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Dragon Tales E-News
August 3, 2022
(No Dragon Tales August 10)
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A Note From Reverend Patti | |
August in Annapolis! Whew, it’s hot! I hope you’re getting some pool time, or beach time, or book time or family time. Summer is always a good time to relax a bit. (Personally, I’m hibernating. Too hot for me!) It’s also a good time to slow down and take time to appreciate all the many blessings in our lives. It’s nice to just sit on the porch looking at the sky and just count our blessings. I bet if you try, it will be a looong list!
I am so grateful for all of you who are making it to church. We have had some wonderful times worshipping together this summer. Prayer and worship should be the one constant in our lives, no matter where we are or what we’re doing. When we were children and camping (every weekend it seemed), come Sunday, Mom would pack us off to the little service on the beach, or at least do some Bible readings. It might have seemed a bit much to us then, but I have no doubt it was the right thing to do and the lesson of the importance of that commitment has stayed with us. So, if you haven’t been seen in church in a while, we hope you are having a wonderful time, and not forgetting to give thanks to God.
AND….fall is coming! We are starting to put together our fall schedule already. We will go back to 3 services on September 4th. The choir will join us on September 18th, so we’ll be back to “regular church” soon! As I work on the schedule, I am trying not to have the same people serving all the time. This means we need some new blood in our ranks! Have you thought about ushering? This is a great way to meet people and is a vital part of our services. We have recently gotten a couple of new volunteers for Children’s Chapel and that’s great! Are your children over 6 years old? They can begin acolyte training and carry the torches! This is a load of fun for them and a great way for them to really feel invested in the service.
Check in this Dragon Tales or read the announcement sheet to see about signing up for one of our many ministries. We can only do this together!! And we need you to make it happen. Think about where you’d like to help out while you’re sitting by the pool, or on the beach, and SIGN UP as soon as you get home!!
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We can sing in church!! Don't forget your masks this Sunday! | |
Education for Ministry (EfM) | |
Want to know more about Christianity? Want to know about how the Church became what it is today, about the Bible, about your personal ministry, and whether the apostle Paul was a feminist or not? Do you have a personal theology?
The EfM program invites you to join small, mentored communities that help us understand our lives as we deepen our Christian faith. Through readings and discussions, we shape and define our personal ministry, and spiritual growth. The setting is more “sharing” and discovery than “teaching”. It is a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment.
EfM is a four-year study program through the School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee. Tennessee. We look at the Bible historically, literally, metaphorically, and theologically.
Part of our class time is sharing what we the reading assignment for that week, not as a book report, but how the reading touched us in some way. The chapter lessons have a common theme that crosses the four-year study.
St. Margaret’s EfM meets on Wednesdays from 9 am until 11:30 weekly, September through May in the Formation Building. Please contact Jim Hall (jhhall1942@verizon.net) or by phone (410-507-6820) if you have questions. The cost is $325 for each year. Scholarship help is available. Students who have completed a year or more previously are encouraged to rejoin the program. If you have any questions, we could arrange to meet with you and present the texts and other literature.
Please join us!!
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Your Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Task Force has offered some resources and a prayer for reflection this summer.
The link below is an article about Maryland’s history of racial injustice, The Ghosts of Racial Violence in Maryland. Warning: the article contains some very graphic and disturbing details. https://www.ictj.org/latest-news/ghosts-racial-violence-maryland
This link is to the Anti-Racism Daily, a daily electronic newsletter of current issues that includes reflection and discussion points as well as action ideas and links. https://the-ard.com/
Here is a link from Equity Includes You, What White People Can Do For Racial Justice. There are many, many suggestions for action and study included here as there is much work to be done. We suggest that you narrow your focus to one area that speaks to you for better understanding and action. https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234
God of justice,
In your wisdom you create all people in your image, without exception. Through your goodness, open our eyes to see the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being. Especially those with whom we disagree. Open our minds to understand that all your children are members of the same human family. Open our hearts to repent of racist attitudes, behaviors, and speech which demean others. Open our ears to hear the cries of those wounded by racial discrimination and violence, and their passionate appeals for change. Strengthen our resolve to make amends for past injustices and to right the wrongs of history. And fill us with courage that we might seek to heal wounds, build bridges, forgive and be forgiven, and establish peace and equality for all in our communities.
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.
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We need your help!!
We are looking for new volunteers…willing to help those in need at
Chores & More - a free service for Broadneck Residents We are a volunteer group sponsored by area churches on the Broadneck Peninsula available to help Broadneck residents who have no transportation, are homebound or are temporarily unable to drive. Volunteer services are available 7 days a week.
Services include rides to the grocery store, medical appointments, or food shopping for a client etc. If you can help… Please Email choresandmore3@gmail.com or call 443-808-3875 Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00am - 12:00p
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Backpacks for Broadneck Elementary!
We are providing backpack contents for our Broadneck students again this year. Suggested donations are:
Multi-packs of
Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils
Glue sticks
Crayons
Colored pencils
Thin expo dry erase BLACK markers
Tissue boxes
Headphones
Play Doh
Scissors
Solid colored folders
Black and white composition books
Items may be dropped off in the Narthex, or the church office, M-W, 10- 2
Monetary donations may be made to St. Margaret's Church, with Missions in the memo line.
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Broadneck Elementary Helping Hands Ministry:
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Can you spare an hour a week to help students at Broadneck Elementary improve their reading or math skills? For more than 5 years, SMC has answered the call for help. This year, we have been asked to provide more hands and hearts in the primary grades whose students fell behind because of COVID-19. In the words of one teacher,
"My kids couldn't wait for our tutor to come in and work with them on their multiplication facts. Because of her, they were so proud of themselves!" It's easy, rewarding and no experience is necessary! Please contact Fran Becker, fran.becker10@gmail.com, for more information. Thank you!
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UPCOMING EVENTS/OUTREACH
From the SMC Missions Committee
September 18 (LIGHT HOUSE): Annapolis Run for the Light House, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD. See https://www.annapolis run for the lighthouse.org/ for more information.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT SMC's MISSIONS
Light House: Ongoing: Sign up to prepare and deliver food to Light House for one (or more!) of SMC's Monthly Dinners. OR
Donate REQUESTED food and other items to Light House by placing in the designated area under the window in the narthex.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THESE MISSIONS, PLEASE SEE THE MISSIONS TAB ON THE ST. MARGARET'S WEBSITE (Scroll to bottom)
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Servers on August 7
Readers
7:30- Fran Becker,
10- Barbara Marder
Eucharistic Ministers
Pam Roth
Acolytes
Connor Feldman, Grace Feldman
Altar Guild
Elizabeth Parker, Susan Roberts, Lyn Sloan, Betsy Dobbs
Flower Guild
Mary Kirkeby
Ushers
Judy Hall, Sam Sloan
Greeter
Jean Clarke
Lemonade Host
Mary Holstine
Children's Chapel
Jen Thomas
Summer Family Host
Nicole Marino
Livestream Host
Darron Hamilton
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Servers on August 14
Readers
7:30-Alice Gillis,
10-Mel Kessler
Eucharistic Ministers
David Allen
Acolytes
Molly Svendsen, Caroline Viscardi, Clara and Charlotte Berthelotte
Altar Guild
Stephanie Ceruolo, Nancy Saroch, Lisa Moylan, Lynn Goff
Flower Guild
Kathy Lang
Ushers
Randy Goff, George Saroch
Greeter
Mary Holstine
Lemonade Host
Brien Croteau
Children's Chapel
Kristen Berthelotte
Summer Family Host
McCarthy Family
Livestream Host
JoEllyn Fountain
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