| OFFICE HELP |
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December is right around the corner and the office becomes busy. I need extra help - even an hour of your time would be great! If you are interested please contact Holly.warnowicz@gmail.com or call me at the church office 281-485-3843. |
| MEALS ON WHEELS |
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Attention all "Meals on Wheels" drivers, our next delivery week is quickly approaching. St. Andrew's is scheduled to deliver meals the week of December 17-21st. Listed below is the schedule I have for that week-please let me know if you are not available for your shift, so we can work together to get it covered.
Route 1
Monday- Bendel Rushing
Tuesday- Barbara Kinsey
Wednesday- Donna & Robert Mabry
Thursday- Chris Pulse Friday- Hita Dickson
Route 2
Monday- Jan Henderson
Tuesday- Joel Burton
Wednesday- Nan Rasor
Thursday- Cynthia Rowatt
Friday- Vic & Marsha Reed
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| HEADS UP FOR HEAD START CHRISTMAS GIVING |
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St. Andrew's, along with Pearland Junior High South, is going to adopt the children of a local Head Start program for Christmas. Head Start is a pre-school program that helps children from 3 to 5 years of age with families that cannot afford to send them to pre-school. In the Southeast Sector of Harris County there are 1,864 kids in the program. 85 of these are at the center on Reveille in Houston. Our goal is for St. Andrew's and Pearland Junior High South to provide all 85 kids with a toy and an outfit ($15-$20 - more details when you sign up) which might be their only Christmas gift. The drive will be from the 25th of November to the 16th of December. If you have any questions contact Georgia Neitzey at 281-692-0820 or mneitzey1@comcast.net and Kate Rowatt at 281-489-1095 or k8k9lvr@sbcglobal.net. |
| NEW ADULT CLASS SERIES |
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5-5-5 - Exploring the Bible - Even you can do this!
Join me January 1st and stop putting off reading the Bible -- I'll make it easy.
Read one chapter of one book of the New Testament a day, taking weekends off, through 2008. It's called 5-5-5; five minutes a day, five days a week, five ways (if you want) to go deeper. I would like you to join me.
While there are no quizzes and no meetings, there is a commitment. Do you have 5 minutes a day to give to God 5 days a week? Of course, you do. This is a powerful but manageable commitment. You can do it; nothing in life worth anything comes without a commitment. To put it another way, things involving no commitment are worth little.
As Ron Popeil, the TV inventor and pitchman says, "But wait, there's more!" I can't throw in an extra set of steak knives but I will entertain questions each day from you to help you understand God's Word more. You don't have to send them in, but you can.
Are you up for the adventure? I will tell you more in December.
Jim Liberatore - frjimbo@msn.com |
| WHERE'S JOE? |
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Come January, you might wonder where Joe is. He often takes vacation in January, but starting this year he will be taking many of the 10:30 services off. We are blessed to have Joe in retirement but the wear and tear of every Sunday can be a bit much. So, Jim offered Joe to get off early on some Sundays after he teaches his 9:15 am class. The 10:30 crowd will still see him, just not quite as often. |
| e-FISHWRAP NEWS |
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Dear Friends,
To serve St. Andrew's better, we have gone to a bi-monthly newsletter. Many of you said it came too often. You will now get it twice a month. If you want to look at a past newsletter, click the link next to the date.
Thank you,
Jim+ |
| MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES |
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Sign- Would you be willing to change the sign out front once a week? You can do it day or night at your leisure. Sign is changed on Sunday or Monday.
Musical Offering - Play an instrument? Sing? We would love to have you perform something during worship as a special offering.
Office Help - Can you give even an hour a week to help out in the office? We'd love to have you here.
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.
Usher- Would you like to help those who attend worship? Service once a month.
Audiovisual - God is calling one person to coordinate a team of audiovisual people for 10:30 am worship. Most of the team is already in place.
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| CAN YOU SPELL EPISSKOPUL? |
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Is it okay to say Sexagisema to your mother? Why is that lamp red? What's up with the color changes? Do you have questions that keep you up at night? Do you want to fit in? Has this become your church home but you lack some info? Well, have we got a class for you!
Join Fr. Jim+ in All Things Anglican on Sundays (12/9 and 12/16) at 9:15 am.
The two best hours for your life. And...you will finally be able to sleep again!
Email Jim+ frjimbo@msn.com so he can have materials ready for you. |
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Contacts:
Fax: 281.485.4936
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| CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DAY |
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Leave your kids with us while you get some
shopping done. The St. Andrew's Youth Group will
be providing babysitting and gift wrapping services
on Saturday, December 15th. Kid activities and
babysitting from 10 am until 2 pm. $15.00 for the
1st child and $5 per each additional child
(Scholarships available, if needed.)
When you pick your kids up drop off any gifts to be
wrapped and pick them up at church the next day.
Gift wrapping provided for a fee based on the size
of the package.
All proceeds go towards Workcamp 2008, a week
long service adventure that St. Andrew's Youth
will be participating in. Your support for our Youth
is Greatly Appreciated!
Space is limited, so sign up early!
Contact Celena Vinson at ccvinson@earthlink.net
to sign up or call 281-489-2333 for more info. |
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NEW JANUARY ADULT CLASSES |
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The Lord's Prayer
The Lord's Prayer may be the most well-known and
well-loved prayer in history. And yet this prayer
that Jesus himself gave us is almost mysterious in
its simplicity. This study explores the petitions and
the structure of the Lord's Prayer and sheds light
on what the Lord's Prayer reveals about God's
nature, our own nature, and how we should live in
relationship with God and one another.
Sundays, 9:15
8 Weeks beginning January 6th
Leader: Rob Rumph
Cost: $6
Reserve a spot by contacting Fr. Jim+ at
frjimbo@msn.com
tHe FrAzZlEd FeMaLe
This thought-provoking, yet light-hearted, study
helps women discover practical, biblical help to
confront issues that otherwise leave them
discouraged. It helps participants develop biblical
skills to handle stressful situations; grow in their
relationship with Jesus; and ultimately experience
peace, joy, and a saner lifestyle. Brief daily lessons
for each week, Scripture memory verses,
"Defrazzler" activties and Material to study over
each weekend.
6 Weeks beginning January 6th Leader: Christine Liberatore
Cost: $10
Reserve a spot and materials by contacting Fr.
Quiet Strength
Answer six tough questions men ask. Or, more
accurately, don't ask-though men crave the
answers. This study is based on insights from the
life of Tony Dungy, Head Coach of the Indianapolis
Colts.
What's my game plan?
What's my strength?
What's success?
Where's my security?
What is my significance?
What's my legacy?
Sundays, 9:15
6 Weeks beginning January 6th
Leader: Jim Liberatore
Cost: $10
Reserve a spot by contacting Fr. Jim+ at
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| RAISING A MODERN DAY KNIGHT |
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Men, come together to raise great sons with the
guys from the Men's Fraternity -- six weeks in
January.
Experience a compelling adventure series for dads
that will give you the opportunity to explore how
we can raise our sons into a noble, vibrant
masculinity and a healthy manhood propelling your
fatherhood to another level. Throughout the study
you will: Discover how to connect with your son
in life-giving and life-changing ways Understand
the critical issues you face in becoming an
effective and strategic father. Learn what you
need to know to lead your son into authentic
manhood. Please RSVP in advance so that I can
order your materials.
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 am
6 Weeks beginning January 10th
Leader: Jim Liberatore
Cost: $25 |
| WEEKDAY PARENTING CLASS |
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I am willing to offer a weekday 4 session parenting
class for those who can not make Sunday morning.
The class will begin in January after the kids are back in school if 5 people are interested. RSVP to frjimbo@msn.com. Childcare for preschool provided. Class cost is $15.
Jim Liberatore |
| BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK |
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Happy Birthday
Judy Bettencourt; Shannon Campbell; J.T. Cole;
Scott Kopetz; Louise Perry; Jesse Bowman; Kathy
Nied; Jackie Bissell; Chloe Ryan
Missed yours? email office@standrewspearland.org |
| BIRTH |
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Colclough (pronounced Coke-lee) Arjun Bose was
born on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 4:19 am.
He came into the world at 7 pounds, 6 ounces & is
20.5 inches. Mom, Emily, is now at home with him
and her husband Debu and Colcough's brother
Xandy. Look for them at 8 am in a few weeks. Your
prayers for a robust life and health are appreciated. |
| SAVE THE DATE |
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Important Dates Coming Up
Place in your date book
12/15 Holiday Babysitting 10am-2pm
12/24 Christmas Eve Services- 7pm & 11pm
2/5 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 6:00 pm
2/6 Ash Wednesday
2/17 Bishop's Visitation and Confirmation |
| ASSISTANCE WITH SAM'S PICK-UP |
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Would you help once a month, starting this week,
to pick up our Sam's order? All you do is get a
check from the church, pick up the order at Sam's
at I-45 and Fuqua and bring it back to the
church. If you want to do it late, we will supply a
key for drop off. Supplies include plates, towels,
toilet paper, creamer, coffee, etc. If interested,
please call the office at 281-485-3843. |
| THOUGHT |
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"Keep your fears to yourself, but share your
inspiration with others." -Robert Louis Stevenson |
| 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. |
| WORSHIP TIMES |
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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. |
| THANKS |
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Thanks to Barbara Kinsey who so ably lead us as
Senior Warden in 2007!!
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