St. Andrew’s Anglican Church January 30 & 31, 2016

Church property taken off the marketFr. Ron Baird announced last Sunday that the Vestry has decided to take the 10 acres at the back of the property previously listed for sale off the market. The moves comes following a meeting between our broker and a representative from the Delaware County Engineer’s office, where we learned that the county

Pancake Supper Feb. 9 Our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held this year on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the church. We will begin serving at approximately 5:30 p.m.

and will continue until 7:30 p.m., or whenever the food runs out.

As in the past, there is no charge for the supper, although we will be accepting donations to help defray the costs. Friends and neighbors are welcome! Sign-up sheets are available

at the church. Please be sure to sign up so we’ll know how many

guests to plan for. Once again this year the Pancake

Supper is hosted by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in conjunction with the Kitchen Ministry. If you have any questions, you can contact Ed Summers at 614-371-1649, or see any member of the Brotherhood.

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Lenten Study Program begins Feb. 16The 2016 Lenten Study Program will begin on Feb. 16, and continue weekly on Tuesdays through March 15. With programs for adults, youth and children, our hope is that families will come together to make this Lent a time of discipleship, fellowship and worship in preparation for Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, which opened the door to eternal life for us and for all who know him, and choose to follow him and call him Lord.This year’s theme is “Ultimate Questions: The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.” Fr. Ron Baird will be leading adults and youth on an exploration of life’s big questions, including, in Week 1, “Who is God, and how can we know him?”In subsequents weeks we’ll be considering: “Creation: How did we get here?”; “Human Beings and Sin: How did things get so messed up?”; “Is there any hope? What is salvation, and how do I know if I have it?”; “Is Jesus coming back? If so, what are we supposed to be doing between now and then?”The study program will be held from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Each evening will begin with a simple supper of soup and salad, followed by a teaching by Fr. Ron Baird. Participants will then break into small groups for discussion and reflection. We’ll conclude with a brief time of prayer and worship.We’re also planning a program for our children, which will include a lesson, music and crafts. As in the past, we’re asking parishioners to contribute to the weekly meals by bringing a soup or salad to share. Sign up sheets for the study program, meals, and volunteers for our children’s program and nursery, are available in the Narthex.

At left, Trini Cherubini serves shoppers at the Common Ground Free Store in Delaware; and above, one of our young members re-stocks racks with clothing. See inside for details about St. Andrew’s most recent visit to the Free Store.

Vestry elects officers, welcomes new membersThe St. Andrew’s Vestry, at its first meeting of 2016 on Jan. 18, re-elected as officers Robin Field, senior warden; Eric Whitehead, junior warden; and Larry Baldwin, treasurer. Jim Menke, who along

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The Daily LectionaryWeek of the Fourth Sunday in Epiphany • Jan. 31-Feb. 6

Sunday, Jan. 31 — A.M.: Psalm 24, 29; P.M.: Psalm 8, 84; Genesis 18:16-33; Galatians 5:13-25; Mark 8:22-30

Monday, Feb. 1 — A.M.: Psalm 56, 57, [58]; P.M.: Psalm 64, 65; Genesis 19:1-17(18-23)24-29; Hebrews 11:1-12; John 6:27-40 Eve of the Presentation — Psalm 113, 122; 1 Samuel 1:20-28a; Romans 8:14-21

Tuesday, Feb. 2 — A.M.: Psalm 61, 62; P.M.: Psalm 68:1-20(21-23)24-36; Genesis 21:1-21; Hebrews 11:13-22; John 6:41-51 The Presentation — A.M.: Psalm 42 & 43, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, John 8:31-36; P.M.: Psalm 48 & 87, Haggai 2:1-9, 1 John 3:1-8

Wednesday, Feb. 3— A.M.: Psalm 72; P.M.: Psalm 119:73-96; Genesis 22:1-18; Hebrews 11:23-31; John 6:52-59

Thursday, Feb. 4 — A.M.: Psalm 70, 71; P.M.: Psalm 74; Genesis 23:1-20; Hebrews 11:32-12:2; John 6:60-71

Friday, Feb. 5 — A.M.: Psalm 69:1-23 (24-30)31-38; P.M.: Psalm 73; Genesis 24:1-27; Hebrews 12:3-11; John 7:1-13

Saturday, Feb. 6 — A.M.: Psalm 75, 76; P.M.: Psalm 23, 27; Genesis 24:28-38,49-51; Hebrews 12:12-29; John 7:14-36

Next Sunday, Feb. 7 — A.M.: Psalm 148, 149, 150; P.M.: Psalm 114, 115; Ecclesiasticus 48:1-11; 2 Corinthians 3:7-18; Luke 9:18-27

— • —Next Sunday’s Lectionary • Feb. 7; Last Sunday after The Epiphany (Year C)

Collect: BCP 217 First Reading: Exodus 34:29-35Psalm 99 (BCP 728) Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Gospel: Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a]

Prayers for the Church Following the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for Archbishop Bernard Ntahouri and for the bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and laity of L’Eglise Anglicane du Burundi (The Anglican Church of Burundi). Anglican worship in Burundi began with the establishment of a mission station in 1935. Since then, the Church in this east African nation has grown rapidly, became an independent Province of the Anglican Communion in 1992, and now numbers some 900,000 members (about 10 percent of the nation’s population) in seven dioceses

Burundi is one of the predominantly French-speaking provinces in the Anglican Communion. A 12-year long genocide and civil war between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups ended just ten years ago, leaving the Church and nation with much loss of life and destruction of properties. One of the major concerns of the Church since then has been peace and reconciliation. Very sadly, just last month, the African Union and western groups sounded the alarms that the country is experiencing increasing inter-ethnic violence and may be on the brink of more genocide and/or civil war. On Dec. 9, an armed group attacked St. Mark Anglican Church, killing a son of the assistant pastor and wounding two others. The motive for the attack has not been published.

Please pray especially for the Church’s efforts, and all efforts, to maintain peace and bring about reconciliation, for all those killed and harmed by violence in the country, and for those perpetuating the violence.

Following the ACNA Cycle of Prayer, please pray for Bishop Winfield Mott and for the Diocese of the West.

Following the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for Fr. Martin Gornik, Fr. Scott Buck, Fr. Robert Magoola, Mother Pam Buck, Deacons Chris Millard and Adam Loose, and the people of Apostles Anglican Church, Lexington, Kentucky.

Following the Parish Cycle of Prayer, please pray for Wini Cloran; Jim and Carolyn Connors Doris Cook; the Sisters in the Spirit Small Group; and the Daughters of the Holy Cross. We also pray for those working in the transportation and trucking industries; God protect them and bring them safely to their destinations.

Winter weather notice Please remember to check our website before heading out for events and activities at the church if weather conditions are deteriorating. If a cancellation affects a majority of the congregation, we will also send a parish-wide e-mail. Church service cancellations will also be posted on local TV stations.

Encouragement for your prayer time with GodWhen we have to wait for an answer to prayer, we must realize that sometimes there is a battle over our prayers. The devil doesn’t want us to rely on God. “For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12) “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” (2Thessalonians 3:3) — From the St. Andrew’s Prayer Ministries Team

February Birthdays Mike Kitsmiller Dan Field Barbara Girard Ava Yorke Robert Patton Bob Seyerle Janet McNelis Robert Schmidt Sue McKeown Steve Zacharias Isabella Sylvester Kathy Seitz Kathy Summers Avery Sylvester Bernie SchrammWilliam YorkeAndrew Lowery Drew Lowery Allie Gales

February Anniversaries George & Barbara Girard Joe & Celia Nelson

Women’s Bible Study Group resumes Feb. 2The Tuesday morning Women’s Bible Study Group will resume meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 9:30 a.m. at the Parish House. At that time, the group will choose its next study. All women of the church are welcome to come and bring a friend! For more information, please contact Tally Whitehead at twhitehead@standrewspolaris.org.

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St. Andrew’s first time to serve at the Common Ground Free Store (CGFS) in Delaware in 2016 was Jan. 16. Our parish provided volunteers to staff the Free Store, and prepared an awesome lunch for its shoppers consisting of chili dogs with or without cheese, hot dogs, sloppy joes, taco salads, macaroni and cheese, cookies, goodies from Panera Bread, coffee, and lemonade.Thank you to the volunteers from St. Andrew’s who worked at and/or provided food. A special thanks to St. Andrew’s volunteers, included Judy Baird, Diane Bobay, Ryan Bobay, Sophia Bobay, Larry Cooper, Patti Cooper, Emily Fieger, Jackie Menke, Jim Menke, Corkeé Miller, Burt Otani, Frank Scott, Marty Scott, Kathy Summers and first timers Trini Cherubini, Rebecca York and Francesca Yorke. Thanks, as well, to the following people who provided food or donated money for food: Judy Baird, Diane Bobay, Emily Fieger, Bonnie Freeman, Sue McKeown, the Scott family, Kathy Seitz, Kathy Summers, and the Wallace family.Our next time to serve will be Saturday, March 19. We are always be accepting monetary donations for food and dinnerware products (cups, plates, napkins, silverware, etc.). You may place your monetary donations in your pledge envelope, or in the envelopes found on

Many thanks to our Common Ground volunteers

the back of the chairs in front of you. Please remember to mark “Common Ground Food” on the envelope. Remember, Saturday, March 19, at the Common Ground Free Store, where everyone is on Common Ground!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. We’re planning a meeting at the church in February for all St. Andrew’s Common Ground volunteers and food providers to discuss how we can best serve the Free Store and its shoppers. Please watch “The Net” for the date and time.

Ryan Bobay, one of our crew of volunteers at the Common Ground Free Store on January 16, sorts and hangs clothing donated to the Free Store.

with Pat Carpenter was welcomed to Vestry, was elected clerk. Jim and Pat, along with incumbents Chris Bryant and Dan Field, were elected by the parish in November to serve a three-year term on Vestry, and incumbent Randy Smith was elected to the one-year unexpired term vacated when Mike Christy moved to Louisiana earlier this summer. He will be eligible for re-election next fall.The Vestry also reappointed the following:Larry Baldwin, Robin Field, Meg Patton and Alan Seitz, Finance Team; Julie Baldwin, Wini Cloran, Brenda Spradling and Ed Summers, Staff Support Team; and Dan Brill, Alan Carter, Frank Scott and Bill Sterling, Facilities Team.

Ministry reports due Feb. 10; Annual Meeting Feb. 28It’s that time of year again! If you are a leader of a ministry or group, or an officer of the church, your ministry reports for inclusion in the 2015 Annual Report are due no later than Wednesday, Feb. 10.Ministry leaders may download an electronic copy of the report form, which includes a suggested outline for your report. A hard copy of the form is available in the Narthex. For more information, please contact Judy Baird at jbaird@ standrewspolaris.org or 740-548-5112, ext. 3.The Annual Parish Meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This meeting will be an opportunity to hear from Fr. Ron Baird and members of the Vestry about the state of the parish in 2015, and look ahead to what’s planned for 2016. It’s also an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the 2015 Annual Report, which will be available on Sunday, Feb. 21.Please mark Feb. 28 on your calendar, and plan to come out to hear what God is doing in our midst! Child care will be available.

would not be open to approving a major driveway north of the Parish House. The engineer’s office cited safety concerns with the drive being so close to the South Old State-Orange Road intersection.Moving the drive south of the Parish House to allow for access to the back of the property would have effectively cut our property in half, which the Vestry has decided is not in the best interest of the parish.

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The beauty of a Christmas Eve service doesn’t just happen by

magic. Light bulbs need to be replaced, poinsettias placed, wreaths hung high, liquid candle wax replenished, votive candle holders washed, and more. Here’s but a glimpse of the activity that went on behind the scenes on the last Sunday of Advent to prepare the Sanctuary for our celebration of the Feast of the Incarnation of our Lord.

It takes a tall young man for a tall job. Dad Eric Whitehead and Steve Zacharias hold the ladder.

Kathy Seitz, above; WiniCloran, at left; and Monique Winkelman, below.

Karen Brust and Eric Whitehead, below.

Dan Brill hangs a wreath, while Steve Zacharias, Eric Whitehead, and Mike Brust give him a hand and steady the ladder.