The Arkive: Ark and Dove's Newsletter |
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Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost!
Outdoor Worship, 9:15 am! (this Sunday, October 17)!
Virtual Fellowship, 11:45-12:15!
Please connect on YouTube HERE
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Masks and reservations required at the indoor worship service, please.
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Please check the Ark and Dove homepage, the morning of the outdoor service, for cancellation due to inclement weather. No reservations required, but masks are appreciated.
- Please email fellowship@arkanddove.org to receive an invitation to join the Virtual Fellowship call on Zoom.
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Please register HERE for Sunday School and Godly Play.
Please register HERE for LOGOS.
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Dear Members and Friends of the Ark and Dove Community,
I was on vacation leave last Sunday and did not get a chance to add my voice of thanksgiving to the words of praise offered by Pastor Jon for Margaret McGillivray. I am grateful for Margaret’s three years of ministry among us. I am deeply appreciative of the amazing music she made with our choir and the exceptional job she did producing editing and mixing the individually recorded singing of our choir members from their homes during the pandemic. We shared some of those pieces with ACT at certain events and they garnered high levels of praise. I am also very grateful for the many times that Todd lent his musical leadership to our efforts and for Maren’s beautiful solos. I wish Margaret and her family Godspeed and wish her continued success in her many music endeavors.
Together with the Session, I am pleased and excited to announce that Dr. Rebecca Bell Echols, Professor at Morgan State University and former Director of Music at Ark and Dove has been called to the position of Interim Director of Music and will be, with Pat, leading music in worship this Sunday. She has already had her first rehearsal with the Choir and It is great to welcome her back. Rebecca will primarily be working with the Adult Choir as we discern and imagine what a post COVID Ark and Dove might look like in a rapidly culturally diversifying community.
And a second announcement: I had a wonderful Zoom meeting with our two new Interim Co-Directors of Children’s Music, Abbey Boudreau and Christina Nelson. Abbey has her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Christina has her Bachelor of Arts in Music and Christian Ministry. They both bring better than a decade of music leadership with them into this shared position and will be working with LOGOS and what we have called Children’s Choir. They are already cooking up ideas for ministry and you will be hearing from them very soon.
Peace of Christ,
Tim
tstern@arkanddove.org
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Dear Members and Friends of Ark and Dove,
Our nation is embroiled in debate over how North Americans might reflect upon and respond to our history. Americans tend to be somewhat historically conscious, often reflecting upon what events say about who we are (July 4, MLK Day, 9/11). However, Americans also tend to be selective of what history says about us. This selectivity is on display in a bill set before the County Council (81-21) as well as the AACPS "workshop," which is only in-person and closed to public input. These public discussions undoubtedly have to do with a past some wish to remove from historical consciousness: our history of racial discrimination and violence. It seems that there are some in county leadership who want to opt out of what our past tells us.
As a pastor in the Presbyterian (USA) tradition, I know that Christian faith forbids that we ignore the moral evils of the past. Our Bible makes us face them: Joseph who was sold as a slave later forced others into slavery (so also King Solomon); forbidden from making idols, king after king engaged in idolatry; commanded to care for the orphan and widow, the prophets complain how the people did not; called to help the poor, the church was called out for ignoring them. Our Constitution contains doctrinal statements that have us confess the way the church has exploited people, how so-called Christians were complicit in the Holocaust, and how church leaders condoned racial discrimination and segregation. In our tradition, we are told not to be selective in our historical awareness or else we will be unaware of the way that history repeats.
For at least these reasons, the people of Ark and Dove have engaged in an honest study of the North American land upon which Black bodies were enslaved, lynched, and segregated to suffer. Such study has enabled us to see where and how this oppression and violence happens today. We do not examine this history in an effort to feel sick and sorrowful--though we feel this way. We read books, watch documentaries, listen to silenced voices in a desire to end the repetitions and reiterations of racism. The Bible teaches us that we do and become the very thing that we hate when we do not reflect upon our history with honesty. Hebrew Scripture encourages teachers to repeat the words of the Bible to children--even the words that reveal an ugly past--because they carry (even unconsciously) the past into the future. We have rarely taken this encouragement to heart. We pick and choose the histories our children should know and so leave them resourceless as they deal with the reality of what was not told.
All over our nation, and now within county leadership circles, "Critical Race Theory" has become a phantom, a frightening ghoul for parents to fear, rather than the helpful tool it is to describe the impact of institutional racism. The people who say it is being taught in schools to the detriment of students have not read a word of such theory and they shoot blank rounds in this culture war. Our concern, if we are democratic in any sense, should be that everyone has a voice. This includes the classroom, where children must hear the silenced ones. Maybe later, our children's children will tell a better history of our present.
Peace,
Jon
jnelson@arkanddove.org
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23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. It is these you ought to have practiced without neglecting the others.
-Matthew 23:23
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Prayer From Madagascar
Lord Jesus, the storm is life and life is the storm
And there is no escaping it;
But what matters is that you are in the storm with us ,
a Beacon, a Presence that is sure.
For your presence in our lives we give you thanks.
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As you all know now, Margaret is no longer with us as the Director of Music. I just want to thank her for three years of creating wonderful music with the talented musicians we have in our congregation. Margaret is extremely talented and I, for one, will miss her music, candor, and our friendship that has blossomed during our time working together. It is a bittersweet moment because as it saddens me that Margaret has left, however I am so excited to get to work with Rebecca Bell-Echols again! This week we have outdoor service along with our indoor. The band is playing 'Desert Song' by Hillsong United as our hymn. Still looking for volunteers to help with the tech booth and training will be provided.
Have a blessed week!
Pat
Director of Contemporary Music
psise11@gmail.com
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Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost! |
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Reserve Worship Service Space HERE
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In-Person Sanctuary Worship Every Sunday, 10:30 am, we welcome worshipers of all ages, with masks, into the sanctuary with limited attendance. To RSVP to attend worship in the sanctuary, 10:30 am, please sign up HERE. No child care for now. Singing with masks on is allowed. This service will be live streamed, so most seats will be on screen for a moment or more. A limited number of off-camera seats will be available; more details will be available in the sanctuary.
In-Person Outdoor Worship Outdoor service will be held every other Sunday. Please check the homepage of the Ark and Dove website for cancellation due to inclement weather. The website will be updated the morning of the outdoor service. Out of consideration for other attenders, masks are truly welcome at the outdoor service, but no reservations are needed.
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Dear members and friends of Ark and Dove,
As we emerge from the most significant health crisis the world has experienced for more than a century, we are surrounded by testimonials of those that gave, those that received, and those that inspire us to be a part of a more perfect world. There are times that we need a personalized shoulder of comfort, encouragement and understanding. We Harvest what we sow and we must set aside the best of the crop so that we can sow even more. At Ark and Dove, we have built a support system of programs that provide for that Pastoral care in the right level of confidence, empathy, and compassion for our members and community. Pastoral Care is not just from our Pastors but comes from Deacons, our leaders and from each other. The Deacons have a specific mission to deliver on this caring.
Our Deacons help us and support us during significant events in our life including Baptisms, Funerals, Prayers, our Stephen Ministry (a one-to-one confidential caring support) and meals coordination when we just have too much to handle. And a meal is a magical form of relief. The Deacons are our outlet there us to help us cope. The church provides us the love and care of our christen community. Deacons can be reached at Deacons@arkanddove.org. When you don’t know where to turn, turn to your Deacon.
Like many activities, our Deacons have needed to transform how they care, from a distance, and this means more time, more attention to details, more intentional and safe caring for all of us.
In the spirit of Harvesting Generosity, we can return the deacons call, give them the good news in our life and help where we can; be it a meal, greeting of guests during those special services, and of course provide our annual pledges or directly to the deacon's fund which helps provide the materials, rescue emergency funds, training and support that they need to deliver caring for the congregation. Consider how this ministry helps our congregation and community in these stressful times and how a small increase in your pledge enables them to be there for us when we need that touch of caring, love and hope.
-The 2022 Harvesting Generosity Stewardship Team: Doug Walcutt, Steve Debus, Tricia Gray, Joe Gray, Diane Johnson, Shirley Fuller, Bob Fuller, and Pastor Tim
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YTD Expected Unpledged Income
Actual Unpledged Income
Ahead
YTD Expected Pledged & Electronic Giving
YTD Actual Pledged & Electronic Giving
Behind
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$26,625
$33,278
$6,653
$374,563
$351,441
$23,122
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Calling for Sunday Fellowship Snack Table Volunteers |
We're excited to have our coffee and snacks back after Sunday 10:30 services, but we are in need of teams to make it happen. Please contact outreach@arkanddove.org if you'd like to volunteer your time to set up or clean up the Sunday Fellowship snack table. Sign up for once a month, twice a month, quarterly, anytime! Any help would be much appreciated! Nicole Howe, Outreach and Connections Elder. |
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Antiracism and Social Equity |
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Ark and Dove has a special Social Justice page on Facebook where we share resources and opportunities for active participation in dismantling racism. The group is private but open to all. Simply go HERE and request to join.
Next: Mark your calendar for our drop-in session on October 19, 7:00 pm. Let's talk about white privilege and our participation in the oppressive system of white supremacy using prompt questions from “Me and White Supremacy – Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor” by Layla F. Saad. Contact Paula Sparks trebleclef48@gmail.com or Deb Saylor saylordeb@yahoo.com for the Zoom link.
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The Ark and Dove Book Club selection for November is “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. The discussion will be led by Kathy Emmert on November 12th at 7:30 on Zoom. Please email Kim Champagne (kim.champagne@gmail.com) if you have any questions about the group or would like the zoom details.
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Ark and Dove Crafting Group |
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The next virtual gathering of the Crafting Group will be Monday, October 18 at 7:00 pm. We are a group of hand crafters (all skill levels) who meet on the THIRD MONDAY of each month at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to join! For information contact Amy Tardiff at Lilac.n.Spruce@gmail.com
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Every Tuesday, 6-7 pm! LOGOS is Ark and Dove's mid-week intergenerational program for pre-K and elementary aged children. LOGOS is a great way to grow your relationship with God and others at Ark and Dove. Sign up to register at arkanddove.org. Questions? Jen Roman at colored_grey@hotmail.com or Julie Devers at jbdevers@gmail.com.
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Sunday School and Godly Play |
Every Sunday, 10:30 am! Please register HERE or in person, on Sunday morning, prior to service. Questions? Please contact Sara Fox at christianed@arkanddove.org.
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Adult Christian Education |
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Fall/Winter 2021 Adult Course Offerings |
All of the adult course offerings are now on one webpage! Scan this QR code by pointing your phone's camera at it (with the app open) or go to https://bit.ly/2ZamB5a to see everything that is scheduled for Fall and Winter 2021. Katie Nilsen-Johnson (knilsenjohnson@gmail.com) |
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Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Charlotte Davie; Hiley Green; Dotty Kaufman; Nicole Chidlow; Carol Saylor; Ray Bussey's mother, Doris; Liz Olson; Margaret Floyd; Russ Hester; Vaughn Brown; Patty and Steve Plander; Arlyce Lohr; Krista Klohr; Michelle Schoonmaker; Dick Paronto; Richard and Edie Budd; Cindy Schafer; Cheryl Walcutt’s sister Judy and mother; Christy Hipchen’s Uncle Frank and grandmother, Ann Chubon; Amy Stavely’s aunt, Sharon Boyd; Ryan Stavely’s father, Brian; 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’ entire family; Tricia Gray’s grandfather, Paul; Helen Wilkens' mother, Jane Reinert; Christina Nelson’s grandmother, Pat Dole; Judy Cooper’s daughter, Jessica Quigley; Paul Doughty’s mother, Ruth Doughty; Tina Anthis’ father, Steve Bissel; Camille Dubois’ parents and the Dubois family; Debbie Saylor’s sister, Christine; Todd Stubbs’ stepfather, David Hopsicker; a member of the Tardiff family; Dionne Whitby's daughter, and niece, Jannah; Amanda Crose’s mother, and grandmother, Betty Davis; Dotty Kaufman’s daughter-in-law, Carol, granddaughter, Sarah, and grandson Nathan; Kathy Miller’s sister, Beth Krauth, and brother-in-law, Jeff Miller; Lewis Shorter and Lewis Shorter’s niece, Jennifer Schwandt-Gayle; Bob Fuller’s brother, Joe Fuller; Dot Forloine’s granddaughter Melisa Tucker Saatthoff, and her great-grandson Luke; Debbie Arey’s sister, Denise; Debbie and Bruce Arey’s family in Connecticut, and their daughter, Allison; Linda Taylor’s mother, Izola; Kennon Bauman’s uncle, Dan Johnston; 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; Amanda Wehage’s sister and father, Dave; 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; Laura Willoughby's father, Norman; Ann Hirschy’s aunt, Cindy, and brother; Kelly Burnett’s nephew, Justin; Lou Kareha’s cousin, Thomas Kochis; Cheryl and Doug Walcutt’s grandchild, Gray Adacutt; Erika Sealing's grandmother, Margaret Schade; Lourdes Cordero's granddaughter and friends, Fred and Arelene Jones; Mike and Charlotte Davie’s friend, Dave Page; Linda Lewis’ friend, Carol Fudge; Rob Yeager’s friends, Greta Daughtrey and Peter Brown; and Maren McGillivray-Stubbs’ best friend’s father, Gentry Sims.
THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION The love and prayers of the congregation go out to the Davis and Crose families upon the death of Amanda's grandmother Betty Davis.
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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