The Arkive: Ark and Dove's Newsletter |
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Third Sunday in Lent
& Reception for Contemporary Music Director Pat Sise
March 20th, 2022
In-Person Worship at 9:00 and 10:30 am, every Sunday!
*Sunday School for Pre-K-5th Grade during 10:30 am Worship, every Sunday!
You can connect on YouTube HERE.
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Dear Friends and Members of the Ark and Dove Community,
It is hard to believe but Pat Sise has been a part of music leadership at Ark and Dove for 10 years. After sharing his guitar gifts for many years, He took over from Mark Edwards about three years ago as Director of Contemporary Music and now leaves us to pursue other adventures. I will always be grateful for Pat’s gifts, especially for getting us through the transition to Livestream when COVID hit. This Sunday will be his last day and our 10:30 worship will be followed by a reception in his honor. Its important to say thank you and celebrate his work. I hope to see you all on Sunday at the reception.
Once again we talked about mask policy at the monthly Session Meeting. Given that children under 5 can still not be vaccinated and a new Omicron variant is now in the United States, we are going to stick with masks for another month. We are however relaxing our policy on outdoor masks for children, they are optional. That said, we want to be mindful of and compassionate towards children who chose masks or whose parents chose to put masks on them. Some of our children’s leaders have stated that if they are with a masked child, they will wear their mask out of a sense of support. We will revisit this discussion in April.
With prayers for health and peace,
In Christ,
Tim
tstern@arkanddove.org
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Dear Friends and Members of Ark and Dove,
Ark and Dove has a unique, individual identity. For that reason, we can forget that we are connected to the local, regional, and national churches that comprise our denomination. We have had a few reminders of that in the past few weeks as Rev. Jennifer Barchi of Baltimore Presbytery and Rev. Ellie Johns-Kelley of the Presbyterian Foundation have visited us in worship. For the purpose of staying connected, I agreed many weeks ago to preach at one of our neighboring PC(USA) churches this weekend. I will miss worship at Ark and Dove this Sunday, which will be Pat Sise's last Sunday leading worship.
Pat has participated in the music ministry of Ark and Dove for a decade. Before he served as our Director of Contemporary Worship, he played bass, drums and guitar in the band. Pat has always been flexible like that. While Director, he not only led the band but also improved our technological and sound capacities. When Covid hit, he flexed his skills as a music producer. On staff, Pat constantly proved himself a team player. When things were difficult, and these two pandemic years were very difficult, Pat was always one to uplift us with a joke. More so, Pat is extraordinarily empathetic and aware of what others are experiencing. I am so thankful for the time Pat has been a colleague. I am grateful for his music, especially the way he is able to invoke an atmosphere of contemplation with his classical guitar. I hope you will join us in celebrating his ministry on Sunday.
Peace,
Jon
jnelson@arkanddove.org
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Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.
-Isaiah 55:1-3
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Blessed are you who have realized that life is hard. And it’s hard for everyone. Your awareness came at a cost. You lost something you can’t get back….Blessed are all of us who struggle, for we are in good company, and we’ll never walk alone. Amen
-from Good Enough by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie.
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This week marks my final week as the Director of Contemporary Music at Ark and Dove. What an amazing 10 years it has been since first joining as a musician. I first came to play at the church when Mark Edwards was the director. Mark and I had an active guitar duo and we performed for an offertory. Not long after, Mark asked if I would like to join the band to play bass. I had so much fun playing every Sunday on bass. Once Ryan Stavely started playing bass, I moved over to lead guitar. When David Degge had to stop playing drums due to moving to New York, I began playing drums until Mark found his replacement in Brendan. This is when I moved back to lead electric guitar. There were a few months when I was not around as I sought out my own director role at churches that were hiring, but eventually came back to the musicians and family I love. Once I knew Mark was going to be leaving, I jumped at the opportunity to direct in his stead and am so grateful and humbled for being chosen to be his permanent replacement. I have had so many great times with the Ark and Dove family. From all the worship services, fellowship, concerts like Revels, and extracurricular fun times like the charity golf day! It has been amazing to get to know this congregation, staff, deacons, elders, youth, and the wonderfully talented musicians at Ark and Dove. You all have gotten me through difficult moments in my life, and have been there to support all my successes. I can't thank you enough for all the love, acceptance, support, and kindness you all have shown me throughout the years!
To the Ark and Dove musicians, I love you all so much! You all have been the best group to work with to create fun, thoughtful, and touching music so that all our congregation and community can worship fully. Thank you for dedicating your talents, time, and your full selves to making our music ministry and friendships together something that I will be able to cherish forever. Thank you for your patience during the pandemic as we navigated new ways to still be able to worship and provide music for the congregation. It is very difficult to truly put into words what you all mean to me, but I am so grateful for everything!
Ark and Dove has an exciting worship and music ministry future ahead of it. You are, without a doubt, in the hands of some of the most talented, professional, and wonderful musicians I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Yes Rebecca, talking about you! ;) Change is never the easiest pill to swallow, so I ask you to remember, change and adaptability during these times is necessary to continue doing what we love and dedicate ourselves to. This is not a final goodbye, as Tim has already invited me back to play guitar when I would like, which I am thrilled to be able to do. Again, my thanks for everything that this whole congregation has done for me over these years! Let's make this coming Sunday a joyous occasion, and let the heavens hear us sing out with some wonderful music! Have a blessed week, and I love you all from the bottom of my heart!!!
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Pat
Director of Contemporary Music, Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church
psise11@gmail.com
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I am looking forward to celebrating Pat and his leadership at Ark and Dove this Sunday at both the 9:00 and 10:30 services. Pat has been a wonderful colleague, a supportive friend, and a fabulous musician. I have no doubt that amazing things are in store for him! He will be greatly missed
With love,
Rebecca
Interim Director of Music
rechols@arkanddove.org
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DONATE ONLINE! One-time and recurring!
TEXT your donations! 410-983-3481
Text give to get started. Text commands for more options.
To donate for Ukraine help, text amount followed by Ukraine.
To donate to One Great Hour of Sharing, text amount followed by GreatHour.
Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
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Bulletin - Third Sunday in Lent & Baptism
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Holy Week Palms and Flowers |
The Flower Team and Worship Ministry is accepting donations for palms and Easter flowers for Holy week. The suggested donation is $10 to $12 dollars and may be made at an in person service, online on our Giving page under FLOWERS or by texting FLOWERS 410-983-3481. Easter lilies will be available to take home on after Easter Service if desired. Forms are also available in the church bulletin. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Griggs at 443-510-6687 or paulagriggs32@gmail.com.
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March, Rally and County Council Meeting for Racial Justice through Strong Police Accountability Board |
The Mission Ministry of Ark and Dove is in support of the Anne Arundel County Police Accountability Coalition's recommendations in regard to the establishment of a Police Accountability Board (PAB). The establishment of a PAB is a required component of Police Reform legislation passed in 2021. Please consider joining racial justice allies on Monday, March 21st in Annapolis. The County Council will be deliberating on the County Executive's proposed PAB bill and also a large number of amendments reflecting the recommendations of the Anne Arundel Police Accountability Coalition. We need YOU to show up for racial justice by supporting two events on this day.
First, the rally/march on Monday, March 21st in Annapolis to show support for the Anne Arundel County Police Accountability Coalition’s recommendations.
Second, help pack the room during the County Council meeting. Organizers are hoping to fill the room with racial justice allies! This has been done before and we know we can do it again.
Please sign up either at church on Sunday or online here.
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What if these were the days when Jesus was living with us? What if this were the moment God chose to connect? Where would we find Jesus?
Here, in our congregation? Look around. Or in our neighborhoods?
Perhaps Jesus would be among people classified as “essential,” who might struggle to feed their own families, while ensuring food makes it to others’ tables.
Perhaps Jesus would be working in a neighborhood, mostly ignored by governments and industry, except when there are resources to be exploited or removed.
Perhaps Jesus lives in any of the places, so impoverished in a world of plenty, that help and hope seem like illusions.
Or perhaps locked away, drowned out or disregarded so far from us that we never even know our Savior’s name.
What if this is the time? What if this is the place?
Our faith proclaims that God connects in each of those places, and in each person bearing God’s image. Our faith proclaims that God is among us, and that Jesus can be found among those most precious to God, those neighbors experiencing hunger, oppression or lack, even now, even among us. One Great Hour of Sharing connects us with people coming together to respond to the needs in their neighborhoods. It is the largest way Presbyterians connect with one another and unite with congregations in every corner of the Church and with partners all over the world. We connect in order to grow, together, while offering support that addresses shared needs in a particular context. With God and with one another, we connect the story of Jesus who lived, healed and preached among those who had least during his earthly ministry, through ministries that seek healing and wholeness in our world today. One Great Hour of Sharing connects us to proclaim that Christ is here! God is with us! Jesus is among those who have least, those who hunger and thirst, those who are sick or alone; with those seeking justice and righteousness with their neighbors and all who are in need.
Christ is here, and not here, alone. When we all do a little, it adds up to a lot.
Let us pray:
Connect us with our need. Connect us with our offerings. Connect us through the gift of your love, and your love for all you have created. Amen.
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Ukranian Relief Aid Special Offering |
You can help people in Ukraine with special offerings to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA). To donate for Ukraine help, visit our online donation page, text amount followed by Ukraine, to 410-983-3481, or simply notate on your check 'Ukraine'.
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Ark and Dove is Now an Earth Care Congregation |
The new Ark and Dove Earth Care team recently submitted our application to become an Earth Care Congregation. We made it!!! We supplied the selection committee with responses to a long survey of our current efforts regarding Earth Care in four areas: Worship, Education, Facilities and Outreach. We had many more points than what was required to meet the criteria. Session approved the signing of the Earth Care Pledge and we suggested some potential goals for the coming year before we renew our certification. We will need the help of all of our members and friends to continue to care for God's creation as we move forward. The large group who showed up to the church grounds clean-up fellowship last Saturday is a sign that there is commitment and energy around our Earth Care pledge! Thank you so much!! We look forward to welcoming you to our Earth Care team and related adventures.
For more information about Ark and Dove's Earth Care Team, or to join the team, contact Bob Fuller at rtfuller@mac.com.
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The next virtual meeting of the crafting group will be Monday, March 21 at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome- we hope you will bring your latest handcraft project(s) and join us! For the meeting link contact Amy Tardiff Lilac.n.Spruce@gmail.com
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Ukrainian Egg Decorating Fundraiser for Humanitarian Relief |
Join us on Saturday April 9 at 4 PM, open to all! Make a pysanky decorated egg to take home! All supplies and instructions will be provided. This activity is suitable for adults, teens, and children who can hold a raw egg for up to an hour without breaking it. Donations will go to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, which is funding local humanitarian relief organizations supporting Ukrainians impacted by the Russian invasion. Any amount is appreciated, $20 per person is the suggested amount. Pay by credit card on this form, on the Ark and Dove website, or bring cash to the event. This event is limited to 50 people, so we will have adequate supplies. Covid protocols: please wear a mask while in the Ark and Dove building. Maximum fresh air ventilation will be in place. To register and pay, go to Ukrainian Egg Decorating Fund Raiser for Humanitarian Relief – PYSANKY. POCs: Ellen and Greg Makar, eemakar@aol.com, glmakar@juno.com.
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The Parent Group will meet in the Marshall room (or outside, weather-permitting) on April 3rd immediately after service (11:40ish). All parents and caregivers of school-aged children and younger are invited to join this fellowship time to connect with others in the same season of raising children. Let's share stories, ideas, prayers, and during this meeting, pizza too! Childcare will be provided for a small shared cost.
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Fellowship Hour is Back and Needs Your Help! |
With the lower positivity numbers and nicer weather (take that, Puxatawny Phil!), the fellowship table will be returning outside, with snacks and coffee. Are you an early bird? Bargain (healthy-ish) shopper? Like to hang out after 2nd service? We need your help! Folks are needed to set up before first service and especially to clean up after 2nd service. It doesn’t have to be every Sunday! For more information or to sign up to help, email Outreach and Connections Elder Katie Nilsen-Johnson: knilsenjohnson@arkanddove.org.
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Anti-Racism and Social Equity |
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Building The Beloved Community |
"Our goal is to create the Beloved Community, and this will require an inner change in the quality of our soul as well as an outer change in the quantity of our compassionate action."
--- Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Anti-Racism/Social Justice team invites you to join us for the following opportunities:
PLANNING SESSION for Anti-Racism efforts going forward. We need your ideas!
4/19 - 7 PM, Zoom
RACISM 101 and RACISM 102: Can you define Systemic Racism, Internalized Racism, Interpersonal Racism and White Fragility? Join us for these informative presentations:
4/24 - 2 PM, Zoom - Racism 101
5/1, 2 PM, Zoom - Racism 102
Affinity Group Discussion - zoom followup for participants of our "Nice Racism" study
4/26 - 7PM
For more information or for the Zoom links, please contact Paula Sparks, trebleclef48@gmail.com, or Deb Saylor, saylordeb@yahoo.com for zoom links.
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Healing Through Grief Group |
Pastor Tim, Cathy Debus, and Linnie Girdner will be co-facilitating the next Healing through Grief group on Wednesday, April 6 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 us know if you have the slightest inclination to attend on April 6th, so that we can send you the link to the Zoom meeting. If you change your mind later, no problem. Also, let us know if you have not used Zoom before, so that we can provide you with some
information in advance.
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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Children's Choir is Under Way |
Children’s Choir for ages preschool through middle school continues to meet every Sunday at 9:45 am in the Marshall room. We dismiss the children in time to go to the 10:30 service with their families. This is just a starting place for us and we plan to have rehearsals on weekdays once LOGOS finishes. Email Abbey Boudreau at abbey24bee@gmail.com or Christina Nelson at christinajoy87@gmail.com for any questions. We look forward to seeing your children!
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Adult Christian Education |
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Lenten Small Groups Have Started |
Join us this Lenten season, as we explore what it means to live imperfect lives of faith in a culture that extols perfection. In small groups throughout Lent, we will be reflecting on Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie's Good Enough: 40ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection. Kate Bowler is a scholar, mother who faced a Stage IV cancer diagnosis, and author of the bestseller Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I've Loved. In these wise and practical devotions, Bowler and Richie encourage authentic faith "in a culture that rewards ruthless individualism and blind optimism." Please contact Pastor Jon (jnelson@arkandove.org) if you want a copy of the devotional from us. You can find the book at most book retailers. Small groups will deepen your Lenten journey.
Please contact the following group leaders offering sessions at these times:
Sunday March 20, and April 3 at 1 pm: Achsah Callahan (achsahajoseph@gmail.com)
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm: Pastor Tim (tstern@arkanddove.org)
Wednesdays at 10 am: Pastor Jon (jnelson@arkanddove.org)
Thursdays at 8:05 pm: Pastor Jon (jnelson@arkanddove.org)
Friday March 25 and April 8 at 7:30 pm: Kim Champagne (kim.champagne@gmail.com)
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Nursery Coordinator Position |
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We are seeking a new Nursery Coordinator to provide a safe and nurturing environment to children three and under during worship services and other church events. The position is part-time requiring up to four hours each Sunday and additional hours as requested. The full job description can be found here . Applicants should be CPR and first aid certified and pass a background check. If you (or someone you know) enjoys caring for children and is interested in this position, please email hiring@arkanddove.org with your resume and contact information.
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Children and Youth Programs |
Youth group will NOT meet this Sunday evening at church. LOGOS will continue meeting this Tuesday at the church, 6-7 pm. Please dress warmly for some outside activity and please wear a mask. If you are not comfortable gathering with the mask your child has, we have M95 masks, children’s sized, available. To receive Logos communications, contact Amy Goldberg at amygoldberg.2010@gmail.com.
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Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT for Debbie Saylor's Uncle Wayne; Danny Barrier; Michelle Schoonmaker's aunt and friend of Ylonda Fauntleroy, Floretta Watkins-Barbee, and Michelle's great aunt and Ylonda's aunt, Bernice Taylor; Debbie Bell; the people of Ukraine; Lou Kareha's relatives Aubriella and Michael Steele, and B. Wicker; Henry Hoffman; Jackie Lucus; Michelle Schoonmaker; Cindi Schafer; Mike and Denise Bartgis' son-in-law; Kelly Burnett; Jon Nelson's mother, Joanne Nelson; a mother struggling with a diagnosis; Louise Sharrocks; Kathy Miller's brother-in-law, Jeff Miller, and sister, Beth Krauth; Lourdes Cordero's sister, Diane Cordero, brother Jose, granddaughter, and friends, Fred and Arelene Jones; Lou Kareha's sister-in-law's brother, James Karanasky, cousin, Thomas Kochis, and friend, Nando Smacci; Deb Saylor's niece, Courtney Jaberi, and sister Christine; Alvin Dennis; Laura Willoughby's father, Norman; Diane Johnson's friend, Tom; Kelly Burnett's nephew, Justin; Christy Hipchen’s nephew and grandmother, Ann Chubon; the Sealing Family; Karen Arnold's brother, Tim; Josh Arnold; the family of Mike Esparza; a sister struggling with mental illness; Debbie Arey; Steve Debus' father, Bill Debus; Paul Doughty's mother, Ruth Doughty; James Franklin's sister-in-law, Kelli Franklin; Amy Tardiff’s Aunt Fran; Richard and Carol Jasper; Laura Batten-Carbaugh; Nicole Chidlow's son, Jai; Michelle Schoonmaker's friend's and their children, Kai S., Liam F., and Ezra R.; Frank Stillwell; Mary Caolo; David Johns; Carrie Dodson's friend Pam; Angela Goska; Belinda Edwards; Karen Stokes; Betty Small; a friend of Bob Fuller; the Unger family; Debbie and Bruce Arey's niece, Sarah, and daughter, Allison, and Debbie’s sister, Denise; Calvin Latham; Brianna Lapp; Ann Hirschy's relative Isaiah, aunt Cindy, and brother; Diane Makar; Charlotte Davie; Adell Gaurin; Dotty Kaufman and her daughter-in-law, Carol, granddaughter, Sarah, and grandson Nathan; Carol Saylor; Ray Bussey's mother, Doris; Liz Olson; Margaret Floyd; Vaughn Brown; Patty and Steve Plander; Arlyce Lohr; Krista Klohr; Dick Paronto; Cheryl Walcutt’s sister Judy and mother; 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’ family; Helen Wilkens' mother, Jane Reinert; Christina Nelson’s grandmother, Patricia Dole; Judy Cooper’s daughter, Jessica Quigley; a member of the Tardiff family; Lewis Shorter and Lewis Shorter’s niece, Jennifer Schwandt-Gayle; Dot Forloine’s granddaughter Melisa Tucker Saatthoff, and her great-grandson Luke; Linda Taylor’s mother, Izola; 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; 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; Cheryl and Doug Walcutt’s grandchild, Gray Adacutt; Erika Sealing's grandmother, Margaret Schade; and Rob Yeager’s friends, Greta Daughtrey and Peter Brown.
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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