Stewart's Stewings
I know. I know. Perhaps it sounds like I am bragging. But in Second Corinthians 10:17, it says "Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord." I like that. I also like to just give thanks. So maybe I'll do a bit of all of them this week in my Stewings.
If you missed worship Sunday morning, you missed one fo the choir's best anthems ever. If you were here 5 or even 3 years ago, you know that God is doing something amazing in our music program. I am grateful for David Neff's leadership, to our members who have been singing for decades and for our newest members who just joined a few weeks ago. Keep up the great work. We all sing better with your leadership, and surely God is smiling. Click the picture above to hear the anthem.
 We also blessed 60 gorgeous and colorful quilts that our Christian Action group tied and sewed and loved together other the past year. They were delivered on Thursday to Lutheran Mission Society who will get them to those in great need this Fall and Winter. Thank you ladies and gentleman!
Our building is being used all the time. Seriously. Every day. There was an incredible Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble performance on Friday night in Hart Hall. At the last minute their venue fell through, and we were able to host them. The English Country dancing and Contra dance groups continue. The Cedarcroft School will host a neighborhood Fall Fair tomorrow for children and and Open House. Twelve Step groups use our library and the Cedarcroft Center continues great wellness work.
God is good, and abundant and showing off everywhere around us. God is showing off because you are using the gifts given to each one of you in your work, play, rest, service and love. Over 40 of you returned your financial pledge card for 2019. We are so grateful. If you haven't yet returned your card, please try to get it to us on Sunday. Your Vestry and Council meet to finish the draft budget this Monday night. Things look promising for 2019 as we completely merge our budgets together. If you did not receive the Stewardship Newsletter last week in the mail, please read it here and return your 2019 Pledge Card this Sunday.
Pastor Don Burggraf has been an incredible gift to me and our congregation as well. Check out the stellar Forum on Faith lineup below, and try out his Thursday morning 11:00 am Bible Study!
 God bless you this beautiful Fall weekend. Keep your eyes and ears and hearts open to God moving around and through you. What next? Give me a call sometime. I'd love to have coffee and catch up with you and hear about your spiritual journey.
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- If you did not get your photo taken for the directory, please email the office a current photo.
- Please bring empty shoeboxes for Seafarers Christmas Boxes.
- As always, buy an extra bag of nonperishables for the CARES Food Pantry.
- Our Winter Sock Collection has begun too!
Annual Meeting
The Vestry and Council have set the Congregational Meeting for Sunday, November 4 at 9:15am in Hart Hall. Brunch will be served. We will make the formal call of our pastor, elect the new Church Council and consider the 2019 Budget.
Forum on Faith
Sundays at 9:15am in Hart Hall.
Oct. 21 – Lutheran & Episcopal Differences
Oct. 28 – Assets from God: Living Generously
Nov. 4 – Congregational Meeting with Brunch
Nov. 11 – God’s Choice and Free Will
Nov. 18 – Martyrs of the Church – Bonhoeffer
Nov. 21 – What the Bible Really Says about God's Wrath
October 28 Forum Guest
Karen Johnson Kretschmann is the new Associate for Generosity at the Delaware-Maryland Synod in Baltimore, Maryland. Her career has primarily been focused on project and grant management; however, about 5 years ago she had the opportunity to join the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin staff and began her journey into stewardship. As a lay leader, she is always honored to share, connect, and communicate with others seeking to grow God’s church in the name of Jesus Christ.
Opera Competition
Jasmine Barnes and Joshua Banbury have created a new Afrocentric opera entitled “The Illustrator.” Larry Hylton, Joshua Banbury, and several others who have sung at Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter will be presenting excerpts at an opera competition on Sunday, October 28, in College Park. Three new operas by African-American composers will be showcased. The winning entry will be produced in its entirety next year. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland-College Park, 4 PM to 6:30 PM, Oct 28.No admission charge.
Cedarcroft Center
Our new yoga studio gives us the opportunity to offer you more community priced yoga classes. Give yourself the care that you deserve. Visit our websitewww.cedarcroftcenter.com to learn more about who we are and our new class times. As always, no reservations are necessary. Drop in whenever you have the time. We would love to see your spirit shine! Karen Baroody kvbaroody@aol.com or 410-961-7289
Tuesdays
Intermediate Yoga 9:30am-10:30am
Tai Chi 3:30pm-4:30pm
Gentle Yoga 7:00pm-8:00pm (Hart Hall)
Wednesdays
Gentle Yoga 8:30am-9:30am
Gentle Yoga 12:30pm-1:30pm
Thursdays
Gentle Yoga 11:00am-12:00pm
Gentle Yoga 6:30pm-7:30pm
Saturdays
Gentle Yoga 9:00am-10:00am
Suggested Donations
Gentle & Intermediate Yoga $5 Power Yoga $10. Tai Chi $5
Mats available for use $1
*Hart Hall is an accessible space located
on the second floor of the Church Building next door.
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