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Trinity Sunday
Children's Music Sunday
June 4, 2023
Get your bulletin here.
In-Person Worship at 9:00 and 10:30 am.
Livestream Worship, 10:30 am.
Child Care available for 9:00 and 10:30 am services.
Sunday School for Pre-K - 12th Grade during 10:30 am Worship,
Sunday School Schedule until June 11th
Child Care available for 9:00 and 10:30 am services.
Sunday School for Pre-K through 12th Grade during 10:30 am Worship, every Sunday.*
*Youth grades 6th - 12th are in the Sanctuary on Communion Sundays.
Register for Sunday School here.
You can connect on YouTube HERE.
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Dear Members and Friends of the Ark and Dove Community,
Tomorrow is Pride Day in Annapolis and at least 36 people from our congregation and some friends are marching in the parade or serving at our booth. I look forward to marching with them and I think our participation in this event is critical for several reasons: It demonstrates that we Ark and Dove are welcoming and affirming of people in the LGBTQ+ community. 2. Do an internet search on violence against LGBTQ+ people in our nation and you will see that the queer community suffers physical and emotional violence at significantly higher rate of incidents than non LGBTQ+ people. 3 Legislative acts against the Queer community are on the rise in many states and 4. We show that progressive Christian denominations take seriously Christ's Command that we love one another.
I will confess that I am a student on Queer issues. I will confess that I don't understand every nuance and complexity around gender identity or sexuality, but I am growing in my understanding. My friends in the queer community say much the same thing to me. That's what I ask of our church; that we take up a stance of humble learning and set aside rushes to judgement. One thing I have not changed my mind about is this: Human sexuality is a wonderful gift from God. God created us as beings who derive pleasure from intimacy and God loves all of us. Each of us is a unique human being and all of us are called to be good stewards of these gifts.
Lastly there are almost a billion hungry people in the world including millions in the United States. Why are people so focused on regulating intimacy in other people? Billions of people live under anti-democratic and authoritative regimes. Would not a better use of time be to work to end hunger and to help people live in freedom?
They will know we are Christians by our love.
In Christ,
Tim
tstern@arkanddove.org
Reminder, I will never ask you to buy a gift card for the Church
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6 “With what shall I come before the Lord
and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,
with calves a year old?
7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
with ten thousands of rivers of oil?
Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression,
the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
8 He has told you, O mortal, what is good,
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice and to love kindness
and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:6-8
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A Prayer For Pride Day
God, who made me in Your image, teach me to love myself as You love me. God, who made me in Your image, allow me to show that image to the world. God who made me in Your image, help me to see Your image in all those I meet. God, who made me in Your image, teach me to conserve and protect all Your creation. God, who made me in Your image, bless, protect, and keep me and all Your children safe and free from violence. Amen.
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I hope that you will join us this upcoming Sunday as our youth lead us in our worship music. Our sanctuary will be filled with the inspiring music of the Youth Choir and the Chimes Ensemble under the leadership of Rae’tta Bond. This will mark the end of their season before they break for the summer months, and they have been working hard. They will be accompanied by a multitude of instrumentalists from our Band and Choir leaders, including piano, keyboard, bass guitar, djembe, and drum set.
Let’s support our youth and show our appreciation for their hard work and join me in thanking Rae’tta Bond for her extraordinary work that she has done in her short time here with us.
With love,
Rebecca
Director of Music
rechols@arkanddove.org
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Musician Spotlight
Chelsea McCracken grew up in Monrovia, MD, where she played the piano, was a special music vocalist in church (United Methodist), and sang alto in a high school musical. Later she realized she was a first soprano when she first sang in a choir as a student at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Since then she has sung in a choir every year--in college and grad school choirs (at Rice University, where she earned a doctorate in linguistics), and church choirs in Houston, TX (Congregationalist/UCC), Bloomington, IN (American Baptist/UCC), Grand Rapids, MI (UU and UCC), St. George, UT (Community of Christ and ELCA), and now here at Ark and Dove! She thinks of choir as a sports team and enjoys practicing every week and learning challenging material. Choir is also her favorite way to engage with spirituality. Some pieces she has enjoyed singing are: Carmina Burana, Rutter's For the Beauty of the Earth, Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb, and solos in City Called Heaven and original compositions by her partner, Jeremy C. Young. Chelsea works as a linguist, social science researcher, and educator, and lives in Gambrills.
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Greetings! Our young people will lead the entire music portion of both worship services this upcoming Sunday! The prelude will feature the Hand Chime Ensemble and the remainder of the service will be led by the Children’s Choir. The Children's and Youth Music Ministry would like to extend our gratitude to special band members who will be assisting us with music accompaniment, the media ministry, and the security ministry. We would also like to thank our church administrator, Sis. Cherese, who assisted in preparing a special presentation for our young people following the 10:30 AM worship service this Sunday.
We hope that you will join us at one or both services this Sunday! This will be our last Sunday as a ministry until Fall 2023. We would like to extend our thanks to the congregation for all the love and support you have shown us throughout the 2022 – 2023 choir season. Your love, kind words, fist bumps, pats on the back, and smiles have truly been encouraging. Thank you to the following young people and their families for their consistent dedication to our ministry throughout the choir season: Ayla, Chelsea, Connor, Ellie, Elliot, Eliza, Emanuel, Finn, Isaac, Julie, Katie, Lilly, Mary, Owen, and Quentin.
Rae'tta
Director of Music for Children and Youth
raetta.bond@arkanddove.org
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Per Capita Special Offering
Ark and Dove is now receiving the Per Capita Special Offering. The church pays a combined $40.00 per member to the General Assembly of the PCUSA ($9.85), The Synod of the Mid Atlantic ($1.15), and the Presbytery of Baltimore ($29.00) to cover the Administrative Expenses of our denomination. Per Capita funding is how Presbyterians mutually share the costs of coming together and to set directions for the future. Contributions to Per Capita provide the ecclesiastical infrastructure that binds our ministry. It enables churches to call pastors; supports those pastors in their ministries; provides for guidance in troubled times; encourages those called to church leadership; and enables us to gather as the body of Christ. You can pay your per Capita by clicking here.
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YTD Expected Unpledged Income $9,167
Actual Unpledged Income $7,243
Behind $1,924
YTD Expected Pledged & Electronic Giving $216,645
YTD Actual Pledged & Electronic Giving $205,707
Behind $10,938
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Bulletin - Trinity Sunday | |
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The Deacons would like to recognize our Winter and Spring graduates for their job Well Done! If you or your child are/have graduated this year from a high school/college/university or military academy we want to include you in the Bulletin and in prayers on Sunday, June 18th.
Please send their name, degree, and name of the school to deacons@arkanddove.org by Tuesday, June 13. Please also send their address so the Deacons can send them a card. Any questions, please contact Linda Lewis at linda.lewis@arkanddove.org.
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We will not continue the monthly Affinity Group during the summer to give us a chance to regroup and plan activities for the fall. We welcome any suggestions you may have for us going forward. Stay informed on our Social Justice FB page!
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Invitation to a Dessert Meet & Greet with Betsey Moe
Betsey Moe is our PCUSA mission co-worker in Guatemala who is our liaison to CEDEPCA and she will be making a thank you tour in the U.S. this summer. She and her husband, Eric, will be with the Baltimore Presbytery June 12-15 and the Mission team at Ark and Dove is planning to host a dessert evening Wednesday, June 14th at 6:00 PM for the five churches in AA County. We will have a chance to meet her and hear about the wonderful programs/activities CEDEPCA is offering in Guatemala. There is a similar group meeting in Baltimore the evening before for her to thank churches there. We hope to have as big a turn-out as possible from Ark and Dove and if anyone is willing to make some cookies/brownies/finger food desserts for that evening, please contact Sher Atkinson, Lori Kronser, or Cheryl Walcutt. You may direct any questions to one of the three of us as well. Thanks in advance for your support.
Sher Atkinson
sheratkinson@eartlink.net
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Children and Youth's Christian Education | |
LGBTQIA+ Authors in the Ark and Dove Library | |
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“I Am God’s Dream is a deeply encouraging exploration of the unique strengths, curiosities, and desires in every kid. In this deeply affirming picture book, children will see how God celebrates and adores each of us—and why we should be proud to be who we are. Kids of all faith traditions will receive in these pages the gift of empowerment, purpose, and ownership over their own faith perspective early on through Matthew Paul Turner’s lyrical phrasing:
I'm playful and brave
I'm a one-kid parade
I'm gonna be who I am ‘cause I'm wonderfully made"
(On the Children’s Ministry shelf)
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In our Youth Library’s Challenged and Banned collection: When Aidan Became a Brother.
“When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl's room and he wore clothes that other girls liked wearing. After he realized he was a boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of his life that didn't fit anymore,
and he settled happily into his new life. Then Mom and Dad announced they're going to have another baby and Aidan wants to do everything he can to make things right for his new sibling from the beginning...”
With his parents’ support, Aidan learns about being a big brother and how to love with his whole self. Stonewall Book Award winner.
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In our youth library’s Challenged and Banned collection: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Universe.
“Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.”
Fans of YA fiction will enjoy this charming multi-award-winning book.
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By popular demand, the IRIS Group, the LGBT+ focused group for teens, will now meet twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, at 7pm in-person in the Calvin room, led by Adora Grace Nilsen-Johnson and Craig West. For June, that's the 7th and 21st. Expect fun, games, and discussion! Bring friends! | |
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Pastor Tim, Cathy Debus, and Linnie Girdner will be co-facilitating the next Healing through Grief group on Tuesday, June 13 from 7:30pm - 8:45pm as a hybrid 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 would like to attend in person or on Zoom. If you change your mind later, no problem. Any questions, contact 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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Huh? What’s a Ladew? It’s a topiary garden located in Monkton Maryland. The Friendly Seniors are arranging a trip there on Friday, June 23. They have gardens, of course, a butterfly house, a nature walk, and a manor house to explore. They have a dining room so we can eat there if we want or bring our own and use the picnic tables. This is open to anyone of any age, church member or not. Admission costs are Adult: $17, Student or Senior $12, Children $5. For an additional $7 there is a guided tour. Tickets are good for the whole day, excluding special events. Since there is no group rate, people are asked to buy their own tickets. Please let us know if you plan to join us by emailing berry962@verizon.net by Monday, June 19, and indicate if you need, or are willing to provide, a ride. Sounds like a fun day to me! | |
Ministry & Membership Interest Meeting | |
Find out how to get involved at Ark & Dove!
There are so many ways to be involved at Ark & Dove! Are you interested in ways to volunteer? Considering becoming a member? We will be having a ministry & membership interest meeting on June 24th from 9AM until noon. Breakfast will be provided, and childcare will be provided if needed. RSVP at arkanddove.org/interestmeeting. We look forward to seeing you!
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Second Saturdays Prayer Class
Kim Champagne is facilitating a monthly contemplative prayer class in the Ark and Dove Room every second Saturday, in which together we will practice one of many types of ancient prayers of the heart. We will focus on a particular type of prayer each month, with our first meeting beginning with breath praying and then moving into the Morning Prayer from the Divine Hours. Next class is on June 10th. For more information contact Kim at kim.champagne@arkanddove.org
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Ark and Dove Book Club’s June Read
Ark and Dove Book Club has chosen Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall as their June reading selection. Join us on Zoom Friday at 7:30 on June 23rd for our discussion of this international bestselling novel based on a true story. Contact Kim Champagne kim.champagne@gmail.com for more information.
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Ark and Dove's Lost and Found | | |
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Did you know Ark and Dove have a Lost and Found? It is located at the end of the coat rack with jackets, coats, and sweaters. Plus, a bin with water bottles and other lost items. Please take the time to see if any of your items are included in the collection by June 11th. The remaining items will be donated to Goodwill. | | |
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Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
The Love and sympathy of the congregation goes out the Dubois family upon the death of Francette Soragna, Camille's aunt.
PRAYERS OF HEALING AND SUPPORT FOR Norman Willoughby, Laura Willoughby's father; a family mourning a loss; Debbie Arey's cousin, Carol, in the hospital; Patti Sheahan, the mother of Kim Champagne, recovering from hip replacement surgery; Saralee Bartgis; Gina Richardson battling cancer, in the hospital; Jason Devono recovering from surgery; Gahzal Abawi in serious condition in the hospital; the Ivore family upon the death of Walker Ivore; neighbors taking care of each other through hard times; The Hamil and Kronser families upon the death of Braydon Hamil; Carl Lucas, friend of the Kareha's, who has cancer; healing for Linnie Girdner; Linda Taylor's mother, Izola; Chuck Stern for health and healing; Libby Kahwajy in the hospital with broken hip; Debbie Arey's sister, Denise who was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica; a young friend recently diagnosed with an inflammatory lung disease; Chris C. as he seeks treatment for his addiction; prayers for children struggling with depression and anxiety; Sarah Hendricks friend's daughter in the hospital and those caring for her; Sandra Krezanosky, Amy Hagemann's mother; a sister suffering from addiction and for her family; Lori Johnson, mother of Cheryl Walcutt; Connie Batts; Steve Debus's niece, Amanda Kuhl; Ann Hirschy; Linnie Girdner's great grandson, Ronan; a young child hurt in a car accident; our partners at CEDEPCA in Guatemala; a friend who is hospitalized; families in the world facing housing insecurity; Janet and John Morgan, Wendy Wellington's parents; Achsah's mother, Rachel; Shelley Franklin; Ron Holman; Pat Devers' Cousin who has entered into hospice; family friend of Julie and Pat Devers, Joe Burgoyne; the Herman's next door neighbor - recovering from open heart surgery; Jan and Al Jank's daughter-in-law, Irina Lee; Layla Tyus and her family; Kamarii Miller; The Solano Family; Val preparing for another surgery; Friends living with cancer; Jeff Faiman; someone struggling with depression; Doris Fields; Diane McPhail; Nikol Sahai; Elizabeth Carter; Children with cancer, their families, and their care providers; Jimmy Carter; Tim Soyars, nephew of Dot Forloines; Cyndy Ingram, step-daughter of Dot Forloines; Laura Talbert; the people of Syria and Turkey; Barb Benson, Mary Benson's sister; the family of Jatin Patel, who died after a battle with brain cancer; Bernice Taylor; Bri R and Ezra; the Ostrach Family; Loretta Frick; the Bonstrom family; the Houseknecht family; Dick Eckersley's granddaughter; Amy Tardiff's mother; Aunt Teri in home hospice care; the SeonBuchner family; Ardeth Johns; for family members suffering from addiction; the Knight Family; a friend facing brain surgery; a mother in the hospital; Don Clark; MaryAnn Buckley; Sue Miller, Laura Willoughby-Perry’s mother; Audrey Miller, daughter of Kathy Miller; Dotty Kaufmann; Mary Elizabeth Nay; Bri Lapp; a teen struggling with peer concerns at school; Holly Folk, friend of Laura Willoughby-Perry; Carol & Henry Saylor; Deb Saylor's grand-nephew, Jordan; Chantel Seetram; Debbie and Bruce Arey's Daughter, Allison; families impacted by gun violence; Dr. Jesse Nicholson, Connie Batts' brother-in-law; Danni Johnson; the family of Gavin Hurley; Amanda Welford; Dee going through breast cancer; Doug Dehaven; Marie, Nikol Sahai’s Mom; Dot Forloines; Dick Paronto; Julie Devers' friend Zenia Dacio-Messina; Hope Sutphin; Freyja Hartzell; Cara Moody’s father-in-law, Gary Moody Sr.; Debbie Saylor's Friends: Carlene Printy and Helen Rossum
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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