Dragon Tales E-News
June 20, 2018
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(410) 974-0200 Office (443) 837-5463 Emergency Pastoral
www.st-margarets.org info@st-margarets.org @SMCAnnapolis
Sunday Services at 7:30, 9:00, and 11:15 a.m.
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A Note from Patti
Hi everyone! I am so grateful the Spirit has brought us together! As Jacob said when he woke from his dream about the ladder, “Surely the Lord is in this place!” (Genesis 28:126) It is quite obvious how alive the Spirit is here at St. Margaret’s.
We are excited to begin our Vacation Bible School program next week. Through Jesus’ parable of the sower (Matthew 13: 1-9), we’ll explore how things grow and thrive, including God’s love in our lives. The activities for each day of the week will engage the children in care for God’s gift of the world around us, and explore how love flourishes in a rich environment. It will be an exciting week for all involved!
And speaking of involved, thanks to all the many folks who are working hard to put all this together! It is clearly a labor of love for the children, the community and cheerful service to God. I am grateful to be a part of this vibrant and active community and look forward to getting to know you all better. What better way to start than with Vacation Bible School?! It will be a great week of learning how to put God’s love in action caring for our environment, our community and ourselves.
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Our "green" ReNew VBS is almost here!
You can still expect many of the things you love about VBS—kids learning about Jesus, exploring God’s Word, singing and celebrating, and engaging different intelligences—but we have modified and simplified the program to make it "green," centered on stewardship of creation and action-oriented for a big impact on the participants, our community, and the world.
PARENTS OF PARTICIPANTS--
-Please plan to arrive between 8:50 and 9:00 a.m. each morning to the Formation Building lobby and check your child in.
-Students will be available for pick up in the Fellowship Hall between 11:50 am and noon. Please sign out all children out who you will be taking home.
-A healthy fruit snack and water will be offered each day.
-Hopefully the weather will be cooperative and the students will have some class time outside, so please make sure they adequately arrive with sunscreen on.
-T-shirts will be handed out at the end of the first day of camp and students are encouraged to wear them during camp.
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Scenes from Youth Group Summer Lock-In
Photos by Jeff Conover
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World Refugee Sunday - June 24
St. Margaret's will be observing "World Refugee Sunday" this coming Sunday, June 24. In addition to special liturgy and prayers for the day, there will be an opportunity for parishioners to share their family stories of previous generations coming to America during coffeehour at 10:15 a.m. that day. Researched your family tree recently? Prepare to share that day!
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Service for BJ Davidson
We have now confirmed with the family that the service for BJ Davidson will be held at St. Margaret's Thursday of next week, June 29, at 2 p.m. A reception in the parish hall will follow. Please keep her family in your prayers.
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Light House Pantry – July Food Drive
Each July St. Margaret's is responsible for a drive to stock the Light House Food Pantry, which provides our neighbors in need with non-perishable goods such as low sugar canned fruits & vegetables; dried products such as mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, cereal; soup, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, dry milk, and tuna fish; and personal care items such as small soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. (not “junk foods” such as chips & cookies). We hope everyone at St. Margaret’s will contribute at least one bag of items between now and the end of July. There are bags, kindly provided by Giant supermarket and a list of especially needed items in the narthex. Please place donations in the container in the narthex (sanctuary is always open). Thanks to all who continue to donate throughout the year.
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Foyers Forming for Next Year
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Are you interested in joining the St. Margaret’s Foyers social groups? If you participated last year you do not do anything as, you will receive a phone call or e-mail from one of the committee members in which you will be asked your interest. If you did not participate last year but want to meet other parishioners in a social setting, please contact one of the Planning Committee members when groups are formed in August. The purpose of this activity is to facilitate strong relationships within our church.
Foyers Planning Committee--
VeraTorrence
Lesal Kilcrease
Web Chamberlin
KarenEngelke
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Episcopal Night at Camden Yards on 7/27
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Join other parishioners and Episcopalians across Maryland to cheer on the Orioles on
Friday, July 27 at a discounted rate. Game start is 7:05 p.m.
If you wish to purchase a St. Margaret's group ticket (ensuring you sit with parishioners) you can (1) write a check to St. Margaret's for $18 per person with "Orioles game" in the memo line and place in the offertory plate or take to the church office or (2) pay by credit card online for the price of $20. Tickets will be distributed starting July 9.
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Seniors Summer Outing on July 12--LAST CALL
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All seniors 55 & better are welcome to join other active seniors in enjoying Infinity Theatre’s summer show for a discounted ticket rate.
The show, titled "Murder for Two," is a
zany blend of classic musical comedy and madcap mystery
The MacGregors would like to invite the attendees to their home,
201 Nomini Dr, Arnold, MD 21012
, after the performance for refreshments. RSVP jamacgregor101@gmail.com,
For questions, call Judy MacGregor at 410-991-9115.
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St. Margarets 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 and the tour is half full already! For more information, go to our website at st-margarets.org and click on the Missions tab at the top.
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Camp Allen Coming This August
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St. Margaret’s will once again hold the half-day Camp Allen summer program on August 6-10 for the families of the Allen Apartments in the Parole area of Annapolis.
We are seeking volunteers to be youth counselors, Spanish speakers to help with registration on Monday and Tuesday, snack and lunch helpers, drivers with larger vehicles to help with transportation of tables and supplies, people to help with crafts and games on Monday or Tuesday, and chaperones for field trips on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
In the coming months there will be sign-up opportunities in the parish hall, or you may contact coordinator Sarah Hyde at 410-562-9904 or by e-mail at
smhyde@aol.com.
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Third Sunday Band
working on a NEW CD
The Third Sunday Band has begun working in the studio to record and produce a new CD which will be released in time for the 2018 Christmas season.
As you might expect from TSB, this will not be the usual collection of familiar carols. Entitled"Peace", the CD features a number of original arrangements of Advent and Christmas songs and original compositions.
Recording and producing music is not an inexpensive proposition. To raise money needed to finish the project, the Band is hoping that many of you will consider pre-purchasing the CD, buying extras for friends and family or consider a donation to our project.
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Office Notes
As the summer vacation season begins, our regular office volunteers begin to take vacations. As a result, phone calls may not be answered right away,
Email may be the fastest source of communication and is encouraged if possible. Staff will be able to collect voice mail phone messages throughout the day as long as they are not on vacation.
As a reminder, pastoral
emergency calls can be made at 443-837-5463.
Office Emails
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SM Day School
Summer Camps
for ages 4-9
Only a few spaces left
for certain weeks.
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Deadlines
Deadline for Dragon Tales -- Monday afternoon
Deadline for Sunday Announcements -- Wednesday morning
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