Recently, those going on the Habitat Mission trip to Garrett County met together for fellowship and planning. One of our goals for this meeting was to talk together about our values and purposes in going on this trip. I was impressed with the depth and thoughtfulness of those who gave input to our discussion, both youth and adults. The covenant statement below is the result of our effort. As we undertake this trip in June, I want you to know the character of those who are going and how they see this mission effort.
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As the Habitat Mission Group of Twinbrook Baptist Church, we approach the mission trip to Garrett County with a number of important and meaningful values:
-the value of all people and the importance of helping others in need
-the realization that we have been blessed and are called to "pay it forward" to others
-the importance of growing in empathy for others and humility with others as we relate to
and understand the people we encounter
-a sense of mutual blessing as we give and also receive from those we encounter
-the strength of group relationships and the benefits of working together
-the value of learning work skills and of working physically with our hands
-the essential place of joyful participation in all we do and the spirit of having fun as we do it
Given these fundamental values of our mission team, we covenant to the following:
-we will be responsible and attentive while working on site, particularly with tools. "Safety first" will be our motto
-we will work in mixed age groups, with older and more experienced people working
side by side with the younger ones
-we will be respectful at all times on the trip with all the people we encounter
-we will try to leave every place better than we found it
-we will use our resources wisely, not being wasteful or neglectful
-we will seek to honor everyone's voice and perspective on the trip
Recognizing that every task undertaken in faith should have some structures of accountability and focus, while also recognizing that too many rules can kill the spirit of Christ, we embrace these values and agree to these directives as faithful Habitat mission participants.
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Our Church Family
 Lynnet Anderson, is recovering from a car accident with a sore neck and back.
Ron Coleman, remains in critical health in a nursing home.
Marie Guy, will have eventual dental surgery resulting from her recent fall.
John Guy,is at home recovering from shoulder surgery.
Carroll Matthews,, has been moved for rehab to Manor Care of Potomac, 10714 Potomac Tennis Lane, Potomac, MD 20854, Room #167, 301-765-8492.
Wally Wilson,is home recovering from prostate surgery.
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We want to express our sincere thanks for your many expressions of love and concern during and after Lisa's surgery and at her death. The thoughts, prayers, cards and food were deeply appreciated at a most difficult time, along with the beautiful flowers and meaningful memorial service. It means so much to have such a caring family, and we are deeply grateful for each of you.
Sincerely, the Haire Family
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OUR GRADUATES
Nicole Benz, granddaughter of Pauline Bryan, graduated from Eastern High School in Middletown, KY.
Elaine H. Ewing, granddaughter of Lois and John Harris, graduated from Harvard Law School.
Jessica Leslie Gardner, granddaughter of Hilda Cashwell, graduated from Linganore High school in Frederick, MD.
Katie Gerding, granddaughter of Kay and Jim Fenton, graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Art History.
Teak Hawksford, grandson of Arlene amd Hank Hawksford, graduated from Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida.
Grace Hollon, daughter of Tom and Nancy, graduated from Richard Montgomery High School.
James Robert Morris, grandson of Hilda Cashwell, graduated from Seneca Valley High School in Germantown, MD.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Amy Phifer, daughter of Steve and Carol, and granddaughter of Julie and Ken has just had a paper accepted for publication in the Virgina Review of Asian Studies - "Communal Fields and Individual Groups: The Dichotomy between Individuals and Community in Seven Samurai." Congratulations to Amy, who as a junior at Randolph-Macon College, is now a published author.
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TBC IS NOW A MEMBER OF THE ALLIANCE OF BAPTISTS
With strong support, the members of TBC have chosen to become a participating church in the Alliance of Baptists! This progressive group of Baptist believers and churches provides a unique voice- with warm gatherings of fellowship, faithful mission opportunities, and an ecumenical spirit of cooperation. For more info. on the Alliance, check out: www.allianceofbaptists.org. The values of the Alliance are closely related to the Covenant of Values which our own church adopted last year. We look forward to the possibilities which this new partnership provides our church.
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CMR GALA RESULTS
The efforts of many people came together recently in the CMR Gala in support of community ministries in Rockville. The result was that more than $230,000 was raised in one evening. Thanks to all who participated in different ways from our church. We had 19 people present for the Gala, and our auction items all sold for a good amount. It looks like our part in the evening contributed more than $3000. Our church does not have the size of other churches in the city, nor does it have the money of many of the businesses, but we have been faithful with what we have, and for that we can give thanks to God.
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Upcoming Events/Dates
JUNE 7 - CMR DAY AT EL MARIACHI
On Thurs., June 7, El Mariachi Restaurant (located in the shopping center behind the IHOP on Rockville Pike) will be donating a significant percentage of their proceeds to CMR. Consider a delicious lunch or supper there!
JUNE 10 - BABY DEDICATION FOR MIKE AND DAWN RUSS
We have enjoyed young Savannah as a weekly part of our worship service recently. Join us on June 10 as we join the Russ family in dedicating Savannah during our worship service. Mike and Dawn and the Russ family will also be hosting a special coffee hour after worship in the fellowship hall to celebrate this wonderful occasion.
JUNE 10 - HANDICAP BATHROOM MTG
Following the coffee hour on Sunday, June 10, there will be an open meeting for anyone interested in creating a handicap bathroom for the church. If you have some interest in this or would like to give some imput or would simply like to hear about what might happen, join us in the multi-purpose room. Chuck Lee will be coordinating this effort.
JUNE 12 - BOOK CLUB
The Book Club will be meeting this month at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 12 (contact Mary Honigsberg or Lois Frick for location). The book for discussion this month is The Isle of Palms by Dorothea Frank. Even if you have not had the chance to read this book or finish reading it, join us for a fun and thoughtful discussion.
JUNE 14 - LOP GRADUATION
On Thursday, June 14, at 7:00 pm, the students of the Latino Outreach Program will gather at Crusader Lutheran Church for their annual graduation program. As many of you know, LOP classes are held at TBC on Thursday evenings, and they fill almost every room in the church. The learning of English is an important way for many who come to this country to find new possibilities for their lives. And as people of faith, we are called to welcome the stranger in our midst (Deut. 10:18-19, Matthew 25:35). In these days of controversy over immigration policy, it is important for us to remember the purposes of God in our lives and the way we can make a concrete difference in the lives of others. So if you have the opportunity, come and support this event with your presence. There is nothing like seeing the smile of achievement on the face of a graduate.
JUNE 9 - HABITAT CAR WASH
For those of you with dirty cars, there will be a car wash at the church on Sat., June 16, from 9:00 to 2:00. Donations will go toward support of the Habitat Mission Trip. (THE PAPER COPY OF THE NEWSLETTER HAS THIS DATE INCORRECTLY LISTED FOR JUNE 16)
JUNE 17 - SEND-OFF FOR HABITAT TEAM
During the worship service on June 17, we will offer blessing and support to the Habitat mission team, which will be present and packed to go. After the service, the team will eat a quick lunch and head out for Garrett County and a week of good work. The team will be returning to the church on Sat., June 23, after lunch.
JUNE 22 - POSSIBLE LUNCH TRIP TO GARRETT COUNTY
Some of you have expressed interest in driving up to Garrett County on Friday, June 22, having lunch with the mission team and viewing the work site. If you are interested in this possibility, please contact the church office, and we will see if we can organize a group to go together.
HANDBELL AND CHOIR SCHEDULE
The sanctuary choir will be taking a summer break after Sunday, July 1. They will be off through July and August, and during this time, we will look for musical offerings by individuals and informal groups of singers. If you are interested in singing some special music during July and August, or doing it as part of a small group, please let Carla Ingram know. Also, our Church Handbell Group will be giving its final performance before a summer break on Sunday, July 8. Join us for this beautiful music in worship.
JULY 7 - MATTHEWS/LEAL WEDDING
The wedding of Jonathan Matthews and Nikki Leal will take place at TBC on Sat., July 7 at 3:30 p.m.
Come join the Matthews and Leal families in this special celebration and commitment between Jonathan and Nikki.
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Birthdays
JUNE
2 Amy Carter
4 Dick Alpaugh
7 Ken Phifer
15 Floyd Smith
21 Bill Ladany
22 Kip Ingram
30 Amy Freese
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JULY
01 Arlene Hawksford, Carroll Matthews
04 Chuck Lee
05 Wanda Dodson
07 Dennis Carter
11 Carol Linder
13 Jonathan Matthews
15 Polly Ingram
16 Barbara Carver
18 Leslie Cabaņas, Bob Strade
20 GaGa Gondwe, Bob Tiller
21 Saul Honigsberg, Tom Lawrey
27 Bernice Parris
29 Julie Phifer
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Anniversaries
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JUNE
5 Tanya and Martin Chang
11 Deirdre and John Alpaugh
12 Melanie and Jason Bradley
13 Ethel and Bill Ladany
22 Carla and Kip Ingram
24 Marge and John Haire
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JULY
2 Evelyn and Smitty Smith
7 Sonia and Wilfredo Cartagena
10 Carol and Chuck Lee
16 Patti and Bob Strade
28 Bernice and Jim Parris
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