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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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March 14, 2010 Issue 65
In this Issue
Wednesday Evening Group Forming
Free Breakfast
Campaign of Kindness
Year of Service
Heifer Project
Confirmation
Calling all Graduates
Musical Offertories
Golf Tournament
Youth
Births
Wednesday Evening Group Forming
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twist Twisting the Truth
 
Unraveling the Lies That Twist Our Lives This six week study exposes four destructive and all-too-prevalent lies about authority, pain, sex, and sin. They're deceptions powerful enough to ruin our relationships, our lives, even our eternities-but only if we let them. Twisting the Truth untwists the lies that can drag us down. With his gift for straight, to-the-heart communication, Andy Stanley helps us exchange falsehoods for truths that can turn our lives completely around.
 


Wednesdays
Starting 3/24
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Bring your dinner (or not)
Room 102
Jim Liberatore: Facilitator RSVP a place or childcare here
DVD and discussion
$5
Childcare upon request
We're Moving! 
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Come to Church in PJ's
 
Okay, it's the CLOCK we are moving.
 
Who wants to lose an hour's sleep? Daylight Saving Time starts on the second Sunday in March - 3/14.
 
So catch a few extra winks and come to church in your pajamas.
 
Use the coupon below for a free breakfast for any person in PJ's that Sunday, complements of the Rector.
 
Sincerely,
Jim+
 
Free Breakfast 
 
 
Must be present in pajamas to redeem
 
Offer Expires: 3/14/10
Campaign of Kindness 
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Pet Food Drive, Sunday, March 14
We will be collecting dog food and cat food for the Pearland Animal Shelter.
They will accept all types of food but they prefer the premium brands such as Iams, Pro Plan, etc.
New Shoes Sunday, March 21
We will be collecting all sizes of children's shoes for DePelchin's Children's Center.
 
Teddy Bear Sunday was a huge success!!
Last week we collected stuffed animals for the children at Shriner's Children's Hospital in Houston.  We collected a total of 132 stuffed animals!!  Thank you to Angela Smith and Chris Wells for taking pictures, counting and delivering the animals.
 
Bring your donations each week throughout Lent for our Campaign of Kindness. On Sunday mornings, please keep the items with you in the pews until you come forward to receive communion. Children in God Rocks! may bring their donations in when they join the main worship service at communion.
 
Thank you all for making our annual Campaign of Kindness a blessing for this year's recipients.
 
Please contact me at debbie@standrewspearland.org or 281-485-3843 x16 with questions 

Thank you!
Debbie
 
Year of Service
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Service Reports
 
Larry Musick has taken over the task of picking up food from local grocery stores to deliver to Christian Helping Hands.
 
Chris Wells is volunteering at Ronald McDonald House and has started an after school basketball program.
 
Karli Clements shared her last 2 pieces of gum with her friends.
 
The Crawford family has provided food for the sick, given a Bible to a car salesman, and performed trumpet for President's Day.
 
Jesse Bowman trimmed the hedge at church and sat with the sick.
 
Benjamin Nye and Cody Magee visited the Colonial Assisted Living Center. While there, they visited with residents and helped them build bird houses.
 
Help in a Time of Sadness: A 19 year old friend of Katie Sampson was hit and killed by a metro train recently. The family had extremely limited financial resources. The Sampson family provided the family with food during their time of need and helped raise money for the family for the funeral and other expenses.
 
Pearland Little League Reaches Out: Jeff Bettencourt is heading up an effort by Pearland Little League in which they will be collecting used baseball equipment during their Opening Day festivities. This equipment will be distributed to less fortunate leagues in the Houston Area. There is also a chance that some of the equipment collected may be sent to Poland by Little League International who is trying to get a Little League program started there.
 
Basket Raffle for Haiti Relief: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital recently had a Valentine's Day Basket Raffle, in which beautiful decorated baskets with items inside would be raffled and proceeds would go to Haiti relief through the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.  Joy Hargett and her departments put together 2 baskets for donation.  Employees and visitors could buy raffle tickets for $1.00 each.  There were about 30 baskets and over $7000 in raffle tickets were purchased, with all proceeds going to Haiti relief.
 
Serving Others and Rescuing Squirrels: The Harbuck family is off to a great start with our Year of Service. They report the following acts of service that I know will inspire us all:
Delivered kolaches to the Pearland Fire Department and EMS.
Larry took breakfast to the toll booth operator.
Myrna rescued 4 baby squirrels from a tree being removed from a neighbor's yard.
Lauren and Kaiti baked cookies for the Greeters at St. Andrew's to give to our visitors.
 
18+ Gallons of Blood Donated!: Father Jim+ just started toward his 19th gallon of blood donated. So far he has donated 145 times!!
 
Others Helping Us: In a case of having the tables turned on us, we have a report of an act of service being done for one of our parishioners.
Ryan Harbuck was waiting on a woman at CiCi's and their discussion came around to the fact that he is planning on getting his EMT certification and an Associate's Degree in Nursing. After they talked, she gave him a tip and said to use it towards his goals. After she left, he looked and realized she had given him $100!
 
Playing Taps in Honor of Veterans: Bill Crawford gives of his talents by providing live trumpet music for the funerals of veterans so the families do not have to used recorded music. He is associated with a group called Bugles Across America.

Share Your Acts of Service
 
Help us spread the word about acts of service in which you participate. Send your reports (AND PICTURES) to debbie@standrewspearland.org.
 
Debbie Allensworth
St. Andrew's Children's Project for Haiti (and Chile) Relief
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I just wanted to take a moment to explain what our Children's (and 6th & 7th Grade) Christian Education classes (Toddlers - 7th Grade) are participating in during Lent. These classes are using a curriculum from Heifer International and are learning all about needs around the world and how Heifer Int. is helping provide animals to families in need to help them have a sustainable way of making a living.
 
Each class has chosen an animal to raise money to purchase and our money will specifically go to help people in earthquake ravaged areas of Haiti and possibly Chile.
 
Each child was given a small box and a calendar to take home. Each day for the next 4 weeks, there is an activity found in the calendar for the family and it tells you how many coins you should put in the small collection box for that day. We will be collecting these boxes on Easter Sunday and will report back to the congregation how many and what types of animals the money goes to purchase.
 
If your child was not in class this past week, they will receive their box the next time they are in Sunday School.
 
Please write your child's name on the box so when we collect the money, we will be able to credit the money to their class for the purchase of their chosen animal.
 
Thank you all so much for your support of our Year of Service!
 
Debbie, debbie@standrewspearland.org   
Fathers Raising Sons 
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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.
 
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 am
6 Weeks beginning March 23rd
Leader: Jim Liberatore frjimbo@msn.com 
 
RSVP to Reserve a book
Cost: $25
 
Sunday Adult Morning Offerings 
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Fr. Joe's Class
- Room 107 - 9:15 am Sundays
  • Beginning 4/18 - Living the Questions - An open-minded environment where participants can interact with one another in exploring what's next for Christianity. $6. RSVP
Fr. Jim's+ Class - Room 102 - 9:15 am Sundaysparables
  • Beginning 4/18 - The Parables of Jesus - 6 Week Class on the stories of Jesus.  $6. RSVP
Thank You To Our Sponsor
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pods Please consider using PODS for your storage needs. They donated, free of charge, a PODS unit for 2 months during our Garage Sale collection for Workcamp.

877-770-PODS (7637)
South Storage Center
3710 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E.
Houston, TX 77047

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  - January 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     $ 30,508    $ 36,433       $ 5,926under budget

Receipts        $ 29,074    $ 39,388       $10,314 under funded

Long Term Debt        $509,612.04

ยท          Operating bank balance 1/1/2010 was $19,093.25

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

Confirmation and Reception 
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Congratulations to the following who were Confirmed or Received on Sunday, February 21st, by Bishop C. Andrew Doyle:
 
CONFIRMED
Courtney Hunter Allensworth         
Matthew Austin Bettencourt
Kailey Cambron                                
Tyler Thomas Carrette
Andrea Rene Cedeno                      
Jared Thomas Cole                           
Sondra Fabian
Craig Mathew Harland
Preston Harland
Matthew Alexander Murray
Kyle Neitzey
 
RECEIVED
Lee Edward Ayala                               
Mayra Burke
James A. Gallagher
David Lee LaCombe
Kathryn Renfro Powers
Michael Warren Powers
Marie Primm                                          
Steven Primm
Calling All 2010 Graduates!
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graduates Are you or someone you know Graduating from High School or College? Maybe you graduated last winter? We would like to recognize grads this year at St. Andrew's. Please forward the following by April 15, 2010:

Graduate's Name, School, Diploma or Degree Plan, Plans after Graduation, and a copy of a recent photo.
 

All emails can be sent to Cheryl Royston at
cheryl@standrewspearland.org.
2010 Census 
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The Census Bureau has asked churches to publicize that they need census workers. Call 1.866.861.2010 or www.2010censusjobs.gov.
 
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    
 
Lock-In 
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When: Friday, April 16 - Saturday, April 17 (7pm -8am)
Who: All St. Andrew's 3rd-7th graders (each may bring 1 friend)
 
Watch for more infomation coming soon!!! 
Annual Golf Tournament 
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Mark your calendars
 
Support the RISE School and St. Andrew's. Our annual Pamela Rushing Golf Tournament will be at
Clear Creek Golf Club,
Friday April 30th
8 AM.
Shotgun start.
Continental breakfast and lunch.
More info? Todd Bolin
todd@pipehunter.com
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.


The Lunchbox Strikes this Spring Break!

What if you could make someone's day by having lunch? Would something as simple as sharing time and a sack lunch be an effective way to get to know somebody? Jesus calls us to care for one another in his name (Matthew 25:31-46). This Spring break we are going to pack lunches, pack into "The Lunch Box" (Ryan's car), and deliver them to the Homeless population around Houston. See the details below:
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Who: Grades 5-12
What: Outreach Event
When: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:30am-3pm
RSVP: RSVP is required by 3/10/10 to Ryan Perry at ryan@standrewspearland.org

Be on the lookout later this Spring for the Lunchbox to visit your school.


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)
Thanks 
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Thanks to Katie Cordes, Jesse Bowman, Cary McDonald, Stacey Casey, Andrew Casey, Cody Casey, Michelle Kopetz, Tom Lusk, Brett Cordes, and John Dodge for making a fantastic K-2nd Lock-In recently.
 
Thanks to Keith Mortenson for putting up office shelving.
 
Job Opportunity 
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Katie Cordes' work is looking for part-time online writing instructors.  Contact Katie at cordesgotmail@sbcglobal.net. 
 
Births 
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Christopher Daluchi Eshleman born February 24, 2010, to Ogechi and Larry.
Buffing Machine Needed 
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We are in need of borrowing a buffing machine. If you have one we can use, please respond to me.
 
Thank you, 
Jim+
frjimbo@msn.com 
 
Nanny Needed 
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We have a family that needs a nanny 7 am- 5 pm - M, T, and Th. Contact me.
Jim+
frjimbo@msn.com 
 
 
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
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.
Quick Links... 
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Calendar 
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Important Dates Coming Up - Place in your date book 

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)
April 30                     Golf Tournament (8 am)
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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We just added a new RSS feed (Really Simple Syndication - Click here) to the online Church calendar Click here.
 
Now you can use the power of RSS to keep up to date with a list of upcoming events when you subscribe (no fee) to the RSS feed using Outlook, a Web browser or a favorite feed reader, such as Google Reader.
To get started, simply click the RSS icon  on your preview calendar or on your Web browser's toolbar. It works like other RSS feeds.
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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andys.fishwrap@gmail.com

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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