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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
The Rev. Dr. Kevin Lowe, Priest-in-Charge
The Friday Flash
April 18, 2025
We aren't the same when you are not here!
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Good Friday, April 18
Music is limited during this stark worship service. Although there is no prelude, postlude, or anthem we enjoy singing some lovely hymns: WERE YOU THERE, AH, HOLY JESUS (the text of which truly moves me), and SING MY TONGUE THE GLORIOUS BATTLE. The dark tones of the bassoon played by Wayne Gaver will enrich our experience.
Easter Vigil, April 19
The service begins with the EXSULTET sung by Father Kevin. Five of the nine possible readings will follow, each accompanied by a selection of music. The first reading is The Creation FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH by Davis; The Red Sea SONG OF MOSES by Keyes sung entirely by Rhiannon Wimer; Isaiah 55 SURELY IT IS GOD WHO SAVES ME by White; Valley of the Bones DRY BONES a piano arrangement; Zephaniah SING TO THE LORD A NEW SONG by DeCesare. Join in ringing handheld bells during the Gloria. The offertory anthem will be CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION STORY by Liebergen. O SACRED HEAD by Bennett during communion and PRAISE THE LORD RISE UP REJOICING by Kraft as a postlude. The closing hymn is COME YE FAITHFUL RAISE THE STRAIN Tune St. Kevin. A good time should be had by all.
Easter morning, April 20
AT THE LAMB’S HIGH FEAST WE SING by Kraft is our prelude followed by a short peppy introit with tones chimes by our choir. Yep, you guessed it, the first hymn is JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY Tune Easter Hymn. The offertory anthem will be a second hearing of the Easter Vigil anthem CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION STORY. Communion is Bennett’s arrangement of WERE YOU THERE, the closing hymn #182 CHRIST IS ALIVE! Tune Truro. The postlude is based on our closing Vigil hymn COME YE FAITHFUL, RAISE THE STRAIN by Childs.
IMPORTANT MUSICAL EVENT
Our own lead choir singer, Rhiannon Wilmer, will be having her senior recital on
Saturday, April 19, from 2 to 4 pm in the Rooke Recital Hall at the Siegfried Weis Music
Building at Bucknell University. This event is free and open to the public. A strong St Andrew’s showing will be great way to give thanks for her beautiful contributions to our worship in the past 2 years!
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Adult Formation Eastertide Book Study
How to Have an Enemy: Righteous Anger and the Work of Peace, by Melissa Florer-Bixler
6 Sundays beginning April 27, 11:30am
Jesus called us to love our enemies. But to befriend our enemies, we first have to acknowledge their existence, understand who they are, and recognize the ways they are acting in opposition to God’s good news. Throughout the Easter season, you're invited to join this study of Mennonite pastor Melissa Florer-Bixler’s book, and discuss how we as faithful Christians can confront and love our own enemies, and learn to live deeper into Jesus’s way of reconciliation. If you are interested in being part of this book study, please sign up in the narthex, and please acquire your own copy of the book if you can. (If you need assistance, please let Fr Kevin know.)
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News and Announcements
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Yard Sale
We’re looking for some gently used items for the upcoming yard sale.
Donations may be dropped off at the church on Sunday mornings or weekdays from 2:30-5:00 (call the church office first 570-524-2061) please take items to the classroom/meeting room on the 2nd floor.
Suggested items:
Kitchen/household goods Sporting goods
Holiday decorations Linens
Wrapping paper/ribbons Craft supplies
Pictures/artwork Lamps
Furniture DVD’s
Books (please limit 10 books per donation) Toys/Games/Puzzles
Gardening Tools Woodworking Tools
Children’s Clothing (for ages 0-12) Antiques
(Please NO adult clothing, CD’s, VHS tapes, or stuffed animals)
We will be collecting donated items through Sunday, May 4th.
Let us know if you need us to pick up your items. (call/text/email Janie Coyne at 570-898-3195 or at janecoyne@verizon.net)
The date of the Yard Sale is Saturday, May 10th from 8:00-2:00.
Thank you!
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Community Opportunity with international students. Are you interested in getting to know an international student better and support them during their time at Bucknell University? Please consider signing up for the International Friendship program, which matches one of our international students with an individual or family from the local community. You do not have to be from Bucknell to host. After initially being matched, you determine the extent of your relationship- depending on schedules and mutual interests. One thing that is very helpful that many international students seek is to experience US holidays together or getting off campus in general. Matches are made in a best attempt based on some shared interests, whether in religious services, playing tennis, or cooking, etc. Feel free to reach out to Heather in the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at ha009@bucknell.edu with any questions about the program. Apply here.
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KEYS - If you have a key to any exterior or interior doors at the church please send an email to Tina with what type of key you have, ie master, shed. We are updating the records.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Diaper Bank
Click Here to sign up for a volunteer slot
3rd Saturdays 9:45 - 12:15
Diaper Bank Update
It’s a fact…$10 donated to the diaper bank at St. Andrew’s supplies one baby with diapers and wipes at our monthly distribution. Currently a bag of 50 diapers or 25 pull ups. Your continued support keeps this happening here. Thank you!
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Thank you to M&T Charitable Foundation for their $1,000 donation to the Diaper Bank.
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Pray for those in need; Florence B.,Paula G., Tracy N., The Denison family, Cheryl D., Grace E., Cary G., Kathy K., Cameron M., Carolyn S., Chris S., John M., Doug S.; The homebound; Those in long term care; For all police, fire-fighters, and first responders, those in the military: Jose C., Kyle and Drew.
Pray for Sean our Presiding Bishop, Audrey our Bishop; for Father Kevin and all clergy and people of our diocese and the diocese of Bethlehem.
Pray for the Anglican Communion for the Hong Kong Anglican Church, in our Diocese Trinity Episcopal Pro Cathedral, Williamsport in our Convocation Christ Church, Milton.
Pray for this week's Outreach Ministries: Diocesan Migration Ministry, Mostly Mutts, Eastern Union County Supplemental Food Program
We remember and pray for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week especially, Marcia Sherman (4.22) & Robert Hontz (4.24).
To add or remove someone from the prayer list please email the church office. standrewslbg@gmail.com
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Mission Statement
We, a loving and inclusive community united in Christ, both joyfully and humbly celebrate our tradition and faith through worship, fellowship, spiritual formation, and prayer. With our commitment to love, justice, and peace for all peoples, we stand ever ready to share with others the bounty of God's grace to God's greater glory.
(revised by Vestry on February 28, 2023)
Vestry Members
Senior Warden: Maggie Chappen (maggiechappen@gmail.com)
Junior Warden: Cathy Habegger (cehabegger@gmail.com)
2026
Regina Weyer, Jon Frey, Ned Searles (1), Troy Williamson (2), Maggie Chappen (2)
2027
Cathy Habegger, Loren Gustafson
2028
Linda Swan, Rob Hontz
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St. Andrew's Parish Office Hours
Monday-Friday
2:30-5:00 pm
Father Kevin's office hours - Mon. thru Thur. 9 am-4 pm
It is always good practice to call ahead and confirm availability in the office before visiting. 570-524-2061
After hours or in case of Emergency please contact Father Kevin. 607-351-3899
St. Andrew’s Staff
Priest in Charge- Rev. Dr. Kevin Lowe……………rectorstandrewslbg@gmail.com
Music Director- Shirley Smith……………………….srsmith17772@windstream.net
Administrative Assistant- Tina McGee…………….……..standrewslbg@gmail.com
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
255 S. Derr Dr, Lewisburg PA 17837
570-524-2061
www.standrewslewisburg.com
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