ST.

ANDREWS ON-THE-SOUND

Monthly Newsletter September 2011

THE RECTORS RAMBLINGS

It is amazing how simple things can mean so much. When I was 16, interested in helping out in the inner city neighborhood which surrounded my church, one Sunday afternoon I walked down an alley to Christ Center, a former school turned Jesus Freak commune. No one answered the door, so I crept in and followed the sound of singing. In what I later learned was the chapel, there was a circle of people singing Lord of the Dance and learning to dance the Horah. They didnt ask me who I was or what I wanted, they just opened the circle and let me in. So began a two year adventure of playing pied piper, rounding up kids for a Sunday afternoon Junior Church program from poorest neighborhoods in my home town, and spending my Friday and Saturday nights helping to staff a coffee house. When I left Lexington and went off to college I was invited to attend an Episcopal Church. I was bemused by the kneeling and standing (nothing like anything Id ever seen in the Methodist Church). But, at the end of the service, a woman in front of me sprang up like a Jack-in-the-Box, asked me who I was and where I was from and introduced to everyone within the church. Within a month I was teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir and working with the youth group. The rest of that adventure should be obvious. What was key to both was a real welcome; the opening of a door to a new face. Each was a life-changing experience for me; not only for where they led me, but also because of the example they gave. As I said last month, first and foremost I think of the church as family. Beyond that I think that it must be open; a family which welcomes new members all of the time. This calls for a certain kind of attention, because we are used to relaxing in our knowledge of who is in our family circle. But if we can be open to it, if we can

remember how we have been welcomed when we were strangers, then our family here can be a nourishing and life-changing group for all who come through our doors.

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FALL FACTS AND FUN FESTIVAL

This festival will consist of booths What? representing the many different ministries offered by St. Andrew's. Food and drinks will be provided. Why? The festival is to generate awareness and enthusiasm among parishioners. It's a great way for people to meet and gather information about various ministries, committees, organizations, and educational opportunities at St. Andrews. What's in it for children? While adults are touring the festival, all children are invited to "First Sunday" where there will be an exciting program and fun activities. Nursery provided for children under four years old. When? Sunday, October 2 from 10-11a.m. and 12-1p.m. Where? Parish Hall and Education Wing Who? Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.

MARKS MUSINGS

GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER RAFFLE

Drawing October 14 Ticket sales end September 30 Tickets $10 Thank you to our prize sponsors: Blockade Runner Hotel for a weekend stay in an ocean front room. Mayfaire Town Center for 12 passes to Regal Mayfaire Cinema 16. Reeds Jewelers for a piece of jewelry. Verizon Wireless for an Apple i-Pad. Ticket availability will be announced in Sunday bulletins. Contact Joe Clem at 686-2657 for more information.

This is a Book Every Parent Should Read!

Over the summer I usually pick up my reading list that I left hanging at the end of the previous summer. So, I picked up this book and came away with the desire to share this with everyone at St. Andrew's especially with parents of children from infant to teenagers. Kenda Creasy Dean is a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary and is well respected throughout the greater Church. In this book, her words enlighten on how to raise and nurture our children with a strong sense of faith. Her words challenge our current culture of Church. Her words are difficult to swallow at times. Her words reassure that we are on the right path. Most importantly I think her teaching encourages us to push beyond ourselves in the way we think and the way we live, being more of the person God intends us to be. Every parent should read this book. Not only all parents but grandparents, uncles, aunts, teenagers, anyone who cares about children and about the future of the Christian faith. I invite you all to join me in the Patio Room, Sunday mornings beginning September 11. We will be covering a chapter each week through November 6. Books can be purchased online. Barnes and Nobles also has books available. Blessings, Mark+

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THANK YOU FROM THE BARGAIN BOX

We received the following letter of appreciation from Director Kathy Vezzetti to thank St. Andrews for the quantity and quality of our donations which help make their program a success. Dear friends at St. Andrews: Every year Bargain Box of Wilmington distributes their free vouchers in July. This year 25 religious, secular as well government agencies received $9,900 worth of Bargain Bucks. Recipients include:Good Shepherd Ministries, Catholic Charities, First in Families, New Hanover County Health Dept., Interfaith Refugee Ministry, Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Network. Bargain Buck vouchers are redeemed by clients of the participating agencies who use them to meet their clothing and other basic needs. Through this collaborative effort, the Bargain Box reaches deeper into the community and makes a significant mark in helping to alleviate poverty. Linda Chance, Regional Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, Cape Fear Deanery recently wrote of the Bargain Bucks program: We know that these vouchers are a tremendous gift to our families who sometimes arrive at our door without shoes, torn and tattered clothing or in need of a nice outfit for a job interview. Youre not there to hear their heartfelt thanks, so on their behalf we want you to know that your generosity and caring spirit has helped many, many families over the years. We couldnt do it without the generous donations from the community, and I THANK YOU. Lets keep up the good works. As our motto says: If we share what we have, we will all have enough. Kathy Vezzetti, Director Bargain Box of Wilmington

MUSIC NEWS TIME TO RING AND SING!

BELL CHOIR resumes Tuesday, September 6, at 6:15 p.m. in Parish Hall YOUNG SINGERS resumes Wednesday, September 7, at 3:00 p.m. JR. CHORISTERS resumes Wednesday, September 7, at 3:45 p.m. (if there is interest Im willing to do a Thurs. session as well) ADULT CHOIR (high school singers welcome as well) resumes Thursday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. By the time you read this newsletter four adult choir members and myself will have enjoyed a weekend of music making at Trinity Center under the leadership of David Flood, music director of Canterbury Cathedral. 170 singers from our diocese and the Raleigh area attended. Pam Cordle, Janice Slate, Doris Ayers, and Georgie Bramley joined me. Its always a refreshing way to begin our music season at St. Andrews. Richard Rhoads

SEPTEMBER 11TH WEEKEND

The church doors will be unlocked all weekend for meditation and prayer.

EYC News All middle and high school students and their families are invited to join us at the EYC's Kick-Off Event for the new school year, on Sunday, September 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the Parish Hall. We will gather together for dinner and discuss the upcoming EYC year. We will also recognize the 10th anniversary of 9/11 by remembering those, who lost their lives on that day, and honoring those, past and present, who serve our country. EYC will be attending yOUThREACH on Saturday, September 24, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Washington, NC. The Day of Outreach will benefit the Episcopal Farmworkers Ministry in Newton Grove, and focus on the importance of reaching out to others. We will travel on Friday night to Father Marks parents farmhouse for a cookout and sleepover. The conference is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The cost is $20 per person and all 6 through 12th graders are invited to attend. For more information on the above events, contact Katie Zyla and Erin Pinter at eycstandrewsonthesound@gmail.com.

MENS BREAKFAST
Men's Breakfast will resume on Saturday, September 17, at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Team 3 will be our hosts. All men are welcome. Come and enjoy a GREAT breakfast with your fellow parishioners.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES

FOR CHILDREN BEGIN SEPTEMBER 11 AT 10:00 A.M.

RECTORS FORUM IN SEPTEMBER

In September we will be looking at the Celtic Church; the Irish and Scottish churches which originally brought the Gospel to England. It is a tradition rich in imagery and story which has greatly influenced the Anglican tradition. In its modern incarnation it has brought new life to worship and private prayer. So join us on Sunday mornings at 10, beginning September 11, for Celtic Christianity: Myth, Tradition and History.

St. Andrews offers classes for children on Sunday mornings during the program year. Our pre-school class includes ages two through four concentrating on learning Bible stories, prayer, art responses, and fun. Kindergarten through third grade learn through a Montessori-style curriculum called Godly Play. Our older children will be bringing those Bible stories to their everyday life with the Real and Relevant lessons. Adult classes will be offered during the 10 oclock hour and nursery is available as well. Questions may be directed to Laura Wells. 256-3034 or Laura.Wells@standrewsonthesound.org

NEWTON GROVE BOOK BAGS

Muchas Gracias to all of you that supported the Newton Grove Book Bag Ministry. It has been a huge success and there are 133 very eager students that will be enjoying the fruits of all of your efforts. There are so many people that participated that I cannot begin to name them all individually, so please take this note as my word of gratitude for all that you do to support this mission. We had a special Godsend from S.O.A.R. (Success through Outreach, Access and building Relationships), club members of Cape Fear Community College that delivered several boxes of supplies. They were put to good use! Also, I would like to personally thank Dr. Garrett who gave us 57 toothbrush and floss kits for the kids. Everyone working together makes a big difference in the life of a child. Kathy Laing

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 1 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Al-Anon

Friday 2 Rector & Curates Sabbath Day 8:00 PM AA 3

Saturday

CWRT Civil War Round Table, open to everyone MSF Mens Spiritual Formation, open to all men EYC Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12 ECW Episcopal Church Women, open to all women DOK Daughters of the King, open to all women CAPERS Open to those who are 50+ SOUNDERS Open to those 20-50 years old
4 7:30 AM HE at Lebanon Chapel 9:00 & 11:00 AM HE at St. A.s 5 Office Closed 7:00 AM MSF Group 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 PM AA 6 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:45 AM Healing Service 6:15 PM Bell Choir 7 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 11:00 AM Knitting in office 3:00 PM Young Singers 3:45 PM Jr. Singers 8:00 PM AA

8 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Al-Anon 6:30 PM Adult Choir

9 Rector & Curates Sabbath Day 8:00 PM AA

10 9:00 AM Altar Guild Meeting

11 7:45 AM HE at Lebanon Chapel 9:00 & 11:00 AM HE at St. A.s 10:00 AM Christian Formation 12:15 PM Daughters of the King 5:00 PM EYC Fall Kick-off Event

12 7:00 AM MSF Group 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 PM AA

13 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:45 AM Healing Service 6:00 PM Parish Life planning Committee 6:15 PM Bell Choir

14 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 11:00 AM Knitting in office 3:00 PM Young Singers 3:45 PM Jr. Singers 8:00 PM AA

15 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Al-Anon 6:30 PM Adult Choir

16 Rector & Curates Sabbath Day 8:00 PM AA

17 8:30 AM Mens Breakfast 10:00 AM ECW Meeting

18 Acolyte Appreciation Day 7:45 AM HE at Lebanon Chapel 9:00 & 11:00 AM HE at St. A.s 10:00 AM Christian Formation 12:30 PM Innercity Ministry Service 5:00 PM Capers

19 7:00 AM MSF Group 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 PM AA

20 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:45 AM Healing Service 6:00 PM Vestry Meeting 6:15 PM Bell Choir

21 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 11:00 AM Knitting in office 3:00 PM Young Singers 3:45 PM Jr. Singers 8:00 PM AA

22 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Al-Anon 6:30 PM Adult Choir

23 Rector & Curates Sabbath Day 8:00 PM AA

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yOUThREACH
25 7:45 AM HE at Lebanon Chapel 9:00 & 11:00 AM HE at St. A.s 10:00 AM Christian Formation 26 7:00 AM MSF Group 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 PM AA 27 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:45 AM Healing Service 6:15 PM Bell Choir 28 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 11:00 AM Knitting in office 3:00 PM Young Singers 3:45 PM Jr. Singers 8:00 PM AA 29 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Al-Anon 6:30 PM Adult Choir 30 Rector & Curates Sabbath Day 8:00 PM AA

September 4 Vestry Person of the Month: Leslie Owen Lay Readers 7:30 a.m. Sally Vasilevich Mary Thomson 9:00 a.m. Bobbie Gibson Steve Coons Mary Mobley 11:00 a.m. George Earnhart Robin Wetherington Jeanne Kendig Acolytes Nathanial Hanson 9:00 a.m. Kelley Kinlaw Connor Heckman Kellen Hanson 11:00 a.m. Taylor Nunes Alexis Nunes Ushers 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Greeters 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Altar Guild Bob Thomson Joe Clem Steve Coons Howard McCain Neel Patrick Mary Thomson June Clem Betty Earnhart Team 3 Shore

September 11 7:45 at Lebanon Linda Brown Muffy Pepper Mary Evans Natalie Sherwood Mary Ann Ryder Bob Royce Nancy Hosea Jonathan Earnhart Donny Ross Julia Ross Kellen Hanson Nathanial Hanson Taylor Nunes Alexis Nunes Daniel Gay David Brown Paul Farley Sam Green Curtis Gregory Billie Royce Carol Nasca Norma Black Martha McCain Team 4 Drewry

September 18 7:45 at Lebanon Alicia Rudd Doug Donald France Goodman Stephanie Kraybill Mark Zeigler Melinda Rider Cathy Miller Ann Lees Donny Ross Courtney Heckman Connor Heckman Julia Ross Lauren Hedrick Nansi Holt Grayson Barnes Roy Jameson Steve Clinard James Clinard Bill Briggs George Myers Bill Salter Kathy Cormier Team 1 Royce/Reabold

September 25 7:45 at Lebanon Sid Brooks Elizabeth Woodside Bob Remillard Steve Coons Dan Knight Dan Cordle Valeria Davidson Willie Scholz James Clinard Kelley Kinlaw Grayson Barnes Grant Williams Steve Lease Aaron Lease Megan Earnhart Jim Otley Mary Schumacher Bobbie Gibson Dave Bramley Tom Colantuono Alice Schauf Kathy Laing Team 2 Laing

Barbara Hajek and David Lawrence Ann Lees

INNER CITY MINISTRIES

The Inner City Ministries program would appreciate donations of napkins and Styrofoam plates (rectangular in shape with five compartments) for the month of September. We serve every third Sunday at 12:30 on Martin St. and 14th Street. Thank you for your on-going support of this important outreach program. If you are interested in helping serve or fix food, please contact: Virginia Colantuono 910-256-2954 vcolantuono@ec.rr.com

SOUNDERS
We will be getting together in September to get our new year started. Look for flyers with details coming soon. Hope you all had a great summer!! For more info on Sounders (those of us under age 50) or if you would like to be added to our email list contact Beth Green bgreendesgin@yahoo.com.

DO YOU WANT FINANCIAL PEACE?

Dont conform, transform. Dave Ramsey says, Normal is broke! So be weird! Holy Cross is hosting "Financial Peace University" Dave Ramseys thirteen-week program designed to teach families how to get out of debt, stay out of debt and build wealth. The program covers everything from putting together a monthly spending plan that really works to knowing what insurance to buy and what to avoid, planning for retirement and setting financial goals with your spouse (no more arguments about money!). The class will meet Wednesday evenings beginning October 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and is open to singles and couples. A nursery will be provided. . The cost is $100.00 per household. Checks can be made out to Holy Cross.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Confirmation classes will be held for youth this program year. Classes will begin this fall for students in 8th through 12th grade. We will be using the Confirm Not Conform curriculum which empowers students to voice their personal faith as well as the Episcopal faith. Bishop Daniel will visit us on April 15, 2012. If you are interested in participating in these classes please contact Laura Wells (256-3034) or Mark Powell (256-3034) by September 15.

I encourage you to explore the website: Daveramsey.com. Click on classes. People who have taken the course say, "It changed my life" in a positive way. And lastly, some pretty amazing statistics: The average household taking this course paid off 5,300.00 in debt AND saved $2,700 in just the first 90 days of the course! Space is limited, so sign up soon. Our own Andy Atkinson will be facilitating the program and you can contact him at http:// www.andyatkinson.com/ or 910-228-8727.

SEPTEMBER CANDLE DEDICATIONS Altar Candles are given in thanksgiving for our children and granddaughters, by John & Donna Hancock.

EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE TO NATIONAL CATHEDRAL

(CNN) -- Washington's National Cathedral sustained "significant damage" during Tuesday's 5.8 magnitude earthquake in northern Virginia, particularly its dramatic central tower and in its flying buttresses, the church said. Called the "Gloria in Excelsis," the cathedral's central tower is the highest point in the nation's capital, rising to a greater height than even the Washington Monument. No one was injured in the quake, the church said in a statement. There have been no major injuries immediately reported in areas affected by the quake, which struck Tuesday afternoon about 40 miles northwest of Richmond. Three of the tower's four pinnacles, or corner spires, were damaged, the church said in a statement. Cracks have appeared in some of flying buttresses, though the buttresses supporting the central tower appear to be sound, the church said in a statement. Stonemasons and structural engineers were assessing building damage on Tuesday evening.

CAPERS
Will be meeting September 18 at 5:00 p.m. Hosted by Mary and Wally Schumacher.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

The DOK will be meeting at 12:15 p.m. on September 11.

THE TREASURERS REPORT

End of July 2011 Pledge Income Plate (Cash & Checks) Interest Misc. Income Total Income Expenses Surplus (Deficit) $51,716 $4,836 $36 $200 $56,788 $62,986 ($6,198) Jerry Kinlaw

An Episcopal church, the Washington National Cathedral considers itself a spiritual home for the nation. It is the traditional site for official presidential inauguration services and for funeral and memorial services for 10 of the 14 presidents of the United States since 1893. Copyright 2011 CNN

TIME, TALENTS, AND TREASURE

"Come and See." The harvest of your time, talents, and treasure will be recognized here each month.

PRESCHOOL NEWS
We are ready to start our 10th year of preschool at St. Andrew's and cannot wait for the children to come back. We had two fun camps this summer with lots of games, crafts and recreation. We look forward to another successful year and I want to thank all of the teachers for their continued commitment to our school. They are a fine group of women! We are truly blessed to have them. Have a great summer. Fondly, Catharine Hedrick

The smiles tell it all! The children of Iglesia La Sagrada Familia (Episcopal Church of the Holy Family) in Newton Grove had just received their fully-stocked backpacks in time for the first day of school. This was the seventh year of this ministry at St. Andrew's. It began in 2005 when 79 students received bookbags. In 2011, bags were delivered for 133 students including 23 in high school. The bags were provided with donations from the ECW and individuals, and were organized by grade and gender with a suggested list of supplies in each bag. They were then placed on a table in church for parishioners to pick up and return filled within two weeks. This is clearly one of the most widely supported ministries at St. Andrew's. A multitude of thanks to Kathy Laing for chairing this worthy endeavor, to the ECW, to those who gave monetary donations, to those making the delivery trip, and to all our parishioners who gladly filled a backpack with supplies and with love. And thanks be to God.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
September 1 September 2 September 4 September 5 September 7 September 8 September 9 September 10 September 11 September 12 September 13 September 14 September 15 September 16 September 17 September 18 September 19 September 20 September 21 September 22 September 23 September 24 September 26 September 27 September 28 September 30 Nicholas Miller, Paul Farley, John Farley, Mary Ann Ryder Jon Earnhart Patrick Long, Nicholas Calcutt, Kathryn Hildreth, Kristy Hubard Diane Levine Mary Ann Dennis, Bill Bergeron Janis Sass, Lianne Scholz Betty De Lan, Alice Schauf Ann Lees, Marion Nesbitt, Stuart Ross Rob Dalton, Ryan Legg Ken Wrangell, Benjamin Arcuri Kevin Parker, Joan Sutter, Jessie Myers Elaine Henson, Ophelia Hart George Earnhart, Sam Green, Willi Scholz Bobby Blair, Pat Winston Larry Lisk, Dan Miller Terren Williams, Haylie Stewart Sarah Eddins, Ron Fowler, Hailey Esakov Taylor Dalton, Jerry Latimer Eloise Hines, James Miller, Cathy Miller, Bill Owen, Jean Foster Peggye Stanley Ellen Barnette, Anne Langan John Hancock, Trey Carraway, John Gangemi, John Lupo Patricia Gregory,Sam Bird, Roy Rodwell Melissa Davis, Clay Jones, Katelyn Apollonio Jan Moore Anita Lupo

SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
September 1 September 2 September 3 September 4 September 5 September 8 September 10 September 11 September 14 September 15 September 17 September 19 September 22 September 23 September 28 Rob and Donna Dalton Patrick and Diana Maines Scott and Erica Lewis Bill and Bunny Ray Bruce and Ann Cameron Shuman Eric and Beth Harkcom Howard and Martha McCain Norman and Betty DeLan James and Ginger Thornton John and Dawn Spoonhour Brad and Lynn Hildreth Levin and Jean Lake Ken and Aimee Wrangell David Lawrynowicz and Barbara Hajek Ryan and Denise Legg Walter and April Tellegen

St. Andrews on-the-sound 101 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, Rector The Rev. Mark Powell, Assistant to the Rector The Rev. John C. Drewry, Deacon Richard Rhoads, Minister of Music Laura Wells, Director of Christian formation Katherine Dodd, Parish Administrator Pollykate Cantey, Parish Secretary Tom Covil, Sexton www.standrewsonthesound.org 910-256-3034