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ADVENT AT INCARNATION
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SUNDAY SCHOOL: WHO IS COMING? NOV. 26–DEC. 10 • 10:20 AM
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THE INCARNATION BIBLE INSTITUTE DECEMBER 1 & 2
ADVENT FAMILY NIGHT DECEMBER 3 • $5/PERSON
OUR THEOLOGIAN-IN-RESIDENCE, VICTOR LEE AUSTIN, WILL CONSIDER FOR WHOM WE ARE WAITING
SCRIPTURE AND BIBLE CONFERENCE INCARNATION.ORG/TIBI
5 PM EVENSONG 6 PM DINNER IN THE GREAT HALL
LIBRARY ADVENT BOOK SALE
YOUNG ADULTS UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY
ST. NICHOLAS SUNDAY
DECEMBER 3–17
DECEMBER 9 • 7 PM
MON–THURS 9:30–2:30 PM SUNDAYS 8:30–12:30 PM
RSVP TO DAVID HANSON AT DHANSON@INCARNATION.ORG
LESSONS & CAROLS DECEMBER 10 & 17 • 5 PM
SAINT NICHOLAS WILL VISIT DURING KIDS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
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A FESTIVAL OF NINE
LESSONS & CAROLS
DECEMBER 10 • 10:20 AM
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT DECEMBER 17 • 10:20 AM
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ADVENT IV SERVICE DECEMBER 24 • 9 AM
LEADERS READ SCRIPTURE LESSONS WITH CAROLS SUNG BY THE CHOIR
IN THE GREAT HALL NO REGULAR SUNDAY SCHOOL
REGULAR SUNDAY ADVENT IV SERVICE IN MEMORIAL CHAPEL
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
SILVER SAINTS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE
DECEMBER 24 NOON*, 2 PM*, 5 PM*, 10:30 PM *NURSERY AVAILABLE
DECEMBER 24 • 1 PM • GREAT HALL RSVP TO 214.217.5610 BY DECEMBER 18
DECEMBER 25 • 11 AM TRADITIONAL EUCHARIST WITH CHOIR IN THE CHURCH
2017 vestry
ANTHONY BURTON, CHAIRMAN; JIM GRAU, SENIOR WARDEN; STEPHEN BODWELL, JUNIOR WARDEN; MATTHEW BOMBERGER; STUART BUSH; JOE CHUMLEA; DOW CROCKER; ADRIANNE DUVALL; MEG FAHRENBROOK; ERIC FREDERICKS; LEILA GARY; JIM GRAVES; JAYNA HEMBREE; GREG MOORE; GAY OXFORD; DAVID PARSONS; WENDY SKORBURG; MICHAEL STURDY; BILL WARD; TODD WELTY
vestry nominations
DUE BY DECEMBER 4
the parish staff ALBERTO AGUILLON EDDIE ADESODUN COURTNEY BARROW JILL BELLEW JOSH BOYD TIFFANY BROOKS MELANIE BROWN TREVOR CANTRELL ELLIOTT CARPENTER PAM COGHLAN MICAH CRISSEY SHANNON DANIELS NOZAR DARYAPAYMA HALEY DETTRA SCOTT DETTRA RENÉ DUBOIS SHELLEY EISENLOHR DAVID HANSON GAY HAYSLETT MEG HOUK KRISTIN JOHNSON MEREDITH JOHNSON CAROL KADEL ALEXANDER KELLY MARTHA LANG JENNIFER LEBLANC IBETH LOPEZ ANNE MACKINTOSH STEVE MARR DUSTY MATTHEWS LAURA MCCLAIN BECKY MIDDLETON ERIN PENDLETON KEITH QUARTERMAN SARA QUARTERMAN GRAHAM SCHULTZ KATE SMITH DONNA STACK MANDI TROUSIL CAROLINE WALLER
HEAD SEXTON GRAPHICS & DIGITAL COORDINATOR DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS + PRODUCTION INCARNATION ACADEMY BUSINESS MANAGER ORGAN SCHOLAR MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR BOOKSTORE MANAGER HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP, UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY SERVICES DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRY INCARNATION ACADEMY HEAD OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES OPERATIONS ASSISTANT TO THE VICE RECTOR DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR CONTROLLER YOUNG ADULTS MINISTER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE RECTOR DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY WELCOME MINISTRY COORDINATOR NURSERY COORDINATOR ASSOCIATE FOR PASTORAL CARE STAFF ACCOUNTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MISSION & OUTREACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS MISSION & OUTREACH DEPT. ADMINISTRATOR MISSION & OUTREACH 75204 PROJECT MANAGER WEB & MEDIA SERVICES BOOKSTORE MANAGER ASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP TRADITIONAL SERVICES INTERIM DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC MISSION & OUTREACH PROJECT MANAGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASST. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC FELLOWS PROGRAM DIRECTOR STUDENT MINISTRY ADMINISTRATOR MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE FELLOWS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
sunday service times 7:30 AM TRADITIONAL, NO MUSIC, CHURCH 9 AM TRADITIONAL, CHURCH UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL 11:15 AM TRADITIONAL, CHURCH UPTOWNSERVICE CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL SUNDAY TIMES 5 PM CHORAL EVENSONG & HOLY COMMUNION, CHURCH SUSPENDED DECEMBER 10–31 UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL
weekday service times 8 AM MORNING PRAYER & HOLY COMMUNION, MEMORIAL CHAPEL NOON HOLY COMMUNION WITH ANOINTING FOR HEALING, WEDNESDAYS ONLY IN MEMORIAL CHAPEL 4:40 PM EVENING PRAYER, MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Each year a Nominating Committee prepares a slate of candidates for the parish’s consideration at the Annual Meeting, to be held in February. At the Annual Meeting, we elect five parishioners to the Vestry for a term of three years. The Nominating Committee consists of the five retiring members of the current Vestry, along with up to 10 additional “members at large,” i.e. lay people selected from the congregation who meet the same standards as those whom they propose to nominate for election. The goal is to convene a Committee that fully represents the Parish and its activities and interests. The Chairman of the Committee is the Senior Warden, and the Rector is an Ex-Officio member. The Bylaws of the Parish, which conform with the Canons of the Diocese of Dallas, prescribe the conditions that must be met to be eligible for election to the 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.” One condition requires further explanation: A communicant, i.e. one who is confirmed and is formally on the rolls of Church of the Incarnation, must have established a record of giving that includes a pledge for the current calendar year. The minimum requirements aside, members of the Vestry and candidates for this position of leadership must have demonstrated a strong commitment to be in Church every Sunday, Holy Days of Obligation, and other days of special devotion. The first and most solemn duty of a member of the Vestry is to lead by deed and example. Note: Spouses of Incarnation staff or clergy members are not permitted for nomination. All members in good standing of the Parish are encouraged to become involved in the nominating process. You may do this by submitting your recommendation to the Rector’s office.
PLEASE USE THE VESTRY NOMINATION FORM THAT CAN BE FOUND LOCATED AROUND THE CHURCH, OR FILL OUT A FORM ONLINE AT INCARNATION.ORG.
CONFESSIONS ARE HEARD BY APPOINTMENT, WITH ANY PARISH PRIEST
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RECTOR THE RT. REV. ANTHONY J. BURTON VICE RECTOR THE REV. S. THOMAS KINCAID III
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY THE REV. JOSEPH HERMERDING CURATE FOR ADULT FORMATION THE REV. JOHN SUNDARA UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP THE REV. RYAN WALLER TRADITIONAL WORSHIP & YOUNG ADULTS THE REV. CHRISTOPHER W. YODER
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DEACON THE REV. DOROTHY BUDD DEACON THE REV. JUDY FRIZZELL THEOLOGIAN-IN-RESIDENCE THE REV. CAN. VICTOR AUSTIN
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ON THE COVER
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ON OPPOSITE
A girl places an ornament on the Angel Tree Christmas tree in the Welcome Center.
Blessing of the Animals
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ORDINATION PHOTO RECAP
A photo collage of the Ordination to the Priesthood of the Reverend John Deepak Sundara and the Reverend Ryan Casey Waller.
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PARISH LIFE PHOTO RECAP
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GROW YOU CAN DO IT. WE CAN HELP.
A photo collage of recent events in parish life.
Fr. Joe Hermerding explains the importance of our new program, FaithPath.
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SERVE HO HO HOPE
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LEAD TO PURSUE NEW LIFE
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GIVE A PATTERN FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW
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COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR PHOTO RECAP
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HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF PHOTO RECAP
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A deeper look at Incarnation's Angel Tree, what it does and who it helps.
Discover what being an Uptown Fellow really entails and the purpose in our Fellows' lives.
Have you thought about what you value and the legacy you want to leave?
A photographic recap of the Community Health Fair held in August.
A look at what Incarnation's relief efforts are doing in Houston after Hurricane Harvey.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Clergy and staff announcements, event listings, volunteer and group opportunities, altar arrangements, and parish birth and death listings.
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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
UPTOWN FELLOWS RETREAT
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
STAFF BOWLING DAY
STUDENT MINISTRY FALL RETREAT
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WHAT GOOD IS AUTHORITY? LECTURE
FR. HARRY HILL'S RETIREMENT
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS NIGHT
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
RALLY DAY
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY CAMPOUT
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YOU CAN DO IT
we can help
By The Reverend Joseph Hermerding Children & Family Ministry
There’s a song we sing in our Incarnation Academy chapel services which goes like this: “I may never march in the infantry, ride in the cavalry, shoot the artillery…but I’m in the Lord’s army—yes, sir!” And as I look out over the dozens and dozens of young children singing at the top of their lungs, I sometimes think: “…may fight in the army? By the way things seem to be going in the world today, it is more and more likely that you will have to fight.” These are uncertain times, especially for parents. Our God, however, is not uncertain. And He’s not nervous or anxious about the future. He holds it in His hands. And He holds the future of our children in His hands as well. And as the Children & Family Ministry staff, we feel deeply inspired to give parents a different message about parenting from the wider culture. A message of hope. The message is this: You can do it. We can help. Now more than ever, we parents need to be intentional about passing on our faith and values to our children. Sound intimidating? It does to me. How can I possibly do that, while juggling everything else in my life? Our answer is FaithPath. What is FaithPath? FaithPath is a group of 13 age-specific resources for you as a parent, to help you raise your child to love and follow Jesus Christ. How does FaithPath work? In the month of your child’s birthday, you, the parent, will receive an email from the church. This email will alert you to the free resource that will be available to you, with your child’s name on it, at the Bringing Faith Home Center right outside the Incarnation Bookstore. This resource will contain the topic that is most appropriate to your child's developmental stage. We call these resources FaithPath Guides. Each Guide will contain suggestions, actionable ideas, best practices, and further resources for you, the parent, as you guide the spiritual formation of your child in an age-appropriate way. You can access all of the resources by visiting incarnation.org/bringingfaithhome. If we have your email and your child’s information in our church database, you are automatically enrolled in this initiative. If you have a new email or any other questions about FaithPath, please reach out to us at cfm@incarnation.org.
WHAT ARE THE 13 STEPS? 1. PREPARING FOR BAPTISM (newborn) 2. PRAYING FOR YOUR CHILD (age 1) 3. FAMILY TIME (age 2) 4. PRAYING WITH YOUR CHILD (age 3) 5. WORSHIP (age 4) 6. LEARNING OUR LITURGY (age 5) 7. BIBLE (age 6) 8. GIVING AND SERVING (age 8) 9. PREPARING FOR ADOLESCENCE (age 10) 10. CONFIRMATION (age 11) 11. PURITY (age 12) 12. TEENAGERS (age 13) 13. LAUNCH
(age 17)
We are excited to partner with you for the spiritual formation of your family! You can do it. We can help.
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ANGEL TREE ADOPT A FAMILY IN NEED ADOPTIONS BEGIN NOVEMBER 5 Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Welcome Center.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 • 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Work a wrapping station, craft station, food and beverage station, help receive gifts
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 • 9 – 1 PM
Help sort and package food baskets for Angel Tree recipients
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 • 9 – NOON Help agencies pick up food and gifts
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 • 9 – NOON
Help recipient Angel Tree families load their food and gifts
GIFT DROP OFF NIGHT DECEMBER 6 • 6 – 8 PM • WELCOME CENTER
Bring your Angel Tree gifts to the Welcome Center and join us for Christmas carols, a hot chocolate bar, a gift wrapping station, a craft table, and wine & cheese.
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By Ellen Welch Parishioner & Angel Tree Champion
The Angel Tree Ministry, during the Christmas season, is a long-standing tradition at Incarnation that has grown significantly over the years. In the 60s, the church began providing meals and presents for needy families, and as our church grew, so did our capacity to assist others. We strive to minister to and serve the neediest of our neighbors. Jesus taught that when we serve our neighbors we are serving Christ, too, and growing closer to Him. As the body of Christ, we seek to be God’s hands and feet in this world, putting the love of Jesus into action all around us. In early-September, the Mission & Outreach department begins working with counselors at our neighborhood schools to obtain the names of families who are most in need during the holidays. In addition, we seek out families from agencies we partner with such as Mosaic Family Services, AIDS Ministry, and Gateway of Grace, and this year we will include several seniors from Cathedral Gardens. The final component of Angel Tree is the names of 100 children we receive from Child Protective Services (CPS). These CPS children have often just entered the system during the holidays and are in need of our support.
supplement these boxes with mac & cheese, peanut butter, and cereal. Children particularly enjoy being a part of the process by adding some of their favorite items to the collection baskets. We count on these special donations each year to reduce the overall cost of the food the church must purchase. When the gifts have been purchased and wrapped, church members bring their gifts to the Welcome Center during the Holiday Gift Drop-Off Party. New last year, this party also provides a time for festive holiday fellowship with each other and is a visible sign of just how many people participate in this program. The party has something for everyone in the family including music from the gospel choir from Central Dallas Church, cookie decorating, Santa’s letter writing stations, wine & cheese, and hot chocolate. The following day, teams of volunteers busily begin making boxes and packing the purchased and donated food for each family. By the end of the morning, the huge stacks of individual groceries are boxed, labeled, and ready for pick up.
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Once the counselors identify specific families for Angel Tree, the family completes a form with their children’s ages and sizes and their specific wants and needs. These lists are then offered up for adoption to our congregation each Sunday. Families range in size from 2–10 or more. Anyone can adopt a family or child. Adopters then shop for their selected family using the “wish lists” provided at adoption. Many adopters use this opportunity to teach their children about serving others and enlist their help in selecting the gifts. Church groups often adopt larger families so each group member can provide for a child in the family. Some parishioners are not able to fully adopt a family, but generously provide support to offset other costs. Along with the presents, Incarnation provides three large boxes of food staples for each family. The grocery list is carefully compiled with input from the counselors and families so that it contains the items most needed and used. During November, a food drive is also conducted throughout the church to
Once everything is sorted, boxed, wrapped, and tagged, the real joy begins! On Friday, our partner agencies arrive to pick up groceries and gifts for the families in their care. On Saturday morning, the Angel Tree families from the area schools come to the church to pick up their gifts and groceries. Breakfast treats and coloring tables entertain the families while they eagerly await their gifts. Many are simply overwhelmed as the gifts are loaded in their cars, and some are just amazed at the unexpected gift of food. All leave knowing that our church cares about them as a part of our community. Last year, the Angel Tree ministry adopted 193 families— 106 through partner agencies and 86 from area schools. In addition, we adopted 80 CPS children bringing the total number of individuals served to an all-time high of 711. Over 60 volunteers provided their time at the drop-off party, bag and tag presents, make food boxes, sort and pack groceries, and load presents and food for each Angel Tree family. As with all Mission & Outreach projects, those who participate in the Angel Tree ministry always comment that they gain so much by providing presents and food and helping with the project. One volunteer shared Proverbs 18:16: “A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.” The season for sharing your gifts is nearing.
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From top left: Eddie Adesodun, Jeanne Oord, Lauren Hanna, Lexi Allman, Kate Smith, Skylar Ricard, Megan Baak, Allison Reimschussel, Krista Powell
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By Kate Smith Uptown Fellows Director
Maybe it isn’t too far back for you to remember the sweating palms and the faster heart rate. The gulp in your throat and the knot in your chest when you were taking the last box out of your College apartment and having to voice that nagging thought of “What do I do now?” Sometimes the mythology cultivated by various college brochures is the promise that education will provide all the answers to the great “What’s next” questions of life, but the reality is that many college students graduate with as many questions as answers. Questions like “How do I develop opportunities in my field?” And for Christian students, there are even more nagging questions. The “How does God want to use me?” and “Can I make an impact in God’s Kingdom and also pursue some of the gifts and resources he has given me?” The Uptown Fellows Program supports young Christian Leaders in this transitional time that interweaves both faith and career. The goal of the program is that after living in community and being integrated into Incarnation’s church family, they will feel that they can connect the areas of their personal strength in service to the career of their choice. They can also mission and serve the local church, while having experienced regional outreach and the national impact of the Fellows program. Now, I know that you’re thinking “That’s a tall order for people in their twenties.” I would agree with you, except that I’ve met them. The Fellows in our church have already been serving in various ministries on Sundays, learning in Fr. Austin’s Theology class, helping gut houses in Houston, and will be meeting with other Fellows from around the nation in D.C. this winter, and they’ve only been with us since August! They do all of this with acknowledgement of the sleep deprivation required and continue each day with smiles on their faces. This year many of our recent graduates are passionate about serving in areas of tech and design, education, counseling, and helping the vulnerable escape a life of human trafficking. It is a serious honor to know and serve with them. If you haven’t had an opportunity to get involved with the Uptown Fellows program, I would encourage it, because your
life experience, the way that you personally have integrated your walk with Christ and your work, is an invaluable resource to these young adults. You can sign up for a Monday Night Dinner where you can meet the Fellows, or lead a teaching while another family hosts if the thought of making macaroni & cheese for a group fills you with fear. You can also sign up to be a mentor to a Fellow, or you can just spend time hanging out with them. Some families just have them over for football and conversation. Seriously, you will not regret a hang out night with these fun people. You will also run into the Fellows as they lead your children’s confirmation classes, serve in youth events, and mentor students at Incarnation House and Reading Buddies. So, when you see one of them, stop and have a conversation and see how their year is going. They are all really interesting, and some of them even have great socks to inspire your own wardrobe choices. These students work at the church on Mondays and Fridays and also receive Spiritual Direction classes with Fr. Yoder, Theological classes with Fr. Austin, and Career Counseling with Becky Clark. Some of them work in paid positions at companies and others need to be funded through congregation members or grants to pursue jobs in the nonprofit sector. If you’re wondering how to connect, you can set up a meeting with me (Kate Smith) on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays or email me at fellows@incarnation.org. Who is this “Kate Smith” that you never see on Sundays? Well, glad you asked. I actually attend St. Paul’s Episcopal in Prosper, Texas, where my husband Tom is the Vicar. Don’t worry too much about my commute though, it is a breather and a chance to listen to podcasts before I hang out with my husband and three kids, make supper, and collapse into bed after the fullness of life. Many of my passions intersect by being able to be part of the Fellows program. I have a Masters in Theological Studies from Wycliffe College, and many years of ministry experience including as a Children & Family Minister and as a leader with Women for Orphans & Widows (W.O.W.), a ministry advocating for women and children in Sub-Saharan Africa. I have been so impressed with Incarnation’s mission, staff, and parishioners. The Fellows program would not exist without the purposeful care that Incarnation does to lead these young adults into their calling, to help them pursue new life. ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG
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A PATTERN FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW By Mark LaRoe President, The Incarnation Foundation
Jesus Christ gives us a road map for a faith foundation through the Great Commandment in Matthew 22:37, ‘Love the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.’ He then tells us in Matthew 28:19 to ‘Go and make disciples of all nations and share the Gospel with nonbelievers.’ “Joshua did the work he was called to do, and we do ours where we are called. At the end of our lives, we want to be able to look at God and hear Him say, ‘Well done, good and faithful servants,’” says Josh’s father, Rick Hayslett. Now I want to tell you a story about Joshua Snowden. None of us are born disciples or evangelists. Like so many kids who are raised up in the youth programs at Incarnation, Joshua Snowden learned about the power of the Gospel through worship, fellowship, and service to his neighbor. It provided the faith foundation for Joshua to become a leader. Unlike most of his peers, Joshua decided before graduating high school that he wanted to join the United States Marine Corps. Through this experience, something clicked for Joshua aligning his work and the ministry he was called to do. Joshua was a remarkable example of bold, passionate, and humble discipleship. Through the discipline he learned as a Marine, he excelled in college and continued learning the mechanical and technical aspects of the KC-130 T model planes for which he was responsible as a flight engineer and instructor. Many of his peers reported that on long flights, if Josh was not reading the flight manual, he was reading his Bible. His thirst for knowledge was unquenchable. He lived among men who respected him but didn’t necessarily have the same spiritual journey. He met others where they were but still lived in such a way that set him apart as a strong Christian. For example, everyone knew Josh would be home on Saturday night in time to get a good night’s sleep before church the next morning, and he would agree to no plans—even football—until after he’d attended Sunday service. He brought passion and vibrancy to a party, but was first and foremost, a follower of Christ.
Living a disciplined life of prayer and study brings about certain behaviors. When you do things the right way, you become a leader and set a pattern for others to follow. Josh’s faith made him bigger than life. He was able to put ministry at the forefront of everything he did speaking out against misplaced values and always asking the hard questions. He ran wholeheartedly after the Lord and loved his neighbors. Josh’s life modeled Christ’s teachings of discipleship in every way possible. Before he was tragically killed in a military plane crash this summer, he very likely hadn’t thought about the extent of his influence on family, friends, and the countless people he encountered during his life—most of us do not. However, because of the way Joshua lived and the impact he had on so many, establishing an unrestricted fund with The Incarnation Foundation to continue his legacy was an obvious choice for his family. We all have an opportunity to intentionally and proactively create a legacy that demonstrates values and creates a road map for what we want our loved ones to continue to believe in and support. Many other families have established funds honoring their loved ones for the benefit of the youth program, the poor, seminarian tuition support, and the music ministry at Incarnation. There are many other options, too, for expressing thankfulness for God’s abundant love, grace, and provision through The Incarnation Foundation. The Foundation serves to assist you in administering financial gifts that outlast life’s end including making gifts, establishing funds, and designating Incarnation as a beneficiary in one of the assets of your estate plan among many other options. Because generations before us made it possible for us to worship God and grow in the teachings of Jesus Christ, it is our responsibility to continue the pattern for others to follow. Have you thought about or talked with your family about what you value and the legacy you want to leave? Visit IncarnationFoundation.org to learn more about ways to give and how the Foundation ensures a strong future for the parish you love.
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community health fair recap Dear Health Fair Volunteers, Thank you for a successful Community Health Fair! It is so rewarding to see how the community pulls together to deliver free, much needed services to our neighbors. With music blaring, Zumba class dancing, and McGruff mingling, there was an atmosphere of fun and fellowship. We served about 300 people with 75 sports physicals, 155 immunizations, and 68 dental exams. Of the ten organizations that contributed time and talent, almost all have been involved for eight years, since the inception of the Health Fair. Twenty-five families walked away with a bike, helmet, and lock; 75 others took home bike helmets. Every family received a reusable grocery bag with fruit, water, and a soccer ball, as well as other health information. We also provided spring sports physicals to athletes that began competing before the Health Fair. Between our spring sports physicals and the health fair, three students were identified with serious health conditions and subsequently were referred to Children’s Hospital. These cases would probably not have been identified otherwise. We are thankful for our partners: Caring for Children Foundation CareVan, Dallas County Medical Society Alliance, Texas A&M Dental School, Spokes for Folks, Dallas Independent School District, North Dallas Shared Ministries, North Dallas High School LULAC Council, Future Champs of Texas, Dallas Police Central Patrol Division and Dallas Fire Department. Further thanks to our fabulous emcee, CJ Johnson; Stephanie Kirby, Zumba instructor; Diabetes testing; and health information booths. The efforts of 176 volunteers from partners all over the city came together for an amazing health fair!
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hurricane harvey relief recap You don’t expect to see traffic driving into a disaster zone—businesses up and running and not a National Guard vehicle in sight. And with one turn into a neighborhood, the landscape changed entirely. The water line could be seen from the road and the amount of debris in the front yard matched the amount of damage done by the rise of Cypress Creek. It was the first weekend since the water receded and the street was teeming with people taking advantage of the full day to clean out homes. An electrical truck turned into a relief effort truck, and the bed was lined with cases of water for the families who lost everything. The first disaster relief team was sent to muck houses for parishioners of a local Episcopal parish. In one of the homes, it became evident that the entire downstairs needed to be gutted. The Incarnation team set to work removing cabinets, sheetrock, insulation, floors, and furniture. Sheetrock peeled off the wall like butter; cabinet drawers still had water in them; and the mold was multiplying by the spore. The family was in good spirits even though they had lost everything. This had been their home for 42 years where they raised both of their daughters. When the waters started rising, they were boated to safety in the middle of the storm.
“Let us not love in words or speech but with action and truth.” 1 John 3:18 There is no better way to show the love of Jesus than to literally walk through the mess of life with people. To walk with our neighbors who have lost everything. To be a vessel of hope. To bring the glory of Jesus into the trenches. Thank you to all who served.
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SUPPER CLUB ON NOVEMBER 3 AT 7 PM MAIN OFFICE OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm Fridays: 9 am – 1 pm UPCOMING CLOSINGS Thanksgiving Holiday
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23* FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24*
Noon Closing
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
Christmas Holiday
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25* TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26*
Noon Closing
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29*
New Year's Holiday
MONDAY, JANUARY 1*
Supper Club is a fellowship opportunity for parishioners and visitors to meet and dine with each other at a member’s home in a casual setting. It is a chance for newer members to make connections with others and a chance for any member to renew or deepen connections to our church community. Join us at the Secor Home on November 3, the Porter Home on March 2, and the Schaufele Home on May 4. Please RSVP to Nancy & Bill Murchison at wmurchison@sbcglobal.net for the address to each event. STUDENT MINISTRY SERVICE PROJECT ON NOVEMBER 5 & 12
Student Ministry has partnered with Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Student Ministry to build relationships and serve in the local community. For more info, email dstack@incarnation.org.
*Offices are closed and classes and services are cancelled. (The building will be open for scheduled Christmas services. Please reference those times in this issue of the Angelus or online at incarnation.org.)
Watch your little saint process before the Traditional and Uptown Contemporary services at 9 or 11:15 am. Make a costume or borrow a banner. Please have children arrive at the Children's Chapel 15 minutes before the service.
WE NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: MAC & CHEESE, CEREAL, AND PEANUT BUTTER
PLEASE DROP OFF DONATIONS IN THE BASKETS LOCATED BY THE CHURCH, WELCOME CENTER, ASCENSION CHAPEL OR BUSINESS OFFICE.
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THE INCARNATION BIBLE INSTITUTE ON DECEMBER 1 & 2
Join us for this new endeavor with December's conference featuring Bishop George Sumner on The Book of Malachi. The weekend Scripture & Bible Conference will explore and study books of the Bible through keynote speakers and breakout sessions. The conference will include our liturgical daily offices and Eucharist. Cost: $50, includes materials, meals, and refreshments. Please RSVP at incarnation.org/TIBI. ADVENT FAMILY NIGHT ON DECEMBER 3 AT 5 PM IN THE GREAT HALL
Bring your family to Evensong and join us afterward for the Family Advent Dinner in the Great Hall. Cost: $5 per person or $20 family max. For more information contact Meg Houk at mhouk@incarnation.org. ANGEL TREE DROP OFF NIGHT ON DECEMBER 6 AT 6 PM IN THE WELCOME CENTER
ALL SAINTS' CHILDREN'S PARADE ON NOVEMBER 5 AT 9 & 11:15 AM
PLEASE HELP COLLECT FOOD ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN OUR ANGEL TREE BASKETS THAT WILL BE DELIVERED TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
ADULT CONFIRMATION ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 11:15 AM
Celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, November 19 at 11:15 am in the Traditional Service in the Church with Bishop George Sumner. MARMION LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Do your Christmas shopping at the Marmion Library Book Sale during the Advent season. We have a nice selection of daily devotional and spiritual books for those New Year's resolutions, along with a variety of gift books for all ages.
Bring your Angel Tree gifts to the Welcome Center and join us for Christmas carols, a hot chocolate bar, a gift wrapping station, a craft table, and wine & cheese.
YOUNG ADULTS UGLY SWEATER
CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 9 7 PM FOOD & DOOR PRIZES RSVP TO DAVID AT DHANSON@INCARNATION.ORG
ST. NICHOLAS DAY, DECEMBER 10, DURING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR
Children will place their shoes outside of their classrooms while St. Nicholas visits for a special treat! Children will learn the origin of ‘ole Saint Nick.
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EPIPHANY EVE ON JANUARY 5 AT 5:30 PM IN MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Celebrate the Twelfth Day of Christmas and the Eve of the Epiphany with Evensong and carols, children's sermon, and blessing of chalk. Followed by the burning of the greens, and refreshments in the Great Hall.
LESSONS & CAROLS
SUNDAYS DECEMBER 10 & 17 5 PM • CHURCH
An Incarnation tradition. Scripture lessons read by Dallas leaders. Ancient prayers. Hymns and carols sung by the Incarnation Choir.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT ON DECEMBER 17 AT 10:20 AM IN THE GREAT HALL
Join us for an Incarnation tradition. Our Sunday school classes will present a special Christmas pageant. Regular class attendees will practice songs each week for the pageant. ADVENT IV SERVICE ON DECEMBER 24 AT 9 AM IN MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Please join us for a morning service with hymns marking Advent IV. SILVER SAINTS CHRISTMAS EVE LUNCHEON ON DECEMBER 24 AT 1 PM IN THE GREAT HALL
Doc Gibbs and his group will play music for dancing. Ralph Jones will make and serve his popular eggnog! For Reservations only, call Carol at 214.217.5610 or email at ckadel@incarnation.org by December 18. THE HOLY NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST SERVICE AT 11 AM ON JANUARY 1
This service will take place in the Church with a Traditional Eucharist with organ and hymns.
INCARNATION 101 ON JANUARY 21 AT 12:30 PM IN ROOM 205
Our membership lunch, called Incarnation 101, is the primary avenue for becoming a member of the parish. Come get to know our clergy and hear their vision for Church of the Incarnation. Learn more about various parish programs, ways to get involved, and what parish membership entails. Lunch and childcare provided.
GROUP LINK EVENT ON JANUARY 14 AT 10:20 AM IN THE ASSEMBLY (ROOM 205)
Are you interested in learning more about our Growth Groups and how you can join one? Join us for pastries, coffee, and tea on January 14 as we share about this vital ministry that equips you to mature and grow in your faith. Meet some of the Growth Group leaders and sign up to be part of a group. Growth Groups are our small group discipleship ministry centered around fellowship, study and prayer. GROWTH GROUPS BEGIN JANUARY 7
Baptism Prep FOR PARENTS
JANUARY 14, 21, & 28 AT 10:20 AM EDUCATION BUILDING, ROOM 217
Incarnation’s three-session quarterly class is required for the parents of children who will soon be baptized. We will explore the origins of baptism in Scripture as well as what our Prayer Book and tradition teach us about this Sacrament of New Birth. Registration for the class is required. Please register by contacting Laura McClain at lmcclain@incarnation.org.
Pre-Marriage Weekend FEBRUARY 23–25 RSVP BY JANUARY 15
SHANNON AT: SDANIELS@INCARNATION.ORG
The Pre-Marriage Course covers important topics for those entering into a Christian Marriage and seeking Pre-Marriage Counseling: communication, conflict resolution, a Biblical view of marriage, expectations in marriage, in-laws, understanding your spouse, finances, and intimacy.
SAVE THE DATE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING ON FEBRUARY 4 AT 10:20 AM IN ASCENSION CHAPEL SHROVE TUESDAY EVENT ON FEBRUARY 13 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES ON FEBRUARY 14
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAYS from 10:20 – 11:05 AM CLASSES BEGIN IN JANUARY
THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN: THE HISTORY & THEOLOGY OF REFORMATIONS
Group Life encourages all individuals to grow in faith through meaningful connections made in smaller communities within the church.
Explore how the different reformations in Europe had the consequence of removing religion from its place in western society.
ACOSTA-SMITH A group of Incarnation women who meet for programs and fellowship.
WITH KEVIN DODGE
UNDERSTANDING ISLAM: SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH MUSLIMS WITH MTR. SAMIRA IZADI PAGE
This class will explore God’s plan for Muslims and how we can share God’s love and the Gospel with them. YOUR MONEY MAY BE KILLING YOU WITH DR. DAVID E. KRAUSE
Join us as we continue our study of Walter Brueggeman's "Money and Possessions". ON THE CANTERBURY TRAIL: ADULT CATECHESIS WITH FR. CHRIS YODER
This class is for all adults who are new at Incarnation, or who hope to be baptized or confirmed. MARRIAGE: THE IDEAL, THE REAL & ALL THAT’S IN BETWEEN — LIKE KIDS! WITH PAM & KEITH QUARTERMAN AND MEG & MICHAEL FAHRENBROOK
We read a book together every semester that explores the topic of marriage. THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
WITH ELLEN & GEORGE PALMER
An expository study of Matthew's Gospel with special attention to the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, and the Kingdom of Heaven. THE BOOK OF ESTHER MICHAEL STURDY
We'll see if we can find God between the lines of a story where a woman struggles to save her people. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
WITH LAUREN & MICHAEL STURDY
Sundays from 4:45–6:30 pm A DVD series by Dave Ramsey that covers cutting debt, increasing savings, and protecting your assets, followed by small group discussion.
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BETSY DANIELS EJDANIELS7@YAHOO.COM
COMMUNITY OF HOPE Provides pastoral visits to parishioners. The group operates in a context of Benedictine Spirituality and emphasizes spiritual formation and the spiritual growth of its members. BOB FROST RRFROST@GMAIL.COM
CURSILLO A 3-day retreat and that continues to meet with each other weekly. BRUCE CLARK BRUCE.CLARK@PRUDENTIAL.COM
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING A spiritual order for women vowing to spread God’s Word. HELEN WALTERS HELENENIGMA@GMAIL.COM
GAMERS, INC. Weekly fun and games like Bridge and American Mahjong. BETTY WILLIAMSON BETZWILLIAM@YAHOO.COM
INCARNATION MEN’S FELLOWSHIP Our mission is to foster a community of men at our church. JIM MOOMAW J.MOOMAW@SBCGLOBAL.NET
MOMS TALK Women in the season of motherhood. We fellowship, feast, and encourage. Childcare provided by reservation. MEG HOUK MHOUK@INCARNATION.ORG
NEXT GROUP A group of adults, mostly 65+, that share a pot-luck meal each month at a parishioner’s home. MARGE MALLORY MANDJMALL@AOL.COM
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Dedicated knitters turn out beautiful prayer shawls for those in need. Enjoy homemade treats and fellowship with this lively group. REX WITCHER JREXW@SBCGLOBAL.NET
SILVER SAINTS Our “senior saints,” gather for luncheons and outings throughout the year. CAROL KADEL CKADEL@INCARNATION.ORG
ST. CLARE GARDENING GUILD Dedicated to beautifying the church gardens. Join this “green thumb” group to renew or deepen connections to your church community. MARTHA CARLSON MEC75206@GMAIL.COM
SUPPER CLUB Fellowship opportunity for parishioners and visitors to meet and dine with each other at a member’s home in a casual setting. BILL MURCHISON WMURCHISON@SBCGLOBAL.NET
YOUNG ADULTS Classes, events, and service opportunities for those in the young adults stage of life. DAVID HANSON DHANSON@INCARNATION.ORG
Please feel free to reach out directly to the contact name listed here.
ADOPT A FAMILY
Give a gift that really matters; adopt a family in need. Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Welcome Center starting November 5. The Angel Tree adopt-a-family program is Incarnation’s long-standing outreach effort during Advent. We seek to see that our neighbors in need have a joyful Christmas. To assist with preparation, please contact Erin at ependleton@incarnation.org. SERVE SERVANTS
Volunteers are needed for Angel Tree's Gift Drop-Off Night and Parish Christmas Party in the Welcome Center on December 6 from 5:30–8:30 pm. SORT FOOD
Join us December 7 to help sort food donated to our Angel Tree ministry so that we may equally distribute it among recipients. Sorting hours are from 9–1 pm in the Welcome Center.
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JULY
In joyful celebration of the baptisms of Eliza Love Reis, Riker Sicard Reis, Clara Kate Smiley, and Henry William Bredthauer.
7/24 William Machir Stull
JULY 23
In joyful celebration of the wedding of David Crawford and Meagan Lynch on June 10.
OCTOBER
AUGUST 13
10/2 Isabel Cerys Hanson
In loving memory of Vera Louise Gaston. SEPTEMBER 17
In loving memory of Bill Harris on September 10. SEPTEMBER 24
MAY
5/6
Jeannine Cowley Weaver
JUNE
In loving memory of Max Miller.
6/20 Michael Frederic Haller 6/29 Nancy Rich Jones
OCTOBER 8
JULY
OCTOBER 15
Join the Honduras Mission Trip team as we head to Copan in June where we will be working on dental, medical, construction, and water projects. Information Meeting: January 15 at 5:30 pm in Room 205; Registration Deadline: March 1; Trip Dates: June 14–22.
SEPTEMBER
In loving memory of Joshua Michael Snowden.
PRAY FOR MISSIONERS
SERVE ABROAD
Charlotte Montgomery Grasso Tyler James Burkybile Ellsworth James Anderson Clara Rose Hensel
9/13 Patrick Jeremiah Leary 9/19 Emily Michael Eisenlohr
Help Angel Tree recipients pick up their donated food and gifts on December 8 from 9–1 pm. Please pray for the Belize Mission team January 18–23, as they serve the Belize community with Christian education, hygiene education, library installation, construction, and water pump repair.
8/7 8/15 8/21 8/26
JULY 30
In loving memory of Jimmie Wunsch, and Derek Moore, and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Caroline Ashley Ward and Samuel Wesley Burton on October 7.
SERVE THE NEEDY
AUGUST
In loving memory of Pat Cavin King. OCTOBER 22
In loving memory of Charles Featherston Bradford, and of Dorothy Buckelew and Walter Paul Wise on their anniversary, and in celebration of the wedding anniversary of Pamela and David Krueger. OCTOBER 29
In loving memory of Sara Mayes, John Barre King, Jr., Nellie Maye Harris, and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Lindsey Nicole Larson and Dwight Hillis Emanuellson III on October 28.
7/7 7/10 7/11 7/26 7/31
Helen Kay Neeley Polk Joshua Michael Snowden Jack Pershing Gunter William Machir Stull John Edwards Walraven
AUGUST
8/2 8/22 8/27 8/31
Roberta Braxton McKeethen Warren York Randall Mary Jo (Jo) Satterfield Graham Carl Laurent Lichte
SEPTEMBER
none OCTOBER
10/7 Robert Michael Farquhar 10/9 Elizabeth Cook Sands 10/14 Adrian Ede Flatt
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 5 pm deadline Friday, December 1
This Christmas, the church will be adorned with beautiful poinsettias through your generous donations remembering and honoring your loved ones. After Christmas services, poinsettias are delivered to Incarnation members unable to attend church (as are the altar flowers most Sundays throughout the year). TO DONATE, VISIT INCARNATION.ORG/FLOWERS OR SUBMIT YOUR FORM AND PAYMENT TO THE ALTAR GUILD DESK IN THE WELCOME CENTER ON SUNDAY MORNINGS NOVEMBER 5–26. PLEASE NOTE THAT FORMS WITHOUT PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO CASH, PLEASE.
LESSONS & CAROLS SUNDAYS DECEMBER 10 & 17 5 PM • CHURCH An Incarnation tradition. Scripture lessons read by Dallas leaders. Ancient prayers. Hymns and carols sung by the Incarnation Choir.