers.


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Top Ten Reasons to Attend Church1. You promised God at your baptism and confirmation that you would. Will you continue in the apostles

teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? BCP, page 304.

2. You are fed with spiritual food at Gods altar. This spiritual food is not available at your home or the locagrocery store.

3. You fellowship with other pilgrims on their spiritual journey each week that encourage you to get back upwhen life knocks you down.

4. You learn how to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ.5. You are enabled to persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord.6. You will learn how to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself.7. You will be empowered to strive for the peace of God.8. You will have opportunities to learn more about the God we find in Holy Scripture and be more like Him.9. You get to receive holy things to take home like palms and ashes. 10.You get to share in some delicious food items and a beverage while growing in the love of Jesus Christwith

fellow parishioners!

God has set a place setting for you at His table. He does not require an RSVP but wants to see you because He lovesyou. Join us at His altar on His day, The Lords Day!

Saint Davids DaySaturday, March 1is our Patronal Feast Day andall members, friends, neighbors and relatives are invited and

encouraged to "eat, drink and be merry" for a fundraiser that day at one of two locations: The Abbey Inn, 101 W

Hickory, Denton or The Horny Toad Cafe and Bar, (formerly Good Eats) 5812 Interstate 35, Denton.

Here is the scoop: if you eat lunch or supper at one of those two locations that day, the owners have said they will

donate 15% of each ticket, including alcoholic beverages to our parish! Special details of that day are being finalized

and will be announced soon.

Please plan on joining us at one of these locations for an enjoyable day of celebrating our patron, Saint David ofWales on his feast day ofMarch 1before Lent begins onMarch 5this year. More details to come

Tuesday Evening Lenten SeriesBegins on Tuesday, March 11 with Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m., followed by a soup, bread and salad Lenten

meal and a program speaker each week. The theme for this year will be, Peace I leave with you; my peace I give

to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Speakers will be announced in the March Wales Tales. All are welcome.

Around the ParishIts Time For A New Pictorial Directory!My Church Family Album will be here February 10-15 andFebruary 17-19to take pictures for our directory. They will call you to up an appointment or you may sign up at thetable in the parish hall, located by the piano. If you have any questions please contact Holly in the parish office.

Also, we are in need of some volunteers to act as hosts/hostesses while the photographers are here. These people wil

be at a sign in table. If you feel that you can help with this please contact Holly.

2013 Giving Statementsif you have not received your statement please contact Holly inthe parish office.New Address or E-Mail?please let the church office know if there have been any changes to your address oremail. An updated parish roster will be available at Annual Parish Meeting. Thanks in advance.


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The Order of Saint LukeBy David Mays

This month we would like to answer some questions about the Order.

What is The Order of Saint Luke? The OSL is an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian Healing

Ministry.

Who can join the OSL? Membership is open to anyone who feels called to the healing ministry.You can join even ifyou need healing for yourself.Many people find themselves drawn to this ministry because they are in need ofhealing and feel that only through Gods help can they be healed.Do we learn to heal in OSL? No, that would be contrary to Scripture. Only God heals. What we learn is how to open

ourselves up to call on God in the name of Jesus to send his spirit of healing into the person in need.

Does God still perform miracles today? YES, God did not place a time lim it on when miracles can occur. I have

personally witnessed healing that could only have happened through Gods Grace.

What is Gods purpose for the OSL and what is my part in this? God demonstrated through Jesus that He wants al

mankind to be whole and Christ sent his disciples out into the world with instructions to heal the sick. Jam es 5:14

gives instructions for what to do if anyone is sick and our role is to assist in following these direction by praying and

laying on of hands.

Is finding peace part of the work of the OSL? Praying for peace of mind is definitely part of the missionof the OSLWe pray that a person be made completely whole in body, mind and spirit. When we are filled with Gods spirit wewill be full of the peace of God.

How do I know if God is calling me to be a part of the OSL? In prayer we ask for Gods guidancefor our life andseek his will for what we are to do with that life. If Gods plan for us to be a part of this ministry we will know if we

open our self up to him.

Does anyone get healed in the OSL? Yes, there are many documented cases of people receiving healing. It isnt

necessary to be in the OSLto receive healing, it is a means of drawing together people who believe in this healing.What does healing have to do with our modern health care system? God provides many avenues to healing and our

health care system is part of it. God gives to people the ability to be Doctors and Nurses so it is all part of his plan.

Is the OSL faith healing? NO, anyone who claims to be a faith Healer is misled only God can heal, God uses

many people as channels of hishealing but they are only channels. Faith can be likened to the wire through whichelectricity flows, the wire cannot provide heat or light but only the electricity that flows through it can provide these

results.

What do medical professionals think about the OSL? Many have probably never heard of the OSL and each of them

have different views, however, many medical people have come to realize that people that receive prayers and have a

strong relationship with God recover better and faster than those thatdont. Some have come to know the healingpower of prayer as another tool to bring health to people. Doctors can cure you but only God can heal you.

Is there an age limit for membership? No, if a person is mature enough to know what God is calling them to do with

their life they are old enough to be a member of OSL, however they would be teamed with adult members until they

were eighteen.

Do you feel called by God to this ministry? If so or if you just want more information talk to any of our members.

Sanyu Babies Home Needs Drive: The WOSD, DOK, Outreach Committee, and Childrens ChristianEducation are joining together to collect items needed by the Sanyu Babies Home in Kampala, Uganda. Our Sanyu

Babies Home Needs Drive runs through February 14, Valentines Day! Look for the collection box in our parish

hall.

Sanyu Babies Home was founded in 1930 by a British missionary to provide for those infants and children who are

found abandoned on the streets in gutters and trash bins and on door steps often as a result of HIV and respiratory

illnesses. Sanyu Babies Home has gone from a dark, dingy and sparsely staffed building to a bright, happy, home

for up to 50 infants and children through age 4 staffed by senior nurses, social workers, and teachers. Sanyu Babies

Home relies on the generous gifts of supporters and missionaries who are able to carry supplies to them.


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Donated items will be transported to Sanyu with Diane Stantons Uganda Christian Partners mission trip in March

2014 by our three St. Davids missionaries, Eddie and Linda Touraine and Merrily Prescott. Monetary donations wil

be used to purchase baby formula and feeding bottles in country as these items are too bulky to pack for the mission

trip.

Needed items are: baby crocs, baby clothing (newborn to 4yrs), baby caps, light weight receiving blankets, baby

wipes, disposable gloves (for changing diapers), Pampers (premature & newborn size only), hand, sanitizer

sterilizing/water purification tablets (found with camping supplies), stationery (any kind), childrens toothbrushes

childrens toothpaste, Onesies.

Together the WOSD, DOK, Outreach Committee, and Childrens Christian Education thank you in advance for yourprayers for Sanyu Babies Home and your contributions!

Women of Saint DavidsTuesday, February 18 the Women of St. Davids (and anyone else who is interested)

are invited to gather at ZERA Coffee House at 10:00 a.m. for a social time and coffee or tea.(Dutch Treat). Pleasejoin us as we make new friends and catch up on news of old friends. Stay for a short time or longer. ZERA is located

at 420 East McKinney Street.

The spring meeting of the Women of Saint Davids isSaturday, March 1. We welcome all women as we plan ouractivities for the year. This is an excellent way to form friendships and be involved in our parish life. The meeting

will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the parish hall. Mark your calendar and plan to attend, if you can.

Women's Ministries Fiber Art Retreatat Camp All Saints in Pottsboro will be held February 21-23. Formore details please go to www.campallsaints.com and go to the conference calendar tab and click on the link for the

Fiber Art Retreat. If you are interested in carpooling please contact Judy Johnston or Betsy Kensinger.

Saint David's Youth Olympicswe hope you guys are pumped for our February Youth Gathering on SaturdayFebruary 8, from 12:oo p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rumor has it there might be a thuriball game, and other forms of Olympic

rad-ness. We'll also be getting some "devotional" time on, so we hope to see you there! Let us know if you need a

ride; we'll be meeting at the Chafin home (7961 Chasewood Lane Aubrey, TX 76227).

Saint of the MonthGeorge Herbert

George Herbert was born in 1593, a cousin of the Earl of Pembroke. His mother was a friend of the poet John

Donne. George attended Trinity College, Cambridge, and became the Public Orator of the University, responsible for

giving speeches of welcome in Latinto famous visitors, and writing letters of thanks, also in Latin, to acknowledgegifts of books for the University Library. This brought him to the attention of King James I,who granted him anannual allowance, and seemed likely to make him an ambassador. However, in 1625 the king died, and George

Hebert, who had originally gone to college with the intention of becoming a priest, but had head turned by the

prospect of a career at Court, determined anew to seek ordination. In 1626 he was ordained, and became vicar and

then rector of theparish of Bemertonand neighboring Fugglestone, not far from Salisbury.He served faithfully as a parish priest,diligently visiting his parishioners and bringing them the sacramentswhenthey were ill, and food and clothing when they were in want. He read Morning and Evening Prayer daily in thechurch, encouraging the congregation to join him when possible, and ringing the church bell before each service so

that those who could not come might hear it and pause in their work to join their prayers with his. He used to go

once a week to Salisbury to hear Evening Prayer sung there in the cathedral. On one occasion he was late because he


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had met a man whose horse had fallen with a heavy load, and he stopped, took off his coat, and helped the man to

unload the cart, get the horse back on its feet, and then reload the cart. His spontaneous generosity and good wil

won him the affection of his parishioners.

Today, however, he is remembered chiefly for his book of poems, The Temple, which he sent shortly before his death

to his friend Nicholas Ferrar, to publish if he thought them suitable. They were published after Herbert'sdeath, andhave influenced the style of other poets, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Several of them have been used as

hymns, in particular "Teach me, my God and King," and "Let all the world in every corner sing." Another of his

poems contains the lines:

Prayer, the Church's banquet, Angel's age,God's breath in man returning to his birth,The soul in paraphrase, theheart in pilgrimage,The Christian plummet sounding heav'n and earth.Prayer

Our God and King, who called your servant George Herbert from The pursuit of worldly honors to be a pastor of

souls, a poet, and a priest in your temple: Give us grace, we pray, joyfully to perform the tasks you give us to do,

knowing that nothing is menial or common that is done for your sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives an d

reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

February Anniversaries & BirthdaysOur prayers and best wishes for those celebrating their wedding anniversary: 2/2 Sheila and James Baird2/9Norma and Preston Curry;2/18Lori and Harper Carr.Our prayers and best wishes for those celebrating their birthday:2/5Wendy Bussell, Lynne Prater; 2/6JohnCzerw; 2/7 Thomas Reidy, Holly Robinson; 2/8 Ruth McAdams, Barbara Reese; 2/9 Tristan Palmer, Marshal

Connor; 2/11 Heidi Ruev,Ann Poinier, Mark Oliver; 2/15 Andy Odom, Sheri Sager, Ethan Stone; 2/17 Sam Prater2/19 Ken Bahnsen; 2/20 Dante Clements; 2/22 Jim Ivins, William White; 2/23Amanda Addington; 2/25MelissaSims, Mary Nan Wehrung, Anna Gambrell; 2/26 Haley Travis, Cindy Roberts; 2/27 Esther Andrews, StephanieOliver; 2/28David Nichols.Financial Report from Treasurer, Tom Sanders:These budgetary numbers were presented and received at the Januarymeeting of the Vestry.IncomeDecActual $ 48,542 DecBudget $24,775YTDActual $ 357, 142 YTD Budget $ 297, 311Expense

DecActual $ 56, 047 DecBudget $ 26, 128YTDActual $ 357, 353 YTD Budget $ 313, 538


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