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You are invited to celebrate Communion and the Resurrection on All Saints' Sunday, November 1st.
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TIM
Dear Friends and Members of Ark and Dove,
This Sunday is All Saints' Sunday. We will celebrate communion. We will share aloud our faith in the resurrection. We will listen for the names of the Saints we have lost this year. They will be read in the Communion Prayer, and they will be accompanied by tears and memories of love. Although they are gone and leave empty aching hearts, in prayer and the Lord's Supper, we remember that they now dwell with God the Holy One and eternal healer.
Last week I walked into a coffee shop, and it was bursting with joyful noise. As I waited in line to order, my mind focused on some specific sources of sounds, a group of teens laughing, three generations of a family swooning over a baby, a group of men swapping stories, many guffaws and smiles. And when I was handed my change, I heard in the ring of coins, another joyful noise. I knew for certain that the cashier had handed me at least one if not two silver coins, coins minted before 1964. It was a dime, and it was a silly delight to get a coin worth maybe 50 cents, but I chuckled and joined in the laughter.
The sounds of Ark and Dove are also joyful: our new children's choir is bursting with smiles and great songs of praise, our Session and Deacons meetings are filled with light-hearted laughter. I hear in my head the voices of Christian Noll and and our new Associate Pastor, Jon Nelson, reminding the congregation that our hospitality at Winter Relief actually saved a life. I viewed the message of two of our middle school students online. Victoria Saylor and Alexis Yeager spoke about their mission trip to Baltimore City. When such young voices teach us all about food deserts and food insecurity in Baltimore, it's a sound of awe. Our Choir and Band lift their voices with remarkable talent each week in worship, while in Sunday School the quiet meditations of Godly Play give children a break from the breakneck cacophony of a media saturated society and they pray and play with a Spirit soaked stillness. I see and hear on every Sunday morning the hugs and sighs that come from being comforted by a friend. All over our congregation, people are gracious with their generosity, their very selves. Sounds of praise, service, prayer and friendship echo through our halls.
These are the sounds of joyful abundance. People share their gifts and this is very good news because abundance is God's deepest desire for us. Jesus said to his disciples "I came that you might have life and have it abundantly." I am inviting you to celebrate the abundance that is singing out in our church. I am inviting you to pray about generosity in your life. I am inviting you to attend worship and celebration brunches on Sunday, November 8, which is Consecration Sunday. Our growing, serving, praying, open-hearted, open-minded church has much to celebrate. There is a certain ring to it, and its far better than silver.
In Christ and with appreciation,
Tim
Pastor Tim
TimS10@aol.com
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PRAYERS FOR HOME USE
MORNING PRAYER
O God, open to us today the sea of your mercy and water us with full streams from the riches of your grace and springs of your kindness. Make us children of quietness and heirs of peace: kindle in us the fire of your love; sow in us your fear; strengthen our weakness by your power and bind us close to you and one another.
EVENING PRAYER
Now that evening falls, gently fades the light; moon replaces sun and day takes leave of night. Gratitude we raise for the day that's gone and for love that stays till dusk is kissed by dawn. To the Maker's care we in faith commend all we love and long for, all we still intend. Glory be to God, glory to the Son, glory to the Spirit ever three in one.
--The Iona Community
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TES FOR YOU
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Thank you to all of the kids in the Children's Choir who sang this past week at the 9:30 service. They were awesome!!! And thank you to the adult choir for being there to help guide them throughout the service.
This Sunday we have some great music prepared. Mark and I will be doing a beautiful song together at the beginning of the 9:30 service and as the offertory during the 11:00 service. The offertory at the 9:30 service will be accompanied by the violin, congas and piano with our beautiful choir singing meaningful text for this All Saints' Sunday.
Love,
Rebecca
rebeccaebell@gmail.com
Thank you so much for everyone who came to Frederick Community College this past Sunday to support my musical endeavors! It was wonderful to be able to share my music with each of you, and I hope you enjoyed both the autumn drive and the concert itself! I will keep you posted on the next shows as well, because each performance highlights different music, or different instrumentation. For instance, my quartet, the
Atlantic Guitar Quartet, is presenting a performance at the
Engineer's Club in Baltimore, MD on Sunday
November 15 at 6:30 pm. Click on the links for more info!
God bless,
Mark
mark.edwards.guitarist@hotmail.com
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SARAH'S HOUSE December Coordinator and Servers Needed! Our next opportunity to serve dinner at Sarah's House transitional shelter will be on Wednesday, December 16. The coordinator plans and cooks the meal and two or more servers share the meal with the families. A sign-up sheet is in the lobby on the Mission bulletin board. Questions? Please contact Maddie Beaudry, team leader, at madeline.beaudry@gmail.com, or Christine Caufield-Noll, Mission Elder, at ccnmission@outlook.com or 410-960-2479.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WORK DAY
The next work day on the 123 Clay Street property will be on December 5 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. The focus will be on framing and air sealing. Our goal is to have five participants from Ark and Dove attend the session. Please contact Christine Caufield-Noll, Mission Elder, at ccnmission@outlook.com or 410-960-2479 for more information or to sign up!
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CONSECRATION SUNDAY BRUNCH
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Did you fill in your RSVP card for our Consecration Sunday Brunch? There are red cards available. Please complete one and circle which Brunch you will attend. If you are not able to make either the service or the brunch, please indicate that as well.
Consecration Sunday Reservation Card
I (we) will be present for morning worship and the Celebration Luncheon on Sunday, _____________ (date).
___ Yes ___ No
The number of persons attending from my household will be _______.
Name ________________________________________
Telephone _____________________________________
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OUTREACH AND CONNECTIONS TEAM LUNCHEON The Outreach and Connections team is hosting a lunch for current team members and those who might be interested in learning more about this team on Sunday, November 15 at 12:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. Our Outreach and Connections ministry reaches out to our community and invites community members to visit Ark and Dove; we welcome visitors to our church; and help welcome new members into our congregation. If you would like to find out more about outreach and connections at Ark and Dove, please sign up to attend our lunch on the sign-up sheet in the lobby. It will be a fun and informal get together to share ideas and plan for the future. All are welcome. If you have questions, please contact Donna Anderson, Outreach and Connections Elder, donna.anderson30@aol.com or Pastor Jon, jgnelson1985@gmail.com.
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EMPTY PLACE AT THE TABLE: GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS The upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays can be difficult for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Please consider attending one or more of the following events, if you feel a loss acutely at this time of year. The second annual Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church Grief and the Holidays meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 11th at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. If you are grieving a loved one, whether the death was recent or long ago, please consider attending this special time of honoring and remembering the one or ones who have died and planning for a holiday season that feels right to you. As this is also Veterans Day, we invite those who have lost friends in war to come as well. Pastor Tim and Linnie Girdner will co-facilitate this event. Sign up on the bulletin board is helpful, so we can make enough copies and see if childcare is needed, though also feel free to just show up in the last minute. This event is sponsored by the Deacons. Any questions, contact Linnie Girdner at 410-999-7892 or Lkgirdner@comcast.net.
Nearby resources for those grieving this time of year include: Hope Full Holidays Hospice of the Chesapeake, a seminar to offer support, honor memories and explore coping strategies during the holiday season. Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prince George's office 9500 Arena Drive, Suite 250 Largo, MD 20774 and Saturday, December 5, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anne Arundel office. 90 Ritchie Highway Pasadena, MD 21122 To learn more and register, please call 888.501.7077 or visit their website. Cost is $10.
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EQUIPPING THE SAINTS Are you serving as a leader at Ark and Dove? Have you led in other ways, or plan to in the future? Join us for our next session on Wednesday, November 4th, from 6:30-8:30, in the Marshall Room. Our topic will be the second mark of discipleship, "Daily Bible Reading." We will have options for vegetarian or non-vegetarian chili for dinner. Sign up in the lobby. Childcare will be provided upon request. Samantha Dewey, samanthadewey@gmail.com.
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BIBLE STUDY We welcome you to our weekly Bible studies on Wednesdays at 10 am and Thursdays at 7 pm. This is a come as you are gathering. The scripture passages change weekly, so you don't have to worry about missing a week. Our time together so far has been encouraging and enriching. Need childcare? Just let us know in advance. Please feel free to contact Pastor Jon with any questions (jgnelson1985@gmail.com).
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ART IN WORSHIP Save the date! Lisle Gwynn Garrity will bring her Sanctified Art to Ark and Dove, Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd. A Sanctified Art is the journey of one artist seeking to bring paint to the pulpit, and clay to the chancel. It explores the unique intersections of faith, visual art, and human connection.
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GODLY PLAY Ark & Dove's version of Sunday School, needs a few more great volunteers. This is a wonderful way to deepen your own faith and understanding of scripture, while helping guide the children of Ark and Dove. Preparing for Godly Play is easy - Door Keepers just merely need to show up and help prep the room, and Storytellers spend a week or two memorizing a short story to tell the children. Godly Play is calm, introspective and FUN for the adults as well as the kids. We have an informational/ training session on Saturday Nov. 7, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. If you can't attend, but want to know more, just let us know on the sign-up sheet in the lobby, and someone will contact you. You can also contact Laura Willoughby Perry, ljwilloughby@gmail.com.
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 Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Briah Ryan; Kirsten Seidler; Deb Saylor: Dot Forloines; Henry Duncan; Nora Chidlow; Frances Keyes; Ann Hirschy; Lester Dabbs; Florence Myers; Jason DeVono; Kathy Miller's sister, Diane; Tammy Wright; Tony Miller; Diane Maloy, Janet Dabbs' sister; Maureen Kirby, mother to Katy and Brenna Kirby; Walt Henderson, Claire's dad; Christina Nelson's uncle and family; Clarke Beaudry's mom, Judith LaMarque; and David Mosella's father, Raymond Mosella.
PRAYERS OF SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING for a marriage having difficulties.
PRAISES AND APPRECIATION for our Pastors Tim and Jon.
THE PRAYERS AND LOVE OF THE CONGREGATION go out to the children of Dot Bruno, Tara, Kyra, John, DeAnte and Darrace upon the death of their father and Dot's ex-husband Frank Bruno.
THE PRAYERS AND LOVE OF THE CONGREGATION go out to Jan Hof and Linnie Girdner upon the death of Jan's mother Marjorie Dean.
PRAYERS FOR THE SAFETY AND GOOD WORK of Betsy Baer's son, Sean, who is on a mission trip to Cape Town, South Africa for three weeks.
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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