December St. Martin's Episcopal Church Newsletter

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I N S I D E T H I SI S S U E :

News Briefs:

Toy drive

Adult CF classes

Mary & Martha

2010 Taxes

Prayer ChainBlood drive

St. Nick event

2

Fr. Jon: New life;

3G Network

3

ECW Annual Mtg. 4

Bishop, contd;

Care &

Counseling

5

Advent, contd;

Holiday concert

6

Christmas

Pageant;

Youth Group

7

Annual meeting;

Stephen Ministry

8

Milestones 9

Lay ministry

schedule

10

December

calendar

11

Flower fund 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

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

by the Rev. Susan Naylor

It will be a wonderful cele-

bration as we welcome

Bishop Wayne Smith to St.

Martins. As chief pastor, it

is the norm for the Bishop

to be with us about every

15 to18 months, in addi-

tion to major celebrations such

when we welcomed Fr. Jon Hall

as our Rector. Visiting parishes is

something that our Bishop genu-

inely enjoys. His wife, Debbie

Smith, recently returned from

Lui, Sudan, and will

be joining him for

this visit. Here are

some thoughts from

Bishop Smith about

making visitations to

all the parishes in

our Diocese:

The round of pastoral visits to

the parishes and other worship-

ing communities in the Diocese

of Missouri is one of my chief

responsibilities as your bishop.

Visitations are also one of the

great joys of the episcopate.

For me to preach the word a

to preside at the table and th

font is not an extraordinary

ministry. It is, in fact, the usu

thing for a bishop to do, even

when a parish experiences

these Episcopal acts once eve

fifteen to eighteen months.

My hope is that visitations c

be relaxed in tone but focuse

in purpose.

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by Earl Naylor

For most Americans, November

28 marks the end of a long week-

end of food, fun, and football. But

to Christians around the world it

is also the beginning of the church

year, the First Sunday in Advent.

During the coming seasons of

Advent, Christmas and Epiphany

we celebrate God, revealed to us

in Jesus Christ, an event second

only to LentEaster - Pentecost

in importance to our faith.

The beginnings of Advent as a

season go back to the fourth cen-

tury when it was a time of prepa-

ration for the season of Epiphany,

Preparing for the birth of ChristChristmas Eve

5 p.m.

Christmas Pageant

& Holy Eucharist

10:30 p.m.

Christmas Carols

11 p.m.

Holy Eucharist

Christmas Day

10 a.m.

Holy Eucharist

when God revealed himself to us,

not as a wrathful, judgmental God

of law in the Old Testament, but

as the forgiving, grace-full God in

Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God,

who takes away the sin of the

world. (John 1:29)

Each Sunday in Advent is a differ-

ent aspect of this manifestation.

The first Sunday, Nov. 28, does

not look to the past as much as it

does to the future. Isaiah speaks of

establishing the Lords house, of

beating swords into plowshares, of

a time of peace and an end to war.

Jesus tells us in Matthews gospel

that no one knows the hour of the

second coming, so we must

ways be ready. Our process

hymn that morning, #57, L

He Comes with Clouds

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News Briefs

M E S S A G E S

St. Martins is drop-

off site for toy driveGive, and it will be given to you. A good

measure, pressed down, shaken together

and running over, will be poured into your

lap. For with the measure you use, it will

be measured to you."

Luke 6:38

St. Martins is a toy drop-off

site for the annual Toy Day

drive organized by Circle of

Concern. New toys will be

collected in a box in Park Hall

Monday through Thursday

from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. through

Dec. 17. All donations will be

sorted and readied for gift-

giving to children in our com-

munity. Parishioners of St. Mar-

tins and community members

are encouraged to donate toys

to this cause.

Circle of Concern will be ad-

vertising the St. Martins drop-

off site in their newsletter and

other forms of communication.

So be aware that folks from the

community will be coming into

our church over the next few

weeks. Please give our

neighbors a warm welcome and

help direct them to Park Hall!

Help plan Christian

formation classesDiscuss the results of our re-

cent survey and help plan adult

Christian formation classes for

the winter and spring. Join us

Sunday, Dec. 5 at 11:30

a.m. in the Upper Laird. Please

bring your calendars and your

ideas.

Mary & Martha

celebrates the

holidaysThe Mary & Martha Guild will

meetWednesday, Dec. 8 for

our Christmas Luncheon.

Mariam Jenkins will be our

guest speaker. If youve neverheard her speak, youre in for a

treat!

Please bring a gift for a lady in

need. It may be something

personal or toiletries of your

choosing.

In order to accommodate eve-

ryone for lunch, please sign up

or let your caller know youllbe attending. We need your

RSVP no later than Dec. 1.

2010 Tax deductionsIn order for a charitable dona-

tion to be eligible for a 2010

tax year deduction, checks

must be dated and received on

or before Dec. 31. If the con-

tribution is mailed to the

church it must be postmarked

no later than Dec. 31.

Need prayers?If you have an urgent need for

prayers for yourself, relatives

or friends, contact the St. Mar-

tins Prayer Chain. All prayer

requests are confidential.

Contact any of the following

members:

The Rev. Virginia Noel

(636-779-2807 or

[email protected]),

Teresa Reeves

([email protected]),

Anne Gravatte (636-394-1775)

Bob McElroy (636-527-0951).

Save the date

to donate blood:Jan. 13: 3 - 7 p.m.

The Blood Drive held last

August was so successful that

the Red Cross has asked St.

Martins to hold another one.

Please consider donating bloodto give the Gift of Life to

those who need it.

Help a family or youth

in need this ChristmasYou can help bring joy to a

needy family this Christmas by

participating in St. Martins an-

nual St. Nicholas Event. Pick

up a tag in Park Hall and pur-

chase a gift for that per-

son. Presents should be re-

turned wrapped by December

5 with the tag which you take. It

is very important to get the gifts

back in a timely fashion. If you

prefer leaving the shopping to

the Outreach Committee, a

monetary donation will be ap-

preciated with checks made out

to St. Martin's and "St. Nicholas"

on the memo line. Monetary

donations will also be used to

purchase grocery certificates for

the families.

The Outreach Committee isalso collecting gifts for Episco-

pal City Mission (youth in de-

tention). New gloves, socks, T-

shirts, toiletries, basketballs, and

chess sets are just some of the

requested items. There will be a

collection box in Park Hall.

Please do not wrap these gifts.

Keep up with all

the latest news and

information on

our website at

stmartinschurch.org
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Making room for new life at St. Martins

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

Dear St. Martins brothers

and sisters,

Thank you for your gener-

ous support towards the

life of our congregation in

2011. I am looking for-

ward to serving with you

this year with the joy of

what God is doing in

Gods church. I am ex-

cited by the new life around us

and I thank you for being positive

ambassadors in our community.

Recently I was visiting with an-

other priest in our diocese who

regularly asks about the status of

St. Martins. My responses are

consistently positive, of course,

recognizing our growth in ener-

getic volunteers and service to

time, talent and treasure. My

comments to my colleague also

acknowledge the work ahead for

us. However, I believe that our

challenges are not so much

obstacles

as oppor-

tunities

that bringus to-

gether as

we serve

God in a

more

powerful

way in 2011. I am also encour-

aged by his interest and am re-

minded that we have people

praying for us and for the mis-

sion of this congregation.

One example of working to-

gether that I notice emerging is

reaching people who are looking

for a church home. Part of the

challenge for our membership

involves inviting others, welcom-

ing them with Christian hospital-

ity, and leading them into the life

of the congregation. Discipleship

then is brought into the mix and

we discover how God blesses

the hospitable parish with new

folks who bring great gifts with

their participation.

I am reminded of another story

which includes people traveling

towards a home. (Is there room in

the Inn?) Advent and Christmas-

tide mark the greatest account

of moving out in faith and finding

a place to give witness to the

power of God coming into the

world. Full of surprise and won-der, Jesus showed us that God

wants to bless Creation. I be-

lieve that God has a piece of

that same wonder in every new

person and family that comes

into our church. I believe that

there is a part of them that is

asking if there is room for them

in our worship, ministries, and

fellowship. Thank you for the

many ways we make room for

the presence of God.

Blessings, Fr. Jon

[email protected] Network going strong

2011 Giving

Campaign

Theres still time to

make a pledge

for 2011!

Pledge cards are

available in

St. Martins office.

Thank you for

showing your

generosity!

By Jane & Jeff Klieve, Stewardship Co-Chairs

Over the last month, we have been focusing our

attention on the 3Gs in our lives: Grace, Grati-

tude & Generosity. In the Adult education classes,

we talked about living with money and explored

the ways in which we see and use money. In the

November Forum, we discussed stewardship and

the ways in which Gods Grace is present in our

lives. The timeline in Park Hall is filled with Post-it

notes which share examples of the 3Gs in our

livesboth as individuals and as a congregation.

Sunday, Nov. 14 marked our official ingathering

for the 2011 pledges. The cards were blessed

along with the offering at both services -- recog-

nizing that all we have is a gift from God.

If you have not had an opportunity to submityour pledge card yet, theres still time! You

may bring it to church with you or mail it

whichever is most convenient for you. If you

have misplaced your card, more are available in

the pew racks in the sanctuary or may be ob-

tained from the church office. St. Martins is a

wonderful congregation doing wonderful work

in this world. We would like to express our

gratitude for your generosity of spirit.


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M E S S A G E S

By Jeanne Lucas King

The Diocese of Missouri Episcopal

Church Womens Annual Meeting

was held Oct. 23, at Grace Episco-

pal Church in Kirkwood. This years

theme was Stronger Together, and I

did become a little stronger by

sharing the day with my Episcopal

sisters.

On Friday evening, prior to the

Annual Meeting, there were meet

and greet activities planned. At The

CheckeredCottage a small group of

gals met to make a craft and share afew stories. We became friends

immediately. Shopping the Kirk-

wood community stores (several

owned by women) followed. Next

came dinner atAmicis Italian Restau-

rant, then a jazz concert at Grace

Episcopal Church.

Saturday, as we entered Grace Epis-

copal Church for the morning lit-urgy, the executive board of the

Diocese of Missouri ECW greeted

us with homemade breads, muffins

and donut holes to go with the

morning juice and coffee. It was

welcoming and gracious (root

word: grace).

The Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith

presided over the liturgy. (It is

grace to have the support of the

bishop!) The Rev. Elizabeth Bowen

served as deacon. (What a beautiful

presence she is!) The gospel reading

was from Luke 10: 38-42. This is

the story of two sisters, Martha and

Mary, who present contrasting atti-

tudes toward life and the presence

of Jesus in their home. Our preacher,

The Rev. Renee Fenner, used grace,

humor and enthusiasm to inspire and

provoke thought.

At 11:15 a.m. (yes it is only 11:15

am!!) I already am over-filled with

grace. Our first workshop, Self De-

fense for Women, was led by Sgt. Cath-

erine Dennis, a 20-year veteran of the

St. Louis police force. Sgt. Dennis is

not only a woman of physical

strength, but also of inner, Christian

strength. As she demonstrated for us

ways to physically protect ourselves

from harm, she also shared some an-

ecdotes that let us know she was well

aware of Gods presence in her life

and work.

After lunch, Lynda Schultz presented

the second workshop, Come Clean

with God. Yes, Lynda works as a pro-fessional house and commercial prop-

erty cleaner. She shared many practi-

cal tips and products that she uses in

her professional work, like using red

and blue cloths - symbolizing the

blood of Christ and the waters of

baptism. Lyndas presentation showed

Stronger together: notes from ECWs annual meetingus not only the value

of domestic work,

but also that God is

present in all we do.

Lynda is a woman ofthe millennium,

working with her

iPod attached to her

ear. But instead of

listening to music,

she has downloaded the Bible. As she

works, she hears Gods word every

minute. What an example of prayer

without ceasing!

Workshop number 3: Women - What

Makes You So Strong?The Rev. Renee

Fenner helped us find the answer to

that question within our selves. Using

the text from todays Gospel, (Luke

10:38-42 the Martha and Mary story)

Rev. Fenner gave us 4 questions to

ponder and discuss in small groups.

The discussion groups were open and

honest. All the women knew that what

was said at the table stayed at the table.

No need to remind any one of confi-

dentiality; it is an unspoken by-law.

After our discussions, Rev. Fenner

spoke to the gospel. She listed the

powerful women of the Bible, of

American History, modern and con-

temporary history. We were able to

note that the listed women were notpowerful because of position or

money but because of their fortitude,

their strong will and perseverance.

(These words/traits are in our Baptis-

mal covenantmore grace). We are

their descendants. We are women of

grace. We are Episcopal Church

Women.

Jeanne King (center) enjoys time with new

friends made at the ECW Annual Meeting.


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Bishop Smith to visit St. Martins


Church members and residents in West St. Louis

County can now come to St. Martins for profes-

sional counseling services. Care and Counseling is

a not-for-profit interfaith organization offering

services to children, adults and families in the St.

Louis area. St. Martins will serve as a satellite of-

fice for Kavitha Lakshmanan, who holds a Master

of Social Work degree from Washington Univer-

sity.

Kavitha specializes in treating anxiety, depression,

grief/loss, adult survivors of abuse or neglect, eat-

ing and body image issues, adjustment or phase of

life issues, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, relationship

or sexual problems, spiritual issues and racial/

cultural or immigration issues.

Care and Counseling comes to St. Martins"I welcome the oppor-

tunity to work collabo-

ratively with people of

diverse backgrounds

and spiritual beliefs. I

am honored to have

the chance to bear

witness to the lives of people who have demon-

strated the courage to seek help.

The Care and Counseling office is located in

the lower level classroom area of our church

(next to Music Director Earl Naylors office).

Kavitha is working part-time hours as she builds her

client base.

For more information or to

schedule and appointment:

Phone

314 - 878 - 4340

or 1 - 800 - 677 - 3609

E-mail

[email protected]

Website

www.careandcounseling.org

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They need look nothing at all like

a state occasion and, as the chief

pastor of the Diocese; I prefer

not to be treated as a guest.

We are, all of us, guests at the

table where Jesus himself is the

host.

As an extension of presiding at

the Eucharistic table, where the

faithful community discerns

Christs body, present in the sac-

rament (1 Cor. 11:23-33), my

intent is also to spend some time

discerning, with you, the body of

Christ which is your congrega-

tion.

Our Prayer Book names the

bishops visitation among the five

occasions especially fitting for

Baptism and I want to honor that

norm in the congregations of this

Diocese.

The teaching ministry of the

episcopate means a great deal to

me. Teaching can be formal or

informal. It can focus on a local

need or diocesan life. It can be

question-and-answer or simple

dialogue. Whatever the forum, I

do love to teach.

Please know that I want to

meet with the circle of desig-

nated leaders when I come for a

visitation. I want to hear fromyou how I and my office might

better support the mission and

ministry God has set before you.

I also want to know what that

mission and ministry might be,

as well as the plans you have

made to accomplish it. The

work of our Diocese is accom-

plished most of all through the

life of congregations, and I want

to collaborate with those charged

for the local leadership in every

one of them.

I believe that supporting and

encouraging congregations re-

quires a bishop to support and

encourage their ordained leader-

ship.

I look forward to being with the

people of St. Martins!

Yours in Christ,

+Wayne Smith

We look forward to having all the

orders of ministry serving to-

gether around Gods holy table,

lay persons, the bishop, our

priest and myself as your deacon!

Yours in Christs service,

/Susan Naylor

[email protected]

Bishop Wayne Smith

at St. Martins

Sunday, Dec. 12

9 a.m.

Class in Upper Laird

10:15 a.m.

Holy Eucharist & Baptism

11:30 a.m.

Reception in Park Hall


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M E S S A G E S

(contd from page 1)

Descending, is a great

summation of this

days theme.The second Sunday in

Advent contains a

unique Gospel reading

the name of Jesus

does not appear, and

he is eluded to only

near the end of the reading.

The central character is John

the Baptist, the voice crying in

the wilderness. This is a day of

preparation not for birth, but

baptism.

Advent III puts the emphasis

back on Jesus. When asked if

he is the messiah, Jesus an-

swers, "Go and tell John what

you hear and see: the blind

receive their sight, the lame

walk, the lepers are cleansed,

the deaf hear, the dead are

raised, and the poor have good

news brought to them. The

messenger has prepared the

way; the King of Glory can en-

ter.

On December 19, the final

Sunday in Advent, we reach the

event which we celebrate with

such joy and amazement, the

birth of Jesus. Matthew tells the

story and links it to the proph-

ecy in Isaiah. Paul tells the Ro-mans that Jesus humanity is

proved by being born of a de-

scendent of

David, just as

his resurrection

proves he is the

Son of God. On

this Sunday, and

on Christmas

Eve and Day,

we experience

something only

Christians can. We travel in

time! The birth long ago is a

birth today in our hearts. Joyto the World, the Lord is

Come!

May this coming season be a

blessing to you all. May you

receive the babe who comes

to us, the teacher who

brought good news to all,

and the redeemer who saves

us from our sins. Amen.

Earl Naylor, Music Director

[email protected]

Preparing for the birth of Christ

Free holiday concert comes to St. Martins

St. Martins will once again

host the Missouri Choral

Society Christmas con-

cert. This years perform-

ance will be held Saturday,

Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The

program features John Rut-

ters Magnificat and

twelve Christmas car-

ols. The longstanding tradi-

tion of concluding the con-

cert with a sing-along ver-

sion of White Christmas

will be continue and the

words will be included in

the program so that every-

one can participate. There

is no admission charge and

all are invited to hear this

80-voice ensemble. Several

of our members will be

singing with the group in-

cluding Errington Brown,

Jane Klieve and Jeff Klieve.

Dr. Kenneth Greenlaw, for-mer choirmaster at St. Mar-

tins, conducts the

group. Come hear some

beautiful music and get in the

holiday spirit!

St. Martins hosts

a free concert by theMissouri Choral Society

Saturday, Dec. 4

7:30 p.m.


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Christmas pageant set for Christmas Eve


Whether youre a

toddler or a grand-

parent, you can bring

the magic of Christ-mas into your life by

getting involved in our

annual Christmas pageant.

This years 5 p.m. Christmas

Eve service will feature the

children and youth of St. Mar-

tins presenting the traditional

Christmas story.

Children ages 4 through 18 areinvited to be a part of our an-

nual pageant. Ac-

tors, singers and

musicians are en-

couraged to partici-pate. We have a

role for everyone!

Adults are also needed to help

with costumes, props and gen-

eral shepherding duties.

Ralph Trieschmann will be

directing this years perform-

ance. Rehearsals take place on

Saturdays and Sundays. You

must attend at least two re-

hearsals to participate in the

production. Please sign up in

Park Hall to be a part of the

fun.

And even if you dont have any

kids or grandkids to participate

in the pageant, join us at the 5

p.m. service on Christmas Eve

and share in the magic!

Faithfully yours,

Janis Greenbaum,

Christian Formation Director

[email protected]

December youth

group eventsC I R C L E O F C O N C E R N

S E R V I C E D A Y

Saturday, Dec. 4

Noon - 3 p.m.

RSVP on Facebook

or e-mail Sean at

[email protected]

C H R I S T M A S P A R T Y

Sunday, Dec. 19

7 - 8:30 p.m.

St. Martins Youth Room

RSVP on Facebook

or e-mail Mike or Ashleigh at

[email protected]

[email protected]

All middle school and high school

students are welcome at St. Martins

youth group events.

C H R I S T M A S

P A G E A N T

S C H E D U L E

Rehearsals

Sat., Dec. 4

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

(speaking parts only)

Sat., Dec. 11 & 18

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

(all cast)

Sun., Dec. 19

9 - 10 a.m.

(during Sunday School)

Performance

Fri., Dec. 24

5 p.m.

(arrive by 4:15 p.m.)

St. Martins spirit shines through coat drive

Patrick & Sean Parker help sort and bag coats donated at our second annual youth group coat

drive, which ran from Oct. 30 - Nov. 14. Thanks to the generosity of many St. Martins mem-

bers, we contributed 83 new and gently-used coats to the Kurt Warner Winter Warm-Up event.

The coats will be distributed to families in need throughout the St. Louis area.
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M E S S A G E S

Annual meeting set for Jan. 30New vestry members will be elected at the Annual Parish Meeting Jan. 30, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. Four ves-

try positions are open for three-year terms. According to church law, vestry members must be 18

years old and a confirmed communicant in good standing. A communicant in good standing is one who

has a record of working, praying and giving to the parish.

Potential vestry members need to demonstrate a commitment to Jesus Christ, to St. Martins parish and

The Episcopal Church; set an example in personal stewardship; be willing to be responsible for manage-

ment of parish property and finances; be willing to commit to a three-year hands-on term of service;

and share with clerical leadership and parish leaders in seeking Gods will for St. Martins in setting a vi-

sion for its mission and ministry.

Also to be elected is one delegate to diocesan convention and one alternate delegate to diocesan conven-

tion.

You may send your suggestions for potential vestry members to [email protected] and they

will be forwarded to the Nominating Committee. You should have the consent of those you nominate

before nominating them. Please give these elections your prayerful consideration.

The following ministry leaders should submit reports for the Annual Meeting to

[email protected] by Jan. 19 so they can be included in the report packet:

Rector ECW Mens Group

Deacon Evangelism Cmte. Outreach Cmte.

Senior Warden Eucharistic Visitors Stephen Ministry

Junior Warden Facilities Cmte. Stewardship Cmte.

Treasurer/Finance Cmte. Hospitality Cmte. Ushers

Endowment Fund Lunch Bunch Christian Formation

Altar Guild Mary & Martha Guild Music

Schedule forAnnual Meeting

Sunday, Jan. 30

9 a.m.Holy Eucharist Rite II

10 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship

10:30 a.m.Annual Parish

Meeting

Caring for people through peopleby Deb Aylsworth

Even though I walk through the valley of

the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for

you are with me; your rod and your staff,

they comfort me (Psalm 23:4).

This passage talks about Gods presence

with us when we are suffering. Just as the

shepherd carried his rod and staff to protecthis sheep, God carries his rod and staff to

comfort his people. His presence comforts.

We are not alone!!! He never leaves us

alone when we are suffering. Gods presence

for lonely and suffering people is a powerful

tool. The physical presence of another caring

human being can bring significant comfort to

those who are suffering. Stephen Ministry

can give you a caring, compassionate, confi-

dential, person to walk with you in the dark

valleys, whether you are dealing with family

issues, professional situations or health con-

cerns. A Stephen Ministry caregiver has been

trained to be a listening, non-judgmental com-

forter.

Jesus exemplified care and compassion for

those who were hurting. Christians are

called to be Christ to the world by incarnat-

ing his love wherever there is pain and suffer-

ing. When Christians love and care for those

who are hurting, Gods character shines

through.

For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over

into our lives, so also through Christ our

comfort overflows (2 Corinthians 1:5)

S T E P H E N

M I N I S T R Y

L E A D E R S :

Leanne Lyle

(532-0794)

Barbara McCann

(536-2738)

Mary Pomeroy

(532-9183)

Beverly Weaver

(230-3348)
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Lay Ministries Schedule for DecemberD E C E M B E R 5

8 a.m.

Lector: Bob ElspermanChalice Bearer: DArcy ElspermanUshers: Jim & Bette CrabtreeGreeter: Elin Cogan-Adewumni

10:15 a.m.1st Lesson: Jane Klieve2nd Lesson: Rich LuebckePrayer Leader: Tom AllenUshers: Bob Pomeroy, Deanne Orris, Wayne Peters, Steve YoungHealing Ministers: Barb McCann, Mary PomeroyChalice Bearers: Rich Luebcke, Tom AllenAcolytes: Ellie Ecker, Kiki Cogan, Abby TrieschmannGreeters: Nancy & Steve YoungChildrens Worship Leader: Teresa ReevesCW Assistants: Matthew Greenbaum, Gina GarboNursery: Jody Mena

Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert, Nancy Young

D E C E M B E R 1 2

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

10:15 a.m.

1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran2nd Lesson: Mary K HeydePrayer Leader: Daryl NormanUshers: Barbara Bartelsmeyer, Tom & Sandy Baranowski, SarahAlemanHealing Ministers: Bev Weaver, Diana HauserChalice Bearers: Mary K Heyde, Daryl NormanAcolytes: Evan Fencl, Grace Gerretsen, Lindsey PetersGreeters: Mopsi & Jack HanleyChildrens Worship Leader: Julie ClarkCW Assistants: Mackenzie Morrison, Kiki CoganNursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlinEucharistic Visitors: Mary K Heyde, Phyllis Duff

D E C E M B E R 1 9

8 a.m.Lector & Chalice Bearer: Daryl NormanUshers: Bob & Ginny MarchettoGreeter: Elin Cogan-Adewumni

10:15 a.m.1st Lesson: Maxine Heller2nd Lesson: Judi BatchPrayer Leader: Chuck BatchUshers: Rich Brown, Larry Cornelius, Mary Jane Drake,

Jean DuPont

(Dec. 19/10:15 contd.)Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Barb McCannChalice Bearers: Judi & Chuck BatchAcolytes: Grace Gerretsen, Ellie Ecker, Abby TrieschmannGreeters: Carole GerretsenChildrens Worship Leader: Terri GarboCW Assistants: Mike Peters, Will Gerretsen

Nursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlinEucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill, Rebecca Barger

D E C E M B E R 2 4 - C H R I S T M A S E V E

5 p.m.

1st Lesson: Tom Allen2nd Lesson: Bob BuehlerPrayer Leader: Daryl NormanUshers: Steve Gillies, Bob McElroy, Wayne Peters, Jean DuPonChalice Bearers: Bob Buehler, Daryl NormanAcolytes: Lindsey Peters, Abby Trieschmann, Mackenzie MorrNursery:Jody Mena

11 p.m.1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran2nd Lesson:Jane KlievePrayer Leader: Rich LuebckeUshers: Bob & Linda Huheey, Bob & Jan WatersChalice Bearers:Jane Klieve, Rich LuebckeAcolytes: tba

D E C E M B E R 2 5 - C H R I S T M A S D A Y

10 a.m.Lessons & Chalice Bearer:Jack HauserAcolytes: tba

D E C E M B E R 2 6

8 a.m.

Lector:Jeanne KingChalice Bearer: Lou VoitUshers: Bob & Jan WatersEucharistic Visitor: Mary Richardson

10:15 a.m.

1st Lesson: Ray Harbert2nd Lesson: Janis GreenbaumPrayer Leader: Kurt Greenbaum

Ushers: Bob Pomeroy, Rich Eidson, Chuck Batch, Steve YoungHealing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Judi BatchChalice Bearers: Janis & Kurt GreenbaumAcolytes: Matt Greenbaum, Mackenzie Morrison, Kiki CoganGreeters: Mary K & Erv HeydeChildrens Worship Leader: Debbie GlazerCW Assistants: Abby Trieschmann, Gina GarboNursery: Jody Mena

If you cannot serve your 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: Ruby Downs, 636-458-5033 / [email protected];Acolytes: Bob Ecker, 636-230-7302 / [email protected];

Greeters: Mary K Heyde, 636-532-9345 / [email protected].;Childrens Worship & Nursery: Janis Greenbaum, 314-651-1843 /[email protected].
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Say it with flowersEach Sunday you have an opportunity to honor or remember

loved ones with altar flowers - the perfect way to remember an

anniversary, honor a graduate, say thank you in a special way,

or celebrate a special birthday.

There is a new flower chart on the wall next to the tract rack in

the narthex. If you wish to donate to the flower fund by spon-

soring altar flowers, please write your name beside the date you

want. Multiple sponsors can sign up for a Sunday. (Note that

there are no sponsorship Sundays in Lent this year.)

2010 Christmas Flowers Coupon

Please complete this coupon and your contribution with Christmas Flower on your checks memo line.

Either put both in the offering plate during a service or mail to the church office.

Your Name ______________________________________________________________________

Please circle:

Given in Thanksgiving Memory Celebration of / for

________________________________________________________________________________

You will receive a letter from the church office the month be-

fore the Sunday you chose. Please complete the form with the

purpose of your remembrance / celebration about the flowersfor the bulletin and include a tax-deductible donation to the

flower fund of $30 (minimum) and mail it back to the church

office. The flower fund provides flowers at the altar each Sunday

throughout the year.

Documents

December St. Martin's Episcopal Church Newsletter