The Handclasp
Growing Disciples for the 21st Century
APRIL 2018
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 School
hour hearing about the resurrection, enjoying an Easter egg hunt, and
decorating St. Mark's wooden cross with flowers. We I invite you to join
us for these activities as well as for a reception in the social hall
We would also appreciate your contributions of cupcakes, beverages, and other
treats for the reception; please see or contact Amy Myers (;
410-905-8125) regarding what you wish to bring. Thank you
Dear members and Friends,
Ready for Spring – Ready for Resurrection!
Seriously, I am ready for Spring! I am looking forward to walking out of my door without worrying about whether I need a coat, hat and gloves. After this winter, I don’t think I could handle living far north of Maryland. What I am looking forward to the most is seeing the budding flowers. Blossoming bulbs is a great reminder of Resurrection.
There was excitement when the news spread that Jesus had arisen from the dead. Yes, there was fear for those associated with Jesus of Nazareth. The disciples feared that they, too could be arrested, tried, and sentenced to death. One thing was different after Jesus’ resurrection. The disciples had an inner sense of joy and peace in their hearts that could not be taken from them.
I’m sure that we all feel joy when Spring arrives! That seems to be the way it is in our lives. To be a person of faith does not mean that it’s going to be sunny all of the time. Jesus’ disciples knew that despite the hurt and pain and the sin and the broken relationships in our lives, nothing can separate us from the love of God made known to us in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord. We all know these promises as well by the promises through our baptism.
It is my hope that when you pause and contemplate the sum of the joys and sorrows of your year that you will know, even through the challenging times, that the tomb was empty. As a disciple of Christ, you have the Joy of Jesus deep in your heart. I remember singing as a child the song, “Down in my Heart” and I can recall how this song brings me comfort when I contemplate the balance between good times and difficult times. So I leave you with a few lyrics from this song, and I hope it brings you comfort, too.
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart
Where?
Down in my heart!
Where?
Down in my heart!
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay
I've got the peace that passes understanding
Way down in the depths of my heart!
Where?
Down in the depths of my heart!
Where?
Down in the depths of my heart!
I've got the peace that passes understanding
Way down in the depths of my heart!
Down in my heart to stay
Yours in Christ,
Pastor C. Andrew Carr
OUR OLDEST MEMBER
Robert Murray died March 4, 2018 and entered the church Triumphant. He was 101 years young. Robert was confirmed at St. Mark’s April 21, 1945. He was married to (another one of our oldest members) Martha on March 31, 1940. Our prayers go out to the Murray familyl- Martha (wife of 78 years) daughters Bonnie and Robin, sons Robert and Richard, theirgranchildren and great grandchildren.
CONFIRMATION
Six of our 8th graders will publicly profess their faith, May 5, 2018
Contemporary Service 8:30AM
A reception in between 9:30 and 10:30 will be held in their honor
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.
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
KEEP IN CONTACT WITH MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH. HERE ARE SOME NEW ADDRESSES
Marlene Berry
714 Mary Jo Way
Ellicott City, MD 21043-4739
Lee and Betty Murkey
45 Washington Rd
Unit 224
Westminster, Md 21157
443-821-3632
AMANDA STOREY
28 DARROW DRIVE
CATONSVILLE MD 21228
SEND A CARD TO OUR HOMEBOUND OR SHUTINS
CAROLYN JENNINGS
5306 TRENTON MILL RD
UPPERCO MD 21155
MRS VADA MERRYMAN
3306 MT ZION RD
UPPERCO MD 21155
GOLDEN CREST
MRS MARILYN GILL
4019 EVERGREEN DR#13
HAMPSTEAD MD 21074
HOMEWOOD
425 WESTMINSTER AVE
HANOVER PA 17331
MRS HELEN SIMMONS
CREEKSIDE #2214
MRS. TREVA RIMBEY
E-347 MEMORY LANE
MRS GERRY GEIST
CARE CENTRAL UNIT
RM D238
LONG VIEW
3332 MAIN STREET
MANCHESTER MD 21102
MRS. MARTHA MURRAY
CARROLL LUTHERAN VILLAGE
250 ST LUKE CIRCLE
WESTMINSTER MD, 21158
RUTH SHILKE
RROM 507
Unit: St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
THE WESTMINSTER CLUSTER Women’s Organization of the Women of the ELCA will hold its Spring Meeting on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 9:30 am. at St. Benjamin’s Lutheran Church, 700 Krider’s Cemetery Rd. Westminster
9:30AM- registration with continental breakfast; 10am Devotions. 10:15 Guest Speaker- Pam Estes-= Coordinator of DelMarva Cluster.
“Light the Fire” revitalize your women’s group. Bring a friend or two. Call Martha Hyson 443-508-2630 if you plan to attend.
HISTORY Korner
Martin Luther’s Reformation
500 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, the
top shelf- 3 key words for understanding
Enjoy.
Margy Ziegler, Susan Hines, and Martha Hyson History Committee
LIBRARY IN A BOX
New to the box—copies of the “Living Luther” Magazine will be added . Please take one home and there is no need to return it.
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.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
This year the Synod Assembly will be held in Hunt Valley If you are interested please see Pastor Carr by April 15.
May 6- confirmation
May 6- Pre -Assembly Caucus-Carroll Lutheran Village
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.
MEMORIALS AND GIFTS
In Memory of Robert Murray
Sonnie, Kathy and Buster Alban
Phyllis J. Zumbrun
David and Nancy Asendorf
WOMEN OF THE CHURCH – Join us on Friday, May 4th for our Annual Mother/Daughter Banquet at Hampstead Fire Hall. Ticket prices are $17.00 for adults, $9.00 for ages 7 to 10, and free to ages 6 and under.
Dinner begins at 6:30 with a menu of Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli w/Cheese, Green Beans, Applesauce, Rolls & Butter, Ice Cream, Jello Salad, Coffee and Iced Tea.
Our guest speaker this year is Master Joseph Gabriszeski who is a Martial Arts,
Self Defense, and Kick Boxing Instructor at Martin Tree Farm Activity Center. Master Gabriszeski holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Chang Moo Kwan Tae kwon-do. He has additional training in Arnis Stick Fighting and Japanese Jujitsu.
He started his training in 1995 and has been a Lead Instructor since 2002 with 23 years total experience and is a member of the Christian Black Belt Association.
Sue Miller or Melissa Boone-Miller will be selling tickets between the two services on Sunday, April 8, 15 and 22 in the Narthex. Otherwise call Carol Aberts at 410-239-8655 or Melissa Boone-Miller at 410-428-9934. DEADLINE FOR TICKET SALES IS SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
OUR NEXT BLOOD DRIVE June 7
Thank you for teaming with the American Red Cross and hosting blood drives at your location on Feb. 1, 2018 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:22
Registered:30
2RBCs:4 (Power Red Donation)
Deferrals:5
QNS: 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, 87lives 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, June 7, 2018
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Monday, October 8, 2018
Monday, 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 CONFERENCEwill 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 PARTICIPANTS
April 1-EASTER
8:30 Contemporary
Lector: Dave Yaruta
Ushers; Tina Grube, Barb Yaruta
Power Point: Genie Klohr
Nursery: Corinne Sigai
10:30 Traditional
Assisting Minister: Margy Ziegler
Communion Assistant: Susan Hines
Lector: Cassie Klein
Ushers: Stuart and Judy Hafele
Bread and Wine: Susan Hines, Debbie Lindsay
Altar Guild: Margy Ayers, Tina McCann, Debbie and Roberta Lindsay
April 8
8:30 Contemporary
Lector: Ken Ziegler
Ushers: Kaylin Rock, Kaitlyn Stephenson
Power Point:Genie Klohr
Nursery: Corinne Sigai
10:30 Traditional
Assisting Minister: Cassie Klein
Communion Assistant: George Harman
Lector: Jill Heeter
Usher: Tom Heeter
Bread and Wine: Margy Ziegler, Margy Ayers
Altar Guild: Wilma Harman
April 15
8:30 Contemporary
Lector: Andreas Lundstedt
Ushers: Elizabeth Lotz and Kassie McCormick
Power Point:Genie Klohr
Nursery: Corinne Sigai
10:30 Traditional
Assisting Minister: Pam Bamberger
Communion Assistant: Stephen Bamberger
Lector: Samantha Bamberger
Ushers: Bob Scarpati, Susan Hines
Bread and Wine: :Ann and Wendall Sisler
Altar Guild: Ivy Storey
April 22
8:30 Contemporary
Lector: Holly Schlossenberg
Ushers:Alex Stephenson, Grant Miller
Power Point: Genie Klohr
Nursery: Corinne Sigai
10:30 Traditional
Assisting Minister: Bonnie Hare
Communion Assistant: Margy Ziegler
Lector: Ken Ziegler
Ushers: Lou Lang, Ken Ziegler
Bread and Wine: Debbie and Roberta Lindsay
Altar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan Hines
April 29
8:30 Contemporary
Lector: Stephen Bamberger
Ushers: Matt Rock, Grant Miller
Power Point: Genie Klohr
Nursery: Corinne Sigai
10:30 Traditional
Assisting Minister: Lois Miller
Communion Assistant: Susan Hines
Lector: Debbie LIndsay
Usher: Tom Heeter
Bread and Wine: Susan Hines, Roberta LIndsay
Altar Guild:Margy Ayers, Tina McCann
Opening church in April: Jake Ziegler
May 6 CONFIRMATION
8:30 Contemporary
Lector: Stephen Bamberger
Ushers: Matt Rock, Susan Hines
Power Point: Genie Klohr
Nursery: Corinne Sigai
10:30 Traditional
Assisting Minister:Ivy Storey
Communion Assistant: Martha Hyson
Lector: Bonnie Hare
Ushers: Stuart and Judy Hafele
Bread and Wine: Dot Resh, Martha Hyson
Altar Guild:Debbie and Roberta Lindsay
May 13
8:30 Contemporary
Lector: Tina Grube
Ushers: Stephen and Brian Lotz
Power Point: Genie Klohr
Nursery: Corinne Sigai
10:30 Traditional
Assisting Minister: Lois Miller
Communion Assistant: Margy Ziegler
Lector: Lois Miller
Usher: Tom Heeter
Bread and Wine: Margy Ziegler,Martha Hyson
Altar Guild: Wilma Harman
May 20 PENTECOST
8:30 Contemporary
Lector: Ken Ziegler
Ushers: Matt Rock, Andreas Lundstedt
Power Point: Genie Klohr
Nursery: Corinne Sigai
10:30 Traditional
Assisting Minister: Cassie Klein
Communion Assistant: Dana Pipp
Lector: Liz Charitonuk
Ushers: Bob Scarpati, Susan Hines
Bread and Wine: Ann and Wendall Sisler
Altar Guild: Ivy Storey
May 27
8:30 Contemporary
Lector: Karen Mon
Ushers: Katlyn Stephenson, Alicia Ridgley
Power Point: Genie Klohr
Nursery: Corinne Sigai
10:30 Traditional
Assisting Minister: Karen Mon
Communion Assistant: Martha Hyson
Lector: Martha Hyson
Ushers: Lou Lang and, Ken Ziegler
Bread and Wine: Debbie and Roberta Lindsay
Altar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan Hines
Opening church in May: Matt Rock
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Leah Kwayi2
Jared Rink2
Hailey Albright3
Kammy Neuhaus3
Jen Masteran4
Leah Seeling6
Steven Treadwell, Jr.9
Carroll Georg10
Charlotte Chaapel 11
Kathryn White 12
Carl Delmont12
Rebecca Stremmel13
Debbie Lindsay14
Barbara Boone16
Steve Shifflett18
Aubrey McCormick18
Patricia Bohn20
Hella Groves20
Rebecca Stecher22
Chad Myers23
Barbara Treadwell23
Amy Myers23
Michael Hare27
Theresa Carr 29
Isla Heikkinen 31
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES
Susan and Ronald Hines4/5/97
Stephen and Pam Bamberger20
Stephen and Pam Lindsay20
John and Susan Miller22
Sponsors are needed: call the church office
Altar Flowers 15, 22
CHANGE IN ALTAR FLOWER PRICES. Effective May 1, 2018thedelivered price of altar flowers will increase. Two vaseswill cost $45. This is an increase of $5. A letter of explanation is posted next to the flower chart in the church nathex hallway.
APRIL 2018 ALTAR FLOWERS
April 1: To the Glory of our Risen Lord.Blessing for the members of St Marks, and all who worship here today. May you be with us today tomorrow and forever
April 8 In honor of our granddaughter Gabby’s birthday on April 7 and our son Joshua’s birthday on April 11. Given by Carl and Sandy Geyer.
April 15 Open
April 22 Open
April 29 Groves
APRIL 2018 BULLETINS
Bulletin sponsors ($20) are needed. Call the church office or Hermine Saunders
April 22, 29th
April 1To the glory of God and in loving memory of Bonnie’s grandmothers, Burnett Ormston and Mary Murray, and Pat’s grandmother, Rose Villeponteaux, from Bonnie and Pat and Nicole Cornell
April 8To the glory of God and in honor of Debbie Lindsay, on the occasion of her birthday on April 14, from her mother Roberta Lindsay
April 15To the glory of God and in loving memory of loved ones from Wilma and George Harman
April 22To the glory of God
April 29To the glory of God
Church & Village: Partners in Ministry
April 2018
CLV Approved as a Stephen Ministry Organization
Carroll Lutheran Village has been approved as a Stephen Ministry organization. Under the direction of the Associate Chaplain, Deacon Don Myers, resident Stephen Ministers will be trained to offer high-quality, distinctively Christian care to fellow residents. More than 12,000 congregations and organizations from more than 170 denominations in the United States, Canada, and 29 other countries utilize Stephen Ministers.
Sign Up Now for April 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!
-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.
-Chair Yoga – Shawn Essed. Fridays, April 6 – May 25, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost is $40 per adult.
-Zumba – Lisa Lowrey-Mandato. Mondays, April 9-May 21, 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $30 per adult.
-Zentangle Art – Jacqui MacMillan. Wednesday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $35 per adult.