The Weekly Net
May 6, 2022
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From our Rector
Fairfax County COVID-19 Community Level: MEDIUM
Dear Friends in Christ,
Stephen Ministry is a lay-focused pastoral care program found in many churches which has a focus on one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties. During the service this week, we commission our two lay leaders who are the Rev. Kathleen (Kate) Chipps and me. After the service, find out who it engages, what it does and more during the forum hour. Even if you do not directly engage with Stephen Ministry, its presence at our parish will help us cultivate all of our ministries with a pastoral focus.
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday, online or in-person. Please take a look below at the many events this week and in the weeks to come!
Faithfully yours,
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Worship Services
As of March 26/27, masks are optional inside the building. We do ask that if you are feeling ill please stay home and follow along with our online services, which can be found at the links below.
Saturday, May 7th
@ 6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite II (in-person only)
Sunday, May 8th
@ 9:00 a.m. – Bible Study (mtg: 2558 737 9909 | pwd: J3DmHkkUG39)
Note: When joining any of our Zoom meetings, please make sure your name is displayed.
2nd Note: If any of the service links above don't work, check our website for updated links.
Note the 3rd: All of our online services are also available on our Facebook page.
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Food for Friends
Preschool’s outreach program, Food for Friends, provides nutritionally challenged—hungry—children, food to supplement their weekend meals. You can help this ministry by donating individual, microwavable Kraft macaroni & cheese cups and individual, microwavable Chef Boyardee mini ravioli cups on Mother’s Day. Look for the donation bins in the Narthex and/or Parish Hall to drop off your items and help make some Mother’s Day special for those in need.
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Adult Forum: Stephen Ministry
Congregation member, Kate Chipps and Father Will received the leadership training to bring Stephen Ministry to St. Andrew’s and we would like to introduce this program to you this Sunday, May 8th.
In short, “Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.” Come hear more on Sunday, May 8th, during the forum hour.
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FoMA Concert: Brass of Peace
Sunday, May 8th @ 4:00 p.m.
Directed by Sylvia Alimena, Brass of Peace is a scholarship brass ensemble dedicated to creating an environment of higher musical learning for the Washington area’s most accomplished high school brass players. A tuition-free program, Brass of Peace is an intensive training program that prepares its members for greater success in the very competitive field of music. Come hear our rising stars of tomorrow! Free admission. Masks optional.
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Finding our Lost Sheep
The 50th Anniversary Committee is inviting former members to our many anniversary events. We are looking for contact information, especially emails, for some former members. Can you help us find these lost sheep? Please email Martha and January with any information you may have. Thanks!
Jim and Mary Armor; Judy Barton; Rev. Nancy Cox; Jim and Shelle Jennings; Ken and Diane Martell; Mike and Tracey O’Malley; Rob and Betsy Porter; Patti Stevens; Harrison and Priscilla Williams; Rev. Barbara Williamson; and Pat Youmans.
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Sweet Treats to Support ECHO Moms
This Mother’s Day, help us sweeten the day for Mothers who need a little extra treat. St. Andrew’s will be collecting individually wrapped chocolates (i.e., Godiva/Lindt, or your special chocolate treat) for ECHO to deliver throughout May to mothers supported by ECHO services.
A basket will be kept in the church hallway for donations. We will be collecting through May 22nd.
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Stirring the Waters: A Book Study
A continuing group that engaged in the Sacred Ground racial reconciliation curriculum will be hosting a book study on The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community by the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers from the National Episcopal Church.
This group, now called Stirring the Waters, will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays in Easter, May 4th through May 25th, at 7:30 p.m. in a hybrid format (church Conference Room and Zoom). Reading two chapters per week, we hope to engage in faithful discussion. While the study has begun, please let us know if you are interested.
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Teacher Appreciation
Join us on May 22nd, for the last day of Sunday School when we celebrate both Graduates Sunday and Teacher Appreciation! We’ll have refreshments to honor this year's graduates at Fellowship, beginning at 11:15 a.m., and invite our teachers and their families to join us for a luncheon following Formation's end at 12:15 p.m.
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emily@standrews.net | www.standrews.net
(703) 455-2500
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