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Homecoming at St. Martins

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Events: Spaghetti dinner Book Club Mary & Martha ECW Tea Womens Bible Study UTO Wi-fi Fr. Jon: Reflecting on 9/11 Music Ministries Sunday School Sunday Adult Classes Youth News Legacy Giving E-giving Rev. Emily: Mystics Circle of Concern Communications Updates Milestones Lay Ministry Schedule September Calendar ECM Gala Event

Sunday, September 11 is Homecoming at St. Martins as we mark the beginning of the new year
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for all Christian Formation programs. Classes for children, youth and adults begin at 9 a.m. Well commission all Sunday School teachers during the 10:15 service. Then, be sure to join the Mens Group as they host a special family-style spaghetti dinner immediately following the service. Changes in leadership and curriculum will help make

this a fun and faithful year for all ages. Youll find details on this falls Sunday School, Sunday Adult Classes, Music Ministries and Youth Group inside

Ellie, Sofie and Lilly enjoy face painting at the ECW Carnival and Ice Cream Social on Rally Day August 21. See more pictures from this fun event on our website at stmartinschurch.org.

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Members learn how to save a life

By Sherrie Algren

Sherrie Algren is a registered nurse and serves on the new committee. She led the 4-hour training sessions during four days in August. With her leadership, members learned how to identify signs of a heart attack and other emergency events and initial actions in treating serious and minor health problems. Kudos to the participants who selflessly gave up their time so that they can help others in need. The AED and First Aid kit are located in an alarmed cabinet near the bathroom
Liz Arras learns how to use an AED during a training session August 5.

55 members of St. Martins are now certified by the American Heart Association in CPR, First Aid and the use of an AED
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(Automated External Defibrillator).

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Statistics show an AED, along with CPR, greatly improves the odds of surviving a cardiac arrest (from less than 5% to almost 74%). Our church recently purchased an AED and put together a committee to oversee training and use of the device.

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Announcements and Events

Homecoming Spaghetti Dinner
The Mens Group is hosting an all-parish spaghetti dinner on Sunday, September 11. The dinner will be served familystyle and begin immediately following the 10:15 service. The dinner will cost $7 per person or $20 per family. Please sign up in Park Hall.

ECW Sunday Tea

By Susan Gillies

Daily Prayers of Thanks

By Jeanne King

St. Martin's ECW is sponsoring a tea for all women and girls of the church Sunday, September 18 from Noon till 2 p.m. Please join us for a traditional light tea lunch. A sign up sheet is in Park Hall for those wishing to attend. There is no cost but sandwich and dessert donations are requested. Information for specific food items requested is provided with the sign up sheet. Please contact Susan Gillies at 636-778-0016 or susgillies@gmail.com if you have questions or need additional information.

Daily prayers of thanks benefit others. United Thank Offering (UTO) invites people to offer daily prayers of thanksgiving to God and to offer outward and visible signs of those prayers by dropping coins into your little UTO box.

September Book Club

By Ruby Downs

St. Martin's Book Club meets on Tuesday, September 27 from 7 till 8:30 p.m. in Packwood Library. We will discuss Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons. Obtain a copy of the book and come join the discussion. Newcomers are always welcome.

UTO is an outreach of the Episcopal Church. Grants are awarded each spring to ministries at home and overseas. To be grateful is a daily practice. St. Martins Fall UTO Ingathering will be Sunday, October 30. Please pick up your thankful box in Park Hall and start counting your thankful prayers.

Mary & Martha Guild

By Phyllis Duff

Womens Bible Study

By The Rev. Virginia Noel

Our summer schedule is over! We are looking forward to a year of fellowship, friendship, and outreach to the community. The Mary and Martha Ladies will meet in Park Hall on Wednesday, September 14 at 10 a.m. (note change in starting time). Our special guests will be The Rev. Jon Hall and our new Assistant Priest, The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis. Bring a sack lunch dessert and beverages will be provided.

Women of the Old Testament: Their Lives, Problems and Contributions is the theme for the Womens Bible Study this fall. We meet on Tuesday mornings from 10 until 11:30 in the Packwood Library, beginning September 6. This Bible study and discussion about God in our lives is led by The Rev. Virginia Noel. No prior knowledge of the Bible is required. Newcomers and New Learners are always welcomed!

Wi-fi at St. Martins

Do you need to use your computer for a meeting or presentation at church? We have free wi-fi throughout our facility for your convenience. To access the service, use this password: Stmartinsdmz25!

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Oh God, make speed to save us.

Times of crises are a part of life. Unfortunately nothing makes us feel more alone than being in crises. Our souls experience unrest and it can seem as if we will never get a break from the stress. In the midst of such trying times it is especially difficult to hear and see that Gods presence remains close by. Like Peter, whose focus shifts from Jesus, then to himself, and then back to the Lord, we reach out and ask God to save us. This is the tenth year after 9/11. I remember exactly where I was the moment the news showed the premeditated attack on the Twin Towers. I remember watching in disbelief and thinking it was just some kind of terribly odd accident. Later that morning we set a TV in the office of the church and people started coming to the church during lunch hour and throughout the rest of the day for prayer and consolation. Prayers were circulated from the national church office and through helpful resources like Forward Movements Day By Day. The editor of this devotional booklet responded to the 9/11 tragedy this way: One thing we know: God will not leave us comfortless. The strength of such comfort is especially available through the unity and common life we are given as we pray together in the days ahead. When disaster strikes, in any form, we may be knocked back on our heels or even completely off our feet. But then, and with Gods help there is always a but then, we find that the church community around us and the Holy Spirit find their way into our troubles. We recognized the resurrected One through the hospital visits, the casseroles brought over, and the cards that remind us that no tragedy can separate us from the love of Christ. The Twin Towers went down that day and we mourn the loss of life and the many, many lives that would never be the same again. It is good for us to remember 9/11 with that iconic image of the cross that stood in the midst of the rubble. It is also important for us to pray for our enemies, (see BCP pg. 816), and for the continuing restoration of all of Gods creation. We do move forward. We act out of faith not when we come to some kind of totally clear understanding of the situation, but in the very midst of lifes rubble. We see God in the closeness of others and the acts of kindness from people we dont even know. We meet others at the
Contact The Rev. Jon Hall at jhall@stmartinschurch.org

foot of the cross. Across the street from the Twin Towers memorial is little St. Pauls Episcopal Church. It was miraculously spared in the falling debris. This is the same house of worship that served communion to George Washington and our countrys founding leaders. The real power of who America is was never housed in buildings of commerce and business. The real power was in the faith that predated the 9/11 attack and can be seen today at St. Pauls in the thousands of prayers posted inside the chapel walls or in the deep scratch marks on the pews where the firefighters and EMTs laid down their oxygen tanks to regroup and press on. As we remember 9/11, where we were and how it changed us, may we pray that whenever we get that sinking feeling of despair, our focus would shift to the cross of Christ and our strength would be in the One who saves us everyday.

Blessings, Fr. Jon

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Music ministries kick off new season

By Earl Naylor, Music Director

us. Dont worry; we have a bell for you! I am certain there are others of you in the congregation who play musical instruments. Please make yourself known to me. The more people we can have involved in the music program the better. The choirs and instrumentalists in any church are some of the most dedicated and giving people there are. These people enrich our worship weekly, helping all of us to offer up our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to God (Book of Common Prayer, p. 342). I give thanks for all of you who have participated in the past, and I look forward to working and worshipping with you in the future.
Contact Music Director Earl Naylor at: enaylor@stmartinschurch.org

Its time to make music! Fall is upon us and it is time to get choirs started. There are two opportunities for you as September arrives: The Sanctuary Choir rehearses at 7 p.m. on Thursday nights, beginning September 1, and will sing at the 10:15 service beginning September 11. All are invited to join. If you havent sung with the choir (or any choir) for a while, consider coming out and joining us. Tintinnabulation, our bell choir, meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30 beginning September 7. If you have some musical ability but are not a singer (or would like to double dip and be in two ensembles) we would like to have you join

Join us for Holy Eucharist at St. Martins

Christian formation classes begin Sept. 11

Sunday School
By Kay Fletcher

Adult Christian Formation Classes

By Carole Clary

Children in Pre-K through High School are Sundays at 8 & 10:15 a.m. and Wednesdays at Noon invited to join us each week for Sunday School from 9 till 10 a.m. We have many special events planned for the year, including Music Sundays, which will be the last Sunday of each month. This years Sunday School teachers are:
Pre-K Kindergarten: Susan Gillies and Heather Vogt 1st 3rd Grades: Colleen Hall and Michelle Magee 4th 5th Grades: Mike & Teresa Reeves 6th 8th Grades: Carrie & Bill Wilkins and Kevin Clark 9th 12th Grades: Heidi Gioia, Stewart Wiles and Kay Fletcher Snacks: Kim Montgomery Facilitator: Kay Fletcher

Each Sunday from 9 till 10 a.m. adults come together to enrich their faith through Bible studies, special guest speakers, games and casual discussion. Join us for the following classes in September:
Sept. 11: Rebuilding our church in Haiti Brick by brick, with Jeanne King Sept. 18: Introduction to the Anglican Rosary, with Franklin Klein Sept. 25: Prayer Book Jeopardy, with Kurt Greenbaum

Be sure to check our website (stmartinschurch.org) for a complete listing of classes for this semester.
Adult Christian Formation Committee Leader: Carole Clary

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Where are you staying?

By Heidi Gioia, Youth Ministries Director

To Apples and talking just like we do. I imagine how this ministry of presence transforms these disciples faith and their relationship with God. Just like the disciples, our youth are curious. They too want to experience what their faith is all about. How does all this stuff we talk about in church relate to their day-to-day lives? As such, were called to offer a place for those conversations and take the time to listen. And Jesus reply: Come & see. Jesus invites them in. Its only two of them, not an impressive crowd. Jesus doesnt wait until he reaches critical mass. He ministers to who is present now. How instructive. Likewise, our youth leaders have made the commitment to be present.

munity to invite. But here, perhaps, maybe the roles can reverse a bit and we adults can ask the question, Where do you stay? We can enter in to the worlds of teens and see what makes them tick. Then, we can be a centering voice to reflect on how God works through their life experiences, joys and frustrations. A ministry of presence, thats the core of our mission in Youth Ministries this year.
Contact Director of Youth Ministries Heidi Gioia at hgioia@stmartinschurch.org

In the first chapter of John, two disciples follow Jesus. He asked them, What are you looking for? They said, Rabbi, where are you staying? Come and see, he replied. So they went and saw where he was staying, and spent the rest of the day with him. (John 1:35-39) A ministry of presence, thats what Jesus offers these disciples. What did they mean by where do you stay? I think they were curious, trying to figure out what made Jesus tick. They wanted to see first -hand who this Lamb of God was. An image of our senior high room flashes when I think about this story. I can picture Jesus and these unnamed disciples watching a movie, playing a game of Apples

Upcoming Events:
Open to 6th to 12th graders. Friends are always welcomed.

Just like Jesus, were called as a com- Friday, September 9th

Chesterfield Sports Fusion 6 - 9 p.m. Laser tag, dodgeball & more! Sign up in Park Hall or via email (hgioia@stmartinschurch.org). $20 per person. Financial assistance available. Sunday, September 18th Sunday Evening Gathering 5:30 7:30 p.m. Eat dinner together, then play games & have small group discussions. Focus on Joplin: Holiday Collections Outreach & Youth Ministries are teaming up to provide ongoing support to the Joplin rebuilding efforts. St. Philips in Joplin will host another no charge garage sale in October. We will be collecting special holiday items for that event, including:

Matthew & Will (left), Evan & Father Jon (lower left) and London (below) enjoy food and fellowship at the Youth Group Welcome Dinner August 21.

Halloween costumes and decorations Christmas trees, ornaments and decorations Christmas gifts for children and youth

Look for more details & a complete list of needs in iMessages in the coming weeks.

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Legacy Giving: In my own words...

By Murrell Cunningham

there is an offertory sentence and a bidding which have great meaning for me personally: But do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God,

Spirit that enables us to search for ways to do good, to share what we have been given and to make sacrifices that are pleasing to God. There are so many ways

July 10th and 17th Father Jons sermons described the meaning of the order of Episcopal Worship. His second sermon dealt with the last part of worship which is Holy Communion, which he noted begins with the offertory just after the passing of the peace. This caught my attention since I am involved with the Stewardship Committee and the Legacy Committee, but even more because I am Christian. As a matter of fact, I find it thrilling that giving opens the door in our worship from the reading and preaching of the Word to the celebration of Holy Communion. It gives us direct access to participate in the Holy Eucharist with our tithes and offerings. In the Book of Common Prayer

Murrell shares a smile at a recent church event with Abbey.

we can give to God and

Hebrews 13;15,16 BCP 367. Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labors to the Lord. (BCP 367) This reminds me that there are so many ways we can share what we have when we pause to remember that everything we have is from God. It is our love for God, Jesus, and the Holy

His Church. Time, talent, money, service to others, volunteer work the list is endless. Have you considered giving to St. Martins Legacy Fund? Have you remembered St. Martins in your will or estate plans? Only God knows what new ministries may lie in store for future generations because our generation cared enough to give!

Christian stewardship is the grateful and responsible use of God's gifts in the light of God's purpose as revealed in Jesus Christ. Christian stewards, empowered by the Holy Spirit, commit themselves to conscious, purposeful decisions.

E-giving is E-citing!
By Ashleigh Kellogg, Finance Committee Member

banks will still find ways to make money. Is St. Martins the only check you write? Do you have to pay for your checks or are you charged a fee for each check you write? With electronic giving, your pledge is automatically withdrawn from your personal bank account and transferred directly to St. Martins operating account. So easy! Your finance committee is currently working to evaluate how implementing electronic giving will benefit St. Martins and its parishioners. Be on the look-out for more information in the fall regarding this E-citing program!

Okay, lets be honest. Who of us has placed two envelopes into the collection plate at once? Three envelopes? What if you could feel confident that St. Martins is receiving your gift of treasure even when youre unable to give your gift of time? Perhaps you are a snow bird or maybe you work Sunday mornings. Then electronic giving may be for you! You may have heard of the swipe-fee reform that recently took effect limiting the amount of income banks receive from retailers accepting their debit cards. Unfortunately, the

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Mystics and their teachings

By The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis

Whats a mystic? One definition: A mystic is a person with a hunger for experiencing God im-mediately (with no mediation, nothing in the way, nothing between God and your soul, the core of your being.) This is the experience out of which Peter knows about Jesus, You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. (Matthew 16:16) Mystics say things like: Its a risky thing to pray, and the danger is that our very prayers get between God and us. The great thing in prayer is not to pray, but to go directly to God. If saying your prayers is an obstacle to prayer, cut it out. The best way to pray is: stop. Let prayer pray within you, whether you know it or not. This means a deep awareness of our true inner identity. It implies a life of faith, but also of doubt.
- Thomas Merton (1915-1968) in Monastic Studies (Mount Saviour Monastery, Pine City, NY: 1969)

And: God enters into you with all that is his, as far as you have stripped yourself of yourself in all things. It is here that you should begin, whatever the cost, for it is here that you will find true peace, and nowhere else.
- Meister Eckhart (ca.1260-1329), Talks of Instruction

And: We awaken in Christs body as Christ awakens our bodies, () For if we genuinely love Him, we wake up inside Christs body Where all our body, all over, every most hidden part of it, is realized in joy as Him, and He makes us, utterly, real, and everything that is hurt, everything that seemed to us dark, harsh, shameful, maimed, ugly, irreparably damaged, is in Him transformed and recognized as whole, as lovely, and radiant in his light he awakes as the Beloved in every last part of our body.
- Symeon the New Theolgian (949-1022), published my favorite little book in The Enlightened Heart: An anthology of Sacred Poetry, edited by Stephen Mitchell.

I hope these feed your mind and soul, as they do mine. ~emily+
Keep up with all the latest news and information online: St. Martins: stmartinschurch.org Diocese of Missouri: diocesemo.org Episcopal Church U.S.A: episcopalchurch.org

Contact The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis at ehillquistdavis@stmartinschurch.org

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Tough economy places high demand on generosity

St. Martins helps Circle of Concern provide assistance
Thanks to everyone at St. Martins who donated to the recent school supplies drive and our on-going food drive for Circle of Concern. Your generosity has never been in higher demand than it is now. Back to School Project Circle of Concern reports a record number of children were eligible for their Back To School project this year. Your donations were added to many others to help fill and distribute backpacks to more than a thousand children in our area. Food Pantry Sunday Along with the Back To School project, St. Martins also collects food items for Circles food bank, which is serving more West County residents than ever before. In June, the agency fed more than 2,000 people with more than 3,200 bags of food. You can help keep the food banks shelves well-stocked by bringing non-perishable items to church on the second Sunday of each month (September 11 is our next Food Pantry Sunday). Current food needs include:
Spaghetti Sauce Cereal Canned Pasta Salad Dressing Paper Towels Pudding / Jell-O Canned Fruit

Seventh Annual Golf Scramble for Circle on Saturday, October 8 at the Landings at Spirit Golf Club. The cost is $100 per golfer. For more information on this event, please contact Glen Corlett at 636-5372348 or Nina Hudson at 314540-7755. About Circle of Concern Circle of Concern helps feed the hungry and provide longterm and emergency assistance to low-income families in western St. Louis County. The non-profit agency creates opportunities for needy families to re-establish themselves as productive members in our community. Circle of Concern is located in Valley Park. Visit the agencys website at circleofconcern.org to learn more about their important work.

Golf Scramble You can help Circle of Concern and have a little fun on the links. St. Mark Presbyterian Church is hosting the

Communications Deadlines:
Share your information, announcements and pictures with others in our church community! Sunday announcements: Submit info by Wednesday Weekly iMessages: Submit info by Wednesday October Messages Submit info by Sept. 15

Can we talk?
By Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator

New Parish Directory: A new parish directory is hot off the presses. Please be sure to pick up a copy at church. If you notice any mistakes or omissions, let me know so I can correct our records. Personal Notices: If you want to share any personal news with the congregation, like a birth, death or anniversary, please send me the information. Also, if you change your home address, e-mail or phone number, be sure to let me know.
Contact Communications Coordinator Janis Greenbaum at jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.org

Theres a lot to talk about around St. Martins lately and my job is to make sure everyone hears whats going on. St. Martins Website: I have received many reports that old security warnings from our run-in with the hackers are still popping up on the site. If this happens, try clearing your cache (for instructions, visit: http://kb.iu.edu/data/ahic.html). Watch for a new and improved design coming soon.

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Milestones at St. Martins

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS Sept. 1 - Kyle Bailey Sept. 2 - Paul Johnson Sept. 3 - Eric Fencl - Claire Bucher Sept. 4 - Gary Johnson - Sarah Moore Sept. 5 - Jeanne King Sept. 6 - Carole Clary - Lon Aylsworth - Tom Allen - Peter Underwood Sept. 7 - Kevin Schulte - Eric Goettelmann Sept. 8 - Mary Edmonson - Tim Bailey Sept. 9 - Tim LaPlaunt Sept. 10 - Barbara Montgomery - Rachel Lee Sept. 11 - Karen Meyer - Ethan Arras Sept. 12 - Matthew Greenbaum - William Richardson Sept. 13 - Pat Purnell - Beverly Kinkade - Christy Spies - Greg Marx Sept. 14 - Bryan Marx - Tori Frerichs - Olivia King Sept. 17 - Jeff Klieve - Hans Graser Sept. 18 - Jane Valere - Katie Edwards Sept. 19 - Scott Pattingill - Barbara Hiatt - Brian Peters - Billy Underwood Sept. 20 - Bette Burfield - Linda Hoff - Beau Bellem Sept. 21 - Hal Patterson - Margo Scanlon - Terence Bostic - Lola Denardi Sept. 22 - Ali Glazer Sept. 23 - Charles Kidd Sept. 24 - Tim Jerry - Deb Allen - Michael Peters Sept. 25 - Lisa Johnson - Brynn Dockweiler - Emaline Little Sept. 26 - Beth Jackson - Rich Kraus - Patrick Parker Sept. 27 - Rosalie Davis - Michelle Fortune - Erica Jones Sept. 28 - Janese Voit Sept. 30 - Barbara McCann - Judy Mena BANNS OF MARRIAGE

Staff updates
Two new part-time employees are joining St. Martins staff this month: The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis will be starting a new Saturday evening Eucharist later this fall and handling various pastoral duties during her 15 hours each week. Emily also serves as the Vicar at St. Thomas Church for the Deaf in Kirkwood. Michelle Magee will be working 13 hours each week as the Administrative Assistant to the Clergy. Michelle has been a member of St. Martins for about two years with her husband Michael and daughters Sofie and Lilly. As our staff grows, heres an update on staff office schedules (please remember that parttime hours are often flexible):
The Rev. Jon Hall, Rector S-M-W-Th-F The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Asst. Priest (to be determined) The Rev. Susan Naylor, Deacon S: 7 a.m. - Noon; M: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; W: 2p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator M-T-W-Th: 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Michelle Magee, Admin. Assistant to Clergy M-T-W-Th: 8:45 - 11:15 a.m. Earl Naylor, Music Director S: 7:30 a.m. - Noon; M: afternoons; W-Th: afternoons & evenings Heidi Gioia, Director of Youth Ministries M-W: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator M-T: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Th: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Susan Cupini, Sexton M-W-F: 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Tom Warrington, Sexton T-Th: 9 a.m. 2 p.m.

Did we miss your birthday? Send your important dates and announcements to jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.org
DEATHS Wilma I. Leasure July 22 Grandmother of Vikki Nordeen Dorothy Lange July 24 Mother of John Lange Rosemarie Greenbaum August 6 Mother of Kurt Greenbaum

I publish the Banns of Marriage between Debbie Glazer of Chesterfield and John Matthews of Ballwin. If any of you know just cause why they may not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, you are bidden to declare it. This is the second time of asking.

(Book of Common Prayer, page 437)

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Lay Ministries Schedule for September

SEPTEMBER 18 8 a.m. Lector & Chalice Bearer: Daryl Norman Ushers: Jim & Bette Crabtree Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi 10:15 a.m. 1st Lesson: Doug Edmonson 2nd Lesson: Mary Edmonson Prayer Leader: Mary K Heyde Ushers: Wayne Peters, Steve Young, Chuck Batch, Rich Brown Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Bev Weaver Chalice Bearers: Mary Edmonson, Mary K Heyde Acolytes: Evan Fencl, Lindsey Peters, Abby Trieschmann Childrens Worship Leader: Julie Clark CW Assistant: Grace Gerretsen Nursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlin Eucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill, Diana
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SEPTEMBER 4 8 a.m. Lector & Chalice Bearer: Loretta Go Ushers: Bob & Ginny Marchetto Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Eucharistic Visitors: Mary Richardson, Leslie Pattengill 10:15 a.m. 1st Lesson: Maxine Heller 2nd Lesson: Janis Greenbaum Prayer Leader: Kurt Greenbaum Ushers: Tom & Sandy Baranowski, Bob Pomeroy, Sarah Aleman Healing Ministers: Barb McCann, Mary Pomeroy Chalice Bearers: Janis & Kurt Greenbaum Acolytes: Lindsey Peters, Ellie Ecker, Abby Trieschmann Childrens Worship Leader: Julie Clark CW Assistant: Kiki Cogan Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson Greeters: Renee & Tim Jerry SEPTEMBER 11 8 a.m. Lector & Chalice Bearer: Carolann Sternberg Ushers: Bob & Jan Waters 10:15 a.m. 1st Lesson: Theresa Luebcke 2nd Lesson: Tom Allen Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke Ushers: Joe & Lana Biondo, Barbara Bartelsmeyer, Bob McElroy Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Diana Hauser Chalice Bearers: Tom Allen, Rich Luebcke Acolytes: Grace Gerretsen, Mackenzie Morrison, Kiki Cogan Childrens Worship Leader: Terri Garbo CW Assistant: Hope Mueller Nursery: Jody Mena, Mary Kate Turntine Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert, Jennifer
Neckerman, Mary K Heyde, Bev Dupont

Greeters: Theresa & Rich Luebcke SEPTEMBER 25 8 a.m. Lector: Bob Elsperman Chalice Bearer: DArcy Elsperman Ushers: Rich & Honor Hebenstreit 10:15 a.m. 1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran 2nd Lesson: Judi Batch Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch Ushers: Larry Cornelius, Mary Jane Drake, Jean DuPont, Bob Pomeroy Healing Ministers: Barb McCann, Mary Pomeroy Chalice Bearers: Judi & Chuck Batch Acolytes: Matthew Greenbaum, Ellie Ecker, Grace Gerretsen Childrens Worship Leader: Teresa Reeves CW Assistant: Mackenzie Morrison Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert, Leanne Lyle,
Rebecca Barger, Carolann Sternberg

Greeters: Ashleigh & Mike Kellogg

Greeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen

If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change (636-227-1484). 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; Nursery: Alice McLaughlin, 636-519-0493 / alice@infograf.com

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Moment in Time 2011: Gala event for ECM

By Jeff Klieve Please dont miss the fun at Episcopal City Missions gala event. Moment in Time will be held on Thursday, September 29 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton. The cocktail reception and dancing to The Just in Time Ensemble begins at 6 p.m. This year our featured speaker is The Rev. Dietra L. Wise, ECM chaplain. We are also honoring The Rev. Susan C. Skinner for her years of work on behalf of ECM. Please call the ECM office at 314-436-3545 if you would like to reserve a space. The tickets are $125 per person. We look forward to seeing you on September 29. Episcopal City Mission provides chaplain services to children in detention throughout the St. Louis area. About the speaker: For the past six years, Rev. Dietra L. Wise has served the children in detention as chaplain at St. Louis County Detention Center and Lakeside Residential Treatment Center. She organizes ECMs quarterly hip-hop chapel services, leads a community service program at Lakeside and offers activities which engage youth in the areas of faith, media and culture. Dietra is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Rev. Wise is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Ministry Degree in Preaching at Aquinas Institute of Theology. Dietra is planter and pastor of Liberation Christian Church (DOC) located in University City. The Rev. Wise was recognized as an outstanding Young Leader by the St. Louis American Foundation in March 2011. About the honoree: The Rev. Susan C. Skinner was Executive Director of ECM from 2002 to 2006. During this time, Susie worked tirelessly in the community to raise the awareness of the work of the ECM chaplains. The Rockwell Society, Summer Solstice, and Moment in Time were organized during her tenure at ECM. The Rev. Skinner was ordained as an Episcopal priest in 1981 and has served the Diocese in many capacities, including rector at Emmanuel Episcopal Church and as the interim rector at St. Matthews, St. Martins and the Church of the Good Shepherd. The Rev. Skinner and her late husband, The Rev. Robert Skinner, have a son, Robert, Jr., daughter-in-law Sarah, and two grandchildren.