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

M E S SAG ES
FROM ST. MARTINS EPISCOPAL CHURCH JANUARY 2013

CELEBRATING EPIPHANY

Inside this issue:


P. 2 P. 3 P. 4 Epiphany, cont. Magdalene House, cont. Spiritual Direction Annual Meeting Gratitude from a Receiver Outreach 2012 Tibetan Prayer Bowls at the 5:05 Celebrating Advent Music Notes Book Club Youth Spotlight Sunday School Sunday Adult Classes Stewardship Ordination Legacy Planning Birthdays, Baptism, Deaths, News from Lui January lay ministry schedule January Calendar Dealing with Tragedy

by the Rev. Stephen Bergmann, Pastoral Assistant

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Epiphany is the season sandwiched between Christmas and the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. The number of Sundays in Epiphany varies depending upon the date of Easter in a given year but Epiphany always begins on January 6 a Sunday in this year. 6, On this Festival Day we will hear the story of the wise people, or magi, who follow the light of a bright star to Bethlehem to find the child Jesus, bringing him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Epiphany is the showing forth or the manifestation of Gods light and presence: Christ as the light of the world. The wise people or Magi who come from the East to profess Jesus as Savior and King signify how Jesus is not just for Israel alone but for all
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HELPING WOMEN GET OFF THE STREETS AND ON WITH THEIR LIVES
MAGDALENE ST. LOUIS UPDATE * NEXT ROAD TRIP JAN. 13-14

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Magdalene St. Louis will offer women who have survived lives of abuse, prostitution and addiction
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a safe place: two years of housing, support and education at no cost. We will invite women coming out of correctional facilities or off the streets into a compassionate and disciplined community where they can recover and rebuild their lives.
By Emily Hillquist-Davis, Assisting Priest

In November of 2011, Father Jon and St. Martins members Lynn Corning and Dan Patterson drove to Nashville with others from our Diocese to visit Magdalene House, a highly successful and nationally-acclaimed program founded by the Rev. Becca Stevens, an Episcopal priest. Magdalene House and its social enterprise Thistle Farms help disadvantaged women escape the streets and

stabilize their lives. In the past year, momentum has been building to start a Magdalene community in St. Louis. I went to Nashville in January; Carole Clary, John Lange and Andree Wallgren went in April. It is absolutely inspiring to witness the powerful transformations that living in the Magdalene Community enables for these women.

Here in St. Louis, we have since been blessed to cooperate with a ministry called Daughters Members of House that has shared education with us and Magdalene House work at given us opportunity to meet, encourage, and Thistle Farms, making candles, hear from women still struggling on the streets soaps and other natural products. in St. Louis City and Wellston.
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EPIPHANY,

people and nations. Gods gift and offering is for all with no boundaries or exceptions. On the First Sunday after the Epiphany, we hear the

before Peter, James and John on the mountain. Epiphany, like other seasons of the church year, is not an end in itself but a means, a tool for focusing on Gods grace

Gospel account of Jesus Baptism. We will appropriately and presence active in us and around us in others and the renew our own baptismal vows this day. The Saturday 5:05 larger world. The season of Epiphany reminds us how worship service will celebrate two baptisms the night before. The following Sunday takes us to the story of Jesus saving a bride and groom from embarrassment at a wedding in Cana of Galilee when the supply of wine runs out. This story indicates how our lives, too, are flat, impoverished and lacking zest without the light and presence of Jesus. The next two Sundays tell us about Jesus home coming to the synagogue in Nazareth where he grew up and their reaction to his preaching. Then on the Last Sunday in Epiphany, Jesus presence is illuminated and transfigured Jesus is the source for finding our way as people of faith. He is the centerpiece for staying spiritually on course just as street lights and headlights guide us in the dark. Or might we extend the biblical metaphor of light, and say Jesus is akin to a GPS device that can guide us when we are unsure of the way ahead. Perhaps most important of all for us in this time of Epiphany is asking and discerning what are some of the ways we might well be light bearers for others. Are we manifesting Gods grace and love wherever we are and to whomever is in need?

MAGDALENE ST. LOUIS,

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In October, the full board of Magdalene St Louis was installed. We now have two standing committees and five task forces working toward the goal of having our first Magdalene House operational by Summer 2014.

Organization Task Force: Rick Seiter (who has served on the board for Magdalene in Nashville) President of the Board: The Rev. Mike Kinman, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral

Magdalene House in Nashville has taught us that LOVE is the most powerful force for change in the world. Now it's time to combine our efforts and BE that force for change here in our region. Please see if there is a task force here that matches your interests or simply an area that you feel called to be involved in: Photos courtesy of Thistle Farms.
Property Management Committee: Dan Patterson (of St. Martins) Finance Committee: Bethany Spaulding Fundraising Task Force: Andree Wallgren (of St. Martins: Lynn Corning, Heather Bostic and I are also on this committee)

Future tasks will involve setting up a social enterprise as a work training site and production that will bring in more funding for Magdalene and establishing a program offering a day of education for those arrested for soliciting prostitutes. Funding from the John School would benefit Magdalene St. Louis, as well as educate members of our community.

A road trip from our Diocese to visit Thistle Farms and Magdalene House, Nashville will depart the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 13 and return late on Monday, Jan. 14.

If you are interested in finding out more about Magdalene St. Louis or visiting the amazing community in Nashville, Community Relations Task Force: Tricia Roland Hamilton (Im on this please let me know! The deadline for signing up for the committee. We are building relationships in politics and the justice immersion trip is Sunday, Jan. 6. E-mail me at system and with churches of all denominations.) edavis@St.MartinsChurch.org or call or text me at Communications & Marketing Task Force: The Rev. Rebecca Ragland 314-560-6731.
Healing Process Task Force: Catina O'Leary and Celeste Smith (I am on this committee. We can use all help! We are finding agencies we can partner with to provide health, education, and other services to our women.)

Yours, looking forward in Christ, emily+

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FR. JON: FOCUSING ON SPIRITUAL DIRECTION


Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, sermon preparation. I have greatly appreciated the time to worship and discuss the bible with pastors from across the U.S. in this ecumenical context. The spiritual direction program at SFTS is one of the most respected programs in the country. It has a reputation for connecting individual spiritual growth to a congregations efforts to be involved in the broader community. My hope is that St. Martins will continue to grow not only in numbers but also in the depth of our relationship to the community around us. I am grateful to our vestry, staff and the other clergy who are helping to make this opportunity possible.

Spiritual direction has been a part of the human faith journey at least as long as the stories of Gods people have been told in Genesis to Revelation. I guess one could say that the art of spiritual direction is older than Moses! Through the Contact the Rev. Jon Hall at In 2013 I will begin centuries it has taken on many jhall@stmartinschurch.org. forms in the life of the Church and work on The Diploma continues to deepen its awareness of in the Art of Spiritual Direction. This Gods presence. Spiritual direction program is comprised of a January term combines prayer and action to bring of three weeks, one week in July and Blessings, Fr. Jon disciples closer to the One who creates, online coursework during the year. This While our Rector is away. redeems and sustains us. is a three-year degree program that includes conducting individual spiritual Fr. Jon Hall will be out of town January 5 26. This January I will be participating in a direction in the first year. Then there is If you need pastoral care during that time, three-week spiritual direction course at an ongoing focus on small group and contact one of our assistant priests: San Francisco Theological Seminary in congregational applications during the The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis San Anselmo, CA. SFTS is the same second and third year. This DASD degree 314-560-6731 (call or text) seminary that I have attended the last edavis@stmartinschurch.org helps to connect the larger vision of the two summers to study the upcoming congregation with the various types of The Rev. Stephen Bergmann gospel texts with pastors from across the 636-527-5528 (home) faith groups and committees that serve country. This has been part of my yearly 314-973-9015 (cell) on a regular basis. continuing education, regular study and jsb42@charter.net

PREPARING FOR OUR ANNUAL MEETING


St. Martins Annual Parish Meeting will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. This event is our chance for everyone to catch up with all the business and ministry work happening within our parish. It is also time to elect new lay leadership for our church. Consider serving as a vestry member: The vestry nominating committee is now accepting applications for anyone interested in serving our church as a vestry member or lay diocesan delegate. 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 at least 18 years old. If you or someone you know would like to be considered for a vestry position, please contact Steve Young at sryoung3@yahoo.com sryoung3@yahoo.com. Attend our vestry forums Jan. 13 & 20: Our vestry members will be holding two special Sunday Adult Forums leading up to our annual meeting. Well discuss the 2013 stewardship campaign, program planning for the year ahead and details of our new budget. All are invited to the discussions on Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. and Jan. 20 at 11:30 a.m. in Park Hall. Well discuss the 2013 stewardship campaign, program planning for the year ahead and details of our new budget. Submit your ministry reports: All ministry leaders should write a report to share with the congregation, including a summary of accomplishments in 2012 along with goals for 2013. Submit your reports to Parish Administrator Janet Theiss no later than Jan. 28 (jtheiss@stmartinschurch.org jtheiss@stmartinschurch.org). jtheiss@stmartinschurch.org Plan to attend the annual meeting: The meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 10 We will have one 10. a.m., combined worship service at 9 a.m. with a brief coffee and fellowship break before the meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.

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GRATITUDE FROM A RECEIVER


By Sandy Baranowski

Paul (Acts 20: 35) instructs us to remember the words of Jesus when he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Although we often look at this scripture as a monetary plea for pledging, for me it has come to symbolize 2012. In January of this year I underwent extensive back surgery. Five days later, in a back brace and unable to stand without support, I returned home to begin my healing journey. I could do very little for myself. Tom, while still trying to work from his home office, saw to my needs---get me up two hours, put me down three hours, turn me in bed, administer meds round the clock, dress me, bathe me---the list goes on and on.

Esthers fruit and lettuce basket, to Stephanies meatloaf, to Leslies ribs, to Leannes White Chicken Chili. The list goes on and on, but the commonality in these food gifts is the desire to minister to someone who needs help, to minister to someone who at that time is weaker and needier than the giver. That ministry is what Take Sandy and Tom Baranowski Them a Meal is all about.

Take Them a Meal has several parish participants---people like you and me who just want to lend a hand when someone is in need for whatever reason. Ive joined this group hoping to give back a part of what Ive received, but we need more The last thing we thought about was food. Not so with members so the responsibility falls on many, not a few. As a St. Martins. Besides the much needed and gratefully received member, you would be notified by e-mail (or phone) when prayers, we received food. For six weeks someone would someone is in need of a meal and for how long. A person arrive at our home with dinner in hand. Sometimes they would signs up for a date when a meal can be provided. You can sign have time for a short visit; other times it would be a quick up to take one meal or several meals. You can sign up when drop-off, but it was always with a smile and good wishes. What your schedule allows you to help someone else. The meal a blessing we received! need not be gourmet; a Subway sandwich is so appreciated After five months when it became apparent that the back when the receiver cannot go get it. Then the giver takes the surgery, although very successful, would not totally remedy all meal to the receiver. So simple, yes? So needed. If this is a my problems, I returned to the hospital for a total hip replace- ministry that you would consider joining, contact Leanne Lyle ment and to re-begin my healing journey. (leanne001@att.net or 636-532-0794) for more information. Again for two more weeks, there was St. Martins with prayers, Thank you to all for the prayers, Eucharistic visits, concern and good wishes and food. So very many people provided for us food this year. May the blessings you gave me be returned to during these times -- from Susans wonderful vegetables, to you tenfold.

OUTREACH IN 2012: AN OUTPOURING OF GENEROSITY


"Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food? We saw you thirsty and gave you something to drink? We saw you a stranger and welcomed you? We saw you sick and took care of you? We saw you in prison and visited you? 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. "
Matthew 25: 37-40 By Dana Griggs

From education and development in Africa... to tornado relief across the Midwest... to the start-up of a womens rehabilitation house in St. Louis... St. Martins Episcopal Church has a history of sharing our blessings with those less fortunate. This Christmas, our parish showed an outpouring of generosity with its St. Nicholas gift-giving event for Circle of Concern. We provided gifts for 106 men, women and children, which is 30% more than we have done in recent years. We also brought in more gifts than ever for Episcopal City Mission to distribute to kids in detention in St. Louis County. Thank you!

Heres a look at other charitable cash donations St. Martins made throughout 2012: $750 to the Diocese of Lui in South Sudan $1,000 to Circle of Concern (for additional Christmas families) $1,000 to Episcopal City Mission (for chaplaincy services for children in detention) $1,500 to Magdalene House, St. Louis (for start-up efforts) $1,500 to Episcopal Relief & Development (for Midwest tornado victims)

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THE 505 FEATURES MUSIC OF TIBETAN PRAYER BOWLS JAN. 12


by Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting Priest

In November, meditation musician Lura Koch worked with me to coordinate our worship with an amazing array of Native American flutes. With the help of some of you, I was able to include some Native American prayers and Episcopal liturgical resources used with native peoples. Luras soulful playing helped us center and also delightfully enhanced the gospel reading.

Our worship on January 12 will be even more special, as we will baptize Emily and Lilly Spaethe into the household of Christ! As I design this worship with Lura, we will focus on beauty and simplicity and using the music to underscore the facets of this foundational ritual. After worship, Lura will offer those of you present an opportunity to try your hand at playing a Prayer Bowl. She is a teacher at heart!

On January 12 Lura will return to the 5o5 Truly, Luras playing is exquisite on every Rev. Emily leads the 5:05 bringing this time an array of her Tibetan Prayer alternative worship service instrument Ive heard her play! I treasure the each Saturday evening. Bowls. Just one tone from any of these bowls opportunity to design alternative worship with her, Contact Emily at seems to call forth my soul. (I think its due to edavis@stmartinschurch.org. and I encourage any music lovers to the fact that they are made from many metals attend. She will be back! which somehow makes them resonate more richly than a bell Yours looking forward in Christ, made of just one metal.) One goal when we have live music at the 5o5 is to simplify our worship even more and rely on the emily+ music to help us worship God in the beauty of holiness.

CELEBRATING ADVENT
St. Martins celebrated the first Sunday of Advent on Sunday, Dec. 2 with a delicious breakfast buffet, provided by caterer Julia Krelo (below). The event also featured discussions from Fr. Jon and Fr. Stephen, an explanation of the Advent wreath by Mary Nell Brooke and a fun Advent chain craft activity, explained by Colleen and Abbey Hall (right). Thanks to everyone for contributing to this fun morning!

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MUSIC NOTES
by Clay McKinney, Music Director

St. Martins offers many opportunities for all ages and abilities to share their love of music. If you would like to learn more about or get involved with any of these programs, please contact Music Director Clay McKinney in the church office at cmckinney@stmartinschurch.org.

Youth Choir Youth musicians at St. Martins gather for a time of music and fellowship to prepare for special liturgical days during the year. The groups next scheduled performance will be Easter.

Meet our new organist:


St. Martins welcomes

Denise Marsh
as our new organist.

Childrens Choir and Music Sunday The children of St. Martins continue their Lenten Musical Offerings musical offerings on Sunday, Jan. 13 and St. Martins will be offering a time of music Sunday, Feb. 3. The kids will learn a song and reflections on Wednesday evenings during the Sunday school hour and then during Lent from 5:30 till 6 p.m. This is perform during the 10:15 worship open to anyone who would like to make a service. We also will continue to practice at musical offering, either solo or with another the beginning of the Sunday school hour on person or group. The dates still available other Sundays. Feb. 3 will be a particularly are February 20 and March 6, 13 and 20. special Sunday as it will combine the We are also always looking for special Childrens Choir, Handbell Choir and music offerings on Sunday mornings. Adult Choirs. Bell Choir If you are interested in joining the bell choir, please let us know! The bell choir is open to all regardless of ability level... even if you have never rung a handbell before! The bell choir rehearses every Monday from 6:30 till 8 p.m. and rings during the 10:15 a.m. service on different Sundays throughout the year. Our next Sunday to ring will be February 3, so now is a great time to join! Concert Series at St. Martins St. Martins will begin hosting a concert series this spring. The date of our first concert is TBA so please stay tuned to the website and the calendar for more information. We are currently forming a committee to head the concert series. Their main goal and function will be to find musicians for the concert series and promote the series in the community.

Denise will be rehearsing with the choir each Wednesday evening and will be playing at the 10:15 a.m. Sunday services.

Future Book Club Selections


Feb 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

AUTHOR MOVES FROM ATHEISM TO CHRISTIAN INSPIRATION


by Ruby Downs

Take This Bread is rich with real-life Dickensian characters church ladies, millionaires, schizophrenics, bishops, and Early one morning, for no earthly reason, Sara thievesall blown into Miless life by the relentless force of her Miles, raised an atheist, wandered into a church, received newfound calling. Here, in this achingly beautiful, passionate communion, and found herself transformedembracing a faith book, is the living communion of Christ. shed once scorned. A lesbian left-wing journalist whod
Review from Booklist:

Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 22, in Packwood Library from 7 till 8:30 p.m. We will discuss Take This Bread: A Radical ake Conversion by Sara Miles. Obtain a copy of the book and come join the discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!

covered revolutions around the world, Miles didnt discover a religion that was about angels or good behavior or piety; her faith centered on real hunger, real food, and real bodies. Before long, she turned the bread she ate at communion into tons of groceries, piled on the churchs altar to be given away. Within a few years, she and the people she served had started nearly a dozen food pantries in the poorest parts of their city.

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YOUTH SPOTLIGHT: ABBY TRIESCHMANN St. Martins has a faithful group of youth members who are active in our church, our schools and our community. This series of articles is written by the teens to give us a glimpse into their spirit-filled lives.
By Abby Trieschmann

My name is Abby Trieschmann. I am 14 years old and am in 8th grade at Rockwood Valley Middle School. I am involved in drama and I am in my schools orchestra as a cellist. I have been going to St. Martins for more than four years now. Within the church I am involved in the youth group as well as being an acolyte and a crucifer. I have met many kind people in the church and made some friends through youth group. I am also the person responsible for the Humane Society box in Park Hall where most people put shredded paper and towels to give to animals. Youth group has been very fun for me and my friend, Madison, who I sometimes bring with me. We get to do fun things and hang out with church friends while doing them. Our most recent activity was a Journey to Bethlehem at Harvester Christian Church. We were put into a family and went on a trail to see the newborn Jesus. Along the way you stop and talk to groups of people who tell you about what happened on the journey and stories about the important events happening during that time. They all dressed in costumes and brought the story to life. Its not always just our church though; occasionally we join up with St. Peters and Good Shepherds youth groups. All together we have a blast! The most recent event with all three

youth groups was a trip to the Adrenaline Zone. There we played Demolition Ball and a bit of laser tag for a few hours. I think everyone enjoyed that trip because we all had huge smiles on our faces. St. Martins has given me great things like the opportunity to be confirmed on May 19, 2012, and being able to meet our Music Director, Clay McKinney, who is now giving me cello lessons every week as I work toward auditioning for the Lafayette High School Orchestra. As I get older I look forward to being able to be more involved in the church, but I am happy with what I can do now.
St. Martins Youth Group (and families) enjoyed their experience at Journey to Bethlehem, a live re-enactment of the nativity at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles on Dec. 9.

January Youth Events: LockFriday, Jan. 11: Lock-in at Christ Church Cathedral, with the West County Episcopal Youth Group Contact Ralph Trieschmann for information Sunday, Jan. 27: The Rock Youth Gathering, featuring a program for youth and parents about Magdalene House from the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS


by Kay Fletcher

SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES


by Carole Clary

As the New Year begins, remember Toddler Sunday School meets in the Nursery the second and fourth Sundays each month from 9 till 10 a.m. Sunday School classes for all other ages meet every week from 9 till 10 a.m. Bible Jeopardy returns to St. Martins in 2013. Our Sunday School classes will be preparing for this fun event. Elementary-age children are invited to Music Sunday on the second Sunday of each month. The kids will learn a special song and then sing for the congregation during the 10:15 a.m. worship service.

Keeping It Scripture Simple (KISS), the Adult Christian Formation Sunday morning class, will meet for three more sessions on Jan. 6,* 27 and Feb. 3 from 9 till 10 a.m. in the Packwood Library. Each class will focus on a close reading and discussion of the days Lectionary Gospel passage and the relevance and/or implications it may have for all Christians who are trying in today's not-so-simple world to live by the lessons Jesus taught.
* Vestry forums will be held on Jan 13 at 9 a.m. and 20 at 11:30 a.m. The Annual Parish Meeting is scheduled for Feb 10

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STEWARDSHIP NEWS
By Jeff Klieve and Kevin Clark for the Stewardship Committee

We are pleased to report the following results of the fall financial stewardship campaign, as of December 12, 2012: $372,535. 145 pledges have been made totaling $372,535 This compares to 152 pledges totaling $400,431 for all of last years campaign. 57 increased pledges have been made. 11 new pledges have been made. There have been 23 decreased pledges pledges.

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith Bishop of Missouri will ordain

Jonathan Robert Stratton


to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ's one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 6:00 PM at Christ Church Cathedral 1210 Locust St. St. Louis, MO 63103 Your prayers and presence are joyfully requested. Clergy: White Stoles

Of the 208 pledge invitations and cards mailed out, 69% have been returned so far. Thanks to everyone who has made a commitment. If you have not yet completed and returned a pledge card, it is not too late! Please contact one of us if you have questions or need a replacement pledge card. Also, you are invited to join the Stewardship Committee which will meet monthly in 2013 at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday the month, with the first meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on January 29.

LEAVING A LEGACY: LETTER OF INSTRUCTION FILLS THE GAPS


In a continuing effort to help our parish plan for end-of-life issues, St. Martins Legacy Endowment Committee is offering professional advice for your estate planning. This months tip comes from Cindy Bates, C.P.A.

Your estate plan should include a will, drafted by an experienced attorney. However, your will probably wont cover everything. You are not likely to list your computer passwords in your will or to list all of your professional advisors. To fill in such gaps, you should supplement your will with a letter of instruction. With a letter of instruction, you can spell out all the details about your finances for your executor and your loved ones. You can list all of your bank, brokerage, and mutual fund accounts, for example. You can explain where to find real

estate deeds, documents relating to a family business, even where to find gold coins. You also can list all the contact information for your accountant, your attorney, and other advisors. Make sure to list your life insurance policies, so your heirs can collect after your death. Today, you may leave behind few paper records because you handle most of your finances online. Therefore, your letter of instruction also should include all of your user names, PIN numbers, passwords, and any other information necessary for complete access to your electronic records. If you have made advance plans for your funeral or burial, or both, be sure to mention them in your letter of instruction. Otherwise, your surviving family members might make their own arrangements and pay for them, thus, wasting the money youve prepaid.

St. Martins Legacy Endowment Fund


As you make your estate plans, please remember St. Martins in your will. Gifts to the Legacy Endowment Fund can benefit our parish year, after year, after year. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact one of the following committee members: Beverly Kinkade Steve Lyle Jane Oliver Lincoln Drake Margaret Eidson Tom Baranowski, Vestry Liaison

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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Jan. 1 Jan. 2 Jan. 4 Jan. 6 Jan. 7 Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 17 Jan. 18 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 21 Jan. 22 Jan. 23 Jan. 24 Jan. 25 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Jan. 30 Jan. 31 Vic Phillips, Sandy Baranowski Kaine Cogan Linda Huheey, Letty Cash, Danny Garbo, Quinn Maguire Grace Gerretsen Ann Gamlin, Debbie Marx Kurt Greenbaum, Laura Meyer, James Valere Ann Harbert, Lori Newcomer Kathleen Beardsell, Sarah Clince, Olivia Clark Janet Peters, Jon Hall, Andrew Gillies Steven Lockhart Helen Ludbrook, Diandra Maguire, Page Wilkins Mary Marx, Mary Jane Drake, Ellen Calhoun, Carter Frerichs Mary Pomeroy Kathy Erhardt Janis Greenbaum, Kevin Quinn Ruby Downs Nancy Young, Chris Vogt, Anna Willis Jack Hanley Hazel Blindauer, Jack Hauser, Rachel Hiatt Steve Biederman, Terri Garbo, Sarah Underwood Devon Buchman Etta Peters, Linda Biederman, Heather Bostic, Parker Dieck Gigi Esser, Kathryn Johnson Judi Batch, Nicholas Iselin Alice McLaughlin, David Bettlach, Rich Naber Tyann Bettlach, Larry Cornelius, Paul Johnson, Ashley DuPont George Rauh

HOLY BAPTISM
Congratulations to Harper Riley Brown who was baptized Brown, Sunday, Dec. 9 at St. Martins. Harper is the daughter of Jenny and Jeremy Brown.

WITH SYMPATHY
The following deaths were reported in the St. Martins family in the past month: Bristol, Katherine Bristol Aunt of Will and Grace Gerretsen Vera Rauch, Grandmother of Heather Bostic Alice May Lauth, Sister of Rich Eidson

NEWS FROM LUI


A group of missioners from the Diocese of Missouri arrived home safely on December 13 after spending more than two weeks in our companion Diocese of Lui in South Sudan. Read about their life-changing experiences and see pictures from their trip at http://luinetwork.diocesemo.org/

Visit our website at www.stmartinschurch.org Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/stmartinschurch See more pictures on Flickr.com: flickr.com/stmartinschurch

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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JANUARY LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday, January 6


Altar Guild: Mary Nell Brooke, Bette Crabtree, Diane Metzger 8:00 a.m. Lessons & Prayers: Bob Elsperman Chalice: DArcy Elsperman, Jim Crabtree Crucifer: Tom Soule Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst 10:15 a.m. Greeters: Michelle & Ralph Trieschmann OT Lesson: Susanne Kress NT Lesson: Michael Kress Prayer Leader: John Lange Chalice: Michael Kress, John Lange Ushers: Chuck Batch, Linda & Bob Huheey, Sherri Algren Healing Ministers: Barb McCann, Judi Batch Childrens Worship: Julie & Jack Clark Eucharistic Visitors: Leanne Lyle, Ray Harbert

Sunday, January 20
Altar Guild: Vikki Nordeen, Diane Metzger, Mary Nell Brooke 8:00 a.m. Lessons & Prayers: Heidi Gioia Chalice: Heidi Gioia, Rebecca Barger Crucifer: Tom Soule Ushers: Bette & Jim Crabtree Eucharistic Visitor: Rebecca Barger 10:30 a.m. Greeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran NT Lesson: Judi Batch Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch Chalice: Judi & Chuck Batch Ushers: Tom Baranowski, Wayne Peters, Rich Eidson, Bob McElroy Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Barb McCann Childrens Worship: Terri Garbo & Clare Wilkins

Sunday, January 13
Altar Guild: Nancy Young, Sarah Aleman, Helen Turner Murphy 8:00 a.m. Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lessons & Prayer: Daryl Norman Chalice: Daryl Norman, Lou Voit, Sr. Crucifer: Tom Soule Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto 10:15 a.m. Greeters: Renee & Tim Jerry OT Lesson: Mike Kelly NT Lesson: Tom Allen Prayer Leader: Kurt Greenbaum Chalice: Tom Allen, Kurt Greenbaum Ushers: Rich Brown, Lana & Joe Biondo, Mark Edwards Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Mary Pomeroy Childrens Worship: Kathy & Lauren Willis Eucharistic Visitors: Open

Sunday, January 27
Altar Guild: Sherrie Algren, Ruth Minster, Sarah Aleman 8:00 a.m. Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lessons & Prayers: Jim Crabtree Chalice: Jim Crabtree, Loretta Go Crucifer: Tom Soule Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters 10:15 a.m. Greeter: Nancy & Steve Young OT Lesson: Doug Edmonson NT Lesson: Mary Edmonson Prayer Leader: Ray Harbert Chalice: Mary Edmonson, Ray Harbert Ushers: Larry Cornelius, Steve Gillies, Renee & Tim Jerry Healing Ministers: Open Childrens Worship: Teresa Reeves & Hope Mueller Eucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill, Jennifer Neckermann

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 & Acolytes: Rebecca Barger 636-778-0799 / rsbarger@charter.net Childrens Worship: Julie Clark or Teresa Reeves 636-458-2584 / julieclarkot@yahoo.com 636-394-7085 / treeves1@hotmail.com

January 2013
JANUARY 2013

Sun
1
Happy New Year! 9:30am - Thursdays w/ECW 7pm - Choir Rehearsal 10am - Beginners Bible Study 1:15pm - Staff Meeting Office Closed Office Closed

Mon
2 3 4 5

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

5:05pm - Alternative Worship

6
10am - Womens Bible Study* 7:15pm - Legacy Fund Cmte. 10am - Mary & Martha Guild Noon - Holy Eucharist 7pm - Choir Rehearsal 9:30am - Thursdays w/ECW 10am - Beginners Bible Study

Epiphany

10

11
Office Closed 7pm - Youth Lock-in at Christ Church Cathedral

12
9am - Mens Group Breakfast 5:05pm - Alternative Worship with music

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

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

7pm - Outreach Committee

13
Newsletter Deadline Noon - Holy Eucharist 6pm - Facilities Committee 7pm - Choir Rehearsal 10am - Womens Bible Study*

Food Pantry Sunday

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17
9:30am - Thursdays w/ECW 10am - Beginners Bible Study 7pm - ECW Meeting

18
Office Closed

19
5:05pm - Alternative Worship

8am - Holy Eucharist 9am - Christian Formation / Music 9am - Vestry Forum 10:15am - Holy Eucharist

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

20
10am - Womens Bible Study* 7pm - Book Club

PDF Sunday

21

Ml King, Jr. Day

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23
Noon - Holy Eucharist 7pm - Choir Rehearsal

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9:30am - Thursdays w/ECW 10am - Beginners Bible Study 11:30am - Lunch Bunch

25
Office Closed

26
5:05pm - Alternative Worship

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

Office Closed

6:30pm - Handbell Choir

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11:30am - Vestry Forum

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Annual Reports due

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10am - Womens Bible Study* 7pm - Stewardship Committee

30
Noon - Holy Eucharist 7pm - Choir Rehearsal

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9:30am - Thursdays w/ECW 10am - Beginners Bible Study

8am - Holy Eucharist

10am - Bible Study

* Tuesday Womens Bible Study meets at the home of Virginia Noel

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

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

5:30pm - Youth Group: The Rock

6:30pm - Handbell Choir

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Worship with us:


Sundays at 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Christian Formation for all ages at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Noon Saturdays at 5:05 p.m.

DEALING WITH TIMES OF TRAGEDY


The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church has issued a call for prayers following the recent school shooting in Connecticut. Here is a message from the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori: We grieve with the many families and friends touched by this shooting in Connecticut. We mourn the loss of lives so young and innocent. We grieve that the means of death are so readily available to people who lack the present capacity to find other ways of responding to their own anger and grief. We know that Gods heart is broken over this tragedy, and the tragedies that unfold each and every day across this nation. And we pray that this latest concentration of shooting deaths in one event will awaken us to the unnoticed number of children and young people who die senselessly across this land every day. More than 2,000 children and youth die from guns each year, more than the soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Will you pray and work toward a different future, the one the Bibles prophets dreamed of, where city streets are filled with children playing in safety (Zechariah 8:5)? We offer this prayer for comfort: God our refuge and strength: may we be so assured of your near presence, so confident of your love for all your children, so committed to your promise of life eternal and fullness of joy, that we may stand fast through our distress and continue to serve you and minister to your world, though our foundations be shaken and we be brought to the time of testing; we pray through Christ our Savior. Amen

Resources for helping children in times of tragedy: National Association of School Psychologists:
www.naspoline.org/resources/crisis_safety/talking violence.pdf

Episcopal Relief & Development:


www.er-d.org/userfiles/Ministering-to-Children-After-a-Disaster.pdf

List of additional Resources:


www.leaderresources.org/sites/default/files/ Talking_with_Children_about_a_Tragedy_Resources_List.pdf

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