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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
The Rev. Dr. Kevin Lowe, Rector
The Friday Flash
October 30, 2026
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THIS SUNDAY: Children's Time with Fr. Kevin.
The loose plate offering will be designated to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund, to directly help those in need.
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All Saints Altar:
You are invited to bring to church this Sunday images and mementos of the departed for our All Saints table, which we adorn in honor of the famous saints of the universal church as well as those saints we have known in our own lives. Please place them on the table at the back of the sanctuary when you arrive at church. The table and mementos will be blessed at the beginning of the service.
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Artwork on the cover: Anonymous, "The Trinity Adored By All Saints," (c. 1400 Spanish), altarpiece from Valldecrist monastery, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC.
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2027 Stewardship
If you have not yet received your 2027 pledge packet, you can pick one up in the narthex. Please return 2027 pledges by November 1 if possible. Thank you for your stewardship of St. Andrew's!
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All Hallows' Eve Prayer Service
Tomorrow - Saturday October 31, 5:30pm
Lewisburg Cemetery Chapel
Join us for a special prayer service to honor the dead, on Halloween night in the historic stone chapel at the Lewisburg Cemetery. Come hear spooky stories from Scripture, chant ancient melodies, and hold in prayer the faithful departed.
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Funeral Liturgy for Andy Anderson
with interment in the St. Francis Garden
Saturday November 28, 11:00am
Reception following in the Canterbury Room
Read Obituary Here
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Fall Adult Formation: Getting to Know the Book of Common Prayer
Sundays November 15 and 22, 11:30am in the Chapel
At the heart of our Anglican way is the Book of Common Prayer. The prayer book structures our common life and serves as the central focus of unity for the whole Anglican Communion -- but what exactly is it and how do you use it? This two-part series will help demystify the Book of Common Prayer. The first session on 11/15 will examine the history of the prayer book and how the book has changed from 1549 to today. The second session on 11/22 will be a hands-on exploration of the book and its supplements, including how to pray Morning and Evening Prayer and how to follow the Sunday Eucharist in the prayer book.
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Soup Sales
Soup sales resume November 1 and will continue on the first Sunday of the month thru April. $8/qt. If you would like to make soup the sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
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Fall Cleanup Day
Saturday November 7, 10am-2pm
Do you have a little time to help spruce up the church and make things look their best? Join us for a fall cleanup day on November 7 from 10-2pm. There will be light tasks to do around the church property, both indoors and outdoors, including dusting, polishing, pruning, raking, and so on. No experience necessary! Lunch will be provided.
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Confirmation and Reception with the Bishop
Sunday December 6
Bishop Kevin Nichols is making a visitation to our parish on Sunday December 6. Anyone who wishes to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church is invited to do so at this service. Confirmation is “a mature public affirmation” of one’s faith, with laying on of hands by the bishop, which permits one to take part in governance of the church. Reception is the incorporation of one’s confirmation into the Episcopal Church for those who have already been confirmed by a bishop in another tradition (such as the Roman Catholic Church). If you are interested in being confirmed or received in December, please speak to Fr Kevin. There will be a required preparation session.
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Temporary Storage Space Needed for St. Andrew's Yard Sale Items
One of our parishioners is downsizing and has some items to donate for the church yard sale before their move. If you or someone you know (preferably in the Lewisburg area) has some space in a room, basement, or garage that could be used to store these items until the yard sale in May, please let Janie Coyne know (janecoyne@verizon.net or 570-898-3195). Thank you!
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Community Harvest Cooking Team
As a partner congregation in the local Community Harvest feeding program, we have a team of volunteers who spend one afternoon a month cooking and preparing meals for the community (our cooking day is the first Monday afternoon of each month from 1-4pm). We are always looking for more volunteers who are available during the day. If you're interested in volunteering with the team, please let Fr. Kevin know.
The Diaper Bank
The diaper bank serves guests on the third Saturday of each month, from 10am - noon
Volunteers are needed for each distribution day, from 9:45am to 12:15pm.
Click Here to sign up for a volunteer slot.
It’s a fact…$10 donated to the diaper bank at St. Andrew’s supplies one baby with diapers and wipes at our monthly distribution. Currently a bag of 50 diapers or 25 pull ups. Your continued support keeps this happening here. Thank you!
Several foundations and institutions have generously donated to our diaper bank project. Check out the list on our sponsor board next to the church office door!
Food Bank Donations
We are always accepting donations for the Union County Supplemental Food Program! You can leave your donations in the shopping cart in the narthex. Donations are taken over to the food bank each month.
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Pray for those in need; Elisabeth G., Bob D., Christine H., Anne M., Mary B., Ellie G., Kathy K., Cameron M., Dave H., Kit, Don J., Wilmer S., Gretchen R., Mary P., Wilma J., Yara, Grace E., Carolyn S., Chris S., Bonnie R., Barb S., & Larry. For the homebound, and those in long term care. For all those affected by natural disasters. For those who have died.
For all police, fire-fighters, first responders, and those in the military, especially Jose C., Kyle, Zach F. and Drew. In our Diocese, St. James, Schuylkill Haven; St. Paul's, Philipsburg. In the Diocese of Kajo Keji, for Woro Parish and Romogi-Barebo Primary School. For our sibling parishes, the St. Barnabas Center of Kutztown and St. Margaret’s, Emmaus. In the Anglican Communion, for the church in the Province of Central Africa. For our outreach ministries, The Diaper Bank and Community Harvest, and those organizations we support with donations: The Donald Heiter Community Center, Haven Ministry, Transitions, the Lewisburg Council of Churches, and the Union County Supplemental Food Program.
We remember and pray for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week, Amy Gronlund (11.3).
To add or remove someone from the prayer list please email the church office. standrewslbg@gmail.com
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Reports & News
Vestry Minutes
March 2026 , April 2026, May 2026, June 2026, July 2026, August 2026,
Budget for 2026
Click Here
Annual Meeting Packet 2026
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Annual meeting Minutes 2026
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YTD Fiscal Update
January thru July
How are we doing (financially)? If you looked at the fiscal summary in a recent Friday Flash, you may have some sense of the answer: better than expected. We seem to be moving in the right direction. If you've been keeping up with your pledge (or even paying ahead or making a special gift), thank you! Many factors influence when income and expenses occur during the calendar year. At this point, expenses are lower than budgeted, and income is higher than budgeted. If those trends continue, we will still have a deficit for the year, but it will be less than the $43,000 deficit that we budgeted. A smaller deficit for this year would put us in a good position to reduce (and eventually eliminate) the deficit in our budget in coming years.
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Mission Statement
We, a loving and inclusive community united in Christ, both joyfully and humbly celebrate our tradition and faith through worship, fellowship, spiritual formation, and prayer. With our commitment to love, justice, and peace for all peoples, we stand ever ready to share with others the bounty of God's grace to God's greater glory.
(revised by Vestry on February 28, 2023)
Vestry Members
Senior Warden: Cathy Habegger (cehabegger@gmail.com)
Junior Warden: Loren Gustafson (loren.gustafson@gmail.com)
Term ending 1/2027: Cathy Habegger, Loren Gustafson, Ned Searles
Term ending 1/2028: Rob Hontz, Linda Swan, Troy Williamson
Term ending 1/2029: Jon Frey, Regina Weyer, Sandy Elion
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St. Andrew's Parish Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, Friday
9 am - 12 pm
Father Kevin's office hours - Mon. thru Thur. 9 am - 4 pm
It is always good practice to call ahead and confirm availability in the office before visiting. 570-524-2061
After hours or in case of Emergency please contact Father Kevin. 607-351-3899
St. Andrew’s Staff
Rector- Rev. Dr. Kevin Lowe……………rectorstandrewslbg@gmail.com
Seminarian- David Hollabaugh........................................dhollabaugh@msn.com
Administrative Assistant- Tina McGee…………………standrewslbg@gmail.com
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
255 S. Derr Dr, Lewisburg PA 17837
570-524-2061
www.standrewslewisburg.com
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