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The Mustard Seed, August 2010
St. Ann's Day: Love in Action
St. Ann’s volunteers of all ages arrived early July 27 to prepare for and welcome 50 children from four chapters of the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine. It was a spectacular day – in addition to perfect weather, new friendships were formed while fun was had by all. All were welcomed in the outdoor chapel where children were divided up in teams by color with team leaders. Each team then picked up their t-shirts and name tags and the fun began.
In the morning, children enjoyed golf lessons, crafts, reading and field games. At noon, we were serenaded with live music while enjoying a bar-b-q lunch. Everyone enjoyed decorating cookies for desert! The afternoon was dedicated to group activities which included fitness games, the silly clothes relay and a grand flag parade with music followed by hugs goodbye.
Our goals were to expand our outreach, to serve others in a “hands-on” way, to dispel the myth that St. Ann's is just a place for people of means to go on Sunday, and to attract new parishioners and new donors. I think we met each of those goals. Bob Clark, the CPO of the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine told us they would love to work with us again, possibly with children who live even closer to us. And, a singularly generous donor who also spent the day with us told me to count him in for next year.
We are so grateful to each of our sponsors and the more than 40 volunteers whose contributions and donations made the day possible. It was a day to remember and the pictures of the children say it all. It truly was Christ's love in action.
2010 Calendar
June 2010
- SUN 21 OPENING SUNDAY
- SUN 27 Lemonade on the Lawn: 9 am – 10 am | Click here to volunteer
July 2010
- SUN 4 Fourth of July and Sunday Services, with canon
- SUN 18 Lemonade on the Lawn: 9 am – 10 am | Click here to volunteer
- SUN 25 Annual Fellowship Outing: 3 pm | Click here to volunteer
Download Fellowship Form PDF
- TUE 27 St. Ann’s Day by the Sea Service Project: 10 am - 3 pm
(Rain date, July 29th) | Click here to volunteer
August 2010
- SUN 1 Annual Meeting and Vestry Election
- SUN 22 Lemonade on the Lawn: 9 am – 10 am | Click here to volunteer
September 2010
- SUN 6 Last Outdoor Chapel Service: 8:00 am
- SUN 12 Lemonade on the Lawn: 9:30 am | Click here to volunteer
- SUN 26 CLOSING SUNDAY
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