August 16, 2018


'RAISE THE ROOF" IS UNDERWAY!


JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY, August 19th, The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, there will be two services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
There is a service of Morning Prayer on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

We hope you will join us for worship and fellowship.
CENTERING PRAYER-With Rev. Dr. Midge Pendergast
 
Midge preaching on Sunday
Please join us in the sanctuary at 5:30 Tuesday evenings during the month of August for an opportunity to deepen and/or broaden your prayer life.  Centering Prayer is a simple practice of meditation which focuses on your personal relationship with God. Whereas you may ‘center’ alone, the combined energy of a group of people is noteworthy.  Thomas Keaton and Richard Rohr are advocates of quiet prayer, and research has clearly demonstrated its value for adults and children (Newburg). The Rev. Dr. Midge Pendergast will lead us in this prayer practice. We will end no later than 6:30. No experience is necessary. Come and pray with us. For more information please see Midge.

READINGS FOR SUNDAY                
Sunday, August 19, 2018
13TH  Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 15, Year B

1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Psalm 111
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58


FROM THE RECTOR
Roof Update

Finally, a few days without rain so work on the roof can begin! Mike Lord and his crew came in on Monday morning to put a tarp over the back portion of the sanctuary where we have a leak. They were back Wednesday to begin stripping the old shingles off that portion of the roof, and found that there are four layers of shingles instead of the two we thought. It will be interesting to see the condition of the roof decking and how much needs to be replaced.
The first batch of the new metal roofing panels were cut and shaped yesterday. Here are some pictures showing that process, which I found fascinating. The metal comes in big rolls, and the machine is programmed to make the appropriate bends in the panels. The metal is then sent through the machine, which forms the bends to create the locking edges and cuts the panels according to the dimensions of the roof.


Because Mike can cut the panels as he needs them, there will be minimal impact on our grounds as he works. He will not work on Sundays, but you may see work going on at any other time, as weather permits. Meanwhile, all of our usual activities will go on as scheduled.
The other construction project impacting some of us is the replacement of Butler’s bridge at the intersection of Whittier Rd. and Hwy 113. I drove by yesterday and saw that the spans have been put in place, so they are making progress despite the rain. Hopefully they will be able to reopen the road on schedule!
So, life goes on, with the usual bumps and obstacles. We take detours and try to remember to look for the blessings along the way. We are so fortunate to live in this beautiful part of God’s world, and to have the resources needed to take care of our roads and buildings. I remain grateful to be here among you, and to all of you who are contributing to our roof project!
Caroline
MORNING PRAYER

Wednesday's Morning Prayer readings from Holy Women, Holy Men focus on Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The questions we raise during the homily-discussion time beg for answers, so after Morning Prayer, we search through biblical commentaries to find some. We are surprised that they are in John's Gospel, which we associate more with his images of Jesus saying, "I am the bread of Life" or the glorious opening, "In the Beginning was the Word..." rather than with stories of Jesus's ministry.
At the wedding in Cana, Jesus appears with his disciples and his mother, Mary, in the first public sign that the presence (essence, glory) of God exists in Him. Mary who has, since her son's birth, kept the knowledge of his eventual death "locked in her heart" is here at the start of his public life. We are interested in how she is portrayed by John, and how, as Jesus's mother, she appears at various points in his ministry.
Here, then, are some photos of how "curiouser and curiouser" we become.
Lisa Thompson




RAISE THE ROOF       

The Quilt Project’s next meeting is Monday August 27th , assembly day. We will meet in the Parish Hall at 9:30 to sew the 12 1/2” patches into a quilt.

On Monday, September 10th, assuming all is ready, we will put the quilt on the frame and begin quilting, beginning at 9:30 in the Parish hall.

Everyone is invited to help make this happen. If you would like to participate in any way please let Barbara Lord know. Or just come to the Parish Hall on those days and enjoy the fellowship! 

“FUN” RAISING
THANK YOU!!


Click here for Lobster and Steak Dinner Photos
Courtesy of Lisa Thompson

COOKBOOK


We Want You! and your Contributions
for the 90th Anniversary
Saint Andrew's Cookbook
Do you have a recipe or a memory you would like to share with your Saint Andrew's Family ?
Well there is an easy way to get it to us, The Saint Andrew's Cookers: Email us at saint.andrews.cookers@gmail.com
We hope to complete this project in about the next 45-60 days so your prompt response is much appreciated.
CHURCH BILLBOARD



 DINNER BELL

Dinner Bell cook team for this Sunday August 19th
LEWIS

Dinner Bell cook team for next Sunday August 26th
SANDWICH COMMUNITY CHURCH
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Thank you for your volunteer
work in this special Outreach program!

COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
The monthly item for August is JELL-O.
FORWARD DAY BY DAY FOR TODAY
THURSDAY, August 16

Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; make known his deeds among the peoples.

Struggling to pray sometimes—or not knowing where to begin—is a familiar experience. I have found that thanksgiving is a great place to start when I struggle in my prayer life. Reflecting on the blessings that God has given me can be like following a bread-crumb trail back to the source of those blessings. In his book, Letters to Malcolm, theologian C.S. Lewis suggests we see blessings as the easiest path to God. As Lewis says, “The warmth of a ray of sunlight can lead us back to the source of that warmth, the sun.”



What blessings in your life have helped lead you back to God? Does your work help you understand the ways in which God is reaching out to you? Does forgiving someone who hurt you help you better understand how God forgives us when we fall short? Does the love of your family help you better understand the love of God?


MOVING FORWARD: If your prayers are in a slump, try letting your blessings revive your quiet time. 

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
If you do not see your birthday or anniversary listed, please make sure Deb in the office has an information sheet on file for you.

August 

     Birthdays
1        Stephen Hird
6        Kathy Bunker
8        Marty Cloran
          Elizabeth Wiesner
15      Bernice Thompson
16      Susan Luz
28      Grete Plender
30      Patti Rau

     Anniversaries
15      Dale & David Appleton
25      Dwight & Barbara Baldwin
27      Sammie & Dick Wakefield
          Bruce & Claudia Kennedy

THIS MONTH AT ST. ANDREW’S
The Month of August

Sunday-         8 and 10 am -Holy Eucharist
                   5 pm            -Dinner Bell
Monday
20th              7 pm            Vestry
27th              9:30 am       Quilting Project
         
Tuesday        10a-Noon      -Food Pantry
                   5:30 pm       -Centering Prayer (during August)                  
                   8 pm            -AA meeting
         
Wednesday    9 am            -Morning Prayer

Friday           10a-Noon      -Food Pantry

Saturday        8pm             -AA (Parish Hall) Al-Anon (Prince Room)
           
FROM Deb IN THE OFFICE
PARISH DIRECTORY
There is an August print of the Parish Directory. You may pick up a copy from the table in the Parish Hall.  You may also email the office to request a .pdf copy of the directory.
PHOTO GALLERY



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