St. Martin's Episcopal Church Messages Newsletter - June/July 2012
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baked beans, corn, cookies
and brownies. Lemonade and
ice tea will also be served.
Admission is $18 for adults,
$5.50 for children under 10
(maximum of $45 per family).
Questions? Please contact
Susan Gillies or D’Arcy
Elsperman.
By D’Arcy Elsperman
St. Martin’s Outreach
Committee and the Episcopal
Church Women are hosting a
Family Barbecue Blues Bash
Friday, June 15, from Friday, June 15, from Friday, June 15, from Friday, June 15, from
6 till 10 p.m. 6 till 10 p.m. 6 till 10 p.m. 6 till 10 p.m. on St. Martin’s
parking lot. Join us for a
delicious barbecue supper
and activities for all ages and
help us raise funds for
tornado victims throughout
the Midwest.
The Benefit Blues Band will
play music for listening and
dancing. This is a group of men
who play only for non-profit
organizations and donate their
time to do so. Along with great
food and music, we’ll have a
pound auction, heads or tails
game and a raffle of four club
seats at the July 8 Cardinals
game. Raffle tickets will be on
sale for $10 each or 3 for $25.
Children will have fun playing
games and jumping in
the bounce house.
Our menu includes:
Barbecued pork, beef and
slivered chicken, hot dogs,
B B Q B L U E S B A S H O F F E R S F U N A N D C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E
E X P R E S S I N G A C O M M I T M E N T T O C H R I S T
Youth: Mackenzie Morrison, Abby Trieschmann, Grace Gerretsen, Mason Smith. Adults: Yvette Bellingan, Brian Kidd, Ann Kidd, Susanne Kress, Michael Kress Youth Ministries Director Heidi Gioia, the Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith, the Rev. Emily Hillquist, Davis, the Rev. Jon Hall, the Rev. Susan Naylor (not pictured: Paula & Mike Kelly, who were received at a separate service May 13.)
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Confirmation 2012Confirmation 2012Confirmation 2012Confirmation 2012
Congratulations to
all who were
confirmed, received
or reaffirmed at the
May 19 diocesan
confirmation
service. See more
pictures and read
more about the
event on page 7.
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St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
encourages everyone to
participate in our United
Thank Offering collections.
Our spring ingathering will be
Sunday, June 10.Sunday, June 10.Sunday, June 10.Sunday, June 10.
United Thank Offering (UTO)
is a ministry of the Episcopal
Church for the mission of the
whole church. Through
United Thank Offering, men,
women and children nurture
the habit of giving daily
thanks to God.
Pick up a box in Park Hall,
consider your blessings and
begin dropping in your spare
change each day to express
your gratitude. (This is a
great activity to share with
your children!) Or, if you
prefer, you can make a sin-
gle donation by placing a
check in a UTO envelope
(also available in Park Hall).
Bring your box or envelope
to church on June 10 for a
special blessing at the
altar.
Those who participate in
UTO discover that thankful-
ness leads to generosity.
UTO monies support
mission and ministry
throughout the Episcopal
Church and in invited
Provinces of the Anglican
Communion in the
developing world.
G I V I N G T H A N K S W I T H U T O
M A N N A F R O M H E A V E N ?
By the Rev. Emily
Hillquist Davis
Sometimes weird things
turn up in church, but I had
never found dog biscuits
before.
It was Saturday, April 28.
We were cleaning up after
evening worship. In the
corner of the back pew near
the table we use for
Eucharist at the 505, I found
them. Four bits of dog
biscuit. I scooped them up
and looked at them in the
palm of my hand as if
receiving Communion. I
could picture loyal dogs of
my youth and thought about
owners giving their pets
little treats to reward good
behavior.
“Look, Ruby. Dog biscuits. I
think I’ll keep these,” I said
to St. Martin’s member
Ruby Downs. She asked if I
have a dog. I opened my
hand again and peered at
the pieces. “No, but I’m
going to keep these.” I
stuffed them in my jeans
pocket. Sometimes people
look at me weird in church,
so that was nothing new.
Besides, Ruby is a cat
person.
Sunday came ― time to look
a bit more formal. But when
Monday rolled around, I
pulled my jeans on again
and went to a coffee house
to do some Magdalene
St. Louis networking. Just as
we were closing with prayer,
I received a call to come and
give Ministration at the Time
of Death to parishioner
Cathy Hay.
On the way there, I changed
into my clerical collar in a
McDonald’s bathroom,
hoping I didn’t look too
sloppy. At least these jeans
weren’t torn.
At Cathy’s house, I didn’t
need to ring the doorbell.
Cathy’s dogs Hershey and
LB barked to announce my
arrival ― which reminded
me of the crumbs in my
pocket. With permission, I
shared the treats. My new
friends stayed close during
the visit. When we humans
circled up chairs around
Cathy’s recliner so she
could hear her friends
share their memories, the
dogs wiggled right into our
midst. It was then I learned
how important the dogs
were to Cathy.
The doctor had given Cathy
two months to live. Within
two weeks of that
prognosis, she had all her
affairs in order - except for
finding a home for her
“boys.” Finally, a caretaker
offered to adopt the cocker
spaniels in as soon as a
fence could be built. The
moment that was settled,
Cathy began to die. It had
been only two days. Her
dogs were key. Two days
ago… the day I found the
dog biscuits from heaven.
There had been a bunch of
fidgety young folk in that
pew that evening. I wonder
which of them provided the
dog biscuits from heaven.
Sometimes weird things like
this happen.
Let’s keep our eyes and
hearts open for blessed
coincidences and our part in
these mysteries, for even
the dogs eat the crumbs
that fall from the Lord’s
table.
By the Rev. Jon Hall,
Rector
The summer months
typically occur with
several transitions. A
school’s context sees
students, parents and
staff gearing up for the
upcoming year by saying
goodbye to their teachers
and familiar classrooms.
The students may only be
moving down the hall for
their new classroom, but
the change can initially
seem like a huge
emotional shift. We know
from experience that
students and faculty will
make the changes
needed even if it takes
time. Graduating from one
year to the next then
means counting the
transition time of summer
as well.
Our local church setting is
experiencing some
changes, too. This particu-
lar summer brings change
in our youth leadership.
We give thanks to Heidi
for setting the group on
such a good course. We
give thanks for the youth
and adult leadership that
have sustained the group.
We give thanks to the
congregation for their
prayers, mentorship and
support so that our youth
can have a place to
gather and fulfill the call
to serve others through
mission trips and service
projects. And we also must
give thanks for the transi-
tional space between.
Usually we think of ministry
as the events on the calen-
dar and the programs we
attend. Indeed these are
valuable parts of our com-
munity. We certainly
develop our faith through
bible studies, fellowship,
and worship. However
ministry also happens
during the times we are
given pause to discern
where God is leading us.
Transitions offer great
opportunities to listen,
discuss and work together.
Our larger Episcopal
Church context is no
stranger to change either.
Our General Convention,
which meets every 3 years,
will be in Indianapolis this
July 5-13. The Convention
has wonderful worship with
representation from across
the country and from
several parts of the Angli-
can Communion. In
addition to worship every
day there are meetings to
decide the legislative work-
ings of the Church. Clergy
and lay deputies from the
110 dioceses of The Epis-
copal Church vote on
resolutions and any
changes to the constitution
and canons which operate
as the bylaws of the
combined body.
This year we will be look-
ing at several key topics,
including national church
staff restructuring,
suggested liturgies for
same-gender blessings
and budget issues. These
changes will bring up
anxiety for some and a
long-awaited answer for
others. I invite us all to
take this summer as a
time to consider what the
transitions can teach us
about how God’s Spirit is
moving through the body
of the Church.
We will have opportunities
to discuss pre-convention
resolutions as we gather
with our sister parishes at
St. Timothy’s on Saturday
June 16. We will also have
three Sunday morning
forums at St. Martin’s to
discuss General Conven-
tion and what these deci-
sions hold for us as a
parish. You can plan to
attend the General
Convention and meet with
The Rev. Canon Dan
Smith, who has offered to
meet with those from our
diocese to discuss the
latest news. Or you can
follow the GC by keeping
up with the Church’s web-
sites or the deputation’s
blog: missourideputation. missourideputation. missourideputation. missourideputation.
blogspot.comblogspot.comblogspot.comblogspot.com.
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I believe that the business
of our local and global
churches will continue to
be identified with minis-
tries that matter.
The points of transition
seem uncomfortable and
often times unnecessary.
However it may be in the
midst of these transitions
that we learn that God
has purposes beyond
what we hold on to.
Perhaps even more than
we can ask or imagine.
Faithfully,
Fr. Jon
Fr. Jon Hall (right) with the Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith during the Bishop’s visit to St. Martin’s on Sunday, May 13.
By Susan Gillies
Calling All Bakers Calling All Bakers Calling All Bakers Calling All Bakers
(and those who like to eat (and those who like to eat (and those who like to eat (and those who like to eat
baked goods!!)baked goods!!)baked goods!!)baked goods!!)
ECW is hosting a bake sale
on Sunday, June 3 Sunday, June 3 Sunday, June 3 Sunday, June 3 from
9 a.m. until noon in Park
Hall. Please let Susan Gillies
know if you would be willing
to donate a baked good or
kitchen item (such as
recipes cards, kitchen
towels, new cookbooks,
etc). All proceeds will be
used to support ECW
missions.
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E C W P L A N S B A K E S A L E , I C E C R E A M S O C I A L A N D S P E C I A L H O N O R S
Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Social
and Carnivaland Carnivaland Carnivaland Carnival
ECW will once again be
sponsoring the annual ice
cream social and carnival
on Rally Day Sunday, August Sunday, August Sunday, August Sunday, August
19.19.19.19. Everyone is welcome to
join us for ice cream
sundaes and games for the
kids. No sign-up necessary.
Last year's highlight was the
pie throwing at Father Jon.
Be sure to come see who
gets a pie in the face this
year!
Annual Distinguished Annual Distinguished Annual Distinguished Annual Distinguished
Woman of the Year AwardWoman of the Year AwardWoman of the Year AwardWoman of the Year Award
Last year, ECW announced
our first Distinguished
Woman of the Year Award.
We will be presenting the
award again this year in
September at our tea party
to a woman of St. Martin's
"whose life in the secular
community reflects her
Christian values."
Please notify Stephanie
Wiles by August 1 by August 1 by August 1 by August 1 if you
have a nomination for this
award.
S U M M E R B O O K C L U B G O E S H O L L Y W O O D
By Ruby Downs
St. Martin’s Book Club will
have a little extra fun this
summer reading books,
watching movies and enjoy-
ing time together. Newcom-
ers are always welcome.
June 26: Midnight in ParisJune 26: Midnight in ParisJune 26: Midnight in ParisJune 26: Midnight in Paris
Our group gathers at the
home of Helen Murphy for a
special movie night. We’ll
start at 6 p.m. with salad
and pizza, followed by the
movie “Midnight in Paris.”
The movie is about a Holly-
wood writer vacationing in
Paris and struggling to write
his first novel. The leading
man gets swept away at
midnight into 1920s Paris,
where he meets his favorite
writers, musicians and
artists and lives out his
dream.
July 24: The DescendantsJuly 24: The DescendantsJuly 24: The DescendantsJuly 24: The Descendants
Read “The Descendants: A
Novel,” by Kaui Hart Hem-
mings and come together
Tuesday, July 24 to discuss
the book and watch the
movie. The story revolves
around the descendants of a
wealthy Hawaiian family who
deal with the impending
death of the thrill-seeking
mother who lies in a coma
following a boating accident.
Each family member goes
through profound revelations
as they discover secrets and
come to terms with the
reality of their family lives.
Summer Adult ForumsSummer Adult ForumsSummer Adult ForumsSummer Adult Forums: Sundays from 9 till 10 a.m. in Park Hall
June 3 – Kavitha Lakshmanan – Care and Counseling
June 10 – Rebecca Boermer – St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions
June 17 – special guest from the Mormon Church - What is the Mormon church?
June 24 – the Rev. Susan Naylor - Lui mission trip
July 1 – the Rev. Jon Hall – Pre-General Convention resolutions, updates and discussion
July 8 – the Rev. Dale Kuhn – Pastoral Care and Counseling services
July 15 – the Rev. Jon Hall – Follow up to General Convention
July 22 – the Rev. Agripa Ndtali - his ministry, studies and the Church of Tanzania
July 29 – Vestry forum / finance update
S U M M E R L E A R N I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Stay tuned-in to your faith,
learn about local services
and open your mind to new
possibilities with a special
offering of Adult Forums
throughout the summer.
Grab a cup of coffee and a
donut and join us for one or
all of these programs on
Sunday mornings from 9 till
10 a.m. in Park Hall.
By Earl Naylor
Summer is fast approaching
and, like schools and
Christian formation, the
choir season is winding
down. As we head towards
our summer schedule here
at St. Martin’s I want to
thank all those people who
work so hard to make the
music ministry happen.
Many people have partici-
pated this year and I want to
thank them.
Starting with our littlest
musicians, I want to thank
all the preschool and
elementary school children
who sang in church once a
month. A special thank you
goes to Kay Fletcher, Susan
Gillies, Coleen Hall, Michelle
Magee and all the other
teachers who kept this
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music ministry alive this
spring.
Several youth have contrib-
uted as instrumentalists
during the year. There are
our string players: Lindsey
Peters, Abby Trieschmann,
Walker Trieschmann, Mason
Smith and London Smith. In
the woodwind department,
we heard from Michael
Wiles and Patrick Parker.
Another important part of
the Music Ministry is the
bell choir, Tintinnabulation.
Our ringers include: Lee
Iselin, Larry Cornelius,
Mopsi Hanley, Theresa
Luebcke, Carrie Wilkins,
Shannon Gould and Susan
Shepperd.
The Sanctuary Choir has
given us leadership in
Above, left: Michael Wiles accompanies the choir on Palm Sunday. Left: Matthew Greenbaum (left) sings with our children’s choir on Music Sunday, April 22. Above: Mopsi Hanley, Theresa Luebcke and Shannon Gould perform with the handbell choir on Palm Sunday.
worship every Sunday for
nine months, and is one of
the hardest-working organi-
zations in the parish. Those
who have sung with us at
some point include: Caitlin
Cogan, Elin Cogan-
Adewunmi, Mary Edmonson,
Beverly Kinkade, Robin
Ragsdale, Carrie Morrison,
Jane Klieve, Lynn Lange,
Mary Drastal, Jeff Klieve,
Kurt Greenbaum, Esther
Cornelius, Matthew
Greenbaum, Doug
Edmonson, Mike Kelly and
John Lange.
If I have left anyone’s name
out, I apologize. Your
involvement in the music
program is of importance to
me and to St. Martin’s, and I
am sorry for any sins of
omission.
Music Director Earl Naylor rehearses with the handbell choir on Palm Sunday.
I want to say a special
thank you for the life and
ministry of Errington
Brown, who passed away
this year. Few people have
made the kind of
difference that Errington
did to the choir and to the
life of the whole church.
Rest in peace, Errington.
You will not be forgotten.
Sky VBS
June 18 - 22
9 a.m. - Noon
Register online:
www.groupvbspro.com/
vbs/ez/stmartinskids
or on St. Martin’s website:
www.stmartinschurch.org
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Youth Float Trip
Saturday, June 2
$30 per person
RSVP by May 26:
Bob Ecker
bobecker@kw.com
Kim Montgomery
montgomeryk@
earthlink.net
F L O A T T R I P P L A N N E D F O R Y O U T H A N D F A M I L I E S
By Kim Montgomery
Calling youth entering 6th
grade through High School:
come join the Youth Group
for our first Summer Event!
Families of youth are also
welcome to attend.
We will meet at St. Martin’s
the morning of Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,
June 2June 2June 2June 2, and caravan down
to beautiful Bass River
Resort on the Courtois
River, near Steelville, MO.
We’ll do a six-mile trip, with
plenty of stops for
swimming and relaxing. At
the end of our float, we’ll
share food and fellowship,
play some horseshoes,
volleyball, Frisbee, enjoy
some great food cooked
over a campfire, make
s’mores and sing some
amazing campfire songs.
The cost of this trip is $30
per person and includes
canoe rental, dinner, drinks
and snacks on the river.
**Bring your own sack
lunch (in a Ziploc bag,
please). **
Additional option Additional option Additional option Additional option for those
S K Y V B S : E V E R Y T H I N G I S P O S S I B L E W I T H G O D
Every kid wishes they could
fly… so imagine transform-
ing our church into the
boundless blue sky!
St. Martin’s Episcopal
Church invites kids ages 4
through 4th grade to a week
of faith and fun this summer
with Sky Vacation Bible
School.
This year’s VBS runs from
June 18 June 18 June 18 June 18 ---- 22222222, from 9 a.m. till
Noon each day.
who’d like to share fellow-
ship for more than just the
day on Saturday:
Saturday night campout: Saturday night campout: Saturday night campout: Saturday night campout:
Bring your tent and
camping gear, stay after
the float trip and dinner/
campfire and make it a
weekend! Tent Camping is
$10 + tax per night.
Cabins are another option
for families: please call
Bass River Resort about
availability. For more
information, visit:
bassresort.com/
bassresort/
Fletcher.
Be sure to invite your
family, friends and
neighbors -- all kids are
welcome! Adults and teens
are encouraged to
volunteer to help out with
this week-long event.
Please contact Ann Kidd
(annmkidd@gmail.comannmkidd@gmail.comannmkidd@gmail.comannmkidd@gmail.com) or
Heather Vogt
(hvogt913@hotmail.comhvogt913@hotmail.comhvogt913@hotmail.comhvogt913@hotmail.com)
for more information.
Please register online by
June 8 at groupvbspro.com/
vbs/ez/stmartinskids
or find the link on our web-
site at stmartinschurch.org.
Registration fees are $30 per
child, with a $60 maximum
per family. Make your checks
payable to St. Martin’s
Episcopal Church, with “VBS”
on the memo line. You can
mail your registration fees or
give them to Ann Kidd,
Heather Vogt or Kay
M O R E S U M M E R Y O U T H E V E N T S . . .
July 14 July 14 July 14 July 14 ---- Pool PartyPool PartyPool PartyPool Party
All youth and their families
are invited to enjoy a day of
fun in the sun at a pool
party Saturday, July 14.
The Trieschmann family will
host the party at their home
August 19 August 19 August 19 August 19 ---- Welcome BBQWelcome BBQWelcome BBQWelcome BBQ
All youth in 6th through 12th
grades and their families
are invited to a welcome
dinner to kick-off the new
year of youth ministries
programming.
at 1304 Westhampton
Woods Court in Wildwood.
Please bring a snack to share
with the group.
Thanks to Ralph, Michelle,
Abby and Walker for hosting
this fun event!
We’ll share a delicious meal
together, play games and
then split in to age groups to
talk about our plans for the
coming year.
Look for more details in the
August Messages.
M Y F A I T H , M Y L I F E : A C O N F I R M A N D ’ S J O U R N E Y
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By Heidi Gioia
On Saturday, May 19, our
four youth confirmands
joined teens from across
the diocese and their
families to reaffirm their
faith. This joyous day was
the culmination of a year of
preparation of the heart,
mind and soul. It was my
pleasure to journey with
these thoughtful and
enthusiastic teenagers as
they prepared to make a
mature commitment to
God. As the two pieces
below show, we had a lot
of fun along the way as we
learned more about
Episcopal tradition, met
with mentors who shared
their faith stories and
became a small faith
community of our own.
But the journey is far from
over. Please join me
in welcoming Abby
Trieschmann, Grace
Gerretsen, Mackenzie
Morrison and Mason Smith
in to the full life of our
church. They have many
talents to share that will
enrich our lives together.
By Mason Smith
I had a blast going through
confirmation classes this
year and I would do it
again. The confirmation
program made me want to
learn more about God and
what he does for me and
for others. Going through
the confirmation program
has also taught me more
about being an
Episcopalian and how
lucky we are to be part of
such a great community.
I really enjoyed meeting
and working with my other
confirmation friends.
A few of my favorite
memories include
Mackenzie reading the
conflict prayer when Grace
and I disagreed on home-
work answers, walking
through the labyrinth
together and talking about
God and being the only guy
was fun, too. Plus, my
sponsor, Rich Luebcke said
he would give me a ride in
his Corvette.
By Abby Trieschmann
God is forgiving and kind,
loving and faithful;
one with the world. Jesus, God’s only son
is with me always.
He makes the world a better place.
The Holy Spirit is sent by God to be with us always
to bring good into this world.
Sin can be regretful,
but God will always forgive you when you ask him to.
C O N F I R M A T I O N R E F L E C T I O N S S T A T E M E N T O F B E L I E F
Director of Youth Ministries Heidi Gioia poses with members Abby Trieschmann, Grace Gerretsen, Mackenzie Morrison, Mason Smith and Bishop Wayne Smith following Confirmation May 19 at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis.
Our sincere thanks goes to
Heidi Gioia, who has
served as St. Martin’s
Director of Youth Ministries
for the past year.
T H A N K S , H E I D I
Heidi returns to college this
summer to become a
teacher. We wish Heidi
many blessings as she
pursues her dreams!
Heidi Gioia was honored along with all Christian Formation leaders during our Appreciation Sunday program May 20.
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G E T T I N G T H E R E I S H A L F T H E F U N
By the Rev. Susan Naylor
The Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri has been in a
companion relationship
with the Diocese of Lui,
Episcopal Church of
Sudan for the past five
years, and recently re-
newed that relationship for
five more years. After more
than 25 years of civil war,
Southern Sudan held a
peaceful referendum and
became the independent
country of South Sudan on
July 9, 2011.
While the peace is holding,
it is still fragile, and border
disputes are still common.
Because the Diocese of Lui
is several hundred miles
from the border with Sudan
("The North"), the situation
was deemed safe for us to
go. We are committed to
this relationship, and have
sent teams and individuals
before the peace accord
was signed, immediately
afterward, and now as
South Sudan claims its
independence. People tell
me that I am brave to go,
but really I'm not. The first
time I went (in 2005) I was
quite nervous, but I felt I
was called to go. I continue
to try to be faithful and
obedient to that call.
up and running in the
solar-powered diocesan
office!
St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis ---- LondonLondonLondonLondon
Debbie Smith, our
companion relationship
coordinator, Evelyn Smith,
chair of the Companion
Diocese Committee, and
her husband Dan Smith,
Canon to the Ordinary and
recent traveler (he and
Evelyn recently spent a
month in Lui) were at the
St. Louis airport with my
husband Earl to pray me
on my way. My 4:50 p.m.
flight left on time, and a
short one-and-a-half-hour
flight got me to
Minneapolis, where I had
a three-hour layover. That
time was necessary for
security checks for
international travel.
A nine-hour flight got me
to London about noon
(London time).
London London London London ---- KampalaKampalaKampalaKampala
I had another long layover
in London, waiting for the
team to gather and our
flight to Kampala, Uganda
which left at 9 p.m.
Another nine-and-a-half-
hour flight (oh, how I wish
I could sleep on a plane!)
got us to Kampala, at
about 8:00 a.m. local
time.
But first, I had to get there!
Getting ReadyGetting ReadyGetting ReadyGetting Ready
South Sudan is about
7,900 miles from St. Louis
as the crow flies, but no
crow could fly there directly
and neither could I! On
April 13, after being up for
more than 24 hours
wrapping things up at both
my secular and church jobs
and doing final packing, it
was time to head for the
airport. Luggage restric-
tions are tight: 15 kilo-
grams (33 pounds) is the
limit for everything I need
to be equipped and
comfortable in a place with
no electricity or running
water for a couple of
weeks. That includes the
first aid, health and safety
gear for the team, our
satellite phone and my
netbook computer just in
case communications were
On this trip (my third visit) I
was the only traveler from
Missouri and I served as
nurse and chaplain for our
group. That group included
a team of four from
England (Diocese of Salis-
bury, Deanery of Black-
more Vale) and one mis-
sioner from Sweden
(Diocese of Lund).
My responsibilities for the
trip included checking on
several projects that our
diocese has funded,
especially the tenth water
well we have drilled there.
I was also called to assist
with visa applications for
four individuals we hoped
to host here, assist with a
pre-school training project,
travel with Bishop Stephen
Dokolo to several parishes,
and perform other duties
as assigned.
Deacon Susan Naylor was part of a mission trip to Lui, South
Sudan April 13-28. This is the first in a series of articles about
her experiences.
Missionaries traveling with Deacon Susan at Heathrow Airport in London, waiting to head to Lui, South Sudan.
Continued on page 9
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G E N E R A L C O N V E N T I O N 1 0 1
The 77th General
Convention of the
Episcopal Church will be
held in Indianapolis,
Indiana July 5—12.
The first general conven-
tion met in Philadelphia in
1785. That convention
began work on a constitu-
tion and a revision of the
Book of Common Prayer,
the church’s book of
worship.
Much like the U.S. govern-
ment, the General Con-
vention is made up of two
houses: The House of
Deputies and the House
of Bishops. Resolutions
must pass both houses
(in the same language) to
be enacted.
The House of Deputies: The House of Deputies: The House of Deputies: The House of Deputies:
Each diocese of the
Episcopal Church is
entitled to elect eight
deputies, four lay persons
and four priests and/or
deacons, to the House of
Deputies. The House of
Deputies is chaired by the
President of the House,
Dr. Bonnie Anderson.
The House of Bishops: The House of Bishops: The House of Bishops: The House of Bishops: All
bishops of the Episcopal
Church, active and
retired, are entitled to
seat, voice and vote in the
House of Bishops. The
House of Bishops is
chaired by Presiding
Bishop and Primate, the
Most Rev. Katharine
Jefferts Schori.
Along with its legislative
agenda, the convention
also celebrates worship
and fellowship. Each day,
everyone gathers for Bible
Study and Holy Eucharist.
Organizations and interest
groups within the church
present their wares at the
colorful Exhibit Hall. Many
church-related organiza-
tions (like ECW) also hold
their meetings in conjunc-
tion with convention, and
there are lunches and
dinners hosted by
seminaries, provinces,
societies, boards and
staff offices of the church.
“General Convention is a
combination of legislative
assembly, bazaar of
goods and services and
family reunion,” said the
Rev. Dr. Gregory S.
Straub, Executive Officer
and Secretary of General
Convention. “It is one of the
most exciting and, truth be
told, one of the most awe-
inspiring gatherings in the
world.”
PrePrePrePre----General Convention General Convention General Convention General Convention
Listening SessionListening SessionListening SessionListening Session
If you can’t make it to
Indianapolis, you can still
learn about the resolutions
and discuss your observa-
tions and concerns at a
listening session. Members
of the Missouri deputation
will be available at
St. Timothy’s Episcopal St. Timothy’s Episcopal St. Timothy’s Episcopal St. Timothy’s Episcopal
Church in Creve Coeur on Church in Creve Coeur on Church in Creve Coeur on Church in Creve Coeur on
Saturday, June 16 from 10 Saturday, June 16 from 10 Saturday, June 16 from 10 Saturday, June 16 from 10
till 11:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m.
You can also leave a
comment on the Missouri
Deputation’s blog at
missourideputation.missourideputation.missourideputation.missourideputation.
blogspot.com.blogspot.com.blogspot.com.blogspot.com.
For more about General
Convention, visit
generalconvention.org.generalconvention.org.generalconvention.org.generalconvention.org. G E T T I N G T O L U I , C O N T I N U E D
Kampala Kampala Kampala Kampala ---- LuiLuiLuiLui
A 45-minute drive got us
from Entebbe airport to the
Namirembe Guest House
in Kampala, where we
dropped off our bags, and
walked up the hill for
Sunday Services (in
Lugandan!) at St. Paul's
Cathedral.
The remainder of Sunday
and Monday were spent in
team meetings and
Uganda for our exit visas;
Juba, South Sudan for our
entrance and exit visas,
and finally to the Lui -
Mundri airstrip, by 3 p.m.,
for a total of another seven
hours in transit. A final 45
minutes of road travel, with
one or two car breakdowns
and we finally arrive in Lui!
Watch for further articles
to learn what happens
next!
planning, a little shopping
(I forgot my hat!), repacking
and visa paperwork.
Up at 5:15 a.m. on
Tuesday, and on to
Kajjanski air field by 7 a.m.
to get on the "little plane,"
a nine-passenger, single
prop Cessna Caravan flown
by Missionary Aviation
Fellowship, or MAF. Take-
off was at 8:15 a.m., then
three more hops: Arroua,
A view from the airplane window of Lake Victoria, Entebbe, on the way to Lui.
By Larry Cornelius
Just a Note Before You Go Just a Note Before You Go Just a Note Before You Go Just a Note Before You Go
on That Great Trip This on That Great Trip This on That Great Trip This on That Great Trip This
Summer:Summer:Summer:Summer:
People come up to me and
ask, “Are we (the church)
doing as well as we seem to
be financially?” It is true
that we are about 5% ahead
of budgeted income year-to-
date and right on our
projected expense
spending. However, there
are a few realities I want to
consider.
We are budgeted to break-
even this year. We started
the year with about
$14,000 in the operating
bank account. Our operating
expenses average about
$44,000/month. We had a
little more than $23,000 in
the bank last week (May
15). Cash flow can be week-
to-week at times.
Our income (and attendance)
varies widely each Sunday
based on weather, holidays
and activities like sporting
events, spring break and
summer vacations. The
summer and early fall are
especially bad times as
people are out of town but
the fixed expenses (82% of
the budget is people and
facilities) are still there.
We are always subject to
emergencies - like the organ
breaking down (has
happened this year), the
HVAC breaking down, roof
leaks/flooding or some other
issue that requires cash.
There are projects that our
rector and vestry might like
to take on to further the
mission of our church, but we
have little financial head-
room to make “investments”
in our future when the cash
is tight.
This is a long, winding way This is a long, winding way This is a long, winding way This is a long, winding way
of saying we still have to of saying we still have to of saying we still have to of saying we still have to
watch our cash flow watch our cash flow watch our cash flow watch our cash flow
carefully as income is carefully as income is carefully as income is carefully as income is
seasonal and the majority seasonal and the majority seasonal and the majority seasonal and the majority
of our expenses are fixed. of our expenses are fixed. of our expenses are fixed. of our expenses are fixed.
I want to give you some
ideas:
- Consider mailing in your
pledge payments when you
are away.
- Consider prepaying if you
are on vacation.
- Set up an online electronic
payment schedule for
St. Martin’s like you do your
house and cash payments.
More and more people are
doing this and it really helps
cash flow.
A couple of other items to
cover:
- We are going to start the
ministry budget process
early this year. I will get
T R E A S U R E R O F F E R S S U M M E R F I N A N C I A L P L A N N I N G I D E A S
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forms out soon as well as a
list of ministries that
historically have budgets
and what those budget
amounts were the last
couple of years.
- There may be some new
ministries that need to be
budgeted, so let me know if
you have a vision for some-
thing new. I would be glad
to work on that with you.
I really appreciate your
support of the church.
St. Martin’s would not exist
without your generous
pledges and gifts. Just bear
in mind we rely on your
faithful giving and steward-
ship. I hope each of you has
a great summer.
Respectfully and
In God’s love,
Larry Cornelius, Treasurer
M I N I S T R Y F A I R P L A N N E D F O R A U G U S T 2 6
By Jeff Klieve
Please plan on attending
the Ministry Fair between
services and after the late
service on August 26. It’s a
great opportunity to
re-engage with the wonder-
ful ministries of St. Martin’s
after the summer vacation
season, and to consider
how you might contribute
your time and talent to one
or more of them.
Last year, 25 of St. Martin’s
ministries and committees
were represented and we
expect that many or more
again this year. If you are
the chair of a committee or
ministry, please look
forward to displaying your
fantastic work on August
26, and receiving additional
details from the
Stewardship Committee
over the summer months.
See you at the fair!
Jeff Klieve welcomes members and visitors to last year’s Ministry Fair.
J U N E B I R T H D A Y S
The St. Martin’s Church Family
expresses sympathy in
reporting the following deaths:
Concetta Gioia, May 7Concetta Gioia, May 7Concetta Gioia, May 7Concetta Gioia, May 7
Mother of Al Gioia
Peggy Davis, May 3Peggy Davis, May 3Peggy Davis, May 3Peggy Davis, May 3
Daughter of Rosalie Davis,
Sister of Lorilee Baumer
Cathy Hay, May 1Cathy Hay, May 1Cathy Hay, May 1Cathy Hay, May 1
St. Martin’s member and friend
Emilia Harbert, April 24Emilia Harbert, April 24Emilia Harbert, April 24Emilia Harbert, April 24
Mother of Ray Harbert
W I T H S Y M P A T H Y . . .
N E E D P R A Y E R S ?
If you have an urgent need for
prayers for yourself, relatives or
friends, ask the St. Martin’s Prayer
Chain for prayers. All prayer
requests are confidentialconfidentialconfidentialconfidential.
Contact any of the following
members:
The Rev. Virginia Noel:The Rev. Virginia Noel:The Rev. Virginia Noel:The Rev. Virginia Noel:
636-220-6768 (note new number)
or veelee03@yahoo.com
Anne Gravatte: Anne Gravatte: Anne Gravatte: Anne Gravatte: 636-394-1775
Bob McElroy: Bob McElroy: Bob McElroy: Bob McElroy: 636-527-0951
J U L Y B I R T H D A Y S
June 1 - Alexis Adewunmi
June 2 - George Tasch, Julie Rauh,
Jane Oliver
June 3 - Lou Voit, Sr.
June 5 - Carolyn Duddy
June 6 - Kevin Clark
June 9 - John Aleman, Bill Wilkins
June 10 - Bob McElroy
June 12 - Diane Metzger, Kim Montgomery,
Melissa Jarrell
June 13 - Mike Esser, Pam Lee
June 14 - Savanna Lee
June 15 - Jason Smith
June 17 - Jack Allen
June 22 - Tucker Thomas
June 24 - Madaleina Durley
June 25 - Jeff Nordine
June 26 - D’Arcy Elsperman
June 27 - Helen Murphy
June 28 - Nicole Goettelmann
June 29 - Alan Winters, Laura Valere,
Kyle Andersen
June 30 - Susan Gillies
July 2 - Bill Clince, Ann Kidd, Shannon Gould
July 3 - Heather Carron, Michael Wiles
July 4 - Jack Purnell
July 5 - Brianna Eissman
July 6 - Fil Walker, Emily Hillquist Davis
July 7 - Stephen Finch, Rich Eidson,
Amarilis Johnson
July 8 - Frank Masotto, Jim Valere,
Danny Scanlon
July 11 - Esther Cornelius
July 12 - Bettina Esser, Ashley Warren
July 13 - Murrell Cunningham
July 14 - Scott Thomas, Neil Eidson
July 15 - Mary Winters
July 17 - Heidi Gioia, Michael Kress
July 18 - Joe Biondo
July 19 - Bill Gould, Madeline Manternach
July 20 - Ellen Vogt
July 21 - Dana Griggs, Zak Handler
July 22 - Leslie Pattingill
July 24 - Bev DuPont
July 25 - Lynn Corning, Chuck Manternach,
Chris Bucher
July 26 - Loretta Go, Joseph Gioia
July 27 - Jackie Patterson, Jim Crabtree,
Gabriella Gatto
July 28 - Patti Cowles, Steve Norman
July 29 - Nancy Sinclair
July 30 - Doug Algren, Claudia Brooke
July 31 - Gail Smith, Michael Quinn
N E W M E M B E R S
St. Martin’s warmly welcomes
the following new members to
our parish:
Jo Ann Curtis
Paula & Mike Kelly
Tom Lane
Mary Mathai
Susan Richardson
All are welcome to become a
member of our parish through
baptism or transferring your
membership from another
church. If you would like more
information about church
membership, please contact
Michelle Magee, Administrative
Assistant to Clergy:
mmagee@stmartinschurch.orgmmagee@stmartinschurch.orgmmagee@stmartinschurch.orgmmagee@stmartinschurch.org
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S T . M A R T I N ’ S M I L E S T O N E S
W I T H B L E S S I N G S . . .
Sofia Merchak, born May 14Sofia Merchak, born May 14Sofia Merchak, born May 14Sofia Merchak, born May 14
Congratulations to Susan and Assaad
Merchak (and big sister, Emma) on the birth
of baby Sofia.
Violet Elizabeth Reeves, born May 4Violet Elizabeth Reeves, born May 4Violet Elizabeth Reeves, born May 4Violet Elizabeth Reeves, born May 4
Congratulations to Mike and Erin Reeves as
well as proud grandparents Mike and Teresa
Reeves on the arrival of baby Violet.
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Sunday, June 3Sunday, June 3Sunday, June 3Sunday, June 3
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
Lessons & Prayers: Loretta Go
Chalice: Loretta Go
Ushers: Bob & Jan Waters
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeter: Carole Gerretsen
OT Lesson: Michael Wiles
NT Lesson: Theresa Luebcke
Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke
Chalice: Rich Luebcke, Nancy Young
Ushers: Jeff Nordeen, Bob McElroy, Renee & Tim Jerry
Acolyte: Evan Fencl
Children’s Worship: Julie Clark
Eucharistic Visitors: Mary K Heyde, Leanne Lyle
Sunday, June 10Sunday, June 10Sunday, June 10Sunday, June 10
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Lessons & Prayers: Heidi Gioia
Chalice: Heidi Gioia
Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Mary K & Erv Heyde
OT Lesson: Andrew Wiles
NT Lesson: John Lange
Prayer Leader: Kurt Greenbaum
Chalice: John Lange, Kurt Greenbaum
Ushers: Steve Gillies, Sarah Aleman, Lana & Joe Biondo
Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Barb McCann
Acolyte: Ellie Ecker
Children’s Worship: Terri Garbo
Eucharistic Visitors: Jennifer Neckermann, Bev DuPont
Sunday, June 17Sunday, June 17Sunday, June 17Sunday, June 17
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
Lessons & Prayer: Bob Elsperman
Chalice: D’Arcy Elsperman
Ushers: Bette & Jim Crabtree
Eucharistic Visitors: Mary Richardson, Rebecca Barger
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Mospi & Jack Hanley
OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran
NT Lesson: Tom Allen
Prayer Leader: Jack Hauser
Chalice: Tom Allen, Jack Hauser
Ushers: Bob & Linda Huheey, Mary Jane Drake, Sherrie Algren
Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Bev Weaver
Acolyte: Mackenzie Morrison
Children’s Worship: Laurie Ann Flory
Sunday, June 24Sunday, June 24Sunday, June 24Sunday, June 24
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Lessons & Prayers: Jeanne King
Chalice: Rebecca Barger
Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit
10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Greeters: Renee & Tim Jerry
OT Lesson: Doug Edmonson
NT Lesson: Mary Edmonson
Prayer Leader: Ralph Trieschmann
Chalice: Mary Edmonson, Ralph Trieschmann
Ushers: Bob Pomeroy, Chuck Batch, Sandy & Chuck Laney
Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Judi Batch
Acolyte: Lindsey Peters
Children’s Worship: Michelle Magee & Teresa Reeves
Eucharistic Visitors: Bev Weaver, Ray Harbert
If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change. If you have any special scheduling needs please contact:
Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers, Children’s Worship: Julie Clark
Greeters: Rebecca Barger 636-458-2584 / julieclarkot@yahoo.com
636-778-0799 / rsbarger@charter.net
Acolytes: Bob Ecker Nursery: The Rev. Jon Hall
636-230-7302 / bobecker@kw.com 636-227-1484 / jhall@stmartinschurch.org
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Sunday, July 1Sunday, July 1Sunday, July 1Sunday, July 1
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
Lessons & Prayers: Jim Crabtree
Chalice: Jim Crabtree
Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Theresa & Rich Luebcke
OT Lesson: Maxine Heller
NT Lesson: Jane Klieve
Prayer Leader: Jeff Klieve
Chalice: Jane & Jeff Klieve
Ushers: Wayne Peters, Mark Edwards,
Larry Cornelius, Jeff Nordeen
Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle,
Diana Hauser
Acolytes:
Children’s Worship: Julie Clark
Sunday, July 8Sunday, July 8Sunday, July 8Sunday, July 8
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Lessons & Prayers: Daryl Norman
Chalice: Daryl Norman
Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen
OT Lesson: Susanne Kress
NT Lesson: Mary K Heyde
Prayer Leader: Michael Kress
Chalice: Mary K Heyde, Michael Kress
Ushers: Sarah Aleman, Sherrie Algren,
Rich Eidson, Jean DuPont
Acolytes:
Children’s Worship: Teresa Reeves
Eucharistic Visitors: Bev DuPont,
Leanne Lyle
Sunday, July 15Sunday, July 15Sunday, July 15Sunday, July 15
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
Lessons & Prayer: Loretta Go
Chalice: Loretta Go
Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst
Eucharistic Visitors: Mary Richardson,
Rebecca Barger
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Nancy & Steve Young
OT Lesson: Michael Wiles
NT Lesson: Judi Batch
Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch
Chalice: Judi & Chuck Batch
Ushers: Tom Baranowski, Lana & Joe
Biondo, Mary Jane Drake
Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy,
Bev Weaver
Acolytes:
Children’s Worship: Laurie Ann Flory
Sunday, July 22Sunday, July 22Sunday, July 22Sunday, July 22
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Lessons & Prayers: Heidi Gioia
Chalice: Heidi Gioia
Ushers: Bette & Jim Crabtree
10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Greeter: Carole Gerretsen
OT Lesson: Andrew Wiles
NT Lesson: Ray Harbert
Prayer Leader: Tom Allen
Chalice: Ray Harbert, Tom Allen
Ushers: Chuck Batch, Linda & Bob Huheey,
Bob McElroy
Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Barb McCann
Acolytes:
Children’s Worship: Michelle Magee
Eucharistic Visitors: Bev Weaver,
Mary K Heyde
If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change. If you have any special scheduling needs please contact:
Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers, Children’s Worship: Julie Clark
Greeters: Rebecca Barger 636-458-2584 / julieclarkot@yahoo.com
636-778-0799 / rsbarger@charter.net
Acolytes: Bob Ecker Nursery: The Rev. Jon Hall
636-230-7302 / bobecker@kw.com 636-227-1484 / jhall@stmartinschurch.org
Sunday, July 29Sunday, July 29Sunday, July 29Sunday, July 29
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
Lessons & Prayers: Bob Elsperman
Chalice: D’Arcy Elsperman
Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley
OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran
NT Lesson: Theresa Luebcke
Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke
Chalice: Nancy Young, Rich Luebcke
Ushers: Rich Brown, Sandy & Chuck Laney,
Steve Gillies
Acolytes:
Children’s Worship: Julie Clark
Eucharistic Visitors: Jennifer Neckermann,
Ray Harbert
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Ellisville, Mo., 63011-2330
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Phone: 636-227-1484
E-mail: stmartin@stmartinschurch.org
S T . M A R T I N ’ S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H
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L O C A L A R T I S T E X T E N D S I N V I T A T I O N T O S T . M A R T I N ’ S M E M B E R S
By Beverly KinkadeBy Beverly KinkadeBy Beverly KinkadeBy Beverly Kinkade
Artist Gary Ferd Sanders will
be presenting a solo
exhibition July 28July 28July 28July 28----30 30 30 30 at the
Renaissance Hotel in
downtown St. Louis, and all
St. Martin’s parishioners are
invited.
Many of us know Gary
through his wife, Beverly
Kinkade, who is a member
at St. Martin’s. Gary has
presented talks about his
artwork for various groups
at church and some of our
members even own a piece
of his artwork.
Gary was born in Huzzah,
Missouri, in the rural Ozark
Mountains. He began
painting at the age of 5.
Growing up against the Ozark
hills and the crystal clear
waters of the Huzzah Creek,
Gary has been deeply
influenced by the ever-
changing beauty of the
natural countryside, the
subject of many of his
paintings.
After receiving a Bachelor of
Fine Arts Degree from South-
west Missouri State College,
Gary attended graduate art
studies at
Northern Ari-
zona University
and the Chi-
cago Art Insti-
tute. He and
Beverly have
traveled exten-
sively through-
out Central and
North America,
Asia and Europe with Gary
spending many hours studying
painting techniques in some of
the finest museums in the
world.
Worship with us:Worship with us:Worship with us:Worship with us:
Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays at 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
Saturdays Saturdays Saturdays Saturdays at 5:05 p.m.
2nd Wednesday of each month 2nd Wednesday of each month 2nd Wednesday of each month 2nd Wednesday of each month at Noon
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
BALLWIN, MO.
PERMIT NO. 57
Much of Gary’s painting
philosophy is derived from
his study of Zen Buddhism
and the influences of Japa-
nese culture on the West. He
believes that paint has a
nature of its own, and like
the glazes on Japanese raku
pottery, only minimal control
is necessary to achieve the
effect desired.
For more information about
this art exhibition, contact
Gary at:
garyferd@sbcglobal.net.garyferd@sbcglobal.net.garyferd@sbcglobal.net.garyferd@sbcglobal.net.
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