Weekly eNews
September 16, 2021
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"Be Doers of the Word" – Sermon Series on James Continues this Sunday
The opening chapter of James encourages us to “be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” What does faith look like in action? Join us for a sermon series on the Epistle of James, which focuses on practical spirituality, as we explore how to put our faith to work in community.
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Join Us for Worship
Sundays at 10 a.m.
In-Person and Online
Everyone is welcome. Masks are required for all in attendance. We will continue to offer worship online with a livestream of Sunday’s service.
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Do You Need a Hymnal?
If you would like to borrow a copy of the Book of Common Prayer or the hymnal to use during Sunday worship at home, please let us know. We will be happy to deliver books to you, or to have one ready for you at church to pick up. Please contact Susan at parishsta@gmail.com or by phone.
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Nursery Note!
Beginning September 12, nursery is available weekly by request. Please send your request, by Tuesday for the coming Sunday, to Susan in the parish office, at parishsta@gmail.com or 336-275-1651, ext. 1.
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Youth EYC Kick-Off is September 26
Our Episcopal Youth Community, or EYC, will kick off on September 26 at 5:30 p.m. If you are in middle school or high school, we’re really hoping you’ll join us for this year’s activities. We have things planned that will entertain you, challenge you, teach you, and constantly remind you that God loves you (and so do we!).
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Fall Formation at St. Andrew’s
*Note New Addition of Men's Retreat*
Throughout the summer, St. Andrew’s was hard at work planning fall ministry activities, but the recent surge in COVID cases has caused us to reevaluate how to start these parish activities safely. We will continue to gather for masked, in-person worship, but are pushing back fall start dates on some ministries. We have altered our Sunday morning children’s ministry so we can gather outside and will begin EYC in late September. This year, we have added Celebration Sundays (see above). On these special days in our liturgical calendar, we will celebrate our life together in God by focusing on intergenerational worship and service.
Our adult formation offerings are grounded in small groups. We have a number of ways you can grow in faith this fall. Please see our mid-week offerings below. Look for additional ways to engage as disciples of Christ in feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, and being transformed by God in the weeks to come. Walk in love.
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Men’s Retreat is ON for Saturday October 9th
The men of St. Andrew's will have a day retreat at the church on Saturday October 9, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. The theme is “Resting in God: Finding our way beyond the pandemic.” All are invited, and there is no charge. A light lunch will be provided. Masks will be required indoors. In addition, a “dutch” fellowship dinner will be held offsite on Friday night, October 8. For information and reservations, contact Doug Sanecki at dpsanecki@gmail.com by October 5.
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Tell the Guinea Pigs: Save the Date!
Our second Celebration Sunday of the fall is October 3. We will honor creation care in worship and will gather on the lawn that afternoon at 3 p.m. for a special blessing of the animals. Bring your dogs, cats, and guinea pigs! Details coming soon.
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Celebration of New Ministry Rescheduled to October 10 at 10
We look forward to celebrating Rev. Ginny Bain Inman on the occasion of her installation as Rector of St. Andrew’s. The Celebration of New Ministry for Rev. Ginny has been rescheduled for October 10 at 10 a.m. Meanwhile, if you would like to be part of the special gift giving opportunity for our new rector, visit https://abundant.co/standrewsepiscopalch/give. (Note: Please select “New Ministry Gift” as the fund for your gift. This option is at the bottom of the listed funds.) Checks may be mailed as well, with “Celebration of New Ministry” as the memo. Contact Shelley Kappauf (shelleykapp@gmail.com, 336-404-0177) with questions.
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Deck the Halls Returns
Save the date! Deck the Halls is returning to St. Andrew's on Saturday December 4, 2021. There will be lots of familiar faces and activities as we come together to "Share the Love." In the coming weeks you can learn more about the festivities—some old favorites and new additions. Keeping COVID always in mind, this will be a year of challenges. Please contact Lynda Sanecki lsanecki894@gmail.com) or Virginia Haskett (vbhaskett@yahoo.com) to learn more.
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Order Ahead from the Corner Market
Did you know that the Corner Farmers Market has an online ordering option? If your schedule is tight on Saturdays, or you are limiting in-person interactions, you can consider this additional option. Learn more at Shopping | Greensboro Corner Farmers Market (cornermarketgso.com) or go directly to the online shopping platform at
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Thank You for Supporting St. Andrew's
Your ongoing financial support is needed and appreciated. You may give a new gift or continue your pledge in any of these ways:
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Donate online.
- Mail a check to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2105 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27403.
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Click the “Give Online” button on our website at https://standrewsgso.org/support-us/
- Text STAEC (stands for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church) to 73256.
- Download the “Abundant Giving” app on your mobile device. Search for St Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro.
Reminder about Gifts of Stock
If you plan to make a gift of stock to the church, please contact Ray Marsh first. He will coordinate how best to set up these transactions so as to minimize processing fees that could diminish the impact of your gift.
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We Pray for...
Those on our Parish Prayer List: Mary Stalter; Anna Stalter; Ella Janssen; Judy Wells; Norma Bullock; Moira Ermentrout; Bruce Adkins; Charles and Rebecca Goodrum; Dee Dee Fulton; Judy Stancil; Maria Wilmoth; Barbara Sherer; Leslie; Johnetta Shablack; Dorothy Cook; Jenna Cottrill; Jimmye Olivey; Karen Hall; Don Lowe; Jamie Smith; Larry Phillips; Paula Pile; Sandra Witherspoon; Val Swan; Dick Montgomery; Mike; Jeff Cummer; Linda Shablack; Sarah Ames; Scott Lee; Dale Brinley; Libby Eberhard; Charles Kelshaw; Camille; Poppy and her parents; Jim and Ali Ostridge; Patrick and Margaret Miller; Page Davies; Julie Jennings; Nancy Brown; Barbara Van Cleve; Frank and Sandy Tatem; Gia Yunker; Karen Moth; Amanda; Ann Hardin; Debbie M.; Jacqui Butcher; Doug Sanecki; John and Gisela Smith; Galen Hill; Mary Lou Strohl; Heather; Rob James; Ed Morea; Glenn Strohl; Cindy Shane; Jean Phelps; Jeanette Lowe; Sally Brannan; Rev. Ginny Bain Inman
Those Serving in our Military: Wes Durham, Tom Stauffer, Paul Zeigler, Stephen Johnson, Benjamin Phillips, Kenneth Gearhart, Alex Reyes, Raymond Harrison, Catharyn Nosek
Birthdays: Stella Farney, Sarah Ferrell, Brenda Ganim, David Hair, Scott Hill, Mark Kaley, Roger Kimbrough, Kash Ramirez, Joe Smith, Kenny Wangelin, Siler Wangelin
Anniversaries: Cheri and Mark Courtright, Annette and Jack Garvey, Gen. Lloyd and Lillian Wilkerson
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