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| 94th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Andrew's |
I’m just back
from another great vacation! It was so
good to see all my family – except baby Anna and her mom, who was too worried
about Covid to come. I totally understood, and think she made the right
decision. It was such a privilege to officiate at my niece’s marriage. They are
so happy, and my heart is full.
Here’s a picture of everyone else (except one brother and his family, who arrived the next day). The happy brides are on the left in the front row.
Many thanks to
Nancy Spencer-Smith for filling in for me last Sunday!
Join us on
Sunday at 9:00 for the 94th anniversary of St. Andrew’s celebration. During the
usual sermon time we will share our thoughts on what we learned about church
during the pandemic and our recent reopening for in-person services. What did
you miss while our services were on Zoom? Now that many of us are back in
church, what do you appreciate? Are there things you used to take for granted
that have new meaning now? What are you most grateful for? Please write down
your thoughts on one or more of these questions, keeping it to 50 words of less
so that everyone who wishes can share at the service
Following the service we’ll have a parish brunch, the first one in almost two years! Bring your favorite brunch dish and enjoy catching up with each other. I hope to see you there!
Blessings, Caroline
The remaining Sundays at 8:00 and 10:00 AM
This Sunday-August 1st
10th Sunday after Pentecost
at 9:00 a.m.
Join us for the 94th anniversary celebration!
9:00 service
Sermon time devoted to sharing our experience of
St. Andrew’s during the pandemic
Followed by a potluck parish brunch
Bring your favorite brunch item to share
Collect of the Day
O God, who on the holy mount revealed to
chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment
white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the
disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with
you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
First Lesson
Exodus
34:29-35
In our first
reading we hear how Moses’ face shone after he had spoken with the Lord. When Moses came down from Mount Sinai after
again receiving the ten commandments, the people were afraid to approach him
because of the radiance of his face.
Whenever he talked with the people, he had to wear a veil.
Psalm 99
The holy and
mighty Lord reigns on high. God spoke to
Israel’s leaders from a pillar of cloud and has forgiven them their misdeeds
The Second Lesson 2
Peter 1:13-21
This lesson
presents the apostle Peter as he recalls his vision of Jesus in majesty on the
holy mountain and the heavenly voice that announced this was God’s beloved
Son. Peter was among those who were
eyewitnesses to this revelation. It
makes more sure the prophetic message that is like a lamp for us. But no one should make this prophecy a matter
solely of their own interpretation, for it has come through the Holy Spirit.
The Gospel Luke
9:28-36
Updating the Prayer List
Please let Deb know when a person can be removed from the prayer list. Thank you.
Eleanore’s
Project Update
As
part of Eleanore’s Project, Sammie Wakefield has received requests for thirty
wheelchairs for children in Peru. The North American team has not been able to travel
to Peru since 2019 and they will not be able to travel there in 2021. However,
the Peruvian therapists continue to work with children at Yancana Huasy who
need mobility as well as consultation with their parents on 24 hour postural
care. At their request Eleanore’s Project is putting together a container of
equipment scheduled to leave Sioux Falls, SD the last week of August.
Sammie
has equipment and supplies ready to be boxed on Monday, August 2 and then on
Saturday August 7. We still need some extra hands to help on both those days.
Please call Sammie to volunteer or have questions about what type of help is
needed.
We
plan for the Uhaul truck to be in the parking lot at St Andrews on Sunday
August 8 and delivered to Manchester on Monday the 9th. Sammie will be
going to Sioux Falls on August 23-26 to join other members of Eleanore’s
Project and pick out the rest of the equipment for the container.
Sammie Wakefield
Hymn 528
Lord,
you give the great commission:
“Heal
the sick and preach the word.”
Lest
the Church neglect its mission
and
the Gospel go unheard,
help
us witness to your purpose
with
renewed integrity;
Refrain
with
the Spirit’s gifts empower us
for
the work of ministry.
Lord,
you call us to your service:
“In
my name baptize and teach.”
That
the world may trust your promise,
life
abundant meant for each,
give
us all I new fervor, draw us
closer
in community;
Refrain
Lord,
you make the common holy:
“This
my body, this my blood.”
Let
your priests, for earth’s true glory,
daily
lift life heavenward,
asking
that the world around us
share
your children’s liberty;
Refrain
Lord,
you show us love’s true measure:
“Father,
what they do, forgive.”
Yet
we hoard as private treasure
all
that you so freely give.
May
your care and mercy lead us
to
a just society;
Refrain
Lord,
you bless with words assuring:
“I
am with you to the end.”
Faith
and hope and love restoring,
may
we serve as you intend,
and,
amid the cares that claim us,
hold
in mind eternity;
Refrain
~ Jeffrey Rowthorn
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In addition to those PSM members pictured in previous pictures, the following members contributed but were not included in pictures: Lois, Jean, Bunny, Becky, Tina and Bev Sullivan. Thank you! Tina
