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March TABLETALK March 2019 Pastor: Pastor’s Corner The Rev. Dr. William F. R. Gilroy 410-263-4723; ext. 12 A NOTE FROM PASTOR BILL: [email protected] Chaplain: First of all, I would like to express my appreciation to you for the Paula Thistle way you have welcomed me and accepted me as your Interim Pastor 410-703-2669 [email protected] during Pastor Dave’s time away on active duty. Nancy and I have both Church Secretary: enjoyed being a part of the St. Martin’s family for several years now but Christine Sindt were just a bit anxious about assuming the roles that are now ours to fill. 410-263-4723, ext. 10 Your warmth, love, and encouragement, however, have alleviated that [email protected] anxiety and made us feel comfortable and for that we are most thankful. Director of Music Ministry: Tyler Horton As I write this message to you, we find ourselves on the threshold 410-263-4723 x13 [email protected] of Lent. Ash Wednesday is just one week away, and with its arrival Lent Building Manager: begins. Traditionally our worship schedule during the Lenten season Barbara Hoffman-Krickbaum includes mid-week worship services, and this year that tradition will 410-544-1707 continue. However, this year will be a bit different! [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry: On Wednesday evening March 13th, a trial will begin in our Laura Albanese 443-699-2539 - cell sanctuary, and you are being called to “jury duty.” The People vs Judas [email protected] Iscariot (a worship and drama series for Lent) “honors the theme of Lent Day School Principal: and beckons introspection” as the author of the drama intends. “The James D. Moorhead story of (Judas’) betrayal and confession holds in tension the judgment of 410-269-1955, ext. 21 [email protected] God on the one hand and the free grace of God on the other,” the author Director of Admissions: says. It is “guided by three objectives: 1) to revisit the passion narrative, Kelly Peenstra hearing details through key witnesses in ways we may not have 410-269-1955, ext. 20 considered before now; 2) to prompt reflection upon our own need for [email protected] forgiveness; and 3) to focus on the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ and his Church Council suffering for the sins of the world.” President: Larry Laubscher Vice President: Deb Mangin This will be a much different and unique way for us to observe Lent Worship & Music: Marianne Drumm Fellowship: Debbie Livingston this year, and one that will hopefully enhance the meaning and value of Christian Education: Linda Wetz this season for us all. Financial Secretary: Glenn Hollenbeck Church Treasurer: Mick Thistle So, I hope you will consider joining the jury for The People vs Judas Finance Chairperson: Tom Freeman Iscariot! Listen to the witnesses called by the prosecution and the Social Ministry: Sara Wetz Stewardship: Allison Poltorak defense. Then determine whether JUSTICE or GRACE should be the Scott Schrier verdict, and what that might mean for us all! Evangelism: Jonathan Aseltine Memorials: Mick Thistle The Lenten Season is special for many reasons. I look forward to Property: Tim Doyle sharing this experience with you. Chair, School Board: Molly Michaelson President Emeritus: Heather Tuckfield In God’s Peace! Deadline for April Tabletalk Articles 3/25 Pastor Bill A Note from Pastor Gilroy Flying Quilters It is very important to Chaplain Paula and The Flying Quilters will meet again on I that we are informed when any March 11 and 25 in Fellowship Rooms member or friend of St. Martin’s needs A/B from 10 am – 2 pm. New quilters surgery or hospitalization. We want to be there for you, are always welcome –no experience and that is only possible when you let us know that you required. Also, the quilters are in need are scheduled for outpatient or inpatient surgery, or for of flat fitted sheets (any color) and any hospital stay. So please email either Chaplain Paula pillowcases. Thank you and/or I, and we will be available to offer prayer and support. If you desire to keep such plans confidential, we will certainly maintain that confidentiality. Outie Lunch Group "Outie" Lunch Group - Tuesday, Mar. 12 at 1 pm at First Holy Communion Soul, located at 509 S Cherry Grove, Annapolis (it’s On Transfiguration Sunday, March 3 at the 10 am right off of Forest Drive, behind Ledos Pizza and CVS). service, Liam and Colin Downing, Jake Freeman and Hope you can be there. Contact Carole Komenda 410- Daniel, Lina and Owen Gunhus received their first holy 266-7132. communion. Please lift in prayer and congratulate them! Yoga Class is Back! Pancake Supper Wednesdays- beginning March 13th (not March 6th) 6- 7pm Join us on Wednesday’s evenings for an hour of Boy Scout’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be gentle, mindfulness yoga. This is a 6week session and THIS Tuesday, Mar. 5 from 4:30 pm - 7 pm in the gym. the cost is $30 per person. Class size is limited so sign All you can eat for $6.00! Children under 4 are free. up soon. Adults and youth (6th-12th grade) are welcome There will also be a gluten-free option for pancakes and to join. To sign up email Laura Albanese. vegetarian sausage. Tickets will be sold at the door. Pizza and Movie Night March 6 is Ash Wednesday Beat the winter doldrums and join Make worship a priority as we start Lent with the us for Adult Fellowship "Pizza and imposition of Ashes. Worship on March 6 will be at Movie Night" on Saturday, March Noon and 7 pm. We hope you’ll start your Lenten 16, at 6:30 pm in the fellowship journey in worship and then re-commit to weekly hall. Pizza will be provided; you're worship and mid-week worship services. Worship and welcome to bring your own Drama Series for Lent will be held on Wednesdays in beverage and a snack or dessert to share while we Lent: Mar. 13, 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 10. watch the film "Hidden Figures". Prayer Shawl Ministry The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 1- 4 pm at the home of Judy Svoboda her address is 1273 March Joyful Hearts Log Canoe Court, Annapolis, MD 21403. If you have Ladies of St. Martins, please join us on Saturday, March questions, please call Judy at 410-267-9060. For those 9, at 10:00 am as we engage in a prayer walk around unable to meet, please keep knitting and crocheting; the church property. We will be praying for our facility, Pastor Bill and Chaplain Paula continue to find loving our grounds, our school, our programs, our people, and homes for our efforts. If you have a family member or others we hold near and dear to our hearts. We will friend who would like a prayer shawl or lap throw, share our thoughts and cares with each other. Please please contact Pastor Bill, Chaplain Paula, or Dottie Hall join us for our prayer journey at St. Martin's. (443-646-6630). We mail these "tangible hugs from God" out of town. Dinner and Bowling Thursday Mid-Day Bible study Calling All Elementary Youth and Every Thursday at 11:30 am at the Double-T Diner Families - Join us on Friday, March 29th (West St and Solomon’s Island Rd). This informal review 6:30-8:30pm for dinner and bowling. All sheds light on each week’s lessons for our Christian lives elementary youth and their families are invited to join and provides Christian fellowship as we share a light us for an evening of fun and fellowship at the Annapolis lunch and conversation. Join us Thursday. Bowling Alley. We’ll grab pizza at the bowling alley, play a few frames and have a special dessert. Sign up by contacting Laura Albanese at: [email protected]. Cost is $20 per family. Special Delivery for Pastor Dave! While Pastor Dave is deployed, we have him in our thoughts and prayers. We can let him know we're New/Used Eyeglasses Needed thinking of him with notes, cards, and colored pictures… and these can go directly into his own mailbox in the In an effort to assist people around the world who need narthex. Bring your notes and pictures to church and corrective lenses to assist them with their sight, we will drop them in his mailbox. All will be collected and sent be collecting eyeglasses (new and/or used) for in one larger envelope each week. Thanks to all! distribution to those in need. The Lion’s Club will be distributing these much-needed glasses. Glasses can be placed in the box in the narthex. VBS Donations Needed Vacation Bible School is just five months away! The crafts/mission group asks that you save and donate Memorial Garden and Columbarium clean/empty frosting containers and empty toilet paper (MCG) or paper towel rolls. There'll be a donation box in the Phase 1 is complete, and we are now working on narthex for your contributions. What a great way to completing the Butterfly presentation and the Narthex recycle. Thanks so much. Also, if anyone has a kids egress to the gardens. A total of 25 niches have been swimming pool that they no longer need and would be purchased and 4 others are pledged. We are in need of willing to donate, that would be greatly appreciated. funds to complete the balance of the project.