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S T M A R K S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H 1 The Call May the words of our mouths and the mediations of our hearts be acceptable in thy sight oh Lord our strength and our redeemer. Stewardship Church Historian Page 10 Worship Summer Worship Pentecost Worship Leader Reminder Pages 2-3 Formation Youth Sunday Youth Page Just One Thing Pages 3-5 Parish Transitions WINE Pastoral Care Parish Council Life After 40 (LAF) Pages 6-7 Outreach La Escuelita Celebration Farmworkers Mission Loaves and Fishes Pages 8-9,11 A Monthly Newsletter Issue - June 2015 About this *me a year ago, many people in our diocese and across the country were reading essays, blogs and books on the subject of Sabbath Keeping. Research showed compelling evidence that as a society, we have abdicated our responsibility to say no, no to one more and one more and one addi*onal ac*vity, no to ongoing commitments and so called essen$al resume building /college applica*on opportuni*es. We race about twenty four seven and therefore do not rest or rejoice in the quiet beauty of crea*on, the s*rring wonder of our imagina*ons, the s*ll peace of our souls. It is as if we are afraid of our own solitude and what we might discover there. If we are what we do, who are we when we do nothing at all for even a short period of *me? Educators, Behavioral Scien*sts and the Lord we follow tell us *me in quiet without obliga*on to tasks or others is important for the refreshment of our psyches and souls. Time in reflec*on, *me in the present, *me being aimless brings renewed energy and heightens crea*vity. We make beJer decisions when we are fresh. We navigate rela*onships beJer when we are fresh. In the mythic, epic story of our crea*on, God Almighty ordained the hallowed nature and necessity of rest. Before all other commands and instruc*ons, God rested from his labors and observed the goodness about him. If God proclaims Sabbath Keeping good, who says otherwise? It’s hard to find a contradictory lobby with the iden*fiable logoDon’t stop ‘*l you Drop, although some sports equipment and energy drink companies come close. Busyness may not have an external champion but may instead be the seduc*on of a wily serpent called Ego that sssssssuggests, you are too important, too necessary to put down doing and instead inten*onally, deliberately plan to be. That serpent is persistent and has many rela*ons sssssugges*ng the same message to most of our friends and family. We discovered the difficulty in crea*ng a Sabbath Keeping inten*on at St. Mark’s last fall. We tried to cut back on parish ac*vi*es and make space for members to embrace open ended *me to contemplate the glory of God in crea*on, in rest, in unstructured *me with family. The concept was valid but the execu*on was problema*c. Soon aTer the New Year, we reverted back to our usual church calendar and the inten*on seemed abandoned. Perhaps on the scale we first
Transcript of April 2015 Call - St. Mark's Episcopal Church 2015 Call.pdf · W.I.N.E. Women in Need of...
S T M A R K S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H
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The CallMay the words of our mouths and the mediations of our hearts be acceptable in thy sight oh Lord our
strength and our redeemer.
StewardshipChurch Historian
Page 10
Worship Summer WorshipPentecostWorship Leader Reminder
Pages 2-3
FormationYouth SundayYouth PageJust One Thing
Pages 3-5
ParishTransitionsWINEPastoral CareParish CouncilLife After 40 (LAF)
Pages 6-7
OutreachLa Escuelita CelebrationFarmworkers Mission Loaves and Fishes
Pages 8-9,11
A Monthly Newsletter Issue - June 2015
About this *me a year ago, many people in our diocese and across the country were reading essays, blogs and books on the subject of Sabbath Keeping. Research showed compelling evidence that as a society, we have abdicated our responsibility to say no, no to one more and one more and one addi*onal ac*vity, no to ongoing commitments and so called essen$al resume building /college applica*on opportuni*es. We race about twenty four seven and therefore do not rest or rejoice in the quiet beauty of crea*on, the s*rring wonder of our imagina*ons, the s*ll peace of our souls. It is as if we are afraid of our own solitude and what we might discover there. If we are what we do, who are we when we do nothing at all for even a short period of *me?
Educators, Behavioral Scien*sts and the Lord we follow tell us *me in quiet without obliga*on to tasks or others is important for the refreshment of our psyches and souls. Time in reflec*on, *me in the present, *me being aimless brings renewed energy and heightens crea*vity. We make beJer decisions when we are fresh. We navigate rela*onships beJer when we are fresh. In the mythic, epic story of our crea*on, God Almighty ordained the hallowed nature and necessity of rest. Before all other commands and instruc*ons, God rested from his labors and observed the goodness about him.
If God proclaims Sabbath Keeping good, who says otherwise? It’s hard to find a contradictory lobby with the iden*fiable logo-‐Don’t stop ‘*l you Drop, although some sports equipment and energy drink companies come close. Busyness may not have an external champion but may instead be the seduc*on of a wily serpent called Ego that sssssssuggests, you are too important, too necessary to put down doing and instead inten*onally, deliberately plan to be. That serpent is persistent and has many rela*ons sssssugges*ng the same message to most of our friends and family.
We discovered the difficulty in crea*ng a Sabbath Keeping inten*on at St. Mark’s last fall. We tried to cut back on parish ac*vi*es and make space for members to embrace open ended *me to contemplate the glory of God in crea*on, in rest, in unstructured *me with family. The concept was valid but the execu*on was problema*c. Soon aTer the New Year, we reverted back to our usual church calendar and the inten*on seemed abandoned. Perhaps on the scale we first
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envisioned we failed, but several families took on the challenged and implemented Sabbath Keeping prac*ces. It was not easy and false starts and abrupt stops were reported. Yet some kept the prize in mind and worked at or towards the discipline. In some households, we now have designated periods where errands cease, worry is put down, calls from guilt inducing folk are not then returned, pre shopped, pre packed picnics are put in the back seat and off to a green space with books and kites folk go to be! In some households on Sunday aTernoons, no one shops, no one does homework, no one goes out, no one has company over, no one does laundry, no one cleans the garage or mows the yard. It is amuse yourself quietly *me. Sunday is not the day of Sabbath Keeping for everyone. Some have yet to consistently manage a whole day, but those making an aJempt are finding tangible benefits.
With summer upon us, I encourage a second look at this endeavor. Consider mapping out a designated day, a long morning, a sacrosanct aTernoon/evening where nothing else is scheduled or allowed to dissuade you from rest and refreshment with your God. AJen*on to spiritual maJers, naps, non-‐frene*c amusements, encouraging and easy conversa*ons, fishing, lake swimming, any ac*vity contrary to busyness and distrac*on, these are what fill the hours of one’s Sabbath. Our imagina*ons, psyches and souls responding to God’s call to meet him will guide how the *me unfolds.
If you are interested in an easy medita*on/reflec*on guide to use in a Sabbath Keeping trial over the summer, 30 copies of Celebra'on-‐Forty days of Scripture and Journaling are available in Founders Hall for $7.00. This book is a companion to the one many used during Lent.
May this summer prove to be the appointed *me for hallowed *me with God,
SUMMER WORSHIP
We will continue with 2 services through the Summer months.
8:30a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
With coffee hour in between
Sunday School will continue through June 28th
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CELEBRATING PENTECOST
REMINDER TO ALL WORSHIP LEADERSA worship schedule is made each month for:
Acolytes * LEMs * Lectors* Prayers of the People* Ushers* Greeters* Children’s Chaplains * Junior Acolytes * Altar Guild* Vergers
& Nursery Volunteers
Please remember it is not the worship leader’s responsibility to find a replacement for anyone who cannot make their assigned Sunday or for anyone who fails to show up for their assigned
Sunday.
If someone is missing from their assigned role we will not impose on others to fill the gaps.
June 7thThe youth will be leading in worship at both the 8:30 and 11:00 services. They will be sharing their hearts, their stories, and their gifts. Join us for a Sunday of great stories and hear how lives have been changed.
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Formation Information
Summer Youth Events:
July 12-15 Episcopal Outreach Camp (Middle School Mission)
July 28-Aug. 2 High School Mission Trip to Roanoke, VA
Plans for smaller youth events during the summer are in the works. Please consider the proposed calendar that you were emailed for upcoming activities!
Summer Is Almost Here! Summer is often the season for vacations,
pool time, long evenings, out door fun, gardening, being away, and slowing
down…
This summer may we all enjoy the things and people God has blessed us with, but let us not forget who and whose we are!
Below is an abbreviated calendar of events. Remember there’s lots going on
this summer!
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To: Anyone who knows a graduating high school senior headed to college (including community college) or looking for a young adult community grounded in the Anglican tradition.
From: The Rt. Rev. Anne E. Hodges-‐CoppleRe: JUST ONE THING: Connecting your student to campus and young adult ministry
If you will do JUST ONE THING, you can help connect your graduating seniors to campus or young adult ministries not just in our diocese, but also across the state and, where we are able, across the country.
As a campus minister for 13 years, I saw young adults form a deeper connection to Jesus Christ and a broader vision of God’s love for the whole world. As a mother of three young adults, I witnessed Episcopal campus ministry make a meaningful difference in the life of each. As a part of the campus ministry network of the Diocese of North Carolina for over 20 years, I’ve watched our diocesan young adult missioners walk with students on an Emmaus road of discovery. Some will Pind Jesus Christ in a new way; for others it will be for the Pirst time.
With the addition of A Movable Feast, we are now experimenting with a model of campus ministry that allows us to meet students at community colleges, connect them with areas churches and provide a young adult network that moves across all kinds of boundaries.
Campus and Young Adult Ministry are the epitome of “making disciples who make a difference.”
The Commission on Ministry in Higher Education has developed a web-‐based form to help make these connections. You can access this tool from the diocesan website at episdionc.org/Ministries%20&%20Mission/just-‐one-‐thing.html or select the “Just One Thing” link from the “Quick Links” box on the homepage.
There are Pields for you to include your information as well as that of the student you are referring. The drop-‐down box in the “College/University” Pield shows a list of various institutions. If your student is attending a college not listed or is not attending school, you can select one of the “other” categories so that diocesan staff can pass their information along to the campus ministry or parish serving their new community.
• Some contact information on students is better than none. Please provide as much information as you can.
• We encourage you to refer transfer students or upperclassmen who may not have connected with their campus ministry. Please feel free to forward and publicize this appeal widely.
On behalf of campus and young adult ministry across our diocese, thank you. God bless you.
The Rt. Rev. Anne E. Hodges-‐CoppleBishop Suffragan, Diocese of North Carolina
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Birthdays
Cindy Harrigan - 6/3
Morgan Pestyk - 6/4
Jennifer Addington - 6/5
Lorraine Lenardson – 6/5
Rustin McWhorter - 6/5
Tom Watson - 6/9
Christopher Estrada – 6/11
Teresa Pouliot – 6/11
Marilyn Wooten - 6/11
Sue Layman – 6/13
Bill Harrigan - 6/14
Whitney Hollar - 6/14
Clark Cook - 6/15
Pat Pagola - 6/18
Jeff Serra – 6/18
Patricia Woolley - 6/18
Matt Burke - 6/20
Mark Hamilton - 6/20
Scott Hundertmark - 6/27
Larry Reilly - 6/28
Panera Bread Pick–Up Cheryl Jones – 6/5 Andrew & Libby James – 6/12 Willard & Barbara Osburn – 6/19 Don & Debbie Siegel – 6/26
Anniversaries Bill & Beth Grant - 6/2
Scott & Penny Brett - 6/8 Chris & Mary Kendrick - 6/13
Robert & Deborah Allen - 6/14 Bob & Denise Brethen - 6/17
Alan & Lesli Kathman - 6/26 Douglas & Angela McDowell - 6/27
Jerry & Mary Schroeder - 6/29
Prayers for continued healing:
Robin Mason Judith Hundertmark Alex Mondlak Mary Beth & Richard Masline Roy Michael Martha Ann Springer James Self Doris Nason Pat Pagola Larry Reilly Elena Michel Patricia Woolley Mary Anne Milholland Bob Weeks Julia Williams Jackie Blythe Greg Coffren Lindsay Cordrey Anita Lewis-Pitt Doris Thrower
New Members:
Jason & Shanna Brown & children, Graham & Stella
Robert & Lisa Estrada & son, Christopher
Flo & Freddy Flores & children,
Amori & Fernando
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W.I.N.E.
Women in Need of EntertainmentWINE scheduled for June 15th @ 6:30
at the home of
Mandy Self10546 Autumn Crest Rd.
Huntersville, NC
Please contact Debbie [email protected]
with any questions
PASTORAL CAREWill meet Sunday June 28th
at 9:30 in the Children’s ChapelAnyone interested in Pastoral Ministries is invited to attend.
Please contact Evelyn Fischer or Chaytor Chandler with any [email protected] or [email protected]
PARISH COUNCILJune 14th
12:15
All Committee Chairs are expected to attend. The Parish Council Meeting June 14th after the 11 a.m
service in the gallery.If you are unable to be present please send a
member of your committee on your behalf
We want to hear what your ministry is doingas well as provide useful informationfor you to take
back to your committees for thought and future planning.
If you have any questions please contactMary Kendrick at [email protected]
L.A.F. (Life After 40)
Will gather at 5:30 pm on Sunday, June 14 atDavidson's Concert-on-the-Green, Main St., Davidson.
We will enjoy finger food, beverages and great company while we listen to the Band of Oz,
featured as beach/variety music.
Bring chairs and food/beverages to share. Please RSVP and send any questions to Nancy at [email protected].
This is their most popular concert of the season so come early for closer parking
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GRADUATION 2015On May 22nd La Escuelita San Marcos celebrated its 3rd successful year of
preschool with an end of year party.
4 of our students graduated and will be ready to move on to kindergarten. 8 of our students successfully moved up and will be with us next year.
Congratualations Graduates
Cesar Vilafafila, Kate Diaz,Venancia Fragapane, Xavier Zapata
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Harvest for Hospitality is the diocesan outreach campaign to raise awareness of the desperate condi*ons of migrant farm laborers in our state. Forty years ago, Episcopal Churches in the central and eastern dioceses of our state formed a coopera*ve ministry to address the needs of men and later their families who travel to the US to work our fields harves*ng produce. Living condi*ons in the farm camps were described as abhorrent for a prosperous enlightened society. Despite well-‐meaning aJen*on, liJle improvement has materialized.
When we place cucumbers, sweet potatoes, squash or strawberries in plas*c bags in the produce aisles of Harris Teeter, we rarely think about how they come to be there. When we buy two packs of chicken breasts for the price of one, we count ourselves lucky and don’t ques*on who is paying the price of our good fortune.
A Chris*an impera*ve calls us to be aware of injus*ces and inequi*es in the land and to work for a beJer resolu*on. To that end, our bishops asked that in 2015 every congrega*on take on three ac*vi*es that would educate and heighten our awareness of farm worker life in our state. At St. Mark’s, we par*cipated in the 50 in 50 giving where we put a dollar in a mite box for each of the 50 days in Easter. The funds we collected will be added to the monies collected by other parishes and missions and sent to the Episcopal Farm Workers Ministry in Newton Grove. This money will be used to address some clothing, housing and skills development needs.
On Sunday, July 12th at 9:30, Chris*an Forma*on, Outreach and Young Adult CommiJees will sponsor a Day in the Life of Farm Workers experience on our grounds. They will present an award winning video, offer hands on simula*ons, offer personal witness and serve a brunch for all par*cipants. In the *me between the two services, ignorance will be dispelled and we will be beJer informed consumers and convicted people of faith.
Our third ac*vity is a Mission Trip to the Episcopal Farm Workers facility July 17-‐19th. Details appear below.
Farm Workers Mission Trip – a ministry of being with our neighbors
A group of St. Mark parishioners age 10 to 70 will travel to Newton Grove with the Movable Feast food truck to prepare meals for farm workers and their families aloowing them to feast, relax and put down the onerous task of food prepar*on in overcrowded ill-‐equipped kitchens. We will provide a weekend of respite. The trip is scheduled for Friday through Sunday July 17-‐19th. Sign ups and details are posted in Osborne Hall.
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People and Steeples: Documenting Our Church History (Seeking church historian)
Churches in cities, towns and villages nation-wide plan celebrations to mark centennials, sesquicentennials, and bicentennials. Many are eager to have their unique stories documented. Do you enjoy history? Are you fascinated to hear stories and reminiscences shared by folks in your community? Are you interested in a project?
St. Mark’s has recently gone through several boxes of memorabilia housed in our storage areas. Many documents, letters, maps and photographs have been reviewed and sorted. They are now in need of additional organization and preservation. It poses the questions, where is the best place for them to be? What must be done to preserve them?
If we wish to maintain these documents we can no longer house them in our storage areas. Over time they have suffered much wear and tear by water, bugs and mildew. They require proper preservation and display.
If anyone has an interest in leading a project to properly preserve, maintain and display the documentation on hand please contact the church office by June 30, 2015. Otherwise our documents will be offered to the UNCC archive library where some of our history currently resides. UNCC will house and preserve these documents for us. St. Mark’s will have access to the archives; however, UNCC will take ownership.
While we have appreciated all of the letters, newspaper clippings and photographs we have received from parishioners over the years we will no longer be able to accept additional documentation without a proper church historian.
Church [email protected]
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2015 Results to Date
**693 lbs**Total for APRIL 2015 is 271 pounds for Loaves & Fishes.
PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING FEED THE HUNGRY! If you are able, we ask that you con*nue in 2015 to remember Loaves & Fishes when shopping and bring contribu*ons by the last Sunday of each month. A collec*on bin is located in Founders Hall area. Thank you for your generosity!
CHANGE in Priority needs: (No glass please; preferably PLASTIC bags with handles.)
Canned MeatsOatmeal, Grits, Boxed Pasta & tomato sauceCanned Pasta – SpaghenOs, ravioli, etc.Canned Vegetables (not corn or green beans)Canned SoupCanned Fruit 100% juice
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church8600 Mt. Holly-Huntersville, Rd.Huntersville, NC 28078www.stmarksnc.com704-399-5193
