Of Mary and the Church of her Son

By Dean William McKeachie

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MESSENGERMESSENGERMESSENGER Volume 32, Number 27 August 17, 2012

August 19, 2012 The Twelfth Sunday after

Pentecost

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion*

10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer*

10:00 a.m. Preschool & K Chapel*

10:30 a.m. Preschool & K

Sunday School*

10:40 a.m. Rising 1st– 6th Grades

Sunday School*

11:15 a.m. Middle & High School Program

Rising 7th - 12th grades,*

11:15 a.m. Adult Education*

Ephesians with Dr. Dickson

11:50 a.m. Children’s Choir*

5:00 p.m. Choral Evensong* Bishop Iker preaching

followed by refreshments and an Open Adult Forum with Bishop Iker speaking about the latest developments concerning

the State of the Church

*Nursery provided

Sunday Scriptures Proverbs 9:1-6 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:53-59 Psalm 147 or 34:9-14

This Sunday at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, our Bishop, the Right Reverend Jack Leo Iker, will be with us to preach at Choral Evensong; to give thanks for the role of St. Mary the Virgin, the mother of our Lord, in biblical history; and after Evensong to bring us up to date, in a particularly timely way, about our own discipleship, as Christians and as members of Saint Andrew's Parish, called as we are to be faithful to Jesus, even as Mary was. In the Gospel according to John, as Jesus is dying on the Cross, He entrusts His mother -- the human one in whom the very Spirit of God conceived this Son of God and Son of Man, the Second Adam -- into the care and household of His beloved disciple. "Woman, behold thy son," He says to her; and to John He says: "Behold thy mother" (John 19: 26, 27). St. John of course represents all the disciples; therefore, he also represents you and me, and the vocation of discipleship itself. As disciples, we are to honor and care for the place of Mary in the continuing mission and ministry of her Son and of His Church. It is truly part of what it means to profess and call ourselves Christians that we should cherish and care for His blessed mother who is always at the very "heart" of His legacy, the Church. She was the human one in whom God became Man for us and our salvation. Too often, of course, St. Mary's rightful honor has been betrayed in Catholic tradition by superstition and excess of adoration, a kind of idolatry.

Equally, too often, her rightful honor has been betrayed in Protestantism by a strangely unbiblical neglect and excess of skepticism, a kind of unbelief. The Anglican Way at its best strikes a faithful balance, not venerating Mary as a demi-god but giving thanks for her as chosen by God to be the representative sinner in whom He was, amazingly, miraculously, pleased to dwell, the first and foremost recipient of His grace of redemption for

humankind, the one whose own acknowledgement of unworthiness we mark at every Evensong by singing her song, the "Magnificat" (Luke 1: 46 - 55). So it will be this Sunday, at 5 o'clock in

the afternoon: our Bishop will be with us not only to preach on the role of Mary in the mission and ministry of Jesus and His Church, but to remind us of our own part in that vocation, both individual and corporate.

Moreover, after the service, the Parish will

host a reception and Bishop Iker will

conduct an Open Forum on the latest developments, tribulations and trials -- legal and spiritual! -- and (God willing)

eventual triumph with which we

are faced, indeed to

which we are called, as Saint

Andrew's Parish in the Diocese of Fort Worth.

It should be a high priority for every parishioner in town this weekend to join us in welcoming our Bishop and hearing from him how we can be renewed in faith, hope, love, and discipleship of our living, loving, liberating Lord.

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Thanks to our Wonderful VBS Team !!! By Judy Mayo

Another summer has almost vanished. As we look

back on the summer, it is certainly fitting to give thanks to the fine men, women, and youth who worked hard and served so faithfully, to make Vacation Bible School 2012 possible. As most of you know, VBS is not only an action packed, exciting week for our parish children, but is also a huge outreach into the community. It is a privilege and joy to be able to offer VBS free of charge to attendees - both children and youth. This has been a longtime tradition of St. Andrew’s. It is a large item in our yearly Children’s Ministries budget, and we are always deeply grateful for VBS donations. At VBS this year, some 205 people were involved…. as VBS participants and as youth helpers and adult volunteers, both in the preparation work for VBS, during the week itself, and in the weeks following VBS… the massive clean-up effort and reorganization of classrooms, etc. This came to 145 VBS participants and 60 adult and youth volunteers. We had a marvelous experience with our colorful underwater adventure this year, searching for treasures from God’s Word, and we found through our daily dives into Scripture that the most precious treasure of all is an abiding relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and His promise of eternal life to all those who believe and trust in Him. To Him be unending thanks and glory!

Team of VBS 2012: “Exploring the Depths of God’s Treasures”

Director/Overall Chair: Judy Mayo

Chaplains: Dr. Bill Dickson, Dean William McKeachie, Fr. Chris Culpepper, Fr. Andrew Petta, Youth Pastor Kendall Felton

Music: Katherine Wilson, chair; assistants: Davis Laker, Lana Runnels, Chris Wilson; Jacob Becker, helper (one day); Glenda Robinson: organ, closing day and closing program; VBS Theme Song: “Under the Sea”- New Lyrics- Katherine Wilson

Costumed Storytellers: Fred Cleveland, Karen Ferrer, Peggy Rush, Becky DaVee, Marsland Moncrief

VBS Prayer Team: Barbara Ragsdale, chair

Scenery and Props: Moncrief Hall – Chief Set Designers, Creators, Painters, and Builders: Dan & Ashley Turner, Kendall & Angie Felton, Christy & David Diver, Katherine Wilson. Assistants: Tim Ferrer, Rick Cleveland, Chris Wilson, Jason Runnels, Scot Morgan, Lana Runnels, Tom & Davis Laker, Adam & Aaron Turner, Kenna, Liam, and Reagan Felton, Anna and Olivia Melton, Jackson Diver Youth Lounge (VBS Story Room - Painted Curtain Panels): Melissa Pelton, design chair; Helpers: Heather Pelton, Wendy Golden, Emilio Golden Styrofoam divers and sea creatures: (drawing, cutting, painting): Melissa Pelton, chair; Heather Pelton, Wendy Golden, Emilio Golden, Reyna Mindieta, Becky Ramos, Robert Ramos

Painted sea creatures (all over the parish house): Drawings: Melissa Pelton, Wendy Golden Painters: Susan Lewis, B.J. Lewis, Mike Elsey, Catherine Elsey, Christine Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Victoria Martin, Cassie Bay, Emily Keoughan, Ariel Clark, Angie Felton, Kendall Felton, Kenna Felton, Liam Felton, Reagan Felton, Christy Diver, David Diver, Jackson Diver, Emma Doremus, Marian DeMott, Ella DeMott, Willing DeMott, Turner DeMott, Briggs DeMott, Katherine Wilson, Chris Wilson, Anna Melton, Olivia Melton, Charlotte and Jane Stephenson, Lana Runnels, John Runnels, Evie Runnels, Lily Runnels, Molly Bryant, Dave Bryant, Julia Bryant, Meredith and Margaret Lambert, Vicki Oram, Will Oram, Evy Oram, Leah Morgan, Scot Morgan, Lewis Morgan, Ben Morgan, Abbie Morgan, Angela Bennett-Smith, Quinn Smith, Erin Smith, Ian Smith, Naomi Salas, Noah Salas, Angel Rockwell, Ana Amaya, Iris Castillo, Julianna Castillo, Eden Harveson, Henry Harveson, Kate Tempel, Peyton Tempel, Martha Good, Adam Turner, Aaron Turner, Wendy Golden, Emilio Golden, Mellissa Pelton, Reyna Mindieta, Becky Ramos, Robert Ramos, Manuel Rocha, Judy Mayo

Painted Scenery/New Look in Confirmation Room: the Felton family

Registration/Welcome Team: Billie Lancaster & Debbie Mitchell, chairs; Nancy Komatsu, Karen Wilson, Jane Bird, Barbara Hildebrand; Melissa Pelton, sea creature nametags

VBS T-shirts: Peggy Rush, designer; Sportswear Graphics, production

VBS Summary Booklets: Peggy Rush, design and production; writers: Peggy Rush, Karen Ferrer, Becky DaVee, Fred Cleveland, Marsland Moncrief, Judy Mayo

Crafts: Vicki Oram & Charlotte Laker, chairs; Preschool & K Team: Becky Ramos, Robert Ramos, Heather Pelton, Cecilia Ortega, Jennifer Ortega; Grades 1-6 Team: Vicki Oram, Charlotte Laker, Cindy Fowlkes, Isela Hernandez, Ariel Clark, Will Oram, Audrey Laker, Jenee List (one day), Melissa Pelton: pictures (VBS frame project)

Games: Molly Bryant, chair; youth helpers: Kenna Felton, Jacob Reece, Kate Tempel, Aaron Turner

Kitchen Team: Angie Felton, chair; Gay & Darrell Williams, B.J.Lewis, Mike Elsey, Emilio Golden, Barbara Hildebrand, Lana Runnels, Molly Bryant, Nancy Komatsu, James McKeachie, Hunter Williams, Kenna Felton

Special Guest: Marshall Stouffer, in training for the U.S. Navy

Skits: James McKeachie, Hunter Williams, Fred Cleveland, Adam Turner, Aaron Turner, Quinn Smith, Jacob Reece

Daily Exercises: Davis Laker, Katherine Wilson, Judy Mayo, Marshall Stouffer, James McKeachie, Hunter Williams

Photography: Rhonda Hole, Melissa Pelton, & many teachers & helpers

Homeroom Moms (Teachers) and Helpers:

3 Year Olds: Stacey Rumfelt, Lana Runnels, youth aide Ella DeMott 4 Year Olds: Cassie Bay, assisted by Emily Keoughan and youth aide Jane Stephenson Kindergarten: Angela Bennett-Smith, assisted by youth aides Victoria Martin, Naomi Salas, and Angel Rockwell 1st Grade: Elizabeth Martin, Susan Lewis, youth aides Catherine Elsey, Mallory Fowlkes 2nd Grade: Marian DeMott, Holly Cauble; assistants Karla Mills and Emma Doremus; youth aide Mackenzie Neal 3

rd Grade: Leah Morgan, Karen Wilson, Kristina Reece

4th Grade: Elaine Lambert, Karen Wilson, youth aide Franklin Orehek 5th Grade: Jane Bird, Kristina Reece, youth aide Noah Salas 6th Grade: Kendall Felton, James McKeachie, Hunter Williams

Nursery: Wendy Golden, Ana Amaya

Floaters: Adults and Youth who helped wherever needed: Adam Turner, Aaron Turner, Quinn Smith, Elizabeth Lerma, Rick Stokes, Frances Hayes, Paul Contreras, Manuel Rocha, Brian Johnson, Becky Galindo, Aneleise Faurot, DeVante Brown, Quincy Gloss, Marissa and Monica Brown, Brenda, Marjorie, and Rickie Bell, Cameryn Kinney, Adalberto Cedillos

Clean-Up and Deconstruction Teams: Moncrief Hall: Dan, Adam and Aaron Turner, Tim Ferrer, David Diver, Katherine and Chris Wilson, Anna and Olivia Melton, Millie Padron, Nick Nixon Preschool, Youth, & Elementary Areas: Melissa and Heather Pelton, Wendy and Emilio Golden, and all the teachers and committee chairs and workers who cleaned up their areas well

Security: Nick Nixon, with help from James McKeachie and Hunter Williams; Overall Daily Assistance: Nick Nixon

Administrative and Welcoming Assistance: Caron Overbeek, Paula Perkins, Pam Rhoads

Thanks to all those who came together to support VBS 2012!

( Please see pages 7 and 8 for our photo collage of VBS 2012)

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A mother always seems to have a way, a gentle way, of getting a point across when necessary. I am often reminded of a statement my mother once made when I appeared in what I felt was a rather

fashionable ensemble… “My dear, it is not your style!” My fashion statement suddenly made me a “fashion victim” with my mother’s dead solid perfect statement. You see, Mother is a solid person in more

ways than one. Never a fan of prints, she always dressed her daughters in navy blue and white

with occasional color variations. Prints, polka dots and certainly the bold 70’s floral patterns I was sporting were not part of her DNA or as she expressively stated, not mine

either. What is your style... bold, flowery, conservative, daring, geometrically square or

perfectly shaped? Is your desire to follow the current trend, hoping to be “in” and not “out,” even at the risk of falling victim to the style? Or maybe you are, as they say, “comfortable in your own skin.” For the past

two weeks all eyes have been focused on the style of the 2012 Summer Olympics/Games of the 30th Olympiad, from the critiquing of the opening ceremony; the uniforms worn by each participant to the styles of the events and of course, the individual styles of the best of the best. Who would ever have imagined a gold medalist sporting a diamond studded American

flag mouth grill as his celebratory style! We have seen cheers and jeers, smiles and tears, ups and downs, all striving for the best all around. Each day we have been able to witness these spectacular events with all the thrills and spills

from the comfort of our homes. In fact, our family created an Olympic Village in our living room with an opening ceremony, faux torches, American flags and multicolored hula hoops symbolizing the five rings. Each evening there would be an awards ceremony for the day’s best in show…behavior, swimming, eating and running. Three, four and six year olds have their own style too! How does one explain to these young people why a swimmer throws his cap

down when learning he finished second, securing a silver medal and not gold, or why an entire team is disqualified for deliberately trying to lose the match in order to secure a better qualifying position? Are these really the best of the best, the dream teams? “My dear, this is not your style!” Perhaps one should focus on those who held their heads high despite not finishing or placing as expected. This is style! Style is not about royalty and rock nor is it about having the most medals. Style is being the favorite, only to fall on the first hurdle, but giving a symbolic finish limping on one foot all the way to the finish line. Style is congratulating your opponent who beat you by one tenth of a second. Style is having the courage to “run the race” despite being handicapped as the first double amputee Olympic runner demonstrated. Style is graciously stating that it has been the best experience of one’s life representing the United States despite a disappointing performance. What is your ultimate goal? Are you satisfied with just being a participant or is satisfaction only complete with a medal? Are you able to settle for the bronze or will the gold only do? Is your dream to be pictured on a box of Wheaties or are you satisfied just being you? Do you feel that you are pedaling and pedaling, unable to find the right gear, that you are rowing and rowing and not getting anywhere? That your misstep has caused you to fall? Has someone beaten you to the punch with volleys so over your head

you feel out of sync or maybe it was the one hurdle that has you limping to the finish line? You can be the best of the best, and you can be part of the dream team, His dream team. You will be at the top of your game if

you allow Him to be your coach. His style is always in. Make this your ultimate goal. You will place every time, and you will always be in sync. You will be a winner for sure, and yes, my dear, it will be your style!

Women’s Ministry

“My Dear, it is not your style!” by Marsland Moncrief

September 9, 2012 is Rally Day:

“I Will Make You as a Light for the Nations” –Is 49:6 “St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church exists: to worship God in the beauty of holiness, in Spirit and in Truth; to win the lost to Jesus Christ and disciple every believer; to equip and empower every member for ministry; and to spread God’s kingdom through charitable, righteous works locally and globally.” These are words from our St. Andrew’s Mission Statement. Rally Day is the perfect time for our church family to explore all the opportunities for lay ministry at St. Andrew’s so that we may live this mission all year long. We are called, according to Christ, in Matthew 5:14-16, to be,“…the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven.” As Christians, we certainly are lighthouses in the darkness when we live our lives to serve Him and do all things to bring Him glory and not ourselves. Let us seek out all the ways in which we may come together in the world to glorify Him and to be His hands, His feet, His light! Historically, and, especially at this time, St. Andrew's has definitely stood up in the darkness and illuminated a world slowly turning out the lights. Come join us in Moncrief Hall for the Rally Day festivities after the 10:00 a.m. service on September 9 as we prepare to be a “city” set on a hill for our community and the world at large and become involved in the work that corresponds best with our talents, time and treasures. Food and beverages will be served; entertainment will be provided; and, a silent auction will be held! Highlight this Sacred Date on your calendars!

Eternal Light Eternal Light! Eternal Light! How pure that soul must be, When, placed within thy searching sight, It shrinks not, but with calm delight Can live, and look on thee. The spirits that surround thy throne May bear the burning bliss; But surely that is theirs alone Who, undefiled, have never known A fallen world like this. O how shall I, whose native sphere Is dark, whose mind is dim, Before the Ineffable appear, And on my naked spirit bear The uncreated beam? There is a way for man to rise To that sublime abode: An offering and a sacrifice, A Holy Spirit's energies, An Advocate with God: These, these prepare us for the sight Of holiness above: The sons of ignorance and night May dwell in the eternal Light, Through the eternal Love!

-Thomas Binney

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

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VBS 2012

“Exploring the Depths of God’s Treasures”… A Whale of a Good Time for All!”

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VBS 2012

“Exploring the Depths of God’s Treasures”… Diving Deep into God’s Word!”

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SENIOR MINISTRY

by Rita Palm, Director of Senior Ministries

Last issue the “friends” theme was illustrated as one of the blessings of belonging to St. Andrew’s and how those connections grow with various activities. The issue talked about changes in culture and how now we have to seek to know new folks, to see old friends and

acquaintances. This week we continue on this theme with the beginning of some “testimonies” from a few of our frequent travelers, who may or may not be among your list of church friends. Our first visit is from Ron and Marguerite Weatherill who have been on several of the church trips and who found some interesting things they were willing to share. Enjoy! “As many of you know, worshipping at St. Andrew’s has many blessings, three of which are the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, a great choral tradition and opportunities to go on trips with fellow senior communicants, though trips are not restricted to age. As foreigners in a foreign land traveling abroad with our St. Andrew’s groups has proved to be a real boon as we have visited historical places, stayed in hostelries outside the national hotel chains that we would probably not have otherwise stayed in, eaten in restaurants we would probably have passed by in favor of a chain restaurant on the basis that one knows what they are getting at a place like McDonalds’s and Burger King. All of these pleasures in the company of folks we usually see once a week at Sunday morning service and often never speak to. These trips provide an opportunity to get to know fellow parishioners really well as we have traveled together, dined together and stayed under the same roof for several days at a time. Our first trip in 2008 was a two day affair visiting the painted churches of South Texas that were built by German and Czech immigrants in the nineteenth century. These were folks who, seeking freedom to practice their religion without persecution, left their homeland for the Americas landing on the Gulf Coast. They trekked inland to found communities and farm land that was available, cheap and plentiful. This smaller group went in one van where we were chauffeured and guided. Our first stop was Fredericksburg where in 1846 a handful of German immigrants established St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The old St. Mary’s church, the Marienkirche, was consecrated in 1861 and stands next to the new St. Mary’s Church that was consecrated in 1908, testament to the rapid growth of the population. Both churches have beautifully decorated interiors, especially the sanctuaries with biblical stories depicted in paintings and stained glass windows. After a slap-up evening meal at the olde cotton gin restaurant and a restful night’s sleep in the Inn

on Baron’s Creek, the next day we headed east through the hamlet of Luckenbach, subject of a song by Willie Nelson, and San Marcos to Schulenburg where we met up with a local guide who would show us round a few of the painted churches in Fayette County , built largely by Austro--Moravian immigrants in the nineteenth century, at Dubina, High Hill, Praha, Ammansville and Schulenburg, small farming communities dotted north and south of the main road linking Houston with San Antonio. In sharp contrast to the large stone edifices of St. Mary’s in Fredericksburg these churches were smaller, white painted wooden structures, but still exquisitely decorated throughout and again with beautiful stained glass windows. Well, the word was out and the next trip in 2009 was a far more ambitious affair as thirty or more folks, not all St. Andrew’s parishioners, piled into a fifty seat luxury coach for a five day excursion to Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez, named after a local Indian tribe, laid claim to be the richest city on the Mississippi River prior to the Civil War that started in 1861. Located on a bluff overlooking the great Mississippi, it was where plantation owners, who were growing cotton and sugar cane in the rich soils of the Mississippi River flood plain in both Louisiana and Mississippi, built their homes in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Large magnificent mansions designed by renowned architects from the northeast were built in extensive grounds, were sumptuously decorated, and were filled with the finest furniture and fittings of the day. Shades of the movie, “Gone with the Wind”. Evening entertainment was divided between the Natchez City auditorium where we watched the historic Natchez Pageant, the story of Natchez through Spanish, French, and British occupations before Americans finally took over in 1783, and the oldest surviving tavern in town, the 237 year Old King’s Tavern where we partook of an evening meal in allegedly haunted surroundings. Sad to say, the ghosts did not show up the night we were there, no refunds given. Also, an evening meal in one of the antebellum mansions provided a fitting end to a very enjoyable visit. The nine-hour trip back home was broken by a lunch stop in Natchitoches, billed as the oldest French settlement in Louisiana, dating from 1714. One can explore the historic town in a horse drawn carriage, and dine at “The Landing” overlooking the bayou where delicious food can be had on an all you can eat basis at a very modest price. For those of you who saw the movie “Steel Magnolias”, Natchitoches provided background scenery.” (To be continued next issue).

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Jesus Calls Us…Outreach and Serving Opportunities A regular column featuring information about St. Andrew’s Outreach and current Serving Opportunities

“LET US PRAY …”

Here’s an opportunity to serve the Lord right in the comfort of your own home,

and on your own schedule! Two of our parishioners, Jim Rhea and Duane

McDaniel, are part of a Kairos Prison Ministry team that will minister to the men of

Hutchins State Jail from August 15th through August 19th. As Duane explains, “The

men in prison are still God's children. And although they are victims of their own

bad choices and resulting actions, they are still loved by God. Any and all choices

(the prisoners make) to turn their lives to follow Christ are through Christ's love and

His presence. We are simply conduits thereof.” To view Duane’s testimony about

God’s call to him for sharing Christ with those in prison, please click on the “V”

icon (Vimeo) at the bottom left corner of our home page, www.st-andrew.com.

Be a part of Kingdom work by praying daily August 15th through 19th for the Kairos ministry team and the

incarcerated men receiving their ministry – the love of Christ applied. Pray that “the eyes of (their) hearts may be

enlightened in order that (they) may know the hope to which he has called (them)” (Ephesians 1:18).

School is around the corner ... Union Gospel needs your help with School supplies. The following items

would be helpful:

Pocket Folders with brads

Spiral Notebooks

Combination locks

Please bring your donations to the red collection bin located in

front of the church office.

S.H.A.P.E.S.H.A.P.E. Finding and Fulfilling Your Unique Purpose for Life

God has designed each of us uniquely with a special purpose or calling. In the upcoming

S.H.A.P.E class, Erik Rees guides us through six video lessons, followed by small group discus-

sions. The class will meet Sundays, from 8:45 to 9:45 am, in Koslow Library, for 6 consecutive

sessions: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4. Cost is $7.50 for the work-

book. Open to all interested adults!

The course will help you explore your gifts, passions, abilities, personality traits, and life

experiences – and how these fit together uniquely for each person according to God’s design and

purpose. Learn about ways to try out serving opportunities -- at St. Andrew’s and in the community. Meet and get to

know other parishioners. It’s a great opportunity to consider and explore how the Lord may be calling you as a Christian

to engage in ministry!

To sign up or to learn more, please send an email to Nancy Komatsu at calling@st-andrew.com or you may sign up

by leaving word at the Church Office (817.332.3191). For class planning purposes, please sign up by or before Rally

Day (September 9th).

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Historic Centennial

DVDs now available in the

St. Andrew’s Gift Shop!!!

$10 for one or $15 for two

(tax included)

VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Last month I mentioned two of our dynamic volunteers for the Lending Library. Ron and Margarete Weatherill do an excellent job in our libraries weekly…..A DYNAMIC DUO! This month I would like to focus our attention on John Schimmel. John is also in the Lending Library weekly………usually on Tuesday mornings. He puts the catalog information in the computer and prints the labels for that information to place in the books and in the shelf list. He is very computer savvy, and without him there would be little organization in our library. The Lending Library recently donated old, damaged, and tired books from our collection to the Salvation Army. Dean McKeachie has been helping us determine which old books to keep, and which ones to pass on to other

organizations. There are four volumes in Koslow Library, donated by Howard Johnston, that need repair. We have looked into the cost of repair; but it is high. If you would like to help out with the cost of repairing one or four of these volumes, please let me know. Remember…..

PROSPEROUS PEOPLE PERUSE PUBLICATIONS PERIODICALLY

Anne Lange Volunteer Librarian

Weekday Worship Schedule Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Thursday 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

Daily Schedule Monday, August 20 Tuesday, August 21 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, Koslow 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting, Koslow Wednesday, August 22 12:00 p.m. Rector’s Bible Study, Koslow 4:30 p.m. Vestry, Koslow 7:00 p.m. St . Andrew’s Choir Practice,* Choir Rm. Thursday, August 23 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Greek Class, McFarland 11:30 p.m. Messenger Deadline Friday, August 24 Office Closes at Noon Saturday, August 25 Sunday, August 26 The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer,* Church 10:00 a.m. Preschool & K Chapel,* Children’s Chapel 10:30 a.m. Preschool & K Sunday School,* Preschool Area 10:40 a.m. Rising 1st –6th Grades Sunday School,* Guild Room 11:15 a.m. Middle & High School Program Rising 7th - 12th grades,* Youth Rm. 11:15 a.m. Adult Education, Ephesians with Dr. Dickson* Koslow 11:50 a.m. Children’s Choir,* Choir Room Monday, August 27 Tuesday, August 28 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, Koslow 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting, Koslow Wednesday, August 29 12:00 p.m. Rector’s Bible Study, Koslow 7:00 p.m. St A Choir Practice,* Choir Room Thursday, August 30 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Greek Class, McFarland Friday, August 31 12:00 pm. Office Closes at Noon Saturday, September 1 Sunday, September 2 The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel

Baptism

Landry Kate Moore

daughter of

Carrie & Mike Moore

August 4, 2012

August 12 Colleen Geren Nancy Komatsu Frank Greenhill Peyton Tempel Glen Strack August 13 Jerry Minton Evie Runnels August 14 Leta Hackney Bob Patton Claire Farris August 15 Lee Joyner August 16 Clara Williams Kameron Thomas Marissa Trott August 17 Marie Louise Cole Odell Hargrove Douglas White Marsland Moncrief Tom Moncrief Mallory Fowlkes Nick Nixon August 18 Jane Bell

Ann Sudderth August 19 Katheryn Toxey William Lewis August 20 Patti Parrish Trey Shannon August 21 Jeff Kobs Kaydee Carey Will Hyden August 22 August 23 Joan Davis Kathy Louanlavong Josh Davis Caroline Toole Emily Anne Self August 24 Lujo Churchill Norm Robbins, Jr. Stacey Rumfelt Elijah Pate August 25 Ted Lange Mary Elizabeth Herring Cindy Fowlkes

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Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church

917 Lamar Street

Ft. Worth, Texas 76102

817-332-3191, Fax: 817-332-9724

Email: church@st-andrew.com

SAINT ANDREW’S MESSENGER is published weekly, except bi-weekly during the summer and the week after Christmas, by St. Andrew’s Parish. Periodical postage is paid at Fort Worth, TX. USPS 5898-90.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 917 Lamar Street Fort Worth TX 76102.

The Rt. Rev’d Jack L. Iker, D.D. Bishop The Rev’d Dr. R. William Dickson Rector The Rev’d Richard Clark Pastoral Care The Very Rev’d William N. McKeachie Vicar Kendall Felton Director of Youth Ministries Jason Runnels Choirmaster Glenda Robinson Organist Judy Mayo Director of Children’s Ministries Marsland Moncrief Liaison to Women’s Ministries Rita Palm Director of Senior Ministries

Peggy Rush Editor/Publications

Mission Statement St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church exists to worship God in the beauty of holiness and in Spirit and truth; to win the lost to Jesus Christ and disciple every believer; to equip and empower every member for ministry; and to spread God’s kingdom through charitable, righteous works locally and globally.

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Prayer Chain Reminder:

Names may be submitted weekly to Carrie Brent at 817-738-6496 by 8 p.m. Sunday evening. Permission should be obtained before submitting the name of someone other than oneself.

The flowers for Sunday, August 12 were given to the glory of God

at the Church altar in celebration of

Nancy Komatsu’s birthday

at the Children’s Chapel altar in thanksgiving

for Leta Hackney’s ninetieth birthday

The flowers for Sunday, August 19 are given to the glory of God

at the Church altar in loving memory of Ruth Achee &

Russell Biegel

and at the Children’s Chapel altar in honor of

the eighteenth birthday of Christine Claire Frey

Getting Up to Speed/Mark Your

Calendars

August 19th, this coming Sunday, at 5 p.m. we have a very special opportunity both for worship and for getting updated on the state of affairs. We will have a beautiful Choral Evensong service at 5 at which Bishop Iker will be our preacher. And then following the service we will have a parish-wide light supper and forum and the bishop will give us the latest on all things ecclesiastical and legal. It has been quite some time since we have talked about where things stand with respect to our ongoing legal

struggles with TEC (The Episcopal Church). This will be the perfect opportunity to hear from the bishop on the status of that matter. Furthermore, there have been a number of interesting developments on the broader ecclesiastical landscape. Please join us for this very special time together. And bring a friend, a neighbor!

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. (Prov. 25:25)

-The Rev’d Dr. R. William Dickson

9:20 a.m. Prayer Troop Service,* Chapel 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion,* Church 10:00 a.m. Preschool & K Chapel,* Children’s Chapel 10:30 a.m. Preschool & K Sunday School,* Preschool Area 10:30 a.m. Rising 1st –6th Grades Sunday School,* Guild Room 11:15 a.m. Fellowship & Awards Day Celebration* Moncrief

*Nursery provided