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THE SAN JOAQUIN
TUESDAY NIGHT FLYER

June 17, 2008
NEW DATA & INFORMATION

!WARNING RE TEC INSURANCE EFFORTS!We have been informed that Mark Hall, acting as Canon to the Ordinary for Bishop Lamb of the Episcopal Diocese, has been calling and emailing our Anglican congregations claiming to be offering insurance (health, dental, etc.) to our lay and/or ordained employees while throwing doubt about our current coverage. Be aware that Diocesan Council is currently reviewing our existing plans and considering a strong replacement provider to issue coverage similar to what we have now. The Episcopal Church Medical Trust apparently no longer recognizes clergy who are ordained outside of TEC. According to our understanding, if you were ordained by the Archbishop of Canterbury (or, if you WERE the ABC) and then moved to the US then TEC would not be willing to offer coverage to you. Importantly, no one who wishes to have insurance with our Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin will be without such coverage as long as they meet provider qualifications. Please disregard any bills you receive from Medical Trust or the Episcopal Church, and contact Debbie Matley at this office as WE WILL CONTINUE to bill as we always have. We have not used Church Insurance for our health insurance for years, although Kaiser and Blue Shield do not currently provide dental, life, and disability coverage. Church Insurance has not terminated our dental, life or disability coverage at this time, although they are saying that their coverage will expire at year-end. By that time, or much earlier, we shall have comparable coverage for all our lay and ordained participants to replace, perhaps even increase, said coverage. Signing up with the program(s) presented by Cn. Mark Hall may place participants under an umbrella of the Episcopal Church, an act which may have negative effects in the future. Please warn your staff to be aware of these deceitful tactics. Contact Debbie@sjoaquin.net.

“INVITATIONS” FROM BISHOP LAMB: As has been seen by a very aggressive action in Taft by Bishop Lamb and his assistant, Fr. Mark Hall, they appear to be searching for opportunities to capitalize upon within our Diocese. Invitations to “talk” are fishing opportunities that may catch those who respond in compromising positions. Do not be deceived! Someone is prowling around “like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour.”

“EVANGELISM 101” AT ST. EDWARDS’S, SAN JOSE, JUNE 21: Miss Carrie Boren, Evangelist from the Diocese of Dallas, led this course at All Saint’s, Long Beach this past Saturday and was very well received. Just over the Altamont in the northern half of our Diocese, St. Edward’s Parish is hosting the same event. Please contact Fr. Ed McNeill, Rector at (408) 377-0158 or by email to rector@stedwards.org or by visiting their website at www.stedwards.org. Anglican-Evangelism.org still retains the brochure used at All Saints.

WORSHIP SERVICES AT ST. ANSELM, LODI: 28 arrived for the first worship service for St. Anselm of Canterbury, despite being held at a different site than published in last week’s Flyer. Volunteers have already stepped forward for numerous ministry positions and contributions received. The services next Sunday at 1:PM, June 22, will be at Zion Reformed Church, 105 S. Ham Lane, Lodi,95242 (North of Kettleman and W Lodi Ave’s). If any questions, please call Deacon Roger Riggsby at 209-256-0570. “Come and worship the Lord with us!”

MORE THAN 65 NOW AT JESUS OUR SAVIOR, MODESTO:

Jesus, Our Saviour Anglican Church, Sundays 9am with Sunday School, 3460 Oakdale Road, Suites M & O, On the Corner of Oakdale and Sylvan, next to the Hudson Station Post Office, Fr. Tom Foster, assisted by Fr. Bill Eastman,; Call 209. 575.0695. Come and see that the Lord is good, and grow with us!

UPCOMING INSTALLATIONS & CELEBRATIONS OF NEW MINISTRY:

The Rev. Bruce Taylor is to be installed as Vicar of Christ Church, Lemoore on Saturday, July 12^th at 3:PM.

The Rev. Gerry Grossman is to be installed as Rector of St. Francis, Turlock, on Sunday afternoon, August 31^st.

The Rev. Tony Faint is to be installed as the Vicar of St. Timothy’s, Bishop on Sunday morning, September 14^th.

CLERGY RETREAT SCHEDULED NOVEMBER 10-12 @ ECCO: While all details concerning our retreat conductor are not yet publishable, please mark your calendars for a retreat that has been long in coming. Last year’s retreat was moved and reduced to a one day pre-convention clergy conference. This year’s Retreat will be a return to a silent retreat format.

UPDATE ON ASSESSMENTS: We give thanks for the congregations who have made an extra effort to mail their assessments in on time, but in some cases to catch up from their delayed payments altogether. In one case, a church has decided to pay it’s entire 2008 assessment in advance! Until a judge makes a determination on the injunction upon our , it is especially important that we continue to receive your assessments on a timely basis each month. Thank you so much for your faithful support and encouragement.

MISSIONARY PRAYER REQUESTS:

For Dcn.. Dottie Gleason, SAMS Missionary to Hondorus.

Bob Blake upon his return from Thailand and Laos.

Fr. Martin and Rose Bunsy and the Lao Mission and

Fr. Jim & Philista Short in Africa.

Nancy Norton, Exec. Dir, at 412-216-0277. Anglican Relief and Development Fund, 535 Smithfield St., Ste. 910, Pittsburgh, PA? 15222 www.anglicanaid.net.

Continue to pray for the people of Zimbabwe.

PRAYER REQUESTS/ANSWERS: Prayers for the people and communities within Iowa and the Mid-West struggling with the floods there. Prayers for ++Greg & Sylvia Venables, our Bishop, the Bishops of the other Dioceses of the Southern Cone, and all those going or already arriving in Jerusalem for the GAFCON Conference. Prayers for all those planning to attend the Lambeth Conference in London. Prayers for healing for Pat Corrigan, Shirley Eastman, wife of Fr. Bill Eastman; for, Dcn. Millie Cooke, for Fr. Jim Thompson. Prayers for Israel, and the entire Middle East. Thanksgiving for the Province of the Southern Cone, our Archbishop and House of Bishops. Prayers for the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Archbishops and Primates of the World Wide Anglican Communion, for preparations for GAFCON and Lambeth; for TEC and Presiding Bishop Schori, and David Booth Beers; the Anglican Church of Canada, Bishop Robert Duncan, Moderator of the Anglican Communion Network and Common Cause Partners. For our country, our President, the federal, state & local governments, and our troops - especially those in harms way. Congratulations to the promotion granted to (now) Petty Officer Cody Miller (of St. James’ Cathedral) and his team in Iraq. He asks for prayers for Lt. Daniel Lt. Daniel Harkins, MT; Ryan Haramillo, TX; Anson Rice, TX; Travis Venable, OH; Roman Carreon, TX and Samuel Duodu, VA. Please advise of other service men and women to add to this listing.

INFORMATION FROM PRIOR FLYERS

“PROPHETIC ACTS WITH IMPACT”: Impacting your community through Prayer; June 27-28 at All Saints' Anglican Church, Featuring the Rev. James Wilson of PrayNorthState ministries. Friday June 27th 7-9:30PM, Saturday June 28th 8:30 - 5:00 PM. This event will feature "insight and impartation of pragmatic prophecy, focused prayer, and effective reaching out to the prodigals in your life." Registration is FREE (although a free-will offering will be asked) and ALL are welcome. Contact All Saints' Anglican Church for more details @ 661.832.8582

CONGRATULATIONS & GOD-SPEED TO THE CROFTS: The Rev. Carter Croft, former assistant to the Dean of St. James’ Cathedral, then interim at Church of the Savior, Hanford, has accepted God’s call to serve as Rector of Good Shepherd Parish in Silver City, NM (Rio Grande). Carter and Ann are excitedly packing with the intent of moving from Fresno on June 29th, (now a one week delay) and have announced that their new addresses are: Good Shepherd, 615 N. Texas St, PO Box 2795, Silver City, NM 88062, 505-538-2015; home: 221 W. 10th St, Silver City, NM 88062. May the Lord bless their travel and arrival and abundantly anoint their ministry in their new vineyard.

NEXT YEAR JERUSALEM! AND GALILEE, & MUCH MORE:

2009 PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL APRIL 29-MAY 8, $2,450 pp.!!!: The following clergy, Fr.’s Jack Estes, Bill Gandenberger, Carlos Raines, Ken Richards, John Riebe, together with their wives, have agreed to lead separate buses full of pilgrims to the Holy Land next year, along with pastors from other denominations. Bishop Schofield intends to travel with us, but not leading a tour himself. We hope to have 20 or so per bus. Detailed itineraries are now available for an outstanding pilgrimage, at an outstanding price: $2,450 per person double occupancy (or a single occupancy supplement of $350), with bus to LAX, flight, hotels, 2 meals daily, private tour buses with guides, and more.

Three Trip Information Meetings scheduled:

July 26, 2008 Hosted by Pastor Kevin Smith, Palm Avenue Community Church, Fresno

July 27, 2008 Hosted by Fr. Jack Estes & John Riebe, 6:30 PM, All Saints, Bakersfield

July 28, Hosted at St. James’ Cathedral, Fresno 6:30 PM

Please contact Fr. Bill at bgandenberger@sjoaquin.net, or the clergy named above for more information. See information to be posted under Clergy Info or Parish Notices

NEW MILEAGE RATES IN 2008: Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (including vans, pickups or panel trucks) is: 50.5 cents per mile for business miles driven;

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER: Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin. our next Engaged Encounter, Friday and Saturday, November 7 – 8 at St. Luke’s, Bakersfield! Engaged Encounter is an opportunity for engaged, newly married and not-so-newly married couples to devote a weekend to their sacramental union. The weekend is intended to supplement, not to replace any other counseling that clergy may provide. There is no group sharing! Writing short letters to each other follows short presentations on a variety of topics, such as handling money and making decisions. Couples read each other’s letters and discuss them privately. The majority of time is spent as a couple! Registration is $100 per couple. We are always looking for volunteers to participate in this ministry. If you are interested in attending, volunteering or sending a couple that you know; please call Dcn. Erin Giles at 209.390.4352.

NEW DIOCESAN BLOG: Please check out our new web log, Soundings, created by Fr. Van and named by our Bishop! http://www.sanjoaquinsoundings.blogspot.com/

UPDATE YOUR PARISH/MINISTRY INFORMATION ON OUR DIOCESAN WEBSITE: Please check your church listing on the “Churches” page and contact Daniel Marker at (559) 244-4828, or daniel[at]sjoaquin[dot]net to make corrections and add any church website links.