Your weekly news & updates
JULY 9, 2020
Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7
Sunday Schedule

SIXTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST
July 12, 2020

10:30 a.m. Modified Morning Prayer, Rite II
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW

Click on the link above  to join us Sunday for our live stream worship service at 10:30 am.  You will receive a copy of the bulletin via email or you can find the link to download a pdf version on our website under Sermons which is under the worship tab.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Joining our Sunday worship from home on the internet may seem like it's just you and your family joining the eight people in the building for worship. Last summer, we had about 85 people present at two services, so how are we really doing in our "distant togetherness" and with only one service?

Since we began our remote worship in Lent, each Sunday at 10:30 there are 35-40 devices logged on. Assuming an average of two people using each device, St. Andrew's is near normal in our average Sunday attendance.

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Before the end of the day on Sunday, our worship service is "attended" by well over 200 viewers; and during the week an average of 20 people (and a couple of times nearly 50) view the service on our web page.

And, when we look at the comments made on our Facebook feed, they come from people from coast to coast in the USA, and even some from out of the country.

In other words, we are not only worshiping "together" but extending our reach well beyond St. Andrew's, beyond Seguin, beyond Texas, and beyond the USA. God is truly blessing our dedication to the service of Jesus Christ.
Ministers in the Lord's Service
Officiant-
Fr. Robert Certain

Lay Reader-
Barbara Upper

Altar Guild-
Sandy Merrell

Musicians-
Leo Garcia-Choir Director/Cantor
Mary Ann Winden -Organ

Cameramen/Technicians-
Aaryn Perry
Gil Merkle
Jack Merrell

Sound-
Carolyn Baker
Pledges, Tithes, and Offerings
Ways to Give
Last week Contribution statements were mailed. We noticed that some pledgers are behind on their pledge. Please consider catching up by one of the options listed below.

There are a few ways you can donate to St. Andrew's.

  1. Click the "DONATE NOW" button at the bottom of this message
  2. Visit the Donate page on our website
  3. Contact Marsha (830-372-4330) to set up auto-draw
  4. Set up bill pay with your bank
  5. Mail a check
  6. Drop off your check in our mail slot located in the window to the right of the office door.

Thank you for your help to fund the mission and ministry of St. Andrew's
 


Altar Flowers are back! If you would like to donate altar flowers on any given Sunday please contact the church office. (830-372-4330)
On June 25th Fr. Robert released a message to the church about the recent spikes in COVID-19 numbers, and how they affect St. Andrew's.  Click here  to read his message.
We all know that doctors and nurses are on the front lines of battling the corona virus. Although there isn't much we can do to help them physically while they help patients, we can pray for them . So we are asking all of you to say this prayer each day for these wonderful men and women.

Sanctify, O Lord, those whom you have called to the study and practice of the arts of healing, and to the prevention of disease and pain. Strengthen them by your life-giving Spirit, that by their ministries the health of the community may be promoted and your creation glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Birthdays

James Nelson- July 12
Michael Nelson- July 12
Eleanor Cockerell- July 14
Joe Bruns- July 15
Fr. Tom Bruns- July 15

No Anniversaries for the coming week

If you have a birthday or anniversary next week and it's not listed, please call the Parish Office and leave a message for Charlene to add it to the list.
IN OUR PRAYERS
 If you or another member of the parish are sick or in the hospital and would like a contact from Pastoral Care, please notify the Parish Office. We don't want anyone to get missed! Contacting the office will ensure that Pastoral Care is notified.

If you would like to add a name, etc., to the prayer list, send an email to  secretary@standrewseguin.org . If you have a pastoral situation that needs attention, please contact the parish office. 

If a member of your family is in the armed forces , please send their name to Charlene via email at   secretary@standrewseguin.org   or by phone (830-372-4330) so they can be included in the Prayers of the People each Sunday.
Bible Studies and Prayer Groups
The Christian Formation Committee of the Diocese of West Texas offers a seven-session Staycation Bible School inspired by "The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children," a children's book written and illustrated by Roger Hutchinson. The 2020 Staycation Bible School is a curriculum designed for families to connect with God at home over the summer. Click here for more information.
Spirituality in the Wisdom Years , a ministry by and for older adults, is sponsoring a weekly study of   The Gift of Years   by Joan Chittister. This book invites reflection on topics that all human beings encounter as we age, emphasizing their blessings. The group gathers online on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. New participants are invited to join at any time. Upcoming weeks will focus on regret and joy. To learn more, contact Marjorie George at   marjorie.george@dwtx.org .
The Presiding Bishop’s delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women invites all to join the online study group "Beijing +25: Celebrating the Blessing, Realizing the Dream" for a series of webinars, blogs and conversations, beginning Thursday, July 9 through November 2020. The delegation will lead a conversation to recall the importance of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, to share stories, to “celebrate the blessing,” and to think critically about what still needs to be done to “realize the dream” of Beijing and how to make that happen within the UN, within the Church, and through local, national and global advocacy and action.
Click here  to learn more and sign up.
The West Texas Adult Christian Formation's  8-session Psalms study "God's People Speak to God" with questions for personal or group reflection is now over, but you can still access all of the information on their website. We invite you to use this study however seems best to you.  Click here  to learn more and subscribe to receive new reflections by email. Contact Marjorie George at  marjorie.george@dwtx.org , for more information.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites Episcopalians to take a moment with him each week to consider cultivating a "habit of grace,"  as communities adjust to the realities of the coronavirus and requests to do our part to slow its spread by practicing social distancing. These weekly meditations can be found online, at   episcopalchurch.org/habits-of-grace.
Weekly Centering Prayer with St. Mary's Sewanee: The Ayres Center
Join St. Mary's Sewanee: The Ayres Center for an online Centering Prayer group on Tuesdays, at 3:30 p.m. CT. This Zoom-based opportunity is for new and experienced practitioners alike to share time together, both in quiet conversation and in silence. For log-in information and other details, contact  laura.willis@stmaryssewanee.org .
"Embracing Evangelism" is a six part, free digital course  that explores Christians' call to seek, name, and celebrate Jesus’ loving presence in the stories of all people – and then invite everyone to more. Each session features teachings on Episcopal evangelism. Made possible through a partnership between The Episcopal Church and Virginia Theological Seminary, the series consists of of six video sessions each under 45 minutes, and discussion resources.  Click here  to read more.
SUSPENSIONS & ADAPTATIONS
Happening #146  will be postponed to November 20 - 22, 2020, in response to rising COVID-19 cases in Texas. For more information, contact Julie Turner, Happening Board Chair, at  dwtxhappening@gmail.com .
The Next Right Step: Responding to Increasing COVID-19 Rates
The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed offers some guidance in his message regarding the increasing numbers stating   "Recommitting to reducing risk is grounded in our call and commitment to love one another as Christ loves us."

Click here  to read more.
Program Updates from Camps & Conferences, Vital UM, World Missions, and More. Camp Capers’ 2020 youth camp programming has been canceled, due to increasing spread of COVID-19. Camp Capers hopes, by God’s grace, to turn this present sadness to joy; staff will plan and prepare new opportunities for a family camp style program this summer and fall. Wondering what else is going on with diocesan-wide ministries and programs? Read updates from diocesan ministries, including Camps & Conferences' Summer 2020 changes, VITAL University Missions, World Missions, Episcopal Schools, and more at this link.
Click here for more information.
South Texas Pregnancy Care Center (STPCC) is experiencing a critical need for new volunteers.   STPCC has been serving the community of Seguin and surrounding counties since 2001. They are an affiliate of Heartbeat International, a life-affirming evangelistic ministry dedicated to educating and encouraging people to choose life, to make positive sexual choices, and to bring healing to those affected by abortion.​ STPCC is one of the nonprofit organizations that is part of our Outreach program. Please prayerfully consider becoming a volunteer. For more information or to sign up to volunteer please call the STPCC office at 830-303-2151 .
Good Samaritan Community Services School Supply Drive: July 20 - 24
Get involved and help Good Sam equip children to be successful learners, no matter what the 2020-2021 academic year has in store for them. Purchase requested items online or hand-deliver donations to 1600 Saltillo Street, from July 20 - 24, 2020. Click here  for the supplies list and flyer. Contact Rebecca Earle with questions, at  rebecca.earle@goodsamtx.org .
Be a Souper Hero! 
The Christian Cupboard is in great need. Please consider donating some food. Volunteers will receive donations at the side door of the center located at 516 N. Camp St. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Thank you for your help!
Useful Links
JOIN US ONLINE FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
Follow our Facebook page for our weekly Sunday live streamed worship services at 10:30. If you miss it, join when you can by going to the Video tab.
The St. Andrew's website tells the story of our parish, and is useful for downloading the bulletin, or delayed watching our Facebook Live worship services on a later time or day.
RESOURCES FOR WORSHIP
If you do not have a Prayer Book at home, you can download a complete version to view on your computer, tablet, or smart phone. Click here Book of Common Prayer to   download   the free PDF version of the book.
THE REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY
The Sunday and Holy Day scripture readings are available on the internet. Click on the Lectionary page to read the Scriptures for the day.
You can get ready for Sunday, review the scriptures, and learn about other Holy Days through the year.
If you want a hard copy of a Book of Common Prayer or a Hymnal 1982 , the Church Publishing Company is your best choice:
 
The CPC has waived the standard shipping fee on all book orders over $35 until July 15, 2020. Use code  FREESHIP  at checkout.
 
Prayer Books ($21-35)
 
Hymnals ($24.95)
 
Prayer Book/Hymnal combination ($99.95)
PRAYER RESOURCES
Forward Day-by-Day can be read on your computer, tablet or smart phone. If you would like a hard copy, we are placing them in a plastic bag hanging on the church office door. You can drop by any time to pick one up!
The Episcopal Church is one part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The Cycle of Prayer is found in Forward Day by Day, or at this link
The Bishop has asked us to remember other parishes, missions and ministries of the Diocese in our weekly prayers. Click on this link to view or download the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Twelve Step Recovery


AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meets at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the Youth House on Crockett Street.
St. Andrew's dares to embrace its Episcopal Heritage by living out the Great Commission of Christ through the intimacy of community, discipleship, and service.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, a congregation of The Episcopal Church, and a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

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