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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TIM
Dear Friends,
One of the most effective and most enduring ministries we have at Ark and Dove is our Logos program for youth and children. I was absolutely delighted and encouraged to see over 30 Ark and Dove adults at our recent Logos training. The Executive Director of GenOn Ministries (the Logos parent organization), Liz Perraud, spent two hours with us on Wednesday, and she taught us that the most important part of Logos is to help youth and children build a relationship with God, with adults, and with other youth and children in our congregation.
Faith is more caught than taught, she reminded us, and she helped us understand the values and practices that make for a good ministry. Thank you to Amy Tardiff, Abbey Boudreau, Kim Champagne and Jon Nelson for organizing this event.
Does Ark and Dove have a clearly understood mission and vision? Does this statement below say enough? Is it clear enough, short enough, daring enough?
ARK & DOVE IS A COMMUNITY OF DISCIPLES THAT EMBODIES THE LIFE & SPIRIT OF JESUS CHRIST SO THAT LIVES ARE TRANSFORMED AND GOD'S DREAM IS CARRIED INTO THE WORLD.
These are the kind of questions that our Long Range Planning Team is asking as they help us dream about a faithful future. Come join Tracey Churchill, Adell Gaurin, Erika Sealing, Scott Howe, Thomas Ocloo and Pat Devers as they lead our discussion at the Long Range Planning Retreat this Sunday after 11:00 worship. We need your input.
Speaking of 11:00 worship - the band has been working for months on the music of the Rend Collective, which they will present as our sermon on Sunday. A great service to which we can invite friends.
Peace of Christ,
Tim
Pastor Tim
tims10@aol.com
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VERSE AND HOUSEHOLD PRAYER
When you have finished paying all the tithe of your produce in the third year (which is the year of the tithe), giving it to the Levites, the aliens, the orphans, and the widows, so that they may eat their fill within your towns, then you shall say before the Lord your God: "I have removed the sacred portion from the house, and I have given it to the Levites, the resident aliens, the orphans, and the widows, in accordance with your entire commandment that you commanded me; I have neither transgressed nor forgotten any of your commandments.... I have obeyed the Lord my God, doing just as you commanded me. -- Deuteronomy 26:12-14
THE LORD'S PRAYER: MAORI Version,
New Zealand Book of Prayer
Eternal Spirit,
Earth-maker, Pain bearer, Life-giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven:
The hallowing of your name echos through the universe;
The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world;
Your heavenly will be done by all created beings;
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom
sustain our hope and come on earth.
With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trial too great to endure, spare us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
For you reign in the glory of the power that is love,
now and forever. Amen.
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June 5 is upon us! We can not wait to share all of the great music of the UK-based band, Rend Collective. Bonus points if you go to the 9:30 service to hear the sermon, and then stay for the 11:00 service to hear some great music led by some extremely dedicated musicians!
God bless,
Mark
mark.edwards.guitarist@hotmail.com
There are so many exciting things happening with music at Ark and Dove. This Sunday, I hope that you will hear the band present the music of Rend Collective at the 11:00 service! Next Sunday, June 12th, please be at the 9:30 service with all of the youth, adult choir, and our fabulous orchestra and soloists from the greater Baltimore/Washington area as we present Rutter's Mass of the Children. This is one of those special pieces of music that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime, and I'm so happy to share it with you next week. Bring your friends and family!
Love,
Rebecca
rebeccaebell@gmail.com
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Stewards of Our Environment
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RAIN GARDEN Our Riverwise projects are complete! Thanks to everyone for their support of this program and our rain garden project. Ark and Dove is now filtering many, many gallons of rainwater and allowing it to absorb locally and naturally instead of running off into the Chesapeake Bay. We are also providing further habitat for wildlife, such as this toad who decided to visit the rain garden on Sunday. If you would like a tour of the finished project, please contact Rob Yeager, rubarb72@verizon.net.
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RIVERWISE CONGREGATIONS TOUR AND BLESSING
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CALLING ALL CHURCH LEADERS
Half Day Leadership Retreat - Final Call TODAY is the last day to sign up for the Long Range Planning Team leaders retreat this coming Sunday, June 5th. The retreat will begin about 12:30 and finish up about 4:30, and will include lunch. If you are currently in a leadership position or have ever been in a leadership position at Ark and Dove, please attend this retreat. On-line signup -
click here.
For more information, please contact Admin Elder, Wendy Wellington, swt520@verizon.net, 410-923-3814.
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BUILD DATES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY The next Habitat for Humanity build dates for Ark and Dove are
June 4 (
full);
August 6;
August 27; and
September 17. We can take four volunteers for each date. Build days go from
8:30 AM to 3 PM, at 123 Clay St. in Annapolis. This will be doing finish work, as the house is fully framed in. We will be working with folks from First Presbyterian of Annapolis, Unitarian Universalist of Annapolis, Woods Memorial PC, and St. Marys Catholic Church - generally very nice people! This weekend we're lucking out as people from Woods are supplying treats for
apres lunch! Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering for a Habitat Build! Thank you for supporting Habitat of the Chesapeake! Thank you, Ellen Makar, EEMakar@aol.com.
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| Blessing of the House (123 Clay St, Annapolis), Helene Stancil writes a blessing on the house framing, with Paul Stancil and Ellen Makar, January 2016 |
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FAMILY FUN NIGHT ~ POTLUCK AND GAMES
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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Saturday, June 18: 5-7:30 pm. Kick off the summer at Ark and Dove's Family Fun Night! Bring your favorite dish to share--there are a lot of great cooks and bakers in our congregation--for a pot luck supper from 5-6:00 pm followed by lots of great activities for all ages from 6-7:30 pm. We're planning indoor and outdoor games and crafts for all ages and will have nursery care from 6-7:30 pm for babies and toddlers.
All are welcome--singles, significant others, seniors--bring your friends and neighbors. We are asking folks with the last names beginning with A-H to bring a main dish; last names from I-P should bring salad and last names from Q-Z please bring dessert. Look for the sign up sheets in the lobby. If you'd like to help set up, clean up, decorate, or organize crafts please contact Donna Anderson at donna.anderson30@aol.com. If you would like to help organize games, please contact Nicole Howe at nicolehowe123@gmail.com.
We're looking forward to a fun night of fellowship for all!
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EQUIPPING THE SAINTS Social Action without contemplation and prayer can become pretty disconnected from God's call. Can a little Franciscan - Richard Rohr theology keep us on track? Join us in discussion at our last Equipping the Saints meeting of this program year, on Wednesday, June 8th, from 6:30-8:30, in the Marshall Room. We will be discussing the sixth and final mark of discipleship- Acts of Mission, Mercy, or Justice. Panera Bread will be provided for dinner. Sign up in the lobby. Childcare provided upon request. Contact Sam Dewey with any questions: samanthadewey@gmail.com
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Children, Youth and Young Adults
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is coming to Ark and Dove this summer,
July 31st - August 4th. We are looking for volunteers (adults, high school and middle school youth) to help us make "Water All Around the World" VBS a real blessing for all! Please sign up for the first informational meeting to be held on
June 12th after the 11:am service. We promise to feed you, too. Questions? See Pastor Jon or Kim Champagne.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL The last day of regular Sunday School is this Sunday June 5th. Children (Grades K - 5), Middle school and High School youth are encouraged to attend the "Mass of the Children" at the
9:30 service on June 12th. We will hold our annual Field Day and Summer Sunday School kickoff during the
9:30 service on June 19th. See Pastor Jon or Kim Champagne (CE Elder, kim.champagne@gmail.com) if you have any questions. Are you interested in helping out this summer? We would love to hear from you!
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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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THE CHRISTIAN WALLET by
Mike Slaughter. Pastor Tim will be leading a one night 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:
How We Spend;
How We Give; and
How We Live. We will meet
June 14 from 6:30 to 9:30. Bring your own dinner, and we will munch together. Pastor Tim, TimS10@aol.com.
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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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FACILITIES MINISTRY HELP NEEDED Upkeep of the Storm Water Management pond on Ark and Dove property at the bottom of the driveway, including the 3-rail safety fence, is our responsibility. If you would be willing to research and coordinate fence repairs and brush clearing/disposal, please contact Ryan Stavely at ryan@stavely.org or Mike Davie at davie1020m@aol.com. Thank you!
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PRAYER CONCERNS Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Hank Hanburger; Janet Dabbs; Brett; Steve Bates; Laurie Barrow; Merlin Berry; Lester Dabbs; Kirsten Seidler; Jim Lewis; Rebecca; Dot Bruno; Nora Chidlow; Florence Myers; Ann Hirschy; Carol Baily; Laura Talbert; 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; 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; Amy Bergersen's friend, Krissy Hanneken; Briana; Kelly Burnett's husband, Chip; Karla Koll; and a young person in need of guidance.
THE LOVE AND THE PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION go out to Ryan Stavely and family on the death of Ryan's uncle, Lance Karavangelos.
THE LOVE AND THE PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION go out to Melissa Beaudry and family on the death of Melissa's mother, Donata Zartman.
THE LOVE AND THE PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION go out to Karla Koll and family on the death of Karla's father, John.
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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