A Message from the Junior Warden:
As many of you know, a dedicated group from our membership here at Saint Andrew’s will be concluding their confirmation journey in a few weeks at a special service on February 23rd. It has been wonderful for me to watch the process from start to finish. Although a Church member for over twenty-five years, my own interest level has never been quite so high.
Yes, it is true, my daughter’s own participation makes this confirmation group special, but it is more than just that fact alone. Many of the group have been at St. Andrew’s since birth, more than one having acted the part of “baby” Jesus in the Christmas pageant. Others have been with us less time; regardless, each confirmation participant has had their own unique St. Andrew’s experience…and each of those experiences supported by a congregation willing to assist with the spiritual growth process.
From those teaching the classes to confirmation sponsors, to stories from Church members of confirmations past; I have attained a greater appreciation for our “family” at Saint Andrew’s. I encourage everyone to soak-up this dynamic and recall your own spiritual journey, and give thanks to those who helped guide you along the way.
Jim Ensley
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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.
Pastoral Visitation of the Bishop
On February 23, 2025, the Sunday service at Saint Andrew’s will be led by the Right Reverend Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows. This will be a festive occasion, celebrating a Baptism, the Rite of Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, and rich in fellowship at the altar and at the feast prepared for all in Hamilton Hall after the service. We will see you then!
The plate offering that day will go to the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund. For those who wish to give online: https://onrealm.org/indydio/give/bdfe
Click here for the QR code.
The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
In-Person Sunday Morning Worship Service, February 16, led by The Rev. Jennifer Oldstone-Moore, 10:15 a.m. NOTE: The Annual Meeting will immediately follow the service.
You can stream the service via St. Andrew’s 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 February 16.
The Latest Updates
FEBRUARY 16 ANNUAL MEETING
The 2025 Annual Meeting, led by Senior Warden Karen Hirt Mannon and Jen+ is a time to review the work of the previous year and plan for the coming year. We will elect 2 new Vestry members and 2 parish representatives for Diocesan Convention. We will need a quorum of church members–please join us this Sunday immediately following the service!
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
The Book and Bible Group has begun again, meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays with Evening Prayer celebrated at 4:00 p.m.
WOMEN IN THE BIBLE SERIES
You are invited to join an eight-week “Women in the Bible” study. We will meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. from January 29 through March 26. The series is presented by Prof. Sandie Gravett. Details are in Hamilton Hall; register by e-mail to kramer501@msn.com with “Women in the Bible Series” in the subject line.
ALTAR FLOWERS
We now have a poster in Hamilton Hall to sign up for altar flowers. You may donate funds to purchase altar flowers in celebration of a birthday, anniversary, special date, or to honor someone who has died. A donation amount of $30 is suggested. 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. It is asked that you get this information to Renee well ahead of time. Thank you!
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 top of the piano in Hamilton Hall. Feel free to read and return!
THIS WEEK’S SHOPPING LIST FOR NON-FOOD PANTRY
Please add baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, and Adult Depends (any size) to your shopping list for the NFP for the month of February. 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, February 22 from noon – 2:00 p.m.
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, February 22
• 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!
Top 3 Needed Items
Your prayers are asked for:
Haile Bane, grandson of Joanne Haymaker
The family of Vernon Bane, father of Joanne Haymaker’s daughter-in-law
Bruce Baxter, friend of Kathy & Steve Jones
Beth Benedix, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Debbie
Kim Frank, sister of Pamalee Smith
Katie Gleichman, relative of Jim & Cathryn Ensley
Carole Greenawald
Janet Jenks, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Tom Kaiser, friend of Jen+ & Chris
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
The family and friends of Karen Swalley, friend of Thom & Gwen Morris
Larry Taylor, former member of St. Andrew’s
Dwight Ziegler, uncle of Stephanie Gurnon
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Good Shepherd, West Lafayette: The Rev. Dr. Hilary Cooke, Chaplain.
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 Church of Bangladesh.
Birthdays: James Mannon, February 16; Mark Smith, February 18; Jenny Heithaus, February 19; Warren Macy, February 19; Owen Jedele, February 20; Larry Wilson, February 20.
Anniversaries: Tim & Caroline Good, February 17.
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