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July 2019Lion's Roar E-Newsletter
In this Issue:
Pastors'
Corner......................................................................Section
1News and
Announcements................................................Section
2Council Election
Results....................................................Section
3
PJ's Faith
Fable......................................................................Section
4Financial
Snapshot...............................................................Section
5Worship
Assistants...............................................................Section
6
Anniversaries &
Birthdays.................................................Section
7July
Events..............................................................................Section
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Pastors' Corner - Pastor Rachel Manke
I danced in the morningWhen the world was begun,And I danced in
the moonAnd the stars and the sun,And I came down from heavenAnd I
danced on the earth,At BethlehemI had my birth.(Hymn “Lord of the
Dance” - Brackett and Carter)(Hymn “Lord of the Dance” - Brackett
and Carter)
Summer is running at full blast. The crepe myrtles are
poppingout. The bunnies, turtles, deer, bluebirds, bees,
mosquitos,fireflies...are all out there doing their thing.
Thunderstorms rollthrough with awesome power and a dynamic show.
The cicadas andpeepers play their evening symphony. Is not God’s
great creation awonder to behold? And it is good. A sense of wonder
and care for God’s creation is in our
Lutheran heritage. Just look at these quotes from Martin Luther
himself:“God is entirely and personally present in the wilderness,
in the garden, in the field.” (LW37:61)
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“The power of God is present at all places, even in the tiniest
tree leaf.” (LW 37:57)“God is wholly present in all creation, in
every corner, behind you and before you. Do youthink that God is
[just] sleeping on a pillow in heaven?” (LW 51:43) Indeed, if God
is the maker of and present in all of creation, is it not our joy
to carefor it? Surely! This is a bit of the focus of our VBS this
year. First, we focus on the Parableof the Sower and the seeds that
God has planted in each of us to produce love and kindness,etc.
Then, to show that same love and kindness to the world around us,
in our community,and around the globe. Our daily lives are a
constant opportunity to: plant a tree, recycle, upcycle, buy
localfrom the farmer’s market, plant pollinator flowers for the
bees, use LED bulbs, air dry yourclothes, choose reusable
items...the list goes on. See how many ways we can celebrateGod’s
creation? Is not showing love for God’s creation, showing love and
appreciation forthe Creator of all? Indeed God is not just sleeping
on a pillow in heaven. God did jump headlong intocreation in the
person of Jesus. The gospel of Christ is indeed lived out in our
daily lives. Thegrace and love that we extend to all of God’s
creation was first given to us by the grace andmercy of our God.
Christ, the Word of God, enlivens us to act.“Without the Word of
God no creature has being. God’s Word is in all creation, visible
andinvisible. The Word is living, being, spirit, all verdant
greening, all creativity. All creation isawakened, called, by the
resounding melody, God’s invocation of the Word. All creation is
asymphony of praise to God.” (Hildegard of Bingen)
Join the dance, join the song, God’s creation is good
indeed!
Pastor Rache lPasto r Rache l
News and Announcements
Sine Nomine Concert Series
Starting in August, Sine Nomine concertseries will begin their
summer/fall musicevents. Pick up your brochure in the
Narthextoday!
VBS ReNew
Come join us for VBS July 15- 19!Click here to find our sign up
forms!
See you all there! Let's grow!
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August 10 - Runaway String BandSept. 21 - War Horses for the
King ofInstrumentsOctober 11 - Thomas PandolfiNovember 9 - Rachel
MankeDecember 7 - Virginia Handbell Consort
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!There will be a volunteer meeting
heldWednesday July 10, at 5:30pm in Room 216.
Visit our website or call the office for moreinformation!
smlconline.orgOffice- 757-898-4395
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Come donate blood here at St Mark, July 30from 1 to 6:00pm. Help
save lives, giveblood!
Family Movie NightsThis months movie night will be heldWednesday
July 10 at 6:30pm! Movie title:The Muppet Movie!
See you there!
July Service of Healing and Growth
Mark your calendars for a service of healingand growth that will
take place 12:00pm inthe Chapel on Wednesday July 17. There willbe
another opportunity to attend this serviceon Wednesday August
21.
Middle School Youtheran EscapeRoom Outing
July 28 at 6pm! See Pastor Rachel forinformation and permission
forms are locatedin the office. Rising 6th grade and
allconfirmation students invited!
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Virginia Synod Women’s Organization
We are asking for school supply donations totake to the annual
VSWO Convention inNorfolk this August. The most neededsupplies
include: pens and pencils, notebooksand folders, crayons, erasers,
glue sticks, dryerase markers, tissues, antibacterial wipes,and red
pens. Look for a donation bin in theNarthex to drop your items.
Questions?Contact Joan Farr or Carol Collier.
New Member Class
Whether you are a new friend of St Mark oran old friend that
hasn't become a memberyet, please join us to welcome you: Sundaysin
July from 10:30 to 11am in the Library.Sign up sheet is on the
kiosk!
If you have any questions or would like moreinformation contact
Amanda in the office!
Love Without Boundaries - TeresaHaskin
Click here for an update on Hudson!
Click here for an update on the children in theCleft
Exchange!
Click here for an update on Peter!
St Mark Preschool -
Our preschool has openings in their 4-year-old classes and are
accepting waiting listapplicants for 2.5 and 3-year-olds. Call
theoffice or June Rossi (757-469-6620) formore information!
Council Election Results
Thank you to all who attended and participated in our
congregational meeting on June 30! Below
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are our Council election results!!
Congratulations to:
Duane MelsonKaren Tamingerand Jennifer Ellis
Thank You:A special thank you to Dan Silvis and Susan Strehle
for all of their hard work serving on council
previously!
PJ's Faith Fable
Click here or on the article itself to view in another window or
tab.
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Financial Snapshot for May 2019 - Susan Strehle
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Income for May was under budget by $4,396 and expenses were
under budget by $10,140,creating a surplus of $5,744 for the month
and a surplus of $6,171 for the first fourmonths of the year. The
year-to-date positive expense variance primarily is due to
budgetedcomputer and office equipment updates which have not been
made.
At the end of May the balance in the General Fund was $56.559
and in the Reserve Fundwas $16,425.
For the 4 months ended May 2019, benevolence revenues were
$38,538, of which $34,248was for the Ecuadorian Mission. For that
same period benevolence expenses were $18,037,of which $11,491 was
for the Ecuadorian Mission.
Worship Assistants for the Month of July
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We have so many spots to fill!
If you are interested in participating during Worship as a
Lector, Acolyte, CommunionAssistant, Sacristy Duty, or Usher please
sign up in the binder in the front office or
call/email Amanda. 757-898-4395; [email protected]
Anniversaries & Birthdays
July Birthdays
1 - Chris Barbour1 - Judy Cabaniss2 - Spencer Petty2 - Scott
Teigeler3 - Andrew Creelman3 - James Creelman3 - Jerry Hefner4 -
Bruce Breeger4 - Lizzie Sterner5 - Molly Johnson5 - Dilia Molina5 -
Peter Scaturico12 - Ian Stanley13 - Johnna Morris
16 - Carolyn England16 - Stephen Rossi16 - Rebecca Seymour20 -
Theolene Millen20 - Tammy Williams21 - Carol Schuster23 - Hoskote
Nagraj23 - Sandy Sarver26 - Leo Annett27 - Sandy Hopkins28 - Patsi
Benson29 - Betty Hefner29 - Bob Ocock29 - John Sabochick
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14 - Ken Sterner15 - Michael Becraft15 - Christine Cummings
30 - Chris Abel31 - John Raha31 - Al Schweizer
July Anniversaries
2 - Steve & Ann Dartt3 - Daniel & Karen Emberton
6 - Danny & Kate Forrest6 - Rodney & Susan Robinson
8 - Al & Kim Schweizer17 - Chris & Linda Raha
18 - Bob & Vicki Boughner21 - Kevin & Lauren
Tunstall
22- Jack & Linda Cline22 - Ron & Ann Shalaski
26 - Craig & Jen Borgstrom29 - Howard & Shannon
Helenbrook
July Events
EVERY SUNDAY (Unless otherwise noted):
Worship with Holy Communion: Sanctuary, 8:00 AM
Cafe St Mark Full Breakfast: Narthex, 9:00 AM
Sunday School Youth and Adult: Multiple Rooms, 9:30 AM
Worship with Holy Communion: Sanctuary, 9:30 AM
Worship with Holy Communion: Sanctuary, 11:00 AM
WEEKLY EVENTS
Confirmation Classes Sundays: Room 216, 9:30am
Knitting Group
On Summer Break!
GPS Bible StudyMondays: Library, 1:00pm
Yorktown Chorale RehearsalOn Summer Break!
Quilts of Honor On Summer Break!
Café St MarkOn Summer Break!
Adult Bible Study
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Wednesdays: Library, 6:00pm
Adult Bell PracticeOn Summer Break!
Adult Choir Practice On Summer Break!
Liturgical Arts GroupOn Summer Break!
July Events
Amanda KralCommunications Facilitator
Office: 757-898-4395Email: [email protected]
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