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“The yearning for connection in both the music and vocals is almost palpable... embellished with a lush, sacred choir and subdued orchestration, which lends an ethereal, reverential tone, [His] plaintive vocals caressing the lyrics like a lover.” -Christianity Today
PARISH NIGHT SPECIAL CONCERT
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A Message from the Editor
THE 2012 VESTRY
Andy Welch, Senior Warden, Kay Beecherl, Junior Warden; Orrin Harrison, Chancellor; Edward Mercer, Treasurer; Liz Johnson, Clerk; Carol Roehrig, Melanie Brewer, Charles Powell, Lynn Bissett, David Aughinbaugh, Joe Harper, John Castle, Jim Bryant, Mark LaRoe, Holland Gary, Jacqueline Hill, Kathy Boyett, and Chris Adams.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! ...So how’d you do?
The Parish Staff Jennifer Alarcon Courtney Barrow Jill Bellew Justin Brooks Tiffany Brooks LaShon Christen Pam Coghlan Michelle Cox Sheri Crandall Micah Crissey Haley Dettra Scott Dettra Melinda Draper G. Noel Gross Shelley Eisenlohr Steven Haal Gay Hayslett Carol Kadel Martha Lang Alesha Lilly Kaycee Logsdon Anne Mackintosh Dusty Matthews Steffanie Methvin Charlie Moore Brian Mountjoy Lynn Neill Erin Pendleton Keith Quarterman Julane Swank Robert Vasquez Marie Walls
Cherub & Children’s Choir Director Graphic Designer Incarnation Academy Business Mgr. Uptown Worship Music Leader Uptown Ministries Admin. Assistant Middle School Ministry Admin. Asst. Middle School Minister Director of Development Children & Family Min. Admin. Ass. Incarnation Academy Head of School Assistant to Fr. Olver Music Director Bookstore Manager Web & Media Services Controller Director of Communications Assistant to the Rector Front Office Manager Director of Missions & Outreach Assistant to Fr. Hermerding Music Dept. Administrator High School/College Admin. Assist. Bookstore Manager Dir. of Children & Family Ministries Youth Choir Director High School/College Minister Business Office Manager Mission & Outreach Project Mgr. Director of Ministry Support Interim Assistant Organist Facilities Manager Assistant to the Vice-Rector
I look out over the breadth of this new year, and immediately begin to make a mental inventory of goals and aspirations to achieve... a glorious new painting on the blank canvas of 2013. Just as I did at the beginning of 2012. But, while goals are certainly important, we must also evaluate past obstacles that may have prohibited success. So how did you do last year? Did you achieve your goals? Have you reflected back upon your work of art, that is 2012? I’m in the process, and must admit it can be challenging! Are you like me? I find that while I tend to be a bit analytical as a person, I must sometimes make a concerted effort to analyze my own past successes and obstacles that kept me from success. As I grow older, I find my ability to rationalize in the moment, when busy or tired, can truly be a thing to behold. And not in a good way: “I can do it later...”, “It wasn’t really that important....” For me, procrastination can be an obstacle to success. Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth... Proverbs 27:1 It all boils down to what I would call living with purpose. Scripture admonishes us to pursue this — from the Apostle Paul challenging us not to become entangled in civilian pursuits in 2 Tim. 2:4, to making use of our time, for the days are evil, in Eph. 5:16 — and of course nearly the entire book of Proverbs — it is clear that we are to live intentionally. My 2012? While I had a number of wins, I definitely had some losses. But that’s not the point — the continued, renewed effort is. It’s a new year — a blank canvas. Let’s remove past obstacles and renew our intentions of excellence, and strive for the prize, making this the best year yet! I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Phil. 3:14
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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION
Departments
Features
A Message from the Editor
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Angel Tree
What are the Clergy Reading?
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Cobras, Hobbits and High Schoolers
Calendar of Events
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Sky Ranch: Through the Eyes of an 8th Grade Boy
PHOTOS: Parish Life
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Incarnation Bookstore Featured Items
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Altar Arrangements, Births & Deaths
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FULL-TIME CLERGY Rector | The Rt. Rev’d Anthony J. Burton Vice-Rector | The Rev’d T. Gregory Methvin Associate Rector, Pastoral Care & Senior Adult Ministries | The Rev’d. Harry H. Hill Associate Rector, Worship & Adult Formation | The Rev’d Matthew S. C. Olver Associate Rector, Small/Growth Groups| The Rev’d Joseph Hermerding 20s/30s Ministry | The Rev’d Deacon Paul Wheatley PART-TIME CLERGY Assisting | The Rev’d Robert H. Johnston III Deacon | The Rev’d Dorothy Budd Deacon | The Rev’d Judy Frizzell RETIRED CLERGY Assisting | The Rev’d Frederick C. Philputt Assisting | The Rev’d Thomas G. Keithly Assisting | The Rev’d Grover C. McElyea
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2013 Vestry Candidate Biographies
The Angelus (USPS 003430) is published bi-monthly by the Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75204. Periodical postage paid at Dallas, TX. Postmaster, send address changes to: Angelus, Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204. Telephone: 214-521-5101 Fax: 214-528-7209 Bookstore 214-522-2815 Marmion Library: 214-217-5625 Nursery: 214-522-0160
www.incarnation.org In case of an emergency after-hours, you may leave a message for a priest at 214-521-5101 ext. 2100.
ANGEL TREE Two Perspectives of One of Incarnation’s Grand Holiday Traditions!
FROM OUTREACH
This year, embedded within the steeped traditions of Incarnation’s Angel Tree, some new twists were had! We adopted well over 100+ families, recommended by neighborhood DISD school counselors, and provided them with Christmas gifts and food baskets. We also adopted families from AIDS Services of Dallas and Reconciliation Outreach. For the second year running, we adopted children who had quite recently come under the custody of Child Protective Services (CPS). Our parishioners were so enthusiastic in adoptions that we went back to CPS and requested more children! In the end, we also insured that 100+ CPS children had proper gifts for Christmas and our parish shared Christ’s love with over 500 individuals this Christmas—what a joy and a privilege for each and every one of us! Our goal is not necessarily to see that homes are filled with “stuff ” but to share Christ’s love with our brothers and sisters in our neighborhood. Speaking of new twists, we also found a way to create a connection between our Angel Tree program and our Stars INC mentoring program at North Dallas High School (NDHS). As a group, our volunteer mentors and their student mentees adopted two CPS children to shower with Christmas presents. The emphasis was on warm, cuddly and soothing gifts. Also this year our NDHS Young Life Club members helped spread Christmas cheer by joining us on delivery day to wrap gifts and help with deliveries. The sorting, packing and delivering of
the food baskets and Christmas gifts is a science in itself. It took literally an army of volunteers to pull this off in an organized fashion. But this kind of project is something that our parish does so well. We had four magnificent volunteer champions to plan, organize and shepherd this effort. Our deepest gratitude goes to Barbara Dickason, Jana Dransfield, Dianne LaRoe and Mickey Ward. Not only did they work very hard, but they claim to have enjoyed every minute of it. Now that’s a Christmas miracle! 4 Champions + 40 Sorting & Packing Volunteers + 60 Delivery Volunteers + 25 Chaperones + 56 Students = 100+ Families Adopted for Christmas! 100+ CPS Children Given Gifts! 500+ Individuals Shown Christ’s Love! Get ready for our next big parish wide outreach ministry event – our ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE! Mark your calendar for SATURDAY, APRIL 27—we will need all hands on deck for this work day in our parish neighborhood.
FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
need is one of the Church of the Incarnation’s greatest qualities. The Angel Tree Project is one example of this facet of our spiritual life. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, our church body joins in offering our time and resources to bless the “least of these” through the Angel Tree. Middle School Ministry commissioned its students to take part in this timeless tradition and reach out to those in need: On December 2, 56 students and 25 chaperones shopped, wrapped and delivered gifts for Angel Tree families. The experience was marvelous and truly touched the lives of the students. “I love shopping for my angel,” said Caroline Bibb, a seventh grade girl. “It makes me so thankful for what I have.” In Genesis, we are told that we are made in the image of God. I believe that when students are asked to give of themselves, they embody part of that image. I think that God uses the Angel Tree Project to call us out of our normal routine and to cause us to reflect on who we are and to whom we belong. Yes! He asks us to give, but I find we end up getting so much more in return. Let us see where God is at work and join in the mission!
Giving to those less fortunate and in
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cobras, hobbits & high schoolers
ou will not be the same...
Is there point to this story? Yes, but please, be patient. There’s no rush. I was mesmerized. I was engaged. I was taken captive. There, in front of my eyes, coming through loud and clear on our 1974 color TV set was an older man donning a tall, coiled hat with flute in hand. In front of this man, a colorful jar, lid removed and off to the side. Slithering out of the jar, in a confident position, stood the cobra. There I was, standing in front of the television, mesmerized. Just as the snake was seemingly hypnotized by the audible notes and slight movement of the flute, so was I. Have you ever been captivated by something like this? Just recently, something else slithered out from a pot, but it wasn’t a snake, it was a book. Remember, be patient, there’s no rush. It’s all part of the story. The words in the next few paragraphs, springing forth, are about a book and about a certain kind of people. First, the book: I was mesmerized by it—and difficult not to think about throughout the day—my mind was consumed with the story. This was a book I recall seeing my peers reading even when I was in 6th grade. I never read it then, as I am quite sure I was busy watching reruns of Gilligan’s Island and I Dream of Jeannie. Another assumption is that 95% of those reading this story have already read this
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book. Although my own children read it when they were in the 7th grade, they enthusiastically used this golden opportunity to encourage me as I read it, including such well-mannered comments as, “Dad, it’s good that you are reading more now, since you only read 1 or 2 books from 6th-12th grade...” “You can do it Dad.” “Stay focused.” “How is your progress?” But, even in their tender ridicule, they knew I was engrossed on this reading journey. The book? J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. You will not be the same... Realizing that the theatrical release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey would soon be in theaters, I made it a literary and cinematic goal to read it before viewing it. So I did. It was soul filling. Watching the movie trailer left a non-goblin-like impression on my heart, causing me to fulfill this quest. Read these theatrical trailer exerpts:
“You’ll have a tale or two to tell when you come back...Can you promise that I will come back? ...No… and if you do, you will not be the same.” -Theatrical Trailer
“Where are you off to? I’m going on an adventure! ... I’m looking for someone to share in an adventure.” -Theatrical Trailer
I keep having these words repeat within my mind. These words move me emotionally—they give me the shivers. I don’t know about you, but I want to be a part of this adventure. I want to go
too. Don’t you like to go on adventures? In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy went on a unique journey. It wasn’t necessarily a journey of her choosing. She sort of got swept up into it (sorry about that, to difficult to resist). But Bilbo Baggins (the hobbit character) made the choice to be on this adventure. But as you may have read, he didn’t jump at the chance to immediately “volunteer” — Gandalf says, “I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it’s very difficult to find anyone.” and Baggins replies, “We are plain quiet folk and I have no use for adventures.” The Hobbit, page 13 But still, he went. He went on the adventure. He wrestled with whether or not to go on the journey, but he did. I admire this decision. I can remember taking some wonderful adventures and unforgettable journeys. One such adventure was travelling by plane, alone, as a young man, albeit Hughes Airwest, from Phoenix to California. It felt like I was on a weeklong safari, no cobras spotted. Another adventure? Moving to Dallas with only a Ford Mustang and a 4x6 U-haul trailer. I was never more afraid, but never more excited. A journey with music, tears, laughter, and no A/C. Do you still go on adventures? When was the last one you went on? You will not be the same...
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What are the Clergy
Reading?
BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS
Fr. Greg
From Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo, a landmark work of narrative nonfiction that tells the dramatic and sometimes heartbreaking story of families striving toward a better life in one of the twenty-first century’s great, unequal cities.
In this brilliantly written, fast-paced book, based on three years of uncompromising reporting, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human. Annawadi is a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport, and as India starts to prosper, Annawadians are electric with hope. Abdul, a reflective and enterprising Muslim teenager, sees “a fortune beyond counting” in the recyclable garbage that richer people throw away. Asha, a woman of formidable wit and deep scars from a childhood in rural poverty, has identified an alternate route to the middle class: political corruption. Even the poorest Annawadians, like Kalu, a fifteen-year-old scrap-metal thief, believe themselves inching closer to the good lives and good times they call “the full enjoy.” But tragedy rocks the city and the tenderest individual hopes intersect with the greatest global truths, and the true contours of a competitive age are revealed.
and the impact on your child
A 2-Week “Let’s Deal With It!” Seminar for Parents Led by Marilyn Morris of Aim for Success & Brian Mountjoy, Incarnation High School/College Minister
With intelligence, humor, and deep insight into what connects human beings to one another in an era of tumultuous change, Behind the Beautiful Forevers carries the reader headlong into one of the twenty-first century’s hidden worlds, and into the lives of people impossible to forget.
CONSTANTINE’S SWORD
Fr. Harry
Novelist, cultural critic, and former priest James Carroll marries history with memoir as he maps the two-thousand-year course of the Church’s battle against Judaism and faces the crisis of faith it has sparked in his own life.
“Fascinating, brave, and sometimes infuriating” (Time), this dark history is more than a chronicle of religion. It is the central tragedy of Western civilization, its fault lines reaching deep into our culture to create “a deeply felt work” (San Francisco Chronicle) as Carroll wrangles with centuries of strife and tragedy to reach a courageous and affecting reckoning with difficult truths.
DATE: February 3 & 10 Time: 10:20-11:05am Location: Memorial Chapel Special Note: This seminar will deal with issues pertinent to any parent with children in the 4th through 12th grade, although the information presented will be beneficial and valuable for any parent or grandparent! Need more information? Email amackintosh@incarnation.org
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Journey to the Land of the Bible
Israel & Jordan Hosted by Church of the Incarnation
JUNE 3-15, 2013
Download the color brochure at www.incarnation.org $5575 /person INCLUDES Airfare, First-Class Hotels, breakfasts/suppers, Deluxe Sightseeing, Visas, Tips, Taxes & MORE!
J Lands that will forever change the way you see scripture and interact with it.
oin Fr. Greg Methvin and Dr. Carl Anderson, noted pastor, teacher and Old Testament scholar, on a journey to the Holy
Renew your baptismal vows in the Jordan river. Share Holy Communion where Jesus called and cultivated friendships with his first followers. Visit Masada, Petra in Jordan, Nazareth, The Dead Sea, and sail on the Sea of Galilee. We’ll visit over 50 locations mentioned in the pages of scripture, and you’ll marvel and experiencing the very places our Lord experienced!
Petra in Jordan
Sea of Galilee
Wailing Wall
Masada
uras HondMission Trip JUNE 21 - 28
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HELP IMPROVE THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF A REMOTE HONDURAN COMMUNITY AND SHARE CHRIST’S LOVE THROUGH: • • • •
Christian Education Medical & Dental Clinic Light Construction Water Well Drilling
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 18 APPLY ONLINE: www.incarnation.org INFORMATION MEETING: Mon, Jan 21at 5:30pm at Times Ten Cellars | 6324 Prospect Ave, 75214
SKY RANCH Through The Eyes Of An 8Th Grade Boy By Noah Hill
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ast October, more than 50 middleschool kids hopped into a bus for a wild and crazy ride, with people laughing and shouting, all pumped up for the Middle School Fall Retreat at Sky Ranch. When we finally arrived, volunteers were waiting for us, including a couple of special college interns we had met from the previous summer. After all of the greetings, we headed to our cabins where we promptly found our pizza dinner and devoured it in minutes. And, when the feast was over, we all headed in for a night of worship.
Everyone was thinking about God and felt his presence! I think that God is a whole lot more than a “belief ”. He is always there, whether you believe in Him or not. If you look back at the world, good has always, and still will, triumph over evil. God needs the respect He deserves. He created the heavens and the earth, yet He chose to die on the cross for us to forgive our sins. God’s humility, compassion, and love for mankind is evident through this one single act.
1 Samuel 3:10-11 “10 The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ Then Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’ 11And the LORD said You could feel to Samuel: ‘See, God in that I am about to do something in Israel room. Everyone that will make the was thinking ears of everyone about God and who hears about it tingle.’” felt his presence!
Sky Ranch had many more activities than I expected. One of them was paintball, and some of us set off to the arena on Saturday. While we played, my goggles fogged up, and I could hardly see a thing. After only a couple people were left, I ran up to a platform and began strafing bullets at one side, only to discover that I had been shooting the wrong side! The weekend was fun—one thing I really liked was how the kids from Incarnation included everyone so that no one was left out. I think the kids in our youth group are pretty awesome in general. Saturday evening, Pam organized elaborate prayer stations, where we would read passages from Scripture, think on them, and do what the activity says. You could feel God in that room.
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Prayers written by the Middle School Students at Fall Retreat: I pray that each kid at this camp will grow into a faithful Christian… I pray that my relationship with God can become stronger… I pray that you will enter my life and help me reach the potential I have… Help me overcome temptations and grow closer to you… I pray that my school stress will be lifted so that I can enjoy my life again…
Sublime music. Incense. Candlelight.
Sundays at 5pm in the Church
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, January 13 CHORAL EVENSONG RESUMES Join us for one of the most beautiful service traditions of the Anglican Tradition—Choral Evensong.
Saturday, January 19 YOUNG ADULTS: DEAD SEA SCROLLS & THE BIBLE EXHIBIT This exhibit is one of the largest and most comprehensive exhibitions of Dead Sea Scroll fragments ever assembled, and the largest ever presented in Texas. We will head to the exhibit, and then discuss it afterwards over a drink. aleblanc@incarnation.org Sunday, January 20 INCARNATION 101 6pm - 8pm in the Great Hall Are you interested in joining our parish family? If you’ve not yet attended, Incarnation 101 is our official introduction to Church of the Incarnation! See ad below aleblanc@incarnation.org
Tuesday, January 22 KEN COWAN ORGAN RECITAL 7pm in the Church Ken Cowan is one of the most sought-after concert organists in North America, and around the globe. Join us for a spectacular evening of organ music! See ad page 12 klogsdon@incarnation.org Sunday, January 27 117TH ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 10:20am in the Great Hall Hear Bishop Burton’s address to the parish and meet the new Vestry members and Convention delegate nominees. Sunday, February 3 MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPER BOWL PARTY Time & Location TBA Let’s get ready to Rummbbbble…pick a team and cheer them on to VICTORY. Come join us for a fun-filled time of fellowship, laughter, cheering, and hanging out. lchristen@incarnation.org
Monday, January 21 OFFICE CLOSE: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY
FI ST COMMUNION
SUNDAYS AT 10:20am | CHOIR ROOM
Canturbury Trail follows Incarnation 101, covering Christianity and Episcopal/Anglican beliefs. Ask your questions —none are out of bounds!
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FIRST COMMUNION PREP CLASS Sundays | April 7-21
This class is open to baptized 1st – 3rd graders who have not yet received communion instruction.
FIRST COMMUNION | 9am April 28
PRE-MARRIAGE WEEKEND | March 15-17 Friday: 6:30pm-9pm w Saturday: 9am-5pm w Sunday: 9am-12:30pm
$200/couple fee | for engaged couples only | RSVP by February 15 to aleblanc@incarnation.org
Sunday, February 3 SEX. LOVE. DATING. CULTURE: THE IMPACT ON YOUR CHILD. A 2-week “Let’s deal with it!” Seminar - PART 1 FOR STUDENTS 10:20am-11:05am | The Flat FOR PARENTS 10:20am-11:05am | Memorial Chapel amackintosh@incarnation.org February 8-10 YOUNG ADULTS RETREAT AT BALCONES SPRINGS We will take the opportunity to get away, relax, have some dedicated time for prayer, reflection and fun, with the goal of coming away with a few practical ways to bring this into our everyday life. aleblanc@incarnation.org Sunday, February 10 SEX. LOVE. DATING. CULTURE: THE IMPACT ON YOUR CHILD. PART 2; see part 1 details, above. Tuesday, February 12 SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER & MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION! 6pm-8pm | in the Great Hall Join us for a delicious meal (pancakes, eggs, bacon/sausage),
live music, a Mardi Gras parade, crafts and a family photo opportunity. Cost is only $5 per person or $20 family max. Please RSVP to CFM@incarnation.org February 15-17 DISCIPLE NOW WEEKEND (D-NOW) D-Now is a middle school weekend retreat in church member homes. Students are split up into small groups and camp out in the family room, spend the night, learn about God, eat food, play games, give back to the community, hang out with old friends and make new ones, and worship in their assigned small groups - kind of like a good ole’ spend the night party. See full details online, or page 13 of the 2013 SPRING RESOURCE GUIDE. lchristen@incarnation.org Tuesday, February 21 PARISH NIGHT CONCERT EXRTAVAGANZA: FERNANDO ORTEGA 7pm in the Church You won’t want to miss this... Join us for the biggest parish family event of the year! Award-winning songwriter/singer Fernando Ortega in a special performance just for us! Visit the website for videos and information! See ad on inside cover. mwalls@incarnation.org THE ANGELUS | JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2013
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COBRAS, HOBBITS continued from page 6
So why was I so transfixed by The Hobbit? I love to hear about the adventures of others! I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next! Bilbo— the hobbit, was just like you and me! The author (Tolkien) allowed me, by his writing, to join the characters in their journey as well, stirring up memories of so many of my own adventures! Don’t you love to hear a great story; or would you rather see a documentary of a guy sitting on the couch watching Green Acres?
HEY MOMS! Join us for spiritual refreshment &
inspirational teaching while making lasting friendships! 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month | January - May 2013 9:30am - 11:15am in the Great Hall Dining Room Childcare is available. Please reserve at jbellew@incarnation.org New Participants: Register for Moms Talk online at www. incarnation.org, including child’s info even if you’re NOT going to need childcare. Thank you! Contact: Steffanie Methvin at smethvin@incarnation.org
Then I thought about the lives of our high school students. This is the second thing, “a certain kind of people.” They are on a journey—so similar, but then completely different. Going off to college. Starting at a new high school. An unknown future. Not knowing who their friends will be. Uncertainty. Mystery. They are willing to say things. Do things. Respond and react. They ask questions. The high school person has already stepped out into territories that have been too scary, for others, in which to jump. They challenge your thinking. They can detect a faker, a poser, a “tool.” (Take a look at a few pictures of those who are in the middle of this journey right now.) In all of this, myself and the other adult leaders have the opportunity to be a part of this incredible journey. We get to see so many oneContinued page 19
KEN COWAN ORGAN RECITAL | TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 7PM Ken Cowan is one of the most sought-after concert organists in North America. He has performed solo recitals across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Through his many recordings and live performances, he has gained a well-deserved reputation as a true master of his art. Don’t miss what will surely be one of the most anticipated organ recitals in Dallas this season.
HIS PLAYING WAS NOTHING SHORT OF
SUPERB —THE DIAPASON, PHILADELPHIA, PA
photo by jim cunningham
for full details visit
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1. Middle-Schoolers pose while shopping for ANGEL TREE 2. ANGEL TREE: Volunteer Jana Dransfield working hard on “Sorting and packing” day. Hundreds of items must be organized to make delivery day a success! 3. ANGEL TREE: Gift wrapping with a smile! 4. ANGEL TREE Champion Barb Dickason and NDHS Young Life volunteers ‘pranced’ their way through Delivery Day 5. ANGEL TREE: Reindeer volunteers ready to lead Delivery Day efforts. Seen from left is Barb Dickason, a NDHS volunteer, Alesha LeBlanc, Erin Pendleton, Outreach Director Martha Lang and Dianne LaRoe. Front: Jana Dransfield and Sheri Crandall.
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1. CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES: Some of our precious parish pre-
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schoolers singing Away in a Manger during the KIDS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT 2. LESSONS & CAROLS: The Honerable Andrew Leonie, in Verger dress, leading Bishop Stanton to the lecturn for a reading 3. INCARNATION CAROL SING-ALONG: Parishioner and crooner Brice Beaird singing during this very successful inaugural event directed by Contemporary Music Director Justin Brooks 4. LESSONS & CAROLS: Readers Dr. Jim Denison and U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison with husband Ray Hutchison 5. CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES and ALL SAINTS DAY: After the Parade of Saints took the children through both services, they got together for a group photo!
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1. INCARNATION CAROL SING-ALONG: Contemporary Music Director Justin Brooks and band are joined by all the kids for a rousing and slightly hilarious version of HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING! 2. INCARNATION CAROL SING-ALONG: Father Greg, Deacon Paul and Bishop Burton join in sing-
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ing one of the many carols sung that evening 3. LESSONS & CAROLS: Bishops Burton and Stanton bid attendees farewell after this beautiful service featuring Dallas Leaders and the Incarnation Choirs 4. KIDS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Parish children raising their beautiful voices in song! 5. INCARNATION CAROL SING-ALONG: Contemporary Music Director Justin Brooks joined by mandolin player Shayne Green, guitarist Jay Carson, vocalists Tiffany Brooks, Michael Sturdy and Kristi Shewmaker, bassist Lou Harlis, Violinist Jason Fargason, and percussionist Thiago Oliveira, leading the crowd in a carol.
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117th Annual Parish Meeting January 27, 2013
Candidates Nominated* for the Five Open Vestry Positions
* Candidates are nominated by the Nominating Committee. Qualifications for Vestry: Any confirmed communicant in good standing who is at least 18 years of age and who has been a financial contributor of record for one year before the election takes place is eligible to serve as a Vestry member.
Michelle Anderson
A community volunteer, Michelle was raised in the Episcopal Church and joined Church of the Incarnation in 2007. Her introduction to this church was Father Philputt’s bible study and after being asked to participate in a Cursillo weekend, made Incarnation her new church home. She was a participant and later facilitated the Alpha Course and the Alpha Marriage Course. She is a current member of Daughters of the King and volunteers as a “big” with the “Big Brother Big Sister” outreach program at North Dallas High School. She takes great pleasure in working with the women of the church as a member of the Altar Guild team and is one of the organizers of Incarnations First Fridays “40’s and over” fellowship. Michelle enjoys attending the traditional services and also helps operate the audio-visual equipment for the uptown service. After a successful 3 years, she continues to co-chair the Incarnation Health Fair, which provides hundreds of immunizations and much needed sport physicals for local school age children. A highlight of her year is the 8 days she spends with the Honduran Mission Team working with a local dentist and the wonderful Honduran people. Michelle is married to Dr. Richard Anderson and the proud mom of three adult children.
Gil Besing
Gil J. Besing. Chief Executive Officer and founder of Cardinal Capital Partners, Inc., a national commercial property investor. In addition to his core business of acquiring corporate real estate assets, Gil also develops commercial properties through Cardinal Paragon, a partnership between Cardinal Capital Partners and The Paragon Group. Cardinal Paragon’s most recent development was recognized by the Austin Business Journal as “The Best Retail Real Estate Project for 2009.”
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A University of Texas graduate, he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, and is a member of the Southwestern Medical Foundation Board of Trustees, the AT&T Performing Arts Center President’s Advisory Council, and the University of Texas Real Estate Finance and Investment Center Executive Council. Mr. Besing and his wife, Tricia, reside in Dallas, Texas, where they are actively involved in a variety of community and charitable activities, including Union Gospel Mission, Inter-faith Housing Coalition, The Rise School of Dallas and Crystal Charity. He and his family are members of The Church of the Incarnation. He has two children, Brent (24) and Allie (21).
Carla Bush
Carla Bush was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She graduated from Vanderbilt University and moved to Dallas in 1981. A cradle Episcopalian, she has been a member of this parish since 1985 when she married her husband Stuart at Incarnation. She is active in the community having served as Armstrong Elementary School PTA president, La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas social chairman and board secretary, and is currently a member of the TCU Chancellor Advisory Committee. At Incarnation, Carla is a long time member of Altar Guild, having served as Directress from 2004 until 2010. She has taught 4th grade and middle school Sunday School and she and Stuart were members of the 2010 Belize Mission team. She is a team captain for the Dick Granger Neighborhood Ministry and she works as a coordinator for the Pre-Marriage Ministry. She also volunteers as a Reading Buddy at JW Ray . Carla and Stuart have two grown children: Erika, 23; and Jack, 21.
George Longino
George Longino is a long time member of the Church of the Incarnation. He and Lisa have been married for thirty years and have four grown children and three granddaughters. George graduated from Georgia Tech in 1962 with a degree in Industrial Management. His career started with IBM and eventually he moved to the Investment Business with Robinson Humphrey in Atlanta. In 1981, George moved to Dallas where he served as Managing Director of Smith Barney and retired from the firm in 2001. Having been involved in numerous areas of the church, George has served as a Chalice Bearer, Usher, Lay reader and Sunday School teacher. He was one of the original members of the Incarnation Foundation and chaired the Investment Committee. He and Lisa have also chaired the Stewardship Campaign. When Father Paul Pritchartt was Rector, George served on the vestry as Senior Warden. George also served on the vestry with Father Larry Smith. George is a former board member of Presbyterian Village North and Presbyterian Communities and Services,
and is currently involved with Camps Sea Gull and Seafarer serving on the Board of Visitors. He was recognized as Volunteer of the year at JFK Learning Center, where he mentored fifth grade boys. Since retirement, George enjoys fly fishing, Lake Rabun, traveling and piloting light sport aircraft.
Chase Skorburg
Chase was born and raised in Dallas and has spent most of his life here, short of six years studying philosophy and theology in the Northeast. Chase joined Incarnation in 2007 and has served in various capacities, including as a Chalice Bearer, Diocesan Convention delegate, Growth Group leader, 20s/30s Committee member, and Hello Fellow. He also began the Incarnation SAT Prep program, which has served underprivileged students in the Dallas area for approximately four years. Away from Incarnation, Chase works in commercial real estate at Hillwood and spends time with his wife Wendy. They consider themselves blessed to be part of such a Spirit-filled parish and feel fortunate to have the opportunity to serve the church with their gifts and time.
DIOCESAN CONVENTION DELEGATION Convention delegates will also be voted on at the Annual Parish Meeting. Seven members of the Parish will be elected to accompany the Senior and Junior Wardens, representing our parish, at the 2013 Annual Convention of the Diocese. The same requirements for electing vestry apply to electing our diocesan convention delegates: Andrew Leonie Shannon Bradford George Longino
Bruce Clark Pam Quarterman Bill Murchison
Ellen Logan Sam Kincaid Sheri Harden
Fred Halstead Cathy Ammermann Jim Morris
DO YOU LIKE TO SING?
The Incarnation choirs are looking for new members! The Parish Choir sings at the 9am traditional service (and occasionally at Choral Evensong) and is open to anyone who can match pitch and read music. The Chancel Choir sings at both the 11:15am traditional service and Choral Evensong, and is open to more advanced singers by audition. Both choirs rehearse on Wednesday evenings. Membership in the choir is a fun and exciting way to use your musical gifts to glorify God and serve the parish! For more information, please contact Scott Dettra, Director of Music, at sdettra@incarnation.org or (214) 217-5652. THE ANGELUS | JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2013
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THE CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION BOOKSTORE is perhaps one of Incarnation’s best-kept secrets! Managers Dusty Matthews and Melinda Draper and crew add 5th-Avenue luster and appeal, with products for the home, study and personal use! Ranging from commissioned works of art and books to jewelry, candles and seasonal acoutrements, the Incarnation Bookstore has something for every season, and everybody! Be sure to drop in, the next time you are on campus, and find these special highlight items:
THE HOLDING CROSS Handmade wooden prayer cross $19.00
NEW TESTAMENTS For young and old alike! $7.99
GOLDEN NECKLACE Handmade cross necklace, 18k gold pl. $25.99
PEEK-A-BOO TALKING DOLLY By Baby Gund (0+) $40.00
JESUS CALLING ENJOYING PEACE IN HIS PRESENCE | Devotions for Every Day of the Year $15.99
Call or email us for any questions!
(214) 217-5624 | bookstore@incarnation.org Bookstore Hours
Monday-Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm Sundays 8:30am - 1pm
PARENTING WITH SCRIPTURE A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments By Author Kara Durbin $14.99
COBRAS, HOBBITS continued from pg. 12
of-a-kind adventures all the time right before our eyes! Dragon-slaying! Imaginable feats of strength! Pure wonderment! You will not be the same... Don’t forget your adventurous heart that is beating louder and louder to wake up your mind. It is not my desire for you to revert to dressing up like a high schooler or get a case of the “Good ‘Ol Day” syndrome—rather, I am challenging you to live. Live the way He intended you to live. Live it up, not just lie down. I am not advocating to be reckless or thoughtless, I am challenging you to surrender, let go, have faith, be the adventurer He wants you to be, rather than just sit around saying, “I’ll do it later.” “ I’ll be outside in a bit. Let me finish some stuff first.” What are you waiting for? When I was an adventurous child, I
always sensed I had a wall of deep security provided for me from my Dad. I felt that my own Dad would instantly come to my side at any moment whenever I would yell his name, regardless if he was at work 20 miles away or if he was just on the other side of the fence. I have a Father now who will do the same. Be mesmerized by Him. Go on an adventure. And you will not be the same.
Births
Deaths
October End 10/11 - William Cole Boyd
October End 10/21 - Nancy Elizabeth Penn Penson
November 11/2 - Andrew Bryant Coyle 11/19 - Shepperd Phillip Griffin 11/28 - Caroline Greer Kipp
November 11/5 - Robert Emmett Riordan
December None
December None
ALTAR ARRANGEMENTS are given to the glory of God... November 4 In loving memory of Nellie Maye Harris and Stella La Mond; and in honor of Taylor Parrott
December 9 In loving memory of Stephen Bond Jones, William Hervey Humlong, and William Hervey Humlong, Jr.
In loving memory of Lorene Bradley, George Bradley, Fifi Agather, Vic Agather, Merrilee Agather Cathcart, and Chips by Neils Agather
November 11 In celebration of the birthday of Betsy Murphy
December 16 In loving memory of Lorene Faye Yadon Hysinger, Susan and Waldo Powell, and Nancy Wright Small.
In loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Joe W. Renshaw, Raymond Castle, Mr. & Mrs. J. B. McMath, Jack Wood and Louise Hamby by Dorothy & John Castle;
December 23 In loving memory of Aaron Ashbrook; Joan Burgher Flynn and C. W. (Peter) Flynn III; Mary Watts Knight Flynn; Mable R. Duggan and J. Roy Duggan
In thanksgiving for Charles Dodge Rietz and Robert Joseph Suits by Jana & Bob Dransfield
November 18 In loving memory of Charles W. Flynn III., Erika Mertz Sinor, Andrew Buchanan Small, Jr., Paul Brenner Wilson; and in celebration of the life of Svetlana Sheraw November 25 In loving memory of Ray Bradford and Robert A. Johnson, Jr. December 2 In loving memory of Floyd E. Ricker
December 30 In honor of Elaine Agather, Bradley Agather, Lorene Agather, Jackie Means, Jon Means, Coley Means, Seth Duplantis, Lizzie Duplantis, and Sarah Means by Neils Agather;
In loving memory of Elizabeth Ingram by Marshall Patterson
Join a rich tradition at Incarnation by donating altar flowers as a commemoration both in the memory of loved ones, and also blessed events that happen in our lives! www.incarnation.org/donate-flowers THE ANGELUS | JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2013
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SUNDAY SERVICES WITH HOLY COMMUNION 7:30am Traditional Service without music | Church 9am Family Traditional Service | Church Uptown Contemporary Service | Chapel 11:15am Full Choral Service, Church Uptown Contemporary Service | Great Hall 5pm Solemn Choral Evensong and Holy Communion | Church 5:30pm Uptown Contemporary Service | Chapel
WEEKDAY SERVICES 8am Morning Prayer & Holy Communion | Chapel Noon* Holy Communion with Anointing for Healing | Chapel *Wednesdays Only 4:40pm Evening Prayer | Chapel Confessions are heard by appointment with any parish priest.
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