Volume 32, Number 4

January 27, 2012

January 29, 2012

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

8:00 a.m.

Holy Communion

10:00 a.m.

Morning Prayer*

10:00 a.m.

Preschool & K Chapel*

10:30 a.m.

Preschool & K

Sunday School*

10:40 a.m.

Grades 1-5

Sunday School*

11:15 a.m.

Annual Parish Meeting*

11:15 a.m.

Children‟s Entertainment

during Annual Meeting*

*Nursery

Celebrating

100 Years in the

Stone Church!

Sunday

Scriptures

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

1 Corinthians 8:1b-13

Mark 1:21-28

Psalm 111

The The The

MESSENMESSENMESSENGERGERGER Join UsJoin UsJoin Us

ST. ANDREW’S ST. ANDREW’S ST. ANDREW’S

ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGANNUAL PARISH MEETINGANNUAL PARISH MEETING

SUNDAYSUNDAYSUNDAY

JANUARY 29JANUARY 29JANUARY 29

AFTER THE AFTER THE AFTER THE

10:00 A.M. SERVICE.10:00 A.M. SERVICE.10:00 A.M. SERVICE.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church exists to worship God in the beauty of holiness

and in Spirit and truth; to win the lost to Jesus Christ and disciple every believer; to equip and empower every member for

ministry; and to spread God’s kingdom through charitable, righteous works locally and globally.

From 11:15 until the Annual Parish Meeting ends,

we will have a fun program offered for children of all ages.

This will involve some informal Christian teaching and praise songs, as well

as such fun activities as face painting, balloon sculptures, cookie decorating, neat arts and crafts, and

a movie room. Children age 4 and under will enjoy activities in the nursery suite, and kids age

5 and up will be in the Youth Rooms 3 and 4, on the 2nd

floor of Ryan House.

Youth sixteen years of age and up who are confirmed communicants are eligible to vote.

Please see the biographies of our 2012 Nominees to the Vestry on pages 5 and 6.

Four of the six nominees will be elected to the vestry. Please prayerfully consider your selection.

We are thankful to each of the candidates for responding to this

opportunity of service to our church family.

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Just thought I would put in a little blurb about our current FX series, Ancient-Future Church. So far we have had lots of lively discussion and good food. I'm sure both will continue! The concept of Ancient-Future is nothing new to St. Andrew's and nothing new to Anglicans. In fact in some ways it is a form of shorthand for describing what we already know very well: our prayer book worship, the attention we give to the Christian Year and our catholic spirit. You don't have to call that Ancient-Future; you don't have to call it anything. Dean McKeachie was "Ancient-Future" before there was such a thing! Ancient-Future, however is not only a form of shorthand for describing the essence of Prayer Book Worship and Christian Year Spirituality. Ancient-Future declares a commitment to the rich tradi-tions of the past that are rooted in the Apostolic witness and in the life of the early church. Traditions that have stood the test of time,

encouraging the ongoing vitality of the fellowship and mission of the church for generations. In contrast ,the church in our day is obsessed with relevance and accommodating the culture. We market the Church and pack-age the Scriptures in an effort to appeal to the culture. But to what end? To the end that the Gospel is obscured and the witness of the church is comprised. The very thing that our world needs is the very thing many churches unwittingly abandon, that is, the transcendent message of the Cross of Christ proclaimed and embodied in the life and ministry of the church. That transcendence is lost in the fare of church du jour. “Of all I would wish to say this is the sum; my brethren, preach Christ, always and evermore. He is the whole gospel. His person, of-fices, and work must be our one great, all-comprehending theme.” Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Lectures to My Students Come to FX and hear more! Here is the remaining schedule:

Suzanne Hearn: The Seasonal Word

Jason Runnels: Vintage Worship

Guest Speaker: TBA

Dr. Dickson: God Speaks to Us Through the Ancient Text

Join us Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. for supper followed by

studies and activities for all ages from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Nursery is available.

ST. ANDREW’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Stories of St. Andrew’s ~ Stones for the Temple By Jane Bird, Chair of the Centennial Committee

After the Civil War the small mission congregation of

St. Andrew‟s Fort Worth began to grow and became a parish in

1878 with 64 communicants. It moved from its first location, a little

house at Pecan and Bluff streets, to a new wooden church building at Fifth and Rusk (now Commerce). From early on it was apparent that a larger church building would be required; therefore, in 1890 a 100‟ X 100‟ lot at 10th and Lamar was bought for $1500, with an adjoining lot to the south purchased for $1600 in 1897. That same year the Rev. Bartow Ramage arrived to become rector of the church, and the wooden church was moved to the new location. Ramage was determined to build a beautiful Gothic church of stone. By 1909 St. Andrew‟s had raised $40,000 for the new building. The vestry hired the Fort Worth architectural firm Sanguinet and Staats to design the church in the perpendicular Gothic style characteristic of English parish churches. The specifications called for twenty-seven thousand cubic feet of stone from Charthage, Missouri; this would amount to approximately nine thousand stones, each three feet long, costing $6 apiece. St. Andrew‟s Call – September 30, 1909:

What a grand and glorious thing it will be for any of us, when the church is completed, as we contemplate it, to remember that we gave at least one actual stone for its building. This special offering should not interfere with any offering of money which we have previously made or which we may make in the future. It should be a special contribution of stone. Fifty cents per month laid aside each month for a year will pay for one stone. It is not much. Certainly not much to do for Him who has done so much for us. A list of contributors’ names and addresses, together with the number of stone contributed, should be preserved in the Parish Register and similar list, if possible, should be deposited in the corner stone. (The Red Book, p. 40)

Other funds were raised from guilds, Sunday school classes, other gifts and subscriptions. The church was completed at a cost of $120,000. How could we ever replace our magnificent church at today‟s costs! DON’T FORGET TO SEND US YOUR STORIES AND PHOTOS. Your stories do not have to fit on a postcard! We welcome any length.

“Take heed now for the Lord hath chosen to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”

By Kendall Felton, Director of Student Ministries

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Shortly after this New Year began, my eyes fell upon an

opening statement of one of those “self-improvement” articles

which read,

“It’s not the situation, but how you handle it.”

Such a simple statement but so powerful and so truthful! We can not always control what life brings us, but we can control how we handle it. No sooner had I adopted this as my 2012 slogan then I found myself being tested more then once with situations that sent temperatures rising within me with all of those emotions that life can produce…sadness, anger, worry and even ones of over confidence with relationships. Fortunately, my emotions nor my reactions made front page news as did those of the cruise ship captain who abdicated the responsibility of his ship when it struck a reef ripping a hole in its side. It was an emergency situation and sadly it is how he handled it that has resulted in his being labeled a coward now under arrest and jailed on charges of manslaughter and having abandoned ship. Thirteen people died with several more listed as missing. This sea captain did not handle the situation well…..

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach,

and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts

is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose

that he will receive anything from the Lord, he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.”

James 1:5-8

Life will bring times when one feels like “abandoning ship”, when one feels like a man “overboard”, when one feels there is no “life boat”, but these are the times when one needs to be aware of how to stay afloat and of the responsibility to others. How do you react when faced with emergency situations that may allow your emotions to get the best of you? Do you turn to the ONE LIFE

SAVOR/SAVIOUR WHO can rescue you with HIS grace at any given time, WHO can guarantee smooth sailing in troubled waters?

“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain.

On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.”

I Corinthians 15:10

Beth Moore states in the intro session of her new study, James, Mercy Triumphs, that the Book of James is a story about grace, the grace that only God can give to an unbeliever like James. It was by the grace of God that James became what James became, and it is by the grace of God that we can overcome those feelings of hopelessness or helplessness. Every need, every sin, every lack, every mis-judgement, every mis-statement, every mistake, every crisis, every family problem, literally everything that has sent you over the edge has a place for grace. We invite you to join us as we begin our journey with James learning to live out one‟s faith, being a doer and not just a hearer of the word. We shall be brought face to face with the wisdom James acquired through God‟s grace. This wisdom will give insight into how to best handle those emergency situations. And it will be through His grace that we shall learn “it‟s not the situation, but how you handle it.” It will be pure joy!

“Counting it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,

For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect

and complete, lacking in nothing.” James1: 2-4

Women’s Ministry

Smooth Sailing By Marsland Moncrief

St. Monica’s Guild

Tuesday, February 14

10:00 a.m.

At the home of

Mrs. W. K. (Chissa) Gordon, Jr.

1100 Broad Avenue

Betsy Pepper will be speaking on the topic

“New Things Happening With

The Fort Worth Public Library”

If you have questions, please call

Betty Claire McKnight at 817-732-2363.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Continuing our Study of Epiphany Themes ...“Jesus Calls Us” By Judy Mayo

Jesus Called

THEM… and US

too!

One of the first things Jesus did, as He began His three-year ministry after His baptism by John, was to call men to leave what they were doing and to

follow Him. Thus He began assembling His disciples… the twelve men who would be called “apostles” (those who were “sent out” to do His work). During the Epiphany season we think of the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles (or to the entire non-Jewish world) as well as to the Jews themselves through the teaching, miracles, and everyday example of Jesus Himself. The inscription of the beautiful rose window in our church, picturing Jesus with Andrew and Peter, bears the inscription, “Jesus Calls Us.” What a wonderful example we have in our patron saint, Andrew, who lived his life in a quieter and less conspicuous and impetuous way than Peter, sometimes operating behind the scenes, but faithfully pointing others to the Lord. You might say he was content to “play second fiddle” to Peter, and sometimes to James and John, but he played that “fiddle” faithfully and WELL, and with love, humility, and devotion to our Lord. In Children‟s Sunday School the next couple of weeks, we are talking about Jesus‟ call of His disciples… all of them very “ordinary men,” and how our Lord goes about calling US… in a variety of different ways. (As an aside, a great way to commit the names of the 12 apostles to memory is to learn the simple song, “Jesus Called Them, One by One.” We have copies in the Memory Work Room. We‟ll be going over that song in Sunday School. Another nice praise song about being disciples of Jesus and following Him is “I Will Make You Fishers of Men.” Our young children sing this song in preschool chapel from time to time.) A beautiful hymn about “Jesus‟ call” is Hymn 566 in our 1940 Hymnal. Perhaps you can help your children learn at least the first and last stanzas (maybe more) of this wonderful hymn, which goes thus:

Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult Of our life’s wild, restless sea, Day by day his clear voice soundeth, Saying, “Christian, follow me;”

As, of old, Saint Andrew heard it By the Galilean lake, Turned from home and toil and kindred, Leaving all for his dear sake.

Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world’s golden store; From each idol that would keep us, Saying, “Christian, love me more.”

In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still he calls, in cares and pleasures, “Christian, love me more than these.”

Jesus calls us! By thy mercies, Saviour, make us hear thy call, Give our hearts to thine obedience, Serve and love thee best of all. Amen.

- C.F. Alexander, 1852

Program and Schedule for this Sunday

Please note our schedule for this Sunday, January 29, the day of the Annual Parish Meeting. We WILL offer an abbreviated program of Children‟s Sunday School on this day, ending at 11:15 a.m. Our program for this Sunday is titled “Jesus Calls Us.” Preschool and K children will look at the call of the tax collector Levi (Matthew). The elementary grades will focus on how different characters in Scripture responded very differently to Jesus‟ call, and how they can learn to tune in to HIS voice each day. Sunday School will adjourn at 11:15 a.m. From 11:15 until 1:00 (or 1:30, or whenever the Annual Parish Meeting ends), we will have a fun program offered for children of all ages. This will involve some informal Christian teaching and praise songs, as well as such things as face painting, balloon sculptures, cookie decorating, neat arts and crafts, and a movie room. Children age 4 and under will enjoy activities in the nursery suite, and kids age 5 and up will be in the Youth Rooms 3 and 4, on the 2nd floor of Ryan House. We are grateful to a wonderful, dedicated Christian family (Denise Mills and her daughters) for providing this lively, FUN program! This family has been involved in missions work and in working with children in a number of churches, and they are delightful! We will offer sandwiches, chips, and cookies for lunch for the children. SO… you parents can relax and enjoy all the important business of the Parish Meeting, knowing your children are in great hands! Don‟t miss this day!

Coming up soon:

Feb. 5 A game of Bible Football for Grades 1-5 (in celebration of Super Bowl Sunday), in addition to class studies

Feb. 21 Shrove Tuesday-Mardi Gras Parish Family Party 6-8 p.m., Moncrief Hall … Fun for ALL AGES!!

Molly Bryant

The cradle of my faith was the Roman Catholic Church which taught me the discipline of reverence in worshipping the Lord, strengthened my belief in the sanctity of all life and shaped my firm spiritual work ethic. After marrying in 1998, Dave and I joined the Episcopal Church. We came to St. Andrew‟s in 2009 knowing that here, the true meaning of the

gospel and Christ crucified would be taught and lived. Since I began my walk here I have come to a much deeper understanding of justification by faith and God‟s grace alone before works. Dave, our daughter Julia, and I are grateful for St. Andrew‟s. We believe the church‟s intentionality, sincerity and orthodoxy of worship and belief are the ultimate gifts to God. The daily life lived here is contagious and fruitful I can always find an opportunity to exercise my spiritual passions: teaching, learning, encouraging, cooking and eating with people. I am happy to say that I have been able to „indulge‟ these at St. Andrew‟s through all ages of Children‟s Sunday School, Associate Vestry, X Connect, Women‟s Council, Prayer Troop, Thursday Women‟s Bible Study and Wednesday Night Family FX Experiences. Outside St. Andrew‟s, I am a teacher by calling; I loved working in the elementary classroom for ten years before the further reward of currently staying at home with Julia. I also enjoy volunteering at Cook Children‟s and on my HOA Board. As a member of St. Andrew‟s, I wholeheartedly embrace our Credo without reservation.

Burl Henderson

I am honored to introduce myself to those members of the Saint Andrew‟s family who do not already know me. I am Burl Henderson, husband of Sally Henderson. During my working career I served as Vice Provost and Chief Information Officer of The University of Texas at Arlington. I also held positions as Vice President and Chief Information Officer for The University of Texas at San Antonio, and for

Howard University ─ distinguished university in Washington,

D.C., that primarily serves African-American students. I served as Chief Information Officer and deputy to the Secretary of Health and Family Services for the State of Wisconsin. I describe myself as a photographer, an amateur astronomer, and a perpetual student, presently studying at The Anglican School of Ministries. I currently serve on the Associate Vestry as Junior Warden for Membership. I assist as a lay reader and as a member of the Grace Guild. Perhaps my most rewarding and humbling service at Saint Andrew‟s is as chalice bearer at Holy Eucharist services. During my forty-year career as a university faculty member and executive officer, God has blessed me with personal responsibility for multimillion-dollar annual budgets. He taught me to deal judiciously with highly-talented personnel and rare resources. I would be blessed to have the opportunity to utilize these talents for the benefit of our church. I support the Credo unconditionally and enthusiastically.

Hal Lambert

My name is Hal Lambert and my family and I became members of St. Andrew‟s after moving back to Fort Worth from Denver, Colorado, in 2005. My wife Elaine is a current member of the Vestry and her term is now expiring. We both grew up in Fort Worth, but moved away for about nine years after marrying in 1995. Our two daughters, Meredith and Margaret, have both been baptized at St. Andrew‟s.

My professional background is in the investment business. I am currently with Credit Suisse, which is a global investment firm where I advise and manage client assets. I am a Longhorn and Elaine is a Red Raider so we‟ve had a couple of difficult years on the football front! I am also a member of the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate. I‟ve been active at St. Andrew‟s in several areas. I am currently heading an usher team and have used my investment background to serve on the investment committee. After several years on this committee I now serve as chairman. In the investment role, I‟ve also been attending meetings and helping with the Foust/Lafferty and McFarland Charitable Trusts. I also served as a delegate to the Diocesan Convention this year. I think my knowledge in the areas of finance and my business background will help serve the Vestry well. I know we are in great shape financially and hope to be a member when the Texas Supreme Court officially grants our Diocese a victory in 2012! It will be a real opportunity to move forward as a parish.

Meet Your Vestry Nominees

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Alann Sampson

I became a member at St. Andrew‟s in 1947 with my parents and sisters; in 1964 as a wife and mother; and now as mother of two and grandmother of four. I serve the performing arts as interim president and CEO of the Van Cliburn Foundation. I have been a teacher, a banker, and a community volunteer. I have been „born again‟ as a child

of His, I rejoice being in communion with Jesus Christ, give thanks for his sacrifice, and praise God for His love, mercy, and faithfulness. I stand in awe of His creation, in fear of His judgment, and pray continually for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit as I endeavor to witness to His Word and strive to be obedient. I am a member of the Altar Guild, a Lay Reader, a leader of Great Books, and I was a Diocesan Convention Delegate this year. I have served on the Vestry, the Associate Vestry, and as Chairman of the Stewardship Campaign. I have been a Stephen Minister, a leader of a Small Group, assisted with Rally Day, and have been associated with ALPHA at Union Gospel Mission. St. Andrew‟s is committed to standing firm, proclaiming the Word of God as revealed in Scripture - a beacon to the faithful and to the seeker. It would be a privilege to serve St. Andrew‟s as a member of the Vestry; and I will work faithfully to apply all that I have - in administration, stewardship, faith, compassion, mentoring, hospitality, teaching - and to spread the reach of God‟s Word and the mission of St. Andrew‟s.

Alice Waters

I am a life-long Episcopalian and was baptized, confirmed, and married in St. Andrew‟s Episcopal Church, Amarillo. I have been married to Steve for 27 years and we have three children, Sam, George, and Grace, who were active in the youth and acolyte programs. We moved to Fort Worth in 1987 to advance our

banking careers and joined St. Andrew‟s, Fort Worth, in time to enjoy John Hildebrand‟s Rectorship. We were drawn to worship at SA because of the 1928 Prayer Book, the strong biblical teaching, and the beauty of Anglican music at its best. I retired to become a full-time mom and a part-time

community volunteer and antiques dealer. I have served on several non-profit boards and held many PTA posts. I am blessed to have been/be involved in many areas and ministries at SA including nursery chairman, pre-school teacher, VBS builder, Women‟s Discipleship, SHAPE, wedding helper, Grace and Altar Guilds, Rector‟s Bible Study, Texas 42, and Greeters. As Altar Guild Directress 2 years ago, I attended weekly staff meetings where I gained a tremendous appreciation for daily church operations and the wonderful people who make it work. I am honored to be nominated to the Vestry slate and, if elected, I would hope to contribute my spiritual gifts of service, financial training, and creativity to further our stated mission of spreading God‟s kingdom. I whole-heartedly affirm our Credo and enthusiastically support the leadership of our Bishop and Rector. As we approach our Centennial, I pray that our reflections of St. Andrew‟s magnificent past will strengthen our commitment to our mission; and I believe, with God‟s grace, that SA is poised for another 100 years of greatness.

Tim Watkins

I am honored to have been asked to stand for election to the St. Andrew‟s Vestry. My wife, Karen, and I have been members at St. Andrew‟s since shortly after we moved to Fort Worth in August of 2009 when I accepted a faculty position in musicology at TCU. Echoing the humorous bumper sticker about Texas, I suppose I can say that while I wasn‟t born an Anglican, I became one as quickly as

possible. I grew up in Paraguay, where my parents were Baptist missionaries. Hearing the Gospel presented clearly and seeing it lived out on a regular basis, as a pre-teen I committed myself to do whatever God would show to be His will. After an undergraduate degree in music, a seminary degree, and ordination, I served several Baptist churches as a minister, including during the time I returned to graduate school for a doctorate. The responsibility for worship planning led me to appreciate the historic liturgy found in the Book of Common Prayer. After a number of years learning more about Anglicanism and attending worship at Episcopal churches in cities where I was teaching at the time, Karen and I became founding members of a church in Memphis, Tennessee, that was under the oversight of the Anglican Church of Kenya. I served in a number of capacities there, including eventually Senior Warden. My family is glad to call St. Andrew‟s home. Karen and our children Adam and Caroline are involved in numerous ways. I have served on the Associate Vestry and as a lector. I am also thrilled to have directed a Holy Saturday concert by the Renaissance ensemble Consorzio at St. Andrew‟s. I affirm St. Andrew‟s Credo without reservation.

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Please prayerfully consider your vote. We will be selecting four of the six nominees. We are thankful to each of the

candidates for considering this opportunity to serve our church family. Youth sixteen and older who are confirmed

communicants are considered voting members.

CHECKLIST

Senior Adult Ministry

by Rita Palm

EVENTS: Please cross off the February 14th event as it has been canceled.

Sunday, January 29, 2012 Annual Meeting

Tuesday, February 21 Mardi Gras Party

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Ash Wednesday

Sunday, February 26, 2012 Cruise transportation departs from Church parking lot at 7:00 AM. Please plan to be there at least 20 minutes ahead in order to stow luggage and get last minute news. The return time to the church must remain flexible due to the different exiting times from the ship. It most likely will be late afternoon on Sunday, March 4, 2012 when we arrive back at the church parking lot. We will have lunch after we leave Galveston. It has been suggested that we not leave cars in the parking lot for the week we are gone.

Choosing a change in living arrangements Choosing a change in living arrangements as one ages can be a daunting and disturbing time for the senior, as well as their

children or other caregivers. With so many senior facilities in the market place where does one begin? What is the difference between independent living and enhanced independent living? Residential care and assisted living? Skilled care or respite care? The list continues.

Even with many articles and materials and the ever waiting websites choices can lead to confusion or choosing a community that is not right for that person.

In the current issue of New Lifestyles there is a community check list. It is very short, but has some clear points on where one begins. The article suggests that whether one is calling or visiting a prospective independent living, retirement, assisted living, Nursing or Alzheimer‟s community, the following checklist may help to ensure that you ask the necessary questions, and will allow you to keep notes and makes it easier to compare those communities being considered. Simply place a check mark in the box to the right if the service or feature applies to that community.

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What are your general and first impressions of the community?

Community

Is the community licensed? Does the community appear clean, inviting and well main-

tained? Do the residents appear content and well cared for? Does the staff seem friendly, helpful and accommodating?

Services Available

24-hour supervision 24-hour personal emergency response system RN or LVN on staff Medication administration or supervision Visiting or on call physicians Visiting professional services (dentist, podiatrist, etc.) Assisted Daily Living Services (grooming, dressing, bathing) Specialized dementia/Alzheimer care program Three daily meals with snacks included Special diets accommodated Tray service available Daily/Weekly Housekeeping Linens, such as towels laundered at no extra charge Personal laundry included Respite or convalescent care Transportation to appointments or outings Social and recreational programs

Building Amenities and Features

Air-conditioned building Smoke alarms and sprinkler system throughout Wheelchair accessibility Central dining room

Private dining room/area Comfortable and welcoming lounge areas Resident and guest parking Convenience store Banking services on premises Barber/beauty shop Multi-purpose activity room Dedicated chapel Computer/internet room Fitness/exercise room Library Therapeutic whirlpool Greenhouse or horticulture area Patio and/or gardens

Other Amenities and Features

Smoke alarms and sprinkler system in each unit Individually controlled heating Individually controlled air conditioning Private bathroom Personal emergency response system Kitchenette Patio or balcony Furnishings provided Carpeting Cable TV and telephone outlets Is electricity paid for by resident? Are sitters provided for additional care?

Before you visit think through what is most important to you in a living space. Do the community and/or residents match with your personality? The community may look great, but what about care? Does the staff appear well-trained and experienced?

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Music Ministry Music, Ministry & Mission Part 5

By Jason Runnels, Choirmaster

Well, I have made it through three parts of the St. Andrew‟s Mission Statement and now I come to the most difficult to discuss as a part of the Music Ministry. The last point of our Mission Statement is: Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church exists to spread God’s kingdom through charitable, righteous works locally and globally. Wow, talk about a tough one! Next to worship and personal discipleship, I believe that evangelism is the most important element to a personal relationship with God. The most familiar Scriptural support for this is found in Matthew 28:19, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” We hear the words of Christ telling the disciples to teach people all over the world and after teaching, baptize them. The choir does not get the privilege of baptizing believers but we do have the chance to spread the Gospel. The two most frequent methods by which the choir accomplishes this is leading worship in the service and being heard on WRR. The music we sing either presents the message of Christ as man‟s salvation or another Christian truth. This is often overlooked because the music heard during the offertory is not always considered part of worship but more something to pass the

time. The texts we sing are carefully viewed to make sure they match the lessons for the day or the current liturgical season. The music program also reaches out on a local level by opening the church to non-related groups that might wish to perform in such a beautiful space. For the past couple of years the FW Opera has used St. Andrew‟s to host its Rising Stars concert. This year will also be the second performance of TAFAA‟s (Travis Avenue Fine Arts Academy) choir concerts under the direction of Susie Fergus, a former member of the St. Andrew‟s Choir. Both of these events bring people who would normally not come to St. Andrew‟s and gives them a chance to experience at least once, what we as members hear every week. The Music Ministry has a greater challenge when it comes to reaching out on a global scale. The most consistent method has been making occasional trips to England as visiting choir to different cathedrals. During these trips the choir serves as representatives of St. Andrew‟s and the Diocese of Fort Worth. People who know what these two institutions stand for look at the choir and assume the same ideas are in place. We count it an honor to be such examples at these times and look forward to continuing this tradition. I hope I have been able to demonstrate how the Music Ministry of St. Andrew‟s seeks to fulfill the mission statement of the

church. We take great pride in the music you hear as part of worship and pray that God blesses and speaks to each of you through us.

On another note, the choir calendar has been somewhat solidified. I present to you as a church the current list of Evensongs and other special services that we are planning for 2012. There may be additions throughout the year but we would love to have everyone’s support at these events.

February 22 Ash Wednesday

March 18 Lenten Evensong

April 1 Palm Sunday Service

April 5 Maundy Thursday

April 6 Good Friday

April 8 Easter Day Service

May 6 Confirmation Sunday Service

May 12 Centennial Evensong

May 13 Centennial Sunday Service

May 27 Whitsunday Service / Evensong

July 22 Evensong

August 19 Evensong

September 30 Michaelmas Evensong

October 31 All Saints‟ Eve Evensong

December 2 St. Andrew‟s Day Evensong

December 24 Christmas Eve Evensong – 4 pm

Christmas Eve Crêche Service – 5:30 pm Christmas Eve Communion Service – 7 :30 pm Christmas Eve Communion Service – 10:30 pm

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Jesus Calls Us… Outreach and Serving Opportunities

Looking Ahead to February's First Sunday

Fellowship

On Sunday, February 5th, following our Holy Communion service, Grace Guild will again provide a lovely reception in Moncrief Hall. We'll have time to visit and to hear from Dr. Glen Petta, National Director of SOMA USA, a global

missions organization, our featured St. Andrew's Ministry Partner for February. Please visit our web page to read the Messenger article from last week. Please join us February 5th for great food, fellowship and the SOMA presentation.

A regular column featuring information about St. Andrew’s Outreach and current Serving Opportunities

What is the difference between saying you are a Christian and being a Christian?

Share your fellowship and faith with those who are homeless and hopeless. Share the love of Christ that lets each person know they are not less, but more than they could ever imagine in God‟s kingdom. Living out Jesus‟ call means living in relationship with one another. Our Lord came and sat down with His brothers and sisters, ate

with them, laughed, served and wept with them. When He left their presence they were more not less than they had been. They understood that we are all equal in God‟s eyes and we are each humbled beneath the weight of His glory. Join us at Unity Park to serve hot chocolate and lemonade and to share the Peace of the Lord with warmth and love. Come be transformed and transform another‟s life.

Feed by Grace ~ Saturday ~ January 28, 2012 ~ 11:30 – 1:30

at Unity Park ~ 1401 East Presidio Street

For more information contact Howard Lovett at 817.313.3132 or hwlovett@aol.com Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

AREN’T NEW BEGINNINGS WONDERFUL

The Lending Library is alive and well and moving swiftly toward our goal of hav-ing all the books accessioned and labeled and on the shelves. Next, we will tackle the audio materials including the books on tape, music tapes, and compact discs (C.D.‟s) The tapes we have are a variety of listening tapes. They include the Great Courses, a group of teaching courses by excellent professors from universities all over the United States, donated by Bert Honea, covering a variety of topics including his-tory, science, religion, and philosophy. You might be interested in the Ligonier Tapes or some tapes by R.C. Sproul. We also have some additional teaching course materials on tape by Don Anderson or Beth Moore. Some of these tapes are older, but still very good to listen to and study by. Our VHS tapes will be going to the Parish Hall in the cases on the east end of the room. We hope to replace the newer VHS tapes in our collection with DVD‟s because few people have VHS players these days. Most libraries are switching to DVD‟s as they are somewhat more resilient. We could use a few more volunteers, and we‟d love to have you join our group. If you are not particularly computer savvy, there is still plenty to do in the library. Or, you might want to share your computer expertise with those of us who struggle to maintain our techno-knowledge.

WHERE READING RULES AND READERS REIGN!

Anne Lange Volunteer Librarian

Hello Prayer Troop, We have arrived safely into a new year thanks to our troops! Sunday, February 5 at 9:20 in the chapel, let's come together to pray for those who have secured us. It is hard to believe that 21 years ago last week, our country deployed troops for Operation Desert Storm in Iraq. Let's keep up the vigilance and continue to pray the following things upon our service men and women:

for peace, healing & comfort for those serving. for strength & courage to make wise, quick decisions in combat. for safe return to home. for recovery when they get home: for support & smooth transition back into civilian life. for knowledge of how much God loves their families & themselves and the realization that He is looking after them. that, armed with the above knowledge, they would turn to Him for help, peace, wisdom, guidance, comfort & shelter. His comfort of those who are lonely...either those who are serving or those waiting for their loved one to return. for rest & for energy for those serving & for those holding down the fort at home. hope for service men & women and their families. peace in our world.

We pray especially for Major James Frederick Korth, that he and all of the170 of the 1/23 Bravo are enjoying the blessings of this new year with their families and are made aware DAILY of their country's gratitude and their Heavenly Father's love. We pray all of this in the name of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ in whose service is perfect freedom. Amen.

January 29 J.T. Aughinbaugh Meredith Arasaratnam Brian Gallagher Julie Kleberg Liz Hale January 30 Kenneth Riddle Doug Batchelor January 31 Elton Hyder February 1 Audrey Long

Woodrow Walter Jim Stouffer Ian Garcia February 2 Bill Penny February 3 Harry Johnson IV Philip Murrin, Sr. February 4 Waylon Ward Jason Runnels Khanthavi Louanlavong

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Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church

917 Lamar Street

Ft. Worth, Texas, 76102

817-332-3191, Fax: 817-332-9724

Email: church@st-andrew.com

SAINT ANDREW’S MESSENGER is published weekly, except bi-weekly during the summer and the week after Christmas, by St. Andrew‟s Parish. Periodical postage is paid at Fort Worth, TX. USPS 5898-90.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 917 Lamar Street Fort Worth TX 76102.

The Rt. Rev‟d Jack L. Iker, D.D. Bishop The Rev‟d Dr. R. William Dickson Rector The Rev‟d Richard Clark Pastoral Care The Very Rev‟d William N. McKeachie Vicar Kendall Felton Director of Youth Ministries Jason Runnels Choirmaster Glenda Robinson Organist Judy Mayo Director of Children’s Ministries Marsland Moncrief Liaison to Women’s Ministries Rita Palm Director of Senior Ministries

Peggy Rush Editor/Publications

Mission Statement St. Andrew‟s Episcopal Church exists to worship God in the beauty of holiness and in Spirit and truth; to win the lost to Jesus Christ and disciple every believer; to equip and empower every member for ministry; and to spread God‟s kingdom through charitable, righteous works locally and globally.

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Prayer Chain Reminder:

Names may be submitted weekly to Carrie Brent at 817-738-6496 by 8 p.m. Sunday evening. Permission should be obtained before submitting the name of someone

other than oneself.

Weekly Worship Schedule Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Thursday 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

Daily Schedule Monday, January 30 12:00 p.m. Don Anderson, Moncrief Tuesday, January 31 6:30 a.m. Men‟s Bible Study, Koslow 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting, Koslow Wednesday, February 1 9:30 a.m. Pre-ballet (ages 3-4), Moncrief 10:30 a.m. Beginning Ballet (ages 7-9), Moncrief 12:00 p.m. Rector‟s Bible Study, Koslow 6:00 p.m. FX|Family Experience,* Moncrief 7:00 p.m. St. Andrew‟s Choir,* Choir Rm. Thursday, February 2 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. Women‟s Bible Study,* Moncrief 4:00 p.m. N. TX Christian‟s Writer‟s Workshop, Koslow 7:00 p.m. Greek Class, McFarland 11:30 p.m. Messenger Deadline Friday, February 3 10:00 a.m. Women‟s Council Meeting, Koslow Saturday, February 4 9:00 a.m. Grace Guild Prep, Kitchen Sunday, February 5 The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Fellowship Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 9:20 a.m. Prayer Troop Service,* Chapel 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion,* Church 10:00 a.m. Preschool & K Chapel,* Children’s Chapel 10:30 a.m. Preschool & K Sunday School,* Preschool area 10:40 a.m. Grades 1-5 Sunday School, * Koslow & Elementary area 11:15 a.m. Youth Confirmation Class,* (6th Grade) Youth Rm. 4 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Sunday & Ministry Spotlight,* Moncrief 11:50 a.m. Children‟s Choir,* Choir Room

*Nursery

Donating flowers for the altars at St. Andrew’s is a wonderful way to honor or remember loved ones or commemorate a

special occasion and at the same time honor our Lord for the many

gifts He has bestowed.

IMPORTANT

All events must be scheduled through LeAnn Rogers at scheduling@st-andrew.com, including those not held on the church premises. You must receive a confirmation from LeAnn to be assured of a reservation and before submitting to The Messenger.

The Messenger deadline is the Thursday preceding the week of publication.

The flowers for Sunday, January 29,

at the Children’s Chapel altar

are given in honor of

the 6th birthday of Ryan Dickey

Great

Books The St. Andrew‟s

Great Books Club

will be starting James

Hogg‟s The Private

Memoirs and

Confessions of a Justified Sinner.

Copies of this spiritual and theological

thriller are now available in the St.

Andrew‟s Gift and Book Shop.

The first session in 2012 of our

monthly gatherings will be held on

Valentine‟s Day! That‟s Tuesday,

February 14th, in Koslow Library

beginning with supper at 6:30 p.m.

Youth Super Bowl Party February 5, 2012 5:00 p.m.

at the church We’ll have snacks and cokes, of course.

Instead of the Madonna halftime show, we’ll have a devotional from a guest speaker. Bring a friend! (There will be video games, board games,

etc. for those who don’t want to watch the game.)