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POHICKPOST

Let your light so shine (Matt. 5:16)

Pohick Episcopal Church9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079

Telephone: 703-339-6572 Fax: 703-339-9884

NOVEMBER2013

From Te Rector

Te ReverendDonald D. Binder, PhD

Continued on page 2

At Pohick Church, we are generally well-schooledin the early commemorations of anksgivingDay in our country. ats because our own GeorgeWashington, in one of the rst acts of his presidency,set aside ursday, November 26, 1789 as a nationalday of anksgiving.

In his proclamation, he asked the people of ourcountry to give to God sincere and humble thanksfor His kind care and protection, for the signal andmanifold mercies and the favorable interpositions ofHis providence and for all the great and various fa-vors which He has been pleased to confer upon us. Most of our congregation, I think, is well-in-formed about this. What we may not know, however, is the story ofhow anksgiving went from being the occasionalobservance of Washingtons era to the annual com-

memoration we enjoy in our own. at story involves yet another faithful Episcopa-lian who was born the year before Washingtons ini-tial decree. Her name was Sarah Hale, and she wasborn in Newport, New Hampshire in 1788. She was aschool teacher before her marriage and wrote a num-ber of poems and essays that were published, the mostfamous 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 returnedto writing in order to support her ve children. Her

rst novel caught the attention of the Reverend John

Blake, an Episcopal minister in Boston who, curiouslyalso published a ladies magazine.

He invited Hale to relocate to Boston and serveas editor. She accepted and, under her direction, themagazine rose to acquire the highest circulation ofany in America. As a result, Hale became the mostinuential woman of her era. She put that inuenceto good use, addressing such issues as womens educa-tion, slavery, and the preservation of historical sitesespecially Mt. Vernon and Bunker Hill.

But her pet cause was to transform anksgivinginto a national holiday. When she began her crusadethe day was observed annually only by some of thestates and territories - sometimes on dierent daysHall believed that it should be celebrated each year ona xed date by all Americans. She wrote: Let this day. . . be the grand THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ofour nation, when the noise and tumult of wordlinessmay be exchanged for the laugh of happy children,the glad greetings of family reunion, and the humblegratitude of the Christian heart . . .

She wrote letters to ve presidents, encouragingthem to adopt her vision for our country. It wasnt un-til 1863 when she nally received a sympathetic earfrom Abraham Lincoln, who proclaimed ursdayNovember 26th as a day of anksgiving and Praiseto our benecent Father who dwelleth in the Heav-ens. We have celebrated anksgiving as a nationalholiday on a ursday late in November ever since.


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From the Rector: continued from page 1

For us today, I nd it signicant that Sarah Hale,like Washington before her, thought it absolutely es-sential that our nation unite in prayers of anksgiv-ing 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 goodgifts to the poor, and doing those deeds of charity thatwill, for one day, make every American home the placeof plenty and of rejoicing. rough prayer, through acts of compassion, andthrough the gathering of families and friends overmeals, Sarah Hale hoped that there would be a re-newal of public harmony in America, and the heal-ing of divisions among us.

Our nation is nowhere as divided now as it was in1863 when Lincoln rst sought to enact Sarah Halesvision. Nevertheless, divisions remain across manydierent fault-lines. As Christians, we are all called toseek reconciliation with God and our neighbor. Sar-ah Hales vision of anksgiving Day is thus rmlyrooted in those Christian callings, and we do well touphold it.

We do so on anksgiving Day when we assemblein church to oer to God our thanks for his manyblessings upon us. Likewise, we do so when we engage

in acts of charity to those in need. Finally, we do sowhen we gather over a meal with family and friendsin our homes on that day, renewing our relationshipswith each other with grateful hearts.

And so in the spirit of Sarah Hales vision of theholiday, I conclude with a prayer printed above her1858 column, Our National anksgiving, biddingus 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 anksgiving is cel-ebrated at Pohick Church each year on anksgiving Dayat 9 am. Also, look in upcoming Sunday Bulletins andWeekly Tidings for a anksgiving Day shopping list forneedy families in our community.

Jackson-Feild Homese Jackson-Feild Homes of Virginia treat

young girls who are victims of abuse or neglect.ey provide shelter, food, education, health care,and psychological counseling to some of Virgin-ias most disadvantaged adolescent females.

For a number of years, the Ann Mason Guildof Pohick, with generous help from the congre-gation, has supported one of Jackson-Fields cot-tages during the year and especially at Christmas,when Pohick contributes to the wish lists of about10 girls.

Please consider supporting these girls by writ-ing a check to Ann Mason Guild with Jackson-Feild on the memo line. Contributions can bedropped in the Ann Mason box in the oce, givento any Ann Mason member, or added to the almsbag. e girls at Jackson-Field will be so grateful!

Christmas Mart Luncheone kitchen is a busy place during Christ-

mas Mart week in preparation for the wonder-ful luncheon that is served at the Mart by lovelyladies dressed in colonial costume. ere is plen-ty 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; ursday, November 21 from 8:30 am - 4:00pm. To volunteer, contact Connie Myers at 703-455-4652 or [email protected]. Join the funany time as the help will be greatly appreciated!


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Pohick Episcopal Church November 2013 Page 3

From Te Assistant Rector

Te ReverendDr. Ruth E. Correll, Ed.D.

A LIFETIMEGIFT

In the spring of 1965, an anonymous donor of-fered 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 Christianeducation. e donor thought this experience wouldbe more benecial early in life than as a culminatingevent. Indeed, when it comes to reading the Scrip-tures, that trip was like going from black and white to

color TV. How grateful I am! Beside myself with an-ticipation, I dropped out of school for the fall quarterof my sophomore year at university to make the trip.I had just turned eighteen (while Fr. Don had movedfrom the terrible twos into the trusting threes) andwas the youngest traveler in our group of predomi-nantly retired folks.

One site we visited was the Garden Tomb. Al-though no one claims that this is the precise placewhere Jesus body was laid, the tomb resembles those

used during the rst century.Behind it was a cli with rockformations that clearly suggest-ed the features of a skull (Gol-gotha = e Place of the Skull).e Arab pastor in charge keptsouvenir sellers out of the Gar-den. ere we sat undisturbed

to meditate on wooden benches outdoors rather thenin an ornate church. After time to pray and hear againthe story of Jesus burial and Mary Magdalenes morn-

ing visit to the tomb, he served Communion. en heasked us to remember Arab Christians in our prayers.

Afterward, the keeper of the tomb asked me if Iwould like to spend the evening looking around mod-ern Jerusalem with his daughter. I readily agreed sinceI was eager for company my own age. As she and Iwalked and talked that night, she told me about herloneliness at the university. Jewish students did notmix easily with Arabs, and Muslim students suspect-ed Arab Christians. I asked if she or her family couldmove to the US where there would be less tension and

more safety. Her response struck me. Oh, no, sheshook her head, My father believes God has calledhim to be a bridge builder. Christians from all overthe world come here to the Garden Tomb. Most ofthem have neither met nor known an Arab Christian

Here we have the opportunity to let them know thatin Christ we are one. I share my fathers calling. I donot want to leave. Her answer was a wake up call for me. Duringthe turbulent 1960s, my friends and I rarely expressedsuch loyalty to our parents. I was amazed and convict-ed by this girl my age half way around the world. Shelived in danger and loneliness because she wanted tofollow her fathers calling and Christ. After that eve-ning, 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 SixDay War, he heard some noise in the garden by thetomb. He told his family not to leave the house underany circumstances while he checked on it. e nextmorning they found his body lying near the houseey never learned whether an Israeli or Arab soldierkilled him. For a person called to be a bridge build-er for Christ, it made little dierence in the end. Helived and died to fulll his calling. [Fr. Don will bringus up to date on the continuing tensions today.]

My most prized souvenir of that trip is a small, in-expensive ceramic cup. e Keeper of the Tomb gaveone to each tourist lled with wine for the commu-nion service he led. When I look at that cup, I prayfor his daughter and wish I had kept in touch. I donot even remember her name. She was an unheraldeduniversity student whose oneness with her father gaveme a glimpse of the glory and unity of the Father andthe Son.

MARTHAGUILDe Martha Guild will meet

on Wednesday, November 6 inClassroom A beginning at 7:30pm. Te agenda will include a dis-cussion of nal plans for the up-coming Christmas Mart as well

as other activities. All Women of the Church arecordially invited to join the group. Any questions,please contact Connie Myers at 703-455-4652 [email protected].


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CHRISTIANEDUCATIONFrances Sessums, Director of Christian Education

During the month of November, the church

school classes will be preparing for the ChristmasPageant. Jim From has volunteered to direct the pag-eant once again this year. e Christmas Pageant willbe on December 8 at 4:00 pm in the Church followedby a reception in the Common Room. e dress re-hearsal will be Saturday, De-cember 7 from 10:00 am un-til 12 noon. is rehearsal isfor Kindergarteners through8th grade students.

Starting November 10,

the 4th, 5th, and 6th gradestudents will be rehearsingduring class time. It is veryimportant that the students who are musicians orhave speaking parts be present every Sunday. If a childmust miss a rehearsal, please be sure to let Jim know.e preschool through third grade students will con-tinue with their Godly Play studies and practice theirparts during part of class time.

ADVENTWREATHMAKINGANDPOTLUCKDINNER

Pohicks annual Advent Wreath Making isscheduled for Sunday, November 24 at 5:00 pmin the Common Room. e Potluck Dinner isscheduled for 6:00 pm. ere will be a sign-upsheet for Advent Wreaths in the Common Roomduring coee hour. ere will be a sample wreathon display, as well as a handout for the use of theAdvent Wreath. ese are easy to make and ameaningful addition to the home for the obser-

vance of the Advent season.e price of $9 each includes everything to

make a wreath. It would be appreciated if pa-rishioners could bring additional greenery for

the wreaths. is prom-ises to be a wonderfultime for fellowship. Anyquestions should be di-rected to Frances Ses-sums at 703-425-2857.

AGAPEWORKSMINISTRYA new committee is being formed, Agape

Works Ministry, to help with temporary acuteneeds within Pohick. e three missions are toprovide transportation, food, and assistance withfuneral receptions. e goal is to create a moretransparent and accessible system while dividingthe work among many parishioners. e group isjust forming and will hopefully be functional bythe beginning of the year. To help in anyway, pleasecontact Helen Parker, 703-497-5927 or [email protected], or Rita Stankwitz, 703-978-3035 or 703-798-3072.

To our parish family,

Words cannot express how much your many calls,cards, condolences and other expressions of sym-pathy and support have meant to us as we grievethe loss of our dear dad, granddaddy and great-granddaddy, Morris, Jr. You have been a great helpto all of us at this dicult time. We know that he

is at peace in a better place and reunited with hisbeloved Nell. anks again for being there for us.God bless.

e family of Morris H. Faber, Jr.

(Mo; Jan Hoheins; Darrell, Cheryl, Cameron,Peyton Faber; Karen, Steve, Grant, Luke Williams)

Send News!Articles for the December 2013 Pohick Postare due no

later than November 15! Forward input by email in Word

compatible format to Lori Buckius, [email protected].

Design concerns & items for the

Sunday Service Volunteers page

should be addressed to Carmel

Hodge, [email protected].


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It is Christmas Mart month! e Pohick ChurchChristmas Martwill take place on ursday, Novem-ber 21 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. is annual event is

sponsored by the Women of Pohick Church, the AnnMason Guild, and the Martha Guild. ere are MANY, MANY opportunities for thecongregation - both women and men - to participatein making this another successful Mart. A list of thevarious categories and respective chairmen are listedbelow. Here are ways to volunteer time and talents. Attic Treasures(Beverly Peterson and Jane Goeller) clean out closets and bring in unwanted items - pleasemake sure donations are clean and in useable/workingcondition. Also looking for Christmas decorations -

old/unwanted lights, ornaments, knick-knacks, etc. Baked Goods/Pantry Shelf (Edwardene Pitcock andJudy Schmid) - donate homemade cakes, pies, cook-ies, candy, fudge, breads, homemade jams, jellies, pre-serves, relishes, vinegars, etc. Christmas Shoppe (Ann Mason Guild, Wendy Re-maly and Angela Edgemon)- donate handmade craftitems and items depicting the beautiful Church.

Consignment and Art Show(Edith Bartlett)- sellne china, glass, silver, and crafts on consignment.

Decorations (Susan Homar and Rita Stankwitz)-help with transforming the buildings into a beautifulholiday 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 ne and costume jewelry. Luncheon (Connie Myers)- volunteer to help in thekitchen preparing the delicious lunch that is served onMart day.

Waitresses (Anita Stribling)- volunteer to be oneof the lovely waitresses dressed in colonial costume toserve the lunch. Outside Crafters (Connie Myers)- a limited num-ber of tables are available for crafters to sell their wares. Advertising and Publicity (Connie Myers) - helpget posters and yers out in the community, as well aslocal newspapers. Set-up and Cleanup (Kathy Kirkland) - this iswhere the MEN of the Church are encouraged to getinvolved - the assistance of muscle-power is needed.

e main set-up, which is the moving of the heavyfurniture, takes place Tuesday evening, November 19and cleanup begins immediately following the 2:00

pm closing time on Mart Day. Mini-Mart- the Sunday following the Mart, No-vember 24, a Mini-Mart will be set-up in the Com-mon Room, oering remaining items. ose thatcould not attend the Mart have an opportunity topurchase crafts, baked goods, or Pantry Shelf items. Please see the Christmas Mart Newsstand in theCommon Room. ere will be signup sheets and in-formation on the event. ere are MANY ways to get involved with theChristmas Mart. It is a great way to meet new friends

and share hours of fun. Please come join the fun! eproceeds raised from the Christmas Mart are dividedamong the Ann Mason Guild, the Martha Guildand the Women of the Church. Funds will be usedby these groups in various outreach programs. erewill be many announcements and requests for helpHopefully, there will be a volunteer opportunity forall. Please direct questions to Connie Myers at 703-455-4652, [email protected].

2013 CHRISTMASMART

2013Christmas

MartNovember 21

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Photo from www.idealhomegarden.com


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e Arab spring brought much freedom to the Mid-

dle East. In many places, though, the new freedom hasgiven voice to many who do not believe Christians shouldlive as minorities in Muslim-majority populations. Forthe last few weeks, the Prayers of the People have in-cluded We pray for peace in the Middle East, especiallyfor the Anglican church in Suez. What exactly does thismean?

Egypt is an Islamic country, the center of Sunnilearning, and enjoys great inuence throughout theMiddle East. It also has a great history of turmoil alongwith peace and religious cooperation. Within this Islamic

country, about 10-12% of the population is Christian. eoverwhelming majority of this Christian minority is af-liated with the Egyptian Coptic church, one of the old-est Christian churches in the world. Among all the otherChristian denominations, the Anglican Church in Egyptis very small, comprising less than .01% of the Egyptianpopulation.

Nevertheless, the Anglican Church in Egypt has along and inuential history of almost 200 years. In 1819,the Church Mission Society sent the rst Anglican mis-

sionary to the country. e mission slowly grew through-out the 19th century, and accelerated with the Britishpresence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, espe-cially after the British control became more overt afterWorld War I. From Cairo, the Anglican Church slowlyexpanded throughout Egypt and down the Nile to Khar-toum in Sudan and eventually south to what is now SouthSudan. After World War II and the British pull-back fromEgypt, the Anglican Church in Egypt, like all institutionsseen as foreign, came under increasing nationalist pres-

sure. Christians, distinct from the majority Muslims, wereleft in relative peace. However, in the last 10 years, thevarious Christian denominations have suered increasedpersecution due to the upswing in Islamic fundamental-ism.

Earlier this year on July 3, the Egyptian militarytook control of the country in a coup against the electedMorsi government and his Muslim Brotherhood party.Many Morsi followers saw Christians as supportive ofthe Egyptian military coup. e Egyptian Coptic PopeTawadros II publically supported the military s move

and appeared on TV with the new military rulers. In the

wake of the coup, perhaps using the Christian support ofthe military as an excuse, the number of attacks againstChristians has increased.

e fateful time then came in early August. eEgyptian military invaded two Muslim Brotherhoodprotest camps in Cairo, killing hundreds. e echoingviolence reached a peak throughout Egypt on August 14as Morsi supporters besieged churches throughout thecountry.

On this day in Suez, the Anglican Church of OurSaviour came under attack by Muslim Brotherhood sup-

porters. At the time, the churchs priest, the ReverendEhab Ayoub, his family, a lay minister, and a guard weretrapped in the church by the mobs and, reportedly, wereonly saved by the steel bars on the windows. Eventu-ally, the army came and put a stop to the violence andrescued the priest and his family. On the same day, twoother churches in Suez, a Catholic and Greek Ortho-dox Church, were attacked. e mobs were successful inburning down these two churches.

In the periodic violence since the coup in July, it ap-

pears as if the police and military are willing to step asideand let the Christians take the brunt of the Islamic an-ger. Certainly many Muslim extremists use the coup as anexcuse to attack Christians, but it is not only a narrativeof increasing bitterness. With the stories of the troublesin Suez, there is a story of the friendship among the com-mon people, between the Christians and the Muslimsand the good works the Anglican Church undertakes inthe areas to help all the people.

Right now the situation appears calm, but the Is-lamists will likely continue to direct their anger at scape-

goats such as the small, minority churches in Suez. Untithe government can truly control the violence, attackswill continue. Please pray for the Egyptian Christians inSuez and elsewhere that their work helping others wilcontinue, that they that can worship in peace, and thatthey can still show the love of God even in these hours ofdarkness, darkness for both Christians and Muslims.

To learn more about the Church of our Saviour or theAnglican Church in Egypt, one good website is: http://dioceseofegypt.org/explore/egypt/church-of-our-sav-iour-suez/

FROMPEACEKEEPINGBACKTOPERSECUTIONBy Bob Munson

Ten 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


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SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS&

MONITORINGOFDIABETESAccording to the latest American Heart Asso-

ciations Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics, about 6million people 18 years and older in the United Stateshave type 2 diabetes and do not know it. Often type1 diabetes remains undiagnosed until symptoms be-come severe and hospitalization is required. Left un-treated, diabetes can cause a number of health com-plications. at is why it is so important to both knowwhat 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 symp-toms. People may not be aware that they have type 1or type 2 diabetes because they have no symptoms orbecause the symptoms are so mild that they go unno-ticed for quite some time. However, some individualsdo experience warning signs, so it is important to befamiliar with them. Prediabetes: No symptoms Type 1 Diabetes: Increased or extreme thirst, in-

HEALTHNEWSCarol Heddleston,Parish Nurse

creased appetite, increased fatigue, increased or fre-quent urination, unusual weight loss, blurred visionfruity odor or breath, in some cases, no symptoms Type 2 Diabetes: Increased thirst, increased ap-petite, fatigue, increased urination, especially at night

weight loss, blurred vision, sores that do not heal, insome cases, no symptoms People with any of these symptoms should see ahealth care provider right away. Prediabetes and dia-betes can only be diagnosed by a healthcare provider. e U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser-vices recommends that people in the following cat-egories should be tested for diabetes. Overweight and over age 45 Overweight, under age 45 and have one of moreadditional risk factors such as:

- High blood pressure - High cholesterol - A family history of diabetes - African-American, Asian-American, Latino/Hispanic-American, Native American or PacicIslander descent - A history of gestational diabetes (diabetes dur-ing pregnancy) or delivering a baby over 9 lbs. If blood glucose levels are in normal range, testingshould be done about every three years. If a person hasprediabetes, they should be checked for diabetes everyone to two years after diagnosis

ANNUALPARISHMEETINGCHANGE

For many years, the Annual Parish Meet-ing has been held on the rst Sunday of De-cember. At the October Vestry meeting, theVestry decided to move the Annual ParishMeeting to January. Although there were anumber of reasons for this decision, one of the

principal reasons was to enable the treasurerto present the full years nancial report andthe complete results of the fall stewardshipcampaign before a budget for the new yearis adopted. Please mark calendars: the An-nual Parish Meeting will beheld between the 9:00 am and11:15 am services on Sunday,January 5, 2014.

Christmasmart Consignment

e Christmas Mart on November 21 is com-ing fast, and there is a goal to nd some new craft-ers, and people who would like to share objects soothers might enjoy them. Items can be consignedand/or donated. For those that would like to con-sign or donate saleable items, please contact EdieBartlett at 703-780-6809 or [email protected].


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COMMUNITYOFHOPECORNER In this column over the past year, the many aspects of the Community of Hope (COH) have been describedand how it has actively supported Pohick Church since 2005. Now, as stewardship obligations are being consid-ered, please remember the importance of this ministry; not just in terms of treasure, but also in terms of time andtalent.

COH Lay Chaplains continue to make a dierence to Pohick Church parishioners and to the local commu-nity throughout the year. By the end of 2013, COH members will have performed 740 hours of volunteer serviceto help members of the parish who are in the most need - those who are shut-in, hospitalized, incapacitated, or indistress. COH members are commissioned as Lay Chaplains after a comprehensive 12-week training program thateducates them on the theology of pastoral care, as well as best practices for spiritual care, counseling, communica-tion, and attentive listening skills. To strengthen spiritual growth, skills, and knowledge to be present in a compas-sionate, caring, non-judgmental way, speakers with extensive knowledge and expertise are invited to facilitate thetraining. ese speakers oer their insights and share their experiences, for which they receive a small honorariumthat includes their transportation costs. e nancial support that COH has received is greatly appreciated and COH members strive to be respon-sible stewards as the COH mission of service is practiced and continue the commitment to Pohick Churchs mis-sion to create a nourishing Christian community of worship where Christs love is experienced and taken beyondits walls. Anyone interested in this important ministry and would like to donate time, talent, or treasure, please contactNancy Bireley or Carol Heddleston.

HISTORICPOHICKCHURCH

DOCENTGUILD

On Saturday, October 19,Historic Pohick ChurchDocent Guild welcomed12 women from theSigma Kappa Sorority toa tea and tour of Historic

Pohick Church.

Historic Pohick ChurchDocent Guild members onthe tea committee arefrom left to right:Edwardene Pitcock,Helen Parker,Micheyl Bartholomew,Kiki Coderre andBetty Jean McPherson.


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Sunday Monday uesday Wednesday Tursday Friday Saturday

OCT 27 28 29 30 31 NOV 1 2Proper 25c7:45a HE I9a HE II10:15a Christian Ed11:15a HE II12:30p Youth Choir1:30p EYC FunEvent

6:45p AlphaCourse

9:30a Sta Mtg2:30p HE/FX7p Vestry Mtg

6p St. FrancisChoir

7p Gift ShopMtg7:30p HealingService

7p EFM8:30p AA

9:15a MentalHealth Semi-nar

8a Brotherhoodof St. Andrew9:15a MentalHealth Seminar9:15a BaptismRehearsal9:15a DocentResearch

3 4 5 6 7 8 9All Saints Sunday

End, Daylight Savings7:45a HE I

9a HE II/HB10:15a Christian Ed12:30p Youth Choir6p EYC DinnerNight (all)

6:45p Alpha

Course

9:30a Sta Mtg

2:30p HE/FX

6p St. Francis

Choir7:30p MarthaGuild7:30p HealingService

6:15p Bell Choir

7p EFM7:30p Choir ofPohick8:30p AA

8a Brotherhood

of St. Andrew

10 11 12 13 14 15 16Proper 27c7:45a HE I9a HE II10:15a Christian Ed11:15a HE II12:30p Youth Choir

6:30p EYC (all)

Veterans DayOce Closed

6:45p AlphaCourse

9:30a Sta Mtg9:30a Ann Ma-son Guild Mtg2:30p HE/FX7p Tutoring

7:30p Vestry

6p St. FrancisChoir

7:30p HealingService

6:15p Bell Choir7p EFM7:30p Choir ofPohick8:30p AA

8a Brotherhoodof St. Andrew9a Fall Work Day9:15a HPCF10a COH Facilitors

11:15a Docentour

17 18 19 20 21 22 23Commitment SundayProper 28c7:45a HE I9a HE II10:15a Christian Ed11:15a HE I12:30p Youth Choir6:30p EYC (all)

6p COH6:45p AlphaCourse7p DocentBoard

9:30a Sta Mtg2:30p HE/FX7p Tutoring

9a Xmas Martset up7:30p HealingService

10a ChristmasMart6:15p Bell Choir7p EFM7:30p Choir ofPohick8:30p AA

8a Brotherhoodof St. Andrew9a CPR raining9:15a RenovationCmte9:15a DocentResearch

24 25 26 27 28 29 30Proper 29c

7:45a HE I9a HE II10:15a Christian Ed11:15a HE II12:30p Youth Choir5p Advent Wreath& Potluck

6:45p AlphaCourse

11a Faber Fu-neral ArlingtonCemetery2:30p HE/FX7p Tutoring

7:30p HealingService

anksgiving DayOce Closed

9a HE II8:30p AA

Oce Closed8a Brotherhoodof St. Andrew

Pohick Church Activities

November 2013

Contact the Parish Secretary, Vonne Troknya, [email protected], to list group meetings or events on the calendar.


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SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNEERS

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

3 NOVEMBER 10 NOVEMBER 17 NOVEMBER 24 NOVEMBER 1 DECEMBER

7:45 Ken Evans

Mike Zane

Rodger Jones

Stew Remaly

ony Marsico

Mike Vaughn

Ken Evans

Becky Wagner

Rodger Jones

Mike Zane9:00 Tom Rivenbark

Jim FosterJan HoheinsKathy Kirkland

Chris BrownMatt Gurrola

Jim HellerDennis Myers

Hal YarwoodBeth AltmanGreg WiseSusan Yarwood

Tom MayberrySusan Homar

Alan MayberryRita Smith

John PasourPehr PehrssonEdwardene PitcockFuzzy urston

11:15 Angela EdgemonSteve Edgemon

Rick NelsonDave Billingsley

Hank ForesmanBill Hosp

Paul WaldenMike Wooten

Angela EdgemonSteve Edgemon

7:00 K. Kirkland . Marsico S. Remaly R. Stankwitz R. Wyllie

1:00 J. Pasour N. Sunderland R. Heddleston T. Rivenbark . Buckner

12:15 Pasour/Remaly Kirkland/Hoheins M/M Brown Pitcock/Schmid M/M Myers

AM BJ McPhersonA. MarsicoE. Pitcock

A. PowellJ. SchmidM. Yezek

BJ McPhersonA. MarsicoE. Pitcock

A. PowellJ. SchmidM. Yezek

J. SunderlandN. Bireley, A. CannonC. Heddleston

J. MacDonaldM. HartigR. Teale, B. Wagner

J. SunderlandN. Bireley, A. CannonC. Heddleston

J. MacDonaldM. HartigR. Teale, B. Wagner

J. WellsN. Sage

J. BuckleyC. FosterH. ParkerR. Stankwitz

AM K. Tracy BJ/K McPherson J. Brimmer R. Stankwitz BD

7:45 M/M Pasour M/M Bryant E. Bartlett E. Bartlett M/M Jones

9:00 M/MWainwright M/M Ayorinde M/M Herbert M/M Lynn Ann Mason Guild

11:15 M/M urston M/M Yezek M/M urston K. Kirkland M/M urston

7:45 M/M Rodger Jones M/M Paul Peterson S. Remaly E. Bartlett Doug Smith

9:00 Hoheins/Faber M/M Tom Rivenbark M/M Parker S. Krajack M/M Fred Crawford

11:15 M/M Tom Hayward M. Clark B. Atkinson M/M Bill Poad M/M Rick Nelson

9:00 BJ McPherson H. Parker J. Hayes F. Crawford C. Knipling11:15 D. McHugh G. Delaune T. Costa D. Hamly Clark/Wells

7:45 Springer (R)Sunderland (P)

Pasour (P)orson (R)

Sunderland (R)Springer (P)

orson (R)Elston (P)

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9:00 S. Harding (R)M. Harding (P)

Faber (P)Sage (R)

Nelson (P)Cockroft (R)

Faber (P)Hayes (R)

BD

11:15 Cockroft (P)Poad (R)

Ayorinde (P)Elston (R)

M. Booth (R)R. Booth (P)

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

BD

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EDUCATIONFORMINISTRYEFM, a program of the University of Souths

School of eology, is undergoing its rst majorrevision in 15 years. No longer will the big red

notebooks be used! Although the same basic sub-jects will be covered in the four year program,new texts will be introduced. EFM will still re-main EFM with a group of six to twelve partici-pants discussing the readings, worshipping to-gether, sharing stories and reecting theologically.e tuition fee of $350 remains the same as lastyear, and scholarship aid is available. Meetingsare on ursday nights. Please contact CharlotteKnipling, 703-946-1031, for more information.

Wanted: Old

quilts or

unfnished

quilts.The quilts will

be nished

or refurbished

and used for

charity.

Contact Edie Bartlett:

703-780-6809 or [email protected]

FALLWORKDAY-

MOVEDTONOVEMBER16Pohicks Fall Work Day is scheduled for Sat-

urday, November 16 at 9:00 am. Come with workgloves and tools! Spend time with fellow parish-ioners and turn Pohick Church and grounds intosomething beautiful. Lunch will be provided!

OPERATIONCHRISTMASCHILDe Pohick EYC youth group invites fami-

lies to join EYC as preparations for Operation

Christmas Child, November 3 through Novem-ber 17. Starting November 3, shoeboxes will beavailable from the childs Sunday School teachercomplete with ideas for what to pack and packinginstructions. Look for the display in the CommonRoom for more information. Questions? ContactRusty Booth 703-339-6572 or [email protected].

CPR/AED CLASSA CPR class will be held

on Saturday, November 23 at9:00 am. All ushers and any-

one else wanting to know howto use Pohicks AED (de-

brillator) and the new Hands Only CPRshould sign up. Contact Carol Heddleston [email protected].

OPERATIONCHRISTMASCHILDe Pohick Docent Guild will be raing a

pre-lit decorated Christmas tree to benet LCAC.Historic ornaments are requested in the colors ofRed for the Martyrdom of Christ, White for pu-rity and resurrection and Blue for the color of the

Blessed Mother Marys mantle of love. e boxto receive these ornaments will be by the Frenchdoors in the Common Room. Contact Rita Stank-

witz at 703-798-3035 or [email protected] any questions.


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Pohick Church

9301 Richmond Highway

Lorton, Virginia 22079-1519

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Te Purpose of Pohick Church is to be a nourishing community where Christ s love is experienced and taken beyond its walls

Pohic

kChurchStaff

Rector:

eRevdDonald

Binder,PhD

Assistant:

eRevdDr.Ruth

E.Correll,Ed.D.

Seminarian:

eRevdKenneth

J.Katona

MinisterofMusic:

LindaEgan

Directorof

ChristianEd:

FrancesSessums

YouthMinister:

RustyBooth

Parish

Secretary:

VonneTroknya

FinanceAdmin:

MikeMorgan

Sexton:

JohnSessums

Telephone:703-339-6572

Fax:703-339-9884

ChurchOfceEmail:[email protected]:www.pohick.org

Poh

ickChurchVestry

Sr.Warden:MikeElston

Jr.W

arden:NeilSunderland

Treasurer:

JohnPasour

Reg

ister:

KathyKirkland

Members:

JudBireley,DonBrownlee,

TomBuckner,

ReedHeddleston,

ClintHerbert,TonyMarsico,

KristinaMyers,StewRemaly,

TomRivenbark,GrantSmith,

RitaStankwitz,RussWyllie

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