| NEW TRAINED BABYSITTERS |
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We only use and advertise those sitters who are trained by the Red Cross as safe sitters. Newly trained sitters are
Savannah Lohec
Brittany Porter
Tyler Carrette
Courtney Allensworth
Way to go! |
| BIRTH |
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Elissa Anne Jones, born June 13, 2009,
parents Sara & Delmas Jones. |
| WEDDING |
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Wedding Congratulations to Amber Nicole Stanfill and Travis Allan Bryan
who were married on Saturday, June 20, 2009. |
| BAPTISM |
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Blake Warren Powers
Brianna Renee Bryan
Matthew Allan Bryan
Joshua Dylan Bryan |
| SUMMER VACATION |
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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 |
| WANTED |
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Do you have a 1 gallon glass screw-top jug? We would like one.
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| TENT NEEDED |
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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! |
| DAILY DEVOTION |
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Want to get the Daily Devotion written by Jim+? Email him at frjimbo@msn.com. |
| MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES |
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You Can!! - Cans that is. Bring your aluminum cans to church and help fund the Youth Mission Trip this summer. Please place them in the old kitchen in the Worship Building (room 114).
Can You Give an Hour to the Office? - We could use your help. Any day of the week.
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| SCHOOL CLOTHES? |
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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. |
| ANDY'S CLASSIFIEDS |
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Parishioners may advertise here. One liners. No graphics. Please let us know when things are sold or rented. Three month posting.
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| WORSHIP TIMES |
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| Every Sunday
8:00 am: Rite I with organ
9:15 am: Christian Education
10:30 am: Rite II with band
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| OFFICE HOURS |
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Monday through Thursday
8:00 am - 12 Noon
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| RECYCLING |
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Cans - Every time you are ready to throw out that soda or other beverage can, remind yourself that you are throwing away money that could have gone to the Work Campers. Every aluminum can counts. You may drop off your collection in the old kitchen. We are collecting all the way through July. So please recycle the cans!
Ink 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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| SECOND SHOWING- EVERYTHING IS SPIRITUAL |
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We had a huge turnout for the first showing of this fantastic DVD so we are having a second showing at
9:00 sharp in room 107 on Sunday 7/26.
Mark your calendar.
8:00 worshipers will be able to leave early.
10:30 worshipers will get out in time for worship.
Popcorn provided!
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 |
| KROGER |
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| Dear Friends,
Each year, we get over $1,000 from Kroger based on you tying your Kroger Card in with St. Andrew's as a charity. Each summer you need to re-up. Please contact the church office for the form and instructions.
Jim+ |
| WELCOME NEW MEMBERS |
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Chris & Donna Coneley, children, Erin and Garrett
Ruben Flores
Andy & Tera Torres |
| AMAZING GRACE |
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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. |
| RALLY DAY BBQ COOKOFF |
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| Prizes--Bragging Rights
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
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Have You Received a Youth Summer Calendar? If not, stay up to date by clicking here.
 Bowl-O-Rama 2009
When: 7/7/09, 1-4pm
Where: "Main Event", 1125 Magnolia Avenue, Webster, Texas 77589
Who: Grades 5-12
Cost: $10 covers shoes, lanes, and pizza. Optional money for
arcade at your discretion.
RSVP: RSVP by Sunday, July 5th, 2009 by clicking here.
 5th and 6th Grade Cici's Pizza Special
Event
When: 7/9/2009, 2-4pm
Where: Cici's Pizza Silverlake, 9603 Broadway, Pearland
77584
Who: Grades 5-6
Cost: $6 for food and drink, optional money for arcade games
RSVP: RSVP by Wednesday, July 8th,
2009 by
clicking here.
 7th-8th Grade "Coffee Talk" Event
When: 7/13/2009, 12-2pm
Where: Solomon's Porch Coffeehouse, 9223 Broadway St., Suite
125, Pearland, Texas 77584
Who: Grades 7-8
Cost: $6 covers most drinks
RSVP: RSVP by July 10th, 2009 by clicking here.
Diocesan Events are calling you to RSVP
"Y.E.S." (Youth Encounter Spirit) and "Happening"
are quarterly retreats provided by the Episcopal
Diocese of Texas. The weekends can help youth
seriously examine their faith in relaxed, fun,
informal, and loving atmospheres. Additionally,
the events can provide a great oppourtunity to
reconnect to our Diocese and other local Episcopal
churches. Will you join us for these events?
Details below!
Y.E.S. -Youth in Grades 7-9 may attend
Happening. Adults in youth ministry are also
encouraged to attend. Fee applies, scholarships
available. For more info, visit: http://www.epicenter.org/edot/YouthEncounter
_Spirit.asp?SnID=1439996901
Happening- Youth in grades 10-12 may attend
Happening. Adults in youth ministry are also
encouraged to attend. Fee applies, scholarships
available. For more info visit: http://www.happeningtexas.org/home.htm Upcoming 2009 Dates are as follows:
August 28-30, 2009/November 20-22, 2009 |
| THANKS |
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Thanks to Debbie Mayfield for donating cameras, suntan lotion and bug spray to the Workcampers.
Thanks to those who help clean up the brush and fence trash from the dumpster area.
Thanks to Katie Cordes for leading a terrific VBS this year.
Thanks to Pat Casey for donating masks and gloves to our Workcampers.
Thanks to Roxie Woodard for adding to our prayer shawl inventory and for mobilizing some new prayer shawl makers. |
| VESTRY UPDATES |
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- Attendance is at an all time low the past three weeks. Vestry members will talk with people to find the reasons for non attendance.
- Vestry members will talk to Confirmed Parishioners, soliciting interested Vestry candidates to attend a Discernment Luncheon on August 23, 2009.
- The Stewardship Committee has a plan entitled "Every Member a Minister", Stewardship 2009-2010. The plan when implemented will change how we look at Ministries and Ministry recruitment. The goal is to have more people involved in ministry and each person in the right ministry.
- Vestry members will be encouraging Parishioners to participate in the new 2009-2010, Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program. Parishioners need only take the St Andrews Bar-coded letter once to the store to be scanned with their Plus card after making a purchase.
Jeanette Cooper, Clerk |
| BRAZORIA COUNTY SINGLE MOTHER SCHOLARSHIP |
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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
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Important Dates Coming Up
6/26-7/5 Omaha
Workcamp
6/28 Workcamp Letters
7/19 Workcamp Send-off and Letters
7/20-24 Texas
City Workcamp
8/9 God Rocks! Recognition
8/9 Workcamp Sunday
8/16 Rally Day and BBQ Cook Off
8/23 Parents' Meeting - all ages - 9am or Noon
8/23 First Day of Fall Christian Education Classes 8/23 Vestry Discernment Lunch @ Rectory
8/30 Membership 101 Class 2 pm
9/12 Dinner Auction 7pm
9/26 Pumpkin Unloading 9am
10/4 Pet Blessing
10/10 Pumpkin Unloading 9am
10/16-17 Craft Fair
10/24 Pumpkin Unloading 9am
11/25 Thanksgiving Service 7pm
12/13 Christmas Pageant 6pm
12/24 Christmas 7pm & 10pm
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New Adult Class on Sunday Mornings (9:15 am.) |
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Beginning on September 13, 2009
In highly accessible language, author Marcus Borg explores what it means to be an authentic Christian in these difficult times. Says Borg, it's not primarily about believing the right things or even being good. The Christian life is about being in relationship with God which transforms us into more compassionate beings, "into the likeness of Christ." The class will provide the tools to talk about Borg's new vision for a life of Christian faith and how it can change our spiritual lives and Christian communities today. The purpose of the class is to be a time for growth and mutual learning between the leader and all the participants. Sign up by e-mail to frjoe@standrewspearland.org, or call 281-485-3843. Participants will be asked to purchase the textbook, and read it!
Text: The Heart of Christianity, by Marcus Borg, Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University, and Chair of the Historical Jesus section of the Society of Biblical Literature.
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| FINANCES AS OF MAY 31ST |
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Don't know if you are current in your giving? Contact me at the email address below and I'll be happy to send you a current statement.
Actual Budgeted Difference
Disbursed $ 166,743 $ 176,061 $ 9,317 under budget *
Receipts $ 172,108 $ 177,764 $ 5,656 under funded
Long Term Debt $646,226.70
*Operating bank balance 1/1/2009 was $18,409
You may combine your giving into one check if it is more convenient for you. Just be sure to mark the breakdown on the memo line so I know how to properly enter it. All undesignated checks go into operating to cover general budgeted disbursements.
Questions? Contact Beth Bishop bookkeeper@standrewspearland.org
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