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Dear St. Martin’s,
I love Christian community, and I love serving at St. Martin’s. Every summer Wednesday is Meet and Eat. We share some delicious food from the grill and some great conversation. But last Wednesday night it started pouring down rain, and I wondered, what will happen? Should we still do it? Will anyone come?
Well, here’s what happened. Our wonderful cooks went from grill mode to kitchen mode. Our Meet and Eat regulars marched with their sides and desserts from the parking lot to the parish hall in the rain. We had to put out more tables, and our awesome cook kept putting those patties on the griddle. Parishioners and friends shared a wonderful meal. That’s some great Christian community.
This Sunday, we’ll hear from St. Paul about how to be in community together and how to live in relationship with others. Our sermon will be, “Be kind. Forgive. Live in Love.” Be sure come and hear about how God calls you to live in love with your fellow parishioners, families, co-workers and everyone you meet. Come and receive the bread of life in Jesus Christ at Communion and worship God in prayer. We can’t wait to see you in church this Sunday.
Many blessings,
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~ The Reverend Nathan Erdman, Associate Rector and Chaplain | |
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“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
~ Ephesians 4:32a-5:2
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Join us for Worship every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. | |
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Nursery
Our nursery is available from 9:45-11:15 a.m. on Sundays for infants and children ages 3 and under. Located in Parish Hall, see an usher for directions.
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Blessing of the Backpacks
August 25, 10:00 a.m.
Students are invited to bring their backpacks or book bags to church to receive a blessing during the 10:00 a.m. service. This is a wonderful way to acknowledge the beginning of a new school year and recognize the importance of learning, as well as, a call to bring Christ into our everyday places of study and work. Contact
Rev. Nathan.
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Keep Your Pledge Current
Remember the church doesn’t take a summer vacation from funding mission and ministry. Please continue with your regular pledge payments so we can keep up with our commitments. Make life easy, sign up for automatic withdrawal (ACH) and the church will automatically withdraw your pledge from your designated bank account. Sign up on our website or contact Jory Bender, Director of Finance.
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Register for Fall Children's and Youth Programs
Excited to join the new Rite 13 group? Moving up to J2A? Don’t know what Rite 13 or J2A means but want to get involved? We are happy to help. Classes resume Sunday mornings, 9:00-9:45 a.m. on September 8. Register for Children and/or Youth today! See below. For details contact Rev. Nathan.
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St. Martin’s Fall Kick Off
Sunday, September 8, following the 10:00 a.m. service
You’re invited to join us as we Kick Off the start of the program year. The party starts September 8 following the 10:00 a.m. service where all are welcome for games and a delicious treat. Contact Katrina Schultz.
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Summer “Meet & Eat”
Wednesdays through August 21, 6:00 p.m.
Join us Wednesday evenings for fellowship and delicious food. Suggested donation is $5.00 per person or $20.00 per family. Burgers/Hot Dogs/ Chicken and drinks provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. For questions or special dietary needs please contact John Theune.
Heat Advisory: Please note that if the temperature outside is 90 degrees or more we will eat indoors.
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Bible Challenge Book Study
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. (St. Martin’s House)
Come and study the Book of Proverbs with us. Join us whenever you are able over the summer. The study guide can be purchased online. Contact Cindy Neseth.
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Parish Summer Office Hours
During the summer the parish office will be open Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
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Fall program resume dates: Children’s Chapel (Aug. 18); Sunday School, Youth Classes and Parents’ Group (Sept. 8); Shepherd Group (Sept. 12); EYC (Sept. 15). | |
SPAN Pantry is Sparse
Summer is a slow time for food donations. When you are picking up snacks for the pool throw a few extra items in the cart to help your neighbors. SPAN's most wanted list includes:
> Breakfast items: pancake mix, syrup, oatmeal, cereal, coffee and tea
> Canned meat and fish
> Instant Potatoes
> Peanut butter and jelly
> Pasta, sauce and other canned tomato products
> Basic toiletries: shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, soap
> Basic cleaning products: paper towels, laundry detergent, dish soap
Please put donations in the bins in the Narthex. For more information about SPAN, call 410-647-0889, email spanhelps@yahoo.com or visit www.spanhelps.org. Financial donations may be made through the website.
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AUGUST Outreach:
Annapolis Civitan Club #177
The Annapolis Civitan Club #177, established in 1926 as the 177th Civitan Club in the World, serves the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County communities in creating good citizenship. The club has dedicated its efforts to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Click here for more information. Click here to donate online and put Annapolis Civitan Club in the memo area. For details contact Kathy Berge.
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SPAN Opportunities for AUGUST
SPAN (Serving People Across Neighborhoods) serves our neighbors by helping them through a critical or emergency situations. St. Martin’s supports SPAN’s mission this month by asking for donations for SPAN’s August’s theme - “Back to School Snacks.” Donate items that are individually packaged such pretzels, crackers, trail mix, nuts, and popcorn (Skinny Pop is always a hit). Additionally, dried fruits, fruit cups or granola bars. Donations can be dropped in the bins marked “SPAN” in the Narthex. For details about SPAN click here.
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Transportation Help Needed
The helping hands ministry is looking for volunteers to provide transportation on Sunday mornings to and from the church for worship. If you are able to help please contact Lori Skalitzky for details.
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Backpack Buddies Needs Summer Help
Our Backpack Buddies program helps nearly 20 children each week during the school year by delivering food for food-insecure children to take home for the weekend. One of our school partners has identified children who need our help over the summer. Volunteers are needed to shop for and deliver food to four homes in Severn on Friday mornings. Grocery costs will be reimbursed. Food ideas will be provided. You don’t need to be available every week! Any efforts to help are greatly appreciated. To sign up or for more details, contact Sarah Parkison.
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AAUW: Donate 2 Educate
Donate your good, clean, used books as proceeds from the sale of your books allows AAUW to provide yearly scholarships to Anne Arundel County women. Donations are collected on August 10 & 24; September 7 & 21; October 5 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon in the St. Martin’s parking lot. Please No encyclopedias, VHS tapes, magazines or condensed books. No textbooks, computer manuals or travel guides more than 2 years old. For sale date announcements and details follow AAUW Anne Arundel County Used Book Sale on Facebook or call (410) 647-7041 or (703) 599-9646.
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Your Prayers are Invited... | Prayer is the universal way people of faith stay connected, both with one another and with God. You are invited to pray daily for our parish family, for your own needs, and in thanksgiving for all that God has blessed you with this day. | |
Prayer for our Rector-Elect
Gracious Lord the giver of all life and blessings, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit we have called Rev. Lauren to be our next rector at St. Martins-in-the Field Episcopal Church. We pray that by her words and good example she may continue faithfully serving you and be a benefit in your Holy Church. May that same Holy Spirit give each of us all wisdom and imagination, energy and drive, that together we will have the ability to make ministries continue to happen in this church and in the larger community. Hear the prayers of your faithful people that in our vocation and ministry each of us may continue to be instruments of you and your blessings. We pray this in the unity of the Holy Trinity, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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NEW PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH FAMILY: David, Kathie, Inez, Sarah, and Dora.
FOR THOSE IN NEED OF ONGOING AND LONG-TERM PRAYERS: Scott, Olivia, Mike, The Murray family, Ben, Melanie, Jeanne, Philip, Bunny, Sara, Jared, Bill, Jax, Brody, Matt, and Kyle.
FOR THOSE CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY: Michael, Erik, Susie, Alexander, Paul, Jennifer, Kate, Jonah, Prince, Alex, Stewart, Carly, Betsy, Hastings, Nancy, Inex, Eleanor, and Jane.
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ST. MARTIN'S-IN-THE-FIELD EPISCOPAL CHURCH
375 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
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