St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Handclasp

Growing Disciples for the 21st Century

May 2019

On behalf of our St. Mark’s family of faith, it is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Charles Carr, Pastor’s father. Join us in praying for Pastor, Theresa and their entire family as they mourn his loss and as they rejoice in knowing that he is with the Lord.

Charles CarrNovember 16, 1935 - April 18, 2019

SHARE:Charles' ObituaryMr. Charles Edward Carr, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. He was born in Montgomery County, VA to the late Luther Bane and Ella Hawkins Carr. Mr. Carr was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Franklin, TN and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a 1961 graduate of National Business College in Accounting in Roanoke, VA. Mr. Carr then went to work with the U.S. Government for 33 years from where he retired. He and his wife enjoyed travelling to the mountains and the beach; Virginia Beach, VA, Gatlinburg, TN, and Florida were their favorites.

Mr. Carr is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sue Carr; children, Rev. Charles Andrew Carr and his wife Theresa of Eldersburg, MD and Deborah Elaine Otten and her husband Tony of West Bend, WI; siblings, William Curtis Carr and his wife Nettie of Hopewell, VA, David Lee Carr and his wife Janice of Manassas, VA, and Mildred Elizabeth Satterfield of Farmville, VA; grandchildren, Austin Carr, Adam Carr, Journey Hargrove, and Erica Otten; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Carr, Jim Carr, and Tom Carr.

 Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 322 W Lamar St, Americus, GA 31709-3543 or www.habitat.org/donate.

If you would like to send your sympathy to Pastor and his family:Rev. and Mrs. C. Andrew Carr 6684 Slacks RdEldersburg, Md 21784

(Pastor’s mother)1MRS CHARLES CARR 109 SAMANTHA CTMURFREESBORO TN 37130

ON SUNDAY MAY 5TH, St. Mark's will celebrate annual Public Service Recognition Week by recognizing public service employees and volunteers in our church family and the local community (police, firefighters, military, teachers, and all government employees) during both the 9:00am and 11:00am worship services.  The Sunday School children will be assisting in inviting and welcoming these individuals, and a reception will be held in the social hall between services (at 10:15am).  We are asking the Congregation to bring lite fare ( a dessert, fruit salad or cheese and crackers.) Spread the word!  If you have questions please contact Amy Myers at amyers423@gmail.com or (410) 374-3873.

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This Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019 we want to give you the opportunity to honor your mother by having her listed in the bulletin that day (either in memorium or in honor of). Please fill out the form below and turn it in via the offering or to the church office by May 8, 2019

Please include the following mother (s) in the church bulletin on Mother’s Day ....

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SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE HOUR May 5- Tina Grube May 12- Youth muffin sale- Stacy LittleMay 19- Pastor Carr and TheresaMay 26- Uhlers

A MEN’S BREAKFAST is held on the first Saturday of the month at 8am at Spargos in Manchester. This Month the breakfast will be on May 4, COME JOIN US!

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ON SUNDAY MAY 5TH, St. Mark's will celebrate annual Public Service Recognition Week by recognizing public service employees and volunteers in our church family and the local community (police, firefighters, military, teachers, and all government employees) during both the 9:00am and 11:00am worship services.  The Sunday School children will be assisting in inviting and welcoming these individuals, and a reception will be held in the social hall between services (at 10:15am).  We are asking the Congregation to bring lite fare ( a dessert, fruit salad or cheese and crackers.) Spread the word!  If you have questions please contact Amy Myers at amyers423@gmail.com or (410) 374-3873.

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HISTORY Korner The History Committee gladly accepts donations of pictures or memorabilia pertaining to St. Mark’s. Please see Martha Hyson. Comments and inquiries invited. Please be sure to visit the History Cabinet Disciples display.Margy Ziegler, Susan Hines, and Martha Hyson History Committee

LIBRARY IN A BOX

REMEMBER YOUR READING!!Living Lutheran, the magazine of the ELCA, is available in the Box at the bottom of the stairs. Pass them on when finished

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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEResults from April 11Goal:                                 24Registered:                      222RBCs:                               1            (Power Reds Donation)Deferrals:                         5QNS:                                  0            (Quantity Non-Sufficient)Collected:               18       Fiscal Year-To-Date (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019):       118

On behalf of the patients in our community please extend our thanks and appreciation to all those who donated.  For each unit of blood collected, 3 lives can potentially be saved.  Although we did not hit our goal, through the support of your donors and volunteers we were able to help save up to 54 lives.  Your group has helped save up to 354 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, August 15, 2019Thursday, October 10, 2019

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In Memory of Herbert Wessel(Designated for Endowment Fund)

Ruth ShilkeDonald WesselDiane and William Fisher, Jr.Louise Georg

THANK YOUTo St. Mark’s Family,

The family of Herbert Wessel appreciated all of the support that we received during Herb’s health issues and death.

We have received so many ways of your caring for him and our family. The cards, phone call, the money gifts in his memory and the attendance at the memorial service.

Pastor Carr was a great support planning and performing at the service.

Words cannot express how much St. Mark’s has comforted us.

Blessings to all,Mary and Family

1WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS May 59:00 ContemporaryLector: Ivy StoreyUshers: Jim and Jill MewhirterPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 Traditional Assisting Minister: Cassie KleinCommunion Assistant: Margy ZieglerLector: Ken ZieglerUshers: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Margy Ziegler, Margy AyersNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan HinesCounting Team: Ivy Storey, Lois Miller

May 12 Mother’s Day9:00 ContemporaryLector: Jill Heeter

Ushers: Kaylin Rock, Alicia RidgleyPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Margy ZieglerCommunion Assistant: Martha HysonLector: Debbie LindsayUshers: Bob Scarpati, Carl GeyerBread and Wine: Ann and Wendall SislerNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Ivy StoreyCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

May 199:00 ContemporaryLector: Karen MonUshers: Matt and Kaylin RoPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Bonnie HareCommunion Assistant: Wilma Harman-Lector: Bonnie HareUshers: George Harman, Ken Ziegler

Bread and Wine: Wilma and George HarmanNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Margy AyersCounting Team: Tom Heeter, Carl Geyer

May 269:00 ContemporaryLector: Ken ZieglerUshers: Tina Grube, Barb YarutaPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Lois MillerCommunion Assistant: Susan HinesLector: Lois MillerUshers: Stuart and Judy HafeleBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Martha HysonNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Stacy and Greg LittleCounting Team: Dave Yaruta, Stephen Bam-berger

OPENING CHURCH IN MAY: Matt Rock

June 29:00 ContemporaryLector: Kurt SandbergUshers: Matt Rock Andreas LundstedtPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Cassie KleinCommunion Assistant: Martha HysonLector: Liz CharitonukUshers: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Debbie and Roberta Lindsay Nursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Brenda Covington, Susan HinesCounting Team:Ivy Storey, Robin Lewis

June 99:00 ContemporaryLector: Andreas Lundstedt Ushers: Kassie McCormick, Craig SavagePower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Ivy StoreyCommunion Assistant: Jill HeeterLector: Martha HysonUshers: Bob Scarpati, Carl GeyerBread and Wine: Margy Ziegler, Margy AyersNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Ivy StoreyCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

June 16 Holy Trinity – Father’s Day9:00 ContemporaryLector: Dave YarutaUshers: Alicia Ridgley, Luke UhlerPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Margy ZieglerCommunion Assistant: Ivy StoreyLector: Diana JonesUshers: George Harman, Ken ZieglerBread and Wine: Annand Wendall SislerNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Margy AyersCounting Team: Tom Heeter, Carl Geyer

June 239:00 ContemporaryLector: Liz CharitonukUshers: Kaylin Rock, Grant MillerPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Cassie KleinCommunion Assistant: George HarmanLector: Ginger JeffersonUshers: Stuart and Judy HafeleBread and Wine: Wilma and George HarmanNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Stacy and Greg LittleCounting Team: Stephen Bamberger, Dave Yaruta

June 30

9:00 ContemporaryLector: Ivy StoreyUshers: Katy Stephenson, Kassie MccormickPower Point: Genie KlohrNursery: Corinne Sigai

10:45 TraditionalAssisting Minister: Bonnie HareCommunion Assistant: Susan HinesLector: Dana PippUshers: Tom HeeterBread and Wine: Susan Hines, Debbie LInd-sayNursery: Corinne SigaiAltar Guild: Pam Bamberger, Margy ZieglerCounting Team: Dave Yaruta, Stephen Bam-bergerOpening church in June: Jake Ziegler

MAY 2019 ALTAR FLOWERSMay 5 – To the Glory of God and in honor of Warren birthday on May 11th. Given by his family.

May 12- Scarpati

May 19 OPEN

May 26 OPEN

MAY 2019 BULLETINSMay 5 To the glory of God and in loving mem-ory of Fred Miller, on the occasion of his birth-day on May 8, and of Jean Miller, on the occa-sion of her birthday on May 30, from the family

May 12 To the glory of God and in loving memory of her wonderful mother, Leah Audrey Peregoy, from Hermine Saunders

May 19 To the glory of God and in loving memory of loved ones from Christine and Gene Winemiller and family

May 26 To the glory of God and in honor of our family and our church family from Ray and Bonnie Hare

MAY BIRTHDAYSAndrew Shifflett 2Jim Reilly 3Billy Aberts 8Carol Aberts 12Stephanie Brewster 13Logan Wallace 13Brittany Chaapel 14Wayne Long 15Mary Wessel 16Lisabeth Grantland 17Stacy Little 17Brett Johnson 19Lee Murkey 19Rebecca Caltrider 20Ruxton Belt 22 (Matthew Shifflett 26Mary Garrett 30Holly Sandberg 31Isla Heikkinen 31

MAY ANNIVERSARIESKurt and Amy Sandberg 5/3Steve and Brenda Covington 5/6/67Steven and Amy Johnson 5/9Jim and Amy Reilly 5/10/97Chris and Aimee Taylor 5/19/01Steve and Carol Shifflett 5/22Patricia and Wayne Long 5/23Robert and Rebecca McCormick 5/29/04Dan and Barbara Boone 5/30/93

Church & Village: Partners in MinistryMay 2019

Celebrate Older Americans MonthMay is Older Americans Month - a time for older adults to take part in activities that promote wellness and social connection. Here are a couple of activities that Carroll Lutheran Village is hosting or partnering with during Older Americans Month:

Nearing Ninety – Book Talk and SigningCarroll Lutheran Village is partnered with the Carroll County Public Library and A Likely Story Bookstore to present bestselling author Judith Viorst on Wednesday, May 1 at 7pm at Carroll Community College. Viorst will talk about her just-released book “Nearing Ninety: And Other Comedies of Late Life.” She has written numerous works, including the beloved “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No good, Very Bad Day.” In “Nearing 90,” Viorst shares the complicated joys and everyday tribulations that await us at the age of 90, all with a large dose of humor and understanding. Tickets are $18 and include a copy of “Nearing 90.” Tickets are available at all branches of the Carroll County Public Library or online at library.carr.org/author.

Lifelong Learning – Try Out A ClassCarroll Lutheran Village offers a series of Lifelong Learning courses that are open to adults 60 and better in the community. Older Americans Month is a great time to try one out! Zentangle Art will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 2pm-4pm in the Heuer Art Studio. The Zentangle Method is an easy, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful art by drawing structured patterns. The process helps you enjoy increased focus, creativity, self-confidence and an increased sense of well-being. Best of all, you’ll leave class with a finished project you can share with others! Cost is $35 per adult. Please register in advance through the Wellness Center at 443-605-1070. Additional lifelong learning opportunities are listed at www.clvillage.org/lifelong-learning.

Golf Tournament & Golf Raffle TicketsRegistration is open for the 22nd annual Carroll Lutheran Village Golf Tournament on Friday, June 7 at The Links at Gettysburg. Raffle tickets for three $500 prizes are also available at 3/$25. Winner will be drawn on Thursday, June 6 and need not be present to win. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Ministry of Caring in support of residents who have outlived their resources. Register online at www.clvillage.org/golf-tournament-2019.

Employees Recognized for LongevityCarroll Lutheran Village recognized 43 employees for their years of service on March 21. These employees achieved a combined 425 years of service through the end of 2018. Five 2018 retirees were also recognized at the event. All Village employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, free use of the fitness center and indoor pool, and are eligible for tuition reimbursement, employee scholarship programs and professional development opportunities, among other benefits. For a list of current opportunities and benefits and to apply visit www.clvillage.org/careers.

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THE HANDCLASP

MAY 2019

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

410-374-6944

E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR ST. MARK’S:s tmarkshampstead@ comcast.net

web page address: stmarkshampstead.com

MINISTERS: ALL THE PEOPLE OF ST. MARK’SPastor C. Andrew Carr

pastorandycarr.stmarks@comcast.net

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

President: John CharitonukVice President: Pamela BambergerSecretary: Lois Miller Treasurer: Steve CovingtonFinancial Secretary: Dave Yaruta

1John Clagett, Andreas Lundstedt, Barb Yaruta, Ivy Storey, Robin Lewis,

Wendall Sisler, Margy Ziegler, Carl Geyer, Matt Rock, Genie Klohr