Weekly Family News

June 23, 2022

A Light in the Darkness

According to the CDC, 36.7% of our nation's adolescents struggle with persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. The pressures and uncertainties facing this generation can be overwhelming. One only has to turn on a smartphone to confirm that.

St. Augustine’s sponsors a ministry which brings Christian stability and purpose to girls and young women around the world. American Heritage Girls (AHG ) is a faith-based, scout-type character development program dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country.

Our own Wendy Winkler is the AHG Columbus Area Team Coordinator and Troop Charter Representative. She recently attended the AHG National Leadership Convention. Read her report about this event and AHG's vision and commitment to serve as a light in the darkness to these precious young women.

Freedom for the Captives

Ray of Hope

Fenny Joy Kuilman has been working in Eastern Europe for several years with Youth With a Mission (YWAM). Her passion is sharing the freedom and hope of Jesus Christ to women caught in the sex industry. St. Augustine's is blessed to be able to partner with her in this ministry. Fenny will be joining us by video conference after church on Sunday June 26 to introduce/reintroduce herself and her work to those of you who do not know her. Plan to stay for her update.

"I will set my people free like birds set free from a cage." Ezek 13:20

Good Men of St. Augustine's

Wednesday the men of our church met for fun and fellowship at Fado Irish Pub. In addition to life stories and lots of laughter, they schemed about the formation of a Men's Group.

The next meeting is planned for Wednesday August 3rd at 6:30pm. Put it on your calendar and stay tuned for more information!

Freedom in the Lord

For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

2 Corinthians 3:17

God’s Presence in Stillness and Silence

Sermon by Fr. Philip Sang, Sunday June 19, 2022

To be a follower of Christ, is to be other-centered, outward-focused; it is to see other people, even before seeing self.

To get there, we have to be quiet. We have to set ourselves aside and listen to a profound silence. From our OT reading Elijah had come to the end of himself—the end of his strength, the end of his wisdom. And it is only in the strength of God’s presence that he could hope to continue his life’s journey. He was ready to give up. You’ve been there, maybe not to the degree of wanting to die. Or maybe you have...

Rector Search

The search for a new rector is being conducted by our Vestry Committee in accordance with the by-laws of St. Augustine's. Our Senior and Junior Wardens (Carl L. and Cathy H.) are overseeing this work in coordination with Bishop Julian. Together the Vestry members have interviewed a number of applicants...

Ministry Opportunities

Experience the blessings of reading God's Word for Sunday morning worship. No special skills required!

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Our children are our precious heritage. The children's ministry at St. Augustine's is looking for adults who are willing to invest in this next generation and have fun in the process!

Contact Cathy to learn more

We urgently need volunteers to join a weekly rotation to water our new trees and shrubs. Our landscaping must be watered daily until everything is established.

Contact Wendy to sign up.