St. Andrew's Net
The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
In order to begin each day with quiet confidence and a spirit of joyful anticipation, the following prayer from Forward Day by Day may prove extremely helpful:
O God: Give me strength to live another day;
Rob+
Lectionary for September 5, 2010:
8:00 a.m.:
10:30 a.m.:
The Altar Guild for September is chaired by BoBo Smith
The flowers on the altar are given
We have lemonade after the 10:30 a.m. service outside the River Road entrance to the church. Tukaway Traditions is donating the treats. Next Sunday, September 12, St. Andy's Café returns. Please contact Cristy Mahloy to host a café.
August Greeters: Thank you Joy and Morris Johnson and Charlotte and Doug Vaughan for serving as August Greeters.
Book Group:
St. Andrew's Episcopal School is still accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Financial aid, bus transportation, and Before and After School Programs are available. For more information, please contact 596-6261.
Fun at the Theater:
Bell, Book and Candle
All performances are at 2:30 p.m. You may call 595-5728 for ticket information. Following the performances, there will be dinner together at the Hampton Wok and Roll. For more information, please contact Bob Kelly.
We have 47 tapes of programs, services, interviews and such that we would like to convert to CD's. If you could assist with this project, please contact Bill Wilds at saec.bill19@verizon.net.
Acolyting at St. Andrew's
There will be Acolyte training for all new and continuing Acolytes on Sunday, September 12, at 4:00 p.m. Occasionally we find we are in need of adult acolytes when we have a shortage of our youth acolytes. If you would be willing to be trained as Server 2 one Sunday morning at your convenience, please call Bill Wilds (saec.bi1119@verizon.net or 595-0371). Please join us on September 12 for training.
Children, Youth, and Adults - Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. service. Bring your backpacks, calendars, Iphones, Blackberries, etc., for a blessing as we begin a new academic year of learning, fun, creativity, and hard work!
Wanted Port Coordinator:
While the temperatures have been 100+ degrees, it will be winter before we know it. PORT, the winter homeless program begins November 1 and runs through March 30. St. Andrew's has been a part of this worthwhile program since its inception fourteen years ago. I have been the PORT coordinator for the last ten years. The time has come for me to step down from this vital ministry. Please pray and ask God if this ministry is for you. Responsibilities include: attending planning meetings with partner churches, seeking and organizing volunteers to prepare meals, serve meals, register guests and provide overnight supervision of guests.
For the new coordinator, I will work closely with you while you get your feet wet. Interested persons should contact me or the church office for more information.
Mark your calendars for a special event at St. Andrew's on Saturday, November 6, at 5:30 p.m. More details will be available later!!!
Thursday Morning Bible Study:
The Thursday Morning Bible Study will begin on September 16 in the Parish Library. The group meets from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. For the first nine weeks, the study will focus on the Book of Proverbs. This will be followed by a five-week Advent study entitled "The Light Will Shine." Everyone is welcome to join in a relaxed atmosphere, yet one in which much learning and lore take place. If you have questions, feel free to contact Merrill Hemmert, Ann Lee, or Mary Poole.
59'ers Luncheons:
Mark your calendars now for the following 59'ers Luncheons:
Please call the church office, 595-0371, by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13, to make your reservations for September.
August 2010 had five Sunday, five Mondays, and five Tuesday. This won't happen again for 823 years!!!
Christian Education Calendar:
Our diocese requires Creating Safe Churches for Children training for all persons who teach or volunteer with young people under the age of 18. The training is grounded in our call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being. A certificate is issued to each individual upon completion of the course. Current policy requires re-certification every three years.
There are four half-hour segments which may be completed on line. Please go to: diosova.org; click on the "Formation" tab; scroll down to "Safe Church" and follow the instructions. If you have questions or need help with the process, please contact the Rev. Rhonda Wheeler at saec.rhonda11@verizon.net or 595-0371.
Hilton Area Churches Blood Drive will be at the Hilton Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 21 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Calvin Verhoef
Parker Duvall Archibald
Marguerite W. Cabaniss
Virginia Nicholson Garrett
"Let light perpetual shine on them, O Lord."
Each Sunday when you come to church, please bring a canned or boxed item (especially soups and canned meats) for the Food Pantry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Have your heard about FOFA? It's coming!!!
A note from St. Andrew's Episcopal School:
Wayne MacMasters, past Chairman of the Board of Trustees for St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Rob Marston, Rector of St. Andrew's, have announced the resignation of Margaret Moore as Head of School effective June 30, 2011. This is in response to a letter received from Margaret in June in which she submitted her resignation. As stated in her letter, Margaret said, "Just as God calls one into ministry, we are also called out to something new."
During Margaret's tenure as Head of St. Andrew's School, a Pre-Kindergarten class, an Extended Day Program, and the Way Cool After School Program have been added, along with a Director of Development, the new St. Andrew's Episcopal School Foundation, an Academic Dean, and the latest in new classroom technology for a 21st century curriculum. The on-going remarkable success of SAES graduates in academics and leadership is a testament to her success as Head of School.
Mr. MacMasters and Dr. Marston said, "On behalf of the entire St. Andrew's community, we want to express to Margaret our collective heartfelt ‘thank you!' for her leadership of our great school these past eight years, as well as the upcoming year. We wish Margaret and her husband Bill the very best in the future."
The day school Board of Trustees is appointing a search committee, representative of the school community, that will be charged with the responsibility for selection of the next Head of School. Copies of the full announcement from the Board are available in the church office.
Fall Camp 2010 - Discovering Ourselves Anew from October 25-28 at Shrine Mont at Orkney Springs:
Sponsored by the Tri-Diocesan Council, this is a fun filled educational opportunity. The keynote speaker is Bishop Carol Gallagher; the chaplain is The Rt. Rev. Neff Powell; and the musician is Ed Kilbourne.
The cost for registration is $245 for a single room and $215 for a double. For more information, please see the flyer on the bulletin board.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner! - Fellowship with a FUN twist:
Please take part in this fun opportunity to get to know one another and build the community of St. Andrew's. Here's how it works...
Parishioners are asked to volunteer to either be a host or a guest. Hosts offer their home for a dinner gathering for 6-8 guests and provide the main course. Guests bring an assigned dish: salad, vegetable, dessert.
The twist: the hosts only know that they are hosting a specified number of people but have no idea who the guests will be. The guests are assigned a specific dish to bring in advance but only find out the day before where they are going.
The guests do no know who else will attend.
Will you be a host or a guest?
Please contact Barbara Daniels to sign up as a host or a guest before October 3. If you would like to be a family host please let Barbara know. There is a need for "floaters" too. A sign-up sheet will also be available in the Parish Hall during St. Andy's Café. Please provide an email address and a telephone number.
Dish assignments will be emailed on October 6 and your final destination will be sent via email on Saturday, October 9. If you're a flexible soul, please indicated this to Barbara via email or on the sign-up sheet. There are always last minute changes to be made!
St. Andrew's Episcopal School - Parents' Association - Fall Fun Walk & Run 5K
Have you ever wanted to walk or run a 5K but have never done so? Are you a running enthusiast or weekend warrior looking for a new event? Do you love to be outside? Well, if you answered ‘yes' to any of the above questions then you should plan to participate in this great event to support the day school on September 25.
There are many opportunities for involvement: you can run or walk the 5K, you can supervise the Kids' Run, you can volunteer to help with the event, or you can be a race sponsor (or find some)! More information and registration forms are available on the bulletin board in the church lobby or by contacting Julie Duregger.
YOUTH CORNER
Planting Seeds. Making Disciples
I am looking forward to an incredible year of exploring our faith together through prayer, conversation, current events, Bible study, and much, much more. Please come to as many of the youth offerings as your schedule permits. I look forward to meeting and working with you all in the upcoming year!
A Rich Experience
Are you looking for a rich experience where you will be spiritually formed and grow? If so, I have the experience for you: working with the St. Andrew's youth, grades 6th - 12th. If you are interested in working with the youth in the upcoming year on Sunday mornings or Sunday evenings, please contact me at saec.harper15@verizon.net or 595-0371, ext. 15. This is an amazing group of youth and you will be spiritually formed and challenged.
Sunday Mornings for the Youth - 6th - 12th graders - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Youth Space and Office. Begins: Sunday, September 12
Please come for a morning of introductions, conversation, prayer, and fun. Breakfast will be provided.
Sunday Evenings for the Youth (EYC) - 6th - 12th graders - Youth Leaders and Parents - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Beginning Sunday, September 12
Please come for a night of introductions, games, worship, fellowship, and fun! Dinner will be provided. Friends are welcome.
Next EYC Event - Sunday, September 19 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
For those new to the parish and the Episcopal Church, EYC stands for Episcopal Youth in Community. Our youth have been very active in their church, their community, and through mission trips to Pittsburgh and Belize.
Fun, Food and Fellowship at St. Andrew's
Included in this newsletter are the dates for the 59'ers Luncheons. These luncheons are for those 59 and older who come to enjoy a delicious lunch once month from September through May, except during Lent.
Under the Hill is the fellowship group for those in their 20's, 30's and 40's. Throughout the year, they have various activities which often include a wine or beer tasting, chili cookout, picnic and/or other special events.
A few years ago, The Gap was started to bridge "the gap" between these two groups. At first it was for those 50-59; but now, the events are open to anyone, especially those not willing to admit their ages! It is time to find some volunteers to host a GAP function. Earlier this summer there was a great evening of fun, fellowship, and food hosted by Charlotte and Doug Vaughan. If you would be willing to host a gathering of The GAP, please call or email Bill Wilds at 595-0371 or saec.bill19@verizon.net. We would like to plan several gatherings this fall, and it would be nice to get the Christmas gathering on the calendar early.
Get an early start on your Christmas shopping at The 2nd Annual Olde Fashioned Christmas Craft Fair at the St. Andrew's Parish Hall.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
You can participate by looking in your cabinets, closets, and jewelry boxes for any items you may have gotten as gifts that have not been opened or used. Bring them in for the Golden Gift Corner by November 3. There will be collection box in the Main Street lobby.
Calling all cooks or "wish to be" cooks! We have an opportunity for you to make items for the fair on Sunday, September 19, and Sunday September 26, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.; on Wednesday, September 29, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; and on Thursday, October 28, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Please call Joy Johnson to sign up. Space is limited so sign up soon!
For more information about the fair, contact Candy Byrd, Joy Johnson, or Harper Lewis. |
