| Trumpet 2 News March, 2010 |
In This Column:
Just A Thought
The Annual Synod
Congratulations
Fallen Heroes
Regrets
News From Around
Book of the Month. "THE SHACK"
And Now Smile
Just A Thought
As the ACWS in Sudan separated themselves from us and joined another Anglican group, there was
never a question of faith, but the closure of unverified funding, and Episcopal visits. We wish them
well with the new group that they have joined. We, in the ACW, believe that this group is more suited
to meet their needs, since its leadership is African and more familiar with their culture. It is very
difficult in leadership to understand cultures from afar, but unlike the Caribbean, from Africa, no one
ever asks, "What can we do to help?", but always, "What can you do for me?"
In some cases this is understandable. The ACW has done more than our share of duty. Over the past
three (3) years the ACW has spent and sent thousands of un-accountable dollars to Africa only to find,
that this was the primary reason for connection. In some cases our funding was used in the order of
deception.
Another concern was security. The ACW, ever mindful of the dangers of going into zones of the world
where there is a predictability of war, will not send our missionaries into this. Again, prudent
judgments were made.
While our motto, "Reaching out to the world" shall continue to be our theme, we will do so using good/
better judgment; ever mindful that those who so generously give to the ACW their resources are not
wasted on "What can you do for us?"
Just my thought.
Synod
The Annual Synod of the ACW was cancelled due to the weather in Illinois and many parts of the
country from where most of its participants would have traveled. The Annual Synod will now be held
June 11-13, 2010 in Belleville, Illinois.
However ,our headship meeting was held and the following decisions were made.
**All orders of clergy not active within the last year has been revoked. Thy have been notified.
** All clergy of the ACW must now be insured through our insurance company to protect against any
matters not related to the ACW.
** No further funding will go to Africa.
** We will assist selected African groups here in the USA to help them get settled.
**$25 .000 will be earmarked to the South American country of Guyana, our homeless mission. This will
be over a two (20 year period.
**Mr. Anthony DeWalt of Leavenworth, Kansas has been appointment President of Anglican Men,
effective April 1, 2010.
****The ACW in its effort to assist the nation of Haiti, has identified two (2) families that we will directly
assist as part of our "Mission Outreach to Haiti ".
For one year ,support the family Juan Lerebours, of Cap-Haïtien and. Rauel Lindor of Miragoâne. These
families have been vetted by the ACW, approved and qualified for our support .
On Sunday, February 21st, our fund objective for this project was realized as members of he ACW
opened hearts. Having achieved our goal, no further funds will be raised for this project until
June, 2010. The ACW gives thanks for the generosity and commitment.
Congratulations!
Archbishop + Hartley celebrated his 13th year with a HIGH, well attended Mass at Good Shepherd
Sunday, February 21st. Thanks be to God for his service.
Fallen Heroes
We in the ACW, shall never forget the sacrifice. We continue to pray for the end of this war. We need
you to think of these young men and women as you pray. They are not statistics or just another face,
they have loved ones, there are Fathers, Mothers, Brothers, Sisters, Uncles, Aunts, Nieces, and
Nephews. They are loved by all, even those who do not know them. This month we pray for the families
of all lost, but especially
SPfc. Adriana . Alvarez Hometown: San Benito, Texas. Age: 20
Died: February 10, 2010 in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Unit: Army, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd
Military Police Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Incident: Died in Baghdad, of injuries sustained while supporting combat operations.
Regrets
The ACW extends it’s regret to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cockrell on the death of their Mom and Mother -in-
law, Mrs. Doris Barry (84) (February 26th) Mrs. Cockrell is a Principal in our community and both she
and her husband are supporters of Good Shepherd. May the soul of our departed sister rest in peace.
News From Around (Africa)
The Bishop of Benin has been released unharmed after being held for four days by kidnappers. On
January 28th, the Rt. Rev. Peter Imasuen, along with a local politician Joel Oliha, who had been
abducted on January 15th, were released. On January 24th, Bishop Imasuen was kidnapped at his
home in Benin City, the capital of Nigeria’s Edo State in Southern Nigeria. Bishop Imasuen was
abducted by armed gunmen who followed home after Sunday services at St Matthew’s Cathedral. As
his car entered the walled compound of Bishops court, his official residence, the bandits forced their
way inside, overpowering a watchman. The Bishop was bundled into a car by gunmen and driven away.
A ransom of 50 million Nigerian naira, approximately $500,000, was subsequently demanded for his
release. A church spokesman declined to state if a ransom was paid to secure the Bishop’s release.
More News From Around (Tanzania)
A schism caused by divisions over the morality of using condoms to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDs
has been healed in the Diocese of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Anglican Church of Tanzania. The split
between St James Parish in Arusha and its Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Simon Makundi, mirrors a wider fight
within the province over the morality of condom use. The Roman Catholic Church clerics have long
opposed government health programs that promoted condom use, arguing it promoted promiscuity
and immorality. After initially backing the use of condoms to halt the spread of the disease, the
Anglican Church of Tanzania reversed its course.
The Anglican Church in Tanzania has launched an HIV/AIDS control project that required clergy to take
an HIV test, annually, but have called on the government not to introduce sex education in the national
More News From Around (Weest Indies)
The Anglican diocese of the West Indies will discontinue Hymns Ancient and Modern as the official
hymnal of the Anglican Church in the Caribbean. The Archbishop of the West Indies, Dr. John Holder of
Barbados said the province was retiring Hymns Ancient and Modern in favor of a locally produced
hymnal that was incorporated regional music including reggae. However, he said a number of
traditional hymns would be incorporated in the new edition.
Book of the Month
The Shack
By William P. Young (If you pick it up you will not put it down + H)
"Mack" Philips took his three children on a family camping trip while his wife visited her sister. Just as
they were about to leave the campsite, the two older kids decided to take a last canoe ride before
heading home. As their canoe overturned, and Mack went to help them, his back was turned and the
unspeakable happened. Mack's youngest daughter, Missy, was abducted by a known child predator.
After a massive search, evidence of Missy showed up at an abandoned cabin. Although they never
found her body, everyone knew the worst had happened. For the next four years "a great sadness"
fell over Mack and his family, until a note from God showed up in his mailbox. What happens next will
move you to a greater understanding of God's unfailing love for us all.
And Now Smile
Things Aren't Always As They Appear (True Story)
A WOMAN was flying from Seattle to San Francisco . Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to
Sacramento. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, if the passengers wanted to
get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes.
Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind and her seeing eye dog BUDDY.
The pilot who knew the blind lady came by, said he "Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour.
Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?" she replied, "No thanks, but maybe Buddy would like
to stretch his legs."
Picture this:
All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot
walk off the plane with a Seeing Eye dog!
The pilot was wearing sunglasses. People scattered, not only tried to change planes, but they airline,
as well !
A DAY WITHOUT LAUGHTER IS A DAY WASTED!!!
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Watch how you go this month.
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