Angelus - Spring 2017 by Church of the Incarnation

SPRING 2017

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Normal Sunday schedule

WEEKDAYS IN HOLY WEEK

8 AM MORNING PRAYER & HOLY COMMUNION (Memorial Chapel)

NO HOLY COMMUNION ON MAUNDY THURSDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY

NOON HOLY COMMUNION WITH HEALING MINISTRIES (Memorial Chapel)

WEDNESDAY ONLY

4:40 PM EVENING PRAYER (Memorial Chapel) 5 – 5:45 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION — CONFESSION (Good Shepherd Altar in the Church)

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY ONLY

THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 13

NOON HOLY COMMUNION (Memorial Chapel)

SAID SERVICE WITH HOMILY; NO STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR

6:30 PM MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE HISTORY & TRADITIONS (Education Building, Room 114) 7 PM CHORAL HOLY COMMUNION (Church)

WITH FOOT WASHING & STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR

UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (Ascension Chapel)

WITH FOOT WASHING & STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR The Vigil at the Altar of Repose begins as soon as the Blessed Sacrament is taken to Memorial Chapel near the conclusion of the Maundy Thursday liturgy, and continues until 8 am on Good Friday.

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14

NOON SOLEMN LITURGY OF GOOD FRIDAY (Church)

WITH VENERATION OF THE CROSS AND HOLY COMMUNION FROM THE PRE-SANCTIFIED GIFTS

5:30 PM GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE HISTORY & TRADITIONS (Education Building, Room 114) 6 PM SOLEMN LITURGY OF GOOD FRIDAY (Church)

WITH VENERATION OF THE CROSS AND HOLY COMMUNION FROM THE PRE-SANCTIFIED GIFTS

UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE (Ascension Chapel) CHILDREN’S GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY* (Education Building, Room 29)

*For children in kindergarten – 3rd grade. For more information and to RSVP, please visit incarnation.org/THECITY. (Children are to meet at 5:45 pm in Room 29.)

HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 15

7:30 PM EASTER VIGIL SERVICE HISTORY & TRADITIONS (Education Building, Room 114) 8 PM THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER (Church)

The Kindling of the New Fire; the Vigil of lessons that tell the story of redemption from Creation to Jesus Christ; the Sacrament of Baptism for adults; the first Easter celebration of Holy Communion. The people are invited to bring bells to ring after the Easter Acclamation and the return of “Alleluia!”

EASTER DAY: THE SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION, APRIL 16

7 AM HOLY COMMUNION WITH HYMNS (Church) 9 AM TRADITIONAL SERVICE (Church) UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (Ascension Chapel) 11:15 AM TRADITIONAL SERVICE (Church) UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (Ascension Chapel) No evening services or Sunday School on Easter Sunday

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2016 vestry

ANTHONY BURTON, CHAIRMAN; DAVID PARSONS, SENIOR WARDEN; JIM GRAU, JUNIOR WARDEN; STEPHEN BODWELL; MATTHEW BOMBERGER; MEG FAHRENBROOK; ERIC FREDERICKS; LEILA GARY; ORRIN HARRISON; ANDREW LEONIE; MARY LIVINGSTON; GAY OXFORD; LARRY TATE; BILL WARD; TODD WELTY; WARREN WHITE; JOE CHUMLEA; DOW CROCKER; JIM GRAVES; WENDY SKORBURG Note: New Vestry members will be voted on in the February 12 Annual Parish Meeting. Please visit incarnation.org for a full list after February 12.

the parish staff ALBERTO AGUILLON COURTNEY BARROW JILL BELLEW JUSTIN BROOKS TIFFANY BROOKS TREVOR CANTRELL ELLIOTT CARPENTER PAM COGHLAN MICAH CRISSEY SHANNON DANIELS NOZAR DARYAPAYMA HALEY DETTRA SCOTT DETTRA CATIE DONAGHY MELINDA DRAPER RENÉ DUBOIS SHELLEY EISENLOHR DAVID HANSON GAY HAYSLETT MEG HOUK KRISTIN JOHNSON CAROL KADEL ALEX KELLY MARTHA LANG JENNIFER LEBLANC IBETH LOPEZ ANNE MACKINTOSH STEVE MARR DUSTY MATTHEWS ERIN PENDLETON KEITH QUARTERMAN SARA QUARTERMAN SARAH QUILLAN GRAHAM SCHULTZ KATE SMITH DONNA STACK MANDI TROUSIL CAROLINE WALLER HENRY WEBB

HEAD SEXTON DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS + PRODUCTION INCARNATION ACADEMY BUSINESS MANAGER DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR 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 ASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP, TRADITIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST ADMINISTRATOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY BOOKSTORE MANAGER MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR CONTROLLER YOUNG ADULTS MINISTER ASSISTANT TO THE RECTOR DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY WELCOME MINISTRY COORDINATOR ASSOCIATE FOR PASTORAL CARE BUSINESS OFFICE ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MISSION & OUTREACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS MISSION & OUTREACH DEPT. ADMINISTRATOR MISSION & OUTREACH 75204 PROJECT MANAGER WEB & MEDIA SERVICES BOOKSTORE MANAGER MISSION & OUTREACH PROJECT MANAGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASST. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT TO THE VICE RECTOR ASSISTANT ORGANIST COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER STUDENT MINISTRY ADMIN. ASSISTANT MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE FELLOWS PROGRAM DIRECTOR ORGAN SCHOLAR

sunday service times 7:30 AM TRADITIONAL, NO MUSIC, CHURCH 9 AM TRADITIONAL, CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL 11:15 AM TRADITIONAL, CHURCH CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL 5 PM CHORAL EVENSONG & HOLY COMMUNION, CHURCH 5:30 PM 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 CONFESSIONS ARE HEARD BY APPOINTMENT, WITH ANY PARISH PRIEST

Beyond the Desk “Beyond the Desk” is a story series sharing a peek into the life of the staff at Church of the Incarnation. Until summer of 2016, Andy was the business associate of the church, managing accounts payable, deposits, and the Sunday offering. Eleven months earlier, Andy fell and injured his ankle. Despite on-going physical therapy, he wasn’t healing. Then his arm began to weaken. It was clear something wasn’t right. In December of 2015, Andy was officially diagnosed with ALS. At a staff meeting, Andy confirmed the news of his diagnosis, speaking openly of his illness with grace and composure. He and the business office had made an agreement that allowed Andy to continue working for as long as he could, providing some sense of normalcy even as the disease changed his life. He was honest and direct about what he needed physically and accepted love and assistance from others with grace. Coming to the church each day helped Andy to continue living his life as routinely as he could. It also provided him with a convenience to seek out solitude for introspection while facing the terminal disease. “We are living in a bent world that is temporary, and we don’t have all the answers. But, in the end we have Jesus. He is the way and my hope is for the world to come,” Andy reflects. With single-mindedness Andy continues to live his life separately from the illness. “I’ve noticed that not many people like me continue to live their lives normally. I believe it is important for the public to see people with ALS,” says Andy. His wife, Cheryl, and daughter, Natalie, still take him to dinner and the movies and Andy takes great satisfaction out of testing ADA compliance around town. “We are determined ALS will not overtake us. It has created a new normal for our family. It is not who we are, but rather something we accept and work around,” says Cheryl. At their church, Trinity Fellowship, Andy continues to sing in the choir and at times has a solo. Doctors have repeatedly remarked that Andy’s lungs are strong. He attributes this blessing to his years singing songs of praise and his former love of running. We do not always have opportunities as clear as Andy’s to demonstrate our faith. However, stories like his provide each of us with the occasion to reassess our lives. Andy’s effect on his colleagues at Incarnation has been nothing short of powerful; it has given many of us a chance to exercise our faith. His discipleship is a reminder that this world is temporary, Jesus is the way, and our hope is the world to come. If you’d like to visit with Andy personally, he welcomes guests to his home for lunch on weekdays. Email squarterman@incarnation.org for more information. ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

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8 The kneelers at the altar rail in Ascension Chapel are dedicated to Pamela Nelson's late husband, Bill. The spirit of love and purity of heart he exhibited supersedes his earthly life, just as the love, devotion, and sacrifice poured into the creation of the kneelers will supersede, at the very least, our generation and the next. photo by Jim Rogers

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RECTOR THE RT. REV. ANTHONY J. BURTON VICE RECTOR THE REV. S. THOMAS KINCAID III

PASTORAL CARE & SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY THE REV. HARRY H. HILL CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY THE REV. JOSEPH HERMERDING 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

retired clergy

ASSISTING THE REV. FREDERICK C. PHILPUTT ASSISTING THE REV. THOMAS G. KEITHLY

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(USPS 003430) is published quarterly by Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave, Dallas, Texas, 75204. Periodical postage paid in Dallas, TX. Postmaster, send address changes to: Incarnation 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 214.217.0160 In case of an emergency after-hours, you may leave a message for a priest at 214.521.5101 ext. 2100. is the official magazine of Church of the Incarnation. SPRING 2017

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PARISH LIFE PHOTO RECAP

WORSHIP GET YOUR LENT TOGETHER: AN INVITATION TO A HOLY LENT

A photo collage of recent events in parish life.

Fr. Thomas Kincaid reveals our focus for Lent, and outlines how we will accomplish a reflective Lent.

8 SERVE KNEELING BEFORE GOD

An explanation of the love, prayers and stitches that went into the new kneelers in Ascension Chapel.

10 SERVE LET'S GO TO NEPAL

Meg & Michael Fahrenbrook share the beauty and need they have found in our new mission trip location, Nepal.

LEAD AN INTERVIEW WITH DEACON JOHN SUNDARA: CURATE FOR ADULT FORMATION

GROW AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE TRIDUUM

ANGEL TREE PHOTO RECAP

ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE PHOTO RECAP

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE GIFTS OF PEOPLE FOR THE WORK OF GOD

Find out how our new deacon came to find God and his path to Church of the Incarnation.

Learn the traditions of the Episcopal Church during Holy Week.

Find out how parishioners and Mission & Outreach served those in need in our neighborhood.

Photographs of the Ordination to the Diaconate of Deacons Ryan Waller and John Sundara.

Clergy and staff announcements, event listings, volunteer and group opportunities, altar arrangements, and parish birth and death listings.

2017 Budget at a glance

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LESSONS & CAROLS

CHRISTMAS AT INCARNATION

ANGEL TREE DROP-OFF NIGHT

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FOOD DRIVE GOODS

ANGEL TREE DROP-OFF NIGHT

NOVEMBER FOOD DRIVE

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

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CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

ST. NICHOLAS SUNDAY

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FASTING & SELF-DENIAL

READING & MEDITATING

PRAYER

SELF-EXAMINATION

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GET YOUR LENT TOGETHER AN INVITATION TO A HOLY LENT

By The Reverend S. Thomas Kincaid, III Vice Rector

I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word. (From the Ash Wednesday liturgy found in The Book of Common Prayer, page 265). Each Lent the Church begins her preparation for Holy Week and Easter with these words. We come together and hear the invitation to observing a season marked by particular spiritual disciplines which prepare us for the commemoration of the most important events in the history of the world. These particular disciplines (self-examination and repentance; prayer, fasting, and self-denial; reading and meditating on God’s holy Word) are not picked at random from the multitude of spiritual exercises available to all of us trying to follow Jesus more closely. Rather, rooted in Christ’s own responses to the Devil’s temptations in the desert (see Matthew 4:1–11), these disciplines strengthen our spiritual lives so that we can better participate in the Kingdom proclaimed by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Allow me an exercise metaphor: Sometimes marathon runners want to get faster. One way to do that is just keep running shaving a few seconds each week. But doing the same thing over and over will only get the runner so far. Rather, if a runner really wants to increase his or her speed, then they take the marathon off season and in addition to running, the runner does a whole variety of strength training to result in stronger, and ultimately faster, legs for the next season.

In Lent, we are called to keep doing the parts of our relationship with Jesus we do year around (daily prayer, Bible study, Sunday school classes, Growth Groups, and, of course, weekly Sunday worship) just as the runner keeps running in the off season. But, again like the strength training runner in that off season, we are also called to add additional exercises to our spiritual lives. Namely, we’re called to the exercises listed in the invitation above. As a parish this Lent, we’re focusing on these particular disciplines. Building on our study of God’s purpose for our lives with Kevin Dodge’s Lent devotional last year (if you didn’t get the chance to participate last year or want to do it again, there are copies available in the book store!), as well as our Old Testament study this past fall, we’re taking this season to build spiritual strength for the calling God has for each of us. Specifically, look forward to: •

Weekly preaching on one of the disciplines covering each one through the five Sundays of Lent;

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Weekly guide on how to implement these disciplines in your own life and your family’s lives;

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Videos with clergy reflecting on how these disciplines have impacted their own spiritual lives;

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Activities connected to these disciplines for our kids and students in Sunday school classes; and

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Connections within our ongoing adult Sunday school classes and Growth Groups.

Our prayer for you this year is that it is indeed, as the Ash Wednesday invitation says, a holy Lent for you and your family. I hope you’ll take advantage of each of the opportunities provided to strengthen your spiritual life this season so we can all better contribute to the building up of God’s Kingdom.

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photo by Jim Rogers Design: Pamela Nelson Needlepoint Team: Martha Allday, Leslie Apgar, Susan Beecherl, Jan CunninghamClay, Haley Dettra, Sue Dockery, Deacon Judy Frizzell, Virginia Humphries, Elisabeth Kincaid, Mary Livingston, Sandy Mebus, Anne Mercer, Ginny McDowell, Eula Lee Miller, Vickie Moomaw, Nancy Murchison, Kelley Murrell, Clarice Pasierb

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By Sara Quarterman Assistant Director of Development Operations

Next time you approach the altar rail in Ascension Chapel, look down and make note of the divinely inspired artistry of the cushions upon which you kneel to pray and to receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Also, notice that each cushion is a distinct part of a series; and just like the Eucharist we take each week, they are repetitive. In preparation for the kneeler design, Pamela Nelson studied the color and patterns of gothic art and examined church architecture. Much like Ascension Chapel itself, the design of the kneelers is not an imitation of what you might find in a small English country church but rather draws on elements from the past and brings them forward to the present. Even the prayer across the front edge of the kneelers is borrowed from a memorial display in the narthex of St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City. A contemporary artist at heart, Pamela approached the early medieval style of this project with great humility. “You can tell she is a remarkably integrated person: her life, art, and worship are all expressions of her spirituality,” says Bishop Anthony Burton. “She uses her gift to serve God and the mission of this church.” Being able to work with one’s hands is uniquely powerful, and not everyone has the God-given ability to use their gifts to produce fruit that can be readily seen. Incarnation is blessed to have Pamela and the eighteen other women who dedicated themselves to this gift of service that praises our Lord and brings each of us comfort.

One million stitches. Six miles of yarn. Nineteen women. 3,000+ hours. Eight months. Deadlines. Families. Illness. A shortage of yarn. Holidays. And God’s hand in every minute of it. Beyond the design, the deadline to complete the kneelers coincided with the grand opening of Ascension Chapel in January 2016. You could call Martha Allday the earthly force of nature behind coordinating the challenge. Administratively gifted, Martha directed seventeen other women in their

needlepoint embroidery, meeting many milestones along the way. “We simply did what Martha said needed to be done,” says needlepoint artist, Eula Lee Miller. The exact number of collective hours spent on this project is unknown, but it is safe to say that for Martha, there were only a couple of days in the span of eight months when she was not immersed in it. She even taught the needlepoint technique to a new generation who, without a doubt, will become the next generation of Godly women who craft behind the scenes so we may worship in the great tradition of the Church.

“God is always telling us to be quiet and listen to him. This project forced me to sit, contemplate, and pray over what is really important – the church and its ministry,” says Susan Beecherl. The provision of God is enormous. What these women accomplished is no coincidence — when one woman was unable to continue her needlepoint work, another would have time open up in her schedule. Something bigger than stitching yarn to canvas was happening; it was a lesson to trust in the Lord. In order to lay down their gifts at the altar, these women overcame great obstacles. They stitched, as inconspicuously as possible, in choir stalls, the balcony of the main church, hospital waiting rooms, while recovering from illness, managing complex family schedules, while on vacation, at restaurants, during board meetings, and, for some, practically any time they were seated. “Every stitch has a prayer. You are mindful when you have a pattern and you need to follow it — just like the Lord’s Prayer is a pattern,” says Eula Lee. When stitching was difficult, the deadline loomed, and extended family descended upon their homes for the holidays, the women kept in mind all of the people who would kneel before the Lord. They needlepointed for the glory of God and for His people who would receive the Eucharist. With God’s grace, the one million prayer-filled stitches will last for 50 years or more and have thousands of more prayers said upon them. Any number of things could be on one’s mind as they approach the altar. One thing is certain, though, when we kneel together, it is in a posture of humility and thanksgiving as we accept God’s grace. The kneelers serve a purpose. Physically, they are simply velvet, canvas, and yarn, but they are infinitely more than that.

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LET'S GO TO By Meg & Michael Fahrenbrook Parishioners

While trekking in Nepal, we met a couple that had been walking for four days to reach the nearest medical clinic for their sick infant son. When we met them in a teahouse where we were eating lunch, the couple still had one day of walking before they reached the clinic. Michael had gone on the Honduras mission trip a few years back, and he thought of the medical care provided for the Hondurans during that trip. He realized in that moment the kind of impact Incarnation could have on the people of Nepal by providing similar medical care to those in the remote areas. And thus, an idea was born. The initial connection to Nepal came from Meg’s involvement with an organization that takes high school students to work with locally run nonprofit organizations all over the world. Through her many trips and work with the Nepali nonprofit, The Small World, Meg fell in love with the people and culture of Nepal. Meg and Michael traveled to Nepal in March of 2015 to spend time with the staff of The Small World, see various project sites, and complete a 9-day trek through local villages, getting to experience the culture of the Solukhumbu region. Less than a month after our return, Nepal was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that killed over 9,000 people, injured tens of thousands of people, and destroyed over 600,000 structures, including numerous homes and schools. This was the worst natural disaster to hit the small Himalayan nation since 1934. Martha Lang, Executive Director of Mission & Outreach at Incarnation, approached us and asked if we knew of an organization where the incoming donations could be sent. Our answer was yes — The Small World (TSW). Only hours

after the earthquake, the staff of The Small World was hard at work helping with disaster relief by providing potable water, tarps for temporary shelters, medical care, and lentils and rice for the recently homeless. The church’s donations went directly and quickly to the people most in need. TSW then established a long-term project to build 100 earthquake resistant classrooms in the hard-hit Solukhumbu region by 2018. These classrooms will benefit nearly 5,000 children, who currently don’t go to school because their classrooms were destroyed by the earthquake and aftershocks. After connecting Incarnation with The Small World, we began thinking and praying about organizing a Mission & Outreach trip to Nepal. A small group of Incarnation members will travel to Nepal in March to scout and plan the October 2017 trip. The 2017 trip will entail medical clinics, construction work on the earthquake resistant classrooms, and potential education training. Another aspect of the 2017 trip will include work with the Himalayan Hope Home for at-risk girls in Kathmandu. The Hope Home was established in 2013 for 30 orphaned and abandoned girls from the Solukhumbu region. The girls, once at high risk for being trafficked, are now living in a safe, nurturing home and are going to school. Since the 2015 earthquake, over 30,000 Nepali girls have been trafficked to India. Through the Hope Home, TSW is working hard to redefine Nepal’s view of orphans (many in Nepal believe the orphan is to blame for the situation and so orphans have very few rights).

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AN INTERVIEW WITH DEACON JOHN SUNDARA Curate for Adult Formation TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAITH BACKGROUND. I was born in India and baptized in the (Anglican) Church of South India. My family immigrated to Canada when I was in Grade 9. In high school, I wandered away from my faith because I wanted to fit in. However, in the summer of 2001, while having accidentally stumbled upon some Christian programming, I became aware of my wide distance from God and my need for God’s forgiveness and Christ’s saving work. So, I started reading the Bible more, trying to make sense of this newfound experience of forgiveness. I began re-attending our neighborhood Anglican parish, where I was later confirmed. When I was in university, I was tired of the intellectual attacks and hostility against faith and religion and increasingly found myself in need of good answers to tough questions. I also wanted to go on a mission trip and do something practical with my faith. So, I got involved in a university Christian fellowship, through which I went on a many different mission trips to closed, Muslim countries or Hindu areas. It was on one of these trips that I met my wife, Naomi. Through the course of time, I began discerning the distinction between lay ministry and ordained ministry and the call to becoming a minister of the sacraments. This led me to pursue ordination, and now here I am as a transitional deacon. WHAT DID YOUR CALL FROM GOD SOUND LIKE? DID YOU EVER QUESTION THE CALL OR THINK YOU MISHEARD? In university, I was in pre-med. One time, I remember praying that the Lord would give me a good life—a secure career as a doctor, an attractive wife, and maybe a nice car. Looking back I have no idea why I thought the Lord would ever answer, “yes” to this prayer. Instead, I came across stories of Christians living in persecuted areas being massacred for their faith. One story gripped me because it was about a young woman who was the same age as me. I remember thinking to myself, “why is it that I have so much, and all I can pray for is more; while here is this peer who has far less, and is willing to give it all up to follow the Lord?” A couple of years later, I went on my first mission trip to a closed, Muslim country. I loved it. There was something adventurous about the whole thing. While there, I was challenged to bring my ambition for med-school to the Lord’s feet and see what he would do with it. The Lord obviously had other plans for me, that at that time I couldn’t understand, imagine, or desire. Eventually, I decided to enter ministry. This doesn’t mean that everything was always clear, or that I was excited about what I knew was the next thing to do. Only that sometimes, just like Jonah, it seemed quite clear what I was being asked to do, and it took some time for my desires to follow.

HOW DID YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS RESPOND WHEN YOU SHARED THE NEWS OF YOUR CALLING? It seems like some of my friends from high school—none of whom were Christian or came from any kind of Christian heritage whatsoever—knew that I would be in ministry before I did. My parents however needed much more convincing. We are immigrants. My parents had no desire for us to immigrate to the West, only so I could become a pastor. So, when I decided to enter ministry instead of going to med school, my mother was disappointed but became supportive very quickly. She figured, “who can obstruct the Lord’s call on someone?” My father, on the other-hand, was deeply disappointed. With time and the grace of God however, he really has come around. The greatest champion is my grandmother. She’s an elderly member of a Church of South India who is convinced that Jesus is going to return any day, and that the Gospel needs to be proclaimed everywhere. She has been in my corner since the beginning. WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AT INCARNATION? My official title is “Curate for Adult Formation." On a practical level, this means leading, guiding, and empowering the various lay leaders at Incarnation to grow their Bible studies, Growth Groups, and Sunday school courses. On a meta-level, my hope is to be part of creating something that allows Christians to know and pursue conforming to the image of Christ, be that in wisdom, holiness, or mission. IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY FOR THE LOCAL CHURCH? The greatest opportunity in the local church is to learn what it means to live in such a way that embodies being conformed to Christ. The local church becomes the school or the gym or the college where we learn and put into practice what it means to sacrifice for one another, giving up our rights and privileges for one another, or putting aside our selves for one another. After all, the Church is Christ’s Body, and this is what Jesus Christ did from Incarnation to Ascension—sacrificing himself for others. As members of his body, learning and living sacrifice as we become like Christ is the greatest opportunity ahead of the local church. Both Deacons Sundara and Waller are what’s commonly known as transitional deacons. Before ordination to the priesthood, priests serve about a year as deacons.

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Jesus celebrates the Last Supper with the Apostles.

MAUNDY THURSDAY

GOOD FRIDAY

EASTER VIGIL

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After Mass, the altar is stripped, and most decorations are taken down or covered. The consecrated Bread and Wine are transferred to an "Altar of Repose" in Memorial Chapel. This helps us to experience the loss and emptiness.

All the Bread and Wine for the Good Friday liturgies is consecrated today.

This is the one day all year on which the Eucharist is not celebrated.

Fast. Good Friday is one of two obligatory days of fasting in the Episcopal Church.

The ambries and tabernacle will still be empty and the church still undecorated.

Easter Lilies will adorn the church through your generous donations remembering and honoring your loved ones. If you are interested in making a donation in support of the Easter Lilies for this Easter, please visit incarnation.org/TheCity from Sunday, February 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, March 26.

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The Illustrated Guide was created by Jonathan Teixeira and first published on the FOCUS Blog at focus.org/blog. Original research completed by Melissa Keating. This graphic has been edited to reflect the traditions of the Episcopal Church by Church of the Incarnation.

The priest wears black in sorrow for Jesus' suffering and death.

Keep it up. The Easter season extends for the fifty days until Pentecost.

People coming into the Church are sometimes Baptized and Confirmed.

The Exsultet prayer and lots of extra readings help us recall salvation history.

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CHRISTMAS CAROLING

WE SERVED: • 193 Families • 90 CPS Children • 703 Individuals • 9 Partner Agencies—the most agencies we’ve ever worked with. New this year was our Angel Tree Gift Drop-Off Night. Our adopting families brought their Angel Tree gifts to the new Welcome Center and stayed for a festive evening celebrating Angel Tree with Christmas caroling, a hot chocolate bar, gift wrapping station, craft tables and wine & cheese! Our Outreach Artisans sold their handmade crafts to raise money for need-based grants for mission trips. Saturday was our Family Gift Pick Up Day. Our volunteers helped recipient Angel Tree Families load their food and gifts into their cars. We hosted a hospitality station including a continental breakfast for our Angel Tree families. WRAPPING STATION AT THE DROP-OFF NIGHT

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WRAPPED AND PACKAGED GIFTS

FESTIVITIES AT THE DROP-OFF NIGHT

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LOVE THY MAIN OFFICE OFFICE HOURS

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Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm Fridays: 9 am – 1 pm

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UPCOMING CLOSINGS

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President's Day

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

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who will you invite?

Good Friday*

A 4 PART SERIES JAN 29 – FEB 19

Easter Monday

WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP

FRIDAY, APRIL 14 MONDAY, APRIL 17

The Business Office will be open for a half day, and the building will be open for scheduled Good Friday services. Please reference those times in this issue of the Angelus or online at incarnation.org.

MARMION LIBRARY

The Marmion Library will host its Lenten Book Sale on Sundays, March 19–26. Hours are Sundays: 8:30–1 pm and Weekdays: 9:30–2:30 pm. Join us for a wine and cheese event on March 19 from 4–7 pm. Come check out what we have!

BRINGING FAITH HOME We are responsible for seeing that the children we raise grow, as we say at their baptism, “into the full stature of Christ.” Bringing Faith Home is a series of resources created to equip parents with practical tools for the spiritual formation of their children. The resources will include prayers, advice from seasoned parents, and further recommendations. The Resource Center is just outside the bookstore in the Welcome Center.

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YOUNG ADULT WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 AT 5:30 PM

All young adults are gathering the first Sunday of every month to worship during the 5:30 pm Uptown Contemporary Service in Ascension Chapel. Afterwards, we will walk down to Eureka! with staff, clergy, and other young adults for food and fellowship. BELIZE MISSION TRIP

Please pray for our missioners and their work. Trip dates: February 2–7.

Supper

CLUB

SUPPER CLUB ON FEBRUARY 24 AND ON MAY 5 AT 7 PM

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. The cost is $15 and bring your own beverage. RSVP and receive location information by February 21 for the first one and by May 2 for the other: RSVP to Bill Murchison at wmurchison@sbcglobal.net

stile antico early music vocal ensemble FEBRUARY 26 • 4 PM Based in London, Stile Antico is firmly established as one of the world's most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles. Working without a conductor, its 12 members have thrilled audiences throughout Europe and North America with their fresh, vibrant and moving performances of Renaissance polyphony.

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EASTER LILIES FOR OUR ALTAR

EASTER LILIES FOR THE ALTAR

Easter Lilies will adorn the church through your generous donations remembering and honoring your loved ones. If you are interested in making a donation in support of the Easter Lilies for this Easter, please visit incarnation.org/Lilies from Sunday, February 26 – Sunday, March 26.

FEBRUARY 28 6–8 PM

Join in the Great Hall for fun activities and a delicious meal of pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage. There will be a live band, Mardi Gras parade, face painting, and more!

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SELF-EXAMINATION

INCARNATION 101 AT 12:30 PM IN ROOM 205 OF THE EDUCATION BLG.

Incarnation 101 is our primary avenue for becoming a member of the parish. Come get to know the clergy and staff and learn more about various parish programs, and ways to get involved. Lunch and childcare are provided with an RSVP. Upcoming Dates: February 5, March 5, April 9, and June 4. Register online at incarnation.org/101.

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MARCH 1 Finding Meaning

MAY 3 Current Events

APRIL 5 Religion

YOUNG ADULTS

Come learn about our newest mission trip to Nepal in October 2017. The two week trip will focus on earthquake relief construction, a medical clinic, and teacher education. We will be sharing Christ's love with orphans and students in two different areas in Nepal. For more information, email Anne at amackintosh@incarnation.org. INCARNATION ACADEMY SPRING SILENT AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 29 AT 7 PM IN THE GREAT HALL

Get your hats, bow ties, and seersucker outfits ready to display for our Kentucky Derby theme!

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DISCIPLE NOW WEEKEND FROM MARCH 31 – APRIL 2

Disciple Now is a weekend retreat where students (Grades 6–12) are divided into small groups. The retreat takes place in church members’ homes. Students camp out in the family living room, spend the night, learn about God, give back to the community, and worship — kind of like a good ole’ spend the night party. The cost is $75 per student and includes a retreat t-shirt. For more details, contact Donna at dstack@incarnation.org. DAY OF SERVICE: MISSION TRIP IN A DAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1

JOIN US THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 7 PM

NEPAL MISSION TRIP INFORMATION MEETING ON APRIL 6 AT 5:30 PM IN ROOM 205 (THE ASSEMBLY)

Day of Service is an annual tradition where we reach out into the community through a one-day large-scale group volunteer activity. This is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to get involved in helping others. We will be painting, landscaping, decorating, organizing, and constructing at a safe haven for those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. We will be providing transportation and lunch for volunteers, but no childcare. Email Anne at amackintosh@incarnation.org.

SILVER SAINTS SPRING LUNCHEON ON APRIL 24 AT 11:30 AM

Join us for food and fellowship in the Great Hall! Please RSVP to Carol Kadel at 214.217.5610 by April 20.

MOMS & MIMOSAS SUNDAY, MAY 14 10:20 AM • HERITAGE PLAZA Join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day with family photographs and mimosas between services. This special time to honor moms is easily one of our favorite annual events and a wonderful time of fellowship for the entire parish. Photographer stations will be available for complimentary photos!

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MENTOR YOUNG MEN

Man-Up Mentoring needs new mentors! Provide a positive Christian role model for young men at North Dallas High School to help ensure their success in school and life. No special skills are necessary! For more information, email outreach@incarnation.org. MENTOR YOUNG MOTHERS

Mentoring Mothers needs new mentors for our group mentoring program at Maya Angelou School for at-risk pregnant teens. Our goal is to show each of these girls Christ’s love and reaffirm their self-worth through enrichment projects designed to teach the girls how to interact with their babies. For more info, email outreach@incarnation.org. MINISTER THROUGH ART

Outreach Artisans needs artists. Please join us on Tuesdays from 2–5 pm to create pieces of original art to sell to benefit Mission Trips. Email outreach@incarnation.org for more info. DONATE FOOD

We are collecting food to benefit the Day of Service agency, Mosaic House through the months of February and March. Please drop off goods in the Mission & Outreach baskets located around the church. We are collecting: cereal, canned fruit and canned soup. REFER A COLLEGE GRADUATE

The Uptown Fellows program is a practical nine-month experience designed to prepare recent college grads to live seamless lives of faith. Email Caroline Waller if you would like more information or would like to recommend someone for the program at fellows@incarnation.org.

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DECEMBER 4

In loving memory of Robert L. Johnson, Jr., Floyd Ricker, and William Edrington Nelson. DECEMBER 11

In loving memory of Nancy Wright Small and Dr. Andrew Buchanan Small, Jr.

ALTAR ARRANGEMENTS

Join a rich tradition at Incarnation by donating for altar flowers as a commemoration both in the memory of loved ones, and also in celebration of blessed events that happen in our lives. You commemoration will be published in the

DECEMBER 18

In loving memory of Roger Leo Rodriguez and Susan & Waldo Powell.

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JANUARY 1

In loving memory of Roy L. Taylor, Jr. by Martha Taylor. NOVEMBER

In loving memory of Phyllis Anne Carter Cowden, John Brandon Cowden, Jr., Margarita Garcia Padilla, Hector Garcia Padilla, and Sara Carter Mayes by Anne & Fernando Padilla.

11/30 Peter Christopher Yoder DECEMBER

12/3 Collins Elise Ratcliff 12/5 Elizabeth Blue Schneider (Zettie) 12/27 Nicholas Allison

JANUARY 8

In loving memory of Felix Arcenaux, and in celebration of the baptisms of Margaret Hoover Billingsley and Daniel Kiran Sundara. JANUARY 15

In joyful celebration of the wedding of Mary Lee Hammer & Tristan Greer Johnson on January 14, and in loving memory of Marvin and Frances Taylor. JANUARY 22

In loving memory of Wade Kimbrough, Nancy Kerr Johnson & Robert C. Johnson, La Frances Roberts & Harry M. Roberts, Sr., and Harriett Clarke. JANUARY 29

In thanksgiving for Cynthia Flynn Guill; in loving memory of William Robert Clarke; and in celebration of the anniversary of Marty & John Eisenlohr.

NOVEMBER

11/17 Walter (Paul) Wise 11/18 Sally Wheeler Butler DECEMBER

12/3 James Franklin Loper 12/14 Dortha Joy Mattingly Williams 12/23 Mary Lou Myers Wiggins JANUARY

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Carey Gray King, Jr.

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the gifts of people FOR THE WORK OF GOD

The table below illustrates the conclusion of 2016 and our performance relative to the budget, as well as a summary of the Vestry-approved budget for 2017. As you can see, we under projected our revenue and had to borrow more from our reserves than we'd hoped. That said, the staff is to be commended for keeping their expenses under budget. Now that we better understand the costs related to the expansion of our campus, we can more accurately forecast a budget reflective of the debt service, insurance, and facilities. Note that our costs for 2017 have increased by 10%. As you can see, personnel costs are also up. Health benefits are more expensive, as experienced across the nation, and occasionally we must add staff in anticipation of continued ministry growth. We appreciate your confidence in the difficult decisions we make to balance care for our talented staff with program and fixed costs.

The response of those who committed to supporting the 2017 budget is unprecedented. As we continue to communicate the stories of transformation that occur through every ministry of our church, we hope everyone will find in their budgets room to show God gratitude for the gifts of this life. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for our church is enormous. So is His provision. Now more than ever we need to shine as a beacon of hope in the community. We could not do this well without the gifts and sacrifices you make in the name of Jesus Christ. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel. Please let the Business Office know if you have any questions.

CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION 2017 Budget Overview (in thousands) 2016 BUDGET Pledge Revenue Non-Pledge Gifts Other Income Withdrawal From Reserves Total Revenues

Personnel Costs Contracted Labor Facility Costs Support Costs Mission Costs Incarnation Academy, net revenues Total Expenses NET INCOME

4,040.0 800.0 249.0 240.0 5,329.0

2016 ACTUAL $

2,871.4 491.4 646.0 668.4 774.1 (126.3) 5,325.0 $

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3,801.1 996.6 276.2 210.0 5,283.9

2016 VARIANCE $

2,964.9 496.7 642.4 587.5 771.0 (182.2) 5,280.3 $

3.6

2017 BUDGET

(238.9) $ 196.6 27.2 (30.0) (45.1) 93.5 5.3 (3.6) (80.9) (3.1) (55.9) (44.7)

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4,400.0 825.0 255.5 290.1 5,770.6

2017 Variance from 2016 Actual $

3,225.6 488.0 709.7 684.7 769.1 (124.6) 5,752.5 $

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598.9 (171.6) (20.7) 80.1 486.7 260.7 (8.7) 67.3 97.2 (1.9) 57.6 472.2

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MISSION TRIP IN A DAY APRIL 1 • 8 – 3 PM • MOSAIC HOUSE NEW THIS YEAR: To spread the love, Day of Service will be at an agency! We will be painting, landscaping, decorating, organizing, and constructing at a safe haven for those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. We will be providing transportation and lunch for volunteers, but no childcare. Join us for this fun parish-wide event for all ages!