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. Your response has been emailed to the Discernment Committee