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Important Dates Coming Up
Place in your date book
9/15 Garage Sale
9/19 Evening Prayer/Dinner 6:30 pm 9/29 Pumpkin Unloading. Be at the church at 9:00 am.
9/30 Pet Blessing in worship. Bring your pet.
10/13 2nd Pumpkin Unloading. Be at the church at 9:00 am. |
| ANNUAL PUMPKIN UNLOADING DAY |
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 All Hands On Deck!
Everyone is asked to be here at 9:00 am on Saturday,
September 29th
for our Annual Pumpkin Unloading.
We have needs to fill for those of you who cannot tote pumpkins, too.
Thanks!
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| TRANSITIONS |
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Births
Claire Alyce Murray, born 7/31/2007 to Sean and Shannan Murray
Baptism
Aiden Hunter Farinacci on 8/05/2007
New Members
Larry & Ogechi Eshleman and their son David
Jesse & Cary Bowman and their daughter Bettie Dru
Relocating Members
Ed & Linda Carrette and Family
127 Freedom Ct. Rockwall, Texas 75032
Tim & Debra Wiggins and Family
22010 Sheffield Gray Trail Cypress, Texas 77433 |
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| SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT |
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Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're probably right. Henry Ford |
| ALTAR FLOWERS |
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If you wish to donate altar flowers and to have a person or occasion recognized in the service leaflet, please use the yellow envelope designated for that purpose. These are located around the Worship Area or can be obtained from the office. There is no need to sign up on a Flower Chart. Just send in the envelope with your payment before Wednesday afternoon in order to be included in the weekend leaflet. |
| EDITOR OPPORTUNITY |
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We have an opening for one addtional editor for the eFishwrap. You will be trained and work once a month. Contact frjimbo@msn.com
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| WORSHIP TIMES |
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Worship Times
Every Sunday, 8:00 am Rite I worship with organ, 9:15 am Christian Education for all ages, 10:30 am Rite II worship with band. |
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Contacts:
Fax: 281.485.4936
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| Issue: 1 |
September 9, 2007 |
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Sisters and Brothers,
Welcome to the Electronic Edition of the St. Andrew's newsletter. It will come out every week on Wednesday. In order for it to be timely and comprehesive, we need your announcements and articles. Send them to andys.fishwrap@gmail.com.
Those who do not have email or who live out-of-town will have hard copies available through the office.
Blessings!
Jim+ |
| GOD'S WILL |
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 Fall Adult Class
Waiting for that lightening bolt from God to tell you what to do? Wondering if what you are wanting conforms with God's Will? Does God even care about your hard decisions?
Join Father Jim+ for an 8 week class on "Discovering God's Will" on Sundays at 9:15 am between the services. Room 102. Materials cost for the class is $11 per individual. Questions? Email frjimbo@msn.com.
Starts September 9th |
| FINANCIAL REPORT |
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Through the end of July, expenses have been held under budget but income has trailed what was expected, mainly due to lower new giving and unpaid pledges.
Budgeted Actual Difference
Expense $215,302.16 $222,403.59 $(7,101.43) under spent
Income $190,257.49 $223,185.69 $ 32,928.20 under funded
Long Term Debt $727,620.80
Questions? Beth Bishop bookkeeper@standrewspearland.org
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| BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK |
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Happy Birthday... Macyn Lawless, David Eshleman, & Jeff Curl
Happy Anniversary...James & Kathleen Wright, and Keith & Jacqueline Forsyth
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| VESTRY HIGHLIGHTS |
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8/27/07
Approved the sale of approximately 2.2 acres of land at the rear of the property to developers, contingent upon approval of the Church Corporation and contingent upon receiving an offer commensurate with the price of the adjacent property ($111,000/acre.)
Approved raising the membership of the vestry to 12 members.
Approved the following change on our insurance coverage:
Combined building coverage to be $1.7 million
Content coverage to be $200,000
Deductible to be $5,000
Changed vestry meeting to third Tuesday (after financials issued) at 6:30 pm.
Submitted Jim Liberatore, acting clerk |
| MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
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1. Will you help our kids? - We need a Toddler and Two's teacher and a PreKindergarten teacher. God wants us to raise our kids as Christ followers. God is calling one of us to this ministry. Is it you? Can you encourage someone else? Training and lots of love offered.
2. Kid's Lock-In - The Kid's love the 3rd-7th grade Lock-In. But we cannot do it without adults. Will you help? October 27th. With adults, we will do it again this year.
3. Do you know how to say "Hello?" - Care about our church?People make their decisions about a church based on the first 5 minutes on campus. Are you a person who would make a great impression with a smile and a "Good Morning." Let us know. Once a month for 20 minutes.
4. Sound Assistant - Come in at 10:00 am and help the band adjust the sound for worship. Will have a substitute for the weeks you are not here.
5. Musical Offering - Play and instrument? Sing? We would love to have you perform something during worship as a special offering.
6. Altar Help - Do you care about our worship? Want to know more about Episcopal worship? Do you want to help make it happen? Once a month ministries are open in worship set up. We will train and love you. Once a month for a few hours.
7. Garage Sale- Please help for 1 or two hours on 9/14 or 9/15.
8. Carpet - A one time shampooing of the hall and office carpet in the Worship Building.
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| DINNER |
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Do you care about the future of our church? If so, we need you here for just one full hour.
On Wednesday, September 19th, the Vestry will host
Evening Prayer
A Short Presentation
A Steak Dinner
From 6:30 (sharp) - 7:30 pm (you may stay longer, if you wish.) This is not a solicitation for money. The time will provide some vital information about your church and what the future could hold. We must have you RSVP in order to have the food ready. Thank you.
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| RECYCLING |
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Help St. Andrew's recycle inkjet cartridges, reduce pollution, and raise funds. Most of us have inkjet printers at home or work. When you have an empty cartridge next time, do not throw it away- just bring it to St. Andrew's. We have a special recycle box in the Foyer of the Family Life Center. St. Andrew's is paid up to $4.00 for each cartridge. |
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