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

www.stmartins-charlotte.org
NEW THIS WEEK
September 18 - September 25
Lemonade on the Lawn Continues!
Lemonade on the Lawn has been a St. Martin's tradition for many years in the summer months.  It would be nice to continue it into the other three seasons. All Sundays in September, October and November are now open.  Please sign up on the chart near the Parlor.  For more information, contact Michele Nichols 704-907-3822
St. Martin's Work Day
The Annual Work Day will be held October 4th from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. There will be a variety of projects throughout the morning for all ages and skill levels. Please email Tom Currier: [email protected] or Ed Sale: [email protected] if you would like more information or have any questions.  Breakfast will be provided!!
Blessing of the Animals

All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small ... We will celebrate the glory of God's Creation and the gift of the animals in our lives. at the Blessing of the Animals on October 4th. Furred, feathered, and finned friends are welcome to be brought to the services. Remember you are responsible for their behavior and any accidents.  The actual blessing of the animals will take place in the courtyard after the 10:30 service.  Like to have your horse blessed but it doesn't travel well? Bring a photo and we will bless that!

 
Previously Published 
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.
Gardening Angels Regroup Meeting
Gardening Angels is a group of St. Martin's volunteers who give two hours, one Saturday a month, to care for St. Martin's grounds. Besides the joy of caring for our courtyard and plants, this service saves our annual budget the cost of professional landscape services.

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]). 
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!
Cursillo News
The Cursillo community is excited to announce that Bishop Curry will be the keynote speaker at the National Cursillo Conference, Friday evening, October 17th at the Hilton University Place. Fore more information, please go to www.nationalepiscopalcursillo.org where you will find a link to the conference information, including how to make reservations for the Friday events and the dinner when Bishop Curry speaks. If you have questions, please contact Fran or Manning Huske, [email protected], 704-362-4107.
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]).
Christian Formation Opportunities
Sunday mornings at 9:15

Word and Life 
Library
Led by Father Armand LaVallee

Bibliognostics 
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

Youth Group News
 

  • Christian Formation will meet in the blue room at 9:15 am
  • 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. 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. 
Serving this week
Sunday, September 21, 2014

Vestry Person of the Day: Ed Sale

8:00 am
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Rebecca Michelfelder
Acolyte: Emerson Bell
Eucharistic Minister: Pam Crossley
Altar Guild: Teri Ward

10:30 am
Celebrant and Preacher: The Reverend Rebecca Michelfelder
Acolytes: Kyle Fossum, Stone Fossum, Will Deschamps, Ben Deschamps
Eucharistic Ministers: Litzie Hassell, Becky Mace
Lectors: Judy Taylor, Thea Mayne
Intercessor: John Highfill
Ushers: Nick Carter, Ed Sale, Hobson Shoun
Child Fellowship: Sheldon and Tom Currier, Carol and Larry Kendrick
Children's Worship: Mac and Pat Mayhew, Fran Huske
Greeters: John Alday, Rebecca Fant, Becky McNair
Altar Guild: Peg Deschamps, Caitlin Russell
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

Would you like to submit an announcement for this publication? Please submit it to Marion Sprott-Goldson at [email protected] by Monday afternoon.

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