the evergreen spirit - St Andrew`s Episcopal Church
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the evergreen spirit - St Andrew`s Episcopal Church
THE EVERGREEN SPIRIT St. Andrew Episcopal Church Oct, Nov, December 2015 As we pass into October and autumn, you may already be looking forward with expectation to Christmas. It’s a blessed holy day, and we will celebrate it here in style, from Christmas Eve until the 12th night of Christmas. (There is probably a 12th man joke in there somewhere, but I’m too caught up with the Pittsburgh Pirates right now!) Holy Eucharist Sundays 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m., Wednesdays 5:15 p.m. Rector: The Rev. Evan Clendenin † E-mail: therevevan@comcast.net Church Office: (360) 533-2511 / standrewsgh@comcast.net Office Hours Monday thru Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Please call for an appointment outside of those times. Fr. Evan will be in Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Tuesdays he is out in the community, and off on Friday. In case of emergency contact the church office. But even before that, we will gather all thru Advent in expectation of that celebration. We will host a Xmas bazaar of assorted crafts and goodies, proceeds to support our children attending church camp in the summer. And we will make Advent wreaths from the beautiful forest greenery that is part of this region of God’s ‘timbered choir.’ Last year it was a special day of ‘messy church,’ and it promises to be blessedly messy again! And before that, we celebrate All Saints Day, when we remember all the saints who have gone before us-and hey, all the sinners too. There is a clear overlap of the two, and Jesus Christ is drawing them all with us into his church. (The incense will be burned sparingly, and it is hypo-allergenic!) And before that we will host two events, which I highly encourage you to attend: First, the Family Harvest Dinner! The meal is being generously provided by a crew of fine ladies, and you are invited to gather, eat, enjoy one another’s fellowship, and get to know new people as well. It will be a beautiful and delicious way to celebrate this community’s faithfulness. Second, the Vestry and Rector will present on our congregational finances. We will cover our missionbudget and investments, as well as demonstrate ways you can share sustainably in the stewardship of that mission. In worship you will hear some messages from members about how that has worked for them over the years. Something might speak to you. (Yes, we’re talking about money, but that’s definitely not all.) And before that, maybe even before you have received this newsletter, we’ll bless the pets, we’ll remember some dear and departed members of this community, we’ll gather young and old for new opportunities of quality christian learning. And before that, we will have asked that Christ would send his holy archangel Michael to bless his people with courage, perseverance, and above all, love, as we wrestle the demons and dragons that grasp at our souls, our congregation and town. (We aren’t a museum religion-we follow a living God!) Evan† 400 East First Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 St. Andrew Episcopal Church Permit No. 4 Aberdeen, WA 98520 U.S. Postage Paid Non-Profit Organization Community Activities & News December 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 Service & Educational Activities Wednesday 2 5:15 Thursday Friday Saturday 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 Christmas Eve Service 8:00 pm. 25 Holy Eucharist Scripture Study Tuesdays, 11am in the Parish Hall (Entryway along G St.) A small group gathers to study the readings for the upcoming Sunday’s celebration of the Holy Eucharist. We read in a prayerful way, and listen for how God’s word might be addressing each of us. We are considering changing to an evening time in November. Please consider joining us. Adult Education Class for Fall “The Story-lines of the Old Testament”, Sunday, 9-9:40 am. Remaining four sessions: October 18th-Wilderness Teaching November 1st-Into A New Land November 8th-Prophets, Priests, Peasants, & Kings November 15th-Exile & Return Acolyte Practice-Sunday, October 25, November 22 at 11:15 am. Acolytes of all ages are expected for practice, learning and a smidge of fun. Each month we practice our role in leading worship and learn something new, play a game and eat lunch. “Safe-guarding God’s Children Training” - November 7, 9:00 am.—12:00 pm. Here at St. Andrew’s most parish volunteers are expected and in fact required by the Diocesan policy to attend this training which will be offered at our congregation for your convenience. There is no cost. Please register with the office. Questions? Please call Fr. Evan or the office. Vacation Bible School It is our turn to host Vacation Bible School in the summer of 2016. We want to host a wonderful experience for everyone involved. In December you are invited to be part of our initial plans. Think Grand! Art. Drama, Science, Hiking, Music, Cooking: all mater of ways to teach and share Gods’ love with children and their families. We would like to include teens in the planning. Tentative meeting November 30, at 6:00 pm with supper snacks. Baptism and Confirmation Preparation Please contact Fr. Evan if you desire to be baptized or think you are ready for the rite of confirmation. Baptism marks our belonging within the body of Christ and is a lifelong walk. Confirmation is an important step in that walk. During Lent you will take part in a class about our church and the Christian way of life. We will follow a short booklet-”A People Called Episcopalians”. This class is open to anyone. If you are preparing for Baptism and or Confirmation you will have some more study & service. 6 2nd Sunday After Advent Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am 7 13 3rd Sunday After Advent Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am 14 20 4th Sunday After Advent Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am Children’s Pageant 21 27 1st Sunday After Christmas Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am Acolytes practice 28 8 Scripture Study 11:00 am 9 5:15 15 Scripture Study 11:00 am 16 Holy Eucharist 5:15 Holy Eucharist Vestry Meeting 6:00 pm 22 Scripture Study 11:00 am 23 5:15 Holy Eucharist Christmas Office Closed 29 Scripture Study 11:00 am 30 5:15 Holy Eucharist 31 News Year Eve 26 Calendar Community Activities & News October 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 Vestry member Jody Martinez encourages us all to read this message about inviting children into worship again. Alice Bertram and Jensina Alvarenga who provide Sunday school and nursery care invite parents and grandparents to find a way with them to share and rotate their joyful responsibility the care and guidance of the children. Evan C.† Parents With Young Children In Church 4 19th Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am 5 6 Scripture Study 11:00 am 7 5:15 13 Scripture Study 11:00 am 14 You are doing something really, really important. I know it's not easy. I see you with your arms overflowing, and I know you came to church already tired. Parenting is tiring. Really tiring. Holy Eucharist Blessing of Animals 11 20th Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am 12 18 21th Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am 19 25 22th Sun after Pentecost Holy Eucharist 8 & 10 am Acolyte Practice 11:15 20 Scripture Study 11:00 am 5:15 Holy Eucharist 21 5:15 22 23 Community Dinner And I see you with your toddler and your preschooler. I watch you cringe when your little girl asks an innocent question in a voice that might not be an inside voice let alone a church whisper. I hear the exasperation in your voice as you beg your child to just sit, to be quiet as you feel everyone's eyes on you. Not everyone is looking, but I know it feels that way. 24 Holy Eucharist Vestry Meeting 6:00 pm 26 27 Scripture Study 11:00 am 28 5:15 29 30 I know you're wondering, is this worth it? Why do I bother? I know you often leave church more exhausted than fulfilled. But what you are doing is so important. 31 When you are here, the church is filled with a joyful noise. When you are here, the Body of Christ is more fully present. When you are here, we are reminded that this worship thing we do isn't about bible study or personal, quiet contemplation but coming together to worship as a community where all are welcome, where we share in the Word and Sacrament together. When you are here, I have hope that these pews won't be empty in 10 years when your kids are old enough to sit quietly and behave in worship. I know that they are learning how and why we worship now, before it's too late. They are learning that worship is important. Holy Eucharist November 2015 Sunday Monday 1 All Saints Day Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am 2 8 9 24th Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am 15 25th Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am Church Picnic 3 Wednesday 4 5:15 Thursday Friday 5 6 16 30 10 Scripture Study 11:00 am 17 Scripture Study 11:00 am 24 Scripture Study 11:00 am 11 5:15 12 13 Diocesan 5:15 14 Diocesan Convention Holy Eucharist 18 Saturday 7 Safe-guarding God’s Children training, 9-noon Holy Eucharist 22 Last Day Sunday 23 After Pentecost Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am Acolytes practice 29 1st Sunday After Advent Holy Eucharist 8 am & 10 am Wreath Making Tuesday 19 20 Convention 21 Holy Eucharist Vestry Meeting 6:00 pm 25 5:15 Holy Eucharist I watch you bounce and sway trying to keep the baby quiet, juggling the infant car seat and the diaper bag as you find a seat. I see you wince as your child cries. I see you anxiously pull things out of your bag of tricks to try to quiet them. 26 Thanksgiving Office Closed 27 Office Closed 28 Christmas Bazaar I see them learning. In the midst of the cries, whines, and giggles, in the midst of the crinkling of pretzel bags and the growing pile of crumbs, I see a little girl who insists on going two pews up to share peace with someone she's never met. I hear a little boy slurping (quite loudly) every last drop of his communion wine out of the cup, determined not to miss a drop of Jesus. I watch a child excitedly color a cross and point to the one in the front of the sanctuary. I hear the echos of "Amens" just a few seconds after the rest of the community says it together. I watch a boy just learning to read try to sound out the words in the worship book or count his way to Hymn 672. Even on weeks when I can't see my own children learning because, well, it's one of those mornings, I can see your children learning. I know how hard it is to do what you're doing, but I want you to know it matters. It matters to me. It matters to my children to not be alone in the pew. It matters to the congregation to know that families care about faith, to see young people... and even on those weeks when you can't see the little moments, it matters to your children. It matters that they learn that worship is what we do as a community of faith, that everyone is welcome, that their worship matters. When we teach children that their worship matters, we teach them that they are enough right here and right now as members of the church community. They don't need to wait until they can believe, pray or worship a certain way to be welcome here, and I know adults who are still looking to be shown that. It matters that children learn that they are an integral part of this church, that their prayers, their songs, and even their badly (or perfectly-timed, depending on who you ask) cries and whines are a joyful noise because it means they are present. I know it's hard, but thank you for what you do when you bring your children to church. Please know that your family -- with all of its noise, struggle, commotion, and joy -- are not simply tolerated, you are a vital part of the community gathered in worship. By Jamie Bruesehoff Worship & Music Christmas Is Coming Christmas Bazaar—November 28 from 9 am to 4 pm See the following page. Advent Wreath Making—November 29nd A religious craft for everyone to make and take home. We will have all sorts of forest greenery and candles on hand for you to make an Advent Wreath. You can use this wreath to pray all through Advent. “Greening the Church” - December 19th, at 9:00 A tradition at St. Andrew’s well loved by past and present generations, which we would like to teach and pass on. We gather to ‘deck the halls’— we prepare the sanctuary for the celebration of Christmas with garlands and window boxes of forest greenery. All ages encouraged to join in this time of work and fellowship. Children's Pageant—December 20th. Alice Bertram and the children and youth of St. Andrew’s and our wider community who will present for you the story of Jesus Christ’s birth during Sunday worship. Christmas Eve—December 24 at 8:00 pm. This year we will host one service on Christmas Eve. Early enough for older adults and children, late enough for you to get home from work, eat supper and still experience the mystery of that most Holy Night. 8:00 pm Hymn and Carols. 8:45 pm Holy Eucharist. December 13, 2015 Lector: Phil MacNealy Chalice Bearer: Bette Worth Ushers: Ken & Gayle Powell Acolytes: Joele Hyde, Araceli Martinez Altar Guild: Team Martha: Dorothy Addison, Kate Jones, Shari Hyde Tellers: Bette Worth, Bobbie McCracken, Gayle Powell. December 20, 2015 Lector: Glennis Stamon Chalice Bearer: Glennis Stamon Ushers: Mike Stamon, Kathy Aberle Acolytes: Donavin Robinett, Jim Law, Glory Grubb Altar Guild: Team Mary: Jody Martinez, Glennis Stamon, Suzanne Hierholzer Tellers: Phil MacNealy, Bob Woodcock, Candie Garman. December 27, 2015 Lector: Dorothy Addison Chalice Bearer: Betty Paulsen Ushers: Phil & Nancy MacNealy Acolytes: Grace Bertram, Will Boling Altar Guild: Team Elizabeth: Gayle Powell, Barbara Dyer, Colin McAfee Tellers: Colin McAfee, Alice Kohl, Linda Monsen. October –November-December Schedule 8:00 am October 4, 2015 Acolyte: Paul Tynan October 11, 2015 Acolyte: Jack Schooner October 18, 2015 Acolyte: Alana Marrs October 25, 2015 Acolyte: Paul Tynan November 1, 2015 Acolyte: Paul Tynan November 8, 2015 Acolyte: Jack Schooner November 15, 2015 Acolyte: Alana Marrs November 22, 2015 Acolyte: Paul Tynan November 29, 2015 Acolyte: Jack Schooner December 6, 2015 Acolyte: Paul Tynan December 13, 2015 Acolyte: Jack Schooner December 20, 2015 Acolyte: Alana Marrs December 27, 2015 Acolyte: Paul Tynan THOSE FOR WHOM OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED For the sick, lonely, and suffering; for those who mourn, and for those who rejoice, and others: Cora, Mason, Melissa, Charlie, Gary, Suzi, Kathee, Patie, Ellen, Arthur Osmundson, Larry Gunther, Donald and Duane. If you would like to add a prayer request please contact Denise Tomka in the church office at 360-533-2511 or email at standrewsgh@comcast.net. Thank You. THOSE IN CURRENT MILITARY SERVICE: Karoleena Alldredge, Brad Bach Jr., Jackson Bailey, Eric Baum, Derek Briscoe, Brian Cullen, Gabriel Calderon, Christian Crowell, Bob Derk, Nicole Hyde Derk, David Duffy, Preston Endert, Bailey Frasch, Alan Friberg, Breeann Frost, Erik Gallanger, Kris Gallanger, Ian Gunther, Kasey Hayes, Andrew Jordan, Bruce Kruger, Matthew Kruger, Tim Kruger, Steven Kristom, John Lewis, Levi Madison, Joe Marchie, William Makolo, Denny Nelson, Todd Norris, Cass Peacock, Bill Ponder, Kristin Rabourn, Sean Rabourn, Les Ratcliff, Andrew Roth, Casey Sindorf, Kelsey Sund. Worship & Music Community Activities & News October-November-December Server Schedule 10:00 am October 4, 2015 Lector: Anne Bennett Chalice Bearer: Dorothy Addison Ushers: Gerhard Schmidtke, Jim Dancey Acolytes: Dorothy Addison, Kyler Blundred, Candie Garman Altar Guild: Team Sarah: Mert Turner, Nicole Ericksen, Angela Schooner Tellers: Rene’ Morris, Nancy MacNealy, Jim Dancey. October 11, 2015 Lector: Phil MacNealy Chalice Bearer: Bette Worth Ushers: Ken & Gayle Powell Acolytes: Joele Hyde, Araceli Martinez Altar Guild: Team Martha: Dorothy Addison, Kate Jones, Shari Hyde Tellers: Bette Worth, Bobbie McCracken, Gayle Powell. October 18, 2015 Lector: Betty Paulsen Chalice Bearer: Betty Paulsen Ushers: Mike Stamon, Kathy Aberle Acolytes: Donavin Robinett, Jim Law, Glory Grubb Altar Guild: Team Mary: Jody Martinez, Glennis Stamon, Suzanne Hierholzer Tellers: Phil MacNealy, Bob Woodcock, Candie Garman. October 25, 2015 Lector: Dorothy Addison Chalice Bearer: Glennis Stamon Ushers: Phil & Nancy MacNealy Acolytes: Grace Bertram, Will Boling Altar Guild: Team Elizabeth: Gayle Powell, Barbara Dyer, Colin McAfee Tellers: Colin McAfee, Alice Kohl, Linda Monsen. November 1, 2015 Lector: Anne Bennett Chalice Bearer: Dorothy Addison Ushers: Gerhard Schmidtke, Jim Dancey Acolytes: Dorothy Addison, Kyler Blundred, Candie Garman Altar Guild: Team Sarah: Mert Turner, Nicole Ericksen, Angela Schooner Tellers: Rene’ Morris, Nancy MacNealy, Jim Dancey. November 8, 2015 Lector: Phil MacNealy Chalice Bearer: Bette Worth Ushers: Ken & Gayle Powell Acolytes: Joele Hyde, Araceli Martinez Altar Guild: Team Martha: Dorothy Addison, Kate Jones, Shari Hyde Tellers: Bette Worth, Bobbie McCracken, Gayle Powell. November 15, 2015 Lector: Glennis Stamon Chalice Bearer: Glennis Stamon Ushers: Mike Stamon, Kathy Aberle Acolytes: Donavin Robinett, Jim Law, Glory Grubb Altar Guild: Team Mary: Jody Martinez, Glennis Stamon, Suzanne Hierholzer Tellers: Phil MacNealy, Bob Woodcock, Candie Garman. November 22 2015 Lector: Dorothy Addison Chalice Bearer: Betty Paulsen Ushers: Phil & Nancy MacNealy Acolytes: Grace Bertram, Will Boling Altar Guild: Team Elizabeth: Gayle Powell, Barbara Dyer, Colin McAfee Tellers: Colin McAfee, Alice Kohl, Linda Monsen. November 29, 2015 Lector: Anne Bennett Chalice Bearer: ??? Ushers: Jim Dancey Acolytes: Grace Bertram, Will Boling Altar Guild: Team Rachel: Dorothy Addison Tellers: Rob Ashler, Skip Kohl, Bob Paulsen. December 6, 2015 Lector: Anne Bennett Chalice Bearer: Dorothy Addison Ushers: Gerhard Schmidtke, Jim Dancey Acolytes: Dorothy Addison, Kyler Blundred, Candie Garman Altar Guild: Team Sarah: Mert Turner, Nicole Ericksen, Angela Schooner Tellers: Rene’ Morris, Nancy MacNealy, Jim Dancey. Mert Turner has this information for you: CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 11-28-15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (that’s less than 2 MONTHS away!!) at St. Andrew’s Church, in the Great and Giles Halls, using the “G” Street entrance. As you may have recently read in the church bulletin, this is a fund raiser for sending our kids to church camp. Some folks have already started to sew, knit, crochet, make canned goods to sell, and put together gift baskets. Back in the olden days we had wooden trivets, hand-made toys and clocks, and other things that came out of assorted personal shops (think man and woman caves) in the parish. Hot beverages and sweet things to eat will also be sold (donations of coffee, tea and cider will be much appreciatedJ); limited seating will be available in the breeze-way. We also have gently used Christmas decorations (“rummage”) and collectables, which includes an antique-ish, artificial Christmas tree that belonged to Marigold Polson, and a keyboard that was John Macduff’s (both were members of St. Andrews during their earthly time). We have some folks on board with the following: Bette W. is going to cover getting out our info on the Reader Boards around town; Denise T. volunteered to do the Web and Facebook; Shawnna A. offered to inquire from local businesses of possible donations for gift baskets; Betty P. is doing some sewing; several of us have canned goods from our gardens and the catches from the ocean; and on the day of the Bazaar, Ed D. is going to make Egg Nog (non-fortified, for those who wonder), Judy S. is bringing some Zucchini bread, Denise T. is bringing Kolache, and Angela S. some little cheese cakes. Is there anything you can donate? In addition to the above, we need folks on 11-27-15 to: - bring down rectangle tables from upstairs by 10 a.m., if they haven’t already been brought down yet; and - help set up (beginning at 11 a.m.), which includes brining down things from the attic and possibly assembling last minute Gift Baskets. On the day of the Bazaar we need volunteers to: - oversee tables (Baked and Canned Goods, Sewing and Crafts, and Gift Baskets), which is primarily being social and helpful to our customers; - help Angela S. in the kitchen e.g. making coffee and tea, pouring beverages (which also include cider and egg nog), providing sweet treats, and maybe someone to do money (?); - help Shawnna A. with the gently used Christmas items; and - help Mary V. handle the money for purchases. Please let me know in which area you’d like to be a part e.g. making something to be sold, volunteering, etc. OTHER DATES: - November 15th at 9 a.m. (between the 8:00 and 10:00 services). Let’s meet again … just to touch base, see where we’re at, and answer questions. Unanswered questions: what shall we do with “rummage” items left after the Bazaar? I’m thinking the unsold bazaar items could live in the Whiteside Room upstairs until their owner picks them up. - November 27th 11 a.m. (yes, that would be Black Friday) … we will be setting up / putting things together on tables in the Great and Giles Halls. If you will be out of town or not available to drop off your donation/s, please make arrangements with me to get it early. PLEASE put a price on your item/s (how much you want it sold for). - In the meantime, please call me with ideas. J Mert, 533-4352. BTW (By the way), is there a better name than “rummage”? Celebrations & Prayers Community Phil Trudell 10/2 Phyllis Carew 11/4 Shawn Martin 12/7 Erin Carr 10/3 Cody Garman 11/7 Fred Scott 12/7 Brenda Rolfe-Maloney 10/3 Rachel Anderson 11/8 Mary Olesen 12/10 Zachary Hyde 10/3 Emily Makolo 11/8 Vicki Fenton 12/10 Steve Horton 10/4 Ethan Trader 11/9 Steve Steinruck 12/10 Marelle Anderson 10/5 Taylor Martin 11/11 Bobbie McCracken 12/11 Dr. John Miller 10/5 Helene Hobbs 11/11 Alicia Blundred 12/12 Choir Practice—every Sunday at 9:00 am. Alice Kohl 10/9 Chloe Pinckney 11/12 Kyle Martin 12/14 Hand Bell Practice-October 11, 25. November 1, 15, 29. December 13, 20. after church Susan Rolfe 10/11 Denise Cox 11/13 Charles A. Carr 12/15 Sandy Steinruck 10/14 Betty Paulsen 11/13 Mildred Matson 12/15 David Chapin 10/15 Bobby Steinruck 11/14 Wesley Rolfe 12/15 Michelle Turner 10/15 Lindsey Tompkins 11/14 Robin Sutherby 12/15 Raeburn Hagen 10/15 Gabrielle Smiley 11/15 Anastasia Hernandez 12/15 Tanner Worth 10/17 Christine Marrs 11/17 Elissa Stamon 12/16 Ruth Gavareski 10/18 Tom Schaeffer 11/19 Brad Woodcock 12/19 Annette Pinckney 10/20 Tammy Jo Hyde 11/19 Anthony Boatman 12/20 Bobby Cox 10/22 Louise Beaver 11/20 Regna V. Carr 12/20 Deborah Griffith 10/24 Korri Miller 11/20 Cheryl Dill 12/26 Jane Purinton 10/25 Barbara Dyer 11/21 Amanda Smith 12/26 Melody Liukko 10/27 Marlene Carr 11/23 Mary Keinath 12/30 Dan Sears 10/27 Bruce Worth 11/26 Jan Woodcock 10/28 Kurt Trader 11/28 Marley Schmidtke 10/28 Bruce Robinson 12/1 Gracelyn Delahantey 10/31 Kristin Dancey 12/1 Jim Law 10/31 Jackie Martin 12/2 Billi Smith 11/3 Alica Mae Barrerra 12/5 Dan Blundred 11/3 Matthew Zimmer 12/6 Sammantha Carr 11/3 Glennis Stamon 12/6 Music Hand Chime Choir Practice at 9:00—9:30 am. All are welcome! Please ask if you would like to join any of these! Parish Harvest Family Dinner—October 17th, at 5:30 pm. Stewardship at St. Andrew’s Presentation by Vestry and Rector October 25 at 9:00 and 11:00 am. Diocesan Convention-November 13th and 14th Stewardship In Gathering-November 22nd at the 10:00 am Service (Bring in pledge card! Celebration & thanks in worship!) Looking for somebody to take over Angel Tree this year. If you are interested please contact Jody Martinez. Larry & Judie Short 10/9 Fr. Dale & Carol McQueen 10/15 Skip & Alice Kohl (1962) 10/20 David & Denise Tomka 10/26 Dennis & Barbara Dyer (1994) 10/29 Bob & Jan Woodcock (1974) 11/2 Charles & Billi Smith (2000) 12/30 Phyllis Carew 12/24/79