A Message from the Junior Warden:
I consider myself fortunate to walk into the Putnam County Courthouse each morning as I arrive at work. It is a beautiful old building full of character, history and nuances…but the best feature is the depiction of King Solomon’s judgment in the old Circuit Courtroom. As I sit in Court, day to day, and observe this scene, my thoughts often turn to the “wisdom” attributed to Solomon. From where did it come? From whom? How long did it take to achieve?
Wisdom comes in various forms, attributable to numerous sources. From those people and circumstances we choose to surround ourselves with, to a onetime, chance, encounter or experience. August is the month so many children, youth and adults head back to the classroom, trade schools, colleges and universities for another year of education, pursuit of knowledge and learning new skills to ultimately build upon their collective wisdom. Keep all those headed back to “school” in your prayers at this time; and also those educators, institutions, staff and administrators assisting and supporting their journey.
St. Andrew’s said goodbye to a good friend this past weekend. Carole Greenawald was a career educator, among many other things, who influenced countless students through the years. In the past few weeks, I have heard “she was my favorite teacher” from so many. What a legacy. But her wisdom was also spread to her children, grandchildren, other family members, friends and colleagues. Those privileged to know her are truly better people because of the relationship.
The field of education is an important and noble profession worthy of our support and admiration. If you get an opportunity this week, thank an educator who has had an impact on your pursuit of wisdom.
Jim Ensley, Junior Warden
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Rector’s Office Drop-In Time
Rev. Jen has set her office drop-in day as Wednesday of each week from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. for anyone who would like to stop in and visit. You are always invited to make an appointment for a time convenient for you. Mondays are her Sabbath day.
The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost/Proper 15
In-Person Sunday Morning Worship Service, August 17, led by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Oldstone-Moore, 10:15 a.m.
You can stream the service via St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Greencastle, Indiana Facebook Page. Click on this link to view the Live Stream. We will start the Live Stream 5 minutes prior to the start of the service.
Click here for the service booklet for August 17.
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RENEE OUT OF OFFICE
Renee will be out of the office from Thursday, August 7 – Thursday, August 28 so office hours at Advent House will be limited. Jen+ will be in for her office hours on Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 and 1:30-3:30 and at various times through the week. Contact Jen+ at (priest.standrewsgreencastle@gmail.com) or Senior Warden Karen Hirt Mannon (karen.hirt.mannon@gmail.com; karenhirtmannon@depauw.edu) if you need access or contact. You can also call or text Jen+ or Karen.
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS GAME, SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 1:35 p.m.
Join Rev. Kirsteen Wilkinson, Plainfield, and the Wabash Neighborhood for the Indians vs. Buffalo baseball game at Victory Field on Sunday, August 31, at 1:35 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and it’s Kids Eat Free Sunday at the ballpark. See poster in Hamilton Hall for more information.
LAKE SERVICE – SAVE THE DATE!
The annual lake service at the Jedele’s lake house at Raccoon Lake will be on Sunday, September 7, at 10:15 a.m. In case of rain, it will be held Sunday, September 21. Hard copy directions are available in on the music stand in Hamilton Hall.
MINISTRY SCHEDULES AND EVENTS’ CALENDAR
Just for your information, if you go onto the Saint Andrew’s website, you can find there the Ministry schedules for the current quarter and also a full events’ calendar.
GETTING AHEAD MEALS NEEDED
Gobin Church’s Getting Ahead Program needs our help! They are asking for individuals or teams to step up to prepare a meal for about 15 people on August 14, 21, and 28. If you can provide a meal or a part of a meal, please let Jen+ know.
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
The Book and Bible Group has begun again, meeting at 4:30 p.m. most Tuesday afternoons with Evening Prayer celebrated at 4:00 p.m. The next one will be Tuesday, August 19.
ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR
An altar flower calendar is posted in Hamilton Hall. Sign up to sponsor the altar flowers to commemorate a birthday or anniversary, remember a loved one, or in thanksgiving for an important event. We ask a donation to help offset the cost of the altar flowers and other worship expenses. Be sure to tell the office your dedication so that it can be printed in the bulletin. Please make checks payable to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and in the memo field please put this information: Altar Flowers, person’s name, occasion, Sunday date you’d like for the flowers to be on the altar.
VESTRY MEETING MINUTES
If any of you are interested in what your Vestry is doing, there are two copies of each month’s minutes on the music stand in Hamilton Hall. Feel free to read and return!
SHOPPING LIST FOR NON-FOOD PANTRY
Please add Adult Pull-Ups (all sizes) and bed pads to your shopping list for the NFP for the month of August. If you are donating adult pull-ups/briefs, they should be the ones without tabs. We are currently overstocked in adult diapers and period products. Meals and conversation in Hamilton Hall are going well. Patrons are now able to pick out items they most need. Your contributions help our budget go farther in helping meet the needs of those in Putnam County. The next Non-Food Pantry will be Saturday, August 30 from noon – 2:00 p.m. If you can help with this ministry in any way, please contact Harriet Moore or Carl Huffman.
KROGER COUPONS
If you have any unwanted Kroger coupons, please bring them to Hamilton Hall and place in the window ledge near the “Little Library”. We would like to make them available to our Non-Food Pantry recipients so that they might be able to take advantage of them to help extend their food budget. Thanks in advance!
FREE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
We have some large print Day by Day daily devotionals in the sanctuary that you are free to take home for your personal devotions–and if we know that people would like copies, we can order the right amount. Many of you may also appreciate the on-line version of Day to Day. Click here.
ON-GOING COVID PROTOCOL
We continue to respond to both our county’s current CDC designation and to the current variant. Masking is optional. Decisions on COVID policy have moved from the Reconvening Committee to Rev. Jen and the Wardens.
Prayers and Reflections for This Week
We have heard that the daily reflections and scripture readings provided during Lent were appreciated. The meditations are written by persons from Gobin UMC and Beech Grove UMC. They will be in the newsletter each week. Whether you enjoy these every day or as the Spirit moves you, may this resource continue to bring you spiritual food for the journey. Blessings!
Click here to view the readings and accompanying links.
Non-Food Pantry Latest
Saturday, August 30
• Noon to 2:00 p.m.
There will be a distribution in Hamilton Hall and light lunches will be served inside. We are grateful for all those who have worked so hard to obtain supplies for the Non-Food Pantry. Items are having to be purchased from a variety of sources making it much more expensive. Donations to help offset this extra cost will be gratefully accepted!
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Your prayers are asked for:
Haile Bane, grandson of Joanne Haymaker
Beth Benedix, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Bruce, brother-in-law of Jen+
Jennifer Clarke, friend of Patti Harmless
Lynda, friend of Sarah Finlay-Black
Bob Eickhoff, friend of Warren & Connie Macy
The family of Bob Fatzinger, Jr., brother of Barbara Pare
Katie Gleichman, relative of Jim & Cathryn Ensley
The family of Carole Greenawald
Josh
Tom Kaiser, friend of Jen+ & Chris
Maclean
Hansford Mann, friend of Joanne Haymaker
Teresa Masten, friend of Karen & Jim Mannon
Sally Motsch, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Mary Mountz
Jeri Mucia, friend of Joanne Haymaker
Tom Mullen, father of Patti Harmless
Logan Murray, grandson of Dave & Sue Murray
Elizabeth & Natalie Sheffler, daughter & granddaughter of Page & Narda Cotton
Skip Sutton
Larry Taylor, former member of St. Andrew’s
Dwight Ziegler, uncle of Stephanie Gurnon
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Clergy and students of Diocesan Campus Ministries: Good Shepherd-Purdue University; Grace Village-Ball State University; United Campus Ministries -UCM Terre Haute; Grace Unlimited-Butler University; Canterbury House-Indiana University; and all campus ministries with the Diocese.
Our companion dioceses: The Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil: The Most Rev. Mauricio Jose Araujo De Andrade, Primate of Brazil and Bishop of Brasilia. The people and Diocese of Haiti and Saint Andre’s Parish and school in Mithon.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Scottish Episcopal Church.
Birthdays: Dana Glessner, August 17.
Anniversaries: Dave & Sue Murray, August 22.
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