The ROYAL CROSSEpiscopal

JAN. 1988

VOL LVIM

NO. 1 THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

The Presentation of Christ In the Temple

THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KINGA Religious Order for Lay women

Founded in 1885 — Incorporated in 1917OBJECT OF THE ORDER — The extension of Christ's Kingdom, especially among

women and girls, and the strengthening of the Church's spiritual life.

HONORARY MEMBERSMrs. George L. Thorpe, Mrs. Edward D. Smith, Miss Hattie K. Bunting,Mrs. Ivan Merrick, Mrs. Carl A. Johnson, Mrs. John C. Herren

NATIONAL COUNCILPresident: Mrs. Henry B. H. (Ethel) Ripley, Jr., 3706 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC 29451, 803-886-8113First Vice President: Mrs. J. Hunter (Whitty) Isaacs, 1328 Paragon Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35235, 205-856-2257Second Vice President: Mrs. George (Carla) Van Meter, 811 New Boonesboro Rd., Winchester, KY 40391, 606-744-1597Secretary: Mrs. James (Betty) Hart, 15117 Keswick St., Van Nuys, CA 91405, (818) 786-0291Treasurer: Mrs. James (Charlotte) Howting, 5307 Winneguah Rd., Monona, WI 53716, (608) 221-4495

Mrs. Christopher (Nancy) Allaire, 4305 Foxhall Drive, Olympia, WA 98506, 206-456-8103Mrs. D.F. (Diane Bringgold) Brown, 1427 Beaver Rd., Ambridge, PA 15003, (412) 266-1722Miss Kay Douglas, 525 Greer St., San Antonio, TX 78210, 512-533-0858Mrs. Victoria S. Gary-Johnson, 1900 Upshur St., N.E., Washington, DC 20018, 202-832-6673Mrs. John H. (Kay) Hoyt, 345 University Circle, Athens, GA 30605, 404-549-3122Miss Mary Lou Johnson, 711 W. Creekside, Houston, TX 77024, 713-342-5364 or 2811Mrs. Milton E. (Susan) Kirkpatrick, 3704Q Estes Rd., Nashville, TN 37205, (615) 292-5225Mrs. Louise Moyer, 737 E. Erie St., Painesville, OH 44077, 216-357-6838Miss Sue Such, 45 W. High St., 309C, Painesville, OH 44077, 216-354-2969

Spiritual Director & National Chaplain: The Rt. Rev. C. Shannon Mallory, P.O. Box 1903, Monterey, CA 93940, 408-394-4465Order's Missionaries: Miss Elizabeth Daniel and the Rev. Patricia Powers

SHIGS 704, Bl. K, c. 03, Brasilia, DF, Brasil 70331

PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVESProvince I:

Province II: Mrs. Andrew M. (Betty) Gregg, 88 White Springs Lane, Geneva, NY 14456, 315-789-7405Province III: Mrs. Henry M. (Evalyn) Suski, 2206 Rosecroft Blvd., Ft. Washington, MD 20744,

301-567-0481

Province IV: Mrs. Donald (Noreen) Burroughs, P.O. Box 218, Sautee Valley, GA 30571, 404-754-5041Province V: Mrs L. G. (Nancy) Watkins, 428 Carrie Dr., Flushing, MI 48433, 313-659-8996Province VI: Mrs. Robert (JoAnn) Smith, 841 Oriole Lane, Chaska, MN 55318, 612-448-3069Province VII: Mrs. George (Bertha) Milbank, 1633 Womer Drive, Wichita, KS 67203, 316-943-6191Province VIII: Mrs. Daniel (Virginia) Twitchell, 841 E. Cambridge, Phoenix, AZ 85006, 602-277-9564

INDEX

Triennial '88 4,5,8-10Elizabeth and Pat 6

Self-Denial 7

Our Life of Prayer 12Junior Messenger 13Chapter, Diocesan News 14

ON THE COVERFrom the St. Alban's Psacter,reproduced from The DragonWatcher, the newsletter of St.George's Episcopal Church,Nashville, TN

COMMITTEE CHAIRMENDevotions Nancy AllaireEndowment Fund Victoria Gary-JohnsonEvangelism: Diane Bringgold BrovmFinance Charlotte HowtingJunior Division Kay DouglasLiterature Mary Lou JohnsonMaster's Fund Kay HoytMembers-at-Large Betty HartPublic Relations £ Promotion . Susan KirkpatrickRoyal Cross — Editor & Business Manager Sue SuchSelf-Denial Fund Charlotte HowtingSpecial Fund for Missionary Needs Louise MoyerTriennial Program Carla Van Meter

EDITORIAL OFFICE:

Sue Such, Editor

45 W. High St., 309CPainesville, OH 44077

(216)354-2969

NATIONAL OFFICE:

Mrs. Tracy Southard, Office AdministratorMrs. Virginia McKenzie, Assistant to the Office Administrator435 Peachtree Street., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30365(404) 873-5123

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NATIONAL PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Dear Sisters in Christ,

January 1,1987: Nature played her games and took her toll. Warnings had ^^■|||^been issued — the moon and tides would align in such a way that high winds,rough surf, and erosion would occur. Warnings had been given but warningswent unheeded.

As an early riser, I poured my morning coffee and sat by my window foverlooking the ocean. The warnings I had heard the night before had longleft my thoughts. My attention was captured by the beach below, the sightthat lay before me was awesome. Within feet of my secure haven I witnessedthe ravaging force of nature at her wildest. Thirty feet of boardwalks were be-ing transformed into matchsticks, crumbling and cracking in the poundingwaves. Debris of trees and boats, once formidable and well kept, were beingbattered in the wild surf. Breakers swelled to twenty feet. 1 was seeing naturein the midst of a terrible tantrum, and I could not believe the sight before me.

My disbelief was shared by many others and in the next few days 1 listenedto the reports of damage incurred. I also learned that some positive actionsrelated to the storm were transpiring. A group of horticulturists in a nearbycommunity had become involved in refurbishing the pitifully eroded sand dunes. One of the concerns washow to encourage the growth of the seemingly fragile sea oats. Characteristically, sea oats appear fragile,their long slender blades flowing and bending with every breath of wind. The apparent fragility is deceiving; just below the sand is great but hidden strength. A root system, established over many years, is sodeep and strong that it becomes a support for not only the undulating oats but also the prodigious dunesthat build up around them.

To encourage the revitalization of sea oats on the devastated dunes, the horticulturists decided that ahigh-nitrogen fertilizer would best foster rapid growth. However, an interim result of the fertilizationwould be catastrophic. For a time, the lush growth of the plants themselves would usurp the strengthand stability of the root systems. Nature's harmony would be unbalanced. The first winds of even a mildstorm would unearth the apparently healthy plants (Ephesians 4:14)I couldn't help but think how this vulnerability contrasted with the normal state of things, when deep

and strong roots provide stability and balance to the plants and their environment. Also, I couldn't helpbut observe how the needs of our lives parallel the needs of our precious sea oats. The sea oat's strengthcomes from the depth and expansion of their roots as they seek nourishment. Their environment, likeours, is not an easy one. They must struggle to grow and flourish within it. But it is this very strugglethat ensures survival. We, like them, will only appear to be healthy unless we root ourselves firmly inJesus (Isaiah 11:1-9). In the season of Epiphany we are reminded that Jesus is the Light of the world, andthrough Him we too can be lights in the world and receive the Power to be builders of the Faith.

"I Jesus have sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the rootand offspring of David, the bright morning star." The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come."And let him who hears say, "Come." And let him who is thirsty come, let him who desirestake the water of life without price.

— Come, Lord Jesus!(Revelation 22:16-17 & 20)

"For His Sake"I love you all,

I PRAYER OF THE ORDER0 Eternal Father, who hast sent us thy Son to teach us things pertaining to

thy Heavenly Kingdom; give thy blessing we beseech Thee, to our Orderwherever it may be throughout the world. Vouchsafe that we, Thy Daughters,ever may discern thy truth, and bear the cross through the battles of our earthly life. Give us strength to overcome temptation and grace that we maystrive to spread thy Kingdom and to gather thy dispersed sheep within thyfold. Pour out upon us the sevenfold gift of thy Holy Spirit that we may alwaysremember it is thy work we are called upon to do; that we all think, do or saymay be well pleasing in thy sight. We ask it all For His Sake, our Saviour,Jesus Christ. Amen.

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SERVANTS OF ALL AGES

The theme for Triennial 1988 is "Servants of

All Ages." We cannot think of a better description for Daughters of the King — we are allages and in All Ages. We are all servantswhether our service is active or prayerful. Wehave a wonderful opportunity June 25-30,

Speakers,Workshop Leaders

Announced

We are happy to presentMartha Kate Miller

as our special eveningspeaker on Tuesday,June 28. She is the

author of "The

Quagga and I", an intimate look at the se

cond half of life as a

Spiritual Journey.

Three of our

workshop leaders willbe the Rev. TerryKelshaw and Harryand Emily Griffith.

The Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Ed-mond L. Browning,will be our banquetspeaker and the Rt.Rev. C. Shannon

Mallory, our NationalChaplain, will be ourpreacher at the closing service in ChristChurch, Dearborn, Itis a lovely church andwill be a beautiful set

ting for ouropening and closingservices. There will be

transportation to andfrom the motel.

Triennial Convention

Detroit, MichiganJune 25-June 30, 1988

Our Triennial logo is the offering of manyservants of all ages. The idea, the cross,Daughters and scroll were drawn by KayDouglas from San Antonio, Texas, the lettering was done by a friend in Kentuckyand the "Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine"added by a friend in Alabama. All gifts areimportant and work together to build upthe body of Christ.

1988 to gather at the Fairlane Area HolidayInn in Dearborn, Michigan, to become moreaware of servanthood and to be filled with our

Lord's grace and love. This special opportunityisn't just for us attending, but it is a gift to beshared and given away "For His Sake."

REMEMBER

MAY 1ST

DUE DATE

Registration feesfor Triennial 1988 are

$30.00 and should be

sent to the National

Office by May 1,1988. Use the

Registration form onPage 8.

Nominees for Na

tional Council, andDelegates and alternates information

should be sent to the

National Office byMay 1st also.

Hotel rates

and reservation

information

We will be stayingat the Holiday InnFairlane Area in

Dearborn, a suburb of

Detroit. The price ofrooms will be:

. . . $71.00, plus 11% tax

. . . $76.00, plus 11% tax

. . . $81.00, plus 11% tax. . .. 86.00, plus 11% tax

Single . . . .Double . ..

Triple .. . .Quadruple

Harry Griffith

See additional Triennial mformationand hotel reservation form Pages 8-10

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CHAPLAIN'S MESSAGE

WHATS HAPPENING AT TRIENNIAL

SATURDAY, June 25

2—5 p.m. — Registration and Hospitality,Holiday Inn Fairlane Area

5—6 p.m. — Social Hour with National Council

7 p.m. — Buffet Supper (reservations needed)Evening with Elizabeth and Pat

SUNDAY, June 26

10 a.m. — Opening Service, Christ Church,Dearborn

2—3 p.m. — Opening of Convention

3:30—5 p.m. — Forums

7:30 p.m. — Provincial Meetings

MONDAY, June 27:

7:30 a.m. — Eucharist and Meditation

10 a.m.—noon — Business Session

2—5 p.m. — Business Session

7:30 p.m. — Special Evening Program

TUESDAY, June 28:

7:30 a.m. — Eucharist and Meditation

10 a.m.—noon — Business Session,Tour Time — Greenfield Village

7:30 p.m. — Special Evening Program

WEDNESDAY, June 29:

7:30 a.m. — Eucharist and Meditation

10 a.m.—noon — Business Session

1:30—4 p.m. — Afternoon Workshops

4:30 p.m. — Healing Service

7 p.m. — Banquet and Speaker (reservationsneeded)

THURSDAY, June 30:

10 a.m. — Closing service, Christ Church,DearbornInstallation of officers

Dear Friends:

One hears a lot about

discernment among committedChristians these days. That isas it should be; discerning theWill of God is an ongoingspiritual endeavor we all needto take seriously as part of ourChristian lives.

Discernment means receiv-

ing the answer to prayers forsome; for others it may meandirection or solution to a problem. Living as wedo in an age of such uncertainty has produced acorresponding need for "answers" in matters ofreligion for many people.

But "discernment, " like the entire Christianenterprise, is not so much concerned with findingthe answers to life's perplexities as it is with finding the way through them. There may in fact beno specific or immediate "answers" to some ofthe vexing issues we face in our Christianjourney; but there always will be an assurance ofHim whom we follow as the Way, the Truth andthe Life. Neither Jesus nor Scripture refers toHim as "the answer," although for those whoseek to follow Him, He will become the ultimateanswer for life.

What, then, does this say about discernment?Simply this: the Will of God calls us in every instance to faithfully seek out and follow a way forus. We need always to seek prayerfully to discernfor ourselves what that is. The way we eventuallyare led may contain many "answers" or it mayhave none. After all, it took the Israelites 40years finally to realize the "answer" to theirfollowing, however reluctantly, a way that ledthem through a long and arduous wilderness.

Discerning God's Will is then a spiritual process of seeking His way for us in a given moment.It is much more than seeking specific answers.Prayer, pondering the Word of God, and waitingon Him in the service of others (in short, the DDKrule), are all essential activities in the discernment process. As Christians and as Daughters,you have a wonderful way to The Way!

God bless you all.

Yours in His Service,Rt. Rev. C. Shannon MalloryBishop

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ELIZABETH AND PAT: AN UPDATEDear Daughters:

You were all most especially in our thoughts and prayers on All Saints' Day as Pat celebrated andpreached at the Pro-cathedral of the Resurrection and Elizabeth helped Sunday School childrenunderstand how we are all saints of God, each with our own special opportunities to serve Our LordJesus Christ.

Pat is presently in Panama at the 1st Latin American Anglican Conference in preparation for theLambeth Conference next year. The whole church in Latin America — bishops, clergy, laymen andwomen and youth is studying together the issues of the larger church and preparing LatinAmerican responses.Elizabeth is keeping the home fires burning and providing hospitality and assistance to a new

nussionary family serving the English-speaking chaplaincy. They will eventually help us in our missionary outreach as well.Last week we sponsored a teacher training program at St. Paul's Mission in Ceilandia for church

school teachers from the missions. It was heartwarming to see the personal growth and leadershipof the teachers who began several years ago at the Mission of the Holy Spirit and are now ready toshare their experience with others.We plan to go to Rio for a few days at the end of November where we should see the Daughters

there and visit the schools. Your continued support is deeply appreciated by aJl there.

outreach of St. Paul's Mission, which wiU be presented as an organized mission at the next diocesanconvention in February. Our community in Ceilandia is trying to help the 120 families left homelessby a recent tropical storm in their neighborhood, by providing a Christmas basket of basic foods.We notice how it is the poor who are the first to reach out to those in need. God bless them for showing us the way.Our thoughts and hearts are turning toward Triennial in Detroit as we look forward to sharing

with many of you.Love, FHS, /-x

Daughters of the King and Centre HispanoIn March, acting upon a request from the Com

munity of St. Francis in San Francisco for help inreestablishing a center for migrant workers andtheir families near Brentwood, California, theDaughters of the King added to their outreach.We jpledged support through the Self-DenialFund for the living expenses of two sisters at Centre Hispano, Sisters Catherine Joy and HaimahPeter.

For about seven years the Centro has been openthere but when the director left two years ago.Centre's effectiveness declined, as did its income.Sister Catherine Joy of the Community was feeling some stirrings toward the kind of ministrythat would very closely identify her with God'spoor, underprivileged and exploited. She felt Centre's calling loud and clear! This past year hasbeen spent assessing the needs of the three campswhich are called home for the 700-800 people living there.A house has been purchased for the sisters. It is

in the "right part of town" — that is, situatedamong Hispanic people and not on the fancy sideof the tracks. IT will be an "open house." Theyhope people will feel comfortable enough to dropin any time and perhaps share the Offices and daily Eucharist.In the "Friends of Centro Hispano" newsletter,

Sister Catherine Joy writes, "The house is just a

few blocks from the Centerand not feir from the BlueGoose farm workers camp,

^ establishing us right amongour client community. Itcouldn't be better. SisterHannah Peter and I extendour heartfelt gratitude tothose you who con-tributed to so warm a homefor us. I Muchas gracias! ...CENTRO HISPANO has agood deal of work to do. It iswell to remind ourselvesthat God is in charge of this .• • there are groups to

Sister Catherine Joy Organize, classes to Coordinate, and three farm

camps to be visited on a regular basis. Centroopens its doors wide to the entire Hispanic community . . . There must be food to share andclothes to give away. There must be endless timefor listening!"Centro Hispano is the Episcopal Church's mis

sion to Hispanics in Brentwood extending a handof friendship and standing alongside them in thename of our King.May the Daughters of the King do all we can to

support this work.

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OUR SELF-DENIAL OFFERINGAND WHO WE SUPPORT

On February 2nd as wecelebrate the Feast of the

Presentation of Christ in theTemple, we will have our ingathering for the Self-DenialFund.

Our Self-Denial offering helpsto pay the salaries of ElizabethDaniel and Pat Powers inBrasilia and the living expensesof Sisters Catherine Joy andHannah Peter at CentreHispano near Brentwood,Cfdifomia.Say YES to this call to serve.

Use the envelope provided inThe Royal Cross or send directto the National Office orthrough your diocesantreasurer. Sharing our gifts is avery special thing.

MEET OUR NEW ASSISTANT

IN THE NATIONAL OFFICE

married to John Stuart McKen-Virginia Lee Brown McKenzie,an Atlanta native, was for eleven zie, vice president of Stem Prin-years the director of Alumnae af- ting Co., and they have fourfeirs at Agnes Scott Coll^. She ^wn children. Virginia and Johnhas also worked as a teacher, a are Episcopalians.bank teller, and a secretary. She is

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESERVATION FORM

TRIENNIAL CONVENTIONDetroit, Michigan June 25-30, 1988

Please complete the Heservation Form according to the following instructions:

1. Under ACCOMMODATIONS, check the # (1, 2, 3, or 4) which best suitsyour needs.

2. Under OCCUPANTS, list as # 1 the person who should receive the Reservation Confirmation.

3. One night's deposit must be covered by personal check, payable to theHOLIDAY INN FAIRLANE AREA, or a credit card. If not, the reservation form will not be accepted.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

No reservations will be accepted after June 1,1988.When the form has been completed, cut along the dotted line, fold over

where indicated; the hotel's address should be on the outside. Use a FIRSTCLASS stamp and tape the form closed.Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. Check-out time is noon. Luggage may be checked

in the lobby if you arrive early, or want to stay later.If you do not arrive as shown on your reservation form, the room will be held

only until 5:00 p.m.The group rates will apply for early arrival and late departure.

The Holiday Inn Fairlane AreaConference Center

5801 Southfield Service Dr.

Detroit, Michigan 48228

REGISTRATION FEEREQUIRED

All Daughters and guestsattending Triennial must paya $30.00 registration fee. Sendyour check to the National Office no later than May 1,1988.

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EVANGELISM THROUGH SERVICE

We must each learn to be com

fortable sharing our faith andour Christian journey withothers, but we must never forgetthat if we eire to be effective

evangelists our words must bereflected in our actions.

As I travel I hand out ball

point pens inscribed, "Daughters of the King, Evangelismthrough Prayer and Service."Our evangelism is always basedon and undergirded with prayerand is most often carried outthrough our service. Our serviceshows forth God's love in theworld and often offers opportunities for us to share our beliefthat Jesus is indeed the way, thetruth, and the life.

Ministering to the bereaved,the elderly, the ill, to newcomersin our commimity and to thepoor all are appropriate areas ofservice as are projects morespecifically focused on meetingthe spiritual needs of our

parishes such as providing quietdays and retreats, leading biblestudies and functioning as intercessory prayer groups.

A new opportunity forevangelism through service isdescribed in a booklet entitled ANew Mother's Ministry prepared by Genelda Woggon forthe ECW of the Diocese ofWestern North Carolina. In

churches where the ECW is not

sponsoring this ministry, itwould be an appropriate serviceproject for a Daughters chapter.The object of the ministry to

new mothers or to new parentsis threefold: to promote laypastoral care for new mothersbefore and after the birth of a

child; to create opportunities forgroup gatherings for study,fellowship, and support; and toprovide a resource list ofmaterials for private readingand group study.

CHURCH PERIODICAL CLUB,DAUGHTERS SHARE

When the Daughters of the King gather for their Triennial inDetroit, Michigan, in June of 1988, another venerable Episcopalorganization will be meeting at the same time.The Church Periodical Club began in 1888 when Mary Ann Fargo

asked her husband if religious tracts could be carried west by hisWells Fargo express wagons. Next sununer will see the 100th birthday of this Ministry of the Printed Word, to be celebrated at theCPC Triennial at Days Inn in Detroit, June 26-30.Both the Daughters and CPC were represented at the Covmcil for

Women's Ministries meeting last spring. And at the PresidingBishop's Vision Conference in New Jersey, members of the twogroups met again and shared their common belief. It is an excitingage when women can express their faith and hope for the future bysharing in each other's ministries. The Church Periodical Clubthanks the Daughters who have been supportive over the years,helping to provide printed matter free of charge to anyone engagedin the mission of the Church.

At the fall granting session of CPC, $18,000 worth of books wasmade available in response to requests from all over the world.Grants are aw£irded twice a year, and parishes and dioceses havetheir own CPC projects which are an important missionary outreachboth locally and abroad.

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The booklet outlines the program and provides the resourceUst. It is available for $6.25 fromGenelda K. Woggon, 118 MaconAve., Asheville, NC 28801. Ifyou are looking for a new serviceproject which will help youminister to the younger womenof the parish, order the booklet,read it and discuss it with yourpriest.

The birth of a child, especiallya first child, is often a time forreevaluating values and for making a decision abour spiritualand church commitments. What

better time could there be to

reach out in love to provide support and guidance and to shareour faith?

Diane Bringgold BrownEvangelism Chair

MONTREAL TO

HOST 1988 AFP

CONFERENCEMontreal will host the 1988

Anglican Fellowship of PrayerAnnual International ConferenceMay 19-21.

Under the theme, "PrayerReleases God's AlmightyPower," a wide variety of learning and praying opportunitieswill be available at the Conference. There will be 11 fieldtrips, 11 seminars (with each person able to attend two) and fourworkshops.The Rt. Rev. Patrick Harris of

Wakefield, England, will be theConference Leader. The Rt. Rev.John Sperry, Bishop of the Artie,will lead the Bible studies. ThePrimate of the Anglican Chmchof Canada, the Most Rev. MichaelG. Peers, Mother Anne Marie,S.S.M. and Dr. Balfour Mount, aleader in the hospice movementwill address the Conference.

Mark your calendar for May19-21, and plan to be in Montreal.

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OUR LIFE OF PRAYER

Dear Lord and Heavenly Father who hassent your Son, our Savior, bless us yourDaughters, we pray, with a sense of yourpresence. May we open wide the doors of ourhearts that you, O Lord, may enter as guestand master of our lives. Speak through our lips;take our hearts and wills and set them on fireto do your will as we make decisions that willaffect the future of our Order. We ask this inHis name and for His sake, our teacher, Christ.

Amen.

(Hazel Norman, 1978)

EPIPHANY

As the wise men of old followed the Star maywe look to the heavens and be guided to let noobstacle deter us from serving Thee, our Lord.Help us to know that there is just one way tolive. Let our lights shine bright as that guidingstar, so others may understand that it is Thywork we are trying to do. Give us great courageto face life as it is today. We ask it in the nameof Jesus Christ our Savior.

Amen.

PRAYER FOR LENT

Help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O ourGod, in these holy days to kiww Thee, loveThee, and rejoice in Thee. Let the noise of theworld be hushed, that we may hear Thy voice.Teach us to wait upon Thee. Teach us to gloryin the Cross of Jesus Christ, and to lay downour life that we may find it again; and bring usinto that fellowship of love which endured theCross, despising the shame; through the sameJesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen

Lord, bless the bread we break today,and bless the faith in which we prayFor graoe to grow and grace to loveand grace like thine to love and give.

Amen.

Father, keep us ever mindful of the needs ofothers. May we never forget that whatever wedo for those in need, we do for you. You havegiven us everything. Help us to turn to give tothem, your suffering children, wherever we findthem, in want or prison, in illness or grief, inhate or rebellion. Help us to answer this call.

Amen.

HIS LIFE SUSTAINS

If I face Ufe, afraid to live.Then Christ for me doth live in vain;But when to Him my life I giveHis life in me doth mine sustain.

Quicken, O Lord, we beseech you, allmembers of your church that they will be aliveto the opportunities and responsibilities ofthese times. Save us from complacency andfrom fear of new ways; inspire our minds with avision of a world won for you, and stir our willsto pray and to work until your will is done onearth as it is in Heaven, for Jesus* sake.

Amen.

For The Self-Denial FundO God, who makes the Church the messenger

of your Gospel, accept this gift of yourDaughters to speed your message to the wholeworld and to enable your love to be a portion ofall, through Jesus Christ, our Lord and King.

Amen.

For Absent MembersBlessed Lord Jesus, we commend to your loving care and protection all those who areunable to be with us today. Grant, we pray,that in our common nearness to you we mayrealize our fellowship with one another. Keepthem mindful to pray for us as we pray forthem, so that we may all labor effectively forthe advancement of your kingdom, who livesand reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit,one God, world without end.

Amen.

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THE JUNIOR MESSENGER

SCRIPTURE WORD PUZZLES ARE THE ANSWER

The phone rang shattering the silence anddrawing me away from my work. It was EthelRipley, our National President, wanting to knowif I had my article for The Royal Cross ready and,if not, I had ten days in which to send it to Sue,our editor. WOW! I had thought about it earlierin the month, but I had not written it. I had no inspiration on the theme. What could or should Iwrite about? A "dart prayer" seemed appropriateat this time so — "Lord, HELP!" Silence ensued.My mind was a complete blank. "Lord," I prayed,"a little inspiration wuld be a great help rightnow." Suddenly a thought came; "write yourthoughts, have fun." Write my thoughts? Mythoughts have all been about what to write

without any inspiration. Have fun? How can Ihave fun writing when I don't know what towrite. "Thank you, anyway, Lord," I prayed.Then the interpretation of message came — scripture word puzzles. One puzzle is for the chefs inthe group; the other is for the "learned" puzzlesolvers. As for the answers — well — what abouta seek and find (seek and find them somewhere inthe magazine)? Or what about Editor's choice?Whichever it is, have fun!!!

F.H.S.

Kay DouglasJr. Daughter Chairman

SCRIPTURE CAKE

1 cup of Judges 5:25SVz cups of Exodus 29:22 cups of Nahum 3:121 cup of Genesis 24:171 tsp. of Exodus 16:312 cups of Jeremiah 6:202 cups of Samuel 30:121 cup of Numbers 17:86 each of Isaiah 10:14Pinch of Leviticus 2:133 tsp. of Amos 9:14

Season to taste with I Kings 10:2.Follow Solomon's prescription for a good boyin Proverbs 23:14.

Bake. (350° — lVz-1% hrs. Test for doneness.)This recipe is over 2000 years old. Follow thedirections carefully for a delicious cake.

Linda Riedel

P.S. Best if the King James Version of the Bible is used.

SHEEP

One of the animals mentioned most in the Bible is sheep. Fill in the blanks with the personassociated with sheep.

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was a famous shepherd boy whobecame a king.said that God would feed his flocklike a shepherd.is the Good Shepherd who knowshis sheep.told the shepherds about the birthof Jesus.was a shepherd while his brotherwas a farmer.included in his daily supplies onehundred sheep.led the Israelites in an offering of7,000 sheep.took brown sheep for his own.received the first fleece of a sheep,gave the king of Israel manysheep as a tribute.

JR. CHAPTER INSTALLED

IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIAOn July 12, 1987, a Junior Daughter chapter

was installed at Grace Church, Norfolk,Virginia. Seven members were presented to theRev. Joseph Green and installed by BerylRouse, president of Grace Chapter.

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CHAPTER, DIOCESAN, PROVINCIAL NEWS

WESTERN LOUISIANAADDS NEW CHAPTER

A new chapter of the Daughters of the Kingwas instituted August 30, 1987, at St. Paul'sChurch, Winnfield, Louisiana. The sevenmembers were presented by Mrs. JuneStrausser, president of the Diocese of WesternLouisiana.

The chapter chose St. Anne, mother of Mary,as their chapter name.

PROVINCE VII ASSEMBLYTO BE HELD IN MARCH

The Provincial Assembly Meeting for Province VII will be held on March 11-12,1988, atthe Marianist Retreat Center in San Antonio,Texas. The Rt. Rev. John MacNaughton,Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas, will bethe main speaker for the meeting. Registrations are to be sent to: Mrs. George Milbank,1633 Womer, Wichita, KS 67203;

WESTERN MICHIGAN

HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

On Saturday, October 31, 1987, the Dioceseof Western Michigan held its Annual Meetingin Kalamazoo, Michigan, There were fivechapters represented. Diocesan officers wereinstalled for 1987-88. The new officers are:Jean Dennstaedt, president; Ella King, vicepresident; Mary E. Piper, secretary/treasurer;Ruth VanHaaften, public relations.

NEW CHAPTER INSTITUTED

IN COVINGTON, KENTUCKYA new Daughters chapter, "Mother of God,"

was instituted by the Rt. Rev. Don WimberlyBishop of the Diocese of Lexington, at St.Stephen's Church, Covington, Kentucky, onNovember 1, 1987. The Rev. Robert Huffordpresented the seven members. Diocesan President Phyllis Spears and Pat Huge, pastdiocesan president, were present.

Diocese of Kansas past president Betty Rovelta and newlyelected president Edna Goss.

Sheep answers

1. David

2. Isaiah

3. Jesus

4. Angel5. Abel

6. Solomon

7. Asa

8. Jacob

9. Priests

10. Mesha

PUZZLE ANSWERS:

Judges - butterExodus - flour

Nahum - figsGenesis ■ water

Exodus - honey

Scripture Cake answers

Jeremiah - sugarSamuel - raisins

Numbers - almonds

Isaiah - eggsLeviticus - salt

Amos - wine

1 Kings - spicesProverbs ■ beat

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