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Dr. Matthew Lockard
Fr. Bob Johnston
Mark Schneider
Dr. Billy Abraham
“FAITH OR SCIENCE? YES.”
“BLESS ME FATHER, “FAITH & THE “THE GOOD, BAD & FOR YOU HAVE EXECUTIVE SUITE” UGLY: Why Things SINNED: A Look at Happen” Hypocrisy”
MONDAY NIGHTS IN JUNE. 7PM. GINGER MAN PUB. YOU KNOW THE PLACE...
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Bishop Burton, Rector, Charles Powell, Senior Warden, Kathy Boyett, Junior Warden; Orrin Harrison, Chancellor; Jim Grau, Assistant Chancellor, Mark LaRoe, Foundation President, Dow Crocker, Treasurer; Liz Johnson, Clerk; Chris Adams, Michelle Anderson, Lynn Bissett, Carla Bush, Jacqueline Hill, Carol Roehrig, David Aughinbaugh, Gil Besing, Holland Gary, Joe Harper, George Longino and Chase Skorburg.
2013 DIOCESAN CONVENTION DELEGATES
Cathy Ammermann, Kathy Boyett, Jr. Warden, Pam Quarterman, Bruce Clark, Sam Kincaid, Andrew Leonie, George Longino, Bill Murchison, Charles Powell, Sr. Warden
The Parish Staff Jennifer Alarcon Courtney Barrow Jill Bellew Jacob Bottom Justin Brooks Tiffany Brooks LaShon Christen Pam Coghlan Michelle Cox Sheri Crandall Micah Crissey Haley Dettra Scott Dettra Robert Dicks Melinda Draper G. Noel Gross Shelley Eisenlohr Steven Haal Gay Hayslett Mark Howell 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. Mission:75204 Project Manager Director of Contemporary Music Uptown Ministries Admin. Assistant Middle School Ministry Admin. Asst. Middle School Minister Director of Development Children & Family Min. Admin. Asst. Incarnation Academy Head of School Assistant to Fr. Olver Music Director Organ Scholar Bookstore Co-Manager Web & Media Services Controller Director of Communications Assistant to the Rector Manager of Technology Resources Front Office Manager Director of Missions & Outreach Assistant to Fr. Hermerding Music Dept. Administrator High School/College Admin. Asst. Bookstore Co-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
A Message from the Editor It is amazing times in which we live, here at Church of the Incarnation! Evidence of life, growing in our parish, abounds. Just look at May 12 — First Communion, Mom’s & Mimosas, the Lift High the Cross capital campaign announcement, and the first occasion of newlyminted priests, Fr. Matthew Larsen and Fr. Paul Wheatley celebrating Holy Communion — there is a LOT of life happening at Incarnation! We are a growing parish that is seeking to minister to each other, our community, nation, and the world. I believe God is blessing us with opportunities to do just that! While it is easy to focus on all the growth, events and happenings as we become a larger parish, it important we also grow smaller. To continue to pursue a deepening and maturing of relationships both with our parish family members, and also with our Lord. It is for that reason I want to draw your attention to the center portion of this edition — the extra-brightly festooned pages. This summer’s theme is “Summer Art Wave”! These center pages are loaded with opportunities to meet new people and make new friends, share common experiences, and perhaps find more of the beauty of our faith, in the arts — film, books, music and more. Page 20 features the lineup of special guest speakers for our “Art Wave” lecture series in Memorial Chapel at 10:20am each Sunday; be sure to take a look! To learn more about everything happening here this summer, be sure to attend the Summer Preview event happening next Sunday, May 19 — with festivities similar to Rally Day, this will be an event not to miss! Finally, further evidence of our growth is demonstrated in increased need for more volunteers, and more diverse opportunities in which to use one’s gifts in the service of our Lord. One such new opportunity is shown below, the Incarnation Media Guild. If media interested, and you have the skills to match, we need you! This will be a grand summer at Incarnation — see you soon!
A new opportunity to serve is just around the corner...
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Incarnation Media Guild.
If you would like to be a part of this unique group of media artisan volunteers please email shaal@incarnation.org. This efforts of the group will be seen online, in the church hallways, and in various church publications such as The Angelus. photography. videography. production. editing. have another media skill? let us know. Help increase the kingdom of God by sharing your skills with us!
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Departments
Features
A Message from the Editor
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Gateway of Grace
What are the Clergy Reading?
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Lifting High the Cross
Parish May-June Calendar of Events
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Missions & Outreach “Need” Grid
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PHOTOS: Parish Life!
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Incarnation’s Newest Staff Members
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Altar Arrangements
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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 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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SUMMER ART WAVE: Children & Family Ministries Middle School High School Missions & Outreach Adult Education Series
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Congratulations New Confirmands!
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The Virgin of the Sign: Incarnation’s new Icon
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.
SUMMER PREVIEW Check out what’s happening at Incarnation this Summer!
M AY 1 9 | 1 0 : 2 0 A M THE CLOISTER GARDEN
Join us for a preview of our summer programs & events.
Fun activities for children!
WWW.INCARNATION.ORG
FATHER PAUL, WIFE CATHERINE AND ASHLEY LEWIS SHARING LUNCH IN THE HOME OF ONE OF THE REFUGEES
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Gateway of Ministering to Dallas Refugees
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bout fifty people were moving toward the baptismal font as Bishop James Stanton baptized each of them during the Sunday service at Trinity Episcopal Church in Dallas a few weeks ago. This was not a typical baptismal service for him, nor Trinity. That is because the baptizands were all Bhutanese refugees! Smiles and tears of joy could be seen throughout the church as, one by one, these precious Christians were making a public profession of their faith without fear of harm or retribution.
In addition, the great news of God’s work continued in the service as Bishop Stanton announced, “Holy Faith Episcopal Church is the newest mission of the Diocese of Dallas!” This new mission came as a result of the relationship between Gateway of Grace Refugee Ministries, the Bhutanese pastor, and his congregation. That relationship formed in early 2012 as Gateway of Grace immediately began to help meet the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the Bhutanese refugees. Gateway of Grace was later able to connect their pastor with Canon Victoria Heard at the Diocesan office. Through Canon Heard’s efforts and Bishop Stanton’s gracious and open heart, the Bhutanese congregation quickly became a vibrant church plant of the Diocese! Glory be to God! It is encouraging to see the hope of these Christian refugees despite their suffering in their homeland of Bhutan. They came from a Hindu culture where most of them were associ-
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ated with the lowest caste. A few of them were considered by Hindus as “Untouchables,’’ often considered as less than human. However, during that Sunday service at Trinity Church, these dear souls were not only affirmed with full dignity as human beings, created in God’s Image, they were also welcomed as Children of God with all the rights and responsibilities of any believer in Jesus Christ. This is only one example of God’s amazing and redemptive work experienced by refugees who come through Gateway of Grace. Gateway of Grace was founded by Samira Izadi in 2011. Born and raised in Iran as a Muslim, she and her family fled Iran due to persecution and obtained political asylum status in the U.S. Samira converted to Christianity shortly after arriving in the U.S. She immediately became a student of the Holy Scriptures, consuming as much of it as often as possible. That devotion to knowing God and what it meant to be a faithful servant eventually led her to Perkins School of Theology where she earned a Masters of Divinity. She
combines her personal experiences as a refugee and her educational focus on evangelism and church mobilization to frame her role as Executive Director of Gateway of Grace. Her heart’s desire is to bring the hope and love of Christ to those whose hope, dignity, and humanity have been taken away by oppressive governments and circumstances. Refugees are those who have been dislocated by force due to war, ethnic cleansing, or political and religious persecution, and have crossed an international border to save their lives. The overwhelming majority left everything, except what they could carry in hand. They often faced dangerous and abusive circumstances in some refugee camps. Their refugee status wait time can range from a few months to 20 years or more, depending on what country initially receives them. With no place to call home, most hope for a new life in America. Texas is the largest hub for refugees in the U.S. with an average of 3000 arrivals per year in North Texas alone. Gateway of Grace partners with churches by helping them form ministry teams that adopt refugee families. The refugee ministry team from Church of the Incarnation has adopted a young Iraqi family that became refugees as a result of helping American soldiers. The father of two pre-school boys told the ministry team, “When I was in Iraq, I could not form real friendships because I could not trust anyone, but you guys are different!” One of the goals of Gateway of Grace is that each refugee experiences the unconditional love of Christ through his people who volunteer with the ministry. Gateway of Grace has demonstrated that kind of love to more than 250 refugees so far. But, many more will arrive who are weary, worried, and feeling unwelcomed. Pray that God will place them in the path of Gateway of Grace volunteers so those refugees too can experience authentic Christian love. Would you prayerfully consider becoming a volunteer or financially supporting Gateway of Grace? Samira would appreciate the opportunity discuss the ministry over a cup of coffee. Contact her at samira@gatewayofgrace.org or by calling 469-324-8825.
What are the Clergy
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THE LOOMING TOWER by Lawrence Wright
A gripping narrative that spans Father five decades, The Looming Matthew Tower explains in unprecedented detail the growth of Islamic fundamentalism, the rise of Al-Qaeda, and the intelligence failures that culminated in the attacks on the World Trade Center. Lawrence Wright re-creates firsthand the transformation of Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri from incompetent and idealistic soldiers in Afghanistan to leaders of the most successful terrorist group in history. He follows FBI counterterrorism chief John O’Neill as he uncovers the emerging danger from al-Qaeda in the 1990s and struggles to track this new threat. Packed with new information and a deep historical perspective, The Looming Tower is the definitive history of the long road to September 11. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
UNION WITH GOD by Blessed Columba Marmion Union with God is a collection of Father letters written by Blessed Columba Joe Marmion to the many persons who sought his spiritual counsel with questions about prayer, faith, temptation, suffering, and the struggles of daily life. Marmion excelled in the art of letter-writing — his advice was always simple and direct, yet profound. In his letters we see him bringing to bear his great depth of theological knowledge in a practical and human way. Union with God offers warm, practical counsel from a spiritual master whom Popes and Bishops looked to for inspiration. Book descriptions compliments of Amazon.com
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BISHOP BURTON BLESSING THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE CARDS, TURNED IN ON COMMITMENT SUNDAY AND HELD BY VERGERS LYNN BISSETT AND CHASE SKORBURG
Together, we are building a bigger boat. Casting a larger net—one that will allow us the resources needed as our ministries continue to grow and impact a needy world for our Lord. It’s never too late to join the many who are making possible this historic time in the life of our parish, lifting high the Cross of Christ. Make your pledge today! www.incarnation.org/cc
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Kids who have completed Kindergarten – 5th grade
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Arts, sports, movies, outings, water fun
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Church of the Incarnation and off-campus
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Wednesdays beginning June 26-July 24
WHY:
For the fun of it! Kids will make new friends, learn about God, learn new skills, and JUST HAVE FUN!! MORE DETAILS AND SIGN UP ON MAY 19
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SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS JUNE 2 – JULY 28
10:20 – 11:05AM
This summer, kids age 3 (by 9/1/2012 & potty-trained) through 5th grade will learn about our awesomely creative God and get to express their own creativity! We will meet upstairs in the education building.
Vacation Bible School June 17-21
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La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa OCTOBER 4–6 FRIDAY-SUNDAY SAVE THE DATE
2nd Annual Fall Family Retreat REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 19
Register by June 7! Open to children age 3 (by 9/1/2012) and potty-trained through 5th grade
Questions? Contact Sheri Crandall: scrandall@incarnation.org
Cost: $25 per child, $60 Family max Sign up here: www.incarnation.org
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:20 –11:05am
WEDNESDAY YOUTH GROUP 6 – 8pm
JUNE 2,9,16,30 JULY 7,14,21,28
JUNE 5,12,19 JULY 10, 17, 24, 31
SUNDAY SCHOOL 6TH-8TH GRADE
the porch (upstairs youth area) Sunday
10:20–11:05am
FOR GIRLS ONLY The challenges of pursuing God and being a Middle School girl! FOR GUYS ONLY Becoming a Godly young man in a day and age when that is not the cool thing to do!
YOUTH GROUP 6TH-8TH GRADE
pool party locations on reverse Wednesday nights 6 – 8pm It is summer and TEAMS are back — get ready for another wild and crazy adventure! Students are challenged to: work together on a team, accomplish tasks, and win the finale. Each week holds a new adventure with exciting twists and turns as the team’s fight to come out on top as the WINNER. *Every Wednesday Night there will be a Pool Party, Food, and Team Competition!
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pam coghlan middle school minister pcoghlan@incarnation.org 214.217.5623
lashon christen administrator lchristen@incarnation.org 214.217.5638
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JUNE 22–28 HARDIN, KY
natalie ward’s house JUNE 5 6–8pm
COST$650 ($100 DEPOSIT)
This is a great camp where students will experience creative bible study, worship and every kind of activity you can dream up from mountain biking to watersports. Tom Richter is the camp pastor again this summer!
The TEAMS Kick Off this Wednesday Night at the Ward’s with a Pool Party, Food, and competition in the Park! Come find out what team you will be on! Bring a friend and they can join your TEAM!
POOL
REGISTER TODAY:
VACATION
PARTIES
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Wednesday Nights
great hall JUNE 17–21
JUNE 5
6–8pm
Natalie Ward’s House
JUNE 12 Matthew Laza’s House JUNE 19 Gay Hayslett’s House JULY 10
JONATHAN CREEK
Duke Norris’ House
JULY 17 Quarterman’s House JULY 24 David Schrupp’s House JULY 31
Duke Norris’ House
AUG 7
Sam Clay’s House
*see weekly emails for addresses
9am-NOON
VBS is looking for workers to help out snacks, crafts, music team, recreation, or assisting with a class there is a place for everyone and this is a great way to SERVE. Please contact us to sign up and to order a t-shirt!
mssummercamp2013.eventbrite.com
SUMMER
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AUSTIN STREET CENTRE JULY 10 & 24 9 – 2pm Our students will have the opportunity to prepare and feed lunch to 350+ people at the Austin Street Homeless Shelter.
BISHOPS CAMP JULY 9 &16 8:30 - NOON A Summer Camp program for local Hispanic kid’s. Our Middle Schoolers will spend time reading with individual children, one on one, so that they can practice and maintain their reading skills.
M A Y -J U N E
Calendar Of Events Monday, May 13 11:00 am Registration; 1 pm Shotgun Start at The Courses at Watters Creek
Boll Street in Uptown, for a pint and great conversations!
THE FROG OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT
Dr. Lockard will be discussing this frequently-requested topic from the perspective of Philosophy, and will address epistemology; that we know certain things by varying means. Be sure to get there early, as this event always packs out. Visit the website for full details, and event recaps each Tuesday, of the previous evening’s session! See ad on inside front cover. www.incarnation.org
The Frog Open honors the memory of Tim “Frogie” Doreen, and benefits the Missions & Outreach department! Questions about the event? tommrichards@me.com Monday, May 13 - Wednesday, May 15 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Great Hall Dining Room
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BCP with Dr. Cheryl White
Join Dr. Cheryl White for this class-style three-part survey of the differing cultural contexts from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer through various selected adaptations in to the 20th century with the spread of global Anglicanism. hdettra@incarnation.org Friday, May 17 7pm | Church
Monday, June 10 | 7pm
THEOLOGY LIVE #2 “BLESS ME FATHER, FOR YOU HAVE SINNED: A LOOK AT HYPOCRISY” with Fr. Bob Johnston
Fr. Bob takes a look at the ongoing issue of failure in church leadership, and the resultant impact on people’s outlook on the reality of faith. See ad on inside front cover.
SPECIAL CONCERT: COMBINED INCARNATION CHOIRS
June 17-21
Sunday, May 19
Monday, June 17 | 7pm
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: LEAH BOYD OF ALARM
THEOLOGY LIVE #3 “FAITH & THE EXECUTIVE SUITE” with Mark Schneider
Combined choirs of the Church of the Incarnation sing a concert featuring highlights of our repertoire from the past year. See ad on page 26.
During the Sunday School hour, the Sacramental Giving class will host a special guest lecturer Leah Boyd who serves as the Director of Legal Affairs and Sudan Strategy for African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM). Sunday, May 19 AL SPECIISH PAR NT! EVE
SUMMER PREVIEW
This summer our theme is “Summer Art Wave” — complete with a lineup of special Sunday events and plenty of family and kiddo fun for all!
Monday, May 27
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
See ad with complete details on page 11. For questions, contact cfm@incarnation.org
Mark Schneider is the CEO of Financial Pathways Technology and has started numerous companies. He is also involved in the leadership of The entrepreneurs organization of Dallas and Fort Worth. He speaks on the notion of whether or not conflict exists between making money in the business world, and being a Christian. See ad on inside front cover. June 21-28
HONDURAS MISSION TRIP
OFFICE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Please be in prayer for our team as they minister to our brothers and sisters in Honduras. For questions, contact outreach@incarnation.org
Sunday, June 2
Monday, June 24 | 7pm
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS! Monday, June 3 | 7pm
THEOLOGY LIVE #1 “FAITH OR SCIENCE? YES.” with Dr. Matt Lockard
It’s that time again! Join us Monday nights in June at the Ginger Man Pub, 2718
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THEOLOGY LIVE #4 “THE GOOD, BAD & THE UGLY: WHY THINGS HAPPEN” with Dr. Billy Abraham
Billy will be addressing another very-requested topic. When good or bad things happen to us...why? Is it fate? God scripting the details or perhaps “winding the world up like a clock” and letting go? See ad on inside front cover.
CHURCH of the INCARNATION
6th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS | APRIL 28, 2013
CONGRATULATIONS CONFIRMANDS!
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The words outside of our church building read: Church of the Incarnation. These same words within the church building are imprinted on our literature, stationary and other signage. We have the privilege and opportunity to live out our lives in the same way the Incarnate One did, the Person of Jesus. He said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” We believe that The Student Ministry at Incarnation, should be about connection. Nothing more, nothing less. Our desire is for every student to connect with God. Our desire is for us to be connected with one another. Sharing life with one another. The fundamental reason as to why we have a Student Ministry program is to use it as a vehicle to help accomplish our purpose. In accomplishing our purpose, it will always be necessary to focus on our primary values when designing the weekly, monthly, and various other activities. We also believe that parents are an integral part of the program and there are a variety of ways parents can be involved in the Student Ministry at Incarnation.
Student Picnic Administrator:
We welcome you to The Student Ministry at Church of the Incarnation.
THE PICNIC INFORMATION High School facebook: Bubba Incarnation
Nigel Incarnation
Anne Mackintosh amackintosh@incarnation.org
Director of Picnic Ministries:
Brian Mountjoy bmountjoy@incarnation.org
Student Picnic Associate: Liz Huber lizhuber@gmail.com
Brian Blog:
thebrianmountjoy.typepad.com
College Blog: nigelincarnation.typepad.com
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The High School Group
THE VARIOUS WEEKLY & MONTHLY
Travel to a lake, the Three-Legged Race Tournament, a ranch, the Dallas Limbo Championships, a Rangers game, a short road trip, an International Cricket match. There are other activities that will occur over the course of the picnic summer that are not listed here. For all of the latest, please check out the website under The High School Group section or call or email Anne at The Student Picnic Office.
THE REGULAR WEEKLY THE PICNIC BASKET
SUNDAY MORNING, 10:20 – 11:05AM THE FLAT Each week, all summer long, whether rain or shine, a variety of interesting topics for discussion will leap out of the picnic basket for discussion. Take time to arise from your Sunday morning summer slumber and join us, surrounded by others in the 9th – 12th grade. Listen to others, relax in the conversation, interact and deepen friendships. Suntan lotion not needed. The fresh food includes: doughnuts, bagels, OJ, coffee, and even a delicious breakfast picnic burrito every now and then. Food not included: pickled red beets, deviled-eggs, and warm PB&J sandwiches.
SUNDAY NIGHT OUTING
SUNDAY NIGHT, 7 – 8:30PM A NEARBY HOUSE OR DESIGNATED AREA Each Sunday night, an indoor outing or an outdoor outing. Each Sunday night, an indoor picnic or an outdoor picnic. We will entertain relevant questions, discuss the spiritual life, dine on the conversation of life issues together. We will meet at a home or a park or a field or under a very large umbrella. Dinner each week that’s more than just celery sticks and vinegar-laden cole slaw. Various “outings” may contain croquet, Frisbee golf, whiffle ball, pie eating and horseshoes. In order to find out where we meet from week to week, consult the website, facebook group, receive an email, Incarnation bulletin announcement, Twitter. Ants not invited.
THE SUMMER MISSION TRIP
THE ESPANA PROJECT, JULY 21-30 SEVILLE, SPAIN Our group will be saturated with work and relational ministry. Painting, construction, helping with new churches in two communities, outreach to people in the neighborhood. For those that are going, and for those that are not, the parish of Incarnation is a huge part of this trip. Read these startling words: “In the recent strategy of world missions, many have spoken of the 10/40 window and the AD 2000 movement. The most recent research, however, has shown that in all the continents of the world, the Church of our Lord is growing except for one: in Europe, where the Church is actually shrinking. So much so, that missionologists are now referring to Europe as the newest most darkened continent of the world in terms of Gospel light. Now is not the time to turn our backs on Europe, in spite of growing economic problems, rampant socialism, rising minority religions and generalized apathy, Europe needs the Gospel now like never before. ”So we are going to serve our Lord in Spain. Please pray for this mission experience.
The College Group
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TOILETRIES DRIVE BENEFITING INCARNATION’S HOMELESS MINISTRIES Austin Street and Homeless Students Baskets will be located throughout the church campus for donations
Traveling this summer? Travel sized and hotel toiletries are needed for folks at the Austin Street Centre shelter! Please drop your donations in the basket outside the Outreach Office.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE School Supply Drive Find out more at www.incarnation.org Please drop off your donation in the vestibule outside the outreach offices by August 26
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The Frog Open In memory of Tim “Frogie” Doreen
Monday, May 13 The Courses at Watters Creek
THE FROG OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN MEMORY OF TIM “FROGIE” DOREEN MONDAY, MAY 13TH Proceeds to benefit Incarnation’s Mission & Outreach Department
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Registration at 11am Shot gun start at 1pm
Green fees, cart, lunch and awards buffet are included! tournament proceeds go to support the
Church of the Incarnation Outreach Department
Tom Richards tommrichards@me.com
Steve Rodgers renodfw@att.net
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IMMUNIZATIONS AT NO COST* INCLUDING MENINGITIS VACCINATIONS
SPORTS EQUIPMENT GIVE-AWAY “ASK THE DOCTOR” BOOTH EDUCATION BOOTHS DIABETES, ASTHMA, NUTRITION STUDENT SPORTS PHYSICALS AT NO COST ZUMBA DANCE PROGRAM COOKING DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOP ON HOW TO ENROLL IN THE NEW NATIONAL HEALTH CARE PLAN ACCESS TO LEGAL HELP OTHER FUN EVENTS!!!!!!!
COMMUNIT Y
HEALTH FAIR
SAT, AUGUST 24 1 - 3PM SPONSORED BY CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION IMMUNIZATIONS BY CARING FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION CARE VAN™
You MUST bring your Child’s Complete Immunization Record. Child must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Must be “Vaccine for Children” eligible. Your child is eligible if he/she has Medicaid, has no insurance, has insurance that does not cover vaccine, or is an American Indian or Alaskan Native. If you have private insurance that covers vaccines or CHIP, you are not eligible for these services. Immunization events are subject to change due to vaccine availability and/or weather conditions. For additional information, please visit www.carevan.org
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COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Offering free back-to-school health services to community families in need.
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Housing for our Neighbors–Renewing Homes & Hope HEARTS & HAMMERS | September 14 & 21
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As our opportunities to minister have grown and expanded—so have our needs for volunteers!
We need you! For questions, or to lend a hand: outreach@incarnation.org
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Helping our Neighbors
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
GATEWAY OF GRACE
Join a team helping refugee families transition to their new life in Dallas
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Helping our Neighbors
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Feeding Others AIDS MEAL MINISTRY Providing home-cooked meals & fellowship
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DICK GRANGER NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY
Providing a safety net for the working poor
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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!
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Adult Education Series | Sundays, 10:20am – 11:05am in Memorial Chapel Sunday JUNE 2 Summer School Kick-Off! JANE LADIK Iconography
JUNE 9 . 23 RALPH WOOD Study: “The Screwtape Letters” by C. S. Lewis
Master iconographer and the writer of the Incarnation Icon (of the Blessed Virgin and Jesus in a style known as “Our Lady of the Sign”) that will soon be installed by the Altar of the Good Shepherd.
Served as University Professor of Theology and Literature at Baylor since 1998. At Baylor, his main appointment is in the Religion Department, but he also teaches in the Great Texts program as well as the Department of English.
JUNE 30 LOU HARLAS “God Gave Rock n’ Roll to You: Finding the Sacred in the Secular”
C. JONES JULY 7 RICHARD Living for Christ in the Film Industry
A nationally recognized electric and acoustic bassist. Lou keeps an active local and national performance schedule, both live and in the studio. He has taught bass and jazz studies at The University of Texas at Arlington and is currently teaching music in the Dallas County Community College System.
JULY 14 THE VERY REVEREND PAUL F. M. ZAHL Christianity & The Arts
The former Rector to All Saints Church in Chevy Chase, MD, Dean of the Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Pittsburgh, PA, Dean of the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL, Rector to St. James’ Church in Charleston, SC, and Rector to St. Mary’s Church in Scarborough, NY. Rev. Zahl is the author of several books including Grace in Practice: A Theology of Everyday Life, and The First Christian: Universal Truth in the Teachings of Jesus.
A theatre, film and television star, that has also been featured in commercials, music videos and print ads. You can spot him in the films Dragon Day, Titans and the web series, Broken Bonds. Also see him in the recent hit from the Sundance, SXSW, and Dallas International film festivals, Pit Stop. Richard also serves on associate staff with the CRU ministry.
JULY 21 TBA Sunday School Ends JULY 28 Summer RECEPTION FOR FR. MATTHEW OLVER
Help us warmly congratulate the Rev’d Matthew S. C. Olver, Assistant Rector, on his acceptance into the doctoral program in Systematic Theology at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, which will begin this coming fall. We wish him and his family every blessing in the years ahead, and look forward to thanking them as a parish at this event.
The Virgin of the Sign “Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; behold a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel.” Isaiah 7:14
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he Icon of “The Virgin of the Sign” depicts the Holy Virgin in a gesture that signifies a prayerful appeal to God. Her arms are upraised with her elbows bent. The origin of this image is ancient, being found in the catacombs of the earliest Christians. At the Council of Ephesus in 413AD, the Fathers of the church formally declared Mary the Theotokos or Mother of God. This designation is important because this icon is a depiction of the incarnation of God in Mary’s womb. Icons of the Virgin of the Sign date from Russia in the eleventh century. In this icon the Virgin Mary is facing the viewer with her hands raised in the orans (prayerful) position. The image of Christ is in a round nimbus representing her womb. At the moment of conception Christ is shown not as a fetus or even as an infant, but as Emmanuel, the Christ, the Eternal Son and Creator of the world. The symbolic meaning refers to the two natures of Christ, a child in Mary’s womb and
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fully present within Mary who contains in her womb that which is uncontainable. On Christ’s halo we see the Greek letters which stand for I Am that I Am. This is a further reminder that this is God Himself. The colors chosen for Mary’s robes are very traditional, iconographic colors. The outer garment is red, signifying Mary’s humanity. The blue inner garment signifies the divinity that she carries within her. The gold detail on her outer robe reminds us of her status as a queen. At the moment she becomes the mother of the King of Heaven, she New Icon (Near Good Shepherd Altar), “The Virgin of the Sign” by Jane Ladik becomes his queen. This is a living yet, God Almighty. out of the Jewish tradition that the mother of the king Within the nimbus the universe becomes the queen. The golden cuffs is dark, almost black, filled with on her blue garment indicate her constellations and stars giving way to intercession for her people. brilliant rays of gold. This proclaims that the One who said, “Let there be The three stars on the Virgin (forelight” (Genesis 1:3), who drew the head, right shoulder, left shoulder) line between night and day and is signify her virginity before, during indeed the source of all light, is none continued pg. 27 other than the Son of Mary. He is
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story with the ladies 3. [SERIES] INCARNATION ACADEMY GOOD FRIDAY FOOTWASHING SERVICE: In this 3-photo series, Father Joe washes the feet of 3 of the children chosen as for footwashings, which followed Fr. Joe’s Good Friday lesson, just for the kiddos! 4. [SERIES] GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES: Two photos offering different perspectives as Bishop Burton lifts high
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1 1. KICKOFF SUNDAY: Bishop Burton answers questions about the new campus expansion 2. KICKOFF EVENT: Parishioner Frank Bain clutches the newly-released LIFT HIGH THE CROSS campaign brochure 3. Father Joe, along with Richard Hill and Drew Bradford smile for the camera while at the campaign kickoff event 4. Installing our LIFT HIGH THE CROSS “ruff-wrap” removable decals — installed with heat, and cleanly removed with heat! 5. A hard hat-wearing Shannon Bradford goes over the campaign brochure with some friends, answering questions about the campaign 6. Barbara Hamack, Betsy Powell and Vicki Moomaw are ready for their close-up! 7. COMMITMENT SUNDAY: Bishop Burton smiles and greets parishioners after the service 8. Our new gallery of historical photos, found in the main hallway of the church. It’s a great connection to past generations at Incarnation!
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1. Front Office Manager Carol Kadel explains the layout of the new model showing the proposed new campus expansion, as laid forth in LIFT HIGH THE CROSS 2. Capital Campaign Co-Chairs George Reynolds, Jean Barrow and Susan Beecherl receive their LIFT HIGH THE CROSS hard hat, along with the rest of the campaign leadership, at the kickoff event. 3. Staffers Sheri Crandall, CFM Administrative Assistant, and Noel Gross, Web & Media Services, can hardly contain their excitement as they greet everyone at the kickoff event 4. KICKOFF EVENT: A birdseye view of the packed house 5. Mark LaRoe proudly dons his new hard hat alongside Harry Roberts 6. DONOR RECOGNITION WALL: Passers-by stop to find their name on our donor wall, which will continue to be updated until everyone who pledged has been added! 7. Our new campus!
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Father Matthew & Father Paul on your ordination in to the priesthood! INCARNATION’S NEWEST STAFF MEMBERS
Mark Howell is our new Manager of Technology Resources. His background includes international IT consulting on technology infrastructure, systems, and processes. Mark describes himself as “inherently techie.” The Howells have been at Incarnation for a couple of years and Mark is currently in the discernment process for Holy Orders. His family moved to Dallas for seminary and he is currently a Ph.D. student at DTS. Mark’s scholarship is focused on the early Church Fathers. His wife Ann is the daughter of missionary parents and, being raised in Columbia, is fluent in Spanish. She has been involved teaching 1st grade Godly Play. They have two children, Catelina and Ethan.
Please welcome Jacob Bottom, who joins us in May as Mission:75204 Project Manager. Jacob holds a B.A. degree in Political Science with a minor in Telecommunications from the University of Kentucky. He is completing a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary this summer.
Jacob has served in the Peace Corps in Nicaragua where he promoted a sustainable food security program and helped create a local savings and loan bank within a village. He speaks Spanish and is enthusiastic about joining Incarnation’s Mission and Outreach team. We are pleased and thankful to have Jacob onboard!
COMBINED INCARNATION CHOIRS FRI, MAY 17 AT 7PM THE COMBINED CHOIRS OF THE CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION As the concert season comes to a close, we hope you will join us as the combined choirs of the Church of the Incarnation sing a concert featuring highlights of our repertoire from the past year. With repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to the best of 20th-century choral music, this will be an excellent opportunity to showcase our fine choirs in a rare concert setting. photo by lauren larsen
KEEPING ALIVE THE GLORIOUS TREASURE OF
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GENERATIONS OF CHRISTIANS SO THAT OUR PRAYERS MAY BE UNITED TO THOSE OF OUR ANCESTORS, photo by jim morris
RISING TO GOD AS INCENSE
BIRTHS & DEATHS BIRTHS
February Post Printing 2/11 Rebecca Lynn Williamson March
3/3 Margaret Grace Skorburg 3/8 Harold (Harry) Andrew Hayslett
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February Post Printing 2/4 John Dupy March
3/3 Cynthia Blancke Bartholow 3/11 M’Liss Louise Kelly
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and after the birth of Christ. The eight points on the stars signify the eighth day of creation. The color of the under robe of Christ signifies the dawn of the new day. The outer robe is a bright red with gold, which speaks of his glorious Passion. The decoration on his shirt refers to the Holy Trinity. He raises his right hand in blessing and in his left hand he holds a scroll proclaiming Himself as the Word of God. At the top of the icon we see the Seraphim. They are calling one to another, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty, the whole earth is filled with His glory.” Isaiah 6:3 The colors chosen for the Seraphim represent the two natures of Christ. The use of gold in the icon points to that which is eternal. The use of gold in the back-
ground lets us know that the Incarnation of Christ through Mary has eternal consequences, not just for mankind, but for all of creation. This idea becomes a meditation of the icon for we learn in Romans 8:19-22 that, “the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.” Every detail of this icon of the Incarnation speaks this most precious mystery: the God and King of the Universe came to us as a new born babe, to seek us and to die for us. As John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
ALTAR ARRANGEMENTS are given to the glory of God... March 3rd
April 7th
April 21st
In memory of Josephine Posey Farmer
In loving memory of John Howard Fitch, Sr., Lula Kate Fitch, John Howard Fitch, Jr., Lydia Bridge Hickox, Anne Kilby Porter, Edith Porter Hickox, and Kilby Hickox Whitney;and in celebration of the wedding of Sarah Megan Blaskovich & Chase Tyler Hanna and the wedding of Mary Lou Mercer & Jeffrey Harless Lehman on April 6th
In loving memory of Linda White and Margaret Lee Humlong
March 10th In memory of Julie Haltom Lord
March 17th In memory of Larry Shannon and Dr. Andrew B. Small, Jr.; and in celebration of the lives of Annabelle Carleton Small and Sarah Margaret Small.
March 24th In memory of Sue Rollins Longino
March 31st
EASTER Special Listing in the Sunday Bulletin and at www.incarnation.org
April 14th In loving memory of James Philip Gores and in celebration of the wedding of Elizabeth Ashley Rigby and David Brian Aughinbaugh on April 13th and the birthday of Lane Fleming Longino.
April 28th In loving memory of Nicholas Locke Barnicoat and Philip A. Weaver, and in celebration of the wedding of Caroline Mackenzie Turner and Kyle Steven Randolph on April 27th 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
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