Communication is the Bridge that Links People to People

By now, you should each have received a communication from a member of the Bishop’s Committee. The purpose of our call to each of you was to let you know that we are your liaison during the time that we are without a priest. If you are not sure who your liaison person is, or you have any concerns that you would like to raise, call me and I will put you in touch with the right person.

Your Bishop’s Committee will be meeting on the first and the third Monday of every month. I shall make announcements at the end of the service to keep you all abreast of any news that comes out of these meetings.

Finally, just to make sure you don't miss out on any of the exciting news, we shall be devoting the bulletin board outside the office to news of the transition. Watch that space!!

In Christ,
Lucy Gowan, Bishops Warden

Dinner Group Schedule

October 30                          November 6
Val and Nancy Jackson         Francis and Cindy Honey
Donna Jones                         Geoff and Diana Karna
Bob and Julie O`Brien          Jong An and Scot Olivier
John and Janet Duncan         Tod and Nancy Connor
                                           Bill and Janice Lages

November 13
Susan Seaburg and Judy Allen
Bill Kelly and Karen Krestensen
Marcus and Vicky Granger-Jones
Bill and Sara De Rouchey

The Dinner-fellowship groups are a wonderful experience and in this time of Martin`s leaving, it is more important than ever for us to get to know each other in a close and warm and fun setting.

I will put a sign-up sheet in the lobby when I return for all interested St Philip’s members. I warmly encourage all past participants, first-time participants, and continuing participants to sign up for a true sharing and fellowship experience for the 2005 year.

Again, bon appetit!

             Bill Lages, Dinner Group Coordinator

Already Encountered?

We’d love to hear from you.  As you may remember from your marriage encounter weekend, the loving support of couples praying was an important element of its success.  Also, you may want to make an Anniversary Weekend.  The weekend has changed – you may have too.  The next one is scheduled for Nov. 19-21, 2004 at The Wyndham Garden Hotel, Pleasanton, CA.  Please contact: Curt & Arlene McClelland, 2191 Casa Mia, San Jose, CA 95124 or go to: www.episcopalme.com  Registration is limited; a quick response is encouraged.

The Yabroffs admire their farewell gift from the
congregation: an original painting by Marie Gabrielle.

Garden News

We had a really nice workday on October 9. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and lots of good work got done too.

We will have another workday in January to clean up after Christ-mess aka Christmas, so if you missed this one, don't fret, another opportunity to help is just around the corner. Thanks to Tom Rolly, good work is being done on the conduit to hold wiring to our sign!  We are still looking for gardens for our 2005 Spring Garden tour. This is a wonderful fellowship event. If you would be willing to loan your garden to the Lord, for use in building up his kingdom, on that Saturday, please contact Sheryl McEwan. Help for tidying up tour gardens is available. Sheryl and I both have trucks, and will help you prepare; you just need to have an open and willing heart. We are still also welcoming donations of flower pots for selling plants we propagate. We especially welcome donations of 4-inch pots. Please put them near the tool shed, and I will take care of them from there. This winter and spring season, we will be having several propagation and garden craft parties during coffee hour. I will let you know the dates as soon as I figure them out. It is a joy to continue to serve with you in this mission field in Scotts Valley.

Love in Christ,

Tina Grubbe,
Garden Coordinator

A Message from

Your Bishop’s Committee