Sunday School will be at 9:50 am in Hunting Lodge on the first Sunday February 7 and on the third Sunday February 21.

St. John’s Annual Meeting was January 10. Reports of 2009 and plans for 2010 were on the agenda. We elected Members of our Vestry and Delegates to the Diocesan Convention.

Congratulations to St. John’s newly elected Senior Warden Teresa Schroeder, Junior Warden Ann Whitney, Secretary Damian Adamowicz, and Treasurer Bill Laughlin. Vestry Members: Dennis and Kathy Cocking, Colin and Nancy Dawson, Rev. Rod Petzak, and Galilee Representative Bill Schroeder. Convention Delegates: Bob and Marty Goad, and alternates Damian Adamowicz and Nancy Dawson.

Window on the Kingdom award was presented to Rev. Deacon Betty Ihfe who officially retired from active diaconate January 10. We pray God’s blessings on her in her retirement.

Stewardship letter was mailed out on December 16. If you did not receive a letter please let a warden or clergy know that you need one. Be sure to complete and turn in your pledge card as soon as possible.

Altar Guild needs two people to prepare the altar for Sunday Eucharist once a month. If you are interested in or feel called to ministry to serve on the Altar Guild once a month, please let the Clergy know. Individuals and couples are welcome and training is happily provided.

Vestry Meeting after the Brunch February 7 in Frensdorff Lodge.

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief and Development President Rob Radtke speak about the devastating earthquake in Haiti and how people can best respond to the needs of those affected by the disaster.

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage.

Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates.

To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund by calling 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Checks can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.

You can also donate online using this link:
Donate to Haiti Fund

Introduction: For the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada 39th Annual Convention, Bishop Dan Edwards chose the theme of “I Love To Tell The Story” for Evangelism. I presented the committee with E=mc2 information and songs. The bishop asked me to teach the E=mc2 workshop and approved it for the convention date of October 24, 2009 at Lake Tahoe.

Convention 2009 retrospective by Rt. Rev. Dan Thomas Edwards - Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of Nevada.