THE CLOAK
St. Martin's Weekly E-Newsletter
September 20, 2018
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To seek God, and be Christ’s body in the world
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Preparing for Sunday's Gospel
Acts of Kindness
"Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me."
~ Mark 9:37
Reflect: At day's end, what acts of kindness did you do today? In what situations have you been the recipient of kindness? Was it a day of serving or being served? Did you lift up others in Jesus' name or promote yourself?
Prayer: Dear Lord, please keep me on the path of learning to be like Jesus in word and deed. Lift any sense of fear and let me serve with child-like eagerness every day by looking and listening for opportunities to be like Him. Amen.
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The New Sunday School Year
Noah and the Ark
Last Sunday, September 16th, we began the new Sunday School program year by talking about Jesus, reading about the Resurrection, and finishing with the children sharing their experiences with "love." We also made crosses out of Lego type building blocks. "Listen to God," one boy stated after reading various stories like Jonah, Mary listening to the angel, and teaching moments between Jesus and his disciples.
Noah is a wonderful listener to God. St. Martin's theme this year is listening to God and how that leads us on the "Way of Love." Let us learn from our children through their Lego Bible stories scenes when displayed in November. Have your children join us in leading the way as we listen to God through His Holy Word. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to read bible stories at home and take photos of the scenes to share.
Meeting locations for 9:30 AM:
Ages 3-pre-Confirmation: The large Sunday School Room at the end of the hall. Assistant: Elizabeth.
Up through age 2: The nursery (small meeting room) with age-appropriate toys. Assistant: Megan.
Contact
Ms. Deb if you have questions, suggestions or would like to assist. Parents are always welcome and are asked to either update or complete new registration forms when they arrive with their children.
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Breathe, stretch, and destress!
New to yoga? Experienced yogi? Always wanted to try yoga or have you not practiced for a while? This class is for you! All are welcome on Tuesday, September 25th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Gurley Room for approximately 1 hour. Yoga is for everyone - if you have practiced for a long time, or never, or have physical limitations, you can do yoga! The class, instructed by Amanda Eiman, will be tailored to the levels of the participants present. Come learn, explore, grow, stretch!
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Pray. Learn. Chat. Engage. Enjoy!
Join with congregants of Christ Church, Ithan and students of Eastern University in a special Sunday service on September 30th at the Baird Library on Eastern University's campus (2nd floor of the Walton Building).
During the 10:00 a.m. service, missioners will be sent forth with prayers for their upcoming trip to Iraq (October 3rd-16th). Attendees will be permitted and encouraged to use their smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices during the service to post, tweet, snap, etc. Learn and experience how digital connections are made between the U.S. and Iraq.
Point! Click! Share! #SMCserves
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Dine & Donate!
Our friends at Roast and Chop (550 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne) have generously offered to donate half of the proceeds on September 30 to Stand With Iraqi Christians when anyone mentions SWIC when they check out. This offer is for eating in or taking out. Please make Roast and Chop part of your meal plans on Sunday, September 30, between 10:30 and 8 p.m. Invite friends or others in the community because this wonderful offer is not restricted to St. Martin's and Christ Church, Ithan. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a delicious meal and help fund SWIC's efforts in Iraq at the same time! Contact Deb Parker if you have questions or suggestions (
execdirswic@gmail.com).
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A Community Outreach Initiative
Learn about "Good Works", a community outreach initiative between St. Martin's and Christ Church. An afternoon kick-off social is planned for 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 30th, at the Andersen residence, 5 Weirwood Rd, Radnor. Discover ways to put faith into action with one-day efforts right in the Radnor area. Questions? Call the main office at 610-688-4830.
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Sunday's Readings can be found on the Worship page at St. Martin's website.
Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm 1
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37
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This Week's Schedule
Friday, September 21
9:30am Makin' Music
10:00am Women's AA Bolingbroke
Sunday, September 23
8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00am Choir Rehearsal
9:30am Sunday School for all ages
10:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Tuesday, September 25
3:00pm Global Mission Meeting
6:00pm Yoga Class
Wednesday, September 26
12:15pm Holy Eucharist
7:00pm AA St. Martin's Church
7:00pm Bible Study @ CCI
Friday, September 28
10:00am Women's AA Bolingbroke
Sunday, September 30
8:00am No service.
9:00am Choir Rehearsal
10:00am Joint Mission Service with CCI at Eastern U
10:30am SWIC Dine & Donate Fundraiser
3:00pm Good Works Meeting
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Support CCI's Choral Scholar Program
Enjoy a quintet of professional soloists followed by a reception of red wine and homemade cheesecakes! This is open to the public, so please extend invites to friends and neighbors.
Sunday, October 7th, 4:00-6:00 PM
536 Conestoga Rd, Villanova
A free-will offering will be greatly appreciated.
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Recovery Day - Advocacy Mini Conference
Learn to be an advocate for those in recovery.
Keynote Speaker: SUSAN FORD BALES
Saturday, September 22, 8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
All Saints', Torresdale
9601 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia
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Men's Ministries and Fellowships of DioPA
Cookout & Conversation
Saturday, September 29, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Barn at St. Thomas' Church
603 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19034
Please note:
- The venue is about 25 minutes from St. Martin's.
- If anyone needs transport to/from, please contact Monty Harris.
- Though a free event, attendees must register by September 26 at:
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