TranScript June 2015

The ECW of Transfiguration presented its first annual Women of Grace Awards to Linnet

Grant and to LTC Kirsten Seay Smith. Both women are leaders in the parish and go about

their ministries quietly, resourcefully, and gracefully. The presentation of awards was quite emo-

tional for all of us. For Linnet, the day not only held her up as a beloved member of the con-

gregation, but reminded her of the anniversary of the death of another beloved member: her

husband Leslie Grant. For Kirsten, it was not only a moment of being lifted up for her ministry

in this place, but a time of knowing a farewell will soon come when she and her husband Phil-

ip—also in the military—and their 3 children will PCS to Thailand. We will miss them.

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is a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army, currently serving as the Military Deputy to the Science Director and the Program Man-

ager, Medical Countermeasure Test and Evaluation (MCM T&E) capability, US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious

Diseases (USAMRIID), Fort Detrick, MD. She is responsible for assuring successful conduct of Good Laboratory Practice

(GLP) and other advanced development nonclinical studies in support of USAMRIID and DoD’s Ebola response and the over-

all Filovirus research and development mission.

A native of Washington, DC and the National Capital Region, Kirsten completed a B.S. in Chemistry in 1994 from the College

of William and Mary before moving to Camp Zama, Japan to work for the University of Maryland, University College. Kirsten

married her husband, Philip, then an active duty Army Captain, in 1995 and they remained at Camp Zama until 1997. They

departed Japan for the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, to pursue doctoral studies in Chemistry, earning their PhDs in

2002.

Kirsten initially entered military service in 2002 as a CPT through a direct commission into the Army Medical Department

(AMEDD). After completion of the AMEDD Officer Basic Course, Kirsten initial active duty assignment was to the Walter Reed

Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Silver Spring, MD where she served as the Chief, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Division of

Experimental Therapeutics. In 2006, Kirsten was detailed to the Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and

Research, where she served as a liaison officer and Pharmacology/Toxicology Reviewer in the Division of Special Pathogen

and Transplant products. In 2008, Kirsten transitioned to the US Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA),

where she served in successive positions as Chief, Regulatory Affairs and Operations, Division of Regulated Activities and

Compliance (2008-2011) and Director, Clinical Services Support Division (2011-2013). At USAMMDA, Kirsten led teams re-

sponsible for providing FDA regulatory guidance and oversight for Army, Navy, and DoD project teams developing medical

products for service members and the public. Kirsten transitioned to USAMRIID in June 2013.

Kirsten is also active in nonprofit groups in the local community. She has been coaching soccer in the Calverton Recreation

Council for the last 3 years, and is now the league President and Soccer Commissioner. She also serves as the Secretary of

the Fairland Boys Gymnastics Booster Club, which supports the competitive boys gymnastics team at the Fairland Sports

Complex.

Kirsten and Philip have been members of Transfiguration since 2002 when they moved to Silver Spring, and have 3 children,

Megan, Connor, and Liam. They attended the 8:00 service for the first several years, and Megan has the distinction of being

the first baby baptized at that service. Connor was also baptized at the 8:00, and the family finally switched to the 10:15 around

when Liam was born. Kirsten was confirmed in the Episcopal Church in 2009. Kirsten has taught Sunday School for the last 3

years and the family has also participated in hosting and supporting coffee hours and other church events.

L innet Ol iv ia Grant

was born in Georgetown, Guyana. South America, on August 25, 1946, the second in a family of four children. After graduating

from The Bishops' High School for Girls, at the age of 18, she immigrated to the USA to continue her studies. While attending

Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1965 she met and later, in 1971, married Leslie A.D. Grant. She became his devot-

ed partner, supporting him in his many civic, professional and personal endeavors. Sadly, this beautiful relationship ended on

May 10, 2011, when Leslie took his final breath while in her tender and loving embrace.

A Registered Dietitian since 1972, Linnet served in various capacities in Nutrition and Dietetics at the Washington Hospital

Center and then Howard University Hospital for over 36 years, mentoring student dietitians and providing guidance on the

medical nutritional care of patients and to staff, clinical dietitians and other healthcare professionals,

Linnet began playing the violin and singing at the tender age of four and now enjoys listening to all genres of music. Over

the years, Linnet has travelled extensively and is known for her hospitality, culinary skills and green thumb. Linnet has been

an active member of Transfiguration Parish since 1974 when she and her husband moved to the Colesville area. Always quiet

in her demeanor, others recognize her as having a generous, kind and caring spirit.

Thanks, Leah

and Jason for

participation in

the Avon Walk

for Cancer!!

The 2015 Summer Sunday School

June 7 - September 6.

Where? The undercroft

For whom? All age groups.

Simple, Fun: video, popcorn, color sheetVolunteers needed

sign-up sheet on the downstairs on bulletin board

Questions, please contact Ruth Moore (301) 384-7225 or rrc4moore@aol.com.

June 27

Anything Goes

Yard Sale/

BBQ/Car Wash

See Karlyn or Maureen for your kit or yarn

JUNE 27

Anything GoesAnything GoesAnything GoesAnything Goes

Yard Sale / BBQ / Car WashYard Sale / BBQ / Car WashYard Sale / BBQ / Car WashYard Sale / BBQ / Car Wash

ECW and Men's Group are accepting goodies to sell. They also

need volunteers. Contact Ladi Grey-Coker (301-890-4128,

lgreycoke@verizon.net) or Rosamond Daniels (301-879-8194,

rosamondmd47@gmail).

Wine Tasting Party

California Wines

Home of. . .

Nancy and Bill Huggins

8426 Sand Cherry Lane,

Laurel

June 13 @ 6:30 PM

Bring snacks for 8-12

Altar Guild TeaAltar Guild TeaAltar Guild TeaAltar Guild Tea

June 20

3-6 PM

Parish Hall

$30 per person

Please come and bring a

friend. See Altar Guild

members for tickets.

Coming soon. . .

June 13 6:30 p.m.June 13 6:30 p.m.June 13 6:30 p.m.June 13 6:30 p.m.

At the home of At the home of At the home of At the home of

Nancy & Bill HugginsNancy & Bill HugginsNancy & Bill HugginsNancy & Bill Huggins

8426 Sand Cherry Lane, 8426 Sand Cherry Lane, 8426 Sand Cherry Lane, 8426 Sand Cherry Lane,

Laurel, MDLaurel, MDLaurel, MDLaurel, MD

$10/pp at the door, $10/pp at the door, $10/pp at the door, $10/pp at the door,

and bring a snack for 8and bring a snack for 8and bring a snack for 8and bring a snack for 8————12 people12 people12 people12 people

For more info contact Nancy Huggins

301-890-9271 or nanhuggins@verizon.net

Representing Transfiguration on the Samaritan Ministry Walk: Brad

Ingalls, Constance Anammah, Hyacinth Fray, Ladi Gray-Coker, Lois

Manderson, Hyacinth’s niece. In the background is David Wolf. Mother

Meg is taking the picture. Thanks to all who gave & participated.

Thanks to all

who walked.

Now for the

Next Big Thing

Representing Transfiguration on the Samaritan Ministry Walk: Brad Ingalls,

Constance Anammah, Hyacinth Fray, Ladi Gray-Coker, Lois Manderson,

Ava Purkiss (Hyacinth’s niece). In the background is David Wolf. Mother

Meg is taking the picture. Thanks to all who gave and participated.

Thank you Karen Facen, Karlyn Walker,

and Ladi Gray-Coker, Carmen Kemp, Donna Betteridge,

Cheryl Church, Nancy Huggins, Charlene Blaine, Pat Lester,

Toni Thompson, Charity Nakabuye, and Mary Ellen Flynn for

volunteering

to work our booth at the festival.

Hyacinth Fray with Bishop Eugene Sutton at

Maryland Episcopal Cursilloo 104 at Claggett Retreat Center.

Our Mid-week service and Bible Study is in hiatus for the summer. Bible Study will resume in September with a study on Acts, led by Bill Freeman.

Andrew Kasule, Jonathan Mwesigwa, and Sophia Sutton attended New

Beginnings last weekend. Pictured are some of the participants with

Sophia on the end.

Senior Warden, BillSenior Warden, BillSenior Warden, BillSenior Warden, Bill Freeman, sponsoredFreeman, sponsoredFreeman, sponsoredFreeman, sponsored Hyacinth Fray to Hyacinth Fray to Hyacinth Fray to Hyacinth Fray to Maryland Cursillo.Maryland Cursillo.Maryland Cursillo.Maryland Cursillo.

If you would like to attend Nov 6-8 this fall, please let Bill, Hyacinth, Maureen or Tony Kasule or the rector know.

THE CURSILLO MOVEMENT: WHAT IS IT?

Cursillo in Christianity is a movement within the church that, through a method of its own tries to, and

through God's grace manages to; enable the essential realities of the Christian to come to life in the

uniqueness, originality, and creativity of each person. In becoming aware of their potential and while

accepting their limitations they exercise their freedom by their conviction, strengthen their will with their

decision, to propitiate friendship in virtue of their constancy in both their personal and community life.

Thank You to

Our Christian Formation Teachers/MentorsKathy Berry Vincent Bernhard

David Boyd Maureen Kasule

Humphrey Magino Maya Moore

Ruth Moore, Vestry Coordinator Louis Mutumba

Kirsten Smith Karen Stoddard

Casey Tesfaye Martha Wolf

Florence Zalwengo

Our Nursery Attendants: Kanthi and Thamara

Celebrates Our Celebrates Our Celebrates Our Celebrates Our

GraduatesGraduatesGraduatesGraduates

Graduates 2015

Col lege

Shieley Naomi Amaph

Robert Petzo ld

High School

Maya Eagl inMaya Eagl inMaya Eagl inMaya Eagl in

Ka lanz i Ka jubiKalanzi Ka jubiKalanzi Ka jubiKalanzi Ka jubi

Rodney Kiz i toRodney Kiz i toRodney Kiz i toRodney Kiz i to

Jordan MaloneJordan MaloneJordan MaloneJordan Malone

Mi les MooreMi les MooreMi les MooreMi les Moore

Ayo Odebiy iAyo Odebiy iAyo Odebiy iAyo Odebiy i

Stephanie RenichStephanie RenichStephanie RenichStephanie Renich

Celebrates Our Celebrates Our Celebrates Our Celebrates Our

GraduatesGraduatesGraduatesGraduates

Middle School

Danie l le OmaboeDanie l le OmaboeDanie l le OmaboeDanie l le Omaboe

Kat ie RenichKat ie RenichKat ie RenichKat ie Renich

Elementary

Kati t i Ka jubiKat i t i Ka jubiKat i t i Ka jubiKat i t i Ka jubi

Hazael MaginoHazael MaginoHazael MaginoHazael Magino

Ashley naa dedei OkineAshley naa dedei OkineAshley naa dedei OkineAshley naa dedei Okine

Laura Nana Padikie PerpremLaura Nana Padikie PerpremLaura Nana Padikie PerpremLaura Nana Padikie Perprem

Sophia Rose Ingal ls SuttonSophia Rose Ingal ls SuttonSophia Rose Ingal ls SuttonSophia Rose Ingal ls Sutton

Mervyn St. George Mervyn St. George Mervyn St. George Mervyn St. George for changing air filters and replacing a battery in one of the emergency lights

Marvin Arthur Marvin Arthur Marvin Arthur Marvin Arthur for getting very wet cleaning out the stairwell by a nursery before a big storm so that we wouldn’t

flood.

Steve Van Albert Steve Van Albert Steve Van Albert Steve Van Albert for his continued work on the water drainage to keep water out of the building and on the

sound system.

Transfiguration’s Men’s Group Transfiguration’s Men’s Group Transfiguration’s Men’s Group Transfiguration’s Men’s Group (TMG) for a wonderful Mother’s Day fellowship.

Mark Pankow Mark Pankow Mark Pankow Mark Pankow for arranging the delivery of our new sign and then customizing it just for us.

Charlene Blaine, Toni Thompson, Pat Lester, Ruth Moore, and 11th Hour Wednesday Bible Study group Charlene Blaine, Toni Thompson, Pat Lester, Ruth Moore, and 11th Hour Wednesday Bible Study group Charlene Blaine, Toni Thompson, Pat Lester, Ruth Moore, and 11th Hour Wednesday Bible Study group Charlene Blaine, Toni Thompson, Pat Lester, Ruth Moore, and 11th Hour Wednesday Bible Study group who

have all been folding our new tri-fold bulletins over the past few weeks. We’re looking for more folders. Currently

folding is occurring on Thursday afternoons. It takes about an hour and judging from the chatting that goes on , it ‘s also a

good fellowship time. Contact Charlene if you are interested (301-589-5712/blainecharlene@aol.com)

To all who do so much to make Transfigura-

tion Parish the special place it is. If anyone else has brought in something that the of-

fice doesn’t know about, THANK YOU!

From a member of our Transfiguration family...

Mother Meg, President and Members of the ECW, other Members of my church Family,

Thank you for honoring me as one of the initial recipients of the "Women of Grace Award" at Transfiguration Parish. I am truly humbled by this award and will continue to share my blessings, within and beyond the walls of Transfiguration, as God's Grace allows.

Your donation to the "Food for the Poor" ministry, in my name, is also appreciated, since I am sympathetic and committed to the cause of feeding the hungry.

Thanks again and May God richly bless each of you. Yours in Christ, Linnet Grant

Income from the Congregation Income from the Congregation Income from the Congregation Income from the Congregation - January 1 thru April 30, 2015

Budgeted $73,158 Received $72,420 468