Our lead teachers this

year will be as follows:

Nursery/Preschool…..

Karen Stoddard

K-3 ...... Maureen Kasule/

Kirsten Smith

4-5 ....... David Boyd

6-8 ....... Martha Wolf

9-12 ..... Toni Thompson

Bube Mba will continue

as the Youth Minister

and will meet with the

youth for a short period

every 2-3 weeks to dis-

cuss upcoming events.

We would love to have

additional mentors for

each of the age groups.

Call Mother Meg if you

are willing to help out.

Interesting Things for Youth and their Leaders

TranScript

September 22 begins our

Sunday School program

featuring THE STORY.

We hope this will help

all of us make the con-

nection between segments

of the story we all know

and among ourselves as

we learn the bible from a

chronological perspective.

Montgomery Cty. Youth

11/7 ......... Hershey Park

11/28…. .. Provincial

Youth Training

10/19-2 .... Dioc. of PA

Provincial Youth Event

10/25--Montgomery Cty.

Youth go to St. Nick’s

for Pizza and on to Mar-

koff’s Haunted House

Details will follow. Call

Mother Meg now for

Hershey Park.

Inside this issue:

Rondesia's Baby Shower 2

The Books are here 3

Fish Fry 4

Of Choirs, Hymnals, and

Music History

5

Fellowship Hour 6

September Calendar 7

Dinner Dance 8

Chef's Night 10

Sep tembe r 2013

Thank You for the Shower

Rondesia Jarrett wants to express

a genuine thank you to all of the

people of Transfiguration, espe-

cially the women, who made the

shower for baby Joshua a reality

on Sunday, August 25.

Rondesia expressed how much she

enjoyed being among us again and

how wonderful it was to experi-

ence the lively character of this

congregation and its wonderful

singing. She was so pleased at the

decorations and the food and the

friends gathered to celebrate Josh-

ua’s birth. She sends blessings to

all of the Transfiguration family.

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Safeguarding God’s Children Child Abuse Prevention Training for Paid Full-time Staff and All Who Work With Children & Youth Safeguarding God’s Children provides participants with the information they need to protect the children they

know and care for in their personal lives and the ministries in which they serve. The program is based on the

philosophy that if every adult can protect just one child, they will forever change one life. If we can all change

one life, together we will make a difference in this generation of children.

In the Diocese of Washington, we want each of our parishes to actively protect their children and youth so

that we may live into our baptismal covenant and to help them grow stronger in their life in Christ.

Who needs to attend?

• All paid parish staff members who have not completed a child abuse and sexual misconduct prevention of

program. Recertification may be completed online.

• Any volunteers working with children and youth (including Christian education leaders) who have not

completed a child abuse and sexual misconduct prevention of program in the last three years

Anyone who wishes to learn more about how their parish can protect children and youth.

Upcoming Training Dates

Sat. 9/14/13 ______ (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) _____ All Saints', Chevy Chase

Sat. 9/21/13 ______ ( " " ) _____ St. George's, Glenn Dale

Sat. 10/12/13 _____ ( " " ) _____ St. Alban's Parish, DC

Sat. 10/19/13 _____ (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) ______ Christ, Georgetown

Sat. 11/713 ______ (6:30 pm - 9:30pm) ______ St. Columba's Parish, DC

Go to www.edow.org and pull down the event calendar and find Safeguarding God’s Children. You can reg-

ister online. Please let Mother Meg know the dates you have sign up for this class, and be sure to bring her a

copy of your certificate.

Chapter One—The Story: The Beginning of Life as We Know It

On September 8 and 15 each of the congregants of Transfiguration Parish will receive his or her own copy

of THE STORY (if you have not already gotten yours or downloaded a copy). We ask that everyone go to the

Parish Hall after church where you will first receive your very own nametag. We ask that you wear it each

Sunday during the coming year. In that way we will get to know each other by name and not just by face. If

for some reason you do not have one pre-made, we will make sure one is ready for you the following week-

end.

Second, we will ask you to sign for your copy of the book (or have your parent sign if you are too small to

do this yourself). We will need the ages and grades of all of our young people to update our records. The ves-

try has made this first book available to us. If you would like to make a donation to defray the cost that is

wonderful, but it is not necessary. However, if you need to replace your copy, that cost will be yours to bear.

Third, you will be handed the book appropriate to your age group. We ask that you immediately put your

name inside the front cover so that it can be returned if misplaced, Isn’t it exciting??????!!!!!!!!

Fourth, everyone should read Chapter one of THE STORY for September 22 and Chapter two of THE

STORY for September 29. Below are some questions to consider as we gather for those two Sundays.

Genesis 1:26-27 says we are make in

the image of God. How do we as peo-

ple actually reflect the image of God?

In the story of Adam and Eve they reject

God’s plan for their lives and want to run

their own universe? How do you see

that same sinful desire and behavior in

our lives today?

Questions to Consider

What is a place in creation that really

reveals God’s glory to you and helps

you feel close to God?

The Story of the Garden of Eden is

about God’s vision to be present

with us and humanity’s choice to

reject God’s vision and therefore

lose the opportunity to live a blessed

life without sin. With sin comes a

separation from the community of

God and a separation from each oth-

er that brings about lies and murder

and mayhem into our lives. The rest

of the Bible is God’s story of seek-

ing to restore us to a covenanted

relationship with God.

When God looks at creation and calls it

good, what do you think God is trying to

express?

Chapter Two—The Story: God Builds a Nation

Name someone in your life who has

been a model of faith and love for God.

How has that person impacted others?

Abraham and Sarah chose to follow and

trust God to keep the promise made.

What is God calling you to do?

Questions to Consider

God is full of surprises beyond our ex-

pectation. When did God do something

in your life totally unexpected or surpris-

ing?

God hatches a plan to bring all of

humanity back into relationship and

choses the unlikely pair of Abram

and Sarai to do it. And they go

along with the plan and our of their

faithfulness eventually comes a na-

tion.

What are some of the excuses we might

use today to get out of following God’s

leading of their lives?

Books are Here

Page 3

Of Choirs, Hymnals, and Music History

September of 2013 — what does that mean? School has started, and football, and

now is the start of choir rehearsals! On Sunday, September 1, 2013, the choir will

resume rehearsals, which begin in the Disciples Classroom across from the Thrift Store in the Community

Building following the 10:15 service each week. Remember, choir members are always guaranteed a great

seat on Sunday mornings! And there is no age requirement to join.

Moving on, a musician friend of the Meg’s named Sharon Redding, has written a short history of hymnals

which Meg would like to share. She writes that the idea of a hymnal has changed over time. In the 17th and

18th centuries, hymnals usually contained only the words, looked like poetry, and we didn’t find them in the

pews. People owned their own hymnal, if they could afford one, and brought it to worship (as many of you do

that now with your prayerbook/hymnals). The hymnals were important both as devotional books at home and

for public worship. In some cases, such as the Anglican Church, collections of hymns were written out and the

tune associated with it named and then they were bound with the Book of Common Prayer. Prayer books were

both devotional manuals for home use and worship guides for public liturgies.

Until the latter 19th century, hymnals with musical notation were generally for musicians who needed the

notes. Parishioners had only words. The music was presented by a leader in the call-response fashion—a pro-

cess that took a lot of time and had mixed results depending on the skill of the leader. With advances in print-

ing technology in the 19th century, denominational hymnals became popular and inexpensive song collections

became common. Disposable collections could be reproduced quickly, which made the publisher more in-

come.

During the last half of the 20th century, electronic media provided a way for producing songs. CDs became,

for many, electronic prayer books that could be played at home, in the car, or carried in a portable form. Indi-

viduals who learned songs in this way could participate in the common worship more effectively. DVDs and

YouTube technology provide not only songs, but allow us to have a feeling for the context in which they are

sung. We can hear various interpretations of the same song by different artists and see congregations around

the world singing their faith.

Have we come a long way? Absolutely! MP3 players, tablets, laptops, smart phones with the capability to

download applications for almost everything—that is our way of life. We now have mega churches, congrega-

tions that use big screens and bouncing balls for the words to the music — with no hymnals in the pews,

churches that have no “live” instruments, and music stored on “clouds.” Any of that sound familiar? Many of

us can relate to some of the changes in worship and music. Electronic media and technology keep us “turned

on” 24/7.

However, it is also wonderful to have real instruments in churches: keyboards, pianos, organs and occasional-

ly brass and other instruments. Here at Transfiguration it is wonderful to have a real live choir; two different

hymnals and prayer books in the pews as well as a new way to see the songs we sing on the screens in the

nave; and a singing congregation. A singing congregation? Our congregation sings — really sings! Our size is

often small, but we when we are gathered together we sing better than many larger churches. We participate in

the Sunday worship services with great enthusiasm — like we mean it and feel it. Transfiguration is a great

place to worship.

All,

I hope everybody had a wonderful summer and you are looking forward to the upcoming fall and winter sea-

sons.

On behalf of the Transfiguration Fellowship committee, I would like to thank everyone who helped make our

Sunday Fellowship hour sessions very successful throughout the past season. Without you getting involved by

hosting and volunteering your time, we will not be able to have Fellowship hour.

As has been customary, we took a break during the summer months and we plan on resuming our usual Sun-

day Fellowship hour sessions starting on Sept. 8, 2013. The sign- up sheet has been posted in the social hall

and we look forward to everybody getting involved by signing up to host or to help with clean up.

Coffee hour has always been one of our main traditions here at Transfiguration and we want to keep it going

because it brings us together culturally, socially and spiritually.

Thank you once again for your cooperation in making this ministry worthwhile.

Thanks And God Bless

Ladi Grey-Coker

(chairman)

Committee members: Lois Manderson (Vestry liaison), Valda Harvey, Vivienne Williams, Hyacinth Fray,

Pamella Dunn, Ruby Bracket, Grace Coward, Rosamond Daniels, Joan Levermore, Kirsten and Phillip Smith

and the ladies from Ghana – Lilly, Eva, Millicent, Estella, Bea, Freda (and Daniel☺).

To Stephanie Van Albert!

Trampoline and tumbling team win at national competition

The Fairland Trampoline and Tumbling Team, which trains year-round at the

Fairland Sports and Athletic Complex in Laurel, earned four gold, two silver and

two bronze medals at the USA Gymnastics 2010 Trampoline and Tumbling Junior

Olympic National Championships, held in Virginia Beach, Va., from June 27 to

July 2. Stephanie Van Albert won the national title for level 10 in the individual trampoline round and also

took home a bronze medal for synchronized trampoline. Level 10 is the highest level of competition in the

Junior Olympics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XO9cNS4IGk

Tickets may be purchased online at www.transfig.org or

call Lois at 301-924-2021

Dear The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration:

We are writing to invite The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration to support healthier food for young people in

Montgomery County by becoming an official sponsor of our School Food Forum: Creating a Vision of Fresh, Real

Food in Montgomery County Public Schools on November 2, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This forum will be an

important step forward in bringing the national trend of fresh, local food to school lunches in Montgomery County Pub-

lic Schools (MCPS) and replacing foods that are low in nutritional value.

The Forum is being hosted by two local non-profit organizations: Real Food for Kids – Montgomery (RFKM) and

Montgomery Victory Gardens (MVG). Our keynote speaker will be Tony Geraci, nationally known school food

reformer, former food director for Baltimore City public schools, current head of student nutrition in the Mem-phis Public School system, and subject of the film “Cafeteria Man.” Also participating will be MCPS Department

of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) Director Marla Caplon and members of the Montgomery County Coun-

cil. Other invited speakers will address the issues of nutrition, farm-to-school, and educational opportunities in our

county - from school vegetable gardens to farms in our county’s large Agricultural Reserve. We will also serve a nutri-

tious, delicious lunch. We anticipate an attendance of 200-300, including parents, school administrators, teachers, and

elected leaders from Montgomery County and the state of Maryland.

RFKM is a grass-roots parent advocacy group promoting whole, delicious, fresh, and nutrient-rich foods in MCPS.

Founded in October 2012 by two parents, RFKM has built a network of more than 500 supporters, representing parents

in 71 of the 202 schools in MCPS. RFKM is collaborating with MCPS to bring about positive changes to the food

served in our schools. Montgomery Victory Gardens (MVG), founded in 2009, is an education and advocacy project

promoting local food and a more sustainable Montgomery County. MVG supports local farmers, teaches young people

and adults how to grow food, sends regular food updates to over 800 county residents, and played a lead role in chang-

ing MCPS policy to allow and promote vegetable gardens in MCPS.

This forum will build on our organizations’ successes - including getting agreement for a trial of healthier vending

and a la carte items in MCPS schools in fall 2013 and the removal of products that were not in compliance with wellness

regulations – as well as organizing parents and local food advocates to help them establish wellness committees in their

schools, and expanding food growing and educational opportunities following the first comprehensive survey of edible

gardens in county schools.

As we deal with an alarming rise in child obesity, a continuing loss of farmland, and a range of other health and envi-

ronmental concerns, we can think of no better solution than to bring more fresh, whole, local food to the 149,000 school

children in Montgomery County, along with food growing and nutrition education programs. Please help us realize this

vision by becoming an official sponsor of Montgomery County’s first “School Food Forum” on November 2! (All

contributions are 100% tax-deductible.) Use the attached form to send in your sponsorship, no later than September

15, 2013. We will follow up this letter with a phone call, and please feel free to contact us at the numbers below if you

have any questions.

With thanks for all you do to help make a healthier Montgomery County,

Lindsey Parsons and Karen Devitt Gordon Clark

Co-Founders Project Director

Real Food for Kids – Montgomery Montgomery Victory Gardens

(301) 202-4812 (301) 801-3406

realfoodMCPS@gmail.com gordon@montgomeryvictorygardens.org

www.realfoodforkidsmontgomery.org www.montgomeryvictorygardens.org

Real Food for Kids - Montgomery is a project of the Institute for Public Health Innovation, a 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID #83-0398572

Sunday, November 10, 2013, 5:00 till 9:00 (plus set up and clean up)

Chef’s Night will be an “All-In-One-Place” event where a “Table Chef” will cook the main

course and “guests” will bring hors d’oeuvres or dessert and help set up and clean up.

Here's the new plan:

1. The church has eight round tables; each table will sit 8 people, so we have the capacity to accommodate a total of 64

people, if we have 8 people sign up to be the Table Chef.

2. Each table will have a Table Chef who will provide and cook a main course. The other people at that table will be responsible for their table to:

set up, clean up, wine if desired, an hors d'oeuvres or a dessert/after dinner drinks. We will use church coffee and tea.

3. Hors D’oeuvres and desserts will be set up in the community building and the main dinner will be in the parish hall - so our "Progression" will

only be between the two buildings and will allow space for the Chefs to prepare last minute heating.

4. All food will be prepared at home and brought to the church in containers that will keep the food hot/cold, as required.

Chef Rules:

1. Each Chef will make a main course for 8 people.

2. Chefs will prepare all food at their home and bring it to the church

in containers that will keep the food warm, as the stove/oven will

not be able to accommodate all of Chefs.

3. Each Chef will create a menu that will be available for posting in

the Parish Hall by Sunday September 29th.

4. There are no other rules - create a yummy, progressive sensation.

Participant rules:

1. Participation is limited by space and the number of available Ta-

ble Chefs. The Table Chef and his/her spouse will have 2 of the 8

table seats. After that it will be the first 48 people who sign up on

the OFFICIAL signup sheet that will be posted after the 8:00

service on Sunday October 6th.

2. Every participant participates in some way; there is no free ride

(see # 2 in the plan above).

Sign up Plan:

1. Table Chef

2. Table Chef spouse

3. Hors d'ouvres & Set up

4. Hors d'ouvres & Set up

5. Dessert & Clean up

6. Dessert & Clean up

7. Red Wine & Set up

8. White Wine & Clean Up

Misce l laneous…..

Congratulations Allie,

we know you'll study hard and we look forward to

your visits and your sharing of your new experiences!

To the Transfiguration Episcopal Church Family:

Food For The Poor wishes to thank you for the welcome you extend-

ed to Father Beers on h is recent visit to your parish.

On behalf of our less fortunate brothers and sisters of Latin Ameri-

ca and the Caribbean, we thank you for having shared in their live.

They, and you, are blessed by your generorsity.

In Christ,

The Food For The Poor Family

PENTECOST XV (9/1-9/7)

Sunday 1 Kings 8:22-40 1 Tim. 4:7b-16 John 8:47-59

Monday 2 Chron. 6:32-7:7 James 2:1-13 Mark 14:53-65

Tuesday 1 Kings 8:65-9:9 James 2:14-26 Mark 14:66-72

Wednesday 1 Kings 9:24-10:13 James 3:1-12 Mark 15:1-11

Thursday 1 Kings 11:1-13 James 3:13-4:12 Mark 15:12-21

Friday 1 Kings 11:26-43 James 4:13--5:6 Mark 15:22-32

Saturday 1 Kings 12:1-20 James 5:7-12, 19-20 Mark 15:33-39

PENTECOST XVI (9/8-9/14)

Sunday 1 Kings 12:21-33 Acts 4:18-31 John 10:31-42

Monday 1 Kings 13:1-10 Phil. 1:1-11 Mark 15:40-47

Tuesday 1 Kings 16:23-34 Phil. 1:12-30 Mark 16:1-8(9-20)

Wednesday 1 Kings 17:1-24 Phil. 2:1-11 Matt. 2:1-12

Thursday 1 Kings 18:1-19 Phil. 2:12-30 Matt. 2:13-23

Friday 1 Kings 18:20-40 Phil. 3:1-16 Matt. 3:1-12

Saturday 1 Kings 18:41– 19:8 Phil. 3:17-4:7 Matt. 3:13-17

PENTECOST XVII (9/15-9/21)

Read Chapter 1 of The Story

PENTECOST XVIII (9/22-9/28)

Read Chapter 2 of The Story

PENTECOST XIX (9/29-10/5)

Read Chapter 3 of The Story

Daily Bible Readings

October 6 9:15 Worship Committee

10:15 Blessing of the Animals

October 13 9:15 Service Committee

Noon Vestry Meeting

October 18-20 Dioc. of PA Provincial Youth Event

October 20 9:15 Harvest Service and Dinner (One service only)

Noon (?) Transfiguration Men’s Group/Women of Transfiguration

October 24 7 PM Region 4 Meeting at Transfiguration (Delegates expected)

October 25 7 PM Dinner Dance at Argyle Country Club

6 PM Youth at St. Nicholas for Pizza and then on to Markoff’s

Haunted House

UPCOMING EVENTS IN OCTOBER FOR YOUR CALENDAR

On the Calendar you will find a meeting

scheduled by Montgomery County on

September 17 at 7 PM. Montgomery

County is doing an inquiry of local resi-

dents around the area of Randolph and

New Hampshire south to Hollywood to

discover what sorts of commercial devel-

opment is desired or not, including

things like sidewalks, improvements to

store frontages, and even the kinds of

stores we would like to have in the area.

Everyone is invited.

TRANSFIGURATION PARISH: AN EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN

THE WORLD WIDE ANGLICAN COMMUNION

13925 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE

SILVER SPRING, MD 20904

PHONE 301-384-6264

EMAIL: CHURCH@TRANSFIG.ORG

WEB: WWW.TRANSFIG.ORG

Sep tembe r 2013

UNITING DIVERSE PEOPLE

UNDER ONE LORD