The Call
August 2021
Your monthly news & updates
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I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.
-Philippians 3:14
Dear St. Andrew's Family,
It's August; or as we know it the "dog-days" of summer. This is the time of the year that fishermen regard as useless for their sport. Before the month is over, teachers and students will fill classrooms to start a new school year, and with the beginning of school, summer quickly grinds to a halt. But don't let these "dog-days of summer" bring you down! What if God intends that these days of summer for individuals, families, and churches should not be lived in doldrums, but in vibrancy and vitality? May the Lord give us hearts, homes, and sanctuaries where His presence is regularly sought and enjoyed.
Many blessings to you all!!
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Please find below our Bishop’s words concerning the rise in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant. Please be vigilant in your daily lives as each of you is precious to God, to your family, and this community of St. Andrew’s. If you have not yet received a vaccine, speak with your physician about the benefits it will provide you and those you love. People who remain unvaccinated are expected to socially distance themselves and wear a mask. Regardless of vaccination status, wearing a mask is highly recommended. If you feel safer wearing a mask, you are strongly encouraged to do so – there is no shame in wearing a mask. Remember that “personal responsibility,” in a Christian context, is the practice of loving your neighbor. At this time, may we remain responsible in love toward our neighbors.
I remain thankful for everyone in this community’s effort to be safe and courteous to others. So many of you have expressed to me that St. Andrew’s church is the place you feel the safest from the virus other than your own homes. May we all continue to work providing a safe and healthy environment.
Given the increase of COVID cases in our community and that our diocesan and church guidelines remain in place, it is prudent for us at this time to keep our 9:00 a.m. church service. Therefore, in regards to our congregational life and our Sunday church schedule, please keep in mind the following dates:
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August 15th – Our final Summer Sermon Series speaker Mark Keddal will speak on the work of the Owen Project.
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August 22nd – The 9:00 a.m. service will begin gathering in the Main Church Sanctuary in the event of hot or inclement weather.
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August 29th – Back to School Sunday – a blessing for backpacks, students, and teachers will be provided at all three services.
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September 12th – Adult Education hour, led by Mark Keddal, will resume in McKeogh Hall at 9:15 a.m.
Fr. Stephen+
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As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all these, put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which you indeed were called in the one body. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:12-15
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
It seems we were almost there. With good reason, we had been thinking and talking more about the future. But now comes a surge in illness caused by the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus, and we are faced once again with uncertainty and anxiety made worse by imperfect, partial knowledge. Our churches had begun to plan with hope for the fall, for new beginnings, and for an unfettered return to worship, fellowship and ministry. But now…what? What shall we do?
First, pray. Pray for the sick and for those who care for them. Pray for your clergy and Vestry or Bishop’s Committee members who are continually called upon to make the best possible decisions in the midst of changing situations and partial knowledge. The local protocols they have developed and implemented, along with the diocesan Guidelines, are useful tools that have served us all well, by God’s grace. Pray that your church’s leaders will be given wisdom to continue adapting and responding, for the greatest common good. Pray for yourself, that you might hold fast to the truth that “nevertheless, the Kingdom of God has come near.”
Second, be vigilant, but keep this latest development in perspective. The vaccines are working and greatly reduce risks to those fully vaccinated. While breakthrough cases receive lots of media attention, far fewer than 1/10th of 1% of those fully vaccinated are experiencing symptomatic infection. Since February, 99.5% of COVID-related deaths in Texas have been among unvaccinated people. Pay attention to the CDC and your local health officials. Tuesday, July 27th, the CDC revised its guidance on mask-wearing. In response to the new predominance of the Delta variant, they encourage all people to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor places in regions where infections and hospitalizations are high.
Third, if you are eligible and have chosen to remain unvaccinated, please prayerfully reconsider. The Delta variant is highly transmittable, and the unvaccinated are at much higher risk of infection. Additionally, they are much more likely to transmit the virus to other unvaccinated people, including children under the age of 12 for whom there is currently no vaccine. If not for your own sake, I implore you to get vaccinated for the sake of those around you who cannot receive the vaccine and for the well-being of your church and your community. Offer your church as a vaccination site; offer rides to those who want to be vaccinated; do not discourage those who choose to resume wearing masks.
Fourth, continue as you have. The past months of the pandemic have not been wasted on us. We know so much more than we did when we first heard about COVID-19 and I've included a few reminders of what we know at the end of this letter. We can lead fairly normal lives individually and in our churches. We do know precautions and health/hygiene practices that make us all less vulnerable to the virus. Every church in the Diocese has adopted protocols to fit their local context. I encourage all congregational leaders to review those protocols and adapt as needed.
Fifth, for the time being, the diocesan Phase 2(d) Guidelines remain in effect, as revised on May 18th. Until a couple of weeks ago, I had hoped to be announcing the removal of remaining restrictions. I’m sorry, as we all are, that the situation has changed. From the beginning, we have known that the pandemic might change in ways that cause us to pull back again. Thankfully we are not there yet, and the current Guidelines and your own church’s protocols should allow your church to adapt as needed to the context of your community.
Finally, “above all these, put on love.” As churches and individually, we have put up with so much during this season, from inconvenience to grief. We have put off so many things that matter to us, big and small. We have put away cherished customs and habits. Now it is time for us to rededicate ourselves wholeheartedly to putting on the love of Christ, regarding one another through the eyes of Jesus, and loving one another as he loves us. Because we are his Body, there can be no other way for us than this. It is the only way for us to continue living in and moving through this pandemic together, in the Name of Christ and for the life of the world.
May the love of the Father sustain you; may the light of the Son enfold you; may the power of the Holy Spirit make you bold.
Love in Christ,
+David M. Reed
Bishop of West Texas
A Reminder of What We Know
- The vaccines work. They are incredibly effective at preventing illness, hospitalization and death, even though they’re not a 100% guarantee (nothing works 100% of the time).
- The Delta variant of COVID-19 is highly transmittable. 49 states, including Texas, are experiencing steep increases in positive cases.
- The current surge in Delta cases is ‘a pandemic of the unvaccinated.’ Nationwide, fewer than 1% of fully vaccinated people have experienced symptomatic COVID infections. From February 8 to July 14 in Texas, 99.5% of COVID-related deaths were among unvaccinated people. That percentage is generally true across the country.
- In Texas, as of July 25, approx. 43% of population is fully vaccinated. 50% have received at least one dose.
- Within the Diocese of West Texas as of this letter, about 18 of our 60 counties report vaccination rates of 40-59%. Most of the remaining counties report rates of 30-40%.
- Most health experts think that achieving herd immunity would require 75-90% of the population be fully vaccinated.
- The greatest threat to unvaccinated people, including children, is other unvaccinated people.
*Click here for a list of sourced articles and web-resources.
Click here to open the CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker website, which displays vaccination rates and other pandemic information by county.
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JUST BE WHO YOU ARE
So often we view God as an enforcer of religious rules and regulations. The commands of Jesus’ teachings are seen as a list of to-dos rather than a gentle push to a more fulfilling life. But I don’t believe those perceptions really tell the truth about Jesus and his intentions. Those are misguided beliefs about God’s character. God simply wants our heart. And he wants us to do things right. He wants going to church, reading the Bible, worshipping, praying, and serving those in need to come from a natural desire to accept God’s commands.
God will never ask us to be anyone other than who we are. He doesn’t ask us to be just like everyone else so we will be liked or accepted. He made us all unique. Our task is to find out who we are made to be. Insecurities are some of the biggest obstacles we have to overcome in trying to figure this out. God gave us a personality and a purpose. He sees past all our perceived failures. He sees through all our efforts to cover up what makes us unique and different. Allow God to reveal how he sees you. After all, He made you and knows your heart. Don’t be hesitant to be vulnerable to His unconditional love.
This world does its best to convince us that we need to change ourselves to fit in to the expectations of others. Instead, have courage to be yourself, to be exactly what God designed you to be. God does not spend time trying to fix us on the outside. Rather He wants to change your heart on the inside. Let the Holy Spirit guide you. It is comforting to know that God accepts us unconditionally. If he can be that forgiving, why can’t we let ourselves “Just Be Who We Are?”
Blessings+
Chuck Ingersoll
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Beginning this Sunday, August 1st, Fr. Stephen will be out of the office and at Camp Capers. He will return Saturday, August 7th.
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Altar flowers for this Sunday are given to the glory of God.
The flower chart has some spots open! If you would like to donate altar flowers on any given Sunday you can sign up on the flower chart found in the narthex or contact the church office at (830-372-4330).
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St. Andrew's Summer Sermon Series |
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Save the Date!!
August 15, 2021
Mark Keddal - Guest Speaker for the Owen Project at each service
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Mark your calendars!!
August 29th is Back to School Sunday – a blessing for backpacks, students, and teachers will be provided at all three services.
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Due to the high temperatures of this summer weather, the 9 am service will be held in McKeogh hall until August 22nd. At that time we will meet in the Big Church if needed. See you Sunday!
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Click here for our new Annual Events Parish Calendar! The calendar serves as a general overview of the life of the church. In a sense, it is a “living calendar,” events may be added and removed, and of course, not all church events will be listed.
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Last Sunday, the Bruns and Bauer family joined together with Fr. Stephen and the rest of the 8 am service attendees to celebrate the baptism of their youngest family member, Oliver John Bruns! Congratulations Oliver!!
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The Christian Closet (old nursery) for TruLight 127 is in need of volunteers to help either Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm or Thursdays from 5pm-7pm so foster families can come and get some clothing, etc. for their families.
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All interested in receiving at home communion or becoming a Lay Eucharistic Minister, please contact Mickie Teagarden at 830-433-0017 or mteagarden@att.net) or the church office.
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SUMMER CAMPS
Second Half of the Summer Season Continues at Camp Capers, Mustang Island Family Camp, and Duncan Park:
July 1 - September 6
Don't miss your chance to spend time in the mountains, on the beach, or in the hill country this summer! The second half of the summer still has a few open spots for children, youth, families, and adults at Camp Capers, Duncan Park, and Mustang Island Conference Center. After a season apart, experiencing Christian community in beautiful surroundings that help strengthen our faith and develop meaningful friendships is more important than ever before.
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Scholarships are available to assist any child who would like to attend summer camp but can't afford to go. Please contact Fr. Stephen for more information either in person, via email, or by phone.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has two peer-led support groups that meet twice a month. One group is the NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group which is for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition that meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 pm via zoom. The other is the NAMI Family Support Group which is for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition that meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 pm also via zoom. The meeting dates for August are as follows...
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group-
NAMI Family Support Group-
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All interested in Confirmation, Reception, or Recommitment and all newcomers are invited to attend a 7 week "Intro into the Episcopal Church" course starting August 8th following the 10:30 service. We will study the book "Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs & Practices" by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe. Upon completion, all participants will be Confirmed, Received, or Recommitted by Bishop Hall on St. Andrew's Day(Nov. 28th). Interested? Contact the office by email, phone, (830-372-4330), or Click here to sign-up.
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If you are a part of the tech team click the link above to assign yourself a piece of equipment for the 10:30 am service on a Sunday or two. If you would like to be part of the St. Isidore Guild Contact Aaryn, Gil, or Charlene.
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Anyone interested in helping with maintenance in the Community Garden Contact Alan Cockerell.
Thank you for your help to keep our campus beautiful!
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Twelve Step Recovery
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meets at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the Youth House on Crockett Street.
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SUNDAYS
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
(Chapel)
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
(McKeogh Hall)
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
(Church and live stream)
WEDNESDAYS
10:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study group
(McKeogh Hall)
12:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
(Chapel)
THURSDAYS
8:00 a.m. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew's-Men's Bible Study group
(McKeogh Hall)
At this time, we have three in-person services. They are held each Sunday, one at 8:00 am in the Chapel which is our Rite I spoken service, one at
9:00 am in McKeogh Hall for a Family Service and our Contemporary service at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary.
If you are uncomfortable with physical return, you can still be spiritually present with us by joining us via live stream! CLICK ON ONE OF THE IMAGES BELOW to join us virtually on Sundays at 10:30 am as we worship Our Lord. All services are available any time after that on Facebook (click on Video tab), YouTube, and our web page under Sermons.
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If you are joining our service online and would like a way to donate, click the button below. Thank you for your help to fund the mission and ministry of St. Andrew's |
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Phased Reopening Guidelines |
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Dear St. Andrew's Family,
Below you will find information regarding our worship opportunities and our safety requirements for the church. We have a responsibility to report this information to you, and we ask that you do your best to review the material. Please know that your Office Staff has full trust in your love for your fellow congregant and that it is apparent in your actions that you have treated these guidelines as a covenant of love for your worshipping neighbor.
As a reminder these are some of the requirements:
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All people over the age of 3 who have not had a COVID-19 vaccine must wear a mask covering nose and mouth.
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Please remember to social distance. DON'T SIT ON THE BLUE TAPE IN THE PEWS.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
When making the decision about whether to return for in-person worship or not, the new, vestry and diocesan approved guidelines Plan for Phased Reopening: Phase 2(d) will help you know what to expect and consider how this experience will be different from the last time you were here.
In order to avoid disrupting the live-stream video and audio, we ask that everyone be in your seats no later than 10 minutes before the beginning of the service. Use those 10 minutes to thank God for your life and health, to listen to the prelude, and to otherwise prepare
yourself for worship.
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August 1-
8:00 am-
Gerry Richardson
9:00 am-
Lauren Smith
10:30 am-
Chuck Ingersoll
August 8-
8:00 am-
Barbara Upper
9:00 am-
Clara Spencer-Dibble
10:30 am-
Kelly Follis
August 15-
8:00 am-
Michael Sharp
9:00 am-
Gary Bethel
10:30 am-
Mark Williams
August 22-
8:00 am-
Susan Rinn
9:00 am-
Liz McCown
10:30 am-
Robin Walker
August 29-
8:00 am-
Gerry Richardson
9:00 am-
Ellen Stone
10:30 am-
Mark Keddal
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August 1-
10:30 am-
Samuel Gaytan
August 8-
10:30 am-
Kambrie Boeder
August 15-
10:30 am-
Piper Perry
August 22-
10:30 am-
Gabby Rosito
August 29-
10:30 am-
Colin Spencer-Dibble
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August 1-
Mary Louise Donegan
Joyce Richey
Linda Lynn
Holly Modl
August 8-
Dorothy Bauer
Martha Bruns
Ann Ramsey
Marty Keil
Linda Williams
Jackie Ball
August 15-
Lynnette Jackson
Kelly Olson
George Ann Fuqua
Theresa Casey
August 22-
Betty Anderson
Mozzelle Dempster
Sandy Merrell
August 29-
Mary Louise Donegan
Joyce Richey
Linda Lynn
Holly Modl
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August 1-
10:30 am-
Bill & Robin Walker
August 8-
10:30 am-
Margaret Taylor
Jackie Ball
August 15-
10:30 am-
Paul & Claudia Gaytan
August 22-
10:30 am-
Pam & Wayne Roitsch
August 29-
10:30 am-
TBA
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The Gladiolus is the birth-flower for August. Gladioli express strength of character, remembrance, faithfulness, and moral integrity. |
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Birthdays
Marco Rosito- August 4
Darrell Huck- August 8
Elizabeth Walker- August 8
Jessica Edler- August 11
Quintin Alexander- August 12
Mary Louise Donegan- August 14
Chris Krippner- August 14
Jackie Ball- August 18
Cheynne Palasky- August 18
Betty Anderson- August 18
Carolyn Baker- August 21
Allison Cutcher- August 21
Jennifer Shortess- August 21
Michael Strauss- August 22
Fruit Baldaras- August 25
Charlene Vardeman- August 25
Jack Merrell- August 26
Al Pruitt- August 29
Hallie Moore- August 31
Anniversaries
Gary & Amy Bethel- August 5
Mark & Sally Keddal- August 12
Wayne & Pam Roitsch- August 19
Tony & Beth Price- August 20
Nick & Anne Costas- August 21
Darrell & Cassie Huck- August 24
Jim & Kay Fouts- August 29
Joe & Sudy Bruns- August 30
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If you have a birthday or anniversary in August and it's not listed, please call the Parish Office and leave a message for Charlene to add it
to the list.
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Vestry Meeting July 18th, 2021
Minutes
Present: Father Stephen, Senior Warden Don Richey; Jr. Warden Alan Cockerell; Kelly Follis, Secretary; Ellen Stone, Lauren Smith, Chris Krippner, Susan Rinn; Mark Dibble, Guest Mark Williams (Endowments Trustee).
Absent: Mark Keddal, Chuck Ingersoll (Treasurer)
Opening Prayer: Fr. Stephen
Presentation and Recommendation on Endowment Funds – Mark Williams
o 2003 Jim & Mona Swope established the permanent endowment fund. Anyone is welcome to contribute.
o 2008 Emmett & Geri Donegan established the 2nd endowment fund with similar rules.
o A committee was established to manage the investments initially, but plans were revised. The trustee only conveys information to congregation and vestry. Distribution is made only from appreciation of the fund in the amount of 85% to the general fund. The funds are not to be used for operating expenses, but the funds may be utilized for specific purposes listed including maintenance. Emergency use of the corpus is permitted if 80% of the adult members of the church approve. We have 3 accounts at Frost - $30K of chapel savings was moved to Frost for a higher yield and is currently valued at $52K. There is still another $34,790 in a chapel savings account at First Commercial. The other two funds are $271K in the Permanent Endowment and $152K in the Donegan endowment, with another $50K waiting to be deposited to Donegan fund. The Diocese utilizes professional investment management that we get to utilize for free.
o The available investment portfolios are: capital maintenance (yielding 2.43%), income (where our endowment funds are invested with a yield over 3 years at 9.21% / & over 5 years at 8.43%), growth & income (the chapel fund is invested in this fund and yielded 11.39% over 3 years and 10.65% over 5), growth fund (Mark recommends moving all 3 accounts to this portfolio, as it has yielded 13.6% in the last 3 years and 13.1% in the last 5 years).
o Mark talked with Dan Butt who says that 70% of parishes invest in the growth fund.
o Ellen moved that we adopt Mark’s recommendation that all 3 funds (FD345, FD212, and FD292) be moved into the growth fund and that we move $30K of the chapel savings account currently at First Commercial Bank into this fund. Don Richey seconded.
§ Discussion followed. Mark Dibble raised the question of whether we should be careful to invest in morally appropriate funds rather than just being concerned about making money. Mark Williams will investigate and bring up with the diocese if there are companies that are not appropriate.
§ Motion carried.
· Approval of May Minutes: Don Richey moved. Mark Dibble seconded. All in favor.
· Rector’s Report
o Summer Sermon Series: All agreed that these sermons were beneficial. Helpful with outreach. Stephen is open to others that are not outreach-related.
o Rector Installation: Went well.
o Camp Capers: Stephen will be at camp August 1 through 7.
o Proposed Sunday Schedule & Parish Calendar –
§ Discussed the possibility of moving to two services and starting Sunday school beginning on August 22nd. However, with COVID #s increasing, consensus was to postpone this decision.
§ Stephen’s proposal to be considered at a later date:
· 8:00 Rite I
· 9:15 Sunday School: Jennifer Shortess volunteered to teach children, Mark Keddal & Jim Miller have both volunteered to teach youth, Mark Keddal is also open to teaching adults, along with Fr. Stephen.
· 10:30 Rite II
· Children’s Chapel would be reintroduced at 10:30 with volunteers teaching except once a month when Fr. Stephen would teach. Rev. Patricia Riggins has agreed to preach on those Sundays. All agreed that Patricia is an asset. We are pleased to have her join us.
· Acolytes are slated to begin serving at the 10:30 service at the beginning of August. Kelly brought up that lay reader training is needed, as the service has changed recently and will change somewhat again with acolytes. She will address with the lay readers.
o As consensus was that any changes to the worship schedule are not to be considered until a later date, Stephen would like to move 9:00 service to sanctuary. The drawback is that the tech team and music team set up and rehearse prior to the 10:30 service. Vestry will support Stephen moving the 9:00 service to the sanctuary.
o Wednesday nights with Seguin Youth Services will be returning.
o Family Faith Night once a month Friday gathering at rector’s house is planned.
o Calendar: Reviewed proposed calendar including VBS next summer and parish picnic, Texans, newcomers’ luncheon in the fall (about 20 people). Ministry fair is also planned in the fall (9/19), as well as an Endowment Sunday on All Saints.
o New Directory - Re:MEMBER Church Directories - Help Keep Members Connected! (rememberchurchdirectories.com)
· Treasurer’s report – sent via email from Chuck Ingersoll – Fr. Stephen highlighted some items
o Alan noted that the chapel fund currently at Frost Bank is $52K not $30K
o A portion of the PPP loan was used for salaries but has been corrected, although technically that was an appropriate use.
o PPP forgiveness paperwork will be done soon. We should qualify for 100% forgiveness of this debt.
o Income is $31k over budget. Expenses are over budget by $7K in part because of emergency a/c repair. In total, the net surplus year-to-date is $43K.
o Memorial fund: The balance of this cash account is $48K. We need to establish more definite rules about spending this money. The stated purpose is to enhance worship or send children to camp, but “enhance worship” is quite broad.
§ Kelly agreed to research this by talking with Chuck and Gil, etc. so that we can set firm guidelines. Some of this money should at least be moved to a higher yield account.
o Kelly also brought up changing the endowment rules to being able to utilize the endowment proceeds for operations.
§ Kelly will discuss this with Emmett Donegan, Chuck Ingersoll, & Mark Williams.
· Junior Warden report- sent via email - Alan
o Garden lot mowing / maintenance to be discussed with yard man. Currently, it’s $300 / month for main campus. Alan will let us know.
o $669.65 to replace door of old nursery including new frame to keep pests from invading with use of old nursery. We have spent budget for maintenance. Outreach already voted to cover this.
· Senior Warden report – sent via email - Don
o The Outreach Fund at Wells Fargo is still open because of difficulty closing it, although it has a zero balance – Chuck Ingersoll and Ellen Stone are signors on the account and will take care of it next week.
o Habitat event was well-supported by the congregation and by the vestry.
· Old Business
o COVID-19 protocols – Consensus was that we are not changing protocols at the point. We will need to revert to prior practices if the Diocese issues new guidelines.
o Church Property Insurance review: Chuck brought up the need to review the policy coverage previously. Lauren will investigate the values listed. Alan will check into all the addresses listed on the policy with the post office. The Nelson house is still listed, for example.
· New Business
o Traffic Study – Crocket Street: City council wants to look at a traffic study prior to deciding about closing the street. Stephen will contact Michael Sharp about this possibility. The expected cost is $500 to $1000. Stephen will get a quote and will bring to the next meeting. This will include 25 parking spaces total by changing direction of the parking spaces, compared to about 10 currently.
o Motion to approve Christian Closet door funding proposed by Outreach Committee from the Outreach account. This is the door to the old nursery and currently, per our pest control contractor, it is allowing rodents to enter. Alan got a quote of $669.65 including a new frame. Lauren moved. Mark seconded. All in favor.
o Commission on the Arts – According to Fr. Stephen, two of our members will be receiving awards at the Art at the Texas event in September. He proposed, based on Commission members’ suggestion who are members of St. Andrew’s, that the Church pay $100 for a sponsorship of this even. Susan moved. Mark seconded. All in favor.
· Next meeting date and time: Stephen suggested that we move to the 4th Sunday in August for the next meeting instead of the 3rd. There was a consensus to make that change so the next meeting is on August 22nd.
· Meeting adjourned: 12:47
In Christ,
Kelly Follis
Secretary
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Bible Studies and Prayer Groups |
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We pray for all members of this parish family, our family members, and friends, especially: Missy Allan Camp, David Hamer, Alex McInnis, Jim Miller, Pablo Sosa, Abram Freeman, Cooki Blevins, Carolyn Lehman, Penny Sengler, Theresa Zapata, Jean Norris, and all who suffer from the effects of the novel coronavirus. May their special needs and concerns receive God's mercy and grace.
We pray for all those who are home bound, or residing in care and retirement communities, especially: Bob Blevins, Kenneth Minter, Ann Benham, Audrey Herron, Betty Rainey, and Patsy Creager. May God's comforting grace be present to them.
We pray for those who have died especially: Judy McClendon
We pray for all those serving in the Armed Forces, especially: Spencer Baker, Ethan Baker, Simon Barrientes, Thomas Smith, Brandon Buckalew, Zachary Ryan Buckalew, Lee Alexander, John David Mills, Liam Rubarth-Lay, Steve Helmer, and Justin Carnahan. May they look to God for the strength and peace that only He can give.
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If you or another member of the parish are sick or in the hospital and would like a contact from Pastoral Care, please notify the Parish Office. We don't want anyone to get missed! Contacting the office will ensure that Pastoral Care is notified.
If you would like to add a name, etc., to the prayer list, send an email to secretary@standrewseguin.org. If you have a pastoral situation that needs attention, please contact the parish office.
If a member of your family is in the armed forces, please send their name to Charlene via email at secretary@standrewseguin.org or by phone (830-372-4330) so they can be included in the Prayers of the People each Sunday.
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St. Andrew's dares to embrace its Episcopal Heritage by living out the Great Commission of Christ through the intimacy of community, discipleship, and service.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, a congregation of The Episcopal Church, and a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church| (830)372-4330 | 201 E. Nolte St. Seguin, TX 78155| standrew@standrewseguin.org | standrewseguin.org
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