September 2018 Greetings,

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1 September 2018 Greetings, I always think we will slow down a little during the summer, especially at church. But, somehow, we stay busy even though schools are dismissed, and many people take summer trips or outings. Leadership has been meeting with organizations and individuals interested in St. Martin s. We ve hosted a Justice Omaha Choir Community sing. Your clergy attended the Pride Parade and an Immigration Rally. Deacon Mark has taken us through the life of the Apostle Paul with a film we watched at Second Table. We have new pew cushions. Not to mention our clothesline, our annual Root Beer Float day, and the commemoration of Florence Nightingale. Many of us have been planning upcoming events and activities. We look forward to the Celebration of Deacon Mark Kowalski s ministry and a chance to introduce him to the larger community. On Monday, September 24 th, we will host a Voter Registration event. We are planning a benefit concert in November and we will welcome the Omaha Children s Choir when they begin using our site for rehearsals. The vestry will meet in September to plan our stewardship campaign and budget for the You will receive a pledge card and we ask you to prayerfully consider making a one-year pledge to St. Martin s to continue the good work we have begun together. God s peace and grace to you all. In Christ, Vicar Kim Roberts+ 1

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3 Servers-at-a-Glance PRAYER REQUESTS You may make prayer request additions, deletions, and modifications via Vicar Kim Roberts at or through the Parish Administrator Ann Chambers at Call (402) to leave a message or through the Web site Prayer request form PRAY FOR: David, Susie, Maria, Luke, Michael, Keith, Jim, Lynn, Peggy, Frank, Emily, Kara, Benji, Frank, Elizabeth, Teresa, Helen, Joy, Lani, Patrick, Gary., Nathan, Sarah PRAY FOR immigrants and dreamers, victims of violence and war, victims of gun violence, victims of sex trafficking; people with HIV/AIDS; members of the armed forces, especially those deployed overseas or in war zones and their loved ones back home; people dealing with natural disasters and those in recovery and all the lost children of the world. 3

4 PRAY FOR our Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev Michael Curry; Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Scott Barker, our sister parish Church of the Holy Spirit, Bellevue NE; St Martin de Tours, Copperas Cove TX; the South High School Teen Parent Program; The Friends of Tamar Ministry, InCommon, Magdalene Omaha. PRAY FOR refugees, the poor and the hungry; the unemployed; the uninsured and underinsured; prisoners and their families; the homeless and near-homeless; immigrants; shelters and food pantries; visitors and newcomers to St Martin of Tours. ST. MARTIN OF TOURS NEWS ALL ARE INVITED TO RECEIVE All worshipping at St. Martin of Tours who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome to receive Holy Communion at God s altar. If you prefer to receive a blessing, fold your arms across your chest. VESTRY NOTES: The Vestry will meet on Sunday, September 23rd, at 8:00 am. SUNDAY SCHOOL Both Children s Sunday School and Adult Bible Study will begin on September 9 h. ACOLYTES, USHERS, AND LECTORS NEEDED If you are interested in serving as an acolyte, lector, or usher or if you are already serving in one of those positions---please let Vicar Kim know if you are interested. CELEBRATION OF A DEACON S NEW MINISTRY 4

5 On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 6:30 PM, we will celebrate Deacon Mark Kowalski s ministry in the Diocese of Nebraska. The service will be followed by a reception. Please plan to attend and show our guests a warm St. Martin s welcome. OMAHA CHILDREN S CHOIR We are pleased to welcome the Omaha Children s Choir to St. Martin of Tours. Choir Director Amanda Stevenson will rehearse students here on Thursdays beginning Thursday, September 13 th, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. The Children s Choir will also perform at a benefit concert here in November. BIBLE STUDY Our study of the Book of Genesis will resume on September 9 th following Second Table in the Chapel. The study will be led by David Rose. FRICKE PANTRY IF YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNITED WAY Please help the food pantry supported by Episcopal churches in the Omaha area financially by designating your United Way giving to the Dean Fricke Memorial Episcopal Food Pantry, Inc., Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 113 No. 18th St., Omaha, NE 68102, phone We are not on the list, so ask your United Way volunteer for a Donor Designation form. Fill in the space for a non-affiliated agency indicating Episcopal Food Pantry. You do not need an ID #, even though the form may ask for it. To ensure proper credit, please check the box to receive acknowledgment of your contribution. United Thank Offering We have boxes and literature available in the Fellowship Hall. Please pick one up and watch for the UTO In-gathering date. Begins on September 9 th and Ends on October 14 th. 5

6 Docent Guild Tour Books The tour guide books are finally finished. Now all we need are some people to lead tours. If you are interested in becoming a Docent/Tour Guide, please contact Ann Chambers. THANK YOU St. Martin of Tours church has had a busy and productive year so far in South Omaha. But of course, we can always do more. Please consider inviting a friend to worship with us. Please prayerfully consider your pledge to St. Martins and what it means to do God s work in this community. Many people give a gift through their will. Would you consider leaving a gift to St. Martin s? Most especially, thank you for your faithful 6

7 ITEMS NEEDED FOR TRAVEL BAGS SAVE THIS PAGE and USE IT AS A SHOPPING LIST LUNCH SACKS SMALL CAN OF PROTEIN FOOD (such as Vienna, Chili, or Tuna with pop top) SMALL CAN FRUIT (with pop top) CAN OF SPARKLING WATER (with pop top) SNACK BAR fruit or granola PLASTIC SPOON OR FORK WRAPPED CANDY ITEMS NEEDED FOR TEEN PARENT PANTRY Baby Shampoo: Johnson & Johnson or Tippy Toes Brands Bath Wash: Johnson & Johnson or Tippy Toes Brands Baby Lotion: Johnson & Johnson or Tippy Toes Brands Baby Wipes: Johnson & Johnson or Tippy Toes Brands TOYS month FORMULA Enfamil Regular Formula STORY BOOKS months books DIAPERS Sizes 4 and 5 CLOTHING Sizes 18 months-4t SHOES Sizes Flap style books and chunky page

8 SAVE THE DATES Sunday, September 5 th 6:30 pm Ministry Sunday, September 9 th Sunday, September 9 th -October 14 th Thursday, September 13 th 6-7:30 pm Sunday, September 23 rd 8:00 am Monday, September 24 th 10 am-12 noon Celebration of a Deacon s New Sunday School begins UTO Omaha Children s Choir Rehearsal Vestry Meeting Voter Registration St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Barker, Diocesan Bishop of Nebraska Rev. Kim Roberts, Rector Rev. Mark Kowalski, Deacon Ann Chambers, Parish Administrator, Music Director Cathie Hughes, Sunday School Director David Rose, Adult Education Steve Mincer, Senior Warden Beth Mincer, Treasurer 8