Search Committee Update

by Sarah Goodness

Thank you to all of you who attended the meetings with Canon Britt Olson after the services on Sunday, April 22.  We hope the Q&A session provided you with much needed answers to understand the Bishop Office's role in this process of transition, as well as where the Search Committee is in that process. 

For those of you who were unable to attend the meeting, not to worry!  One of the main goals of our Search Committee is to provide the congregation as much information as possible.  The Parish Profile is a document developed by the Search Committee, relying heavily on the survey taken by the whole congregation, which applicants will read in order to get an idea of what Faith Church is, where we have been, what we value, what we are looking for and where we would like to go. 

Our intention was to capture the voice of our congregation.  It is helpful to read this document so

(1) you know what the Search Committee has been up to, and

(2) you understand the criteria the Search Committee is using in order to select qualified candidates for Kent's replacement. 

The Online Profile is available as a series of web-pages, with video and photos.   

We understand not everyone enjoys reading online, so printed copies of the Parish Profile are available in the Rotunda at the Information Center, or you can print your own from the link on the web-site (upper right corner).  Please note that the printed document will not have all the pictures and videos which are available on the online version of the Profile. 

If you ever have any questions regarding the search process, please do not hesitate to contact anyone on the committee. Contact information for committee members is available in the Online Photo Directory.

The Search Committee Members:

Fred Campbell-Craven, Sharon Morrison, Tim Daust, David Kors, Pat Hill, Jeanette Bessent, Sarah Goodness, Pat Ekelund (administrative support), and Mary Higbee (chaplain)

June 11 - 15, 9 - noon at Faith Church 

Thank You! 

by Becky Hudak

We will soon be sending Patrick Hill off to South Sudan for 12 days of volunteer work with Hope for Humanity, Inc. This opportunity opened up for Pat when he began talking with Mary Higbee about the work with which she and Jim were involved, helping to start the organization's Hope and Resurrection Secondary School.

Founded in 2008, the school is one of only 22 high schools in South Sudan, a country with a literacy rate of only 20% and a severe shortage of trained teachers. Hope for Humanity is committed to education as the best way to help the Sudanese lift themselves out of poverty.

Pat is very excited that details have fallen into place, paving the way for him to serve. He will work as a videographer, interviewing students and staff to document the progress that has been made and the vision for the future. The videos will be available through hopeforhumanityinc.org and social media channels.

If you would like to support Pat on this mission, please make your donation to Faith Episcopal Church (memo: Pat Hill). We will keep Pat in our prayers and look forward to hearing about his experiences upon his return.

Mark your calendar for a Missions Team potluck on Sunday, June 3rd at 6:00 PM. After supper, Mary and Jim Higbee will share about their recent mission trip to Kenya.  

Faith Church has actively sponsored the Higbee's work and Mary and Jim look forward to introducing you to some of the Kenyans, whom they have met and worked with, through their photos and stories. Come for a relaxing evening of fellowship and an armchair adventure to Kenya to witness all that has been accomplished and glimpse a future full of possibilities.  

The bad news:  The well that was being tested in Africa came up dry and the recommendation is that it should be abandoned.

The good news:  the survey team has identified 3 spots nearby with water at 70 - 100 meters.

Negotiations are underway with the well drillers to establish a price.  The area is rocky and remote.  Additional funds may be needed.

Please pray for the workers, and the people in this region, that they may develop a source of life-sustaining, clean water.

The Pastoral Care Ministry offers free blood pressure readings the second Sunday of every month. 

A history of blood pressure readings can help one know if medical treatment is necessary. 

Thank you to the trained medical personnel who staff our blood pressure clinic.

Psalm 4

Our Diocesan summer camp for youth is revving up for this summer-
 

Summer Camp registration packets are available. 

If you have not received one and would like to get a packet, call 530-583-3014 or email the camp and we will send one to you.  Or, you can go to their website to get the information you need.

Escrip for Camp!  An easy, painless way to help generate funds with what you are spending at the store anyway.  The stores listed below make donations based on what you spend.  It is easy to do on the Internet and costs you nothing!

Safeway: www.escrip.com.  Follow the four easy steps in the right hand top corner of the page.  Our ID for Camp Noel Porter is 152407310.  That's it!

Raleys/BelAir/Nob Hill: www.raleys.com.   Click on "About Us" which you will find near the top of the page.  On the next page, at the bottom left, you will see a big orange block with a large "Q" (Quality of Life)-click on that.  On the next page, simply follow the 4 steps.  That's it!

SaveMart or Lucky's:  We have cards available at Camp.  Just call CNP at 530-583-3014 or email to campnoelporter@sbcglobal.net.  Give us your name and address and we will mail one to you. That's it!