St. Mark's Calendar of Events
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Some Past Announcements: 2004 |
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Memorial Service for Ginny Fowle
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Thursday, December 30, 7:00pm
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2005 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN One of the many gifts bestowed upon us by God is time. We are merely stewards of that most precious gift. It is invested most wisely when it is shared with those most needy. As stated by my wife, Judy, in the stewardship message I shared with those of you present during the two worship services on October 17, 2004: "It's amazing what a small amount of our time can accomplish and what it can mean to another individual, be it child or adult. God gave us all time, so what are we going to do with it?" Please return your pledge form on time so it can be included as an offering during our worship services of November 21, 2004. Thank you. Jim Rudd --------------------------
Please plan on joining us today, on Sunday, December 19th, immediately after the 10:30 am service for a Soup Luncheon and to decorate the church for the Christmas Season.
Decorating the Sanctuary for Christmas There is a sign-up sheet if you would like to make or bring something immediately across form the Church office. Please sign-up if you plan to attend so that we know how many tables to set-up. --------------------------
On the 2nd Sunday in December --------------------------
The Christmas Project --------------------------
Practice will be on SATURDAY December 11 at 10:00 am. --------------------------
Thank you, for all who attended the service where the members of Faith Lutheran and St. Mark's Lutheran Churches joined ours on Thanksgiving Eve. The offering collected has been donated to the Food Pantry at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. We sent St. Paul's a check for $331.28 ,which combined this offering of $192.30, and $138.89 from the Day of Change to help to feed the hunger here in Dayton. Thanks again for your generosity. --------------------------
An Adult Forum Special Event In response to the controversy following the Episcopal Church's last General Convention, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams established a commission to study and report back to the entire Anglican Communion on the current situation and on the future of our life together as a Communion. On October 18 the Commission released "The Windsor Report." On Wednesday, December 1, from 11:00 until 11:50, and on Sunday, December 5, from 9:15 until 10:10 (both sessions will be in the Lounge), Mike Kreutzer will review The Windsor Report for anyone who is interested. We will look at the report as a whole: at what it says about the current situation, and about what it says about the broader issues of how we see ourselves as a Communion of Churches, the responsibilities that we have toward one another, the way we address divisive issues, etc. --------------------------
If you haven't heard Evensong for a while, you are cordially invited to come to St. Andrew's Church for --------------------------
Please plan to join the other members of our church, together with members of Faith Lutheran and St. Mark's Lutheran Church for a Service of Thanksgiving. --------------------------
Fall 2004 You have an opportunity to order · T-shirts $11.00 To place an order please contact --------------------------
Christ Episcopal Church, --------------------------
Gift Wrap for Habitat for Humanity --------------------------
The sign-up list is on the main bulletin board, across from the church office. Here is an excerpt:
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At Christ Episcopal Church --------------------------
On this All Saints Day we remember --------------------------
Please welcome Erin Varner --------------------------
Loose change for "Day of Change" is still being collected today! Thank you in advance for your generosity. --------------------------
This
Sunday, Oct. 24th, from 6-8pm --------------------------
The Rev. Roger and Mrs. Mary Rollins --------------------------
Adult Forum
(September - October 2004) --------------------------
As we announced last week, Bishop Thompson has invited the people of the Dayton Deanery (and the Northwest Deanery) to join the people of St. Paul's Church in Chillicothe for worship next Sunday, October 17, at 9:30. The Bishop's intention is to support and encourage them during this difficult time in their life and ministry. Approximately 70 priests and deacons joined with Bishops Thompson and Price at a special service last Sunday afternoon. --------------------------
Community United Methodist Women are inviting the Ladies of St. Mark's Following lunch there will be a visit from Betsy Ross. Please reserve a seat by October 8th. For more information and reservations please contact: Freda Schug at 426-0403 or the CUMC office at 253-5169. -------------------------- See the Church Office for the Stahlmans’ new address. There is also a letter from Kathy on the main bulletin board, across from the office. --------------------------
PAT - the Parish Action Team - will hold a meeting for all interested parishioners Sunday, October 3, in the Lounge immediately after the 10:30 service. --------------------------
There will be a YOUTH GROUP MEETING hosted by Rev. Deacon George Snyder and by Judy Kreutzer after the main service on Sunday, October 3. Pizza and refreshments will be served! Please try and attend as this meeting will serve to plan the Youth Group functions for the remainder of the church year (and should be fun as well)! --------------------------
Hosted by the Jr./Sr. High Admission is a bag of candy per
family. --------------------------
Ciara Ann McLean was born on September 15th. She weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 " long.
Ciara, her parents Linette and Wade, and big brothers Tyler, Dylan, and Hayden are all doing well. --------------------------
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet Next Sunday, September 26, in the Lounge
immediately after the 10:30 service. --------------------------
We welcomed today (Sep 19) into God's kingdom Khidany Nadid Ruiz-Rodriguez who was baptized at the 10:30 AM service today. --------------------------
COME ONE, COME ALL ·
Place: Riverside Community Park. Sign-up sheets and directions are posted across from Father Mike's Office. Any questions please see Vic Howarah --------------------------
Do You Have A Song In Your Heart? While the choir takes a well-deserved vacation until
the first rehearsal on September 1st, special summer music can be
provided by individuals and small groups. Non-choir singers and instrumentalists
are also invited to share their gifts at a Sunday service. Please sign up on the
list posted on the bulletin board. --------------------------
Yard Sale Items for the yard sale to be held on
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Wellness Oasis --------------------------
All are invited to the --------------------------
Sunday, August 15th At 2:00 P.M.Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps Tickets are $9.00 each. There are only 40 tickets available. Please sign up early. Please see Vic Howarah for your tickets. --------------------------
Giving Strings
Thanks to all who attended the
Due to the wonderful turnout the group was able to raise $4245 to benefit Care House a local advocacy center for abused and neglected children. --------------------------
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church1 or e-mail, stmargaretdayton@aol.com.
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Caring for God’s Creation Janet Reuter will be leading a Special Summer Program
each Sunday morning. It is geared toward children from pre-school through
4th grade, and will take place in the preschool – 1st grade classroom on
the second floor of our Community Building. Using stories, crafts, and recycling projects, these
fun sessions will help our children learn what it means to say that we are
all stewards of the natural environment and that we are called to help
preserve and restore the air, water, and land on which life depends. Sessions will be at 10:30 AM (9:30 AM in July). The
children will be brought to the sanctuary to rejoin their parents at The
Peace. We need adults and older students to assist with the
program. Please contact Janet Reuter to volunteer. --------------------------
Annual trip to Valley Vineyard Winery Morrow, Ohio On Saturday, July 17th Cost includes: 10-12oz NY Strip Steak Complete Salad/ Side Dish/ Dessert Bar 1 bottle of wine. (2 glasses of wine for singles.) Folks can also do wine tasting prior to selection their wine. Meet at the Winery -or- at the Church at
4:00pm for a carpool / caravan. -------------------------- Rector’s Continuing Education
All
clergy in the Episcopal Church are expected to do some continuing education
each year. In this diocese, the
standard calls for me to do at least two weeks of study each year.
Each parish is to set aside at least $1000 to pay for that education. Beginning
tomorrow morning, I will be participating in a two-week graduate program at
U.D. titled, “The Mystery of God and Human Experience.”
The class will explore the role of experience and imagination in
developing a theology for the 21st century. Officially,
I will not be in the office the next two weeks. Rachel, our secretary, will be in the office during her usual
hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, plus 1:00 PM
– 3:00 PM on Tuesdays. I
plan to arrive almost on time to lead the Wednesday noon services.
Since George has graciously agreed to be our homilist, I will also
preside at both services next Sunday. On
Sunday July 4, the Rev. Canon Vicki Zust will preside and preach at our
single, 9:30 AM service. If
you have any special needs during this time, please contact one of our
Wardens. In case of emergency,
you can leave a message for me at home. Mike --------------------------
A Change in
Secretary /
Bookkeeper Lauren Gleason’s last day
as our secretary / bookkeeper will be Wednesday, March 31. We will her Godspeed as she moves to Columbus. We
welcome to St. Mark’s our new secretary / bookkeeper, Rachel Huffman, who began
working with us on March 10. --------------------------
Please
join us for our
annual trip to Young’s
Jersey Dairy Please
sign up to attend on the bulletin board across from Fr. Mike’s office. There’s
also a menu posted for you to look at. See you there! --------------------------
Vacation Bible School!! This Week Children in pre-school through 6th grade
join us in the jungles of Lava Lava
Island! You’ll enjoy Bible Point crafts and exciting games, experience
thrilling Bible stories, sample tasty snacks, and hear unforgettable music.
Plus you’ll meet lots of new friends! At Community United Methodist Church on June 21st – 25th at
6:30pm to 8:30pm. St. Mark’s together with Community United Methodist
Church and Eastmont United Methodist Church will once again be holding a
joint Vocational Bible School. Please see Janet Reuter for registration
forms or contact the church office. Volunteers
of all ages are needed. If you would be willing to help with this fun
activity, please contact Janet Reuter.
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Habitat for Humanity A big thanks for all those who were able to help with the Habitat For Humanity! --------------------------
Congratulations Graduates !!! Diane Doran Graduating from Lake Forest College Christine Browning Graduating from Beavercreek High School Megan Rubino Graduating from Beavercreek High School Brent Stalman Graduating from Fairborn High School
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Congratulations
to George Snyder who,
following classes this Friday, retires after 35 years of teaching! -------------------------- All interested parishioners are invited visit the recently remodeled sanctuary of St. Helen’s Church. Father Paul DeLuca, pastor of St. Helen’s, will lead a tour and will explain the liturgical reasons behind the changes to their worship space.
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From Age to Age:
How Christians Have Celebrated the Eucharist by Edward Foley this morning: “The
Return to Change: 1903 and
Beyond”
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An Adult Forum Special Event !!! Next
Sunday, May 2,
2004 The Rev. Dr. Walter Bouman, our diocesan Theologian in
Residence for this year, will be the guest speaker at our Adult Forum
session. He will conclude the
current series with a talk on “Eucharist and the Mission of the
Church.” For that day
only, we will move our Adult Forum session to the Parish Hall; it will
begin at 9:15 and conclude at 10:10.
(Dr. Bouman will also serve as our homilist at both services that
day.)
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2004 ------------------------------- Community Breakfast #5 Saturday, January 17 ------------------------------- Community Breakfast #6 Saturday, March 20 ------------------------------- Parish Breakfast Saturday, May 16 ------------------------------- Community Breakfast #7 Saturday, October 16 St. Mark's has decided it will host a Community All-You-Can-Eat buffet-style breakfast in attempts to raise funds for our Capital Improvement Projects. These projects include refurbishing the lounge, strengthening our canopy supports, and building an outdoor shed for our lawn care equipment. Joe
Zglinicki, our Vestry Member and head of Building Maintenance, has
graciously volunteered to head up this project. To get the ball rolling, he needs
at least five or six volunteers who are willing to roll up their sleeves
and help with this community project. Please give some serious thought to assisting Joe at helping St. Mark's reach out into the Riverside and East Dayton communities, and prepare for some hard, but very gratifying work! TIME: 9:00 AM til NOON $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children under 10. -------------------------- Adult Forum Special Event !
to join us for an evening with The Rev. Dr. Walter Bouman on Thursday, January 15, 2004, from 7:00 until 9:00 at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 5520 Far Hills Avenue in Washington Township. Dr. Bouman’s topic will be
“Human Sexuality and Biblical Authority.” The
response to some recent events in the Episcopal Church too often has
produced, both from supporters and from opponents, more heat than light.
Dr. Bouman will help us all come to a deeper understanding of
what the Bible says and does not say, and how we can draw on its
teachings in addressing new issues as they arise. He serves as our diocesan Theologian in Residence for
2003-2004. St.
Mark’s is sponsoring this event, but we have invited the members of
all the area Episcopal and ELCA Lutheran churches to join us, along with
the Religious Studies faculty members and students from all the
surrounding colleges and universities.
Please plan to be there for this wonderful opportunity!
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