St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
8630 Refugee Road, Pickerington, OH
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The Bible describes us as being like sheep who need a shepherd. Come to worship to meet the Shepherd who, with endless compassion, teaches, heals, and feeds us.
NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE II
July 21, 2024
Holy Eucharist @ 10:00am
Service Bulletin:
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Or on You tube @: https://www.youtube.com/@st.andrewsepiscopalchurch-5752/streams
 Welcome “Urban Strings” as our Guest Musicians this coming Sunday
Urban Strings Columbus was founded in 2007 by Catherine Talmadge Willis, a retired early childhood educator and community activist.
The mission of Urban Strings Columbus is to recruit and support underserved, urban, African American and minority youth, ages 12 to 18 ,to become string musicians. The purpose is to highlight and perform all genres of music, which includes classical, sacred, spirituals, R&B and contemporary selections. Urban Strings Columbus also embraces music by African American and minority composers and arrangers.
For more information Please visit urbanstringscolumbus.org
In the Garden Ministry is this coming Sunday!
Anyone volunteering to go and help,
please see Steve Knorr for time you will be leaving.
Remaining Dates for us in 2024: Sept. 8th, and Dec. 1
Signup sheets are up in the Narthex to volunteer to either
shop for food items or go down to Trinity Episcopal Church
on Capital Square to help prepare and serve the meals on
the dates listed above.
Thanks to Steve Knorr who leads this Ministry!
Backpack Giveaway is Sunday, August 11th
SAVE the Date! This event begins right after church and
we usually have several folks waiting!
In the past this has been a very successful event and
helps a lot of kids and families in the surrounding communities.
Please remember to get some larger backpacks for older kids!
Elaine is collecting funds!
Elaine will still be taking monetary donations
and placing bulk orders with Amazon.
(If ordered through the Amazon church account, there is no tax.)
Ohio Tax Free Days are July30 – Aug 8th – watch for local stores to have sales during this time as well!
We will have boxes and bins to place backpacks in the Narthex.
Also, last year we gave away hotdogs and a drink.
So we will need GRILLERS, SERVERS, & CLEAN-UP Crew for that day as well!
Sign-Up sheet now available on the board in the Foyer!
A conversation-based introduction
to the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement.
Dates for Now:
Tuesday Mornings 10 AM to 11:30 AM
July 23, 30, August 6
Wednesday Evenings 6:30 PM to 8 PM
July 24, 31, August 7
Join us for Episcopal 101.
Topics will include:
The Bible
Church History
Episcopal theology (what we believe)
Liturgy (what we do in Worship)
History of St. Andrew’s
Beyond the Church walls (Living our faith in word and service)
For more information please contact:
Pastor Sally pastorsally@standrewspickerington.org
or call her at (813) 205-0133.
“Labours of Love”
Are you in need of a helping hand with meals, yardwork, etc.?
Please contact Jana Mielcarek, 614-306-2978, jalig2018@gmail.com
Or Maureen Patterson, 614-357-1605, fraupatterson@gmail.com
Knitting Ministry
Will be meeting Tues, July 23rd from 1 to 3 p.m.
We are working on Prayer Shawls, hats and scarves for both our Mitten Tree
and to go to folks at the “In The Garden” Ministry at Trinity. Both knit and crochet.
Thursday, July 25th, 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Fugu’s, 10503 Blacklick-Eastern Rd, Pickerington
Dinner and Conversation
Bring a Friend!
Faith Formation Summer Day Camp – Saturday, Aug. 3rd, 3 to 6 PM
At Mrs. Decker’s home, 7920 Stemen Rd, Pickerington.
Swimming, cook-out, crafts (edible), bible stories – lots of fun!
Sign-Up Sheet on the table in the Narthex (foyer)
Welcome to Our New Communications Specialist
It is our pleasure to welcome to the St. Andrew’s staff Melissa (Missy) Greenleaf Flinn. Missy will serve our ministry as Communications Specialist. She will be working in a hybrid situation with varying work hours. Her role as a part-time staff member will be to coordinate our print and digital communication needs and facilitate engagement and connection of members and newcomers with St. Andrew’s and one another.
Missy has extensive experience in communications and marketing. She brings a collaborative and innovative mindset to her work and shares that she is passionate about leveraging digital platforms to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ by amplifying the impact of the mission and programs of St. Andrew’s.
Missy is an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square where she leads small groups, adult formation, and serves as an altar server and lector in worship services. She received a Master of Divinity degree in May 2024 from Methodist Theological School in Ohio and is currently in discernment with the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio.
New mailboxes & name tags have been made for everyone who is new…
Please wear your nametags…it helps everyone get acquainted easily!
Anyone needing a name tag, just add your name to the clipboard by the mailboxes!
The Church Safety Committee is meeting Tuesday, Aug 13, at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
The Vestry has been given a proposal for new Refugee Door Security – rekeying and and a keypad. That will hopefully be accepted in the new few weeks.
We are also working on an Operations Book – including all Safety incidents that could possibly happen.
Sign Up sheets posted in the Narthex (Foyer)
for AED, CPR & Narcam Training
Based on the number of folks signed up so far –
we will probably offer at least 2 training sessions.
The Fire Dept. has indicated that August and September
will be open months for training.
Once dates and times are determined,
you will need to sign up for a specific training session,
due to limited number at each session.
Sunday’s Cool !
Sunday’s Cool is off for the summer. Stay tuned for “Special Events”
A HUGE THANK-YOU to our Teachers this past year!
Every Sunday there will be a special Children’s Message by Pastor Sally!
 Juliet’s Journeys
Will be taking the month of July off.
Kroger Community Rewards
You can give to St. Andrew’s just by shopping at Kroger!
Simply sign up with your Kroger account and choose St. Andrew’s as the recipient!
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK FOR WORSHIP,
MINISTRY AND SERVICE:
Services this Week
Monday Morning Prayer at 10 AM
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week:
July 22nd John Decker
July 23rd Peter Lohman
July 25th Susan Decker; Kevin McCoy
July 26th Michael Gonzales
Blessing Box Needs:
The needs continue…..
Easy-to-eat, cup-o-soups, raman, tuna/chicken salad kits,
bags of snacks, nuts, trail mix, etc.
Please keep in mind that items in jars or cans are
susceptible to hot and cold weather!
Thanks to all the for your generous donations!!
You can leave items in the kitchen on the counter!
The box is continually emptied out right after it is filled!
Prayers New Prayer Cards are in the back. Just add your
requests/thanksgivings and put them in the Prayer Box on the table.
Monday Morning Prayer Warriors would love to pray for you!
Prayer Net A group of people who pray when they are sent
requests/thanksgivings.
Would you like to join them?
Please email Elaine at prayer@standrewspickerington.org.
Prayer Team during Worship
There is a “Prayer Warrior” in the Chapel in the back of the
church to pray with you during Eucharist.
We need volunteers for this Ministry!
  
Ministry Leaders Needed!
We need Greeter/Ushers, A/V Helpers, Acolytes and Bread Bakers!
Also “Pray-ers” to be in the Chapel during Eucharist to pray with others.
Prayerfully consider helping out with one of these Ministries.
See Pastor Sally if you are interested! Yes, we provide Training!!
PIMIL International
Luncheon fundraiser July 20
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Partners in Ministry in Liberia, or PIMIL, will hold its 15th annual PIMIL International Luncheon & Silent Auction Fundraising on Saturday, July 20 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Philip’s, Columbus. This year’s menu this year includes, for the first time, delicious Liberian Chicken Gravy (with or without tomato). Variations of the recipe will be available to purchase.
This year’s event will also include the publication: “The Story of PIMIL,” and “Spirituals sung in Liberia.”
Families are warmly invited, and children’s activities will include drum circles, making grass skirts and accessories, and much more.
The fundraising goal is $25,000. Tickets are $20 for adults, children 5 to 19 years old: $10. Children under 4 are free! Funds raised support the education of more than 200 students in Liberia that include Ebola and COVID orphans. To purchase advanced tickets, contact the St. Matthew’s, Westerville office at 614.882.2706. Tickets are also available at the door.
Donations are also accepted and can be sent by mailing a check to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 30 East College Avenue Westerville, OH 43081, or giving online here.
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