Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
R P C NR P C NR P C N E W S L E T T E RE W S L E T T E RE W S L E T T E R
Rockville Presbyterian Church welcomes everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or marital status. In addition, we also welcome and encourage the full participation of persons without regard to sexual orientation.
Rockville Presbyterian Church (RPC) Rockville Presbyterian Church (RPC) Rockville Presbyterian Church (RPC) 215 West Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD 215 West Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD 215 West Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD 208502085020850
Session has scheduled a special congregational meeting to fill the vacancy on the Board of Trustees. The election is the only item on the agenda for this special meeting, which will be
held in the sanctuary immediately following worship on April 2nd.
Notes From The Worship CommitteeNotes From The Worship Committee
We have many dates in April for you to note on your calendars.
April 9th will be Palm Sunday as we remember Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
On Thursday, April 13th the Service of Light and Darkness will be observed at 7:00 p.m.
A light dinner will be served before the service.
Easter is April 16th: a reminder that in your offering box is an envelope for the great hour of sharing. The children have already received their fish boxes to make their contribution.
A sign-up sheet is on the door in the kitchen for Easter Lilies.
Please indicate the dedication on the sheet and the number(s) ordered. We want to celebrate the resurrection with these symbols of life and beauty.
We will finish the month with two guest pastors: on April 23rd our old friend the Reverend Jim Adams will bring the message and on April 30th the Reverend Gary Cox will be with us.
Join us for all these important dates!
Page 2 ∙ April 2017 Rockville Presbyterian Church Newsletter
U p c o m i n g E v e n t sU p c o m i n g E v e n t sU p c o m i n g E v e n t s
Easter is around the corner and we have some great activities at RPC. We will have our annual pancake breakfast, followed by the Easter Egg hunt for the children
up through 5th grade, just before our Easter service. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on Easter Sunday, April 16th.
Easter Day
9:00 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast 9:45 a.m.: Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 a.m.: Easter Service
Maundy Thursday Divine Service and Dinner: April 13th. We will have dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Divine Service afterwards at 7:00 p.m. We will have
soup, salad, bread, and dessert. If you are planning on attending and would like to bring some-thing to the dinner, please let me know. I can be reached at 301-251-6392 or
[email protected] for people to sign up.
Articles for the May RPC Newsletter are due Sunday, April 16th. Women of the Church Luncheon: Tuesday, April 25th from 11:30 to 1:30pm: TBD
Building and Grounds Meeting: Tuesday, April 4th from 7:00 to 8:00pm: Conference Room Palm Sunday: Sunday, April 9th Session Meeting: Monday, April 10th from 7:30 to 10:00pm: Conference Room Romeo Luncheon: Wednesday, April 12th at noon: IHOP
Page 3 ∙ April 2017 Rockville Presbyterian Church Newsletter
1 Ann Plunkett1 Ann Plunkett1 Ann Plunkett
7 Joseph Chittum7 Joseph Chittum7 Joseph Chittum
8 Marc Sorini8 Marc Sorini8 Marc Sorini
11 Nichole Lewis11 Nichole Lewis11 Nichole Lewis
Maria LivingstonMaria LivingstonMaria Livingston
Martha LuftkinMartha LuftkinMartha Luftkin
12 Martinique Gigax12 Martinique Gigax12 Martinique Gigax
Clarissa LeithClarissa LeithClarissa Leith
13 Wayne Anderson13 Wayne Anderson13 Wayne Anderson
18 Diana Lord18 Diana Lord18 Diana Lord
19 Emmett Williams, 19 Emmett Williams, 19 Emmett Williams, JRJRJR...
Pat Wolff Pat Wolff Pat Wolff
21 Anne Baur21 Anne Baur21 Anne Baur
27 Andrew Kolden27 Andrew Kolden27 Andrew Kolden
Sonia SotogloSonia SotogloSonia Sotoglo
30 Rachel Jung30 Rachel Jung30 Rachel Jung
F u n d r a i s i n g R P C C e l e b r a t e sF u n d r a i s i n g R P C C e l e b r a t e sF u n d r a i s i n g R P C C e l e b r a t e s !!! !
We will have Easter baskets to raffle and the winners will be drawn on Palm Sunday, April 9th.
We will also have Sees Candies to order. We will
have a table set up before and after church service to preorder chocolates for delivery by Easter throughout
the month of March.
Make sure you bring your money and stop by the table to order your Easter chocolates. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or
301-251-6392.
Let’s keep this going so that we can send our youth off strong!
R E M I N D E RR E M I N D E R
The next payment of $140.00 for the mission trip to Chillicothe, Ohio with Group Workcamps is due
on Sunday, May 7, 2017.
We need your Commitment Forms as well!
For more information, please contact Marc Sorini or Bob Taylor.
FFFUNDRAISINGUNDRAISINGUNDRAISING (R(R(RAFFLEAFFLEAFFLE TTTICKETICKETICKET & B& B& BASKETSASKETSASKETS)))
Page 4 ∙ April 2017 Rockville Presbyterian Church Newsletter
The raffle tickets are: 1 ticket for $2.00; 3 tickets for $5.00; 8 tickets for $10.00 and 25 tickets for $25. The drawing will be Sunday, April 9th (Palm Sunday). You do not have to be present to win. We just need a name and phone number so we can get ahold of the winners. Put your raffle ticket toward the basket(s) of your choice.
R P C U p d a t e sR P C U p d a t e sR P C U p d a t e s
RPC Youth Group Served at Rainbow Place! Pictured are Miriam (mom) and Kathy Montezuma, Bob, me, Skyler and Bryson Sorini, and Prent
and Nico Baker. Not pictured were Lynne and Nicole Lewis, and Andy Effie.
Page 5 ∙ April 2017 Rockville Presbyterian Church Newsletter
The March Children's Coin Collection raised $86.61 for Stepping Stones Shel-ter. Stepping Stones is a Rockville homeless shelter for families with children. The money will be used to provide grocery store gift cards to families moving out of the shelter and to help with transportation for a month for a working parent.
RPC is participating in One Great Hour of Sharing! One Great Hour of Sharing supports water pro-jects, hunger relief, disaster relief, and empowerment all over the world. On Sunday March 19, Rev. Doty distributed Fish Banks to the congregation and the children. She encouraged us to think of the needs of others, and add something to the fish each time we find ourselves tak-ing something for granted or treat ourselves to something extra. Please think about these themes and bring your fish banks back to church on Palm Sunday, Sunday April 9th. They will also be ac-cepted on Easter Sunday, April 16th.
Page 6 ∙ April 2017 Rockville Presbyterian Church Newsletter
Agnus Dei
This image is known as the Agnus Dei, Latin for “Lamb of God.” When pictured standing and with a banner, it represents the risen Christ, victorious over death. John the Baptist, seeing Jesus approach, famously declared, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29, NIV). In Revelation, too, Jesus is portrayed as a lamb who was
slain but now reigns triumphant.
For Kids of All AgesFor Kids of All AgesFor Kids of All Ages
+Christian Symbol+
EEEXPLOREXPLOREXPLORE SFTS’ TSFTS’ TSFTS’ TRANSFORMATIVERANSFORMATIVERANSFORMATIVE GGGRADUATERADUATERADUATE PPPROGRAMSROGRAMSROGRAMS ATATAT IIINQUIRERSNQUIRERSNQUIRERS WWWEEKENDEEKENDEEKEND!!!
Page 7 ∙ April 2017 Rockville Presbyterian Church Newsletter
Do you know someone who is exploring their call? Have them visit us during Inquirers Weekend and be immersed in our inclusive community. $300 in travel reimbursement available!
Explore our transformative graduate theological education during Inquirers Weekend, April 20-22!
Visit us during Inquirers Weekend and be immersed in our inclusive community. Meet students and faculty, experience our robust theological education, and learn how SFTS graduates are working for positive social change. Our degree programs include Master of Divinity, Master in the Art of Theological Studies, Doctor of Ministry, and Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction; as well as certificates in Black Church Studies, Trauma Care & Spirituality, Executive Leadership and more!
Let Us Help You Get Here!
Travel vouchers up to $300 to help cover travel costs, including ground transportation from/to the airport.
FREE room and board here on our beautiful campus in Marin County, CA.
Application fees waived if you apply to one of our programs while you’re here.
Generous financial aid and scholarship opportunities for those who qualify.
Can’t Make April?
Don’t worry! If you would like a personal tour at a time more convenient to you, we’d be happy to show you around. Please
contact Kristin Dableo-Martel, Assistant Director of Admissions, at 415.451.2831 or [email protected].
ABOUT SFTS
San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS), the only Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seminary in the West, re-invents education for ministry through unparalleled innovation, rigorous scholarship, and a tradition of commit-ment to spiritual formation and social justice in the Christian faith. We are a welcoming multicultural community assembled from throughout the world. Our curriculum combines
classroom learning with immersion in practical ministry, preparing students to bridge theological, cultural and po-
litical divides. Any student who exhibits a commitment to critical theological inquiry is welcome. Here you will re-
fine your unique gifts and cultivate ministry expertise for your ongoing participation in God’s New Creation.
April 2017 Volume 50, No. 4
The deadline for the May 2017 issue of
the RPC Newsletter is Sunday, April 16th
Rockville Presbyterian Church (RPC)
RPC Newsletter is published monthly
Rockville Presbyterian Church 215 W. Montgomery Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 Telephone: (301) 762-3363
Fax: (301) 762-5823 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rockvillepres.org
Interim Pastor: Karen Doty Minister of Music: Howie Jung
Building & Ground: Robert Taylor Office Manager/Newsletter Editor:
Shanti Nanan Webmaster/Social Media:
Damaris Baker
To receive RPC Newsletter automatically in your email monthly, send an email to [email protected]
To receive a paper copy, please send an email request to [email protected] or
call our church office at (301) 762-3363.
Rockville Presbyterian Church 215 West Montgomery Avenue Rockville, MD 20850
Change service requested Dated material—Do not hold.
