My Respnse To Church Questions
St. James Discernment Question Answers
Thank you answering these questions and helping the Discernment Committee
with it's work.
From: James Thomas Horn
#1 Remember a moment that was a high point, when you felt our church was doing God's work
and fulfilling its mission... What was happening?
Answer1: Choir was singing at Arbor Landing for Christmas and I was in
the choir. What we always would desire, Was to be singing in the
choir; Each sound, Made hearts pound; Our singing had been
designed to inspire. It was a joyous experience watching people
enjoying our singing. They had a piano there we should have used.
#2 Name three things you value most about this congregation.
Answer2:
Friendliness
Sincerity
Thoughtfulness
#3 Look back over your entire life... recall a time when you most appreciated the ministry of a priest.
What was happening? What did you appreciate?
Answer3: When my dad was killed on active duty in Navy and I was 15 and
an acolyte in an Episcopal Church in 1956. Joe Buchanan was his
name at Church of the Epiphany in Norfolk, VA on Lafayette
Boulevard. I still remember church and his name.
#4 What will be our congregation's 3 most exciting, energizing, and important accomplishments to you
over the next 3 years?
Answer4:
Continue being a motivating factor in local community.
Provide a group who is interested in preparing and reading
poetry.
Have a quarterly musical recital and invite whole neighborhood
to it.
Comments: Say a prayer for Father Dave's brother who is severely ill in
Atlanta, GA. Oh, and it was great having young workers come here
from Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, NC area.
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