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This Sunday is Joy and Laughter Sunday! Bring your funny bones and your belly laughs because it's time to welcome joy for the Easter season! Communion will be served at both the 9:30 am Traditional and 11:00 am Contemporary Services.
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TIM
Dear Ark and Dove Friends and Families,
What a spectacular Holy Week of worship! My deepest thanks to worship Elder Deb Saylor and her many teams, our staff, and especially our Band, Choir and instrumentalists for many hours of practice and dedication. We had about 400 on Easter, which is our best attended Easter ever. And great thanks to Pastor Jon, Rebecca, Deb Saylor, Paul Doughty (our team leader) and the many leaders for wonderful Taize worship. We had excellent participation and fertile ground for deep prayer and meditation.
This Sunday is Joy and Laughter Sunday. We will be sharing some church and religious jokes because Easter was a joke on EVIL (an old Orthodox tradition). We have some good material, but you can still send ideas in tonight. Tomorrow Jon and I will pick the best 12 or 14 jokes.
Thank you for your generosity to One Great Hour of Sharing. Treasurer Alta Paronto reports receipts in excess of $3000 on Easter alone. That is a wonderful gift for the Presbyterian Hunger Program, the Self-Development of People and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.
On giving to the Operating and Building Funds, we do, however, see some red flags. We are behind and being behind in Pledged and Unpledged giving this early in the year is a bit unsettling. Giving statements are now in the church lobby for your prayerful review.
Deep Easter blessings,
Pastor Tim
tims10@aol.com
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HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS
Sing praises to the Lord, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night,
but joy comes with the morning. ~ Psalm 30:4-5
Morning Prayer
Gracious God, you are the God who is and was and is to be. Thank you that Christ has freed us to be a kingdom of priests serving you and your world. Give me a deeper sense, as I move through this day, of what it means to say that you are my "Alpha and Omega," my A to Z. Amen.
Evening Prayer
Jesus, tonight I remember that your gospel gives me the power to forgive any and all, through the gift of your Holy Spirit, and that includes forgiving myself. Breathe your peace into me so that even if I pierced you today, I can still see you coming to embrace me with your freedom and love this night. Amen.
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Wow! What else can I say?! This past Holy Week and Easter Sunday were incredible all week long. Thank you, as always, to my amazing choir and the wonderful orchestra! Thank you to Paula Sparks for playing beautifully, as always, and attending so many rehearsals. It is such a joy to be able to conduct the
Hallelujah Chorus with a 10 piece orchestra, and choir of 30+ people! Thank you to everyone who joined us in singing it. I hope that the music that we prepared this past week touched your heart in some way. It certainly touched mine.
Love,
Rebecca
rebeccaebell@gmail.com
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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MELANIE SMITH
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THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION go out to the children, Emily and Sydney, and the family and friends of Melanie Smith, who died on March 30th. There will be a joint memorial service with Ark and Dove and Nichols-Bethel to be held at Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church, this Saturday, April 2nd at 4:00 pm, with dinner to follow.
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GIVING STATEMENTS First Quarter Giving statements will be available in the church lobby starting this SUNDAY, APRIL 3RD.
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QUICK AND EASY GIVING! In keeping up with the times, Ark and Dove has two electronic methods for you to make your pledge payments: 1) Using an EFT form (electronic funds transfer, available online HERE); and 2) donating online from the church website (click HERE). You can mail EFT forms to the church or place them in the offering basket during any service.
PLEDGING STATUS
Income Status as of March 31, 2016
Budgeted Received Shortfall
Pledged Income $78,678 $71,947 $6,731
Unpledged Income $13,750 $10,731 $3,091
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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 this Sunday, 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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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 (jgnelson1985@gmail.com) if you would like to attend this event.
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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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PARENTS' NIGHT OUT Saturday, April 16th! Drop your kids off at the church from 5pm to 9pm for fun games, crafts, movies and more! Dinner will be served! $20 for the first kid, $15 for each additional kid! Register ONLINE or the sign-up sheet in the lobby! See Wendy Wellington, swt520@verizon.net, if you have any questions or if your youth would like to help out!
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EQUIPPING THE SAINTS "Did you know that for families that carry credit card debt month after month that their average balance is almost $16,000? Did you know that interest on that debt could exceed $3000? That's larger than the average pledge at Ark and Dove. Think about it," (Pastor Tim).
 In his book entitled,
Power Surge: Six Marks of Discipleship for a Changing Church, Michael W. Foss addresses the issue of Generous Stewardship by stating that, "Once again we are faced with the need to challenge and change the culture of the church," (p.104). He contrasts two different types of churches: a membership-driven church and a discipleship church. In a "membership-driven church, the offering is analogous to the payment of dues, a fee for services received," (p.103). It is "characterized by an entitlement mentality," (p.104). A discipleship church, on the other hand, is one whose" offering is symbolic of the giving of one's self to the God who loves us with an everlasting love. It is not done begrudgingly, but with 'joy and thanksgiving.' For disciples, giving should be as natural as receiving," (p.103). It is "characterized by a generosity rooted in the generosity of God," (p.105). Please join us on
Wednesday, April 6th, from 6:30-8:30, in the Marshall Room, as we discuss the fifth mark of discipleship - Generous Stewardship. We will have Chipotle for dinner. Please sign up in the lobby. Childcare will be provided upon request. Contact Sam Dewey, samanthadewey@gmail.com, with any questions.
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RACIAL RECONCILIATION:
Save the Dates!
 * On
Friday, April 29th at 7pm, we will be showing and discussing
SELMA: One Dream Can Change the World.
* On
Wednesday, May 11 at 7pm, Associate Pastor Jon Nelson will present on
"The Cross and the Lynching Tree
: Coming to Terms with Racism in Coming to the Cross."
* Sign up will be up soon. Childcare will be provided.
* If you are interested in joining the Race and Reconciliation Team to plan future events and/or facilitate discussions, please let one of us know. Linnie Girdner (Lkgirdner@comcast.net, 410-999-7892) or Paula Sparks (trebleclef48@gmail.com, 443-623-1169) co-leaders, Joint Ministry Team on Race and Reconciliation.
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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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CHURCH YARD SALE Saturday, April 23rd! Your spring cleaning can support youth programs! Donate your household items, clothing, toys, games, etc. Please contact Wendy Wellington, swt520@verizon.net, or Amy Tardiff, itsmemim@gmail.com, for more information.
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FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S DINNER
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FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S DINNER will take place on
Friday, April 15 at Hana Japanese in Odenton at 6pm. Any questions please contact Claire Henderson, clairehndrsn@yahoo.com. Sign up
ONLINE or in the lobby.
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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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YOGA THERAPY FOR ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND STRESS
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YOGA THERAPY FOR ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND STRESS Eight Consecutive
Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, beginning April 5 through May 24 at
Ark and Dove!
This evidence-informed course, which blends yogic tools with contemporary neuroscience principles, has been offered successfully by
The Minded Institute in the UK for years. Laurie Hyland Robertson, MS in Yoga Therapy, is thrilled to be able to offer it here, through her studio Whole Yoga & Pilates!
 If you are anxious, depressed, or simply recognize that you're stressed-out and looking for an alternative way of Being, this 8-week series will give you concrete tools to help. $395 series fee includes practice manual and CD. Please email info@wholeyoga.net for more information and to register. Students can expect a moderately active practice, but no previous yoga experience is required; if needed, we can arrange private instruction before the course begins.
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DAVID LAMOTTE EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
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DAVID LAMOTTE EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS Nationally Known Singer, Musician, Peacemaker, Speaker and Author, David LaMotte is coming to a church or place near you. Plan on attending one of the following - you won't want to miss him!
All events are sponsored by the Bay Area Ministry Group of the Anne Arundel area Presbyterian Churches.
INTRODUCTION TO SONGWRITING - a Workshop for Musicians (both amateurs and professionals). Saturday, April 9, 1:30 - 2:30 PM. At the Metropolitan Kitchen and Lounge, 2nd floor sound-stage, 169 West St. Annapolis.
This is a creative interactive workshop on how we craft lyrics and shape a song to flow. Bring your instruments if you wish. There is a suggested donation of a canned good to benefit the Lighthouse Shelter or a $5.00 donation to benefit the Annapolis Musician's Fund for Musicians (AMFM)
PEACE AND JUSTICE MAKING - ADULT EDUCATION Sunday, April 10, 9:30 - 10:30 AM. At First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 171 Duke of Gloucester St. Annapolis, MD.
David LaMotte will lecture on how we can help our congregations become instruments of Peace and Justice. There will be time for questions and sharing.
PEACE, JUSTICE AND MISSION David LaMotte will also be available for book signing at this event (books will be available for purchase). Sunday, April 10, 3:00 - 4:30 PM. At Christ Our Anchor Presbyterian Church, 1281 Green Holly Dr. Annapolis.
Geared toward Peace and Justice Committees, Mission Teams, and anyone who has a heart for creating a world of peace, justice, and righteousness. David will perform, speak and be available to sign books following the event. Light refreshments will be served.
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PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Mary Benson; Carol Baily; Barbara Reynolds; Norma Forgrave, Minnie Bradley; Dot Forloines; Pete Robinson; Dot Bruno; Kelly Burnett's sister, Colleen, and brother; Nora Chidlow; Florence Myers; Lester Dabbs; Briah Ryan; Melissa Beaudry's mother, Donata Zartman; Nancy Gatdula; Henry Duncan; Ann Hirschy; Jason DeVono; Karen Dodson and her brothers, Dennis and Ron; Christian Noll's father, Craig Noll; Helene Marchand-Stancil's parents, Paul and Mimi Marchand; Les and Garry Dabbs' aunt, Dot Bobak; Pat Stanton's brother-in-law, Ken Hare; Marlene DeHaven; Jim Lewis; Chris; and Joan Berry's son, Erik.
PRAYERS OF PRAISES AND THANKSGIVING for all the old and new friends we saw at church on Easter Sunday.
PRAYERS OF PRAISES AND THANKSGIVING for the very moving Holy Week Services at Ark and Dove. Thank you Pastor Tim and Pastor Jon.
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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