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NEWSLETTER OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE

OF NORTHWEST TEXAS

On The Web

Vision Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas is a community of mission outposts which invite in and welcome people who are seeking Jesus, train them to be his disciples, and send them into the world to do the work God has called them to do. Mission Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas will provide the energy, resources and support necessary to help all our communities become mission outposts and, where needed, to help plant new ones.

About The Newsletter

The Newsletter is mailed on the 15^th of each month to all clergy, churches, wardens, vestry/bishop’s committee members, convention delegates, officers and committee members, and those requesting to receive it. If you do not wish to receive The Newsletter or if you would prefer to receive The Newsletter via e-mail, please contact Carolyn Hearn, Editor, at 806.763.1370 x 204, or via e-mail at diocese@nwt.org. Deadline for articles for The Newsletter is the 10^th of each month.

Constitution & Canons/Diocesan Customary
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Happy Camp

With grateful hearts, we are happy to report that Happy Camp donations to date received in the diocesan office total a little over $5,000. Happy Camp this summer will take place July 1-5 at the Bishop Quarterman Conference Center. Happy Camp is an outreach ministry of the entire diocese and is funded entirely through donations. Happy Camp is for non-Episcopal children in the diocese entering grades four, five or six who would be unable to have a summer camp experience without financial assistance. For additional information contact Archdeacon Dana Wilson, dana@marshill.com, 915.699.4322. Donations for Happy Camp may be sent to the Episcopal Center, 1802 Broadway, Lubbock 79401.

Cursillo News

Planning for Tomorrow Conference

Contact Kay Kennedy, 806.376.4571, cfs@arn.net for information on the program.

Dallas Benedictine Experience
June 12-16

Northwest Texas Lay and Clergy Deputies and ECW representatives will be attending the Province VII Synod in Kansas City, October 7-9. For more information on Synod or to receive the HUB, the Province VII newsletter, contact Vycke McEwan, Program Coordinator for Province VII, at vycke@email.com (new address) or 405.570.2483 or visit the Province VII website at www.province vii.org.

Vatican Exhibit Reservations - 6/2-9/15
Texas Tech Museum, Lubbock - Free Admission

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NEWSLETTER OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE

OF NORTHWEST TEXAS

On The Web

Vision Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas is a community of mission outposts which invite in and welcome people who are seeking Jesus, train them to be his disciples, and send them into the world to do the work God has called them to do. Mission Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas will provide the energy, resources and support necessary to help all our communities become mission outposts and, where needed, to help plant new ones.

About The Newsletter

The Newsletter is mailed on the 15^th of each month to all clergy, churches, wardens, vestry/bishop’s committee members, convention delegates, officers and committee members, and those requesting to receive it. If you do not wish to receive The Newsletter or if you would prefer to receive The Newsletter via e-mail, please contact Carolyn Hearn, Editor, at 806.763.1370 x 204, or via e-mail at diocese@nwt.org. Deadline for articles for The Newsletter is the 10^th of each month.

The Llano Estacado Deanery will meet in conjunction with a deanery-wide service on our nation’s Day of Prayer, May 2, at St. Stephen’s, Lubbock, beginning at 7 PM. Contact the Rev. Mike Ehmer, 806.637.6136 or jme9006@aol.com.

The Fall 2001 United Thank Offering Ingathering totaled $9896.66. Two grants have been submitted from the Diocese of Northwest Texas: Apoyo, a project in Lubbock that supports families experiencing catastrophic illness, and START, a program supporting women working towards self-sufficiency implemented by Catholic Family Services in Amarillo. Please keep these grant requests in your prayers as the national UTO Board deliberates funding. The Spring UTO Ingathering should be sent to Meredith Maharg, UTO Coordinator, 1615 Englewood Lane, Odessa TX 79761 no later than August 1. 915.367.8395 or jmmah@nwol.net.

Happy Camp Nominations Due May 4

Happy Camp nomination forms have been mailed to all deacons and churches in the diocese and are due May 4. Happy Camp is for non-Episcopalian children in your community who would be unable to have a summer camp experience without financial assistance. Happy Camp will be held July 1-July 5 this summer. Happy Camp is a ministry of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Northwest Texas and is funded entirely through donations which determine the number of children who can attend. Contact Archdeacon Dana Wilson at 915.699.4322 or dana@marshill.com. Donations to Happy camp c/o the Hulsey Episcopal Center.

Contact Brant or Courteney Gill 806.383.6878 www.bqcc.org

Camping Ultreya - June 7-8--Caprock Canyons State Park

Friday evening singing around the campfire, fellowship, and meats of your choice cooked on the campfire. Ultreya Saturday morning at 10 am. If you plan to camp for the night, contact Mel and Jane Barnes, 806.799.6721 or barnesj9@cox.net by May 1.

Cursillo 2002

June 27-30, Christ the King, San Angelo (NEW DATE)

September 12-15, Quarterman Conference Center, Amarillo

November 21-24, Mercy Center, Slaton

Dallas Benedictine Experience
June 12-16

The 5^th annual ecumenical Dallas Benedictine Experience Retreat will take place at the Catholic Conference and Formation Center in Dallas. Participants will form a temporary monastic community to experience the balanced way of life of the Rule of St. Benedict, daily Eucharist, two classes each day on Benedictine spirituality, and spiritual direction for those who wish it. Leaders are the Very Rev. Robert Hale, OSB Cam, PhD, Prior Emeritus of New Camaldoli Benedictine Monastery (Roman Catholic) near Big Sur, a monk for more than forty years, and teacher at Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, and Brother Abraham Newsom, OSB, of St. Gregory’s Abbey (Episcopal) in Three Rivers, Michigan, a Texas native who has been a monk for ten years. Contact 214.339.8483.

Seeing the Unseen and Hard Questions: Whatever to Say?

Contact 512.472.4133 x 322 or nbusbey@etss.edu

Bishop’s Appointments

Loaves and Fishes Fund Board: Mr. Bill Gilmore, St. Nicholas’, Midland; Mr. Bill Russell, St. Paul’s, Lubbock; Mr. Dick Davis, St. Peter’s, Amarillo; and Deacon Carole Ricketts, Heavenly Rest, Abilene.

Cursillo Secretariat Lay Co-Directors: Jane and Mel Barnes, St. Christopher’s, Lubbock. Jane also serves as Episcopal Relief and Development Fund Coordinator for the Diocese.

Episcopal Youth Event 2002

Episcopal Youth Event posters and registration forms have been mailed to each church in the diocese. A free Province VII youth event will be held prior to EYE in Denver, CO on July 22.. EYE will be held at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, July 23-28. Cost is $275 per person. Bishop Ohl will attend the entire event and participate in the bishops’ trail ride prior to EYE. Deadline for applications is April 27.

Contact Scott Lee, PO Box 3751, Amarillo TX 79116.  www.episcopalchurch.org/myp/eye

52^nd Sewanee Church Music Conference July 15-21, Sewanee, TN

The largest Episcopal Church music conference in the country, the Sewanee Conference offers continuing education in liturgy and music. The curriculum is designed for musicians working in medium to small parishes. To obtain a copy of the conference brochure, contact Keith Shafer, 605 Reynolds Street, Augusta GA 30901 or shafer@saintpauls.org. www.sewaneeconfcom.

The Mandala Center Summer Retreats

Praying All Ways and Always. Friday April 26-28. The Rev. Jane E. Vennard, Iliff School of Theology. $250. Serving God and Mammon: The Impossible Dream. May 24-26. Dale Stitt of Journey Into Freedom and Cindy Koser, leader in money and refugee resettlement programs. $250. Contact the Mandala Center, PO Box 158, Des Moines NM 88418.

www.mandalacenter.org

The Rev. Michael Pipkin, ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Ohl on December 15, will graduate from Virginia Seminary in May and will be ordained by Bishop Ohl on June 22 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Burke, Virginia where Mike will serve on staff as priest, liaison to the outreach and pastoral care teams, and as chaplain to the youth program staff and participants.

Mrs. Connie Wooten, Head of St. Andrew’s School, Amarillo, for 21 years, has been selected as the next Executive Director of the Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools effective July 1. Mr. Scott Kimball, Head of the Middle School at Episcopal School in Dallas, will become new Head of St. Andrew’s School effective July 1.

The Rev. Guy Sherman of the Diocese of Olympia began April 14 as Interim Rector at Holy Trinity, Midland. Fr. Sherman, MDiv, CDSP, has served churches in California and Washington since 1975.

The Rev. Peter Fritsch, has accepted a call to become Rector of St. David’s Church, 56 Reed Street, Agawam, MA 01001, in the Diocese of Western Massachusetts effective May 12.

Mrs. Betty Ann Houchins, 54, former Chair of the Christian Education Committee and Quarterman Conference Center, Province VII Christian Ed member, and Christian Ed director at St. Christopher’s, Lubbock, for many years, died April 9 at her home in Dallas. Betty Ann was on the staff of Epiphany Church, Richardson. Her husband Gary and daughters Liz and Emily may be contacted at 12607 Whispering Hills Drive, Dallas, TX 75243. Memorials may be sent to the Diocese of Dallas, Episcopal Recreation Center Fund, 1630 N Garrett, Dallas TX 75206 which Betty Ann helped implement. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her. Amen.

Vatican Exhibit Reservations - 6/2-9/15 
Texas Tech Museum, Lubbock - Free Admission
Medieval Frescoes from the Vatican Museums
vaticanexhibit.org 806.749.2549

May 2002

8 CONFIRMATION, Good Shepherd, San Angelo, 5:30 pm

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NEWSLETTER OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE

OF NORTHWEST TEXAS

On The Web

Vision Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas is a community of mission outposts which invite in and welcome people who are seeking Jesus, train them to be his disciples, and send them into the world to do the work God has called them to do. Mission Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas will provide the energy, resources and support necessary to help all our communities become mission outposts and, where needed, to help plant new ones.

Faithful Companions: A Workshop on
Christian Friendship in Daily Life
April 20, 10 am -2 pm, St. Peter’s, Amarillo

If you have ever said to yourself, "I wish I knew what to say, " or "I wish I knew how to help," this day is for you!

*Lay Pastoral Care as a Valuable Peer Ministry
*How to Support Persons in Specific Situations
*Visiting the Hospitalized and Homebound
*Skills which Communicate Compassion
Workshop sponsored by St. Peter’s Church
Registration deadline April 15, $5 at the door for lunch

Deacon Rose Ann Smith, 806.359.3994, rabsmith@arn.net
Sunny McDonald, 806.353.8731, sunnyray@bootbox.net
Deborah Condren, 806.372.9001, dscny2Tx81@cs.com
Ann Kingdon, 806.355.0439, alkingdon@cox-internet.com

Information: Claire Cowden, 806.763.1370, ministry@nwt.org

Contact Brant or Courtney Gill 806.383.6878 www.bqcc.org

Thursday, May 2, 7 PM, St. Stephen’s, Lubbock

Contact the Rev. Mike Ehmer, jme9006@aol.com, 806.239.0005

Deacons’ Retreat
April 5-7, BQCC

Persons in the deacon formation process and those ordained deacon will gather together in retreat with Bishop Ohl to build community, explore Christ’s ministry to the world through the Diaconate, and look at the effectiveness of the Diaconate in bringing the needs, hopes and concerns of the world to the Church. The Rev. Jenny Vervynck, Canon for Development and Nurture of Ministry and Assistant to the Bishop for Clergy Deployment in the Diocese of San Diego, will lead the retreat. Please remember in prayer those in deacon formation process and their faculty, the deacons of your church and the diocese, and the ministry of the Diaconate during this retreat.

Seeing the Unseen and
Hard Questions: Whatever to Say?

The summer continuing education program at ETSS will focus on seeing the unseen and on exploring hard questions with which the Episcopal Church and other denominations are struggling. Nora Gallager, noted author of Seen and Unseen: a Year Lived in Faith, will team with visual artiest Marie Schoeff in presenting "Seeing the Unseen." The Rev. Wm. Seth Adams, liturgics and Anglican studies professor at ETSS, will engage participants in discussions of three current and difficult theological issues in "Hard Questions: Whatever to Say?" Registration deadline is May 28. Detailed descriptions of the offerings are available at 512.472.4133 x 322 or nbusbey@etss.edu.

The Bishop Quarterman Conference Center Board met at the Hulsey Episcopal Center on Feb 23 and reviewed the 2001 end of year financial report and the revised 2002 budget. The BQCC Board continued their Vision and Strategy discussions regarding the process to elicit opinions and information from people throughout the diocese. New personnel, the proposed 2002 summer schedule, the diocesan canon (19) which governs the BQCC Board, and the cross design for the Labyrinth were also discussed. Bishop Ohl and the Camp Planning Committee also met and began planning for Camp Quarterman 2002 the theme of which is Fight the Good Fight, Finish the Race, Keep the Faith.

Catechist Training for the Eagle Cove and Permian Basin Deaneries was completed on Feb 23 in San Angelo. Carole Horne and Gary Strickland of St. Mark’s, Coleman, and Deacon Judy Cobb of St. Barnabas’, Odessa, completed the program coordinated by Ministry Consultant Claire Cowden. Guest speakers for the program were the Rev. John Loving on worship and the Book of Common Prayer, the Rev. Dennis Bosley on prayer, the Rev. Jo Mann on the Bible, the Rev. Scott Mayer on theology, and Claire Cowden on church history, baptism and confirmation, and practical aspects of the catechism. The participants will become licensed catechists and will be developing catechism programs appropriate for their individual congregations. The next Catechist Training Program will begin in September in the Llano Estacado Deanery and will take place over four Saturdays. Contact Claire Cowden for information at ministry@nwt.org

The Diocese All Staff Retreat took place at the BQCC on Feb 26-27 amidst 6 degree temperatures and 50 mph winds. Diocesan staff members shared their immediate work focus and spent time setting goals and objectives for the coming year. In addition, the staff at the HEC discussed new part time staff and physical changes at the HEC, new and upgraded office equipment and computer software, and publishing the Journal of Convention in-house. Mike Ehmer discussed his ongoing work in the Llano Estacado and diocese and Brant Gill discussed new personnel and procedures at the BQCC. Bill Nix reported the Western Plains Ministry Team in the Panhandle will train as facilitators for the ministry discernment process he and Larry Spannagel developed for use in the congregations of the Panhandle, and that St. Peter’s, Borger, has already begun. Bernardo Martinez reported that there are five women from San Miguel, Odessa, in EFM and from that group three have begun Sunday school classes and Bible studies at home which are very well attended and attracting newcomers and neighbors. Bernardo asked for prayers for a youth leader to be raised up in his congregations and for evangelism for Santa Maria, Midland, where he hopes to have twenty members by the end of July.

He also reported on his trip to Spain sponsored by the Companion Diocese Committee. Bishop Ohl discussed his goals for the Loaves and Fishes Fund, the board of which will meet April 13 when he hopes to fund the first grant, and discussed plans for his sabbatical.

The Commission on Ministry met Mar 1 at the HEC and recommended two persons for postulancy and one for ordination to the priesthood, and one person for candidacy for the priesthood. The Prov VII Commission on Ministry, Canon IX process, ministries development, and continuing education were also discussed. Next meeting is May 31.

New Diocesan Dental Insurance Information

The Insurance Committee of the diocese met on Mar 5 to review the medical, dental and workers comp insurance for the diocese. A change was made in the dental coverage and Mutual of Omaha will carry the diocese beginning Apr 1. Enrollment has immediately begun for eligible diocesan clergy, church staff, retirement home and school staff. For enrollment information contact Mr. George Moody or Ms. Luann Yarberry at 800.766.0017 or 940.6365.3722 as soon as possible if they have not already contacted you.

St. John’s School, Abilene
to celebrate 50^th Anniversary

St. John’s Episcopal School, Abilene, will celebrate its 50^th anniversary during the 2002-2003 school year. If you are a former student, parent, grandparent or teacher, or know someone who is, please contact Angela Hamil-Willis at the school office at 915.695.8870.

We welcome the Rev. Melvin K. Gray who has been called to serve as Interim Rector at St. Stephen’s, Lubbock. Fr. Gray’s first Sunday was Mar 3. Fr. Gray is a graduate of the University of the South with a BA in biology, and the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, MDiv 1974. He served Christ Church, San Antonio: Good Shepherd Church, Tomball: and Holy Spirit and St. Michael’s Churches, Houston, prior to his call to St. Stephen’s.

Ms. Amber Sturgess of St. Stephen’s, Lubbock, and Mrs. Celia Ellery of Good Shepherd, San Angelo, were made Postulants for Holy Orders for the Priesthood by Bishop Ohl on March 4 following the recommendation of the Commission on Ministry.

Laurel Hedges, wife of the Rev. Bob Hedges (retired, San Angelo), died February 11 following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s. Bob’s address is 6324 Pueblo Pass, San Angelo 76901, Frbhedges@aol.com. Ann Considine, wife of the Rev. Jim Considine (retired, Abilene) died February 23, following a lengthy illness and hip surgery. Jim’s address is 1250 EN 10^th #122, Abilene 79601, jconsidine@juno.com.

Gifts: The Episcopal Churchwomen of St. Nicholas’, Midland, to the Bishop Quarterman Conference Center in thanksgiving for the beautiful facility where they have received so much enrichment, and to the Companion Diocese fund for Salamanca. The Episcopal Churchwomen of St. Paul’s, Lubbock, to the Bishop Quarterman Conference Center and Happy Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Harwell Barber, Abilene, to the Bishop Quarterman Conference Center in thanksgiving for Bishops Quarterman, Henton, Hulsey and Ohl.

    HEC Closed

Vatican Exhibit Reservations - 6/2-9/15

Texas Tech Museum, Lubbock - Free Admission

vaticanexhibit.org 806.749.2549

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NEWSLETTER OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE

OF NORTHWEST TEXAS

On The Web

Vision Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas is a community of mission outposts which invite in and welcome people who are seeking Jesus, train them to be his disciples, and send them into the world to do the work God has called them to do. Mission Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas will provide the energy, resources and support necessary to help all our communities become mission outposts and, where needed, to help plant new ones.

Say Hello to New HEC Staff

Bishop Ohl and the staff of the Hulsey Episcopal Center welcome two new members to the diocesan staff. New voices on the phone at the Hulsey Episcopal Center are Mimi Baird, a member of St. Christopher’s, Lubbock, (mornings Tuesday through Friday) and Diane Mayer, (afternoons Monday, Wednesday and Friday) daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Scott Mayer, Heavenly Rest, Abilene, a freshman at Texas Tech. Mimi and Diane assist with the phones and welcome guests to the Episcopal Center, and will assist with copying, filing, mailing, bookkeeping and other duties.

Companion Diocese Sponsors
Student Trip to Spain, Summer 2002

The companion Diocese Committee will sponsor a trip to Spain this summer for two to four college students who will have the opportunity to use their skills and energies on various projects of our companion diocese over a two week period. Air fare and lodging will be provided. Interested students contact Mr. Neal Allen, 112 S Loraine, Suite 101, Midland 79701, 915.684.3078, nealallen@marshill.com. Future meetings May 14 and Sept 18

If you have ever said to yourself, "I wish I knew what to say, " or "I wish I knew how to help," this day is for you!

*Lay Pastoral Care as a Valuable Peer Ministry

*How to Support Persons in Specific Situations

*Visiting the Hospitalized and Homebound

*Skills which Communicate Compassion

Workshop and complementary lunch sponsored by

St. Paul’s Pastoral Care Team

Registration: 806.762.2893, deadline February 27

Information: Claire Cowden, 806.763.1370, ministry@nwt.org

Contact Brant or Courtney Gill 806.383.6878 www.bqcc.org

Pathways to Ministry, a program of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, exists to offer interested, gifted young adults the opportunity to explore the possibility of ordained ministry within the Episcopal Church via three core programs

National High School Conference, April 19-21, 2002
Summer Intern Program
for rising college juniors and seniors
includes stipend, housing and travel expense

Ten Month Intern Program
for recent college graduates
includes stipend, medical benefits, housing allowance
Contact Martha Lang, 214.363.5471 x 269
mlang@saintmichael.org

Diocesan Life

Executive Council Retreat and Meeting: The Executive Council met in retreat Dec 7-8, 2001, at the BQCC. The Council discussed hopes and dreams for the coming year(s) which include developing the Loaves and Fishes Fund, Hispanic ministry, and bi-cultural congregations; planting congregations; racism and multi-cultural training; increasing ecumenical work; restructuring for mission; cluster strength development; Canon 9 priesthood; and evangelism training. Further discussion centered on developing a sense of the diocese, a process to reduce apportionments, strengthening emphasis on youth and young adult ministry, administrative staff, camp and youth program promotion, technology and the church, staffing committees, and the deanery system. The Council met in regular session on Jan 31, 2002. Bishop Ohl made committee liaison assignments in which each member of the Executive Council will work with and report to the Council on a diocesan committee, and appointments were made to the Budget, Insurance, Finance, and Convention Exhibits Committees. Future Executive Council meeting dates are: May 30 and Sept 5. The Budget Committee will meet May 4. 

The Northwest Texas Episcopal Board of Trustees met Jan 29. Investment fund manager Mark Farrell of Vaughn, Nelson... reported a slight increase overall in the past quarter. Treasurer Carrol Holley reported income from investments decreasing over the last three years which effects the base for diocesan income from investments, the Trustees Fund showed an increase due to the sale of the Clarendon vicarage, and the Loaves and Fishes Fund balance as of 1/29 was $26,878 with gifts being received daily. The Rev. Mike Ehmer reported the building and land of St. John’s, Lamesa, has been gifted to the 1^st Presbyterian Church of Lamesa except for two lots which will be placed for sale. The buildings will be used for community services and to continue the food bank program begun by St. John’s. Future Trustees meeting dates are Aug 15 and Oct 15. 

The Standing Committee met Feb 5 and reviewed the Bishop’s Covenant, proposed debt procedures, guidelines for the Clergy Revolving Loan Fund, applications for congregational and clergy loans, deed of trust and promissory notes, and the current status of the Revolving Loan Fund. Discussion of the Long Range Planning Committee, Percept data use, and a related task force was also on the agenda. Future meeting dates are Apr 23, Jul 30 and Oct 25.

 Mrs. Jackie Batjer, Chair of the Health and Social Concerns Committee of the diocese, attended the Anti Racism Network Conference in Dallas on Jan 23 & 24. Anyone interested in anti racism materials, scheduling a racism workshop, or information contact Jackie Batjer at 915.677.0089, jbatjer@aol.com. Future meeting dates are Apr 20 and Jun 8.

Commission on Ministry member, the Rev. David Krause, and diocesan Ministries Coordinator Claire Cowden, attended the Province VII Commission on Ministry meeting in Dallas on Jan 25. The conference included talks on the theology of the Diaconate, conversations with the deans of six seminaries who reported more young people coming into seminary, a typical cost of $25,000 to $40,000 per seminarian, and suggested the EFM (Education for Ministry) course as a pre-seminary requirement. The Pathways to Ministry program was also presented. (See Pathways to Ministry item.)

The Rev. Jo Roberts Mann is new Associate Rector at St. Andrew’s, Amarillo, and Chaplain at St. Andrew’s School.

Laurel Hedges, wife of the Rev. Robert Hedges (retired, San Angelo) has been placed in Hospice care in San Angelo.

Chester Whitfield, husband of the Rev. Mary Whitfield, Copper Breaks, remains hospitalized in Wichita Falls.

On vacation? A business trip? Visiting relatives? Your closest Episcopal parish, with driving directions and clergy information, is just a click away. An eService of the Church Pension Group.

Morning and Evening Prayer with lessons, canticles, Psalms, prayers, and music. Also available in Spanish.

Live webcast every Sunday. The Forum, an interactive talk show - 7:30-8:30 am (CST), Choral Eucharist - 9 am (CST).

Dr. Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz, a Catholic theologian and author, teaching at Drew University, will talk about "Justice: a Never Ending Process." Her books include Hispanic Women-Prophetic Voice in the Church, En la Lucha (In the Struggle), Women of God, Women of the People, and Mujerista Theology. 512.472.4133 or www.etss.edu.

Exploring new education opportunities for Christian mission and ministry. See your rector for details or contact 512.472.4133 or www.etss.edu

Workshops, tours. The Rev. John Guernsey, Woodbridge, Virginia, conference speaker. The Rt. Rev. Charles Duval, Central Gulf Coast (retired), Bible study leader. The Rt. Rev. William Frey, Bishop of Colorado (retired) and Dean of Trinity School for Ministry (retired), banquet speaker. Registration deadline April 3, $110 per person. Contact Lucy Prichard, 303.985.8974, lucyprichard@aol.com.

The Rev. Flora A. Keshgegian, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at the ETSS, leader. $55. Contact Peggy Determeyer, 713.984.9559, rslivingston@ev1.net.

The Rev. Larry Spannagel, St. Peter’s Borger

Mrs. Angela Hock, Holy Trinity, Midland

Mrs. Toni Cline, St. Andrew’s, Amarillo

Mrs. Anne Dennison, St. Andrew’s, Amarillo

Mrs. Sheila Scott, St. Andrew’s, Amarillo

Mrs. Karen Nikaido, St. Andrew’s, Amarillo

Deacon Roland Rose, St. John’s, Odessa

Mrs. Jessie Vaughn, Grace, Vernon

Province VII Youth Committee to 2005:

Mr. Scott Lee, St. Peter’s, Amarillo

The Rev. James Haney, St. Christopher’s, Lubbock

Vatican Exhibit Reservations - 6/2-9/15

Texas Tech Museum, Lubbock - Free Admission

vaticanexhibit.org 806.749.2549

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NEWSLETTER OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE

OF NORTHWEST TEXAS

On The Web

Vision Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas is a community of mission outposts which invite in and welcome people who are seeking Jesus, train them to be his disciples, and send them into the world to do the work God has called them to do. Mission Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas will provide the energy, resources and support necessary to help all our communities become mission outposts and, where needed, to help plant new ones.

Beginning with this edition, The Newsletter will be published once a month on the 15^th. The deadline for information will be the 10^th of each month. The Adventure will be sent in bulk to churches in the diocese rather than to individuals. Those residing outside the diocese who would like to receive The Adventure by mail, please send $10 to the Hulsey Episcopal Center for a subscription.

Midwinter 2002 - January 18-20
9^th through 12^th graders

Spring Fling 2002 - March 1-3
6^th through 8^th graders

All for the One who was the One for us all.

For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining
salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, that we might
live together with Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

Bishop Quarterman Conference Center - $65
Contact the Rev. John Watson
806.353.9594 stpeters@arn.net

Happening - February 8-10
Contact the Rev. Mark Eldredge
frmark@saintnicholaschurch.org 915.694.8856

A Weekly Message from the Presiding Bishop
Beginning January 8, a new message each Tuesday
Hear a five-minute audio message from Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold. There is a place to respond if you wish.
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/presiding-bishop/ 

Ecumenical Sites

Churches Uniting in Christ: www.cuicinfo.org

The CUIC Liturgy: www.eden.edu/cuic/liturgy/liturgy.htm

Interfaith Relations: www.episcopalchurch.org/ecumenism
Diocesan, Parish, Province Web Sites

linked to www.episcopalchurch.org

www.theredbook.org
Find any of the 7,350 Episcopal Church in America, diocesan leadership and ministry contacts
 names of all bishops, and much more.

World Mission Sunday
Companionship in Mission
bulletin shell and insert, youth activity sheet
www.episcopalchurch.org/agr/wmsun.html

St. Michael and All Angels’, Shamrock
featured in Episcopal Churches Calendar

The 2002 Historic Episcopal Churches Engagement Calendar featured St. Michael and All Angels’ Church in Shamrock in its twelfth edition. St. Michael’s was consecrated on July 4, 1909, by Bishop Garrett. The present church building was build in the late 1940s using lumber from the original building.

To order the 2002 Historic Episcopal Churches Engagement Calendar, send $14.95 ($10 each for 10 or more) to NEHA, 509 Yale Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 or call 610.544.1886.

Prayer for Peace on the Occasion of the
National Day of Prayer and Remembrance

Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquility your dominion may increase until the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 

For information: www.cathedral.org/cathedral

Spiritual Formation in a Broken World
How then Must We live?
April 5-6, Trinity Church Wall Street, NYC
Parker Palmer and Phyllis Tickle, Headliners
for webcast, internet or registration information
trininst.org or 800.457.0224
or info@ECTN,org or 800.559.ECTN

Spiritual Formation Summit
April 22-26, Kanuga Conference Center, NC

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Keynote
info@Kanuga.org or 828.692.9136
GTNG: Gathering the NeXt Generation
June 20-22, Indianapolis, IN

Equipping Ourselves for Lifelong Ministry Together
workshops, liturgy, Bible study
Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold, special speaker
www.gtng.org

Directory of Anglican Religious Communities
Retreat Facilities and Guest Accommodations

The Anglican Religious Communities Yearbook, 2002-2203, is now available from Morehouse Publishing and provides useful, detailed information about Anglican religious communities including retreat facilities and guest accommodations for more than 90 communities around the world. $11.95 morehouse@morehousegroup.com, 800.877.0012.

Vatican Exhibit Reservations

June 2 through September 15
Texas Tech Museum, Lubbock - Free Admission
www.vaticanexhibit.org  806.749.2549

Prayers and Thanksgivings

The Rt. Rev. George Quarterman , 95, celebrated his 55^th ordination anniversary on the first Sunday of Advent by delivering a homily about God’s love at St. Andrew’s Church, Amarillo. The longest-serving bishop in the church, Bishop Quarterman was consecrated December 3, 1946.

The Rt. Rev. Sam B. Hulsey will celebrate his 70^th birthday on February 14 with a trip to New Zealand. His address is
1214 Belle Place, Fort Worth, TX 76107.

The Rev. Larry Spannagel’s brother, Bruce, 41, died December 14 in California.

The Rev. Bernardo and Lylliam Martinez will travel to our companion diocese, Spain, January 22-31 to visit various churches in the Madrid and Seville area and will attend the Spanish Clergy Conference. They will return on January 31.

The Rev. Canon David and Sue Veal’s address in Odessa, where David is serving as Interim Rector at St. Barnabas’ Church, is Marvin Gardens A-1, 4300 Esmond Drive, Odessa, 79762, phone 915.362.0569.

The Rev. Michael Pipkin, ordained to the transitional Diaconate by Bishop Ohl on December 15, announces his engagement to Melissa McPherson, Information Security Analyst for the U. S. Government.

The Rev. Brian Miller was ordained to the priesthood on Wednesday, December 19, at Good Shepherd, San Angelo, by Bishop Ohl for the Bishop of Pittsburgh.

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Vision Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas is a community of mission outposts which invite in and welcome people who are seeking Jesus, train them to be his disciples, and send them into the world to do the work God has called them to do. Mission Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas will provide the energy, resources and support necessary to help all our communities become mission outposts and, where needed, to help plant new ones.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

As Advent draws the Christ light ever nearer and brighter, I want to encourage you to take a few moments of silence to ponder the grace which God has given in the gift of His Son Jesus. This year, perhaps more than at any time in recent memory, we have seen the horrible destruction that human beings are willing to inflict upon other human beings and the world. The forces of darkness once again have attempted to extinguish the Light of the World, but as John’s Gospel puts it so beautifully, "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5) I pray that this same light will brighten your days, and that the Light of Life will give you courage to let your light shine on others who do not yet know or have forgotten the One we worship, that they too may know the Lord of Life. In Christ, Wallis

The Rev. Bernardo and Lylliam Martinez will travel to Spain January 22-31, to visit churches in the Madrid and Seville area and will attend the Spanish Clergy Conference to be held January 26-28. The Companion Diocese Committee will discuss the possibility of sending students to Madrid in summer 2002. Bishop Carlos has expressed a need for altar items, choir robes and clerical vestments. The Companion Diocese Committee will meet next on January 16 at the Hulsey Episcopal Center. Contact Harry Hall, Chair, 915.944.2979 or hall@wcc.net.

St. Paul’s Church in Dumas has received a $500 grant from the Wal-Mart Corporation for its food pantry outreach ministry.

The Rev. Mike Ehmer and the members of St. Luke’s Church, Levelland, (1111 Sundown Highway) request your presence and prayers as the congregation celebrates its 50^th anniversary on Saturday, January 12, with a celebration of the Eucharist and reception following. Bishop Ohl will be the celebrant and preacher. St. Luke’s first service was Christmas Eve, 1951.

Contact the Rev. Mike Ehmer, 806.239.0005 jme9006@aol.com

Sponsored by the College Chaplains of Province VII
Hosted by the Diocese of Northwest Texas
Contact the Rev. David Krause
806.765.0037 canterbury@nwt.org

For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, that we might live together with Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

9^th through 12^th grades Bishop Quarterman Conference Center - $65

Contact the Rev. John Watson
806.353.9594 stpeters@arn.net

Episcopal-Evangelical Lutheran Churches
"Full Communion" Joint Worship Service
Christmas Eve on CBS - 10:35 PM
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, MO

Bishop William Smalley, Diocese of Kansas, ECUSA - Preacher, "The service is an important symbol of the new relationship between the two churches... and a sign of the unity we experience in so many other ways."

Bishop Barry Howe, Diocese of West Missouri, ECUSA - Officiant, "The timing of the service is especially significant as people search for meaning in uncertain times, this shared service offers a sense of purpose and mutual support as we gather together at Christmas to celebrated the birth of the Prince of Peace."

Bishop Gerald Mansholt, Central states Synod, ELCA - celebrant, "I hope people across the country will watch this service and see that unity is stronger than division."

The Rev. H. George Anderson, former ELCA presiding bishop, "One of the gifts full communion brings is the opportunity to discover gifts that each of the churches have, which can be used to share with the other. In my view, it is one example of God’s continued gathering of God’s people." Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold called the full communion agreement "a very significant sign that our two churches can live in communion with one another for the sake of a greater unity in the service of a common mission."

Lutherans and Episcopalians, laity and clergy, will share roles in the service as lectors, prayer intercessors, musicians, acolytes and as chalice bearers administering communion.

For resource materials contact:
Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute
PO Box 300
Garrison NY 10524-0300

Prayers and Thanksgivings

The Rev. Mary Dean Whitfield, Copper Breaks Episcopal Missions, is recuperating from by-pass surgery at home (491 Walsen Rd, Chillicothe, TX 79225).

The Rev. Laura Deaderick’s mother, Pat Sellner, is recuperating at her home in Odessa following hospitalization for a stroke.

Mrs. Josie Rose, seminarian at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, has been selected for Clinical Pastoral Education this coming summer at Covenant Lakeside Hospital in Lubbock.

The Rev. Lamuel Salik, Rector of St. Thomas’, Hereford, will travel to Pakistan January 4-18, to minister to Christians there in the wake of church bombings and persecution.

The Rev. Clifton Mann, Rector of St. Stephen’s, Lubbock, has accepted a call from St. Andrew’s, Amarillo, to become Rector. His last Sunday at St. Stephen’s will be January 6 and his first Sunday at St. Andrew’s will be January 20.

The Rev. Peter Fritsch has resigned as Rector of St. Paul’s, Lubbock, effective December 30.

The Rev. Canon David Veal will serve as Interim Rector at St. Barnabas’ Church, Odessa, beginning in January.

The Rev. Frank Swindle is Interim Rector at St. Philip’s, Joplin, MO. His and Gloria’s new address is 3135 Tyler Court, 64804, phone 417.782.1705.

Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. G. Wayne Smith, former Curate at St. Christopher’s, Lubbock, and Good Shepherd, Brownfield, elected Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Missouri on November 3. Wayne is currently the Rector of St. Andrew’s, Des Moines, Iowa. He will be consecrated on March 2 in St. Louis.

Michael Pipkin was ordained to the transitional Diaconate by Bishop Ohl on December 15, at St. Stephen’s, Lubbock. Michael is a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary.

Brian Miller will be ordained to the priesthood at 7 PM on Wednesday, December 19, at Good Shepherd, San Angelo.

JANUARY MEETINGS:

CALENDAR

19 * Brian Miller Ordination, Good Shepherd, San Angelo, 7 pm

19-20 Clergy Small Group II *St. Paul’s, Lubbock, Lenten speaker, noon

Youth Events

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Vision Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas is a community of mission outposts which invite in and welcome people who are seeking Jesus, train them to be his disciples, and send them into the world to do the work God has called them to do. Mission Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas will provide the energy, resources and support necessary to help all our communities become mission outposts and, where needed, to help plant new ones.

Executive Council to Study New Mission Focus

Some time ago St. Mark’s, Abilene, and All Saints’, Colorado City, sent 1940 Hymnals to SPCK/USA which, along with hymnals from nine other US parishes, are now on their way to Bishop Ignacio Soliba to be used for the Episcopal Church in the Philippines. Bishop Soliba reports, "Our congregations are in dire need of 1940 Hymnals and Bibles... and devotional books." The Episcopal Church in the Philippines consists of six dioceses with approximately 121,000 members, 90% of which are from indigenous communities in the mountain regions. Contact SPCK/USA, PO Box 879, Sewanee, TN 37375, 915.598.1103 spck@sewanee.edu, website www.spckusa.com.

The Rev. Peter Fritsch, Rector of St. Paul’s, Lubbock, was a Visiting Fellow recently at the Seminary of the Southwest. Fr. Fritsch explored resources within the Anglican tradition on the practice of praying for one’s ancestors. The research rounds out a book he is writing on inter-generational healing of families using therapy and sacramental payer. The book will teach clergy how to work with therapists in conducting healing services on behalf of people in need of further healing prayers surrounding their emotional and relational issues. The Rev. Canon William Green, professor-emeritus of systematic theology at the seminary, introduced Fr. Fritsch to a variety of reading on the theology of the communion of saints within the Anglican tradition. The seminary’s Visiting Fellows program brings selected clergy and lay persons to ETSS for two weeks of continuing education where they pursue projects of their own design. Seminary faculty assist fellows in their study and reflection. Bob Kinney, BKinney@etss.edu.

Our beloved June Bowen will celebrate her birthday on December 1. If you would like to send a card please mail to 505 High Road, Coleman, TX 76834. June has not been feeling well.

Roland Rose is recuperating at home after being hospitalized for pneumonia and will return to work after a week of rest.

Mary Whitfield continues to recuperate from quadruple by-pass surgery in Wichita Falls.

Ann Considine is stable and continues to recuperate from a broken hip and severe back pain. If you wish to call, please be brief and call between 10 am and noon or 4:30 to 7 pm. 915.672.5865, 1450 EN 10^th Apt 130, Abilene, TX 79601.

The Rev. Jerry Sneary, who has accepted a call to St. Francis Church, Canyon Lake, TX, and his wife Martha, will be honored by the Panhandle Deanery Clergy at a farewell dinner on December 14.

The Rev. Stockton Williams, Rector of Holy Trinity, Midland, has accepted a call to St. Peter’s Church, Kerrville. His last service at Holy Trinity will be Christmas day. Best wishes to Stockton, Leslie, and their family in their new ministries.

Michael Pipkin will be ordained to the transitional Diaconate at 11 AM on Saturday, December 15, at St. Stephen’s, Lubbock. Michael is a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary.

Brian Miller will be ordained to the priesthood at 7 PM on Wednesday, December 19, at Good Shepherd, San Angelo.

MEETINGS:

12/5-6 Clergy Small Group VIII, HEC

12/7-8 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL RETREAT, BQCC

12/12 All Staff Meeting, HEC 10 am

CALENDAR

22-23 HEC Closed, Thanksgiving

26-12-3 *CREDO Conference, Ellenton, FL

27-29 La Consulta Chihuahua, Mexico

30/12-2 Fall Festival BQCC

5-6 Clergy Small Group VIII

7-8 Executive Council Retreat, BQCC

9 * Visitation, St. Christopher’s, Lubbock

11 * St. Stephen’s School, Sweetwater

12 * All Staff Meeting, Lubbock, HEC

* Holy Trinity, Midland, Confirmations

15 * Michael Pipkin Ordination, St. Stephen’s, Lubbock, 11 am

16 * Visitation, St. Mark’s, Plainview

19 * Brian Miller Ordination, Good Shepherd, San Angelo, 7 pm

22-Jan 2 HEC Closed

Youth Events:

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Vision Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas is a community of mission outposts which invite in and welcome people who are seeking Jesus, train them to be his disciples, and send them into the world to do the work God has called them to do. Mission Statement: The Diocese of Northwest Texas will provide the energy, resources and support necessary to help all our communities become mission outposts and, where needed, to help plant new ones.

43^rd Annual Diocesan Convention Elections Results

Canonical Amendment Sets the Stage for Mission