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CHRIST’S LOVE,
SPIRIT-FED,
SERVING OTHERS
S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G M A Y 2 0 1 1
INSIDE THIS
Get ready, get set… Garage Sale!
Clothing, toys, books, furniture, sporting goods – Donations: Sun., May 29
ISSUE:
those are just a few of the items being collected All members are encouraged to donate items to
Announcements: 2 for St. Martin’s Garage Sale the first weekend of the sale (see page 12 for a list of items accepted).
Service Day
Estate Planning June. This will be the 38th year St. Martin’s has A trailer is now in the parking lot for early drop-
Bunco Night hosted the fundraiser. After taking a few years off, offs, but Judi says she hopes most people will wait
Mary & Martha
organizers are excited about the prospects for to bring their donations until Sunday, May 29.
Book Club
this year’s event. Judi and Wear casual clothes to church that
Fr. Jon: 3 Chuck Batch are co- day and stay after the service to
Spiritual Ground
chairs. “It really was a begin collecting the donations and
Financial Report 4
tradition,” says Judi. “It’s setting up for the sale. Come over
St. Martin’s
Scholarship a real service to the com- to the “Holy Cow Grill” for a $4
munity. People are so lunch special, cooked up by the
Mission Trips 5
Youth Group excited we’re having it Youth Group.
again.” Judi says the sale not only provides our
Adult Classes 6 Set-up: Sun., May 29 – Thurs., June 2
Stewardship community with a place to purchase quality goods
Spotlight at great prices, it also brings St. Martin’s members Volunteers are needed throughout the week lead-
together as we prepare for the event. All the pro- ing up to the sale to organize areas and price
Christian 7
Formation ceeds from this year’s garage sale will go to out- items. If you would like to help, please sign up for
reach projects including youth mission trips and a shift at the church.
New Planning 8
Procedures Circle of Concern. (Continued on back cover)
Financial update
I appreciate everyone for helping us finish I want to put in a plug for the HVAC Fund that
2010 very close to financial break-even. Addi- allowed us to replace many of the heating and
tionally, the congregation responded faithfully air conditioning units last year. We borrowed
to the fall Stewardship Campaign. This al- approximately $48,000 from the Packwood
lowed the vestry to approve a budget for Fund, which we agreed would be paid back with
2011 that includes additional needed pro- interest in five years or less. We have already
grams and projects while remaining close to collected 50% of this amount in donations and I
break-even. And through the first quarter of want to encourage the congregation to help get
the year, we are ahead of budget. Thank you this amount paid back well in advance of the five
to all. year goal. We benefit each week from the use
Keep up with all the
The financial information for the church is of this equipment.
latest news and
information online. maintained on a cash basis and the numbers Finally, we are all hopeful and excited about the
St. Martin’s: you see weekly are reflective of our cash po- future of St. Martin’s, but it will take time and
stmartinschurch.org sition. Without borrowing from ourselves the faithfulness of all of us to make it happen.
Diocese of Missouri:
(the Packwood Fund) or drastically control- Father Jon Hall and the vestry are planning for
diocesemo.org ling payments, we must try to maintain a con- the future. However, the growth and expanded
stant flow of income and manage spending ministries we all desire and pray for need to be
Episcopal Church U.S.A:
episcopalchurch.org throughout the year. We simply do not have supported with our time, talents, and yes, our
a lot of flexibility. I encourage all of you to treasures. Please help us build on the progress
help by keeping up pledge payments during we have made to become financially healthy. I
the historically lean months of summer and dream of a thriving church which shares our
early fall when attendance is lower. We are good fortune with the diverse communities
working on some electronic capabilities that where we have ministries and missions. Let’s
will allow you to pay your pledge even if you make this dream a reality.
are out of town. More on this in future arti- Best regards in Christ,
cles. Larry Cornelius, Treasurer
Stewardship spotlight
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, purpose-
ful decisions.
Have you noticed a fresh, new look in Park Doug Algren, Rich Luebcke, Steve Lyle, Mick
Hall, the Narthex and our main hallway lately? McCann, Jim & Alice McLaughlin, Bob
That new look comes from a fresh coat of Pomeroy and Mike Reeves.
paint… and that fresh coat of paint comes Scott Pattengill is a painter by profession. He
from the hard work of a dedicated group of says he sees this work as a part of his stew-
church members donating their time and ardship to the church. “This is what I can do,
painting skills to get the job done. so it’s my way to contribute,” Scott said.
Scott Pattengill and Sherrie Algren recently “With Park Hall, the hallway and the Narthex
Scott Pattengill and Sherrie completed the hallway and the Narthex. That repainted — Wow! The church really looks
Algren worked for two weeks
painting job took 16 gallons of paint and re- refreshed!”
in April to paint the Narthex
and the hallway at St. Martin’s. quired some delicate and brave work on scaf-
Scripture tells us that blessings shared,
folding. multiply and multiply and multiply.
If you have a story you’d like to share,
Another group of hard-working painters took
please contact a member of our Stewardship Committee:
on the huge walls of Park Hall: Sherrie & Jeff & Jane Klieve (co-chairs),
Murrell Cunningham, Mary Drastal, Janis Greenbaum.
MESSAGES
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STMARTINSCHURCH.ORG PAGE 7
Alice McLaughlin, Jody Mena, Chen Luebcke, Susan Merchak, Kim Mont-
MUSIC SUNDAY
Music Director Earl Naylor leads the children in a special performance for the
congregation March 20.
ART EXCHANGE
Mary Drastal leads a special art lesson in Sunday school March
20.
New procedures for planning church events
PAGE 8
by Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator All new ministry events should have a Ministry
A new Campus Use Policy has been ap- Reservation Request completed six weeks in
proved by the Vestry. This comprehensive advance of the event. Once received by the
policy document guides the use of St. Mar- church office, the request will be brought to
tin’s building and grounds by ministries, the next staff meeting for clearance with the
members and outside groups who might parish calendar. After approval, the event will
Copies of the
wish to hold activities and events at St. Mar- be posted to the calendar and confirmed with
Campus Use Policy,
Ministry Reservation tin’s. The policy’s stated goal is to “utilize the ministry leader so that the committee can
Request Form and
the space in a manner that supports our confidently proceed with planning and pro-
the Campus Use
Christian Mission and to provide a positive moting the event.
Agreement
are available at the experience for the individuals and groups Requests for use of the facility by St. Martin’s
church or on
that utilize our facility.” members for non-ministry events should be
our website.
All ministry leaders are urged to read this made using the Campus Use Agreement
policy which covers processes, risk, guide- booklet (white, has icon with cross at the top
lines for safety and more. A copy is posted on cover). This booklet is taken directly from
on St. Martin’s website under Schedules– the main policy and contains the pages perti-
Forms–Policies in the column on the left side nent for members who wish to hold a private
of the webpage. Hard copies of the Campus social event or secure space for another or-
Use Policy are available in the narthex. ganization of which they may be a member.
The Campus Use Agreement booklet is also for
In light of this new policy, the old “pink
use by outside persons or groups who would
form” titled Event Planning Form has been
like to rent space for a meeting or other ac-
replaced by the Ministry Reservation Re-
tivity. The Campus Use Agreement informs the
quest Form. This new form is also printed
potential user of terms which will govern
on pink paper with the diagram of Park Hall
activities held at St. Martin’s and gives details
on the back for your convenience. This Min-
regarding liability and fees. This Campus Use
istry Reservation Request form is available on
Agreement booklet should be used for all non-
the bulletin board in the corridor, from the
ministry requests.
church office or may be printed from the
website under Schedules–Forms–Policies. If you have questions, you may direct them to
jtheiss@stmartinschurch.org.
LENTEN
FELLOWSHIP
Shannon Gould (left) enjoys the
dessert table while Abbey Hall
and Murrell Cunningham (right)
are all smiles during our
Wednesday evening Lenten pro-
gram. About 40 people attended
the program each Wednesday
evening during Lent.
MESSAGES
STMARTINSCHURCH.ORG PAGE 9
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: Susan Naylor, 636-227-1484 / snaylor@stmartinschurch.org
Acolytes: Bob Ecker, 636-230-7302 / dvs-be@charter.net;
Greeters: Mary K Heyde, 636-532-9345 / heydes@charter.net.;
Children’s Worship & Nursery: Janis Greenbaum, 314-651-1843 / jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.org.
May 2011
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Scholarship Sunday & 2 3 4 5 6 7
STMARTINSCHURCH.ORG
Service Day 10:30am - Bible Study 9:30am - Tuesdays with ECW* 6:30am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed
8am - Holy Eucharist 1:15pm - Staff Meeting 10am - Women’s Bible Study Noon - Holy Eucharist 9am - Morning Prayer **
9am - Service Day Activities 10am - Beginners Bible Study
9am - Christian Formation
6:30pm - VBS meeting
10:15am - Holy Eucharist
11:30am - Service Day Activities 7pm - Outreach Committee 7pm - Evangelism Committee 6:30pm - Bell Choir
7pm - Garage Sale Meeting 7pm - Stewardship Committee 7pm - Estate Planning Seminar 7pm - Choir 7pm - ECW Bunco Night
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
8am - Holy Eucharist 10:30am - Bible Study 9:30am - Tuesdays with ECW* 6:30am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed
9am - End-of-the-year 1:15pm - Staff Meeting 10am - Women’s Bible Study Noon - Holy Eucharist 9am - Morning Prayer **
10am - Beginners Bible Study
Celebration Noon - Diocesan Standing
11:30am - Lunch Bunch
10:15am - Holy Eucharist Committee 5pm - Garage Sale Set-up
6pm - Vestry Meeting 6:30pm - Bell Choir 7pm - Choir
7pm - Book Club 7pm - Facilities Committee
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY MORNINGS
8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist I
9 a.m. - Christian Formation
10:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist II
WEDNESDAYS
Noon - Holy Eucharist II
Members Sale: Thurs., June 2 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. A trailer is available in the church parking lot for early donations.
For large-item pick-ups, contact Mike Reeves at 636-394-0312.
The doors open for a special preview sale to St. Martin’s mem-
The following items will be accepted for the sale:
bers only.
- Clothing (adult & children’s)
The Sale: Fri., June 3 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. - Bakery (pre-packaged for sale in baggies/plates/containers;
and Sat., June 4 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. homemade preferred)
- Books / DVDs / CDs / Records (no magazines or VHS tapes)
Volunteers are needed to work shifts throughout the sale. If - Boutique / Gifts / Jewelry / Art
you would like to help, please sign up at the church. - Holiday Decorations (no trees, please)
- Furniture
Clean-up: Sat., June 4 1 p.m. until finished - Kitchen / Housewares
- Linens
We will thoroughly clean the entire church, with everything put - Toys / Games
back in its place for Sunday church services. - Sporting Goods
* No electronics this year!
Party: Sat., June 4 (evening)
Have a little fun after a long week of faithful service. Please use the list above to label your donation bags so we know what
department they should go.