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The Window A monthly newsletter published for the parish and friends
of Christ Episcopal Church of Bowling Green, Kentucky
NOVEMBER 2016
Welcome Steve, Cassie, Eliza, and Lainey!
Dear Christ Episcopal Church Family,
I am excited and honored to be invited to join with Christ Episcopal Church as it looks to the future with hope. Christ Church
is poised for growth thanks to strong and involved lay leadership who are willing to share the love of God by word and deed. As
your next Rector, I look forward to spending some intentional time in careful discernment with the community about our collective
vision for the future.
During our visit, it became clear that Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family, and Cassie and I look
forward to bringing our girls up in a city that offers so many wonderful opportunities for them. There is much
work to do here in Foley as we say goodbye to dear friends at Saint Paul’s, but we look forward to joining the
Christ Episcopal Church family in due time. In the meantime, I’ll share with you a little bit about myself.
I entered the Episcopal Church at age 3 when my family moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania from the Chicago
area. Our real estate agent invited my parents to her church. Thanks to Mrs. Ritter, I learned early on the
power of relational evangelism. In middle and high school, I bounced around youth groups in the Episcopal
Church, Christian Missionary Alliance, and Young Life. After a year at the University of Pittsburgh, I
returned home to study business administration at Millersville University while holding down two part time
jobs: waiting tables and serving as a youth ministry leader. It was near the end of my undergraduate studies
that I discerned a call to ordained ministry and met and married Cassie, my bride of 13 years.
While the ordination process unfolded, we lived in Grove City, PA, where she began her career as a dental hygienist and I worked as
a Business Manager for my father-in-law’s construction company. After three years of study at Virginia Theological Seminary, we
were called to Foley, Alabama, where I have served as Associate Rector for nearly a decade. In Foley, thanks to the generous
leadership of my Rector and friend, Keith Talbert, I grew into the priestly vocation, honing my spiritual gifts of administration and
leadership, while also learning how to do those important things like preach, teach, and care for the sick. The particular needs of the
Foley community have also helped me find my passion for community involvement; especially in the pressing area of public
education, a place of great need in Baldwin County, Alabama. My time in Foley is best
remembered, however, as the place where our two daughters, Eliza (7) and Lainey (4) were
born. The girls are, in our family’s language “nervouscited” about our new adventure.
I am an unabashed church nerd. I’ve served as Deputy to General Convention twice, I am
currently the Secretary of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, and I find the minutiae of
the Canons to be cathartic when my introverted soul needs a minute to regain its energy.
For fun, I enjoy watching the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Pittsburgh Steelers play
football, Jimmie Johnson drive a racecar, and I attempt to play disc golf. I will miss having
access to the best boat in the world, my dad’s.
I see the role of the Rector as an empowerer and encourager of ministry. Christ Church has
been around long before my arrival and it will continue to exist long after I’m gone. During
the time God has called us together, my job will be to make sure each of you has the tools
you need to do the work of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: proclaiming good news to the poor,
freedom to those in prison, recovery of sight to the blind, and the year of the Lord’s favor to
a world that desperately needs to know about the love of God. I look forward to what God
has in store for our mutual ministry. In the meantime, please continue to keep us in your
prayers. I assure you, y’all are in ours.
Grace and Peace,
Steve+
Dear Friends,
David and I absolutely are overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity toward
us! Your financial gifts are so very appreciated and will be helpful in getting settled
in North Carolina. And, your cards and notes with expressions of love and gratitude
touched our hearts so very deeply. I thank you so very much! We will miss you all!
But, we cherish our connections with you and forever will treasure the time we
spent with you. Our lives are so much richer for having known you and being part
of the wonderful parish that is Christ Episcopal Church.
We arrived in Kinston safely on Wednesday evening, November 2nd—cats and all.
Thank you so much for all of your prayers!
Please know that you remain in my most fervent prayers as you take those last,
important steps in the transition process. I know that God is present with you and is accomplishing more than
you could ever dream or imagine. I’m so excited about the future that lies ahead for you and I give thanks to
God!
Again, I thank you from the very bottom of my heart for all your gracious gifts to me and, especially for
allowing me the opportunity to journey with you as companions in Christ’s Way.
May God bless each of you with an abundance of joy, love and peace,
THANKS FROM INTERIM RECTOR
Judith+
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE
Christ Church’s Third Annual Boar’s Head Festival and
Madrigal Dinner is scheduled for Sunday evening,
December 4.
The Boar’s Head pageant is rooted in ancient times when
the boar was the most ferocious beast of the forest, and
as such, was the epitome of evil. As Christian beliefs
replaced pagan customs in the Middle Ages, the
presentation of a boar’s head to the king at Christmas
symbolized the triumph of good over evil.
Plan to join us for an evening of good food, great music,
and a festive beginning to the holiday season!
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9:00am
Children’s Classes – Godly Play
Nursery
PreK – Janice Erbach, Sarah Loiars
K & 1st grade – Linda Mitchell, Karen Towell
2nd & 3rd grade – Ashley Tabor, Jamie Chaffin
4th & 5th grade – Kate Cline, Leigh Morin
Youth Class (6th-12th grade) – Youth Room downstairs
Faith Lens led by Karen Crabtree.
Adult Classes
Bread of Angels Class – St. George Room – each Sunday.
The Bread of Angels Sunday School Class focuses on understanding the teachings of Christianity and the
history of those teachings. Dr. Isabella Muknoyora, WKU department of religion and philosophy, will
continue to lead this class and the information, camaraderie, and sense of spiritual growth that is
generated through group participation and discussion instills heartfelt gratitude from those who gather in
the St. George Room on Sunday mornings at 9:00am. All are invited to join the class and be a benefactor
of its Christian education.
Psalms Class – Cates Lounge – each Sunday except the first Sunday of the month.
Praying the Psalms — Any prayer that you need to pray can be found in the rich tradition of the Psalms.
Praying the Psalms sets out to study and meditate on the Psalms as a stimulus to our own prayer life. The
class focuses on the Psalm selected in the Lectionary for that Sunday asking two questions—1) What did
it mean in ancient contexts? 2) What does it mean for us today? If you want to grow in prayer, and in
understanding of the Psalter, this class could be for you.
HELP MINISTRY UPDATE
Questions are frequently ask about the Churches United in Christ Help Ministry, more
commonly known simply as THE HELP MINISTRY. The two most popular questions are—
”What is the Help Ministry?” and “How is the Help Ministry funded?”
The Help Ministry is a joint ministry of the five downtown churches—The Presbyterian
Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, State Street United Methodist Church, and
Christ Episcopal Church. The ministry’s mission is to assist those less fortunate, whether due
to illness, accident, job less, etc. The ministry helps in paying their utility bills, buying gasoline
which will allow them to go to a medical specialist in Nashville or Louisville or to a job
interview, or for emergency medicine. The Help Ministry is a member of Charity Tracker,
which enables the ministry in verifying need and making sure that another agency is not
addressing the same need. Very strict guidelines are used in assisting the need of individual.
The Help Ministry is funded by donations from members of the five churches who give special offerings
designated for the Help Ministry. The ministry is governed by a Board which includes members from each church plus
two clergy on a rotating schedule. If you are interested in working with this ministry or giving your financial support,
please contact Paul Young, CEC Help Ministry Board member, or our Senior Warden, Chris Carmichael.
EYC NEWS
Sunday, November 13
2:00—5:00pm Listening for Change: Sacred Conversations About Racial Justice
Movie and Conversation—Moore Hall
Led by father-daughter duo, Justin and Meredith
Chaffin.
Sunday November 20
5:00—7:30pm
Dinner and Bowling at Southern Lanes
Join us for a favorite fun evening!
Sunday November 27
5:00—7:30pm
EYC Lounge
“It’s Advent: Now What?” — Join us as we discuss the differences between our faith practice and the secular
holiday. Junior High will meet from 5:00-6:30pm, and Senior High will meet from 6:00-7:30pm. We will have supper
together in between.
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We helped package 5,642 pounds of apples. We made 658 “backpacks” — meals that kids can take home over the weekend if they
don’t have enough to eat. We helped sort 5186 pounds of frozen meats, enough for 4322 meals!
HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY
11/1 Keenan Badgett
11/1 Terry Fisher
11/1 Crawford Hightower
11/1 Whitaker Massey
11/1 Annie Quezada
11/1 Gracie Stevens
11/3 Jennifer Keith
11/3 Tom Nuckols
11/4 Amanda Talley
11/5 Kailee Parker
11/7 Hollie Sowell
11/8 Janet Flora
11/8 Lisa Martens
11/8 Clayton Palmer
11/9 Kal-El Cline
11/9 Steve Hoyng
11/9 Anna Russell
11/11 Karen Towell
11/12 Linda Mitchell
11/12 Shawn Rhodes
11/13 Robert Clayton, Jr.
11/13 Maddox Dale
11/13 Patsy Sloan
11/13 Ashley Tabor
11/14 Leanna Andrews
11/14 Wilson Cook
11/14 Kyle Gouvas
11/15 Mary Cobb
11/15 Anne Winslow Jefferson
11/15 Greg Lyons
11/16 Drew Loiars
11/16 Maria Siewers
11/17 Shelley Carter
11/17 Leslie Weigel
11/19 Deidre Bowen
11/19 Stephanie Kay Crabtree
11/19 Ticka Linder
11/19 Larry McCraney
11/19 Graham McKillip
11/19 Elizabeth Singer
11/20 Megan Broadbent
11/21 Lauren Hinton
11/21 Ryan Loiars
11/22 Edward Cockrel
11/22 Austin Lyons
11/23 Sue Wilson
11/24 Christie Bramel
11/24 Marcia Crabtree
11/24 Hamp Moore, Jr.
11/25 Haley Stevens
11/26 Gail Brooks
11/26 Mary Hart Lyle
11/28 Daniel McKillip
11/28 Grace Siegert
11/29 Meredith Chaffin
11/29 Don Pillow
11/29 Ferrell Price
11/29 Karen Shindhelm
11/30 Brooks Goodwin
11/30 Reece Hightower
11/30 Robert Hoskins, Jr.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY
Children’s Advent Wreath-making Workshop
Sunday, November 27
9:00-9:45am
Linder Education Wing
Advent is a period of preparation for the coming of Christ. This Advent
season we would like to help you and your family celebrate the coming of
Christ in your own home by hosting a Children’s Advent wreath-making
workshop. The workshop will take place in the Linder Education Wing
during the Sunday school hour. All materials will be supplied.
Christmas Eve Pageant
Calling all shepherds and angels! The children’s Christmas Pageant will
again be during the 5:00pm Christmas Eve service. Make plans to be part
of it! Rehearsals will be at 5:30pm on the following Thursdays—December
1, 8, 15, and 22. We will go caroling on December 22 during rehearsal time
and have pizza afterwards. Dress rehearsal will be held on Saturday, December 17, at 10:00am. All children
K-5th grade are invited and encouraged to participate.
Christmas Music
Calling all musicians! Do you play an instrument? Would you like to be part of our Christmas Eve service
by sharing your musical talent? We are looking for children and youth to play before and during our 5:00pm
Christmas Eve service. Please contact Laura Goodwin ([email protected]) or Ken Stein ([email protected])
for details.
We are off to a great start this fall! Last month we hosted a book swap and heard from Elizabeth Rheaume
from the Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren County Public Library about the importance of literacy at a young
age and the plethora of resources that the local public libraries offer.
This month, on November 3, we heard from Allison Millet of “BG Backyard Bootcamp” to hear how fitness
can be fun! And, as we enter cold and flu season, we will learn from Emily Brown of The Lemon Tree
(November 17) how essential oils can aid in fighting germs and building immunity the non-toxic way. We
will also be making our own foaming hand soap!
Parents of Young Kids is a place for parents of small children (5 years and under) in Bowling Green to
network, socialize, and encourage one another through fellowship and sharing resources. We meet twice
each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays to share knowledge, be creative, and exchange ideas and
strategies for parenting. Child care (for children under 5) is provided! For more information, you
can email the group ([email protected]), check out our Facebook page (Parents of Young
Kids in BGKY), and the church’s website (http://www.cecbg.com/#/ministries/parents-of-young-kids).
PARENTS OF YOUNG KIDS GROUP (POYK)
CHRIST CHURCH GUILD The Guild is accepting recipes for the Centennial Cookbook that
was started a few years ago, but never completed. The new
cookbook will be hard cover and have new recipes that are not
found in The Best of Four and More cookbook published in 1998.
Please submit as many recipes as you wish. There will be a
selection process to consider final recipes for the cookbook. Start
looking for a collection box on the cabinet in Surface Hall where
you can submit your recipes (please type or print). Recipes can
also be emailed to Marcia Eastin ([email protected]).
Reminder of next meeting—Monday, December 5—1:00pm—St. George Room
The Knitting and Crochet Ministry Group meets on the first Tuesday
of each month from 3:30-4:30pm in the Gathering Area. We turn
yarn into a prayer shawl, baby blanket, hat, a kid’s sweater, or other
useful items. Donated yarn is available at the church along with some
knitting needles or crochet hooks. Instructions are also available. We
can teach those interested. For questions or more information, please
contact Mary Travelsted (270.781.5282 or [email protected]).
KNITTING AND CROCHET MINISTRY GROUP
The Mid Life Christians Group (MLC) will next meet on Saturday, November 19 at 6:00pm
at Pitt and Amanda Derryberry’s home (3173 Lexington Drive, Bowling Green).
It will be a Thanksgiving themed potluck so bring your favorite side dish or dessert!
Please RSVP to Amanda (270.320.8802).
MID LIFE CHRISTIANS GROUP (MLC)
THE PARISH REGISTER
All Saints Sunday was celebrated at both services on Sunday, November 6. The names of the parishioners of
Christ Episcopal Church who had died since last All Saints Day, November 1, 2015, were read.
J. Joe Cheek
Estella Hooper Curry
Lori Sawyers Myers
Erwin W. “Bill” Schlicht
Sally Ann Strickler
Margaret Thompson “Tommie” Whitaker
With your help this summer, Christ Church aided 10 campers to have a Spirit filled, memory making, fun week at All
Saints, our diocesan camp and retreat center. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Some ways you can help are—
Encourage children you love to go to camp.
Bring your aluminum to church for recycling.
Connect your Kroger reward card to Christ Church.
Give to the parish’s All Saints Scholarship Fund.
THANK YOU CHRIST CHURCH
STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
At the one service at 9:00am, on Sunday, November 13, we will celebrate Stewardship Consecration Sunday. No
breakfast or Sunday School. You are invited to a catered lunch in Moore Hall that will follow the service. If you
haven’t returned your completed 2017 Financial Pledge Card, please bring your completed card and drop it in the kettle
as you come forward for the Eucharist. Extra cards and envelopes will be available on the cabinet in Surface Hall and at
the reception desk in the Church Office.
As of Friday, November 11 — 75 pledges returned — $280,145.00 pledged
CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY
Treasurer’s Report for Operating Fund, as of September 30, 2016
SEP 2016 YTD 2016 2016 Annual Budget % of Annual Budget
INCOME
Pledges-current members 33,682 417,210 575,950 72%
Pledges and Giving-new members 990 8,661 1,000 866%
Pledges-Prior Years Collected 0 420 0 0%
Non-pledge Giving 567 10,598 6,500 163%
Loose Plate 495 3,337 4,200 79%
Special Offering 0 2,230 2,500 89%
Porter Sims Trust Transfer-current year 0 0 70,000 0%
Porter Sims Trust Transfer-unused-prior 0 0 48,105 0%
Gaines Trust Transfer 0 0 2,500 0%
Diocesan Support 3,783 21,671 28,895 75%
Clergy Discretionary Fund 285 5,360 0 0%
Deacon Discretionary Fund 82 721 0 0%
Miscellaneous Income 0 0 0 0%
TOTAL INCOME 39,884 470,209 739,650 64%
DISBURSEMENTS
MINISTRIES
Music 2,235 12,421 15,000 83%
Christian Education 500 3,363 9,046 37%
Adult Education 387 605 0 0%
Youth Work 192 1,807 5,000 36%
College Ministry 646 4,848 8,250 59%
Worship 484 2,456 3,900 63%
Stewardship 0 0 1,750 0%
Parish Life 209 6,414 7,500 86%
L.O.F.T. (980) (969) 1,500 (65%)
Daughters of the King 0 (275) 200 (138%)
Nursery Renovation 0 423 0 0%
MINISTRIES SUBTOTAL 3,673 31,093 52,146 60%
TOTAL CLERGY & STAFF SALARY &
BENEFITS 24,376 233,811 434,294 54%
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Janitorial services/supplies 2,646 27,792 44,930 62%
Facilities Usuage Fees (100) (3,426) (4,500) 76%
Ground Maintenance 0 1,945 4,500 43%
Repairs & Maintenance 1,289 9,518 17,000 56%
Communications 175 1,593 16,275 10%
Office Expense 1,417 16,977 26,250 65%
Bank & Merchant Charges (91) 2,840 3,000 95%
Utilities 4,280 30,852 43,000 72%
Telephone 163 1,432 6,500 22%
Travel Reimbursement 0 216 2,500 9%
Continuing Education 306 3,331 7,500 44%
Insurance 1,421 11,767 20,000 59%
SEP 2016 YTD 2016 2016 Annual Budget % of Annual Budget
Outside Certified Public Accountant Compilation 0 3,900 3,900 100%
Clergy Discretionary Fund 407 5,360 0 0%
Deacon Discretionary Fund 82 721 0 0%
Books, Dues & Subscriptions 205 826 1,500 55%
Staff Development 72 241 750 32%
Congregational Vitality 0 0 4,375 0%
Miscellaneous 0 0 500 0%
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL 12,271 115,885 197,980 59%
SUPPORT TO EPISCOPAL CHURCH
All Saints Camp (379) (198) 2,000 (10%)
All Saints Center Support 0 0 0 0%
Theological Education 665 665 1,000 67%
Diocesan Apportionment 8,035 72,318 96,424 75%
Vestry Convention Expense 0 0 1,000 0%
Vestry Development/Training/Retreat 0 240 1,200 20%
SUPPORT TO EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SUBTOTAL 8,322 73,025 101,624 72%
TOTAL EXPENSES 48,642 453,814 786,044 58%
NET INCOME/ DEFICIT (8,758) 16,394 (46,394)
CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY
Outreach Ministry Report, as of September 30, 2016
OUTREACH
MINISTRY
2015 YTD
Investment
2015 carry
over to 2016
2016 YTD
Income
2016 YTD
Investment
Current
Balance
2016
Operating
Budget
HOTEL INC 510 0 2,060 2,060 0 0
Help Ministry 13,862 1,854 7,864 7,100 2,618 0
Room in the Inn 250 565 105 213 457 0
Wednesday
Community Lunch 5,220 4,159 2,081
2,142
2,596 total persons
served
16 average helpers
per week
4,098 0
M.E.A.L.S., Inc. 325 0 250 250 0 0
Yoga 498 498 852 1,000 350 0
Heifer Project 700 340 670 0 990 20
Living Waters for the
World 0 0 3,183 0 2,637 546
EYC Mission 873 873 899 189 1,960 0
All Saints Camp
Scholarships 2,835 0 3,829 2,000 3,631 2,198
TOTAL 25,073 8,289 21,793 21,984 10,287 2,189
Christ Episcopal Church
1215 State Street
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101
270.843.6563
www.cecbg.com
OFFICE HOURS
Monday—Thursday
8:30am—4:30pm
SERVICE TIMES
Sunday
8:00am Holy Euchar ist Rite 1
9:00am Sunday School
10:00am Holy Euchar ist Rite 2
Tuesday
12:15pm Center ing Prayer
Wednesday
7:00am Morning Prayer
Thursday
12:00pm Holy Euchar ist with
Healing Prayers
CLERGY STAFF The Reverend Dr. Steven J. (Steve) Pankey
Rector–Elect
The Reverend Kellie Mysinger
Deacon
PROGRAM STAFF C. Kenneth Stein
Organist and Director of Music
Laura Goodwin
Director of Children’s Education
Karen Crabtree
Director of Youth
ADMINISTRATION STAFF B. Heath Harper
Parish Administrator
Terry DeHaven
Accountant
THE WINDOW
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1215 STATE STREET
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101
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THE VESTRY
2017 CLASS
Chris Carmichael
Janet Grider
Larry McCraney
Rick Mitchell
2018 CLASS
Laura Cohron
Janice Erbach
Laurie Joyce
Wayne Morin
2019 CLASS
Pitt Derryberry
Hamp Moore
John Parker
Ann Puckett
OFFICERS
Chris Carmichael, Senior Warden
Rick Mitchell, Junior Warden
Laura Cohron, Clerk
Mark Eastin, Treasurer
SEVEN PARISH
MINISTRY AREAS AND
VESTRY MEMBER LIAISONS
ADMINISTRATION
Chris Carmichael and Rick Mitchell
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Janet Grider and Laurie Joyce
CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY
Laura Cohron and Wayne Morin
OUTREACH
Janice Erbach and John Parker
PARISH LIFE
Pitt Derryberry and Ann Puckett
PASTORAL CARE
Larry McCraney and Hamp Moore
WORSHIP