4 - The Saskatchewan Anglican, October 2007
OBITUARIES Lindstrom,The Thorne, the Reverend Melvin Reverend Charles Emmanuel AnthonyRichard
AROUND THE PROVINCE Okema Society AGM Water Treatment Facility Dedicated at in November by Steve Mitchell Camp Okema by Steven Mitchell
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The Reverend Charles Thorne 1963 2007 SASKATOON - The Reverend Charles Anthony Richard Thorne passed away on August 16, 2007, at Royal University Hospital, at the age of 44 years, after a long battle with heart disease. Charles was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Joan Thorne. Left to mourn his loss are his loving partner David, sisters Carol (Nick) Fagnani and Jayne (Richard) Leary; brother Jim (Lori) Thorne; nieces and nephews; and his friend and former spouse, Judy Herbert. Prayers were held on Sunday, August 19th, 2007 at the Acadia Drive Funeral Chapel. The Mass of Resurrection, held on Monday, August 20th, 2007 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, was celebrated by Charles' friend The Reverend Fr. Bill Bernard CSsR; cremation followed the service.Born on August 12th, 1963, in Toronto, Ontario, Charles obtained a Bachelor of Arts (History) at York University, Toronto in 1992 and a Master of Divinity at the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, Saskatoon in 1995. Charles was ordained a deacon by the Very Reverend John Hannon, Bishop of Caledonia, on September 14th, 1995 and was priested on June 2nd, 1996. Originally employed as an accounting clerk, Charles also served for a time as a pipe organ tuner/technician apprentice at the Casavant Freres Ltee, Toronto. From 1981 to 1992 Charles served as Organist and Choirmaster at the Parish of Tottenham, Beeton and Palgrave; the Parish of St. Andrew's, Alliston; the Church of the Holy Spirit, Mississauga; and, the Holy Family Catholic Church, Brampton, all in Ontario. Charles was Lay Assistant, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon from 1994 to 1995. From 1995 to 1996 Charles was Assistant Curate and from 1995 to 1998 Priest Associate, Cathedral Church of St. Andrew's, Prince Rupert, B.C. During this latter period he also served as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Diocese of Caledonia. Charles was appointed Incumbent of the Greater Watrous Parish on August, 21, 1998 and served there until Oct. 26th, 2001 when he was appointed Incumbent of Christ Church Parish, Saskatoon. Unfortunately, prior to his Installation at Christ Church, Charles became seriously ill and was forced to go on long-term leave, this leave lasted until his death. For the last several years Charles volunteered his time at the Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity and the Outreach Program at St. Mary's Parish.
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The Reverend Mel Lindstrom 1929 - 2007 SASKATOON - The Reverend Melvin (Mel) Emmanuel Lindstrom passed away at his home, in Parksvlle, B.C., surrounded by his family, on June 17th, 2007. Mel was predeceased by his parents Manny and Josie Lindstrom and his brother Bill. He left behind to morn his wife and friend, Gwen: daughters Deborah (Ron) Katch of Regina; Brenda (Steve)Lane of Burlington, Ontario; Twyla (Harvey) Lindstrom of Edmonton, Alberta; Paula (Ray) Cameron Sudlow of Parksville, B.C.: sons Peter of Ottawa, Ontario and Stephen (Misa) of Atlanta, Georgia: grandchildren Darlene, Kristen, Cameron, Allison, Dorian, Alyssa, Linden, Erica, Jordan, Alex, Patrick and Haley; and great grandchild Adam. Mel was born on April 25th, 1929 in Lintlaw, Saskatchewan. The bulk of his working life was spent, employed as a stationary engineer, with various government departments in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Weyburn and Prince Albert and as a boiler inspector in Prince Albert and Saskatoon. A life long love of education drew Mel to attend university classes and culminated in his obtaining a B.A., in 1980, and, in 1987, a Master of Divinity, from the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, Saskatoon. He was ordained a deacon on September 14th, 1987, priested on June 11th, 1988 and served at Good Shepherd Parish (Christ Church, Delisle and St. Martin in the Field, Pike Lake) from 1987 to 1995. He retired in 1995 and, the following year, moved to Parksville, B.C. The funeral service was held Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 at St. Edmund's Anglican Church, Parksville, B.C.
On July 1, during the Camp Okema Open House, the new water treatment facility was dedicated. Bishop Rodney Andrews presided at the dedication, assisted by Bishop Anthony Burton. Following the short service of dedication, Les Martin, Okema Property Chair, gave a tour of the facility and explained how the system operates. The system both chlorinates the water and removes impurities, providing safe, clean drinking water. The water treatment facility has produced many positive benefits for the campers and staff of Camp Okema. Drinking water no longer needs to be purchased and hauled to the camp. The cooks can access safe water from any tap in the kitchen, making their job easier. With the removal of the high iron content from the water, rust no longer stains the sinks, showers, and laundry of the camp. Upgrading the water system has both met provincial standards and enhanced the quality of the camp. The Okema Society is grateful for the financial assistance provided through Bishop Andrew's Tractor Trek, and through an Anglican Foundation Grant for the water treatment project. Without the generous support of many individuals this project would have remained a dream, rather than the working reality it is today. Appreciation is also directed towards Les Martin who acted as Project Coordinator on a volunteer basis. The many hours dedicated to this project by Les and the volunteers he recruited are indeed appreciated.
Camp Knowles Utilized by Several Organizations by Sue Boxall FT. QUAPPELLE (QuA) - Camp Knowles set in the Qu'Appelle Valley on the shores of Mission Lake Camp is only a two minute drive from Fort Qu'Appelle. This Anglican Camp has been in existence for over 50 years providing fun filled, outdoor Christian camping for generations of children. Although there have been no church run camps for several years this past summer several other groups have
come to Camp Knowles. Partners with the Camp Knowles Society for many years, the United Steel Workers Union held their annual boy's fishing camp, bringing in many children from disadvantaged situations for a week of fishing and fun times. Also, for the second year, they ran a girls camp with great success. For the past few years Camp Knowles has been used as a stop off point for the YMCA wilderness canoe trips. This unique experience is offered for youth to travel the Qu'Appelle waterways stopping at quiet spots each evening to reflect on their travels, enjoy a campfire and camp overnight. Camp Knowles was the location for the annual Into His Harvest Bible School weekend retreat. As well the vestry of St. John Fort Qu'Appelle travelled to the camp for a day for a time of reflection in a place where nature and beauty are all around. While the temperatures vary with the season the peace and serenity of Camp Knowles provide the kind of atmosphere that enables people to listen to God's call to them.
Meeting Information: The Okema Society for Christian Development meets for its Annual General Meeting in November. All Okema Society members are entitled to vote in the meeting, and to let their names stand for election to the Board. Non-members are also welcome to attend in order to learn more about the work of the Society. Lunch will be served. Date: Sat., Nov. 17 Place: St. David's, Prince Albert Time: Service of Thanksgiving - 10:00 a.m. Business Meeting - 11:00 a.m. Why Attend?: All members and other interested individuals are encouraged to attend this meeting in order to hear reports regarding the past year's ministry, and to have input into the future plans for Camp Okema. The Board of Directors wants to hear from the membership as planning begins for the 2008 season and beyond. Board Members Needed: The Okema Society needs new Board Members each year to replace those stepping down from their terms of office. If you have an interest in the work of Camp Okema and are prepared for active involvement in planning for the next two camp seasons, please consider putting your name forward as a candidate for election to the Board. Individuals are needed who can work in the areas of Program, Property, Publicity, Finances, Health, and Food Services. The term of office is two years. For further information, or to indicate your interest in being a Board Member, or to suggest potential candidates to the Nominating Committee, please contact Yvonne Mitchell (756-2541) or Andy Tomyn (382-8447).
Back To Church Sunday in Lichfield by Gavin Drake Lichfield News Service LICHFIELD, ENGLAND - Lapsed churchgoers in Staffordshire, the northern half of Shropshire and most of the Black Country are being invited to come 'back to church' in a major evangelistic campaign. Bishop Jonathan Gledhill says 'Back to Church Sunday' (30 September) will be the biggest evangelism initiative undertaken by the Diocese of Lichfield since the Billy Graham rallies at Villa Park in 1984. Jonathan Gledhill said: “Back to Church Sunday is a wonderfully simple idea whichbegan three years ago in the Diocese of Manchester and has since spread to many more dioceses. This year more than 350 churches in this diocese will be joining with more than 1,500 other churches across the Church of England to invite people back to church. “And all the evidence from the past three years shows that it works with eachparticipating church welcoming back on average 10 former worshippers. And research carried out earlier this year by Tearfund showed that three million UK adults would comeback to church if only somebody invited them.