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All are invited to Palm/Passion Sunday on March 20th, the beginning of Holy Week!
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TIM
Dear Ark and Dove Community,
And now our Lenten journey ends with an eight day week. The resurrection on Easter renews everything and hence Easter is often referred to as the eighth day of Creation.
Here is a chronological understanding of the events of Holy Week:
1. Palm Sunday - Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey to cheering crowds who lay down palms and cloaks so that he can be honored. He heads back out to Bethany to stay with friends.
2. Monday - Jesus enters the temple and overturns the tables of the merchants.
3. Tuesday - Jesus teaches in the temple, arguing with religious leaders.
4. Wednesday - Judas plots with religious authorities, and Mary anoints Jesus' feet with oil.
5. Maundy Thursday The Passover - The last Supper with the disciples, Judas' betrayal and Jesus is arrested.
6. Good Friday - The Trial, Passion and Crucifixion
7. Saturday - The Jewish Sabbath, a day of mourning and rest.
8. Easter Sunday - The Resurrection.
This year we will be using the Gospel of Luke as our main guide through Holy Week. If you want to read about Holy Week at home as a devotional practice, then read chapters 19 through 24 following the outline above.
This week, we offer an additional path for your Holy Week journey:
We understand the Easter Service to begin on Maundy Thursday (Mandate to Love Thursday), to continue on Good Friday and to end on Easter Sunday with a resurrection celebration. We pause our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services in silence with no benediction, for the last word is Alleluia, which we sing on Easter Sunday.
Maundy Thursday Communion Service, 7:30 PM
One of the Twelve Disciples will share his Story
Good Friday Service of Tennebrae, 7:30 PM
A service of gradual darkening
I wish you a blessed Holy Week and leave you with this word: in many ways your Easter celebration will be enriched if you read Luke and attend Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Worship.
Peace of Christ,
Pastor Tim
tims10@aol.com
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VERSE AND PRAYER
As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the colt?" They said, "The Lord needs it." Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. ~ Luke 19:33-35
Household Prayer: Morning
God, as I enter into this new day, I ask that you keep me mindful of the profound nature of this Holy Week. Help me to go beyond the joyful parade of the palms and to follow Jesus into the suffering of this world, mindful that he was obedient to you, even to the cross. Amen.
Household Prayer: Evening
Thank you, God, for the gift of this day. If I remembered today my betrayals of you, remind me now of your steadfast love for me, as I give this day into your hands and rest in peace. Amen.
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TES FOR YOU
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We have some amazing music planned for this Sunday. For our first anthem, Joyful Noise will join the Adult Choir for an arrangement of
Hosanna in the Highest. Later in the service, we will sing a piece called
Forsaken - a beautiful, dramatic piece for the Passion portion of the service. We will be accompanied by 2 cellists and 2 violinists. We are excited to welcome James Tung, a violinist from the Baltimore/DC area, who will join us and play a beautiful Prelude at the 9:30 service. You won't want to miss it.
Love,
Rebecca
rebeccaebell@gmail.com
Holy Week is here! Everyone has been making such great music that this Lent season has been wonderful! The two weeks after Easter, on April 3rd and 10th, the Logos middle school and high school will be participating in worship! They have done amazing things since Youth Sunday, including a Taize service - and these two pieces of music sound great as well!
See you soon!
Mark
mark.edwards.guitarist@hotmail.com
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ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
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ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
Working in Baltimore! After the riot in Baltimore last spring, many of us asked how can we help. One way to help is by giving to One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). A third of the OGHS offering goes to Self-Development of People (SDOP). SDOP is an unique program of PC(USA) that partners with people and communities with tools for development and education to alleviate poverty, oppression, and injustice. A portion of SDOP funds is directed back to Presbyteries for local projects. The Presbytery of Baltimore SDOP Committee recently has awarded grants to three groups whose work is centered in West Baltimore.
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Ark and Dove Mission:
Souper Bowl of Caring |
One grant recipient is Youth in Business, an offshoot of the
Jubilee Arts project. This group of kids is learning strategies for marketing and selling their creations, including tee shirts and ceramics.
A second recipient is the Baltimore Youth Organizing Project. Young people train in community organizing to promote the agenda they feel is important. Their work has included sponsoring a meeting with all the mayoral candidates.
The third recipient is Touch of Class Cleaning. This group of low-wage workers and returning citizens formed a company that cleans homes in foreclosure and cleans out homes ready for demolition. Presently this group is trying to obtain a minority-owned business status so that they will be eligible for more government contracts.
Help us keep these and other beneficial programs working for Baltimore and beyond by generously giving to OGHS. Questions? Shelley Franklin, Advocacy Team Leader, shelleyfranklin@vwrld.net.
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FEED THE FISH... AND THE FISH WILL FEED MANY We have been asking the children of Ark and Dove to place part of their money in the brightly colored fish banks appropriately named Gracie. By feeding the fish bank, you are helping to feed others. A third of the money collected goes to Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP). PHP helps bring healthy food to entire communities. It has helped over 308,000 people who were living in extreme poverty by increasing their food security and livelihoods. So like the boy who gave his two fish to Jesus to help feed five thousand people, Ark and Dove children can feed many by feeding their fish banks. We will be collecting the fish banks through Easter Sunday. Shelley Franklin, Advocacy Team Leader, shelleyfranklin@vwrld.net.
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HOLY WEEK CLEANING THIS
Saturday the 19th, we'll have a grounds/building cleanup. We'll have mulch to spread, leaves to relocate, and many other tasks. We'll get started at 8:00, and work until midday (pending the number of volunteers, many hands make for light work!). Childcare will be provided upon request - as of yet, nobody has asked for it, so I haven't arranged for anyone, so please let me know. If you have a wheelbarrow or leaf blower, they'll help make life easier. Thanks! Ryan Stavely, Facilities Elder (ryan@stavely.org)
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HOLY WEEK PREPARATION
Thank you from the Building Care Team! Thank you to everyone who helped remove furniture from carpeted rooms last Sunday afternoon to prepare for carpet cleaning, and to the half dozen stalwarts who moved everything back Tuesday afternoon. Mike Davie, Building Care Team leader, Davie1020m@aol.com.
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
~ Psalm 51:7
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HOLY WEEK FLOWERS The Flower Team is accepting donations for Holy Week flowers and palms. The suggested donation is 5-10 dollars. Forms are available in the church bulletin and in the lobby. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Griggs at paulagriggs32@gmail.com or 443-510-6687.
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A NOTE FROM THE FINANCE TEAM Pledging Status As of today, pledges have fallen behind quite a bit. We are behind in pledged income by about $8000, and in un-pledged income by about $3000.
We are hoping to be caught up by April so that we can take the next steps toward the lobby expansion currently planned for this summer. In addition to placing your pledges in the Sunday offering baskets, you can pay online at the church website (
click here), or you can submit an electronic funds transfer form (more information
go here). EFT forms can mailed to the church or dropped in the Sunday offering baskets. (
For help with the EFT form or other pledge questions, contact Alta Paronto, Treasurer, alparonto@gmail.com.)
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Children, Youth and Young Adults
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YOUNG ADULTS NIGHT OUT Are you a young adult looking for better ways to connect with friends here at Ark and Dove? We would like to invite you to our first Young Adult gathering on
April 3 @ 7 pm. We'll meet at
The Hideaway here in Odenton. It's said they have the best BBQ in Maryland, so come be a judge. Contact Erika Sealing (erika.sealing@gmail.com) or Pastor Jon (jgnelson1985@gmail.com) for any questions.
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CALLING ALL PET LOVERS! The voting envelopes are open for the first ever ARK and DOVE PET IDOL CONTEST! Don't forget to vote... and keep voting! All contestants are posted on the bulletin board closest to the sanctuary. Votes can be made for your favorite pets by paying $1 per vote throughout the length of the contest. There is no limit to how many votes you can cast and yes... you can max out your votes in favor of your pet. The PET IDOL WINNER will receive a $50 gift card and unlimited bragging rights for at least the month of April!
The contest will run from March 12 - April 10. "Pet contestants" with the lowest votes will be eliminated on a weekly basis. Don't miss out on this fun way to support our youth and show off your beloved pet. Nicole Howe (Nicolehowe123@gmail.com).
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GAME NIGHT! Middle School and High School youth are invited to a game night at church, this Sunday,
March 20 @ 6pm. We'll have some pizza and play some indoor and outdoor games. Bring your favorite game to play. Let Pastor Jon know if you are coming (jgnelson1985@gmail.com).
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MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH INVITE
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DINNER, CONCERT AND GAMES On April 9, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, award-winning songwriter, speaker, and writer David LaMotte will be coming to Woods Memorial Church for a special youth event. You can read more about David HERE. There will be dinner, games, a live concert and more. We will join up with other Presbyterian youth in the area for what will be a great time! Please let Pastor Jon (jgneslon@gmail.com) if you would like to attend this event.
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 SUMMER MISSION EXPERIENCE Ark and Dove is partnering with The Center in Baltimore for another unique mission experience in Baltimore. At the Center, youth can "take part in effecting change on the ground in Baltimore's neighborhoods," learn about justice and faith, and reflect on ways we can change our community for the good of all people. We are inviting youth, grades 6-10, to a 3-4 day experience that is eye-opening and life-changing. You can learn more about the great work The Center does at www.thecenterbaltimore.org. Please contact Pastor Jon (jgnelson1985@gmail.com) or Christine Caufield-Noll (ccnmission@outlook.com).
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ADVOCACY TRAINING WEEKEND
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ADVOCACY TRAINING WEEKEND April 15-18 in Washington, DC Learn more about "Lift Every Voice! Racism, Class & Power", HERE! Or contact Christine Caufield-Noll, Mission Elder, ccnmission@outlook.com.
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MISSION 2016 SUMMIT Saturday April 23, from 10am-2pm at Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church in Columbia. After you shop our yard sale, join a gathering of mission leaders throughout the presbytery as we discuss different relational and participatory mission models used in congregations throughout the presbytery, review current PC(USA) mission resources, and learn how we can do mission in our congregations using principles of reconciliation. RSVP to Deb Milcarek (dmilcarek@baltimorepresbytery.org) for a free lunch. Questions? Please contact Christine Caufield-Noll, Mission Elder, ccnmission@outlook.com.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S SPRING GATHERING
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S SPRING GATHERING The
Presbyterian Women's Spring gathering with a brunch on the theme "Hope and Challenge" will be held
Saturday, April 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
Catonsville Presbyterian Church. See the bulletin board for more information and registration form.
The deadline for reservations is March 25. Need a ride? Joan Berry may have room for 2 more. Questions? Ask Joan, berry962@verizon.net, or 410-672-5237.
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REFUGEE CRISIS: OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOPE Sunday, April 3, 5 pm - 8 pm, Woods Memorial Church. The Adult Education and Missions Ministry invite you to a thought provoking evening to discuss the refugee crises around the world and its implications for us as Christian neighbors. 5 pm View Salam Neighbor, a documentary filmed inside a refugee camp. 6:15 pm Engage in discussion, over a light dinner, about local refugee efforts. 7 pm - 8 pm Hear from Guest Panel, includes refugees living in AA Co, the Director of the local World Relief office, family sponsors, and the Refugee and Asylum Catalyst for PC(USA). Limited space. RSVP beginning March 6-27 on the Woods' website.
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FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S DINNER
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FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S DINNER We will be having our Friday night dinner at Ark and Dove, TONIGHT, March 18th at 6pm. It's a potluck (so bring your favorite dish to share), and we will be watching the movie Blended. Sign up is in the lobby. Any questions please contact Debbie Saylor, debsaylor1@aol.com, or Judy Cooper, jkcooper@umd.edu.
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ATTENTION SENIORS (
self-defined)! Coming soon! Look for a survey in the near future about if and what kind of senior's group we might want to form. Joan Berry, berry962@verizon.net.
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BANNER GROUP Do you sew? Would you like to share your gifts with the church? On
April 11th at 7pm the Banner Group will be meeting in the Ark and Dove room to talk about creating Banners and Paraments, and mending Banners. Please sign up in the lobby. If you have any questions please email Debbie Saylor debsaylor1@aol.com.
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CELEBRATE ARK AND DOVE FAITHFUL FRIDAY, a flashback in pictures! Have a picture you'd like to share? Send it our way admin@arkanddove.org.
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DEACONS MEALS The Deacons fulfill a variety of care giving jobs in our congregation, including to coordinate and provide meals when our extended family experiences a need. The food and love we provide are always greatly appreciated. The simple gift of food and kindness helps so much when preparing a meal is the last thing on the mind of someone going through a difficult time. You too can provide this form of care and support to a family in Ark and Dove. Imagine that any one of us can experience an unexpected loss, an unwanted diagnosis, an accident - and suddenly we need the presence of Christ urgently. Jesus calls us, stating, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' Please consider answering this call to provide food to a family when such a need occurs.
Right now, there are a few needs within our congregation. If you are able to prepare and/or deliver food, please contact Bill Gaurin billg.deacon@gmail.com or Judy Cooper jkcooper@umd.edu. A MEAL TRAIN has been created for Dot Bruno and her family (3) that truly simplifies the process of longer term needs. Please click on this SITE to contribute to Dot and the boys.
Your gift of a meal and your show of Christ's love will multiply. Peace and Blessings, the Deacons. Please consider answering this call to provide food to a family when such a need occurs.
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 PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Pastor Corrinne; Mary Benson; Scott Howe's friend, Eric Diana; Barbara Reynolds; Norma Forgrave, Minnie Bradley; Dot Forloines; Dot Bruno; Aimee Schafer; Sarah Stern; Kelly Burnett's sister, Colleen, and brother; Amy Stavely's grandmother, Ruby Countryman; Nora Chidlow; Florence Myers; Lester Dabbs; Briah Ryan; Melissa Beaudry's mother, Donata Zartman; Nancy Gatdula; Henry Duncan; Ann Hirschy; Stan Houck; Jason DeVono; Karen Dodson and her brothers, Dennis and Ron; Christian Noll's father, Craig Noll; Helene Marchand-Stancil's parents; Les and Garry Dabbs' aunt, Dot Bobak; Pat Stanton's brother-in-law, Ken Hare; Jim Lewis; Julia Kirby's brother-in-law, Mark; Cindy Oquist's friend, Caden; and Joan Berry's son Erik.
PRAYERS OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING for Lester Dabbs and Dot Bruno returning home.
THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION go out to friends and family of Zemaya Jones, a friend of Linnie Girdner's.
THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION go out to Mike and Sarah McCarthy, friends of the Nishikawas, on the death of their grandfather.
If you have prayer concerns or blessings that you would like to share, please contact Deacon Sue Hanburger at avongypsygal@gmail.com, and she will add your concern to the prayer partners email chain.
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