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13th Sunday after Pentecost
September 4th, 2022
In-Person Worship at 9:00 and 10:30 am, this Sunday!
Livestream Worship, 10:30 am, every Sunday!
**Mask required at 9:00 am Worship, Mask Optional at 10:30 am Worship
Child Care available for 9:00 and 10:30 am services!
*Sunday School for Pre-K-5th Grade during 10:30 am Worship, every Sunday!
Get your bulletin here.
*Register for Sunday School here.
You can connect on YouTube HERE.
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Message from Interim Associate Pastors | |
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Dear Friends and Members of the Ark and Dove Community,
It is such a joy to be working with you for the next few months! We cannot begin to replace the irreplaceable Pastor Jon, but we hope to help the congregation as we transition toward the next phase of ministry at Ark and Dove. We are excited about the opportunity to get to know you better. We are also excited about the chance to work with Pastor Tim, who has done so much to help shape Ark and Dove into the welcoming, progressive, and permission-giving congregation it is.
The Session has hired us to serve as co-interim associate pastors for approximately 16 hours a week, each, although that will fluctuate as the needs of the congregation vary. When it comes to how we focus our time, we’ll be taking our cues from Pastor Tim and the Session. We will be focusing on Christian Education and Outreach and Connections, and also, we will be helping with worship leadership and preaching, pastoral care, and other needs as they emerge. Stephen will give his attention to some areas and Caroline to others, and in some situations we will work together.
It will be a special privilege to be able to work with the children and youth of Ark and Dove. In the years we have been associated with the congregation we have been particularly impressed with our youngest members and all that they contribute to our life as a congregation.
We are here to support our church leaders and volunteers in any way we can. Thank you so much for entrusting us with this work.
from co-interim Pastors,
Caroline and Stephen
caroline.pricegibson@arkanddove.org
stephen.pricegibson@arkanddove.org
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You have been taught by God to love one another. We urge you, beloved, to do so more and more, to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands as we directed you, so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one.
I Thessalonians 4:9-12
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Loving God, whose son, Jesus, shared in our toil, we thank you for giving us work to do and for blessing us through our work. Be with your people wherever they work. We pray for those whose work is a heavy burden and for those who cannot find work. Make us responsive to your will that we may take pride in what we do. Amen. | |
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We had an exciting week back, as we kicked off our Fall season of Band and Choir. We have some really beautiful music that we are preparing and can't wait to share it with you. The band and choir will begin alternating weeks leading worship, starting in October.
This Sunday, Brittany Wellington will be playing two beautiful pieces for cello and piano for the Prelude and Offertory. The Prelude, "Moon Over the Ruined Castle" by R. Taki is meditative and prayerful. It's minor key and upper register at times makes the cello sound like a violin. You are sure to recognize the Offertory, "Minuet in G", often attributed to J.S. Bach. He gifted his second wife a notebook of compositions and this was one of the pieces in that book.
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!
Rebecca
Director of Music
rechols@arkanddove.org
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Bulletin - 13th Sunday after Pentecost | |
Mask required at 9:00 am Worship, Mask Optional at 10:30 am Worship
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NEW Episode:
4 September
Joining this week's guest host Christa Kronser as she interviews our new interim Associate Pastors Steven and Caroline Price-Gibson to discuss their involvement with Ark and Dove.
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31 July
Join our guest host, Michelle Schoonmaker as she interviews Ark and Dove's Outreach and Connections Elder, Katie Nilson-Johnson. Hear Katie Nilsen Johnson explain to Michelle Schoonmaker about our effort to re-brand Ark and Dove, to make our written materials and visual images match our identity as a congregation.
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7 August
Catch up on the latest episodes of The Lobby - you will be amazed at what has been going on behind the scenes at Ark and, as our members have been working to bring the Kingdom of heaven right here to Odenton, through Ark and Dove. Jim Cooper hears from Steve Debus about our Community Engagement efforts that are being planned right now.
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Welcome back from summer! To celebrate we will be having a church picnic on the grass, September 17th at 4:30pm. Picnic dishes (sides, mains, dessert, your choice!) are requested.
Additionally during the picnic, we’re having a Ark and Dove Chili Cook Off! There will be two categories: Meat and Vegetarian, for folks to taste and vote on their favorite. To support our efforts with Earth Care, if able, bring a muffin tin to serve as your own personal tasting palette (tasting cups will be provided as well).
Please sign up HERE with the dish you are bringing, if you want to help with set up, and if you are going to compete in the cook off. For any questions, please contact Katie Nilsen-Johnson at outreach@arkanddove.org.
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Pastor Tim, Cathy Debus, and Linnie Girdner will be co-facilitating the next Healing through Grief group on Tuesday, September 13th at 7:30 pm, again as a Zoom meeting. The Healing through Grief small group is open to anyone attending Ark and Dove, as well as family members, friends and neighbors, who have experienced the death of a loved one, whether it is recent or a long time ago.
Please let me know if you have the slightest inclination to attend on September 13th, so that we can send you the link to the Zoom meeting. If you change your mind later, no problem. Also, let me know if you have not used Zoom before, so that we can provide you with some information in advance. Any questions, contact Pastor Tim Stern at tstern@arkanddove.org or 410-674-6400 or Linnie Girdner, at girdnerlinda@gmail.com or 410-999-7892.
Let's be there for one another in our healing through grief. If you need to talk with someone prior to that date, feel free to give me a call or contact your Deacon.
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Let's Meet the Neighbors!
Join the Community Engagement Team as we we kick off our first door knocking campaign on Saturday, September 24th from 10:00AM-12:00PM with a lunch/debrief afterwards at the church (12:00-1:00PM). We will be getting to know our neighbors in King's Ransom, Arundel Mobile Village and Highland Court Apartments and trying to understand how we can work with them to make positive changes that help their families and the community. Don't know what you will be doing? No worries, we will have a prep session on Sunday, September 18th at 11:45AM and another the morning of the 24th at 8:45AM to review the questions we will ask and "role play" what you will do. You can attend one or both of the prep sessions.
Sign up as a pair or singles (we will find you a partner) HERE. Questions? See Steve Debus at steven.debus89@gmail.com.
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Mid-Week Bible Study
Join us every Wednesday at 10am for Bible Study and fellowship starting September 7th. Contact Pastor Stephen Price-Gibson (stephen.pricegibson@arkanddove.org) for the Zoom link.
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Ark & Dove Banned Book Drive | |
Banned Book Drive! Help us establish a youth/teen library by donating a banned or challenged book from our list HERE. New and gently used copies requested.
Please contact Amy Tardiff (lilac.n.Spruce@gmail.com) or Kim Champagne (Kim.Champagne@arkanddove.org) if you have any questions.
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Children Christian Education | |
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Nursery: open for children age birth to 3
9:00 AM and 10:30 Service
PreK Sunday School: Ages 4-5
Starting September 11th
4 year olds , case by case at 9:00am service
ONLY at the 10:30 service
Godly Play: Elementary Ages, Grades K-5
Starting September 11th
9:00 service is a K-5 group
10:30 service has both a K-2 and a 3-5 group
Middle School Sunday School: Grades 6-8
Date starting TBD
ONLY at the 10:30 service
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Leaders and Helpers Needed
To ensure that we can continue to offer the above Christian Educational opportunities we NEED leaders! Currently we do NOT have enough to fully staff any of these programs. Please consider offering your gifts and talents to help these programs thrive. You will need to complete a background check and training. Curriculum and materials are provided. Please contact CE Elder, Sara Fox at christianed@arkanddove.org if interested.
Thank you to those of you who’ve already made a commitment to help out this year!!!
Interested already??
Godly Play training will occur on September 11th, following the 10:30 service. Lunch will be provided for attendees. RSVP HERE if interested.
Nursery Helpers: If you are already a CE leader or a high school student please consider signing up HERE to help in the nursery. You will be assisting Cara Moody as needed.
As always, with any questions or concerns please reach out to me at christianed@arkanddove.org.
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Registration is open now for the upcoming LOGOS year. Click HERE to register.
LOGOS is Ark and Dove's midweek children's program for ages Pre-K through 5th grade that engages our youth in the life of the church, providing opportunities to learn about God, to have fun, and to create lasting relationships with others. This year it will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:15pm starting September 27th through the end of March. On the third Tuesday of every month we will provide a family-style dinner for LOGOS kids, their families, and other volunteers at 6:20pm.
One of the LOGOS core goals is to facilitate the development of strong Christian relationships between youth and between generations. With that in mind, we ask that at least one adult from each registered family sign up to volunteer. There are lots of different opportunities for participation this year, including some that are only once a month, check out our sign up genius HERE. We would LOVE to have other members of the church volunteer as well including our older youth and seniors! Save the date for our LOGOS Information Forum and Volunteer Training on September 13th 6pm-7pm via zoom. Email logos@arkanddove.org for any questions.
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Intersectionality and reproductive justice have been in the news a lot lately - but what do they mean? Both have a lot to do with the church and how we can be thoughtful Christ-followers in today’s world.
Michelle Schoonmaker and Katie Nilsen-Johnson will be leading a two-day discussion on Tuesday, September 13th (Intersectionality and the Church: Refresh Session) and Wednesday, September 14th (Reproductive Justice and the Church) at 7:30pm. Come for one or both sessions. Email outreach@arkanddove.org for the zoom link.
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Refugee Resettlement: Abawi Family |
As the Abawi family settle into their new home, we can then concentrate on the many other ways we can support this family. As they find employment in the near future along with the many health appointments they have, both the Annapolis Presbyterian Church and Ark and Dove are asking if you, or anyone you may know, have any vehicle that can be donated to the Abawi family. Please reach out to Debbie Arey at debarey@hotmail.com. | |
Annapolis Run for the Light House | |
Let's get together on September 18th and participate as a team to support the Light House! We can walk, jog, or run. (I'll be walking!!) Let Lori know if you are interested and sign up HERE. It will be fun and we will be supporting one of our favorite local organizations!
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Did You Know?
Ark and Dove has a special Facebook page dedicated to social justice issues. This is a place where we present opportunities for education and involvement, relevant articles and book recommendations on Anti-Racism and LGBTQIA+ topics. This is a closed group, however everyone is welcome to join. If you are on Facebook, search "Ark and Dove Social Justice" or use this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/arkanddovesocialjustice
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In her book, The Sum of Us - What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, Heather McGhee addresses the dysfunction in our democracy and the spiritual and moral dilemmas we face. She focuses on the "zero-sum paradigm" - the idea that progress for some of us comes at the expense of others and the "Solidarity Dividend" - what we accomplish and gain when we unite across race. Recently SURJ Annapolis held a zoom interview with the author that is a great introduction to the book.
As we prepare for door knocking, meeting neighbors, and for the upcoming election in November, the book is helpful in understanding those who may have strong differing opinions on policy issues or the banners we display. I encourage you to watch this one hour recording of A SURJ Webinar and consider reading the book. We hope to schedule a discussion on the book in the fall.
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PC(USA) Shows Sustained Leadership on Climate and Here’s What You Can Do
Investing in a green future includes working “towards a goal of 100% renewable energy in congregations, mid-councils and agencies in the PC(USA) by 2030 by practicing energy efficiency, purchasing our power from renewable energy sources, and investing in the development of renewable energy.” These words are from the PC(USA) General Assembly of 2022 and are a call to action.
This year the commissioners to the 225th General Assembly voted to place five energy companies — Chevron, ExxonMobil, Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66 and Valero Energy — on the General Assembly Divestment/Proscription List “until their actions comply with the General Assembly’s established criteria." HERE is the MRTI metric. What can you do? You can take action as individuals by purchasing gas from other companies. And eventually to buy or lease vehicles that use less or no fossil fuels.
Since the 1960’s the General Assemblies of PCUSA have stood strong on protecting and restoring God’s creation. Earth Care Congregations, of which Ark and Dove is one, evolved from earlier GA decisions. If you want to join our Earth Care Team, contact Bob Fuller at rtfuller@mac.com. All are welcome and so far our meetings have been on zoom.
Among other things our Earth Care team has been researching alternative energy sources for the church building. And if you want to know if your retirement fund or other assets are invested in a way that reflects your values and care for the environment, stay tuned for an upcoming Earth Care event.
Linnie Girdner
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Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for the family of Gavin Hurley; Amanda Welford; Donna Beckwith; Bruce Arey's sister; Helen Jarkiewicz; the Ashwood family upon the death of Stone’s Uncle Emile; Tricia Gray; the Hall/Ballard families on the death of Jeffrey Hall; Dee going through breast cancer; the Sahai family for the death of Ronald Sahai; Anthony Welford, recovering from surgery; Arlyce Lohr; Laura Talbert; Ardeth Johns; Doug Dehaven with cardiac problems; College student returing to their studies; A daughter losing weight; Karen Judeich; Harrison-Wyatt Family searching for Jamil Wyatt; Marie Sahai, Nikol’s Mom; Irina Lee, Jan and Al Jank's daughter-in-law; Payton 18 months old, starting chemo therapy; Fran; Dot Forloines; Vaughn Brown; Dick Paronto; Pamala Morrison recovering; for Julie Devers' friend Zenia Dacio-Messina; for Hope Sutphin; Dotty Kaufmann; Emily Wehage; Diane Makar's friend’s mother; Jeff Miller, Kathy Miller’s brother-in-law; Freyja Hartzell; Amy Goldber's father, Michael Cooper; Denise Bartgis; Rebecca Echols friend, Lauren Douglas, and Uncle, Rick Orfinger; Andy, friend of Karen Dodson; Jeanne Elbefeld; Abawi family member; Mike Bartgis's cousin; Marjorie Tanner, Laura Doughty’s mother; Ellen; Cara Moody’s father-in-law, Gary Moody Sr.; Friends of Michelle Schoonmaker: Carly & Chris Taylor and Bri Reed; Laurie Barrow's brother, Steve Beckwith; Fred Barrow’s sister, Betsy Sargant; Debbie Saylor's Family and Friends: Carlene Printy, Helen Rossum, Wayne Rennex, Alison Buffington & Chris and Jeff; Jack Sweeney; Mary Lou Dulina, friend of Cheryl Schafer; Alvin Dennis; Ashton Borsella; Tiffany Thompson; Courtney, Deborah Dingle’s niece; Lou Kareha's friends and family: Aubriella and Michael Steele, B. Wicker, James Karanasky (sister-in-law's brother), Thomas Kochis (cousin), and Nando Smacci (friend); Mike and Denise Bartgis' son-in-law; Lourdes Cordero's family and friends: Diane Cordero (sister), Jose (brother), granddaughter, and Fred and Arelene Jones (friends); Amy Tardiff’s Aunt Fran; Bernice Taylor, Michelle Schoonmaker's great aunt and Ylonda Fauntleroy’s Aunt; Cameron Jackson, Ylonda Fauntleroy’s cousin, dealing with a difficult situation; Frank Stillwell; Mary Caolo; David Johns; Angela Goska; Belinda Edwards; Karen Stokes; Betty Small; Calvin Latham; Carol Saylor; Ray Bussey's mother, Doris; Amy Hagemann’s sister, Susan Pratt; Mary Benson’s sister; Bill Lifsey Sr., Amy Carskadon Lifsey’s father-in-law; Helen Wilkens' mother, Jane Reinert; Linda Taylor’s mother, Izola; Amy Goldberg’s grandmother, Ruth Cooper; Shelley Franklin's father; James Franklin's sister-in-law, Kelli Franklin; Gunther Kurtz, Laurie Barrow’s nephew; Carl Hahn, Laura Doughty’s brother-in-law; Ruth Doughty, Paul Doughty's mother; Cheryl and Doug Walcutt’s Family: Cheryl Walcutt (mother of Cheryl), Judy (sister of Cheryl); Don Clark, friend of Cheryl Walcutt; Margaret Schade, Erika Sealing's grandmother; Rob Yeager’s friends: Greta Daughtrey and Peter Brown; Linda Jordan, Christy Yeager’s mother; Bonnie, Linda Jordan’s niece.
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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