CAC ANNUAL MEETING

 

The 46^th Annual Meeting of the Central Atlantic Conference will be held June 11-13, 2010 at the University of Delaware.  The conference theme is “Who are you Christians anyway?  Seeking our way in the Central Atlantic Conference”.  The keynote speaker for this year’s event will be the Rev. Diana Butler Bass author of Christianity for the Rest of Us.  Pastor Scott and three of our church members will attend the gathering as delegates.  Our Central Atlantic Conference is made up of five associations including our own Catoctin Association, as well as Chesapeake, New Jersey, Potomac, and Shenandoah.

 

 

From the STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

 

Entering into the summer months, we are reminded that our General Fund balance is already running a deficit.  And usually during the summer, we tend to see the General Fund balance decrease rather than increase.  While we can be pleased with our continuing support of our Capital Improvement Fund and benevolent causes, we must remember that our first obligation is to support the work of our church through our support of its General Fund.  We ask that you please remember your support of St. Mary’s throughout the weeks ahead with your prayers, your presence, and your financial resources and may God continue to bless all our endeavors as we strive to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ.

 

 

Sunday, June 6^th, , we will be having our children’s outdoor service followed by a congregational picnic provided by the Fellowship Committee.  We will be honoring graduates and our Children and Youth Department leaders and teachers at this service.  This service will especially appeal to the young and young at heart, so make your plans now to join us outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty and wonder of God’s creation with us.

 

 

YOUNG MOTHERS RETREAT

 

The Worship Committee has put together a day-long retreat specifically for young mothers who need a day away for spiritual renewal. The retreat will be held on Saturday, June 5^th, starting at 9:00 am with lunch provided.  Anna Rollins will serve as retreat leader for this event which will be held at the Bell Cedars Retreat house at Carroll Lutheran Village.  We are asking for a donation of $5.00 to register and a sign-up sheet is located in the Vestry.  We hope that many of our younger mothers will be able to take advantage of this meaningful and exciting opportunity.  Deadline to sign-up is June 1^st.

 

 

 

REMINDER

 

As in previous years the July & August newsletters will be combined.  All newsletter articles must be received by June 15^th in order to be included in the July /August newsletter.

Father’s Day Bulletin

 

Names are $1.00 each in either Honor or Memory.

Deadline is June 13^th.  Envelopes are located in the back of the sanctuary.

 

 

 

Talk by Nancy 

 
Tuesday, June 8, Nancy will be giving the Box Lunch talk for the Carroll County Historical Society.  Her topic is” Monuments At Gettysburg.”  The monuments on the battlefield were put there by the veterans themselves to tell the soldiers' stories after they were gone. Each is unique and has a story to tell. Nancy examines monuments and the meanings of their markings and symbols. After this session, you will never look at the monuments on the battlefield the same way.

The Box Lunch talk is held at Carroll Post,American Legion, Westminster, Md.

The Post is located at the corner of green and Sycamore St.

Admission is $1.00 for members and $4.00 for non-members.

 

Mother’s Class Account Closed

 

The last project for the Mother’s Class was putting lilies in the altar vases for Easter.  After this bill was paid there was $11.21 left in our account, so this was turned over to the General Fund of the church.  The account is now closed.  Again thanks to everyone that helped support our class projects over the years.

Mother’s Class

 

 

Children's Sunday School Class

 

The last Sunday School class for children and youth will be Sunday June 6, 2010. Thank you to all the parents, caregivers and the congregation for their support during the program year.  Have a safe and enjoyable summer.  Classes will resume in September.

 

VBS

Calling everyone from east to west.

 

BAOBAB BLAST is the get together of the summer!

What:              Baobab Blast Vacation Bible School

When:              June 21-25, 2010

Time:              9:30am-12noon

Who:              All children age 3 (potty trained- 5^th Grade)

Why:              Summer’s here and it’s time to get together. 

Check out the action in Grassland Games, Kalahari Crafts, Serengeti Science, Savannah Storytelling, and Madagascar Music!  For further information contact Linda  or the church office.

 

 

 

STEPHEN MINISTRY CORNER

 

 

Information about Stephen Ministry:

 

* Stephen Ministers are not counselors.  They are trained Christian caregivers.  Their role is to listen and to care --- not to counsel or advise.  Stephen Ministers should never be referred to as counselors.

 

* Stephen Ministry is a supervised ministry.  Stephen Ministers engage in monthly supervision to ensure that they are providing the best quality Christian care for their care receivers.

 

* Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry.  What a care receiver tells a Stephen Minister remains confidential.  Even in supervision, the names of care receivers and specific details are never discussed.

 

* Stephen Ministers are assigned only to care receivers who agree to receive the care of a Stephen Minister.

 

For more information about Stephen Ministry at St. Mary’s, please contact Pastor Scott, Steve , and Dorothy Ellen