A BEACON OF CHRIST’S LOVE, SPIRIT-FED, SERVING OTHERS MARCH 2013 MESSAGES FROM ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH INSIDE THIS ISSUE: FR. JON’S THOUGHTS, ECW NEWS AND MARY & MARTHA 2 EASTER VIGIL 3 CHILDRENS FORMATION, SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY AND LUNCH BUNCH 4 MUSIC WITH CLAY AND GOOD FRIDAY OFFERING 5 SHROVE TUESDAY AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR 6 LEGACY FUND, WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY AND LENTEN JOURNEY 7 BOOK CLUB, PRAYER CHAIN, ECW MEETING AND DISMANTLING RACISM 8 MILESTONES 9 LAY MINISTRIES SCHEDULE 10 MARCH CALENDAR 11 HOLY WEEK AND EASTER AT ST. MARTIN’S Holy Week is the last week of Lent, when we follow Jesus from Palm Sunday, the Sunday of the Passion, thru Easter Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday). The Triduum celebrates the heart of our faith, salva- tion, and redemption: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It's a week filled with joy, sadness, reflection and hope. Our assurance as Christians is that nothing, not even death, shall separate us from the love of God which is in Jesus Christ our Lord. All are invited to share in our worship experiences during this most Holy Season of our Christian life at St. Martin’s. Celebrate new life on Easter Sunday by bringing flowers from your garden (or a nearby store) to adorn our special cross. HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Palm Sunday The Sunday of the Passion Sunday, 24 at 8 am and 10:15 am Holy Wednesday Holy Wednesday Holy Wednesday Holy Wednesday Wednesday, March 27 Holy Eucharist at Noon Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday Thursday, March 28 Prayer Vigil at 8:00 pm – noon on Good Friday Good Friday Good Friday Good Friday Good Friday Friday, March 29 Holy Eucharist at Noon Stations of the Cross at 6 pm Holy Eucharist at 7 pm The Great Vigil of Easter The Great Vigil of Easter The Great Vigil of Easter The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, March 30 at 8:08 pm Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Sunday, March 31 Holy Eucharist at 7:30 am Grand Coffee Hour at 9:00 am Easter Egg Hunt at 9:00 am Holy Eucharist at 9:00 am Holy Eucharist at 10:30 am
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A B E A C O N O F C H R I S T ’ S L O V E , S P I R I T - F E D , S E R V I N G O T H E R S
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M E S S A G E S F R O M 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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F R . J O N ’ S T H O U G H T S , E C W N E W S A N D
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C H I L D R E N S F O R M A T I O N , S C H O L A R S H I P S U N D A Y A N D
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H O LY W E E K A N D E A S T E R A T S T . M A R T I N ’ S
Holy Week is the last week of Lent, when we follow Jesus from Palm Sunday, the
Sunday of the Passion, thru Easter Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy
Saturday and Easter Sunday). The Triduum celebrates the heart of our faith, salva-
tion, and redemption: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It's a week filled
with joy, sadness, reflection and hope. Our assurance as Christians is that nothing,
not even death, shall separate us from the love of God which is in Jesus Christ our
Lord. All are invited to share in our worship experiences during this most Holy
Season of our Christian life at St. Martin’s.
Celebrate new life on Easter Sunday by bringing flowers from your garden (or a nearby store) to adorn our special cross.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE
Palm SundayPalm SundayPalm SundayPalm Sunday The Sunday of the Passion Sunday, 24 at 8 am and 10:15 am
Holy WednesdayHoly WednesdayHoly WednesdayHoly Wednesday Wednesday, March 27 Holy Eucharist at Noon
Maundy ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday Thursday, March 28
Prayer Vigil at 8:00 pm – noon on Good Friday
Good Friday Good Friday Good Friday Good Friday Friday, March 29 Holy Eucharist at Noon Stations of the Cross at 6 pm
Holy Eucharist at 7 pm
The Great Vigil of EasterThe Great Vigil of EasterThe Great Vigil of EasterThe Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, March 30 at 8:08 pm
Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday Sunday, March 31 Holy Eucharist at 7:30 am Grand Coffee Hour at 9:00 am Easter Egg Hunt at 9:00 am Holy Eucharist at 9:00 am Holy Eucharist at 10:30 am
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By the Rev. Jon Hall, By the Rev. Jon Hall, By the Rev. Jon Hall, By the Rev. Jon Hall, RectorRectorRectorRector
To my dear brothers
and sisters in Christ,
The God who runs to us in the parable of the Prodigal Son is one of Luke’s most inspiring images. This story, which is also referred to as the parable of the Loving Father from Lk. 15: 11-32, gives us an insight into the demeanor of God with this countercultural description of God’s re-sponse to the lost who return home. The idea of the
FR. JON’S THOUGHTS ON EASTER FR. JON’S THOUGHTS ON EASTER FR. JON’S THOUGHTS ON EASTER FR. JON’S THOUGHTS ON EASTER
mature adult breaking his status by running would have
been laughable to Luke’s audience.
Meanwhile the son is thinking of excuses for being away and yet all the loving father can think of is that his son who was lost is now found. The son is probably expecting to eat more of whatever the farm animals are consuming but the father already tastes the banquet. The son’s con-fession serves a purpose of humility but does not up-
stage the grace that is waiting to greet him.
As we transition from Lent to Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter let us take seriously the journey of confession and absolution. Reorienting our time and energy is life giving when it involves focusing our attention on traveling homeward to be with our Lord. Let us recall that God is more willing to run to meet us on our journey than to stoi-cally wait at the end of the road. I can certainly imagine
too that the loving father was laughing all the while.
Blessings, Fr. Jon
BY Ann KiddBY Ann KiddBY Ann KiddBY Ann Kidd
ECW will again be sponsor-ing an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday March 31 at 9am. All children welcome! No need to sign up in ad-
vance, just bring your own basket or bag. Weather permitting; we'll meet outside on the back lawn. If it
rains, meet inside at the Sunday school rooms.
Join us for Grand Coffee Hour after the hunt! If you can contribute to grand coffee hour, please sign up
TRAVEL TIME WITH MARY AND MARTHA GUILDTRAVEL TIME WITH MARY AND MARTHA GUILDTRAVEL TIME WITH MARY AND MARTHA GUILDTRAVEL TIME WITH MARY AND MARTHA GUILD
By Anne GravatteBy Anne GravatteBy Anne GravatteBy Anne Gravatte
Forget the winter blahs! Come along with the Marty and Martha Guild as they travel down the Danube River with Judy Harbaugh. Departure time is March 13th at 10:00am. Judy will share
her experiences…so hang on and enjoy.
Bring a lunch. Dessert and beverages provided. See you in Park Hall!
— SOUL-STIRRING ENTRANCE INTO CHRIST’S RESURRECTION —
Saturday, March 30, 8:08pm
(Bring a bell, if you can, —and perhaps a small flashlight or booklight.)
The early Church established Easter Eve as THE time to reenact Christ’s jour-ney through death, giving way into the new life of His Resurrection. This was
THE death-and-life-bridging moment, the perfect occasion for Baptism.
As Holy Week draws to an end, the church is dark with the emptiness of Christ’s suffering & death. Outside after sunset, a new fire sparks. A single flame enters the darkness with chanting. From this single flame, the Light of Christ spreads from person to person, candle to candle. In chant and stories, we recall God’s saving acts and give thanks for our baptism into Christ’s
death …and LIFE!
This first celebration of Easter meets us in the darkness of crushed hope and brings us through —into Resurrection light & joy. Music Director Clay McKinney & I are looking forward to
meeting you there!
HighlightsHighlightsHighlightsHighlights in this year’s Easter Vigil include guitar & cello music with father & son Kurt & Matthew Greenbaum chanting the beautiful and ancient Exsultet to celebrate and integrate our memories of God’s saving grace. In this service there is darkness & light, fire & water, silence & song, chanting & speaking. Proclaiming with bells and shouts of joyful first Alleluias Christ’s defeat of death, we embrace Christ’s Resurrection and gird ourselves with His power to overcome our own struggles and engage more fully in
God’s mission.
Children welcome!Children welcome!Children welcome!Children welcome! The Easter Vigil begins at 8:08pm (after sunset). Its ritual —and the invitation to children & all present to provide sound effects for readings, hold a candle, & ring bells as we hail Easter—will interest children, though the late timing can be challenging. Parents are encouraged to bring activities & comfort for chil-dren —even a soft blanket for them to rest intermittently as their interest wanes & peaks. Wiggling, wan-
dering & wayward noises are expected and welcome.
(T(T(T(THEHEHEHE 5 5 5 5OOOO5555 WORSHIPWORSHIPWORSHIPWORSHIP WILLWILLWILLWILL NOT NOT NOT NOT HAPPENHAPPENHAPPENHAPPEN ATATATAT 5:05 5:05 5:05 5:05 ONONONON E E E EASTERASTERASTERASTER E E E EVEVEVEVE. P. P. P. PLEASELEASELEASELEASE COMECOMECOMECOME ATATATAT 8:08.) 8:08.) 8:08.) 8:08.)
Bring bells to ring & share. We will have some extras on hand, so come!
Experience tells us that small flashlights or booklights can be helpful, too.
Yours, looking forward, in Christ, ~emily+
Assisting Priest, Emily Hillquist Davis
EASTER VIGIL: THE LIGHT OF CHRISTEASTER VIGIL: THE LIGHT OF CHRISTEASTER VIGIL: THE LIGHT OF CHRISTEASTER VIGIL: THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
On Easter Eve, we
will hold off “the
5:05“ alternative
worship into the
gathering sunset at
8:08 p.m.
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DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S FORMATION DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S FORMATION DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S FORMATION DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S FORMATION
By Michelle MageeBy Michelle MageeBy Michelle MageeBy Michelle Magee
I am very excited to take on the role of Director of Children’s Formation at St. Mar-tin’s. I have been working at St. Mar-tin’s as assistant to the clergy, since Au-gust, 2011. I will be transitioning out of that role over the next few weeks and into
my new position.
I will be working 15 hours per week in my new position and will be at the church on Sunday mornings, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from
8:30 am until 1:00 pm.
Depending on church events, this schedule may vary. I can always be reached via email at
I will be working with children from birth through 5th grade and of course, their families. My responsibilities will include overseeing all programs for this age group and working with our many volunteers, who help make these programs so successful (VBS, Sunday School, Children’s Worship, Pageants, Advent Events, Service Projects, and more.). I am looking forward to working with current members, potential members, and reach-ing out into the community to invite children and their
families to St. Martin’s.
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ST. MARTINS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMST. MARTINS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMST. MARTINS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMST. MARTINS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
By Dana Griggs By Dana Griggs By Dana Griggs By Dana Griggs St. Martin’s in conjunction with Circle of Concern will again be initiating a St. Martin Scholarship for high school seniors. Sunday, March 10th will be the kick-off for our 12th consecutive year of providing the St. Mar-tin’s Scholarship. This scholarship will be granted to a west county high school senior from the Valley Park, Rockwood or Parkway school districts. The scholarship is to help a student with financial hardships get a good
start with college.
The Executive Director of Circle of Concern, Chris Pallozola, will be at-tending both services and Sunday school on March 10th. explain-ing our scholarship program and its inte-gration with Circle of
Concern.
LUNCH BUNCH AT THE SCIENCE CENTERLUNCH BUNCH AT THE SCIENCE CENTERLUNCH BUNCH AT THE SCIENCE CENTERLUNCH BUNCH AT THE SCIENCE CENTER
By Nancy Helmer By Nancy Helmer By Nancy Helmer By Nancy Helmer On February 14th, several members of the Lunch Bunch attended a brunch and movie at the St Louis Science Center’s Omnimax Theater. The movie was
MUSIC...A GIFT FROM GODMUSIC...A GIFT FROM GODMUSIC...A GIFT FROM GODMUSIC...A GIFT FROM GOD
By The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts SchoriBy The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts SchoriBy The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts SchoriBy The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori
The Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, has endured violence, lack of supplies, inadequate
equipment, and funding reductions amid enormous and expanding demand for its ser-
vices. This hospital, owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, is a bea-
con of hope and healing. The Ras Morbat Clinic, part of Christ Church in Aden and spon-
sored by the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, is another outpost of compassion in the
name of Christ for all who need treatment.
The Good Friday Offering provides essential funding to strengthen the visibility of the
Christian presence throughout the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. That fund-
ing is critical to the ongoing ministry of both institutions, as well as others in the region.
GOOD FRIDAY OFFERINGGOOD FRIDAY OFFERINGGOOD FRIDAY OFFERINGGOOD FRIDAY OFFERING
By Clay McKinneyBy Clay McKinneyBy Clay McKinneyBy Clay McKinney
“Bach gave us God's Word. Mozart gave us God's laughter. Beethoven gave
us God's fire. God gave us Music that we might pray without words." - quote
from outside an old opera house.
Such a nice thought. I remember the first time I saw this, my strings teacher senior year was very spiritual, and had put it up in the classroom. People love to put quotes out there even if they are unsure of where the quote came from. My favorite quote I have ever seen on facebook reads something like this. “The problem with all the quotations posted on Facebook is that you can’t verify their origins.” Abraham Lincoln. And then sometimes even when the quote is true someone has come up with a version that is so syrupy sweet it
has the opposite intended effect.
Sweet quotations and mis-information, both reasons why lent is so important to our spiritual well being. Sometimes life has us in a place where these little bits of micro-reflection become our standard of spiritual growth. Lent creates a space for us to provide sources of depth and substance. The Lenten Musi-cal Offerings on Wednesdays during Lent is just such a source. You never have to guess about the origins of live music or second guess it’s effect on you because it’s right in front of you and it’s living. The temporal nature of music, as it moves in and out of our experience, is metaphor for so many of our life experiences. At the same time music is one single event, communally connected and lifted up, just like prayer. You know… maybe the quote about music expresses a greater truth than its outward first impression. This is why we make extra time to come together and reflect, in order to learn to see beyond our own frail human definitions. Music can in fact act as prayer and so when I see such things expressed in the world maybe I should not throw the baby out with the bath water. Perhaps I should learn to look and listen with the offerings God, not the world, has
equipped me with. Thank goodness for lent and thank goodness for this musical offering.
By Shannon SirurBy Shannon SirurBy Shannon SirurBy Shannon Sirur
Shrove Tuesday was so much fun! We had tons of sausages and pancakes on hand and the biggest hit was the awesome toppings bar! The young (and the young at heart!) had a blast! But the highlight of the evening was the fellowship. We had a great turn out and best of all many stayed late to chat and engage with the
youth group and each other.
The youth group appreciates all the generous compliments. All the positive feedback was a testament to the dedication and maturity of St. Martin’s youths. Thank you to all the parents for supporting the event. A spe-
cial recognition is also due to Bill Gamlin and the entire Men’s Group for helping coordinate this event.
Thank you to the entire St. Martin’s parish for its continued support of The Rock Youth Group. Proceeds from
this event will support the Youth Group’s beautification projects for the church.
The Youth Group can’t wait to do this even bigger and grander next year!The Youth Group can’t wait to do this even bigger and grander next year!The Youth Group can’t wait to do this even bigger and grander next year!The Youth Group can’t wait to do this even bigger and grander next year!
By Laurie RhoadBy Laurie RhoadBy Laurie RhoadBy Laurie Rhoad
My husband Elliott and I have been married for almost 10 years. We’re the proud parents of two adorable kids. Aiden, who is almost 7, is active in Cub Scouts, baseball, basketball and soccer while Amelia (Millie)
age 3 is chomping at the bit to play any kind of ball and take dance.
Although originally from the Midwest, I spent 20 years in South Carolina until my husband’s career brought us from Charleston to Chesterfield in April 2011. I studied Corporate Communications at The College of Charleston, was a paralegal, and worked for State Farm in both South Carolina and Missouri prior to becom-ing a stay-at-home mom. I volunteer at Green Trails Elementary School, where I’m also the Treasurer of the PTO. I enjoy sewing in my rare spare time. As I am sure some of you did too, I came to the Episcopal Church later in life. I was 28 when confirmed at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Charleston. I consider my age at confirmation to be a great blessing. I was able to choose the Church I felt called to and where I would find a
Home.
For any of you who aren’t familiar with what my job entails, I handle the announcements and imessages each week. I’m in charge of editing our monthly newsletter. Additionally, I’m in charge of our electronic and social media communications. If there is anything you would like to see covered in our communications, please reach out to me at the church. I am generally here in the office Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. I am always available via email [email protected] so that is a great way to reach me. I am so excited about this blessing and the opportunity it gives me to get to know each and every one of you better over the
coming months and years!
MEET OUR NEW COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATORMEET OUR NEW COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATORMEET OUR NEW COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATORMEET OUR NEW COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
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By Beverly Kincade By Beverly Kincade By Beverly Kincade By Beverly Kincade
A renowned writer, Terry Tempest Williams, said…”the eyes of the future are looking back at us and they are
praying for us to see beyond our own time.”
God Be Praised! After two long years of careful prepara-tion, we officially have a St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Legacy Endowment Fund! All of you should have re-ceived a letter from Fr. Hall late January detailing the amendments for the Bylaws and information on the structural document for the endowment, called an “Enabling Resolution.” The congregation at our Annual meeting voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Bylaws changes required. These votes allow for the establish-ment of the church endowment through the Enabling Resolution. This, the first of several critical policy guide-lines, will describe the procedures for the caretaking of gifts given with the firm belief and confidence in our church’s future. In addition, the votes provide new wording regarding the subsequent amendments of any of the Bylaws. Both the Enabling Resolution and the Bylaws amendments are on our website at
www.stmartinschurch.org.
LEGACY FUNDLEGACY FUNDLEGACY FUNDLEGACY FUND
The Legacy Fund Endowment Committee has, as a re-sult, gone right back to work. First, please find the newly designed donation cards in the Narthex, as well as a brochure describing how one can give to the Leg-acy Fund. Preparing an estate plan is good steward-ship-saying thanks to God and expressing your love and concern for not only your family, but also for your church. Whether you are crafting your documents now or have had them in place for quite some time, please be intentional regarding the language of your bequests. If you desire to give to St. Martin’s a certain amount that can be used to assist in the current ministries of the church, than no other language needs to be added, although providing the church’s address is recom-
mended.
If, however, it is your intent to leave a gift for the Leg-acy Endowment of the church, the language should be
as follows:
“I, ___________________________, hereby give, devise, and bequeath to St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Legacy Endowment Fund, 15764 Clayton Road, Ellisville, Mis-souri 63011, the sum of____________ (or the XX% of
the rest, or remainder) from my estate.
In all cases of planned giving, please consult with your attorney or financial advisor before making any be-
quests.
By Virginia NoelBy Virginia NoelBy Virginia NoelBy Virginia Noel
The Women’s Bible Study will con-tinue to meet on Tuesdays, from
10:00-11:30 a.m. in the home of
Virginia Noel:
312 Clayton Crossing Drive, #108.
We will not be meeting during Holy Week on March 26.
We are continuing to read the wisdom in Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) in the Apocrypha and relating it to our own
lives.
New members are always welcomed to join our New members are always welcomed to join our New members are always welcomed to join our New members are always welcomed to join our
discussion.discussion.discussion.discussion.
Music Program
March 6 - March 27 / 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Music Director Clay McKinney has prepared an exciting
program of guest soloists and groups:
- March 13: Youth of St. Martin’s
- March 20: Cecelia Stearman, soloist
- March 27: Clay McKinney, cellist & Yulia Sakharova, violinist
Pot Luck Supper 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Spiritual Journey
March 6 - March 27 / 6:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Our program will be presented by the Rev. Dr. Warren Crews.
Dr. Crews is a noted theologian and church historian. He is
the founder of the Episcopal School for Ministry in
St. Louis. His topic for our Lenten program will be:
- March 13: Prayer
- March 20: Celebrate Holy Eucharist
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYWOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYWOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYWOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
OUR LENTEN JOURNEY WITH CHRISTOUR LENTEN JOURNEY WITH CHRISTOUR LENTEN JOURNEY WITH CHRISTOUR LENTEN JOURNEY WITH CHRIST
Next Month Selection
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Tales of Madness,
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By Candice Millard
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N E E D P R AY E R S ?
By the Rev. Virginia Noel
CHANGECHANGECHANGECHANGE: : : :
New Contacts for the Prayer Chair
Contact : Linda Huheey,
[email protected], 636-532-9574, for Urgent Prayer Chain requests. If you have an urgent need for prayers for yourself, relatives or friends, ask the St. Martin’s Prayer
Chain for prayers.
If you have a prayer request for the
Long-Term Prayer Chain,
Contact: Daryl Norman, [email protected], 636-394-3677. This Prayer Chain prays for peo-ple who are living with cancer. All
Prayer Chain requests are confidentialconfidentialconfidentialconfidential.
BOOK CLUB FEATURES “STATE OF WONDER”BOOK CLUB FEATURES “STATE OF WONDER”BOOK CLUB FEATURES “STATE OF WONDER”BOOK CLUB FEATURES “STATE OF WONDER”
By Ruby DownsBy Ruby DownsBy Ruby DownsBy Ruby Downs
Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 26, from 7:00-8:30 in Packwood Library to
discuss State of Wonder State of Wonder State of Wonder State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. Obtain a copy of the novel and come join
the discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!
STATE OF WONDER REVIEW:
In a narrative replete with poison arrows, devouring snakes, scientific miracles, and spiritual transfor-
mations, State of Wonder presents a world of stunning surprise and danger, rich in emotional reso-
nance and moral complexity.
As Dr. Marina Singh embarks upon an uncertain odyssey into the insect-infested Amazon, she will be
forced to surrender herself to the lush but forbidding world that awaits within the jungle. Charged
with finding her former mentor Dr. Annick Swenson, a researcher who has disappeared while working
on a valuable new drug, she will have to confront her own memories of tragedy and sacrifice as she
journeys into the unforgiving heart of darkness. Stirring and luminous, State of Wonder is a world
unto itself, where unlikely beauty stands beside unimaginable loss beneath the rain forest's jeweled
canopy.
2013 ECW PROVINCE V 2013 ECW PROVINCE V 2013 ECW PROVINCE V 2013 ECW PROVINCE V
By Jeanne KingBy Jeanne KingBy Jeanne KingBy Jeanne King
2013 ECW Province V Annual Meeting will be held April 4-7, 2013 at the Doubletree Hotel in Chesterfield, MO. Hotel and meet-ing reservations DEADLINE is MONDAY, MARCH 11th. One day only registration and banquet only registration is available for
"locals".
Called "Gather Us Together" this meeting includes a keynote by the President of the House of Deputies, the Rev. Gay Jennings,
as well as workshops and worship.
You do not have to be a member of an ECW unit to attend this meeting - all women in