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

www.stmartins-charlotte.org

NEW THIS WEEK
September 11 - September 18
THIS SUNDAY!!
South Dakota Ministry Partnership Team
What do Shatia, Lakin, traditional danceers, veterans of D-Day, overheated vans, chain link fences, the wind, water, Patsy, Darlene, Steven, fry bread, and mosquitoes have in common? Please join the SD Ministry Partnership Team on Sunday, September 14th at 9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall and find out! We'll be sharing some of the stories from our trip out to the Cheyenne River Reservation in July. You'll have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about this long-standing St. Martin's tradition. Oh, and there might even be a little wojapi!
     Annual Mission Day
St. Martin's Annual Parish Mission Day will be Saturday, September 13th. Mission Day is a day of active service. For about four hours, you will work with a team of your fellow parishioners to make a real difference in our community. Projects and work sites have yet to be determined. That day, we will meet at St. Martin's at 7:30 am for a light breakfast before heading our to the respective work sites. Please email Tom Currier for additional information or any questions: [email protected]
Children's Ministry - Registration due TODAY!
NOW is the time to sign your child up for the 2014-2015 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Wondering what Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is all about? 
Click here to read a brief introduction.

Ready to sign your child up? Click here. 
The registration is due September 11th!

Questions?
 Contact Lillian Richards: [email protected]
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!
italian-feast.jpg Elizabethan Luncheon
Sign up TODAY for the Elizabethan Luncheon held September 23rd, 2014 at 12:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  Please call or email the church office to make your reservation ([email protected] 704-376-8441). The cost is $6.00 per person.
Previously Published 
Gardening Angels Regroup Meeting
All Gardening Angels please come to a brief meeting after the 10:30 service on September 21st in the Fellowship Hall. We would like to discuss your ideas on what equipment we need, what would make the tasks easier, and any other suggestions. Refreshments will be served.  Have questions? Contact Thea Mayne ([email protected]). 

SAVE THE DATE!

Charlotte's 2014 Crop Hunger Walk will take place on Sunday afternoon, October 19th.

For information on St. Martin's participation in this year's Crop Walk, contact David White ([email protected]), Vivian White ([email protected]), David Radavich ([email protected]), or Anne Zahlan ([email protected]).
Hearthside Groups
Are you interested in getting to know some of your fellow parishioners better? The purpose of the Hearthside Groups is to gather together with other St. Martin's members in small, casual groups outside of church for food and fellowship. We will be kicking off new Hearthside Groups in September, and we would love to have you join us! If you are interested, please fill out the Participation Survey or contact Bronwyn Ford at
[email protected] or 704-968-5099 for more information.
Christian Formation Opportunities
Sunday mornings at 9:15

Word and Life (resumes September 21st)
Library
Led by Father Armand LaVallee

Bibliognostics (resumes September 21st)
Stage (in the Fellowship Hall)
Group led book discussion

Youth Christian Formation
Will resume September 14th

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Will resume in the September 14th

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



Youth Group News
Mark your calendars for September 14th! 

  • Christian Formation will meet in the blue room at 9:15 am
  • Parents Meeting and Youth Group at 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall


    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.

Bibliognostics
The class will resume on Sunday, September 21st at 9:15 am on the stage next to the Fellowship Hall. We'll begin discussing The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels, originally published in 1979 by Vintage Books, a division of Random House. We plan to discuss her thoughts in the Introduction and Chapter One titled The Controversy Over Christ's Resurrection: Historical Event or Symbol. For further information, please contact Bob Payet at bobandandiepayetgmail.com or 704-541-9088. Please join us for a stimulating conversation. 


Cursillo News
The next Ultreya is Sunday, September 21st at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Concord, NC from 5-7 pm. It begins with a pot luck supper and includes singing, prayer, small group discussion, and a witness speaker. All are welcome to attend.  For more information, contact Manning or Fran Huske ([email protected] or 704-362-4107).

The Cursillo community is excited to announce that Bishop Curry will be the keynote speaker at the National Cursillo Conference Friday, October 17th at the Hilton Univeristy Place. For more information go to http://www.nationalepiscopalcursillo.org/ where you will find a link to the conference information including how to make reservations for the events. 


Serving this week
Sunday, September 14, 2014

Vestry Person of the Day: Mary Stewart Duffy

8:00 am
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Rebecca Michelfelder
Acolyte: Rob Drennan
Eucharistic Minister: Patricia Dinas
Altar Guild: Pam Crossley

10:30 am
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Rebecca Michelfelder
Acolytes: Maggie Bruce, Cole Ammons, Alex Alday, Bladen Currier
Eucharistic Ministers: Mac Mayhew, Ann Schado
Lectors: Deborah Fraser, Don Willoughby
Intercessor: Paula Lombardi 
Ushers: Wade Alley, Scott Duffy, Manning Huske
Child Fellowship: Emile and James Dabbs, Katherine and Scott Addison
Children's Worship: Lillian Richards, Angie Forde
Altar Guild: Stacey Glaub, Daisy Vega 


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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