St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Handclasp

Growing Disciples for the 21st Century

MARCH 2018

March 25th-Palm Sunday-Worship 8:30AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship10:30 AM

March 29- Maundy Thursday worship at 1:00PM- Worship6:00PM Meal

7:00PM Worship and stripping of the altar

March 30- Good Friday- Worship 12 noon and 7:00PM

Our LENTEN journey this year will include supper served each THURSDAY from 6:00-6:45 PM with worship at 1:00PM and 7PM

WORSHIP AND CONGREGATIONAL MEETING- MARCH 4 One service 9:30 am FOLLOWED BY Pot Luck luncheon. Meat supplied. A-M bring side dishes; N-Z desserts

EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2018 Worship 8:30 AM

Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10:30AM

ON EASTER SUNDAY, our children will spend the Sunday Schoolhour hearing about the resurrection, enjoying an Easter egg hunt, and

decorating St. Mark's wooden cross with flowers.  We I invite you to joinus for these activities as well as for a reception in the social hall.  There

are two ways you can help us prepare.  We will be collecting bagged candyto stuff the eggs (peanut and tree-nut free, please) now through Sunday, March 25

please bring donated candy to the Pre-K/K classroom or to the Nursery.We would also appreciate your contributions of cupcakes, beverages, and othertreats for the reception; please see or contact Amy Myers (amyers423@gmail.com;

410-905-8125) regarding what you wish to bring.  Thank you

NEW AT ST. MARK’S

In between the services on January 25th based on the recommendation of the Worship and Music committee some changes were made to our worship space. As you enter the double doors of the sanctuary and begin to walk toward the center aisle, you will notice that a pew has been moved a few feet back against the wall. This was done to make room for the Baptismal font. In keeping with the tradition making the Baptismal font visible, you will be able to see the font as you enter the sanctuary. On Sunday morning (unless a baptism is scheduled) the cover to the font will be removed, and water will be in the font. You are invited to dip your finger into the font and with a drop of water make the sign of the cross on your forehead as a way to remember your baptism.

Theologically speaking, Baptism is the disciple's entrance into church membership also known as the Body of Christ. All baptized members and all Christian congregations make up the Body of Christ. So as Martin Luther stated many times and in many sermons and lectures…a disciple of Christ should remember daily that he or she was Baptized. What better way to remember your baptism on Sunday morning than to see the Baptismal font as you enter the sanctuary.

Dear members and friends:

A number of years ago there was a Pastor who wrote a book titled, “Reclaiming the “L” Word.” The “L” word that Kelly Fryer was referring to of course was Lutheran (not Lent) and the subtitle of the book read “Renewing the Church from Its Lutheran Core”. Every year most mainline denominations (Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Episcopalian, Methodist, etc.) make a concerted effort to reclaim the “L” word the church has been calling Lent since the 4th century. Over the centuries the Church has revised the tradition of Lent, but its significance has remained the same.

The season of Lent begins on the Wednesday following the “Transfiguration of our Lord” Sunday. This Wednesday is called Ash Wednesday and marks beginning of the 40-day period of Lent (excluding Sundays) were Christian’s gather for worship and to receive a cross of ashes on their foreheads to remember that they are dust and to dust they shall return, a liturgical symbol (ashes and a cross) created by the church based upon: Genesis chapter 3 verse 19, and the death of Christ on the cross.

Over the centuries the emphasis of repentance during Lent has been the theme of the church along with a reminder through readings and reflection that Jesus’ three year public ministry led him to the cross. On the Sundays of lent one will hear the Gospel lessons that share different accounts of Jesus ministry. For example, the first Sunday of Lent always tells the story of Jesus temptation in the wilderness for 40 days. This year the second Sunday of Lent tells of Jesus cleansing the temple according to John’s Gospel a theme repeated during Holy week.

Join us during Lent on Sunday’s and Thursday for worship and reflection. This year on Thursday’s at 1pm and 7pm (dinner at 6pm) we will be watching portions of the DVD series, “The Gospels-The Extraordinary Life of Jesus of Nazareth” as well as portions of the Rick Steves’ documentary, “Luther and the Reformation”. The Thursday discussion themes will be announced in St. Mark’s Weekly Bulletins.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Carr

NEED PASTORAL CARE? Does the Pastor Know? Did the Call go through? Was the Text received?

If you need pastoral care please contact the church office (leave a message) or call/text Pastor Carr. Because of privacy laws that went into effect several years ago hospitals will not call church offices to inform the pastor that a member of his or her congregation is hospitalized. Pastor Carr would rather receive two or three calls or texts than not to be informed that a member is in need of a visit

FIRST COMMUNION A First communion instruction class will be held on Saturday, March 10, 9am -12noon. If your child is 1st grade or beyond and wants to receive holy communion, please see pastor Carr or call the church office.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGTHE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT will be held on Sunday, March 4th. There will be one unity service at 9:30AM.followed by a Pot Luck Meal

Unit: St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - WELCA Unit St. Mark’s. for Bible Study with The Reverend C. Andrew Carr. Teaching.

The group meets each month (the third Tuesday) September through June at 9AM for Continental Breakfast and Study. (Cancellation of WELCA Bible Study will occur when Carroll County School are closed)

Gather Magazine for Faith and Action will be used as study guide offers articles that inspire, challenge, comfort

and encouragement is used.

The January Bible Study was cancelled because of weather. The Study Scripture:- Gather Magazine will be

the study missed in January. Pastor Carr thought the Study was so notable. The group will Study (Session 2)

March 20, 2018- weather permitting.

Information: Martha Hyson 443-508-2630

Read Matthew 18:2 “for where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.

Korner Martin Luther’s Reformation500 years of God’s Grace in Action

Freed and Renewed in Christ.The exhibition in the History Cabinet focus:

Martin Luther’s Life

“Speaking faith-through Art and Images”Look on the right side of the cupboard, thetop shelf- 3 key words for understandingEnjoy. Margy Ziegler, Susan Hines, and Martha Hyson History Committee

LIBRARY IN A BOX

Want to read more about the Reformation? Books “Martin Luther” by McNeal and Ward, suitable for Jr. High -Adult or “Martin Luther, Hero of Faith” are available . To borrow, please see Martha Hyson before or after church

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OTHER DATES TO REMEMBER:March 4 Carroll Lutheran School Sunday will be March 4. Pastor Carr will attend a retreat February 16-17 as they search for a new principal.

March 8- Pastor Carr will attend a Racial Justice training taking place with Lutheran Conference Pastors at Calvary Lutheran Church – Mt Airy.

May 6- Pre -Assembly Caucus-Carroll Lutheran Village. If you have considered being a Synod Assembly representative, find out from Pastor Carr what this entails or call him for

information.

MUFFINS! Muffins are back! Second Sunday starting October 8th. Monies collected will go toward community outreach and youth fellowship activities. Thank you for your support. See Stacy Little if you have any questions.

SAVE THE DATE:

Annual Mother Daughter Banquet- Friday May 4th at Hampstead Fire Hall

THANK YOUTo our St. Mark’s Family:

Thank you for the lovely anniversary card and for thinking of us on this happy occasion.

Herb and Mary Wessel

Thank you to everyone who provided Lenten meals on Thursday evenings

Pastor Carr

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEOUR NEXT BLOOD DRIVE March 29, 9AM -2:30PM Thank you for teaming with the American Red Cross and hosting blood drives at your location.  You have been doing an excellent job of promoting and recruiting for your blood drives.  Let’s keep growing the drives and providing a regular and convenient place for your donors to donate.  Thank you so much for all your hard work in planning, organizing and recruiting for the blood drive.  I wanted to share with you the results:

Goal:                                  22Registered:                      302RBCs:                               4            (Power Red Donation)Deferrals:                         5QNS:                                  0            (Quantity Non-Sufficient)Collected:                 29       Fiscal Year to Date (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018) : 99

On behalf of the patients in our community, please extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who donated.  For each unit of blood collected, 3 lives can potentially be saved.  Through the support of your donors today, 87 lives could have been saved. 

Through all of your efforts, your group has potentially helped save 297 lives in this Fiscal Year.  That is EXCELLENT!!!

I look forward to working with you on your future blood drives.  Please feel free to share any feedback from this past drive and any thoughts or ideas on how to improve in the future.  Your next drives are tentatively scheduled for the following dates: 

Thursday, March 29, 2018 9AM-2:30PMThursday, June 7, 2018Thursday, August 9, 2018Monday, October 8, 2018Monday, December 3, 2018

THE MEN OF THE CHURCH meet the first Saturday of the month for breakfast at 8AM at Spargos in Manchester. All are welcome

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH MEN OF THE WESTMINSTER CONFERENCE will hold their Spring Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm on Monday, April 23rd, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3184 Church Street, Manchester, Maryland, 21102.  The ladies of the church will be serving San Francisco chicken breast, parslied red potatoes, baby peas, tossed salad, assorted bread basket and butter, an ice cream sundae bar and brownies, coffee and iced tea.  A free-will offering will be received for the meal with at least $12.00 expected.

          When you arrive, please meet in the sanctuary for Greetings and Opening Prayer prior to dinner.

            These semi-annual dinners have become a wonderful opportunity for the men of the churches of our conference to socialize and renew friendships.  We look forward to welcoming a large group of men and the pastor from your church.

Make your reservation to Wendall Sisler by April 5, 2018

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTSMarch 1-THURSDAY Lenten Service 1:00 AND 7:00Assisting Minister: Margy ZieglerLector: Dana PippUshers: Ken Ziegler, Lou LangAltar Guild: Margy Ayers, Tina McCann

March 49:30 UNITY SERVICEAssisting Minister: Lois MillerCommunion Asst: Pam BambergerLector: Liz CharitonukUsher: Matt Rock, George Harman Bread and Wine: Margy Ziegler, Margy AyersPower Point: Genie KlohrAltar Guild: Roberta and Debbie LindsayNursery: Corinne SigaiCounting Team: Ivy Storey, Dana Pipp

March 8 THURSDAY Lenten Service 1:00 and 7:00

Assisting Minister: Pam BambergerLector: Andreas LundstedtUshers: Matt and Kaylin RockAltar Guild: Roberta and Debbie Lindsay

March 118:30 ContemporaryLector: Karen MonUshers: K. Stephenson, Alicia RidgleyPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:30 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Cassie KleinCommunion Assistant: Wilma HarmanLector: George HarmanUshers: Stuart and Judy HafeleBread and Wine: Ann & Wendall SislerAltar Guild: Wilma HarmanNursery: Corinne SigaiCounting Team: Dave Yaruta, Stephen Bamberger

March 15- THURSDAY Lenten Service 1;00 and 7:00Assisting Minister: Bonnie HareLector: Robin LewisUsher: Tom HeeterAltar Guild: Wilma Harman

March 188:30 ContemporaryLector: Tina GrubeUshers: Stephen Lotz, Alex StephensonPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:30 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Lois MillerCommunion Assistant: Dana PippLector: Warren MillerUsher: Bob ScarpatiBread and Wine: Debbie and Roberta LindsayAltar Guild: Ivy StoreyNursery: Corinne SigaiCounting Team: Jim and Amy Rink

March 22- THURSDAY Lenten Service 1:00 and 7:00Assisting Minister: Ivy StoreyLector: Stephen BambergerUshers: Pam and Stephen BambergerAltar Guild: Ivy Storey

March 25- PALM SUNDAY8:30 ContemporaryLector: Elizabeth LotzUshers: Matt Rock, Andreas LundstedtPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:30 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Bonnie HareCommunion Assistant: Martha HysonLector: Chris WinemillerUshers: Lou Lang, Ken ZieglerBread and Wine:Dot Resh, Martha HysonAltar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan HinesNursery: Corinne Sigai

Counting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave YarutaMarch 29- MAUNDY THURSDAY 1:00 and 7:00Assisting Minister: Ivy StoreyCommunion Assistant: Jill HeeterLector: Ivy StoreyUsher: George HarmanBread and Wine: Pam and Stephen BambergerAltar Guild: Brenda Covington and Susan Hines

March 30-GOOD FRIDAY12noon & 7PMAssisting Minister: ivy StoreyLector: Holly SchlossenbergUshers: Brian and Elizabeth LotzAltar Guild: Pam BambergerOpening church in March: Jim Rink

April 1-EASTER8:30 ContemporaryLector: Dave YarutaUshers; Tina Grube, Barb YarutaPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:30 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Margy ZieglerCommunion Assistant: Susan HinesLector: Cassie KleinUshers: Stuart and Judy HafeleBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Debbie LindsayAltar Guild: Margy Ayers, Tina McCann, Debbie and Roberta Lindsay

April 88:30 ContemporaryLector: Ken ZieglerUshers: Kaylin Rock, Kaitlyn StephensonPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:30 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Cassie KleinCommunion Assistant: George HarmanLector: Jill HeeterUsher: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Margy Ziegler, Margy Ayers

Altar Guild: Wilma Harman

April 158:30 ContemporaryLector: Andreas LundstedtUshers: Elizabeth Lotz and Kassie McCormickPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:30 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Pam BambergerCommunion Assistant: Stephen BambergerLector: Samantha BambergerUshers: Bob Scarpati, Susan HinesBread and Wine: :Ann and Wendall SislerAltar Guild: Ivy Storey

April 228:30 ContemporaryLector: Holly SchlossenbergUshers:Alex Stephenson, Grant MillerPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:30 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Bonnie HareCommunion Assistant: Margy ZieglerLector: Ken ZieglerUshers: Lou Lang, Ken ZieglerBread and Wine: Debbie and Roberta LindsayAltar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan Hines

April 298:30 ContemporaryLector: Stephen BambergerUshers: Matt Rock, Grant MillerPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:30 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Lois MillerCommunion Assistant: Susan HinesLector: Debbie LIndsayUsher: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Roberta LIndsayAltar Guild:Margy Ayers, Tina McCann

MARCH 2018 ALTAR FLOWERSMarch 4- In memory of our daughter Anita Moore on her birthday. Given by Hella and George Groves.

March 11 In honor of Corrin’s 16th birthday from her grandparents, Carol and Luther Aberts

March 18 To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Gail Williams-Hillier-Varner, given by the Williams, Hillier and Varner families

March 25 Palm Sunday-Lois Miller

Emerald Palms: In memory of Harry and Mary Clagett, given by Scott and Cassie Klein.

Processional Palms: To the Glory of God for His incredible sacrifice for us. Given with love from the Bamberger Family

MARCH 2018 BULLETINSIf you would like to sponsor bulletins for March 4 or 18 for $20 please call the church office

March 4 To the glory of God

March 11 To the glory of God and in honor of Roberta Lindsay, on the occasion of her birthday on March 14,

from her children, Debbie and Stephen and Pam Lindsay

March 18 To the glory of God

March 25 To the glory of God and in loving memory of George and Rhoda Shilke from their daughters, Ruth Shilke and Betty Sprinkle

MARCH BIRTHDAYSSteve Covington 1Valerie Estes 2Charles Wise 3Jackson Clagett 3Lauren Hafele 4Cassandra Martin 4Owen Miller 4Brittany Shifflett 5Laura Wallace 6Aimee Taylor 9Dan Bowles 9Brett Neuhaus 9Nicholas Steinbach 12Roberta Lindsay 14Corrin Aberts 14Gracealyn Aberts 14Dan Boone 15Marty Karst 16Samuel Griese 16Kevin Wise 18Amy Rink 23Kyleigh Masteran 23Carsen Delmont 23Judy Hafele 24Paige Stremmel 26Rob Green 28Catherine Hendrix 30Tina McCann 31

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES Robert and Martha Murray 31

Church & Village: Partners in MinistryMarch 2018

Outpatient Therapy Services Available

Did you know that anyone in the greater community can take advantage of the outpatient therapy services at Carroll Lutheran Village? Physical, occupational and speech therapy is available to people of all ages. The Village accepts Medicare and most major insurance plans. A physician referral may be required depending on plan. The office is glad to verify your insurance for participation and referral requirements. For information call 443-605-1048 or email Michael Winebrenner at mwinebrenner@clvillage.org. Sign Up Now for March Lifelong Learning Courses - All Older Adults Welcome!Register now for the following spring Lifelong Learning Series at Carroll Lutheran Village. Courses are open to all older adults in the community. Come join us!- Mindfulness Meditation –Tim Hurley. Fridays March 9-April 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost is $30

per adult.- Cell Phone Photography – Walt Calahan from Carroll Community College. Saturday, March 24, 9:00 a.m.

to 12:00 p.m. Cost is $20 per adult.- Drawing and Painting – Katie Gutridge from Carroll Community College. Tuesdays, March 27-May 29,

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost is $55 per adult.- The Power of Positive Thinking – Jeanne Deignan-Kosmides from Carroll Community College. Thursday,

April 5, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per adult.For more information or to register for Lifelong Learning opportunities, contact the Wellness Center at 443-605-1070 or registration@clvillage.org.

Golf Tournament Early Bird Registration Deadline ApproachingRegister before April 1 at a reduced rate for the 21st annual Carroll Lutheran Village golf tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Friday, June 1 at The Links at Gettysburg. The tournament is a Florida Scramble format with individual scoring in six divisions. There will be one flight limited to 144 golfers – the tournament usually sells out. Proceeds benefit the Ministry of Caring Fund to assist residents of the Village who have outlived their resources. Register online at www.clvillage.org/golf-tournament or call Monica at 443-605-1068.

Quilt Raffle Winner AnnouncedCarol Schoennagel of Reisterstown was the winner of the 2017 Carroll Lutheran Village Quilt Raffle. Ticket sales for the 92” x 92” hand sewn quilt entitled “Friendship Honey Bee Quilt” raised $1,095 to benefit the Resident Assistance Fund, which helps support residents of the Village with financial need. The winning ticket was drawn at the annual Winter Games event at the Village on January 27.

St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church

Easter Flower and Music Fund

The Festival of the Resurrection of our Lord, Easter Sunday, is April 1, 2018 The white Lily has been chosen to express the mood of adoration, joy, and gladness.

St. Mark’s invites members to honor or memorialize family members or friends by contributing money for Lilies, Church Decorations, or to the Festival Music Fund which pays expenses for any special music.

To place an order, fill out the format at the bottom of this page completely and place it in the church offering plate or send to the church office with money in an envelope marked “Easter Flowers”. No flower orders will be accepted after MARCH 18, 2018

White Lily: $11.00 each Quantity:_____________ Amount Enclosed______________Exact Wording for each:

In memory of:.____________________________________________________________In memory of: ___________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________

In honor of:_____________________________________________________________To the glory of God: ______________________________________________________

DECORATIONSAny Amount Amount Enclosed _______

Exact Wording:In memory of:.____________________________________________________________In memory of: ___________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________To the glory of God: ______________________________________________________

FESTIVAL MUSIC FUNDAny Amount Amount Enclosed _______

Exact Wording:In memory of:.____________________________________________________________In memory of: ___________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________In honor of:_____________________________________________________________To the glory of God: ______________________________________________________

Given by: _____________________________________________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ _____________

Please indicate:( ) I will pick up after services on April 1, 2018

Make checks payable to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

Dear Friends,

NESAP Easter FoodHere is a list of food that clients will receive for Easter. Would you consider donating these items to our food pantry to help offset the impact of making so many food sets in such a short item? Your donation will help keep our food pantry stocked for Easter and the days after.

Thank you!

BAG E-A

1 Can Cranberry Sauce

1 Box Stuffing

2 Cans Corn

2 Boxes Macaroni & Cheese

1 Can Fruit

1 bag//box plain Rice (white or brown)

1 Cans Baked Beans

1 Box Cake Mix

1 Can Frosting

BAG E-B

2 cans tuna

1 Large Box Instant Potatoes

2 Cans Green Beans

1 Cans Peas

1 Can Gravy/Broth or 3 packets

1 Box Corn Muffin Mix

1 Box Flavored Noodle Mix

1 Box Other Pasta (not spaghetti noodles)

1 Can Cream Mushroom or Chicken Soup

4 cans Soup (not creamed)

THE HANDCLASP MARCH 2018 ST. MARK’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 1373 NORTH MAIN STREET HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074

410-374-6944E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR ST. MARK’S:

s tmarkshampstead@ comcast.net

web page address: stmarkshampstead.comMINISTERS: ALL THE PEOPLE OF ST. MARK’S

Pastor C. Andrew Carrpastorandycarr.stmarks@comcast.net

Minister of Music: Mr. Jake Ziegler Office Manager: Mrs. Nancy Klein Nursery: Mrs. Corinne Sigai COUNCIL

President: John CharitonukVice President: Tom HeeterSecretary: Lois Miller

Treasurer: Steve CovingtonFinancial Secretary: Dave Yaruta

Pam Bamberger Jeff Miller, Jim Rink, John Clagett, Greg Little, Andreas Lundstedt, Barb Yaruta, Ivy Storey, Robin Lewis, Wendall Sisler, Margy Ziegler, Carl Geyer