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Dragon Tales E-News
September 7, 2022
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A Note From Jim Douglas
I am extremely excited for that start of our music ministry program year next week. I’m pleased that many adult and youth choristers are returning, along with several new singers and ringers. Rehearsals begin Monday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 14 as follows:
Monday
5:15-6:15pm
Spirit Singers rehearsal (Formation Building)
Cherubim (grades K-2) and Seraphim (grades 3-5)
REGISTRATION LINK
7-8:30pm Adult Choir rehearsal (Choir Room/Sanctuary)
For all singers ages high school and up
Wednesday
5:30-6:30pm (Choir Room)
Handbells/Chimes rehearsal for families, no prior ringing experience necessary
7-8:30pm (Choir Room)
Handbell rehearsal
For ages high school and up, no prior ringing experience necessary
Groups will be organized based on experience
Stay tuned for information about upcoming special events, including a special music workshop on October 22 and dedication events for our new sanctuary organ on November 12 & 13.
Please reach out to me if you would like to find out more about all things music at SMC at music@st-margarets.org.
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We can sing in church!! Don't forget your masks this Sunday! | |
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Are You Good At Making People Feel Welcome At Church? Do You Enjoy Meeting Newcomers and Regulars?
Sign up to be a Greeter! Greeters at St. Margaret’s meet worshippers at the front door before services, making every attempt to help them feel welcome and at ease. Meet new people! You are our visitors' first impression of the welcome we offer here at St. Margaret's Church. To sign up, contact Libby Cook at eycrbc@verizon.net. We need you in this ministry!
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RESUMES SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 6:15
DINNER FOLLOWED BY:
-Playground Fellowship for Families
-Adult Formation at 7pm (more info below)
-Childcare from 7pm to 8:30pm
Adult Formation: If the Bible isn't a science book, instruction manual, or position paper, then what is it? New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans invites readers on a journey of rediscovery as she explores the magic of the Bible, engaging the old, familiar stories in new ways that honor the past and enlighten the present. Join us Monday evenings beginning Sept. 12 for an 8-week discussion of "Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water and Loving the Bible Again." Come for dinner, stay for conversation!
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Thursday Book Study resumes Thursday, September 15th at 9 AM
The book study is a group of inquisitive people who enjoy reading and discussing books with a theological theme. We meet by Zoom on Thursdays from 9am - 10:30 am. We will be reading Brian McLaren's Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do About It. McLaren is an American pastor, author, speaker, and leading figure associated with postmodern Christianity. His book suggests that our faith evolves like rings of growth on a tree. Come and bring a friend! For more information or to get the zoom link, contact Kathy Polk kkpolk@yahoo.com or Pat Hall at pshall1@verizon.net.
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Third Sunday Band of St. Margaret's in Annapolis is hosting a concert at Claggett in support of the Raising the Barn Capital Campaign! In addition to great music, food, and drinks, you'll have opportunities to see and learn more about the Raising the Barn capital campaign. All are welcome!
Saturday, September 10, 2022
4:00 p.m. Guided Tour of Barn Construction
5:00-7:00 p.m. Concert
RSVP to let us know you're coming! There is a suggested donation of $20/person.
Extend Your Stay: You are also invited to extend your time at Claggett by staying the night. Lodging fees include breakfast on Sunday morning. Book your overnight lodging as part of your RSVP.
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Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Task Force is pleased to welcome Mr. Carl Snowden as our guest speaker on our September 18th Coffee Hour Chat. Mr. Snowden is a civil rights leader in Anne Arundel Co and has received numerous awards and recognition for his tireless work for equity in Anne Arundel Co and the state of Maryland. I hope you will join us in welcoming this distinguished guest for what should be a most interesting hour! | |
Please join us for a Campus Community Workday, September 24th from 9-11am. We will provide coffee and treats. Please bring wheelbarrows, shovels, and work gloves if you have them. We will need help spreading mulch, and doing a few other larger projects that can benefit from many hands. We look forward to seeing you! | |
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. 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 how the week's 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. Class begins September 14.
Please join us!!
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A note from Kelly Rulle, Lighthouse Pantry Coordinator:
Helen and Pam,
Thank you again for all of your amazing work on the St. Margaret's food drive. Your congregation collected 104 bags of food weighing in at 1130 pounds!
It was a pleasure to work with the both of you and I look forward to doing it again next year!
In gratitude,
Kelly
Our St. Margaret's Coordinator, Pam Roth, adds, " Since the food drive ended, we have delivered an additional 16 bags! St. Margaret's is so generous. We collect food donations throughout the year, so keep those donations coming! Drop-offs are made to the Lighthouse Shelter about twice a month. Two housekeeping notes: please, do not place any fresh produce or bread in the bags in the narthex. (This has led to some unpleasant surprises!) Also, because the Lighthouse works in addiction recovery, they cannot accept any items with alcohol in the description (i.e. spaghetti vodka sauce, white wine vinegar, etc.) They also ask that we not pack food in empty wine or alcohol boxes. I repack groceries into paper bags if necessary. Thanks so much for continuing to support the work of the LIghthouse. It is so needed and important. Sincerely, Pam Roth."
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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 (Under Missions Calendar)
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Servers on September 11
Readers
7:30-Kathy Polk
9- Karyn Sproles
11:15- Bill Ostendorff
Eucharistic Ministers
7:30- Alice Gillis
9- Molly Owens, Jim Reising
11:15- David Allen. Janet Allen
Acolytes
9- Katherine Parker, Matthew Parker,
Charlotte and Clara Berthelotte
11:15- NEED VOLUNTEERS
Altar Guild
Stephanie Ceruolo, Nancy Saroch,
Lisa Moylan, Lynn Goff
Flower Guild
Leslie Salvail
Ushers
9- Kathy Lang, Randy Goff, Russ
Phillippi, Kasey Brown
11:15- Barbara Friedmann,
Fred McKenney, Steve Brennan
Greeter
9- Mary Holstine
11:15- Rich and Libby Cooke
Coffee Hour
Sam & Lyn Sloan, Ty & Hope Stinson
Children's Chapel
Kristen Berthelotte, Emily Bontempo
Livestream Host
JoEllyn Fountain
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Servers on September 18
Readers
7:30 -George Tolley
9:00- Tres Lewis
11:15 - Izzy Winn
Eucharistic Ministers
7:30 - George Tolley
9:00 - Kim Coble, JoEllyn Fountain
11:15 - Julie Svendsen, Hutch Robbins
Acolytes
9:00 - Anna Morgan, Julia Morgan
11:15 - NEED VOLUNTEERS
Altar Guild
Charlie Lang, Mary Holstine, Susie Byrom, Robert Thomas
Flower Guild
Beth Kopack
Ushers
9:00 - Molly Owens, Peter Weirnicki, George Saroch
11:!5 - Jim Hall, Stacia Bontempo, Fred McKenney
Greeters
9:00 - NEED VOLUNTEERS
11:15 - Susie Byrom, Robert Thomas
Coffee Hour
Sarah Hyde, Anne Sessions, Kasey Brown, Mary Kirkeby
Children's Chapel
Leslie Salvail, Melissa Cowie
Livestream Host
James Hanrahan
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Sun Sept 4- Services return to 7:30am, 9am, and 11:15am going forward, vestry sponsors Coffee hour this week
Wed Sept 7- EfM starts, Eucharist 9am, Women's Guild Meeting at noon,
Sun Sept 11- **Sunday School Open House 10:15am-10:30am
Mon Sept 12- Faith and Fellowship Dinner at 6:15pm, Spirit Singers 5:15, Adult Choir 7pm, Adult Formation begins at 7pm, Childcare from 7pm-8:30pm
Thurs Sept 15- Thursday Morning Book Study begins 9am
Sun Sept 18- **First day of Sunday School 10:15-11am,
Mon Sept 19- F&F dinner 6:15pm, Spirit Singers rehearsals as scheduled, Adult Choir 7pm, Adult Formation 7pm, Childcare 7-8:30pm
Sat Sept 24- Caring for Creation Day
Sun Sept 25- **
Mon Sept 26- F&F Dinner 6:15pm, Spirit Singers as scheduled, Adult Choir 7pm, Adult Formation 7pm, Childcare 7-8:30pm
Sun Oct 2- **Blessing of the Animals 4pm
Mon Oct 3- F&F dinner 6:15pm, Spirit Singers as scheduled, Adult Choir 7pm, Adult Formation 7pm, Childcare 7-8:30pm
Sun Oct 9- **
Mon Oct 10- F&F Dinner 6:15pm, Spirit Singers as scheduled, Adult Choir 7pm, Adult Formation 7pm, Childcare 7-8:30pm
Sun Oct 16- **
Mon Oct 17- F&F Dinner 6:15pm, Spirit Singers as scheduled, Adult Choir 7pm, Adult Formation 7pm, Childcare 7-8:30pm
Sat Oct 23- Congregational Singing Workshop
Sun Oct 24- **
Mon Oct 25- F&F Dinner 6:15pm, Spirit Singers as scheduled, Adult Choir 7pm, Adult Formation 7pm, Childcare 7-8:30pm
Fri Oct 28- Youth Lock In
Sun Oct 30-** Fall Festival 10am-1pm
Mon Oct 31- No F&F, No Choir/SS
** Unless otherwise noted, Sunday Services are 7:30am, 9am, and 11:15am and Sunday School is 10:15am-11am every Sunday. Other events listed are IN ADDITION.
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