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The Apostles’ Creed: Deeper Than Words Our Sizzlin’ Summer Sermon Series for ’16

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. ~from Psalm 46

H ere’s a question for you. When have you

had a moment in your life when you have said to yourself (or others)- “this is what I believe; this is what I stand for; I will not be moved.”

When we know what we believe, what truly grounds us as individuals, families and as a church community, then we can live sure, strong, confident and giving lives.

It has been said that the greatest problem in the twenty-first century Western world is that most of us basically do not know ourselves. Not only do we not know ourselves, we know little about the One who made us. Our contemporary world pays little attention to the most vital parts of life in and around us: the core identity of who we are, who made us, and to whom we will also return.

When we no longer know who we are, we do not know ‘whose’ we are, and we are susceptible to being swayed by ‘blind guides and false prophets.’ History is replete with examples.

The Apostles’ Creed is important to us in this time in which we live for at least three reasons.

It is a faithful and accurate summary of the main points of the Christian faith. (Although you do not become a Christian by reciting a creed, it is a useful summary of the main tenets of the Gospel accounts.)

The Creed allows us to recognize and avoid inadequate and incomplete versions of Christianity. (In some measure, the Creed is our best guide to orthodoxy-‘right worship’, firmly rooted in the New Testament itself.)

“To believe is to belong.” (Alistair McGrath) Faith means assent; affirming a positive, naming the One in whom we believe, in whom we place our trust and sharing both our loyalty and commitment in return. While we often think of our faith as our personal relationship to Jesus, the Apostles’ Creed joins us together as a faith community to share the core

convictions Christians have held for millennia. When you know what it is you really

believe, and why, you are able to stand strong in the face of every adversary, expected and otherwise.

Wouldn’t you rather know what it is you really believe, and why, than remain in relative ignorance?

I invite you to come to worship each and every Sunday this summer, to learn more of what lies behind each clause of the Creed, what it tells us about who we are and how God claims all of us, as we join the faithful in more than just the words of what we believe.

With you, in Christ’s ministry, together,

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THE CHURCH TOWER · A NEWSLETTER OF THE SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BALTIMORE

Session Highlights April 19, 2016 (+April 24th Confirmand Gathering)

M oderator Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Blair opened the April Session meeting with the theme “Drawn In” as the discussion point

based on the passage from John 21:5-6. Since this theme is about how we were drawn into our faith, elders discussed what it was, or who had brought us into our faith and drew us to Jesus. Elders discussed these questions in separate groups and what influenced them to join the church. Among the various discussions that took place, the extension of the church as “family” was a consistent response. Elders are looking into advertising series-oriented worship services such as Advent, Lent, and the “Sizzlin’ Summer Sermon Series” in free community-based forums and social media, both of which can be very effective and inexpensive. This approach could target age-specific groups and worked well for “Trunk or Treat” publicized in “The Baltimore Child” that the Baltimore Sun re-advertised. Elders also suggested using Twitter and Instagram as well. Amy Carlson, Director of Christian Formation and Congregational Life, organized and led a Confirmand gathering on a nice Sunday afternoon, April 24th, where elders prepared a pot-luck meal for the confirmands to enjoy with their elder mentors, elders, and guests who were present. After viewing a slide show of activities that confirmands took part in over the past year, each confirmand read selected passages from their faith statements and explained why they want to become a member of Second Presbyterian. All proceeded outside to receive communion, with Dr. Blair officiating, to exemplify the confirmands’ discussions about sacraments. Session received the following confirmands into church membership:

1. Abbe Brant 2. Charlotte Edwards 3. Nina Lane Corey 4. Taylor Classen 5. Kathryn Getter 6. Cal Herndon 7. Kathryn Kleiser 8. Olivia Risser

Amy Carlson closed the meeting with prayer and thanked everyone for attending. The Session extends heartfelt thanks to Amy for heading up this year’s confirmation class and for organizing the gathering. ~Scott Silverwood for the Session

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COMING SOON! Edgy New Bible Study

The Gospel According to the Walking Dead: An Apocalyptic Study of the New Testament

“How we view the end times, determines how we live

now” – Dr. Greg Carey

A s a familiar country song once said – “Someday, I hope you get the chance to live as if you were dyin.”

Imagine if you were to receive the news that you only had a short time left in this world. How would you spend your final days? Would you stop and smell the roses a little longer? Hug your children just a little tighter? Put the technology away and be present with those that you love? Turn to God? Now imagine that society has broken down, and our world is moving into a state of what is believed to be an apocalypse (from the way some of our newscasters talk... it often sounds as if it might!) and your sole mission has become the survival of you and your family. How would that impact how you approach the world? What would you do to merely survive? What would happen to your ethics or values? Would you, turn to God? In both scenarios – one common thread is true: how we approach death directly impacts how we live now. For better... or worse... when death or the end is near it alters how we act, behave, and move through the world. And so it was for the authors of our scripture as well. Together, in this new Bible study, we will study how our ancient authors understood the return of Christ, the state of the world, and the future of humanity. Through this lens, we will study how apocalyptic topics influenced their understanding of how Christians were called to live in “the now” and behave in preparation for the “final days”. Finally, we will explore how this perspective ultimately influenced the emergence of Christianity. How did we get the name of this study?! Anyone who has even seen the Walking Dead TV show knows it’s not as much about zombies and gore as it is about how humanity responds to the breakdown of society. It has subtle subtexts of the state of humanity and our ethical core. Using clips from this show and other contemporary apocalyptic literature we will explore how humanity responds when the end is near. You do not need to be a viewer of this show to be a part of the study... the clips are merely a guide for more in-depth engagement. Trust me friends, this is one study you won’t want to miss! We are still deciding meeting dates and times. Contact Amy Carlson at [email protected] or 410-707-2175 if you might be interested.

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We welcomed these members of the confirmation class on May 1, 2016: Front Row: Kathryn Kleiser, Charlotte Edwards, Olivia Risser Back Row: Cal Herndon, Abbe Brant, Kathryn Getter, Taylor Classen (not pictured: Nina Lane Corey) Pastors: Amy Carlson, M.Div. (left), Rev. Dr. Tom Blair (right)

Our 2016 Confirmands

Celebrating Our Graduates

Dear Second Family,

Thank you for the wonderful celebration on May 15th. I felt so blessed to be celebrated and to celebrate the ministries that we have done together through the years. My deepest gratitude to the Deacons for knowing me so very well. The photo book, with my very own hashtag, and donations made to mission partners—my heart is full!

Thank you to James and Katherine Edwards for hosting and to the entire Edwards family for their enthusiastic and warm hospitality. And a big thanks to the entire congregation for challenging, encouraging, embracing, and loving me to be the pastor I am today. I must say it again, Thank you!”

Blessings, Jenn DiFrancesco

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Mrs. Denise Brant is the wife of lifelong member Jonathan

Brant and mother of new confirmand Abbe Brant and her

younger brother, Jackson. The family now lives in Fallston but

wants to maintain their ties to Second Church. Denise once

worked in financial services and was an asset manager. More

recently, she has been an at-home mom and home school

teacher.

Beth and Joe Kunkoski and daughter Anna (4 months old)

live nearby in Hampden. Joe, who grew up in Frederick,

works as a software developer for Novus in Columbia. Beth,

from Crofton, MD, has returned to work with the FDA as a

specialist in knee and hip replacements.

Stephen Link has been visiting Second Church for some

time. He grew up in the Hamilton area of Baltimore and

attended various churches in that neighborhood. He

currently is living in Parkville.

Mrs. Deborah Shepard is the wife of Jeff Shepard, who has been singing in our Chancel Choir. She grew up in Baltimore attending a Methodist church along with her cousin and close friend, Cindy Rief. Deborah is an interior designer.

Second’s Newest Members

We welcomed these new members into Second Presbyterian Church on May 22, 2016:

Denise Brant

Anna, Joe & Beth Kunkoski

Stephen Link Deborah Shepard

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R ally Day 2013: It was one of those perfect early

September mornings. The day was warm and

sunny—perfect for the traditional annual Rally Day

outdoor festivities of a church picnic prepared by the

talented Louise DeLaVergne, pony rides, face

painting, and the ever favorite moon bounce. Beau

Lochte, who had recently started working as director

of the Bells@Second handbell choir, was on hand

with a table full of bells to demonstrate some bell

tricks and hopefully find some new recruits for the

choir. James and Katherine Edwards’ three children,

James, Charlotte and Michael were entranced by the

bells and excited to be able to handle and play them

that day. Every day for the following week the

children mentioned that they wanted to join the

choir. When the evening came for the first rehearsal,

Katherine took young Michael, then only six-years-

old, as the older children weren’t available. Katherine

thought that she would just sit and watch, but when

they arrived Beau put a bell in Michael’s hand and

one in her hand. Beau’s warm enthusiasm and

encouragement were hard to

ignore—and Michael and his mom

have been playing together with the

Bells@Second choir ever since.

As a couple, James and

Katherine’s meeting was unlikely,

and yet seemed strangely

predestined. Both were raised in

different parts of the country and

attended different colleges.

Katherine was born in New Orleans,

but moved around a fair bit as a

child spending most of her formative

years in Little Rock, Arkansas. She

was raised Catholic. James was born

in New Haven, Connecticut, but

grew up mostly in Baltimore where

he attended and was confirmed at

Second. While Katherine moved East

to attend Georgetown University,

Jamie ended up on the other side of

the country attending Stanford University.

Spine surgery ultimately brought them together.

Not that either of them had it or performed it, but

the fact that both their fathers are spine surgeons.

Their moms met while accompanying their husbands

at spine surgery conference. Upon sharing family

details they discovered that their respective children,

James and Katherine, were born just a few days

apart. Katherine also has a brother named James.

Katherine’s mother had just finished reading The

Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield, which tells

readers how to make connections among the events

happening in their lives. She was convinced that she

had met James’ mother for a reason,

and took it as a sign that the two

young adults should meet each other.

When they met, Katherine was

working on Capitol Hill for Arkansas

senator David Pryor while James was

working in Baltimore in real estate

management and development.

However, shortly after, she left for

Charlottesville, VA to obtain her

masters degree in English literature.

Their relationship continued, and two

years later she and James were

married.

In the early years of their marriage

James and Katherine lived downtown

and periodically attended Second

Presbyterian, James’ childhood

church, and Saint Ignatius Catholic

Church. Then they moved to Miami

(Continued on page 9)

The Edwards: Katherine, James, Charlotte, James & Michael Playing for Bells@Second involves family at Second

Katherine & young Michael

Edwards (left) practicing with the

Bells@Second choir

James & Katherine Edwards

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Guilford Elementary/Middle School Back to School Supply Drive Yes, we are already talking school supplies. Again this summer, we will be collecting school supplies for our partner school, Guilford Elementary Middle School. For some of the items, (list will be updated throughout the summer), visit: http://tinyurl.com/guilfordbacktoschool2016 Of course you don’t need to order your supplies through Amazon. There are labelled collection bins in the mission corner.

Change for Change

Your Loose Change Will Help Clean Baltimore Waterways this Summer

This month Second is collecting your loose change for Bluewater Baltimore. Blue Water Baltimore fills a unique role in the Baltimore area as an organization that uses a holistic set of programs to meet the great challenges of improving water quality. From arts and education, to stormwater management projects, to legal and legislative advocacy, Bluewater effects change on the ground. Your loose change can make a huge difference. A small bin to collect your loose change is located in the Mission Corner, by the Westcott room.

Called as Partners in Christ’s Service: June/July Mission Projects

Breakfast and Prayer Walk Sunday, July 10th 7:45 am to 11 am Come serve breakfast at Manna House. Second Presbyterian has been a long-time supporter of Manna House, located at 435 E. 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Serving the poor and homeless of Baltimore since 1971, this small 26 person dining room offers an intimate and fast-paced breakfast experience. Our church is signed up to serve breakfast on Sunday morning, July 10th. We ask that volunteers arrive at 7:45 am for a quick orientation before we begin serving at 8 am. This is a meaningful opportunity to get to know other members of the congregation while providing a hot, nourishing meal to about 250 local residents. No prior foodservice experience required! After breakfast, Pastor Jenn will lead us on a short 20 minute prayer walk in the community, as we ask for God’s guidance, healing, and presence in our city.

Tangible Collections Hands-On Mission

Box Tops for Education Collection With over 1000 Box Tops for Education already collected, we are keeping our awesome collection going. Please place your Box Top labels in the small collection bin in the mission corner.

CARES Food Pantry— Accepting Fresh Produce this Summer This summer we are excited to announce that we will be collecting your usual donations AND we are able to take fresh produce from your garden (or items from your CSA). We ask that you place all canned food and non-perishable items in the labeled mission corner bins. For produce, we ask that you place those in the Smith Hall refrigerator on the shelf labeled: CARES. Thanks for helping to keep the shelves full at the food pantry this summer. Interested in helping take food to CARES this summer? You can learn more or sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/CARESsummer2016

http://tinyurl.com/guilfordbacktoschool2016

http://bluewater.missionmedia.net/about/programs/

http://www.bluewaterbaltimore.org/about/programs/storm-drain-art/

http://bluewater.missionmedia.net/protect/stencil-a-storm-drain/

http://bluewater.missionmedia.net/about/programs/blue-alleys/

http://bluewater.missionmedia.net/about/programs/blue-alleys/

http://bluewater.missionmedia.net/learn/legislative-actions/

http://tinyurl.com/CARESsummer2016

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The Glendy Burying Ground: Second’s cemetery was among the “it” places to be buried in early 19th century Baltimore by Julie Evans

A mong the earliest actions the founding elders of Second

Presbyterian Church took after erecting a church building was to buy land for a burying ground. In 1807 Second purchased about three acres at 1200 North Broadway at the intersection with Gay Street. They paid $1,051 (about $17,000 in today’s money) at auction. In early nineteenth century Baltimore this was still open country away from the city center, but today the buildings of the Johns Hopkins Hospital loom just blocks away. They named the site the Glendy Burying Ground after Second’s illustrious first pastor, the Rev. John Glendy. The decision to purchase land some distance away from the church, then located at the corner of Baltimore and Lloyd Streets a few blocks east of the Shot Tower, was unusual in its era and showed the wisdom and foresight of Second’s founding elders. In his 1875 book, The Presbyterians of Baltimore; Their Churches and Historic Graveyards, author J.E.P. Boulden, wrote “its distance from the heart of the city in 1807, the substantial wall with which it was enclosed, the extent of land it covered, and the massive capacious vaults built upon it, indicate that the congregation of Second Church were far in advance of their contemporaries in the matter of providing for their dead brethren.” Before 1831, the large park-like cemeteries that we typically associate with the word did not exist in America. The deceased were buried in small private plots, or in burying grounds surrounding churches. Such church burying grounds seem quaint and lovely places of final repose today, but with the rapid growth of population in the early 19th century, they came to be seen as crowded and dangerous sources

of disease. Keith Eggener author of the 2010 book, Cemeteries, noted: “Thousands of burials had taken place on very small plots of ground; these places filled up. You often had burials five or six coffins deep. Sometimes the walls would break down during floods—it was actually rather horrible—coffins would break open and bodies would spill out into the street. During times of epidemics—yellow fever, cholera—cemeteries were seen as centers for gathering of these diseases and their dissemination.” Moving cemeteries out of city centers allowed for larger burial grounds that “removed the dead from the immediate realm of the living.” Glendy was an early example of the trend towards building larger cemeteries at a remove from the city. Baltimore’s Greenmount Cemetery established in 1838 is the culmination of the new style of picturesque garden cemeteries that are full of beautiful statuary. These became desirable public places for picnics and even hunting and carriage racing according to Eggener. Large public parks such as Central Park in New York or Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, or other public amenities like museums and botanical gardens didn’t exist until the latter 19th century. Those buried in the Glendy Burying Ground were practically a who’s who of Baltimore. Prominent founding members of Second Presbyterian included General William McDonald who

fought in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, and created the Guilford estate that later became the neighborhood in which our current church building stands. Banker Alexander Brown was founder of the famous Baltimore investment house, Alex. Brown & Sons and another founding member of Second. George Stiles, the fourth Mayor of Baltimore, and George Dobbin, a founder of the Baltimore American newspaper were also laid to rest in Glendy. Many others were merchants, sea captains, and soldiers in our nation’s early wars. Boulden described these departed in a florid 19th century style:

“...in old Glendy are buried not only those “merchant princes;” those men who risked their capital, and bent all their energies, in established and building up the trade and commerce of Baltimore, but of those hardy mariners, who commanded the gallant crafts which wafted the articles of trade to and from foreign ports, over many a stormy sea; themselves, in many instances, the owners of

(Continued on page 9)

Only remaining vault in what’s left of the Glendy Burying Ground for John Hutson, died 1831

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vessels, and the owners of wharves, which bearing their names, will perpetuate them as among the chief founders of Baltimore commerce with the great marts of the world. And then, as will be noticed, is Glendy conspicuously the burial-place of the Defenders of Baltimore in 1814—of the members of that gallant band that is fast passing away, whose last survivor’s breath must, “in the very course of nature,” ere long be chronicled, and then these graves, as well as those of all that veteran host, will possess even a greater historical interest than now.”

We assume their wives and some children were buried there too. They, however, are not generally mentioned in the history books. Sadly, by the 1870’s the

burying ground’s eastern wall had become considerably dilapidated, allowing “thieves and vagabonds” to vandalize the cemetery. “Rough men and boys preyed almost literally upon dead men’s bones—unsealed their vaults, broke down their tombs, stole from the form their metallic doors and locks, and the silver plates upon which their tender affection had inscribed the names of the most precious, yet thus outraged, dead,” wrote Boulden, Even prior to that in the 1850s, Second sold part of the land for the construction of the new Faith Presbyterian Church, which later moved to its present location on Loch Raven Boulevard. Many bodies were moved in the 1870s to the newer Greenmount Cemetery when the City condemned part of Glendy for the extension of Broadway. Today, little is left of the Glendy Burying Ground. The former Faith Presbyterian, a large dark gray stone church, still stands and is now a non-denominational African American church. The only visible remains are part of the high stone wall that once surrounded the entire cemetery and one weed-choked vault for John Hutson who died in 1831. To imagine what the Glendy Burying Ground might have looked like, I suggest you visit the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground near the University of Maryland Medical Center. Best known as the burial site for Edgar Allen Poe, the graveyard was established by the First Presbyterian Church of Baltimore in 1787. It is also the final resting place for some Revolutionary War

generals and other prominent Baltimoreans of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Westminster Presbyterian Church was built on brick piers above the graveyard in 1852 creating catacombs below the church. Halloween is a favorite time for tours of the graveyard and catacombs. When I visited as a child on a school field trip, a few of the family vaults in the catacombs were opened for visitors to view the skeletal remains. You could still see the pieces of cloth that were used to tie the jaws of the corpses shut—very creepy for a 12-year-old girl. When some family descendants protested the practice a number of years ago, the vaults were closed. Westminster church was decommissioned in 1977, and is now a reception hall for weddings and the like. Its magnificent 1882 Johnson Pipe organ has been preserved, and is still used for occasional concerts. Visit the Westminster Hall Facebook page for information about upcoming tours and events: https://www.facebook.com/westminsterhall/.

Former Faith Presbyterian

Church built in 1850s on part of

the site of the Glendy Burying

Ground

Graves in the catacombs of the

Westminster Burying Ground below the

former Westminster Presbyterian Church

for five years. When they returned to Baltimore, they

bought a house around the corner from Second

Presbyterian and started attending here again. “We

really like the family atmosphere, and we liked Tom

and Jenn,” said Katherine. “The church kept reaching

out to us and made it easy to be involved.” A year

after Katherine and Michael began playing in the bell

choir, the family formally joined Second in October

2014. We thank Beau for helping to draw them in.

The Edwards family loves to travel, especially to

go hiking in national parks. This summer they will

hike on the island of Hawaii.

(The Edwards—Continued from page 6)

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June/ July Birthdays Church Family News We welcomed these new members on May 22, 2016: Lynne Agress Joseph & Beth Kunkoski Denise Brant Stephen Link Deborah Shepard

We celebrated the birth of: Marion Joy Buczynski on April 21, 2016. Marion is the daughter of Amanda and Andrew Buszynski and the granddaughter of Bruce and Polly Behrens. Evelyn Ruth Skeen on May 17, 2016. Evelyn is the daughter of Lauren and Steve Skeen.

We celebrated the baptism of: Anna Sunny Kunkoski on May 29, 2016. Anna is the daughter of Beth and Joseph Kunkoski. We extend our Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of: Ms. Margaret Kraus, who died on May 7, 2016 Mrs. Nancy Rader, who died on May 17, 2016 And to these members who recently lost loved ones; Todd Ruppert, whose mother, Emily Ruppert, died in NJ on May 10, 2016 Dan Shackelford, whose father died in NC on May 27, 2016 Janet Short, whose Aunt “Bunny” (Lavinia Ellis) died the week of May 23, 2016

June 1st Rick Barton Jeffrey Mayer 2nd Maggie Arnold Bridget Brown Wyatt Brown John Russell Bob Snyder, Jr. Katelyn Thorne 3rd Laura Brown Kenny Brown Wendy Jaacks 4th Bob Hurd 5th Jackie Blair Benjamin Stallings 6th Lucas Murano Robert Single-ton 7th Henry Strand 8th Nancy Holder Jamie Wyskeil 9th Yong Hi Moon 10th Murray Strauss 11th Jackson Brant Alexandra Dineen Steve Skeen 12th Collin Brown 13th John Bond Blake Miller Heather Warnack 14th Elizabeth Pool Smith Joshua Hay Elsa Walk

16th Nancy Furtaw Marta Karpovich 19th Megan Beto Caleb Callahan Mary Lou Ross 20th Kay Brillinger Mary Nickerson 21st Scott Burton 22nd Sally Johnston Harrison Vin-cent 23rd Sam Jett Stuart Russell 25th Katie Kuhns Bill Middelton Nancy Railton 26th Lori Southworth 27th Anna Wal-lengren 29th Elisabeth Walk 30th Becky Ferrell Gene Haupt Eli Mutinda Tim Schaap John Sheldon Matthew Wyskiel July 1st Ned Gilliss Pete Heumann 2nd Arianna Mein-ster 3rd Elizabeth The-oni

4th Ray Herman 5th Keith Getter Gordy Ham-mann, Jr. 6th Cate Hardin Liz Sesler-Beckman 7th Polly Behrens 9th Dan Verbic Beth Vincent 10th Stephanie Kleiser Cindi Monahan Nicky Mutinda 11th Connie Bavely 12th Gene Leber John Lee Warnack 13th Christine Ham-mann Bobby Singleton 15th Geoffrey Crosby James Edwards Megan Good Lynda Riley Jim Seba Shelby Smith 16th RT Arnold 17th Nina-Lane Co-rey Mike Ward Ellen West 19th Finley Arnold Chuck Beckman Julie Darsie Walters Musi Emma Young

21st Amelia Strauss 23rd Benard Agyingi Meade Bernard Cathryn Corey Kate Heid 24th Michael Ed-wards Sue Leber Richard Sunder-land Amy Williams 25th Ashley Suan 27th Nancy Getter Paul Iliff 28th Henry Hoskins Willis McCrick-ard Elaine Strauss 29th Joe Brant Tom Riley 30th Lauren Burd Julie Evans Tim Gilliss Nancy Iliff

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

June 1 Christian Education Council 6 PM Stewardship Council 7 PM

2 Helping Hands 9 AM

3 4 Holy Rollers 9 AM

5 Begin 10 AM Summer

Worship Schedule Worship 10 AM —Sanctuary Baltimore Zoo—11:30 AM

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AA 8 PM

7 Tuesdays at Ten Bible Study 10 AM Outdoor Vespers Worship Service 7 PM

8 Staff Meeting 9:30 AM

9 Men’s Bible Study 7 AM

10 Tapas, Talk & Theology 7 PM

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12 Worship 10 AM —Sanctuary Community Concerts @ Second 7:30 PM

13 AA 8 PM

14 Tuesdays at Ten Bible Study 10 AM Trustees 7 PM

15 Personnel 7 PM

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19 Worship 10 AM —Sanctuary

20 AA 8 PM Baltimore Youth Alliance begins 6 week summer tutoring program

21 Tuesdays at Ten Bible Study 10 AM Session 7 PM

22 Staff Meeting 9:30 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry 7 PM

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28 Tuesdays at Ten Bible Study 10 AM Deacons 7 PM

29 Mission Book Group 7 PM

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4 Independence Day

Church Office Closed AA 8 PM

5 Tuesdays at Ten Bible Study 10 AM

6 Christian Education Council 6 PM Stewardship Council 7 PM

7 Helping Hands 9 AM Mission Council 7 PM

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10 Manna House Breakfast 7:45 AM Worship 10 AM —Sanctuary

11 12 Tuesdays at Ten Bible Study 10 AM Trustees 7 PM

13 Staff Meeting 9:30 AM

14 Men’s Bible Study 7 AM

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Worship 10 AM —Sanctuary

25 Vacation Bible School 9 AM—12 PM

26 Vacation Bible School 9 AM—12 PM Tuesdays at Ten Bible Study 10 AM

27 Staff Meeting 9:30 AM Vacation Bible School 9 AM—12 PM

28 Vacation Bible School 9 AM—12 PM

29 Vacation Bible School 9 AM—12 PM Final Day of Baltimore Youth Alliance

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