The Arkive: Ark and Dove's Newsletter
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September 18
, Parents' Night: Logos informational meeting
September 25
, Logos kick-off!
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Dear Friends and Members of Ark and Dove,
We are pleased to announce that Dorene Chen has accepted the call to be our Interim Director of Music. Justine Koontz took a call at Memorial Episcopal Church in Baltimore. Dorene has her Masters in Music and a Master in Business Administration from Ball State University in Indiana. Her concentration, in her music degree, was piano performance and pedagogy. She teaches private piano lessons and has served several churches as an accompanist. Born in China, and a citizen of the United States, Dorene is fluent in Mandarin and English. Dorene recently moved to the area with her husband Declan and their (almost) two year old daughter, Astrid--and apparently just in the nick of time for us. Please be sure to welcome her on Sunday.
The contracts have been signed, and it won't be long before our sanctuary and shed roofs are replaced. After the roofs, our contractor will move to replace our siding. When we did our listening sessions during our last long range planning period, the congregation was clear that we need to get the place spiffed up before we think about any expansions. Thank you for your support of our previous building funds. We have just enough reserves to take care of these two projects. Looking to the future, we invite you to generously support our
Capital Funds Savings account, so we can expand the lobby and move the church offices.
The Anne Arundel Sponsoring Committee of IAF has set the launch date for our Arundel IAF group as
October 4, 2018 at
First Christian Community Church, 7:00 pm. Come early for music. If you would like to participate in a multi-organization choir, the rehearsals are on the evenings of September 27 and October 3.
We just added Saint Martins in the Field Episcopal Church to our group. The list of Member and Friend organizations is as follows:
- Annapolis Friends Meeting
- Anne Arundel County Muslim Council
- Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church, Odenton
- Asbury Broadneck United Methodist Church
- Asbury United Methodist Church
- Annapolis Broadneck Baptist Church
- Cape St. Claire
- Congregation Kol Shalom, Annapolis
- Davidsonville United Methodist Church
- First Christian Community Church, Annapolis
- First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis
- Joy Reigns Lutheran Church, Edgewater
- Light House Homelessness Prevention Support Center, Annapolis
- Mt. Olive AME Church, Annapolis
- Fresh Start Church Glen Burnie
- NAACP Anne Arundel County
- St. Andrew by the Bay Roman Catholic Church
- Cape St. Claire
- St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Linthicum
- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Eastport
- St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Annapolis
- St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Annapolis
- The United Church of Christ of Annapolis
- Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis
- Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, Severna Park
Peace of Christ,
Tim
timsstern@gmail.com
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Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.”
- Mark 8:27-29
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Grant unto us, O God,
the fullness of thy promises;
Where we have been weak,
grant us thy strength;
Where we have been confused,
grant us thy guidance;
where we have been distraught,
grant us thy comfort;
Where we have been dead,
grant us thy life.
Apart from thee, O Lord,
we are nothing,
In and with thee, we can do all things.
Amen.
-
A Book of Reformed Prayers (Used by permission of the United Church of Canada.)
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Greetings from the new Interim Music Director! Thank you all for the warm welcomes last Sunday; you have made the transition much easier. I am excited to start serving this Sunday. We have some beautiful music planned ahead for the choir, as well as some piano solos with a classical twist. Come and join us for some musical treats!
Dorene Chen
Interim Music Director
doreneschen@gmail.com
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This Sunday's band led service will have Paul Doughty as band leader.
Paul has been a great help as interim director with me. Please join us this Sunday as Paul leads us in worship. Band rehearsals are going well, and we welcome any volunteers who are interested in joining the band. We meet Tuesday evenings at 7pm. LOGOS parents' night is September 18th and the first night of LOGOS is September 25th.
God bless!
Patrick Sise
Interim Director of Contemporary Music
psise11@gmail.com
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Shortly after my family started attending Ark and Dove in 2001, I realized that what I feel called to do at church is to help create space where we can worship God together. I have been fortunate to do this at church in a rich variety of ways. These included organizing a dedicated group of volunteers to lead services when I was Worship Elder, doing lay reading, serving communion, leading Taize and Campfire Worship services, and especially by making music with the Band that moves us all to worship. I now truly feel blessed to be able to serve as an interim leader of the Band, and look forward to meeting you in God's presence during the Band-led service at 11:00 this Sunday.
Paul Doughty
Interim Director of Contemporary Music
padough@verizon.net
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DONATE
ONLINE
!
Peace and Global Witness Offering for IAF
,
Pledged Giving
,
Capital Savings Fund
and more!
Many opportunities
await you!
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The next meeting of the Healing through Grief small group will be on
Thursday, September 27, 7 - 8:15 pm in the Ark and Dove Room. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a beloved family member or dear friend, no matter how recent or long ago, is invited to attend. No sign up needed, though it is appreciated. Drinks will be provided. The group is facilitated by Pastor Tim and Linnie Girdner. For more information, please contact Linnie Girdner at 410-999-7892 or girdnerlinda@gmail.com.
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Let's finish the summer strong!
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Please pass the ketchup. Probably something we’ve heard, or said, this summer at barbecues, cookouts and picnics. What about,
please pass the
catch-up
? Now that summer vacation has ended, your church is asking you to
catch up on your financial giving. Ark and Dove is running about $20,000 behind on pledged giving, and it's cramping our style. There has been some amazing ministry completed this summer; let's finish the summer strong. Let's
catch up.
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Our Anne Arundel IAF! Launching on October 4!
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Following two years of listening and consensus building, we are ready to launch our Arundel IAF! Launch date:
Thursday, October 4, 7:00 pm
! Please plan on attending as, together, we make real and relevant changes in our county on these core issues:
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Affordable Housing
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Safe and Effective Schools
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Useful Public Transportation
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Meaningful and Gainful Employment
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Freedom from Addiction
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Just and Fair Immigration Policies
Please contact Cheryl Schafer (csscas@verizon.net) and Cheryl Walcutt (walcutt_family@hotmail.com) to RSVP for this event.
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Conflict Resolution and Forgiveness
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In our daily lives, as well as in our teams and ministries at church, conflicts are inevitable – some minor, some, perhaps, not so minor. Being better equipped to deal with these conflicts in a forgiving manner is a tool each of us can use. Join us on
Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30 as Pastors Tim and Jon lead a discussion on conflict resolution and forgiveness. We will start with dinner at 6:30 followed by lessons from 7-8:30. Contact Steve Debus (steven.debus89@gmail.com) or Bruce Sanders (brucesanders@aol.com) for more information.
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Peace and Global Witness Special Offering
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Now may the Lord of peace...give you peace at all times in all ways.
-2 Thessalonians 3:16
The
Peace and Global Witness Offering
connects organizations with inspiring innovative peacemakers from other faith-based organizations, so we can learn from one another. This collaboration helps develop resources, which illustrate how these faith-based organizations can become
active
peacemakers in our local community. It also offers access to the halls of power to lift up the needs of our sisters and brothers in Christ through our ministries. Peace is active, not passive, peace is doing, not waiting. As we seek peace, we find strength in knowing God is always near. As we move forward as
active
peacemakers in the lives of families at Ark and Dove, God is near. Beyond the doors of Ark and Dove, God is near. In and beyond the limits of Anne Arundel County, God is near.
Blessed are the peacemakers!
As we work to share Christ’s peace with one another, we ask that you give generously to the
Peace and Global Witness Offering
. This offering will go to our Arundel IAF, to promote peace in Anne Arundel County. You may donate online or with the
Peace and Global Witness
envelope. Extra envelopes can be found in the chair pockets. Thank you for your support. PEACE, Cheryl Schafer, Mission Elder,
(csscas@verizon.net).
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Winter Relief: October 15 through October 22
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For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.
– Matthew 25:35-36
We will be hosting Winter Relief,
October 15-22
. Please consider signing up to show these 25 men radical hospitality and the love of God! Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin boards in the lobby. Some of the areas we will need help with are supplies, pre-setup and closing cleanup, am and pm drivers, people to help with laundry, evening/overnight/weekend hospitality people, intake, cooking and serving meals. Contact: Ylonda Fauntleroy (yfauntleroy@gmail.com), Debbie Saylor (saylordeb@yahoo.com), co-directors, or Cheryl Schafer (csscas@verizon.net), Mission Elder.
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CAP featured food item for September
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Featured item for September is PEANUT BUTTER and PRESERVES. Please drop off food items in the Mission Zone bin. Thank you for your donations!
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Immigration: Listening Sessions
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Were you born somewhere else in the world? Then we want to hear YOUR story? How did it come about that you came to Anne Arundel County? Why do you stay? What would have made or could now make life better for you and your family? No matter whether you came to the US long ago or more recently, no matter from which country, no matter if you are now or are not a US citizen, we want to hear about YOUR experience.
Who are we? We are Linnie Girdner, Debbie Arey, Cindy Timbie, and Carolyn Price-Gibson -- the Ark and Dove representatives on the Immigration Team of ACT (Anne Arundel Connecting Together). We invite you and/or a member of your family to come to a listening session. Listening sessions are structured conversations where we listen and learn what is meaningful and important to you as a result of your experience. Let us know if you can attend one of the following sessions, which will take no longer than one hour.
- Sun, 9/16 at 11 am and 12pm
- Mon, 9/17 at 6 pm
- Wed, 9/19 at 7 pm
If none of these dates works for you, please let us know what might and we can see what can be arranged. Please RSVP to Linnie Girdner at girdnerlinda@gmail.com or text/call 410-999-7892. Thanks so much for your consideration. Also, if the immigration issue is important to you, please consider becoming involved with our Arundel IAF.
~Linnie, Debbie, Cindy and Carolyn
ACT Immigration Research Action team members
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Are you interested in delving a bit deeper into the Bible? Are you looking for some companions on your journey of faith? Come as you are, there are no prerequisites. We discern and discuss new Bible passages every
Wednesday, 10:00 am, beginning September 19
. Questions? Please contact Pastor Jon, jgnelson1985@gmail.com.
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“Understanding the New Testament” Course
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Professor Michael Gorman of St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, and a member of Community United Methodist Church in Crofton, will be offering a free course called “Understanding the New Testament” on Monday evenings this fall. Several area churches will be participating. The class will meet at First Baptist Church of Crofton, 1690 Crofton Parkway, from
7 to 8:30 p.m. September 17 to November 12, 2018. The class will be a combination of presentation and discussion. It will focus on the historical context of the New Testament and on the unique message about Jesus and discipleship found in each New Testament writing. There is an optional text to purchase: Mark Alan Powell,
Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey, 2
nd edition. Michael Gorman is the author of a dozen books, and he has lectured and taught throughout the country and abroad. For further information (
please see the
Capital Gazette
article) or to register: mgorman@stmarys.edu.
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New Members/Inquirers Class
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All are welcome to join the New Members/Inquirer’s Class on
Saturday, October 27, from 8:30 am to noon where you can meet other people who have been visiting Ark and Dove, and enjoy breakfast and fellowship. This “no obligation” class is just for you if want to learn more about Ark and Dove and what it means to be a member. We’ll provide breakfast and childcare. Hope to see you there! Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the lobby or contact Donna Anderson at donna.anderson30@aol.com, so we can plan for breakfast and childcare.
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We will be collecting for tickets all Sundays through September (early reservations here are a MUST) for a day at
Longwood Gardens. Everyone in the church and their friends and neighbors (biblical definition) are invited. If we get a group of 15 people, who are 5 years old or older, we can get a discount of $6 to $7 per ticket. We ask that you pay the full amount up front and be refunded the discount, if we earn one, in October. Joan Berry will make the required single reservation. We will set a time for the carpooling group to leave the church before leaving on December 8. Please see Joan Berry with questions or contact her at 410-672-5237 or berry962@verizon.net.
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Ark & Dove Women’s Night Out
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The next gathering of the Ark and Dove women’s group is coming up, and we hope you will join us! We will be meeting
Friday, September 28th at 6:00 pm at Chuy’s in Annapolis for a Tex Mex dinner and fellowship. Please RSVP to Amy Tardiff itsmemim@gmail.com, by
September 26, if you would like to join us this month. If you cannot attend, but wish to participate in future events with the women’s group please contact Amy, and she will add you to the email mailing list.
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Candidates' Forums for Delegates and Maryland Senate
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League of Women Voters of Anne Arundel County (LWVAAC) Hosts
Candidates’ Forums for Maryland House of Delegates and Maryland Senate:
The forums are being sponsored by the
League of Women Voters of Anne Arundel County (LWVAAC).
Co-sponsors are
the
American Association of University Women (AAUW), Anne Arundel County Chapter
and the
National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW), Anne Arundel County
. As nonpartisan organizations, we do not support or oppose any candidates for public office. Our purpose is to promote informed and active participation in government.
Districts 31A & 31B Senatorial & Delegate Candidates
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Tuesday,
October 9, 2018,
7- 9pm, Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. Contact Yolande Dickerson,
ydickerson2@gmail.com
, for more information.
Districts 30A & 30B Senatorial & Delegate Candidates
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018,
7-9pm, Congregation Kneseth Israel, 1125 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21403. Contact Mary Cleave,
mcleave@verizon.net
, for more information.
District 33 Senatorial & Delegate Candidates
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Thursday,
October 11, 2018
, 7-9pm, Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, Zimmerman Hall, 611 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, MD 21146. Contact Gail Viamonte,
gev24@earthlink.net
, for more information.
District 32 Senatorial & Delegate Candidates – Wednesday, October 17, 2018,
7-9pm, Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church, 8424 Piney Orchard Pkwy, Odenton, MD 21113. Contact Alfa Stevens,
stl_magnolia@hotmail.com
, for more information.
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Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT
for Brian Boudreau’s mother, Joyce; Donna Hahn; Al Furlow; Christa Kronser; Charlotte Davie; Jay Olson; Mary Beckwith; Colette Efiom; Kameron and Kamarii Miller; Karen Dodson; Cliff Wellington’s father, Roy; Rob Yeager’s mother, Rebekah Jennings, stepfather, Bill Jennings and grandmother, Peggy Jones; Cheryl Walcutt’s sister, Judy Walsh; Amanda Wehage’s family; Debbie Arey’s sister, Denise Dostoler; Jon Nelson’s aunt, Linda; Chip Burnett; Laura Doughty's aunt, Marie; Ylonda Fauntleroy's aunt, Bernice Taylor; Diane Johnson's aunt; Brooks Emrick and her sister, Susan; Vaughn Brown and his sister, Kathie, and brother, Jim; Arlyce Lohr; Joy Dabbs; Ann Hirschy; Carol and Dick Baily; Christy Yeager's father, Leon Jordan; Donna Anderson's brother-in-law, Tom; Frances Keyes; Dot Forloines and her friend Doris Weber; Helene Marchand-Stancil; Laura Willoughby's father, Norman; Mary Stum's sister-in-law, Sandy; Julia Kirby's mother, Margaret Floyd; Amy Carskadon's nephew; Jason Ziegler; Erika Sealing's son, Trip, and grandmother, Margaret Schade; Sue Hanburger's grandson, Enzo; Laura Rockwell's friend, Adam Hurst; Edie, Richard and Jennifer Budd; Dotty Kaufmann's grandson, Nathan; Amy Benson's family; David Michels; Bill Jennings; Lisa Mezaache’s friend, Pearl McNamara; Abbey Boudreau’s cousin, Ross Walker; Dakota Miller; Clarence Scott; Marlene and Doug DeHaven; Matthew Fellows; Mike Stefanick; Greg and Diane Makar’s Aunt Adeline; Adell Gaurin’s midshipman, Jordan Sun; and Matthew Hagemann’s friend, Michael Prosperi.
THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION
go out to the J Perry, Laura Willoughby Perry, and the Perry and Vander Linden families on the death of J’s brother, Darwin “Guy” Loy Vander Linden II.
If you have prayer concerns or blessings that you would like to share, please contact Deacon Patriceo Green at patriceobgreen@gmail.com and he will add your concern to the prayer partners email chain.
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Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church | 410-674-6400 | admin@arkanddove.org |
www.arkanddove.org
| 8424 Piney Orchard Pkwy. Odenton, MD 21113
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