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Stewardship Inspiration: Danielle Reed

Posted October 19, 2021

I love being an Usher at St. Martins.

Although I am new to this service position, and I have a lot to learn about the art of ushering, it is satisfying to find a way to serve the St. Martin's community that I one-hundred percent enjoy.

I searched for many years to find a place that I could offer my time and talent. Although there were many great moments in other types of service, being an usher is my true calling. I love the job: I love saying hello to people and the moments of minor drama (will we run out of bulletins!), and I love counting all the people who attend, a lesser-known ushering task, but one that appeals to my scientific nature.

This season is for Stewardship, and while ushering is an integral part of my service, another essential element is giving financially. In this realm, I switched to on-live giving during the pandemic, and I get a sense of peace each week when I get a message saying that the church has received my automatic payment. I feel like a faithful steward knowing that I am working steadily to honoring my annual pledge even when I am traveling and unable to put money or check in the offering plate each week. Ushering and online giving makes me feel great, and I am happy to find ways to contribute to St. Martin's that work well for me and support the church's finances and sense of community. Regular online giving creates stability that we all benefit from, and finding my perfect job as an usher puts a smile on my face!

In Christ,

Danielle Reed

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Calendar

Wednesday, 5/25 at 4:00 PM
Focus Group
Wednesday, 5/25 at 5:00 PM
Artcinia Concert Series
Wednesday, 5/25 at 6:30 PM
Parent Group on Zoom
Wednesday, 5/25 at 7:00 PM
Compline
Thursday, 5/26 at 7:30 AM
Morning Prayer via Zoom (SM)
Thursday, 5/26 at 8:15 AM
MP Coffee Gathering (Baker St)
Thursday, 5/26 at 6:30 PM
A.A. (in-person)
Thursday, 5/26 at 6:30 PM
A.C.A. Meeting (Open)

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Thursday, May 26, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Thursday, May 26, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Sermons

  • May 15 | The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel
    Alpha and Omega
  • May 8 | The Rev. Carol Duncan
    The Good Shepherd
  • May 1 | The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel
    God Keeps the Offer Alive
  • Apr 24 | Anne Alexis Harra
    Community
  • Apr 10 | Anne Alexis Harra
    Rollercoasters

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  • 8:00 a.m. Traditional spoken Holy Eucharist with sermon - live streamed.
  • 9:00 a.m. Living in Faith Together: Outdoor, intergenerational worship with eucharist, immediately followed by formation at 9:40
  • 10:30 a.m. Traditional Holy Eucharist with music and sermon - live streamed.

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