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Sixth Sunday After The Epiphany
February 12, 2012

One of the most gratifying, if challenging things I do as Administrative Assistant is call newcomers after they visit on Sunday. I do this to let them know we're glad they came, to answer their questions, and invite them to come in for a visit with Rob. I express our hope that worship was a positive and meaningful experience for them. I would love to always hear them say, "everyone was so friendly, we could feel the love in your church," and sometimes that is exactly what they say. On the other hand, sometimes a visitor will tell me "no one spoke to us". Although this is a rare occurrence, it is something I know none of us would ever want to have happen. Almost always, their first impression was based on this: did people greet them and seem happy to have them with us, not just during the formal passing of the peace, but also before and after the service.

In our enthusiasm to see each other on Sunday and catch up with our friends, we may not always notice the newcomers in our midst. When we see someone we don't know, we may be reluctant to approach them. We don't want to embarrass them or ourselves by greeting them as visitors only to find out they've been members for 50 years! I love our parish and I know that we are a friendly, caring, group of people. I see it every day in the way we interact with others.

I'm challenging us to be intentional about giving a warm St. Andrew's welcome to anyone we don't know. Before getting into conversations with our friends, let's endeavor to look around and notice who is among us that we don't know. We could say something like, "Good morning, I don't believe we've met before. I'm ______ ." That's different from asking, "Are you a visitor?" because it leaves room for them to let us know if they are newcomers or visiting family or perhaps, members that we haven't had the pleasure of meeting. No harm will have been done. No one will have been embarrassed and, best of all, a newcomer won't walk away feeling unwelcome. We only get one chance to make a good first impression.

Rachel Roby 


This week at St. Andrew's:

SUN  FEB 12   
     8:00 am  Holy Eucharist I
     9:00 am  Christian Education
    10:00 am  St. Andy's Café 
    10:30 am  Holy Eucharist II
     5:30 pm  EYC
MON  FEB 13
     7:00 pm  Vestry
     7:00 pm  Cub Scouts 
TUES  FEB 14
    10:00 am  Book Club
     7:00 pm  Boy Scouts
     7:00 pm  DOK Executive Committee
WED  FEB 15
     9:15 am  Staff Meeting
    11:00 am  Holy Eucharist II with Healing
    12:00 pm  59'ers Luncheon
     1:00 pm  Stephen Ministry 
     3:00 pm  Children's Choir
     3:00 pm  Service at The Gardens at Warwick Forest
     4:00 pm  Dance Choir
     6:30 pm  Women of the Word
THU  FEB 16
    10:00 am  Bible Study
     7:30 pm  Adult Choir 	
FRI  FEB 17
  		
SAT  FEB 18
    10:30 am  Women's Retreat
SERVICE PARTICIPANTS - February 12, 2012

8:00 a.m.:
Lay Readers: Melissa Sale, Margaret Bivins
Acolytes: Ethan Stewart, Grace Saunders
Ushers: Bill Poole, Tom Ross
Greeters: Faye and Bob Jones

10:30 a.m.:
Lay Readers: Saint Lee, Mike Marcolini
Acolytes: Banks Wall, Eric Marcolini, Thomas Ferguson, Maggie Wharton, Bobby Wharton, Susan Sale, Libby Wharton, Caitlin Knapp
Ushers: Rick Donaldson, Al Roby, Chris Robinson, Bobby Wharton
Greeters: Ann and Saint Lee
Children's Chapel: Kerry Lindsay

The flowers on the altar are given
to the glory of God
and in loving memory of
Albert Colbey Smith

The Altar Guild for February is chaired by Carol Capo

    Youth Corner - 6th through 12th graders
    Sunday, February 12, 2012.

  • The Gathering meets at 9:00 a.m. in the Youth Office. Breakfast will be provided.
  • Confirmation meets at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Library.
  • EYC meets in the Parish Hall from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Food will be provided.

Christian Education and Classes for Sunday, February 12, 2012

Children's classes:

  • Godly Play meets in the Children's Center.
  • Weaving God's Promises meets in the day school cafeteria and downstairs classroom. Youth:

    Adult Christian Education classes:

  • The Letters of Paul will be led by David Lilley in 301 Ferguson.
  • Jumping into John will be led by Dick Holley in the day school library.
  • Confirmation will be led by Bill Wilds in the parish library.

    The Book Group will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, in the Parish Library to discuss In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. This is a non-fiction book about the American ambassador and his family in Hitler's Germany. The book to be discussed on March 13 is Wesley the Owl.

    Please make your reservations for the 59'ers Luncheon on Wednesday, February 15, by Monday, February 13. The cost is only $5.00 and all are welcome.

    Another Divine Dollar Gift Card Bonus

    Overstock.com is offering a 10% on all gift cards through February 24. Call or see Bill Wilds if you have questions about this program.

    Have you marked your calendars for Lent 2012 (February 29, March 7, 14, 21, and 28)? Our evening Lenten series will have an Outreach focus this year. The schedule for Wednesdays will be:

      7:30 a.m. Lenten service
      8:00 a.m. Lenten breakfast
      5:30 p.m. Lenten supper
      6:15 p.m. Lenten program

    St. Andy's Café on Sunday, February 12, will be hosted by Becki and Jim Shamblen. Please see Sabrina Miles or Rachel Roby to volunteer to be a host or sign up on the sheet posted in the Main Street entrance hall.

    Lenten Breakfasts and Suppers If we have a host or hosts, we will have Lenten breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on the following Wednesdays:

      February 29 Rachel and Bill
      March 7 Debi, Larry and Lindsey Nicolai
      March 14
      March 21
      March 28
      April 4 John Edelblute

    We need two additional hosts for our Lenten simple soup and salad suppers on March 21 and March 28. Please contact Bill Wilds to volunteer (595-0371 or saec.bill19@verizon.net).

    Shrove Tuesday February 21, 2012

  • We need decorators to decorate the Parish Hall for Shrove Tuesday. Please call (595-0371) or email (saec.bill19@verizon.net) to volunteer.
  • We will begin the evening with our traditional Pancake Supper hosted by the men of St. Andrew's. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 per person with a $20.00 family maximum.
  • Youth in grades 6-12 are needed to help with the Pancake Supper. Please contact Harper Lewis at saec.harper15@verizon.net to sign up.
  • Have you signed up for the Shrove Tuesday Talent Show? Emily Wheeler is returning as our emcee for the evening. A sign-up sheet is posted on Rhonda Wheeler's office door for those who wish to share their talent. Please indicate what you will be doing when you sign up. And, please remember, each person or group performing is limited to ONE song, poem, dramatic reading, etc., for the evening.

    Women's Retreat:

    Prepare for Lent at our Women's Retreat, hosted by St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. led by Christine McGrew Blair. Christine Blair is an Intuitive Naturopath and Master Herbalist. Reserve your seat by sending $10.00 to Cristy Mahloy, 266 James River Drive, Newport News, 23601. If you have questions concerning the retreat, you may call Cristy at 289-9088. Please brown bag your lunch - drinks will be provided.

    Our EYC youth will be waiting tables at the Junior Women's Club of Hilton's Gas Light Dinner Theater on Saturday, March 4, 2012, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All tips received that evening will go to support 2012 mission trips. Tickets for the evening are $25.00. Please call 244-6414 to reserve your ticket(s). This is always a fun evening with a delicious dinner.

    Tweens' Time: Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall for all those in 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades. Bring a friend!

    New Alternative Service:

    Our new alternative service, Come and See, was well received on January 29. This service is scheduled for the last Sunday of month on following dates: February 26, March 25, April 29, and May 27.

    2012 Mission Project and Youth Trips:

    Plans for our 2012 mission projects and youth trips are underway. The following events have been added to the church calendar:

      Pittsburgh Mission Trip July 23-27
      Youth Canoe Trip August 10-12

    Be watching the newsletter for other events as they are planned and for more details as they become available.

    Congratulations on the birth of twins:

    Berton Edward Owens, IV and Tristan Thaddeus Owens

    Born: January 23, 2012
    Parents: Carol and Chip Owens
    Grandparents: Barbara and Michael Daniels


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