St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 Above, Fr. Ron Baird stands at the altar with some of our youth acolytes during training in August. At right, one of our veteran acolytes provide some on-the-job training for a new member of the ministry during the 11:15 a.m. service last Sunday. Sign-ups begin today for Wine, Women & Whatever Robin Field invites the women and girls in the parish to her home on Sunday, Sept. 23, for an open house style fellowship from 2 to 5 p.m. You are welcome to come for all or part, but just come. While chatting, enjoy assorted beverages (wine and non-alcoholic), finger foods and chocolates! Sign-up sheets are available at the Information Desk and Robin will be walking around during our Rally Day festivities with sign-up sheets, too. If you have any questions or need directions to her home at 5910 Tournament Drive, Westerville, please contact her at 614-895-8204 or at church. 2 0 1 8 S t . A n d r e w ’ s H a r v e s t F e s t i v a l O ur fall discipleship program kicks of today with Rally Sunday! Join us between services, from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., for fellowship, fun and Chris Cakes of Ohio’s famous flying flapjacks! Our fall “Grow in Faith” program begins next Sunday. See inside for details! The 2018 Harvest Festival and Rummage Sale is just three weeks away, on Saturday, Sept. 29! See the back page for details about how you can volunteer, when you can drop off donations for the Rummage sale, and how you can get your raffle tickets for a chance to win tickets to For King and Country’s Christmas concert here in Columbus. Inside today Common Ground … Men’s BootCamp … Aspire Columbus for women … Via de Cristo … & more!
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St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018
Above, Fr. Ron Baird stands at the altar with some of our youth acolytes during training in August. At right, one of our veteran acolytes provide some on-the-job training for a new member of the ministry during the 11:15 a.m. service last Sunday.
Sign-ups begin today for Wine, Women & WhateverRobin Field invites the women and girls in the parish to her home on Sunday, Sept. 23, for an open house style fellowship from 2 to 5 p.m. You are welcome to come for all or part, but just come. While chatting, enjoy assorted beverages (wine and non-alcoholic), finger foods and chocolates!
Sign-up sheets are available at the Information Desk and Robin will be walking around during our Rally Day festivities with sign-up sheets, too. If you have any questions or need directions to her home at 5910 Tournament Drive, Westerville, please contact her at 614-895-8204 or at church.
2018
St. Andrew’s H
arvest Festival
Our fall discipleship program kicks of today with Rally Sunday! Join us between
services, from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., for fellowship, fun and Chris Cakes of Ohio’s famous flying flapjacks! Our fall “Grow in Faith” program begins next Sunday. See inside for details!
The 2018 Harvest Festival and Rummage Sale is just three weeks away, on Saturday, Sept. 29! See the back page for details about how you can volunteer, when you can drop off donations for the Rummage sale, and how you can get your raffle tickets for a chance to win tickets to For King and Country’s Christmas concert here in Columbus.
Inside todayCommon Ground … Men’s BootCamp … Aspire Columbus for women … Via de Cristo … & more!
Rally Day celebrates the start of our fall discipleship program for children, youth and adults, as together we discover anew what it means that Jesus — the Word of God — is alive and active in the world, and in our lives, today. (Hebrews 4:12)
Next Sunday, Sept. 16, children will return to their Godly Play classrooms, and our middle school youth will resume Bible study. Adults and high school youth are invited to gather in the Sanctuary on Sundays in September to hear from a series of special guests, before embarking upon a study of spiritual gifts, which will be facilitated by Fr. Shane Tucker beginning on Oct. 7.
But today we have pancakes! Chris Cakes, the “flying flapjacks” folks, are back again this year, so grab your plates and get ready for the great pancake toss. A number of our ministry leaders will be out and about during breakfast today to share information and offer opportunities to serve Christ and his Church, and our community.
What to expect next weekChildren Our Young Saints in pre-school through 5th Grade will once again experience sacred stories, with lessons on the sacraments and liturgy woven throughout the school year, in Godly Play. A Montessori-based approach to religious education, Godly Play features Bible stories, lessons about the liturgy of the Church, and the parables of Jesus, all told using multi-sensory materials. A period of wondering together about the day’s lesson follows, and each child is then invited to reflect individually on the story through “Godly Play” — working with the lesson materials, an art response, or another activity.
This year, our children will explore some of the New Testament stories of Jesus’ relationship with the people he encountered during his earthly ministry. And they’ll come to know more deeply how those stories are their stories, too; that Jesus is alive today, and desires to be in
relationship with them, just as he was with those who walked with him 2,000 years ago.
Middle School YouthOur Middle School students will focus on some core issues of faith, including the Bible as the inspired word of God, the historic creeds of the Church and how they define what we believe, and what it means to follow Jesus, and live in him as he lives in us.
Sunday Forum: Joel Penton next Sunday The Sunday forum will kick off with a visit by Joel Penton of Stand for Truth Ministries, which is reaching thousands of students in public schools across the country with the message of the Gospel.
A graduate of The Ohio State University, Joel was a member of three Big Ten championship football teams and the 2001 National Championship team, a four-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and recipient of the prestigious Wuerffel Trophy, also known as the “Humanitarian Heisman.” The Trophy is a national award that recognizes the one college football player in the entire country who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
After graduating from OSU, Joel turned down an opportunity to play in the NFL to begin a career in full-time motivational speaking. Joel’s positive message to students is both relevant and impactful, combines humor and sincerity, and uses real-life examples of the rewards that result from making right choices.
Joel follows up his character-based messages at school assemblies with an evening concert, where he and his Stand for Truth team have the opportunity to share the Gospel.
Please join us next Sunday as we once again welcome Joel, his wife
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Bethany, and their children to St. Andrew’s. Joel will be introduced at the 9 a.m. service, share about Stand for Truth between services, and join us for worship at 11:15 a.m.
On Sept. 23, Julie Baldwin will share about her experiences in El Salvador, where she served this past summer on her second mission trip. On Sept. 30, our teachers/storytellers, with the Young Saints of our parish, will bring the experience of a Godly Play lesson into the Sunday Forum, as we share together in the wonder of God’s movement in our lives through a story from Scripture.
Children’s Chapel resumes next SundayChildren’s Chapel resumes during the 9 a.m. service next Sunday. Children accompany their parents to church, gather after the reading of the Gospel for Chapel, and return at “The Peace.”
Come connect with God, connect with his story, and connect with one another as we celebrate the living Christ through worship, discipleship, fellowship, and service.
Looking for the Daily Lectionary, next week’s Sunday Lectionary, and the Prayers for the Church? If so, they’re available in a leaflet at the Information Desk today! The lectionaries are also available at standrewspolaris.org.
Joel Penton
Food, volunteers still needed for Common Ground next SaturdaySt. Andrew’s will serve at the Common Ground Free Store in Delaware next Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We need both volunteers and food providers. If you don’t want to cook, monetary donations are great, as we will cook or shop for you. A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex; please take a look!
Also, please be aware that the Free Store will not be accepting winter items until the middle of October. We will let you know if this changes with a cooler fall, but for now please set your cold-weather donations aside until then.
For more information about Common Ground, please contact Diane Bobay at 614-846-6921 or [email protected], or Marty Scott at 614-284-0182 or [email protected].
Men of St. Andrew’s: ‘BootCamp’ is just ahead!Have you ever felt like there must be more to life than this? You may have been a follower of Jesus for a few years, or for most of your life, but may be wondering if God might be bigger than you’ve known him to be thus far. You may have also questioned at times if he has more for you, as you walk and work with him, than you’ve experienced to date. Or you may have asked God to help you be the husband, the father, the son, brother or friend that he created you to be, but lacked the vision and encouragement to move in that direction. Wherever you find yourself … you’re in good company with a band of brothers who are on that same journey.
This Nov. 8-11 men from our parish, along with some from other churches, will gather at Eagles Wings Lodge in southern Ohio’s Hocking Hills. We’ll have ample opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with a lake, hiking trails, a shooting range, ping pong table and hot tub … but there’s so much more in store. “Boot Camp BASIC” is a weekend designed to help men live more fully alive in Christ. The content for the weekend is based on Dr. John Eldredge’s popular book, “Wild at Heart.” Eldredge and his wife Staci lead an organization called Ransomed Heart through which they write, speak and facilitate events such as this retreat all over the world.
If you’re interested and would like more information, or if you’d like to sign up, please get in touch with Fr. Shane Tucker at [email protected] or 740-548-5112, ext. 4. There are about five spaces left on a first come-first served basis. Friends are welcome, as well. The cost, including accommodation and food, is $265 before Oct. 1. Scholarships are available. Join us for what promises to be an epic experience and a milestone in our journey of faith as sons of our Father.
Bell Choir seeks new ringersThe St Andrew’s Handbell Choir is in desperate need of more ringers. Having ended last season with less than the ideal number of ringers to adequately share their talents, and with another member leaving the choir this season, the handbell choir is in jeopardy of folding.
If you like the sound of the handbells, have a rudimentary ability to read music, a good sense of rhythm, and can commit to attend rehearsals on a weekly basis (understanding that illnesses and vacations do happen) then we need you!
Christine Brill will be available between the services today- to answer any questions, demonstrate ringing techniques, and share what bell music looks like for anyone with an interest. Practices will be in the Sanctuary on Thursday evenings from 6:15-7:25 p.m. Beginning ringers will start practices in mid-September while the full handbell choir will begin practices on Oct. 18.
Prayer, support soughtfor Via de Cristo eventVia de Cristo of Ohio, a three-day renewal experience for Christians who desire to grow in their understanding of God’s great love and grace, has a special retreat coming up Oct. 1-4 specifically for Christian clergy and their spouses. Currently, we have two St. Andrew’s members working on the team that makes the retreat happen — Dan Brill will be providing the music for the event, and Christine Brill will be a table leader and share a message with the participants.
As a laity-led volunteer movement that inspires, challenges, and equips local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and communities, the Brills are asking for your support in these ways:
Prayer! This is the most important aspect of the Via de Cristo experience. A sign-up sheet at the Information Desk offers a select number of 30-minute time slots during the 72-hour retreat. If you can commit to pray for the event and those attending, please sign up for a slot (couples can sign up together or separately). Please include your name and email address so that Christine can send you more information.
Donations! There is no charge for those who attend the weekend for the first time, and Via de Cristo of Ohio relies solely on donations from team members and the greater Christian community to cover expenses for food and facility rental. It costs about $5,000 to put on an event, and each team member is asked to raise about $200 to help defray that cost. If you are able to donate any amount, checks may be made out to Via de Cristo of Ohio and either given to Dan or Christine Brill, or placed in the offering plate marked for VdC-OH (all donations are tax deductible).
For more information about Via de Cristo of Ohio, contact Dan and Christine Brill, 614-899-7429 or [email protected]; Carlo Cherubini, 614-327-2317 or [email protected]; or Fr. Wil Verhoff, 740-602-8810 or [email protected].
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Aspire women’s event coming up Sunday, Oct. 14Parishioner Danielle Tranchina is hoping to organize a group of women from St. Andrew’s to attend Aspire Columbus together on Sunday, Oct. 14.
Aspire Columbus is a one-night, three-hour event just for women, and is full of laughter, learning, stories, and music. Two national speakers, one talented musician, and one hilarious comedian will combine for a memorable and fun-filled evening.
The event will be held at Powell United Methodist Church, 825 East Olentangy St. in Powell.
VIP tickets are from $35 to $50, with early entry at 4 p.m., and a Q&A with all speakers and artists, and your choice of seats. General Admission tickets are from $25 to $30, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. The event itself will begin at 5 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to: http://aspirewomensevents.com/columbus-oh/
Please contact Danielle at 740-938-4600 or [email protected], or Tally Whitehead at 740-548-5112, ext. 5 or [email protected], if you are interested in attending.
Women’s Bible Studyresumes Tuesday, Sept. 18The Tuesday morning Women’s Bible Study small group will resume their regular meetings on Sept. 18.
The group, which meets on the first and third Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the Parish House, will be selecting and starting a new study at their first meeting. For more information, contact Tally at 740-548-5112, ext. 5 or [email protected].
Our 8th annual St. Andrew’s Harvest Festival & Sale is just three weeks away, on Saturday, Sept. 29. We hope to make this year’s event bigger and better than ever, and we need your help to do it! Volunteer sign-ups are underway, so please take a look at the sign-up sheet in the Narthex and see where you can join in the fun!
The Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the bounty of God’s harvest as we welcome our community to St. Andrew’s for a day of shopping, food, music, and entertainment.
Vendors Market We’re still accepting vendors for our Vendors Market, as well as Food Trucks. Pick up a flyer at the Information Desk for details, and take a few flyers and/or information cards to share with your friends and favorite craftspeople!
Music & EntertainmentWe’ll have music throughout the day, with Randy Smith, a member of our choir, singing the oldies from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and 104.9 The River bringing us their top contemporary Christian songs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Calling of Levi, our contemporary worship band that leads us in songs of praise at the 11:15 a.m. Sunday service, will close out the day, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.
Hayride & Pumpkin Patch, and more Fun & GamesThere will be fun & games aplenty for kids of all ages, including, of course, our crowd-pleasing Hayride & Pumpkin Patch. And new this year will be inflatable bounces!
Rummage Sale donation drop-offs underwayThe 2018 Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, will begin at 9 a.m. with our famous Rummage Sale. We’re now accepting donations of household items, furniture, electronics, toys, etc. that are in good, working condition, with two more drop-offs scheduled.
You may drop items off at the garage immediately behind the Parish House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, and Monday, Sept. 17. If these dates are not convenient, you are welcome to bring your donations to church on Sundays. We can unload your things in between the two services. Please, no drop-offs after Sept. 23!
Raffle returns; tickets available todayAfter suspending our Harvest Festival raffle last year, a generous donation of concert tickets from a parishioner is allowing us to bring it back this year!
We’re now selling tickets for a chance to win a prize package that includes four tickets to the For King and Country Christmas Concert with Zach Williams on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Schottenstein Center, and a $50 Cameron Mitchell Restaurants gift card ($235 total value).
Tickets are $3 each, or four for $10. Plan to buy your tickets now, and take some to sell to friends and family! Proceeds help defray the cost of the Festival.
Harvest Festival Sept. 29!
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So much going on … so little space!Our fall calendar is filling up fast, and so are the pages of “The Net!” We’d hoped to bring you more photos from the Men & Boys Brats Bash this week, but promise they’re coming soon!
For more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact Lori Cornett, Harvest Festival coordinator, at [email protected] or 614-218-9882. You may also sign up on SignUpGenius by clicking on the link on our website, standrewspolarisorg.
The Daily LectionaryWeek of the 16th Sunday of Pentecost • Sept. 9-15
(Pentecost 17, Year B)First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9 Psalm 116:1-9Second Reading: James 2:1-18 Gospel: Mark 9:14-29
Prayers for the ChurchAnglican Church in North America: The Provincial Office, Treasurer Brad Rost, and the Rev. Kirk Patterson, controller
The Church has two offices in North America, and the staff in these locations collaborate on a daily basis to serve the Province.
The Provincial Office for the Anglican Church in North America is located in Ambridge, Pa., and the staff in this location handles the denomination’s financial and administrative infrastructure. The Archbishop’s Office is located in Loganville, Georgia and oversees the ministries of the Church. (Source: ACNA website.)
Please pray especially that members of both Offices will be led and supported by the Holy Spirit.
Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes: Fr. Lee McLeod, Deacon Jesse Alexander, and the people of St. Aidan’s, Nicholasville, Kentucky.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Brian, Reneé, Madeleine, Avery, Elizabeth, Isabella, Caroline, and Oliver Sylvester; Jim and Sue Thomas; the start of our fall program year next Sunday; and our Choir.
Encouragement for your prayer time with GodIf you have accepted Jesus as your Savior, your former self has died; its career is finished. “Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him.” (Romans 6:8) — St. Andrew’s Prayer Ministries Team
Prayer Service at noon every WednesdayA weekday Prayer Service is held in the Sanctuary at noon every Wednesday. Prayer is offered with special intention for our parish, the city, the state, the nation and the world, as well as for individual prayer needs. All are welcome!
Have a prayer request?AYou may email your prayer requests to [email protected], or fill out the online form on our website, standrewspolaris.org, under the “Scripture & Prayer” drop-down menu. Prayer requests may also be placed in the prayer box in the Narthex.
