St. Martin's Episcopal Church
1510 East 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204

704-376-8441
www.stmartins-charlotte.org
October 23-30, 2014                           The Rev. Joshua D. Bowron, Rector
NEW THIS WEEK
Loose Plate Offering
At St. Martin's, on the second Sunday of the month, the loose plate offering is designated for the Rector's Discretionary Fund. In the month of November only, this designated day will be on the first Sunday of the month, November 2nd, and on the second Sunday, November 9th, the loose plate offering will be designated for Bishop Curry's Discretionary Fund. 

Donation to the Rector's Discretionary Fund allows the Parish to respond to the immediate and urgent needs of our brothers and sisters in this community. Thank you for your generosity.  


 
St. Martin's Holiday Greenery Sale
The Annual St. Martin's Women's Retreat is selling greenery for the upcoming holidays. The orders must be received by Sunday, November 16th, and pick-up of the greenery will be at St. Martin's on Sunday, December 7th in the Rainy Day Room. Order forms are in the narthex and on the church website. If you have any questions, please contact Scottie Chastain at 803-835-0458. 


 
Room in the Inn
St. Martin's will launch 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 the table in the Fellowship Courtyard after the 10:30 service and talk to Gainor Eisenlohr or Nan Robertson. We will be glad to answer any questions.  


 
Elizabethan Luncheon
Join us at the upcoming luncheon on Tuesday, October 28th at noon. Colleen Spencer will prepare our meal this month.  Thank you, Colleen!  

Cost is $6.00 per person.  Call the office to make your reservation today!


 
We need BLANKETS!
Room in the Inn is looking for gently used cotton or fleece blankets for our guests. We need twin and double sized blankets. (No wool, please.)


 
Previously Published 
SD Ministry Partners
We are collecting HAND WARMERS for our SD Ministry Partners on the Cheyenne River Reservation. Temperatures often fall well below zero, and Mother Margaret can think of lots of uses for hand warmers. A collection box is located on the bench outside of the church office.  Questions? Contact Terry Ertel [email protected] or 704-575-5454. 

 


 
Lemonade on the Lawn (or in the Fellowship Hall) Continues!
Sundays in November and December are now open for volunteers to sign up to bring and serve lemonade after the 10:30 service. Please contact Michele Nichols at 704-907-3822 or [email protected] to volunteer or you can sign the chart near the parlor doorway. 
Service Opportunity in Elizabeth

For those who want to serve their neighbors here in Elizabeth, Golden Living Center, a nursing home facility on 2616 E. 5th St., is in need of volunteers to become friends or companions to the active seniors (men and women ages 42-102) who reside there. They are currently looking for someone to go on Wednesday mornings to help lead their Bible Study and song sessions. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Angie Forde at 704-340-4543

 


 
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!
Christian Formation Opportunities
Sunday mornings at 9:15

Word and Life Will resume October 26th
Library
Led by Father Armand LaVallee

Bibliognostics Will resume October 26th
Stage (in the Fellowship Hall)
Group led book discussion

Youth Christian Formation
Blue Room

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd


Choir Practice
Choir room (on the first floor)
Led by Budd Kirby, Director of Music Ministries/Organist
Bibliognostics

Bibliognostics will meet on Oct. 26th.  At that time we'll discuss chapter four - The Passion of Christ and Persecution of Christians - in Elaine Pagels' The Gnostic Gospels.  For further information , please contact Bob Payet at [email protected] or 704-541-9088.

 

 

Youth Group News
 
Sunday, October 26, 2014

Christian Formation will meet in the blue room at 9:15 am. We are going to begin working on the "other room" on October 26 from 4:30-6:30 (snacks will be provided). Wear something that you can get paint/primer on. 

Youth Confirmation Class will meet today at 3:30 pm. 

 

To get in on the fun this year, make sure Whitney Hodges ([email protected]) has your email and phone number. Youth group consists of kids from 6th to 12th grades.
Calendar of Events
October 26
8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

November 2 - All Saints' Day
8:00 am Holy Eucharist and Healing with renewal of Baptismal Covenant
10:30 am Holy Baptism and Healing Rite II

November 9 - Saint Martin's Day with visitation from Bishop Michael Curry
8:00 am - Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist and Confirmation Rite II

November 16
8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

November 23 - Christ the King
8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

November 30 - Advent I
8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
 
Serving this week
Sunday, October 26th 2014

Vestry Person of the Day: Colleen Spencer

8:00 am
Celebrant: The Reverend Armand LaVallee
Preacher: The Reverend Joshua D. Bowron
Acolyte: Emerson Bell
Eucharistic Minister: Pam Crossley
Altar Guild: Connie Wattles

10:30 am
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Joshua D. Bowron
Acolytes: Ann Berry Schrimsher, Jake Gossett, Maddie Gossett, Harriet Christiansen
Eucharistic Ministers: Becky Mace, Mac Mayhew
Lectors: Marion Sprott-Goldson, Judy Taylor
Intercessor: Gainor Eisenlohr
Ushers: Jack Gossett, Mike Long, Corbin Meek
Child Fellowship: Sheldon and Tom Currier, Caroline and Brian Green
Children's Worship: Henry Richards, Ann Berry Schrimsher, Susanne Short
Greeters: John Alday, Rob Kirby, Paula Lombardi
Altar Guild: Nancy McGinnis, Thea Mayne, Merilee Newman, Susanne Short
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.
Office hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm


Office number: 704-376-8441

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