A BEACON OF CHRISTS LOVE, SPIRIT-FED, SERVING OTHERS

M E S SAG ES
FROM ST. MARTINS EPISCOPAL CHURCH NOVEMBER 2012

CELEBRATING ST. MARTIN OF TOURS

Inside this issue:

November 11 is the day we celebrate the feast day of St. Martin of Tours, our
P. 2 Stewardship, cont. Tasting party, cont. Flower fund Fr. Jon: All Saints Day Christmas dinner UTO Cancer Awareness Meal Ministry Rev. Emily: Flutes at the 5:05 St. Francis Day pics Vestry Nominations Greeter Ministry Thanksgiving Food Drive New Staff: Pastoral Asst. Sunday Sexton Mary & Martha Book Club Advent Quiet Morning Cookie Exchange Clay: Music Notes World Food Day Nov. youth events Job opening: Youth Director Sunday school news Sunday adult classes Womens Bible Study St. Martins Scholarship winner Nov. birthdays deaths staff schedules Nov. lay ministry schedule Nov. calendar Diocesan Convention

parishs patron saint. We will mark the day by blessing our stewardship pledges and enjoying time together sampling recipes from our new parish cookbook. St. Martin of Tours Stewardship: Taking a Risk ECW Recipe Tasting Party

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By Jeff Klieve, Stewardship Co-chair

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Martin was born in 316 in (what is now) Hungary. He reluctantly became a soldier at an early age and served in the Roman army. One cold day he met a scantily clad man along the side of the road. He instinctively cut his coat in half and shared it with the beggar. That night, he dreamed of Jesus wearing the cloak he had given away. Martin was later jailed for refusing to fight and was eventually discharged from the army. He went on to be baptized at the age of 18 and in 371, he became Bishop of Tours. He died in (what is now) Central France in 397.

I hope you have been able to read and consider each of the Blessed to be a Blessing reflections that have been inserted into the service leaflet and e-mailed to you each week of this years fall stewardship campaign. For me, they have generally reinforced what I have been taught over the years about Christian stewardship, but there have been a few interesting new insights as well. Ive thought about one of them in particular: Generosity always requires risk but it is our call to take that risk, remembering
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All are invited to celebrate the Feast of St. Martin with a Cookbook Recipe Tasting Party on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. The longanticipated cookbooks will be distributed and well sample some of the delicious recipes created by our church members. If you didnt pre-order a cookbook, well have a limited supply of additional copies available for sale for $15 each. We do need your help to success make this a tasty success for those of you who submitted recipes to
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STEWARDSHIP,

that we are provided more than enough to accomplish our vocation of being blessings to each other in Gods image and name. While I consider myself to be a generous person, I dont necessarily think of myself as a risk taker. After all, Im a hope for the best but plan for the worst kind of guy and I generally dont take risks where I dont have a Plan B. The writer suggests that I change this when it comes to generosity. After all, God has our backside we are provided more than enough..., so how much risk are we really being asked to take? The writer also suggests that our vocation is to be a blessing to each other. I certainly sense these blessings at St. Martins through the presence of outstanding clergy and staff, and you, my fellow parishioners. And I think I am RECIPE TASTING PARTY,

being called to be a blessing to you, certainly through my relationships, but also through my giving of time, talent, and treasure to sustain and enhance the ministries of St. Martins. Pledge materials have been mailed to you and you are being asked to make a commitment of financial support for St. Martins in 2013. Please join me in giving prayerful consideration to your financial pledge for 2013, complete your pledge card, and bring it to church for the in-gathering on November 11. As you consider your 2013 Pledge, I invite you to give generously out of gratitude for the abundance of blessings from God. I also invite you to take a risk and help carry out your vocation to bless others by helping to sustain and further the ministries of St. Martins.

Nov. 4: Stewardship Forum 9 a.m. - Park Hall

The Impossible Self as Steward video from noted theologian & author Walter Brueggemann, followed by small-group discussion

Nov. 4: Vestry Members Present Their Pledge Cards

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Nov. 11: AllAll-parish Pledge Card InIn-gathering

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include in the cookbook, we would like for you to cook one or two and bring them to the party. As this is a Cookbook Tasting Party, we hope to have many cookbook recipes available for sampling. If you forgot which of your amazing recipes you submitted, please contact Michelle Trieschmann (trieschmann.m@gmail.com or 636-8213140) and she will be able to get you the information. SAY IT WITH FLOWERS
By Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator

To facilitate the planning process, please let Michelle know which dish you plan to bring. Mark this event on your calendar and plan to come taste your way through the cookbook, pick one up (or two or three ), and enjoy fellowship with your church family to celebrate the Feast of St. Martin!

month before your selected date. Fill out the form in The Flower Fund provides flowers on the altar throughthat letter and return it with your tax-deductible out the year. By making a donation to this fund, you have donation of $30 to the church office or drop it into the an opportunity to honor or remember loved ones. collection plate. If you sign up in the same month as the There is a new Flower Chart for 2013 on the wall next to date you choose, you will not receive a letter and should the tract rack in the narthex. Sign up for the week(s) you submit your payment and dedication as soon as want to sponsor and well send you a reminder letter the possible.

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THE MEANING OF ALL SAINTS AND ALL FAITHFUL DEPARTED It was originally a way to recall the lives of All Saints Day is either celebrated on the martyrs. The day of commemoration November 1 or, as is our custom at recalled biographical information about St. Martins, transferred to the following their life and death, scripture that reflected Sunday. It is the one day of the year that the their ministry, and prayers that highlighted Book of Common Prayer states can be the nature of their witness. Part of our observed on both days if so desired. All Anglican belief is that these saints in Saints is also one of four Principal Feast heaven are praying for us now. The Book of Days of the year, when baptisms and the Common Prayer lifts up this connection in renewal of the congregations baptismal Contact the Rev. Jon Hall at several prayers. For example: Prayer 8 on jhall@stmartinschurch.org. vows takes place, to remind us we are p. 395, which is used on occasion after the connected to the lives of those who lived and served Prayers of the People, reads, Almighty God, by your before us. On a mid-week basis, the Wednesday noon Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in communion uses scriptures and a saint(s) appointed for heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimthe day as the first part of liturgy. These various saints age we may always be supported by this fellowship of days that cover a good portion of the year have been love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded collected and can be found in the resource Holy Women by their witness to your power and mercy. Holy Men Celebrating the Lives of the Saints. Eucharistic Prayer D (BCP p. 372-375) remembers Historically the early Christians, during the first few both kinds of saints, the trailblazing martyrs and the centuries, recognized those who had lived and died for everyday saints, as part of one communion. The the Christian faith with the Festival of the Martyrs common bond is our baptism. Through the resurrection around Easter time. The present date of November 1 is of Christ we are assured that we ultimately belong to connected with the observance of All Faithful Departed the God who created us and sustains us in the current on November 2. The All Faithful Departed observance day. The same God Lord who received St. Martin in the began around the tenth century for the purpose of 4th century to guide his life of service has also called acknowledging family members and friends who were each one of us by name as a son or daughter. Thanks not counted as one of the major saints by the whole be to God for the saints who strengthened the Church Church yet contributed to the spiritual growth of others in ages past, have significantly contributed to our lives, in a profound way. and certainly who serve as the hands and feet of Christ These two days have therefore included at least a now! couple of interpretations of what it means to be a saint. Blessings, Fr. Jon MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR A SPECIAL HOLIDAY MEAL St. Martins Mens Group will host an all-parish Christmas dinner with roast beef and all the fixins on Sunday, Dec. 16, following the 10:15 a.m. worship service. Watch for more details and a sign-up sheet coming soon!
By the Rev. Jon Hall, Rector

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BEING THANKFUL WITH UTO

By Laurie Ann Flory

Thank you Saint Martins for your fall United Thank Offering contribution of $393.17. The United Thank Offering, or UTO, is a year-round contribution effort with two in-gatherings, or collections, per year. These monetary gifts are used to help others. Every coin dropped in a Blue Box is used to support grants for missions and ministry of both domestic and international projects.

November is the month of Thanksgiving. When I think of the importance of the holiday, one particular Thanksgiving comes to mind. My 9-year-old cousin had made a small loaf of bread to share at Thanksgiving dinner as an assignment with her school. We were each to take a tiny piece of that small loaf and say out loud something for which we were thankful. How powerful those words of thanksgiving were! Those words reminded me of

the greater gifts that had been given to me. That small loaf of bread is not unlike a Blue Box. Although the next UTO in-gathering is in the Spring, please take home another Blue Box this month of Thanksgiving. Use the opportunity to express your thanks and to be a part of the mission and ministry of the church.

SUPPORTING CANCER AWARENESS

By Beverly Kinkade

Long-time St. Martins choir member and soprano soloist Beverly Kinkade has completed a CD entitled Beverly Sings Songs We Love which includes some of St. Martins favorite songs. Proceeds from the CD are being donated to St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness. TAKE THEM A MEAL
By Leanne Lyle

To learn more about the project or purchase a copy of the CD, contact Beverly at beverlykinkade@sbcglobal.net or St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness at www.sloca.org www.sloca.org.

Can you relate to the following scenario: You're involved, have an active, busy life when something changes your ability to do your normal daily activities. Something like.... provide a meal for yourself or your family due to an expected (or unexpected) event happening in your life. This could include a birth, an operation, illness, accident, even a death. It's during those times that we find we need to depend on family and friends. The Pastoral Team, which coordinates service requests, and

some members of your St. Martin's family are meal-prep volunteers who use a web-based program available to assist you - on demand. It's called TAKE THEM A MEAL and all you need to do to get help is to ask. Currently you can relay your needs to the office staff, clergy or the Pastoral Team. We currently have 40 meal-prep volunteers participating in planning, preparing and delivering meals for folks who need them, but we NEED more. We have been doing this in-reach ministry for about a year, and it has been VERY well received

by several members of our St. Martin's family. If YOU would like to be part of this wonderful service just contact Leanne Lyle at leanne001@att.net or call (636) 532-0794 and we'll add your name to the list of meal-service volunteers. You only sign up for meals-prep when you are available and can to do it, so obviously the more people we have, the more we can distribute the workload without imposing too much on each member. Volunteers get as much satisfaction from their gifts of time and talent as those who receive these gifts.

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NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTES FEATURED ON NOVEMBER 10 New flavors for the 5:05 Come, soak in the music Here is a beautiful tribute to Lura found on the website of Fallen Branch, the people that make her flutes: Our wonderful friend Lura Koch has released two magical CDs. We are very proud cause she uses only branch flutes made by us, and to tell you the truth, we've never thought our flutes could sound this good before her... We are proud flute makers, for sure, trying to get the best Rev. Emily leads the 5:05 sound possible from each branch we are alternative worship service each Saturday evening. working on, but Lura blows us away, always Contact Emily at edavis@stmartinschurch.org. finding the perfect sound, giving its full life to the flute, changing us in perfect flute makers o5 will continue to be gospel-focused, and we will The 5 for a moment... Her music is clear as a mountain use the perspective of the musical culture to let the stream, pure as the evening wind. Listen to a sample of Gospel illumine us in new ways. Feeling weary? her music at fallenbranch.com/cd-lura.html fallenbranch.com/cd-lura.html. Burdened? Come as you are and soak it in. Christ will If YOU are of Native American heritage or have a favorite give you rest. Native American prayer or poem or story or other inspiraOur first collaboration will incorporate Luras music tion, please share with me (edavis@stmartinschurch.org edavis@stmartinschurch.org selections on hand-made Native American flutes and or 314-560-6731). I love to collaborate! prayers used in Native American ministries in the Yours looking forward in Christ, Episcopal Church. emily+ Fewer words. More music. Sound good? Im working with a friend, meditation musician Lura Koch, to offer worship that integrates special music and a taste of prayer from different cultures connected with the music. Every couple months the 5:05 Saturday evening Alternative Worship and Holy Eucharist will feature meditation music from very different instruments. (Lura plays these flutes, Tibetan prayer bowls, recorders, harps, the Indian Shruti box, and who knows what else!) CELEBRATING ST. FRANCIS DAY
St. Francis is remembered for his kindness and caring for all of Gods creation. On Sunday, Oct. 7, St. Martins honored St. Francis with our annual Blessing of the Animals during the 10:15 a.m. worship service. Although chilly temperatures kept us inside, all creatures great and small enjoyed the event! (See more pictures from the day on our website: stmartinschurch.org stmartinschurch.org.)
By the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting Priest

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NOMINATING NEW VESTRY MEMBERS

By Steve Young, Senior Warden

The search is on for members who would like to help guide the affairs of our church for the next three years. The vestry nominating committee is now accepting applications for elections at our January 27 Annual Meeting. The Vestry is a ministry that exercises leadership by example and participates in both the business life and the spiritual life of the parish. Vestry members help discern, establish, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for our parish that support our mission as a beacon of Christs love, sprit fed, serving others. We welcome and thrive on diversity in background, skills and experience and many different qualifications may make a person an excellent candidate.

The vestry meets once each month and each member is assigned liaison responsibilities for various ministries within our parish. There are 12 members on the vestry and they each serve three-year terms. Members are elected on a rotating basis providing for four open positions open this year. The vestry nominating committee relies on the congregation to nominate members for these positions. To serve as a vestry member you must be confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church, attend worship regularly, be an active participant in the life of our church and be 18 years old. If you or someone you know would like to be considered for a vestry position, please contact Steve Young at sryoung@yahoo.com sryoung@yahoo.com.

GREETER MINISTRY WELCOMES NEWCOMERS TO ST. MARTINS

By Lee Iselin

"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." (Romans 15:7)

The friendly smiles at the doors of St. Martins are the Greeters. We are a group of devoted members who graciously come to church 20 minutes early and remain after the service to greet our parishioners and visitors.

We will have a one-hour training and refresher session for all current Greeters, new Greeters and any who might be interested in the Greeting Ministry on Sunday, Nov. 18 following the 10:15 worship service. The Greeter Ministry is a proactive program designed to warmly welcome our guests and visitors, respond to their needs, and assist them in their journey. We hope to

identify and make initial contact with guests and visitors to create a welcoming first impression.

Rich Luebcke, Adele Niblack and Lee Iselin greeted visitors at this falls Ministry Fair.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE HELPS OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED

By Alice McLaughlin

Circle of Concern needs our help collecting food for Thanksgiving. Holiday food items are always welcome. Please see the recommended holiday shopping list. All food should be returned to St. Martin's by November 11 so there will be time to distribute it before Thanksgiving. And monetary donations are always welcome to buy perishable food. Please make sure that the memo line says "Circle of Concern Thanksgiving Collection." Thanks for your generosity.

Holiday Shopping for Circle of Concern

box of stuffing mix muffin mix canned yams can of pumpkin pie fillings evaporated milk non-refrigerated pie shells canned cranberry sauce can of turkey gravy flour sugar chocolate chips spices canned fruit cake mixes and frosting disposable cooking pans

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MEET OUR NEW PASTORAL ASSISTANT

By the Rev. Stephen Bergmann

Father Jon Hall has asked me to say a word or two about myself. I am Stephen Bergmann and your Rector has invited me to serve as a Pastoral Assistant at St. Martins beginning November 1. I have been working in this same capacity at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Ladue since returning to the St. Louis area six years ago when I retired from full time parish ministry. I am a native of St. Louis growing up in Webster Groves and West County. I graduated from Drury University in Springfield. Next followed three years of theological education at Bexley Hall at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. I was ordained in 1968 by the then Bishop of Missouri George Cadigan. First I served as an assistant in Columbus, Ohio, before returning to Missouri where I was rector of Christ Church in Cape Girardeau. After this I was a rector in Indianapolis, West Missouri and

Ohio before taking on the responsibility of an interim rector in Ohio and Rhode Island prior to retirement.

course, is called to a ministry because of his or her baptism. Opportunities for ministry and service occur wherever and whenever we have the opportunity to Contact the Rev. Stephen Bergmann at embody something of My spouse Nancy and jsb42@charter.net Jesus Christ in our daily life I have two grown sons. and work. Ministry is our affirmative One of them is married and lives response to be a channel of Gods here. We are now grandparents. reconciling love as members of Nancy is a volunteer at the Missouri Christs Body. And ministry, lest we Botanical Gardens, a retired CPA, forget, is neither yours, nor mine but and has been an active member of belongs to Jesus Christ for whom we the St. Martins Book Club. I serve as stewards. continue to serve as a trustee of Bexley Hall Seminary and volunteer I have met some of you on those occasions when I have substituted in the library for the archivist at the on Sundays at St. Martins though I Museum of Transport. anticipate it will take a good length Some of my anticipated responsibiliof time for me to put names with ties for assisting your rector will, I faces. Please feel comfortable in suspect, evolve as Jon and I work calling me Stephen though if there together in the area of pastoral care, is some occasion calling for offering study groups or learning formality then Father Bergmann or opportunities, sharing in worship Father Stephen is just fine. leadership and perhaps other areas. Every member of St. Martins, of

MEET OUR NEW SUNDAY SEXTON Patrick Nelson is our new go-to guy on Sunday mornings. He will be working from 7 a.m. till 1 p.m. each week. His responsibilities include preparing and cleaning up our parish hall for coffee hour and special classes and events. Patrick grew up in Los Angeles, where his parents were both police officers. His family moved to the St. Louis area in 1992. Patrick is married to Chen Nelson, who works in our nursery each Sunday morning. The couple has a 15-year old son, Ming, who attends Lafayette High School. Youll usually find Patrick around the kitchen area on Sunday mornings be sure to stop by and introduce yourself to our newest employee!

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MARY & MARTHA GUILD EXPLORES CHINA

by Phyllis Duff

Mary and Martha Guild extends an invitation to the congregation to be a part of a special program by Bill Roth. Bill spent several months in China as a Missionary Assistant and will

share stories and pictures with us. All are welcome to join us at 10 a.m. on November 14 in Park Hall. Bring a sack lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Call Phyllis Duff (532-5931) with questions or to RSVP.

SOUTHERN CHARM FEATURED IN NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB

By Ruby Downs

Book Club meets on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 7 till 8:30 p.m. in Packwood Library to discuss Saving CeeCee Honeycutt: A Novel by Beth Hoffman. The story is about 12-year CeeCee and her eccentric great-aunt who comes to take care of her after CeeCees psychotic mother dies. Critics call the book laugh-out-loud funny and deeply touching. Kristin Hannah says the book is, "packed full of Southern charm, strong women, wacky humor, and good oldfashioned heart."

Obtain a copy of the book and come join the discussion for newcomers are always welcome. Please note the change of date to the first Tuesday in December. Plan to join the group with one of these monthly selections:
January 22, 2013 - Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion by Sara Miles February 26 - Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard March 26 - State of Wonder: A Novel by Ann Patchett April 23 - Defending Jacob: A Novel by William Landay

ADVENT QUIET MORNING OFFERS REFLECTION ON THE MAGNIFICAT

By the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting Priest

St. Martins is teaming up with Confluence: A Center for Spirituality and St. Matthews Episcopal Church to offer an opportunity to help you stay spiritually grounded during the hectic season leading up to Christmas. Our Advent Quiet Morning will be Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in St. Louis. The Rev. Susan Skinner, musician Lura Koch and I will provide soul-stirring music, encouragement, ECW CHRISTMAS COOKIE EXCHANGE
By Ann Kidd

self-examination, centering, worship and Holy Communion. Well reflect on the Magnificat, Marys Song in the Gospel of Luke celebrating the transformative power of Gods blessing. The cost of the event is $25 per person, which includes live music, continental breakfast and snacks. Please register with Rev. Emily at edavis@stmartinschurch.org and send your check to St. Martins Episcopal Church (memo: Advent Retreat). This retreat is open to all.

Please join the Episcopal Church Women for our annual cookie exchange on Thursday, Dec. 13. This year Stephanie Wiles will host the event at her house starting at 7 p.m. Please bring three dozen cookies to share plus a container to take cookies home for yourself. If you would like to participate in a "Rob Your Neighbor" gift

exchange, also bring a wrapped gift valued at $10 or less. All women of the church and their friends and family are welcome, but please RSVP to Stephanie Wiles. Join us for a delicious evening! ECW Calendar Notes:
Nov. 11 Cookbook distribution No ECW Meeting in November (come to the Cookie Party, instead!)

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CLAIMING 0UR PLACE IN GODS KINGDOM claim my place in Gods kingdom. After all, Christ was first and claimed me in this way, I am really just responding. I am really just giving back something that was already there to begin with, just helping line up a few pieces. Maybe music does it for you, too. So what next? Is there really any need to do or say more If so, great we would love to besides that? Music is great. I love it. And yet, there is a have you. Or perhaps there is Contact Music Director Clay McKinney at subtle gnawing at the end of the day. Its like that itch something else, some other cmckinney@ at the tip of your nose, or that dessert you are waiting something that is calling you to stmartinschurch.org on with a full stomach that you kind of want, or being help make your claim as a just a little bit thirsty. Things so subtle and ignorable stakeholder in this thing we call church. that it is a curiosity why you ever came to want to do I know for me its not just the playing, its all the things something about them. And then your senses are that go with it. Its the being with people, the rehearsquenched in a wave of enumerable pleasure and you ing, the planning of worship and the picking out of realize you were missing something altogether music. On All Saints Sunday (Nov. 4) the youth will be inexplicable. You were missing something great and you giving a musical offering to go with the liturgy that day. didnt even know you were missing it. They have a few special selections that are going to be sincere and meaningful, picking that out with them has been great. Also on All Saints we will hear the traditional folk melody Poor Wayfaring Stranger that speaks of crossing over into that land of Jordan, into that bright world to roam no more, a fitting text for All Saints Sunday. On St. Martins Sunday (Nov. 11) we will hear the anthem, To Be A Servant. Part of the text is For I have come not to be served but to serve., it is inspired by the Gospel reading from October 21. I read Clay plays the guitar while choir members (l-r) Mary Edmonson, somewhere that St. Martin once refused to be served Robin Ragsdale, Doug Edmonson and Kurt Greenbaum sing during our St. Francis Day worship service on Oct. 7. by a servant. I love these connections and I especially love making them with music. For the rest of November And so you go back. You go back and you keep going we will just have to see. This is a wonderful adventure back to claim your place at the table that inexplicably that I love and am proud to be a part of it. quenches that thirst. Whether for ourselves or others, Why do I perform music? More importantly, why do I worship with music? I believe mostly it is because I am thankful. Music is such a great thing. I love music. I know I am not supposed to say it quite so secularly, so humanistic like. But I cant help it. Music is great. I love it. I guess this is why I belong in church, to remind me from where it comes. we claim things in all sorts of ways by helping things grow, placing our stake in the world around us, voting, buying, vocation, the list goes on and on. Sometimes you are lucky and go to claim with a thankful heart, with a heart of deep gratitude. I consider myself lucky, that among many ways, music is one way I am allowed to However it is that you claim your place in the church, I hope that it blossoms in this coming season and that you find in it great joy. Peace + Clay
By Clay McKinney, Music Director

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ST. MARTINS YOUTH HELP MAKE WORLD FOOD DAY A SUCCESS

Information compiled from Page Anderson, St. Peters Youth Minister Greg Knight and the St. Louis World Food Day organization

Five youth members from St. Martins were part of a West County Episcopal Youth Group to participate in St. Louis World Food Day on October 12. Kyle Andersen, Abby Trieschmann, Walker Trieschmann, Joseph Gioia and Hope Cupini joined 14 other students from St. Timothys, St. Peters and Good Shepherd to pack bags of dried vegetables, soy protein and rice. The packages were then boxed and eventually shipped to places of need. The event was held at John Burroughs High School in Ladue. World Food Day is a global day of awareness to commemorate the anniversary of the founding United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. St. Louis

World Food Day is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of the challenge of global malnutrition and by taking immediate action to provide immediate hunger relief for a community in Tanzania facing critical food shortage.

of over 1,500 volunteers of all ages, from all walks of life, who came together to work side-by-side at this local event with a huge international impact. After working the last shift of the evening, our West County Youth Group headed to St. Peters for a haunted lock-in. The kids had a
candlelight compline service, played games, decorated pumpkins and played a variation of Grog with werewolves. They also found time to watch the Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals for the division championship!

We are happy to let you know that we not only met our packaging goal of 200,000 meals, we blew right past it! reported event organizers Mary Beth, Allen & Donald Soffer. A grand total of 249,912 meals was assembled thanks to the hard work
Photos courtesy of St. Peters Episcopal Church

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY St. Martins Episcopal Church is currently searching for a Director of Youth Ministry. This part-time position will organize events for Jr. and Sr. High youth including fellowship gatherings, service projects, Christian formation (Sunday School and Confirmation) and worship opportunities. Read the complete job description, including hours, salary and benefits, on our website at stmartinschurch.org stmartinschurch.org. Please help us spread the word about this wonderful opportunity to work with our great kids at St. Martins. If you or anyone you know is interested in applying for this position, please contact the Rev. Jon Hall (jhall@stmartinschurch.org jhall@stmartinschurch.org). jhall@stmartinschurch.org

NOVEMBER YOUTH EVENTS All students in 6th through 12th grade are invited to participate in our youth group events. Heres a look at whats scheduled for November:
Saturday, Nov. 3, 12 - 3 p.m. Service Project at the Fountains Senior Home Sunday, Nov. 11, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Rock youth gathering at St. Martins Saturday, Nov. 17, 7 - 10 p.m. Adrenaline Zone / West County Episcopal Youth Group

If you would like to help with any of these youth events, please contact Fr. Jon Hall (jhall@stmartinschurch.org jhall@stmartinschurch.org). jhall@stmartinschurch.org

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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

by Kay Fletcher

Sunday mornings are buzzing in St. Martins Sunday school classrooms. Children participate in drama, Godly Play and music lessons. They learn about Bible stories and sacraments like the Holy Eucharist and Baptism. They meet new friends, create fabulous works of art and share in the life of our parish. All children are welcome to be a part of the faithful fun each Sunday from 9 till 10 a.m. SUNDAY MORNING ADULT CLASSES Stewardship Forum Sunday, Nov. 4 / 9 10 a.m. in Park Hall
By Janis Greenbaum

Our next Music Sunday will be November 4 the kids will learn a song in their classes and sing for the congregation during the 10:15 service. Please note: there will be no Sunday school classes on November 25.

Are you tired of the constantly talking about money during stewardship season? Come and hear what noted theologian Walter Brueggemann has to say about stewardship it may change your thoughts and actions. Well watch a video and engage in small group discussion as you prayerfully consider your stewardship for 2013. KISS Keeping Scripture Simple Sunday, Nov. 11, 18, 25 / 9 10 a.m. Packwood Library
By Carole Clary

Sunday school kids sang The Butterfly Song during our St. Francis Day service on Oct. 7.

Getting to know Rev. Emily Sunday, Nov. 25 / 9 10 a.m. in Park Hall

By the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis

November marks the last weeks of Ordinary Time in Lectionary Cycle B, the Gospel of Mark. Keeping Scripture Simple (KISS) meets on Sunday mornings between services to discuss and digest the weeks Gospel readings. All are invited to be a part of our faithful discussions. DO YOU KNOW ...?
By Virginia Noel

November 25 is Christ the King Sunday, New Year's Eve of the church year, as Advent begins the following Sunday. Father Jon will be away, and I'll be celebrating Eucharist and preaching at both Sunday services. Also, I get to share with you during Adult Forum on that day. I will tell you a bit about alternative worship, who I am and how I came to be here and at St. Thomas Deaf Church, my passion for Magdalene St. Louis to help women get off drugs and off the streets and whatever you may want to know. Can't wait! ~emily+

. . . that Jesus knew the books that are included in our Apocrypha? Do you know that the Bible of the writers of the New Testament also included these same books? Do you know that the books in the Apocrypha were included in the Christian Bible up until the 16th century when Martin Luther took them out and put them in an appendix?

The Womens Bible Study is enjoying reading these interesting books. Come join us on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in Packwood Library as we continue to read the books in the Apocrypha. New learners and newcomers are always welcomed. (Note: We will not meet on November 20.)

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CATCHING UP WITH ST. MARTINS SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

By Carole Clary

I have had a great first couple of months of school, and I look forward to continuing my studies and getting my degree. I would also like the St. Martins congregation to know how thankful I am for my scholarship. I really could not have attended such a fine university like TU without it. Noah Edwin Omie Roberts, 2012 St. Martins 2012 college scholarship winner Noah Roberts is on an academic mission to prepare himself to become a Petroleum Landman. He is a freshman at the University of Tulsa, majoring in Energy Management. He is excited about getting a future job in a unique field where responsibilities will include negotiating for acquisition or investiture of mineral rights and providing for exploration and development of minerals, managing obligations derived from ownership of interests and maintaining and negotiating oil resources. Noah feels he will have excellent job opportunities available to him when he gets his degree not only in the petroleum industry but also in fields of telecommunications, mining, power and transportation. He chose to attend TU because of its location in the heart of oil country and its high academic reputation. The University of Tulsa is a good fit according to Noah. He especially likes the opportunity he has as an incoming freshman to be paired with a junior in Energy Management who coaches him on preparing his resume to submit for a summer internship in the oil industry.

in technology. He frequently plays pick-up basketball at the gym on campus and loves to play golf and listen to music. His favorite musical groups are Avett Brothers, a North Carolina rock band, and Mumford and Sons, a British folk rock group. Noah comes from a West County family with strong Christian values. He is the youngest of four children. His father, John, is assistant pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church and is the Head Master at Covenant Christian School. His mother, Julie, is a para-teacher at Westminster working in the Learning Center with students who need special attention. His oldest sister, Johanna, teaches 5th and 6th grades at Central Christian School. His brother Sam is a CPA. His sister Marta is a junior at the University of Missouri in Columbia studying social work. About the scholarship program St. Martins, in partnership with Circle of Concern, has been awarding a college scholarship to a deserving West County student for eleven years. Although many area churches contribute monies for Circle of Concern academic scholarships, St. Martins has the only named scholarship.

To be eligible for a Circle of Concern/St. Martins scholarship a student must live or attend school in western St. Louis County. Competition is open to graduating high school seniors from low and moderate income families. Dana Griggs, St. Martins Outreach Noah graduated from Westminster Christian Academy in chairperson says that while need is a high priority, it is Town and County. In high school he was elected as both not required that an applicant be a member of a family freshman and sophomore class president and during his eligible for Circle of Concern services. Dana says that junior and senior years served as a mentor for middle generally the selection committee looks for candidates school boys. He graduated with a 3.8 GPA and received who want to excel and just need an extra boost. a 33 on the ACT. Grants range from $500 to several thousand dollars. He has joined Kappa Alpha Order social fraternity and is St. Martins awarded Noah Roberts $3,000. Circle of Concern expects to award $50,000 in scholarships this a member of the Reformed University Fellowship, the year. The grants can be used for trade schools, campus ministry organization of the Presbyterian Church. This semester he has found time to do volunteer community colleges or four-year colleges and universities. Students in both public and religious work rehabbing houses in Joplin. When not studying, he enjoys working with computers and exploring innovations schools are eligible.

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 9 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Nov. 30 June Edwards, Bennett Carron Margaret Eidson, Sally Warren Brenda Finch, Natalie Pfremmer Carl Nethers, Chuck Laney, Randy Baumann Ralph Trieschmann Scott Underwood, Susan Merchak John Bennett Yvette Bellingan-Wilbur Dee Robinson Bob Bennett, Jr., Ryane Little, Kent Montgomery Hedy Frankenfield, Drew Ford, Billy Clince, Chase Bellem Philip Ludbrook, Jeremy Brown John Matthews, Jane Dulle, Ashley Aylsworth Delos Wilbur Steve Gillies Ken King Susan Schmoker Lana Biondo, Andy Esser, Sam Glazer Sherrie Algren Sarah Greenbaum Chuck Batch, Bill Gamlin Abigail Wilson Pam Bellem, Susanne Kress Mary Jane McElroy, Joan Voit Collin Willis Steve Lyle

STAFF HOURS
St. Martins office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. Most of our staff members have flexible and/or part-time hours. You can always reach us through e-mail or by phone. Heres a quick look at how and when you can find staff members: Staff:
The Rev. Jon Hall, Rector jhall@stmartinschurch.org / 636-227-1484, ext. 11 The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting Priest edavis@stmartinschurch.org / 636-227-1484, ext. 22 The Rev. Stephen Bergmann, Pastoral Assistant jsb42@charter.net / 636-227-1484 Clay McKinney, Music Director cmckinney@stmartinschurch.org / 636-227-1484, ext. 16 Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator: jtheiss@stmartinschurch.org / 636-227-1484, ext. 10 Michelle Magee, Administrative Assistant to the Clergy: mmagee@stmartinschurch.org / 636-227-1484, ext. 23 Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator: jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.org / 636-227-1484, ext. 18 Tom Warrington, Sexton: twarrington@stmartinschurch.org / 636-227-1484 Patrick Nelson, Sunday Sexton 636-227-1484 Chris Kiepper, organist 636-227-1484

Schedules:
Sundays: Patrick 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fr. Jon 8:00 a.m. - Noon Fr. Stephen 8:00 a.m. - Noon Clay 9:00 a.m. - Noon Chris 9:00 a.m. - Noon Mondays: Janet 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Michelle 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Janis 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rev. Emily 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Clay (flexible) Tom (flexible) Fr. Jon (flexible) Tuesdays: Janet 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Michelle 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Janis 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays: Janet 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Clay (flexible) Fr. Jon (flexible) Thursdays: Janet 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Michelle 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Janis 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tom (flexible) Clay (flexible) Fr. Jon (flexible) Fridays: Office Closed Saturdays: Rev. Emily 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

WITH SYMPATHY...
The following death was reported in the St. Martins family in the past month:

Helen Dewey, Sept. 30

St. Martins Member and mother/mother-in-law of Bob & Mary Pomeroy.

St. Martins Messages Newsletter is published monthly. If you have news or information to be included in our church communications, please submit it to jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.org.

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NOVEMBER LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Sunday, October 4
Altar Guild: Mary Nell Brooke, DArcy Elsperman, Helen Murphy

Sunday, October 18
Altar Guild: Ruth Minster, Diane Metzger

8:00 a.m.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lessons & Prayers: Jeanne King Chalice: Rebecca Barger, Loretta Go Crucifer: Tom Soule Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst

8:00 a.m.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lessons & Prayers: Heidi Gioia Chalice: Heidi Gioia, Rebecca Barger Crucifer: Tom Soule Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters Eucharistic Visitors: Rebecca Barger, Mary Richardson

10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Nancy & Steve Young OT Lesson: Theresa Luebcke NT Lesson: John Lange Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke Chalice: John Lange, Rich Luebcke Ushers: Larry Cornelius, Bob Pomeroy, Lana & Joe Biondo Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Bev Weaver Acolytes: Evan Fencl, Walker Trieschmann, Abby Trieschmann Childrens Worship: Julie & Jack Clark Eucharistic Visitors: Bev Weaver, Ray Harbert

10:30 a.m.
Greeters: Renee & Tim Jerry OT Lesson: Doug Edmonson NT Lesson: Tom Allen Prayer Leader: Mary Edmonson Chalice: Mary Edmonson, Tom Allen Ushers: Mark Edwards, Sherrie Algren, Rich Eidson, Jeff Nordeen Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Judi Batch Acolytes: Abby Trieschmann, Clare Wilkins, Grace Gerretsen Childrens Worship: Terri Garbo & Kiki Cogan

Sunday, October 11
Altar Guild: Mary Nell Brooke, Sherrie Algren, Vikki Nordeen

Sunday, October 25
Altar Guild: Sarah Aleman, Bette Crabtree, Nancy Young

8:00 a.m.
Lessons & Prayers: Bob Elsperman Chalice: DArcy Elsperman, Daryl Norman Crucifer: Tom Soule Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto

8:00 a.m.
Lessons & Prayers: Loretta Go Chalice: Loretta Go, Jim Crabtree Crucifer: Tom Soule Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit

10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran NT Lesson: Jane Klieve Prayer Leader: Jeff Klieve Chalice: Jane & Jeff Klieve Ushers: Mary Jane Drake, Sarah Aleman, Rich Brown, Bob McElroy Healing Ministers: Barb McCann, Diana Hauser Acolytes: Lindsey Peters, Ellie Ecker, Mackenzie Morrison Childrens Worship: Kathy Willis & Hope Cupini Eucharistic Visitors: Jennifer Neckermann, Leslie Pattengill

10:15 a.m.
Greeter: Theresa & Rich Luebcke OT Lesson: Maxine Heller NT Lesson: Judi Batch Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch Chalice: Judi & Chuck Batch Ushers: Steve, Gillies, Tom Baranowski, Renee & Tim Jerry Healing Ministers: Open Acolytes: Ellie Ecker, Shannon Gould, Lindsey Peters Childrens Worship: (no CW today) Eucharistic Visitors: Open

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, Greeters: Rebecca Barger 636-778-0799 / rsbarger@charter.net Acolytes: Bob Ecker 636-230-7302 / bobecker@kw.com Childrens Worship: Julie Clark 636-458-2584 / julieclarkot@yahoo.com

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All Saints Day Office Closed 6:30am - Mens Bible Study 9:30am - Thursdays w/ ECW 10am - Beginners Bible Study 7pm - Choir Rehearsal

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12pm - Youth Service Project 3pm - Heyde/Bishop Wedding 5:05pm - Alternative Worship

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10am - Womens Bible Study Noon - Holy Eucharist 6:30am - Mens Bible Study 9:30am - Thursdays w/ ECW 10am - Beginners Bible Study 7pm - Choir Rehearsal

All Saints Sunday

Office Closed 11am - Grief Support Group

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9am - Mens Group Breakfast 5:05pm - Alternative Worship

8am - Holy Eucharist 9am - Christian Formation 10:15am - Holy Eucharist

10:30am - Bible Study 1:15pm - Staff meeting 6:30pm - Handbell Choir

7pm - Outreach Committee

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10am - Womens Bible Study 7:15pm - Legacy Fund Cmte. 10am - Mary & Martha Guild Noon - Holy Eucharist 7pm - Stewardship Committee

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6:30am - Mens Bible Study 9:30am - Thursdays w/ ECW

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10am - Beginners Bible Study 5pm - Executive Committee 6pm - Fishers Committee 7pm - Choir Rehearsal

Office Closed 11am - Grief Support Group Diocesan Convention (in Columbia, MO)

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Diocesan Convention 5:05pm - Alternative Worship 7pm - Youth Group: Demolition Ball

8am - Holy Eucharist

9am - Christian Formation 10:15am - Holy Eucharist 11:30am - Recipe Tasting Party 5:30pm - The Rock youth gathering

10:30am - Bible Study 1:15pm - Staff meeting 6:30pm - Handbell Choir

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Noon - Holy Eucharist 7pm - Facilities Committee

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Thanksgiving

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Office Closed

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5:05pm - Alternative Worship

8am - Holy Eucharist 9am - Christian Formation 10:15am - Holy Eucharist

10:30am - Bible Study 1:15pm - Staff meeting 6:30pm - Handbell Choir

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Office Closed

8am - Holy Eucharist

10:30am - Bible Study

9am - Christian Formation 10:15am - Holy Eucharist

1:15pm - Staff meeting 6pm - Vestry meeting

6:30pm - Handbell Choir

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DIOCESAN CONVENTION CONVENES NOV. 16 & 17

Reports from diocesemo.org

The annual meeting of the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri will convene Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17, in Columbia, Missouri. The business of convention will be held at Holiday Inn Executive Center and worship on Friday night will be at Calvary Episcopal Church, 123 Ninth Street, in Columbia. The Diocesan Convention is made up of active clergy canonically resident in the Diocese and lay delegates elected by the congregations. The Diocesan Convention meets annually (or more often in special circumstances) to: approve the Program Budget hear reports on the activities of the Diocese vote on resolutions that set the tone and direction of the Diocese elect at-large members of the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council and every three years lay and clergy

deputies to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church elect a bishop when necessary The Diocese of Missouri is made up of 44 congregations, including St. Martins Episcopal Church. According to 2012 Parochial Reports, there are 12,603 active members in the diocese. The 25 congregations in the metropolitan St. Louis area have approximately 78 percent of the communicants. The Rev. Jon Hall and the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis will both be attending Convention, along with St. Martins lay delegates Larry Cornelius, Wayne Peters, Lincoln Drake, Dana Griggs and alternate Carolann Sternberg. Watch for reports from convention in next months Messages newsletter.