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)

NOVEMBER 2013
first novel caught the attention of the Reverend John Blake, an Episcopal minister in Boston who, curiously, also published a ladies magazine. He invited Hale to relocate to Boston and serve as editor. She accepted and, under her direction, the magazine rose to acquire the highest circulation of any in America. As a result, Hale became the most influential woman of her era. She put that influence to good use, addressing such issues as womens education, slavery, and the preservation of historical sites, especially Mt. Vernon and Bunker Hill. But her pet cause was to transform Thanksgiving into a national holiday. When she began her crusade, the day was observed annually only by some of the states and territories - sometimes on different days. Hall believed that it should be celebrated each year on a fixed date by all Americans. She wrote: Let this day . . . be the grand THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY of our nation, when the noise and tumult of wordliness may be exchanged for the laugh of happy children, the glad greetings of family reunion, and the humble gratitude of the Christian heart . . . She wrote letters to five presidents, encouraging them to adopt her vision for our country. It wasnt until 1863 when she finally received a sympathetic ear from Abraham Lincoln, who proclaimed Thursday, November 26th as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens. We have celebrated Thanksgiving as a national holiday on a Thursday late in November ever since.
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t Pohick Church, we are generally well-schooled in the early commemorations of Thanksgiving Day in our country. Thats because our own George Washington, in one of the first acts of his presidency, set aside Thursday, November 26, 1789 as a national day of Thanksgiving. In his proclamation, he asked the people of our country to give to God sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection, for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence and for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us. Most of our congregation, I think, is well-informed about this. What we may not know, however, is the story of how Thanksgiving went from being the occasional observance of Washingtons era to the annual commemoration we enjoy in our own. That story involves yet another faithful Episcopalian who was born the year before Washingtons initial decree. Her name was Sarah Hale, and she was born in Newport, New Hampshire in 1788. She was a school teacher before her marriage and wrote a number of poems and essays that were published, the most famous of which was Mary had a Little Lamb. She went on to become a wife and homemaker, but when her husband died in 1822, she returned to writing in order to support her five children. Her

The Reverend Donald D. Binder, PhD

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For us today, I find it significant that Sarah Hale, like Washington before her, thought it absolutely essential that our nation unite in prayers of Thanksgiving before God. Hale also envisioned it as a day to exercise Christian charity. Let us consecrate the day, she wrote, to benevolence of action, by sending good gifts to the poor, and doing those deeds of charity that will, for one day, make every American home the place of plenty and of rejoicing. Through prayer, through acts of compassion, and through the gathering of families and friends over meals, Sarah Hale hoped that there would be a renewal of public harmony in America, and the healing of divisions among us. Our nation is nowhere as divided now as it was in 1863 when Lincoln first sought to enact Sarah Hales vision. Nevertheless, divisions remain across many different fault-lines. As Christians, we are all called to seek reconciliation with God and our neighbor. Sarah Hales vision of Thanksgiving Day is thus firmly rooted in those Christian callings, and we do well to uphold it. We do so on Thanksgiving Day when we assemble in church to offer to God our thanks for his many blessings upon us. Likewise, we do so when we engage

in acts of charity to those in need. Finally, we do so when we gather over a meal with family and friends in our homes on that day, renewing our relationships with each other with grateful hearts. And so in the spirit of Sarah Hales vision of the holiday, I conclude with a prayer printed above her 1858 column, Our National Thanksgiving, bidding us all to honor the import of that special day: All the blessings of the fields, All the stores the garden yields, All the plenty summer pours, Autumns rich, oerflowing stores, Peace, prosperity and health, Private bliss and public wealth, Knowledge with its gladdening streams, Pure religions holier beams Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. Remember, a special service of Thanksgiving is celebrated at Pohick Church each year on Thanksgiving Day at 9 am. Also, look in upcoming Sunday Bulletins and Weekly Tidings for a Thanksgiving Day shopping list for needy families in our community. The kitchen is a busy place during Christmas Mart week in preparation for the wonderful luncheon that is served at the Mart by lovely ladies dressed in colonial costume. There is plenty of time to volunteer on the following days Monday, November 18 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Tuesday, November 19 from 12 noon - 4:00 pm; Wednesday, November 20 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Thursday, November 21 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. To volunteer, contact Connie Myers at 703455-4652 or jetskiing@hotmail.com. Join the fun any time as the help will be greatly appreciated!

The Jackson-Feild Homes of Virginia treat young girls who are victims of abuse or neglect. They provide shelter, food, education, health care, and psychological counseling to some of Virginias most disadvantaged adolescent females. For a number of years, the Ann Mason Guild of Pohick, with generous help from the congregation, has supported one of Jackson-Fields cottages during the year and especially at Christmas, when Pohick contributes to the wish lists of about 10 girls. Please consider supporting these girls by writing a check to Ann Mason Guild with JacksonFeild on the memo line. Contributions can be dropped in the Ann Mason box in the office, given to any Ann Mason member, or added to the alms bag. The girls at Jackson-Field will be so grateful!

Jackson-Feild Homes

Christmas Mart Luncheon

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The Reverend Dr. Ruth E. Correll, Ed.D.

In the spring of 1965, an anonymous donor offered to pay my expenses for a tour of the Holy Land. In those days, almost no churches ordained women, and I was considering a call to ministry in Christian education. The donor thought this experience would be more beneficial early in life than as a culminating event. Indeed, when it comes to reading the Scriptures, that trip was like going from black and white to color TV. How grateful I am! Beside myself with anticipation, I dropped out of school for the fall quarter of my sophomore year at university to make the trip. I had just turned eighteen (while Fr. Don had moved from the terrible twos into the trusting threes) and was the youngest traveler in our group of predominantly retired folks. One site we visited was the Garden Tomb. Although no one claims that this is the precise place where Jesus body was laid, the tomb resembles those used during the first century. Behind it was a cliff with rock formations that clearly suggested the features of a skull (Golgotha = The Place of the Skull). The Arab pastor in charge kept souvenir sellers out of the Garden. There we sat undisturbed to meditate on wooden benches outdoors rather then in an ornate church. After time to pray and hear again the story of Jesus burial and Mary Magdalenes morning visit to the tomb, he served Communion. Then he asked us to remember Arab Christians in our prayers. Afterward, the keeper of the tomb asked me if I would like to spend the evening looking around modern Jerusalem with his daughter. I readily agreed since I was eager for company my own age. As she and I walked and talked that night, she told me about her loneliness at the university. Jewish students did not mix easily with Arabs, and Muslim students suspected Arab Christians. I asked if she or her family could move to the US where there would be less tension and

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A LIFETIME GIFT

more safety. Her response struck me. Oh, no, she shook her head, My father believes God has called him to be a bridge builder. Christians from all over the world come here to the Garden Tomb. Most of them have neither met nor known an Arab Christian. Here we have the opportunity to let them know that in Christ we are one. I share my fathers calling. I do not want to leave. Her answer was a wake up call for me. During the turbulent 1960s, my friends and I rarely expressed such loyalty to our parents. I was amazed and convicted by this girl my age half way around the world. She lived in danger and loneliness because she wanted to follow her fathers calling and Christ. After that evening, I reexamined my relationship with my parents. In 1968, I heard some news of the family of the keeper of the Garden Tomb. One night during the Six Day War, he heard some noise in the garden by the tomb. He told his family not to leave the house under any circumstances while he checked on it. The next morning they found his body lying near the house. They never learned whether an Israeli or Arab soldier killed him. For a person called to be a bridge builder for Christ, it made little difference in the end. He lived and died to fulfill his calling. [Fr. Don will bring us up to date on the continuing tensions today.] My most prized souvenir of that trip is a small, inexpensive ceramic cup. The Keeper of the Tomb gave one to each tourist filled with wine for the communion service he led. When I look at that cup, I pray for his daughter and wish I had kept in touch. I do not even remember her name. She was an unheralded university student whose oneness with her father gave me a glimpse of the glory and unity of the Father and the Son. The Martha Guild will meet on Wednesday, November 6 in Classroom A beginning at 7:30 pm. The agenda will include a discussion of final plans for the upcoming Christmas Mart as well as other activities. All Women of the Church are cordially invited to join the group. Any questions, please contact Connie Myers at 703-455-4652 or jetskiing@hotmail.com.

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CHRISTIaN EDUcaTION

Frances Sessums, Director of Christian Education During the month of November, the church school classes will be preparing for the Christmas Pageant. Jim From has volunteered to direct the pageant once again this year. The Christmas Pageant will be on December 8 at 4:00 pm in the Church followed by a reception in the Common Room. The dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am until 12 noon. This rehearsal is for Kindergarteners through 8th grade students. Starting November 10, the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students will be rehearsing during class time. It is very important that the students who are musicians or have speaking parts be present every Sunday. If a child must miss a rehearsal, please be sure to let Jim know. The preschool through third grade students will continue with their Godly Play studies and practice their parts during part of class time.

To our parish family, Words cannot express how much your many calls, cards, condolences and other expressions of sympathy and support have meant to us as we grieve the loss of our dear dad, granddaddy and greatgranddaddy, Morris, Jr. You have been a great help to all of us at this difficult time. We know that he is at peace in a better place and reunited with his beloved Nell. Thanks again for being there for us. God bless. The family of Morris H. Faber, Jr. (Mo; Jan Hoffheins; Darrell, Cheryl, Cameron, Peyton Faber; Karen, Steve, Grant, Luke Williams)

Pohicks annual Advent Wreath Making is scheduled for Sunday, November 24 at 5:00 pm in the Common Room. The Potluck Dinner is scheduled for 6:00 pm. There will be a sign-up sheet for Advent Wreaths in the Common Room during coffee hour. There will be a sample wreath on display, as well as a handout for the use of the Advent Wreath. These are easy to make and a meaningful addition to the home for the observance of the Advent season. The price of $9 each includes everything to make a wreath. It would be appreciated if parishioners could bring additional greenery for the wreaths. This promises to be a wonderful time for fellowship. Any questions should be directed to Frances Sessums at 703-425-2857.

ADVENT WREaTH MaKINg aND POTlUcK DINNER

A new committee is being formed, Agape Works Ministry, to help with temporary acute needs within Pohick. The three missions are to provide transportation, food, and assistance with funeral receptions. The goal is to create a more transparent and accessible system while dividing the work among many parishioners. The group is just forming and will hopefully be functional by the beginning of the year. To help in anyway, please contact Helen Parker, 703-497-5927 or helenandjeffp@verizon.net, or Rita Stankwitz, 703-9783035 or 703-798-3072.
Articles for the December 2013 Pohick Post are due no later than November 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.

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2013 CHRISTMaS MaRT

It is Christmas Mart month! The Pohick Church Christmas Mart will take place on Thursday, November 21 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This annual event is sponsored by the Women of Pohick Church, the Ann Mason Guild, and the Martha Guild. There are MANY, MANY opportunities for the congregation - both women and men - to participate in making this another successful Mart. A list of the various categories and respective chairmen are listed below. Here are ways to volunteer time and talents. Attic Treasures (Beverly Peterson and Jane Goeller) clean out closets and bring in unwanted items - please make sure donations are clean and in useable/working condition. Also looking for Christmas decorations old/unwanted lights, ornaments, knick-knacks, etc. Baked Goods/Pantry Shelf (Edwardene Pitcock and Judy Schmid) - donate homemade cakes, pies, cookies, candy, fudge, breads, homemade jams, jellies, preserves, relishes, vinegars, etc. Christmas Shoppe (Ann Mason Guild, Wendy Remaly and Angela Edgemon) - donate handmade craft items and items depicting the beautiful Church. Consignment and Art Show (Edith Bartlett) - sell fine china, glass, silver, and crafts on consignment. Decorations (Susan Homar and Rita Stankwitz) help with transforming the buildings into a beautiful holiday atmosphere. Frozen Casseroles (Carol Heintze and Helen Parker) - donate homemade frozen main dishes, soups, sauces, casseroles, etc. Jewelry (Cammie Liddle, Anne Poad, Pat Osisek) contribute old jewelry, both fine and costume jewelry. Luncheon (Connie Myers) - volunteer to help in the kitchen preparing the delicious lunch that is served on Mart day. Waitresses (Anita Stribling) - volunteer to be one of the lovely waitresses dressed in colonial costume to serve the lunch. Outside Crafters (Connie Myers) - a limited number of tables are available for crafters to sell their wares. Advertising and Publicity (Connie Myers) - help get posters and flyers out in the community, as well as local newspapers. Set-up and Cleanup (Kathy Kirkland) - this is where the MEN of the Church are encouraged to get involved - the assistance of muscle-power is needed. The main set-up, which is the moving of the heavy furniture, takes place Tuesday evening, November 19, and cleanup begins immediately following the 2:00 pm closing time on Mart Day. Mini-Mart - the Sunday following the Mart, November 24, a Mini-Mart will be set-up in the Common Room, offering remaining items. Those that could not attend the Mart have an opportunity to purchase crafts, baked goods, or Pantry Shelf items. Please see the Christmas Mart Newsstand in the Common Room. There will be signup sheets and information on the event. There are MANY ways to get involved with the Christmas Mart. It is a great way to meet new friends and share hours of fun. Please come join the fun! The proceeds raised from the Christmas Mart are divided among the Ann Mason Guild, the Martha Guild, and the Women of the Church. Funds will be used by these groups in various outreach programs. There will be many announcements and requests for help. Hopefully, there will be a volunteer opportunity for all. Please direct questions to Connie Myers at 703455-4652, jetskiing@hotmail.com.

2013 Christmas Mart

November 21
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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FROM PEacEKEEpINg BacK TO PERSEcUTION

Then the LORD said to Moses, Stretch out your hand toward the skyso that darkness spreads over Egypt - darkness that can be felt. - Exodus 10:21

By Bob Munson

The Arab spring brought much freedom to the Middle East. In many places, though, the new freedom has given voice to many who do not believe Christians should live as minorities in Muslim-majority populations. For the last few weeks, the Prayers of the People have included We pray for peace in the Middle East, especially for the Anglican church in Suez. What exactly does this mean? Egypt is an Islamic country, the center of Sunni learning, and enjoys great influence throughout the Middle East. It also has a great history of turmoil along with peace and religious cooperation. Within this Islamic country, about 10-12% of the population is Christian. The overwhelming majority of this Christian minority is affiliated with the Egyptian Coptic church, one of the oldest Christian churches in the world. Among all the other Christian denominations, the Anglican Church in Egypt is very small, comprising less than .01% of the Egyptian population. Nevertheless, the Anglican Church in Egypt has a long and influential history of almost 200 years. In 1819, the Church Mission Society sent the first Anglican missionary to the country. The mission slowly grew throughout the 19th century, and accelerated with the British presence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially after the British control became more overt after World War I. From Cairo, the Anglican Church slowly expanded throughout Egypt and down the Nile to Khartoum in Sudan and eventually south to what is now South Sudan. After World War II and the British pull-back from Egypt, the Anglican Church in Egypt, like all institutions seen as foreign, came under increasing nationalist pressure. Christians, distinct from the majority Muslims, were left in relative peace. However, in the last 10 years, the various Christian denominations have suffered increased persecution due to the upswing in Islamic fundamentalism. Earlier this year on July 3, the Egyptian military took control of the country in a coup against the elected Morsi government and his Muslim Brotherhood party. Many Morsi followers saw Christians as supportive of the Egyptian military coup. The Egyptian Coptic Pope Tawadros II publically supported the militarys move

and appeared on TV with the new military rulers. In the wake of the coup, perhaps using the Christian support of the military as an excuse, the number of attacks against Christians has increased. The fateful time then came in early August. The Egyptian military invaded two Muslim Brotherhood protest camps in Cairo, killing hundreds. The echoing violence reached a peak throughout Egypt on August 14 as Morsi supporters besieged churches throughout the country. On this day in Suez, the Anglican Church of Our Saviour came under attack by Muslim Brotherhood supporters. At the time, the churchs priest, the Reverend Ehab Ayoub, his family, a lay minister, and a guard were trapped in the church by the mobs and, reportedly, were only saved by the steel bars on the windows. Eventually, the army came and put a stop to the violence and rescued the priest and his family. On the same day, two other churches in Suez, a Catholic and Greek Orthodox Church, were attacked. The mobs were successful in burning down these two churches. In the periodic violence since the coup in July, it appears as if the police and military are willing to step aside and let the Christians take the brunt of the Islamic anger. Certainly many Muslim extremists use the coup as an excuse to attack Christians, but it is not only a narrative of increasing bitterness. With the stories of the troubles in Suez, there is a story of the friendship among the common people, between the Christians and the Muslims, and the good works the Anglican Church undertakes in the areas to help all the people. Right now the situation appears calm, but the Islamists will likely continue to direct their anger at scapegoats such as the small, minority churches in Suez. Until the government can truly control the violence, attacks will continue. Please pray for the Egyptian Christians in Suez and elsewhere that their work helping others will continue, that they that can worship in peace, and that they can still show the love of God even in these hours of darkness, darkness for both Christians and Muslims. To learn more about the Church of our Saviour or the Anglican Church in Egypt, one good website is: http:// dioceseofegypt.org/explore/egypt/church-of-our-saviour-suez/

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HEalTH NEwS

Carol Heddleston, Parish Nurse

According to the latest American Heart Associations Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics, about 6 million people 18 years and older in the United States have type 2 diabetes and do not know it. Often type 1 diabetes remains undiagnosed until symptoms become severe and hospitalization is required. Left untreated, diabetes can cause a number of health complications. That is why it is so important to both know what warning signs to look for and to see a health care provider regularly for routine wellness screenings. SYMPTOMS In incidences of prediabetes, there are no symptoms. People may not be aware that they have type 1 or type 2 diabetes because they have no symptoms or because the symptoms are so mild that they go unnoticed for quite some time. However, some individuals do experience warning signs, so it is important to be familiar with them. Prediabetes: No symptoms Type 1 Diabetes: Increased or extreme thirst, in-

SYMpTOMS, DIagNOSIS & MONITORINg OF DIaBETES

creased appetite, increased fatigue, increased or frequent urination, unusual weight loss, blurred vision, fruity odor or breath, in some cases, no symptoms Type 2 Diabetes: Increased thirst, increased appetite, fatigue, increased urination, especially at night, weight loss, blurred vision, sores that do not heal, in some cases, no symptoms People with any of these symptoms should see a health care provider right away. Prediabetes and diabetes can only be diagnosed by a healthcare provider. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that people in the following categories should be tested for diabetes. Overweight and over age 45 Overweight, under age 45 and have one of more additional risk factors such as: - High blood pressure - High cholesterol - A family history of diabetes - African-American, Asian-American, Latino/ Hispanic-American, Native American or Pacific Islander descent - A history of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or delivering a baby over 9 lbs. If blood glucose levels are in normal range, testing should be done about every three years. If a person has prediabetes, they should be checked for diabetes every one to two years after diagnosis The Christmas Mart on November 21 is coming fast, and there is a goal to find some new crafters, and people who would like to share objects so others might enjoy them. Items can be consigned and/or donated. For those that would like to consign or donate saleable items, please contact Edie Bartlett at 703-780-6809 or redsse@aol.com.

For many years, the Annual Parish Meeting has been held on the first Sunday of December. At the October Vestry meeting, the Vestry decided to move the Annual Parish Meeting to January. Although there were a number of reasons for this decision, one of the principal reasons was to enable the treasurer to present the full years financial report and the complete results of the fall stewardship campaign before a budget for the new year is adopted. Please mark calendars: the Annual Parish Meeting will be held between the 9:00 am and 11:15 am services on Sunday, January 5, 2014.

ANNUal PaRISH MEETINg CHaNgE

Christmas Mart Consignment

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In this column over the past year, the many aspects of the Community of Hope (COH) have been described and how it has actively supported Pohick Church since 2005. Now, as stewardship obligations are being considered, please remember the importance of this ministry; not just in terms of treasure, but also in terms of time and talent. COH Lay Chaplains continue to make a difference to Pohick Church parishioners and to the local community throughout the year. By the end of 2013, COH members will have performed 740 hours of volunteer service to help members of the parish who are in the most need - those who are shut-in, hospitalized, incapacitated, or in distress. COH members are commissioned as Lay Chaplains after a comprehensive 12-week training program that educates them on the theology of pastoral care, as well as best practices for spiritual care, counseling, communication, and attentive listening skills. To strengthen spiritual growth, skills, and knowledge to be present in a compassionate, caring, non-judgmental way, speakers with extensive knowledge and expertise are invited to facilitate the training. These speakers offer their insights and share their experiences, for which they receive a small honorarium that includes their transportation costs. The financial support that COH has received is greatly appreciated and COH members strive to be responsible stewards as the COH mission of service is practiced and continue the commitment to Pohick Churchs mission to create a nourishing Christian community of worship where Christs love is experienced and taken beyond its walls. Anyone interested in this important ministry and would like to donate time, talent, or treasure, please contact Nancy Bireley or Carol Heddleston.

COMMUNITY OF HOpE CORNER

HISTORIc POHIcK CHURcH DOcENT GUIlD

On Saturday, October 19, Historic Pohick Church Docent Guild welcomed 12 women from the Sigma Kappa Sorority to a tea and tour of Historic Pohick Church. Historic Pohick Church Docent Guild members on the tea committee are from left to right: Edwardene Pitcock, Helen Parker, Micheyl Bartholomew, Kiki Coderre and Betty Jean McPherson.

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Pohick Church Activities

November 2013
30 Wednesday
6p St. Francis Choir 7p Gift Shop Mtg 7:30p Healing Service

OCT 27

Sunday

Proper 25c 6:45p Alpha 7:45a HE I Course 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE II 12:30p Youth Choir 1:30p EYC Fun Event

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Monday

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Tuesday

9:30a Staff Mtg 2:30p HE/FX 7p Vestry Mtg

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Thursday

7p EFM 8:30p AA

NOV 1

Friday

9:15a Mental Health Seminar

Saturday

All Saints Sunday 6:45p Alpha End, Daylight Savings Course 7:45a HE I 9a HE II/HB 10:15a Christian Ed 12:30p Youth Choir 6p EYC Dinner Night (all)

9:30a Staff Mtg 2:30p HE/FX

6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p Martha Guild 7:30p Healing Service

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

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Mental Health Seminar 9:15a Baptism Rehearsal 9:15a Docent Research

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew

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Proper 27c Veterans Day 7:45a HE I Office Closed 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 6:45p Alpha 11:15a HE II 12:30p Youth Choir Course 6:30p EYC (all)

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9:30a Staff Mtg 9:30a Ann Mason Guild Mtg 2:30p HE/FX 7p Tutoring 7:30p Vestry

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6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p Healing Service

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

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Commitment Sunday Proper 28c 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE I 12:30p Youth Choir 6:30p EYC (all)

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6p COH 6:45p Alpha Course 7p Docent Board

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9:30a Staff Mtg 2:30p HE/FX 7p Tutoring

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9a Xmas Mart set up 7:30p Healing Service

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Proper 29c 6:45p Alpha 7:45a HE I Course 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE II 12:30p Youth Choir 5p Advent Wreath & Potluck

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11a Faber Funeral Arlington Cemetery 2:30p HE/FX 7p Tutoring

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10a Christmas Mart 6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

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8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9a Fall Work Day 9:15a HPCF 10a COH Facilitors 11:15a Docent Tour

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7:30p Healing Service

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Thanksgiving Day Office Closed 9a HE II 8:30p AA

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8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9a CPR Training 9:15a Renovation Cmte 9:15a Docent Research

Office Closed

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8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew

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

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3 NOVEMBER 7:45 9:00

Ken Evans Mike Zane

SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

10 NOVEMBER
Rodger Jones Stew Remaly

USHERS
Tony Marsico Mike Vaughn

17 NOVEMBER

24 NOVEMBER

1 DECEMBER
Rodger Jones Mike Zane

11:15 Angela Edgemon

Steve Edgemon K. Kirkland J. Pasour

Tom Rivenbark Jim Foster Jan Hoffheins Kathy Kirkland

Chris Brown Matt Gurrola Jim Heller Dennis Myers

Rick Nelson Dave Billingsley T. Marsico N. Sunderland Kirkland/Hoffheins BJ McPherson A. Marsico E. Pitcock A. Powell J. Schmid M. Yezek BJ/K McPherson M/M Bryant M/M Yezek

Hal Yarwood Beth Altman Greg Wise Susan Yarwood

Ken Evans Becky Wagner

7:00 1:00

OPEN - UP
S. Remaly

Hank Foresman Bill Hosp

Tom Mayberry Susan Homar Alan Mayberry Rita Smith Paul Walden Mike Wooten R. Stankwitz T. Rivenbark Pitcock/Schmid J. Sunderland N. Bireley, A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Hartig R. Teale, B. Wagner R. Stankwitz E. Bartlett

John Pasour Pehr Pehrsson Edwardene Pitcock Fuzzy Thurston Angela Edgemon Steve Edgemon R. Wyllie T. Buckner M/M Myers J. Wells N. Sage J. Buckley C. Foster H. Parker R. Stankwitz TBD M/M Jones

LOCK - UP TELLERS ALTAR GUILD

M/M Brown R. Heddleston

12:15 Pasour/Remaly AM
BJ McPherson A. Marsico E. Pitcock A. Powell J. Schmid M. Yezek K. Tracy

AM

FLOWER GUILD COFFEE HOUR

E. Bartlett M/M Herbert J. Brimmer

J. Sunderland N. Bireley, A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Hartig R. Teale, B. Wagner

7:45 M/M Pasour 9:00 M/M Wainwright 11:15 M/M Thurston 7:45 M/M Rodger Jones 9:00 Hoffheins/Faber 11:15 M/M Tom Hayward 9:00 BJ McPherson 11:15 D. McHugh 7:45 9:00
Springer (R) Sunderland (P)

M/M Ayorinde

M/M Paul Peterson M. Clark

GREETERS
S. Remaly M/M Parker B. Atkinson J. Hayes

M/M Thurston

M/M Lynn K. Kirkland E. Bartlett S. Krajack M/M Bill Poad F. Crawford D. Hamly

Ann Mason Guild M/M Thurston Doug Smith

M/M Tom Rivenbark

M/M Fred Crawford M/M Rick Nelson C. Knipling

H. Parker

DOCENTS
T. Costa

G. Delaune Pasour (P) Thorson (R) Faber (P) Sage (R) Ayorinde (P) Elston (R)

LAY READERS
Sunderland (R) Springer (P) Nelson (P) Cockroft (R) M. Booth (R) R. Booth (P)

Clark/Wells TBD TBD TBD

11:15 Cockroft (P)

Poad (R)

S. Harding (R) M. Harding (P)

Thorson (R) Elston (P) Faber (P) Hayes (R) S. Harding (P) M. Harding (R)

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

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A CPR class will be held on Saturday, November 23 at 9:00 am. All ushers and anyone else wanting to know how to use Pohicks AED (defibrillator) and the new Hands Only CPR should sign up. Contact Carol Heddleston at cheddleston@comcast.net.

CPR/AED ClaSS

The Pohick EYC youth group invites families to join EYC as preparations for Operation Christmas Child, November 3 through November 17. Starting November 3, shoeboxes will be available from the childs Sunday School teacher complete with ideas for what to pack and packing instructions. Look for the display in the Common Room for more information. Questions? Contact Rusty Booth 703-339-6572 or rusty@pohick.org.

OpERaTION CHRISTMaS CHIlD

Pohicks Fall Work Day is scheduled for Saturday, November 16 at 9:00 am. Come with work gloves and tools! Spend time with fellow parishioners and turn Pohick Church and grounds into something beautiful. Lunch will be provided!

Fall WORK DaY MOVED TO NOVEMBER 16

The Pohick Docent Guild will be raffling a pre-lit decorated Christmas tree to benefit LCAC. Historic ornaments are requested in the colors of Red for the Martyrdom of Christ, White for purity and resurrection and Blue for the color of the Blessed Mother Marys mantle of love. The box to receive these ornaments will be by the French doors in the Common Room. Contact Rita Stankwitz at 703-798-3035 or rstankwitz@gmail.com with any questions.

OpERaTION CHRISTMaS CHIlD

EFM, a program of the University of Souths School of Theology, is undergoing its first major revision in 15 years. No longer will the big red notebooks be used! Although the same basic subjects will be covered in the four year program, new texts will be introduced. EFM will still remain EFM with a group of six to twelve participants discussing the readings, worshipping together, sharing stories and reflecting theologically. The tuition fee of $350 remains the same as last year, and scholarship aid is available. Meetings are on Thursday nights. Please contact Charlotte Knipling, 703-946-1031, for more information.

EDUcaTION FOR MINISTRY

Wanted: Old quilts or unfinished quilts. The quilts will be finished or refurbished and used for charity. Contact Edie Bartlett: 703-780-6809 or redsse@aol.com

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

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