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This Sunday, all are invited to affirm and deepen their faith on
Pentecost with
Communion at both the 9:30 am Traditional and 11:00 am Contemporary Worship Services.
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TIM
Dear Ark and Dove Friends and Families,
Pentecost is the third great celebration of the church. Pentecost does not get all the romanticism of Christmas or the hoards of Easter, but Pentecost is central to our faith. At Pentecost the church limping became the church leaping. The disciples who had witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus were crushed by Good Friday, but then completely overwhelmed and overjoyed at the mystery of the resurrection at Easter. Although they discovered new life and new hope, they discovered at the Ascension that God was relying on them, the twelve, and the women at the core of their nascent movement to carry the day. This indeed was a burden on their hearts.
They could not imagine how they could lead the work, which Jesus had begun. What they forgot were the promises of Jesus that they would be empowered. One day, while in prayer, together they felt a rush like a mighty wind and they felt a warmth like tongues of fire dancing on their heads, and they understood and they launched the church. (See Acts Chapter 2) Pentecost is the birthday of the church, which we celebrate this Sunday with Communion.
In our church, we can easily identify 140 leaders. That old axiom that 20% of the people do 80% of the work absolutely DOES NOT apply to our congregation. We have about 280 members, we can call 50% of us leaders, and there are at least 80 more pretty active folks. Still being a church leader and/or an active member year after year requires some renewal and re-energizing. The work of discipleship is never-ending. You are invited to be energized by attending worship this Sunday.
You are invited to be energized by signing up for the 90 minutes class/discussion
The Six Marks of Discipleship on
Thursday, May 26 at 7:00pm.
You are invited to be energized by attending
Equipping the Saints on
Wednesday, June 1 for dinner and discussion as we explore Acts of Mission Mercy and Justice.
You are invited to be energized by attending
Vacation Bible School
July 31 through August 4 (we have an adult track scheduled). Pencil it in.
At the edges of the Presbyterian Symbol are the flames. We all need our flames fanned, the life of faith is one of challenges and to our challenges we bring the Spirit of Pentecost.
The church limping became the church leaping.
Peace of Christ,
Tim
Pastor Tim
tims10@aol.com
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VERSE AND HOUSEHOLD PRAYER
...[God] will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. --John 14:16-17
God-with-us: You seek to be in relationship with us. You accompany us, you are among us, and you are even in us. Help us to recognize and receive your Spirit in the silence of solitude and in the presence of your people. Inspire us by your truth and give us the courage to speak truth to ourselves and others. Confirm in us what you long ago promised: that your Spirit be poured out on all generations. Amen.
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When I began as the Director of Music at Ark and Dove 8 years ago, I told Pastor Tim that my dream would be that one day, I would have an Adult Choir and a Children's Choir who were capable of doing John Rutter's
Mass of the Children. It really is a dream come true that in just a few short weeks, all of our hard work will come to fruition. This isn't just the work of the past 6 months (although the last 6 months have been a lot of work), but rather the culmination of the past 8 years. The music last Sunday was the perfect preview of the Cantata.
Please be with us on June 12th at 9:30! The Youth Choir is singing for the first time in 3 part harmony - a feat not easily accomplished, but with this group of youth, anything is possible! We will have a harpist, timpanist, percussionist, bassoonist, clarinetist, flutist, and so many more instruments, so it's going to be a HUGE ensemble.
Love,
Rebecca
rebeccaebell@gmail.com
As June 5 comes closer, I wanted to share some words from Rend Collective themselves about their latest project,
As Family We Go. Some of my favorite quotes from the video are:
"Their confidence was that God's spirit would be the wind in their sails - leading and guiding them through those uncharted waters to somewhere new."
"Faith is all about risk and adventure, and the truth is those who make a difference in the world are always risk takers. And we as a church were never meant to be a timid club huddled together for safety, but a Pilgrim family in progress - chasing after the wild lion heart of God."
"The Holy Spirit is most active in us when we are most active in building his Kingdom here."
See the whole video
HERE.
God bless,
Mark
mark.edwards.guitarist@hotmail.com
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CALLING ALL CHURCH LEADERS All Elders, Deacons, and Team Leaders are invited to join the Long Range Planning Team for a 1/2 day Leader Retreat on Sunday, June 5, following the second service. Lunch will be provided. Every three years, Ark and Dove tasks a small team to look at what Ark and Dove is doing, and where/what the leaders and congregation would like Ark and Dove to be in the future. This Long Range Planning Team gathers information from the church leaders and congregation to use, as they reflect on the future. Please sign up for this event to contribute input to our Long Range Planning Team.
Sign up in the church lobby or
ONLINE. Or for more information, please contact Admin Elder, Wendy Wellington. swt520@verizon.net, 410-923-3814.
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CALLING ALL GRADUATES The Deacons want to celebrate all those who have achieved educational milestones this year! If you or someone close to you recently graduated from
high school, undergrad or grad school, let us know admin@arkanddove.org! Please include the graduate's name, school and, if applicable, his/her major. Graduates will be included in the prayer list and formally acknowledged in an upcoming church bulletin.
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NEW MEMBERS/INQUIRERS CLASS Saturday, June 18, 8:30am thru 12:30pm. Please join us for a New Members/Inquirers Class where you can meet other people who have been visiting Ark and Dove and enjoy breakfast and fellowship. This "no obligation" class is just for you if you want to learn more about Ark and Dove and what it means to be a member. We'll provide breakfast and childcare. Hope to see you there! Sign-up sheet in the lobby, or email Donna Anderson, Outreach and Connection Elder, donna.anderson30@aol.com.
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Children, Youth and Young Adults
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SILENT AUCTION The Silent Auction
begins this Sunday and will run through May 22nd. All proceeds for the Silent Auction will offset the cost for adults that are chaperoning youth trips this summer. If you would like to donate something to the silent auction either let Adell Gaurin (addygirl66@yahoo.com), know or bring things to church TONIGHT or early tomorrow. Bids will be taken until 12:40 on May 22nd. Thanks in advance to everyone who donates and supports the adults who are supporting our youth this summer.
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LOGOS TRAINING WORKSHOP Please join us on
Tuesday, May 31 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for our
Achieving Excellence in Children's and Youth Ministry Workshop. We will focus on the 12 realities of ministry with youth and children and what we can do to implement them in our LOGOS program. All parents and adult volunteers are invited. Childcare provided. Dinner will be served. Please sign up in the lobby. Contact Amy Tardiff with any questions: itsmemim@gmail.com.
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 What does it mean to be a faithful member of Ark and Dove? It means that you believe in Jesus AND you strive to live the Six Marks of Discipleship. If you have joined the church in the last five years or if you cannot name the Six Marks or you are not sure what discipleship means, this 90 minute exploration is for you. We will pass no judgements and give no grades, but we will explore discipleship together with Pastor Tim on
May 26 from 7:00 to 8:30.
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THE CHRISTIAN WALLET
by Mike Slaughter Pastor Tim will be leading a three week study group on the book
The Christian Wallet by the Methodist minister, Mike Slaughter. There are ten chapters - if you sign up to be in this group, you will be agreeing to read at least one chapter in each section before we discuss that section. Our discussion will follow this schedule:
June 2,
How We Spend;
June 9,
How We Give; and
June 16,
How We Live. We will meet from 7:00 pm to about 8:30 pm.
OR you can take the express Crash Course option June 14 from 6:30 to 9:30, same deal - you have to read three chapters one from each section. Bring your own dinner, and we will munch together. Pastor Tim, tstern10@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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PCRCs SHRED-A-RAMA. Bring your documents to be shredded. May 14, 9a-12p. No Cost for County residents. Odenton Shopping Center 1155 Annapolis Road: 4 Box Limit.
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PRAYER CONCERNS Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Kirsten Seidler; Jim Lewis; Brooks Emrick; Rebecca; Dot Bruno; Nora Chidlow; Lester Dabbs; Florence Myers; Ann Hirschy; Nora Chidlow; Carol Baily; Logan Walcutt; Janet Bass; Laura Talbert; Amy Tardiff's aunt, Francis Sylvia; Barbara Reynolds; Mary Benson; Norma Forgrave, Minnie Bradley; Dot Forloines; Henry Duncan; Jason DeVono; Christian Noll's father, Craig Noll; Pat Stanton's brother-in-law, Ken Hare; Marlene DeHaven; Shelly Franklin's father, Arlo; Brett; Bill Champagne's mother, Patricia; Ryan Stavely's grandfather; Pat Stanton's niece, Karen; Jane Biondolillo's sister, Betsy; Amy Tardiff's brother-in-law, Brian; Lance Karavangelos; Steve Debus' co-worker, Meganne; Dot Forloines' nephew, Tim Soyars; Melissa Beaudry's mother, Donata Zartman; and Kelly Burnett's husband, Chip.
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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