| PET BLESSING |
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Sunday, October 4th
Bring your critter to the Annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 4th at either morning service. Yes, we want you to bring your pet to be blessed on this day - St. Francis Day. You will receive a medallion for your pet as well. Have your friends bring their pets as well. If you absolutely cannot bring your pet, bring one picture.
Bring your pet to church!
Invite your friends! |
| TRANSITIONS |
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Birth
Madeleine Isabella was born to Elizabeth and Winston Huh.
Death Patsy Nicholls, Mother of Bobby Nicholls died August 21, 2009 in Arkansas. |
| BECOMING SOUL MATES WITH DR. LES PARROTT |
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Friends,
I can vouch for the quality of Dr. Parrot. I have used his material here at St. Andrew's. And it is free. See below.
Jim+
Becoming Soul Mates with Dr. Les Parrott
Sunday, September 27, 2009
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Chapelwood United Methodist Church
11140 Greenbay
Houston, TX 77024
Call Susie Roberts to register for FREE admission. Space is limited. 713-501-6864 |
| NEW BLOG |
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I am now putting my devotions and a few other things on a Blog.
Jim+ |
| 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! |
| NEW CHURCH WEB PAGE |
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| We have a new web page. Check it out and bookmark it.
Thanks to Ed Woodward for the bulk of the work.
Jim+ |
| BABY CRIB FOR SALE |
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Bassett Baby crib with antique white finish. Used by two children in a smoke-free, pet-free home. Purchased for $480, selling for $200. There are a few minor scratches, but because of the "antique" finish, they are barely noticeable. This crib model has never been recalled, and is very easy to put together.
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| DID YOU KNOW? |
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Christopher Nye started the August 23rd Astros game with, "Play Ball?" It was Cub Scout day. |
| DAILY DEVOTION |
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Want to get the Daily Devotion written by Jim+? Email him at frjimbo@msn.com. |
| 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
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| ALTAR GUILD |
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Dear Friends,
We are having an Altar Guild Open House and training on Saturday, September 12th at 9 am until 11 am. A light breakfast will be served and childcare will be provided upon request. Won't you join us? No obligation.
The Altar Guild is a group of women and men who prepare the worship space for worship, especially the area around the altar. They follow a written (with pictures!) customary to do their work. Their work is a thank-offering of time and many talents, a ministry of love undertaken in the name of Christ.
Altar work goes on quietly behind the scenes. Guilds care for and put out the linen and silver used in worship. Guild members usually like behind-the-scenes work, are regular in worship, and have an attention to detail. They work in concert with the clergy.
Ministry is a few hours a month. Typically, the members serve once a month on teams of 3-5. Work is done on Fridays or Saturdays (set up) and clean up is done on Sunday after the members worship. |
| YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS |
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 Workcamp 2010 Meeting with Pot Luck Lunch Set for 9/20/2009Who: Workcamp FamiliesWhat: Lunch and MeetingWhen: 9/20/2009, 12-1:30PMWhere: Room 102RSVP's: Please RSVP with the number of participants and the dish of your choice by emailing Ryan by clicking here
 Youth Confirmation 2009/2010!
Who: Interested Youth in Grades 6-12 What: Bishop Doyle will be visiting on the February 2010 date, but we are looking to pair sponsors with kids now so you have time to learn about the Sacrament of Confirmation. When: 2/21/2010
RSVP or For More Info: For more information or to RSVP click here!Pumpkins are Coming! Get ready for Unloading, Trick Or Treat In the Patch, and Clean Up! Unloadings Scheduled for 9/26, 10/10, and 10/19/09 Trick or Treat In the Patch is 10/25/09 Clean Up is 11/1/09 Are You Extracurricular this year? Let us know when and where because we would love to come see you! Who: Grades 5-12 What: All Extracurricular Activity Schedules! When: You tell us! Misc.: Let us know by emailing Ryan by clicking here.
Diocesan Events are calling you to RSVP Quarterly Diocesan Retreats are a great way to grow in faith, meet new people, and have a blast! Ask Ben Foster about it next time you see him! The next weekends are quickly approaching and we want you to be a part of this before your date fills up!
November 20-22, 2009 (Deadline is 10/30/2009)
January 22-24, 2010 (Deadline is 12/30/2009)
April 23-25, 2010 (Deadline is 3/21/2010) |
Workcamp Car Wash This Saturday!
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 Is your car in need of a good wash? Maybe you just came back from a long Labor Day trip and have been meaning to get it shiny again. Come out this weekend to support our youth attending Workcamp 2010 (Home Repair in Greeley, CO). Details are as follows:
Who: All Cars that need that extra sparkle and shine
What: Car Wash Benefitting Summer Home Repair in Greeley, CO
When: 9/12/2009 10AM-2PM
Where: Sonic Drive In at 518 and Pearland Pkwy.
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We have a wonderful bounty of teachers for your children and grandchildren. Thank them when you drop off your kids this Sunday. They are helping you fulfill your promises you made to God and your children at baptism. We are blessed!
Christina Mortenson & Janine Pettay- T's & 2's
Shelley Bauer & Crystal Burenheide- Preschool
Shannon Campbell & Chelsea and Wade Egmon- Pre-K-K
Anne Harland, Juliana Cedeno & Nikki Adams- 1st-2nd
Kathy and Andrew Balberg & Glenn Smith- 3rd
Jason Adams, Darrell Borden & Ana Cowan- 4th-5th
Jenn Neitzey, Mike Cowan & Ed Carrette- 6th-7th
Debbie Allensworth, Alicia Cox & Linda Carrette- 8th-9th
Liz Mortenson, Mark Neitzey, Abby Perry & Larry Cox, 10th-12th
Don't let your child miss out!
Sunday School is for everyone ages Toddlers and up - if you have a question about what class your child is in, please either stop by the check in table (follow the bees on the floor) in the Family Life Center on Sunday or contact me at debbie@standrewspearland.org and I'll get that information to you.
Check out our new curriculum, new classes, new teachers and new friends!
Children's Classes
(Family Life Center):
Toddlers & 2's Room 309
Preschool Room 308
PreK-Kindergarten Room 303
1st-2nd Grade Room 304/305
3rd Grade Room 307
4th-5th Grade Room 306
Youth Classes:
6th - 12th Grade classrooms are upstairs in the Worship Building
All classes are 9:15-10:15 a.m. on Sundays. See you there!!
Debbie Allensworth
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| FRANTIC FAMILIES |
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Frantic Families is a workshop to help you to cut down the clutter of "have to's" in your life and regain not only sanity but a sense that you are really doing the things that will bless your family whether you have kids or not. Regardless of your age or stage in life. It is preferred that couples (if applicable) participate together in this workshop.
3 choices
(choose one of these 3 options)
1. Sundays 9:15 am 9/20 & 9/27 & 10/4
2. Saturday 9 am 9/19
3. Monday 6:30 pm 9/14
There is no charge for the class.
RSVP to frjimbo@msn.com no later than 9/10 so I will have enough class materials.
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| THE PRODIGAL SON |
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Experience God's love for you
Starts 9/16/09
Wednesdays
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Eat before or bring your dinner
Childcare upon request
6 weeks
$12 Scholarships available
RSVP Jim Liberatore frjimbo@msn.com
THE PRODIGAL GOD
Finding Your Place at the Table
Discover the Amazing Depths of God's Extravagant Love.
In six captivating sessions, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller opens your eyes to the powerful message of Jesus' best-known-and least understood-parable: The Parable of the Prodigal Son.
Dr. Keller helps you and your small group or church glean insights from each of the characters in Jesus' parable: the irreligious younger son, the moralistic elder son, and the father who lavishes love on both.
The Prodigal God Discussion Guide includes questions for group discussion and personal reflection, as well as exercises that will help you apply the truths of Jesus' parable in your own life.
Session Titles
The Parable
The People Around Jesus
The Two Lost Sons
The Elder Brother
The True Elder Brother
The Feast of the Father |
| VESTRY NOMINATIONS |
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Seven parishioners entered the Discernment process to consider if serving on the Vestry (the leadership team of St. Andrew's) was for them. Anyone wishing to serve on the Vestry must go through Discernment. Currently, there will be 6 openings on Vestry come January 2010.
These seven were Larry Eshleman, Elizabeth Fields, Christine Lusk, Russell Meachen, Cary McDonald, Ed Carrette, and Jeff Campbell. After hearing about Vestry, Christine, Russell, Cary, Ed, and Jeff agreed to run for Vestry to serve from 2010 until 2013.
Normally, elections for Vestry would take place the first Sunday in October. Since we have more slots open than people running, the Vestry concluded that an election was not necessary and declared these 5 to be new vestry members. Please give them your thanks and prayers. Also, thank Larry and Elizabeth for their willingness to consider a term in leadership. |
| LEARN ABOUT OTHER FAITHS |
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For the past two years, Christine and I have hosted a dinner for people of all (and no) faiths to get together for a simple meal and discussion. Discussion questions are supplied and the conversation is constructed so that people talk about their faith and not defend it or try to win others over. The night is safe, moderated and fun.
Christine and I have been blessed by the Jews, Muslims, Atheists and various Christians who have been in our home. We would like to encourage you to attend one of these dinners of 8-10 people. It is worth the time. Greater Houston Area Dinner Dialogues NOVEMBER 12, 2009
6:30pm to 9:30pm
To learn more of sign up, go to http://www.amazingfaiths.org/index.php Jim Liberatore frjimbo@msn.com |
NEW ADULT CLASS ON SUNDAY MORNING |
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Beginning on September 13, 2009
9:15 am
Rm. 107
$10
Fr. Joe
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. |
| FINANCES AS OF 6/30 |
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Actual Budgeted Difference
Disbursed $ 206,206 $ 210,515 $ 4,309 under
Receipts $ 201,986 $ 207,663 $ 2,677under
Long Term Debt $645,851.08
· Operating bank balance 1/1/2009 was $18,409
Don't know if you are current in your giving? Contact me
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| 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. |
| SAVE THE DATE |
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Important Dates Coming Up
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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The Fishwrap 