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This Week at Redeemer
Thursday, July 28 - Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Contents
In the coming week …
- Staff Schedules
- School Supplies Drive
- Forward Day by Day Booklets
- Monday Evening Gardening
Upcoming …
- Sunday Early Morning Summer Gatherings
- Search for the Ninth Bishop of Washington
- Foyer Dinners: Round Six
- Adult Choir: New Singers Welcome
- Youth Choir: Calling all Children and Youth
- Redeemer Book Group
- Education for Ministry: Openings Available
General …
- Cathy Baker Run for Kids
For healing: Frances Sharon, Nate Rabner, Stuart Chandler, Greg Sherrard, Renee Kotz, Debbie Babcock-Daley, Sasha, Patsy Stann, Christopher Imbrie, Lucien Garo, Jr., Todd Barnes, Timothy Cooke, Marjorie Tignor, Ian Lear-Nickum, Pastor Cole, John Stevens, Cathy Knepper
For guidance: Ryan Stowell, Henry Fuchs, Barry Bellmore, Adrian, Rebecca
For those who live on the street or work outdoors in the summer heat
For troops stationed abroad: Melody Wright, Todd Doss, Sarah Shirley, David McCombs, the families of all those serving overseas
For travelers: Allen Burns, Joe Daley & Debbie Babcock-Daley, Peter Magrath, and all those on vacation or business
For the birthdays of: Han Herderschee, Constance Griggs, Ben Ivins, Genie Jones, Nicholas Rychlik
August 1/The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Altar Guild: Susan Fitzgerald, Cathy Baker, Veronica Sherrard
Ushers: Ben Ivins, Katie Glover
Crucifer: Kukula Glastris
Acolyte: Julie Wolf-Rodda
Readers: 8:00: Susan Grigsby; 10:30: John Vorhes, Stuart Chandler
Prayers of the People: Alice Despard
Chalice Bearers: 8:00: Jo Barclay-Beard; 10:30: Tom McNaugher, Patricia Snowden, James Stuart
Greeters: Dee Beilstein, Justin Hess
Counters: Mary K Young, Lou Garo
Coffee Hour: Kiki Garo
August 1/The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
Wednesday, July 28
- Morning Prayer & Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
- Holy Eucharist, 12 noon
- AA Meeting, 12 noon
- Vestry Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 30
- AA Meditation Meeting, 12 noon
- AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 1/The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m.
- Nursery Care, 10:15 a.m.
- Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.
- Summer Church School, 10:30 a.m.
- Coffee Hour
Monday, August 2
- AA Meeting, 12 noon
Tuesday, August 3
- AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 4
- Morning Prayer & Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
- Holy Eucharist, 12 noon
- AA Meeting, 12 noon
In the coming week …
Staff Schedules
Tom Smith will be away July 28-30 and August 2-6; Susan Burns will be away July 31-August 14; Alice Despard will be away August 5-13.
School Supplies Drive
Each fall, The Church of the Redeemer, in partnership with the Transitional Housing Corporation and Partner Arms of Washington, D.C., provides backpacks and school supplies to approximately 50 children in need. Donations collected by August 15 will help grateful young students begin the school year on a solid footing. One backpack (and the supplies to fill it) costs approximately $35. Contributions in any amount are greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to The Church of the Redeemer with “School Supplies” on the memo line.
Forward Day by Day Booklets
The Forward Day by Day booklets for August/September/October are available in the Narthex and Parish Hall. The suggested donation is $1 per booklet.
Monday Evening Gardening
Every Monday evening, 6:00-7:00 p.m., parishioners Frank Anderson and Susan Fitzgerald work in the Redeemer gardens. Frank and Susan hope others will join them. No experience necessary. All are welcome!
Upcoming …
Sunday Early Morning Summer Gatherings
Sunday, August 15
Following the early Eucharist on Sunday, August 15, the 8:00 congregation and clergy will gather at the home of parishioner Susan Grigsby – a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. Whether you are a regular or occasional attendee of the early service, a newcomer, or a guest, we invite you to join us! For more information, contact Joanne Bowman: bowmanjo72@aol.com or 301-469-7405.
Search for the Ninth Bishop of Washington
The Search/Nominating Committee welcomes your feedback on the draft Diocesan Profile at three upcoming town hall-style listening sessions. The nearest session will take place at St. Albans Parish, Washington, DC, July 28, 7;00-9:00 p.m. The draft Diocesan Profile is a compilation of findings from surveys pertaining to the current state and future of the diocese. The survey will be online July 14-24. To complete the survey, visit search.edow.org and click on “Survey”. The draft Diocesan Profile will be available on the website on July 18. Copies will be mailed to the parishes.
Foyer Dinners: Round Six
Since they began in 2008, Foyer Dinners have become an important part of our life as a parish community. Groups of 8-10 parishioners meet about once a month in each other’s homes to share a meal and fellowship. The dinners have helped Redeemer to become a more integrated, well-stimulated and, indeed, well-fed congregation! If you have already participated in Foyer Dinners, or if you would like to join in, please sign-up on the Sign-Up bulletin board in the Parish Hall by August 28. Groups will meet September through mid-December. For more information, contact Huda Kraske: hqkraske@aol.com or
301-656-2087.
Adult Choir: New Singers Welcome
The 2010-11 choral season begins with rehearsal on Thursday, September 2, 7:30-9:30 p.m. New members are welcome! All singers must be able to match pitch and blend. Highlights of the season include a Solemn Requiem Mass, conducted by Dr. Martin Neary, retired Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, a Service of Lessons & Carols for Advent, a Lenten Choral Evensong with the Choir of Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, and a trip to sing two services at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, NYC. For more information, please visit the music page of the parish website: www.redeemerbethesda.org or contact Tom Smith: music.redeemer@verizon.net or 301-229-3770.
Youth Choir: Calling all Children and Youth
The first rehearsal of the Youth Choir will take place on Wednesday, September 8, at 4:15 p.m. An ice cream party follows at 5:00 p.m. New members are welcome! Although there is no minimum age requirement, all choristers must be able to read. Highlights of the 2010-2011 season include several opportunities to sing under Dr. Martin Neary and a trip to sing two services at St. John the Divine, NYC. The Youth Choir is a wonderful – and FREE – opportunity for high quality music education right here at Redeemer. For more information, please visit the music page of the parish website: www.redeemerbethesda.org or contact Tom Smith: 301-229-3770 or music.redeemer@verizon.net.
Redeemer Book Group
The next meeting of the Book Group will take place on Sunday, September 26, at the home of Ellen Shillinglaw. The group is currently reading The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. Written in 1990, this book about Vietnam is frequently included on summer reading lists for schools across the country. The stories are poignant, stunning, harrowing, and unforgettable. All are welcome! For more information, contact Ellen: ellen.shillinglaw@gmail.com or 301-520-6710.
Education for Ministry: Openings Available
Are you interested in exploring your faith, deepening your understanding of the Anglican/Episcopal tradition, and growing in fellowship with other Christians? Then consider joining the Education for Ministry (EfM) group at Redeemer. EfM meets one evening a week, September through May. Classes are based on a curriculum for lay persons developed by the Episcopal seminary at the University of the South. Participants register for one year at a time. Those who complete the entire four-year curriculum, an extraordinarily rich opportunity for learning and fellowship, will have engaged in study of the Old and New Testaments, Church History, and 20th Century Philosophers and Theologians. For more information, contact EfM mentor Jo Barclay-Beard: 301-593-5993 or jobbeard@yahoo.com.
General …
Cathy Baker Run for Kids
Cathy Baker is training to run her first half-marathon (13.1 miles) this fall. She will be running for Igraa (Arabic for “read”), a program that raises funds and awareness for the education of children and youth in Palestine. Iqraa is partnered with United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) to make this possible. UPA is a 501(c)(3) charity founded in 1978. UPA works with local schools, orphanages, vocational training centers and universities in an effort to strengthen the Palestinian education system. Iqraa’s support of UPA will go to educatio9n projects in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. All donations to UPA are tax-deductible. Cathy is challenging herself to run in the Baltimore Running Festival on Saturday, October 16. While Iqraa is providing her with weekly training until then, she is asking you for your encouragement and financial support. She is committed to raise $700 for this great cause. Words of encouragement and any size donation would truly be appreciated! To support Cathy: 1. Click on the following link: https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1000640. 2. Complete the form. 3. For "Iqraa Runner Designation," designate "Catherine Baker" as the runner you are supporting. 4. Notify Cathy via email (catherinebkaer@mac.com) after your donation is made. If you'd like to support Cathy via check or cash, please contact her directly (by email or at (301-229-6963).
