The Saint AndreanFollow me, and I will make you fish for people.

October 31, 2008 Mark 1:1-17

Mark Your Calendars

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11TH AT 11:00WOMEN OF ST. ANDREW’S

BELIZE MISSION TRIP PRESENTATION BY

FATHER BEN

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH - HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28THPARISH OFFICE CLOSED

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GREENING OF THE CHURCH AT 12:15

CHILDREN MAKING ADVENT WREATHS

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SUNDAYDECEMBER 14TH

4:00 P.M.ST. ANDREW’S CHRISTMAS

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Dear St. Andrean’s, I had threatened to make our beleaguered group of travelers wake up early Sunday and

help me preach to the congregation. Since the 8:15 service actually begins at 6:15 Beliz-ean time there was surprisingly few takers. Many of you have heard my reflections on our amazing journey, so I thought I might cede the front page to some fellow travelers. Below are a few thoughts, reflections, memories, impressions from our mission trip to Belize.

As I told many people on Sunday, “I’ll tell you about it after I stop crying.” I did have a very difficult time with the poverty and physical surroundings. In the Dominican I saw worse poverty but was affected less by the surroundings (garbage, sewage, and the foul smell). As I reflect on this I realized that in the Dominican the poverty came to me in the dental clinic but I didn’t have to deal with it in their environment. In Belize I went to the poverty and it was worse than I ever imagined it to be. But, the people are happy. I will never forget their smiles. It is probably the best thing I have ever done for someone but it is also one of the worst things I have ever experienced personally. Another strong positive is the building of our team. I have sat behind some people for years but now can honestly say that I didn’t really know them. I will never forget this experience. - Pat Willis

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

A Quote by Margaret Mead - Carol Kassai

BEST MOMENT Seeing how much Lyn appreciated what Saint Andrew’s had done for her family as

we handed her keys to her new home.WORST MOMENT Leaving the HIV / AIDS infected children at the Outreach Center, not knowing

what lies ahead for them.FUNNIEST MOMENT Living an entire week as far out of my comfort zone as I can possibly imagine, and

yet, being able to laugh through it all with help from my team mates. I could not have made it through the week without them. - Regards, Craig H. Lynch

In the couple of days that we have been back, I’ve been looking over my photos and taking some uncharacteristic quiet time to reflect on this experience. Some of my thoughts and observations:

• For us this trip was far more than the building of a house.• As painful as some of the planning meetings were, our collective understanding of our individual strengths and weakness helped us to stay focused and productive.• Scrambled eggs with Maria Sharp’s hot sauce bring back instant memories of the wonderful fellowship we shared at that long dinner table.• Being without a TV and the resulting “rest” from national politics was not fully appreciated until we got back home.• The human spirit is an incredibly strong regardless of where you are and how much, or how little, you have.

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THE WOMEN OF ST. ANDREW’S CHRISTMAS

PROGRAM ISA TUNA CHRISTMAS

The look on Lyn and the kid’s faces made all of this worthwhile.Thanks - Tom Capes

We prayed together every morning and as we held hands the circle included far more than the 14 St. Andreans in Belize - it encompassed all the people who helped us raise the money, prayed for us, and encouraged us on the journey in addition to the Belizeans we came to know and love. The people of St. Andrew’s can be as proud of the folks who represented them in Belize as we were of the people who sent us there. The enduring memory for me is of holding the hot, limp weight of a sleeping two-year-old while listening to the pounding of hammers slip in and out of rhythm as a diverse group of individuals formed a team and pulled together to do a job none of us could have done alone. - Martha Holland

Thank You Saint Andrews. The house building team and especially Ben Maas for a wonderful experience. - Libby Maclean

I have always heard that anyone can “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” and that “no one has to be poor if they really don’t want to.” While in Belize I tried to keep a sharp eye out for boot straps with which Belizeans could raise their living standards. I never saw any bootstraps, nor did I see any person who really wanted to live without the benefit of quality living standards. In fact, I believe them to be hardworking and ingenious, mak-ing good use of their environment. The schools are both public and church owned; sponsoring churches provide structure and materials and the state pays teacher salaries. Each school sets its own test benchmarks and criteria. There are no national norms or standards. Experts will most likely pooh-pooh such practices, but I feel it is the fairest way to operate. I thought it interesting that elementary textbooks are written in Creole even thought the official language is English. Experts, again, would most likely disapprove, but I think the Belizeans know what’s best for Belizeans. In fact, it is de-fiantly the most functional way to introduce reading and writing. They are members of our wonderful planet and I feel grateful to them for letting me participate in their lives, if only for a brief time. - Jeannine Schaffer

This was so much fun I can’t wait to do another one. Maybe you all could build me an alcohol treatment unit!! - Sarah Acland

There was so much beauty among the despair. Out of the muck and trash grew a house--and lush tropical plants and delicious coconuts. From the depths of poverty came a joyful family, with hospitality, smiles, and friend-ship. The sight of those excited little girls in their clean colorful uniforms with the barrettes in their hair as they came home from school will be forever etched in my heart. The moment I felt closest to Christ was when I rocked sweet little Lester to sleep as I watched everyone working so hard on the house. I seemed to sense our purpose. I will never forget the friend-ships made among the group and with the Hand in Hand families. And I also enjoyed all the laughs we shared in the back of the bus as we bounced through the potholes.- Cam Norman

Lynn is the recipient of the home in Belize.

Looking in the front door, through the soon-to-be-completed middle wall. Ben is facing the house we are replacing

Lynette, Lorraine, Minette

Lester & Ajohn

OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING ARE ASKED ON BEHALF OF Elizabeth

King Follett, Ed Read, Ann Owen, Dolores Meena, Evelyn Henry, Nancy, Nathan McLean, Paul Sidebottom, Tom, Garland, Robert Brown, Dirk Griffin, Frances Smith, Walt Justice, Charles, Marie Guinn, Richard Ran-dall, Bob Webb, Patsy Scholtz, Mary Vessels, Brooke Schwab, Emily Fair, Jack Bell, Angie Potas, Jan and Charlie Horton, Priscilla Chandler, Fuzz Fur-long, Jean Graves, Burrel Farnsley, John Berry, Bruce Adams, Ted Steffen, Karen Brown, Brooks Richards, Maggie Miller, Caroline Meena, Mike Nichols, Drew Breedin, Mickie Goodin, The Wadlington Family, The Lawrence Family, Ralph Walthall, The Lackey Family, Terry and Nancy Stephenson, Becky Lowe, WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Everett Ballard, Bob Wagoner, WE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES Damon Mathews, David McGarvey, Blake Settle, Trey Whitworth, Lawrence, Josh Matthews, Adam, Jordan Shepler, Donald De-clue, Chris Chrusciel, Watson Martin, Jeremy Shepler

November Anniversaries &

Birthdays 1 Ruth Zimmer Cathleen and Woody Franklin

Anniversary 6 Tom Strohmeier Rob and Bridgett Hard Anniversary 9 Nancy Duncan Larry David Llewellyn 10 Allen and Frances Duncan’s Anniversary Ray Lovelace 18 Ben Maas19 Sharon Brown 21 Craig Bunting24 Mimi Strohmeier 25 Betty Grant25 Woody Franklin 29 Dot Coder29 Archie and Martha Holland

Anniversary

ATTENDANCE 8:15 11:00

OCT 5 17 119OCT 12 17 88OCT 19 11 52OCT 26 17 90

WOMEN OF ST. ANDREW’S

The Women of St. Andrew’s will be meeting November 11th at 11:00 a.m. There will be a presentation from the Belize Mission Team.

The Women of St. Andrew’s welcome all St. Andreans to attend “A Tuna Christmas” at Ac-tors Theatre, Sunday, December 7th at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $34.75.

STEWARDSHIPBy now you should have received your pledge card. Please prayerfully consider your pledge and return the cards as soon as you are able. If you have not made a pledge before please consider making a first time pledge. The sooner we receive the pledge cards the more quickly we can begin planning for the coming year. If you did not receive a pledge card through the mail, please pick one up at the back of the church, contact the parish office, or print a copy from our websitewww.mysaintan-drews.org. Remember November 2nd was our Ingathering Sunday. So, please get your pledge cards in as soon as possible.

STAY SAFE WHEN TROUBLE BLOWS YOUR WAY By Susan LindseyThe recent high winds in the Louisville area and the resulting damage are good reminders for us all to be prepared. Here are some tips to help minimize the impact of windstorm damage.

Prepare before a storm:• Have a list of emergency phone numbers, including utility providers and an out-of- state emergency contact.• Understand your insurance coverage and write down your policy numbers, toll-free phone numbers and web- site ad dresses.• Prepare a disaster kit (water, non-perishable food, prescription medications, flash lights and batteries, etc.).• Purchase a battery- or crank-operated weather radio; some are now available with emergency lights and cell phone chargers.• Be aware of people in your neighborhood who may need extra care or assistance. • If you have an automatic garage door opener, understand how the manual override works.• Remove dead trees or limbs and secure loose gutters or shutters. If you know a storm is coming, store outdoor furniture, potted plants, garbage cans and recycling bins inside.

During a storm:• Listen to the weather radio and follow instructions.• Stay inside and away from windows; stay on the lowest floors.• Turn off gas appliances.• If electricity fails, turn off all electrical appliances and lights (except for a single light) to prevent damage from surges when the power is restored. • If you are outside, move indoors if possible. Avoid downed electrical lines, utility poles and trees. • If you are driving, pull off the road in a spot away from trees and utility poles. Watch for flying debris and take extra care if you are in a high-profile vehicle such as a truck or SUV. If traffic lights are out, treat intersections as four-way stops.• Report downed power lines to the power company. Avoid making contact with anything near or touching a downed line, including cars, tree branches or even wet ground. Warn others.• If you hear gas hissing or smell gas, turn off your gas source, open windows and leave the building. Call the gas company.• Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed, or use an ice chest with ice or dry ice to safely store food and medications that must be kept cold. If in doubt, throw it out.• Use portable generators safely. Do not connect them to your home’s main service panels; use them outdoors; keep them away from your home’s fresh-air vents.• Use safety glasses or goggles, gloves, etc. when operating chain saws, and follow all safety guidelines.• Help neighbors as needed.

What does the Vestry do?

We are just two and a half months away from our annual meeting. In the past it has been the responsibility of the four vestry members whose terms are expiring to shake the trees and find at least four people willing to present themselves to the congregation at the annual meeting. While the responsibility of ensuring we have at least enough candidates for the open vestry positions will again fall on their shoulders, we want members of the congregation to discern their own call to this important leadership position. It would be a wonderful day in the life of St. Andrew’s when we have far more willing souls than vestry positions to be filled. I imagine that you may have some questions before you are willing to throw your name into the hat.What does the vestry do? The vestry is the governing body of the church. It consists of 12 members, four of whom are elected each year to serve a three year term. The vestry meets monthly (with few exceptions) to keep abreast of the pastoral, financial, ministerial, and physical condition of the parish. The vestry works with the treasurer and rector to bring a budget before the annual meeting. The vestry reviews our financial position throughout the course of the year and also makes and considers recommendations to and from our endowment committee. Members are encouraged (but certainly not required) to make Sunday announcements to the congregation. All vestry members are available to be an ear for concerns of the congregation and to give voice to those concerns. They also inform members of the congregation about vestry actions. The vestry also works to develop our vision for the future and to help pave the way to realize that vision. In recent years the vestry has provided oversight and established ad hoc groups to plan for the long term use and conservation of our endow-ment, the redesign of our undercroft space, the renovation of our kitchen and Collin’s hall, our marketing initiative, and many other critical endeavors. The vestry begins the year with a short vestry retreat to review the past year, learn about our-selves as individuals, as a team, and as a parish, and sharpen our vision for the coming year. While there are certainly other responsibilities and duties that arise, this gives you a good idea of a vestry member’s responsibility. It sounds like quite an undertaking and it is, but if you are considering serving the church through this vital ministry, I encourage you to ask a cur-rent or previous vestry member about their experience. Who can serve on vestry? Well, the cannons state that all adult communicants in good standing (who if they have previously served on vestry have been off for at least a year, unless the term they filled was an unexpired term) are eligible to serve on the vestry. Any questions? Okay a little more clarification – an adult communicant is any active person in the church, over the age of sixteen, who has been baptized (in any Christian church), is a registered member of this parish, and has made an adult affirmation of faith (either baptized as an adult, confirmed, or received into the Episcopal church). A communicant in good standing is one who regularly attends and participates in the life of the church and gives of his or her time, talent, and treasure. If you have any question as to whether you are in fact a communicant in good standing please contact Father Ben. What is expected of vestry members? It is the expectation that vestry members serve as an example to the congregation and make an annual pledge during our stewardship campaign. We also expect vestry members to serve as a liaison to one of the ministries of the parish and miss no more than two vestry meetings a year barring extenuating circumstances.

More Announcements...

ADVENT

Sunday, November 30 is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, but in the Church calendar it is the beginning of the new year, the first Sun-day in Advent. We will also have a festive coffee hour to commem-orate our patron, Saint Andrew, whose feast day falls on December 1. After enjoying the goodies youth and adults will celebrate by Greening the Church – decorating the windows with festive greens and putting up the tall trees in the chancel, while the children create Advent Wreathes in Collins Hall with Ms. Martha.

If you would like to offer your help for any part of this day, please call the Parish Office, 452-9581.

ST. NICHOLAS DAY

Saturday, December 6 is St. Nicholas’ Day. He is the patron saint of children and sailors, and his generosity gave rise to the stories of Santa Claus. St. Andrew’s children will gather from 10 a.m. to noon to learn about and celebrate this gentle saint. We will have treats, crafts and activities for children through grade five. Adult and older youth helpers will be needed. For more information (or to volunteer to help) please contact Martha (452-9581 x 224 or mholland@mysaintandrews.org.)

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

The last two years we have transitioned from Advent into Christmas with a lovely Pageant featuring our Sunday School students in tableaux of the major scenes of the nativity story, accompanied by beautiful Christmas music from our choirs. Those of you who aren’t in one of our many choirs or Sunday School classes just need to be here for the performance at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 14. Share the joy by inviting your family and friends.

If you’d like to help, David Brown could use some electricians and carpenters to help create lighting for our “stage” and Martha would love to have a couple of people offer to wash, iron, and mend our costumes. Cathleen Franklin, Jane Vessels and Aman-da Maas are organizing the pageant again this year – please call the office if you’d like to assist in any way.

The Women of the Church will provide a festive reception after the pageant. It is a lovely event and a great time to gather with your fellow St. Andreans.

Pageant – Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m. Participants should be here by 2:30 p.m.Dress Rehearsal – Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Walk Through for Middle and High School actors – Sunday, December 7 at 10 a.m.

PROJECT WARM

LG&E organizes Project Warm every fall to help winterize homes for disabled people and low income seniors. The energy saved will help our whole planet as well as bringing financial relief to those who sorely need it.

Two teams of St. Andreans will leave the church at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 8 to participate in this service to those in need of help. If you would like more information about this project, please contact Terry Zimmerman (ht.zimmerman@hotmail.com or call 425-3108).

THE CARROLL FAMILYby Sally Erny

Among many of the young families who have joined St. Andrew’s in recent years is the Carroll family – Sandy, Alice, Trey and Edy Kate.

Alice grew up in Northern Virginia in the Washington, DC suburb of Fairfax. Her father worked for the government while she was growing up. Alice is a lifelong Episcopalian and ironically, the church of her youth was St. Andrew’s in Burke, Virginia. While Alice did not grow up in Louisville, she has strong family connections here. Alice’s mother grew up in Louisville along with many aunts and uncles, some of whom are still living here. Alice actually moved in Louisville to be closer to her grandmother, who has since died. Alice holds a degree in theatre education from Virgin-ia Tech. In addition to the desire to be close to her grandmother, Alice came to Louisville to work with Stage One, one of the top three children’s theatres in the country. At Stage One Alice was a theatre educator teaching drama through workshops to all ages. In addition, she wrote the guides that accompanied productions for students attending Stage One performances during field trips. After five years at Stage One, Alice took a teaching position in the Old-ham County Public Schools where she taught drama. In 2004, Alice left her work in theatre education and went to work for Mercer, the global leader for human resource and related financial advice, products and services. Alice works in the area of compensation, with an emphasis on healthcare and not-for-profit organizations.

Sandy was born and raised in Louisville. She attended Doss High School and shortly after graduation enlisted in the U.S. Army. During her tenure with the Army she was stationed in Texas and briefly in Germany. Sandy earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Louisville. Since graduation from UL she has been on the staff of EON US, a diversified energy services company, formerly Louisville Gas & Electric. At EON Sandy has held a number of financial positions and is currently serving as a budget analyst.

Sandy, Alice and their son Trey became a family in 2000. Trey is now 14 years old and a freshman at Atherton High School. At Atherton he is in the teaching magnet program where he is receiving early training to be a teacher. Dur-ing his freshman year he will spend one day a week at Hawthorne Elementary and by the time he graduates he will be at Hawthorne about 50% of the time he spends in school. Trey is a soccer player and animal lover. He’s also in the Marine Biology club, and might like to work with animals someday.

Edy Kate was born March 20, 2007. Many St. Andrean’s will remember her baptism last October. She also made her own stage debut as Baby Jesus in last year’s Pageant. She is a bright and darling toddler who has a wonderful his-tory to her name. In Alice’s family, since the 1800s, every first female child has been given the name Alice or Edyth, in alternating generations. As such, every female child has the name of her grandmother. A wonderful and meaning-ful tradition! Edy Kate attends Bright Horizons childcare center, just a few blocks away from Mercer, making it easy for Alice to check her often.

This summer the Carrolls had an exciting family trip as they traveled to Düsseldorf, headquarters of EON. Sandy was a representative to “EON Day” to which all countries in which the company is located sent a limited number of employees to talk about their challenges and learn how best to address them in this changing global climate. From Düsseldorf Sandy, Alice, and Edy Kate traveled to Amsterdam and then took train excursions into the Netherlands. They really enjoyed their time abroad and hope to visit other countries in the future.Sandy’s family is in Louisville and the Carrolls get back to Virginia to see Alice’s family about four times a year. Every summer Alice goes back to teach a workshop, Celebrating Arts for Young Children, at Towson University in Maryland where her mother is on the faculty.Sandy is a relatively new but avid golfer. Alice loves to read mysteries and travel narratives and enjoys cooking and gardening. Rounding out the Carroll family is their dog, Gidget.At St. Andrew’s Sandy assists with the ever important auditing functions and Alice is co-teaching Sunday School to sixth graders.We are fortunate to have Sandy, Alice, Trey and Edy Kate as members at St. Andrew’s. We look forward to getting to know this dynamic and interesting young family better and watch their children grow up among us.

ST. ANDREW’SPARISH OFFICE2233 Woodbourne AvenueLouisville, KY 40205Tel: (502) 452-9581 Fax: (502) 452-9582OFFICE HOURSTuesday-Friday, 9:30 am-3:30 pmVISIT US ON THE WEBwww.MySaintAndrews.org

CONTACT THE STAFFRector Ben Maas ext. 213 bmaas@mysaintandrews.orgChildren’s Minister Martha Holland ext. 224 mholland@mysaintandrews.orgParish Administrator Bridgett Hard ext. 210 bhard@mysaintandrews.orgMusic Director David Brown ext. 223 dbrown@mysaintandrews.orgOrganist/Handbell Director Marci Dickinson ext. 212 mdickinson@mysaintandrews.orgBookkeeper Ruth Kempf ext. 211 rkempf@mysaintandrews.orgSexton Abel Martinez-Orrego and Raphael Yanes

WORSHIP SCHEDULESUNDAYS8:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II9:00 am Breakfast9:30 am Nursery until 1:30 pm9:15 am Adult Choir10:00 am Children’s Church in the Chapel11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I12:15 pm Coffee & Conversation in Collins HallWEDNESDAY5:30 pm Worship in the Chapel6:00 pm Dinner in Collins Hall6:30 pm Jr. Choir Practice / Adult Ed.

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VESTRYSenior Warden:

Jeff Echelberger, 2009Junior Warden:

Cam Norman, 2011Clerk:

Rick Morris, 2010Treasurer:

Bill ChandlerMEMBERS

Sue Wettle, 2009Sarah Acland, 2009

Jeannine Schaffer, 2009Terry Triplett, 2010

Tom Capes, 2010Rob Hard, 2010

Candy Parrack, 2011Martha Stukenborg 2011

Tracy Axton, 2011MINISTRIES

ACOLYTESBonnie Echelberger

LECTORSSharon BrownALTAR GUILDSarah Acland

ALTAR FLOWERSMary Ellen Adams

USHERSLinda George

CHOIRDavid Brown

HANDBELLSMarci Dickinson

PARISH LIFEBonnie Echelberger

YOUTHCHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Martha HollandEFM (Education For Ministry)

Gail BonnellSAMS (St. Andrew’s Men)

Bob WagonerWOMEN OF ST. ANDREW’S

Nina TuckerOUTREACHSue Wettle

BUILDING & GROUNDSTracy Axton

HCM REPRESENTATIVEDorothy Brock

NEWSLETTERBridgett HardBOOKKEEPERRuth Kempf

SEXTON Abel Martinez-Orrego Raphael Yanes