Dragon Tales E-News
August 29, 2018
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A Note from Patti
We’re almost ready!! Are you ready?! I know everyone is busy getting ready, anyway. School supplies, new clothes (!), a new schedule to adapt to. We are really looking forward to the new year of formation with our youth.
We will have our
Godly Play orientation on September 9th
after the late service. Lunch is provided! This orientation is for all teachers and parents of Godly Play students, and we urge you to be present for this very informative and important session. Please let me know that you will be there, so we are sure to have enough food for everyone! (
patti@st-magarets.org
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The next grades up will have a new curriculum this year. We are excited to introduce
Feasting on the Word
to these children. It is based on the lectionary that we use each Sunday, but takes a bit deeper dive into the lessons. This is an important time in the lives of our young people and we’re looking for a few more folks to join us in this important ministry. Please prayerfully consider giving your time and talent to our young people. There are several positions that need filling.
We need two teachers for the 4th and 5th grade class, and
one
for the middle school.
Come
be a doorkeeper
for the Godly Play class!
No experience necessary
!
There is a place for everyone!!
Contact Gwen Davis for more information or to sign up!! (
gwen@llamaworks.com
)
And thank you to all teachers who have completed the “Safeguarding God’s Children” courses. The safety of our children is paramount, and we will continue to make St. Margaret’s a most unwelcoming place for anyone seeking to do harm. To this end we will be diligent, open and transparent about our intentions and methods. This is common practice, and will help insure that St. Margaret’s provides a safe and nurturing environment for all ages.
On another note, our
Thursday Bible Study will begin meeting on September 13th in Classroom E at 9:15
. All are welcome! As a reminder,
nursery care is available during the class
! Please read the Introduction section of our book,
Short Stories by Jesus
, for the first class.
You can purchase the book here.
And just one more little thing…ordination!! It will be such an honor to have as many of you as are able attend
my ordination to the priesthood on September 15th at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore. There is a sign-up sheet for a bus to the cathedral on the Parish Hall bulletin board.
Please sign up this week so we can reserve the bus. The cost will be $35 and the bus will leave St. Margaret’s at 9:00 that Saturday morning.
You all are such a blessing to work with! Thank you for all you do! Don’t forget to be praying about your place in our youth ministry Be in touch!!
Love,
Patti
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Stewardship Campaign for 2019
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The Power of Pledging
Look for your stewardship letter in your mailbox soon!
Stewardship Forum - Sept. 23 - 10:15 a.m.
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Coming Up Soon
-Flu shots - Sept. 30 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
-Blessing of the Animals - Thurs., Oct. 4 - 6 p.m.
-Broadneck History Tour - Sun., Oct. 7 - 10:15 a.m.
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Sunday School Open House
Sept. 9 - 10:15 a.m.
It's time to register students for an exciting new Sunday School year which will include new curriculum for both middle and high school classes!
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Ensemble Galilei CD Release Concert Sept. 9
Ensemble Galilei is excited to share that the group has released a new CD and will tour on the west coast in early November. The CD release concert for
The Flowers in the Forest
will be in the sanctuary of St. Margaret's Church on
Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 or $20 for students and seniors.
Their tour and CD includes a powerful new collaboration between journalists and the EG musicians, exploring honor, courage, loss, and hope. The CD features music, poetry, and memoir, featuring two of NPR’s most storied war correspondents, Neal Conan and Anne Garrels. For more information, watch the video below...
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Seniors News
Senior Sessions on Sept. 4
We will begin our Senior Sessions for the program year on
Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. in Classroom E.
The session is for our senior parishioners with the Rev. Peter who will discuss the Gospel lesson of the week.The group will also share joys and concerns and serve as support for each other.
Guild Meeting on Sept. 5
The Women's Guild will hold their first monthly meeting for the program year on
Wed., Sept. 5 in the Fellowship Hall
. All women of the parish are welcome. Bring a bagged lunch at 11:30 a.m. Dessert and beverages will be served. The day's speaker will be the Rev. Patti Sachs
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Foyers Forming for 2018-19
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The St. Margaret's Foyers Planning Committee is organizing Foyer groupings for 2018-2019. The groupings will be ready to be released for our first Foyer Social scheduled for
Sunday, September 16 from 3-5:00 pm
in the Parish Hall.
Please bring an appetizer, snack or dessert
for others to enjoy
(beverages will be provided). At this social, you will meet with other members of your Foyer group, enjoy some food and a beverage, and schedule your upcoming dinners.
If you know you have a conflict with September 16, please email Vera Torrence at
vdtorrence@verizon.net
.It is not too late to request to be in a Foyer grouping. Simply send a message to Vera Torrence and you will be included. The deadline is
Monday, September 10.
If you sign up after this date, you will still be included. It would just help the Foyer Planning Committee if
we have your name early.
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Faith & Fellowship
Monday Activities
Begin Sept. 17
Our first Faith & Fellowship evening begins on
Monday, Sept. 17.
Acolytes will have practice in the sanctuary at 5:30 p.m. and arts and crafts will be available for children and parents in the parish hall at 5:30 p.m. A Fellowship Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Youth Group will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Classroom D.
Spirit Singers will begin practice at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24.
For adult formation starting at 6:45 p.m., programming will feature a variety of offerings.
Rev. Peter Mayer will begin our sessions with a discussion of the Gospel of Mark on September 17
to introduce some upcoming Sunday scripture readings.
There will be other offerings on church history together with some more sessions of the "Living the Questions" series hosted by Valery Weekley.
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Tanzania Trip Planned for 2019
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St. Margaret’s Missions Comm. members are leading a group to Tanzania on March 7-20, 2019. The all-inclusive trip will include a safari visiting the most beautiful spots of the Serengeti and a three-day visit to the Dageno Girls Center. Dageno has been a St. Margaret’s grant recipient since 2014 but this is the first time we’ve visited in person. The itinerary has been planned and will be led by Teri Priebe of King George Travel—a very experienced TZ tour operator. A $500 deposit secures your space now. Space is limited - 3 spaces left!
For more information, CLICK HERE.
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Seafarers Golf Tournament This Oct.
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The Baltimore International Seafarers Center annual Golf Tournament is Thursday, October 18, 2018. Breakfast at 8am and starting time at 9am.The Elkridge Club in Baltimore City (
www.elkridgeclub.org
). The event will include a Captain’s Choice, buffet breakfast and lunch, and awards receptions following the golf. The price is $150 per golfer. Peter Mayer, Gordon Piche, and Mike Winn have played in this terrific event backing a ministry St. Margaret’s Church has regularly supported. Please plan to play by contacting Mike Winn by email or by text
mwinn421@gmail.com
- 410-703-2768.
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A REMINDER FOR OUR WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
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By now, all who serve on Sundays (except acolytes) should have received by email information on St. Margaret's new scheduling system. The system is an easy way to check the current schedule, find a substitute or swap weeks with another volunteer.
Please remember to check it regularly!
FOR ACOLYTES --
Julie Svendsen has graciously accepted the challenge of scheduling acolytes on Sundays. If you have any questions, please contact her at
julesannap@yahoo.com
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Deadline for Dragon Tales - Monday afternoon
Deadline for Sunday Announcements - Wednesday morning
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