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ANGLICAN LIFE
NEWSPAPER OF THE THREE ANGLICAN DIOCESES IN
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
A Section of the Anglican Journal March, 2018
The Christmas season action to make the new group met the new family at safe and sound from the to welcome the Siriwayo
is fraught with all kinds of family feel welcome and the airport and an evening Democratic Republic of family to St. John’s and
expected, and unexpected at home. Members of the meal was prepared for them the Congo via a refugee hopes that with God’s help,
gifts. While Christians wait congregation donated most in their new apartment. camp in Uganda. They they will have a prosperous,
for the coming of the baby of all the items needed On December 29th, were overjoyed with all the happy new life in their new
Jesus, it seems the whole to set up a household to brothers Remacle and preparations that had been country.
world is enveloped in a ensure the family would be Mbusa, and sisters Mwenge made for them. The church
mystical feeling—one which comfortable upon arrival. A and Kyakimwa, all arrived of St. Mary the Virgin wishes
is filled with anticipation and
joy. The birthday of our Lord
is something to be excited
about, and it was during this
holy season that St. Mary
the Virgin Church received
notice of a long awaited
refugee family finally coming
to St. John’s.
The church had only
three weeks to prepare for
the new family. At a frenzied
pace, the congregation of
St. Mary’s came together
and prepared for the
newcomers. Within these
few short weeks, an
apartment was rented,
furniture was found—bed
linens, lamps, pots, dishes—
the entire contents of a
household had to be in place
for December 29th.
The congregation of
St. Mary’s stepped into
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The last four months and popcorn on the street; decorated with especially and Rector of the Cathedral. times of fellowship, and to
have seen the Anglican tea/coffee and cookies in spooky decorations. There “Outreach an essential part experience God’s love in our
Cathedral in St. John’s Gower Street United; stories was even a scavenger hunt of the Church’s mission, and community. Our challenge is
hold a number of activities by Dale Jarvis, and music and a game of Sardines held with our unique position in to keep exploring ways to
focused on reaching out into by our choirs, there was upstairs in the Nave of the the downtown core, there is engage with the community
the community. fun for everyone. The event church. so much opportunity for us around us.”
On December to bring people together for
21st, our volunteers
from the Emmaus
House food bank
completed their
work to prepare
for the annual
Christmas Hampers
program. Over
50 hampers were
prepared through
the tireless work
of volunteers for
local individuals and
families in need.
Hampers included
food as well as gift
items, and those
who received them Hallowe’en Party in the Crypt
were very grateful.
F i n a l l y, o n
January 6th, the
Bouncy house on Gower Street
Cathedral held
its second annual
On Sunday afternoon saw a crowd of over 100 Cathedral Christmas Open
October 1st, the Cathedral people in attendance from House. The Crypt was
parish joined forces with area churches as well as opened to both congregation
Gower Street United individuals from the local and downtown community
Church and St. Andrew’s neighbourhood. members for soup and
Presbyterian Church to Then on Sunday October rolls, hot and cold drinks
hold our first ever Block 29th, the Cathedral opened and cookies. Everyone in
Party. A planning committee the doors of our Crypt for a attendance enjoyed an
with membership from all fabulous Hallowe’en party evening of fellowship and
three churches organized for children of the parish, music, and each left with
the event, and received as well as children invited a goodie bag including
permission from the City from all parishes in the chocolate and a Tim Hortons Cathedral Christmas Open House
of St. John’s to close down Archdeaconry. Many parents gift card.
a small portion of Gower and grandparents also came “We are delighted
Street for the festivities. along for the afternoon. to be able to offer these Go where life takes you, but plan ahead.
With face-painting, bouncy There was spooky themed types of outreach activities As a free spirit, you rarely look back. But you
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During Epiphany this adventures we have been we do or why we do it. It is the caviler attitude, not just amazing what we can
year, I chose Acts 17:28 having and the benefits about an age where humans of the artist, but of the entire do today, and how much
as a touchstone for my we have received, there is set absolutely no limits on human family. Science does knowledge we have? Just
meditations: simply less and less time their desire to attain and use not deal with concerns imagine what we as a
‘In him we live and to consider our place in power, and no boundaries of value and ethics; the species will “know” in the
move and have our being’. a cosmic plan that gives around moral thinking. It’s question is not “should we?” next hundred years.
While I would love to meaning to life. Still, you a confusing mess. but “can we?” The story Isn’t it quite possible
jump in and provide my might ask: doesn’t every To make my point, I shall of the glowing bunny did that God is in the middle of
remarkable insights with person have an inherent tell you about a rabbit that bring outcries of anger from all this?
you, I need to share a wake- desire to have meaning, glows in the dark. scientists and animal rights Isn’t it possible that God
up call I received about to count and amount to Eduardo Kac is an activists. It was a wakeup is calling us as believers to
half way through the Holy something? artist who lives in Chicago. call to a debate as to how trust the Spirit and join our
Season. Actually, I should Creator in the world?
describe my Epiphany Isn’t it possible that the
experience as being ushered Church is being called in
in to a time of focusing and some way to allow the Holy
being challenged. Spirit to change our DNA so
I ran into an old friend that we can once again be a
in a store. We were both force for helping people find
buying “stuff,” but actually meaning?
took the time to have a I am a bit scared of being
conversation. Me, ever the turned into something that
evangelist, asked how the glows in the dark, but I sure
spiritual journey was going. do want to shine for Jesus!
The answer was honest I know I don’t have all
and to the point. “I am busy the answers, but I am in a
living a great life. Too busy relationship with God that
perhaps, but I am taking time is built on mutual trust. I
to think about what I really know God isn’t going to give
believe. To be honest that’s up, and I know he hasn’t
why I have not committed rescinded the promise of
to a Church.” Ouch and supplying everything we
wow. I am a Bishop…I am Bishop Watton on his motorcycle need (Philippians 4:19).
supposed to do something There is a great
here. Ahhh yes…a big hug Absolutely, but let Sometime late in 1999 the powerful knowledge adventure waiting, and I
and a sincere, “Happy New me warn you, the next he persuaded a team of of biotechnology used for am very thankful that our
Year!” paragraph gets a bit rough. French genetic researchers entertainment was simply generation lives in a time
I have been hearing We live in an age where to combine the DNA dangerous. the Church has never seen
similar statements from politics, art, music, science, of a rabbit with that of a It is quite possible that before. I am hanging on
people of many generations psychology, cultural norms phosphorescent jellyfish. after finishing the above with joy to the promise of
for quite some time now. and money, proclaim that When Alba (the rabbit) you are shivering at the very Ephesians 3: Glory to God
Many people seem to enjoy you can only find meaning was born, she appeared thought of the implications whose power, working in
conversations where they in a life if it is not centered perfectly normal, but when of genetic engineering on us, can do infinitely more
can make it clear they prefer on God’s Cosmic plan. This illuminated with the kind the future of humanity. than we can ask or imagine:
their own brand of self- shift is all pervasive. This of ‘’black lights’’ used in Perhaps this paragraph Glory to him from generation
directed spirituality over change we are seeing in nightclubs, she presented may offer some insight and to generation in the Church,
taking direction or orders our congregations is not a green glow from every hope through a series of and in Christ Jesus for ever
from an ecclesiastical just about people that are cell in her body. Kac was questions. and ever. Amen.
personage, even if that too busy to go to Church. thrilled, and promised to Isn’t it absolutely
person happens to play rock It is about people who are continue experimenting with
guitar, rides a motorcycle, convinced that we create art that created objects that
loves everyone without our own meaning and are both “lovable and alien”
question and wears purple purpose. It is about people to us. ‘’It is a new era, and
shirts. feeling alone, feeling that no we need a new kind of art.’’
The truth is many former one really cares about what What should worry us is
cultural Christians who are
still looking for faith and
meaning are now looking at
Christianity from the outside
in and in a very frank way.
Why is that?
It’s incredible what
humanity has accomplished
since the scientific revolution
began just 500 years ago,
and mind-blowing what
shifts have taken place in
logical and cultural concepts
of God. With all of the new
anglican life Newfoundland&Labrador
6 MARCH 2018
Anglican Life is pleased to offer a three-part series on the relationship between the Anglican Church in Newfoundland and Bermuda. This first article
will provide an overview of the relationship between the two dioceses (formerly one diocese); the second article will look more closely at the building of
the cathedrals at both locations; the third article will examine the reconstruction and recovery of the two buildings, and will look at continued similarities
between the two dioceses, these “sisters of the sea.” A huge thank you goes to Mrs. Jennifer Murray, who kindly offered to research and write this series
for Anglican Life.
In 2013, Bishop Cyrus territory was reduced with 1822 was appointed rector appointed the
Pittman was one of four the establishment of the of Smiths and Hamilton first bishop of the
bishops to assist in the diocese of Quebec in 1792, parishes in Bermuda. new Diocese of
consecration of Bishop and expanded in 1825 with Rev’d Spencer’s new Newfoundland and
Nicholas Dill, Bishop of the addition of Bermuda. post contrasted in many Bermuda. Spencer
Bermuda. His ways with his previous and family returned
presence was posts in Ferryland and to St. John’s where
a reminder of Trinity. Although also a he grew and
a relationship British Colony and an island, strengthened the
between Bermuda was much smaller, Anglican church.
the Anglican with a gentle climate better He significantly
church in suited to his poor health. increased the
Newfoundland Bermuda in 1822 was also number of
and Bermuda a slave-owning society, and missions, clergy
going back Spencer initially ministered and church schools,
almost 200 to congregations of both and established
years. freed and enslaved black Queen’s College,
Colonial Bermudians, as well as white an Anglican
churches in Bermudians with origins in seminary. He and
the British the British Isles. his family wintered
Empire initially Rev’d Spencer found in Bermuda, with
fell under the Bermuda much to his the exception of
authority of satisfaction. He married his daughter Etta,
the Bishop of Eliza Musson, daughter who married a son
London, with of a wealthy Bermudian of the Governor of
clerics typically merchant, and started a Bust of Bishop Spencer in Trinity Cathedral, Newfoundland.
funded and family. His career prospered; Hamilton, Bermuda Bishop Spencer
supplied by the after Bermuda was added to achieved much
Society for the the Diocese of Nova Scotia, 1829, Bishop Inglis offered success in a short
Propagation Bishop John Inglis (son of him the Archdeaconry of period of time, however
o f t h e The Bishops’s Chair, made for the visit in 1826 Charles) appointed him Newfoundland, but Spencer the harsh conditions in
Gospel. This of the Right Reverend John Inglis, Bishop of Archdeacon of Bermuda. refused the honour. Newfoundland again
continued until Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Bermuda— As Archdeacon, Spencer undermined his health. After
the diocese of the first Bishop to come to Bermuda. placed special emphasis Diocese of four years, he accepted an
Nova Scotia was on the establishment of Newfoundland and appointment as Bishop of
established in 1787 under The Rev’d Aubrey schools. He was much Jamaica. Before departing
Bishop Charles Inglis. Spencer concerned with the welfare Bermuda Newfoundland in 1843, one
This was the first diocese T h e Re v ’ d A u b r e y of black Bermudians, and Archdeacon Spencer of his final acts was to lay
established by the Church of S p e n c e r w a s a n S P G shortly after the abolition m a y h a v e b e e n d o n e the cornerstone for the
England outside the British missionary who served in of slavery he established a with Newfoundland, but Cathedral of St. John the
Isles, and included the Newfoundland from 1819 to school for the education of Newfoundland was not done Baptist in St. John’s.
Maritimes, Newfoundland 1821. He requested a transfer former slave children which with him. In 1839, Spencer
and Quebec. This vast for health reasons and in would be named for him. In was called to London and
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Theories Of The
Atonement
The Rev’d Michael Li
Columnist
From October through who took the leadership community, the Gateway
to December, the Southwest roles in this venture were Wo m e n ’s C e n t e r a n d
Coast Ministerial Association Pastor Maurice Collins of The the various parishes and
went to work in the Salvation Army, Channel- congregations which are
In January, Christians modern form of slavery. It Canada come from a wide the people they exploit this ministry of the Anglican
once again celebrated the contains no peace, nor does variety of backgrounds, through physical violence, Church of Canada and the
Week of Prayer for Christian it respect the dignity for however there are certain threats, and coercion. Anglican Communion.
Unity. In our local context we humankind. populations that are (Anglican Church of Canada Human trafficking is not
shared in times of prayer and Human trafficking comes particularly vulnerable to website). just over there somewhere
fellowship with our brothers in many forms and with being exploited in this way, Archbishop Fred Hiltz in our world—it is right here,
and sisters in Christ. The many faces. Globally it is a including: says, “Human trafficking right now in our part of the
worship resources this year multi-billion dollar industry. •People living in poverty, is an assault on the dignity world.
were compiled by the people Children, women and men particularly women and and beauty of people and As we learn more and
of the Caribbean, and one from Canadian communities children the image in which God grapple with the magnitude
of the days focussed on the and from other countries are •Socially marginalized has created them.” The of this social justice issue let
global social justice issue being exploited across the communities, particularly Anglican Church of Canada us pray:
of human trafficking. I was country, particularly in large Indigenous women and through its Global Relations Gracious God,
fortunate to preach on this urban centres. Trafficked children, as well as new and Public Witness for draw near to those who
subject twice during this persons in Canada are being immigrants and migrants Social and Ecological Justice are victims of human
particular week—at Solid forced to work in the sex without legal status departments is working to end trafficking, assuring them
Rock Wesleyan Church in industry, in domestic service, •Youth in care of child human trafficking in Canada that you see their plight
Mount Pearl, and then at or as agricultural labour, welfare agencies and globally with the help and hear their cry. May
Queen’s College. as well as in other sectors •Homeless youth of faith-based, civil society, your Church be united in
Why would we as such as manufacturing and Most trafficked persons and government partners. compassion and courage
Christians focus on such an construction. Canada is a in Canada live with To learn more about the to work for that day when
issue? The short answer is, source country, a transit extremely limited freedom Canadian Anglican response no one will be exploited
because we are Christian. country, and a destination of movement, and often to Human Trafficking go to: and all will be free to live
We are called as followers country for human trafficking. are denied access to www.anglican.ca/issues/ lives of dignity and peace.
of Christ to strive for peace Human beings are seen as identity documents, private human-trafficking This we pray in the name of
and justice among all people commodities that can be communication with friends In the Diocese of the Triune God who can do
and to respect the dignity of bought and sold, and when and family, and money, Eastern Newfoundland and immeasurably more than
every human being. Human they are no longer profitable, and many are regularly Labrador, the Society and we can ask or imagine.
trafficking goes against that can be disposed of like an moved from one location to Justice Committee through Amen.
for which we are called. empty coffee cup. another. Traffickers maintain education and advocacy are (www.weekofprayer.ca)
Human trafficking is truly a Trafficked persons in domination and control over exploring ways to share in
As I type this, with my our cries and is always calls, gifts of food, even
morning coffee, I am in there to reassure us during sitting in the silence with
the wonderful presence of times of sadness. It is only us. Amongst that can be
my darling little niece Alice when we went through the the loudest shout that God
Christmas At St.
Sophia. She’s 10 months darkest time of our lives can muster to say, “I am
old at this moment (closer that we really have to think here. Do not worry.”
Andrew’s, Fogo
to her first birthday as you about this for ourselves. By the time you are all
read this), and is a treasure When the darkness was reading this, Alice will be
to be around. Starting to nearing her first birthday.
hold herself up and make She’ll likely be close to
the tiniest assisted steps, walking, and soon starting Article and photographs by
very much finding her to form her first words. Lisa Snow
voice, and the brightest She’s already got her voice,
eyes. Even as I type, she’s but words still elude her. I On December 17th, 2017 the children to sit around
grabbing at my iPhone can only image the peace St Andrew’s youth did the the manger at the altar while
and FitBit with the utmost that will be felt by her annual Christmas program. he told them the Christmas
curiosity. parents when she first The children did an excellent story and the birth of Jesus.
As her mother steps says “mama” or “dada.” job reciting Bible messages The program ended with all
away to grab something I look forward to “unca” and telling the story and the kids, adults, volunteers,
from the basement, she personally. And in the midst meaning of Christmas. The parents, and choir singing
begins to whimper and of that voice, I know there Rev’d Ken Abbott invited all some Christmas carols.
look toward the basement will be a peace.
steps. I look at her and That same peace that
chuckle, and say, “It’s okay overwhelming, we needed we both felt when we heard
Alice, Unca Jeff is right more than ever to hear that God telling us everything
here with you.” voice. would eventually be alright,
She looks back and One of the wonderful that our sadness was okay,
giggles at me. parts of our faith is that God but the future will be bright.
The simple comfort of knows each and every one
hearing a reassuring voice of us before we are even on
is enough for this child, this earth (Jeremiah 1:5).
whether her mother’s or God knows our joys and
my own. It lets her know God knows our sorrows.
that she isn’t alone in the God is always reaching out
kitchen. to us to remind us of God’s
I tell this story because presence.
it poses a very deep It may not be the audible
question of the grieving voice that I used when
process: Are we aware of talking to Alice. It might be Where in
the comforting voice of
God around us when we
a subtle voice that works
through the people around the World is
cry out?
As clergy, we offer
us. Our friends certainly
feel our pain when we are Hope Bear?
the reassurance that God grieving, and they reach Take a picture
is certainly listening for out in various ways: phone with Hope Bear
wherever you travel!
This Lenten season, newcomers to the country, of, and funds for, Home
parishes within the recent divorcees, individuals Again. Youth-created and
Archdeaconry of Avalon exiting homelessness or decorated cutouts of sofas,
have decided to engage prison, seniors trying to loveseats, and armchairs will
their youth and other parish cope on a fixed income, be sold and added to a chain
groups in the first Seats and those who struggle with of furniture to decorate their
with a Heartbeat campaign physical or mental health church for the Lenten period.
in support of Home Again issues. These are the homes Cut-outs will be available,
Furniture Bank. This of your neighbours. by donation, each week
throughout
Lent. Each seat
that is sold will
translate into
support for
Home Again’s
d e l i v e r y o f The planning committee: The Ven. Charlene Taylor, The Rev’d Lynn
f u r n i t u r e t o Courage, The Rev’d Jolene Peters, The Rev’d Mark Nichols, and Canon
those in need. Amanda Taylor
Please
s u p p o r t
t h e y o u t h ’s
endeavour
to actively
address the
very real issue
of furniture
Delivering furniture to a person in need poverty in our
region. Ask the
campaign will provide Home Again has more youth in your parish about
participants an opportunity than 90 households waiting their project. Donate funds to
to actively live out their for furniture. Given the purchase a seat. Donations
Christian values through current economic climate can be made directly to
engagement in a project this list is likely to grow. Home Again Furniture Bank
that will benefit some of the To respond to this need, or through your parish in
region’s most vulnerable. youth of the Archdeaconry specially marked envelopes.
Home Again Furniture are taking leadership in www.homeagainfb.ca
Bank is a nonprofit the Seats with a Heartbeat
organization that aims campaign to raise awareness
to end furniture poverty
on the northeast Avalon.
To do this, Home Again
collects donations of
gently-used furniture
which is redistributed to
those referred by partner
agencies and organizations.
Each parish within the
Archdeaconry of Avalon has
partnered with Home Again
and can refer members
of their parish who find
themselves in need.
Since its inception just
over two years ago, Home
Again has delivered furniture
to more than 600 homes.
These are the homes of
individuals, and families,
who had previously been
sleeping on floors, sofas, or
pieces of Styrofoam and who
did not have even a table
to share a meal around.
These are the homes of Youth from St. Mark’s decorating clothespin hangers for
persons fleeing abuse, furniture cut-outs.
Flowers at the altar in as a Licensed Lay Minister Judi’s daughter, Laura Judi also received Judi is presently a
St. Alban’s Anglican church, in the Diocese of Central Lucas, summed up her congratulations from Bishop Licensed Lay Minister at
Grand Bank Dec. 17th were Newfoundland. mother’s commitment to John Watton and the Rev’d St. Alban’s Anglican Church
the church in a message to Neal Buffett, Chaplain and in Grand Bank where her
her mom on the occasion of Executive of the Licensed husband the Rev’d Bob
her anniversary. Lay Minister Association, as Peddle is the rector (pro-
“Thirty-five years now well as a number of family tem).
you have been a “Bishop’s members and friends.
Messenger”! You have
served in six parishes,
and through this time you
have served many many
souls around you and
continue to do so,” she said.
L a u r a ’s r e f e r e n c e
to serving as a ‘Bishop’s
Messenger” relates to the
manner in which the first
women became lay readers.
The first female lay
LLM and warden of St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Winston Walters, readers were licensed
who is making a presentation to Judi on behalf of the Liscened Lay during the First World War
Ministers’ Association due to the shortage of
men. They existed in 22
given to the glory of God and Bishop Mark Genge Dioceses in England and
in grateful thanksgiving to issued Judi’s license on one diocese in Canada,
God on the occasion of Judi December 12th, 1982 in the and were referred to as
Peddle’s 35th anniversary Parish of Buchans. “Bishop’s Messengers.” Judi and Rev’d Peddle at St. Alban’s Anglican Church
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Grand Bay, held their Confirmation on Sunday, October 15th. Eleven
young people were confirmed.
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Calling all youth! It’s that times to socialize with social acts of kindness to those A few pictures from last
time of year again, we are activities, opportunities to who attended the service. year’s GPS Conference:
preparing for the 5th Annual work on outreach projects This year’s conference
Avalon Youth Conference and panel discussions is shaping up to be just as
for young people ages with people throughout wonderful and the planning
11-19. The GPS—Seeking our diocese, who talked team already has many
God’s direction in everyday to the youth about their exciting things planned.
life and life everyday relationship with God and Details will come out soon
conference is set to take how they live out their faith through local parishes and
place this year from April through their career choice. through social media on
26-29 in the parish of St. Some of the participants the conference events and
Lawrence, Portugal Cove. came as groups of friends; registration. Please like our
The conference in 2017 was others didn’t really know Facebook page Anglican
a great success running anyone upon arrival, but Youth ENL where you will
from March 30- April 2 in by the time the weekend get regular updates on the
the parish of All Saints’, was over, new long-lasting conference. We hope to see
Foxtrap with a total of 47 friendships had been you there! We ask that you
youth and 51 adults in formed. It was a weekend continue to hold our youth
attendance throughout filled with the spirit as young and youth leaders in your
t h e w e e ke n d e v e n t s . people expressed their faith prayers as they continue to
Most participants stayed in all that they did and came grow in their faith.
overnight at All Saints’ Hall together to share about
while others were dropped God’s love in their lives and
off and picked up each day. in the world. The weekend
There was worship each ended with a service of the
day led mainly by the youth Holy Eucharist at All Saints’
participants and each day Church in Foxtrap, where
was something new and the participants were able
exciting. Over the weekend to share highlights of the
there were games nights, weekend and express small
W h e n S a u l ’s m e n that seem to be something people of Keilah, and has same way that David did. the ancient world regularly
massacred the priests at else. Earlier in the story, the sets out with his army to The stories about using an trusted random systems
Nob for aiding and abetting priests at Nob gave David catch him. When David ephod to find out the will of like the casting of lots as
David in his flight, Abiathar the sword of Goliath, which asks for God’s guidance, God seem to imply that it reliable ways to know the
was the sole survivor, was being kept behind the the answers he receives involved drawing lots. One mind of the gods.
and came to David for ephod. It’s hard to think are startlingly specific: theory suggests that the But in all this talk of
protection. In 1 Samuel that this is the same kind ‘Saul is coming, and will high priest carried a white ephods and oracles, it’s
23, we’re told that he of ephod. Earlier, in the stone and a black stone easy to miss a major turning
brought an ‘ephod’ with Book of Judges, Gideon in a pocket of the ephod, point in the story of Saul
him when he came. This collected gold jewellery and when asking the Lord and David. Where Saul was
is a particularly significant from the Israelites and a question, would reach in originally anointed king to
detail of the story, but used it to cast an ‘ephod’, and blindly pull out one of protect the people of Israel
also one that is incredibly which they started to the two stones. One stone from their enemies, now
cryptic. worship as an idol. Finally, meant ‘Yes,’ while the other he is preparing to besiege
It’s hard to say exactly when David brings the meant ‘No,’ and a skilled an Israelite city to pursue
what an ‘ephod’ is, Ark of the Covenant into priest would be able to his own vendetta against
because the word is used Jerusalem, he will strip interpret such apparently David! As it happens,
in a number of different down and just wear a linen random answers the way David escapes before Saul
contexts. On one hand, an ‘ephod’. In that context, it fortune tellers claim to arrives, but Saul is still
ephod is listed among the sounds like an ephod is intrepret patterns in Tarot intending to use his army
high priestly vestments that more like an ordinary piece cards or tea leaves. against his own people. It is
God commanded Moses of underwear—hardly an besiege the city and try A b i a t h a r ’s ‘ d i r e c t becoming more and more
to make for Aaron and his object to be worshipped! to kill you.’ ‘When he gets line to God’ seems to be clear—Saul is unfit to be
successors. In this sense, The ephod that Abiathar here, the inhabitants of nothing more than a less- King of Israel, and his feud
when Abiathar shows up brings with him seems to Keilah will certainly turn sophisticated version of with David is escalating
with an ephod, it is as if he have some sort of oracular you over to him.’ the ‘Magic Eight Ball’ that into a civil war! But that’s
is bringing the high priestly powers. When David wants We might wish God randomly turns up answers another story, for another
insignia—a sign that God’s to ‘inquire of the Lord,’ he would give us such to the questions we put to time.
priests now favour David summons Abiathar, and direct responses to our it. To our minds, this hardly
over Saul. tells him to get out the prayers, but it might be seems like a sensible way
On the other hand, ephod. Saul has found out very irresponsible for us to find out what God might
there are other ephods that David has saved the to look for answers in the want us to do, but people in
Christmas in the Parish an inter-generational children, in procession, David of Wales in Pasadena the Gospel according to St.
o f Pa s a d e n a / C o r m a c k service of Holy Eucharist on carried beautifully painted children donned colourful Luke was proclaimed.
came to life as the children Christmas Eve intentionally porcelain figurines and costumes and participated It was the children who
dramatically proclaimed the involving the children of our dressed the creche as the in a spontaneous pageant— brought the nativity of Jesus
message of Christ’s birth. communities. At St. George story was creatively narrated involving improvisation— to life reminding us of the
Each of our churches provided of England in Cormack to the congregation. At St. dramatizing the story while mystery of the Incarnation—
of God who becomes fully
human, becoming visible
and tangible for the life of
the world. They helped us to
reawaken our own ‘joy and
wonder’ in all God’s works.
In appreciation each child
received a book about the
Nativity as a gift from the
parish.
Note: the expression
“joy and wonder” is taken
from the liturgy for Holy
Baptism from the BAS, page
160.
I’m not sure how long could call it the highlight of frankincense, and myrrh. Sunday School children. So As for those of us who
ago it was that Christmas the day. At that gathering, Last year, Rev’d Jolene at this 4pm service, as a full opted for the midnight
Eve fell on a Sunday before the youth of our parish and her team introduced house gathered in worship, service, it provided a gentle
now. But this year, at St. demonstrated a sample of finale to a time that was filled
John the Evangelist, Topsail their acting this Sunday with devotion and rejoicing,
December 24th was extra skills in a very S c h o o l thus providing a restorative
special and somewhat professional special was vigour for Christmas Day—
innovative. way as they played out the most celebrated one
Rev’d Jolene had unfolded the under the of the year with family and
scheduled and prepared story of Jesus’ very able friends.
four services for Christmas birth, lying in direction
Eve. The first was a manager in of our story The voice of rejoicing and
celebrated at 9am—Advent Bethlehem. teller, Susan salvation.
4, with the celebration of the This was Bonnell. Is in the tent of the
Holy Eucharist. The three followed by The 7pm righteous
subsequent services also the staging service was Psalm 18: 15
included Holy Communion. of a play also very well
At 4pm, we ushered depicting the attended,
into the church almost 300 three wise mostly by the
people. It was a family men’s visit to the Christ the very popular chidren’s more mature members of
service, and I guess we child bearing gifts of gold, program “Godly Play” to our our congregation.
PWRDF News
The happiest day of my life has finally come
Article by Sheila Boutcher
PWRDF Representative,
Diocese of Central Newfoundland
The following story, with the suppliers, Saving life from severe mute) are reached and “I am privileged to have
written by Janice Biehn, monitoring and evaluating,” hunger included. been one of those lucky few
PWRDF Communications says Naba Gurung, PWRDF’s beneficiaries to be registered
Coordinator, is a great Humanitarian Response “The happiest day of Food is life by ADRA for food assistance.
example of how your Coordinator, who is in touch my life has finally come, a There are still more people
contributions, which are with ADRA South Sudan on a I am very grateful for in our boma who need food
multiplied by Global Affairs day when my household will
Canada, allow us to partner daily basis. now have an opportunity to this wonderful gift that I and have not been registered
with other like-minded The budget of $375,024 have a decent meal,” Lotum have received today for my because the list was full. I
organizations to save lives. allowed the purchase of Longolio told an ADRA South household, says Nateba will always be thankful to
201.6 tonnes of sorghum Sudan aid worker. Lotum, Lokorio, 30. Nateba’s ADRA and most especially
PWRDF leading (a staple grain similar to 25, lives with her husband husband died in 2014 from an to the donor for the good
$375,000 food oats), 26.88 tonnes of beans, in Najie Payam. Lotum is a unknown illness. She takes food that I have received
assistance project in 16.13 tonnes of cooking oil jovial young woman and a care of her two daughters, today at the distribution
South Sudan and 4.03 tonnes of salt, mother of three children. her mother and her two site. My household is now
including transportation “To d a y, I a m elderly aunts in Chumakori guaranteed a meal each day
As winter begins to settle and staff support. Adventist overwhelmed with joy Payam. of the week.”
across Canada, hunger Development and Relief at the distribution site
persists in South Sudan. Agency (ADRA) South Sudan because it is the first time
PWRDF is leading a food is distributing the food. my household has received
distribution project that aims The project is benefiting food assistance since I got
to feed thousands in a rural 1,799 households (8,960 married,” she said. “My
county in Eastern Equatoria individuals) in the seven household will at least have
State, through our equity payams or districts of an increased meal portion
in Canadian Foodgrains Kapoeta North County: today and we shall eat twice
Bank and a 4:1 match from Chumakori, Najie, Nakwa, a day, compared to the past
Global Affairs Canada. We Paringa, Wokobu, Lomeyen where my household barely
are grateful for a contribution a n d Lo k w a m o r. A D R A survived on very little millet,
of $100,000 from the United South Sudan staff and the through which we ate once a
Church of Canada towards local communities are now day.” Lotum is thankful that
this project. planning the third and final ADRA organizes a house-
monthly distribution for the to-house registration that South Sudanese walk sometimes walk for more than a day to get to
“We are now responsible
end of December, just before the food distributioin site.
for making sure everything makes sure people with
goes as planned, dealing Christmas. disabilities (she is deaf and
anglican life Newfoundland&Labrador
16 MARCH 2018
On Sunday January 21st, at 7pm, the New Wine Gospel Choir of Grand Bay hosted an evening of Gospel music and singing. A great turnout and everyone that attended certainly
enjoyed the service. We are so blessed to have such a large Gospel Choir in our church at Grand Bay.
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