St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Boca Grande, Florida

January 7, 2022

• 2 Services (Covid-friendly service)
• Sunday Worship Information
• Habitat for Humanity
• Life After Death Experiences
• Coming Soon
• Winter Book Study
• Organ Dedication
• Financial Status YTD
• Bible Studies and Fellowships
• Parishioner's Corner
• Upcoming Events
• Faithful Departed
• Prayer Requests & Prayer Lists
• News and Bulletin Submissions

TWO SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

8:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist

Masks are required. No singing.

& 10:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist

with Choir

SUNDAY WORSHIP INFORMATION

The Feast of the Epiphany

January 2, 2022

We hope you will join us for worship in-person (at 8:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m.) or online at 10:00 a.m. this Sunday. The link to watch "Live" is available below as well as a link to watch the service at your convenience anytime after Sunday afternoon.

Masks and social distancing are required while on campus.

Click on the images below Sunday morning to be linked to

the Live-Stream service and/or the bulletin.

St. Andrew's

Volunteer Work Day

TOMORROW

Saturday, January 8th

@ 8:30 a.m.

until completion (~ 3:00 p.m.)

This is a new home build, exterior wall sheathing work-day.

St. Andrew’s project coordinator is John Lovo you may contact him for additional information at (571) 213-5159.

The home is located at:

18077 Ardmore Ave

Port Charlotte

It's for a family of six selected by the County Family Selection Committee.

LIFE AFTER DEATH EXPERIENCES

THIS TUESDAY, January 11, 2022

4:00 p.m.

presented by

Mary Neal, MD 

St. Andrew’s welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author of “To Heaven and Back,” Dr. Mary C. Neal, as our first guest speaker in the ”Faith and…” speakers series. Dr. Neal’s presentation will be held in the church Tuesday, January 11^th at 4:00 p.m. and will be Live Streamed for those who wish to observe social distancing.

In addition, there will be a reception and book signing in the Chapter House (fellowship hall) immediately following Dr. Neal’s presentation.

Copies of “7 Lessons from Heaven” and “To Heaven and Back” are available for purchase through Amazon.com. The presentation and reception are free and open to the public.

Dr. Mary Neal is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who drowned while kayaking on a South American river. She experienced life after death. When she first chronicled the unforgettable account of her 1999 kayak accident, the near-death experience that followed, her journey to heaven and her return to life on earth, she changed lives. But, after reading thousands of letters, she discovered she had yet to answer the biggest question of all: How does knowing there really is life after death change the way we live on earth today? This is what Dr. Neal will be addressing in her presentation. Her story gives reason to live by faith and is a story of hope.

FAITH AFTER DOUBT: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do About It

by Brian D. McLaren

Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.

 in person and on Zoom 

 January 18th - February 15th

facilitated by Mo. Michelle

“Will help you live fuller and breathe easier ...” —Glennon Doyle

Sixty-five million adults in the U.S. have dropped out of active church attendance and about 2.7 million more are leaving every year. Faith After Doubt is for the millions of people around the world who feel that their faith is falling apart. Using his own story and the stories of a diverse group of struggling believers, Brian D. McLaren, a former pastor and now an author, speaker, and activist shows how old assumptions are being challenged in nearly every area of human life, not just theology and spirituality. He proposes a four-stage model of faith development in which questions and doubt are not the enemy of faith, but rather a portal to a more mature and fruitful kind of faith. The four stages—Simplicity, Complexity, Perplexity, and Harmony—offer a path forward that can help sincere and thoughtful people leave behind unnecessary baggage and intensify their commitment to what matters most.

Week by Week Topics & Focal Points

1/18 Session 1: Preface: Permission to Doubt & Introduction:

Moments of Terror (6 pages)

1/25 Session 2: Part I: Your Descent into Doubt (pg 3-58)

2/1 Session 3: Part 2: All In Doubt (pg 59-130)

2/8 Session 4: Part 3: Life After (and With) Doubt (pg 131-205)

2/15 Session 5: Afterword: You’re Not Crazy and You’re Not

Alone (pg 206-220)



Life is messy. We can get discouraged by setbacks, overwhelmed by busyness, and shaken by worry. Hope is the power that gets us out of bed in the morning and gives us the courage to face adversity. If you have ever been frozen in place by loss or regret, endured suffering, cruelty or rejection... this retreat is for you. Join us January 31st for a morning with Bishop Jake as he shares wisdom and experience drawing from his most recent book, Looking for God in Messy Places.

“My friend Jake Owensby poignantly shows how LOVE is what can truly give us hope to carry on: real love, God's love for us, our love for each other, right here, right now in all the struggles

of this messy life.” – Bishop Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.



“This is beautiful and brilliant stuff, profound and plain, incredibly human, wise and charming. I trusted and enjoyed every word.” – Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author 

Bishop Jake earned his PhD in philosophy from Emory University and served as a professor at Jacksonville University before entering ordained ministry. Jake has always been interested in how people find meaning and purpose in their ordinary lives. And he sees himself as a kind of midwife, helping his readers and those who participate in his workshops give birth to their own sense of what makes life worth living. 

February 11^th

4:00 p.m.

featuring guest artist, Jeremy Filsell

Our February 11th we will dedicate our new Walker three-manual organ with a concert and reception.

Jeremy is the Director of Music at St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, NY. He is acknowledged as one of only a few virtuoso performers as both pianist and organist. British-born, Jeremy leads the prestigious St. Thomas Choir or Men and Boys in New York City and is one of a remarkably few virtuoso performers who concertizes equally as organist and pianist and who often performs recitals featuring both instruments. Filsell’s discography comprises more than 35 solo recordings. His concerto repertoire encompasses Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven through to Shostakovich, John Ireland and Rachmaninov.

Both Bible studies are offered via zoom only at this time.

Fridays @ 10:00 a.m.

Tuesdays @ 8:30 a.m

Caregiver Services Available

Terry Sader is a member of St. Andrew's and a caregiver with 28 years of experience with Alzheimer’s, dementia and elder care. for the past six years he has worked with/for several Boca Grande clients and is currently available.

"When caring for your loved one, I usually do some meal prep, shopping, doctor appointments, etc. and sometimes just friendly companionship. I am also good with pets. Please feel free to call me if you need assistance or if you just have some questions." Contact Phone: 954-642-6599 or you can email me at tsinflorida@yahoo.com.

A glance at the week ahead ...

Saturday, January 8

8:30 a.m. Habitat for Humanity - St. Andrew's Work Day

Sunday, January 9

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Covid Friendly

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Tuesday, January 11

8:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study

4:00 p.m. Dr. Mary Neal, Life After Death Experiences

Wednesday, January 12

4:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 13

3:00 p.m. Outreach Committee Meeting

Friday, January 14

9:00 a.m. Finance Committee Meeting

10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study

Saturday, January 15

9:00 a.m. Vestry Meeting

Your prayers are asked for the repose of the souls of 

Margaret "Peggy" Mason

Click here for: Peggy's Obituary

and

Warren "Bud" Jenne

who returned home to God. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Please keep Peggy's husband, David and her family as well as Kim Lovo, Bud's step-daughter, and his family in your prayers.

O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servants Peggy and Bud, and grant them an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.



Your prayers are asked for...

Announcements for the bulletin and newsletter are due by noon on Tuesdays of each week.

You can email them to Robin at mail@standrewsbocagrande.org 

Announcements may be subject to editing due to limited space.