St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

So, come to this table, come through our doors, come and find a community to whom you can belong -- you who have much faith and you who would like to have more; you who have been here often and you who have not been for a long time; you who have tried to follow Jesus and you who come bearing your doubt. Come. It is Christ who invites and meets us here.

Mother Barbara ---- At the end of the world

I made it to the end of the world -- Finisterre, Spain -- the most western point of Europe! We hiked there as the final part of our pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago. My trip was a very rich and meaningful experience -- and I can't wait to share it with you. I will be blogging about more of my experiences and planning a time when I can share my reflections and photos with you -- if you would like. It was wonderful to have this experience -- and it is wonderful to be home. How blessed I am to have you to come home to! ( Now, if only I can get used to this time zone!). I so look forward to being with you on Sunday. With blessings and love, Mother Barbara

Sweaty Sunday ----- This Sunday (10/13) Immediately following the 10 a.m. service

You are all invited to our Oktoberfest Potluck Picnic-- even if you can't help with the gardening -- the "fun and food" is for everyone! Suggestions for potluck items 1. Sausages enough for 15 2. Rolls for 15 3. Soft pretzels with mustard if they're frozen we can bake them at the church.  4. German style salads 5. Pies and pastries- Aldi's has a lot of German desserts. 6. Apple Cider instead of beer Garden Clean up -- Wear your work clothes to church and bring along tools, if you can -- Rakes, Leaf Blowers, Clippers (to trim the bushes)

Something amazing! ----- A real dishwasher

It looks the same -- but it's not! Thanks to our great Junior Warden, Jane Offner, we have a new and fully functioning dishwasher. It actually washes and sterilizes the dishes -- imagine that! ( It used to just sterilize them and even that, not so well ). There will be new instructions on how to use it on the dishwasher itself and you can ask Jane to demonstrate how it works. This improvement will make the Community Meals, receptions, potlucks, and the Christmas Dinner go so much more smoothly! Hooray! ‌

Pet Blessing Sunday ----- A service to our Community

We are so grateful ... ... for all the wonderful donations for our beloved pets that arrived in force last Sunday and were blessed by Mother Robyn at the 10 am service! All of your donations- an entire table full of them- were given away on Monday at our community dinner. Special thanks to Bill Gawors who helped make sure that our friends received the necessary items. Bill has shared what a privilege it was to pray for all who received the donations and all who are still in need of necessary items for their pets. This was such a blessing- we’re so glad we were able to share this with our community and hope to do so again in the future. Thanks again to everyone who donated items and who carried them over to the PLC for Monday’s Community Meal dinner.

What's almost here? ----- Instructed Eucharist Next Sunday (10/20)

Have you ever wondered .... .... why we do what we do .... or why our service is structured the way it is ... or how our Eucharistic service is designed to draw your heart deeper into the mystery and presence of God? Come to the 10 a.m. service on 10/20 to find out! There will be information in the bulletin that will help you understand the sequence, meaning and tradition behind the various parts of our Eucharistic prayer -- and we will help explain the spirituality (the path your heart is invited to journey) of the service.

Preparing for Sunday ----- Proper 23 October 13th

To read the lessons in advance, please click here. To engage in lectio divina with the texts, please click here.

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Worship Ministers 8 a.m. Crucifer: Bill Gawors Greeter: Aly Howard Lector: Ivy Kraker Celebrant: Mother Barbara Preacher: Dina Carter Ishler Sub-deacon: Dina Carter Ishler Eucharistic Minister: Nichol Free Verger: Bill Gawors 10 a.m. Altar Guild: Christina Luo, Bill Gawors, Sue Davis, Samantha Davis Gospel Bearer: Thomas Williams Greeters: Doug Eshleman, Jennifer Eshleman Acolytes: Samantha Davis, James Williams, Jonathan Luo Lectors: Mary Beth Williams, Gary Murrell Celebrant: Mother Barbara Preacher: Dina Carter Ishler Sub-deacon: Dina Carter Ishler Eucharistic Ministers: Jeanine Goodwin, Mary Grace Shearer Counters: Jean Shepherd, Fred Detschel   Coffee Hour: Laura Bonanni, Sue Davis Verger: Bill Gawors

Sunday School this Sunday ----- Scripture Study for all ages

Learning our sacred stories and how they connect with our lives is one of the joys and responsibilities of our Christian faith. We are blessed that we are now offering scripture study for all our young people once a month in "Coffee Hour for Kids". On the second Sunday of every month, you can count on your young person learning more about the stories which shape our faith. Coffee Hour for Kids is offered from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Save the Date! ------ How to Pray about This Workshop 10/25-10/26 The Rev. Allison St. Louis joins us as keynote presenter, Lutheran colleague Rev. Richard Jorgensen and Marsha Roscoe will lead sessions in spiritual practices, and the Rev. Canon Daniel Morrow will help us assess our intercultural competence. Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) assesses intercultural competence — the capability to shift cultural perspective and appropriately adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities that effect cultural and spiritual readiness for deepening prayer.  The cost for this Learning Weekend is $175.00 and includes a $25.00 one-time charge for the IDI survey. Information to complete the IDI survey will be provided to you in advance. You can register for a day, or the entire weekend.  We hope you will consider joining us!   View our agenda here .  Or register here .

For more information

For your Spiritual Nourishment & Growth ---- Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

The Way of Love Podcast: Turning to Hope for our World and in Our Lives Home Way of Love Podcast with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Read more wayoflove.episcopalchurch.org ‌

Youth Winter Retreat Middle & High School ----- The Warmth of God's Love November 22-24

Camp Mt. Luther 355 Mt. Luther Lane Mifflinburg, PA 17844 "If the warmth of God’s love is flowing into our souls, then it flows out in our smile, our ears, our hands, our brains, and our voice to bless other people." All middle and high school youth are invited to attend and bring friends. Youth leadership is a key part of the Winter Retreat Weekend.  The weekend is developed as a welcoming, friendly environment where faith and community grow. We learn about prayer and caring and service for others as we prepare for Advent. Everyone in grades 6-12 is welcome to attend!  Drop off is Friday, November 22 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm, and pickup is Sunday, November 24 at noon.   All families are welcome to join us for Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. on November 24. The cost is $50.00. To click here. Questions, e-mail  Mary Ellen Kilp .

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