St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 300 Third Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035-5618 Phone 440.322.2126 [email protected]Rector’s Reflections Dear Friends, Though it is not an official part of the Episcopal liturgical calendar and though it is not assigned a specific liturgical color, the season of Vacation Bible School is a holy, meaningful and dynamic season at St. Andrew’s! From the preparations that began in late winter through the daily activities taking place this week, Vacation Bible School demonstrates God’s love, truth, presence and movement all around. The older group, affectionately known as “The Grinding Gears” spent this morning reflecting upon the Bible stories of the week and making the connection between the stories and the ways they can make peace in their own lives. I continue to be amazed at the insight, wisdom, truth-telling and courage of these second, third and fourth graders as they articulate their faith and practice as Christians. Here are the poems they wrote as they gathered today. In them, the children reveal their understanding and in their own words, articulate their observations and beliefs about making peace. They recognize the universality of the need to make peace. They see inclusion as integral to the process. They name the difficulty of making peace and imagine situations where those who are antagonistic can change and become peacemakers. They declare the imperative for peacemaking, using language that insists on peace being the way. They repeat, over and over, the desire for harmony, even when there is disagreement. My prayer for these young peacemakers, and for all of us, is that we will have God’s strength, courage, vision and encouragement to make peace in all the places we go and be witnesses to God’s liberating and life-giving Love. Blessings, Mother June (continued on next page) The Carillon Newsletter of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church July – August 2018 Summer Worship Schedule : Saturday Evening Service 5:00 pm Sunday, One Service 9:30 am
Rector’s Reflections Dear Friends, Though it is not an official part of the Episcopal liturgical calendar and though it is not assigned a specific liturgical color, the season of Vacation Bible School is a holy, meaningful and dynamic season at St. Andrew’s! From the preparations that began in late winter through the daily activities taking place this week, Vacation Bible School demonstrates God’s love, truth, presence and movement all around. The older group, affectionately known as “The Grinding Gears” spent this morning reflecting upon the Bible stories of the week and making the connection between the stories and the ways they can make peace in their own lives. I continue to be amazed at the insight, wisdom, truth-telling and courage of these second, third and fourth graders as they articulate their faith and practice as Christians. Here are the poems they wrote as they gathered today. In them, the children reveal their understanding and in their own words, articulate their observations and beliefs about making peace. They recognize the universality of the need to make peace. They see inclusion as integral to the process. They name the difficulty of making peace and imagine situations where those who are antagonistic can change and become peacemakers. They declare the imperative for peacemaking, using language that insists on peace being the way. They repeat, over and over, the desire for harmony, even when there is disagreement. My prayer for these young peacemakers, and for all of us, is that we will have God’s strength, courage, vision and encouragement to make peace in all the places we go and be witnesses to God’s liberating and life-giving Love. Blessings, Mother June (continued on next page)
The Carillon Newsletter of
St. Andrew’s
Episcopal Church July –August 2018
Summer Worship
Schedule : Saturday Evening Service 5:00 pm Sunday, One Service 9:30 am
Night at Progressive Field: We were 92 strong and we were there to see the Indians bring home a win. What could go wrong? It was a beautiful evening, we survived climbing the stairs up to our seats (thank goodness for the handrails!) and the Indians ace, Corey Kluber, was pitching.
Kluber who was the first American League pitcher to reach 10 wins this season and who hadn’t walked a batter since May 8
th. Kluber
hurls his first pitch and it’s hit out of the park. Well, that got our attention. Something wasn’t right with Kluber and throw in a couple of Cleveland errors and we were down 4-0 by the middle of the 4
th inning. The Twins certainly
knew how to quiet the crowd, but we weren’t going to let it spoil our evening. It was $1 dog night and we still had fireworks to look forward to after the game.
The Indians tried to mount a comeback in the 9
th inning, but it fell short and the final score was
the Twins 6, the Indians 3. As I sat and watched the fireworks surrounded by family and friends I realized it really had been a perfect evening, despite the loss.
Kluber showed us that it’s OK to be human and that you can’t be perfect all the time and the song that played during the fireworks finale was “Living on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. I thought it was a fitting ending to another wonderful St. Andrew’s night at Progressive Field.
(Rector’s reflections continued from first page.)
Be a peacemaker Everyone is a peace maker All living things are peacemakers People are peacemakers Everyone can be a peacemaker All people are peacemakers Call everyone a peace maker Especially nice peacemakers Make people think peace All people should provide for others Keep people happy Everyone should be treated the same way Really good peace in life. (Written by Camille, Ella, Ellizabeth, Luke, and Braiden, assisted by Aidan and “Mr. Scott.”) Being nice is being a peacemaker Everyone should be included As a peacemaker, you do nice things Peacemakers are kind and generous Everyone should be kind to one another All around the world, people spread peace. Consult with others before acting Even when people are bad, you should try to make them spread peace. Make peace with everyone, even people you don’t know Anyone can be a peacemaker if they try Kindness is a peacemaking thing Everyone should try to make bullies, peacemakers Ready to make peace with everyone. (Written by Tyler, Isaiah, Dakota, Rielle and Cora, assisted by Cole and “Ms. Judi”.)
3
The Elyria Farmer’s Market is now open every
summer Saturday. St. Andrew’s will have a presence on the following Saturdays and would love a few more volunteers to come once or twice: July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18, and September 1 & 15. This is a wonderful way to “be church” and show the love of Jesus out in the community. See Rev. June, or Barb Prior to volunteer.
UPDATE ON THE BUDGET DEFICIT In May, during the Vestry meeting, considerable discussion took place concerning the projected budget deficit of $ 56,000. A motion was made to charge the Finance Commission ‘ To review all expenses and report back to explain all costs and options for reducing them in order to reduce the budget deficit’. During June, a Finance Task Force met three times and reviewed each line item of the expenses based on need and the overall vision and mission of our church. It was determined that a total budget reduction of over $6,000 was to be proposed. The Task Force also determined several areas of controls and procedures that should be implemented for reducing and controlling cost. At the June Vestry meeting, the recommendation for reducing the budget was approved. The Treasurer will make the changes and notify each affected areas of responsibility. I will be sending a report to the Staff and Commissions asking them to consider implementing the proposed controls and procedures which should also curb costs and improve our cash flow. The Commissions have been meeting to set goals and in September, the Finance Commission will submit a preliminary and comprehensive budget to vestry for 2019 prior to our Pledge Drive. It will explain what is being proposed to carry out our mission and what areas may be reduced if our revenue cannot meet our expenses. In December or January, we will be inviting a member of the Diocese to make a presentation on Planned Giving and Endowments. Also, the Junior Warden Matt Van Wormer and others are looking at various Fundraising activities to generate additional income. We are all working together, as a congregation of faith, creativity and support, to Bring Christ to the World and the World to Christ. If you have any ideas, comments, questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. In His Service, Doug Skladan – Finance Commission Chair and Senior Warden.
VBS Skit
4
Thank you! We give thanks for the generosity of spirit and practice of all those who worked to prepare, lead, teach, help and serve in 2018 Vacation Bible School. The congregation commissioned these leaders last Sunday and God’s faithfulness carried us through. Most of all, we give thanks for the children and youth in our parishes and beyond. They are God’s treasured gifts!
Acacia Kozak Aidan Von Gunten Bill Taylor Cameron Taylor Carley Thomas Cathy Secaur Cole Von Gunten Debbie Panchak Diane Linch Dori Mueller Ellen Otis Gabryelle Frazier Jazlyn Frazier Jeanne Hays Jeremy Barkhurst Jeremy Secaur
Joan Van Wormer Joanne Pressnell Jonathan Frazier Kathy Kerber Leanne Taylor Michael Taylor Mya Frazier Myki Van Wormer Omario Hopkins Retta Reynolds Rev. June Hardy Dorsey Rev. Gregory Stark Sarah Schuster Judi Radosovich Scott Radosovich
5
Calling all Female-Identified Readers! On August 5th at 6 pm, the first meeting of the Ladies who Read St. Andrew’s Book Club will meet to discuss Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber’s book Accidental Saints in the lounge. If you would like to participate but a whole book feels like too much commitment, please come anyway! All female-identifying folks are welcome so please bring a friend and a snack to share! Coffee and beverages will be provided.
Caroline King and Paul Kovac return to
St. Andrew's for a Bluegrass Mass at 5 PM on July 14.
Quiet Communion Service on Sunday, July 15 at 8 am.
Communion Service with Music and Children's Sermon on July 15 at 9:30 am.
Save the date. As always, bring a team of four or more people from your congregation for just $10 per person including all food and mate-rials.
The Episcopal Diocese of Ohio 2018 Lay and Clergy Leadership Conference Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 - 9 am to 3 pm Bellwether Farm 4655 State Route 60 Wakeman, Ohio 44889
Building Innovation and Community Connection in the Local Church Michael Binder partners with Dwight Zscheile helping congregation mem-bers and leaders across the country develop deeper connections with God, each other, and their neigh-bors through the introduction of practices of action reflection involv-ing listening, discernment, and small experiments. Lead Pastor of Mill City Church in Northeast Minneapolis, Michael has his PhD from Luther Seminary in Missional Theology and Leadership Development. His recent writing in-cludes "Participation is the New Ex-cellence" and "Failing Them Softly," both published in Leadership Jour-nal. He lives in northeast Minneap-olis with his wife and three kids.
The September newsletter deadline is August 21.
The St. Andrew’s —George (sax-man) Frazier Memorial Music Festival Returns to Ely Square on September 1, 2018 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. We are asking for monetary donations and volunteers to help. A sign up sheet will be available soon. ~Gwen Frazier and Russ Van Wormer
Lutheran/Episcopal Joint Outdoor Worship. August 19, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. High Mead-ows, 1750 Ford Road, Elyria. Check future newsletter and bulletins for more details.
7
Vacation Bible
School 2018
Peace Lab
July 2018 Liturgist &Usher Schedule
7/2 (Sun.) 9:30 a.m: Amy Kellogg (1, Ps, U), Todd Hartman (2, Pr, Em), Karen Hahn (EM), Bill Taylor (U)
7/22 (Sun.) 9:30: Todd Hartman (1, Ps, EM,) Michael Taylor (2, Pr), Leanne Taylor (EM), Ushers: Amy Kellogg, Joe Myers
7/28 (Sat.) 5:00 pm: Linda Wilbert (1, Ps,) , Barb Prior ( Pr,) Ellen Otis (EM), Usher: Gwen Frazier
7/29 (Sun.) 9:30: Matthew Van Wormer, (1, Ps), Sue Paine (2, Pr, EM), Hans Van Wormer (EM) Usher: Jim Paine
July 5-13, is the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Austin, TX. The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church that meets every three years. To learn more visit www.generalconvention.org or www.episcopalchurch.org. May God guide and inspire all clergy and lay leaders at this important convention #79thGeneralConvention #noexceptions
July Birthdays Kathy Dembek 3 Steve Higgins 3 Gary Pressnell 3 Pat Lehman 5 Tom Menzies 6 Emily Menzies 7 Celeste Brlas 10 Robert Sharkody 10 Phyllis Payne 12 Derek Menzies 13 Elizabeth Diedrick 19 Cheri Van Wormer 20 Matt Van Wormer 20 Joe Hahn 21 Natalie Day-Howland 21 Debbie Panchak 23 Betsy Nickoloff 24 Joanne Pressnell 26 Deborah Ray 28 Annamarie Pressnell 30 Ruth Smith 31
August Birthdays Chris Putzier 1 Lisa Squire 2 Richard Wilbert 3 Ian Kerber 7 Keith Walker 11 Rhonda Mueller 13 Faith Pressnell 15 June Hardy Dorsey 15 Verne Potter 17 Dale Harris 18 Ben Day Howland 19 Kellie McGowen 20 Doug Skladan 22 Chuck Minnich 24 Eric Frazier 25 Fred Putzier 25 David Dorsey 27 Caroline Daniels 28 Ashley Augustine 29 Sally Ruth 29 Ruth Wulfhoop 29 John Heck 30 Robert Anderson 31
Please keep these people in your prayers:
Our Spiritual Leaders Our Friends Michael, our presiding Bishop Christ Church, Oberlin Mark, our Bishop Church of the Redeemer, Lorain Bill and Arthur, Assisting Bishops Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Elyria June, our Priest Elyria First United Methodist Church Greg, our Curate Avon United Methodist Church Jane, our Deacon The Original Glorious Apostolic Church Joan, our Music Director Redeemer Lutheran Church, Elyria
Active duty military John Able, Stephanie Bacskay, Rose Buttle, Luke Colcough, Aaron Colcough, Trent Crofit, Dylan Donnelly, Cory Garretson, Charles Kellogg, Kim Reich, Nicholas Schafer, Gavin Schwan, Ryan Sumner
In Discernment Those who are seeking Holy Orders in the Diocese of Ohio—Aspirants, Postulants, Candidates.
Our Partner Dioceses The Diocese of Tonga and The Diocese of Belize
Recently Ordained The Rev. Gregory Stark, curate at St. Andrew’s and Christ Church, Oberlin; The Rev. Alex Barton, Priest in Charge, Church of the Redeemer; The Rev. Nathan Bourne.
Prayer Requests from the Farmer’s Market Vicky Jackson’s mother-prayers for healing, Eileen needs employment, my whole family, Mariann and Kim-healing, Wade E. Cox-recovery, for all the forgotten animals, Theresa Shef.
Long term illnesses/injuries Kathy Inderrieden (Karen Blair’s daughter), Margaret Super
At home Zen Fitzgerald, Virginia Larson, Lynn Mand, Pat Muntean, Verne Potter, Ruth Smith, Doris McDonough, Robert Wilson, Tom and Barbara Tobin
Illness, surgery, challenges, concerns 3/4/2018 Susan MacBeth 5/20/2018 Tom Tobin 5/20/2018 Ken Schwan 6/10/2018 Jim and Kristi Yug, preparing for surgery 6/17/2018 Laddie Lidde (Bob Sharkody) 6/17/2018 Barbara Mueller (Dori Mueller) 6/17/2018 Mary Jane “Dolly” Burdick
Those who have died 5/6/2018 Melvin Schuster (father of Sarah Schuster) 5/27.2018 Traila
July Anniversaries Jerry & Leah Welsh 7/1 Kathy & Howard Kerber 7/21 James & Sue Paine 7/22 Hans & Myki Van Wormer 7/24
August Anniversaries Lise Day & Derek Howland 8/17 Gary & Joanne Pressnell 8/19 Celeste Brlas & Ken Frankel 8/20
July/August 2018 Acolyte Schedule 7/1 9:30 Cole and Aidan Von Gunten 7/8 9:30 Karen Hahn, Erin Welsh 7/15 9:30 Cameron and Michael Taylor 7/22 9:30 Matt Van Wormer, Cameron Taylor 7/29 9:30 Hans and Matthew Van Wormer 8/5 9:30 Aidan and Cole Von Gunten 8/12 9:30 Michael and Cameron Taylor 8/19 9:30 Karen Hahn, Nandi Badat 8/26 9:30 Jeremy and Russ Van Wormer
![St. Andrew’s [Play]ground€¦ · Andrew’s Playground Park in the community: o Andrew’s Playground Park serves as an . oasis in the city. Participants . value the park’s history.](https://static.documents.pub/doc/80x56/60c889e5ad9087072b7a8b54/st-andrewas-playground-andrewas-playground-park-in-the-community-o-andrewas.jpg)
