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FROM ST. MARTINS EPISCOPAL CHURCH MAY 2013
INQUIRERS CLASS
April will be a busy month for the children and youth of St. Martins. From the start-up of a Bible Story Hour for pre-school age children, planning for VBS and signing up for Camp Phoenix to Youth Trivia, Bible Jeopardy and the perennial favorite, Childrens Music Sunday. The children and youth will be hopping! CHILDRENS FORMATION Sunday, April 7 Childrens Christian Formation Hour 9:00am until 10:00am WatchWatch-In to prepare for Bible Jeopardy 6:00pm until 10:00pm Music Sunday Practice 9:00am until 10:00am Childrens Christian Formation Hour 9:00am until 10:00am Bible Jeopardy 9:00am until 10:00am (all classes and ages will play or watch Bible Jeopardy in Park Hall). Friday, April 12 Sunday, April 14
5:05 NEWS LEGACY ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE BOOK CLUB CAMP PHOENIX SPRING SERVICE DAY VBS PRAYER CHAIN BIBLE STUDY MILESTONES
Tuesday, April 16 Story Time 10:00am Sunday, April 21 Tuesday, April 23 Story Time 10:00am
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Please note that if you are interested in Confirmation in the Episcopal Church to also save the date for Fall Confirmation classes on Sundays from 4-6pm from Sept. 8-Dec. 15. Bishop Smith will be with us on Sunday Dec. 15 to confirm all youth and adult candidates. Information will be forthcoming. All youth and adults are invited to participate! Please register with Michelle Trieschmann at mtrieschmann@stmartinschurch.org. Childcare is available for the Spring Inquirers or Fall Confirmation classes with advance registration. Blessings for our journey together, Fr. Jon
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PROJECT LINUS
Did you know that Project Linus, named for the Charles M. Schulz character, has an active Chapter here at St. Martins? These blanketeers as volunteers are known provide new, homemade blankets to seriously ill or traumatized children. For more information contact Susan Merchak or Sherrie Algren.
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THE ROCK
BY SHANNON SIRUR The Rock came together March 3 for some good food, good company and FUN! We spent a good portion of the time playing a game called Wallyball! This game is like volley ball but with a cool twist. The point of the game was to get some exercise and get our hearts pumping, but it turned out to be an exercise in working together, listening to each other and giving positive feedback to one another. We learned that you get as much as you give. The same is true in life but also with the Lord. We will be playing that game again and again. IT WAS A BLAST! We then went down to the Nursery where we all did some creative brainstorming on what the students thought that room should look and feel like when kids arrive. The Nursery will be one of our service projects we hope to start this summer. Everyone had a ton of wonderful ideas. If you have any ideas please send them to ssirur@stmartinschurch.org. Thank you as always for the dedicated parents of St. Martins who continue to make this ministry a priority in their daily lives!
Watch In Friday, April 12th 6:00pm-10pm in Park Hall With pizza, snacks & videos
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No one in their rational mind would dwell on the fact that we could die any minute, of any hour, any day. We predominantly think that the world around us can be controlled and risk eliminated, fate mastered. Where is God in that type of thinking?? The facts are, according to AARP, that 60% of Americans die without leaving a will or any document to convey their instructions. During this annual time of reflection, starting with Ash Wednesday however, we ponder the sobering words, Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust. These words are not meant to scare us, but to prepare us. In some ways, the positive attitudes above can work to our disadvantage. We are surrounded with media messages of rising life expectancies, medical improvements, guides of prosperity. But we live in a bubble of self-deception. Lets pray to God that we all live healthy and prosperous lives, but the truth is we need to Prepare Our Way to Zion, and there is no better time to do this then when we are well, cognitively and physically. Dont be one of the 60%. Let your church help you.
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Garfield was a passionate advocate of freed slaves, a reformer at odds with RepubliJune 25 - The can power brokers and maUnlikely Pilgrimage chine politics, a devoted faof Harold Fry ther, and a spellbinding by Rachel Joyce speech-giver. Four months after taking office he was shot twice by an unhinged officeseeker, Charles Guiteau, and a nation already recently fractured by war shattered, leaving the wounded president at the center of a bitter, behind-the-scenes struggle for power. Examining the medical reform spurred by Garfield's unsanitary medical treatment, and reflecting on the surprising political reform brought on by his former political enemy Senator Roscoe Conkling, Destiny of the Republic passionately brings President Garfield's unknown-but-widely-felt legacy into focus.
Camp Phoenix
BY WALKER TRIESCHMANN I loved Camp Phoenix because we got to hang out with people our age for a whole week and do some fun stuff like swimming, horseback riding, archery, team building, and activity groups. At night we went to our cabins to settle down and finally sleep. A random schedule at camp would be wake up, breakfast at 7:30am, archery, team building, horseback riding, lunch at 1:00pm, then activity groups, swimming, prayers, dinner at 7:00pm, campfire, then finally bed. My favorite activity would be campfire because we get to sing and dance with the camp staff (who are awesome!) and counselors (also awesome!). We also have a prayer in between some songs. Another thing that I like about camp is the food! The favorite food that I had at Camp Phoenix would be the chicken burger. At meals we would say a prayer then start getting food and eating. When a bell chimed we could get seconds or thirds (if there was enough). For more information, check out their website at campphoenix@DioceseMo.org.
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Register by June 10th to be a part of Kingdom Rock VBS! $30.00 per child ($60 Family Limit) Checks made payable to St. Martins Church Go online to www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/ stmartinsepiscopal
N E E D P R AY E R S ?
By the Rev. VIRGINIA NOEL If you have an urgent need for prayers for yourself, relatives or friends, ask the St. Martins Prayer Chain for prayers. All prayer requests are confidential. confidential Contact Linda Huheey, LAHuheey@sbcglobal.net, 636636-532532-9574.
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WITH SYMPATHY... Did we miss your birthday or important announcement? Please e-mail your news to lrhoad@ stmartinschurch.org
The following deaths were reported in the St. Martins Church family in the past month: Michael Nelson, Friend of the Jack and Mopsi Hanley Lawrence Walker, Uncle of Ralph and Michelle Trieschmann Russell Maier, Uncle of Stephen Bergman
HOLY BAPTISM
Congratulations to Siddharth and Ashwini Sirur, who will be baptized on Saturday, March 30 at St. Martins. Siddharth and Ashwini are the children of Shannon and Rohit Sirur.
VESTRY
Ralph Trieschmann, Sr. Warden (2014) Clem Brooke, Jr. Warden (2015) Greg Andersen, Children, Youth Liaison (2016) Tom Baranowski, Legacy Liaison (2014) Lynn Corning, Outreach Liaison (2015) Jane Klieve, Strategic Planning (2014) Judy Harbaugh, Senior Ministry Liaison (2016) Larry Cornelius, Evangelism Liaison (2014) Loretta Go, Asst. Treasurer, ECW, Book Club & Bishop Visitation Liaison (2015) Stewart Wiles, Packwood Fund Chair (2016) Mike Reeves, Clerk & Mens Group Liaison (2015) Kay Fletcher, Stewardship, Mary & Martha Guild & Lunch Bunch Liaison (2016)
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Sunday, April 7
8:00 a.m.
Grreeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lessons & Prayers: Jeanne King Chalice: Lou Voit, Sr. & Daryl Norman Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters
Sunday, April 14
8:00 a.m.
Lessons & Prayers: Bob Elsperman Chalice: Daryl Norman & DArcy Elsperman Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst
10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran NT Lesson: Ralph Trieschmann Prayer Leader: Jack Hauser Chalice: Ralph Trieschmann & Jack Hauser Ushers: Rich Brown, Lana Biondo, Joe Biondo & Mark Edwards Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Leanne Lyle Eucharistic Visitor: Jenny Neckermann & Ray Harbert
10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Renee & Tim Jerry OT Lesson: Doug Edmonson NT Lesson: Mary Edmonson Prayer Leader: Mike Kelly Chalice: Mary Edmonson & Mike Kelly Ushers: Bob Pomeroy, Sarah Aleman, Sherrie Algren & Chuck Batch Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Mary Pomeroy Eucharistic Visitor: Bev Weaver & Judi Batch
Sunday, April 21
8:00am
Grreeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lessons & Prayers: Bob Elsperman Chalice: DArcy Elsperman & Loretta Go Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto
Sunday, April 28
8:00am
Lessons & Prayers: Loretta Go Chalice: Loretta Go & Heidi Gioia Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit
10:15am
Greeters: Nancy & Steve Young OT Lesson: Michael Wiles NT Lesson: Tom Allen Prayer Leader: Jane Klieve Chalice: Tom Allen & Kurt Greenbaum Ushers: Larry Cornelius, Bob & Linda Huheey, & Jeff Nordeen Healing Ministers: Barb McCann & Diane Hauser Eucharistic Visitor: Paula Kelly & Mike Kelly
10:15am
Greeters: Ralph & Michelle Trieschmann OT Lesson: Maxine Heller NT Lesson: Jeff Klieve Prayer Leader: Kurt Greenbaum Chalice: Jeff & Jane Klieve Ushers: Tom Baranowski, Rich Eidson, Steve Gillies & Bob Elroy Healing Ministers: Bev Weaver & Barb Mc Cann Eucharistic Visitor: Leslie Pattengill & Leanne Lyle
If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change. If you have any special scheduling needs please contact: Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers & Greeters Rebecca Barger 636-778-0799 / rsbarger@charter.net Childrens Worship: Julie Clark or Teresa Reeves 636-458-2584 / julieclarkot@yahoo.com 696-394-7085 / treeves1@hotmail.com Nursery: Michelle Magee mmagee@stmartinschurch.org
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7 9:30am Bible Study 7:15pm Legacy Fund Committee 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Study 7:00pm ECW Meeting 10:00am Mary & Martha 12:00pm Holy Eucharist 9:30am ECW 10:00am Beginners Bible
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8:00am Holy Eucharist 10:30am Bible Study 9:00am ChristianFormation 1:15pm Staff Meeting
14 Service Day Food Pantry Sunday 8:00am Holy Eucharist Children 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Study
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20 10:00am Dio. Commission on Ministry 5:05pm Alternative Worship with Holy Communion
21 PDF Sunday 8:00am Holy Eucharist 8:30am Reh. Bible Jeop. Children 7:00pm Book Club
25 9:30am ECW 10:00am Beginners Bible Study 11:30am Lunch Bunch 5:00pm Diocesan Standing Comm.
9:00am ChristianFormation 9 & 11:30am Vestry Forum 10:15am Holy Eucharist 2:00om Executive Comm. 30 9:30am Bible Study 10:00am Story Time for Children 7:00pm Stewardship Committee
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9:00am ChristianFormation 6:30pm Handbell Choir 10:15am Holy Eucharist Noon Vestry Meeting 3:00pm Arianna Music
PAID
BALLWIN, MO. PERMIT NO. 57
ST. MARTINS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 15764 Clayton Road Ellisville, Mo., 63011-2330 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Phone: 636-227-1484 E-mail: stmartin@stmartinschurch.org
THANK YOU
Due to a failure of the sump pump in the unfinished basement on Tuesday, there was standing water across the floor in that area. Fortunately, most items were stored on shelves or pallets as it is not uncommon for water to seep in during heavy rains. There were some things on the floor plus area rugs and furniture. Once the sump pump was replaced, there was still a lot of water to move to the drain. Clem Brooke, the Junior Warden, who oversees the building plant, and Lincoln Drake of the Facilities Committee worked all afternoon to mitigate damage and remove water. As word got out people began arriving to help with the great mop up. Thanks to John Lange, Scott Pattengill, Bob Ecker, Alan Esper, Kay Fletcher, Rich Brown, and Greg Andersen as well as Lincoln Drake and Clem Brooke for dropping everything to respond to this emergency.