March 2013 - St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Kingsville, MD
March 2013 - St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Kingsville, MD
March 2013 - St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Kingsville, MD
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Mission Project<br />
In January, the Mission Committee announced that they are considering a long-term connection with an organization called<br />
Children’s HopeChest in Guatemala. Pastor Wollman and Michael Hartley will make a vision trip <strong>March</strong> 11 through 15 to<br />
Guatemala.<br />
Why a mission project for our church?<br />
A mission project is a perfect opportunity to reach out to others with the Gospel and, at the same time, grow in our own faith.<br />
Jesus said, Go and make disciples <strong>of</strong> all nations, baptizing them in the name <strong>of</strong> the Father and <strong>of</strong> the Son and <strong>of</strong> the Holy Spirit.<br />
Matthew 28:19-20.<br />
What is Children’s Hope Chest?<br />
Children’s HopeChest connects Christian communities in the United <strong>St</strong>ates and Canada with impoverished communities <strong>of</strong><br />
orphans overseas. Over 10,000 orphans have been impacted with Jesus’ love by this organization.<br />
Why Guatemala?<br />
The mission committee members all <strong>of</strong>fered different perspectives and interests. After several months <strong>of</strong> meetings and prayers,<br />
the committee selected Guatemala.<br />
What is a vision trip?<br />
A vision trip is a preliminary trip for the pastor and a congregational leader (Pastor and Mr. Hartley) to experience and evaluate<br />
first-hand what Children’s HopeChest is all about. They will visit sponsored and unsponsored communities in Guatemala<br />
to see what a difference our church can make partnering with Children’s HopeChest.<br />
How can I get involved now?<br />
Pray for the <strong>March</strong> vision trip.<br />
Pray to see how God will use me in this new ministry.<br />
Visit hopechest.org to learn more about Children’s Hope Chest.<br />
<strong>St</strong>ay tuned to learn about more opportunities after the vision trip.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Patrick’s Day<br />
It’s common knowledge that <strong>March</strong> 17 is <strong>St</strong>. Patrick’s Day. But what do we know about the man after<br />
whom the day is named? Who was this Patrick (known as Patricius in Latin and Pádraig in Gaelic)?<br />
Where was he from? How did he become so closely associated with Ireland? Why is he <strong>of</strong>ten depicted<br />
holding a shamrock? Did he really get rid <strong>of</strong> all the snakes in Ireland as is traditionally claimed? Here<br />
are a few informative websites that will give you the answers to these and other questions you might<br />
have about <strong>St</strong>. Patrick:<br />
Pádraig <strong>of</strong> Ireland, Bishop and Missionary<br />
aardvarkalley.blogspot.com/2012/03/padraig-<strong>of</strong>-ireland-bishop-and.html<br />
Biography <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Patrick<br />
ccel.org/ccel/patrick<br />
Six Little-known Facts About <strong>St</strong>. Patrick<br />
articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/17/nation/la-na-nn-st-patricks-day-who-was-st-patrick-20120316<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. Patrick You Never Knew<br />
americancatholic.org/Messenger/Mar1997/feature1.asp<br />
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