St. Andrew’s Anglican Church

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October 13, 2019

Vestry candidate forms due Oct. 16; election Nov. 2 & 3On Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3, the Parish will vote to elect four members to serve three-year terms—from 2020 through 2022—on the St. Andrew’s Vestry. In addition, we’ll elect one person to serve through 2021, filling the unexpired term of the late Christie Carter, who died unexpectedly last December.

Vestry’s overall responsibilities include visioning, overseeing the direction of the Parish, and promoting our purpose and mission. They meet monthly on the third Monday evening.

If you’re interested in serving your parish on Vestry

Anti-trafficking efforts today’s Forum topicJami Gray, community development director for "Out of Darkness," will speak during the Adult Forum this Sunday, Oct. 13, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

“Out of Darkness” is an anti-trafficking outreach and rescue organization in Columbus that provides immediate short-term crisis stabilization, and hope through God, to transition exploited adult women into long-term recovery programs. Marty Scott, our outreach ministries coordinator, and Karen Osmond, a member of our Vestry, attended the group's annual dinner on Sept. 26, and are excited to have Jami share with the entire parish about how we might join the fight against human trafficking.

Please contact Marty at mscott@standrewspolaris.org or 614-284-0182 with questions or for more information.

Women and girls of St. Andrew’s gathered at the home of Robin Field for an afternoon of fellowship on Sunday, Sept. 29. Above, from left, are Patti Cooper, Kathy Summers, Polly Lindemann, and Debbie Sterling; and at right are Tally Whitehead and Minna Varkey. Many thanks to Robin for hosting this event once again!

See photos of some of our other late summer & early fall activities on the back page!

The Daily LectionaryWeek of Pentecost 18 (Proper 23)

October 13-19Sunday, Oct. 13 — A.M.: Psalm 107: 1-22; 2 Kings 4:8-37; 1 John 2:7-29 P.M.: Psalm 107:23-43; 2 Maccabees 8:1-29; Matthew 27:57—28:1-20

Monday, Oct. 14 — A.M.: Psalms 108, 110; 2 Kings 5; 1 John 3:1-10 P.M.: Psalm 109; 2 Maccabees 10:1-8,24-38;Mark 1:1-13

Tuesday, Oct. 15 — A.M.: Psalms 111, 112; 2 Kings 6:1-24; 1 John 3:11—4:6 P.M.: Psalms 113, 114; 1 Maccabees 7:1-6,23-50; Mark 1:14-31

Wednesday, Oct. 16 — A.M.: Psalm 115; 2 Kings 7; 1 John 4:7-21 P.M.: Psalms 116, 117; 1 Maccabees 9:1-31; Mark 1:32-45

Thursday, Oct. 17 — A.M.: Psalm 119:1-24; 2 Kings 8:1-19,25-27; 1 John 5 P.M.: Psalm 119:25-48; 1 Maccabees 13:1-30,41-42; Mark 2:1-22

Friday, Oct. 18 (Feast of St. Luke) — A.M.: Psalm 119:49-72 ; 2 John; Luke 1:1-4 P.M.: Psalm 119:73-88; 1 Maccabees 14:4-18,35-43;Mark 2:23—3:12

Saturday, Oct. 19 — A.M.: Psalm 119:89-104; 2 Kings 9:1-26,30-37; 3 John P.M.: Psalm 119:105-128 ; Isaiah 1; Mark 3:13-35

Next Sunday, Oct. 20 — A.M.: Psalm 119:129-152; 2 Kings 10:1-11,18-31; Acts 1:1-14 P.M.: Psalm 119:153-176; Isaiah 2;Mark 4:1-34

— • —Next Sunday’s Lectionary

October 20 • Proper 24, Year CFirst Reading: Genesis 32:3-8,22-30 (5 p.m. & 9 a.m.) & 2 Timothy 3:14—4:5 (11:15 a.m.) Psalm 121 (5 p.m. & 9 a.m.)Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14—4:5 (5 p.m. & 9 a.m.)Gospel: Luke 18:1-8

Have a prayer request? Email prayerchain@standrewspolaris.org, fill out the online form under the “Scripture & Prayer” drop-down menu at standrewspolaris.org, or place requests in the prayer box in the Narthex.

CONVERGE youth gathering tonightSt. Andrew’s youth will participate in the CONVERGE Youth Event this Sunday, Oct. 13. CONVERGE is a quarterly event for the youth of Delaware County, which is coordinated by area youth pastors. When our youth gather they create memories as they have fun with one another, hear the truth of who God says they are in Christ, his Son, and as they worship our Father for his goodness and love for them.

Youth will meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. and will return around 8:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Fr. Shane at stucker@standrewspolaris.org or 740-548-5112 ext. 4.

Prayers for the ChurchAnglican Church in North America: Bishop Derek Jones and his wife Connie; Bishop Mark Nordstrom and his wife Christine; Bishop Michael Williams and his wife Becky; and the Diocese of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy.In 2014, the Special Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy was accepted as a full diocese in the ACNA. Under the oversight of the bishop, the Diocese of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy supports the endorsement and care of chaplains serving in the US military, federal and local government, hospital and hospice, law enforcement and other vocational and volunteer chaplains serving their communities. The diocese is the endorsing agency and canonical residence for professional chaplains in the Anglican Church in North America, and also partners with many other ministries to help the church spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In an interview with Virtue On Line (VOL), Bishop Jones said the diocese now has more than 200 chaplains, with new chaplains coming on board, and about 30 chaplains engaged in church planting or church ministry expansion in 11 different jurisdictions of the ACNA. The chaplain ministry is completely self-funded, either through vocational means or through raising their own support, and in turn, support the diocese. The youngest chaplain in the Diocese of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy is 25, and was recently commissioned to serve as a chaplain is in United States Army. The oldest chaplain is 82, and is serving as a circuit chaplain to nursing homes and in a hospital.Among other ministries, the diocese operates The Centurion Project, an intense four-day retreat designed to build community and to bring spiritual, physical, mental and emotional renewal and vitality to those who suffer from post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic stress disorder, combat operational stress, trauma, and moral injury through times of fellowship and solitude, under Holy Spirit-guided prayer and worship. The diocese also operates two church plants in Guatemala (the first in a shantytown at the entrance to a large city dump) and Visions of Grace, a ministry that provides eye care and eye glasses to adults and children in third world countries. (Sources: VOL, anglicanchaplains.org)Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes: The Rev. Bryan Hollon, The Rev. Sean Ewing, and the people of St. John’s Anglican Church, Canton, Ohio. Parish Cycle of Prayer: Ed and Kathy Summers; Brian, Reneé, Madeleine, Avery, Elizabeth, Isabella, Caroline and Oliver Sylvester; the Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study; and our Youth Ministries.

Encouragement for your prayer time with GodGod says that I can hear him without having to do anything special.“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire—but my ears you have opened—burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.” (Psalm 40:6) “Whoever belongs to God hears what God says.” (John 8:47a)

— From the St. Andrew’s Prayer Ministries Team

please speak with a current Vestry member, or talk with Fr. Ron. Vestry names and contact information are listed on the Member Connection of our website, standrewspolaris.org, and on the tract wall to the right as you enter the Gathering Area.

Vestry candidate forms are available at the Information Desk in the Narthex, and can be downloaded from the main page of our website, standrewspolaris.org. Completed forms must be returned to the parish office no later than Wednesday, Oct. 16, so that they may be made available to the parish on Sunday, Oct. 20, which is two weeks prior to the election as our bylaws require.

The first Sunday in November is also Pledge Sunday, when we’ll lift up to God our pledges to the 2020 General Fund. Watch for stewardship materials in mid-October.

Prayers, support needed for Kairos weekendA Kairos weekend at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville is coming up at the end of the month. Pat Linder, who attended the most recent Kairos weekend at ORW, shares below how we can help.

Thank y’all for everything you did to help me with Kairos ORW #50 last spring. I was overwhelmed with such generous support from this congregation. The Lord did indeed move among the participants and team members working His way and even some miracles. I’ll be happy to share those experiences if you ask.

As some of you know, I joined the Kairos ORW #51 team that will be going into the prison Oct. 24-27. Several of you have already contributed decorating talents, prayer commitments, and $ donations. Again, thank you SO MUCH. However, recent health concerns have required me to drop off this particular team. Kairos still needs prayers to cover everyone during the weekend and monetary donations to pay for all the food and materials. I will be at church on Sundays, Oct. 13 and 20, during the coffee time soliciting prayers and donations. I can accept cash donations of $10 each for meal tickets for the participants as well as checks (in any amount) made out to Kairos of Ohio with Kairos ORW #51 in the memo line. If you wish to contribute through St. Andrew’s, please write Kairos ORW #51 in the memo line and St. Andrew’s can write a composite check for the total.

Thank you again for opening your hearts and your wallets to help bring the message of Jesus’s love and peace to those who struggle.

Blessings, Pat Linder

Conversation on art, faith, and music Nov. 9Pastor and author Steve Stockman, a friend of Fr. Shane Tucker from his days in Ireland, will present an evening of conversation on art, faith, and music on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gather, a venue at 53 N. Sandusky St. in Delaware. Click on the event on the calendar on our website, standrewspolaris.org, for more information, including how to purchase tickets.

Holy Land Presentation Part II next SundayBy the end of their second full day in the Holy Land, our 13 pilgrims from St. Andrew’s had traveled 6,064 miles from Columbus to Tel Aviv, and another 306 miles visiting 13 Old and New Testament sites. Is it any wonder that we only made it that far in the slide presentation of their travels last Sunday!

Part II of the Holy Land presentation during the Sunday Forum next week, Oct. 20, from 10:15 to 11 a.m., will feature sites including the ruins of the ancient city of Beit She’an; Jericho; the Mount of Temptation; the Judean Wilderness; Bethlehem and Shepherds’ Field; and the Holy City of Jerusalem.

Vestry candidate forms dueContinued from the front

Funeral service for Bishop Beckwith Oct. 18Funeral services for Bishop Peter Beckwith, who died Friday, Oct. 4, will be Friday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at Christ Chapel of Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, with Bishop Ronald Jackson officiating.

Please continue to keep Bishop Beckwith’s wife Melinda, their sons Peter and Mike, and the rest of the Beckwith family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their beloved husband, father and grandfather.

You may read Bishop Beckwith’s obituary at eaglefuneralhomes.com.

Thanks to those who helped prep for Rummage SaleJulie Baldwin extends a huge thank-you to everyone who helped sort and price merchandise in the garage in preparation for the Harvest Festival Rummage Sale. What seemed like an overwhelming task was made easy because of several amazing people, including Patti Cooper, Bonnie Freeman, Jackie Menke, Debbie Sterling, Cindy Verhoff, and Joyce and Chuck Waddell. Double thanks to Joyce and Chuck Waddell, who helped Julie get started two weeks ago. Since then, the garage was filled up by little leprechauns magically appearing and bringing us lots of goodies. Thank you to everyone who donated your treasures, too. We ended up with a lot of things to sell.

Welsh Hymn Sing Sunday, Oct. 20, in WestervilleThe Welsh Society of Central Ohio will hold its 71st annual Gymanfa Ganu (hymn sing) on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel at Central College Presbyterian Church, 970 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville. The chapel is the red brick building just south of the main sanctuary on Sunbury Road.A Te Bach (small tea) will follow in Ballard Hall featuring Welsh tea cakes, small sandwiches, and other delights. Croeso! Welcome!Questions? Email info@welshsocietyofcentralohio.org.

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Men & Boys Brats Bash

Cub Scout Car Wash

Rally Sunday

Above, Dave Johnson, center, and a crew from his neighborhood that he brought to the Brats Bash; at right, Jim Oxenham.

At left, Tally Whitehead and daughter.

— • — Below, a young woman enjoys breakfast on Rally Sunday.

At left, a young man reaches for one of the mini soccer balls we gave out on Rally Sunday.

— • — At right, one of our children strings beads in liturgical colors in one of our Godly Play Classrooms.

At left, Burt Otani, parish liaison for Cub Scout Troop 139; below, Troop members and parents.

Above, from left, Jean Duncan, Jana Lilly, and Carolyn Connors; at right, from left, Krista and Tony Lung and Alex Rodriguez.