St. Martin's Episcopal Church Messages Newsletter - June/July 2012

baked beans, corn, cookies

and brownies. Lemonade and

ice tea will also be served.

Admission is $18 for adults,

$5.50 for children under 10

(maximum of $45 per family).

Questions? Please contact

Susan Gillies or D’Arcy

Elsperman.

By D’Arcy Elsperman

St. Martin’s Outreach

Committee and the Episcopal

Church Women are hosting a

Family Barbecue Blues Bash

Friday, June 15, from Friday, June 15, from Friday, June 15, from Friday, June 15, from

6 till 10 p.m. 6 till 10 p.m. 6 till 10 p.m. 6 till 10 p.m. on St. Martin’s

parking lot. Join us for a

delicious barbecue supper

and activities for all ages and

help us raise funds for

tornado victims throughout

the Midwest.

The Benefit Blues Band will

play music for listening and

dancing. This is a group of men

who play only for non-profit

organizations and donate their

time to do so. Along with great

food and music, we’ll have a

pound auction, heads or tails

game and a raffle of four club

seats at the July 8 Cardinals

game. Raffle tickets will be on

sale for $10 each or 3 for $25.

Children will have fun playing

games and jumping in

the bounce house.

Our menu includes:

Barbecued pork, beef and

slivered chicken, hot dogs,

B B Q B L U E S B A S H O F F E R S F U N A N D C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E

E X P R E S S I N G A C O M M I T M E N T T O C H R I S T

Youth: Mackenzie Morrison, Abby Trieschmann, Grace Gerretsen, Mason Smith. Adults: Yvette Bellingan, Brian Kidd, Ann Kidd, Susanne Kress, Michael Kress Youth Ministries Director Heidi Gioia, the Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith, the Rev. Emily Hillquist, Davis, the Rev. Jon Hall, the Rev. Susan Naylor (not pictured: Paula & Mike Kelly, who were received at a separate service May 13.)

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Congratulations to

all who were

confirmed, received

or reaffirmed at the

May 19 diocesan

confirmation

service. See more

pictures and read

more about the

event on page 7.

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St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

encourages everyone to

participate in our United

Thank Offering collections.

Our spring ingathering will be

Sunday, June 10.Sunday, June 10.Sunday, June 10.Sunday, June 10.

United Thank Offering (UTO)

is a ministry of the Episcopal

Church for the mission of the

whole church. Through

United Thank Offering, men,

women and children nurture

the habit of giving daily

thanks to God.

Pick up a box in Park Hall,

consider your blessings and

begin dropping in your spare

change each day to express

your gratitude. (This is a

great activity to share with

your children!) Or, if you

prefer, you can make a sin-

gle donation by placing a

check in a UTO envelope

(also available in Park Hall).

Bring your box or envelope

to church on June 10 for a

special blessing at the

altar.

Those who participate in

UTO discover that thankful-

ness leads to generosity.

UTO monies support

mission and ministry

throughout the Episcopal

Church and in invited

Provinces of the Anglican

Communion in the

developing world.

G I V I N G T H A N K S W I T H U T O

M A N N A F R O M H E A V E N ?

By the Rev. Emily

Hillquist Davis

Sometimes weird things

turn up in church, but I had

never found dog biscuits

before.

It was Saturday, April 28.

We were cleaning up after

evening worship. In the

corner of the back pew near

the table we use for

Eucharist at the 505, I found

them. Four bits of dog

biscuit. I scooped them up

and looked at them in the

palm of my hand as if

receiving Communion. I

could picture loyal dogs of

my youth and thought about

owners giving their pets

little treats to reward good

behavior.

“Look, Ruby. Dog biscuits. I

think I’ll keep these,” I said

to St. Martin’s member

Ruby Downs. She asked if I

have a dog. I opened my

hand again and peered at

the pieces. “No, but I’m

going to keep these.” I

stuffed them in my jeans

pocket. Sometimes people

look at me weird in church,

so that was nothing new.

Besides, Ruby is a cat

person.

Sunday came ― time to look

a bit more formal. But when

Monday rolled around, I

pulled my jeans on again

and went to a coffee house

to do some Magdalene

St. Louis networking. Just as

we were closing with prayer,

I received a call to come and

give Ministration at the Time

of Death to parishioner

Cathy Hay.

On the way there, I changed

into my clerical collar in a

McDonald’s bathroom,

hoping I didn’t look too

sloppy. At least these jeans

weren’t torn.

At Cathy’s house, I didn’t

need to ring the doorbell.

Cathy’s dogs Hershey and

LB barked to announce my

arrival ― which reminded

me of the crumbs in my

pocket. With permission, I

shared the treats. My new

friends stayed close during

the visit. When we humans

circled up chairs around

Cathy’s recliner so she

could hear her friends

share their memories, the

dogs wiggled right into our

midst. It was then I learned

how important the dogs

were to Cathy.

The doctor had given Cathy

two months to live. Within

two weeks of that

prognosis, she had all her

affairs in order - except for

finding a home for her

“boys.” Finally, a caretaker

offered to adopt the cocker

spaniels in as soon as a

fence could be built. The

moment that was settled,

Cathy began to die. It had

been only two days. Her

dogs were key. Two days

ago… the day I found the

dog biscuits from heaven.

There had been a bunch of

fidgety young folk in that

pew that evening. I wonder

which of them provided the

dog biscuits from heaven.

Sometimes weird things like

this happen.

Let’s keep our eyes and

hearts open for blessed

coincidences and our part in

these mysteries, for even

the dogs eat the crumbs

that fall from the Lord’s

table.

By the Rev. Jon Hall,

Rector

The summer months

typically occur with

several transitions. A

school’s context sees

students, parents and

staff gearing up for the

upcoming year by saying

goodbye to their teachers

and familiar classrooms.

The students may only be

moving down the hall for

their new classroom, but

the change can initially

seem like a huge

emotional shift. We know

from experience that

students and faculty will

make the changes

needed even if it takes

time. Graduating from one

year to the next then

means counting the

transition time of summer

as well.

Our local church setting is

experiencing some

changes, too. This particu-

lar summer brings change

in our youth leadership.

We give thanks to Heidi

for setting the group on

such a good course. We

give thanks for the youth

and adult leadership that

have sustained the group.

We give thanks to the

congregation for their

prayers, mentorship and

support so that our youth

can have a place to

gather and fulfill the call

to serve others through

mission trips and service

projects. And we also must

give thanks for the transi-

tional space between.

Usually we think of ministry

as the events on the calen-

dar and the programs we

attend. Indeed these are

valuable parts of our com-

munity. We certainly

develop our faith through

bible studies, fellowship,

and worship. However

ministry also happens

during the times we are

given pause to discern

where God is leading us.

Transitions offer great

opportunities to listen,

discuss and work together.

Our larger Episcopal

Church context is no

stranger to change either.

Our General Convention,

which meets every 3 years,

will be in Indianapolis this

July 5-13. The Convention

has wonderful worship with

representation from across

the country and from

several parts of the Angli-

can Communion. In

addition to worship every

day there are meetings to

decide the legislative work-

ings of the Church. Clergy

and lay deputies from the

110 dioceses of The Epis-

copal Church vote on

resolutions and any

changes to the constitution

and canons which operate

as the bylaws of the

combined body.

This year we will be look-

ing at several key topics,

including national church

staff restructuring,

suggested liturgies for

same-gender blessings

and budget issues. These

changes will bring up

anxiety for some and a

long-awaited answer for

others. I invite us all to

take this summer as a

time to consider what the

transitions can teach us

about how God’s Spirit is

moving through the body

of the Church.

We will have opportunities

to discuss pre-convention

resolutions as we gather

with our sister parishes at

St. Timothy’s on Saturday

June 16. We will also have

three Sunday morning

forums at St. Martin’s to

discuss General Conven-

tion and what these deci-

sions hold for us as a

parish. You can plan to

attend the General

Convention and meet with

The Rev. Canon Dan

Smith, who has offered to

meet with those from our

diocese to discuss the

latest news. Or you can

follow the GC by keeping

up with the Church’s web-

sites or the deputation’s

blog: missourideputation. missourideputation. missourideputation. missourideputation.

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I believe that the business

of our local and global

churches will continue to

be identified with minis-

tries that matter.

The points of transition

seem uncomfortable and

often times unnecessary.

However it may be in the

midst of these transitions

that we learn that God

has purposes beyond

what we hold on to.

Perhaps even more than

we can ask or imagine.

Faithfully,

Fr. Jon

Fr. Jon Hall (right) with the Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith during the Bishop’s visit to St. Martin’s on Sunday, May 13.

By Susan Gillies

Calling All Bakers Calling All Bakers Calling All Bakers Calling All Bakers

(and those who like to eat (and those who like to eat (and those who like to eat (and those who like to eat

baked goods!!)baked goods!!)baked goods!!)baked goods!!)

ECW is hosting a bake sale

on Sunday, June 3 Sunday, June 3 Sunday, June 3 Sunday, June 3 from

9 a.m. until noon in Park

Hall. Please let Susan Gillies

know if you would be willing

to donate a baked good or

kitchen item (such as

recipes cards, kitchen

towels, new cookbooks,

etc). All proceeds will be

used to support ECW

missions.


E C W P L A N S B A K E S A L E , I C E C R E A M S O C I A L A N D S P E C I A L H O N O R S

Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Social

and Carnivaland Carnivaland Carnivaland Carnival

ECW will once again be

sponsoring the annual ice

cream social and carnival

on Rally Day Sunday, August Sunday, August Sunday, August Sunday, August

19.19.19.19. Everyone is welcome to

join us for ice cream

sundaes and games for the

kids. No sign-up necessary.

Last year's highlight was the

pie throwing at Father Jon.

Be sure to come see who

gets a pie in the face this

year!

Annual Distinguished Annual Distinguished Annual Distinguished Annual Distinguished

Woman of the Year AwardWoman of the Year AwardWoman of the Year AwardWoman of the Year Award

Last year, ECW announced

our first Distinguished

Woman of the Year Award.

We will be presenting the

award again this year in

September at our tea party

to a woman of St. Martin's

"whose life in the secular

community reflects her

Christian values."

Please notify Stephanie

Wiles by August 1 by August 1 by August 1 by August 1 if you

have a nomination for this

award.

S U M M E R B O O K C L U B G O E S H O L L Y W O O D

By Ruby Downs

St. Martin’s Book Club will

have a little extra fun this

summer reading books,

watching movies and enjoy-

ing time together. Newcom-

ers are always welcome.

June 26: Midnight in ParisJune 26: Midnight in ParisJune 26: Midnight in ParisJune 26: Midnight in Paris

Our group gathers at the

home of Helen Murphy for a

special movie night. We’ll

start at 6 p.m. with salad

and pizza, followed by the

movie “Midnight in Paris.”

The movie is about a Holly-

wood writer vacationing in

Paris and struggling to write

his first novel. The leading

man gets swept away at

midnight into 1920s Paris,

where he meets his favorite

writers, musicians and

artists and lives out his

dream.

July 24: The DescendantsJuly 24: The DescendantsJuly 24: The DescendantsJuly 24: The Descendants

Read “The Descendants: A

Novel,” by Kaui Hart Hem-

mings and come together

Tuesday, July 24 to discuss

the book and watch the

movie. The story revolves

around the descendants of a

wealthy Hawaiian family who

deal with the impending

death of the thrill-seeking

mother who lies in a coma

following a boating accident.

Each family member goes

through profound revelations

as they discover secrets and

come to terms with the

reality of their family lives.

Summer Adult ForumsSummer Adult ForumsSummer Adult ForumsSummer Adult Forums: Sundays from 9 till 10 a.m. in Park Hall

June 3 – Kavitha Lakshmanan – Care and Counseling

June 10 – Rebecca Boermer – St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions

June 17 – special guest from the Mormon Church - What is the Mormon church?

June 24 – the Rev. Susan Naylor - Lui mission trip

July 1 – the Rev. Jon Hall – Pre-General Convention resolutions, updates and discussion

July 8 – the Rev. Dale Kuhn – Pastoral Care and Counseling services

July 15 – the Rev. Jon Hall – Follow up to General Convention

July 22 – the Rev. Agripa Ndtali - his ministry, studies and the Church of Tanzania

July 29 – Vestry forum / finance update

S U M M E R L E A R N I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S

Stay tuned-in to your faith,

learn about local services

and open your mind to new

possibilities with a special

offering of Adult Forums

throughout the summer.

Grab a cup of coffee and a

donut and join us for one or

all of these programs on

Sunday mornings from 9 till

10 a.m. in Park Hall.

By Earl Naylor

Summer is fast approaching

and, like schools and

Christian formation, the

choir season is winding

down. As we head towards

our summer schedule here

at St. Martin’s I want to

thank all those people who

work so hard to make the

music ministry happen.

Many people have partici-

pated this year and I want to

thank them.

Starting with our littlest

musicians, I want to thank

all the preschool and

elementary school children

who sang in church once a

month. A special thank you

goes to Kay Fletcher, Susan

Gillies, Coleen Hall, Michelle

Magee and all the other

teachers who kept this

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music ministry alive this

spring.

Several youth have contrib-

uted as instrumentalists

during the year. There are

our string players: Lindsey

Peters, Abby Trieschmann,

Walker Trieschmann, Mason

Smith and London Smith. In

the woodwind department,

we heard from Michael

Wiles and Patrick Parker.

Another important part of

the Music Ministry is the

bell choir, Tintinnabulation.

Our ringers include: Lee

Iselin, Larry Cornelius,

Mopsi Hanley, Theresa

Luebcke, Carrie Wilkins,

Shannon Gould and Susan

Shepperd.

The Sanctuary Choir has

given us leadership in

Above, left: Michael Wiles accompanies the choir on Palm Sunday. Left: Matthew Greenbaum (left) sings with our children’s choir on Music Sunday, April 22. Above: Mopsi Hanley, Theresa Luebcke and Shannon Gould perform with the handbell choir on Palm Sunday.

worship every Sunday for

nine months, and is one of

the hardest-working organi-

zations in the parish. Those

who have sung with us at

some point include: Caitlin

Cogan, Elin Cogan-

Adewunmi, Mary Edmonson,

Beverly Kinkade, Robin

Ragsdale, Carrie Morrison,

Jane Klieve, Lynn Lange,

Mary Drastal, Jeff Klieve,

Kurt Greenbaum, Esther

Cornelius, Matthew

Greenbaum, Doug

Edmonson, Mike Kelly and

John Lange.

If I have left anyone’s name

out, I apologize. Your

involvement in the music

program is of importance to

me and to St. Martin’s, and I

am sorry for any sins of

omission.

Music Director Earl Naylor rehearses with the handbell choir on Palm Sunday.

I want to say a special

thank you for the life and

ministry of Errington

Brown, who passed away

this year. Few people have

made the kind of

difference that Errington

did to the choir and to the

life of the whole church.

Rest in peace, Errington.

You will not be forgotten.

Sky VBS

June 18 - 22

9 a.m. - Noon

Register online:

www.groupvbspro.com/

vbs/ez/stmartinskids

or on St. Martin’s website:

www.stmartinschurch.org


Youth Float Trip

Saturday, June 2

$30 per person

RSVP by May 26:

Bob Ecker

[email protected]

Kim Montgomery

montgomeryk@

earthlink.net

F L O A T T R I P P L A N N E D F O R Y O U T H A N D F A M I L I E S

By Kim Montgomery

Calling youth entering 6th

grade through High School:

come join the Youth Group

for our first Summer Event!

Families of youth are also

welcome to attend.

We will meet at St. Martin’s

the morning of Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,

June 2June 2June 2June 2, and caravan down

to beautiful Bass River

Resort on the Courtois

River, near Steelville, MO.

We’ll do a six-mile trip, with

plenty of stops for

swimming and relaxing. At

the end of our float, we’ll

share food and fellowship,

play some horseshoes,

volleyball, Frisbee, enjoy

some great food cooked

over a campfire, make

s’mores and sing some

amazing campfire songs.

The cost of this trip is $30

per person and includes

canoe rental, dinner, drinks

and snacks on the river.

**Bring your own sack

lunch (in a Ziploc bag,

please). **

Additional option Additional option Additional option Additional option for those

S K Y V B S : E V E R Y T H I N G I S P O S S I B L E W I T H G O D

Every kid wishes they could

fly… so imagine transform-

ing our church into the

boundless blue sky!

St. Martin’s Episcopal

Church invites kids ages 4

through 4th grade to a week

of faith and fun this summer

with Sky Vacation Bible

School.

This year’s VBS runs from

June 18 June 18 June 18 June 18 ---- 22222222, from 9 a.m. till

Noon each day.

who’d like to share fellow-

ship for more than just the

day on Saturday:

Saturday night campout: Saturday night campout: Saturday night campout: Saturday night campout:

Bring your tent and

camping gear, stay after

the float trip and dinner/

campfire and make it a

weekend! Tent Camping is

$10 + tax per night.

Cabins are another option

for families: please call

Bass River Resort about

availability. For more

information, visit:

bassresort.com/

bassresort/

Fletcher.

Be sure to invite your

family, friends and

neighbors -- all kids are

welcome! Adults and teens

are encouraged to

volunteer to help out with

this week-long event.

Please contact Ann Kidd

([email protected]@[email protected]@gmail.com) or

Heather Vogt

([email protected]@[email protected]@hotmail.com)

for more information.

Please register online by

June 8 at groupvbspro.com/

vbs/ez/stmartinskids

or find the link on our web-

site at stmartinschurch.org.

Registration fees are $30 per

child, with a $60 maximum

per family. Make your checks

payable to St. Martin’s

Episcopal Church, with “VBS”

on the memo line. You can

mail your registration fees or

give them to Ann Kidd,

Heather Vogt or Kay

M O R E S U M M E R Y O U T H E V E N T S . . .

July 14 July 14 July 14 July 14 ---- Pool PartyPool PartyPool PartyPool Party

All youth and their families

are invited to enjoy a day of

fun in the sun at a pool

party Saturday, July 14.

The Trieschmann family will

host the party at their home

August 19 August 19 August 19 August 19 ---- Welcome BBQWelcome BBQWelcome BBQWelcome BBQ

All youth in 6th through 12th

grades and their families

are invited to a welcome

dinner to kick-off the new

year of youth ministries

programming.

at 1304 Westhampton

Woods Court in Wildwood.

Please bring a snack to share

with the group.

Thanks to Ralph, Michelle,

Abby and Walker for hosting

this fun event!

We’ll share a delicious meal

together, play games and

then split in to age groups to

talk about our plans for the

coming year.

Look for more details in the

August Messages.

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By Heidi Gioia

On Saturday, May 19, our

four youth confirmands

joined teens from across

the diocese and their

families to reaffirm their

faith. This joyous day was

the culmination of a year of

preparation of the heart,

mind and soul. It was my

pleasure to journey with

these thoughtful and

enthusiastic teenagers as

they prepared to make a

mature commitment to

God. As the two pieces

below show, we had a lot

of fun along the way as we

learned more about

Episcopal tradition, met

with mentors who shared

their faith stories and

became a small faith

community of our own.

But the journey is far from

over. Please join me

in welcoming Abby

Trieschmann, Grace

Gerretsen, Mackenzie

Morrison and Mason Smith

in to the full life of our

church. They have many

talents to share that will

enrich our lives together.

By Mason Smith

I had a blast going through

confirmation classes this

year and I would do it

again. The confirmation

program made me want to

learn more about God and

what he does for me and

for others. Going through

the confirmation program

has also taught me more

about being an

Episcopalian and how

lucky we are to be part of

such a great community.

I really enjoyed meeting

and working with my other

confirmation friends.

A few of my favorite

memories include

Mackenzie reading the

conflict prayer when Grace

and I disagreed on home-

work answers, walking

through the labyrinth

together and talking about

God and being the only guy

was fun, too. Plus, my

sponsor, Rich Luebcke said

he would give me a ride in

his Corvette.

By Abby Trieschmann

God is forgiving and kind,

loving and faithful;

one with the world. Jesus, God’s only son

is with me always.

He makes the world a better place.

The Holy Spirit is sent by God to be with us always

to bring good into this world.

Sin can be regretful,

but God will always forgive you when you ask him to.

C O N F I R M A T I O N R E F L E C T I O N S S T A T E M E N T O F B E L I E F

Director of Youth Ministries Heidi Gioia poses with members Abby Trieschmann, Grace Gerretsen, Mackenzie Morrison, Mason Smith and Bishop Wayne Smith following Confirmation May 19 at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis.

Our sincere thanks goes to

Heidi Gioia, who has

served as St. Martin’s

Director of Youth Ministries

for the past year.

T H A N K S , H E I D I

Heidi returns to college this

summer to become a

teacher. We wish Heidi

many blessings as she

pursues her dreams!

Heidi Gioia was honored along with all Christian Formation leaders during our Appreciation Sunday program May 20.


G E T T I N G T H E R E I S H A L F T H E F U N

By the Rev. Susan Naylor

The Episcopal Diocese of

Missouri has been in a

companion relationship

with the Diocese of Lui,

Episcopal Church of

Sudan for the past five

years, and recently re-

newed that relationship for

five more years. After more

than 25 years of civil war,

Southern Sudan held a

peaceful referendum and

became the independent

country of South Sudan on

July 9, 2011.

While the peace is holding,

it is still fragile, and border

disputes are still common.

Because the Diocese of Lui

is several hundred miles

from the border with Sudan

("The North"), the situation

was deemed safe for us to

go. We are committed to

this relationship, and have

sent teams and individuals

before the peace accord

was signed, immediately

afterward, and now as

South Sudan claims its

independence. People tell

me that I am brave to go,

but really I'm not. The first

time I went (in 2005) I was

quite nervous, but I felt I

was called to go. I continue

to try to be faithful and

obedient to that call.

up and running in the

solar-powered diocesan

office!

St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis ---- LondonLondonLondonLondon

Debbie Smith, our

companion relationship

coordinator, Evelyn Smith,

chair of the Companion

Diocese Committee, and

her husband Dan Smith,

Canon to the Ordinary and

recent traveler (he and

Evelyn recently spent a

month in Lui) were at the

St. Louis airport with my

husband Earl to pray me

on my way. My 4:50 p.m.

flight left on time, and a

short one-and-a-half-hour

flight got me to

Minneapolis, where I had

a three-hour layover. That

time was necessary for

security checks for

international travel.

A nine-hour flight got me

to London about noon

(London time).

London London London London ---- KampalaKampalaKampalaKampala

I had another long layover

in London, waiting for the

team to gather and our

flight to Kampala, Uganda

which left at 9 p.m.

Another nine-and-a-half-

hour flight (oh, how I wish

I could sleep on a plane!)

got us to Kampala, at

about 8:00 a.m. local

time.

But first, I had to get there!

Getting ReadyGetting ReadyGetting ReadyGetting Ready

South Sudan is about

7,900 miles from St. Louis

as the crow flies, but no

crow could fly there directly

and neither could I! On

April 13, after being up for

more than 24 hours

wrapping things up at both

my secular and church jobs

and doing final packing, it

was time to head for the

airport. Luggage restric-

tions are tight: 15 kilo-

grams (33 pounds) is the

limit for everything I need

to be equipped and

comfortable in a place with

no electricity or running

water for a couple of

weeks. That includes the

first aid, health and safety

gear for the team, our

satellite phone and my

netbook computer just in

case communications were

On this trip (my third visit) I

was the only traveler from

Missouri and I served as

nurse and chaplain for our

group. That group included

a team of four from

England (Diocese of Salis-

bury, Deanery of Black-

more Vale) and one mis-

sioner from Sweden

(Diocese of Lund).

My responsibilities for the

trip included checking on

several projects that our

diocese has funded,

especially the tenth water

well we have drilled there.

I was also called to assist

with visa applications for

four individuals we hoped

to host here, assist with a

pre-school training project,

travel with Bishop Stephen

Dokolo to several parishes,

and perform other duties

as assigned.

Deacon Susan Naylor was part of a mission trip to Lui, South

Sudan April 13-28. This is the first in a series of articles about

her experiences.

Missionaries traveling with Deacon Susan at Heathrow Airport in London, waiting to head to Lui, South Sudan.

Continued on page 9

Page 9 J U N E & J U L Y 2 0 1 2

G E N E R A L C O N V E N T I O N 1 0 1

The 77th General

Convention of the

Episcopal Church will be

held in Indianapolis,

Indiana July 5—12.

The first general conven-

tion met in Philadelphia in

1785. That convention

began work on a constitu-

tion and a revision of the

Book of Common Prayer,

the church’s book of

worship.

Much like the U.S. govern-

ment, the General Con-

vention is made up of two

houses: The House of

Deputies and the House

of Bishops. Resolutions

must pass both houses

(in the same language) to

be enacted.

The House of Deputies: The House of Deputies: The House of Deputies: The House of Deputies:

Each diocese of the

Episcopal Church is

entitled to elect eight

deputies, four lay persons

and four priests and/or

deacons, to the House of

Deputies. The House of

Deputies is chaired by the

President of the House,

Dr. Bonnie Anderson.

The House of Bishops: The House of Bishops: The House of Bishops: The House of Bishops: All

bishops of the Episcopal

Church, active and

retired, are entitled to

seat, voice and vote in the

House of Bishops. The

House of Bishops is

chaired by Presiding

Bishop and Primate, the

Most Rev. Katharine

Jefferts Schori.

Along with its legislative

agenda, the convention

also celebrates worship

and fellowship. Each day,

everyone gathers for Bible

Study and Holy Eucharist.

Organizations and interest

groups within the church

present their wares at the

colorful Exhibit Hall. Many

church-related organiza-

tions (like ECW) also hold

their meetings in conjunc-

tion with convention, and

there are lunches and

dinners hosted by

seminaries, provinces,

societies, boards and

staff offices of the church.

“General Convention is a

combination of legislative

assembly, bazaar of

goods and services and

family reunion,” said the

Rev. Dr. Gregory S.

Straub, Executive Officer

and Secretary of General

Convention. “It is one of the

most exciting and, truth be

told, one of the most awe-

inspiring gatherings in the

world.”

PrePrePrePre----General Convention General Convention General Convention General Convention

Listening SessionListening SessionListening SessionListening Session

If you can’t make it to

Indianapolis, you can still

learn about the resolutions

and discuss your observa-

tions and concerns at a

listening session. Members

of the Missouri deputation

will be available at

St. Timothy’s Episcopal St. Timothy’s Episcopal St. Timothy’s Episcopal St. Timothy’s Episcopal

Church in Creve Coeur on Church in Creve Coeur on Church in Creve Coeur on Church in Creve Coeur on

Saturday, June 16 from 10 Saturday, June 16 from 10 Saturday, June 16 from 10 Saturday, June 16 from 10

till 11:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m.

You can also leave a

comment on the Missouri

Deputation’s blog at

missourideputation.missourideputation.missourideputation.missourideputation.

blogspot.com.blogspot.com.blogspot.com.blogspot.com.

For more about General

Convention, visit

generalconvention.org.generalconvention.org.generalconvention.org.generalconvention.org. G E T T I N G T O L U I , C O N T I N U E D

Kampala Kampala Kampala Kampala ---- LuiLuiLuiLui

A 45-minute drive got us

from Entebbe airport to the

Namirembe Guest House

in Kampala, where we

dropped off our bags, and

walked up the hill for

Sunday Services (in

Lugandan!) at St. Paul's

Cathedral.

The remainder of Sunday

and Monday were spent in

team meetings and

Uganda for our exit visas;

Juba, South Sudan for our

entrance and exit visas,

and finally to the Lui -

Mundri airstrip, by 3 p.m.,

for a total of another seven

hours in transit. A final 45

minutes of road travel, with

one or two car breakdowns

and we finally arrive in Lui!

Watch for further articles

to learn what happens

next!

planning, a little shopping

(I forgot my hat!), repacking

and visa paperwork.

Up at 5:15 a.m. on

Tuesday, and on to

Kajjanski air field by 7 a.m.

to get on the "little plane,"

a nine-passenger, single

prop Cessna Caravan flown

by Missionary Aviation

Fellowship, or MAF. Take-

off was at 8:15 a.m., then

three more hops: Arroua,

A view from the airplane window of Lake Victoria, Entebbe, on the way to Lui.

By Larry Cornelius

Just a Note Before You Go Just a Note Before You Go Just a Note Before You Go Just a Note Before You Go

on That Great Trip This on That Great Trip This on That Great Trip This on That Great Trip This

Summer:Summer:Summer:Summer:

People come up to me and

ask, “Are we (the church)

doing as well as we seem to

be financially?” It is true

that we are about 5% ahead

of budgeted income year-to-

date and right on our

projected expense

spending. However, there

are a few realities I want to

consider.

We are budgeted to break-

even this year. We started

the year with about

$14,000 in the operating

bank account. Our operating

expenses average about

$44,000/month. We had a

little more than $23,000 in

the bank last week (May

15). Cash flow can be week-

to-week at times.

Our income (and attendance)

varies widely each Sunday

based on weather, holidays

and activities like sporting

events, spring break and

summer vacations. The

summer and early fall are

especially bad times as

people are out of town but

the fixed expenses (82% of

the budget is people and

facilities) are still there.

We are always subject to

emergencies - like the organ

breaking down (has

happened this year), the

HVAC breaking down, roof

leaks/flooding or some other

issue that requires cash.

There are projects that our

rector and vestry might like

to take on to further the

mission of our church, but we

have little financial head-

room to make “investments”

in our future when the cash

is tight.

This is a long, winding way This is a long, winding way This is a long, winding way This is a long, winding way

of saying we still have to of saying we still have to of saying we still have to of saying we still have to

watch our cash flow watch our cash flow watch our cash flow watch our cash flow

carefully as income is carefully as income is carefully as income is carefully as income is

seasonal and the majority seasonal and the majority seasonal and the majority seasonal and the majority

of our expenses are fixed. of our expenses are fixed. of our expenses are fixed. of our expenses are fixed.

I want to give you some

ideas:

- Consider mailing in your

pledge payments when you

are away.

- Consider prepaying if you

are on vacation.

- Set up an online electronic

payment schedule for

St. Martin’s like you do your

house and cash payments.

More and more people are

doing this and it really helps

cash flow.

A couple of other items to

cover:

- We are going to start the

ministry budget process

early this year. I will get

T R E A S U R E R O F F E R S S U M M E R F I N A N C I A L P L A N N I N G I D E A S


forms out soon as well as a

list of ministries that

historically have budgets

and what those budget

amounts were the last

couple of years.

- There may be some new

ministries that need to be

budgeted, so let me know if

you have a vision for some-

thing new. I would be glad

to work on that with you.

I really appreciate your

support of the church.

St. Martin’s would not exist

without your generous

pledges and gifts. Just bear

in mind we rely on your

faithful giving and steward-

ship. I hope each of you has

a great summer.

Respectfully and

In God’s love,

Larry Cornelius, Treasurer

M I N I S T R Y F A I R P L A N N E D F O R A U G U S T 2 6

By Jeff Klieve

Please plan on attending

the Ministry Fair between

services and after the late

service on August 26. It’s a

great opportunity to

re-engage with the wonder-

ful ministries of St. Martin’s

after the summer vacation

season, and to consider

how you might contribute

your time and talent to one

or more of them.

Last year, 25 of St. Martin’s

ministries and committees

were represented and we

expect that many or more

again this year. If you are

the chair of a committee or

ministry, please look

forward to displaying your

fantastic work on August

26, and receiving additional

details from the

Stewardship Committee

over the summer months.

See you at the fair!

Jeff Klieve welcomes members and visitors to last year’s Ministry Fair.

J U N E B I R T H D A Y S

The St. Martin’s Church Family

expresses sympathy in

reporting the following deaths:

Concetta Gioia, May 7Concetta Gioia, May 7Concetta Gioia, May 7Concetta Gioia, May 7

Mother of Al Gioia

Peggy Davis, May 3Peggy Davis, May 3Peggy Davis, May 3Peggy Davis, May 3

Daughter of Rosalie Davis,

Sister of Lorilee Baumer

Cathy Hay, May 1Cathy Hay, May 1Cathy Hay, May 1Cathy Hay, May 1

St. Martin’s member and friend

Emilia Harbert, April 24Emilia Harbert, April 24Emilia Harbert, April 24Emilia Harbert, April 24

Mother of Ray Harbert

W I T H S Y M P A T H Y . . .

N E E D P R A Y E R S ?

If you have an urgent need for

prayers for yourself, relatives or

friends, ask the St. Martin’s Prayer

Chain for prayers. All prayer

requests are confidentialconfidentialconfidentialconfidential.

Contact any of the following

members:

The Rev. Virginia Noel:The Rev. Virginia Noel:The Rev. Virginia Noel:The Rev. Virginia Noel:

636-220-6768 (note new number)

or [email protected]

Anne Gravatte: Anne Gravatte: Anne Gravatte: Anne Gravatte: 636-394-1775

Bob McElroy: Bob McElroy: Bob McElroy: Bob McElroy: 636-527-0951

J U L Y B I R T H D A Y S

June 1 - Alexis Adewunmi

June 2 - George Tasch, Julie Rauh,

Jane Oliver

June 3 - Lou Voit, Sr.

June 5 - Carolyn Duddy

June 6 - Kevin Clark

June 9 - John Aleman, Bill Wilkins

June 10 - Bob McElroy

June 12 - Diane Metzger, Kim Montgomery,

Melissa Jarrell

June 13 - Mike Esser, Pam Lee

June 14 - Savanna Lee

June 15 - Jason Smith

June 17 - Jack Allen

June 22 - Tucker Thomas

June 24 - Madaleina Durley

June 25 - Jeff Nordine

June 26 - D’Arcy Elsperman

June 27 - Helen Murphy

June 28 - Nicole Goettelmann

June 29 - Alan Winters, Laura Valere,

Kyle Andersen

June 30 - Susan Gillies

July 2 - Bill Clince, Ann Kidd, Shannon Gould

July 3 - Heather Carron, Michael Wiles

July 4 - Jack Purnell

July 5 - Brianna Eissman

July 6 - Fil Walker, Emily Hillquist Davis

July 7 - Stephen Finch, Rich Eidson,

Amarilis Johnson

July 8 - Frank Masotto, Jim Valere,

Danny Scanlon

July 11 - Esther Cornelius

July 12 - Bettina Esser, Ashley Warren

July 13 - Murrell Cunningham

July 14 - Scott Thomas, Neil Eidson

July 15 - Mary Winters

July 17 - Heidi Gioia, Michael Kress

July 18 - Joe Biondo

July 19 - Bill Gould, Madeline Manternach

July 20 - Ellen Vogt

July 21 - Dana Griggs, Zak Handler

July 22 - Leslie Pattingill

July 24 - Bev DuPont

July 25 - Lynn Corning, Chuck Manternach,

Chris Bucher

July 26 - Loretta Go, Joseph Gioia

July 27 - Jackie Patterson, Jim Crabtree,

Gabriella Gatto

July 28 - Patti Cowles, Steve Norman

July 29 - Nancy Sinclair

July 30 - Doug Algren, Claudia Brooke

July 31 - Gail Smith, Michael Quinn

N E W M E M B E R S

St. Martin’s warmly welcomes

the following new members to

our parish:

Jo Ann Curtis

Paula & Mike Kelly

Tom Lane

Mary Mathai

Susan Richardson

All are welcome to become a

member of our parish through

baptism or transferring your

membership from another

church. If you would like more

information about church

membership, please contact

Michelle Magee, Administrative

Assistant to Clergy:

[email protected]@[email protected]@stmartinschurch.org

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S T . M A R T I N ’ S M I L E S T O N E S

W I T H B L E S S I N G S . . .

Sofia Merchak, born May 14Sofia Merchak, born May 14Sofia Merchak, born May 14Sofia Merchak, born May 14

Congratulations to Susan and Assaad

Merchak (and big sister, Emma) on the birth

of baby Sofia.

Violet Elizabeth Reeves, born May 4Violet Elizabeth Reeves, born May 4Violet Elizabeth Reeves, born May 4Violet Elizabeth Reeves, born May 4

Congratulations to Mike and Erin Reeves as

well as proud grandparents Mike and Teresa

Reeves on the arrival of baby Violet.

J U N E L A Y M I N I S T R Y S C H E D U L E


Sunday, June 3Sunday, June 3Sunday, June 3Sunday, June 3

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi

Lessons & Prayers: Loretta Go

Chalice: Loretta Go

Ushers: Bob & Jan Waters

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeter: Carole Gerretsen

OT Lesson: Michael Wiles

NT Lesson: Theresa Luebcke

Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke

Chalice: Rich Luebcke, Nancy Young

Ushers: Jeff Nordeen, Bob McElroy, Renee & Tim Jerry

Acolyte: Evan Fencl

Children’s Worship: Julie Clark

Eucharistic Visitors: Mary K Heyde, Leanne Lyle


8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Lessons & Prayers: Heidi Gioia

Chalice: Heidi Gioia

Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Mary K & Erv Heyde

OT Lesson: Andrew Wiles

NT Lesson: John Lange

Prayer Leader: Kurt Greenbaum

Chalice: John Lange, Kurt Greenbaum

Ushers: Steve Gillies, Sarah Aleman, Lana & Joe Biondo

Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Barb McCann

Acolyte: Ellie Ecker

Children’s Worship: Terri Garbo

Eucharistic Visitors: Jennifer Neckermann, Bev DuPont


8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.


Lessons & Prayer: Bob Elsperman

Chalice: D’Arcy Elsperman

Ushers: Bette & Jim Crabtree

Eucharistic Visitors: Mary Richardson, Rebecca Barger

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Mospi & Jack Hanley

OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran

NT Lesson: Tom Allen

Prayer Leader: Jack Hauser

Chalice: Tom Allen, Jack Hauser

Ushers: Bob & Linda Huheey, Mary Jane Drake, Sherrie Algren

Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Bev Weaver

Acolyte: Mackenzie Morrison

Children’s Worship: Laurie Ann Flory


8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Lessons & Prayers: Jeanne King

Chalice: Rebecca Barger

Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit

10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

Greeters: Renee & Tim Jerry

OT Lesson: Doug Edmonson

NT Lesson: Mary Edmonson

Prayer Leader: Ralph Trieschmann

Chalice: Mary Edmonson, Ralph Trieschmann

Ushers: Bob Pomeroy, Chuck Batch, Sandy & Chuck Laney

Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Judi Batch

Acolyte: Lindsey Peters

Children’s Worship: Michelle Magee & Teresa Reeves

Eucharistic Visitors: Bev Weaver, Ray Harbert

If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change. If you have any special scheduling needs please contact:

Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers, Children’s Worship: Julie Clark

Greeters: Rebecca Barger 636-458-2584 / [email protected]

636-778-0799 / [email protected]

Acolytes: Bob Ecker Nursery: The Rev. Jon Hall

636-230-7302 / [email protected] 636-227-1484 / [email protected]

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Sunday, July 1Sunday, July 1Sunday, July 1Sunday, July 1

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.


Lessons & Prayers: Jim Crabtree

Chalice: Jim Crabtree

Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Theresa & Rich Luebcke

OT Lesson: Maxine Heller

NT Lesson: Jane Klieve

Prayer Leader: Jeff Klieve

Chalice: Jane & Jeff Klieve

Ushers: Wayne Peters, Mark Edwards,

Larry Cornelius, Jeff Nordeen

Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle,

Diana Hauser

Acolytes:



8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Lessons & Prayers: Daryl Norman

Chalice: Daryl Norman

Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen

OT Lesson: Susanne Kress

NT Lesson: Mary K Heyde

Prayer Leader: Michael Kress

Chalice: Mary K Heyde, Michael Kress

Ushers: Sarah Aleman, Sherrie Algren,

Rich Eidson, Jean DuPont

Acolytes:

Children’s Worship: Teresa Reeves

Eucharistic Visitors: Bev DuPont,

Leanne Lyle


8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.


Lessons & Prayer: Loretta Go

Chalice: Loretta Go

Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst

Eucharistic Visitors: Mary Richardson,

Rebecca Barger

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Nancy & Steve Young

OT Lesson: Michael Wiles

NT Lesson: Judi Batch

Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch

Chalice: Judi & Chuck Batch

Ushers: Tom Baranowski, Lana & Joe

Biondo, Mary Jane Drake

Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy,

Bev Weaver

Acolytes:

Children’s Worship: Laurie Ann Flory


8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Lessons & Prayers: Heidi Gioia

Chalice: Heidi Gioia

Ushers: Bette & Jim Crabtree

10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

Greeter: Carole Gerretsen

OT Lesson: Andrew Wiles

NT Lesson: Ray Harbert

Prayer Leader: Tom Allen

Chalice: Ray Harbert, Tom Allen

Ushers: Chuck Batch, Linda & Bob Huheey,

Bob McElroy

Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Barb McCann

Acolytes:

Children’s Worship: Michelle Magee

Eucharistic Visitors: Bev Weaver,

Mary K Heyde

If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change. If you have any special scheduling needs please contact:

Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers, Children’s Worship: Julie Clark

Greeters: Rebecca Barger 636-458-2584 / [email protected]

636-778-0799 / [email protected]

Acolytes: Bob Ecker Nursery: The Rev. Jon Hall

636-230-7302 / [email protected] 636-227-1484 / [email protected]


8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.


Lessons & Prayers: Bob Elsperman

Chalice: D’Arcy Elsperman

Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley

OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran

NT Lesson: Theresa Luebcke

Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke

Chalice: Nancy Young, Rich Luebcke

Ushers: Rich Brown, Sandy & Chuck Laney,

Steve Gillies

Acolytes:


Eucharistic Visitors: Jennifer Neckermann,

Ray Harbert

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L O C A L A R T I S T E X T E N D S I N V I T A T I O N T O S T . M A R T I N ’ S M E M B E R S

By Beverly KinkadeBy Beverly KinkadeBy Beverly KinkadeBy Beverly Kinkade

Artist Gary Ferd Sanders will

be presenting a solo

exhibition July 28July 28July 28July 28----30 30 30 30 at the

Renaissance Hotel in

downtown St. Louis, and all

St. Martin’s parishioners are

invited.

Many of us know Gary

through his wife, Beverly

Kinkade, who is a member

at St. Martin’s. Gary has

presented talks about his

artwork for various groups

at church and some of our

members even own a piece

of his artwork.

Gary was born in Huzzah,

Missouri, in the rural Ozark

Mountains. He began

painting at the age of 5.

Growing up against the Ozark

hills and the crystal clear

waters of the Huzzah Creek,

Gary has been deeply

influenced by the ever-

changing beauty of the

natural countryside, the

subject of many of his

paintings.

After receiving a Bachelor of

Fine Arts Degree from South-

west Missouri State College,

Gary attended graduate art

studies at

Northern Ari-

zona University

and the Chi-

cago Art Insti-

tute. He and

Beverly have

traveled exten-

sively through-

out Central and

North America,

Asia and Europe with Gary

spending many hours studying

painting techniques in some of

the finest museums in the

world.

Worship with us:Worship with us:Worship with us:Worship with us:

Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays at 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Saturdays Saturdays Saturdays Saturdays at 5:05 p.m.

2nd Wednesday of each month 2nd Wednesday of each month 2nd Wednesday of each month 2nd Wednesday of each month at Noon

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

BALLWIN, MO.

PERMIT NO. 57

Much of Gary’s painting

philosophy is derived from

his study of Zen Buddhism

and the influences of Japa-

nese culture on the West. He

believes that paint has a

nature of its own, and like

the glazes on Japanese raku

pottery, only minimal control

is necessary to achieve the

effect desired.

For more information about

this art exhibition, contact

Gary at:

[email protected]@[email protected]@sbcglobal.net.

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St. Martin's Episcopal Church Messages Newsletter - June/July 2012