St. Andrew’s Anglican Church

Harvest FestivalRummage Sale • Vendors • Food Trucks

Hayride & Pumpkin Patch • Inflatables • GamesAnimals & Animal Blessings • Music & More!

Saturday, Oct. 12 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

See the insert in today’s edition of “The Net” for more information & to learn how you can be a part of the fun!

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‘Wine, Women &Whatever’ today!The “Wine, Women & Whatever” open house type social for women and girls of the church is this Sunday, Sept. 29, at the home of Robin Field, 5910 Tournament Drive, Westerville. You are welcome to come for all or part, but just come between 2 and 5 p.m. for some great fellowship, assorted beverages (wines and non- alcoholic), snacks, and chocolate!

You are welcome to come even if you haven’t had the chance to previously sign up.

For a good parking space, you might want to consider driving with another, as immediate street parking and parking around the corner at the clubhouse can fill up quickly.

If you have any questions, please contact Robin at 614-895-8204.

Inside todayVestry election coming up

Upcoming Sunday Forum topics

Prayer Book drive continues

Above, Pat Schmitz shares about

his mission trip to Guatemala this past summer during last week’s Sunday Forum; at right, Jim Worthington, who has participated in five mission trips, talks with Pat after his presentation. See more information on the back page.

Prayers for the ChurchAnglican Church in North America: The Rev. Canon Alan Hawkins and his wife Angela, and the Provincial Office and staff.The Provincial Office consists of from 120 to 140 members, four from each diocese (half clergy, half lay). The Council is responsible for approving the budget for the ACNA, elects members to the Executive Committee, and recommends to the Provincial Assembly changes to the canons and constitution of the Church. The Office meets every June. (Source: Provincial website.)Please pray especially that each member of the Office will be responsive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, so that the whole Church may be blessed.Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes: Fr. Clay Huffman and the people of St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, Wooster, Ohio.Parish Cycle of Prayer: Tasso and Deacon Becky Spanos; George and Brenda Spradling; our Middle School Bible Study Group; and our Youth Ministry.

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Please join us in prayer for our Harvest Festival!Our annual Harvest Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the bounty of God’s harvest as we welcome our community to St. Andrew’s for a day of shopping, food, music, and fun.

The Festival is a little later than last year, and October weather in central Ohio can be unpredictable. Please join us in praying for a beautiful fall day.

We also ask your prayers for the Harvest Festival planning team as they put the finishing touches on this year’s event; for volunteers to step up to fill all of the positions remaining open; that all those in attendance have a blessed and safe day; and that we will be effective witnesses of God’s amazing love and grace to those in attendance. — • —

Encouragement for your prayer time with GodThe rule of prayer becomes the rule of faith, which becomes the rule of life. “Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.” (Psalm 119:116) “Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me.” (John 6:57) — From the St. Andrew’s Prayer Ministries Team

— • — Welsh Hymn Sing Sunday, Oct. 20, in WestervilleThe Welsh Society of Central Ohio will hold its 71st annual Gymanfa Ganu (hymn sing) on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel at Central College Presbyterian Church, 970 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville. The chapel is the red brick building just south of the main sanctuary on Sunbury Road.

A Te Bach (small tea) will follow in Ballard Hall featuring Welsh tea cakes, small sandwiches, and other delights. Croeso! Welcome!

Questions? Email info@welshsocietyofcentralohio.org. — • —

Prayer intercessors available at Sunday morning services Prayer teams are available to pray with and for parishioners during communion at the 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday worship services. At 9 a.m. they are stationed to the left of the altar near the band equipment; at 11:15 a.m. they are stationed to the right of the altar, near the piano.

You may seek prayer for personal cares and concerns, and concerns for others, or offer thanksgivings for God’s blessings. The prayer team will also offer the sacrament of Holy Unction—the anointing with oil, laying on of hands and prayers for healing—upon request. All prayers are confidential.

The Daily LectionaryWeek of Pentecost 16 (Proper 21)

September 29-October 5Sunday, Sept. 29 (Feast of St. Michael and All Angels) — A.M.: Psalms 75, 76; Revelation 12:7-12; James 3 P.M.: Psalms 79, 82; Zechariah 9; Matthew 21:1-22

Monday, Sept. 30 — A.M.: Psalm 78:1-18; 2 Chronicles 16; James 4 P.M.: Psalms 78:19-40; Zechariah 10; Matthew 21:23-46

Tuesday, Oct. 1 — A.M.: Psalm 78:41-73v; 1 Kings 15:1-30; James 5 P.M.: Psalm 80; Zechariah 11; Matthew 22:1-33

Wednesday, Oct. 2 — A.M.: Psalm 81; 1 Kings 16:1-4,8-19,23-34; 1 Peter 1:1-21 P.M.: Psalms 83; Zechariah 12; Matthew 22:34—23:12

Thursday, Oct. 3 — A.M.: Psalm 84; 1 Kings 17; 1 Peter 1:22—2:10 P.M.: Psalms 85; Zechariah 13; Matthew 23:13-39

Friday, Oct. 4 — A.M.: Psalms 86, 87; 1 Kings 18:1-8,17-46; 1 Peter 2:11—3:7 P.M.: Psalms 88; Zechariah 14; Matthew 24:1-28

Saturday, Oct. 5 — A.M.: Psalm 89:1-18; 1 Kings 19; 1 Peter 3:8—4:6 P.M.: Psalm 89:19-51; Malachi 1; Matthew 24:29-51

Next Sunday, Oct. 6 — A.M.: Psalm 90; 1 Kings 20:1,13,21-43; 1 Peter 4:7-19 P.M.: Psalm 91; Malachi 2; Matthew 25:1-30

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Next Sunday’s LectionaryOctober 6

Pentecost 17 (Proper 22), Year C

First Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-13, 2:1-4 (5 p.m. & 9 a.m.) & 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (11:15 a.m.) Psalm 37:1-17 (5 p.m. & 9 a.m.)Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (5 p.m. & 9 a.m.)Gospel: Luke 17:5-10

Prayer Book Gift Form Enclosed is a gift of $______________ toward the purchase of ______ pew edition prayer book(s) for the St. Andrew’s worship space.

This gift is given by (please print):

__________________________________________________________________

q In memory of:___________________________________________________

q In thanksgiving for:_______________________________________________

q I would like to gift the church with a prayer book without designating a memorial or thanksgiving.

Please complete this form and place it in the offering basket, along with your check made payable to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Please note “BCP” in the memo section of your check. Cash gifts should be placed in an envelope, along with this form.

Prayer book drive continuesWith the publication in June of the Anglican Church in North America’s long-awaited Book of Common Prayer 2019, St. Andrew’s is looking forward to returning hardbound copies of the prayer book to our worship space.

We’re inviting parishioners to purchase pew editions of the BCP for the church in thanksgiving for, or in memory of, a loved one. Books are $20 each, including shipping, or $320 for a case of 20. If you’d like to purchase a book, please complete the form below and place it in one of the envelopes available in the chair pockets, along with a check payable to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church with “BCP” on the memo line. If you make a cash gift, please place it in the envelope with your form, as well.

The text of the new Book of Common Prayer is also available for download at bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net., and deluxe editions are available for individual purchase.

October BirthdaysMichelle Sattler Alex Seyerle Fr. Ron Baird Jim Thomas Jacquie Wallace Jane Anosike Reagan Weiser Jennifer Patton Jackie Menke Phil Anosike Josh Lung Bob Wilson Hannah Cornett Terri Wilkinson Mackenzie Cherubini Robin Field Pat Schmitz Anna Atkinson Carol Neague Debby Wilson Michael Schroeder

October AnniversariesBob & Debby Wilson Larry & Patti Cooper Matt & Joanna Spanos Shaun & Shelley Casbarro Reed & Lorrie Slevin

Vestry candidate forms due Oct. 16; election Nov. 2 & 3On Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3, the Parish will vote to elect four members to serve three-year terms—from 2020 through 2022—on the St. Andrew’s Vestry. In addition, we’ll elect one person to serve through 2021, filling the unexpired term of the late Christie Carter, who died unexpectedly last December.

Vestry’s overall responsibilities include visioning, overseeing the direction of the Parish, and promoting our purpose and mission. They meet monthly on the third

Monday evening.

If you’re interested in serving our parish on Vestry please speak with a current Vestry member about what’s involved, or talk with Fr. Ron. Vestry names and contact information are listed on the Member Connection of our website, standrewspolaris.org, and on the wall just inside the Gathering Area to the right.

Vestry candidate forms are available at the Information Desk in the Narthex and can also be downloaded from the main page of our website,

standrewspolaris.org. Candidate forms must be completed and returned to the parish office no later than Wednesday, Oct. 16. This will allow the forms to be prepared and made available to the parish on Sunday, Oct. 20, which is two weeks prior to the election, as our bylaws require.

The first Sunday in November is also Pledge Sunday, when we’ll lift up to God our pledges to the 2020 General Fund. Watch for stewardship materials in mid-October.

Youth/Family fire pit gathering tonight St. Andrew’s youth will officially kick off their fall program of events and activities with their traditional campfire for youth and their families on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. We’ll gather around the fire pit on the church lawn for some crazy antics, sweet treats, and music! Feel free to bring some friends!

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Have a prayer request? Our Prayer Chain stands ready to pray for you! You may email requests to prayerchain@standrewspolaris.org, or fill out the online form on our website, standrewspolaris.org, under the “Scripture & Prayer” drop-down menu. Prayer requests may also be placed in the prayer box in the Narthex.

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Missions and pilgrimages among topics of Sunday Forum this fall

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Hope overcomes despair in GuatemalaParishioner Pat Schmitz shared about his experiences in Guatemala, where he served on a mission trip this past July, during the Sunday Forum last week. In his presentation, titled “Hope overcoming despair,” Pat talked about the work being done by Food for the Poor, the group he traveled with, in the Central American country where almost 80 percent of the population lives in poverty, with 40 percent living in extreme poverty on $1.50 or less each day.

Pat spoke of the power of compassion, and the joy of simply being present with people in a culture and circumstances far different from our own. “Despite conditions, the brightness of peoples’ eyes surpassed what I often see at home,” he said. “People were grateful we cared enough to travel 3,000 miles to provide some labor and lots of encouragement.”

We’ll be sharing a bit more in the coming weeks about the work that Food for the Poor is doing in Guatemala—where a child can be fed for six cents a day, an entire village can be fed for the cost of a cup of Starbucks coffee, and a home can be built for $7,500—and Pat’s challenge to us to take a mission trip of our own. In the meantime, if you have questions you may contact Pat at 614-204-7080 or pat@scottscrivenlaw.com, or go to https://champions.foodforthepoor.org/fundraiser/2245076 — • —

Brother Tim to speak during today’s ForumToday we welcome Brother Tim Luken, Abbot General of the Company of Jesus, who will speak during the Sunday Forum about monastic orders in the Anglican Church. The Company of Jesus is a modern “Third-Order” monastic community patterned after the concept established by St. Francis, who initially formed his First Order for men, Second Order for women, and Third Order for those in the world who had secular jobs and families, but wished to live according to a Rule of Life. As such, it welcomes both single and married men and women. — • —

Holy Land pilgrimage presentation Oct. 6If you want to know more about the Holy Land pilgrimage that Fr. Ron and 12 others went on this past summer, please join us for a slide presentation and insights from our pilgrims during the Sunday Forum from 10:15 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 6. — • —

Group brings women ‘Out of Darkness’Prompted by several members of St. Andrew’s, our parish’s Outreach Committee has been exploring how we might join the fight against human trafficking as a ministry. On Sept. 26 we took the first step when Marty Scott, our outreach ministries coordinator, attended the annual dinner of “Out of Darkness,” an anti-trafficking outreach and rescue organization in Columbus that provides immediate short-term crisis stabilization and hope through God, to transition exploited adult women into long-term recovery programs. Marty has invited Jami Gray, community development director of “Out of Darkness,” to share with us about the group’s mission during the Adult Forum on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Please come and learn more about the vital work “Out of Darkness” is doing, and how we might help. Any thoughts or questions about this endeavor may be directed to Marty at mscott@standrewspolaris.org or 614-284-0182.

St. Andrew’s serves at Common Ground Sept. 21Saturday, Sept. 21, was St. Andrew’s turn to serve at the Common Ground Free Store (CGFS) in Delaware. It was a beautiful day, and everyone enjoyed working and serving our brothers and sisters in Christ in fulfillment of the St. Andrew’s Outreach Mission: “To treat our neighbors with respect and humanity while responding to their needs, bringing them one step closer to Christ.”

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church always goes with a smile on their face to truly serve, and the store is very thankful.

Thanks to all of our food providers: Hope Beverick; the Bobay family; Shelly Casbarro; the Cherubini family; Sarah Fabian; Sheila Freeman; Pat Linder; the Muehlhausen family; Burt Otani; Frank and Marty Scott; Jon and Jacquie Wallace; Laura Waller; Pete and Terri Wilkinson; and Jim Worthington. With the donations of money, the Outreach Committee went shopping to buy items needed, along with chocolate milk and fruit cups. Others prepared or supplied the well-known St. Andrew’s Taco Salad, hot dogs, coney dogs, sloppy joes, chicken tetrazzini, macaroni and cheese, lemonade, and cookies.

Also, thank you to the following for volunteering: Judy Baird; Hope Beverick; Alan Carter; Larry and Patti Cooper; Jean Duncan; Eric Emery; Joe and Mary Ann Pate; Fr. Wil and Cindy Verhoff; and Pete Wilkinson.

Jesus is always in the house at CGFS. Although we had fewer volunteers than normal, we served more than 60 families with Jesus guiding us to do his work.

The next time St. Andrew’s serves at Common Ground will be Saturday, Nov. 16. Please mark your calendars now and plan to join in the fun, fellowship and service.

For more information, please contact Diane Bobay at 614-846-6921 or bobayfamily@att.net, or Marty Scott at 614-284-0182 or mscott@standrewspolaris.org.

2019

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9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rummage Sale, Vendors Market, Bake Sale, & Basket Raffle

9:30-10:30 a.m. Randy Smith of the St. Andrew’s Choir sings the oldies

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 104.9 The River11 a.m. - Noon “Touch a Truck,” Orange Township Fire Department11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For All Species Wildlife Ambassadors of Westerville11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Food Vendors: Holy Taco Food Truck,

KB Dawgs & Graeter’s Ice Cream11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Delaware County Humane Society with dogs seeking

their “furever” homes11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Hayrides & Pumpkin Patch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Animal Blessings11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kid’s games & activities, including face painting &

inflatable bouncesNoon - 1 p.m. Delaware County District Library Bookmobile12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Calling of Levi, St. Andrew’s contemporary worship

band1:55 p.m. Basket Raffle drawings

Harvest Festival Schedule of Events

Sign up at the Harvest Festival table to donate homemade goodies for the Bake Sale!If you love to bake we’d love to showcase your culinary skills! We need homemade goodies for the Bake Sale, which is always a Harvest Festival favorite.

We’ve found that breads and cakes, trail mix and “puppy chow,” cookies and bars, and other specialty treats sell well year after year.

Please sign up in the Narthex, or online through SignUp Genius by visiting standrewspolaris.org, to let us know what goodies you’ll be contributing.

Amanda Oxenham, Bake Sale coordinator, will be accepting baked goods at the church on Friday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. If you’re unable to drop your goodies off during that time, you may drop them off at the Parish House between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. any day that week (be sure to call ahead to make sure someone is there, as we often step our to run errands or for lunch). The church will also be open during band practice from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. during choir practice on Thursday, Oct. 10. If you bring your treats during those times, please mark them for the Bake Sale and with your name, and leave them in the kitchen.

Please contact Amanda at 614-515-1976 or amandakoxenham@gmail.com for more information.

Some things to keep in mind• If your baked goods contain a common allergen such as lactose, tree nuts or

gluten, please indicate this when you sign up.

• As our Bake Sale takes place outside, please avoid bringing goodies that may melt in the sun (such as icing, chocolate candy, etc.).

• Please individually wrap all items.

Vendors & Food Trucks Our vendors and food trucks so far include:• Buckeye Bows (handmade bows,

Mickey ears, and accessories)• Capital Countertops• Chacon’s Sweet Treats and Good

Eats• Goldfish Swim School• Jewelry by Christy Tucker• Karen English Photography (prints,

photo cards, photo magnets, and photo glass blocks)

• Kindway (handcrafted ladies jewelry made by incarcerated men and women to help support citizens in their return to independence)

• Simple Face Painting by Tricia Grapner

• Trades of Hope (fair trade fashion, accessories and home decor)

• Thrivent Financial• Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski

We’re still accepting vendor applications, but hurry because time is getting short!

Flyers and information cards with all of the details are available at the Information Desk. Feel free to take a few to share with your friends and favorite craftspeople.

You may also contact Rachel Cherubini at 740-548-5112 or rcherubini@standrewspolaris.org for more information.

See the flip side for where you can serve at the Harvest Festival!

Opportunities to serve at the Harvest Festival Are you excited for the 2019 Harvest Festival & Sale on Saturday, Oct. 12? We are! You’ll see from the schedule below that there are still a number of opportunities to join the fun. We still need folks to help set up in the morning, clean up at the end of the day, and for everything in between.

If you can help during any of the open time slots, please sign up today at the table in the Narthex to the left as you exit the Sanctuary, or contact Lori Cornett, Harvest Festival coordinator, at lori_cornett@olsd.us or 614-218-9882. You may also sign up online through SignUp Genius by visiting standrewspolaris.org.

8-9 a.m. 1. Benny S. Set up 2. Meg S. Pumpkin Patch 3. ________________

11:30 a.m. - 1. ________________2 p.m. 2. ________________Crowd 3. ________________ Overseers

11:30 a.m. - 1. ________________2 p.m. 2. ________________Parking Lot 3. ________________Attendants

Baskets available to preview todayNew to the Festival this year is our themed basket raffle. We have more than 20 baskets, many of which feature a dining or entertainment gift card donated by local businesses, with complementary items donated by parishioners.

The raffle will feature baskets for everyone, from foodies, pet lovers, and sports fans to teen guys and gals. Area eateries contributing include Cantina Laredo, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Chuy’s, Firehouse Subs, Mimi’s Cafe, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Scrambler’s, and Texas Roadhouse.

Other businesses participating are Altar’D State, Dave & Buster’s, Goldfish Swim School, Magic Mountain Fun Center, New Balance, Olentangy Mini Golf, Snow Trails, Star Lanes Polaris, Target, and We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym.

Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each, or six for $5, with the drawing to be held at 1:55 p.m. Oct. 12.

Stop by the Gathering Area for a sneak peek at the baskets on Sept. 29 and Oct. 5 & 6!

Share the news about our Festival!If you’re on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, please share our Harvest Festival to your timeline to let your friends know about us! Please also share the Harvest Festival to the feeds of any local groups that you may belong to, and download a flyer from our website, standrewspolaris.org, or pick up some copies at the Information Desk, to share with family and friends.

You can find us at:

7-9 a.m. 1. ________________Move tables 2. ________________ & merchandise 3. ________________ to parking lot 4. ________________ 5. ________________ 6. ________________

7-9 a.m. 1. Ryan Bobay Parking 2. Carlo C.= Lot Attendant 3. ________________

7-9 a.m. 1. Minna V.Set up 2. ________________merchandise 3. ________________ on tables 4. ________________ 5. ________________ 6. ________________ 7. ________________ 8. ________________ 9. ________________

8-9 a.m. 1. ________________Set up Welcome 2. ________________ Tent/Cashier Table

12:30 - 2 p.m. 1. ________________Inflatables 2. ________________Monitors 3. ________________ 4. ________________

2-4 p.m. 1. Eric E.Tear-down 2. ________________& Clean-up 3. ________________

9-11:30 a.m. 1. Amanda O. Rummage & Bake 2. Jim O. Sale Cashiers 3. Rachel C.

9-11:30 a.m. 1. ________________Crowd 2. ________________Overseers 3. ________________

9-11:30 a.m. 1. ________________Parking 2. ________________ Lot Attendant 3. ________________

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1. ________________Inflatables 2. ________________Monitor 3. ________________ 4. ________________ 11:30 a.m. - 1. Amanda O. 2 p.m. 2. Rachel C. Rummage & Bake 3. Donna G. Sale Cashiers

2-4 p.m. 4. _______________Tear-down 5. ________________ & Clean-up 6. _______________ 7. _______________ 8. ________________ 9. _______________

Harvest Festival yard signs available todayHarvest Festival yard signs are available today in the Narthex for you to place in your yard (regardless of where you live) or around the Lewis Center area. Because the signs don’t have a specific date, but simply say “This Saturday,”please wait until after Oct. 5 to place them. And please return them to the church as soon as possible after the Festival so that can re-use them next year. Thank you for helping us get the word out about the Festival!

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