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All are invited to the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost at both the 9:30 am Traditional and 11:00 am Contemporary Worship Services!
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR JON
Dear Friends and Members of Ark and Dove,
This Sunday we have the privilege of witnessing the baptism of Gianna Riddle. Baptism is the beginning of our journey into God's kingdom. Anytime we witness a baptism, we are drawn to reflect on our own journeys and the ways in which we have seen and proclaimed God's kingdom. Baptism is an example of how the good news of God's kingdom is often better shown than explained.
This is something our youth, young adults, and adults who have participated in the mission trips so far this summer understand. Last week, our youth proclaimed God's kingdom of justice by providing clothing and food for the poor who came to
Paul's Place in Baltimore. They learned how God calls us to help the poor and then they really helped. They learned how the poor are often mistreated and they treated the poor with dignity and respect. God called the
Center trip participants to bring good news to the poor and they lived up to that calling. Stay tuned as the youth who participated will tell us more about what they experienced and lead us to do right by the beloved in Baltimore.
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| The Center Baltimore mission trip at Paul's Place |
This week our Habitat for Humanity crew is on the Eastern Shore of Virginia also proclaiming God's kingdom. Every time I see pictures of them working on the home (see our Facebook page), I am reminded of Isaiah's vision of God's kingdom where home builders long enjoy the work of their hands (cf. Isaiah 65). Please continue to pray for them as they finish up a week of home-building for the good of a family in need and support of the local
Habitat for Humanity.
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| Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity Participants |
May we be reminded of the good news of God's kingdom in baptism and moved by the mission of our youth and adults this summer as they advance God's kingdom in Baltimore, Virginia, and at Summit. God's kingdom is near, let us rejoice!
Peace,
Jon
Pastor Jon
jgnelson1985@gmail.com
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VERSES AND HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS
Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this house!'-- Luke 10:5
God of peace: With each day comes new concerns. With each day there is cause for conflict. With each day there are wars and rumors of war. May your peace rest upon us and envelop our being so that we might bring your peace wherever we go. In our homes, let there be peace. In our relationships, let there be peace. In our world, let there be peace. Forever and always. Amen.
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. -- Galatians 6:10
God of all good things: We so often only seek good for ourselves. And yet, you call us to work for the good of all. Knowing that this calling means that we must give up ourselves for others just as you gave yourself for us, we ask that you would give us the courage to do so. Knowing that all good things come from you, we ask that you would help us not to hoard good things for ourselves, but share them with the family of faith-even more, to share with all. Open our eyes to the good things you have given us and provide us plenty of opportunity to do good by others. Amen.
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N
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Does your child play a musical instrument or sing? On a Sunday or two in July and August, I will be featuring our youth during the 9:30 service for Preparatory music, Prelude music, and possibly even musical offerings. If your child is interested in participating, please get in touch!
Please join us this Sunday as the choir sings a beautiful arrangement of Simple Gifts, with Pachelbel's Canon as the accompaniment.
Love,
Rebecca
rebeccaebell@gmail.com
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PLEDGING - IT'S CONVENIENT! Thank you for bringing your pledges up-to-date!
Pledged Income:
Received in June $22,189
Received YTD $143,726
Pledged YTD $156,758
Shortfall -$13,032
Unpledged Income:
Received in June $3,639
Received YTD $20,051
Budget YTD $26,785
Shortfall -$6,734
Many hands grow a tree of hope!
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CAP WEST COUNTY AND MEALS
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CHRISTIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VOLUNTEER NEEDS CAP the Christian Assistance Program, Inc., a group of about 13 churches, including Ark & Dove, that provides food and clothing to families in West Anne Arundel County.
CAP currently needs volunteers at its food pantry to carry groceries on Tuesdays (11 am - 1 pm) and Thursdays (3 - 5 pm). CAP also regularly needs help picking up food from the County Food Bank once a month, usually a Friday around 10am. For more information or to sign up please contact
 Greg Makar, 301-483-8255 or GLMakar@juno.com. Thank you!
CAP WEST COUNTY'S FOOD PANTRY Featured item for July is CANNED FISH (tuna, salmon, sardines, etc.). Please drop off food items in the Mission Zone bin. Thank you for your donations!
DEACONS MEALS 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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Children, Youth and Young Adults
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SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Help teach Summer Sunday School! We will be focusing our summer lessons around Old Testament Heroes with video stories and activities that will engage our children pre-K through fifth grade. All adults who feel the call are encouraged to sign-up as teachers or assistants this summer. High school and middle school teens are encouraged to help as assistants, especially with our youngest children. See Kim Champagne about the potential for service learning credit, too. A sign-up sheet is now in the lobby for both services. You sign up and we supply the lesson and necessary materials! Contact Kim (kim.champagne@gmail.com) or Pastor Jon (jgnelson1985@gmail.com) for more details. Thank you!
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Register now for "Water All Around the World" Vacation Bible School (July 31st - August 4th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm). For more details and registration, please see our link for VBS on the Ark and Dove website. Contact Kim Champagne, kim.champagne@gmail.com, or Pastor Jon, jgnelson1985@gmail.com, if you have questions or would like to know how you can help out!
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BLOOD DRIVE AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE PINTS FOR PEACE We stand for love. We stand against hate, violence, terror and extremism. We stand with the LGBTQ, Muslim, Latino and Orlando communities. YOU CAN TOO.
DATE: THIS Sunday, July 3, 2016, 9:00 am-1:30 pm
171 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis MD 21401
enter "firstpresbyterianannapolis" in the blue box
FREE PARKING: Hillman Parking Garage
CONTACT: www.annapolis-presbyterian.com / 410.267.8705
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First Presbyterian Church, Annapolis
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 PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Kylie and Ava Bergersen; Janet Dabbs; Brett; Laurie Barrow; Lester Dabbs; Kirsten Seidler; Rebecca; Dot Bruno; Nora Chidlow; Florence Myers; Ann Hirschy; Laura Talbert; Chip Burnett; 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 and father, Shawn Burke; Ashley Ricciuti; Preston Ritchie; Paul and Mimi Marchand; Helene Marchand-Stancil; a family struggling with divorce and the passing of a parent; Emma Harrison; Deja; Christine Connally's mother; Arlyce Lohr; Josh Zumbrook; Christy Yeager's father; Marian Greathouse, a friend of Lorrie Robinson; Leon Jordan; and Martin Hayes, a friend of the Gaurins and Brecheens.
PRAYERS FOR GRACE, LOVE AND GUIDANCE for Lindsey and Tony Hoxie on their new journey as husband and wife.
PRAYERS FOR GRACE, LOVE AND GUIDANCE for Steve Debus embarking on a new journey after retiring as a Program Manager for the Navy.
PRAYERS FOR RECOVERY AND HEALING for families in White Sulfur Springs, WV, following recent flooding. Friends and previous neighbors of the Devers family have lost their homes and belongings.
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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The church office will be closed Monday,
July 4th. Have a safe and meaningful
holiday!
"In a democracy, the individual enjoys not only the ultimate power but carries the ultimate responsibility." - Norman Cousins
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