In accordance with our by-laws, "written notice shall be given to the congregation no later than two Sundays before the meeting." By tradition the announcement is posted on at least two entrances.





Saint Andrew's-in-the-Valley Thursday MEMO
January 27, 2011

This coming Sunday, January 30th, is Annul Meeting Day! We will have ONE service only at 9:00. The service will be followed by a pot-luck brunch with the meeting beginning at approximately 10:30. We hope you will join us for worship, fellowship, food, and the business of the church, including the election of vestry members and delegates. All are welcome.
In the event of heavy winter weather, we will postpone the meeting until February 6th. An email will be sent out and the announcement will be made on the church voice mail message by 6:30 AM on Sunday.

Printed copies of The Annual Report are available in the Parish Hall and will be on Sunday as well, however, the Report (including the financial pages) is also posted on the Parish Web site. Just click on the "Blog 2011" to the left and then on Annual Report. Please remember that a quorum of members is required for us to transact our business, so we need you. But there is also something important and satisfying about reflecting on the past year together, looking ahead to the future, and enjoying the fellowship of each other's company.

Friday night is movie night: 7:00 in the Prince Room to Letters from Juliet. Popcorn provided. Thanks go to the Parish Life Committee for hosting.

Mardi Gras Supper planning meeting Tuesday the 1st at 5:30. Prepare for a change! This year we will forgo the traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and have a Mardi Gras Supper instead on the preceding Friday, March 4th. (Ash Wednesday is March 9th.) Do you have any New Orleans roots? Any Mardi Gras ideas? Do you know a good source for beads or masks? The FUN-Raising committee would welcome your input at this meeting. If you can't make the meeting, talk to Carol or Diane about your ideas. This supper will be the first of the 2011 FUN-Raising dinners. Proceeds will be divided between outreach organizations and the church.

Keep in mind that Sunday, February 6th will also be a ONE service only Sunday (9 AM). The liturgy will be followed by an open conversation about Outreach and Mission led by Duane Dale.

The Rev. Tobias Nyatsambo, a Lakes Region friend of this parish, and occasional supply priest, will be installed as rector at Saint James Church, Laconia, on Wednesday, February 9th at 6 PM. All of us are invited. I expect to attend and would be delighted to have others join me. Let me know if you are interested.

Readings for Sunday: Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12

Wisdom of the children: Last Sunday's interactive children's sermon is also posted. Click on the 2011 blog to the left.

Food for thought, from the BCP (The Book of Common Prayer) p. 817
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and on earth, hear the prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

See you in church!
Blessings, Heidi+