St. Paul’s EPISTLE& |
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Kensington, Maryland |
May 2005 |
Vol. 49, No. 4 |
CONFIRMATION
CLASS JOINS ST. PAUL'S ON PENTECOST SUNDAY
Our
Confirmation Class will soon complete their 3-month course of study and become
full members of our church. In addition
to the weekly sessions on theology, Bible, church history and the Christian
life, the class attended a Spiritual Life Retreat led by Rev. Karin.
The term,
"Confirmation" refers to the efforts of the church to help "make
firm and sure" the growing faith of its young people. Whereas in the Sacrament of Baptism, God
acts to choose us and set us apart as those who will love and serve the world
in the name of Jesus Christ, at the time of Confirmation, we choose to
accept that identity, and commence adult lives of Christian service.
In these
final days of preparation leading up to Pentecost (5/15), all are asked to pray
for our class members to receive the Holy Spirit into their lives; and then to
celebrate with them as they continue their journey in faith with the new
responsibilities of church membership. We extend the right hand of Christian
fellowship to:
GEORGINA B CAROLINE
J
MICHAEL B NICHOLAS
A. J
KAP C HANNA
M. R
KRISTEN C TANYA
S
JAMES C GARRETT
S
JOSEPH C JANICE
S
TIMOTHY D REBECCA
S
PAUL H
A MONTH OF
SUNDAYS NOT TO BE MISSED!
May will
prove to be a month of Sundays jam-packed with special events, recognitions and
joyful worship. Special tribute was paid to 50-year members on Heritage Sunday
in April. This month, there will be
focus on our younger church members as 15 youths (most of whom have attended
St. Paul's from a very early age) are confirmed on Pentecost Sunday, May 15th.
Prior to
this event, however, we will honor a gentleman - Rick Buckingham - who has
provided a special link between the two focus groups. On Sunday, May 1st Rick - always young at heart, yet wise beyond
his years - will be honored for his 20 years of service in the ministry. There are not enough words to express how
much he has contributed to our worship at St. Paul's, or how much he has
positively impacted the lives of so many youth and adults during that
time. We are truly blessed to have him
as a part of our "family". It
is our hope that, during the May 1st worship service and following events, we
can portray to Rick how much he means to us.
(PS - For those who don't know, his birthday is May 17th!).
In
addition to these two major worship events, there will be other recognitions,
baptisms, and special music during the month.
Linda
Ferrara, Chair
Worship
Ministry Team
THE PASTORS'
PAGE
KARIN'S COMMENTS...
"Sing a new song to the Lord, he to whom wonders belong! Rejoice in his triumph and tell of his power; O sing to the Lord a new song." Psalm 98
I read an
article recently about belief in moral absolutes. People who believe there are any
stand at 22%, down from 38% six years ago.
People, aged 36 or younger, were the least likely to believe.
On April
17th, I spoke about God's promises and how important some absolutes are
for us as people of faith.
First, it is an
absolute for us that God is good.
Regardless of the mishaps and suffering in the world and in our
individual lives, our faith would be shattered if we could not believe that God
is good. And because God is
good, He is able to help us through the difficult times and help us seek
meaning out of our suffering. God is
there to form a blessing out of the awfulness of life.
Second, God is
present. Through the power of the Holy
Spirit, we trust that God is always available and involved. Somehow, either through the hands and hearts
of others...through prayer...through praise, we can sense the Holy. But we must make room for the Holy Spirit by
setting aside time and space for Him to be a part of our lives.
Third, God
requires obedience. The Bible is our primary
source of information about how He wants us to act as Christians. God, through Jesus Christ, put love first
and we are to act as He did--out of love.
When we are perfected in our ability to love, then we are obedient
followers.
These
three simple "absolutes” will keep us grounded in faith.
SPRINGTIME OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND FOR UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
May
Fellowship Day, sponsored by Church Women United, will be celebrated on Friday,
May 6th at Faith UMC in Rockville, 10:30 a.m. followed by a catered lunch ($6). Theme for the day is "Living in the
Light". Reservations are required,
so call Mabel Baker (301-949-5380) if you are interested in attending.
Take a
respite from those spring cleaning chores and catch up on your reading by
exploring some of the new books on the UMW cart in the Library!
Save the
date of Saturday, June 11th, for our "Welcome to Summer
Tea", which will be held from 3-5 p.m. in Heavener Hall. All women and girls in St. Paul's
"family" are invited! A fun
program is planned, and delicious goodies will be served. Reservations (limited to 100 persons) will
be taken in the Church Office on Sundays, May 29th and June 5th.
Pray for
these devoted missionaries (who have birthdays this month) as they serve God
around the world.
Isabelle
N. Bupe (Kenya)
Diana
Hearn (Alaska)
Sue
Kao (Taiwan)
Join us to
celebrate Spring and Summer by participating in one of the above.
-Bev
Burdin, V. President
U.M. MEN
CONSIDER MONTH OF MAY VERY SPECIAL
May is a
very special month for men! Mother's
Day is a chance to honor the woman who taught you the serious lessons of life,
and also the illogical ones -- like "When that lawn mower cuts off your
toes, don't come running to me". J
It is also a time to honor a wife
for being your partner in life, bringing a family of love into the world, and
also putting up with you at the same time.
Thanks to
all the workers, shoppers and donors at the Spring Yard Sale. We made $7,550!
Activities
this month include:
Wed., May 4 - Executive
Committee
7:30 p.m. - Library
Sat., May 7 - Pancake
Breakfast
8-10:30 a.m. - Heavener Hall
(Set-up - 6:45-8 a.m.)
Sat., May 14 - Spring
Workday
Sign-up sheet in the Church Office
I'm glad
to serve with you!
Harold
Moyer, UMM President
Grace and Peace,
Karin
JOHN'S JOTTINGS...
Many of us wonder from time to time how our Lord
Jesus really looked. One of my favorites is the picture on the wall in the room Kate,
Michelle and I share (we call it "the Pub"). There is a well-documented tradition, by
Publius Lentulus, a friend of Pilate, who wrote the following: "In this time appeared a man endowed with
great powers. His name is Jesus. His disciples call him the Son of God. He is of noble and well-proportioned
stature, with a face full of kindness, and yet firmness, so that beholders both
love him and fear him. His hair is the
color of wine, straight and without luster, but from the level of the ears
curling and flossy. His forehead is even
and smooth, his countenance ingenuous (simplicity and candidness) and
kind. Nose and mouth are in no way
faulty. His beard is full, of the same
color as his hair; his eyes are blue (blue eyes?) and extremely
brilliant. In reproof and rebuke he is
formidable; in exhortation and teaching, gentle and amiable of tongue. None have seen him to laugh, but many, on
the contrary, to weep. His person is
tall, his hands beautiful and straight.
In speaking, deliberate, grave, little given to loquacity (talkativeness);
in beauty, surpassing most men."
Josephus, the great Jewish historian (AD 37-AD 100)
records this: "Now there was about
this time, Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call Him a man, for He was a
doer of wonderful works--a teacher of such men as receive the truth with
pleasure. He drew over to Him both many
of the Jews, and many of the Gentiles.
He was (the) Christ, and when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal
men amongst us, had condemned Him to the cross, those that loved Him at the first
did not forsake Him, for He appeared to them alive again the third day, as the
divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things
concerning Him; and the tribe of Christians so named from Him, are not extinct
at this day."
An incredible man, this Jesus. What would we do without Him!?
Peace,
Pastor John
MEMORIAL GARDEN TO BE ENHANCED
"THIS GARDEN HOUSES A COLUMBARIUM WHERE THE
EARTHLY REMAINS OF ONES BELOVED BY US AND COMMENDED TO GOD IN THEIR DEATH ARE
INTERRED. IT MEMORIALIZES OTHER LOVED
ONES TO BE NAMED ON THE PLAQUES IN THIS BEAUTIFUL GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE. THEY ARE STILL A PART OF US BECAUSE OUR
MEMORIES AND PLEASANT THOUGHTS OF THEIR LIFE WILL NOT LET THEM GO BEYOND THE
BOUNDARIES OF OUR MINDS."
(FROM
GARDEN DEDICATION, JUNE 18, 1995)
The cross
has come to be a reminder of Jesus' crucifixion, giving us comfort
knowing that Jesus died to give us a new life in the forgiveness of our
sins and the resurrection to everlasting life.
Therefore, it is felt that the presence of a cross in our Memorial
Garden would greatly strengthen this reminder.
A
monument, bearing a symbolic cross has been designed and approved by The Board
of Trustees, and will be placed above, and centered with the existing
fountain. A rendering of the monument
will be placed in the Narthex during the month of May.
Some money
is available in the church's Memorial Fund. However, this will not be
sufficient and we will have to depend on contributions. If you care to make a donation to this very
special feature of the Memorial Garden, please mark your check "Memorial
Garden Cross and send it to the Church Office.
Ken Rhodes
FRIDAY THE
13TH FEATURES "FOOD AND FLICKS"
Come, celebrate
(May) Friday the 13th with dinner and a movie and, in the process,
support the fundraiser for refurbishing the Youth Lounge.
The most
beloved Pulitzer Prize book, "To Kill a Mockingbird" comes alive on
the screen in Heavener Hall. Relive how
Atticus Finch, lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against
an underserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice.
An
animation film for the kids will also be shown at the same time -- so there
will be two movies from which to choose.
The
wonderful chefs from UMW Jochebed Circle will prepare a sandwich and salad
buffet with desserts -- and even a popcorn machine!
So, mark
your calendar for this big event.
Tickets can be obtained in the Narthex or Church Office ($10 adults; $5 kids; maximum $25 per
family).
Carol
Davies
DID YOU
HEAR BELLS?
The "Joyful
Ringers!" handbell choir debuted on Sunday, March 13th with those
sweet bell tones, ringing "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God
Almighty" in perfect harmony. The
fledgling group is made up of a full range of musicians from the brand new
novice learning how to read music, to bell ringers with years of
experience. The choir, co-directed by
Keely Fraser and Linda Ferrara, consists of Tracey Furman, Ginger Geertsema,
Jackie Holmes, Lev Keely, Elaine Neidecker, Carolyn Rees and Jean Thompson.
What's new
with the handbell program this season?
We are playing "musical bells" with each piece - that is, each
member will move to a different position and different bells than they played
in the piece before. Even the directors
change!
You will
be hearing the bells much more frequently than you have in recent years. We plan to perform every month through June,
and then resume again in September. Our
remaining performances for this season will be at the 10:15 a.m. worship
services on May 22nd and June 12th.
If you are
interested in learning more about the group - or possibly ringing with us -
please call Keely Fraser (301-933-5166).
"SENIOR
MOMENTS" PLANNED WITH INTERGENERATIONAL APPEAL
St. Paul's
older adult community "seniors" will be honoring soon-to-graduate
high school "seniors" with a reception in the Narthex on May 22nd,
immediately following the 10:15 a.m. worship service. Everyone is welcome to join the festivity and encourage these
young folks as they step out into their exciting tomorrows.
Come out
for this month's Tuesdays Together on May 17th. This midday gathering - open to all ages -
begins with worship and communion in the Sanctuary at 12 Noon, and continues in
the Octagon with lunch ($4), fellowship and board games.
When was
the last time you took a field trip?
Please join us for a trip to the Franciscan Monastery in
Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 18th.
The visit will include a guided tour of many Holy Land places replicated
there. We will depart from the church
parking lot at 9:45 a.m. and return by 2:30 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the Church Office.
Lastly,
please consider attending the conference-wide retreat at West River in
June. "Don't Worry…Be Happy"
is the theme for this event, which will feature bible study, personal
reflection, lively discussion, breakout sessions, outdoor worship, and all the
wonderful amenities afforded by the West River retreat facility. Please sign up in the Church Office.
Hope to
see you!
Meg Baker,
Chair
OAM
Ministry
FIFTY-YEAR MEMBERS HONORED
On
HERITAGE SUNDAY, April 24th, ten persons - who have been members of our church
for 50 years - were honored during the 10:15 a.m. worship service.
In the
past month, we have received five new members:
If YOU are
interested in becoming a full member of St. Paul's, please contact Pastor
Karin.
Betty
Simmons
Membership
Secretary
FRIENDSHIP
CLUB TO ENJOY CATERED LUNCHEON
We hope to
see a lot of smiling faces on Tuesday, May 10th, at 11:30 a.m. in Heavener Hall. Our gathering will feature a catered
luncheon, so it will be absolutely necessary for everyone to get his or her
name on the list to attend. When the
Phone Committee person calls, please let them know for sure if you plan
to attend. The entertainment will be a
new program for the group, and will be provided by Mary Ann Jung, who does
interpretations. It is a one-person
show and she will be performing as Clara Barton. It promises to be very entertaining! This will be our last meeting at the church until fall. In June, the group will be enjoying their
bus trip.
We were greeted with such a beautiful meeting day in April that approximately 80 "seniors" came out, and a great time was had by all. The entertainment was by Michael Consoli and, in between his solo numbers, he had the audience singing along with provided song sheets.
Looking
forward to seeing all of your smiling faces on May 10th. In the meantime, enjoy
this wonderful spring weather!
Sue Merritt, Reporter
SPRING "WORKDAY" SLATED
Saturday,
May 14th will be the Spring Workday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Trustees are keeping their fingers
crossed that the weather will be sunny since most of the projects will be
outdoors. No experience is necessary --
just a willing spirit! A sign-up sheet
is in the Church Office so we can plan projects accordingly. Morning coffee and donuts, plus a midday
lunch will be provided in the Octagon for all the hungry workers!
Don't
forget to support the Improvement Fund through your monthly donations. This giving helps the Trustees supplement
their general budget repairs and maintenance.
Along with the new parking lot doors (that were recently installed!),
the fund will partially cover this summer's refurbishment of the Multipurpose
Room, improvements in the Sunday School areas, and several painting projects
throughout the building.
We
continue to actively seek a replacement tenant and are currently working with
two prospects. We hope to have a signed
lease agreement in the near future.
Look for updates in upcoming Epistle articles.
Tracey
Furman, President
Board of
Trustees
"PRAYER
LIFT" WILL CHANGE TO SUMMER SCHEDULE
As in past
years, the weekly gathering of "Prayer Lift" in DuVall Chapel will
end on Tuesday, May 31st. HOWEVER, all
of those needing prayers will NOT be abandoned! The prayer group will shift to using a telephone "prayer
chain" to keep abreast of the needs.
If you
wish to make a prayer request, please notify the Church Office and the
"wheels will turn" to assure that the "Prayer Lift" group
activates the prayer chain.
Regular
weekly gatherings will resume in the fall.
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CHARGE
CONFERENCE TO BE HELD
Our
District Superintendent has scheduled a Charge Conference to be held at
St. Paul's on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Mark your calendar NOW and plan to be in attendance.
MEET OUR LAY LEADERS
[A continuing series]
"St
Paul's ministers through pastors, musicians, programs and our administrative
staff. The Staff Parish Relations
Committee assures that the staff is appropriately supported and
compensated," says Committee chair, Hal Frazier.
Born and
raised in Ohio, Hal received his M.D. from Dartmouth Medical School in New
Hampshire. He interned and served at
Bethesda Naval Hospital. From 1991 to
2000, he was an attending urologist at the National Naval Medical Center and
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, caring for members of the military and Federal
Government leaders. He currently holds
positions at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, GWU Medical Center and
the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
Hal came
to St. Paul's in 1993. He has chaired
the Stewardship Committee; served on the lock-up team, the Children's Council,
and the Volunteers in Missions; and is an usher team captain. Hal's wife Annie is a medical
illustrator at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, and a radiologist at
the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Son Duncan (6) is energetic and
enthusiastic. Son Ian (11) is
imaginative, and gifted in music and the arts.
Hal uses
his gifts in communication and teaching to mentor medical students. He has served at summer camps and chaperoned
his children's school trips. In his
leisure time, he plays piano, listens to music, reads, and kayaks or rides his
bike.
-Jan Aamodt
THE
MOUNTAIN WAY SHOP IS "OFF AND RUNNING"
The shop's
busy season is already beginning!
We have
two dates in May for church appearances; and have been invited to the United
Methodist Annual Conference to be held in Baltimore at the end of May. In July, we will go to Hagerstown for the
UMW's School of Christian Missions weekend.
On all of these dates we will be taking our crafts and are hoping for
super sales!
Quote:
"My
mother's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it."
Ken & Evelyn Pinkard, Shopkeepers
R R R R R
O O P S ! !
Last
month's issue of the Epistle failed to give the answer to the History
Tidbit question. We apologize for the
omission and, therefore, are publishing the question again. You can find the answer elsewhere
in this issue.
Question:
Who was President of the Evening Circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service in 1942? What special skill did she share?
[EPISTLE Editor]
USEFUL,
REALISTIC, DOWN-TO-EARTH BOOKS AVAILABLE IN OUR LIBRARY
Our nicer
weather brings springtime cleaning, yard work and other practical chores. However, "practicality" is not a
word that one often uses to describe religious or theological books. Listed below are two new additions to our
library shelves that may appear to the more practical side of our readers. Please stop by the library during the month
of May to preview these books and others in our display.
God is my CEO: following God's principles in a bottom-line world (call #248.8 Jul) by Larry Julian, a specialist in
leadership development. He has compiled
reflections from several leaders in the business and sports fields, and has
asked them to examine their views of success and productivity with a foremost
priority of trusting God. With this
trust comes a freedom to be a servant leader.
If
you want to look for an obscure subject in the bible, how can you find it? Here is a practical guide, Where to
find it in the Bible: the ultimate A to Z resource by Ken Anderson
(call #220.3 And REF) that should be helpful in answering questions that arise
from simple curiosity. From arrows to
earrings to the more serious topics of redemption and bearing witness, you can
find in this index the biblical chapter and verse for these subjects - and many
more.
For
children, being practical means asking a lot of questions. Questioning and receiving answers help a
child to make sense of their world. Our
children's table this month will feature books on God and the concept of
heaven. We hope these books will help
answer some of those "practically" impossible questions.
Debra
McCurry, Librarian
HIGH
SCHOOL SENIORS TO BE RECOGNIZED
Our church
recognizes several milestones in the growth of our young people. One of these is their departure from high
school and commencement of a new life, whether that is to a job, the military,
or college. On Sunday, May 22nd,
each member of the Class of 2005 is asked to attend the 10:15 a.m. worship
service so that he/she may receive a New Revised Standard version of The
Holy Bible. Whatever direction a
life may take, the Word of God will help in choosing the best path.
CONGRATULATIONS and BEST
WISHES to:
Maile B Stephanie S
Elizabeth
B Billy D. S
Gregory E.
C Celine S
Jeffrey T.
D Elizabeth Y
In the
same service, one or more of our college-bound graduates will also receive
Educational Awards to assist with their college expenses. Our 2004-2005 UMYF Officers will also be
recognized at this service.
SENIOR HIGH UMYF
President Chris H
Vice-President Brian T
Secretary Ted L
Treasurer Monica T
CYM
Representative Vinny Battle N
CCYM
Representative Chris H
MIDDLE HIGH UMYF
President Bobby H
Vice-President Tim H
Secretary Alli M
Treasurer Hanna R
CYM
Representatives Michael H
Connor
J
Youth
Choir Megan G
CYM
Representative Chris
H
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEARS END AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES BEGIN
As a
successful Sunday School year winds down, here are some reminders of upcoming
events and opportunities:
vvLast
lessons. Current teachers
finish their duties on May 29th.
vvFinal classes are June 5th
and 12th. Current teachers may teach if
they wish; we need volunteers or future teachers to try their hand in the
classroom on these Sundays.
vvSummer
Sunday School begins June 19th.
Sign-up sheets for these informal sessions will be posted in the Church
Office and education areas. Please
consider giving one of your summer Sundays to our young people.
vvWe will
have a strong and enthusiastic Vacation Bible School June 20-24. There are classes for pre-school and
elementary; and opportunities to serve and help for older kids. We still need adult volunteers, too.
This has
been a great year and we will thank all teachers, lay leaders, and Sunday
School volunteers at our traditional Strawberry Social following worship
and classes on June 5th. Join us in
Heavener Hall at 11:30 a.m.
Mike
McCurry, Superintendent
A FRIEND
IN NEED.....
In times
of trouble, we look to caring Christian friends to listen to us while we work
through our feelings. A Stephen
Minister can be such a friend, either to you or to someone you know. The Stephen Ministers at St. Paul's are
committed to providing Christian care for others experiencing many different
needs.
If you or
someone you know could benefit from the trained, caring presence and listening
ear of a Stephen Minister, please speak with the pastors, or call John or Kate
Brown (301-946-2008).
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WORK CAMP
VOLUNTEERS TO ENJOY TUTTI-FRUITTI PARTY
All adults and youth participating in this summer's work camp, July 9-16 in Valdosta, Georgia, will gather in the Multipurpose Room on Sunday evening, May 15th to create an artistic "Bowl of Fruit", to take to the work camp. The artworks will be used to decorate the worship area of the camp. At the end of that week, each participating group will bring home the art of one of the other groups as a reminder of the fellowship experienced together.
All Senior Highers and incoming 9th graders are invited to join the party, as the election of Senior High Officers for 2005-2006 is also on the agenda.
Please
note: An additional adult chaperone (preferably male), 21
or older is still needed for the work camp.
Call Rick Buckingham (301-933-7933) to inquire.
MAKING OUR VISITORS FEEL WELCOME
Have you
ever stopped to consider that Jesus Christ has asked us, to be the
"caretakers" of His house here on earth? And that He wants us not only to maintain it, but to invite
company over...and to make them feel welcome and at home. Below are some facts about welcoming guests.
Most
first-time guests decide whether they will come back before they leave the
parking lot. The decision is based
on their perception of a church's friendliness to a stranger (not to
each other).
The most important factor in a first time
guest's perception of a church's friendliness is what happens in the first
ten minutes after the end of the service.
The perception of friendliness on the part of
first-time guests is the number of people who talk with them, and
whether people engage them in conversation.
The second
most important factor in a first time visitor's perception of a church's
friendliness is the first ten minutes after they pull into the parking lot.
We don't have a second chance to make a good first
impression.
Beginning
in May, at the end of each service, the pastors will ask visitors to raise
their hands. The congregation is being
asked to greet those visitors, ask their names, introduce them to the pastor on
the way out of the Sanctuary, walk with them to the coffee hour, and even
introduce them to others.
Please
join the pastors in this intentional way of growing our congregation!
Kate Lewis
Brown
FREQUENT
FLIER MILES NEEDED
This
summer, the World Methodist Evangelism Council is sponsoring the 8th
International Christian Youth Conference on Evangelism (ICYC-VIII) in
Teresopolis, Brazil. Do not be fooled
by the name! Internationally, the term
"youth" refers to the age range of 17-30, so most of the
"youth" will be college students.
St. Paul's has sent one or two representatives to each of the last four
conferences, which are held about every four years and in different
countries: Michael Butz and Doug Tzan
(Mexico); Rebecca Butz (Germany); David and Barbara Moyer (Georgia, US); and
John Moyer and Jason Townsend (Northern Ireland). They can tell you of their experiences making friends from around
the world in an exciting environment of Christian worship and culture.
St. Paul's
has funding in our budget to cover the registration costs, including room and
board, for several young adults to be part of this conference. Currently, Caitlin Furman is planning to
attend. The larger cost, however, is
that of travel between Washington and Rio de Janeiro. As in the past, we are asking if anyone in the congregation would
be in a position to donate their frequent flier miles to this
cause. The church would cover the cost
of taxes. Your donation will make a major
difference in our ability to assist our young adults in participating in this
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Please
contact Rick Buckingham by May 8 if you can help.
PICK UP YOUR SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE!
Colorful
registration brochures are now available, in the Narthex and Church Office, for
summer camping programs at our United Methodist properties at West River and
Manidokan.
Elementary,
Middle High and Senior High Discovery Camps at West River Center near
Churchton, MD begin the week of June 19 with weekly programs through August
12. In addition, specialty camps will
be offered in American Sign Language, Creative Arts, Music, Sports, Fishing,
Biking, Kayaking, Basketball, Soccer and Girls' Lacrosse, as well as the
traditional Sailing Camps and programs for children who are deaf and
blind. Camp Manidokan, near
Harper's Ferry, WV, offers Adventure for 3rd grade through high school; and
Sports, Music, Creative Arts, Sign Language, Horseback Riding, Rustic Camping,
Backpacking/Canoe, Canoe and Kayak, and River Adventure Camps for youth.
Limited
need-based camperships are available from St. Paul's on a first-come
basis. Please see Rick Buckingham by
May 15th to request a campership.
R R R R R
UMYF
"FREE" CAR WASH SAT. JUNE 4TH
- 10 AM-2 PM
Please support our youth with a
donation for our summer Work Camp when we wash your car in the church parking
lot!!
VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE
Registration
forms for Vacation Bible School are now available in the Church Office and on
bulletin boards around the Sunday School classrooms. VBS is set for June 20-24, 9 a.m.-Noon, with the theme,
"World of Harmony: Creating a
Peaceful Planet". This fun-filled
week is open to children from 3 years to 5th grade; and youth in 5th grade are
eligible to be "helpers".
Registration
will close June 6th, so don't delay!
Pick up a form (or several!), fill it out and return to the Church
Office.
R R R R R
'Tis the
season to play!
Look for upcoming news about events to share in our church family:
Golf
Outing
White
Water Rafting
Co-ed
Softball Team
Lunchtime
B-ball
Historical
Tidbit Answer:
Peggy
Cleveland. Her career was nursing, and
she taught First Aid Courses to church members on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
THERE'S
STILL ROOM ON THE ALASKAN CRUISE-TOURS!
Rick
Buckingham has organized a cruise-tour to Alaska with a choice of two sailing
dates: July 29 or August 12. Brochures are available in the Narthex.
Twenty-six
persons are now registered (6 for July 29; and 20 for August 12). Rick will participate on the second
cruise. One lady needs a roommate (8/12)!
Using the
Holland America Line, the group will sail from Vancouver, British Columbia up
the Inside Passage to Seward, with ports of call in Ketchican, Sitka, Juneau,
and Haines (near Skagway). The
seven-day cruise will be followed by an optional overland
"highlights" tour of Anchorage, Denali National Park, and
Fairbanks. Return flights will be
directly from Alaska.
Please let
Rick know if you are interested in participating in this recreational adventure
with other members of the St. Paul's community.
St. Paul's United
Methodist Church
10401 Armory Avenue,
Kensington, MD 20895
301-933-7933 Fax.
301-933-4418
Home Page: http://www.stpaulsk.org
E-mail: stpaulsunited@verizon.net
Pastor Karin W. Walker
Visitation
Pastor John C. Walker
Min. of Ed/Yth.
Richard L. Buckingham
Wesley
Sem. Intern Michele Van Son
Music
Director N. Thomas Pedersen
Organist Marvin
Mills
Office
Manager Carol Lewis
Assistant
Administrator Beverly Burdin
Membership
Secretary Betty Simmons
Coord. Of Lay
Ministries Kate Lewis Brown
Volunteers for mailing the April EPISTLE: Adda Clark, Gerry Hobbs, Nelson & Aileen Hunt, Ida DeVierno, Mae
Miles, Marilyn Jenkins, Tracey Furman & Marco Palma, Evelyn Schaeffer.