POHICK POST

Let your light so shine (Matt. 5:16)

Pohick Episcopal Church
9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079
Telephone: 703-339-6572 Fax: 703-339-9884
JUNE 2014
Not long afterwards, Peter would follow the Holy
Spirits bidding and cross ethnic boundaries to bring
the saving message of Christ to the Gentiles - a move
for which he was at frst criticized. He journeyed fur-
ther outward as a missionary, winding up in Rome it-
self. At the very end, according to reliable tradition,
Peter literally took up his cross and followed his Mas-
ter, sufering crucifxion under Nero on the very site
where St. Peters basilica now stands.
As a means of appropriating Peters tale of re-
demption for our own spiritual development, we will
explore several of his storys twists and turns at this
years Shrine Mont retreat, which runs Friday-Sunday,
June 20-22. In this months
Pohick Post, youll again fnd
a registration form with ad-
ditional information about
the weekend. As I wrote
last month, please do not
let cost be a roadblock; sim-
ply contact me privately, as
there are scholarship mon-
ies available for those in
need of them.
I hope that many of you
will take advantage of this
opportunity to gather for
worship, singing, study and
wonderful fellowship amid
the bucolic setting of west-
ern Virginia, as we seek to
make Peters story of trans-
formation a part of our own.
From Te Rector
Te Reverend
Donald D. Binder, PhD
O
ne of the New Testament fgures featured prom-
inently during the Easter and early Pentecost
seasons is the Apostle Peter. Of the twelve disciples,
he is the one who appears most often in a speaking
role. Because of that, he is the apostle most familiar
to us. Yet beyond that familiarity, many fnd Peter a
particularly compelling personality.
Why? Because he comes of as being very human.
Peter stumbles a lot. Whats more, hes constantly put-
ting his foot in his mouth. Here, I fnd it remarkable
that the biblical narratives pull few punches when re-
counting Peters many frailties - all in spite of his sta-
tus as the leader of the twelve.
Yet this very vulnerability endears Peter to us.
His story of redemption allows us to be more hope-
ful about the possibilities for our own place within
Gods Kingdom. If this bumbler can end up being
frst among the Apostles, we tell ourselves, maybe
theres hope for us after all!
Indeed. Whats especially heartening about Pe-
ters spiritual journey is how our Lord sticks with him,
sometimes correcting his wayward disciple, some-
times encouraging him - but never giving up on him,
even in the aftermath of Peters three denials. Out of
this persevering love, Peters life is slowly transformed.
He goes from being a cringing coward on Maundy
Tursday to a bold preacher of the Gospel some seven
weeks later at Pentecost.
Pohick Church
Annual Retreat
June 20-22, 2014
Shrine Mont
CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER
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From Te Assistant Rector
Te Reverend
Dr. Ruth E. Correll, Ed.D.
WHATS NEXT?
June has always been the most conficted month
in my year. For most of my life, the academic year cal-
endar has afected my whereabouts. As a student or a
teacher, June marked the end of the year, and I had to
deal with the burning question, Whats next?
Te approach to June would raise my stress level.
Should I sign a contract for the coming year or go on
to further graduate studies? Usually, I did not sign.
Ten came the apprehensive wait to hear back from
schools about applications and acceptances. Tese is-
sues weighed heavily in my mind and prayers. Fur-
thermore, whats next usually involved saying good-
bye to friends and colleagues, but the opportunities
the new situation ofered made the present upheaval
tolerable.
A conclusive decision brought on a wave of hassles
about how to pull of the move. One time I had to
leave my guitar behind because it simply would not
ft into my VW Bug that was jammed with every-
thing else from my seminary dorm room. After a year
of language training in France, I remember running
to meet the Euro rail train. Te strap of a US Army
dufe bag full of clothing ate into one shoulder and a
mammoth purse on the other shoulder kept slipping
down my arm to the hand carrying a typewriter. Te
other hand was occupied lift/dragging a trunk. Never
again, I vowed in vain.
Dread of June took permanent residence in my
psyche. More times than not, whats next meant
moving to an unfamiliar city or country where I knew
no one. After graduating from college, I moved every
year for eleven years. Even the past six years included
four moves. Along the way, I have learned to appre-
ciate a wide variety of churches and have lived with
at least a dozen diferent housemates over the years.
Now Im staying put - famous last words!
Perhaps I have heard too many sermons about
obeying Gods call to the life of a pilgrim and not
enough sermons about blooming where youre plant-
ed. I fgure Abraham had it easy with servants and
pack animals to move his belongings. At least the
children of Israel did not have much luggage to carry
to the Promised Land after their slavery in Egypt. On
the other hand, the defeated Israelites had to trudge in
chains for miles to a foreign country where they would
live in exile. Te Apostle Paul, a prisoner of conscience,
survived a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea on his
way to trial in Rome. In all those unpleasant, unset-
tling moves, God continued to work out the story of
salvation without missing a step.
We are blessed by those events in our heritage
that put things in perspective. Despite the hassles
and changes of address, there is much for which to be
thankful. Looking back, I regret not one of those care-
fully considered and prayed over relocations. Sensing
Gods direction during the decision-making process
made meeting the challenges to come in the new set-
ting purposeful.
I hope your June is tranquil. If it does not turn out
that way, cling for all youre worth to the promises that
God goes before us, Christ never forsakes us, and the
Holy Spirit guides us. Tese promises have been in
operation for a long time and carry no expiration date.
Whats next? A Gospel song writer, Alison Kraus,
put it this way. Many things about tomorrow I dont
seem to understand. But I know who holds tomorrow
and I know who holds my hand.
GOLDEN DOVE GIFT SHOP
For the dads and grads, the Golden Dove
Gift Shop is featuring custom made pens from the
Stonewall Jackson Prayer tree, which is a massive
white oak tree under which General Stonewall
Jackson prayed following the end of his Shenan-
doah Valley campaign in May and June of 1862.
Te 350 year old tree fell on May 27, 2011, and its
wood was made into objects such as these beauti-
ful pens. Te twist pens are $65 and the roller balls
are $70. Each pen is individually numbered and
comes with a velvet drawstring bag. Te pens are
truly a unique gift.
Tere are also several baptismal gifts avail-
able including baby cups and spoons, baptismal
shells, and cross bookmarks that are all from Salis-
bury Pewter. In addition, there are hand turned
wooden baptismal bowls that can be personalized.
Te gift shop is open Sunday mornings, and
all sales from the gift shop go to outreach eforts.
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IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE DAILY SESSIONS TO BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:00 am.
To help the Christian Education budget,
a donation of $25.00 per family would be most appreciated.
Directions: Please fll out a separate form for each child attending.
Childs Name ______________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
(street) (city) (zip)
Telephone _____________________________________ Date of Birth ________________________________
*School Grade completed in June of 2012 ________________________________________________________
Parents Names _____________________________________________________________________________
Medical Information (eg food allergies, etc.) ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE CHECK WHERE APPROPRIATE:
_____ I can stay and help if needed. _____ We would like to carpool, if possible.
_____ My child would like to come, but will need a ride. _____ I can provide a ride for _____ child(ren).
Please return this form to the Church ofce, either in person or by mail.
(over)
To be held at:
Pohick Episcopal Church 9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, Virginia 22079
For chidren age 3 (only if potty-trained) through Grade 5*
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
REGISTRATION FORM
Pohick
Episcopal Church
VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL
July 14 - 18, 2014
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POHICK EPISCOPAL CHURCH
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
PERMISSION FOR EMERGENCY CARE
Name of Child _____________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth _____________________________________________________________________________
Name of Parent/Guardian ____________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________________________________________________
THE CHURCH HAS MY PERMISSION TO CALL ANOTHER PHYSICIAN IN AN
EMERGENCY WHEN FAMILY PHYSICIAN OR I CANNOT BE CONTACTED.
Name of Family Physician ___________________________________________________________________
Telephone ________________________________________________________________________________
IS YOUR CHILD:
ALLERGIC TO MEDICATION? ____________________________________________________________
IF SO, WHICH ___________________________________________________________________________
ANY OTHER ALLERGIES - SUCH AS BEE STINGS _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
UNDER PHYSICIANS CARE? _________________
UNDER MEDICATION NOW? _________________
THE CHURCH HAS MY PERMISSION, IN AN EMERGENCY WHEN I (OR MY PHYSICIAN) CANNOT
BE CONTACTED, TO TAKE MY CHILD TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM OF THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
AND ITS MEDICAL STAFF HAVE MY AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE TREATMENT WHICH A PHY-
SICIAN DEEMS NECESSARY FOR THE WELL-BEING OF MY CHILD.
NOTE: By law a parent cannot consent in advance to any and all manner of emergency care. It is understandable
that in cases, other than the need for immediate emergency treatment, the attending physician may defer treat-
ment pending the parents permission to administer professional service.

_____________________________________________________________
(parent/guardian signature)
_____________________________________________________________
(date)
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POHICK CHURCH ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT
Shrine Mont, Virginia
Dates: June 20 - 22, 2014, from Friday dinner (5:30 pm) through Sunday lunch (12:30 pm)
Sign-up Deadline: Sunday, June 8, 2014
Shrine Mont Overview: It is that time again for fellowship, and physical, mental, and spiritual
renewal at Shrine Mont in the beautiful mountains of Virginia! Shrine Mont, located in Orkney
Springs, 13 miles west of Mt. Jackson, Virginia, is a conference center managed by the Episcopal
Diocese of Virginia. Shrine Mont consists of 1,100 acres of forest land featuring trails, lakes,
hills, and streams at the edge of George Washington National Forest, which is a stones throw
from the West Virginia state line. Te centerpiece of Shrine Mont is an unusual open air stone
chapel, the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfguration, from which Shrine Mont takes its name.
Campers, conferees, and guests worship at this beautiful shrine regularly.
Fees: Te cost is $157 for adults (ages 13 and over), $104 for youths (ages 8-12), $49 for chil-
dren (ages 4-7), and free for children under four. If a crib is required, there is a $6 fee for the
weekend. Babysitting during adult sessions is available for an additional $10. Please note that
these costs should not prohibit anyone from attending the retreat. Anyone needing fnancial
assistance should contact the Reverend Don Binder at 703-339-6572. Fees are frm for the
weekend, even for late arrivals. If arriving late, one can usually get dinner until 6:30 pm.
Pohick Church
Annual Retreat
June 20-22, 2014
Babysitting Service: For parents with children, there will be a super program for young people as well as a babysitting ser-
vice ($10), so parents can attend activities. Babysitters will be available only during adult study sessions.
What to Bring: While breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, bring snacks and a favorite beverages for evening fel-
lowship time together at the Gathering Place. Also, consider bringing a fashlight, Bible, jacket or sweater, fan, and other
personal items. Tere is no air conditioning in the cottages, however, most rooms have electric fans.
Study: Tere are three scheduled occasions to study, but note, no one is obligated to attend any of these planned sessions.
One may choose to do ones own thing for part of the time, or for the entire weekend! Shrine Mont expects parents to be
responsible for the actions of their children, especially during the periods between the three planned sessions.
2014 POHICK CHURCH RETREAT SHRINE MONT APPLICATION
Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________________ Tel:___________________________________
_____ Adults ($157 each) _____ Youth (8-12, $104 each) _____ Children (4-7, $49 each)
_____ Young Children (3 and under, free) _____ Cribs required ($6 each) _____ Babysitting ($10)
Total enclosed: $_____________
Enclose a check payable to Pohick Church, and mark Shrine Mont in the memo section. For more information, call the Parish Ofce at 703-339-6572.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014
Shrine Mont
CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER
Pohick Episcopal Church Page 6 June 2014
2014 POHICK CHURCH RETREAT SHRINE MONT APPLICATION
Activities and Options: Indicate particular activities of interest.
Tom or Susan Mayberry, 703-494-6108, will keep track of others expressing an interest in all options.
_____ Swimming _____ Basketball _____ Volleyball _____ Shufeboard
_____ Tennis _____ Sleeping _____ Fishing _____ Mountain Climbing

_____ Golf _____ Hiking _____ Eating _____ Bridge/other card games
_____ Horseshoes _____ Shopping _____ Antiquing _____ Porching
_____ Other
Friday, June 20
Afternoon arrival
5:30 pm Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 pm Orientation in Art Hall
8:30 pm Compline
9:00 pm until Te Gathering Place
Saturday, June 21
7:30 am Morning Prayer in Art Hall
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00-10:30 am Session I, Group Photo at Shrine
10:30-12:30 pm Open/Activities
12:30 pm Lunch
1:00-4:30 pm Open/Activities
4:30-5:30 pm Te Gathering Place
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00-8:00 pm Session II in Art Hall
8:00 pm Evening Prayer at the Shrine
9:00 pm until Te Gathering Place
Sunday, June 22
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00-10:30 am Session III in Art Hall
10:45 am Holy Eucharist at the Shrine
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30-4:00 pm Open/Depart
Directions to Shrine Mont: From Pohick Church, take I-66 west to I-81 south. Exit 273 at Mt. Jackson. Turn
left on Mt. Jackson Road (Cty 292). Turn right on US 11 (trafc light). Turn right on to State Route 263 to
Orkney Springs and Shrine Mont. Te trip takes about two hours from Pohick.
2014 POHICK CHURCH PARISH RETREAT
Shrine Mont, Orkney Springs, Virginia
Shrine Mont is located 1 hour south of Winchester or 1
hour north of Harrisonburg, and approximately 2 1/2 hours
from the Washington, DC and Richmond metro areas. To
reach Shrine Mont follow I-81 to Mt. Jackson (Exit #273).
Turn left from DC or right from Richmond onto Rt. 703
(east), then right (south) on US 11, follow through town,
turn right on Rt. 263 and follow approximately 15 miles to
Orkney Springs.
Shrine
Mont
Retreat
Center
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UPDATE ON ISSUES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION
Don Brownlee
Tis monthly report is part of the Vestrys ongoing efort to in-
form and update the Parish about the ongoing controversies within
Te Episcopal Church (TEC) and the Anglican Communion. Tese
controversies largely involve the blessing of same-sex unions, or-
dination of non-celibate homosexuals, interpretation of Scripture,
and breakdown of traditional boundary lines between Provinces.
Te Province of New Zealand has become the latest
in the Anglican Communion to take formal steps to-
ward blessing same sex unions, while retaining the tra-
ditional defnition of marriage as being between a man
and a woman. Its General Synod approved a resolution
in May starting a process and structure to allow clergy
who wish to bless same-gender relationships to do so,
and develop a liturgy for same-sex blessings. Another
process and structure protect clergy who believe same
sex blessings are contrary to scripture.
Following the vote, the archbishops of the prov-
ince sent a pastoral letter saying this all will require
time and a huge amount of work by many people across
ourChurch, including the articulation of the theology
of ordination to Anglican orders, and the theology of
marriage, and may result in structural change to allow
both for those who do not see their way free to accept
change of the nature being asked for with doctrinal in-
tegrity, and those who do.
* * *
Te Church of England continues to move on a
fast track toward consecrating women as bishops. Every
one of the churchs dioceses has now voted in favor of a
plan worked out by the bishops and General Synod to
allow consecration of women bishops while respecting
the view of those who cannot accept it on theological
grounds. Te plan goes back to the General Synod for a
fnal vote in July.
* * *
Previous Updates have noted Abp. Justin Welbys
appointment of the Rev. Tory Baucum, rector of Truro
Anglican Church in Fairfax, to a prestigious preaching
position at Canterbury Cathedral. Abp. Justin said it
was because of his work on reconciliation, but the move
was criticized by some because of its implicit recogni-
tion of his status as a priest in the Anglican Church of
North America (ACNA), which is not formally recog-
nized as a member of the Anglican Communion. Abp.
Justin has continued to call attention to Rev. Baucums
work, posting a video interview with him on his web
page.
In it, Rev. Baucum says peacemaking and recon-
ciliation are at the heart of the Gospel, and that while
reconciliation doesnt al-
ways happen, we should
be striving for that. But
I think peacemaking is
that precondition which
allows the gospel to be
heard, that makes the
gospel plausible. A gos-
pel of reconciliation is hard to hear, understand or be-
lieve when Christians are fghting each other.
Referring to his reconciliation eforts with Bp.
Shannon Johnston of the Diocese of Virginia, he said, I
think thats been the real story of my story with Shan-
nonis that I did reach out in a peacemaking gesture,
and he did reciprocate, and thats why we are walking
together in peace at some level.
He noted because they both walked into the mid-
dle of the fght over church property issues, so we
didnt have the personal baggage...We could get past the
some things that other people couldnt get past because
we hadnt been there when the split occurred. And I
also think it was the presence of the Holy Spirit guid-
ing us. But the diferences are still big between us, I
mean, the theological diferences, I think we both agree
that we cant paper over them and pretend that theyre
not that big. We know that these things have actually
split the Communion. And we both know they wont
be resolved in our lifetime. But can we shape a diferent
trajectory, can we create a space where honest conversa-
tions can happen?
* * *
Just as Rev. Baucums appointment drew criticism
from some on one side of those theological splits, an
invitation to Presiding Bishop Katherine Jeferts Schori
to preach at Nashotah House Seminary in Wisconsin
drew criticism as well, including the resignation of a
long-standing trustee. Nashotah House is generally re-
garded as theologically conservative, but works to nur-
ture an ethos it calls Pax Nashotah in which individuals
with theologically diverse views live and work respect-
fully together. Local newspaper reports quoted her as
saying that is true of all Episcopal seminaries, but that
she was grateful to experience it frsthand at there.
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SHORT NOTES
~Te St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir will be the choir lead-
ing the service on Youth Sunday, June 1, at 10:00 am, joining
a group of Pohick musicians led by John Sessums.
~Two trumpeters from the Presidents Own, the Ma-
rine Corps Band, will play June 15 for the bishops visit, when
the anthem will be J. S. Bachs Transcendent holy God. Te
trumpeters will supplement the organ for hymn singing as
well. We are fortunate as a congregation to have a longstand-
ing link to the Presidents Own, a connection established by
my predecessor, Victoria Shields, and thank Dr. Susan Rider
and James McClarty for playing here.
Te costs of guest musicians have been paid tradition-
ally from the general music operating budget. Due to budget
constraints this year, a special Music Memorial Fund is being
used to cover these costs. Tis of course will draw down the
balance in this fund, which is generally used to pay for unan-
ticipated needs rather than recurring ones. If you would like to
make a supplemental contribution to help replenish this fund,
you may do so by indicating Guest Musicians on the memo
line of your check.
~Sightsinging is the ability to sing a piece of printed mu-
sic with no prior rehearsal of it when provided only the start-
ing pitch. It is musical literacy and is hugely helpful to church
people who sing hymns each Sunday, as well as to choir mem-
bers who prepare the music each Sunday.
I will teach Fundamentals of Sightsinging on Sundays
8:50 am -9:40 am July 20-August 24 in the music room. You
can do it, if you practice it as a skill. Come try it out!
~Also this summer Pohicks musicians will be preparing
and presenting special music for summer services; be sure to
listen for it. We are fortunate to have so many talented people
here!
~Speaking of Pohicks musicians, THANK YOU,
THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Many people make music
possible here. Te music committee members, Don Brownlee,
Jackie Wells, Pam Hogg, and Rita Stankwitz provide assis-
tance and advice several times each week. Barbara Lynn di-
rects the St. Francis Choir; John Sessums and Chris Brown
direct the Pohick Pickers; and TG Powell directs the new
Early Church Music Ensemble. Tese four contribute a lot of
planning, rehearsal and music arranging time to Pohick.
Tirty six adults meet weekly to sing anthems and service
music in the Choir of Pohick. Sixteen ringers practice weekly
to ring handbells in the Bell Choir. Twelve children and teens
rehearse weekly in the St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir, and their
parents give them rides, support and encouragement. Tir-
teen very young children and their parents gather weekly to
MUSIC NOTES
Linda Egan, Minister of Music

sing in the St. Francis Choir. Tirteen instrumentalists play

in the Pohick Pickers every month. Nine adults sing in the
Early Church Music Ensemble. Gloria Jackson sings a solo
the frst Sunday of the month at the 11:15 am service, and
Tom Goeller plays classical guitar the second Sunday of every
month at the same service.
Wow! Your loyalty, dedication, and musicianship are truly
important to music for worship here. We gather to rehearse
and to make music in worship and for the community to the
glory of God, grateful to be able to sing, ring, and play his
praises.
Te largest music making group is the congregation as a
whole. We sing every Sunday at the 9:00 am and 11:15 am
services, at 10:00 am services in the summer, on Wednesdays
in Lent, and at Shrine Mont. You are really fne singers with a
great spirit! Tank you.
EDUCATION
It is time to look toward next years Church School.
Volunteers are needed for this very important ministry.
Helping in Church School is a rewarding and satisfying
experience. Volunteering gives the opportunity to grow
in faith as well as knowledge of the Bible. It is also a way
to get to know the young parishioners as well as other
volunteers. Tere is a need for teachers, storytellers, door-
persons, and a snack assistant. Training and support is
provided for all of these positions. Volunteers are sched-
uled so they work only two times a month and substi-
tutes are available when needed. For those interested in
knowing more about the program, call Frances Sessums
at 703-425-2857.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Pohicks annual Vacation Church School will be held
July 14 through July 18 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Te
theme is Gospel Lights Son Treasure Island. Te stu-
dents will discover the rich treasure of Gods love through
the life of Jesus. Tis promises to be a week of fun and ad-
venture. Please mark the calendar and plan on attending!
Tere will be classes for 2 and 1 year olds through
ffth grade students. It is requested that a parent or nanny
of the little ones stays and helps in some way. Tis is re-
quested so the parent is nearby in case needed. Tere is a
nursery available throughout the day for volunteers. Te
6th - 12th grade students are encouraged to volunteer as
teacher assistants.
Volunteers are needed. Tere are openings as lead
teachers, assistant teachers, art director, recreation as-
sistants, snack leader and assistants, nursery leader and
assistants. To learn more about the program, please call
Frances Sessums at 703-425-2857.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Tursday Friday Saturday
JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Easter 7
Youth Sunday
8a HE I
10a HE II, Youth
Sunday
11:15a Parish &
EYC Picnic
5p Youth Confrmation
9:30a Staf Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax
6p Youth Choir
Picnic
7:30p Healing
Service
8:30p AA 8a Brotherhood
of St. Andrew
9:15a Baptism
Rehearsal, Do-
cent Research
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Pentecost
8a HE I
10a HE II & Holy
Baptism
9:30a Staf Mtg
7:30p Vestry
2p HE, the Fairfax
7:30p Healing
Service
8:30p AA 5p Wedding
Rehearsal
8a BSA
9a Fair Committee
9:15a Confrmation
Rehearsal
10:15a Baptism
Rehearsal
2p Booth Wedding
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Fathers Day
Trinity Sunday
8a HE I
10a HE II, Baptism,
Confrmation, EFM
Graduation
9:30a Staf Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax
7:30p Healing
Service
8:30p AA Shrine Mont
Retreat
Shrine Mont Retreat
8a Brotherhood of
St. Andrew
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Shrine Mont Retreat
Proper 7a
8a HE I
10a HE II
9:30a Staf Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax
6p COH
7:30p Healing Service
8:30p AA 8a Brotherhood of
St. Andrew
9:15a Renovations
29 30 JULY 1 2 3 4 5
Proper 8a
8a HE I
10a HE II
9:30a Staf Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax
7:30p Healing
Service
8:30p AA Independence Day
Ofce Closed
8a BSA
9:15a Docent
Research
Pohick Church Activities June 2014
Contact the Parish Secretary, Vonne Troknya, troknya@pohick.org, to list group meetings or events on the calendar.
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Pohick Post are due no
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NEWS!
TTFF ITS (ALMOST) APPLE BUTTER TIME!
Te Annual Country Fair will soon be here! It is not too early to mark the calendar to get ready to
recapture the nostalgia of visiting the farm in the fall. Te atmosphere of smoke wafting up from cook-
ing fres; the pleasant aroma of spices tickling the nose; and the beautiful colors of the changing leaves
can be relived at Pohick Church on September 20 and 21 as apple butter is made for the Country Fair.
It is Apple Butter Time and it will be made Te Old Fashioned Way. So, what does TTFF mean? It
is short for Time Talents Fellowship and Fun.
Everyones Time and Talents is needed for both days of work processing 80 bushels of apples into
the infamous Apple Butter - a best seller every year. Bring a paring knife and cutting board Saturday
morning, and plan to stay all day Saturday and Sunday. Come by for an hour or two if possible! Any and
all help is welcomed! Work starts at 7:00 am on Saturday and very early on Sunday. A complete schedule
is in the Pohick Post and will be in the Church bulletin as the event draws closer. Tere will be plenty of
work to keep everyone gainfully employed both days; and there will be a great opportunity for Fellow-
ship with the parishioners of this great Church, and a very good chance of having just plain ole Fun.
Every volunteer who can make it is needed! Everyones help is indispensable. Without volunteers, it
just will not happen. Please try and fnd the Time to come and donate special Talents. It is guaranteed
to be a fun weekend.
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SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS
Te Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Churchs website, www.pohick.org, under Ministries.
1 JUNE 8 JUNE 15 JUNE 22 JUNE 29 JUNE
8:00
Stew Remaly
Ken Evans
Tony Marsico
Alan Mayberry
Mike Vaughn
Becky Wagner
Rodger Jones
Mike Zane
Stew Remaly
Ken Evans
10:00
Dennis Myers
Beth Altman
Dru Hodges
Pehr Pehrsson
Wes Speer
Camela Speer
Rita Smith
Mike Wooten
Edwardene Pitcock
Santos Garcia
John Godley
Grant Hodges
Fuzzy Turston
Dave Billingsley
Paul Walden
Greg Wilson
John Pasour
Bill Bland
Dan Derbes
Bill Patton
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J. Schmid
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J. Sunderland
B. Wagner
R. Teale, M. Hartig
J. MacDonald
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R. Teale, M. Hartig
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C. Heddleston
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J. Wells
N. Sage
J. Buckley
C. Foster
H. Parker
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GREETERS
Tats one of the gifts of bringing students together from diferent parts of the church. But it has been wonderful
to see it with my own eyes and hear it with my own ears, she said.
She was invited to Nashotah House to speak at an Evensong remembering the life of Deacon Terry Star, a
Nashotah House student who was a member of both the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and the Executive Council of
Te Episcopal Church. He died unexpectedly earlier this year. In her sermon, Bp. Katharine remembered him as a
witness not only to the Lakota people, and to his brothers and sisters here, but to the wider world. He was a gifted and
faithful missionary, and he lies in the same tradition as all who follow where the prophet of Wisdom leads into
strange lands and wilderness, knowing that the Word of God goes before us.
It is important to remember that despite all these controversies, the work of the Church - globally, nationally, and locally - goes on.
Te Stewardship Commission continues to carry out that work, and spread the good News. Pohick continues to be the only Bible some
people will ever read. Pohick continues to leak the love of God to those in need through donations of food and clothing to LCAC, adult
and youth mission trips, LCAC Backpacks drive, Community of Hope, and support parish families in times of grief.
Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion, continued from page 4
Pohick Episcopal Church June 2014 Page 11
HEALTH NEWS
Carol Heddleston, Parish Nurse
THE HUMAN BRAIN AND STROKE
Te human brain is divided into several areas that control movement
and sensory functions, which means that diferent parts of the brain have
control over how the body moves and feels. When a stroke damages a
certain part of the brain, the damaged area may no longer work as well
as it did before the stroke. Te damage can cause problems with walking,
speaking, seeing, and/or sensations of feeling.
Te human brain is divided into two hemispheres, and each hemi-
sphere controls the opposite side of the body. Te manifestations of signs
and symptoms of a stroke are going to be related to the hemisphere of the
brain that is damaged. Te left hemisphere of the brain controls move-
ments and feelings on the right side of the body. It is also responsible for
fguring out problems with science, understanding reading and hearing,
number skills such as adding and subtracting and reasoning. Te right
hemisphere of the brain controls movements and feelings on the left side
of the body. It is in charge of artistic, musical, and creative talents.
To locate abnormal or blocked vessels in the brain that may cause
a stroke, physicians usually order an arteriography or angiogram, which
consists of injecting dye into the arteries of the brain so the image can
then be seen on an X-ray.
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a brain attack, where vital blood fow and oxygen to the
brain is cut of. A stroke can happen when a blood vessel feeding the brain
gets clogged or bursts. Te part of the brain that does not receive the
blood it needs will start to die.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Treat-
ment is most efective when given within the frst few hours after a stroke
has occurred It is important to recognize the symptoms, and act quickly.
We use the expression time is brain to educate people that the fast-
er they get to the emergency room, the better their chances of a positive
outcome, says Christa Callahan, RN, Stroke Program Nurse Manager at
Inova Fairfax Hospital. If you were having chest pain, you wouldnt hesi-
tate to call for help, but people with stroke symptoms often wait to see if
they will go away. Delay can be fatal. Early medical treatment reduces the
risk of death or disability from stroke.
Inova Alexandria, Inova Fairfax, Inova Loudoun and Inova Mount
Vernon hospitals are all designated Primary Stroke Centers. Tis is a gold
seal of approval from Te Joint Commission, an organization that recog-
nizes hospital facilities that make exceptional eforts to meet the unique
needs of stroke patients.
Act FAST and call 9-1-1 immediately at any sign of a stroke. Emer-
gency Medical Services can begin vital treatment in the ambulance before
arrival at the hospital. Use FAST to remember warning signs: F= FACE
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face drop? A= ARMS
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S=
SPEECH Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred
or strange? T= TIME If any of these signs are observed, call 9-1-1 imme-
diately. Pay attention to the risk factors that can be modifed, and consult
with a healthcare provider to start working on them:
Smoking, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Diabetes
Sedentary lifestyle, Family history
Atrial fbrillation (abnormal heart rhythm)
2014 APPLE BUTTER SCHEDULE
Friday, September 19 - Apple Butter Setup
Noon - 5:00 pm Setup (kettles, frewood, etc.)
Saturday, September 20 - Apple Sauce Day
7:00 am - 10:00 am Wash, cut apples, and
start cooking
8:00 am - 3:00 pm Cook apples into applesauce
with many stirrers needed!
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cleanup and setup for
next day
Sunday, September 21 - Apple Butter Day
3:00 am - 3:00 pm Cook applesauce into Apple
Butter with many stirrers needed!
10:45 am Apple Butter Eucharist
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Canning of the Apple Butter
- All Hands Needed!
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tear down and cleanup
Friday, September 26 - Fair Setup
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Setup
Saturday, September 27 - Fair Day
5:00 am - 12 noon Cook two kettles of Apple
Butter
12 noon - 1:00 pm Canning of the Apple Butter
Sunday, September 28 - Fair Tear-Down Day
8:00 am - 11:00 am Tear down and store items
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Bratwurst Cookout
Come for an hour, a day, or a weekend!
MARTHA GUILD
Te Martha Guild will be dining out for the
June meeting. Ladies will meet at Madigans Restau-
rant in Occoquan at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 4.
All Women of the Church are cordially invited to at-
tend. So reservations can be made, please notify Con-
nie Myers at 703-455-4652 or jetskiing@hotmail.
com by Sunday, June 1.
Te Martha Guild would like to THANK EV-
ERYONE who supported and participated in the
Wine Tasting held on May 10 for the beneft of the
Fisher House. It was a HUGE success and resulted in
a generous donation of $2,160 to the Fisher House! A
special thanks to Carol and Reed Heddleston for be-
ing such gracious hosts. A big thanks to Helen Parker,
Edwardene Pitcock, and Judy Schmid for their out-
standing planning of the tasting. A grand time was
enjoyed by all!
Pohick Church
9301 Richmond Highway
Lorton, Virginia 22079-1519
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Te Purpose of Pohick Church is to be a nourishing community where Christs love is experienced and taken beyond its walls.
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