St. Martin's Episcopal Church August 2011 Messages

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I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Events:

Rally Day

Aug. Book Club

Ministry Fair

College Outreach

Womens Bible

Study

Fun & Games

Night

2

Fr. Jon:

Pastoral Care

Lay Ministries

Weekend Retreat

3

Music Events

Welcome Emily,

continued

4

Youth Ministries 5

Blood Drive

Diocesan Events

6

CPR / AED

Training

Treasurers

Report

7

Joplin Outreach 8

Milestones 9

Lay Ministry

Schedule

10

August

Calendar

11

Spreading the

Good News

12

A B E A C O N O F

C H R I S T S L O V E ,

S P I R I T - F E D ,

S E R V I N G O T H E R S

S T . M A R T I N S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H

A U G U S T 2 0 1 1S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G

A group of teens and adults from the Diocese of Missouri went on a weekend

mission trip to Joplin in July to help with tornado recovery efforts. Five mem-

bers from St. Martins joined the mission. Steve Gillies shares some of his ex-

perience with us here. For more of Steves story and pictures from the mis-

sion trip, please visit our website at www.stmartinschurch.org.

St. Martins welcomes a new priestThe Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis loves riding her

bicycle, learning foreign languages, walking in the

woods and challenging

people to experience

God in new ways. I

want my faith to be

integrated in every part

of my life, says Emily.

And soon as of Sep-

tember 1 part of

Emilys life will include

serving part-time at St. Martins.

Emilys first hope for this fall is to gather and wor-

ship exploratively and collaboratively with our

members to develop an alternative-style Sat

day evening Eucharist. We will use an autho

ized Episcopal form

the Eucharist, says

Emily, but beyond

that, I have no idea

how our Saturday ev

ning worship will tur

out. That will depen

on the people involv

what they are seekin

and what nourishes their hunger for God.

I have been very impressed with Emily as a

Continued on pa

Reflections from Joplin

By Steve Gillies

When Heidi Gioia made the

request to the congregation foradult volunteers for the mission

trip to Joplin, I don't know why,

but I knew I wanted to go. I told

my wife Susan I wanted to help

and she said she felt the same

way.

On Friday, July 15, my parents

and sister watched our kids for

us and we took Gina Garbo and

We were assigned the task of

cleaning up one house in the

heart of the destruction. With

two dozen people, one house

didn't seem like it would be

enough work. As we drove to

wards the damage, the chatte

Sarah and Jake Barger from St.

Martin's. We met up with about

20 others from around the dio-

cese and arrived at St. Philip's

Episcopal Church in Joplin

around 8 p.m.

As we drove through Joplin to-

wards the church we com-

mented how nothing looked

damaged. Later we realized that

the damage was on the other

side of the town.

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P A G E 2

Announcements and Events

M E S S A G E S

R A L L Y D A Y :

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Kick off a new year of faithful

opportunities at St. Martins

with Rally Day on Sunday, Aug.

21:

8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I

9 a.m. - Sunday School Open

House and Registration

9 a.m. - ECW Ice Cream Social

and Carnival

10:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist,

Rite II

5:30 p.m. - Youth Group

Welcome Dinner

(All regular fall programming

begins with St. Martins Home-

coming on Sunday, Sept. 11.)

A U G U S T B O O K C L U B

By Ruby Downs

St. Martin's Book Club will meet

Tuesday, August 23, from 7 till

8:30 p.m. in Packwood Library

to discuss Major Pettigrew's

Last Stand: A Novel by Helen

Simonson. Newcomers are al-

ways welcome so pick up a copy

of the book and come join the

discussion.

From Publishers WeeklyIn her charming debut novel,

Simonson tells the tale of Maj.

Ernest Pettigrew, an honor-bound

Englishman and widower, and the

very embodiment of duty and pride.

This is a vastly enjoyable traipse

through the English countryside and

the long-held traditions of the Brit-

ish aristocracy.

M I N I S T R Y F A I R :

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Meet ministry leaders and learn

about opportunities to serve

our church and our community

at our annual Ministry Fair Sun-

day, Aug. 28. The fair will run

between services (9 till 10 a.m.)

and again after the 10:15 ser-

vice. This years fair is being

hosted by the Stewardship

Committee. Ministry leaders

should contact Jeff Klieve at

jeffrey.r.kleive

@monstanto.com to reserve a

presentation spot no later than

Aug. 19.

C O L L E G E

O U T R E A C H

By Stephanie Wiles

As the summer starts to come

to a close, I wanted remind

you to turn in your college

students contact information.

Please let us know your child's

name, university attending,

mailing address, e-mail address,

any food allergies and this year

we would like to include birth-

days. You can send the infor-

mation to Youth Ministries

Director Heidi Gioia at

[email protected] or

Stephanie Wiles at

[email protected].

W O M E N S B I B L E

S T U D Y

By The Rev. Virginia Noel

Women of the Old Testa-

ment: Their Lives, Problems

and Contributions is the

theme for the Womens

Bible Study this fall. We

meet on Tuesday mornings

from 10 until 11:30 in the

Packwood Library, begin-

ning September 6.

This Bible study and discus-

sion about God in our lives

is led by The Rev. Virginia

Noel. No prior knowledge

of the Bible is required.

Newcomers and New

Learners are always wel-

comed!

H E L P I NG K I D S I N

S O U T H S T . L O U I S

Every Friday night, St. Pauls

Episcopal Church in Caron-

dolet opens its doors to

neighborhood children for

Kids Game and Movie

Night. Fr. Robert Ard is

looking for adults and jun-

iors or seniors in high

school to help with theweekly festivities. If you are

interested in being part of

this worthwhile ministry,

please contact:

Fr. Robert Ard

St. Pauls Episcopal Church

6518 Michigan Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63111

314-352-0370

www.carondeletchurch.org


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Pastoral Care Lay Ministries combine efforts

P A G E 3S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G

Ministers can com-

bine forces with the

Eucharistic Visitors

that go from ourworship every Sun-

day for follow-up

visits that may or

may not include

taking Eucharist to

them. This means

that short term and

longer term visits can be achieved

by the same care team lay ministers.

Currently we are taking first steps

to develop and train lay ministers in

this new direction. For instance,

participants from the Pastoral Care

group have started a training proc-

ess towards being licensed by the

diocese to be Eucharistic Visitors.

There are two training dates sched-

uled which remain open to new-

comers who wish to share in this

ministry. The future dates are Au-

gust 17 and September 14

from 9 till 10:30 a.m. There will

be evening and/or weekend train-

ings forthcoming which will be an-

nounced via iMessages and

weekly bulletin updates.

You are also welcome to

attend the next PastoralCare Lay Ministries meet-

ing in September.

If you know of someone

with an upcoming surgery,

hospital stay or re-

cooperation period while

at home let us know how

we can be supportive. For more in-

formation please contact me at 314-630-1473 (cell) or 636-227-1484

(church office) or you can call Leanne

Lyle at 636-532-0794.

Blessings, Fr. Jon

Celebrating Creation: A fall weekend retreat for womenSt. Martins former Interim Associate Rector Susie Skinner

will be leading a weekend retreat this fall that promises to

feed your body, mind and soul.

Using the traditions of Celtic and Benedictine spirituality,

this retreat weekend will focus on celebrating creation and

the interrelatedness of every living thing to one another and

to God. Participants will have the opportunity to experience

what it is to pray while walking an outdoor labyrinth, watch-

ing a swan glide by on a glassy lake, listening to the sounds

of nature at eventide, baking bread or taking a prayer

walk among sculptures in the historic, picturesque town

of New Harmony, Indiana.

The retreat begins Friday, October 28 at 5 p.m. and con-

cludes Sunday, October 30 with noon Eucharist. The

cost is $200, which includes lodging, meals and materials.

A $100 non-refundable deposit is due by September 1.

For more information or to download a registration

form, go to http://test.confluencespirituality.org/category/

retreats/.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

A new Pastoral Care Lay Ministries

team is forming! This ministry group

is designed to serve our parish by

visiting people who need pastoral

care for hospital stays, healing at

home, Eucharistic visits, and at

nursing homes. This group is open

for new ministers to join and oper-

ates under the supervision of the

clergy and lay leaders.

Aspects of this ministry have been

operating for some time and willcontinue to work with the clergy

and lay leadership to streamline the

efforts of several committees such

as our Eucharistic Visitors, The First

Responders, who provide meals,

and the Hospitality Committee, just

to name a few examples. These

various groups will continue work-

ing on their own much of the time,

but will also be in communication

with other ministries through the

Pastoral Care team.

For instance, the Pastoral Care Lay

Contact The Rev. Jon Hall at

[email protected]

Join us for

Holy Eucharist

at St. Martins

Sundays

at 8 & 10:15 a.m.

and

Wednesdays


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P A G E 4

M E S S A G E S

By Earl Naylor, Music Director

We have three special musical events coming up

in August to enhance our 10:15 worship ser-

vices.

August 7

Steve Schenkel, guitar, and

Deborah Sharn, vocalist,

will present some won-

derful music for us. Many

of you will remember

them from last Palm Sun-

day.

August 14

We will once again host the Riverblenders

womens chorus. This group is one of the areas

top rated barbershop choruses. You wont want

to miss their performance.

August 28

Learn more about the sanctuary choir and Tin-

tinnabulation, the bell choir, at

St. Martins Ministry Fair. Both

groups have room for more

members. Start making plans

now to add these groups to

your schedule. The Sanctuary

Choir rehearses on Thursday

evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

and Tintinnabulation meets on

Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone high

school age and up is invited.

Welcoming Emily, continued from page 1

creative thinker and dedicated colleague in

the diocese and believe she will fit into the

life of St. Martin's very well, says Fr. Jon

Hall. She brings many gifts as a priest and

congregational leader. I just want to support

her ministry with us any way I can so that

she can fly!

Emily was born in Richmond, VA as an

army brat, living in several states and Ger-

many while growing up. She moved to Mis-

souri to attend graduate school at Washing-

ton University, where she earned her PhD in

Medieval German Literature. She went on toattend Eden Theological Seminary in Web-

ster Groves and was ordained in 2007. After

becoming a priest, she served in two posi-

tions at one church: as an Assistant to the

Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Kirk-

wood, and as the Vicar for the St. Thomas

Church for the Deaf (which shares Graces

facilities). Emily will continue to serve part-

time at St. Thomas, where she preaches and

celebrates the liturgy in Sign Language on

Sunday mornings.

Emily is married to Warren Davis, an Assis-

tant Dean in the College of Arts and Sci-

ences at Washington University. The couple

lives in Olivette and has three children: 19-

year old Sophia, 15-year old Alex, and 13-

year old Christian.

Emily is a cradle Episcopalian. Her mother,

The Rev. Kitty Hillquist, is also a priest, cur-

rently serving St. Pauls in Ironton and All

Saints in Farmington. Emily says she loves

the Episcopal Church because of the free-

dom to reason, to ask questions and to

come to things from different angles. You

can say the Creed every Sunday and believe

every part of it and have questions, she

explains. I love mysteries! And I love our

faith that seeks its fulfillment in delving ever

deeper into the mysteries without the need

to settle on one final answer.

Special music events come to St. Martins

Contact Music Director Earl Naylor at:

[email protected]

The Rev. Emily HillquistDavis joins St. Martins staff

September 1.


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Creating a Christian community for youthBy Heidi Gioia,

Director of Youth Ministries

August signals

back-to-school

time and the be-

ginning of our

new year of youth

ministries. Youth

group is different

from other teen

activities because

it is a Christian

community dedi-

cated to spiritual

growth and fel-

lowship, service

to others and the worship of

God. So this year, our youth

group gatherings will place a spe-

cial focus on imaginingand then

practicingwhat a vibrant Christian

community looks like. Yes, well

still play crazy games and takesocial outings together, but well

also share meals together and

have small group discussions

about how the Good News in-

forms how we relate to each

other. Well look at communities

in the Bible and then examine real

life issues that face us today, con-

sidering how to live out our faith.

Please join us for an exciting year

of growing closer to God and

each other.

Youth Group Welcome Dinner:

August 21

All families with students entering

6th through 12th grade are invited

to a festive kick-off of the youthministries program year. After a

delicious dinner graciously prepared

by Jan & Bob Waters, well have

some fun and then break in to small

groups to get to

know each

other a little

better. The fall

calendar will be

reviewed in

detail, as will

plans for mis-

sion trips for

the year. Sign

up for this

event in Park

Hall, via email

([email protected]) or on

Facebook.

Last Blast of Summer:

Swimming, August 10

Come enjoy a refreshing swim be-

fore you

have to hitthe books!

Well meet

up at

church at 1

p.m. (come

early to

celebrate

Noon

Eucharist!)

and then

head over

to the North Pointe in Ballwin.

Well return to church at 4 p.m.

Open to 6th through 12th graders.

Bring $7 for admission and money

for snack. If its raining, well watch

movies and play games at church.

Sign up in Park Hall or via email

([email protected]).

Contact Director of Youth

Ministries Heidi Gioia at

[email protected]

Mission Trip Fun

Members of St. Martins Youth Group traveled to Shannondale Community Center in

Southern Missouri in late June for a weekend of service and fellowship.

Above, left: Grace and Gina

Above, right: Hope, Maddie and Ellie

Left: Gina, Mackenzie, Grace, Ralph, Bob, Ellie, Maddie, Hope, Heidi and Abby


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M E S S A G E S

B L O O D F A C T S :

On any given day, an average of 38,000

units of red blood cells are needed for hos-

pital patients in the United States.

One in 10 people entering a hospital needs

blood.

In the United States, someone needs a

blood transfusion about every two seconds.

There is no substitute for human blood. It

cannot be manufactured.

The average body has 10 to 12 pints of

blood.

By DArcy Elsperman

Our last Blood Drive was so successful that the Red Cross asked St. Martins to hold another one.

St. Martins will host a BLOOD DRIVE administered by the American Red Cross on Tuesday, Au-

gust 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. Anyone 17 or older is eligible to donate. Times for donating begin at 3

p.m. and end at 6:45 p.m.

You may sign up in Park Hall or online at redcrossblood.org. Use the sponsor code stmartins.

If you plan to donate blood: please discontinue drinking tea 3 or 4 days ahead of donating

as the tannins in it can block absorption of iron; drink lots of water; be sure to eat at regu-

lar meal times and drink plenty of fluids before donating.

For this to be a successful drive we need many donors , so please share this information

with friends and family members. St. Martins would like to share the gift of life with as

many people as possible.

For questions or to volunteer to help, please call DArcy Elsperman at 314-878-9248.

Share the gift of lifeSt. Martins Blood Drive - Tuesday, August 23 - 3 till 7 p.m. - Park Hall

There are about one billion red blood cells

in two to three drops of blood.

A newborn baby has about one cup of blood

in his or her body.

Blood is often needed for traumas, heart

surgeries, joint replacements, organ trans-

plants, premature babies, leukemia and can-

cer treatments and much more.

Medications do not prevent people from

donating.

One year cancer survivors as well as diabet-

ics, and people with high blood pressure are

eligible to donate.

Register for diocesan eventsMaking Disciples Conference:Love Heals: Rediscovering

Gods Promises

Safeguarding Gods People:

Preventing Sexual Exploitation

in Communities of Faith

Saturday, Aug. 20

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral

Registration Deadline: Aug. 10

Contact Robin Weisenborn

at 314-231-1200, ext. 1374

for more information and to register.

Saturday, Aug. 27

8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.


$20 per person / $100 for groups of 10

Contact Pamela Dolan

at [email protected]

for more information and to register.


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Life-saving trainingBy Sherrie Algren

St. Martins is in the

process of purchasing

an AED (automatedexternal defibrillator).

Each year approxi-

mately 250,000 people

die from an

out-of-hospital cardiac

event in the United

States. Without imme-

diate

CPR (cardiopulmonary

resuscitation and early defibrillation

(within 3-5 minutes of the event), the

survival rate is approx. 6.4%. With

immediate CPR and early use of an

AED, survival approaches 74%.

An AED is only effective in conjunc-

tion with early CPR and no AED is

effective if left on the shelf when a

cardiac event occurs. It needs to be

used by people trained in CPR/AED.

Although we have a fire station down

the street, rescuers may not be able

to respond in that critical 5 minute

window.

For your protection, St. Martin's

has instituted a First Response

Program which includes CPR train-

ing and training in the use of an

AED. The training will be done by

an American Heart Association /

Red Cross instructor.

The cost of this training, in the

community, varies from $40 to

$70. But St. Martin's will be able to

offer the same training at a cost of

$10 per person with a grant available

(if willing to be trained and unable to

pay). Training times will be available

August 4, 5, 6 and 7. A class lasts

approximately 4 hours. Classes will

be offered morning, afternoon, and

evening.

It will be necessary for a representa-

tive or two from each group using

the church to be certified in CPR/

AED. This will protect our partici-

pants in case of a sudden cardiac

event.

Please sign up in Park Hall for a four-

hour session. We appreciate your

cooperation with this important pro-

gram.

St. Martins AED Committee:

Dr. Carrie Morrison (director),

Sherrie Algren, RN (instructor),

Susan Merchak, RN,

Dr. Assad Merchak,

Susan Naylor, RN

St. Martin's Vestry

Treasurers reportBy Larry Cornelius, Treasurer

We are halfway through 2011 and we are tracking toour budget nicely. I see a lot of excitement and energy

at St. Martins and with this comes the revival of some

old ministries, the morphing of other ministries and the

genesis of new missions and projects.

We will be doing a lot of visioning and planning during

the fall and at some point we will start working on the

2012 annual budget and plan. Note this is not just about

numbers. If you are a vestry member, ministry chair,

staff member or just an interested member, please start

to think in terms of what the future needs are for your

missions, ministries and projects. If there are resource

gaps between what you want to do and the current

funding, please thoughtfully reflect on how those gaps

might be closed.

I would ask each of you to take time in the next couple

of months to pray and reflect on the future as we start

to plan how best to do Gods work at St. Martins

through the application of our time, talent and treasure.


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P A G E 8

M E S S A G E S

By Beth Buehler

The images of the storm in

Joplin, Missouri are difficult tocomprehend. So many times

when tragedy strikes, we are

left feeling helpless and we

look for direction to channel

our help. Perhaps just looking

at the simple, yet powerful

words of the saint for whom

our church is named gives us

that direction.

This fall the people of Joplin

will face a new challenge.

Their school district has 7,700

students returning to the

classroom on August 17. Many

of the students families have

lost their homes and posses-

sions; the loss of loved ones

and neighbors has been emo-

tionally devastating. A por-tion of the students will be

going to alternate locations

for their classrooms while

the difficult work of repairing

and rebuilding schools begins.

Joplin School District has

developed the Adopt an

Eagle project to provide

school supplies for students(the Eagle is the Joplin school

mascot). Donations are being

accepted to help purchase

supplies for K-12 students.

An average of $40 is the cost

to supply a backpack with

necessary school supplies.

You can help these students by

adopting one or more EAGLE.

Of course any donated amountwill be gratefully accepted.

Make checks payable to:

Bright Futures Joplin

c/o North Middle School

102 North Gray Street

Joplin, MO 64801

Adopt an Eagle in the check

memo line

Or visit the school district

website to make a donation by

selecting the Adopt an Eagle

button on the right side of the

homepage: http://

www.joplin.k12.mo.us/

Help Joplin rebuild by adopting an eagle

Reflections from Joplin, continued from page 1

the car went from laughs and conversation

to silence and disbelief. Even as I write this,

like the media tried, I tell you the town

looked like a war zone.

At first, I was okay cleaning up. But then I

found an old photo, probably from the 60's

or early 70's of a family and I started crying.

I wasn't even sure if the picture was the

family of the house I was cleaning up. A

picture that small could have blown from

miles away. But I pictured the family in the

photo and wondered if this was their

house. Where were they now? Were they

alive? Will they come back and rebuild?

Questions raced through my mind.

Even with frequent breaks including lunch,

the temperature took the wind out of our

sails early and frequently. We worked from

10 until about 4 and we were physically and

emotionally drained from the day.

Overall, it was a rewarding trip for all of us.

About 65% of the cleanup, we are told, is

complete. The storm damaged one third of

the city. Your prayers are still needed to

help finish the rest of the clean up before

the rebuilding begins. This trip meant a lot

to me and I will like to do it again in the

future some day. I would encourage you to

do the same. I'll never meet the family

whose house we cleaned up, but I hope

wherever they are, they are forever safe.

Lord, if your people need me, I will not refuse the work. Your will be done.

- St. Martin of Tours

St. Martins has a long

history of outreach. This

outpouring of generosity

is a celebration of our

stewardship. We will con-

tinue to present many

opportunities to help

those in need in our local

community, around our

state and throughout the

world.

Many people have asked

what they can do to sup-

port the people of Joplin

following the devastating

tornado that hit that city

earlier this summer. Many

worthwhile charitablegroups are forming to help

the tornado victims --

thanks to Beth Buehler

and Steve Gillies for bring-

ing these efforts to our

attention. You can find

other opportunities to help

on our website at

www.stmartinschurch.org.

A N O T E F R O M

S T . M A R T I N S :


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D E A T H

Jean Estelle Drastal

mother-in-law of Mary Drastal,

died July 13

Milestones at St. MartinsA U G U S T

B I R T H D A Y S

Aug. 1 - Phyllis Duff

John Calhoun

Aug. 2 - Abby TrieschmannAug. 3 - Bailey Logan

Aug. 4 - Tyler DuPont

Aug. 5 - Jim McLaughlin

Rich Luebcke

Jake Barger

Aug. 6 - Michael Moranz

John King

Aug. 7 - Ashleigh Kellogg

Aug. 9 - Pamela Baumann

Mackenzie Morrison

Aug. 10 - Nancy HelmerJim Arras

Aug. 11 - Betty Timko

Elizabeth Crabtree

Taylor Scott

Gwendolyn Miraflores

Aug. 12 - Peggy Dougald

Aug. 13 - Tina Reinhardt

Jessica Griggs

Aug. 15 - Mary Coon

Missi Moon

Aug. 16 - Marjorie Schuchat

Alex Baumann

Aug. 17 - Daryl Norman

Katie Richardson

Aug. 18 - Teresa Reeves

B I R T H

Cole Paul Bellanger

born July 6

Matt and Leah Bellanger - parents

Paul and Mary Drastal - grandparents

Renewal of Ministry

By the Grace of GodThe Right Reverend George Wayne Smith

Bishop of the Diocese of Missouri

And a gathering of the faithful

Will celebrate a Renewal of Ministry

And the mission of the church in the city

As we institute

The Very Reverend Michael D. Kinman

As Dean

of Christ Church Cathedral

**

Thursday, The twenty-fifth of August,

Two thousand eleven

Six thirty in the evening

**


1210 Locust Street

Saint Louis, Missouri

**

Your presence and prayers are requested

** The Rev. Becca Stevens, preacher

Clergy: white stoles

Reception following

B A N N S O F M A R R I A G E

I publish the Banns of Marriage between Debbie Glazer of

Chesterfield and John Matthews of Ballwin. If any of you know

just cause why they may not be joined together in Holy Matri-

mony, you are bidden to declare it. This is the first time of

asking.

(Book of Common Prayer, page 437)

Aug. 19 - Tom Shepperd

Lauren Willis

Lauren Gillies

Aug. 20 - Helen Dewey

Loretta Irwin

Christian Schmoker

Aug. 21 - Bob Marchetto

Doug Edmonson

Emma Bollinger

Aug. 22 - Mary K Heyde

Aug. 23 - Todd DuPont

Caitlin Cogan

Aug. 24 - Darla Lee

Cindy Warren

Aug. 25 - Ann Krelo

Aug. 26 - Greg Marx

Pamela BeardsellAug. 27 - Errington Brown

Erv Heyde

Wayne Peters

Aaron Eidson

Aug. 28 - Sandy Laney

Aug. 29 - Deb Aylsworth

Aug. 30 - Winnie Peeples

John Lange

Nathan Parker

Aug. 31 - Steve Brunkhorst

Henry Kidd

Cole Paul Bellenger

Did we miss your birthday?

Send your important dates and

announcements to

[email protected]


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Lay Ministries Schedule for AugustA U G U ST 7

8 a.m.Lector & Chalice Bearer: Daryl NormanUshers: Bob & Ginny Marchetto

Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi

10:15 a.m.1st Lesson: Maxine Heller2nd Lesson: Chuck BatchPrayer Leader: Judi BatchUshers: Sarah Aleman, Bob & Linda Huheey,

Bob McElroyHealing Ministers: Bev Weaver, Diane HauserChalice Bearers: Chuck & Judi BatchAcolyte:

Childrens Worship Leader:CW Assistants:Nursery:Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert, Nancy YoungGreeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen

A U G U S T 1 4

8 a.m.Lector: Jeanne KingChalice Bearer: Lou Voit, Sr.

Ushers: Jim & Bette Crabtree

10:15 a.m.1st Lesson: Theresa Luebcke2nd Lesson: Rich LuebckePrayer Leader: Ray HarbertUshers: Barbara Bartelsmeyer, Chuck Batch,

Wayne Peters, Steve YoungHealing Ministers: Judi Batch, Leanne LyleChalice Bearers: Rich Luebcke, Ray HarbertAcolyte:

Childrens Worship Leader:CW Assistants:Nursery:Eucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill,

Rebecca BargerGreeters: Carole Gerretsen

A U G U S T 2 1

8 a.m.Lector: Bob ElspermanChalice Bearer: DArcy Elsperman

Ushers: Bob & Jan WatersGreeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi

10:15 a.m.1st Lesson: Doug Edmonson2nd Lesson: Jack HauserPrayer Leader: Mary EdmonsonUshers: Jean DuPont, Rich Brown,

Larry Cornelius, Mary Jane DrakeHealing Ministers: Diana Hauser,

Barb McCannChalice Bearers: Jack Hauser,

Mary EdmonsonAcolyte:Childrens Worship Leader:CW Assistants:Nursery:Eucharistic Visitors: Mary K Heyde,

Nancy YoungGreeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley

A U G U S T 2 8

8 a.m.Lector & Chalice Bearer: Jim CrabtreeUshers: Rich & Honor Hebenstreit

10:15 a.m.1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran2nd Lesson: Jane KlievePrayer Leader: Jeff KlieveUshers: Mark Edwards, Rich Eidson,

Steve Gillies, Jeff NordeenHealing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Bev Weaver

Chalice Bearers: Jane & Jeff KlieveAcolyte:Childrens Worship Leader:CW Assistants:Nursery:Eucharistic Visitors: Diana Hauser,

Leslie PattengillGreeters: Mary K & Erv Heyde

If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change (636-227-1484).If you have any special scheduling needs please contact:Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers, Greeters: Rebecca Barger, 636-778-0799 / [email protected]: Bob Ecker, 636-230-7302 / [email protected];

Childrens Worship & Nursery: The Rev. Jon Hall, 636-227-1484, ext. 11 / [email protected]


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3 Noon-HolyEucharist

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9am-BibleStudy

10:15am-Eucharist,RiteII

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8 1:15pm-StaffMeeting

7pm-Outre

achCommittee

9 7:15pm-LegacyCommittee

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10:30am-Mary&Martha

11am-YouthSwimDay

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7pm-StewardshipCommittee

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7pm-HospitalityCommittee

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Committee

7pm-Facilities

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6pm-VestryMeeting

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3:30pm-DiocesanStanding

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BALLWIN, MO.PERMIT NO. 57

Spreading the Good Newsby Janis Greenbaum,

Communications Coordinator

We are working to update all our com-

munications at St. Martins and we need

your help!

Creating a Communications

Committee:

Were looking for members to join our

new Communications Committee. This

group will meet once a month and help

keep tabs on all our communications

needs at St. Martins. Duties will include:

reviewing the calendar for news-

worthy events

reporting your ministrys news to

the committee

posting on social media outlets

(Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

writing stories

taking pictures

creating graphics

providing technical computer sup-

portYou dont have to be an expert or a pro-

fessional to be on this committee! Obvi-

ously, no one can do all these things

well... if you have an interest in any one of

these areas, please consider lending your

energy to this committee. Our first meet-

ing will be Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m.

Adults and teens are welcome!

Parish Directory:

We will be publishing a new membership

directory in early September. Please look

in the most recent blue Parish Directory

& Ministry Handbook and answer the

following questions:

Are you and your family listed?

If so, is all your information correct?

(please check address, phone num-

ber and e-mail address)

If you are a ministry leader, do we

need to update your ministry de-

scription?

If your information needs to be added,

corrected or updated, please get in touch

with Communications Coordinator Janis

Greenbaum at:

[email protected] as soon as

possible.

Website:

St. Martins website is under reconstruc-

tion following a disastrous run-in with

devilish hackers in July. Many thanks to

Mike Reeves, Eric Codak and especially

Kurt Greenbaum for helping us get

through this crazy time. The site is again

safe to visit. We continue to work to

create a new site that will provide an

even better outlet for information and

invitation.

Thanks for your patience!

Documents

St. Martin's Episcopal Church August 2011 Messages