TIDINGS The Newsletter of Christ Church – St. Michael’s Parish (Episcopal) March 2015 Lectio Divina Prayer Group begins Wednesday, March 4 th at 3 PM in the Lea Library Covenant Churches Lenten Series Tuesday Evenings from March 3 rd through 24 th “The man answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.’ Jesus said to him, ‘You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.’ But wanting to justify himself, the man asked Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:27-29) And, indeed, who is my neighbor? This year, our Covenant Churches Lenten Series examines our local community of St. Michaels and Bay Hundred in order for each of us to gain a fuller picture and a better understanding of the challenges confronting those in our community who are the most vulnerable and at risk. Join us for a simple supper at 6 PM, followed by a presentation that looks at the many challenges in our society from a local perspective: Tuesday, March 3 rd - Union United Methodist Church “Racism, Race Relations and the Shore” - the Rev. Dr. William Wallace Tuesday, March 10 th - Royal Oak Community Church (Methodist) “Alcohol, Heroin & Substance Abuse in Talbot County” - Talbot Partnership Tuesday, March 17 th - St. Luke’s United Methodist Church “Domestic Abuse and Community Crime” - Chief Anthony T. Smith, SMPD Tuesday, March 24 th - Christ Church (Episcopal) “Human Trafficking: Challenges & Responses” - Christine Dolan & Sandy King Holy Week Begins on Sunday, March 29 th Palm Sunday Popcorn Theology Series “Forgiveness” Mondays at 7 PM Movies can provide more than just entertainment. Join us this Lent as we watch films that explore the concept of forgiveness; whether it is forgiveness of family, friend, church, institution or country. March 2 nd Invictus (PG-13) March 9 th The Descendents (R) March 16 th Angela’s Ashes (R) March 23 rd Philomena (PG-13) Movies begin promptly at 7 PM. Popcorn and soda are provided. A discussion follows each film. Blessing of the Palms & Passion at 8 AM Blessing of the Palms in the Park at 10 AM Followed by the Passion at 10:15 AM in the church. Easter Day services: 8 AM; 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
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TIDINGS
The Newsletter of Christ Church – St. Michael’s Parish (Episcopal) March 2015
Lectio Divina Prayer Group begins Wednesday,
March 4th at 3 PM in the Lea Library
Covenant Churches Lenten Series Tuesday Evenings from March 3rd through 24th
“The man answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.’ Jesus said to him, ‘You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.’ But wanting to justify himself, the man asked Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:27-29)
And, indeed, who is my neighbor? This year, our Covenant Churches
Lenten Series examines our local community of St. Michaels and Bay
Hundred in order for each of us to gain a fuller picture and a better
understanding of the challenges confronting those in our community
who are the most vulnerable and at risk. Join us for a simple supper at
6 PM, followed by a presentation that looks at the many challenges in
our society from a local perspective:
Tuesday, March 3rd - Union United Methodist Church “Racism, Race Relations and the Shore” - the Rev. Dr. William Wallace
Tuesday, March 10th - Royal Oak Community Church (Methodist) “Alcohol, Heroin & Substance Abuse in Talbot County” - Talbot Partnership
Tuesday, March 17th - St. Luke’s United Methodist Church “Domestic Abuse and Community Crime” - Chief Anthony T. Smith, SMPD
Tuesday, March 24th - Christ Church (Episcopal) “Human Trafficking: Challenges & Responses” - Christine Dolan & Sandy King
Holy Week Begins on Sunday, March 29th Palm Sunday
Popcorn Theology Series “Forgiveness”
Mondays at 7 PM
Movies can provide more than just
entertainment. Join us this Lent as
we watch films that explore the
concept of forgiveness; whether it is
forgiveness of family, friend, church,
institution or country.
March 2nd Invictus (PG-13)
March 9th The Descendents (R)
March 16th Angela’s Ashes (R)
March 23rd Philomena (PG-13)
Movies begin promptly at 7 PM.
Popcorn and soda are provided. A
discussion follows each film.
Blessing of the Palms & Passion at 8 AM
Blessing of the Palms in the Park at 10 AM
Followed by the Passion at 10:15 AM in the church.
Easter Day services: 8 AM; 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
103 Willow Street, P.O. Box S St. Michaels, MD 21663 Tel: 410-745-9076 Fax: 410-745-5760 e-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Thursday Weekly Service Schedule: Morning Prayer – 9:00 AM Mondays through Fridays Holy Eucharist (Londonderry) – 1:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays Sunday Services: 8:00 AM & 10:15 AM
Lent, Life and Envy Recently, our family has taken to watching the Masterpiece Mystery series Grantchester on PBS, which follows the life of thirty-year old Anglican priest and former World War II veteran, Sidney Chambers, who, in addition to his priestly responsibilities, manages to solve several murders and other crimes. Set in 1953, Sidney shares his vicarage with a black lab puppy and a housekeeper. Even with the occasional murder thrown in, Sidney’s life seems so uncomplicated that, at times, I feel a tinge of envy for the way he always seems so pulled together, even when he’s not. Given our affinity for Grantchester, the Nestlehutts are not giving up television for Lent this year.
Lent is always a good time for self-reflection and asking questions such as: “Is there more to life?” or “How did I get here?” These questions can tap into one’s spiritual
journey, vocational choice, geographical location, family structure, or all of the above. In the fall of 2003, when Abigail and I moved to St. Michaels, life seemed so uncomplicated—even with a one-year-old child. A year later, we added child number two, and since then, much of life has been devoted to parenting two children. Of course, parenting children doesn’t occur in a vacuum. In March of 2010 my father had a massive stroke that left him with limited speech and reduced mobility (prior to this event my father had been the healthier of my two parents and was still playing tennis regularly). As you know, this kind of crisis can reshape a family, and that was certainly the case for us. I think that my mother, sister, and I did not foresee my father living this long. My father’s need for ongoing care has occurred against the backdrop of our raising children, who have gone from being ages 5 and 7, to being 10 and 12 years old. I’m frequently struck by how they seem to require more attention now than they did as toddlers. The decisions and challenges have higher stakes and their personalities are more developed. Honor loves sports and Asa loves theater, which means that as parents we are often driving in different directions for after-school and weekend activities. As a seventh grader, Asa has one more year at the Country School before he will, in all likelihood, head off to boarding school. It seems but the blink of an eye, and yet, even the care of aging parents and raising of young children has not happened in isolation. As members of our congregation continue to age, there are more calls for pastoral care and hospital visits than there were a decade ago. Add to this my own surgery and medical leave in 2013, and my life is anything but uncomplicated. At times, life can feel so busy that I am reminded of a friend once telling me that I am in the “forced march stage of life.” He defined this stage as “you get out of bed in the morning and put one foot in front of the other until you go to bed at night.” I know that this is just a stage of life and that many of you are in a similar situation, or have been in the past, or may be in the future. It is not a period of life that easily lends itself to reflective moments. As such, the Season of Lent is a godsend.
Lent is that time that we set aside for doing some internal work; what the prayer book terms a period of examining our lives through “self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 265); while looking outward and working to restore the family and community to wholeness and healthy relationship with God. The two aspects of Lent—the personal and the communal—need to remain tethered to one another. Our RenewalWorks project reminds us that we pray and study scripture in order to remember why we are reaching out in love to others to meet material needs. Per usual, this Lent I gave up a few things and took on others. Wine and chocolate are sidelined, while I committed more time for personal prayer, hands-on outreach, and exercise (sidelining in solving murders was never an option).
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Sometimes I wonder where God is in these busy moments of life. I know that God has to be there somewhere, but it is not always so obvious. I often think of that line from Les Mis that “to love another person is to see the face of God” and wonder if that pithy phrase gets at the heart of Anglican theology. I like the idea that we encounter God and the divine when we are in relationship and, as such, this might mean that it is in the busyness of caring for children and parents (that sandwich generation experience) when we are most likely to see God’s face. I hope so, because I don’t foresee life becoming less busy anytime soon. This year, know that I am indeed praying my way through Lent and endeavoring to be more present to my wife, my children, my parents, and my parishioners; trusting that through love for each of you I am getting closer to truly seeing the face of God. Here’s to keeping a holy Lent! -- Mark
Scenes from the Feb. 8th Annual Meeting & Dinner – Photos by Jim Proctor and Sal Simoncini
PARISH LIFE
More Views of the Annual Meeting & Dinner . . . .
Concert by the Choir of the College of William & Mary Saturday, March 21st a t 7 PM at Chris t Church
This March, the Choir of the College of William and Mary, under the direction of James Armstrong, will undertake its annual spring tour, which includes at performance in St. Michaels. The program will feature Brahms’ motet, Schaffe in mir, Gott, as well as two premiers: one of a Baroque choral masterwork and the other of a newly composed setting of an Irish folk song. Gregor Werner, Joseph Haydn’s predecessor at the Esterházy Court, composed his Missa Contrapunctata in 1756 for the liturgies of Lent and Advent. This choral masterwork received its modern premier, the first
since the 18th century, in Hungary recently; the W&M Choir will give the American premier of this work. The choir will also give the premier of an arrangement of The Londonderry Air by William and Mary composer Robert LaRose ’16. Works by Barrie Cabena, Lukas Foss, Christopher Hoh, Richard Jackson, Giuseppe Pitoni, and Richard Strauss will complete the program. Celebrating 92 years since its founding, the Choir of the College of William & Mary continues to appear regularly both in the United States and abroad. The choir has had the honor of performing twice for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II—most recently in 2007—and was one of four choirs invited to perform in concert with the United States Marine Band at the 1997 Presidential Inaugural on the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C. Admission is free.
Greeters and Ushers: The Front Line of Welcoming Others
Recently, at a Welcoming Committee meeting, I was asked about the role of greeters and how they differed from ushers. I think the underlying pretext for the questions was: Do we really need greeters? My answer came without hesitation. Greeters and ushers are two distinct ministries that draw on different skillsets. Using the game show “Wheel of Fortune” as an analogy (please don’t push this analogy too far): ushers are more like Pat Sajak; while greeters are more like Vanna White. What I mean is that our ushers are required to distribute the service paper; assist visitors in finding a seat; count the Sunday attendance; and coordinate the flow for communion.
Greeters, on the other hand, are there solely for their ability to extend a gracious and heartfelt welcome to anyone entering Christ Church -- visitors, newcomers and long-time parishioners alike. As such, the perfect greeter is someone who is outgoing, personable, and genuinely likes to engage with others. It is not a great ministry for wallflowers or anyone who is uncomfortable speaking with strangers. In a perfect world, our greeters are the first people one meets when walking up the pathway to the church. The greeter is the front line and first impression for first-time visitors. In addition, a greeter can set the tone for anyone entering our church. Who among us doesn’t like to be welcomed with a warm hello and a sincere smile? Once inside the church building, the ushers serve as the second helpful encounter for those unfamiliar with our church. In addition to handing out a service paper, the usher may assist with seating, nursery care, or other requests. Working in tandem, our greeters and our ushers form a team that establishes how welcome visitors feel when coming to Christ Church. And for that reason, all of your fellow parishioners are thankful! If you would like to be part of this welcoming team, as either a greeter or an usher, please phone the parish office. We’d love to put your gifts to good use.
--Mark Nestlehutt
Meet Your New Vestry Members – George Dixon, Senior Warden, who also took the photos. At the February 8, 2015 Annual Dinner, the parishioners elected three new vestry members: Lisa Felts, Nancy Masone, and Doug Rollow. Lisa, Nancy, and Doug join Don Buxton, Jim Fulton, Judy Parker, Alison Sanford, Jim Vail, and Ray Wasdyke as members of this year’s vestry. We also voted on February 8th to downsize the vestry to nine members from twelve. Here are a few words about Lisa, Nancy and Doug. Lisa Felts, who will be the Finance Chair, co-chaired the highly successful 2014 and 2015 Stewardship Campaigns.
She also sings in the choir and works with Talbot Interfaith Shelter. Prior to joining the choir, Lisa was a Greeter & Oblation Bearer. She is a certified public accountant, licensed in the State of Maryland, and an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service to represent taxpayers. She has over 30 years experience in financial reporting and income tax preparation and has been offering controllership, financial management and income tax services in Easton for over 18 years. She holds a BA in Economics and a BS in Accounting from the University of Maryland at College Park. Lisa is an active member of the Maryland Association of CPAs and a graduate of Shore Leadership. She is treasurer of Pets on Wheels of Delmarva, Inc.; a Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow and an active member of the Easton Rotary Club, through which she delivers Meals on Wheels in Easton. She enjoys outdoor activities, nature, and spending time with her family and friends.
Nancy Masone’s focus will be Outreach and Wider Mission. This is Nancy’s second time serving on the Vestry; 1996 to 1999 being the first. She is or has been a significant and joyful contributor in almost every aspect of Christ Church: Eucharistic Minister, Reader, Usher, member of the Altar Guild, Food Pantry Manager, Stephen Ministry, Wedding Coordinator, and member of ECW. Nancy is a major part of Scofield Masone Management, LLC, doing management consulting, property management and bookkeeping. Prior to that she was an administrative assistant in the medical field. Nancy is a lifelong resident of St. Michaels.
Doug Rollow will join Ray Wasdyke in focusing on Parish Facilities. After high school at Gonzaga in Washington, DC, Doug graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and got his law degree from the University of Virginia. He practiced law for almost 40 years with the Philadelphia office of Ballard Spahr, LLP, in the areas of securities and finance. Doug was an active member of a number of Episcopal boards during his 40 years in Philadelphia. He has a daughter and two grandchildren in New York City and a son and granddaughter in San Francisco. Doug has kept a boat in St. Michaels harbor since 1981. He bought his house in the historic district in 1992 and moved down full time from Philadelphia in 2011. Doug has served on the town’s Historic District Commission and is a member of the Zoning Appeals Board. He enjoys being a docent at Christ Church and served on the Renewal Works Workshop. When he is not sailing Galatea, he can be found batting around the harbor with his partner Marian Brown in their center console skiff.
Wednesday Discussion Group – Mary Jane Wyant Looking for some great discussions and small group sharing? Join us on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 12:30 in the parish library. Pressed for time? An average of eight participants read and discuss the book during the meeting, so there is no preparation required. Our next book will be The Restoration Project: A Benedictine Path to Wisdom, Strength, and Love by the Rev. Christopher H. Martin. This book is a wonderful complement to the Renewal Works goals and will begin sometime in March. Join us now for the end of our current book, or stay tuned for the beginning date of The Restoration Project.
Views of the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Some 70 diners braved the cold and snowy streets to take part in the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, hosted by the Men’s Club, which prepared the pancakes, sausages and applesauce. The event raised $416 for the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Troop and Pack 741, who did their part by serving the diners. Photographer Jim Proctor was on hand to capture the scenes below and on the following page.
Anniversaries
3/15 Lisa Rey 3/16 Frances Maffitt, Louise Woods 3/19 Cheryl Albus, Gillian Lewis 3/21 Pat Janson 3/22 Gary Clarke, Claudia Frantz, Judy Hause, Marge
Rue 3/23 Susan Armstrong 3/24 Bert Boon, David Brandon 3/25 Tony Vaughn 3/29 Sue Kilmon, Anne Pilert 3/30 Karen Burger, John Masone, Sid Smith 3/31 David Frantz
3/2 Roger Clark, Jackson McKay 3/3 Connie Lindeman 3/4 Charlene Woodard 3/6 Joan Schneider 3/7 Margie Steffens 3/8 Lesley Moyer, Ray Wasdyke 3/9 Rick Morgan 3/10 Samuel Jensen, Margaret Naeny 3/11 Mary Ellen Olcese 3/12 Martha Austin 3/13 Sherri Atkinson, James Keating, George Raitt 3/14 John Loflin, Penny Rhine, Thomas Stevenson
Anniversaries 3/3 Rick & Elizabeth Morgan; 3/22 Shannon & Mary Jane Wyant
From the Parish Register Burials: Matthew Stewart Wemmer, Marc 18, 1987 – January 20, 2015
Janet Katherine Raitt, December 23, 1935 – December 18, 2014
March 2015 Birthdays and Anniversaries Birthdays
PARISH & COMMUNITY LIFE
More Scenes from the Pancake Supper -- as recorded by Jim Proctor
Reminder: Washington National Cathedral Bus Trip, March 21st
– Abigail Nestlehutt All Faith Chapel, Tunis Mills, invites you to join us for a special tour of the National Cathedral hosted by The Right Reverend and Mrs. Nathan Baxter on Saturday, March 21, 2015. The bus will leave from the Kohl's parking lot in Easton at 7:30 am and return at 4:30 pm.
The cost of the trip is $40, which includes the bus, cathedral admission and a lovely box lunch. Please make checks payable to All Faith Chapel with “National Cathedral trip” in the memo section. For more information or to register, please contact Donna Richardson at: [email protected] or 410-820-9307. Above: Inside the cathedral, stained glass windows, including the rose window. (Photo source: Google Images)
Habitat for Humanity Women Build – Neil Armstrong
Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity program that empowers and engages women in learning construction skills, building homes, and positively impacting communities.
Our local Habitat for Humanity Choptank chapter has begun a Women Build for 2015. The objective is for women to entirely fund and build a new house in the county! Ground breaking could begin later this year if initial fund-raising goals are met. If you are interested in finding out more about Women Build, attending a fund-raising event, or hosting a fund-raising event, please contact Susan Armstrong ([email protected]) or Alison Sanford ([email protected]). Below: a Habitat Women Build team in Honolulu at their construction site. (Photo source: Google Images.)
REACHING OUT
St. Michaels Food Pantry – Beth and Howard Eckel
With the generous contributions of both food items and money, the Pantry has had a bountiful 2015 beginning. Thanks to their heartfelt project, Hearts on Talbot, John and Bonnie Booth and ever-great helper George Clarke again played Cupid. What a wonderful, creative assist their project is -- letting us show our affection for one another while supporting The Food Pantry’s mission, i.e.: caring for our neighbors-in-need. A chilly, sometimes bleak January and early February became brighter and warmer (?) with a stroll or drive down Talbot Street. This could become a setting for a Hallmark movie! It surely warms the Food Pantry’s heart. Left: A small sampling of the Hearts on Talbot Street in February 2015. Photo by Neil Armstrong. For those who have not seen the Food Pantry's annual report, the following statistics may be of interest: In 2014, 2,151 clients were served, providing for 5,310 family members. The previous year's figures were: 1,565 client visits, providing for 3,400 family members. Another fine assist with our mission was The Talbot County Empty Bowls dinner on February 22. This annual and very popular event raises money for all the food pantries in Talbot County. Our church’s Youth Group provided great
help painting soup bowls at Clay Bakers. Each diner at the Empty Bowls event purchased an artistic, one-of-a kind bowl and filled it with delicious soup or chili. So many kind, generous people to thank for a lovely evening of community spirit and contributions that enable our county-wide pantries to serve those whose bowls are empty.
Again, many thanks to terrific volunteers and the thoughtful, loyal parishioners, community friends and organizations who help care for our needy neighbors.
Right: One table of happy diners at an Easton Empty Bowls dinner. Photo courtesy of the Star-Democrat.
Stephen Ministry – Mary Jane Wyant Stephen Ministers, trained in confidential Christian care, help by listening, caring, encouraging, and providing emotional and spiritual support for those going through a difficult time. If you would like to learn more, please contact: Clelia Garrity (410-745-9076; [email protected]) or Lesley Moyer (443-786-4624)
Church School Update In late January, the Rector and Wardens met with several parents and grandparents of our church-school-age children to discuss goals and future programs. An open conversation was facilitated by Lori Ramsey, our Community Missioner, who is also helping with family ministry. While some of the ideas are being implemented this spring, others are being explored for fall 2015. If you have any thoughts or would like to discuss church school or family ministry ideas, please contact Lori Ramsey. Right: Church Schoolers’ photos by Lori Ramsey.
re:form Youth Group for March Our Sunday morning youth group for young people in grades six through nine is going strong! March topics include: Is divorce a sin?; What does it mean to be “born again?”; What if my friends aren’t Christian?; and Is it okay to be angry at God? We meet from 9:15 to 10:00 am every Sunday morning. Friends are always welcome! For more information speak with one of the youth mentors: Mark Nestlehutt, Gena Newberg, Alison Sanford or Larry Sanford.
Clay Bakers Youth Outing In early February, a dozen of our youth group members and parents traveled to Clay Bakers in Easton for an afternoon of painting bowls to be used for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser dinner to help alleviate hunger on the shore. Here are a couple of photos from the day: (Photograher: Mark Nestlehutt)
Sunday Morning Adult Forums in March Lenten Ser ies : “The Art o f Theolog i ca l Ref l e c t ion” – February 22nd through March 22nd March 1st “The Synoptic Gospels in 45 Minutes or Less” – The Reverend Mark Nestlehutt March 8th “Job: Undeserved Suffering & Disinterested Righteousness” – Rabbi Peter Hyman March 15th “The Fourth Gospel: What Were They Thinking?” – The Reverend Mark Nestlehutt March 22nd “The Psalms: Prayer & Songs” – Rabbi Peter Hyman Sunday Morning Adult Forums meet in Etherton Hall during the Christian Formation Hour from 9:15-10:00 am.
Lenten Christian Formation Opportunities There are three adult Christian formation programs being offered this Lent: a Popcorn Theology series on “Forgiveness” at 7:00 pm on the five Monday evenings in Lent, beginning February 23rd; a Covenant Churches series that asks the question, “And who is my neighbor?” at 6:00 pm on the four Tuesdays in Lent, beginning March 3rd; and a “Lectio Divina” prayer group that meets at 3:00 pm on the four Wednesdays during Lent, beginning March 4th.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Feb. 14 Men’s Club Breakfast Sher i f f Joe Gamble on Teenage Drug Addic t ion in Talbot County
On February 14th, Talbot County Sheriff Joe Gamble addressed some 27 members of the Christ Church Men’s Club about the problem of drug addiction among Talbot County teenagers, where, he said, heroin is now the drug of choice because of its easy availability and low cost.
Gamble said he first became interested in working on the drug problem in Talbot County when he was summoned to a crime scene at the intersection of Hwy. 33 and the Bozman-Neavitt Road, where the body of a young man had been found. At the time, some 18 months ago, Gamble was working on the State Police homicide unit. When he arrived at the scene, Gamble raised the sheet covering the body and recognized Sam Cross, a boy he had coached in lacrosse at Easton High School. The signs of strangulation were obvious in the ruptured capillaries in Cross’ eyes and face, Gamble said, and it was clear that he had not died of a drug overdose, although he and the others present had been taking drugs that night.
Scope of the Problem. Gamble said that his subsequent investigation of the death of Sam Cross led him to interview some 60 youths in the Easton and St. Michaels area, many from “good” families. In those interviews, he learned that many of the youths, even some he knew personally, were regularly using heroin and other drugs.
Gamble described the typical progression in drug use, which he said begins with alcohol in middle school, moving on to marijuana and prescription opiods, such as oxyContin and vicodin, in high school. Since opioids are hard to obtain outside of home medicine cabinets, however, the natural next step is heroin, which is easily obtained at low cost in Baltimore and redistributed on the Eastern Shore.
Nowadays, marijuana, which is, incidentally, far more potent than the pot that was available 25 years ago to today’s parents, is typically delivered to a home address in packages by mail or FedEx from legal suppliers in Colorado and Washington State. Above: Sheriff Gamble spoke with Jonathon Kane, among others, after his talk to the Men’s Club.
State-mandated surveys of high school students across Maryland indicate that Talbot County ranks among the highest in the state in drug abuse by teenagers and in terms of percentages of students using drugs. Talbot, in fact, is on a par with Baltimore County, although the City of Baltimore is tops in drug usage among high school students.
What Is to Be Done? Gamble said that city and county law enforcement agencies, including the St. Michaels and Easton police departments, have stepped up their focus on the problem of youthful addiction and are now devoting personnel full time to that issue. State police cars are now all equipped with antidotes to counter heroin overdoses, which have become more common. Much remains to be done, however. Parents and grandparents need to become much better informed about the hazards of addiction, regularly talking to the adolescents and teenagers in their households about the dangers and removing unused prescription bottles – especially those containing opioids -- from their medicine cabinets. It is those often forgotten and unused prescription drugs which young people or their invited friends can access when they use the bathroom.
Teachers can also reinforce the message that addiction can lead to terrible consequences, such as Sam Cross’ death. Gamble recently met with County School Superintendent Kelly Griffith (next month’s speaker) to discuss the roles that the schools might play in attacking the problem. Finally, Gamble said, we can all pray to the Lord to request His help to parents and law enforcement in coping with the problem. -- Editor
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Men’s Club Breakfast, Saturday, March 14th Ms. Kel ly Gri f f i th , Super intendent , Talbot County Publ i c Schoo ls – George Dixon Public schools are the core of American education and have been since colonial times. They are often criticized;
their budgets are debated annually in county councils across America; yet they hold the future success for the vast majority of American children. Our March speaker, Kelly Griffith, is the Superintendent of Talbot County Public Schools, responsible for educating the children and youth of Talbot County. Ms. Griffith has made a point of community outreach, which comes at a time when Christ Church is looking for new community outreach opportunities. Christ Church parishioners have been supporting the students of Talbot County Public Schools with the Back to School program and SMASH, to name just two projects. With nearly 30 years’ experience in education, including 25 years in the Talbot County Public Schools, Ms. Griffith brings a passion to advancing education — the way students learn, the way teachers teach, and the way information is exchanged. She has
been a classroom teacher, a principal in high school, middle school and elementary school, as well as being an assistant superintendent. She has the experience to discuss the challenges facing our public schools. This is going to be another great discussion session! Above left: Kelly Griffith’s photograph, courtesy of the Star-Democrat.
Make your reservation now! Call George Dixon at 410-745-6307 or e-mail: [email protected]. Join your fellow parishioners. Bring a friend to join you. Have a hearty breakfast for only $12 and listen to a great speaker. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 8:00 am in Etherton Hall.
Docents’ Guild – Linda Makosky (Photos by Lin Clineburg) Docents’ Guild Chairman Irmy Webster has scheduled the Guild’s annual Spring Meeting for March 28th, at 10:00 am in Etherton Hall. Over coffee, we will have an exchange of experiences and ideas and make plans for the season ahead. For anyone thinking of becoming a docent, the meeting is a helpful introduction, with an opportunity to hear
comments and ask questions. Interested parishioners are cordially invited to attend.
While Irmy conducts the business of the meeting, our scheduler Lillian Watts is quietly circulating her roster to learn which day each Docent prefers to be in the church greeting visitors. From May through October, Lilliian meets the challenge every month, coping with everyone’s holiday trips, unexpected illnesses, and other surprises that disrupt the schedule. This spring, several of our faithful members have retired or moved away. We ask those who are able to please serve two days each month to help fill the empty spaces. It is the least we can do to keep Lillian sane! Left: Docents Chairman Irmy Webster; right: Scheduler Lillian Watts.
In January as usual, Irmy gave her annual report to the Vestry. She wrote, “The Docents’ Guild had a very busy year welcoming visitors from around the world and most of the U.S. states. Specifically, 1,884 visitors came from 30 foreign countries and 45 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.” After summarizing the events of the 2014 Fall Meeting, she continued, “We have lost a number of docents and gained very few new ones. All the docents are very enthusiastic about their assignment and feel it is a special privilege to explain the history of our Church to visitors…”
No one should be nervous about greeting those who come through our doors. Memorizing church history is not required: it’s all in your Docent's Handbook. If you would like to get started right away, please call Lillian Watts at 410-745-9999 or email her: <[email protected]>. Or, just come to the Spring Meeting and introduce yourself!
Finances for Month Ended Jan. 31, 2015 Revenues Variances Actual – Current Month $ 103,566 Budget – Current Month 96,632 Over / (Under) – Current Month 6,934 Favorable Pledges Actual – Current Month 100,583 Budget – Current Month 93,482 Over /(Under) – Current Month 7,101 Favorable Expenses Actual – Current Month 45,509 Budget – Current Month 53,079 Over/(Under) – Current Month (7,570) Favorable Excess of Revenues over Expenses or (Expenses over Revenues) Actual – Current Month 58,057 Budget – Current Month 43,553 Over/(Under) – Current Month 14,504 Favorable Note: The figures reported above do not reflect any fund transfers.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION Adult Forum Ray Wasdyke Adult Inquirers Mark Nestlehutt Church School: Lori Ramsey Youth Groups Mark Nestlehutt Youth Confirmation Mark Nestlehutt OUTREACH & WIDER MISSION Back to School Project Gillian Whyman, Judy Sandground Children’s Home Found. Nance duPont, Martha Austin El Hogar Project Bill Corba Episcopal Relief & Dev. Pamela McCloud Habitat for Humanity Neil Armstrong Honduran Dental Mission Jim Campi St. Michaels Food Pantry Beth and Howard Eckel Talbot Interfaith Shelter Pamela McCloud United Thank Offering Esther Ziegler PARISH & COMMUNITY LIFE Coffee Hour TBD Communications Jim McCloud Covenant Churches Mark Nestlehutt Disaster Preparedness Linda Norris Docents’ Guild Irmy Webster Episcopal Church Women Pat Martin Lay Weeders Lin Clineburg Lea Library Robert & Marilyn Barrett Lemonade/Cider in Hall Carolyn Houck Men’s Club George Dixon Parish Paparazzi Jim Proctor Tidings Newsletter Peter Houck Weekly Email Update Kimberly Weller Welcoming Committee Lisa Rey, Carolyn Wasdyke PASTORAL CARE Eucharistic Visitors Jessie Weddle Pastoral Care Team Mark Nestlehutt Prayer Chain Chris Whyman Stephen Ministry Lesley Moyer STEWARDSHIP Finance Committee Lisa Felts Facilities Doug Rollow, Ray Wasdyke Stewardship Lisa Felts, Tom Mendenhall Heritage Fund Jim Vail Planned Giving Jim McCloud, Judy Sandground Tellers Bob Ziegler WORSHIP & MUSIC Acolyte Guild Ann Roe Altar Guild Judy Hause Choirs: Chancel & Youth William Thomas Hand Bell Lynne Phillips Euch. Ministers & Readers Alison Sanford Flower Guild Susan Armstrong Greeters/Oblation Bearers Carolyn Houck Ushers Bob Burger
Ministry Areas of Christ Church
Staff
Vestry
George Dixon, Senior Warden Pat Martin, Junior Warden
Bob Ziegler, Treasurer Nancy Besso, Registrar
Don Buxton 2017 Jim Fulton 2017 Judy Parker 2017
Lisa Felts 2018 Nancy Masone 2018 Doug Rollow 2018
Alison Sanford 2016 James Vail 2016 Ray Wasdyke 2016
The Reverend Mark S. Nestlehutt, Rector The Reverend Clelia P. Garrity, Deacon
Mr. William R. Thomas, Director of Music Ms. Lori S. Ramsey, Community Missioner
Ms. Carol A. Osborne, Parish Administrator Mr. George E. Short, Sexton
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