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We will be having a special storytelling with Tracy Radosevic at both the 9:30 am Traditional and 11:00 am Contemporary Services. All are invited!
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR JON
Dear Ark and Dove Friends and Families,
When I was in seminary, I took a class on the Gospel of Mark. My professor began the class by telling us that Mark's story of Jesus was all too familiar to us. He wanted this story to be heard anew. So, he had us watch a dramatic telling of the entire gospel. It was stunning. Seeing the gospel performed by a professional storyteller changed the way I read Mark. I heard things I never recognized by reading.
This Sunday I invite you to hear the conversion of Saul anew. Tracy Radosevic, an internationally-acclaimed storyteller, is going to perform the conversion of Saul in worship. I am excited to hear this story in a whole new way. It is a familiar story that deserves a fresh hearing. Tracy has brought stories alive to people of all ages across the United States and the globe. She tailors every story to each environment, so we're in for something special.
Tracy's storytelling is for everyone. She performs in public schools and worship services alike. Even more, her performance is geared for all ages. That being the case, we are inviting grades 2 and up to worship. I look forward to seeing a new perspective on the conversion of Saul in Acts 9. And I look forward to worshiping the God who changed murderous Saul to missionary Paul with many of you.
Peace,
Jon
Pastor Jon
jgnelson1985@gmail.com
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TIM
 Dear Ark and Dove Friends and Families,
It was a great Sunday for launching Stephen Ministry last Sunday. I offered this sermon, which presents an introduction to Stephen Ministry at Ark and Dove. I am so very pleased that we have six Stephen Ministers at Ark and Dove.
Peace of Christ,
Tim
Pastor Tim
TimS10@aol.com
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HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS
[Saul] fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" He asked, "Who are you, Lord?" The reply came, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do." --Acts 9:4-6
God of transformation: When we are working against your Way, you call us to turn around. We walk away from the path you paved in Christ. We swim against the streams of grace. We get in the way of the those who follow your ways. We, like Saul, hold tight to our belief systems, our practices, and our pride. We resist change. And yet, you batter our hearts with love-and your love changes us. We thank you that you call and transform the worst of sinners so as to bear your grace in this world. If you can transform a terrorist like Saul into an ambassador of love, what more might you do with us? In your grace, we trust. Amen.
And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and his sight was restored. --Acts 9:18
God of light: Jesus offered us nothing short of a new worldview-a whole new way of seeing things. Grant us the experience of something like scales falling from our eyes, that we might see the world as Jesus sees it. Help us to see ourselves in your light and so walk with a lightness of being. Help us to see others as you do and so act with grace and mercy. Help us to see things being made new, so that we might do our part. Lead us, today and forevermore, on the path of restoration. Amen.
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We are still looking for youth (elementary through college) and adults who love to sing, that would like to be a part of our cantata on June 12th. Rehearsals are every Thursday and we begin rehearsing the cantata at 7:45 and end at 8:30. Rehearsals will extend as we get closer to the date. We are also seeking musicians to play in our orchestra. If you are interested in being a part of this amazing work, please contact me. I look forward to it!
Love,
Rebecca
rebeccaebell@gmail.com
I don't often share my activities outside of church life, but I wanted to share some musical success I have been enjoying over the past few weeks. First, in March, I took part in the Howard County Rising Star competition, and won! I was so excited to share the stage with such a group of talented performers, and honored to be selected.
Also, this Sunday, April 17, I am performing for the Columbia festival of the Arts. The 4:00 pm show is sold out, but tickets are still available for the 7:00 pm show! For more info, visit:
http://columbiafestival.org/tickets/
God bless,
Mark
mark.edwards.guitarist@hotmail.com
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HOLY WEEK SURVEY In the continued effort to make Holy Week services as accessible as possible to our congregation, we have a two question survey for you. The purpose of the survey is to determine whether an earlier time would make worship more accessible to children, but we are also wondering if an earlier time would make worship less accessible to commuters. Please click
HERE. Thank you for your response!
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ELECTRONIC PLEDGES - KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES
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QUICK AND EASY GIVING! In keeping up with the times, Ark and Dove has two electronic methods for your convenience.
- Eliminate monthly reminders to bring in your pledge. Set up automatic payments (electronic funds transfers) for your pledge. (electronic funds transfer, form and more information available online HERE)
- Out of checks? That's okay, you can pay online. Donating online from the church website is easy. Click HERE to get to Ark and Dove's website page for online donations.
This Sunday our Treasurer will be available in the lobby, after both services, to assist those wishing to turn in an
electronic funds transfer form. Don't forget your canceled check! For questions, contact Alta Paronto, Treasurer, alparanto@gmail.com.
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ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
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ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING Thank you for making a difference! During Lent, you learned about the
One Great Hour of Sharing Special Offering, and we asked you to prayerfully consider contributing to this ministry.
Through the children's fish banks and designated gifts, we collected $3,549.38! These contributions will help men and women around the world create their own businesses and livelihoods; assist in the long-term reconstruction of areas affected by natural disasters; and relieving hunger around the world and in the United States.
Thank you so much for your generous gifts to this ministry! Special thanks to Shelley Franklin, who authored the articles about OGHS throughout Lent. Blessings, Christine Caufield-Noll, Mission Elder, ccnmission@outlook.com
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Children, Youth and Young Adults
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PET IDOL FUNDRAISER! Ark and Dove's 2016 Pet Idol Fundraiser was a smashing success!
We had 35 pet contestants entered in the contest, and over the course of 4 weeks of voting and eliminations, we now have our winner! Aspen! Aspen is the beautiful and beloved pet of the Salkeld Family. As promised, Aspen received $50, a card, a mini trophy, and soon her picture will be displayed in our lobby area. Some of you may have seen her picture on our snack table already. The middle-schoolers are creating a poster to display Aspen's picture in the church nursery since Aspen is now the official 2016 mascot for our church pre-schoolers! How much money did we raise?
How about a whopping $1,503.00!!! Wow! Thank you to everyone for your generosity and participation in our little competitive fundraiser! Our youth groups will use the money wisely for this summer's mission trips. Congratulations, Aspen! Nicole Howe, nicolehowe123@gmail.com.
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CHURCH YARD SALE Youth Fundraiser for summer youth mission and summit trips. Bring your stuff in beginning this
Sunday, April 17th. Drop it off in the Calvin room. Yard Sale set up starts at
4pm Friday, April 22nd. Sale is
Saturday, April 23rd, 8am-12noon. For questions, please contact: Wendy Wellington, swt520@verizon.net.
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PARENTS' NIGHT OUT Tomorrow, 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 if you have any questions or if your youth would like to help out! (swt520@verizon.net, 410-923-3814) This fundraiser helps support the Youth summer mission and summit trips.
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RACE AND RECONCILIATION The Joint Ministry on Race and Reconciliation is sponsoring two upcoming events. On
Friday, April 29th, the movie
SELMA: One Dream Can Change the World will be shown in the sanctuary at 7 pm, followed by a discussion. On
Wednesday, May 11th, Jon Nelson will present on
The Cross and the Lynching Tree: Coming to Terms with Racism in Coming to the Cross. Sign up for both events in the lobby. Child care will be available. Any questions, contact Linnie at 410-999-7892 or Paula at 443-623-1169.
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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!
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FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S DINNER
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FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S DINNER will take place tonight,
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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BANNER GROUP Do you have Red, Purple, Blue, Green, White, etc... fabric lying around the house that you would like to donate? The Banner Team is looking for some really nice material (no felt, please) to create new paraments for the sanctuary. Please contact 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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EARTH * WATER * FAITH FESTIVAL
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CHESAPEAKE INTERFAITH ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP EARTH-WATER-FAITH FESTIVAL Sunday, April 24 at 2:00-4:30pm at the Annapolis Towne Centre. This is the sixth annual celebration of Earth, Water, and the Faith that connects them all! The festival will feature live music, displays from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, face-painting, rain barrel painting, and more. Free admission! Please visit the
EVENT PAGE for more information.
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NATIONAL PRAYER FOR OUR CLIMATE
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INTERFAITH POWER AND LIGHT is a religious response to global warming. Their mission is to be faithful stewards of Creation by responding to global warming through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. They are inviting everyone on
April 22nd at 12 noon (local time) to join voices for a
National Prayer for our Climate. They state that, "It is simple as saying the prayer alone or with a group and you have become a part of a big movement to open the hearts and minds of all people to protect creation for our children and grandchildren." Join Interfaith Power and Light from wherever you are - your home, your place of worship, your office, your school, or outside under the sun. To add your name, please click
HERE. For more information, please click
HERE.
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 Please consider joining the Deacons in providing loving care through the simple gift of meals to our extended families in need. This kindness is greatly appreciated at a time when meal preparation is difficult or impossible. We have needs for families of 2 - 5 members. Perhaps you prefer not to cook, but would be willing to assist by delivering, which is also greatly appreciated! If you are able to prepare and/or deliver food, please contact Bill Gaurin billg.deacon@gmail.com or Judy Cooper jkcooper@umd.edu.
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PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Cassie Saliby; Janet Bass; Laura Talbert; Amy Tardiff's aunt, Francis Sylvia; Carol Baily; Norma Forgrave, Minnie Bradley; Dot Forloines; Pete Robinson; Dot Bruno; Nora Chidlow; Florence Myers; Lester Dabbs; Briah Ryan; 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; Paul and Helene Stancil's neighbor, Audrey Bernoska; Pat Stanton's brother-in-law, Ken Hare; Marlene DeHaven; Emily and Sydney Smith; Shelly Franklin's father, Arlo and sister Terri; Shelley; Brett; Joan Berry's son, Erik; and Kelly Burnett's husband, Chip.
THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION go out to Les and Garry Dabbs on the death of their aunt, Dot Bobak.
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING for Barbara Reynolds and Mary Benson who are recovering from surgery and doing well.
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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