St. Andrew’s Anglican Church

Please turn to the inside Brother Tim Luken, Abbot General of the Company of Jesus, spoke at the Sunday Forum last week about monastic orders in the Anglican Church and his ministry with the Five Loaves Food Pantry in Newport News, Virginia. Above, Fr. Tim greets Mark Rife and daughter; and at right, he chats with Fr. Ron Baird.

October 6, 2019

Inside todayHoly Land pilgrimage presentation today

Anti-trafficking efforts topic of Sunday Forum on Oct. 13

Vestry candidate forms due Oct. 16

Church mourns death of Bishop Peter Beckwith

It’s with great sadness that we share with you news of the death on Friday, Oct. 4, of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Beckwith.

Bishop Beckwith has been a great

friend to St. Andrew’s over the years. As assisting bishop in the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes, he visited our parish several times to administer the sacraments of Confirmation and Baptism, and he and

Saturday, October 12 • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ the St. Andrew’s Harvest Festival

Bring your pets to be blessed (on leashes or in kennels or crates for their safety, please)! Animals from the Delaware County Humane Society seeking their “furever” homes, as well as wildlife ambassadors from For All Species of Westerville, willbe on hand!

Rummage SaleVendorsFood Carts & Bake SaleBasket RaffleMusicHayrides & Pumpkin PatchKids Games & More!

Volunteers needed! See inside to learn how you can join the fun!

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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.

The Daily LectionaryWeek of Pentecost 17 (Proper 22) • October 6-12

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

Monday, Oct. 7 — A.M.: Psalm 92, 93; 1 Kings 21; 1 Peter 5 P.M.: Psalm 94; Malachi 3; Matthew 25:31-46

Tuesday, Oct. 8 — A.M.: Psalms 95, 96; 1 Kings 22:1-23,29-38; 2 Peter 1 P.M.: Psalms 97, 98; Malachi 4; Matthew 26:1-30

Wednesday, Oct. 9 — A.M.: Psalms 99, 100, 101; 2 Chronicles 20; 2 Peter 2 P.M.: Psalm 102; 1 Maccabees 1:1-15,20-25,41-64; Matthew 26:31-56

Thursday, Oct. 10 — A.M.: Psalm 103; 2 Kings 1; 2 Peter 3 P.M.: Psalm 104; 1 Maccabees 2:1-28; Matthew 26:57-75

Friday, Oct. 11 — A.M.: Psalm 105:1-22; Jude; 2 Kings 2 P.M.: Psalm 105:23-44; 2 Maccabees 6; Matthew 27:1-26

Saturday, Oct. 12 — A.M.: Psalm 106:1-18; 2 Kings 3; 1 John 1:1—2:6 P.M.: Psalm 106:19-46; 2 Maccabees 7; Matthew 27:27-56

Next Sunday, Oct. 13 — A.M.: Psalm 107:1-22; 2 Kings 4:8-37; 1 John 2:7-29 P.M.: Psalm 107:23-43; 2 Maccabees 8:1-29; Matthew 27:57—28:1-20

— • —Next Sunday’s Lectionary • Pentecost 18 (Proper 23), Year C

First Reading: Ruth 1:1-19a (5 p.m. & 9 a.m.) & 2 Timothy 2:1-15 (11:15 a.m.) Psalm 113 (5 p.m. & 9 a.m.)Second Reading: Timothy 2:1-15 (5 p.m. & 9 a.m.)Gospel: Luke 17:11-19

Bishop BeckwithContinued from the front

Prayers for the ChurchAnglican Church in North America: Brad Root, Provincial Office treasurer, and his wife Holly; and the Rev. Kirk Patterson, Provincial Office controller, and his wife Tricia.Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes: The people of St. George Anglican Church, Muncie, Indiana. Parish Cycle of Prayer: Ted and Daphne Spradling and Madison Martin; Bill and Debbie Sterling; our High School Youth Bible Study; and the Harvest Festival coming up next Saturday.

Encouragement for your prayer time with GodGiving God thanks should be in our prayers as much as asking him for something. “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you …” (Colossians 1:3) “Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (Psalm 106:1) — From the St. Andrew’s Prayer Ministries Team

his wife Melinda worshiped with us on a number of occasions when they visited family in Central Ohio.

In addition to his role in our diocese, Bishop Beckwith served throughout the Midwest, including as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Worthington, from 1978 to 1992, and as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, from 1992 to 2010. He was also a chaplain in the U.S. Navy, and at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.

We’ll let you know by email when we have details about the funeral service, which will be at Hillsdale.

Please keep Melinda and the Beckwith family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their beloved husband, father and grandfather. And pray also for Bishop Peter as he enters his new life in the nearer presence our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom he served so well. May his soul and the souls of all the saints rest in God’s peace, and may light perpetual shine upon him.

Holy Land pilgrimage presentation todayIf 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 today, Oct. 6, from 10:15 to 11 a.m.

Anti-trafficking efforts topic of Oct. 13 ForumPrompted by several members of St. Andrew’s, our parish’s Outreach Committee has been exploring how we might join the fight against human trafficking. On Sept. 26 we took the first step when Marty Scott, our outreach ministries coordinator, and Karen Osmond, a member of our Vestry, attended the annual dinner of “Out of Darkness.”

“Out of Darkness.” is 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.

Jami Gray, the group’s community development director, will share with us about its mission during the Adult Forum next 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.

Please contact Marty at mscott@standrewspolaris.org or 614-284-0182 with questions or for more information.

Harvest Festival ScheduleWe still have a lot of open spots to fill, and are especially in need of adults to monitor the inflatables in the children’s area. If you can help, please sign up today at the the Information Desk, or online through SignUp Genius by visiting standrewspolaris.org.

“Trades of Hope,” which works with artisans and organizations around the world to help provide a brighter future for women in difficult circumstances, will have a vendor table at the Harvest Festival on Oct. 12.

So many women around the world live in poverty, not because they lack abilities, but because they lack opportunity. These women have never had the chances we have had, yet they are just like us in so many ways. They love their families, and hope and dream of a better life for them.

“Trades of Hope” helps create a living wage for women around the world by marketing products they have created through the home party model. Each woman behind a “Trades of Hope” product has a story; a story that has changed from pain and struggle to an account of hope,

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

11:30 a.m. - 1. Cynthia V.2 p.m. 2. Patti C.Crowd 3. Larry C.Overseers

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

7-9 a.m. 1. Aruna P.Move tables 2. Larry C. & merchandise 3. ________________ to parking lot 4. ________________ 5. ________________ 6. ________________

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

7-9 a.m. 1. Minna V.Set up 2. Cynthia V.merchandise 3. Joyce W. on tables 4. Chuck W. 5. Aruna P. 6. Patti C. 7. ________________ 8. ________________ 9. ________________

8-9 a.m. 1. Carlo C. Set up Welcome 2. ________________ Tent/Cashier Table

12:30 - 2 p.m. 1. Emily F.Inflatables 2. ________________Monitors 3. ________________ 4. ________________

2-4 p.m. 1. Eric E.Tear-down 2. Cynthia V.& Clean-up 3. Nikki S.

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

9-11:30 a.m. 1. Joyce W.Crowd 2. Patti C.Overseers 3. Larry C.

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

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1. Candy T.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. Braeden S.Tear-down 5. Kiera S.& Clean-up 6. Sue M. 7. Joe P. 8. Joe P. 9. Larry C.

as they’ve been empowered to put food on their family’s table, a roof over their head, get medical care, and provide an education for their children.

With a heart for ministry and business, “Trades of Hope” has started separate successful non-profit organizations and businesses. They partner with organizations that work to rescue women from sex slavery, and provide aid to those raising handicapped children alone, women in war-torn countries, others living with AIDS, and those affected by other difficulties.

Please stop by “Trades of Hope” and give Nicole a warm St. Andrew’s welcome as she shares the hope of women from around the world. For more information, please contact Marty Scott at 614-284-0182.

Festival vendor ‘Trades of Hope’ helps provide a brighter future for women

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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:

Harvest Festival yard signs are available today in the Narthex for you to place in your yard or around the Lewis Center area this coming week. 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!

Help needed to sort Rummage Sale itemsJulie Baldwin, Rummage Sale coordinator, needs help sorting items for the sale this coming Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. If you can give a couple of hours of your time that day please come by the garage behind the Parish House to give her a hand!

Homemade goodies needed for Bake SaleIf you love to bake we’d love to showcase your culinary skills! We need homemade goodies for the Bake Sale. 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.

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.

If you’re unable to bring your treats during any of these times, please contact Amanda at 614-515-1976 or amandakoxenham@gmail.com to make other arrangements to get them to the church.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.

Baskets galore!Two of our youth display just a few of the baskets that they helped wrap last Saturday in preparation for the Basket Raffle at the Harvest Festival on Oct. 12. You can see most of the baskets in the Gathering Area today.

Baskets available to preview todayNew to the Harvest 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. Themes include Buckeye Nut, Fur Babies, Family Game Night, Move It!, Kids Crafts, and Movie Night. There are Mexican, Italian, Steakhouse and Seafood baskets with restaurant gift cards, and baskets with golf and firehouse themes. You can see the participating businesses in the flyer inserted in today’s edition of “The Net.”

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

Stop by the Gathering Area for a sneak peek at the baskets today!

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