The Baltimore Education Coalition is organizing to protect funding for Baltimore City Public Schools from potential budget cuts by Governor O'Malley. Recent progress in test scores, graduation rates, and drop-out rates shows investment in education is working, but more funding is still needed to improve opportunities for children. BUILD and BEC are meeting with state legislators to advocate for maintaining or increasing education funding. Brown Memorial members are invited to contact the governor and their representatives to support adequate school funding.
This document provides a summary of church activities and events from November 2009, including:
1) The pastor's reflections on living out the church's mission with limited resources and the importance of pledging financial support.
2) An announcement about the first Tiffany concert series performance featuring vocal works by Broadway, opera and African American composers.
3) An update on the expansion of the High Expectations program to a new Baltimore high school to reduce violence and increase student success.
4) An invitation to a square dance fundraiser in support of Brown Memorial's global mission projects in El Salvador and South Dakota.
The summary provides an overview of events at Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto outlined in the September/October 2012 parish newsletter:
1) The roof repair was completed, ensuring the organ will be safe for another 100 years. 2) Two new clergy, the Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon and the Rev. Julie Meakin, joined the parish staff. 3) The capital campaign exceeded its goal, raising over $850,000 to support the parish and diocese.
The newsletter provides updates from First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson, including:
- The pastor has begun work at a new church and the congregation awaits a new installed pastor.
- The Christian Education committee has remodeled classrooms for a new church school theme of "Journeys of Faith." They request donations of items like globes, costumes, and cushions.
- An article discusses a limited opportunity for individuals over 70.5 to make charitable gifts directly from IRAs before the end of 2007 to receive tax benefits. The Stewardship Committee shares this for those interested in supporting the church.
This document contains summaries of events from All Saints Church Marlow in November and December 2018. It includes:
- Six senior choir girls from All Saints singing Choral Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on November 17th.
- A reflection from Pastor Dave Bull upon returning from sabbatical, discussing the difficulties the church faced earlier in the year and signs of growth.
- Details about the Advent display in the Prayer Chapel focusing on Mary, Joseph and Jesus' journey to Bethlehem.
- Upcoming events from Churches Together in Marlow, including men's breakfasts, Harvest Supper, Remembrance Sunday prayers for the armed forces, and an Lent
The passage discusses the pastor's reflections on reading a children's book about a child who struggles with reading and is helped by her teacher, Mr. Falker. It brings up the pastor's emotions around the needs of children both locally in Baltimore and globally in places like Haiti, El Salvador, the Dakotas, and Cameroon. The pastor feels overwhelmed by the amount of need and that there is more work to be done than any one person can accomplish. The passage closes by discussing how the church aims to help meet global needs through prayer, financial support, and being part of the global community.
- The newsletter provides updates on parish events, programs, and ministries from the past few months. This includes recaps of youth programs, social events, and a food drive collection that exceeded its goal.
- It previews upcoming Advent and Christmas activities, including an annual Christmas pageant.
- The wardens provide a financial update, noting the parish's stable financial situation currently. They also discuss future visioning and vitality initiatives being explored through working groups.
- The assistant curate and director of children's education each offer a reflection on the meaning and observance of Advent.
The Music Ministry at First Presbyterian Church aims to engage the congregation and community in several ways:
1) It offers a variety of choirs and ensembles to provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in and explore their musical gifts.
2) It chooses music from a diversity of styles, genres, cultures and time periods to represent the universal Christian church and speak to different congregants.
3) In addition to enhancing worship services, the music program provides educational and cultural opportunities for both church members and the broader community through concerts, recitals and other musical events.
The Baltimore Education Coalition is organizing to protect funding for Baltimore City Public Schools from potential budget cuts by Governor O'Malley. Recent progress in test scores, graduation rates, and drop-out rates shows investment in education is working, but more funding is still needed to improve opportunities for children. BUILD and BEC are meeting with state legislators to advocate for maintaining or increasing education funding. Brown Memorial members are invited to contact the governor and their representatives to support adequate school funding.
This document provides a summary of church activities and events from November 2009, including:
1) The pastor's reflections on living out the church's mission with limited resources and the importance of pledging financial support.
2) An announcement about the first Tiffany concert series performance featuring vocal works by Broadway, opera and African American composers.
3) An update on the expansion of the High Expectations program to a new Baltimore high school to reduce violence and increase student success.
4) An invitation to a square dance fundraiser in support of Brown Memorial's global mission projects in El Salvador and South Dakota.
The summary provides an overview of events at Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto outlined in the September/October 2012 parish newsletter:
1) The roof repair was completed, ensuring the organ will be safe for another 100 years. 2) Two new clergy, the Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon and the Rev. Julie Meakin, joined the parish staff. 3) The capital campaign exceeded its goal, raising over $850,000 to support the parish and diocese.
The newsletter provides updates from First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson, including:
- The pastor has begun work at a new church and the congregation awaits a new installed pastor.
- The Christian Education committee has remodeled classrooms for a new church school theme of "Journeys of Faith." They request donations of items like globes, costumes, and cushions.
- An article discusses a limited opportunity for individuals over 70.5 to make charitable gifts directly from IRAs before the end of 2007 to receive tax benefits. The Stewardship Committee shares this for those interested in supporting the church.
This document contains summaries of events from All Saints Church Marlow in November and December 2018. It includes:
- Six senior choir girls from All Saints singing Choral Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on November 17th.
- A reflection from Pastor Dave Bull upon returning from sabbatical, discussing the difficulties the church faced earlier in the year and signs of growth.
- Details about the Advent display in the Prayer Chapel focusing on Mary, Joseph and Jesus' journey to Bethlehem.
- Upcoming events from Churches Together in Marlow, including men's breakfasts, Harvest Supper, Remembrance Sunday prayers for the armed forces, and an Lent
The passage discusses the pastor's reflections on reading a children's book about a child who struggles with reading and is helped by her teacher, Mr. Falker. It brings up the pastor's emotions around the needs of children both locally in Baltimore and globally in places like Haiti, El Salvador, the Dakotas, and Cameroon. The pastor feels overwhelmed by the amount of need and that there is more work to be done than any one person can accomplish. The passage closes by discussing how the church aims to help meet global needs through prayer, financial support, and being part of the global community.
- The newsletter provides updates on parish events, programs, and ministries from the past few months. This includes recaps of youth programs, social events, and a food drive collection that exceeded its goal.
- It previews upcoming Advent and Christmas activities, including an annual Christmas pageant.
- The wardens provide a financial update, noting the parish's stable financial situation currently. They also discuss future visioning and vitality initiatives being explored through working groups.
- The assistant curate and director of children's education each offer a reflection on the meaning and observance of Advent.
The Music Ministry at First Presbyterian Church aims to engage the congregation and community in several ways:
1) It offers a variety of choirs and ensembles to provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in and explore their musical gifts.
2) It chooses music from a diversity of styles, genres, cultures and time periods to represent the universal Christian church and speak to different congregants.
3) In addition to enhancing worship services, the music program provides educational and cultural opportunities for both church members and the broader community through concerts, recitals and other musical events.
The document is the May 3-9, 2010 issue of the New Horizons bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It provides updates on upcoming club events including a WAPA concert on May 6th to raise funds, a visit from Past RI President Glen Kinross on May 12th, and the club's first changeover dinner on July 1st. It also summarizes presentations of microscopes to local schools and the launch of a Burundi Peace Choir CD and website. The document promotes club fellowship and service activities while recognizing member contributions.
This document provides information about upcoming events at St. Nicholas Birch Cliff Anglican Church for Christmas 2011. It includes an interview with the new director of music, Carmine Lappano, the wardens' report which discusses changes in clergy and the music director, and notices for Christmas services. The wardens report that the annual bazaar was again a success, raising over $14,000 for the church.
The pastor is excited to launch a new initiative called "Committed to the Journey" which aims to expand ministries, unify the church, and share the gospel. This will require faith and resources from the congregation. The pastor encourages reading about the program and praying for God's guidance. Being committed means entrusting oneself to this journey of faith together.
The document discusses the Aboriginal Peace and Friendship Project which seeks to foster reconciliation between First Nations and non-Aboriginal peoples in the Maritimes through dialogue and partnership. The project advocates for Aboriginal voices in government decision-making and works to ease the hurts of previous generations through understanding and mutual respect. Support for this
The document provides an update from Everett Family Church (EFC). Key points:
- EFC is moving to a weekly Family Gathering on Saturdays to make it easier to invite others and be more available in the community. Other changes aim to remove hindrances for people connecting with EFC.
- The youth ministry, Praxis, has been growing and is preparing events like a 30-hour famine and summer youth camp to foster relationships and faith.
- Upcoming women's and men's retreats in April and June are announced to encourage fellowship and spiritual growth.
The document summarizes the work of the Aboriginal Peace and Friendship Project, a partnership focused on reconciliation between First Nations and non-Aboriginal peoples in the Maritimes. It works to foster understanding and heal past hurts through dialogue. The Project advocates for Aboriginal voices in government decision-making. Contributions to the Mission and Service Fund support this important reconciliation work.
This document provides a summary of the Order of Worship for the Oromocto and Pine Grove United Church. It includes welcoming remarks, announcements about upcoming events like a GST auction and plant sale and Relay for Life, readings, hymns, prayers, and a benediction. The summary highlights the welcoming nature of the service and announcements about community fundraising and outreach events.
The document summarizes a story about the Mission and Service work of the United Church of Canada in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It discusses how the Église du Christ au Congo supports women and children affected by the ongoing war through job creation, microcredit, and education. A representative from the church, Mama Nzeba, visited Lindsay Presbytery in Ontario to discuss their partnership and bring awareness about issues like small arms, global debt, and corporate exploitation. Gifts to Mission and Service help support this important work and partnership.
The annual St. Nick's tubing party was successful. God brings new life during Easter, as seen in the dogwood branches sprouting. The Wardens' report discusses changes to the executive committee and the need for repairs to electrical and stained glass windows. People are encouraged to sign up for pre-authorized giving to benefit the church's financial planning.
This document provides a summary of Third Baptist Church's history and connections to New York. It discusses how the pastor, D.L. Patterson, reconnected with his high school friend Clint Potter at a wrestling tournament in 1996 and how they later discovered they had both become Christians. It describes how Clint and his wife Pauline felt called to pastor in New York but were denied funding, so Third Baptist Church helped support them financially. The document continues with stories of Third Baptist Church's anniversary celebrations and building of their first church building in the late 1930s.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document summarizes an article from the newsletter of Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto, Canada. It describes a painting commissioned for the church's 100th anniversary that depicts the church's history. It was presented to the church in 1970 in memory of Mr. and Mrs. A.F.D. Lace.
The bulletin from the Manchester Church of Christ announces upcoming events like Vacation Bible School in August and a congregational retreat in late August. It provides details on worship services, small groups, and a new sermon series on the Holy Spirit starting this Sunday. The bulletin also includes announcements about members, a calendar of birthdays and anniversaries, and recent attendance and contribution figures.
The document summarizes the dedication of a new Jesuit residence called Colombiere in Baltimore on September 11, 2011. The archbishop of Baltimore presided at the first Mass in the new chapel and blessed the altar, chapel, and residence. The residence will provide care for senior Jesuits, allowing them to remain active in ministry. The provincial thanked donors who supported the Cura Personalis campaign to build the residence.
This monthly newsletter from St. Paul Lutheran Church provides information about upcoming events at the church in December, including Advent and Christmas services. It also announces the engagement of Associate Pastor Sarah Meckler and introduces her fiancé. Additionally, it encourages support for military members at Christmas and discusses the possibility of a new Spanish language ministry at the church.
The document is a bulletin from the Manchester Church of Christ in Manchester, NH announcing upcoming events. It discusses their annual youth rally taking place that weekend and asks for volunteers. It also provides schedules for worship services and small groups, lists prayer concerns, and includes other announcements about church activities and members.
This bulletin from the Manchester Church of Christ provides information about upcoming events and needs for the congregation. It announces that a group from Harding University will be traveling around the northeast for mission work and will need housing and meals from March 8th to 14th. It also reschedules the congregational meeting with elders to this Sunday due to bad weather last week. Various health and prayer concerns are listed as well as schedules for worship leaders and Bible class teachers.
This document appears to be a church newsletter containing the following information:
1) Mass times and intentions for upcoming dates at the Carraroe church in Sligo, Ireland.
2) Announcements about various church events, such as Divine Mercy prayers and sick/housebound parishioners.
3) A note about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day mass times with one change.
4) Information for readers and Eucharistic ministers about their scheduled times to assist.
5) Various other notices about the church calendar, parish envelopes, and an upcoming tax collection scheme.
- Rev. Cyndy expresses gratitude to Oriole-York Mills United Church for welcoming Centennial-Japanese United Church to share their space over the next few years. She thanks the leadership teams who helped develop the agreement between the two congregations.
- Two joint events are planned in November and December to help the congregations get to know each other better.
- Rev. Cyndy recalls her time as a youth with Rev. Don Amos, the first minister of Oriole-York Mills, and finds comfort in his words when reading scripture.
- The newsletter provides updates on joint worship services and activities between Oriole-York Mills and Centennial-Japanese United Church, including facility
This document provides an update on relief efforts following Hurricane Ida in El Salvador. SHARE and partner organizations have raised over $42,000 for emergency relief through donations from individuals, parishes, and organizations. Funds have provided food, water, and temporary shelter. The next phase will focus on reconstructing homes and replanting crops. SHARE thanks all who contributed and looks forward to continued partnership in 2010.
The document is the May 3-9, 2010 issue of the New Horizons bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It provides updates on upcoming club events including a WAPA concert on May 6th to raise funds, a visit from Past RI President Glen Kinross on May 12th, and the club's first changeover dinner on July 1st. It also summarizes presentations of microscopes to local schools and the launch of a Burundi Peace Choir CD and website. The document promotes club fellowship and service activities while recognizing member contributions.
This document provides information about upcoming events at St. Nicholas Birch Cliff Anglican Church for Christmas 2011. It includes an interview with the new director of music, Carmine Lappano, the wardens' report which discusses changes in clergy and the music director, and notices for Christmas services. The wardens report that the annual bazaar was again a success, raising over $14,000 for the church.
The pastor is excited to launch a new initiative called "Committed to the Journey" which aims to expand ministries, unify the church, and share the gospel. This will require faith and resources from the congregation. The pastor encourages reading about the program and praying for God's guidance. Being committed means entrusting oneself to this journey of faith together.
The document discusses the Aboriginal Peace and Friendship Project which seeks to foster reconciliation between First Nations and non-Aboriginal peoples in the Maritimes through dialogue and partnership. The project advocates for Aboriginal voices in government decision-making and works to ease the hurts of previous generations through understanding and mutual respect. Support for this
The document provides an update from Everett Family Church (EFC). Key points:
- EFC is moving to a weekly Family Gathering on Saturdays to make it easier to invite others and be more available in the community. Other changes aim to remove hindrances for people connecting with EFC.
- The youth ministry, Praxis, has been growing and is preparing events like a 30-hour famine and summer youth camp to foster relationships and faith.
- Upcoming women's and men's retreats in April and June are announced to encourage fellowship and spiritual growth.
The document summarizes the work of the Aboriginal Peace and Friendship Project, a partnership focused on reconciliation between First Nations and non-Aboriginal peoples in the Maritimes. It works to foster understanding and heal past hurts through dialogue. The Project advocates for Aboriginal voices in government decision-making. Contributions to the Mission and Service Fund support this important reconciliation work.
This document provides a summary of the Order of Worship for the Oromocto and Pine Grove United Church. It includes welcoming remarks, announcements about upcoming events like a GST auction and plant sale and Relay for Life, readings, hymns, prayers, and a benediction. The summary highlights the welcoming nature of the service and announcements about community fundraising and outreach events.
The document summarizes a story about the Mission and Service work of the United Church of Canada in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It discusses how the Église du Christ au Congo supports women and children affected by the ongoing war through job creation, microcredit, and education. A representative from the church, Mama Nzeba, visited Lindsay Presbytery in Ontario to discuss their partnership and bring awareness about issues like small arms, global debt, and corporate exploitation. Gifts to Mission and Service help support this important work and partnership.
The annual St. Nick's tubing party was successful. God brings new life during Easter, as seen in the dogwood branches sprouting. The Wardens' report discusses changes to the executive committee and the need for repairs to electrical and stained glass windows. People are encouraged to sign up for pre-authorized giving to benefit the church's financial planning.
This document provides a summary of Third Baptist Church's history and connections to New York. It discusses how the pastor, D.L. Patterson, reconnected with his high school friend Clint Potter at a wrestling tournament in 1996 and how they later discovered they had both become Christians. It describes how Clint and his wife Pauline felt called to pastor in New York but were denied funding, so Third Baptist Church helped support them financially. The document continues with stories of Third Baptist Church's anniversary celebrations and building of their first church building in the late 1930s.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document summarizes an article from the newsletter of Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto, Canada. It describes a painting commissioned for the church's 100th anniversary that depicts the church's history. It was presented to the church in 1970 in memory of Mr. and Mrs. A.F.D. Lace.
The bulletin from the Manchester Church of Christ announces upcoming events like Vacation Bible School in August and a congregational retreat in late August. It provides details on worship services, small groups, and a new sermon series on the Holy Spirit starting this Sunday. The bulletin also includes announcements about members, a calendar of birthdays and anniversaries, and recent attendance and contribution figures.
The document summarizes the dedication of a new Jesuit residence called Colombiere in Baltimore on September 11, 2011. The archbishop of Baltimore presided at the first Mass in the new chapel and blessed the altar, chapel, and residence. The residence will provide care for senior Jesuits, allowing them to remain active in ministry. The provincial thanked donors who supported the Cura Personalis campaign to build the residence.
This monthly newsletter from St. Paul Lutheran Church provides information about upcoming events at the church in December, including Advent and Christmas services. It also announces the engagement of Associate Pastor Sarah Meckler and introduces her fiancé. Additionally, it encourages support for military members at Christmas and discusses the possibility of a new Spanish language ministry at the church.
The document is a bulletin from the Manchester Church of Christ in Manchester, NH announcing upcoming events. It discusses their annual youth rally taking place that weekend and asks for volunteers. It also provides schedules for worship services and small groups, lists prayer concerns, and includes other announcements about church activities and members.
This bulletin from the Manchester Church of Christ provides information about upcoming events and needs for the congregation. It announces that a group from Harding University will be traveling around the northeast for mission work and will need housing and meals from March 8th to 14th. It also reschedules the congregational meeting with elders to this Sunday due to bad weather last week. Various health and prayer concerns are listed as well as schedules for worship leaders and Bible class teachers.
This document appears to be a church newsletter containing the following information:
1) Mass times and intentions for upcoming dates at the Carraroe church in Sligo, Ireland.
2) Announcements about various church events, such as Divine Mercy prayers and sick/housebound parishioners.
3) A note about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day mass times with one change.
4) Information for readers and Eucharistic ministers about their scheduled times to assist.
5) Various other notices about the church calendar, parish envelopes, and an upcoming tax collection scheme.
- Rev. Cyndy expresses gratitude to Oriole-York Mills United Church for welcoming Centennial-Japanese United Church to share their space over the next few years. She thanks the leadership teams who helped develop the agreement between the two congregations.
- Two joint events are planned in November and December to help the congregations get to know each other better.
- Rev. Cyndy recalls her time as a youth with Rev. Don Amos, the first minister of Oriole-York Mills, and finds comfort in his words when reading scripture.
- The newsletter provides updates on joint worship services and activities between Oriole-York Mills and Centennial-Japanese United Church, including facility
This document provides an update on relief efforts following Hurricane Ida in El Salvador. SHARE and partner organizations have raised over $42,000 for emergency relief through donations from individuals, parishes, and organizations. Funds have provided food, water, and temporary shelter. The next phase will focus on reconstructing homes and replanting crops. SHARE thanks all who contributed and looks forward to continued partnership in 2010.
This document provides a summary of programming and events at First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, Iowa from January to May 2016. It highlights upcoming worship services and sermon series, Christian education opportunities, service projects like the Souper Bowl of Caring to benefit the hungry, and fellowship activities. The calendar includes observances like Ash Wednesday and Holy Week services. Ministries are described like the prayer shawl group, communion to those unable to attend, and caring for homebound members.
This newsletter from St. Matthew's Episcopal Church discusses several topics:
1) An update from the rector on the potential merger between St. Matthew's and St. Mark's Riverside parish.
2) Upcoming outreach and faith-based community events, including a Providence Bruins hockey game and a talk on practical evangelism.
3) Information on service ministries and resources available to support families in the community during the Easter season.
This newsletter from Oriole-York Mills United Church provides updates from their church community. In a message from Rev. Cindy, she discusses a hymn that was important to a church member who recently passed away at age 109, and encourages readers to "brighten the corner where you are." The report from council discusses the church exploring a potential amalgamation with another congregation. The membership report provides updates on recent passings of church members and announces their upcoming 51st anniversary service.
The document is a letter from Tony Banbury discussing the month of September. The main points are:
- September marks the beginning of autumn and a time of new beginnings as the school/academic year starts again.
- It is also a time of mixed emotions for the author as both of his parents passed away in September.
- Banbury sees September as a time to look forward with hope, guided by the reassurance of God's love and Jesus' promise that he is always with us.
- The document is a newsletter from Tony Banbury, a licensed lay minister. It discusses the beginning of autumn and September, which marks both new beginnings and poignant memories for the author as both of his parents passed away in September. It also references the new church year and anticipation, excitement, and hope that it brings for students, teachers, and others. The newsletter provides schedules for upcoming church services and discusses plans to create a new mission action plan for the parish.
Tates Creek Christian Church Monthly Current June 2014tatescreek
Cory Wilson
(After Blnd & Cont) Robert McC
June 22
Elders: Nathan Young, Larry Bugg
Deacons: Cory Wilson, Chris Lee
Ashland Terrace: Steve Mullins
Home Comm: Terry Morrison, David Martin,
Greg Wheeler
Comm. Prep: (Sat.)
Russell & Debbie Brown
(After Trad Srv) Randall Young
(After Blnd & Cont) Randall Young
June 29
Elders: Bill Clem, John Langley
Deacons: Craig Martin, Lucas Moore
Ashland Terrace: Jonathan Clifton
Home Comm: David Straub, Russell Brown,
Terry Morrison
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Rev. Cindy shares about her mother passing away and the support she received from her congregation. She reflects on lessons her mother taught her about compassion, faith, and family. The council report discusses repairs to the church building, generous donations received, and upcoming plans to discuss the church's mission and vision with the combined congregations. Membership news shares about members who experienced injuries over the summer and upcoming changes to the envoy system.
This document is a newsletter from the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood providing information to its congregation. It discusses guidelines that must be followed for the church to reopen for in-person worship services, including getting approval from the annual conference, pastor, and district superintendent. It also promotes the church's online worship services and sermon series focusing on themes of hope and faith. The pastor's article discusses stripping away performance elements in worship to focus on bringing offerings to God from the heart.
This document is a letter from the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School in Plainview, NY. It discusses the church's participation in the local Memorial Day parade where over 70 members walked together singing and waving banners. It then describes the somber nature of the Memorial Day ceremony in the park where veterans spoke about fallen soldiers. The pastor's benediction at the ceremony honors those who died in war and prays for peace. The letter encourages members to continue sharing God's message of love and announces upcoming summer activities at the church.
The Anglican Church of Canada passed a motion to allow same-sex marriage which received the necessary majority vote. This represents a historic decision to be more inclusive. Over the next three years, there will be discussions on this issue before a final vote in 2019. Locally, clergy can now offer same-sex marriages. The parish is also undertaking initiatives like a monthly LGBTQ service and speaker series to promote understanding. Additionally, the parish is exploring property redevelopment options to support its mission and become financially sustainable long-term.
The document is a newsletter from Oriole-York Mills United Church providing updates on church activities and events. It includes a message from Rev. Cyndy about using Lent as a time for reflection and deepening one's relationship with God. It also summarizes discussions from church council meetings about the church's future plans and facilities upgrades. Finally, it reports on a "Be Happy" course that was held at the church to help participants develop gratitude.
The document provides an annual report on the faith formation activities at Broadmoor Community Church from 2016-2017. It summarizes that the children/youth participated in various summer activities including camp and volunteer opportunities. Throughout the year, educational programs were offered for various age groups on topics like white privilege. Special multigenerational events were held for Advent and Lent. The report concludes by praising the volunteers and staff that supported the faith formation ministries.
This document is a newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church announcing an upcoming church retreat at Camp Koinonia from March 20-22. It encourages all church members to attend the retreat to experience spiritual renewal and fellowship in a beautiful natural setting. The retreat will include Bible study, prayer, worship, recreation and leisure activities to help attendees refresh their faith amid busy daily lives. Financial assistance will be available to ensure all who want to attend can do so regardless of means. The pastor hopes attendees will feel called by God to "arise and retreat" to strengthen their faith during the Advent season leading up to Christmas.
This document provides information about church events and activities in January 2011. It includes the pastor's reflections on how the Christmas season is just beginning, a question submitted to "Ask the Pastor" about essential tenets of Christianity, a summary of Christmas music performances, January birthdays, a profile of the chair of the Board of Trustees Bill McConnell, and an announcement about a new Vacation Bible School program in July.
The Baltimore Classical Guitar Society Annual Program, the 9th annual program I have designed and produced for the organization, featuring 4 season artists, and 4 commissioned composers, to accompany the seasonal membership brochure. This program also contained several color logos not used in previous programs.
The document is a concert program for the 2013-2014 season of the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society. It lists six concerts taking place between October 2013 and April 2014 featuring international guitarists Xuefei Yang, Göran Söllscher, Pepe Romero, and Aniello Desiderio. It also describes a composition commission award concert in March 2014 celebrating works by four Baltimore composers. The program provides details on purchasing tickets, membership benefits, and lists the concert hall location.
This document discusses changes occurring within a congregation and how leadership is guiding the congregation through that change. It outlines five congregational goals adopted by session to aim resources toward healthy ends, including deepening relationships through shared practices, clarifying governance and organizational structures, growing community impact, and improving fiscal health. The pastor expresses encouragement that leadership is navigating change purposefully rather than resisting it, and hopes congregation members will contribute their gifts through ministry and mission.
The pastor reflects on discerning when to say "yes" and when to say "no" to commitments based on their experience recruiting confirmation mentors. While initially disappointed by receiving "no's", the pastor came to see the "no's" as part of a larger "yes" to community as people's responses revealed thoughtful discernment. The pastor was then inspired to restructure the mentoring program to foster community over individual pairings. Saying "yes" and "no" requires discernment with God and others about honoring one's self and priorities.
Flier for Tonar, the record label of world renown classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco, featuring Beijing Guitar Duo, two young women who are his prodigies.
The Baltimore Classical Guitar Society is presenting their 2010-2011 concert season featuring performances by Roland Dyens on October 16, 2010 at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Scott Tennant on February 5, 2011 at the Baltimore Museum of Art, John Williams on March 18, 2011 at Kaplan Concert Hall at Towson University, and the Alturas Duo on April 30, 2011 also at Kaplan Concert Hall at Towson University. They are also holding a BCGS Holiday Celebration on December 5, 2010 at An Die Musik LIVE!.
This document provides information about several classical guitar concerts that will be held between October 2010 and April 2011 as part of the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society's 2010-2011 concert season. It lists the dates, locations, performers, and brief descriptions for six concerts featuring renowned guitarists Roland Dyens, Scott Tennant, John Williams, the Alturas Duo, and a holiday celebration concert. Additionally, it provides membership information and benefits for the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society.
This document appears to be a visitor card for a church. It collects basic contact information from visitors such as name, address, email, and phone number. It also allows visitors to request to be added to mailing lists, request visits from church staff, enroll children in programs, and share other thoughts or prayer requests.
This is a new Welcome brochure assembled by the Membership Committee at Brown Memorial Park Ave. Presbyterian church in Baltimore. I designed it and laid it out, using the church\'s logo.
The Baltimore Classical Guitar Society is presenting their 2009-2010 concert season featuring 5 performances by various guitarists, including the Katona Twins in October, Jason Vieaux in December, ChromaDuo in February, Lukasz Kuropaczewski in March, and Manuel Barrueco in April. The season will also include master classes, a guitar ensemble, and an open stage. More information can be found on their website or by contacting the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society.
CA Monthly, the newsletter of the Columbia Association, in Columbia, MD. June is the largest issue of the year for them. It includes the Lakefront Summer Festival Supplement. I produced and printed CA Monthly for five years at Patuxent Publishing.
The latest edition of the Tidings, the monthly newsletter of Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, where I am a member. I have been laying out the newsletter for about 2 years on an ongoing basis.
This document is a program for the 2009-2010 concert season of the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society (BCGS). It lists the scheduled concerts which will feature various classical guitarists, including the Katona Twins, Jason Vieaux, Lukasz Kuropaczewski, and Manuel Barrueco. It also announces upcoming master classes with Risa Carlson and Franco Platino and encourages people to visit the BCGS website for more information.
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1. The
Tidings
G ood news from
June 2010
in this i ssue Pastor’s r eflections
by r ev. a ndrew fosTer c onnors
PasTor’s r eflecTions 1 andrew@browndowntown.org
The rain is falling outside my church study window and I’m grateful for a roof over our
choir closes wiTh heads. The trustees have worked hard over the last several months to make sometimes difficult
r ecording P rojecT .... 2 decisions about how to take care of our facilities. Most of us do not see the hours of
conversations, meetings, phone calls, and sacred arguing that sometimes occurs behind the
i n celebraTion of The scenes, all with the goal of doing what is right and what is best for the church.
Music M inisTries of The roof work reminds me that it takes money to run a church. The church,
chrysTie a daMs and of course, is not a building – it is the gathered community of disciples. Yet this
M ary r andall ......... 2 gathered community has been blessed with staff, programs, and a marvelous
building – all means to carrying out our ministry together. This is partly why the church, or at
a sk The PasTor ........ 3 least a Presbyterian church, functions on a pledge system. We ask each other to give what we
can, as a response to what God has given to us. We trust that when we share this way, there
new MeMbers will be enough to carry out our ministry. This trust is a core act of our communal faith.
welcoMed ................ 3 While this primary motivation is spiritual, I’m under no illusions that money is also a
primary communicator of trust in communities of faith. Ours is no exception. If you feel
build announceMenT connected to the church, and trust its ability to make good decisions, you will be more inclined
froM The M ayor ........ 4 to make a pledge and to see your pledge as a true act of faith. If you do not feel connected
or do not share that trust, you will be less inclined to make a pledge that truly represents a
diversiTy coMMiTTee spiritual act of gratitude. Our representative governance, in my view, puts the responsibility of
uPdaTe ..................... 4 cultivating that kind of community of trust on many of us, though leadership certainly sets
the tone.
gay P ride f esTival .. 4 At last month’s Session, we discussed our financial giving at some length. If I had to
summarize the conversation, I would emphasize two areas. The first is a real desire that every
news froM M bengwi . 5 member of our community take their financial support of the church seriously. The second is
that no member of our community be made to feel guilty, or somehow less valued because of
RENEW: VBS their own financial circumstances.
Wish List ................ 5 I appreciated the balance of the Session conversation and would suggest that any faithful
talk of gift-giving, financial or otherwise, must include both. Practically speaking, what this
a True P eriPaTeTic ... 6 means from my perspective is that we all ask each other together to make a commitment to
our church that truly serves as a token of our gratitude to God for the gifts we have been given.
june r esPonsibiliTy Though we can develop concrete methods of approximating that gratitude, there is no human
schedule ................. 7 being who is in a position to judge the quantity of that gift. Further, we cannot always predict
our circumstances. A job loss, an illness, or other unexpected event sometimes happens. It is
The faMily Tree precisely those times that we remind each other that the community is stronger that any one of
faMily f un fair ....... 7 us as individuals. If you find yourself in a position when you cannot fulfill your pledge, I ask
simply that you communicate with a member of the stewardship committee, or with a
birThdays................. 8 member of the pastoral staff your circumstance. My hope is to deepen our trust together in
every circumstance, not just pleasant or favorable ones.
june 2010 I am profoundly grateful for the gifts that God has brought into our life together. I trust that
aT bMPa ................. 9 God has given us enough to carry out our ministry together. I pray always that we make
wise decisions about how to best use those gifts together for God’s purposes in our city and
our world.
2. choir closes with r ecordinG P roJect
by john walker, M inisTer of Music settings of eight hymns. John Walker and Joe Kneer shared the
On Thursday, May 20, the Chancel Choir held a role of conductor; John Walker was organ accompanist; and
recording session at Brown Memorial Church for the the full choir with soloists participated in this major project.
radio program Sacred Classics. James Howes, a Earlier on the same day, John Walker recorded seven organ
frequent member of the bass section in compositions on our church’s historic and revered Skinner
the choir, is the producer of this weekly Organ. We are grateful for this opportunity to share this
radio show for WBVM, 90.5 FM sample of the music ministry at Brown Memorial Church with
broadcasting station in St. Petersburg, the wide listening audience of Sacred Classics, now in its 30th
Florida. By means of live-streaming audio year of weekly broadcasting. The recording will air on
on the Internet, this program is heard around the world November 13-14, 2010.
four times every weekend. With several new members since Easter, the choir
For the broadcast, the Chancel Choir recorded many roster has now grown to 40 members! The most recent
anthems which they have shared in services of member of the choir is David Miller, a first tenor! A
worship during the past year: “Let This Mind Be in You” most hearty welcome to David and sincere gratitude to
(Beach); “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing” every member of the choir for their steady
(Phillips); “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (arr. commitment to this ministry throughout the past year!
Carter); “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” The choir is now on a well-deserved summer vacation
(Thomson); “Salmo 150” (Aguiar); “All That Hath Life to rest their voices and rekindle their spirits in
and Breath, Praise Ye the Lord! (Clausen); “Little preparation to resume this ministry following Labor
Innocent Lamb” (Bartholomew); and the “Alto Day. Soloists are providing musical leadership in
Rhapsody” (Brahms). The choir also recorded festival worship during the summer months.
i n celebration of the music m inistries of
chrystie a dams and m ary r andall
On September 1, Doug and Chrystie Adams will move to Presbyterian Church, and in holy wedlock. Following more
Oglala, South Dakota, where they will become Site than three decades of faithful ministry through music as a
Coordinators for the new Multipurpose Center of the Makasan member of the Chancel Choir, Mary expects to join the
Presbyterian Church, located on the Pine Ridge Reservation. congregation in worship next autumn. We celebrate and
Chrystie has been a member of the Chancel Choir for 39 years, express gratitude for Mary’s many years of devoted
joining in 1971 following her graduation from Gettysburg membership in the choir, and we look forward to seeing her
College, where she had studied with Brown’s director of music steadily next year in church!
Eugene Belt. Chrystie sang each week in the choirs both at the
Woodbrook and Park Avenue Churches. Also in 1971,
Chrystie became a teacher of music in the Baltimore City
Public Schools. In 1973, she formed a Children’s Choir at
Brown Memorial Park Avenue, soon thereafter doing the same
thing at Woodbrook. She led a teenage girls’ choir during the
Don’t Forget!
1980’s at Brown Memorial Park Avenue. In 1975, Chrystie
developed and led a handbell choir at the Woodbrook Church,
which subsequently continued at the Park Avenue Church. We
salute Chrystie Adams and thank her for her long dedication
to the musical ministries of Brown Memorial Presbyterian
Church and we pray for God’s guidance and blessing upon the
new ministry to which she and Doug have been called.
At the close of this season, Mary Randall will have been a
member of the Chancel Choir for 32 years. In 1978, Mary and
Hilton Randall joined the Chancel Choir, Brown Memorial
PaGe 2 t he t idinGs June 2010
3. a sk the Pastor
by r ev. e Mily rose M arTin what that means in layperson terms, please let me know!
emily@browndowntown.org John Calvin writes about sin in relation to Adam’s “fall”
(Genesis 3) – the first instance of faithlessness, of showing
Q: “What is the difference between sin and evil?” contempt for God’s Word, that led to pride, ambition and then
disobedience. For Calvin, faithlessness (the contempt for God’s
A: Well, it depends on who you ask, and even then, it is not Word) is the root of all sin. On the other hand, he tends to
entirely clear to me. Many theologians will define one or the describe evil, as a personal being (Satan) that lies about God,
other terms but not both, or they will claim there is a but is nevertheless created by God and subject to God’s will.
difference and then proceed to use the terms interchangeably. Adam and Eve’s sin could also be described as their believing
Argh! Daniel Migliore, a modern day theologian, defines both Satan’s lies instead of God’s Word. The result of their (and our)
sin and evil as that which opposes and sin was (and is) estrangement from God, which is itself sin and
?
contravenes the will of God. brings us back to Tillich.
The Bible talks about sin in a way that In the end, this is one of those semantic riddles that depends
highlights its complexity: an external force on how you define sin and evil, and no two theologians define
(Gen. 4:7), disobedience/rebellion (Ex. 20:20, them in exactly the same way. The important thing to keep in
1 Sam 15:23), idolatry (Ex 23:33, Ex 32), stain/blot (Psalm 51, mind is that sin has a human face. The origin of evil in a world
Num. 19), harming neighbor (Mt 18:21), blindness/darkness which was good when it was created by God is somewhat of
(John 9), going astray (Rom 3:9), turning away from God, a mystery and a contradiction. Neither sin nor evil has the last
falsehood/self-deception (1 Jn 1:8, Gen 3:8-13, 2 Sam 12:1-7). word in a world where the God revealed to us in Jesus Christ
It is full of paradoxes. Sin is an act and a condition, personal reigns supreme.
and social, something that enslaves us but that we choose. It Sources: Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book
is something we must confess, rather than explain. It is what II, Tillich’s Systematic Theology, Vol. II, Migliore’s Faith
keeps us from being in right relationship with God and one Seeking Understanding, Guthrie’s Christian Doctrine, and
another, and it is what God, through Christ’s life, death, and Harvey’s A Handbook of Theological Terms.
resurrection, sets us free from.
Evil too takes on a variety of forms: both personal, such as * “Ask the Pastor” is a new feature of The Tidings. You may
a deceiving serpent (Gen 3), the adversary or prosecutor (Job), submit a liturgical or scriptural question to be answered by
the tempter devil (Luke 4), and unclean spirits and demons one of the Pastors to Ellen Carter Cooper at
that possess individuals (Mark 1:23, 32); and as transpersonal, edccooper58@hotmail.com. The deadline for questions is the
as cosmic and spiritual powers of darkness (Eph 6:12) or 15th of every month.
possibly as forces of futility and decay that bind all of creation
(Rom. 8:20-21). Evil is powerful and real, but also a lie that is
ultimately destroyed by the Truth of God’s Word in
Jesus Christ.
There does seem to be agreement among most of the New Members Welcomed
theologians I read that when we refer to sin, we are talking
about human activity and the human condition. Evil can either April 11, 2010
be discussed as larger than sin and inclusive of it (evil includes
“the dark side of creation” as well as the sinful things that The following persons joined Brown
humans do”) or as the result of our sinful condition (evil is Memorial on April 11, 2010. We welcome them!
what results from the condition of sin and sinful deeds).
Paul Tillich lays out both these options and then says that he David (Dave) N. Miller
prefers the latter, narrower definition of evil. Sin is both the
human condition of estrangement, as well as the actions
David J. Nyweide
(thoughts and deeds) that cause or worsen that estrangement or
are born of it. God permits sin because it is necessary to give
human beings freedom, and evil is the result of our freely Andrea L. Schanbacher
chosen sin, which has now become a great chasm that
separates us from God, each other, and our true selves. Evil, Adrienne Williams
for Tillich, is the “structure of self-destruction which is
implicit in the nature of universal estrangement.” If you know
June 2010 t he t idinGs PaGe 3
4. m ayor r awlinGs -blake and build
stand toGether in suPPort of comPrehensive
P lan to balance city budGet, r estore P ublic
safety and e ssential services
Mayor also announced plans to form Recreation Center Task Force
BALTIMORE, MD. (May 19, 2010) Plan, which will restore funding for public safety and
— Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake essential services. Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke and
was joined by members of Councilman Carl Stokes also attended the
Baltimoreans United in Leadership news conference.
Development (BUILD) and the “I want to thank BUILD for endorsing my
Baltimore Interfaith Alliance for a Comprehensive Plan to balance the City’s budget,” said
news conference in support of the Mayor Rawlings-Blake. “They understand that this
Mayor’s Comprehensive Plan to balance year, fixing the budget is about more than balancing the
the city’s $121 million budget deficit. books. It is about our ability to deliver essential
BUILD and its members joined with services to the citizens of Baltimore, 24 hours a day,
the Mayor to urge City Council members to support the 7 days a week, 365 days a year.”
d iversity committee uPdate
The Diversity Committee has had a fruitful spring and accessible for the first time. Besides its practical use, it
is looking forward to future initiatives. In March, we will be a symbol of the importance our church places
hosted a series of four Wednesday Night@Brown on inclusiveness and welcome for all. We are grateful to
sessions focused on “Exploring our Andy Imparato, who spearheaded this effort.
“isms”. Led by Joanne Egan and Emily Recently, the Diversity Committee welcomed two
Martin, the participants new members: Andrea Schanbacher, an advocate for
focused on various barriers that still exist children with disabilities, particularly autism; and Katie
among people who differ by race, gender, ability, sexual Rhodes, who works at Kennedy Krieger Institute with
preference, age and class. Ways to remove or diminish children who are disabled. Their enthusiasm and energy
those barriers in our lives and to ensure inclusivity in will help our committee to continue to advocate for full
our congregation were discussed, also. inclusion for all.
Gay P ride f estival
In May, the Trustees approved a ramp to be built
at the rear of the Church House, at the same time the
Church House porch floor is replaced. The work will
take place after the Church House roof is replaced The Diversity Committee is looking for volunteers
and in coordination with the replacement of the mulch who can help manage Brown Memorial’s booth at the
in the children’s play area. This is the culmination of Gay Pride Festival in Druid Hill Park on Sunday,
months of effort on the part of the Diversity Committee June 20. Anyone willing to help set up or take down
to get the project approved and funded. We are indebted the booth or to staff it for an hour between 11 AM and
to the Session and to the Trustees for their support of 5 PM should contact Page Campbell 410-321-1976 or
this important effort to make the Church House pagerini@peoplepc.com).
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PaGe 4 t he t idinGs June 2010
5. news from m benGwi
Letter from Reverend Christina Tantoh, Pastor of the
Mbengwi Presbyterian Church
May 3, 2010
Thank you very much! We are doing fine too. In fact, we have been struggling to get the Palm Sunday service in pictures to you
to no avail. We hope to send them by post. Last Sunday we extended your greetings to the congregation. They were happy to hear
from you. However, Easter season was very successful.
We are presently preparing for the Pentecost week as we intend to run a program ‘waiting for the Holy Spirit’.
We intend to have daily Morning Prayer sessions from Ascension Day until Pentecost Sunday. We want to observe
the Ten (10) days prayer time the disciples of Jesus had before the event of the Pentecost. We intend to take a retreat
within this period to study the works of the Holy Spirit! It would be an exciting event for us! Yesterday Sunday,
we had fund raising to continue with our church project after a Session Meeting, which took place last Friday. The
PNS and PS Mbengwi are preparing for graduation, end of year and end of course examinations.
We intend to hold a partnership meeting this coming Friday to look into the matters of the PS and PNS Mbengwi. The School
Project is still not completed. In fact, I am to take off for Buea in an hour’s time to meet the Church authorities to see how I can get
some money to fit the doors of the four classrooms.
We have lost quite a good number of Christians especially the aged. So funeral services have become very regular in the
congregation. We also have quite a good number that are sick but God is taking care. Personally, I have been quite busy with
congregational work and administration. Last month we had a meeting of all the 54 congregations of the Presbytery. I am
presently preparing my report to the central church. We are also preparing to attend the staffing meeting, which takes place end of
this month. We have just induction new church leaders. Therefore, they may have to reshuffle the staff of the church to meet their
administrative needs.
Rev. Tende David, the associate Pastor may be going on retirement by the end of June 2010. So the congregation may be left with
only one pastor! Just want I can give you for now!
Mr Fokam and Mrs. Ambe Elizabeth may have more to give you. They do not find it easy to communicate due to low supply of
electricity and network problems. The Internet installation for the school is what I use, but it takes quite some luck to have the lines
go through!
Accept and extend our warmest greetings to your family and the congregation. God bless you!
Rev. Christina Tantoh
RENEW: VBS Wish List
Snack Donations • Magnifying glasses to borrow
• Shelled sunflower seeds –1 large package • Empty cereal boxes – lots
• Golden raisins – 2 large boxes • Small rocks
• Cascadian Farms plain granola – 2 boxes • Small container of dirt
• Ginger snap cookies – enough for 40 kids • Poster board – 4 sheets
• Baby carrots – 4 medium to large bags • Bandanas – 10-12
• Grapes – 4 bags • Clean recyclables & trash
• Cheese cubes – 4 large bags • Stopwatch
• Wheat Thin crackers – 4 family size boxes • Shoe boxes – 4
• Popcorn – 1 box of microwave popcorn • 20-30’ long heavy rope
• Instant chocolate pudding 6 boxes • Large world map
• Milk – one quart • Large roll of tan rosin paper from someplace like
• Oreo cookies – one package Lowes or Home Depot
Other Donations Contact Rachel Cunningham at 410-523-1542 or
• Sunflower seeds in the shell rachel@browndowntown.org if you can donate items.
• Seed packets, various kinds
June 2010 t he t idinGs PaGe 5
6. a t rue P eriPatetic
by e llen carTer c ooPer
When a little girl was born at a naval hospital in
Parris Island, South Carolina, she had no idea that a
life of travel and service awaited her. Because her
father was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, the
family moved every three years. He was stationed in
Iwo Jima and she didn’t see him until she was two
years old. During her childhood, her father wrote
numerous letters to her and she treasures each one.
Barbara Cook’s life has been a road marked with
detours and newly constructed lanes that cannot be
captured in one telling. She received her
undergraduate degree in music education from the
University of Richmond. After graduation, she married
Richard and they both participated in training for the
Peace Corps. Their first assignment was in Panama to Barbara Cook (r) and her granddaughter, Beatriz Guzman
what Barbara described as an urban slum. She taught
family planning there. At the conservatory, Barbara Miners’ Hospital. She implemented an outpatient
taught music and organized a children’s choir. program and considerably upgraded the facility.
When the two-year commitment ended, the For the next nine years, Barbara was in one place:
family settled in New York City. Richard attended Union New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a family doctor at the
Theological Seminary. Barbara taught fifth grade. In Ochsner Hospital and served as the first woman on the
addition to “mothering” the fifth graders, she gave birth hospital’s board of governors, also. In 1995, she was
to two children. Richard’s first endeavor after graduation recruited to be a family doctor for the Helix
was as a migrant minister in rural New Jersey. Medical Group in Baltimore. In 2000, this energetic
From New Jersey, the family moved across the lady who had already achieved so many “firsts”
country to rural California. There Barbara worked became the medical director of the Johns Hopkins
in Cesar Chavez’s campaign for the rights of migrant Community Physicians. Barbara retired from this
farm workers. Later during that same year, they were position in 2008. Presently, she is providing service for
reassigned to Arizona. Their task was to work to underinsured and uninsured persons from the Johns
unseat the governor (John “Jack” Richard Williams) Hopkins Hospital and Bayview Hospital areas.
who successfully lobbied the legislature to pass an Barbara’s attention was directed to Brown
unfair law governing farm laborers. Memorial in 2007, when she read an article in the
After spending two years in Arizona, the terrain of Baltimore Sun which described Andrew’s arrest for
Barbara’s life’s road changed significantly again. The protesting the war in Iraq. At BMPA, she has become
family moved to St. Louis where they lived communally an enthusiastic member of the global mission
with grape and lettuce workers. A third child was born to committee. As a member of the committee, Barbara
the family and Barbara seriously considered a career in visited El Salvador last summer.
medicine. She applied to the community college’s nursing At Brown Memorial, Barbara has used her musical
program, but was rejected. Undaunted, Barbara applied talent in several areas. She has played the piano for the
to St. Louis State University and was accepted into the choir and the Soulful Review, a group of BMPA men
medical practice program. who sing modern folk songs. Additionally, Barbara is
Four years later, medical degree in hand, Barbara and a member of the soprano section of the chancel choir.
family arrived at San Francisco, California for her She is effusive in her description of the choir.
internship with the University of California. She Barbara explains that never has she sung in a choir like
worked at the county hospital in Salinas to gain more Brown Memorial’s. This lady who has lived in so many
expertise in her field. This experience pointed her in places has found a home at BMPA. She fully expects
the direction of the National Health Service Corps to journey on her current path of singing, playing, and
Program. For two years, Barbara served with two addressing the medical needs of those who need her in
amazing women doctors at the Welch, West Virginia Baltimore and in El Salvador.
PaGe 6 t he t idinGs June 2010
7. June r esPonsibility s chedule
10 a. m. worshiP service
If you have a conflict with this schedule – please call 13th Barbara Christen
others on the list to make a swap. Then inform the church 20th Kathy Graning
office of these changes at (410)523-1542 or 27th Grace Peng
sharon@browndowntown.org.
offertory counters
acolytes Darin Crew & Bud Graves
6th Sam English & Charlie McManus
13th Aaron & Adam McNabney ushers
20th Annika Brockman & Eva McNabney Sarah Buikema, Anne Heuisler, David Mock, Betsy
27th Anna Connors & Julia Luljak Nix, Don Peeples, & David Rollison
audio enGineer
6th Adrienne Williams
13th Brantley Davis
20th J.D. Robinson
27th Doug Adams
children’s church volunteers
6th Bill McConnell
13th Tom & Micheline McManus
20th Nicole Mitchell
27th Elena Kirkpatrick & Ken Mills
coffee hour hosts
6th Rachel & Daryl Smith
13th Nancy Bandiere & Monica Rakowski
20th NEED A VOLUNTEER
27th Barbara Hull Francis
communion PreParation
6th David Todd
communion servers
6th Ellen Carter Cooper
Hilbert Byers
John Tucker
Greeters
6th Rachel Smith
13th Nicole & Keiffer Mitchell
20th Elden & Bonnie Schneider
27th VBS Participants
liturGist
6th Anne Heuisler
June 2010 t he t idinGs PaGe 7
8. June birthdays 06/22
06/22
Nancy Bandiere
Peter Coulson
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Summer Worship Saturday Morning Bible Study
Schedule Begins 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
Service of Worship 10 a.m.
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Service of Worship 10 a.m. Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Saturday Morning Bible Study
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
BMPA Goes to the Ballpark El Salvador
O’s vs. Red Sox 1:35 p.m. Congregational Dinner 6:00 p.m. Choir Cabaret Fundraiser for
Chrystie and Doug Adams 7 p.m.
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Service of Worship 10 a.m. Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Saturday Morning Bible Study
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
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Saturday Morning Bible Study
Service of Worship 10 a.m. RENEW Vacation Bible School RENEW Vacation Bible School RENEW Vacation Bible School RENEW Vacation Bible School RENEW Vacation Bible School 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
9 a.m.-Noon 9 a.m.-Noon 9 a.m.-Noon 9 a.m.-Noon 9 a.m.-Noon
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Saturday Morning Bible Study
Service of Worship 10 a.m. Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon Art Camp 9 a.m.-Noon 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
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Service of Worship 10 a.m.
June 2010