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The Fishwraphomer

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

2535 E. Broadway, Pearland, TX 77581
281.485.3843 
www.standrewspearland.org

Sunday
8:00 am:  Rite I with organ
9:15 am:  Christian Education 
10:30 am: Rite II with band

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January 24, 2010 Issue 62
In this Issue
Daughters of the King
Christian Helping Hands
Sunday Morning Adult Offerings
Year End Financials
Musical Offertories
Youth
Welcome New Members
Stewardship Campaign
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Please be sure to return your pledge/commitment card this Sunday, January 24, 2010 so that
we can close our Stewardship Campaing for 2010. 
 
Currently we have received 56 commitments and only need 44 more to meet our goal of 100 pledging
families.
 
Thank you all who continue to support St. Andrews and allow us to continue our ministry goals -- it means so much!
2010, what does that mean for St. Andrews?
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Come & Find Out!!
  
Join us Sunday, January 24th at noon
for an important meeting
for Adults & Youth
 
(movie will be offered for children)
  
We will talk about the amazing year coming for St. Andrew's and what it means for all of us.  We will provide the main course, bring a side dish or dessert to share.  RSVP now to debbie@standrewspearland.org or 281-485-3843 x16

 

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 

 
 

Pancakes

 
Save the Date:
Tuesday, February 16th
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Daughters of the King
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Dr. Sara Flick, Psychiatrist and Spiritual Formation Leader in the Diocese of Texas will be the speaker for the Daughters of the King February 6th meeting at 10:00am in Room 102. All women are cordially invited to attend.  Refreshments will be served. Thanks, Jean Crawford.
 
Christian Helping Hands 
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2009 has been a difficult year for so many.  Here is the year's end comparison from 2009 to 2008.    CHH could not have accomplished so much without your wonderful time, talent and treasure as well as that of so many groups and churches.   Thank you. Bring something each week.
 
E.O.Y. Comparison       2008             2009
Food (Families)                          2,533                3,455
Clothing (Families)                       280                    331
Rent (Families)                                58                      83
Utilities (Families)                       231                    376
Lodging (Families)                           3                        9
Medical (Individuals)                    90                      94
Gasoline (Families)                   139                        1
Total Families                         4,808                3,879
Total Individuals                   11,959              16,965
 
 For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying. Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land. Deuteronomy. 15:11
 
Bible in One Year 
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Did you know that 40 St. Andrew's members are reading the Bible in One Year? I am proud of the 39 who are joining me in this endeavor. Please hold them up in prayer.
 
Mark Nye
Richard and Mia Magness
Nikki Adams
JT  & Janet Cole
Roxie, Ed and Stephanie Woodward
David Forrest
Kathi Hardy
Cary McDonald 
Amanda Lohec 
Jessie Stewart 
Anne, Craig & Preston Harland
Steve Primm 
Kathleen Wright
Shannon Murray
Irene Taylor
Christina & Keith Mortenson
Becca Maxwell
Mark & Jenn Neitzey
Debbie Allensworth
Joe+
Beth Bishop
Darrel Borden
Carol Purdy
Ramona McAninch
Linda Carrette
Joe Donaldson
Bethany Hopkins
Jan Manges
Kim Christensen
Janine Pettay
Janelle Ramnarine
Carol Fruge 
 
 Jim+
 
Sunday Adult Morning Offerings 
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Fr. Joe's Class - Room 107 - 9:15 am Sundays
  • Beginning 1/3 - Lectionary Class - Study the Sunday Lessons - no cost
Fr. Jim's+ Class - Room 102 - 9:15 am Sundays
  • Beginning 1/10 - The Episcopal Church (Confirmation) - 2 weeks - no cost
  • Beginning  1/24 - Permission to Speak - DVD series on prayer - 3 weeks - $5
Men 
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dungy Begins January 19th
6:00 am
Donuts and Coffee
 
DVD Series based on Coach Dungy's new book, Uncommon
6 weeks
$10

Let me reserve you a place            
Jim+
frjimbo@msn.com
Facebook 
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facebook We now have a presence on the popular social networking website, Facebook. If you have a Facebook account, just click on the box to the left to become a fan of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
If you do not yet have your own profile on Facebook, you can get started in just minutes.

To go to the St. Andrew's page
Click Here
To set up a Facebook account www.facebook.com 
Finances Year End - December 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 statement.

                       Actual        Budgeted    Difference

Disbursed   $ 422,304    $ 425,059       $ 2,755 under budget

Receipts      $ 419,488    $ 425,059       $ 5,571 under funded

Long Term Debt        $537,800.04

·          Operating bank balance 1/1/2009 was $18,386

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

All undesignated checks go into the operating account to cover general expenses.

Questions?
Beth Bishop

Hole in Gospel
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Hole

What would happen to our lives,

the life of St. Andrew's,
if we embraced the whole Gospel?
 
Coming Lent 2010

 
Musical Offertories 
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I need volunteers to sing, or play an instrument for Offertories for both services in February and March.  If you need my accompaniment for the 10:30 Service, pick a date after  February 20.  I am grateful to all of you who frequently play or sing for us, and I will be asking you for some of these dates.  I urge others to share their music with us.  Fr. Joe O'Steen
 
Church phone:  281 485 3843, email:  fatherjoeosteen@gmail.com    
 

K-2nd Grade Lock-In Coming 
 
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When:       Friday, February 26th   6 pm-Midnight
Who:         All children in Grades K-2 (you can bring one friend)
What:        Fun, friends and fellowship and an opportunity for parents to
                   have 6 hours off!!
Where:      St. Andrew's
How Much: $12 early registration (by February 15th)
                     $16 late registration
 
For more information or to help out with the Lock-In, contact Katie Cordes at cordesgotmail@sbcglobal.net

3rd-7th Grade Lock-In
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 Save The Date
 3rd-7th Grade Lock-In
 
When: Friday, April 16-Saturday, April 17 (7 p.m. - 8 a.m.)
Who: All St. Andrew's 3rd-7th Graders (each may bring 1 friend)
 
Watch for more information coming soon!!!!
Acolyte Training
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homerWho: All Acolytes
What: Training
When: Friday, January 22, 2010, 6:30-8pm
Where: Church Nave
Details: We're fitting for robes, building our knowledge of current roles, and asking parents to stay the first 30 minutes to review expectations.
RSVP: RSVP your attendance by calling Ryan Perry at 713.203.2020 or by emailing him at ryan@standrewspearland.org

Youth
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homerAre You Extracurricular this year?
Let us know when and where because we would love to come see you! Even if you are not, schedule a lunch hangout with Ryan at your school!
Who: Grades 5-12
What: All Extracurricular Activity Schedules!
When: You tell us!
Misc.: Let us know by emailing Ryan by clicking here.

Super Bowl Party
Who: Youth Grades 5-12
What: Superbowl Party, Celebrating "XLIV"
When: Sunday, February 7, 2010, 5-8:30pm
Where: St. Andrew's Parish Hall
Costs: $5 and your favorite snack. Friends are always welcome! Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sports jersey!
RSVP: In order to best plan for you, we need an RSVP by 2/2/2010. All you have to do is call Ryan Perry at 713.203.2020, or email him at ryan@standrewspearland.org!


pajama gameYouth Matinee Trip to Pearland High School's "The Pajama Game"
Who: Grades 5-12
When: Sunday, January 24, 2010, Meet at the church at 2:30, Show starts at 3pm.
Where: PHS Auditorium, 3775 S. Main
How Much: $10 for adults, $8 for students. Concessions available.
RSVP: Let us know you are showing for this by calling Ryan Perry at 713-203-2020, or emailing him at ryan@standrewspearland.org.




Youth Trip to Dawson's "42nd Street"
Who: Grades 5-12
When: Thursday, January 28, 2010, Meet at the church at 7:00, Show starts at 7:30 pm.
Where: DHS Auditorium
How Much: $10 will cover you. Concessions also available.
RSVP: Let us know you are showing for this by calling Ryan Perry at 713-203-2020, or emailing him at ryan@standrewspearland.org.


Diocesan Events

Diocesan Retreats are a great way to grow in faith, meet new people, and have a blast! Ask Ben F., Emily C., Stephanie W., Jeremy C. , Bettie Dru B., or Georgia N. about it next time you see them! The next weekends are quickly approaching and we want you to be a part of this before your date fills up! Yes, that does mean you. Scholarships are available.

Upcoming  2010 YES and Happening Dates are:
April 23-25, 2010 (Registration Deadline is 3/21/2010)
Superbowl Subs and Wraps are back!
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Have you had a workcamp poorboy or wrap? They are amazing! $5 will buy you a poorboy or wrap of your choice and chips this year as the Workcamp Group makes our way towards Greeley, CO for our mission trip. Sign up to order your favorite this weekend at our table to have the sandwiches ready for your party on the 7th for the big game.

For more information, contact Jenn Neitzey at mneitzey1@comcast.net.
Save The Date
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homer                                   Workcamp BBQ Baked Potato Lunches
                         Available 2/20-21/2010 by Pre-order and Pick up only

                      $6/ Potato with BBQ, Sour Cream, Butter, Cheese and Onion

                   All Proceeds Benefit Youth Workcamp Mission Trip to Greeley, CO.

              For more information email Ryan Perry at ryan@standrewspearland.org.
Garage Sale Donations Being Accepted
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 For Donations or other information, please contact Anne Harland at (281) 787-5085 or by email at anneharland@sbcglobal.com.

The Workcamp Garage Sale will be held Saturday, March 6, 2010. Mark your calendars!
 
Thanks 
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 Thanks to Todd Bolin and David Allensworth for getting our area sump pump working again.
 
Thanks to David Allensworth for replacing roof vents.
Did you Know.... 
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...that Cary McDonald was quoted in the Belief section of the 1/15/10 Chronicle in conjunction with her volunteer work at the Extreme Makeover home in Kemah? KimberLee Christensen was a photographer on the site?
 
...that our own Ben Foster and Brittany Porter are in the Pearland High School presentation of "The Pajama Game?" It will hit the stage Jan. 22-23 and 28-30 at 7:30 p.m. in the PHS auditorium, 3775 S. Main. A matinee performance will be at 3 p.m. on Jan. 24. My family and I will be going.  Tickets are $12 for premium seating, $10 for adults and $8 for students, senior citizens and Pearland ISD staff. To reserve tickets, call 281-412-1630.
 
..... that our own Jason Busby and his Chavez High School students were featured in The Blood Center's 2010 calendar.  Look here http://www.giveblood.org/index.php?page=cfl-calendar-mar10
Welcome New Members 
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Steve & Marie Primm, children Emily and Will

John & Jennifer Adams, sons Preston and Parker
Births 
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Parker Lynn McAninch on January 13th, grandson to Garry and Ramona McAninch.
Let us know.
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Whenever you or someone in your immediate family participates in something special or achieves something special, let me know. We want to share our good fortune with others.
 
Jim+ frjimbo@msn.com
New Blog
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I am now putting my devotions and a few other things on a Blog.     click here
Jim+
Free Money
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Kroger Support St. Andrew's through your shopping at Kroger.
Click this link. Print out the instructions (with bar code) and ask the check out clerk to tie this into you Kroger Card. You just need to have this scanned once. No extra charges. A percentage of your shopping costs will be given to St. Andrew's each time you check out.  Thank you.
Andy's Want Ads
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I am selling 4 cordless white cotton canvas fabric roman window shades measuring 34" wide by 64" long. They've never been used and are in their original boxes. I'd like to sell them for $20 each or best offer.     - Kristen Dodge, cell#: 713.204.3850
 
Giving away in good condition: baby bath tub, adjustable kick gym, bassinet (without frame). 
Selling:  plug in swing (also can use batteries) in excellent condition, $40 ($80 new) , exersaucer in fair/good condition, $20 ($53 new), bouncy seat $10 ($30 new) , BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Air in excellent condition (only used a handful of times), $60 ($95 new).  If you are interested in any of these items and/or want more information please call Shelley W. at (713) 436-9364. 
 
Quick Links... 
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Calendar 
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Important Dates Coming Up - Place in your date book 

January 24                Annual Parish Potluck Lunch - noon
February 7                 38th Anniversary of St. Andrew's
February 16               Shrove Tuesday Dinner - 6 pm
February 17               Ash Wednesday Services (6:00, noon, 7:00)
March 28                   Palm Sunday
April 1                       Maundy Thursday Service - 7 pm
April 2                       Good Friday (Noon & 7:00 pm)
April 3                       Easter BBQ - 6 pm
April 3                       Easter Vigil - 7 pm
April 4                       Easter with Egg Hunt (9 am)
May 1                         Golf Tournament (tentative)
May 16                       Graduate Sunday
June 19                      Isaias Ginson's Ordination @ Cathedral - 10 am
August 22                   Rally Day & BBQ
September 25             Pumpkin Unloading (tentative) - 9 am
October 3                   Parish Elections & Pet Blessing
October 9                   Pumpkin Unloading #2 (tentative) - 9 am
October 15-16             Craft Fair
October 19                  Pumpkin Unloading #3 (tentative) - 6 pm
November 24               Thanksgiving Service - 7 pm
December 12               Christmas Pageant - 6 pm
December 24              Christmas Services 7 and 10 pm


RSS feed For the Church Calendar
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Contacts
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Phone: 281.485.3843

Office
Recycling 
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Cans - Room 114 or the recycle bin next to the drink machine in the Worship Building
Ink Cartridges - 3 recycle boxes on campus
Eye Glasses - Collection bin in entryway of the Worship Building
Submit Article 
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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
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