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Turn your clocks back an hour, Saturday night before you go to sleep, for Sunday, November 6th! An extra hour of sleep, so that you can enjoy Sunday worship even more!
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TIM
Dear Friends and Members of Ark and Dove,
The Mission Ministry met just last night to evaluate our leadership at
Winter Relief. To a person, the team believes that we did an excellent job of hosting 25 guests, who at this time in their life are homeless. Yes, we talked about some things we could do better, but mostly we gave thanks for over 125 members who provided leadership and over 1000 hours of hospitality. Amazing work!
This Wednesday night
November 9 there is another
Mission Ministry meeting at 7:00 pm. General business for 15 minutes, and then we will hear a presentation from World Relief, a Christian organization that helps refugees resettle in the United States. Several of our sister churches in Anne Arundel have worked successfully with World Relief. Are we being called to host a refugee family? I hope you will attend to find out what it takes. Are we being called to share Christ's joy in a new way?
"Why Can't I just give as I come to church? Why do I need to pledge?" A question people often ask. Ark and Dove needs your Pledge, so we can responsibly plan for 2017. The Session meets in January of each year to affirm our ministry plan and part of that meeting is to take stock of the resources that we pool together and create a budget that reflects our common values and faithfulness to Christ Jesus. Please pray this week about your level of financial commitment and return your
Catch the Joy! pledge cards on November 13.
Goal 1: 30 new pledges
Goal 2: 90 increased pledges
Lastly, as we come close to election day, please pray with me for the joy of democracy. May people turn out in large numbers. Please pray with me for respectful dialogues in our nation. May citizens and leaders be civil towards those who think differently than they. Please pray with me for leadership. May we all remember that the world is watching us, and we are an example to fledgling democracies and people who are oppressed all over the world. Please pray with me for peace. May we choose vigorous discussion and debate and not fear mongering and suppression. Please pray with me for justice. May we work for a nation in which people of all races, all religions and socio-economic backgrounds are treated justly.
In the name of the Prince of Peace,
Tim
Pastor Tim
TimSStern@gmail.com
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VERSE AND PRAYERS
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me besides still waters, he restores my soul.
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Psalm 23:1-3a
You give us prophets, holy God, to cry out for justice and mercy. Open our ears to hear them, and to follow the truth they speak, lest we support injustice to secure our own well-being. Give prophets the fire of your Word, but love as well. Though they speak for you, may they know that they stand with us before you, and have no Messiah other than your Son, Jesus Christ, the Lord of all. Amen.
Lord, keep this nation under your care. Bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. Help us elect trustworthy leaders, contribute to wise decisions for the general welfare, and thus serve you faithfully in our generation, to the honor of your holy name; through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
~ Book of Common Worship
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Service of Witness to the Resurrection
Florence Myers
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THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION go out to Terrie Green, Gary Myers and Jackson Myers on the death Florence Myers.
VISITATION
Sunday, November 6, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Hardesty Funeral Home
FUNERAL
Monday, November 7, 11:00 am
Ark and Dove
Followed by interment
Lakemont Memorial Gardens
Davidsonville, MD
LUNCHEON
Monday, November 7, around 1:30 pm
Ark and Dove
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If you would like to help with Florence Myer's reception or bring food items, kindly contact Cathy Debus, smcw@debus.name. Food items that would be welcome are sandwiches, salads and dessert items.
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N
TES FOR YOU
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I hope you will join us this Sunday as we catch the joy in worship! With joyful hymns, and an anthem arrangement of Down to the River to Pray, you will leave feeling joyful, I have no doubt!
Love,
Rebecca
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CATCH THE JOY! Pledge cards for our
Catch the Joy! Stewardship Campaign were mailed out this week, and with that comes a common question:
how much should I really be giving to support the church? While scripture calls us to give 10% of what God has blessed us with back to the church, Ark and Dove recognizes that God works in many ways, and not only through our local churches... many faith-based and other programs provide food and shelter to those in need, offer substance abuse treatment services, support humanitarian efforts, and serve our brothers and sisters in Christ in other ways. With this in mind, Ark and Dove asks you to consider a 5% pledge to the church, and the remaining 5% to other charities and community programs.
Another common question: What if I can't afford to give 10%? For those who are not already tithing, consider incremental steps to reach that goal... perhaps increasing your pledge this year by just an additional 1% of your income.
As we begin to put our money where God's priorities are, our own priorities begin to change as well, and we are rewarded with the joy of seeing what God can accomplish with the resources we've given back to him - but it's up to us to take that first step! Amy Carskadon, Discipleship Elder, amy.carskadon@gmail.com.
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Pledged Income October:
Received $24,835
Received YTD $239,438
Pledged YTD $259,261
Shortfall -$19,823
Thank you for bringing your pledges up-to-date!
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25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TEAM Ark and Dove's 25th anniversary will be celebrated throughout 2017. We are seeking to assemble a team of members and friends to plan fun and creative events and activities to celebrate our church's 25 years of ministry and mission. Whether you are a long-time member or just joined (or are a visitor who wants to get involved) you are invited to be part of the 25th anniversary team.
We are hosting a brainstorming meeting on Sunday, November 13 after the 11:00 service (around 12:30 pm). Pizza lunch will be provided. Please sign up in the lobby or email Donna if you would like to participate: donna.anderson30@aol.com.
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Church Leadership Retreat
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PLANNING FOR JOYFUL MINISTRY
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CHURCH LEADERSHIP RETREAT
Planning for Joyful Ministry in 2017 and beyond!
Friday, January 6, 6:00 pm to Saturday, January 7, 2:00 pm at Bon Secours, Marriottsville, MD. Overnight rate is $160 for single occupancy and $214 for double occupancy. Includes dinner, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Check-in time is 3:00 pm, dinner starts at 6:00 pm, and the program will begin at 7:15 pm. Reserve your space by filling out a registration form today (lobby bulletin board). Questions? Pastor Tim, timsstern@gmail.com.
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PRESENTATION FOR REFUGEE MINISTRY
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REFUGEE MINISTRY: PRESENTATION BY WORLD RELIEF on November 9 at 7:15 pm The mission ministry is hosting a presentation by members of the local World Relief staff on Wednesday, November 9. They will give an overview on how we as a congregation can assist refugees, including hosting a refugee family. Learn more about the process and how you can help. The mission ministry will hold a brief meeting from 7:00 pm-7:15 pm, which will be followed by the World Relief presentation. If you feel called to serve in such a ministry, please come and find out more! I hope to see you there. Christine Caufield-Noll, Mission Elder, ccnmission@outlook.com.
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THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS MEALS
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HOLIDAY MEAL GIVING The Christian Assistance Program (CAP) Food Pantry is preparing for our annual holiday meal program where we provide 200 households with food for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. As a member of CAP, Ark & Dove provides volunteers for CAP's regular operations and special events. For these holiday meals, help is needed with food pickup, packing, and distribution. These events will take place Thursday/Friday, November 17/18 for Thanksgiving, and Monday/Tuesday, December 19/20 for Christmas. All events will take place at the Church at Severn Run, 8187 Telegraph Road in Severn. For more information, please contact Greg Makar (301-483-8255, GLMakar@juno.com).
THANKFUL 100Xs OVER The CAP holiday meal program is different than the Thankful 100Xs Over. Thankful 100Xs Over Thanksgiving meal distribution will take place at Ark & Dove on November 22. This program is organized by Scott Schrier through the county's Holiday Sharing program, and we are making space available at Ark & Dove. For more information about Thankful 100Xs Over please contact Scott at thankful100xsover@gmail.com.
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CAP WEST COUNTY'S FOOD PANTRY Featured item for November is CANNED VEGETABLES (mushrooms, unsweetened peas, beets, etc.). Please drop off food
items in the Mission
Zone bin. Thank you for your donations!
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GIVE SOMETHING THAT MEANS SOMETHING
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Communication and Outreach
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SENIORS TO MEET AND PLAN You are invited to the first meeting of the Senior Group (yet to be named) to plan how we wish to proceed. Come and join us at church this
Saturday, November 5, 2:00 pm, to enjoy light snacks, name ourselves, and make plans for the future. Questions? Please contact Joan Berry (410-672-5237 or berry96@verizon.net) or Frances Keyes (410-874-7253 or FRKeyes1005@gmail.com).
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Anti-racism and Social Equity
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RACE - THE POWER OF AN ILLUSION
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T
HE HOUSE WE LIVE IN The Anti-Racism/Social Equity team invites you to join us on Sunday, November 20th, 3-5 PM for a showing of the film, The House We Live In, which is part 3 of Race: The Power of an Illusion. This one hour segment shows historically how our institutions and policies advantage some groups at the expense of others and explores the racialized nature of our laws, courts, customs and housing. We'll have a facilitated discussion afterward. Junior and Senior High students are encouraged to attend, and we'll provide child care if needed. Sign up in the lobby. Paula Sparks, trebleclef48@gmail.com.
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PCUSA STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH STANDING ROCK
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PCUSA STANDS WITH STANDING ROCK PCUSA is actively supporting the Standing Rock Sioux and their allies in protecting their water source, sacred sites, and treaty rights, in the face of the destructive power of the Dakota Access Pipeline and escalating law enforcement action. "Recognizing the call of Jesus to stand with those who seek justice, " PCUSA urges us to stand in solidarity with the water protectors. Those who cannot go to Standing Rock are encouraged to support in other ways. Go to the Ark and Dove website, click on Ministries and then Anti-racism. Also check out the next e-arkive and the Ark and Dove Facebook page. Pray for all those involved that a peaceful and just solution for all can be found.
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PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT
for Dot Bruno; Christy Yeager's mother, Linda Jordan; Claire Henderson's father; Tim Stern's sister, Jean Stern Wollenberg; Barbara Reynolds mother, Ruth Campbell; Chip Burnett; Abbey Boudreau; Joe and Ann Devers; Laura Talbert; Laurie Barrow and her father and mother; Nora Chidlow; Ann Hirschy; Mary Benson; Dot Forloines; Henry Duncan; friends of the Stantons, Pat Smith and Gary Finzel; Helene Marchand-Stancil's parents, Paul and Mimi Marchand; Ray Mosella; Judy Cooper's brother-in-law Bill Eardley; Linnie Girdner's friend, Rose Dorrell; Scott Howe's friend, Eric Diana; Mary Stum's sister, Barbara Kendig; Breinny Mosella's friend, Emma; Joel Davie's father-in-law, Richard Mensi; Pat Stanton's uncle, Bob Berg; Pat Stanton's uncle, Hallie Hawn; and Ellen Makar's father, Don Erickson.
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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