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All are invited to worship at the 9:30 Traditional and 11:00 Contemporary Services and to listen to an important Minute for Mission for Winter Relief.
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR JON
Dear Friends and Members of Ark and Dove,
The other night, at our children and youth program LOGOS, I was teaching a Bible story to kindergarten through 2nd graders with Kim Champagne. At one point, I asked the kids, "What is your favorite thing in the whole world?" Expecting to hear about toys, pizza, or ice cream, I heard one kindergartner say, "helping other people." What a joy to hear!
I am glad to be a part of a Christian Education program that focuses so much on caring for others. After the terror, violence, and deaths of this week, we need our favorite thing to be the service of others--especially those who are victims of oppression and fear. I hope we can continue to inspire our children and youth to help others in need as we kick-off our
youth program this Sunday at 5 pm in the sanctuary and confirmation in a couple weeks. Please consider getting involved in LOGOS, youth group, or Sunday School. Our youth need all the encouragement they can get--and they will also encourage you.
One of the ways that we help those in need here at Ark and Dove is in
Winter Relief. From October 10 to 16 we will house up to 25 men who have been living without a home. October 9 and 17 is set up and clean-up, respectively. There are several opportunities to get involved with Winter Relief. Please take a look at the volunteer sign-up in the lobby. This is an extraordinary opportunity to offer people the dignity they deserve.
Let us commit to helping one another in the name of Christ our helper.
Peace,
Jon
Pastor Jon
jgnelson1985@gmail.com
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VERSES AND PRAYERS
For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Houses and fields and vineyards shall again be bought in this land. --Jeremiah 32:15
God of Israel: You promise to restore all things broken. And you are powerful to do so. Where there is loss, let there be hope. Where communities are divided, let there be communion. Where streets have been abandoned, let children play once again. Where houses have been emptied, let there be shelter there again. Where fields and gardens have stopped producing, let there be abundance once more. Fill our hearts with hope that we might work for restoration. Amen.
Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world so that we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. --1 Timothy 6:6-9
God of our contentment: Teach us only to be satisfied in you and you in all things. On this day, help us examine what we buy and where our money goes. Where is our money in service of senseless and harmful desires? What are the uses of our resources? Give us wisdom to do best with what we have. Because all we have is given from you and so it is that all ought to be given back to you. It is all yours after all. In Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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If you haven't yet heard, our Adult Choir was accepted to sing at Carnegie Hall in June of 2016!!!!! Some of our choir will be traveling to NYC in June to sing Mozart's Requiem with the New York City Chamber Orchestra , along with professional soloists and other choirs from around the world. We will present this work to our congregation before we leave. I couldn't be more proud or more exited for this huge accomplishment!
This week, come and hear our amazing Adult Choir sing a beautiful arrangement of Be Thou My Vision at the 9:30 service. It is by Dan Forrest, one of my very favorite composers.
Love,
Rebecca
rebeccaebell@gmail.com
This week, I thought I would share some new songs of hope with you. Our anthem last week, called "Better than a Hallelujah" is a lament that explores the idea that it is just as important of an experience to have sadness in our lives as it is to be thankful for when everything is going great! Since there is always "a light at the end of the tunnel," I thought I would share some songs about hope this week. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqjU2taeGrA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxTc98K9OeU
God bless,
Mark
mark.edwards.guitarist@hotmail.com
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 THE WAY-WORDS
Ark and Dove's scripture storytelling group! The Way-Words introduce and express Bible stories through dramatizations. We will meet once a week for practice, prayer, and discussion of which scriptures we will be sharing in service. If you're interested in participating, the Way-Words are having their first official meeting in the Ark and Dove room
TONIGHT, September 23rd, at 6:00 pm. Questions? Please contact Anthony Saylor, anthonys1111@aol.com.
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FLOWER TEAM Are you creative? Like color, form, mass, symmetry or even asymmetry? Love flowers? If so, then join us next
Thursday, Sept 29 at 6:30 to discuss flower arrangements for Ark and Dove for the upcoming holidays. All ideas are welcome. If you would like more information, please contact Paula Griggs at paulagriggs32@gmail.com
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CAMPFIRE WORSHIP AND CHURCH PICNIC
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S'MORE FELLOWSHIP AND CHURCH PICNIC! For the first time at Ark and Dove, we'll be combining two of most popular fall events in one! On
Saturday, October 8 at 5:00 p.m. we will hold our annual church picnic, followed by our Campfire Worship, which will culminate in s'mores cooked around the campfire. But wait... there's more! The band will perform some pieces in between these events by the Irish Christian band Rend Collective, a group that likes campfires so much that it recorded an entire album outside by a campfire.
So we will start with a delicious dinner, and get a chance to listen to atmospheric music by the band. Then, we'll hold a short worship service outside the church around a roaring campfire that will feature singing worship songs, just like many of you may remember from summer camp! We will also be telling some short stories from the Bible by firelight, and fellow worshippers will lead the service with short readings.
So please come with your special dishes for the picnic, your ears and voices for music, and marshmallow forks for you know what! Also, bring your camp chairs and blankets, as well as mosquito repellent if you have some. Finally, please sign up on the sign-up sheet that will be posted at the end of September, so we can know that we're covered for food for the picnic and have enough ingredients for s'mores. I'm looking forward to seeing you there! Paul Doughty/sing2gether@verizon.net.
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YOUTH GROUP All high school youth are invited to Sunday night youth group! We begin this
Sunday, September 25. We'll meet in the sanctuary at 5pm and meet for games, study, food, and more until 7 pm. Bring a friend! Contact Pastor Jon for any questions. (jgnelson1985@gmail.com)
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THE GODLY PLAY EXPERIENCE
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GODLY PLAY Monday, October 3rd, 6:30 pm in the Prentiss Whitman Room. Come Godly Play with us! We would like to invite you to experience a Godly Play Worship for yourself. You may reserve a spot by contacting Amy Tardiff at itsmemim@gmail.com or 667-207-1774. Hope to see you there!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH RETREAT
The Baltimore Presbytery is hosting a middle school retreat in Quarryville, PA on October 21-23. The theme of the retreat is "7 Habits for the Highly Effective Teen." The retreat focuses on fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth for all middle school youth. We are planning to join several other churches for what will be a really great weekend. Please contact Pastor Jon if you are interested (jgnelson1985@gmail.com).
Deadline for registration is this Sunday, September 25th.
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Join Us in the Conversation
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 FAITH AND ANTI-RACISM: FORUM AND SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS, Sunday, October 2, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. You are invited to join in the conversation about faith and anti-racism. We will be defining terminology, discussing the role of the church, and sharing our personal experiences. This discussion is not a sermon. It's a time for listening to members and friends of Ark and Dove--including you. Please read this helpful document
FACING RACISM - A Vision of the Intercultural Community
on our denomination's approach to anti-racism prior to the discussion.
Childcare will be provided upon request. Please sign-up on sheet with the lobby. Contact Paula Sparks (trebleclef48@gmail.com) for more information.
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MEN'S BREAKFAST We're excited to announce the next Ark And Dove Voyagers Men's Fellowship Group breakfast,
tomorrow morning, Saturday, September 24th, 8:00am-10:00am, at the Nautilus Diner in Crofton. We will have a private room, and they are prepared for separate checks. Please RSVP Josh Ederheimer, joshuaederheimer@aol.com.
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COUCH TO 5K RUNNING GROUP
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A&D C25K Are you wondering what this whole running craze is all about? Want to explore the spirituality of running? Or do you just want to get fit? We are putting together an Ark and Dove Couch to 5K running group this fall. Interested? Contact Pastor Jon (jgnelson1985@gmail.com).
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PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Kelly Burnett; Chip Burnett; Abbey Boudreau; Lester Dabbs, who is in hospice care; Amy Hagemann's mother, Sandy Krezanosky; Joe and Ann Devers; Janet Dabbs; Logan Talbert; Laura Talbert; Laurie Barrow and her father and mother; Dot Bruno; Nora Chidlow; Florence Myers; Ann Hirschy; Mary Benson; Dot Forloines; Henry Duncan; friends of the Stantons, Pat Smith and Gary Finzel; Helene Marchand-Stancil; Helene Marchand-Stancil's parents, Paul and Mimi Marchand; Ray Mosella; Paula Griggs' friend, Tammy and her son Brandon; and Amy Gist's daughter, Maggie.
THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION go out to Charlotte Davie and the Davie and Sabin family on the death of Charlotte's uncle, Charles Sabin.
THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION go out to the Nishikawa and Frizzell families on the death of Kenji's grandmother, Juanita.
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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