September 7, 2014 The Thirteenth Sunday

after Pentecost RALLY DAY

8:00 a.m.

Holy Communion

8:45 a.m.

Parish Breakfast*

8:50 a.m.

Prayer Troop Service*

9:15 a.m.

Christian Education*

for all ages

10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion*

10:30 a.m.

Preschool Chapel*

followed by second hour

Sunday School at 10:50 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

Optional Elementary

Children’s Program

during sermon*

11:45 a.m.

Rally Day

Celebration*

5:00 p.m.

Evening Prayer*

followed by Bible Study & light

refreshments in Koslow

*Nursery

The Lectionary

Ezekiel 33:(1-6)7-11

Psalm 119:33-48

or 119:33-40

Romans 12:9-21

Matthew 18:15-20

THE MESSENGER SAINT ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

September 5, 2014 Volume 34, Number 35

BACK IN THE SADDLE FOR ... A RALLY DAY ROUND-UP OF MINISTRIES AND GOOD FUN! Saddle up this Sunday, September 7, after the 10:30 Service

Come enjoy the fun….saddle up and ride the trail with Jesus at your side!

He is calling us to care for His herd until He returns- keep the rustlers away and protect the little ones when they stray.

There’s a saddle for every size at St. Andrew’s and a trail for each cowgirl or cowboy to find.

He wants us to guide His herd safely home and make sure our own hearts aren’t tempted to roam.

We’ll learn to ride tall in the saddle, that’s for sure, when we walk humbly with the Lord, do justice, love kindness and live by His Word..

I learned a lot growing up with horses...always close the gates behind you... never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear or a fool from any direction. I discovered heaven in a barn in the early morning, in the smell of sweet feed, alfalfa, and oiled leather...and I saw the wonder of life being born in a pasture.

But one of my most important lessons was taught to me by a little, gray Arab stal-lion named Habib which means little darling. He was anything but when we bought him. He had been abused and he seemed to hate almost anything that moved, but he was beautiful, the color of clouds and mist, light and shadow. We plied him with carrots and tried all the standard means of training. I spent hours in the ring and round pen, but his gait was stiff and when he cantered he tripped all over himself. If I used spurs or a whip he would throw himself and me into the fence. There was no way we could get him in a show ring.

One weekend some friends invited us to an endurance race at the grasslands in Decatur. Arabs are known for their stamina. The race was 50 miles over rough terrain. I was worried about my stubborn, crazy-legged little stallion. As we left camp he moved out quickly in a nice ground covering trot. We rode for 30 miles like this until we came to a steep plateau. Snowy River is what they called it. We picked our way up the rocky slope. Some places I had to stand up in the stirrups and lean forward to help him up. When we took the last hop up over the side Habib and I stopped. It looked like we were on the top of the world. The land stretched out below to the horizon. I urged Habib forward with a gentle leg and he moved out picking up into a trot. Then all of a sudden I felt his gait shift. He threw up his head and trum-peted a loud whinny that shook me to my toes, bowed his head to the bit and began to move. As he moved I felt his whole body reaching forward in long strides. We glided across the rocky ground as though his feet were not touching the earth. I felt his joy in moving between earth and sky. When we reached the other side he plunged over the edge stepping into space, trusting that he would find solid ground. He carried me safely to second place in the race.

I realized he had found what he had been created to do, and with this discovery, he experienced a joy his Creator had put in his heart. It was finding the sacred space where we step into God’s creation and understand our true value in His world and respond in joy.

Each morning when we saddle up to ride with our Lord we are called to honor each beloved creature we encounter, man or beast, to help them find that space, that God created just for them, the place where essence and purpose beget joy. It is helping those around us remember we each have a destiny...a valued place in our Creator’s plan especially when the world has told us we are useless and life is meaningless.

Be devoted to one another, honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10

Lessons from the Saddle By Peggy Rush

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WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Thursday Morning Bible Study Series

The Fall Women’s Ministry Thursday Morning Bible Study group at Saint Andrew’s will be following a course of study on

the colorful and inspiring women of the Bible over the coming Fall and Spring seasons, working through four books

on the subject:

Fall

Twelve Women of the Bible: By Sherry Harney

Spring: Bad Girls of the Bible and What We can Learn From them

Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible..Flawed Women Loved by a Flawless God Really Bad Girls of the Bible…More Lessons from Less-Than Perfect Women

by Liz Curtis Higgs

September 11

September 18

September 25

October 2

October 9

October 16

October 23

October 30

November 6

November 20

Introduction

Session One

Session Two

Session Three

Session Four

Session Five

Session Six

Session Seven

Session Eight

Session Nine

Eve

Rebekah

Leah

Hannah

Abigail

Gomer

The Syrophoenician Woman

Mary Magdalene

Mary of Bethany

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study meets from 9:30a.m. to 11:30a.m. Coffee and childcare provided.

Fall Schedule

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: Time to Rally 'Round for a New Program Year! By Judy Mayo

“Tall in the Saddle with Jesus!” Welcome to a new school year of curriculum and programming for our children! I believe all schools have started now, and a brand new year of learning, new challenges, and new opportunities await our children, whether in public or private schools, classical schools, applied learning centers, fine arts academies, home schools, or any combination thereof. There is always a sense of excitement in the early fall, with a whole new school year ahead.

The same is true at church. On Sunday, September 14, we will launch headlong into new fall programming for ALL ages… little tots, children, youth, and adults. Families can visit the various education and ministry tables on Rally Day, September 7, and hear about the new fall offerings. There are wonderful, exciting things appealing to all ages and interests, so ALL ABOARD for great learning, fellowship, and fun!

This summer at VBS, children learned how to “Saddle up with the Savior,” and stay on the trail with Jesus. Continuing that theme, and diving more deeply into it, the overall theme for Children’s Ministries for 2014-2015 will be “Tall in the Saddle with Jesus.” Children’s studies will focus on both the Old and New Testaments, with a few special studies directed to our beautiful 1928 Prayer Book and our 1940 Hymnal. In all these studies, we shall be emphasizing that, as we anchor our lives more and more closely to the life of our Lord — through prayer, study of God’s Word, obedience to the things of God, and fellowship with other Christians — we will stay “tall in the saddle with Jesus,” even as scary or challenging things confront us as we grow in years. The safest and most secure place to be, throughout our lives, is “in the saddle with Jesus.” He can make the “dips and bumps of life” less jarring and painful, because He is there with us in the saddle, experiencing them with us, and He will make the smooth, joyful times and “rides” of life even more wonderful.

Children’s biblical studies will continue with the “Dwell” children’s curriculum (a very conservative, biblically sound series), with a few units of the “Walk with Me” curriculum (same company, a complementary series) woven in

as well. As well as featuring colorful Bible studies, these curricula encourage teachers, parents, and families always to highlight the absolute sovereignty of Almighty God in His world, the amazing plan which He has for His creation, and some of the consequences of obedience and disobedience… while always emphasizing the free gift of GRACE offered and available to each of us.

In addition to our curricular studies, we will continue to offer enrichments such as arts and crafts, memory work incentives and Bible Olympics, a little music instruction, and biblical storytelling, as well as occasional modern skits with a biblical theme. Also, during seasons such as Advent and Lent, we will weave in several weeks of special topical themes and studies geared to the important, overarching themes of these very meaningful seasons. It is going to be wonderful year ahead!

Special Treats for Rally Day Please note what is in store for our children on Rally Day, September 7:

Sunday School for all ages will be offered as usual. Preschoolers will begin a month-long study of the Creation story (Genesis 1 and 2), with a couple of special, delightful enrichments in store. Since this is the final Sunday of our summer programming, elementary children (ages K through 5th grade) will enjoy an extra-special treat. Our good friend, Denise Mills, and her young adult daughter, Andi, will talk with the children about their month in Honduras this summer, and the mission work they did there in spreading the Good News of Jesus and sharing His love with some of the native people. Lively songs and some amazing photos will enhance their program. They also have a delightful “Mills Madness Bible Game” in store, and the children themselves will “make music” with an array of unique instruments.

Then later, during Rally Day itself, following the 10:30 service, Denise and Andi Mills will stay at church to do face painting, balloon sculptures, a little fun hand puppetry, and arts and crafts for the children, and there will also be lunch provided for them. In addition, the nursery will be open throughout Rally Day. So… a colorful, fun day is in store for the children on September 7!

Children’s Ministry Fall Luncheon Sunday, September 14, 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Honoring all Sunday School and VBS volunteers!

Come relax, enjoy lunch, and be honored! We will look back a little at VBS and talk about our program and activities for fall. YOUR input is valuable! Each one of you is a V.I.P. Please come join us! Lunch will be provided for children as well as adults.

Nursery provided for children 5 and under. Activities provided for children over 5.

Teacher Dedication Sunday, September 14 in the 10:30 service.

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Birthdays

September 7

Gene Buck

Michael Elsey, Sr.

Jason DeMott

Sadie Johnson

Isabella Lange

September 8

Mark Doyle

Grace Waters

September 9

Pat Massad

Chris Orlie

Stephen Mitchell

September 10

B.J. Lewis

Christy Diver

Bryan Naradovy

September 11

Walt Wallace

Suzanne Hearn

Matt McLaughlin

Emily McLaughlin

Patrick Timmons

September 12

Garlyn Mayo

September 13

Mary Lou Herring

Charlotte Tripplehorn

Karen Watkins

Kate Barbolla

Holly Steeg

Birthdays The flowers for Sunday,

September 7

are given to the glory of God at

the Church, Chapel &

Children’s Chapel altars

By Sally & Paul Prater

In thanksgiving for the September

birthdays of their grandchildren,

Malcolm Hayes Casey, Council McKay

Casey and Palmer Bradley Lummis III

Altar Flowers

Important upcoming date for ARDF!

ANGLICAN RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT

FUND INGATHERING Sunday, September 14

8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. services

Your generosity shows the love of Christ to a world in need.

Our Mission: Inspired by God’s radical grace, we exist to empower Anglicans in the developing world to show the

love of Christ to those in need in their own communities: Clean water for the thirsty. Jobs for the poor. Education for children. Food for the hungry.

Hope for those without hope.

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Evening Prayer Sunday 5:00 p.m.

in the Chapel

Refreshments & Discussion in Koslow Library

following the service.

A nursery is available.

Prayer Troop Service

This Sunday, September 7th at 8:50

a.m. in Shuman Chapel

Come support our troops in prayer. Come enjoy the fun!

Thursday, September 11 11:00 a.m.

in Koslow Library.

All skill levels are welcome!

Yee haw!! Dominoes, Texas style!

Our Deepest Sympathy on the death of

The Rev’d Thomas A. Powell

husband of Ann Powell

father of Ellen Powell Knowles (Boone)

and Tim Powell (Hilary)

devoted grandfather of Alex Knowles, Colin & Brendan Powell

Associate Rector of St. Andrew’s Church

1979-1991

First Executive Director-in-Residence of Camp Crucis

1991-1996

Retired

1996

September 1, 2014

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 Very Rev’d William N. McKeachie Vicar for Parish Ministry The Rev’d Canon Ronald L. McCrary Director of Pastoral Care & Spiritual Formation

Kendall Felton Director of Student Ministries Jason Runnels Choirmaster Glenda Robinson Organist Elisabeth Gray McKeachie Harpist Judy Mayo Director of Children’s Ministries Marsland Moncrief Liaison to Women’s 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.

Weekday Worship Schedule

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Thursday 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

Daily Schedule September 8

Tuesday, September 9 6:45 a.m. Men’s Devotion & Bible Study, Chapel & Koslow 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting, Koslow 6:00 p.m. Alpha Team Training, Koslow

Wednesday, September 10 12:00 p.m. Rector’s Bible Study, Koslow 5:30 p.m. Cantina Scriptorum ~ Women’s Evening Bible Study, Offsite 7:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s Choir Practice,* Choir Room

Thursday, September 11 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 9:30 a.m. Women’s Morning Bible Study,* Moncrief, Koslow, & McFarland 11:00 a.m. Texas 42, Youth Room 7:00 p.m. Greek Class,* Koslow 11:30 p.m. Messenger Deadline

Friday, September 12

Saturday, September 13 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Prep, Kitchen

Sunday, September 14 The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 6:00 a.m. Breakfast Prep, Kitchen 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion with ingathering for Anglican Relief & Development Fund, Chapel 8:45 a.m. Parish Breakfast,* Moncrief 8:50 a.m. Prayers for the Church,* Chapel 9:15 a.m. Christian Education for all ages,* Moncrief 10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer with Teacher Dedication & ingathering for Anglican Relief & Development Fund,* Church 10:30 a.m. Preschool Chapel,* Children’s Chapel, followed by Second Hour Sunday School,* Preschool Rooms 11:15 a..m. Optional Children’s Program during sermon,* Youth Room 3 11:45 a.m. Children’s Ministry Fall Luncheon,* Koslow 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer,* in the Chapel followed by Bible Study & light refreshments in Koslow

*Nursery

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVENTS

please visit our webpage at

www.st-andrew.com

Prayer Chain Requests Names may be submitted

to Carrie Brent at 817-738-6496 and/or Patti Parrish at parrishuc@mac.com.

Permission should be obtained before submitting the name of someone other than oneself.

Master Calendar Planning Luncheon

Thursday, September 18 11:30 in Koslow

Please send a representative of

your ministry prepared to share your calendar of events through May, 2015 if possible. Contact Caron Overbeek with any questions at 817-717-1017

or email at coverbeek@st-andrew.com.

Let us join together asking God to guide us as we work together

to serve Him!

“GLISSANDI & GRITS”

Une Soirée Musicale FOR FOUR GUESTS OF

The Harpist in Residence

ASSISTED BY THE VICAR

AT THE VICARAGE

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Date Negotiable

CHAMPAGNE CANAPÉS

CHARLESTON CRAB CAKES

Proceeds Benefit Rally Day Outreach Ministries

Rally Day 2014 | Silent Auction

TICKETS TO THE FORT WORTH OPERA

You will want to stay until the fat lady sings!

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