Weekly eNews

May 19, 2022

Joy Is in the Air! 



Come worship, serve, and play with us.

What Is the Burgundy Bag Ministry?

To fulfill our mission of feeding the hungry, the Outreach Committee supports an ongoing collection of canned goods and nonperishable food items. Each Sunday when you attend worship, please help yourself to a burgundy reusable grocery bag from the narthex. The following week, bring the bag back with items to be donated, and take another bag to fill. You may also pick up and drop off bags outside the office during office hours. Weekly distribution to One Step Further Food Pantry, our partner agency, is year-round. With summer approaching, the need will soon increase, as many families depend on school nutrition programs during the school year. Thank you for remembering to "Bring a Bag and Take a Bag" each week. 

St. Andrew’s Supports the Mustard Seed Clinic this Saturday

Mustard Seed Community Health is proud to partner with Greater Greensboro Society of Medical Alliance to present our 2nd annual signature event in Greensboro, Sowing Seeds Rodeo. The event features food truck fare, a flower market, music, Truck Touch for kids, and more. Guests will be treated to balloon artists, and unique opportunity to witness and contribute to the power of community health! 

Mustard Seed Community Health provides essential health services to Guilford County adults and children without insurance and living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Learn more at mustardseedclinic.org

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10 a.m., in-person and online. Nursery care is available during worship, and we offer children’s ministry time as well as activity bags and weekly handouts to keep little hearts and hands engaged.

Masks are optional at all church events for the fully vaccinated. You are always welcome to wear a mask, and those serving Communion and working with our children will still mask. 

Come to Our Last Book Study Session this Sunday

In Racism, not Race, the authors offer a welcome invitation to see ourselves as members of one human race, disputing the widespread assumption that there is a genetic foundation for the racial differences that we observe in our society. In our weekly book study, the discussion is engaging, respectful, and freeing, as we grapple with material from the book.

Last Sunday we had just heard about the murders in Buffalo. We were able to share what was on our hearts. Risking our thoughts and feelings with one another was a blessing. We began to think about how we want to respond, individually and as a congregation, to the systemic racism in which we all live. 

The class this Sunday is the last of the five-week series. In preparation you can read Chapter 11: “A World Without Racism?” We will explore the questions: Can you imagine living in a world without racism? How would life be different for you? Join us in the Cloister after church—and bring your coffee!

Get Ready for EYC Field Day this Sunday, May 22nd!

Our last "official" EYC youth meeting of the year is this Sunday, May 22nd, 5-6:30 p.m. Get ready for parachute games, egg and spoon and three-legged races, water balloon dodge ball, and more, at our Field Day! Parents, we will need help to pull this one off. Please sign up below. 

Time to Sign Up!

Registration is open through June 13th for our Glory Ridge mission week (July 31—August 5)

This year, St. Andrew's youth who are rising 7th graders through graduating Seniors will attend Glory Ridge from Sunday, July 31st, through Friday, August 5th. Located in Madison Caounty in the Blue Ridge mountains, Glory Ridge hosts church youth groups who come for weeklong mission trips to help neighbors in Madison County with urgent home repair needs. Glory Ridge's rustic facilities have been built primarily by volunteers over the years and the camp has always emphasized a combination of "work and worship." In addition to helping with home repair needs, this summer we will also be helping with community projects in the Marshall and Mars Hill area. Click the link below to learn more, including cost information, a detailed daily schedule, and more. 

Holy Living, Holy Dying on Sunday, May 29, after Church

Join the clergy for a conversation to break the silence about end-of-life planning. We will meet after worship on Sunday, May 29 (Memorial Day Weekend), in the Cloister. We will offer an overview about how we understand death and dying as Christians, review the Book of Common Prayer burial liturgy, and offer a practical resource for funeral planning to make known and communicate our wishes. We will discuss the mystery of death as a means of affirming God’s precious gift of life. If you are unable to attend but would like to receive a copy of our revised funeral planning guide, please contact Susan Frye at parish@standrewsgso.org.

St. Andrew's Pastoral Care Team Is Forming

Pastoral Care is an important part of our life together. In whatever season of life people find themselves, relationships are important. We’re looking for people who are ready to help walk our church family through grief and loss, tear down strongholds and build up healthy foundations through fellowship, and visit or call people in the hospital or at home. If you are a person who likes to listen and share the Good News of Christ’s love with others, we are looking for you! Come join us in this caring ministry. Contact Deacon Pam at deacon@standrewsgso.org.

Market Bag Workshop

Let's reduce, reuse, recycle and support our Mission and Outreach program at the same time! 

Join us on June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., to help make fabric, reusable market bags to help reduce the need for single-use plastic or paper bags. We have all the materials and an easy pattern which will be broken down in small parts for assembly line production. Sewers, non-sewers, and those who would like to learn are welcome–we have lots of "no skill" jobs! The bags will be sold at the Corner Market at various times throughout the year, with proceeds supporting our Afghan family in the months to come. For more information contact Lynda Sanecki (lsanecki894@gmail.com) or Karen Spencer (kospencer48@gmail.com)

Save the Date for a Pentecost Picnic

...and EYC Surprise!*

On Sunday, June 5th, we'll gather as a parish for a Pentecost party and potluck picnic on the church grounds! There will be food, fellowship, and activities for kids young and old.

Please bring a dish to share, according to the first letter of your last name, as follows: 

A-G ... Salads and Vegetables

H-P ... Desserts

Q-Z ... Chips & Sides

* Youth, take note: Please meet up at 9 a.m. to engage in a secret mission before church. You don't want to miss this! 

Sing in the Choir this Summer!

During the summer months, all interested adults and teenagers are invited to sing with the Chancel Choir in worship. We meet at 9:00 on Sunday mornings and we hope to fill the chancel seats with a joyful, summer choir! For more information, contact Ann Doyle at ann.doyle1313@gmail.com. 

The Streaming Ministry Is Looking for New Volunteers

Our Sunday morning livestream has become an important ministry in our life together and keeps our community connected in worship. 

Folks who are interested in learning about cameras and microphones are encouraged to join. Volunteers will receive training in the operation of the broadcast system and will work in conjunction with existing volunteers to help broadcast our services online. Contact Robin Hardman at IT@standrewsgso.org if you're interested!

Hearing the Gospel Invites You to Join them on Wednesdays

The summer season of our weekly Bible Study offering, Hearing the Gospel, will begin on Wednesday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Our sessions consist of reading the Gospel for the coming Sunday, followed by discussion of its meaning in Jesus’ time and how it applies to our lives today. No preparation is required, and all members of the Parish and friends are welcome. Sessions last about an hour and close with Noonday Prayer. Facilitators for the summer will be Lisa Garrett at lisadgarrett@outlook.com and Bill Hill at hillgolf@bellsouth.net.

You Can Help Provide Humanitarian Assistance to People Fleeing Ukraine

As we continue to pray for an end to violence and for those fleeing Ukraine, please also pray for Episcopal Relief & Development and other ecumenical agencies working to respond to the current crisis. Please consider partnering with Episcopal Relief & Development in this response. Visit episcopalrelief.org for more information, or donate using the button below.

This Week at St. Andrew’s 

Sunday, May 22

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Worship In-Person & Online, 10 a.m.

Book Study: Racism, not Race, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

EYC Field Day, 5–6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24

Chapel Open, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Wednesday, May 25

Hearing the Gospel, 10:30 a.m.

Choir Rehearsal, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 26

EfM (Education for Ministry), 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 28

Corner Farmers Market, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Sunday, May 29

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Worship In-Person & Online, 10 a.m.

Holy Living, Holy Dying, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Your Gifts Support Our Ministry & Mission

Your gifts of all sizes support our mission and ministries. To make a new gift or continue your pledge, you may:

• Donate at abundant.co/standrewsepiscopalch/give.
• Use the “Abundant Giving” app, choosing "St Andrew’s Episcopal Church" in Greensboro.
• Mail a check to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Bookkeeper, 2105 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27403.

Quarterly giving statements were emailed this week. If you have any questions about your giving, please reach out to Ray Marsh, our bookkeeper, at bookkeeperstagso@gmail.com.  Beginning in June, Ray will be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays rather than on Wednesdays.

We Pray For

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Church of the Province of South East Asia

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. David’s, Laurinburg; Grace Church, Lexington

Those on our parish prayer list: Mary Stalter, Norma Bullock, Moira Ermentrout, Dee Dee Fulton, Maria Wilmoth, Johnetta Shablack, Jimmye Olivey, Larry Phillips, Patrick and Margaret Miller, Ed Morea, Cindy Shane, Julie Dameron, Traci and Erik, Kirby Richardson, Barbara Cernansky

Those serving in our military: Tom Stauffer, Paul Zeigler, Stephen Johnson, Benjamin Phillips, Kenneth Gearhart, Alex Reyes, Raymond Harrison, Catharyn Nosek

The Departed: Phyllis Atwell Groseclose, sister of Alan Atwell

Those Expecting: Kelly and Cody Lankford, daughter and son-in-law of Holly Grant

Birthdays: Aaron Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, Mitzi Bond, Cheri Courtright, Clara Beth Johnson, Cora Rich-Minardo, Karen Rierson, Cindy Shane, Laura Shinn

Anniversaries: Skip and Kimberly White

Please send prayer requests to Susan Frye, Parish Administrator, at parish@standrewsgso.org or 336-275-1651, ext. 1. Names are taken off of our parish prayer list after six weeks. If you would like a name to remain on the list for longer than six weeks, please let Susan know. Please also let Susan know of birthdays or anniversaries we have missed in the bulletin.