The Arkive: Ark and Dove's Newsletter |
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Preservation of the Truth
February 13th, 2022
In-Person Worship at 9:00 and 10:30 am, every Sunday!
*Sunday School for Pre-K-5th Grade during 10:30 am Worship, every Sunday!
You can connect on YouTube HERE.
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Dear Friends and Members of the Ark and Dove Community,
We all give thanks that Omicron is on the decline. In the face of declining positivity rates and in light of the fact that people didn’t pay a whole lot of attention to the whole reservations for worship idea; we are for now, doing away with worship reservations. Come at 9:00, come at 10:30, come at the last minute - but come with a mask. We will be passing the offering plate again beginning this Sunday, so if you support the church by electronic giving, be sure to put and electronic giving card in the basket. They are in the seat backs of the chair in front of you.
What does it mean to be a person of faith and what does it mean to be a “church” community member in this post trauma era? This will be the theme we explore on our Discipleship Retreat taking place on March 18 and 19 at the Claggett Center in Adamstown MD. We will share dinner at the center on Friday night and enjoy four sessions together (on Friday evening and Saturday, including breakfast and lunch) exploring the post crucifixion story in Luke 24 beginning at verse 13. This story is often referred to at The Walk to Emmaus or the The Road to Emmaus. The purpose of the retreat is to build faith and friendships and imagine community.
It’s not that we are done with COVID, it’s that we get a break here this spring and an opportunity to gather our wits and our hearts. The cost will be $140 per person, private rooms with queen beds and private bathrooms. We will be led on Saturday by the Rev. Jennifer Barchi, Associate for Church and Leadership at the Presbytery of Baltimore. Please contact Wendy Wellington at Admin@Arkanddove.org to reserve your spot. We have room for 30 people. Peace of Christ,
Tim
tstern@arkanddove.org
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Dear Members and Friends of Ark and Dove,
You may have noticed while driving in downtown Odenton that The Christian Assistance Program (CAP) has moved (back) to the campus of First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ark and Dove has been a longtime supporter of CAP and we will continue to support the food pantry. We have also, as Greg Makar notes below, donated thousands of soup cans to CAP in February as part of the Souper Bowl of Caring. CAP will be collecting soup cans throughout February and you can bring your donations here.
Attribute it to Omicron, the busyness of the church, or little hype for the Super Bowl (Go Bengals, though), but we are a bit late in our efforts to gather soup this year. No worries! The prolonged NFL season has given us an extra week. Throughout, the remainder of this month pick up a few extra cans or cases of healthy soup when you are at the store and bring them to church. We will roll them down the hill to CAP. Take advantage of another opportunity to increase joy in giving!
Peace,
Jon
jnelson@arkanddove.org
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The God who yearns & waits for us
We are strange conundrums of faithfulness and fickleness.
We cleave to you in all the ways that we are able.
We count on you and intend our lives to be lived for you,
and then we find ourselves among your people
who are always seeking elsewhere and otherwise.
So we give thanks that you are the God who yearns and waits for us,
and that our connection to you is always from your side,
and that it is because of your goodness
that neither life nor death, nor angels nor principalities
nor heights nor depths, nor anything in creation can separate us from you.
We give you thanks for your faithfulness, so much more durable than ours.
Amen.
By Walter Brueggemann, from Awed to Heaven, Rooted to Earth
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This week is very exciting! Rebecca has a choir coming down from Morgan State University to lead the 10:30am service and they are sounding fantastic. The band will be playing some music at the 9 am service and letting the choir lead the 10:30 service. We are playing 'Sun and Shield' as one of the hymns for the first service. I will be busting out my classical guitar at the first service to play the prelude, 'Lagrima' by Franciso Tarrega, and 'Valseana' by Sergio Assad as the offertory. Both pieces are very beautiful and lyrical. Check out both services this week to get all the wonderful music that will be happening.
Have a healthy and blessed week!
Pat
Director of Contemporary Music
psise11@gmail.com
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As we continue our celebration of Black History Month through music at Ark and Dove, I am THRILLED to tell you about a group that we have joining us at the 10:30 service this week to help lead worship. The Jonathan Pettus Chorale is a group made up of current students and alumni from the Morgan State University Choir. Jonathan Pettus is a former student of mine, and is the leader of this group of talented singers. In addition to leading some of the hymns, they will sing "Oh How I Love the Name", "Come Thou Fount", and "In Bright Mansions". I am looking forward to continuing to spotlight the work of Black artists, composers and musicians not only in this Black History Month, but beyond. Check out our Facebook page for a sneak peek of our rehearsal this past week!
With love,
Rebecca
Interim Director of Music
rechols@arkanddove.org
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Looking to volunteer behind the scenes during weekdays? The church office is looking for a couple of volunteers to fill in a day or two from time to time for the Church Administrator. If you are good with Microsoft Word and don't mind answering the phone, please contact Wendy Wellington, Interim Church Administrator, admin@arkanddove.org, or call: 410-674-6400, Tuesday - Friday, 10-3. |
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Did you know that we have a form online for submitting announcements? Well - here is that link: submit announcement. Announcements are due by COB on Wednesdays, except for around holidays when they are usually due a bit earlier. |
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DONATE ONLINE! One-time and recurring!
TEXT your donations! 410-983-3481
Text give to get started. Text commands for more options.
For Per Capita, text amount followed by percapita.
Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
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January Financial Statement |
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YTD Expected Unpledged Income
Actual Unpledged Income
Behind
YTD Expected Pledged & Electronic Giving
YTD Actual Pledged & Electronic Giving
Ahead
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$4,167
$2,240
$1,927
$42,681
$44,285
$1,604
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Bulletin - Preservation of the Truth |
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Per Capita: A Sign of the Covenant that Binds us Together |
In these trying and transitional times, The Presbyterian Church (USA) continues to seek new and innovative ways to provide ministry and support to mid councils (presbyteries and synods) across the country. One of the most prominent ways this is accomplished is through funds provided by Per Capita giving. Per Capita is a set amount of money per member that all PC(USA) congregations are asked to pay each year to the larger Presbyterian Church (USA) in order to mutually and equitably share the ecclesiastical and administrative costs of sustaining our witness to Christ as a sign of the covenant that binds us together.
The funds are used to help cover the expenses associated with performing the various functions of the PC(USA) system of government. Per Capita makes it possible to organize and manage General Assembly, staff and support special committees and commissions, provide legal counsel for churches dealing with staff issues, seek ways to minister to a growing immigrant population, and so much more. Another way to think about per Capita is as a community fund that demonstrates the unity of the church from congregational level to the General Assembly level. We all have a role to play, and we can all make a difference, especially when we work together!
We all benefit from our PC(USA) form of government and we are all called to participate in pooling the funds necessary to support and sustain mission programs at the local, regional, and national level. When these costs are shared across every PC(USA) congregation it becomes a very manageable amount of $38.50 per member.
The Per Capita apportionment that Ark and Dove will be responsible to pay on each member’s behalf for 2022 is over $10,500 ($38.50 X 276 members). Historically, Ark and Dove receives only 40% of the Per Capita from its members, leaving a $6,000 hole in our Ministry and Mission budget each year. In order to pay your Per Capita apportionment, simply visit the Giving tab on the Ark and Dove website. Please submit your payment in the Per Capita Special Offering fund.
When you pay your $38.50 (per adult member) Per Capita apportionment, please know that your contributions will not only go to improve Ark and Dove’s bottom-line and enable us to further fund our ministry and mission programs in 2022, but will also help provide a variety of impactful services to all levels of the PC(USA) church at large.
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Soup Donations for the CAP Food Pantry |
The mission ministry is requesting soup donations again this year for the Christian Assistance Program (CAP) food pantry in Odenton. Ark & Dove has a history of participating in two Souper Bowls in February. One is the Souper Bowl of Caring, a nationwide youth-inspired event to organize locally to tackle hunger. The second is the Souper Bowl Challenge, which CAP holds during the month of February to boost donations of soup for the food pantry. Our participation in the Souper Bowl of Caring has produced thousands of soup cans, boxes, cups, and packets at Ark & Dove, which we have used to help stock the shelves at CAP. If you’re coming to church during February, please bring some soup and we will get it to the pantry. Thank you! For more information contact Greg Makar, glmakar@juno.com.
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Refugee Resettlement Team Update |
Thanks to the many Ark and Dovers who attended the Presbytery of Baltimore webinar on The Refugee Good Neighbor Program. If you missed it, you can watch a recording here. Mark your calendar now for a meeting of the Ark and Dove Refugee Resettlement team for March 15th at 7:00 on zoom. We will be discussing the level of commitment that best suits our team as we move forward with supporting our Afghan neighbors. Here is the link to this watch the Presbytery program. For more information or to receive the link for the team meeting, contact Debbie Arey, debarey@hotmail.com.
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Afternoon tea will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, February 16th at 3:00 p.m. A link will be sent to Friendly Seniors within 48 hours of the meeting. If you are not on the list and wish to attend, please contact Joan Berry at: berry962@verizon.net. |
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Ark and Dove Veterans' Group |
Join the Veterans Group on Zoom, Wednesday February 23rd at 7pm. We will discuss future activities and community events. Contact Autumn Vernon for more information an the Zoom link, autumn.vernon03@gmail.com. |
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Pub Pancake Trivia Night! |
The Adult Ed Team is hosting a P̶u̶b̶ Pancake Trivia on Zoom at 7:30 on March 1st! The Pub Trivia that debuted after the congregational meeting is back, now with added Fat/Shrove Tuesday goodness. In addition to topics from last time on the Bible, Presbyterian and Church History, Maryland, and Pop Culture, we'll be adding in trivia all about Fat Tuesday, Pancakes, other carby-goodness and Lent. Don't worry about forming a team beforehand, teams will be formed that evening. Email KNilsenJohnson@arkanddove.org for the zoom invite!
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Children's Choir is Starting Up |
We’re excited to announce that Children’s Choir is starting again for ages preschool through middle school. We will meet every Sunday, starting February 27th at 9:45 am in the Marshall room. We’ll dismiss the children in time to go to the 10:30 service with their families. This is just a starting place for us and we plan to have rehearsals on weekdays once LOGOS finishes. Email Abbey Boudreau at abbey24bee@gmail.com or Christina Nelson at christinajoy87@gmail.com for any questions. We look forward to seeing your children!
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Adult Christian Education |
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Ark and Dove Book Club Selection for March |
Michelle Schoonmaker will lead the The Ark and Dove Book Club in a discussion of Lisa Wingate's "The Book of Lost Friends" on March 18 at 7:30pm on Zoom. Email Kim Champagne ( kim.champagne@gmail.com) for the Zoom invite or for more information about the club. |
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Join us every Wednesday at 10 AM for Bible study and fellowship. Contact pastor Jon (jnelson@arkanddove.rog) for the Zoom link.
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Nursery Coordinator Position |
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We are seeking a new Nursery Coordinator to provide a safe and nurturing environment to children three and under during worship services and other church events. The position is part-time requiring up to four hours each Sunday and additional hours as requested. The full job description can be found here . Applicants should be CPR and first aid certified and pass a background check. If you (or someone you know) enjoys caring for children and is interested in this position, please email hiring@arkanddove.org with your resume and contact information.
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Children and Youth Programs |
Youth group will meet this Sunday evening at church. LOGOS will continue meeting this Tuesday at the church, 6-7 pm. Please dress warmly for some outside activity and please wear a mask. If you are not comfortable gathering with the mask your child has, we have M95 masks, children’s sized, available. To receive Logos communications, contact Amy Goldberg at amygoldberg.2010@gmail.com.
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Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Michell Schoonmaker; Cindi Schafer; Mike and Denise Bartgis' son-in-law; Kelly Burnett; Jon Nelson's mother, Joanne Nelson; a mother struggling with a diagnosis; Louise Sharrocks; Kathy Miller's brother-in-law, Jeff Miller; Lourdes Cordero's sister, Diane Cordero, brother Jose, granddaughter, and friends, Fred and Arelene Jones; Lou Kareha's sister-in-law's brother, James Karanasky, cousin, Thomas Kochis, and friend, Nando Smacci; ; Deb Saylor's niece, Courtney Jaberi; Alvin Dennis; Laura Willoughby's father, Norman; Diane Johnson's friend, Tom; Kelly Burnett's nephew, Justin; Christy Hipchen’s nephew and grandmother, Ann Chubon; the Sealing Family; Karen Arnold's brother, Tim; Josh Arnold; the family of Mike Esparza; a sister struggling with mental illness; Debbie Arey; Steve Debus' father, Bill Debus; Paul Doughty's mother, Ruth Doughty; James Franklin's sister-in-law, Kelli Franklin; Amy Tardiff’s Aunt Fran; May Gilden; Richard Jasper; the Finnegan family; Laura Batten-Carbaugh; Nicole Chidlow's son, Jai; Michelle Schoonmaker's friend's children, Kai and Ezra; Frank Stillwell; Mary Caolo; David Johns; Carrie Dodson's friend Pam; Angela Goska; Belinda Edwards; Karen Stokes; Sarah and Bojan; Betty Small; a friend of Bob Fuller; the Unger family; Debbie and Bruce Arey's niece, Sarah, and daughter, Allison, and Debbie’s sister, Denise; Calvin Latham; Brianna Lapp; Anne Hirschy's relative Isaiah, aunt Cindy, and brother; Diane Makar; Charlotte Davie; Adell Gaurin; Dotty Kaufman and her daughter-in-law, Carol, granddaughter, Sarah, and grandson Nathan; Carol Saylor; Ray Bussey's mother, Doris; Liz Olson; Margaret Floyd; Vaughn Brown; Patty and Steve Plander; Arlyce Lohr; Krista Klohr; Dick Paronto; Cheryl Walcutt’s sister Judy and mother; Amy Hagemann’s sister, Susan Pratt; Mary Benson’s sister; Amy Carskadon Lifsey’s father-in-law, Bill Lifsey Sr.; Karen Dodson’s cousin, Miles, and Miles’ family; Helen Wilkens' mother, Jane Reinert; Christina Nelson’s grandmother, Patricia Dole; Judy Cooper’s daughter, Jessica Quigley; Debbie Saylor’s sister, Christine; a member of the Tardiff family; Kathy Miller’s sister, Beth Krauth, and brother-in-law, Jeff Miller; Lewis Shorter and Lewis Shorter’s niece, Jennifer Schwandt-Gayle; Dot Forloine’s granddaughter Melisa Tucker Saatthoff, and her great-grandson Luke; Linda Taylor’s mother, Izola; Amy Goldberg’s grandmother, Ruth Cooper; Christy Yeager’s mother, Linda Jordan; Linda Jordan’s niece, Bonnie; Diane Johnson's Uncle Ed, Aunt Janet, and cousin Richard; Shelley Franklin's father; Laurie Barrow’s nephew, Gunther Kurtz; Sabonna Keeney’s mother; Bernabe and Griselda Solano, and Griselda's sister, Irma; Laura Doughty’s brother-in-law, Carl Hahn; Cheryl and Doug Walcutt’s grandchild, Gray Adacutt; Erika Sealing's grandmother, Margaret Schade; Linda Lewis’ friend, Carol Fudge; and Rob Yeager’s friends, Greta Daughtrey and Peter Brown.
THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION Akaragwe and Chinje families upon the death of Isabel's brother, JP Akaragwe.
PRAYERS OF HEALING AND STRENGTH for our families dealing with COVID.
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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