Dragon Tales E-News
April 25, 2018
(410) 974-0200
www.st-margarets.org
Emergency Pastoral: (443) 837-5463
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Grants Committee Announces Awards
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Last week, St. Margaret's Vestry unanimously accepted the recommendations of the St. Margaret’s Grants Committee for 2018 grants.
The grants program funding comes from an endowment gift from the estate of Ed and Zoe Hall, former parishioners of St. Margaret's.
The Committee started this grant season with 30 grant applications requesting a total of $449,370.
Of that initial list, the Committee requested that 13 applicants be interviewed for further consideration. Our grant liaisons began this process in February.
After four weeks of interviews and careful consideration of the transformative work these vastly differing groups are doing, the Committee is very pleased to announce its recommendation (accepted and approved by the Vestry 4/17/2018) of $95,000 allocated for Endowment Grants to fund the finalists as listed below:
- $5,100 - To Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Outreach Ministry to build a playground at St. Marc’s Episcopal School, Jeannette, Haiti
- $2,000 - To Annapolis Immigration Justice Network for Legal Referrals
- $10,000 - To Intersection of Change (Baltimore) for Strength to Love II Farm employing and training ex-convicts (as well as supplying locally grown produce in an urban “food desert”) located in the Sandtown-Winchester and Upton communities
- $6,000 - To Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish of the Diocese of Maryland (Episcopal) to help fund a school nurse in Leogane Haiti, a model project administered by the Episcopal University Nursing School
- $4,100 - To Sarah’s House (Anne Arundel County) for new kitchen appliances
- $7,500 - To Mission of Mercy to support a new Mobile Dental Clinic and their expanded Maryland free dental program
- $10,000 - To Somos Amigos Medical Mission for medical and dental specialist referrals and diagnostic testing for clinic’s patients in the Dominican Republic
- $17,000 - To Acts 4 Youth (Baltimore) allowing expansion of their program to an additional school, serving 100-200 youths
- $10,000 - To Seeds 4 Success (Annapolis) to launch the Eastport Boys Club, similar to the very successful Eastport Girls Club.
- $4,300 -To The ARC Central Chesapeake Region’s Parent Support Group and “Sibshops” program for 5-11 yr old siblings of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- $6,000 - To Box of Rain (Annapolis) to cover the cost of a year-long high school “Charting Careers" program for 12 students
- $5,000 - To Muhabura Integrated Polytechnic College of the Shiyira Diocese of the Anglican Church (Rwanda) for the new water filtration system on campus
- $8,000 - To Siempre Unidos for Food Support supplementing medical care for 25 impoverished HIV positive patients in Honduras.
We thank this year’s Committee who worked very well together integrating the many different individual perspectives and backgrounds into a cohesive discernment process. The group showed true dedication to this effort, giving their attention to carefully reviewing each application, listening and questioning the interviewees and working hard to provide the best recommendation of how to share the available resources.
Truly these efforts will transform lives in Christ locally and around the world.
Thanks to Grants Administrator Izzy Winn and Grants Committee Chair Casey Pingle, as well as Committee members Caroline Bontempo (youth representative), Karen Engelke, Barbara Friedmann, Lisa Hall, Sarah Hyde, Catherine Kelly, Justyn Kopack, Hutch Robbins, Bill Saur, Lyn Sloan, and Holly Williams.
Special thanks as well to our Grant Liaisons - Jim Barnett, Fran Becker, Susan Byrom, Diane Chasse, Joanie Crossman, John Cutcher, D'Anna Farrell, Ray Feldmann, Sandra Goldthwait, Phil Graham, Leigh Gruber, Jim Hall, Pat Hall, Margaret Kaii-Ziegler, Mel Kessler, Beth Kopack, Jenna Lane, Jan Little, Bill Ostrye, Tim Parker, Kathy Polk, John Purgason, Steve Roth, Richard Schwappach, George Tolley, and Carol Williams.
Thank you for being wonderful ambassadors of St. Margaret’s Church and missioners in the name of Christ! Alleluia! Alleluia!
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St. Margaret's VBS
June 25-29
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
ages 4 to 9
$50 student fee by check
$55 student fee by credit card
Reduced fee of $25 for on site parent volunteers
Nursery care can be provided.
www.st-margarets.org
Adult Volunteers are needed!
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Sunday's Sermon - April 22, 2018
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SAVE THE DATE!
Ministries Showcase on Sunday, May 20
During coffeehour in the Parish Hall
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Giving/Purchasing
Deadline for Dragon Tales:
Monday COB
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The search for a new Minister of Music is moving forward. An advertisement has been placed in national organ publications, and the job description is on our church’s website. The closing date for applications is May 15, after this date the committee will begin reviewing applications. The search committee has been meeting and developing a plan of action for reviewing applications and selecting finalists to audition and interview. If you know of someone who would like to apply for the Minister of Music position, please have them visit our website and apply via the email address on the advertisement
smcmusicsearch@gmail.com
All the committee members are honored to serve in this process and look forward to presenting outstanding candidates to Peter.
Mel Kessler
Music Search Committee Chair
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Open Table Coming to SMC
The Mission Commission of St. Margaret’s Church has approved the development of our first Open Table program,
an international model that uses the intellectual capital of a faith-based community organized into a group of 6 to 8 parishioners and a Brother or Sister that has experienced homelessness to empower the Brother or Sister to begin living into their human potential. The Table works together to set goals, foster accountability, and implement a plan to create change.
We have six volunteers for our first table, and would welcome additional volunteers. Volunteers agree to meet once a week with a Brother or Sister. The Light House of Annapolis is partnering with The Open Table and area churches to support this program to end homelessness in our community. Our Brother or Sister will be referred by the Light House.
Beth Arruda is the Mission Leader. You can email her at
maggiebarruda@gmail.com
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More information is also available at the Open Table website at www.theopentable.org.
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Faith & Fellowship Mondays
We will take a break from our Environmental Film Series on Monday adult formation nights and continue exploring faith through the "Living the Questions 2" program on Monday, April 30 at 6:45 p.m. (With a fellowship dinner at 6 p.m.).
LtQ2 is a popular video and dialogue exploration of progressive Christianity featuring premier religion voices of our day. All are welcome!
Our Environmental Film Series continues on May 7 & 14.
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May 7
– 6:45 PM "High Tide in Dorchester" - Story told by Tom Horton of Sea level Rise and Climate Change in Maryland. The second film produced by the Bay Journal and the team of Sandy Cannon Brown, Tom Horton and David Harp,
High Tide in Dorchester
, aims to foster a conversation about climate change and related impacts of sea level rise and erosion, and leverage that conversation into action.
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May 14
– 6:45 PM - The Lorax– 87 minutes -- Outdoor Screening (weather Permitting) - suitable for the whole family; lawn behind Administration Building; bring lawn chairs or blankets! From the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss, this story chronicles the plight of the environment and the Lorax, who speaks for the trees against the Once-ler.
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Guild Recycling Spring Flowers Program
St. Margaret's Guild will be holding their annual spring flower sale but with a twist. On April 22, Guild members will be giving out pots after each service to parishioners who can share some of their own flowers for other parishioners. Participants will fill the pots and return their plant donations to the Annex area (old Day School next to the sanctuary) on April 28-29. The Guild will then sell these offerings as a fundraiser for their mission projects on April 29. For questions or more information, contact Arvilla Wubbenhorst at
arvilla1223@gmail.com
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Foyers End-of-Year Social on May 6
A sure sign of spring is the May foyers gathering that is scheduled for Sunday, May 6 from 3-5:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The purpose of the event is members to gather to celebrate another year of friendship, ministry and wonderful food. Please bring either an appetizer/snack or dessert and something you wish to share about your group and the Foyer experience. For example, what worked well, what was done differently, and what about the Foyer experience others should know.
Beverages will be provided by the Foyer Team.
Please RSVP to one of the Foyer Team Members.
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Blue Jean Sunday on May 6
Put your work clothes on and come to church on
Sunday, May 6 for our next Blue Jean Sunday
. We will be sprucing up the church campus after the 9 a.m. service. Bring your garden tools, rakes, and gloves!
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Support Relay for Life 2018
held on May 19
This year's Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, May 19 at the Earleigh Heights Fire Dept. campus in Severna Park. This year, walking will only take place from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.
A Survivor Victory Lap will start at 2:00 pm and then each team is invited to continue the "Walk for a Cure." A Caregiver Lap will start at 2:20 pm.
We need walkers and other site volunteers throughout the afternoon and evening from 2:00 pm to midnight on Saturday May 19, 2018.
You can also find our Relay table on Sunday mornings during coffee hour.
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Upcoming Youth Events
Summer Mission Trip
North Carolina Coastline Disaster Relief
July 15-21
(age 14 and up – this is because there is power tool use) Cost: approx. $250 (scholarships are available) Deadline July 1
Brethren Disaster Ministries' Rebuild Program engages volunteers to repair and rebuild storm damaged homes for some of the most vulnerable disaster survivors, thereby easing trauma and promoting recovery. Trained construction leaders and household leaders provide volunteer orientation and instruction on the work site, as well as meals at the volunteers' housing. Unskilled volunteers willing to learn are invited to work alongside those who are skilled and willing to teach. Volunteer housing is provided, often at local churches or community buildings, where weekly volunteers and leaders stay, eat and become more connected with the community.
Youth Lock In on June 15
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND we will close out the youth program year with Bubble Ball at our next Lock-in on Friday, June 15.
Participants will meet 6 p.m. on that Friday evening at the church, and can be picked up the next morning between 8 and 8:30 a.m. A $15 participation fee is required to help defray the cost of the rental.
Summer Planning for SMC Youth
We are looking for parents of SMC youth to host an activity so that our youth will have a chance to get together and have some fun this summer. Nothing fancy. You could do a game-and-pizza night, an afternoon bowling out of the hot Maryland sun, or even running through the hose in your back yard! The church can provide you with $50 to defray any costs incurred, and we will provide you with the e-mail list so you can stay in contact with folks.
To follow up, contact Jeff Conover.
Claggett Summer Camps
Registration is now available for summer camps for Episcopal children and youth at the lovely Claggett Center close to Frederick, including:
June 17, 2018 - June 22, 2018
June 24, 2018 - June 29, 2018
July 8, 2018 - July 13, 2018
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Upcoming Golf Tournaments
There are two golf tournaments coming up that could use St. Margaret's support for good causes!
The Bishops’ Cup is still played for a designated beneficiary, and for bragging rights. This year all proceeds will be used to fund Hurricane Maria Rebuilding in our companion Diocese of Puerto Rico. Funds raised through the tournament will help purchase building supplies, help fund mission trips, and go to support our brothers and sisters who survived the devastating storm that made landfall on Sept. 20, 2017. New this year is the tournament’s location and style. Thursday, May 10, is the day before the opening of Diocesan Convention at Turf Valley Resort on the Hialeah golf course. Holding the Bishops’ Cup Open there seems natural.
Golfers will have a choice of tee times from 1:04 – 2:16 PM. Play will still be Captain’s Choice and the top three winning foursomes will be awarded prizes. The winning team will also have the honor of displaying the Bishops’ Cup trophy for the next year.
June 14 - Light House Golf Tournament
Friends of the Light House will be hosting their annual event on Thursday, June 14. at the Renditions Golf Course in Davidsonville. St. Margaret's is now soliciting team participation. Fees are $137.50 per person and $550 per four-person team — if we get our reservations in before the end of April. Last year our group included 16 players and this year our goal is at least 20. To participate, contact Mike Winn at
mwinn421@gmail.com
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Day School Readies for Summer & School Year 2018-19
As the Day School year winds down, planning for the summer and the next school year begins.
For information on school registration, get in touch with Day School Director Tricia McVeigh at
tricia@st-margarets.org.
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Mental Health Support in AA Co
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday 5/15 7:00 PM:
Christ Our Anchor Presbyterian Church's Mission Committee will be continuing its special emphasis on mental health and addiction issues with a special observance of May as Mental Health Awareness month. The church will host
a presentation by Fred Delp, the Director of
Anne Arundel County NAMI
(National Alliance on Mental Illness). Come if you are dealing with a diagnosis OR if you are looking for better ways to help someone you love. Anyone is welcome--spread the word!
Please RSVP to the church office by emailing
coa21409@gmail.com
or calling (410) 974-1713.
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Summer Acolyte Sign Up
Parents of acolytes are asked to sign their children up for at least three Sundays during the summer to serve.
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Join the Seekers, a discussion group that meets on Sunday mornings between the 9 and 11:15 services in the conference room of the administration building. We are currently engaged in gaining a better understanding of the Trinity and the role it plays in our spiritual lives. We are using the Rev. Richard Rohr's book "The Divine Dance" as a guide to our discussions. Come join us. Every voice and every opinion is valued. Add yours to the mix.
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St. Margaret's Church Staff
Hope Stinson, Interim Music Director
Jim Bowersox, Facility Operations Asst.
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