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Update from Your Search Committee
We are at an exciting time. The Search Committee has received from the diocese the names of candidates who applied for our rector position along with their application materials. Bishop Carrie is very pleased with both the quantity and quality of the applicants, as are we.
The Search Committee has begun the process of reviewing the applications to find our new rector. This process includes many steps but we are working to be both thorough and efficient in our process. We are grateful for the clear work of the profile committee to get us to this point and for the excellent committee that has been assembled. Please understand that this work requires much confidentiality, but we will work to share regular updates and be as transparent as possible.
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Search Committee Members: Susan Shingledecker (Co-Chair), John Theune (Co-Chair), Sandi Blair, Sam Burdette, Ardath Cade, Rob Fraser, Tim George, Derek Heiss, Porter Hill, Prince Jernigan, Mark Kellogg, Mike Radike, Tony Shaffer, Amy Tate, Marcia Taylor, and Patti Zielinski | | |
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Join us for Worship every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. | |
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Cabaret Performance & Silent Auction to Benefit SPAN
This Sunday, April 21, 2024
You are invited to a Broadway Bonanza performance to benefit our ministry partner, SPAN. This upbeat musical “backstage tour” includes a smorgasbord of show tunes hand- picked from Broadway’s best! One-hour show plus intermission at St. Martin’s in Parish Hall on Sunday, April 21 at 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.). Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Click here to buy. 100% of the net proceeds go to support SPAN.
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Trivia Night Thank You
Thank you so much to all those who came out in support of our J2A youth. The trivia night was a great success! Attendees enjoyed a challenging game of trivia as well as delicious food prepared by our J2A youth and families. The event raised a little over $1,000!
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Congratulations to our winners:
#1 Masters of the Obvious; #2 The New York Rangers; #3 Hip Hops | |
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Deep Dive Into Sunday Bible Study
Sundays through May 19, 9:00 a.m. (Parish Hall)
Join us and take a deep dive into the Book of Kings, exploring the story of Elijah and Elisha. These two prophets will bring us face to face with political crises, theological challenges, and our own struggles to be a people faithful to God. Together we will work to sharpen our skills at reading the Bible and draw strength, courage, and hope from the ministry of these two prophets. For details contact Greg Church.
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VBS Is Back!
Save the date - July 22-26
Registration now open
St. Martin’s is excited to launch Vacation Bible School this summer. Open to kids Pre-K through 5th grade. Full day ($75) and half day ($50) options will be available. For details and to register click here. Contact Tabitha Carman.
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Sunday Altar Flower Sponsorship
Do you like Sunday's Altar flowers? You can make a flower dedication to give glory to God and bring focus to the cross during our Sunday services. Click here for our online form.
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Changes for Interim Rector’s Bible Study
There will be no Bible Study on Monday, April 22. Going forward, the Interim Rector’s Bible Study will be held on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Our next Bible Study will be on Wednesday, March 1.
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Ascension Day Service
Thursday, May 9, 7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)
St. Martin’s will host a joint service commemorating the Feast of the Ascension with St. Andrew’s, Pasadena and St. Alban’s, Glen Burnie. Join us for this festive service as we remember how Jesus ascended into heaven.
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Living Out a Life in Christ
Sunday, May 19, 10:00 a.m.
Join us as we do all in our power to support the persons baptized in living out their life in Christ and in renewing our Baptismal Covenant. Following the 10:00 a.m. service there will be a reception for the newly baptized. For those seeking to be baptized, please contact Rev. Josh or Rev. Nathan. Our next Baptism date will be Sunday, November 3, 2024 (All Saints’ Day).
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Get Yourself In Our Parish Directory
Get your picture taken for the parish directory. Sign up to secure your time slot we have a variety of dates and times available. Vestry members, Jeannine Mogavero Theoret, Wendy Gatanas and Judy Bonnano are creating a new parish directory. If you already have a favorite photo, please email it to Judy Bonnano, with your updated contact information. Sign up today.
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Annual Meeting - Save the Date
June 2, 9:00 a.m. (Parish Hall)
Save the date for our annual meeting. We will discuss the past year and the coming future for St. Martin’s. Join us at 9:00 a.m. for both the meeting and brunch. For details contact the church office.
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April Outreach Collection:
Sutton's Scholars
The Outreach Offering will be on the second Sunday of the month and will go to support Sutton’s Scholars. Founded by Bishop Eugene Sutton the Sutton Scholars High School Enrichment Program helps Baltimore City high school students become confident, competent and capable contributors to their communities by equipping them with the life skills that are essential for academic, workplace, and personal success. You can learn more about Sutton’s Scholars online. To donate online click here and put Sutton's Scholars in the memo area. For details contact Kathy Berge.
Prayer for Schools and Colleges: O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities, that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group
April 24, 7:00 p.m., Heck Hall
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month at St. Martin’s in Heck Hall. For questions, email fsg@namiaac.org or read more on https://namiaac.org.
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Light House Shelter Bingo Night
May 3, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
St. Martin’s will be sponsoring a pizza night at Lighthouse Homeless Prevention Center on the first Friday of every month. This is a great opportunity to be with our neighbors by sharing a good meal, and playing a few rounds of Bingo with them. Children must be at least 11 to volunteer. Please click here to sign up so we have a head count.
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SPAN Opportunities for April
We at St Martin’s supports SPAN's mission, serving our neighbors to help them through a critical or emergency situation with our year round collection. April’s SPAN theme is “BLESSINGS.” Share your blessings with those who are less fortunate and help fill our local pantry. We always need: diapers (especially larger sizes and pull ups for toilet training), feminine hygiene products, adult diapers/depends, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and laundry detergent. Additionally, food items such as pasta, rice, beans, shelf stable milk, coffee, tea, creamer, flour, sugar, spices, jarred or canned fruits and vegetables are greatly appreciatedDonations can be dropped in the bins marked “SPAN” in the Narthex. Click here for details about SPAN.
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Search Committee Members: Susan Shingledecker (Co-Chair), John Theune (Co-Chair), Sandi Blair, Sam Burdette, Ardath Cade, Rob Fraser, Tim George, Derek Heiss, Porter Hill, Prince Jernigan, Mark Kellogg, Mike Radike, Tony Shaffer, Amy Tate, Marcia Taylor, and Patti Zielinski | | | |
YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR WEEKLY PROGRAMS: | |
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Sunday School and Youth Programs
Classes Sundays from 9:00-9:45 a.m. (Arrival time 8:45-9:00 a.m.)
Sunday School (K-Grade 5): SMES Art and Science Rooms
Rite-13 (Grade 6-8): Lower Heck Hall
J2A (Grade 9-10): Lower St. Martin’s House
Confirmation Class/YAC (Grade 10-11): St. Martin’s House
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Children’s Chapel
Children’s Chapel happens during the 10:00 a.m. service, from before the reading of the Gospel to the Peace. Children from 3 years old to 2nd grade are invited to experience an age appropriate Liturgy of the Word led by Children’s Chapel adult leaders. Contact Rev. Nathan for details.
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Bible Challenge Book Study
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. (St. Martin’s House)
The Bible Challenge group invites you to study the book of Ecclesiastes on Tuesday evenings upstairs in St. Martin’s House at 7:00 p.m. The study guide can be purchased here. Contact Cindy Neseth, (443) 534-3277.
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Parents’ Group
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. (Parish Hall)
Each week we explore different aspects of faith-based parenting and join in fellowship. This group is geared for parents/guardians of school-aged children, but is open to all who wish to attend. Click here for a schedule of events. Contact Chris and Liz Lucas.
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Shepherd Group
Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. (via Zoom)
Group discussion of the readings for the upcoming Sunday. All adults welcome. For zoom link and details contact Susan Griesmyer.
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Nursery
Our nursery is available from 8:45-11:30 a.m. on Sundays for infants and children ages 3 and under. Located in Parish Hall, see an usher for directions. Contact Rev. Nathan for details.
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Interim Rector’s Bible Study
No Bible Study on Monday, April 22
Changed to Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. (St. Martin’s House)
Join Rev. Josh for a weekly drop-in Bible study. Bring your Bible (or borrow one from the Church office) and a brown bag lunch as we study the Gospel of Mark. Contact Rev. Josh.
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Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser
May 17, 2024
Get ready for a night of bingo, where you could walk away with a designer handbag from brands like Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and Tory Burch! Get your tickets now for a chance to win big while raising money for Providence of Maryland. Providence is a non-profit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities discover and live their best lives. Bingo will be at the Severna Park Elks Lodge at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:00 PM). For details and tickets click here.
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Diocesan Day of the Deacon (D3)
May 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
A day to meet and greet Episcopal Diocese of Maryland deacons and deacon postulants. Get information on discernment, formation, and post ordination. As part of this year’s program, there will be a food drive for a local pantry. Please bring a can of tuna with pop top or a jar peanut butter. For details and locations contact: The Venerable Ruth Elder; The Venerable Vaughn Vigil; Rev. Lisa Siciliano, Deacon; Rev. Sue Wert, Deacon.
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Your Prayers are Invited... |
Prayer is the universal way people of faith stay connected, both with one another and with God. I invite you to pray daily for our parish family, for your own needs, and in thanksgiving for all that God has blessed you with this day.
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NEW PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH FAMILY: Fred, Melanie, Ed, Cynthia, Olivia, and Dora.
FOR THOSE IN NEED OF ONGOING AND LONG-TERM PRAYERS: Kate, Jeanne, Philip, Bunny, Sara, Gloria, Jared, Clyde, Geoffrey, Joe, Bill, Jax, Sumner, Sarah, Candy, Brody, Matt, and Kyle.
FOR THOSE CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY: Lloyd, John, Ben, Austin, Dennis, Debbie, Bryce and Camden.
FOR THOSE CELEBRATING AN ANNIVERSARY: David and Ann Bacot-Edwards and
John and Marilyn Dirks.
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Let us know if you have a specific prayer request so we can hold you in our daily prayers.
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ST. MARTIN'S-IN-THE-FIELD EPISCOPAL CHURCH
375 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
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