Dear Friends,

Malawi is called the Warm Heart of Africa. Malawi is also one of the poorest countries in the world.

The Diocese of Southern Malawi is the companion diocese of the Diocese of Texas.

The Rt. Rev. James Tengatenga is the Bishop of Southern Malawi and lived with Jim and Christine Liberatore in Seminary (Jim taught him to drive and they were his "parents" when he got married.)

Bishop James and our Bishop, Andy, have encouraged each church in the Diocese of Texas to have a relationship with Southern Malawi.

In late July, Jim+ has asked Debbie Allensworth to take a pilgrimage to Malawi and work with James and his wife, Josie, to develop ways to connect St. Andrew's and Southern Malawi. She is going with other people from other churches who are also going on a pilgrimage.

A pilgrimage is travel with the focus on understanding and opening up to the Spirit. The vestry and staff of St. Andrew's support her pilgrimage.

As you can imagine, this is a great undertaking. As your Rector, I ask that you pray for Debbie and her pilgrimage and consider supporting her, in any way, financially (mark checks in memo area "Malawi.") She is personally paying for part of the trip and using other money she has earned or is part of her employment package.

Thank you for your support. Ask Debbie about her trip and let her know you are supporting her in this. She will tell us about it on August 22nd in worship so mark your calendar.

Jim+

The Daughters of the King is an Order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, or churches in communion with it, or churches who are in the Historic Episcopate. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ's Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish.  The following women were installed as Daughters on Sunday, July 11, 2010.

Stacey Casey           Michelle Kopetz        Julie LaCombe

Melissa Porter          Linda Taylor            Dallas Williams

• Beginning 7/18 - Living the Questions - An open-minded environment where participants can interact with one another in exploring what's next for Christianity. $6. RSVP
  

In order to meet the financial needs of the operating fund and continue the mission of St. Andrew's we hold several important fund raisers each year that allow us to complete our operating fund and continue the mission of St. Andrew's.  The first fundraiser was our Golf Tournament, which was held in April and meet its fund raising goal.  It will take several other fund raisers to make our full fundraising commitment.  Below is a summary, please consider making each of these events a priority for this year of service.

Fiesta Dinner - August 14th we will have a Fiesta Dinner and Bingo night at the church.  All proceeds will benefit St. Andrew's operating fund.  Tickets include dinner, bingo and prizes ($12/adult, $7/child).  Consider inviting friends and family from outside the church to increase our attendance.  

  
Craft Fair - Oct. 15 and 16 - our goal is to earn $5000 through this event.  Please mark these dates in your calender and plan to attend.  If you can assist in finding merchants to buy a booth please let us know.  Inside booths are selling fast!

AUGUST 14^th, 2010    6:00 pm

Fun for Everyone                                    Bingo with non-cash prizes

        Fiesta Dinner                                                     Popcorn

Desserts                                              Back to school prizes

$12.00 for 12 and up - $7.00 for 6 to 11 - 5 & under Free

Ticket Prices include Fiesta Dinner & Bingo - all ages can play!

Chips & Salsa

Salad

Tex-Mex Casserole

Fiesta Frijoles

Spanish Rice

Desert - Mexican Cookies or Ice Cream

Iced Tea

Fiesta games and prizes from 6:00 to 6:30

Dinner from 6:30 - 7:30

Bingo for everyone from 7:30 - 9:30

Tickets/Questions - contact Cary McDonald

281.489.1696 or cary.mcdonald1@gmail.com

Dear St. Andrew's Family,

I wanted to keep you up-to-date on the schedule for summer Christian education at St. Andrew's. We are very excited about what we have coming up for Rock U (Toddlers & 2's - 5th Grade) for the fall. We have some amazing plans and I think all of our families will really enjoy the new format.

In order to get ready for this kick-off, we will utilize some of the time this summer for planning and some other time for trying out our new format. So, here is the summer schedule for Rock U:

June 13, 20, & 27 - No classes - meet in the Parish Hall for breakfast

July 4th - No classes - Teacher training for the fall at 9:15 in Room 106

July 11th - Large Group Family Event-Parents & Children meet in Parish Hall at 9:15 - YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

July 18, 25, August 1, 8 Small Group classes for children Preschool-5th Grade (Toddlers & 2's will have some fun events in the nursery)

August 15 - Small Group Classes for Preschool - 5th Grade (t's & 2's nursery) Parent's meeting in Parish Hall at 9:15

August 22 - Rally Day

August 29th - Fall Classes begin

The Youth schedule will be slightly different than this one - they have some more events planned throughout the summer. Be on the lookout for information on that soon.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 281-485-3843 or debbie@standrewspearland.org .

Thank you!  Debbie Allensworth

Gregory & LaShun Johnson and sons Garrison and Dominic

Joseph Wambugu & Mary Nyawira Kamore

Zachary William Broughton, born on July 11, 2010, to Lesley & Tim.

Daphne Rose Gould born Sunday, July 11, 2010, to Jill & Spencer

^{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     $199,202     $209,097       $ 9,895 under budget

Receipts        $202,286     $209,165       $ 6,878 under funded

Long Term Debt        $473,894.66

·          Operating bank balance 1/1/2010 was $15,604.98

^{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.}