Glimpses of Spring
I hope this finds you enjoying our first real glimpses of spring and the promise that it holds. We know we might still have some of those “tug of war” temperatures in the weeks to come, but just watching the ferocity of our young spring flowers pushing up through the ground; days getting longer; more Covid vaccines reaching arms and us marking the half-way point in Lent, assure us that hope abounds for our future and this world.
Many of you have asked when we will be able to return to in person worship at St. Andrew’s. Bishop Jennifer has promised new guidelines are coming soon and the recent CDC’s news is so encouraging. We will be waiting to hear from the Bishop and scheduling an opportunity for the Regathering Committee and the Vestry to discuss possible different opportunities. As mentioned before, we are going to be planning a service in the Memorial Garden for Pentecost (May 23rd), at the very least. Stay tuned.
Unlike many churches during these months of the pandemic we have continued to be blessed with the music from our incredible organist. Albrecht, you have added a richness to our services that we are all so grateful for. Our cadre of lectors and intercessors; the cantoring of Carrie and Terry; thought provoking words from Father Mark; special music from Martha and Terry; and a few children’s services have all kept our church family together in worship. St. Andrew’s has much to be grateful for and I am confident that with patience and prayer we will be able to successfully move forward with our search and move back into our worship space. Just like those spring flowers, the people of St. Andrew’s are strong and pushing through.
Sue Murray
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Prayers and Reflections for the fourth week of Lent
Let everyone understand that the real love of God does not consist in tear-shedding, nor in that sweetness and tenderness for which we often long, just because they console us, but in serving God by serving those around us, in justice, fortitude of soul, and humility. – Teresa of Avila
More is accomplished by prayer if one carries it quietly on one’s heart than if one uses many words about it every day. – Author Unknown
Daily reflections and scripture readings are often part of our practices for Lent. This year, you can take advantage of readings and reflections all in one place and written by persons from Saint Andrew’s, Gobin UMC and Beach Grove UMC. The daily meditations will be in the newsletter each week and go from Wednesday to Tuesday, except for Sunday. Whether you enjoy these every day, or as the Spirit moves you, may this resource be a blessing!
Click here to view the readings and the accompanying links to the scriptures for each day.
A Limerick from Maureen Carkeek
Saint Andrew’s made my birthday bright
with cards and food to my delight
and what a choir to inspire.
Their greetings made my day just right!
Thank you everyone!!!
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sunday Worship, March 14
You can connect to the service via Zoom. Click on this link to connect. If you have not used Zoom before, you will be prompted to download Zoom, go ahead and do that. When you enter the meeting you should be able to see and hear others and others can see and hear you. If you come in a little late, please listen for a moment before speaking. In order to see everyone, go to Gallery view (upper right on PCs and upper left for Macintosh). When we get started everyone except the speaker will be muted. If you are reading or playing music, please be sure to unmute yourself.
If you are connecting via telephone dial 301-715-8592 and when prompted enter the Meeting ID: 847 8600 1703 and press #, then enter the password: pray and press # again.
Click here for the service booklet for March 14
Book Study meets March 10th
Do you wonder whether Christian life and church membership still make sense in our tumultuous world? And wonder how so many people claim to be Christian and yet act so differently? If so, then please join us beginning on Wednesday evening, January 27. Join us as renowned Biblical scholar, theologian, and fellow Episcopalian Marcus Borg takes us on a thoughtful, faithful, and hopeful journey. Join us in reading and discussing Borg’s final book, Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most. Copies of this book will be available at the Parish Office beginning this weekend. Book Study dates will be: Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on January 27, February 10, February 24, March 10. Please join us as we read and discuss Borg’s final book, Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most.
Wednesday Book Study
Starting Wednesday, March 10 • Via Zoom, 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting link – click here. If you are connecting via telephone dial 301-715-8592 and when prompted enter the Meeting ID: 847 8600 1703 and press #. The password is: pray.
Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 1, 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Celebration
Sunday, April 4, 10:15 a.m.
You can connect to all of the services via Zoom. Click on this link to connect. If you have not used Zoom before, you will be prompted to download Zoom, go ahead and do that. When you enter the meeting you should be able to see and hear others and others can see and hear you. If you come in a little late, please listen for a moment before speaking. In order to see everyone, go to Gallery view (upper right on PCs and upper left for Macintosh). When we get started everyone except the speaker will be muted. If you are reading or playing music, please be sure to unmute yourself.
If you are connecting via telephone dial 301-715-8592 and when prompted enter the Meeting ID: 847 8600 1703 and press #, then enter the password: pray and press # again.
Non Food Pantry Latest
Saturday, March 27
• Noon to 3:00 p.m.
There will be a drive through distribution and no lunch. Kate Berry is coordinating the distribution. We are very grateful to Martha Rainbolt, Carl Huffman, Karen Hirt Mannon, and Christiane Wisehart who have worked very hard to obtain supplies for the Non-Food Pantry. Kroger is not able to acquire enough products for us so the items are being purchased from a variety of sources. This is much more expensive. Donations to help offset this extra cost will be gratefully accepted!
Top 3 Needed Items
Your prayers are asked for:
Lorrie Anderson, cousin of Joanne Haymaker
Beth Benedix, friend to many of us at Saint Andrew’s
Jo Ella Burns, friend of Terry Noble
Douglas Butler, brother-in-law of Claudia Butler
The family of Eric Fladeland, friend of Tim and Caroline Good
The family of Tom Gibson, brother of Gwen Morris
The family of Micah Grimm, friend of Zac and Savannah Johnson
Mary Ellen Gurnon, aunt of Daniel and Stephanie Gurnon
Rena Hale, sister of Thea Warren-Simpson
Steve Jones
Keith Keysor, friend of Andy Cullison
Lisa Breese Kincaid, daughter of Bob and Mimi Breese
Grayson Lyons, great nephew of Peggy Angleton
Jill McDermott, mother of Jim and Karen Mannon’s son-in-law
Stanley Morris
Mary Mountz
Gordon Redden
Jordan Sanders, sister of Jim Ensley
The family of Jeff Sheffler, son-in-law of Page and Narda Cotton
The family of Peter Staats, friend of Suzanne Hassler
Skip Sutton
Sydnor Thompson, brother of Harriet Moore
The family of Phyllis Wright, grandmother of Zac Johnson
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Saint Paul’s Church, Jeffersonville: Mr. Walter McCulloch, Senior Warden.
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 in Mithon.
Birthdays: Anna von Gaudecker, March 16 . Justin Glessner, March 18 . Joanne Kissinger, March 19 . Steve Jones, March 20
Anniversaries: Jim & Karen Mannon, March 20
GCYG
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