St. AndrewÂs eNews

July 9, 2024

There are many who say, ÂO that we might see some good! Â Â Let the light of your face shine on us, OÂ Lord!Â

You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine abound.

I will both lie down and sleep in peace,Â for you alone, OÂ Lord, make me lie down in safety.

Psalm 4:6-8

Photo by Anna Magner

WhatÂs Happening

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Tuesday, 7/9 at 2 pm - Centering Prayer in your own space through mid-July

Wednesday, 7/10 at 11 am - Holy Eucharist

Friday, 7/12 at 6:30 pm - Lefties Baseball Game

Sunday, 7/14 at 8 am - Holy Eucharist/coffee & fellowship

Sunday, 7/14 at 9 am - Holy Envy Book Study in the Library, Nursery provided

Sunday,7/14 at 10 am - Holy Eucharist /coffee hour following

Monday, 7/15 at noon - Knitters

Tuesday, 7/16 at 2 pm - Centering Prayer in the sanctuary

Coming Up Â

Sunday, 7/21 at Coffee Hour - 10th Anniversary of Laura+s Ordination to the Priesthood

Saturday, 8/3 from 2pm to 4:30pm - Meditative Walk at the Eden Valley Tree Farm .

Celebration Potluck

Sunday, July 21

Let your Light Shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify God.

WeÂll have ONE SERVICE at 9:00 am

Afterwards, weÂll gather downstairs in All Saints Hall to share a meal and celebrate Laura+Âs 10th Anniversary to her ordination. Bring a dish to share.

Please sign up to indicate that youÂre coming.

One Parish One Prisoner

Lytezia was released from prison on Saturday, July 7. Steve Deutermann, John Bays, Deb Hansen and Linda Snyder met with her in Kent, WA to support her as she begins her new life. Through One Parish One Prisoner, St. AndrewÂs is partnering with Lytezia as she navigates all the things we take for granted: housing, clothing, driverÂs license, and other day-to-day tasks. All these things require funds and her income wonÂt start for another month. Your gift of any amount will contribute to Lytezia getting a great start on her new life.

Click HERE and choose One Parish One Prisoner to contribute online. Â OR Â Bring a check or some cash and put it in a One Parish One Prisoner envelope the next time you come to church and drop it in the offering plate. Â

Sunday Morning Book Study

Sunday, Library at 9:00 am

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Join us as we explore spiritual contributions from all walks of life.

While living the life of a wave, the wave also lives the life of water. It would be sad if the wave did not know that it is water.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Holy Envy page 45

Wednesday Holy Eucharist - 11 am

Benedict of Nursia, Monastic, c. 543

We think of St. Benedict as stern and ascetical, and thatÂs not wrong. But while many of us know the phraseÂ Ora et labora,Â prayer and work,Â which is associated with St. Benedict, we donÂt often hear the whole phrase,Â Ora et labora et noli contristari,Â Pray and work and be not sad!

In fact, St. BenedictÂs Rule was meant to create a joyous atmosphere, first by establishing Âgood orderÂ and specifically by curtailing ÂgrumblingÂ and gossip.

For Benedict, even Lent was a joy. That was the reason he said each monk should give something up for Lent, Âof his own free will, with joy of the Holy Spirit ÂÂ and let him look forward to holy Easter with the joy of spiritual longing.Â (Source)

Lefties Baseball Game

Friday, July 12 @ 6:30 pm

A bunch of St. AndrewÂs people are going to the Lefties baseball game this Friday. WeÂll be sitting along the right field line. Cost is only $7 for an evening of fun and camaraderie. See you there!

Meditative Walk at the Eden Valley TreeFarm

Saturday, Aug 3, 2014. 2pm to 4:30pm.Â

Dick Van Calcar and George James are planning a Meditative Walk in the forest at Dick and Vicki Van CalcarÂs Eden Valley Tree Farm.Â All are welcome to join us.Â The event will entail a walk of an hour or so into the forest and the sharing of insights into the spiritual significance of nature.

What to bring:(1) a brown bag lunch in a small back pack that is easy to carry.Â (2) Shoes comfortable for a walk in the forest.(3) A poem, a verse, a reading or passage of scripture about the significance of nature to share with others.Â

We will meet at the Eden Valley Tree Farm at 2:00 pm Aug 3.Â We will take a short walk into the forest and Dick will explain some of the history and features of the tree farm.Â At that point we will share poems, verses or meditations about nature.Â We will walk further and then stop to share more meditations.Â After that we will walk further and then break for our brown bag lunch.Â There George will present a short reflection on the significance of nature in the Christian tradition.Â We should be done by 4:30. You are welcome to stay longer if you wish.

Directions to the Eden Valley Free Farm, 2095 Eden Valley Road:Â Take US 101 west to SR 112.Â Turn left at Dan Kelly Road and proceed 3miles to where Dan Kelly Road joins Eden Valley Road.Â The tree farm is just beyond that juncture on the left.Â See you there!

Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe

In his first sermon as presiding bishop-elect, the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe said The Episcopal Church needs to be ready to tolerate uncertainty, make sacrifices and think differently about how the church should work so it can better share the Gospel of Jesus with a world that needs to hear it. Click here to view the video: Â Sermon

Ways to Worship with Us

Wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at the Lord's Table. For those who cannot attend in person, the service is offered via livestream on our Facebook page or anytime on our website.

St. AndrewÂs Sunday Worship - 8 am and 10 am. Â Nursery care available 9 - 11 am.
In Forks at St. Swithin's - Â Each Sunday at 2:30 pm - We meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for Holy Eucharist or Prayer.
Mid-week Worship Service each Wednesday in person at 11 am.
If you need assistance in accessing our worship services, please contact our office 360-457-4862.

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