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T H E P A R I S H N E W S
St. Mary’s United Church of Christ
Silver Run, Maryland
Volume XXVI June, 2005 No 6- modified for the Web.
(Previous issues available: 2004, January 2005, February 2005, March 2005, April 2005)
The Spirit is among us and we as a people of the Spirit are empowered by God. We have now entered the season of the Spirit that we call Pentecost, and we are reminded of the power of the Holy Spirit to bind us together for divine purposes. The month of June provides us with opportunities for celebrating our life together in the Spirit whether our journeys take us in separate directions or keep us close to one another in the days and weeks ahead. Warmth and sunshine invite us to come out into the expanse of God's creation and experience all the wonder that God's world holds for us. We will continue to worship and study together. Some of us will gather with other members of our Central Atlantic Conference as we celebrate the Spirit's continuing witness to us of the God who is still speaking, even in our time and in our very midst.
The God we worship continually defies our attempts to impose human limitations on divine activity. If God chooses to create or destroy, who are we to object? If God chooses to become incarnate in Jesus Christ, who are we to ignore? If God chooses to inspire us with divine Spirit, why would we want to resist? The Spirit blows where it wills. We really can co-create with God. We really can co-reconcile with God. We really can co-inspire with God. We are called to co-operation that God's divine will might be done. God has called us together into covenant with one another. God's Spirit has chosen to dwell with us to bind us together in love. It is a blessed tie that binds our hearts together. In the days and weeks ahead, may we take advantage of the opportunities for mutual sharing and mutual service that the Spirit provides for us. Together, let us share the burdens and the joys of one another and those whom we called upon to serve as we continue our journey together as God's people here at St. Mary's United Church of Christ.
Grace and peace, Dick
Summer Sunday School for our Children and Youth department will begin on Sunday, June 5th and run through Labor Day weekend. A combined class for children of all ages will be available at our usual 10:00 AM hour in the Kindergarten Room. Teachers are still needed to be sure that all weeks are covered through the summer season so please consider helping out. Teaching material will be provided. The sign-up sheet is on the church office bulletin board. If you have any questions see Nancy.
Summer Sunday School for the combined Adult Class will begin on Sunday, July 3rd and we will meet every Sunday in the Choir Room at 10:99 AM throughout the summer months. All are invited to join with us as we use this opportunity to learn and grow together.
The Mothers' Class has been asked again to sponsor the Father's Day Bulletin. Names in honor or memory of can be included for $1.00 per name. Contact Betty or use the envelopes on the back windowsill of the sanctuary. Deadline for names is June 12th. All money will be given to the Sanctuary Fund.
The 41st Annual Meeting of the Central Atlantic Conference United Church of Christ will be held June 10-12, 2005 at the University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware. The theme of the conference is Deepening Faith, Making Peace - God Accepts All the People...Can We? Attending will be Pastor and Molly Scott, Bob, Belinda, Tommie, and Jeanne. For more info: http://www.cacucc.org/
Again this year, our church will be selling Hoffman's Ice Cream at the Fiddlers Convention Sunday, June 12th, at the Farm Museum. Volunteers are needed and those who can help out should contact the church office or Bob F.
NEW BELL CHOIR DIRECTOR NEEDED
For the last three years, Bonnie has provided outstanding leadership to our bell choir, The Bells of St. Mary's. After prayerful consideration, she has felt it necessary to move on to another faith community to join with other members of her family and has found it necessary to resign as our bell choir director. Anyone interested in applying for the Bell Choir Director position is encouraged to be in contact with a member of the Church and Ministry Committee or the church office. We are hoping to fill this position before the new program year begins in September.
St. Mary's will be receiving new members on Sunday, July 17th. Anyone interested in becoming a member should contact the pastor as soon as possible or call the church office at 410-346-7977. Current members please plan to attend this worship service and welcome the new member into our church family.
Volunteers are still needed to help with Vacation Bible School. This summer VBS will be held July 18th-22nd. If you are interested in helping with this program please see Stacy. There will be a brief meeting Sunday, June 5th following the church service.
The High School Class is participating in a fundraising contest to benefit Hoffman Home's therapeutic horsemanship program. There is a container in the vestry for donations. Keep your eyes and ear open for upcoming events! See Brian or Lisa with questions.
St. Mary's UCC invites all 20-40 something to enjoy a FREE night at the movies, June 4th, 2005 6-9 PM. We will be watching "Life is Beautiful", the Academy Award winning film starring Roberto Benigni. Refreshments will be served, and on site babysitting will be provided.
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