A Message from our Senior Warden
“The true calling of a Christian is not to do the extraordinary things, but to do the ordinary things in an extraordinary way.” Dan Stanley
This statement resonates with me as St. Andrew’s begins its Stewardship Campaign for 2027. Sue and Cathryn, our campaign chairs, have provided a complete list of opportunities to serve our church. Please consider how you want to be involved in the life of At. Andrew’s. Your time, talent, and financial commitment are all very important ways to support the mission of St. Andrew’s and the Episcopal Church.
Growing up I attended The Church of the Messiah in Newton,
Massachusetts. Every Sunday I remember my dad sitting at his desk writing a check which he would place in the collection plate at church. He would also give each of his three sons a quarter to place in the plate. I have often reflected on this action. My dad, in his way, was teaching us the value of stewardship.
The two churches in my life, one in Massachusetts and now here at St. Andrew’s in Greencastle, have always been an important part of my spiritual life. For me, pledging to support the
church feels very natural and rewarding. I hope as you consider your pledge you keep in mind how important your support is to St. Andrew’s Church.
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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 Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
In-Person Sunday Morning Service, November 15, led by 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 this service.
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Godly Play Lessons
We are restarting our monthly Godly Play lessons for children of all ages. We are planning on lessons the final Sunday of the month with working around holidays towards the end of the year.
Godly Play is a Montessori-based spiritual formation method that teaches children the language of Christian faith through storytelling, wonder, and play. We tailor the lesson and message based on the children present any given Sunday. If time allows and it fits the lesson, we also often work on craft projects.
Godly Play lessons take place upstairs in the Murray Suite of Hamilton Hall during the first half of the service. The children start the service in Hamilton Hall and then will come into the service usually during the peace.
Here are the dates for the remainder of 2026
- November 22
- December 20
2027 Pledge Drive
Our pledge drive draws inspiration from Leo Tolstoy’s Three Questions, a story reminding us that the most important time is now, the most important people are those before us, and the most important work is to do them good. As we prayerfully consider our gifts of time, talent, and financial support, we invite you to read the story linked below and reflect on how your generosity can put God’s love into action through our church.
When is the best time to do things?
Do you ever find yourself waiting for the right time to do something? We tell ourselves we will get to it when life settles down, when we have a little more time or money, or when everything finally falls into place.
But before we know it, the perfect time never comes. Maybe that’s because we are waiting for something that doesn’t really exist. Maybe the right time isn’t when everything is perfect. Maybe the right time is now, even when things are busy, life is complicated, and we don’t feel completely ready.
I know there have been times in my own life when I looked back and wished I had acted sooner. Times when I could have helped, or been there for someone, but I waited, thinking there would be a better opportunity. By the time we realize the opportunity was right in front of us, the moment has passed. Those are the moments I wish we could have back.
Giving to St. Andrew’s Church is one of those opportunities. We don’t have to wait until we have more time, more money, or until life becomes a little less hectic. Giving is not about having everything figured out or being in a perfect position. It’s about faith, generosity, and recognizing that we are part of something bigger than ourselves.
Our gifts help support our church family, strengthen our ministry, and make sure that St. Andrew’s can continue to be there for those who need it.
We may never find the perfect time, but we have the opportunity to make the right choice today. Let’s not look back and wish we had done more when we had the chance. Let’s choose to act now, and make a difference for St. Andrew’s and the people who call it home.
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Brian Cox
Episcopal Relief and Development
The time for Christmas-gift-planning, -buying, -wrapping, and –mailing is upon us! Leigh Earle has a way to make this the most wonderful time of the year for you, your loved ones, and those in need: check this link GIFTS FOR LIFE to find out more about the Alternative Gift plan from Episcopal Relief and Development, coming to St. Andrews’ Nov. 22!
Non-Food Pantry Latest
Saturday, November 21
• Noon to 2:00 p.m.
There will be a distribution in Hamilton Hall and light lunches will be served. We are grateful for all those who have worked so hard to obtain supplies for the Non-Food Pantry.
Top 3 Needed Items
The Latest Updates
BISHOP VISITATION SUNDAY
Nov 15 10.15 am Bishop Jennifer’s visitation, and Rite of Confirmation and Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows, St. Andrew’s
ADULT FORUM SERIES: Working Ahead: Knowing Your Choices around End-of-Life Care
Join us this Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 for Adult Forum at 11.30. Elaine Peck, Director of Hospice and Palliative Care for Putnam County, will give a presentation about preparing Advance Directives for health care and end-of-life. She will include information about Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, and other issues that help you make important decisions.
This is part of a series on end-of-life issues:
November 22 Elaine Peck Advance Planning and Directives: Getting the End-of-Life Care You and Your Loved Ones Want
December 13 Josiah Black Organ Donation: Planning & Impact, and Support for Families of Donors
January 10 Elizabeth Garbere The Gift of Hospice: What to Know and What to Expect
January 24 Rev. Jen Oldstone-Moore Christian Funeral and Burial: Planning Ahead
RITE OF ORDINATION OF A DEACON
Dec 19 11.00 am Meghan McConnell, Rite of Ordination of a Deacon, All Saints Episcopal Church, Indianapolis
PRAYERS FOR OTHERS
If you have prayers that you would like offered on Sunday–prayers of thanksgiving, for those in trouble or sickness, or those who have died and those who grieve, please call in or send an email to Michelle. The names will be said aloud on Sunday for four consecutive weeks and then cycled off. If you would like the prayers continued, please tell Michelle and the names will be added to the long-term prayer list.
EVENING PRAYER
Join us for Evening Prayer in the sanctuary on Tuesdays at 4:00. Evening Prayer is a wonderful service to wind down the day and move into the evening hours.
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER
On Wednesdays at 1:00, we gather for about a half hour in quiet contemplative prayer. A leader introduces the prayer and a bell is chimed; we sit in prayer for twenty minutes until another chime sounds and then close with a spoken prayer. Feel free to come in any time between 1:00 and 1:20 to pray in silence in a lovely sacred space.
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 see the Non-Food Pantry Latest section of the newsletter for items most in need for this month. 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. Please scroll down to view the distribution dates and latest updates. 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.
Your prayers are asked for:
Kinga
Haile Bane, grandson of Joanne Haymaker
Beth Benedix, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Jennifer Clarke, friend of Patti Harmless
Peter Heuer, nephew of Joanne Kissinger
Tom Kaiser, friend of Jen+ & Chris
Lynda, friend of Sarah Finlay-Black
Teresa Masten, friend of Karen & Jim Mannon
Trevor Moore, friend of Karen and Jim Mannon
Sally Motsch, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Gene Shaw, brother-in-law of Patti Harmless
Elizabeth & Natalie Sheffler, daughter & granddaughter of Page & Narda Cotton
Deloris Smith, friend of Emily Knuth
Jenny Smyth, niece of Patti Harmless
Skip Sutton
Donald Voermans, father of Nick Voermans
Dwight Ziegler, uncle of Stephanie Gurnon
For those who have died:
Ryan VerBryck, nephew of Joanne Kissinger
Martha, grandmother of Stephanie Gurnon
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. James, Vincennes, Ms. Rene Vermillion, 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 Parish and school in Mithon.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Iglesia Anglicana de Chile
Birthdays: Nancy Lovett, Nov 11; Anna Harmless, Nov 13; Kevin Moore, Nov 14
Anniversaries: none
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