POHICK POST

Pohick Episcopal Church

9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079 Telephone: 703-339-6572 Fax: 703-339-9884
Let your light so shine (Matt. 5:16)

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011
space, but stays securely planted on terra firma. Moreover, unlike 2001, Lifes worldview lies unshakably, if sometimes subtly, within the biblical tradition. Indeed, the film opens with a quotation from the Book of Job, where God asks, Where were you when I laid the earths foundation...while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? ( Job 38:4a, 7). The ensuing prologue sets up the central tension of the film, which is similar to the one with which the Old Testament patriarch wrestled. A middle-aged mother, Mrs. OBrien ( Jessica Chastain), receives a telegram that one of her sons had suddenly died, presumably in Vietnam. She phones her husband (Brad Pitt) with the horrible news. Flash ahead several decades. A surviving older brother, Jack OBrien (Sean Penn), continues to grieve at the loss, particularly as he gazes upon a lonely tree being planted in front of a Houston skyscraper, where he works as an architect. His childhood memories and reflections will form the central storyline of the film. But not before these reminiscences are framed with the aforementioned creation sequence, which was dazzlingly executed with remarkably little CGI. This twenty-minute odyssey effectively zooms-out the camera to give a Gods-eye perspective of the universe, as in the biblical passage cited at the movies start. It also extends into the center section of the film a cosmic intimacy that remains throughout, as Jack whispers to God numerous existential questions within a series of episodes during his childhood in a small Texas town.
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The Reverend Donald D. Binder, PhD

From The Rector

n a summer packed with movie blockbusters mostly involving superheroes of one kind or another, my nomination for best film is one overlooked by the masses. Perhaps that is because it focuses on the mundane yet much more realistic struggles of a typical family from the American heartland during the 1950s. But therein lies this films power. The film of which I speak is Terrence Malicks The Tree of Life, which won the Palme dOr at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Despite that (or maybe because of it), audiences in the USA have only been able to view this cinematic tour de force in a small number of so-called art theatres around the country. Indeed, by the time you read this, you will likely have to wait for the film to come out on DVD. That truly is a shame. For if ever there were a movie to be experienced on the big screen, The Tree of Life is it. Why? Because the film is arranged essentially as a cinematic triptych, with the left panel depicting the creation of the universe, and the right, its consummation. In this regard, reviewers have consistently compared it with the film 2001: A Space Odyssey - and for good reason: not only do both films deal with cosmic concerns, but famed special-effects guru Douglas Trumbull supervised the stunning execution of both projects. That is where the similarities end. For the central panel of Life ventures not into the realm of outer

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Inside these memories, he struggles with what his mother calls a choice between the way of Nature and the way of Grace - a teaching she had learned as a child from the nuns. Jacks father clearly represents the former. He is driven towards success and tries to imbue within Jack and his two younger sons something of a killer instinct so that they can make their mark in the world. In contrast, Jacks mother embodies more of the second mode of living. While bad behavior angers her, she is more nurturing, playful, and quick to forgive than her dictatorial (though occasionally fun-loving) husband. The resolution of this tension - as well as the larger cosmic question regarding the meaning of life - forms the crux of this films dramatic arc, leading up to the climactic consummation scenes. I will leave it to the reader to experience these within the movie itself. And I hope you will. This is a daring movie, not only in terms of what it attempts to accomplish visually, but conceptually as well. That it succeeds with the former, I think, is beyond dispute. Whether it succeeds with the latter may well depend upon the purview of the viewer. As with Jack himself, it may take the better part of a lifetime before one is ready to receive or even comprehend all that this movie has to say. But for those ready to receive, this film will speak as few films ever have.

Articles for the October 2011 Pohick Post are due no later than September 15! Forward input by email in Word compatible format to Lori Buckius, raebuck@aol.com. Design concerns & items for the Sunday Service Volunteers page should be addressed to Carmel Hodge, cchodge@aol.com.

Send News!

FAIR SEASON IS COMING! Ladies and Gentlemen, the Church needs the time and talents of the congregation to support one of its most important outreach missions - the annual Pohick Country Fair. There are many fun opportunities for people of all ages to contribute: help set up the fair, run a country booth, help with games, make and can apple butter, or help organize and sell items through the huge garage sale, Hodge Podge. The Fair also ties together many aspects of Church life, and the proceeds are important to the financial health of Pohick. Sign up sheets will be posted in the Common Room next month. When a member of Pohick asks for help, please say, Yes!

Saturday, October 1, 2011 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

66th AnnuAl Pohick FAir

The Martha Guild will meet on Wednesday, September 7, in the Common Room Annex at 7:30 pm. The meeting will focus on discussing and planning upcoming activities. All women of the church are cordially invited to attend. Also, a reminder that the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be held from 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the Annex. For those interested, bring knitting needles and yarn to join in this fellowship prior to the meeting. For questions, contact Connie Myers at 703-455-4652 or jetskiing@hotmail.com.

mArthA Guild

Sunday School Registration and Ice Cream Social, 10:15 am

SundAy, SePtember 11
Return to Regular Schedule:

Worship 7:45 am, 9:00 am, & 11:15 am

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Junior WArdenS rePort

Mike Elston, Junior Warden The lazy days of summer have not been very lazy at Pohick! In addition to all of the other activities taking place on the grounds, the Property Commission, co-chaired by Neil Sunderland and Mike Elston, has been incredibly busy. The Building and Grounds Committee has completed its assessment of options for improving handicapped access to the historic church building. After last years parish meeting, the Vestry referred the issue back to the Building and Grounds Committee, with a goal of making practical recommendations by July. The Committee voted to recommend a lift at the northwest door, which is the site of the existing ramp, rather than a ramp at the south door, and that recommendation was presented at the June Vestry meeting. The Rector asked that the recommendations be presented to the Historic Pohick Church Foundation for input. HPCF President, Bill Wrench, graciously agreed to schedule a special meeting for that purpose on July 9. HPCF asked for more time to consider the recommendation, and so, the Vestry voted to postpone consideration of the Building and Grounds Committees recommendation until the September Vestry meeting. The Renovations Committee, which is chaired by Fred Crawford, has continued its outstanding work, and that group has been so prolific that the first part of the July Vestry meeting could have been called Freda-palooza. As a result of actions taken on Renovations Committee recommendations at the July Vestry meeting, there will be many new projects completed - new paint in the parish house classrooms; electrical upgrades in the kitchen, hallway and Common Room; and window replacement and tinting on the upper level of the Parish House. Also keep an eye open for a new communications center in the Parish House, which is a joint venture between the Communications Commission and the Renovations Committee. The next high-priority task will be the floor of the Common Room. The committee has been asked to present its recommendations at a parish forum in September. Over the past two months, there has been a great deal of progress regarding the Pohick Cemetery. Most importantly, the Vestry adopted recommendations

relating to compensation for the Cemetery Warden. Rusty Booth has agreed to expand his ministry at Pohick to include the role of Cemetery Warden. He will no doubt be convening the Cemetery Committee soon. The Vestry has also taken a number of steps to put the cemeterys finances on a firmer footing. There has also been a great deal of hard work to improve the upkeep of the cemetery and better enforce the rules to keep it looking nice. Many parishoners have commented positively on the condition of the cemetery. Finally, the congregation needs to take responsibility for the safety and security of the buildings and grounds. This mostly involves using common sense. For example, the last person in the building should make sure that all of the doors to the parish house are locked upon leaving. If a key is needed, please contact Mike Elston or the Sexton, John Sessums, as soon as possible to make sure the building is locked. Anything strange or suspicious on the grounds or in the buildings should be reported to Church staff or the police. By watching out for each other and the property, Pohick will remain a beautiful, joyful place to worship the Lord.

The Communications Commission has acquired a computer and monitor for the new Welcome Center. The system will be used to show a constantly scrolling set of PowerPoint slides with information and pictures about organizations as well as past and upcoming events at Pohick. All Pohick organizations, committees, or commissions are welcome to submit information or pictures to be displayed. Design assistance is available for PowerPoint slides if needed. For more information or to submit data, contact Tom Rivenbark at Pohick. Communications@ gmail.com. A special thanks goes out to Phillip Davies and Jim Bartholomew for their generous donations of the computer equipment needed for the Welcome Center.

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chriStiAn educAtion

Frances Sessums, Director of Christian Education Church School registration and the Ice Cream Social will be on Sunday, September 11 following the 9:00 am service in the Common Room. Parents will have the opportunity to meet the teachers and review the curriculum used for all of the classes. Please be sure to register each child individually, as this is very important for record keeping. For those unable to attend Church on registration Sunday, please register children in Education office on the first Sunday they attend church school. The ice cream will be provided for the Ice Cream Social. Donations of toppings such as syrup, sprinkles, cherries, nuts, and whip cream are needed. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the downstairs bulletin board. The first day of classes will be Sunday, September 18. As in the past, Sunday School students will leave the church during the Recessional Hymn and go directly to their classes. Classes will end at 11:05 am. A bell will be rung to signify the end of class. Parents of preschoolers through fourth grade are asked to pick up children at the door of their classrooms. Pohick is very blessed to have so many wonderful people who have volunteered to teach and help with the church school. A roster of the staff is posted on the bulletin boards upstairs and downstairs. Thanks to all staff members for their time given to this very important ministry. Questions should be directed to Frances Sessums at 703-425-2857. Pohicks Vacation Bible School was a great success. There were 83 students in the program with 33% being outreach participants. There were 40 outstanding volunteers on staff. Everyone had a tremendous time. A Big Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the week so fun and meaningful!

Education for Ministry, begun in 1957 by the University of the South School of Theology, is a unique education program. An EfM group consists of six to twelve participants and a trained mentor or comentor who meet weekly for two and a half to three hours, over the course of a nine-month academic year. The four-year program consists of studies in Old Testament (Year 1), New Testament (Year 2), Church History (Year 3) and Theology (Year 4). The tuition fee is $350 per year, and financial aid is available. Students need only to commit to one year at a time. For more information, please contact Charlotte Knipling at 703-339-8196. The class will begin the end of September. Meetings have been on Thursday evenings, but the meeting day can be changed. At least three new students are needed to continue this program at Pohick. Please consider this ministry!

educAtion For miniStry (eFm)

The Fall 2011 Foyers groups will be established by the end of September. Foyers is an opportunity to join members of Pohick Church in their homes for an informal dinner or gathering. Groups of seven to eight meet over a three to four month period. What a wonderful way to get to meet new people and get to know them a bit better. Those currently in a Foyers group will automatically be placed in a new Foyers group for the Fall 2011 rotation with the exception of those opting out. Those new to Pohick Church or are not currently in Foyers and wish to be in the Fall 2011 Foyers group rotation, please contact Tom Bland by phone at 703-501-5269, by email at tbland6677@ aol.com, or during coffee hours. Participants can also sign-up during the Fall Activities Fair in September.

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heAlth neWS

Carol Heddleston, Parish Nurse

A Hot Weather Hazard for People of Any Age

Summer can bring heat waves with unusually high temperatures that last for days and sometimes weeks. In the summer of 1980, a severe heat wave hit the United States, and nearly 1,700 people lost their lives from heat related illness. Likewise, in the summer of 2003, tens of thousands of people in Europe died of the heat. High temperatures put people at risk. Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier for the very young, the very old, and those with health problems. Too much heat can cause confusion, fainting, or stress on the heart. The body is always working to keep a balance between heat made and heat lost. The brain is the thermostat. It sends and receives signals to body parts that affect temperature, such as the spinal cord, muscles, blood vessels, skin, and glands. There are a variety of heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Other heat-related health problems include heat cramps, heat rash, and sunburn. Hyperthermia Hyperthermia is overheating of the body. The word is made up of hyper (high) + thermia from the Greek word thermes (heat). Being too hot for too long can cause many illnesses, which are all grouped under the name hyperthermia (hy-per-ther-mee-uh). Heat cramps are the painful tightening of muscles in the stomach area, arms, or legs. Cramps can result from hard work or exercise. Cramps are a sign that the body is too hot. Drink plenty of fluids without alcohol or caffeine. Heat edema is a swelling in the ankles and feet. Putting legs up should help. If that does not work fairly quickly, check with the doctor. Heat syncope is a sudden dizziness from too much activity in the heat. Those taking medications or not use to hot weather are even more susceptible to feeling faint. Put up legs, rest in a cool place, and it should make the dizzy feeling go away. Heat exhaustion is a warning that the body can no longer keep itself cool. Feelings of thirst, dizziness, weakness, bad coordination, nausea, and sweat. The

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body temperature stays normal, skin feels cold and clammy. The pulse can be normal or raised. Resting in a cool place, drinking plenty of fluids, and getting medical care should help. If not, this condition can progress to heat stroke. Heat stroke is an emergency and it can be life threatening! Immediate medical attention is required. Getting to a cool place is very important, and so is treatment by a doctor. Each year many people die of heat stroke. Younger or older people living in homes without air conditioning, people who do not drink enough water, those with chronic diseases, or alcoholism are at greatest risk. Who is at risk? Young children and the elderly, especially those with heart or blood vessel problems, poorly working sweat glands, or with changes in the skin. Anyone with heart, lung, or kidney disease, as well as any illness that causes weakness or fever. Anyone who is being treated with drugs such as diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, some heart and blood pressure medicines. Those that are overweight or underweight. Those that drink excessive alcoholic beverages. Hot Weather Tips Drink plenty of fluids: Increase fluid intake regardless of activity level. Replace salt and minerals: Heavy sweating removes salt and minerals from the body. Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen: choose lightweight clothing and use a hat. Select SPF 15 or higher sunscreen for adequate protection. Pace: STOP all activity if uncomfortable and get into a cool area and rest. Stay cool indoors: find air conditioning even if it is through a trip to the public library, shopping malls or a shelter. Schedule outdoor activities carefully: try to plan outdoors activities before noon or in the evening. Use a buddy system: to check each other for heat problems. Use common sense: Avoid hot foods and heavy meals as they may add heat to the body. Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car. Have plenty of fluids available.

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This monthly report is part of the Vestrys ongoing effort to inform and update the Parish about the ongoing controversies within The Episcopal Church (TEC) and the Anglican Communion. These controversies largely involve the blessing of same-sex unions, ordination of non-celibate homosexuals, interpretation of Scripture, and breakdown of traditional boundary lines between Provinces. Bishop Shannon moves forward on blessings of same-sex unions; a special panel points to possible conflicts between The Episcopal Churchs Constitution and the proposed Anglican Covenant; and GAFCON makes a direct move into England, and challenges the existing church structures there just as it has in the United States. In his pastoral address at this Januarys Diocesan Council, Bishop Shannon Johnston announced that he would begin working immediately with congregations that wanted to take the next step in the process of approving blessing of same-sex unions. In his letter to the Diocese in the July Virginia Episcopalian, Bishop Shannon revealed more details of that process. He disclosed that that as he prayed for guidance just before the Diocesan Council, an absolutely overwhelming sense sudden and out-of-the-blue said, MOVE NOW. He called it one of the strongest experiences in prayer hes ever known. In April, he met with 24 diocesan clergy who had identified themselves as being ready to move forward with recognizing same-sex relationship in their congregations. He said he will give case-by-case approval to use blessings developed by each parish, but parishes requesting it must provide three things: A statement of where the congregation is with this issue. What preparation has been done? What program of teaching was followed? Has this been discussed with the vestry or vestry committee? What is their position? The request must be accompanied by a substantial exposition of the theology of recognizing same-sex relationships. This must include exegesis of the relevant passages from Scripture, not neglecting those which are cited as speaking negatively about same-sex couples. Bishop Shannon made it clear these blessings will not be marriages in the eyes of the Church; the Book of Common Prayer states that marriage is between a

uPdAte on iSSueS in the AnGlicAn communion Don Brownlee

man and a woman, he said, and until the General Convention authorizes otherwise, the Prayer Books marriage service may not be used or mimicked by simply editing it. His letter added, I will also hold meetings for those clergy whose discernment has led them to conclude that blessing same-sex relationships cannot be part of their ministry, strongly assuring them that their position and witness will continue to be wholly respected. I am neither so nave nor so prideful as to overlook the fact that others have also prayed and received answers different from my own. Bishop Shannons actions after a special committee advised him and the Diocesan Council in January that blessing of same-sex couples could be approved solely through his pastoral authority as bishop. No changes to our Constitution or Cannons was necessary. Another special Task Force was set up by The Episcopal Churchs Executive Council to review the proposed Anglican Covenant, and determine whether any changes to our Constitution or Canons would be necessary if the Covenant were adopted. The review was part of the response to a directive from the 2009 General Convention that dioceses and congregations be invited to consider the Anglican Covenant proposed draft as a document to inform their understanding of and commitment to our common life in the Anglican Communion. The Resolution also directed the Executive Council to prepare a report to the 2012 General Convention Episcopal Church that includes draft legislation on TECs response to the Covenant. The Task Forces conclusion: Adoption of the current draft Anglican Covenant has the potential to change the constitutional and canonical framework of TEC, particularly with respect to the autonomy of our Church, and the constitutional authority of our General Convention, bishops and dioceses. Its report notes a number of powers and processes detailed in TECs Constitution that might cause potential conflicts with the Covenant, such as: The Preamble to our Constitution describes a relationship with the Anglican Communion, in that we are a constituent member of a fellowship of dioceses,
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provinces and regional churches in communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury. There is no accession clause or limitation of jurisdiction or autonomy associated with this relationship. Our Constitution provides for the creation of new dioceses within The Episcopal Church, with no reference to Anglican Communion approval or consent. New dioceses are also required to include an unqualified accession to the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church, without reference to the Anglican Communion. Our Constitution gives the General Convention authority to revise or amend the Book of Common Prayer , without deference to or assent required by the Anglican Communion. Similarly, provisions for amending our Constitution make no reference to consent or approval from other bodies within the Anglican Communion. The Report does not draw any conclusions as to the weight these potential conflicts should be given in considering the Covenant, or whether amending our Constitution to remove them would be good or bad. It does not say the potential conflicts would come into play immediately should the Covenant be adopted. But it concludes: The implementation of the Covenantcould arguably provide a mechanism by which other churchesof the Communion could seek to exert influence over any (decision by The Episcopal Church that was deemed)to threaten the relationship of the churches of the Communion. This may create legislative conflict in light of the connectivity of our Constitution and Canons with the Book of Common Prayer, and the special nature of the role we accord to our bishops in defending, but not themselves establishing, the Doctrine, Discipline, and Worship of the Church... Certainly, in considering the adoption of a Covenant, we would have to consider carefully its effect on the discretion historically accorded to diocesan bishops in the Episcopal Church. Meanwhile, alliance of conservative Anglican provinces known as the Global African Futures Conference, or GAFCON, announced a new Anglican Mission Society similar to efforts its has started in the United States (Anglican Mission in America, or AMiA). This

one is aimed at the birthplace of the Anglican Communion: Great Britain. The Anglican Mission in England, or AMiE, is designed to provide creative ways to support those who are genuinely in need of effective orthodox oversight and support within the Church of England. It announced that three English clergy had been ordained in Kenya to help provide this support. The move did not sit well with either the Archbishop of Canterbury or leading English evangelical organizations. Archbishop Williams released a statement saying the move prompts concern for a number of reasons. It is not at all clear how the proposed panel of bishops (to oversee AMiE) relate to the proper oversight of the diocesan bishops of the Church of England. Nor is there any definition of what the issues are that might be thought to justify appeal to such a panel rather than the use of normal procedures. Furthermore, the ordination of three English candidates to the diaconate in Kenya with a view to service in England is problematic. He added, The issue is one of episcopal collegiality. There needs to be some further discussion of this development between those involved and the diocesan bishops of the Church of England. Problematic, in Archbishop Williams often nuanced language, means how on earth is this going to work, and what are these people doing in my back yard? Even British evangelicals, who have been fighting what they see as a leftward drift to the Church of England, were alarmed. Fulcrum, which described itself as network of evangelical Anglicans, seeking to renew the centre of the evangelical tradition and the centre of Anglicanism, acting as a point of balance within the Church of England, said it had serious concerns about the move. Among them: The fact that its name is so similar to that of breakaway movements in the USA invites the conclusion that this is the true purpose of the new society. The creation of a society with a conservative evangelical political agenda not simply mission. The creation of a panel of bishops that signals the intention of offering alternative oversight without collaboration with senior leaders of the Church of England. Indications that the society will take its own path
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in the authorisation of ministry, as evidenced by its approval of the recent secret ordinations in Kenya, which is an escalation of the earlier regrettable Southwark ordinations. Some observers in The Episcopal Church in essence said, Welcome to our world, Rowan. The chickens have come home to roost. In other developments around the Communion: The Primate of the Province of Nigeria called on his country to withdraw from the United Nations. Archbishop Nicholas Okoh accused human rights activists of using the UN to win their global campaign for gay marriages. The Diocese of Pittsburgh re-established three congregations in churches that had left the Diocese to join the break-away Anglican Province of North America. Just as the Diocese of Pittsburgh itself has been rebuilding over the last few years, we are now turning our attention to rebuilding congregations in areas where Episcopalians have been underserved throughout the diverse regions of our diocese, said Bishop Kenneth L. Price, Jr. The properties have either being vacated by the break-away congregations, or have not been used for some time. Also in Pittsburgh, a judge approved a settlement between the Diocese and one of its former congregations, St. Philips in Moon Township. The judge had previously ruled that the diocese controlled the property; under the settlement, St. Phillips will become an independent congregation while retaining its property. It must pay off its mortgage and give the diocese access to parish records. The Diocese said the agreement allows St. Philips and the Episcopal Diocese to continue with their respective ministry to the people of God they feel called to serve. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada has adopted a Social Statement on Human Sexuality. It traces the history of the Bible and modern cultures views on human sexuality, and says: Our church is conflicted on how to acknowledge covenants of fidelity made by same-sex couples. While acknowledging same-sex couples is troubling to some members of this church, failure to acknowledge these covenants of fidelity is troubling to others. At this moment in time, this church is being called in the spirit of St. Paul (Galatians 2) to respect and to allow space

for varied understanding and practices. We pray for the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit as we seek to support couples who enter into a lifelong commitment of fidelity to one another in marriage. The Archbishop of Canterbury dismissed a reporter-turned-priest whom hed hired nine months ago as his public affairs secretary. Lambeth Palace said the Rev. George Pitcher was contracted to advise the archbishop on public affairs issues and that contract expires on 30 September when he will have completed projects he was asked to undertake. British columnists saw it differently, saying Pitcher was dismissed following protests from the ruling Tory party over a controversial article in which he criticized cuts in British social programs, saying The government needs to know how afraid people are of these cuts. People are baffled and bewildered, he wrote; With remarkable speed, we are being committed to radical, long-term policies for which no one voted. The Torries criticized both his jumping into politics and his conclusion, arguing that indeed is what people voted for. It is important to remember that despite all these controversies, the work of the Church - globally, nationally, and locally - goes on. In May we sent our tenth mission trip to New Orleans; in June we delivered 422 pounds of food to the Lorton Community Action Center; in July our young people made their annual Youth Mission Trip to New Jersey to spread the Good News and help those in need.

The Pohick Activities Fair is scheduled for Sunday, September 18, 2011. The Stewardship Committee invites everyone to sign up their talent and time. Representatives from all the different activities and groups that support the parish will be available at the end of each service to provide information and answer questions. For more information on the Activities Fair, please contact the Church Office, 703339-6572, or talk to a Vestry member.

Pohick ActivitieS FAir

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Interested in learning more about the history of Pohick Church and possibly giving tours to other parishioners and visitors? To participate, reserve Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17. Each day of training will begin at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm. Training will include lectures on Pohick Church history and cemetery, burying practices, colonial church architecture, history of religion in early America, Pohick artifacts, and tips for doing tours. Training is open to anyone and is not limited to church members. For those people who wish to attend the training, but do not want to commit to doing tours, a $6.00 fee will be charged for lunch. For tour volunteers, lunch will be complimentary. Tour trainees must attend both days of training, read the background material that will be furnished, and follow two sample tours. Bimonthly continuing educational programs will be offered beginning in October. Tours will be available on Sundays, following the 9:00 am and 11:15 am services and during church public events like the Country Fair and the Christmas Mart. A weekday tour will also be offered with advanced reservations. The target audience will be adult and student tour groups. The kick off of the history program will be at the Pohick Country Fair on October 1. For more information or to register, please contact Micheyl Bartholomew at 703-372-1296, Charlotte Knipling at 703-339-8196, or Nancy Sage at 703339-6496. To register, please respond by September 1.

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Country Fair time has arrived! Now is the opportunity to recapture the nostalgia of visiting the farm in the fall. The atmosphere of smoke wafting up from cooking fires; the pleasant aroma of spices tickling the nose; and the beautiful colors of the changing leaves can be relived at Pohick Church on September 24 and 25 as the apple butter is made for the Country Fair. Come experience all that and more! It is Apple Butter Time and it will be made The Old Fashioned Way. So, what does TTFF mean? It is short for Time - Talents - Fellowship - Fun. Volunteers are needed to contribute Time and Talents to complete the hard work of processing 80 bushels of apples into Pohicks very famous Apple Butter - a best seller every year. Bring a paring knife and cutting board Saturday morning, and plan to stay as long as possible. Come for an hour or come for the two days. Any and all help is welcomed! Work begins at 7:00 am on Saturday and very early on Sunday. A complete schedule is printed in the Pohick Post and will be in the Church bulletin as the event draws closer. There will be plenty of work to keep all volunteers gainfully employed both days; and it is a great opportunity for Fellowship with the parishioners of this Great Church, and a very good chance of having just plain ol fun. Every volunteer that can make it is needed. The help is indispensable. Without volunteers, it just will not happen. Please try and find the Time to donate special Talents. It will be worth the effort!

APPle butter 2011

1 pkg 8oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup apple butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 cups peanuts, chopped Apples, sliced Place all ingredients except peanuts and apples in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Stir in chopped peanuts. Chill. Just before serving, slice apples, arrange around dip.

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Annual Crab Feast

Pohick Church

Friday, September 23 - Apple Butter Setup Noon - 5:00 pm Setup (kettles, firewood, etc.)

2011 APPle butter Schedule

Saturday, September 10 3:30 pm 7:00 pm

Join in the fun and festivities at the Annual Crab Feast! Food will be abundant with steamed crabs, fried fish, steamed shrimp, potato salad, corn on the cob, pork BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, and soft drinks.
Beer and wine are available for a nominal added fee.

Saturday, September 24 - Apple Sauce Day 7:00 am - 10:00 am Wash, cut apples, and start cooking 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Cook apples into applesauce with many stirrers needed! 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cleanup and setup for next day Sunday, September 25 - Apple Butter Day 3:00 am - 3:00 pm Cook applesauce into Apple Butter with many stirrers needed! 10:45 am Apple Butter Eucharist 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Canning of the Apple Butter - All Hands Needed! 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tear down and cleanup 6:00 pm - ? Apple Butter Social Friday, September 30 - Setup 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Setup Saturday, October 1 - Fair Day 5:00 am - 12 noon Cook two kettles of Apple Butter 12 noon - 1:00 pm Canning of the Apple Butter Sunday, October 2 - Fair Tear-Down Day 8:00 am - 11:00 am Tear down and store items 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Bratwurst Cookout

The cost is $25 per adult, $75 for a family, and children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew or in the Church Office.
Advance purchase helps in planning! Entertainment by the Pohick Pickers!

Come for an hour, a day, or a weekend!

66th Annual

Saturday, October 1 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pohick Church Fairgrounds

Join us for a special day of fun & fellowship!
The Fair offers activities for everyone!
Turkey Shoot Hodge Podge Yard Sale Childrens Games Moon Bounce Face Painting Music Garden Shop Country Store Apple Butter Booth BBQ Hamburgers Hot Dogs Drinks And Much More!

Pohick Count r y Fair

Please call the Church office, 703-339-6572, for more information.

Volunteers Still Needed!

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August 2011
3 Wednesday
2p Pictorial Directory 7:30p HE II & Healing

JULY 31

Sunday

Proper 13, Year A 2p Pictorial 8a HE I Directory 9a Adult Sunday School 10a HE II

AUG 1

Monday

Tuesday

9:30a Staff Mtg. 2p Pictorial Directory 2:30p HE, the Fairfax

Thursday

2p Pictorial Directory 8:30p AA

Friday

6p Wedding Rehearsal 8p Movie Night

Saturday

Proper 14, Year A 8a HE I 10a HE II

9:30a Staff Mtg. 7:30p HE II & 2:30p HE, the Healing Fairfax 7:30p Vestry Meeting

10

11

8:30p AA

12

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Property Cmte Mtg 3p Pettigrew/ Zenelis wedding

8p Movie Night

13

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew

14

Proper 15, Year A 8a HE I 10a HE II

15

16

9:30a Staff Mtg. 7:30p HE II & 2:30p HE, the Healing Fairfax

17

18

8:30p AA

19

20

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew

21

Proper 16, Year A 8a HE I 10a HE II

22

23

28

Proper 17, Year A 8a HE I 10a HE II

29

9:30a Staff Mtg. 7:30p HE II & 2:30p HE, the Healing Fairfax 3p Handbell Workshop

24

25

8:30p AA

26

27

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Fair Cmte Mtg 8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Historic Foundation Mtg

30

9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p COH 2:30p HE, the 7:30p HE II & Fairfax Healing

31

SEPT 1

8:30p AA

Contact the Parish Secretary, Vonne Troknya, troknya@pohick.org, to list group meetings or events on the calendar.

EYC Kick-Off Picnic

Sunday, September 11 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
5th - 12th grade teens and their families are invited to attend Location: Parish House A-K: bring vegetable dish, salad or fruit L-Z: bring dessert or chips Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks provided Parents meeting 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm 2012 Senior High Mission Trip will be discussed Contact Rusty Booth for more information: 703-339-6572 / rusty@pohick.org

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Pohick Church Activities

September 2011
31 Wednesday

AUG 28

Sunday

Proper 17, Year A 8a HE I 10a HE II

29

Monday

30

Tuesday

9:30a Staff Mtg 6p COH 2:30p HE, the 7:30p HE II & Fairfax Healing

SEPT 1

Thursday

8:30p AA

Friday

Saturday

Proper 18, Year A 8a HE I 10a HE II 11:15a Teachers Mtg

Labor Day Office Closed

9:30a Staff Mtg 6:30p Alpha 2:30p HE, the 7:30p HE II & Fairfax Healing 7:30p Martha Guild Mtg

6:15p Bell Choir 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Historic Foundation Mtg

10

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 3:30p Crab Feast

11

Proper 19, Year A 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Sunday School Registration & Ice Cream Social 10:15a Youth Choir Registration 11:15a HE II 5p EYC KickOff (all groups)

12

13

9:30a Ann Mason Guild Mtg 9:30a Staff Mtg 2:30p HE, the Fairfax 7:30p Vestry Mtg

14

6p St. Francis Choir 6:30p Alpha 7:30p HE II & Healing

15

6:15p Bell Choir 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

16

9a Docent Training

17

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9a Docent Training 9a Fair Construction

18

Activities Fair 6:30p Docent Proper 20, Year A Training 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE I 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban

19

20

9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p St. Francis 2:30p HE, the Choir Fairfax 6:30p Alpha 7:30p HE II & Healing

21

22

6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

23

Apple Butter Weekend

24

Apple Butter Weekend 8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew

25

Apple Butter Weekend Proper 21, Year A 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE II 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban

26

27

9:30a Staff Mtg. 6p St. Francis 2:30p HE, the Choir Fairfax 6:30p Alpha 7:30p HE II & Healing

28

29

6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

30

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 10a Country Fair

OCT 1

Contact the Parish Secretary, Vonne Troknya, troknya@pohick.org, to list group meetings or events on the calendar.

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SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

7 AUGUST 8:00
Ken Evans Dan Muir

14 AUGUST
Jim Bartholomew Mike Zane Randy Cudworth Jim Foster Jan Hoffheins Wes Speer TBA TBA Pitcock/Schmid

21 AUGUST
USHERS
Bob Johnson Lane Phillips Chris Brown Beth Altman Matt Gurrola Terry Mullins TBA TBA

28 AUGUST
Rodger Jones John Springer

4 SEPTEMBER
Don OConnell Mike Vaughn

10:00 Tom Rivenbark

Sean Hartig Bill Hosp John Pasour

7:00

F. Ayorinde

OPEN - UP LOCK - UP TELLERS

Tom Bland Mari Harding Tom Mayberry Warren Prados TBA TBA M/M Thurston BJ McPherson J. Holm A. Powell J. Schmid E. Pitcock A. Marsico D. Pasour/S. Caesar J. Brimmer M/M Evans TBA TBA Bill Wrench

Stew Remaly Bill Patton Pehr Pehrsson Thomas Thurston TBA TBA M/M Brown BJ McPherson J. Holm A. Powell J. Schmid E. Pitcock A. Marsico D. Pasour/S. Caesar J. Brimmer M/M Jones TBA TBA M/M Bill Stewart

12:00 T. Rivenbark 11:15 Faber/Hoffheins AM

J. Sunderland N. Bireley A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Merriam R. Teale/B. Wagner A. Stribling

J. Wells N. Sage H. Parker J. Buckley C. Foster C. Hanchin R. Stankwitz/N. Conte K. Tracy B. Wagner TBA TBA Edie Bartlett

ALTAR GUILD

Bartlett/Remaly

AM

FLOWER GUILD
S. Homar

J. Wells N. Sage H. Parker J. Buckley C. Foster C. Hanchin R. Stankwitz/N. Conte

8:00 M/M Bryant 10:00 M/M Hogg AM

TBA

COFFEE HOUR
B. Wagner TBA TBA

NURSERY GREETERS

8:00 Stew Remaly 10:00 Hoffheins/Faber 8:00 LC Julia Mitchell 10:00 LC Jonathan Cooke
SC Jacob Hodges T William Haufe T Catherine Haufe B Steven Conte

Tim & Lisa Lyon LC Rachel Pehrsson LC Scott Schwoppe SC Melisa Lynn T Ben Lynn T Emily Elston B Rebecca Booth

M/M Ken Evans

ACOLYTES
LC Travis From

M/M Tom Rivenbark

M/M Jeff Parker LC Dru Hodges LC Jonathan Cooke SC Graham Hogg T William Haufe T Catherine Haufe B Jordan Cooke

J. Parker/S. Krajack LC David Gray LC Hunter Garth SC Sarah Bowman T Parker Lyon T Emily Elston B Victoria Castleberry

LC Klint Edgemon SC Hannah Vaughn T Mikey Krajack T Mac McHargue B Mitchell From

The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Churchs website, www.pohick.org, under Ministries.

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SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

4 SEPT
8:00
Don OConnell Mike Vaughn Bill Patton Pehr Pehrsson Thomas Thurston 7:45 9:00

11 SEPT
TBA TBA TBA TBA

18 SEPT
USHERS
TBA TBA

25 SEPT
TBA TBA

2 OCT

10:00 Stew Remaly

11:15 TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

7:00 1:00

TBA TBA

TBA TBA Heintze/Jacobus J. Sunderland N. Bireley A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Merriam R. Teale/B. Wagner M. Merriam Doug Smith

OPEN - UP LOCK - UP
TBA TBA

TBA TBA Pasour/Remaly J. Wells/N. Sage C. Heddleston H. Parker J. Buckley C. Foster C. Hanchin R. Stankwitz A. Stribling M/M Don OConnell M/M Jud Sage M/M Rick Nelson

TBA TBA TBA J. Wells/N. Sage C. Heddleston H. Parker J. Buckley C. Foster C. Hanchin R. Stankwitz TBA Marleen McCabe

12:15 M/M Brown AM

BJ McPherson J. Holm A. Powell J. Schmid E. Pitcock A. Marsico D. Pasour/S. Caesar J. Brimmer

TELLERS
M/M Myers

ALTAR GUILD

AM

FLOWER GUILD
S. Homar

J. Sunderland N. Bireley A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Merriam R. Teale/B. Wagner

8:00 M/M Bill Stewart 7:45 10:00 J. Parker/S. Krajack 9:00

GREETERS
Becky Wagner

11:15 Beth Atkinson

M/M Fred Crawford John Dwyier

M/M Bill Poad

M/M Bob Armstrong M/M Don Homar

The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Churchs website, www.pohick.org, under Ministries.

Members of Pohick Church participated in the 2011 Lorton 4th of July Parade.

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eyc neWS

Rusty Booth, Youth Minister It is the start of another school year, and that means the beginning of the EYC youth program at Pohick! There are three groups that are available to teens. The 5-6 grade EYC meets twice a month on Sunday, and the Junior High and Senior High EYC groups meet every Sunday. Pick up an EYC calendar from the Pohick website or the EYC bulletin board in the Common Room and make plans to join the fun! The EYC Kick-Off Picnic is September 11, 2011 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. All teens in grades 5-12 and their families are invited to attend for some great food and fun. Families are asked to bring the following according to last name: A-K brings a vegetable dish or salad and L-Z brings chips or dessert. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Around 6:00 pm, the teens will go to their respective groups, and there will be a short parents meeting to outline the program, discuss the Senior High Mission Trip, and answer any questions. This year the Senior High mission trip is to Rushville, Indiana from July 7-15, 2012. An information packet with an application and additional information is available on the Pohick website and EYC bulletin board in the Common Room. All teens in grades 8-12 are eligible to be a part of the mission trip. Plan to travel to Rushville, IN for a life changing experience! Questions about the youth programs should be directed to Rusty Booth at 703-339-6572 or rusty@ pohick.org.

Join in the fun of Summer Family Movie Nights! On August 5 and 12, a FREE movie will be shown in the Pohick Church courtyard. The movie will be family oriented, and popcorn and drinks will be available for a nominal charge. Bring a blanket and come enjoy a great evening under the stars! Watch for more information posted in the Sunday bulletin. Contact Rusty Booth for more information.

movieS under the StArS!

Movie Nights!

Members of the 2011 Senior High Mission Trip

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Northern Virginia is now recruiting volunteers in northern Virginia for friendly visits to patients at the end of their life. Visits made by volunteers help patients and touch families. HELP by visiting patients or working in the office. Orientation and assignments are made according to individual preference. Please contact the Volunteer Services Manager at 703-2704300 or VolMgrNoVA@vitas.com.

hoSPice volunteerS needed

The Purpose of Pohick Church is to be a nourishing community where Christs love is experienced and taken beyond its walls.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 2 Lorton, VA

VESTRY GRAM
To: The Vestry

Date: _____________________ Subject: _____________________

From: Pohick Church Staff

Rector: Assistant: Priest Associate: Seminarian: Minister of Music: Director of Christian Ed: Youth Minister: Parish Secretary: Finance Admin: Sexton: The Revd Donald Binder, PhD The Revd Lyn Youll Marshall The Revd Dr. Ruth E. Correll, Ed.D. Daniel Cenci Linda Egan Frances Sessums Rusty Booth Vonne Troknya Mike Morgan John Sessums

Pohick Church Vestry

9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, Virginia 22079-1519

Return Service Requested

Pohick Church

Sr. Warden: Neil Sunderland Jr. Warden: Mike Elston Treasurer: Roberta Fede Register: Chris Brown Members: Femi Ayorinde, Jim Bartholomew, Michele Booth, Tom Buckner, Jonathan Cooke, Angela Edgemon, Jim From, Andrea Gurrola, Rodger Jones, Kristina Myers, Tom Rivenbark, Leslie Schwoppe

Telephone: 703-339-6572 Fax: 703-339-9884 Church Office Email: Troknya@pohick.org Web Site: www.pohick.org