Lauren Strasser-King, born May 15, 2009 to Jennifer and Franklin. Granddaughter of Henrietta and Ben Strasser-King.

 

Lester S. "Buster" Williams, Grandfather of Ben Foster

 

Madeleine Marie Waguespack was baptized Sunday, May 24, 2009.

Do you have a 1 gallon glass screw-top jug? We would like one.

Jim+ frjimbo@msn.com 

 

One of the results of our great workday we had this Spring was a large pile of limbs next to our dumpster. One of God's children saw that pile and decided it must be a community dump.  We are now the not-so-proud owners of an extremely used fence.  We need to put the fence and the limbs into our dumpster ASAP.  I need some help getting this accomplished. If you are willing to help, I will be working on the pile after 10:30 church this Sunday or you can show up at your convenience any day or night and load up the dumpster.  I would suggest wearing gloves and closed-toe shoes. Please contact me if you have any questions.

 

Thanks,

Ed Woodward, Junior Warden

Ed_woodward@comcast.net 

We need a large tent (30'x70') for the Craft Fair on the 15th, 16th and 17th of October this year.  Please contact Luis Cedeno at luis.cedeno@att.net if you can help us out.  Thanks!

 

Want to get the Daily Devotion written by Jim+? Email him at frjimbo@msn.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please save the dates for VBS. June 15-19th 

Contact Katie Cordes for details: 281-412-7294 or cordesgotmail@sbcglobal.net

Our vacation season starts this week. Hurray! This summer, keep St. Andrew's with you.
 
Take a vacation from work and school but not from God. Worship here when you are in town. When you are away, bring us back the leaflet and other welcoming stuff form the churches you visit.
 
Please keep your giving current. Summers are a tough time for a church. Giving often drops off and does not catch up again till September. Our financial commitments to our vendors and payroll do not go down in the summer.
 
If you have specials needs due to the stresses of travel, summer expectations, and a lot of family "closeness," please call on me or Joe+.
 
I have you and your families in my prayers. I pray you have a safe and very enjoyable summer.
 
Jim+ frjimbo@msn.com 

Okay, no one much thinks about etiquette these days. But, I think a Christian should, especially in the impersonal days of texting, email and voicemail. Etiquette is the very Christ-like action of thinking of others first. I am reprinting this from a previous newsletter. The Vestry and I developed this a few years back. Let me know if you have additions.
 
Email or text only to praise or report. And do praise. No one gets enough. Save criticism and bad news (like not showing up or keeping a commitment) to a face-to-face meeting or (second best) a telephone call. Don't bail out over email or text.
 
Answer all your email, and texts and voicemail - preferably in 24 hours. No one likes being ignored. If you do not want correspondence, let people know not to contact you.
 
Reply as if you were replying to Christ. You are. See Matthew 25.
 
Jim+ frjimbo@msn.com

 

Gibson 20 Dehumidifier, old but still works; FREE.
Contact Rebecca or Phil Barger @ 713.436.4383. 

Please pray for Dorothy, her mom, Heather, & the rest of her family. Dorothy has cancer, has already lost 1 kidney to the disease & has more tumors on her lungs. She is only 2 years old. Please pray for healing & comfort.

 

Blessings to all,
Irene

Please recycle those school-approved pants and shirts for Lawhon Elementary. Bring them to the church. There will be a drop off box in the foyer.

 

 

Need a nanny this summer?
Call Kristin Hearn!!!
Available the entire summer at a rate of $10/hour; able to provide transportation;
CPR and First Aid certified; References available upon request.
cntrybaaby15@gmail.com or at 281-627-2524.

 

Office: Click Here

 

Jim Liberatore-Rector: Click Here

 

Joe O'Steen-Associate: Click Here

Make an Investment in your kids that will last a LIFETIME
 
Childcare provided
 
Class started Thursday, June 4th at 7pm sharp, but anyone is still welcome!

 

I care about you and your children. So does God. I have been working with kids for 3 decades. One thing I have noticed is that parents need help and skill sets in order to tackle parenting in the 21st century. I know you are busy but I want to offer you an opportunity to impact your child's life years from now.
 
I am offering an 8 session course entitled Boundaries with Kids. The leaders are both people I respect and have heard in person. This is a Christian based offering. Read on.
 
Want to Paint a Happy Future for Your Children? Start Drawing the Line Today.
 
Boundaries with Kids will help you: Recognize the boundary issues underlying child behavior problems Set boundaries and establish consequences with your kids Get out of the "nagging" trap. Stop controlling your kids-and instead help them develop self-control Apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting. Take six practical steps for implementing boundaries with your kids
 
One of the most loving things you can do for your children is set firm boundaries with them. Boundaries with Kids will help you raise your kids to take responsibility for their own actions, attitudes, and emotions. In eight sessions, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend help you bring order to problematic circumstances and cultivate healthier ways of relating with your kids.
 
We will do this together. With DVD, discussion and assessments.
 
I would love nothing more than to help you build strong kids. If we are successful, I will offer Boundaries with Teens later. Cost, $20 a family.
 
Peace,
Jim+    frjimbo@msn.com 

 

 

 

 

In the Hebrew scriptures there is no word for "spiritual." And Jesus never used the phrase "spiritual life." Why? Because for Jesus and his tradition, all of life is spiritual. But what does that really mean?   

Come to Everything is Spiritual, a DVD presentation tying science and spirituality together.

"...this captivating, humorous look at the physical world and at human existence as body and spirit will help you start engaging the churched and unchurched, high school students and beyond, who have serious questions or interest in how science coexists with spirituality." - Youthworker Journal 

 

Diana Holley-Gill
 
Linda Taylor & Larry Boles
 
Bethany Hopkins & Joe Donaldson and Daughters, Symantha and Ellie
 
Kelly K. Lyons
 
Richard & Crystal Burenheide and Daughter, Bailee 

Congratulations to the following, who were Confirmed or Received on Sunday, May 17, 2009 by Bishop Dena A. Harrison:

Confirmed:

Bettie Dru Bowman
Brittany Porter        
Nicholas Porter   
Rebecca Barger  
Keith Mortenson
Amber Bryan  
Mike Clements  
Matthew Fox
Lori Kauniste 
Valle Kauniste 
Shelley Waguespack      
Mark Weaver
                                                                          
Received:
Katherine Cordes

Brett Cordes
Michele Ayala
Nikki Adams
Jason Adams
Travis Bryan
Brenna Schmidt
Jessica Fox
Elizabeth Fields
Christina Mortenson
Steven Waguespack
Nicole Weaver
Chelsea Egmon
Wade Egmon

John Newton was a slave trader in England in the 1700's. He was an Anglican (Episcopalian) and wrote, in collaboration with his priest, Amazing Grace, one of our most beloved Christian songs. Through an amazing relationship with his wife, Newton came to realize that, as a result of his work as a slave trader, only God's grace could save him. Ultimately, Newton fought to abolish slave trade.
 
On Sunday, July 26th at both services, all the music and the sermon will be devoted to Amazing Grace. We have a number of versions - bagpipes, brass, gospel, modern, new age, Celtic, Native American - of Amazing Grace for you that day. Bring your friends.
 
Also, at noon that day, there will be a showing of the movie, Amazing Grace, about John Newton. Lunch and childcare will be provided for those who request it. To request this, email Jim+ frjimbo@msn.com.

 

Get your team together for the August 16, 2009 BBQ Cookoff. Last year the Longhorn Team of the Cole's won. Can they defend their title? Not if you come up with a great team. Start assembling your team now
 
Save the Date
Get a Team

Upcoming Workcamp Meeting

 

Who: All Workcamp Youth and at least 1 parent

What: May (Final before the trip)Workcamp Meeting

When: Sunday, May 30th, 2009, 12-1:15 pm

Misc.: Workcampers need to present their list of tools to be checked at the meeting

RSVP: We have planned to expect all workcamp families, if you have not confirmed your attendance, Click here to RSVP!

 

Diocesan Youth Events 

Upcoming 2009 Dates are as follows:

August 28-30, 2009/November 20-22, 2009

 

Thanks to Ed Woodward, Todd Bolin and David Allensworth for the great (and backbreaking) work of rerouting the area drain for the Family Life Center.

Thanks to Rebecca Barger who has faithfully put together our Sunday Ministry schedules for the past two years. Rebecca made Sunday's hum. She is now training Michelle Kopetz for this ministry. We will let you know when Michelle takes over.

 

St. Andrew's Vacation Bible School Team would like to thank Elizabeth Fields, Michele Ayala, Linda Lukaszewski, Jeanette Cooper and Barbara Kinsey for donating food items to our VBS snack station.  We'd like to send a special thank you to Kathryn and Michael Powers for making a very generous donation of purchasing everything that was left on our list, perishable and non-perishable.

Deadline July 31, 2009
 
Brazoria County Single Mother Scholarship
Women in Leadership Society of United Way Brazoria County
 
Purpose: To provide financial assistance for further education at a 4 year university, junior or community college.  This scholarship is available only to single mothers residing in Brazoria Co., TX.
 
Amount Awarded: One $4,000 scholarship for tuition, fees, and books.  Any remaining may be used for rent or child care. Applicants may apply for the Fall and/or Spring semester(s).
 
Procedure:  The committee will screen applications and interview selected candidates.
 
Eligibility:  To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
 
1.  Must be a single mother residing in Brazoria County,   TX.
2.  Must have joint or full custody of children.
3.  Must show financial need.
4.  Must enroll in and maintain at least six (6) credit hours per semester.
5.  Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
6.  Must have a high school diploma, GED, or be currently enrolled in college.
 
Applicant Requirements:
1.  Scholarship Application including Essay
2.  Two letters of personal recommendation (relatives are excluded from providing recommendations).
3.  Copy of high school transcripts/GED/or most recent college transcript.
4.  Copy of first page of most recent tax return.
5.  Copy or invoice of hours enrolled for next semester.
6.  Due by July 31st, 2009.
7.  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
 
Recipient Requirements:
If you are awarded a WLS Scholarship, you must:
1.  Supply WLS with an accounting of how the scholarship was spent.
2.  Attach receipts.
3.  Send your grade report at the end of the semester to WLS.
4.  Complete an application for renewal of scholarship before next semester.
5.  Mail to WLS c/o E. Steele 2424 Golfcrest Dr.  Pearland, TX  77581       

                
For more information, contact Erin Steele esteelethi@hotmail.com or 281-481-1529.

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