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St. Martin's Episcopal Church
1510 East 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
704-376-8441
www.stmartins-charlotte.org
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January 22, 2015 The Rev. Joshua D. Bowron, Rector
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Please plan on parking in one of the following places to allow our visitors use of St. Martin's parking lot: T.R. Lawing, Hospice, or the Boy Scouts of America.
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Vacation Bible School
Our annual Vacation Bible School with St. John's Baptist Church is June 15-19, 9 am until 12 pm. A description of the VBS, as well as all the other summer camp offerings at St. John's, is available at
Four volunteers have already signed up to be a part of this fun and exciting week: Sharon Drennan, Nancy McGinnis, Sarah Lovin, and Jean Childers. Thank you! St. Martin's is responsible for creating, staffing, and implementing the program for the younger children and two Art Guilds (Quiling/Sweing and Painting). Your help is needed! Please let me know when you are available.
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Morning Prayer at St. Martin's
Join us for a great way to start your morning! Morning Prayer at St. Martin's will be held Wednesdays at 9 am in the church. Come one and all!
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Parish Forum
St. Martin's seminarian Tim Meyers and his wife, Whitney, will visit the weekend of January 31-February 1. Tim will preach at both the 8 am and 10:30 am services on February 1. Between the services, Tim will discuss his seminary experience at 9:15 in the church.
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Upcoming Baptism Dates
We will celebrate Holy Baptism on the following dates this spring: February 15th, April 4th (Easter Vigil at 7 pm), and April 5th (Easter Day). Please contact Marion Sprott-Goldson ([email protected]) for more information.
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Vestry Open House - Sunday, February 1st
Members of the Vestry will offer a brief information session for parishioners who may be discerning a call to stand for election for this vital parish ministry. There will be a brief orientation on the role of the Vestry and the nature of its activities, followed by conversation and Q&A. The session will be held in the Parish Hall following the 10:30 am worship service on February 1st.
The election of four new Vestry members will be conducted on February 22nd, the date of the Annual Parish Meeting. The deadline for the receipt of nominations is February 8th. Attendance at the open-house session is not a requirement to be a candidate.
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Bibliognostics
Bibliognostics will meet on Sunday, January 25th at 9:15 am in the meeting room on the top floor of the Parish House. We'll begin discussing retired Bishop John Spong's bookEternal Life, A New Vision, published by Harper One with a 2009 copyright date. We'll cover the first three chapters: (1) Setting The Stage; (2) life Is Accidental; and (3) All life Is Deeply Linked. Please join us for a stimulating discussion. if you have questions, please contact Bob Payet at [email protected] or 704-488-2065 (cell).
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Speakers Send Thanks
Not only was St. Martin's grateful for the visit from The Rev. Carter Heyward, The Rev. Alison Cheek, and author Darlene O'Dell on Sunday, January 18th, but they also appreciated us. Carter writes, "It was indeed a wonderful day," and sends us wishes that we may "delight in the Spirit as She unfolds in your midst." Darlene says, "I knew from the beginning that these opportunities I would have to speak with Carter and Alison would be some of the most treasured experiences of my life, but I didn't think then about all the fascinating and big-hearted people I would meet along the way. So thank...everyone at St. Martin's, for being part of my journey into the life of The Episcopal Church."
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Youth News
Sunday: Christian formation at 9:15 am
Youth Group at 5 pm - Kung Fu Night
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Want to listen or read last week's sermon again?
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The Gospel according to Saint Mark
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Tuesday Bible Study
A changing Bible study! Father Josh will lead the Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 Bible Study for 12 weeks which started January 6. This 12 week study will focus on the Gospel of Mark. All are welcome: male and female, young and not-so-young, newbies and Bible experts. Come and engage Mark in what Father Josh calls, "the gospel in the raw." You will not want to miss Father Josh's energized and peculiar approach to Bible study!
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All are WELCOME at the St. Martin's Welcome Class
If you are new to St. Martin's, just checking St. Martin's out, or even if you've been here a while, and are interested in learning a little more about this thriving and diverse community of faith, then please plan to attend the Welcome Class beginning Sunday, January 25 and continuing the next two Sundays (February 1 and 8). The class will meet in the Fellowship Hall Sunday mornings 9-10:15am.
The primary purpose of the Welcome Class is to provide all of us with an opportunity to get to know each other. In addition, it will provide information on many aspects of St. Martin's; including, Mission and Outreach, Christian Formation, and a tour of the building.
If you plan on attending or simply have a question, please let us know (Terry and Richard Ertel -- 704-575-5454 or [email protected]). Letting us know is NOT a requirement to attend the class, we just want to make sure we have enough coffee!
We look forward to seeing you on January 25, Feb 1 and 8.
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Beginners' Bible Study
The Friday morning Bible Study is growing! Please join us for the next meeting January 16th at 7:15 am in the library as we begin studying 1 Peter. Questions? Please contact Darren at 980-297-6322 or [email protected]
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
The Annual Pancake Supper will be February 17th from 5-7pm in the Fellowship Hall. The Supper is a fundraiser for the Men's Retreat to Valle Crucis, NC. Discount tickets will be sold February 8 and 15 following the 10:30 am service. If you would like to volunteer, or if you have questions, please contact Wade Alley ( [email protected]).
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Annual Men's Retreat
St. Martin's Annual Men's Retreat will be April 17-19, 2015 at the Valle Crucis Conference Center, located near Boone, NC
Program: Living a Better Story
Retreat Leader: The Rev. Josh Bowron
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Children's Worship
Children's Worship (CW) is a worship service for children in Kindergarten through 4th Grade. Participants follow the wooden cross down the center aisle after the Collect and return to their parents during the Peace. CW is led by parish volunteers (3 adults) in the Children's Chapel located on the lower level of the Parish House. Their Order of Worship includes music, readings and responses, the Lord's Prayer, Gospel reading, and prayer circle.
In addition to the coloring clipboards located in the big, wicker trunk, please take advantage of the "Look & Find" booklets located in a basket on the table next to the clipboards. I've attached photos so that you know what to look for! Please note that you will need to sit near the stained glass window of the corresponding booklet your child chooses and that info is located on the red cover.
You might also want to consider having your child go through the bulletin, find the hymn numbers, and then mark the hymnal accordingly. Book marks will be located on the table with the "Look & Find" basket.
CW is when children in grades K-4 leave the service for their own worship service and return at the Peace.
CF is childcare provided for infants-preschoolers at 9-10:15 so that parents may go to Christian Formation and during the church service, 10:15 until communion time. CF will be staffed entirely by hired sitters on November 9th.
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Women's Retreat - Save the Date!
St. Martin's Annual Women's Retreat will be the weekend of April 24-26 in Valle Crucis, NC. Registration forms and more information coming soon. For questions, contact Mandy Dobrich at [email protected] or 704-779-2999.
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Room in the Inn
St. Martin's launched its 19th year of caring for the homeless via Room in the Inn on Tuesday, December 2nd. This year our December-March effort to provide compassionate care for our homeless neighbors will last 18 weeks, two longer than in past years.
If you are interested in volunteering for Room in the Inn, please see Gainor Eisenlohr or Nan Robertson.
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Would you like to become a member of St. Martin's?
We would be delighted to talk with you about joining this vibrant community. If you would like to find our more about membership, please speak with our priest, Father Josh Bowron or a greeter on Sunday mornings. Additionally, you can call the church office and speak with Marion (704-376-8441).
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More about our common life .....
* speak to a Greeter before or after church - they are here for you!
* attend a Christian formation class for all ages at 9:15 am Sunday mornings
* volunteer for a committee, a project, or sing in the choir - check the website or call the church office
* learn more about baptism and confirmation - meet with Father Josh
* order a nametag! - form found on the clipboard at the back of the church - we'll have it for you soon!
* follow us on twitter - @stmartinsepis
* Find us on Facebook "Saint Martin's Episcopal Church"
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Name tags
Have you lost your St. Martin's name tag or never ordered one? Don't delay, order one right away!!
Print your name on the request form found on the clipboard in the Narthex or email Michele Nichols at [email protected], to place your order. The name tag is free for the first order!
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Sunday, January 25, 2015
Vestry Person of the Day: Mary Stewart Duffy
8:00 am
Celebrant: The Reverend Armand LaVallee
Preacher: The Reverend Joshua Bowron
Acolyte: Nancy McGinnis
Eucharistic Minister: Patricia Dinas
Altar Guild: Queen Whaley
10:30 am
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Joshua D. Bowron
Acolytes: Ann Berry Schrimsher, Mimi Schrimsher, Alex Alday, Connor Daniel
Eucharistic Ministers: Marion Sprott-Goldson, Litzie Hassell
Lectors: Angie Forde, Ann Schado
Intercessor: June Marie Rainwater
Children's Worship: Bronwyn and John Ford, Rebecca Fant
Ushers: Jack Gossett, Nick Carter, Wade Alley
Greeters: Mary Lou Knox, Alice Thrasher, Paula Lombardi
Altar Guild: Nancy McGinnis, Kathleen Purvis, Patsy Davis
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Power off? Stay Connected!
If the church phones are not working and the web page is "down", check in on St. Martin's on our Facebook page. In times of distress we will post an update there.
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Office hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office number: 704-376-8441
Would you like to submit an announcement for this publication? Please submit it to Marion Sprott-Goldson at [email protected] by Monday afternoon.
All submissions are subject to editing.
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