March 16, 2010 Digest

Jean Minnerly Memorial Service at St. Stephen’s  (March 20)
A memorial service for Jean Minnerly, 67, widow of the Rev. Tom Minnerly, is scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20 at St. Stephen’s, Spokane.  She died March 8 at St. John’s Luthern Home in Billings, MT.  Before becoming ill, she had been active in many ministries at St. Stephen’s and was an enthusiastic traveler.  She is survived by her son Jeff and his wife Kathleen of Spokane and their children Jeffrey, Ryan and Zachary,  and daughter Lorinda Grosso and her husband Steve of Billings and their children Matthew and Megan.  She is also survived by two brothers. Memorials may be made to St. Stephen’s or to Hospice of Spokane. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Douglas Cockbill to Serve in Wenatchee, Chelan
The Rev. Douglas Cockbill has been called to serve as rector of St. Luke’s, Wenatchee, and ministry developer at St. Andrew’s, Chelan.  A graduate of the University of Chicago and General Theological Seminary, he has served in Chicago, England, Malaysia, Cypras, Nassau and the Bahamas and the U. S. Virgin Islands.  He will begin his ministry in Wenatchee this weekend.

All Star Weekend in Richland  (April 9-11)
The  annual Bishop’s All Star Weekend for youth will be hosted by All Saints’ Richland, April 9-11.  More information and registration forms are available at www.campcross.org .   Other upcoming youth events include a scholarship fundraiser at Holy Trinity in Spokane April 30, a youth mission trip to Camp Cross June 15-18 and the Provincial Youth Event for grades 9-12 in Salt Lake City, UT, July 20-25.

Turn Off the Lights – Earth Hour  (March 27)
People all over the world will be turning off the lights for an hour to demonstrate their concern for the earth on March 27. St. John’s Cathedral will host a candlelight interfaith service at 7:30 p.m. that day with the lights going off at 8:30. (Please bring a flashlight.)  For information on that service or about ways your church could offer something similar, contact Evita Krislock at evita@krislock.com or visit  http://www.panda.org/how_you_can_help/earth_hour/.

Benefit for Camp Scholarships  (April 30)
Holy Trinity Church in Spokane will host a benefit dinner and concert April 30 to provide Camp Cross scholarships for youth in West Central Spokane.  The dinner begins at 6 p.m. and is followed by a concert by singerand guitarist Marshall McLean. A free-will offering will be accepted. Holy Trinity is at 1832 W. Dean Ave.

Reilly Completes ‘Return of the Warriors’
Bob Reilly, a retired Army major and member of St. Luke’s, Wenatchee, has published “Return of the Warriors,” an account of a group of 4^th Infantry Division veterans of the Vietnam war returning to Vietnam.  Reilly says the trip offered an opportunity to “re-visit the battlefields that remained constantly in our thoughts and to face the ghosts left in our minds that fed our PTSD.  All returned with a feeling of healing.”  The book is available in Kindle and soft cover editions  http://www.trafford.com/4dcgi/view-item?item=11960 .

Cursillo Planned in Walla Walla (May 13-16)
The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane will offer Cursillo at St. Paul’s,  Walla Walla, WA May 13 – 16. Cursillo is a renewal movement within the Church designed to help those in the Episcopal Church understand their individual callings to be Christian. Cursillo operates  under the direct supervision of the Bishop. Prayer support, love, and joy are emphasized through music, group discussion, and fellowship. There is also time for privacy, meditation, prayer, and walks. Those  interested should speak with their  pastor or contact Jeanne Devenport at 509. 944.0567 or Jeanne_devenport@yahoo.com.The cost is $65 and scholarships are available.  The application form and more about the weekend can be found at www.inlandnwcursillo.org.   Application deadline is May 1.

Reflection from Bishop Waggoner
I had the enriching experience of being at the meetings of the Commission on Ministry and the Standing Committee (briefly) on Friday and Saturday this past weekend, just before heading out to Yakima for my annual visitation to St. Timothy’s/San Timoteo congregations.  It was a full weekend of reminders about how many people are involved in conscientious, prayerful, and vital ministries in the Diocese.  My respect and appreciation for leaders of committees, commissions, and congregations only grow, as does my gratitude for the generosity of so many in the giving of themselves, their time, and unique gifts for God’s mission.

St. Timothy’s, while in the search process for their next rector, is not searching for leadership and a high level of commitment from its members, it’s already there and evident.  And having been at St. Timothy’s for four worship services, a vestry/search committee meeting, and time for open conversation with the congregations (including San Timoteo), I can attest to the reality that the life and ministry of the congregation goes on as discernment for the gifts sought in their next priest to join them as a partner in ministry.   More than a dozen people came forward for the laying-on-of-hands to reaffirm their Baptismal Vows.  Seems to me a very good use of all our hands. 

+Jim

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2010

 The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is  available on the diocesan website: www.spokanediocese.org.  Click on the “Ministries” tab at the top of the page and use the pull- down menu to locate the prayer cycle or visit http://www.spokanediocese.org/ministries/prayer-cycles

For prayer cycle information, contact: The Rev. Lynn Yule, dlyule612@charter.net , 509-582-8635(O)

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