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St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church

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Florence Nightingale
August 14th we celebrate her work 
First Thursday
August 2016
Walking the Road....
 
St. Mary Mag is now officially in Belton! 

Thanks to Correlia and Kendal Anderson, for allowing it to be installed on their property.  And to Kary Mann with the help of her nephew Josh for installing it.  We now have a church sign on Hwy. 58 / North Avenue.

Welcome, Belton, to St. Mary Magdalene!


Fr. Evan+

Join Us this Sunday, 
August 7th 

when Fr. Evan Ash will baptize:
 
Theobald James Hooton ("Theo")
Born: February 13, 2016
 
Theo is the grandson of Chester & Gudrun Neumann.
 
You are invited to join the celebration with cake, ice cream,
and punch served by the Neumann family after the service.  

 
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I am glad to tell you we are sharing in the efforts of the 
Cass County Non-profits, an informal partnership between local churches, healthcare systems, assistance programs, school districts and civic leaders.  

If you live in the Cass County area, I ask you to please 
take a few moments to complete the survey below, to help 
all of us identify the transportation needs of the local community to which our parish ministers. This survey is anonymous, and only the survey results will be shared.


Bless you for taking the time to help us be more aware of our neighbors in an informed way...

Fr. Evan+
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross 

Tuesday, August 30th 
3:00 P.M. to 7:00 p.m. 

church's parking lot at 
16808 Homes Road in 
Belton, MO


Walk-ins are welcome, but the bloodmobile can only handle a limited number of people at a time.  So during a busy time you might have to wait.  Appointments are recommended.  To make an appointment to donate, sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org.

"St. Mary Magdalene is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations," said Fr. Ash. "This blood drive is our way of giving our parish members and our neighbors an opportunity to help save lives."

Fr. Ash refers to himself as a "career" volunteer donor, having recently started his seventh gallon. Reaching back to the 1980s, this has been a way for him to help save lives.

Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross.

"We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occurs. There's no better feeling than knowing that your blood donation may give someone a second chance at life."

According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.
 

Confirmation

Many of us were baptized as children. At that time our parents and Godparents committed to us growing up in a life of faith. They vowed to take the lead in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

Holy Confirmation is that sacrament where a person takes the adult step of personally affirming those vows of their Baptism. Like all sacraments, it is a moment of change, when the commitment of others ends and we step up to the plate, accept the grace of God ourselves, and make our own personal commitment to follow Christ.

Fr. Evan is asking all of those, teens and adults, who feel called to this moment of personal commitment to let him know. He plans on offering a Confirmation/Inquirer's class this fall. This class will help participants learn and reflect on the full scope of our faith as preparation for Confirmation.

It also is an opportunity for anyone who wishes to refresh their awareness and for those confirmed in another faith tradition to update their understanding of the Anglican way.

Please let Fr. Evan know if you are at this moment in your walk with God.

Thanks...

Fr. Evan+
 
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Ministry Want Ads

Fr. Ash is looking for someone with Al-Anon experince and who might be looking for a new ministry.  For more information, please talk to Fr. Ash.

Needed: people willing to pass on their faith to children. Contact Denise Koch

Needed: Volunteer to oversee the Remembrance Garden.  If you have an interest, contact Fr. Evan for details.  

Serve our neighbors by volunteering at Heart-n-Hand or West Central Community Action Agency in Belton. Contact Geri Jackson- (816) 322-0700.
 
 
To place an ad, send details to info@marymag.com

Walk the Labyrinth each Sunday Morning
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at 10 am 

Join Lisa Inman and others as they walk the labyrinth on Sunday mornings, weather permitting.  

This is a time of prayer and reflection before worship.  
Benedictine Prayer and Study Group
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will meet 
August 9th
6:30 pm to 8 pm

at the House of Grace

If you have questions, contact Arnetta Johnston at 816-331-7015 or arni@marymag.com
 
WEMO YOUTH

Diocese of West Missouri Youth Community

Bishop Kemper School of Ministry 
Theological Education 
for All People

Class Offerings for August
Upcoming Events
MN's 12 Anniversary 
6:00 - 8:00 PM, September 10, 2016
Please plan to join us for the 12th anniversary of Maison de Naissance.

We have much to celebrate with the resumption of deliveries at Maison de Naissance in June!

This year we are excited to have mobile bidding available to anyone in the USA for our silent auction. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged (especially if you want to bid, but cannot attend). Keep watching for the auction item list and updates on the Global Birthing Home Foundation website or Facebook page.

Date:

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Location:

Lionsgate Clubhouse
5861 Edgewater Drive
Overland Park, KS 66223

Time:
6:00 - 8:00 pm