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Week of Guided Prayer: A retreat in everyday life

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Feb 022012

by Loretta Go

Do you wish to…

…Explore different ways of praying?

…Speak privately with an experienced prayer guide?

…Become more aware of God’s presence in your life?

The Week of Guided Prayer will begin with a group gathering of all participants on Sunday, March 4 at 1:00 p.m. Throughout the week each person will be asked to spend one-half hour a day in private prayer and then meet confidentially with an experienced prayer guide for one-half hour each day. Meetings with prayer guides occur either in the afternoon or evening, at your convenience, in various locations around the parish grounds. All participants will gather together again in celebration on Saturday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m. One may still participate in the retreat if not able to attend the gatherings on Sunday and/or Saturday.

Registration is encouraged by February 24. There is no registration fee, but retreatants are invited to share the costs as they are able.

Week of guided prayer – registration form

If you have questions, please contact Loretta Go or Rich Luebcke.

Week of Guided Prayer:

Group Gathering
Sunday, March 4
1 p.m.
Pray on your own
30 minutes each day
Meet with prayer guide
30 minutes each day
Celebration Gathering
Saturday, March 10
10:30 a.m.

Dec. 2011 Vestry Meeting

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Feb 022012

by Ralph Trieschmann

The minutes from the December vestry meeting were approved at the Jan. 23 vestry meeting.

Click the links below to read the minutes and view the financial reports.

Minutes Vestry Meeting Dec 19 2011

2011-12 Financials

Annual Meeting Celebrates Growth at St. Martin’s

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Jan 302012

Nearly 150 members attended St. Martin’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. The gathering gave our parish the opportunity to reflect on the past year and make plans for 2012.

The Rev. Jon Hall addressed the congregation, thanking outgoing vestry members Sherrie Algren, Mary Drastal, Debbie Marx and Carrie Morrison for their years of service to our parish. He went on to encourage all members to accept an invitation towards spiritual growth, by discerning how God is calling you to be a servant leader. Read notes from Fr. Jon’s address to the parish.

Treasurer Larry Cornelius presented our financial reports, which include a balanced budget for 2012.

The congregation elected four new vestry members: Clem Brooke, Lynn Corning, Loretta Go, Mike Reeves. Learn more about our new members: 2012 Vestry Member bios.

We also elected Dana Griggs as our new convention delegate and Carolann Sternberg as the alternate delegate.

Outgoing Senior Warden Jane Klieve marked the end of our congregation’s transition period and the first full year of our life with Father Jon as our rector. She expressed her gratitude to her fellow vestry members, the staff, all ministry leaders and Fr. Jon for all the hard work that has taken place to have our church in such a positive position going in to 2012.

All committee, leadership and financial reports are available in our ANNUAL REPORT 2012 (revised).

February Lay Ministry Schedule

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Jan 302012

Click on the link below to download a copy of the February Lay Ministry Schedule:

February 2012 Lay Ministry Schedule

Hospitality Committee hosts Mardi Gras Party

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Jan 122012

by Leanne Lyle

Join your Hospitality Committee as we host a Mardi Gras Dinner/Dance on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. A delicious New Orleans-style meal will be served by Lisa’s Catering (wine, beer, soda & coffee included). We will be entertained by “The House of Bishops” band playing authentic New Orleans-style music.

You don’t want to miss this special evening, so buy your tickets now, for $30/person, and “Let the good times roll” with family and friends!

Ticket sales start Sunday, Jan. 15. Don’t delay, buy your tickets today!

For more information, please contact Leanne Lyle.

Preparing for end-of-life issues

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Jan 052012

by Beverly Kinkade

“I had no idea there would be so much to do!”

“I thought we were really prepared, but we weren’t!”

“I know we need to do this, but keep putting it off.”

“I’m too young to worry about this.”

These were just some of the comments that surfaced at the Legacy Committee booth during the Ministry Fair last fall. We also heard from St. Martin’s member Jane Oliver, whose husband Ken recently passed away. Jane is committed to helping others prepare for end-of-life issues. Recognizing the need in our parish, we are planning a series of workshops entitled:

Stewardship of our Legacy:
A Practical Guide to Planning and Preparing for End-of-Life Issues.

Through a series of interactive sessions, financial planner, attorney and Master of Divinity Chris Durr will help us address some of the key aspects of proper planning to ensure that we adequately address end-of-life decisions. A failure to plan risks the very real possibility that our wishes will not be honored. Further unnecessary pain and strain could be placed on those we hold dear. The Legacy Committee, along with Chris as facilitator, seeks to glorify God and act as responsible stewards in these matters.

The program will launch during our Christian Formation Hour Sunday, Feb. 5. Other sessions will be held on Sunday evenings as follows:

Sunday, Feb. 5
9 – 10 a.m.
Good Stewardship of Our Legacy: The importance of planning and preparing for end of life issues; addressing various aspects of our reluctance to engage in this discussion; a roadmap and plan

Sunday, Feb.12
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Legal Issues: Wills and trusts, durable power of attorney for health care and finances, health care directives, living wills

Sunday, Feb. 26
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Administrative Issues: Bank & brokerage accounts, retirement plans and pensions, insurance, mortgages, credit cards, real estate, taxes, government benefits

Sunday, March 4
6 – 7:15 p.m.
End of Life Wishes: Funeral homes, disposition of body, funeral and memorial services, legacy memorials

We recognize that this is a significant commitment of time, but parishioners and friends should come away empowered with the tools to complete the necessary tasks to leave a less stressful and more enriched final legacy.

Please sign-up for this event in Park Hall or contact Beverly Kinkade if you plan to attend. Child care will be provided if needed. Please make every effort to place these dates on your calendars!

Click here to read more about Chris Durr, our special guest presenter.

May the God of peace… make you complete in everything good so that you may do his will.”
- Hebrews 20:21

January Youth Group Events

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Jan 052012

All middle and high school students are invited to join us for faithful fun and fellowship in the following youth group events planned for January:

Jan. 8: Sunday Evening Gathering, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Let’s kick off the new year with a potluck dinner, games and discussion. Parents are invited to join us for this gathering. After worship together, parents will join Youth Ministries Director Heidi Gioia to discuss the 2nd semester calendar.

Jan. 22: Ice Skating at Steinberg Outdoor Rink, Noon – 3 p.m.
Youth and their families are invited for an afternoon of outdoor skating in Forest Park. We’ll enjoy a quick pizza lunch after the 10:15 service and then carpool down to the rink. Please sign up in Park Hall or e-mail Heidi Gioia. Please pay in advance ($12/person, includes lunch). Friends are also welcome!

And don’t forget: our Youth Confirmation Classes begin Sunday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m. Click here to read more about the program.