Frenzy! - All Saints Lutheran Church
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Frenzy! - All Saints Lutheran Church
MARCH 2 015 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 3 saintsonhigh.org saintsonhigh All Saints Lutheran Church - Worthington Lent 2015 Journey of Stones Our High School Youth created the cross shown here during the EDGE worship service in February. The youth wrote on the stones things that keep them from having a full relationship with God and then glued them to the cross face down as a gesture of repentance. They then surrounded those stones wtih reminders of John 3:16 to represent that our sins are erased in the sacrifice of Christ, who became human and accepted death on the cross for our sake. During Lent, join us on the Journey of Stones. More on Lent, page 2 Lent 2015 Journey of Stones Find out more page 3 Fish vs. Fowl Daylight Savings Time Frenzy! Set your clocks ahead Sunday, March 8 Lenten Food Drive through March 29 Page 4 Holy Week Inside Palm Sunday, March 29 Traditional: 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m., The Gathering: 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday, April 2 Worship 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary Good Friday, April 3 Worship 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary 8 8 9 9 Beginnings Children’s Middle School High School 2 Pastor’s Page 3Council 4 Service 6 Financial Report 10 Parish Directory MARCH 2014 PA G E 2 Ask God deep inside during Lent “Oh Lord, throughout these forty days you prayed and kept the fast. Inspire repentance for our sins and free us from our past.” We sang these words on Ash Wednesday to begin our Lenten journey. Throughout Lent we take the time to look deep inside ourselves to the places we wish to keep hidden. We look at those places so we can expose them and be able to build a closer relationship with God and others. “There’s nothing wrong with me,” the man says. “But sir, you’ve just been in a terrible car accident. You’re bleeding and have some deep bruises. There may be internal damage!” “There’s nothing wrong with me!” “At least have a doctor check you out, sir. We have an ambulance right here – it wouldn’t take very long.” “I told you, there’s nothing wrong with me!” “But, sir.” Then the man walks away from the car accident. His wife picks him up and drives him home. Later, he dies from internal bleeding. If this man had allowed someone to help, to look deep inside at the hidden places, his life might have been saved. During Lent, God wants to go deep inside with us, to bring to light those sins we believe we’ve buried and no longer affect us. God longs for us to be free from our past and the sins that keep us bound. As we approach the foot of the cross we remember that Jesus bled and died for us so that we no longer need to be captive to our sins. We can be free, if we so choose. My prayer for each of us is that we don’t let Lent pass us by. In the busy-ness of life it is too easy to begin something, never to bring it to fruition. May our Lenten journey, begun on Ash Wednesday, be 40 days of intentionally allowing the great Physician to see inside us so that we might be saved from ourselves. Pastor Bonnie Gerber Lent 2015: Journey of Stones Midweek Worship All Saints’ mid-week sermon theme for Lent 2015 is Journey of Stones, which draws on the rich imagery of rocks and stones in Scripture and the dichotomy of their use not only as a metaphor to represent a strong foundation in God but also as a metaphor for the weight of our sins. Below is the schedule for 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays in Parish Hall and for 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in the Sanctuary. March 4 Sticks and Stones, John 8:1-12 March 11 Hearts of Stone, Luke 11: 37-52 March 18 Upon this Rock, Matthew 16:13-20 March 25 Crying Stones, Luke 19:29-40 April 2, Maundy Thursday Stones to Bread, Matthew 4:1-11 April 3, Good Friday The Final Stone, Matthew 27:60 Simple Suppers Wednesday evenings during Lent, All Saints will gather for a “Simple Supper” of delicious soups, salads and breads. All are welcome to drop in for the informal meals beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesadys through March 29. The suggested donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children. To contribute soup or salad, or to help set up, serve or clean up, sign up on the sheets posted in the Gathering Area. For additional information, please contact Ruth Ford at 614-885-0112 or [email protected]. Masterworks On the fifth Sunday of Lent, March 22, the All Saints Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra, directed by Jan Arthur, will present Faure’s Requiem. Faure (1845-1924) was an outstanding organist and teacher, as well as a composer, who went against the European (Austro-German) tradition by limiting himself to more intimate musical forms resulting in a more austere style, a characteristic which labeled him somewhat minimalist. Today all of his music is valued, and the All Saints Chancel Choir and orchestra attest to the beauty of his genius. MARCH 2014 PA G E 3 Council elects 2015 officers During its regular business meeting Feb. 9, Congregation Council elected officers for the coming year. Council approved the recommendations of the nominating committee unanimously. The 2015 officers: • Carolyn Eselgroth, president Cross Training Pauline Theology Adult Sunday School continues a series on Dr. Walter Taylor’s book Paul, Apostle to the Nations through March 29. This seminary-level course is geared toward laypeople. Cheryl Frasch will lead. Jewish Foundations of Faith Pastor Mike Weaver continues the interactive study Jewish Foundations: Sacrifice, Worship and the Messiah at 11 a.m. Sundays through March in Rooms 12/14. You’ll take a look beneath the surface to discover the groundwork of Christianity and gain insights into the Jewish sacrificial system, spiritual principles, symbolism of the Jewish temple and the promise of the Messiah. Discover how the Old Testament laws point to hope, healing, and a future through the person of Jesus Christ. 5:30 Thursdays Pastor Bonnie Gerber continues to lead the 5:30 p.m. Thursday Cross Training class on The Rest of the Story: Volume 1 - The Parables of Jesus. Please contact Pastor Bonnie at [email protected]. if you would like to purchase a book for $10. • Derek Stout, vice president • Mona Deringer, secretary • Mike Williams, treasurer. Council also welcomed new members Tom Weeks and Fred Lockwood, who replace outgoing Council members Lori Ramirez and Al Deustchendorf. In addition, Council appointed representatives to the following: • Support Committee: Mike Williams • Endowment Committee: Tom Weeks • Preschool Board: Mona Deringer MARCH 2014 PA G E 4 March Service Opportunities March 1-29 Fish v. Fowl Frenzy March 1 Fair Trade Coffee March 15 Laurels Nursing Home Worship 10:20 – 11 a.m. (contact [email protected]) March 20 Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry 10 a.m. -3:30 p.m. March 31 The Welcome Table Lutheran Social Services Food Pantries Most Needed Items • • • • • • • • • • Sugar-free items for diabetics Low-sodium items Diapers, all sizes Toothpaste and toothbrushes Coffee in small jars, or 1- and 2-lb. cans Tea bags, individually wrapped or small boxes Canned fruits and vegetables Jelly Pasta or rice side-dishes Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise Healthy foods are always in demand at the food pantries as well. Many clients have dietary restrictions, while some are simply trying to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Low-fat, low-sodium, sugar-free and gluten-free items are always appreciated. Donation Guidelines • • • • Place food in the collection cart at the Lay Ministry Supply Room (near the office). No opened boxes of food. Please do not bring clothing donations to All Saints. Call Furniture Bank of Central Ohio (614-272-9544) for home pick-up of furniture, appliances and household items. Fish vs. Fowl Frenzy! Our Lenten food drive, the Fish vs. Fowl Frenzy, continues through March. This fun, ‘noncompetitive competition’ asks that you bring in canned protein, always a popular item, for the Lutheran Social Services Food Pantries. Men are asked to bring salmon; women are asked to bring tuna; and children, chicken. Who will come out ahead at the end of the Frenzy?! Fish, fowl? Either way, the food pantry and those who rely on it for help in feeding themselves and their families win! Other Donations Eye Glasses: Lions Club Toner Cartridges: Benefits MidOhio Food Bank Campbell Soup Labels: Benefits Oesterlen Services for Youth. All that is needed is the UPC code from any Campbell’s product. Pop Can Tabs: Benefits Ronald McDonald House at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Habitat for Humanity Re-Store: Building materials, cabinets, lights, appliances, more. For more information or to schedule a pick-up, call (614) RESTORE (737-8673). Star House: The Serving You Small Group collects items for homeless teens at Star House. If you have clothing or unopened toiletries, please drop them off in the purple bin outside the office. Despite the Frenzy, don’t forget to Bring One More from the Store! All year, Bring One More from the Store encourages the congregation to buy duplicates of a few things each week at the grocery store and bring them to church for the pantry. For example, if you purchase a box of cereal, buy two. Toothpaste? Buy two. Canned fruit? Buy two. MARCH 2014 PA G E 5 We’re MARCHing into VBS season Wanted: OWLs. Can you help? We will blast off Vacation Bible School in June, and we are on the lookout for spectacular OWLs (Older Wiser Lutherans) willing to volunteer their time as we count down to the big event. Whether you’re more comfortable behind the scenes preparing curriculum and activities or front and center leading our young youth, we have a place for you. VBS will be 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 15 through 19 and June 22 to 26. We need volunteers for one or both weeks. Every year we host between 300 to 350 youth ages 3 through 6th grade, and it takes many hands to make this an enjoyable and successful event. Our biggest needs now are for a kitchen/snack leader, craft developer, drama leader, recreation leader and classroom-activity developer. Look for a sign up board coming soon in the main hallway. Please pray about how you can become involved in this outreach ministry. On the Numbers Y TD Actual Y TD Budget Variance INCOME $ 67,062 $ 74,737 $ ( 7,675) E X PENSES $ 71,007 $ 75,349 $ ( 4,387) NE T $ (3,945) $ (657) $ ( 3,288) January income came in 88 percent of budget:$64,361 vs. $72,751. Year-to-date total income came in at approximately 90 percent of budget: $67,062 vs. $74,737. In 2014, total income received was $72,727. The difference in income of $5,665 from 2014 to 2015 represents a decrease of 7.8 percent. January expenses came in at $71,007,which is 94 percent of the budgeted amount of $75,394. In 2014, we had expenses of $78,175, which is $7,168; 9.2 percent lower than this year. Year-to-date expenses and revenue were $3,945. Thank you to the members of All Saints for their financial support of the ministries of our church. We are grateful for our members of All Saints and appreciate your kindness and generosity in your continued financial supportof the ministries of our church. May God Bless. MARCH 2014 PA G E 6 Seasoned Saints Fair Trade Coffee Justice Ministry supports the labor of growers around the world with the sale of fair trade coffee, tea and cocoa, usually the first Sunday of each month. This month’s sale will be March 1. Green Team! All Saints Green Team usually meets the first Thursday of each month. In March, we will meet March 5.If you would like to help with this effort, please contact Pastor Bonnie Gerber at 614-885-0112 or bonnieg@ saintsonhigh.org. Round Table We usually hold our regular 7 p.m. sessions on the fourth Monday of the month. Our next meeting will be Monday, March 23. Men’s Ministry Lenten Breakfasts Guys, how about a great breakfast that also satisfies your hunger for Christian friendship? Join us Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. through March 28 in Parish Hall as we explore Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Together. Wing Night Our monthly Wing Night will be Monday, March 2 at Winking Lizard Tavern, Crosswoods. Irish Fiddle Fetish Help Host Simple Supper Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a visit from Dublin Scioto High School’s Irish Fiddle Fetish at noon March 4 in Parish Hall. This brainchild of Director Jim Gray, is “a group of cool kids who love playing fiddle music from around the globe!” Sign up on the bulletin board in the Gathering Area or e-mail Arlene Belter at [email protected]. Cost is $10 for catered lunch and program. The Seasoned Saints will host the March 18 Simple Supper that precedes the Holden Evening Prayer. Set up begins at about 5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. dinner. We need volunteers to bring soup, salads, dessert and to helpe set up, serve and clean up. If you can help, sign up on the bulletin board outside Parish Hall or contact Ruth Ford at 614-885-0112 or [email protected]. Share with Your Sisters Women’s Night Out All Saints will sponsor its second Mom’s Day Out at First English from 10 a.m. to noon March 14. The Serving You Small Group will again act as hostesses. We expect 25 women from the First English community, and we really need your help to be sure each gets a special gift from the congregation! We are asking women of All Saints to bring a gift bag containing their favorite women’s daily devotion book (new) inscribed with a personal message to their First English Sister in We continue to meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month at La Chatelaine. Please join us March 27. No agenda, just fun and conversation. Plan to buy snacks and beverages from the menu! Christ. Donations must be received by Sunday, March 8. Look for a sign-up sheet on the Justice Ministry Bulletin Board or contact All Saints at aslc@ saintsonhigh.org. Road Trip All Saints Women’s Ministry plans to travel to travel to Cincinnati June 26 and 27 for Living Proof Live, featuring speaker Beth Moore. Beth’s studies are always popular with our groups, and our last road trip to see her speak was a wonderful time. The program is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. June 26 and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 27 at U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati. Tickets are $69. Hotel and meals will be extra. Contact Lisa Brooks at 614-8850112 or [email protected] for details. MARCH 2014 PA G E 7 Glad to welcome all, always We are entering our third year of hosting the Worthington Welcome Table at All Saints. The last Tuesday of each month, we invite anyone who wishes to come and enjoy a free supper and conversation. This ministry continues to grow and serve our community. We average 70 to 80 guests every month, with about 60 regular participants. Every month we hear comments about the wonderful food, and more importantly, the welcoming, accepting atmosphere at All Saints. If you haven’t had a chance to join us, please do! And if you haven’t had the opportunity to host one of the meals, we are looking for hosts in June, July, and August. Eight to ten people are needed to help bring food, serve, and clean up. Please e-mail Ruth Ford at [email protected] for more information. Women: We Need You All Saints’ Women’s Ministry hosts the March 29 Welcome Table. Contact Ruth Ford at [email protected] if you can provide food or help with set up, serving or clean up. Concerts at All Saints Capital Brass 7 p.m. March 29 Jim Reed, trumpet; Robert Parton, trumpet; Kimberley McCann, horn; Tom Zugger, trombone; and Tony Zilincik, tuba are Capital University brass faculty members who make up Capital Brass. Their concert in the Sanctuary will include a wide variety of musical styles from classical to jazz. We hope you can join us for the final concert of the 2014-15 season. Our concert series is free and open to the public. We accept a free-will offering during intermission for this series supported entirely by donors. Yoga/Pilates Yoga and Pilates are offered on the following schedule. Classes are $5 per session. Please bring a mat or towel. Hatha Yoga 6 p.m. Monday in Parish Hall 6 p.m. Wednesday in Parish Hall (no classes in Lent, will resume April 8) Pilates 9:30 a.m. Thursdays in Parish Hall, will resume March 5 Gentle Yoga 10:45 a.m. Thursdays in Parish Hall, will resume March 5 Plan for spring! All Saints Preschool will offer its annual flower sale in March. A new vendor, Foertmeyer and Sons, will provide this year’s flowers. This means that in addition to our hanging baskets, annual flats and planters, we are excited to offer perennials, fruits, vegetables, herbs and fairy gardens! You can find a full-color brochure online at www.foertmeyerandsons. com. Find a link under the fundraiser button in the menu. Brochures and order forms will be available in the preschool/church offices beginning March 18. Order forms will be available after church services on March 22 and March 29. Order forms and payment are due by April 10. Order pick up will be Wednesday, May, 6. Questions? Contact Janine Ellinger at [email protected]. MARCH 2014 PA G E 8 BIRTH THROUGH AGE 3 your faith. Lent for Little Ones Lent is the 40 days and nights leading up the celebration of Easter. During Lent, Christians typically fast and devote their lives even more fully to God. The idea of Lent and the driving principles behind it can be difficult for children to understand. Instead of telling your child that Lent is about giving up sweets or refraining from watching television, spend your time communicating with your child about why Lent is important and special to For more information on Beginnings Ministry contact Gretchen Wiethe at 614-885-0112 or [email protected]. AGE 3 THROUGH 5th GRADE First Communion Class photo Klatte Photography will take a group photo of our First Communicants at noon March 1, at the start of our Jam Brown Bag Bash. If you would like a photo, please e-mail Gretchen Wiethe at gretchenw@ saintsonhigh.org. Cost is $12 per 5x7 and $25 per 8x10. Final Class We’ll hold our final First Communion class at 6:30 p.m. March 26, when there will be rehearsal and the opportunity to make the bread to be received during First Communion on Maundy Thursday. First Communion Meal First Communicants and their families may join us for dinner hosted by Youth Ministry and catered by Buca di Beppo at 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday, April 2. All Saints will cover the cost of the meal for our First Communicants, and Our 3rd- through 5th-graders loved JAM’s February Souper Bowl Sundae, when we enjoyed subs, soup, sundaes and made blankets for “My Very Own Blanket,” providing blankets for children in foster care. children under the age of 3 receive a free meal. Tickets for other family members and friends are will be $6 per person. Please RSVP by March 20 to allow us to plan. Families are welcome to arrive anytime between 6 and 6:30 p.m. We will provide reserved seating based on the number of people in your party, so everyone needs to arrive at the same time. First Communion Celebration We will celebrate First Communion with our 5th-graders during our 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service. On this day that we recognize Christ’s institution of the Sacrament, we are happy to share it with those experiencing for the first time. MARCH 2014 PA G E 9 AGE 3 THROUGH 5th GRADE Easter Egg Hunt We’ll enjoy our annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4. Join us for a potluck brunch, crafts, games and the egg hunt! We hope it’s on the front lawn, but if the weather does not cooperate, we’ll still have an indoor egg hunt. the cost of lunch. Our 5th-graders will be dismissed at 1p.m. for First Communion class. JAM: Brown Bag Bash Family Movie Night We invite children in grades 3 through 5 to join us from noon to 2 p.m. We will celebrate the brown bag with games and fun such as sack races. We also will decorate brown bags for the children at First English Lutheran and fill them with snack items for the kids to eat on the weekends when they aren’t at school to get regular meals. We will have a pizza lunch for everyone. Please bring $5 to cover More than 50 All Saints’ family members joined us for Family Movie Night on Feb. 13. We were so happy to share the evening with the families who made it out to enjoy Mr. Peabody and Sherman, crafts, coloring and concessions! For more information on Children’s Ministry contact Gretchen Wiethe at 614-885-0112 or gretchenw@ GRADES 6 THROUGH 8 Sunday School Our Sunday School discussion is currently centered on 1 Corinthians. Thank you to the Shook family for teaching the following series: March 1 Get Your Steak On (1 Corinthians 3:1-3) March 8 Your Body, God’s Temple (1 Corinthians 6:12-20) March 15 No Easy Walk (1 Corinthians 9:24-27) March 29 Rising Above (1 Corinthians 10:12-13) April 5 NO SUNDAY SCHOOL – EASTER SUNDAY April 12 All You Need is Love (1 Corinthians 13:1-7) Confirmation Classes We have two Confirmation classes remaining. Please join us March 7 and April 11. Please note that April’s class is the second Saturday due to Easter. Confirmation Dates for 8th Graders 8th Grade Retreat Confirmation Rehearsal Dinner Confirmation Sunday April 18 – 19 April 14 April 26 For more information on Middle School Ministry contact Lisa Brooks at 614-8850112 or [email protected]. MARCH 2014 PA G E 1 0 GRADES 9 THROUGH 12 a moment to check out our ROAD TO DETROIT display which features all those who are traveling!And, if you haven’t yet signed up but have decided you would like to go, it’s not too late! Just let me know at [email protected]. First English Lutheran Church National Youth Gathering We are about four months away from traveling to Detroit for the ELCA National Youth Gathering. Please take We continue to volunteer at First English Lutheran Church the second Saturday of each month for their Kid’s Camp. Upcoming dates are March 14, April 11 and May 9. Preschool News About Our Program All Saints Preschool has maintained a THREE-star rating from the State of Ohio’s Step Up To Quality rating system. Our program has demonstrated excellence in the following areas: • Lower child/staff ratios • Curriculum that aligns with the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards • Staff trained in current Early Childhood Education Practices • Exceeds health and safety licensing standards • Continued community involvement • Continued use of developmentally appropriate practices in our classrooms The Preschool is registering children for the 2015-16 school year. Interested parents are encouraged to make a visitation appointment to learn more about the Preschool program. Call 614-846-6080 for more information or to schedule an appointment. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays. You can also learn more about our program by visiting our Web site, littlesaintsonhigh.com or contact Director, Mary Lou Kolloff at [email protected]. Teacher wanted All Saints Preschool plans to hire a teacher for the 2015-16 school year. Applicants should have a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Please contact Mary Lou Kolloff, 614-846-6080 or marylouk@ saintsonhigh.org for further information. The Edge The EDGE worship service is always from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Sunday of the month. Join us for the next on March 8! Youth Group Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. most Sundays for fun, fellowship and study! For more information on High School Ministry contact Lisa Brooks at 614885-0112 or [email protected]. Concerts at All Saints Capital Brass 7 p.m., March 29 Jim Reed, trumpet; Robert Parton, trumpet; Kimberley McCann, horn; Tom Zugger, trombone; and Tony Zilincik, tuba are Capital University brass faculty members who make up Capital Brass. Their concert in the Sanctuary will include a wide variety of musical styles from classical to jazz. We hope you can join us for the final concert of the 2014-15 season. Our concert series is free and open to the public, and we accept a free-will offering during intermission. MARCH 2014 PA G E 1 1 Our Mission Right Now!: March Focus All Saints strives to... Give glory to God; John Ortberg is a great pastor. Over the years, I’ve read a couple of his books, including When The Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box. Pastor Ortberg’s perspective on life and faith has shaped many people around the world, including myself. That’s why when the latest study from John Ortberg All the Places You’ll Go … How Will You Know showed up on Right Now Media, I checked it out right away. I’m glad I did. Here’s the official description: Very rarely in the Bible does God command someone to “stay.” He opens a door, and then he invites us to walk through it — into the unknown. And how we choose to respond will ultimately determine the lives we will lead and the people we will become. In this six-week session, John Ortberg opens our eyes to the countless open doors God places before us every day, teaches us how to recognize them, and gives us the encouragement to step out in faith and embrace all of the extraordinary opportunities that await. So go ahead—walk through that door. You just might do something that lasts for eternity. The study was just released on Feb. 24. Check it out, and by faith, walk through the open door in front of you. Pastor Mike Weaver Share the Good News of Christ; Grow in Expression of Faith and Discipleship. Sunday Worship Traditional SANCTUARY 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Contemporary (The Gathering) PARISH HALL 9:30 a.m. Office & Program Staff PAS TORS FACILITIES Bonnie Gerber Mike Weaver Tom Oswald PAS TOR AL CARE Parish Directory Birth Sympathies Carson Joseph, son of Shon and Krista Holland, Feb. 22 Wesley and Heather Mackan on the death of Heather’s grandfather, Donald Rudolph, on Jan. 25; Jeff and Gretchen Glasgow on the death of Jeff’s sister-in-law, Pamela Sides Glasgow on Feb. 19 , Tim and Georgann Long on the death of Tim’s father, Norman Long. Transfer Glenn and Janice Beachy to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Marblehead, Ohio. Jeff Wise Lisa Brooks ADMINIS TR ATION NURSERY COORDINATOR Gloria Bock Amy Jepsen ADULT MINIS T RY OFFICE M ANAGER Ruth Ford Sandi Snyder BEGINNINGS & CHILDREN’S MINIS TRY PRESCHOOL Gretchen Wiethe BOOK KEEPER Jodi Wilson COMMUNICATIONS Each month, we recognize couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage with an anniversary that month. March 15 March 29 Jim & Ginny Rogers Jack & Donna Folk 68 years 59 years Mary Lou Kolloff SECRE TARY Arlene Belter VOLUNTEER SCHEDUL ES Kay Labosky Stacy Wendt Music Staff ORGANIS T S PIANIS T Tom Gerke Jan Sprecher Mary Jane DeArmond CHOIR DIREC TORS Married 50 years ... or more MIDDL E & HIGH SCHOOL MINIS T RY Jan Arthur Brenda Curie Lauren Grangaard Pam Spade CONTEMPOR ARY Alex Ford