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For years, our ministry has trudged through the "Summer Dip"... that period when very few membership pledges get paid. And although our ministry's expenses continue to occur (staff, rent, publishing the Cross, insurance, postage, ministry work and workshops, etc.) the majority of our members and chapters send in their dues between December and March. That's good because it helps us as we budget for the entire year. But aside from our 200+ new members this year, we have again suffered the normal drop off of pledge payments since April. And we have nearly 400 Brothers who made their 2021 pledge payments last year but have yet to make their 2022 payment...and we could sure use their help. We counted on those to make their faithful renewals again this year when we set our budget in November last year. Our executive Board is making calls to them this month to see if something is wrong, or if it is just a slip of the mind. Finally coming back together to meet after nearly two years of virtual meeting has certainly taken a toll.

If you or your chapter has just forgotten to "renew in '22", we sure hope and pray you will remit your pledge and help us avoid the summer dip. Our ministry to men and youth doesn't take the summer off, so we do need your help. Simply click here and you can easily make your pledge of $50 to keep you current and help us avoid "the dip"!

2022 National Council will meet in November -Only Chapters in good standing will be allowed delegate voting!

Are you a retired or former CPA or accountant? Have you ever been part of your parish's annual financial review/audit team? If so, We could really use your assistance on a team to "review" our operational and Foundation financials for the years 2020 and 2021. Virtual work is all we'd need and it could help us meet our fiduciary requirements as an affiliate ministry of the Episcopal Church. WE REAALY COULD USE YOUR HELP!!! Contact our Treasurer Br. Bob Burdette at treasurer@brothersandrew.net

Kick off with the developer began the week of July 5-8, with an anticipated launch by Sept. 2!

WE COULD REALLY USE PICTURES OF BROTHERS IN ACTION!

If you have suggestions or pictures, drop an email to our Communications VP, Br. Gary Allman at communications@brothersandrew.net or to Br. Conrad Jones at conrad.jones@brothersandrew.net

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a National Men's Ministry that shares common bonds with all brothers in the organization. As a ministry that focuses on several fronts including prayer, study, and service, we want to grow, and grow in members and ministries. To better understand how to go about our evangelism efforts we need your input at the chapter leadership level.

Thank You Brothers--We had 106 responses to the recent survey. All Chapter Officers in our Neon Database were asked to participate. Of the 560 officers listed, we had 277 clicks or an opening of the invitation. Of these, we had 106 or 38% responding. This was a significant response.

At the most recent executive board meeting on June 28th, the survey results were presented for a first look review. The survey will be available for several committees within the brotherhood. Province Presidents will also review the data for guidance and planning. The responses and trends will serve as a guide as we strive to build community within the brotherhood. If you have a question or any suggestions regarding the survey, please contact Sr. VP for Administration, Roy Benavides at roy.benavides@brothersandrew.net.

All are invited to join our celebration on Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. in the Sverdrup Room at the Church of St Michael and St George.

Canon for Ministry Development & Congregational Vitality

Our chapter from St. Paul's in Doylestown, PA held our annual retreat at The Dupont Memorial House in Rehoboth, DE on June 10-12. We used Embracing Evangelism as our study. It was fabulous! The videos were short enough to hold our attention. We performed the exercises for the first 3 sessions. These were intense. The paradigm of: 1. Think of an important event. 2. Tell that story (one on one) to an intentional listener. 3. Reflect that story back with Christian comments. and 4. Reversing the roles. was more successful than I could have imagined. All 15 of us were able to recall a meaningful event and tell that story. Some men commented that they had not thought of their story for a long time, and certainly had not told it to another person. The stories were, for the most part, life changing events. When we wrote on the card stock (session 3) and wandered about the room, I was amazed at how similar our personal crises were. When this session was done only a few of us shared our stories out loud with the group. After session 3, we went our separate ways for some personal reflection. Finally, we opted to view session 4 but did not use the exercise. I intend to bring the men together (perhaps virtually) to view sessions 5 and 6 and to spark more discussion on Seek, Name and Celebrate and evangelism. 

"The Anglican Rosary connects us with God in the present moment. Praying with a Rosary engages our bodies as well as our spirits as we attune our hearts to listen to God's Word and receive inspiration. To learn more about praying with the Rosary click here. Use the buttons below for resources and more information."

Have you remembered to make your $50 annual membership payment for 2022? It's easy to slip your mind, but we do need your faithful financial support to continue our communications and support of our SEVEN key ministries. It's easy to catch up on your dues by clicking here, and you can even make an extra donation by clicking here if you feel moved to support this ministry of and for men for nearly 140 years!

The Good Shepherd Friendswood Texas chapter of the Brotherhood of St Andrew participated in the installation ceremony of a new Brotherhood Chapter at St Catherine of Siena in Missouri City TX on Sunday 6/19/22. Brothers Chris Mays, Alan McArthur and Peter Gilmour attended. Peter presented the new members to Chris Matthews, Brotherhood Diocesan Coordinator, who performed the induction ceremony during the 10:00am service by Fr. Andrew Ellison. This was the culmination of work by Tom Martin, VP of Field Operations and Chris Mathews. Good Shepherd Friendswood chapter is the sponsoring chapter. The Brotherhood continues working on

new chapters at nearby churches.

The Good Shepherd Friendswood Brotherhood meets the 1 st and 3 rd Saturdays of each month at 10:00am in Shepherd’s Hall plus Zoom. We discuss business and have a scripture program too. We usually go out afterwards for lunch at Whataburger! The

Friday after our first meeting is BrotherBeer at the Regal Beagle, FM528 at Blackhawk Blvd. We also do a social gathering once a quarter too. All men and youth are welcome to join as we spread Christ’s Kingdom among men and youth.

Peter Gilmour

Director, Brotherhood of St Andrew at Good Shepherd Friendswood TX

From the Bible passage in Genesis 1:3-4, “Let there be light, and there was light. And God saw that the light was good.” I like this passage because it reminds me that God created light and saw that it was good! From another passage in Matthew 5:16, “Let you light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Also, meaningful. We can be the light in this world today. We can make a difference by how we conduct ourselves at home, in church, at work, and in our communities that too often are not Christ-centered. I believe God is calling us to do His ministry work in the Church today.

If we believe He wants us to be part of that “light” as his purpose for us, then the ministry of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew has been and always will be, to lead men into a relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. By adhering to the Disciplines of Prayer, Study and Service we can achieve this. Yet, too often we are reluctant to grasp how important these disciplines are in our daily life. We are all sinners and Jesus died for our sins on the cross, to redeem us. How many men have not heard this? How many men are failing in life because they have no faith in Jesus, and only trust in themselves. Many men may never know what you and I have learned.

Sadly, we know the statistics. Too many men are in correctional facilities, too many men have no father figure in their life, and few have anyone to mentor them, or lead them away from a life of sin. There are many temptations men face today and it is easy to give into them regardless of the consequences. There are recovery ministries in the world for the men who have made heartbreaking mistakes if they choose to join, but once the mistake is made, there is no turning back, no undoing the wrong. What can we do?

Do we wait for a man to commit a crime, mess up his life, not be responsible for his actions, or do we become “the light that shines before him” and be the example he needs to straighten out his life? Take preventive measures? Yes, by mentoring a man, we prove to that man he is not alone. As he sees our good works, we are glorifying our Father in heaven. It is easier to choose not to be involved, and not become a “light to the world”. Sure, you may not have disappointments if you decide to not extend yourself, especially when someone goes his own way after you have spent time with him, and in prayer. But this is our calling. We are called to disciple men. Yes, it has been said that this is rocket science. Believe me at times it is!

We know a “light to the world” is a calling. Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone, and that is why we form Brotherhood chapters, so we can pray and support one another. Knowing we have support motivates us to persevere. We need to be around like-minded men who understand what it takes to disciple men, mentor men and “transform the hearts” of men who may not realize how much they need a spiritual brother. A brother who is not condemning them, only guiding them. Possibly for the first time they are getting spiritual guidance. It is wonderful!

Remember, we are transforming men, not making them into our image, just leading men into a relationship with our Lord. Help each man to admit he has sinned, reassure him to ask for forgiveness from God, and inspire him to change his behavior from his self-defeating life style. Your leading is “shoulder to shoulder” or “side by side”, and not “do what I do and follow me”. He may feel that he can’t achieve what you have accomplished in life but remember where you were years ago. Let’s be a “light” to men everywhere and lead men out of the darkness that enshrouds their life. It will not be easy, and to quote one of my favorite passages from Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and courageous.” This passage has always inspired me to be a call to action. I pray that it will be inspire you too. God bless the Brotherhood of St. Andrew.

Christ Episcopal Church in Pensacola, Fl had this prayer for peace below, for Ukraine and in all places, posted in their church newsletter. Please use this prayer in your next chapter meeting and share it with others! - Thanks Br. Dick Hooper!

Christ Church in Elizabeth City, NC recently sent a team of fourteen from the parish o a mission to Ecuador. After 24 hours of travel, the team made it through barricades and protests in a politically volatile country to their hostel in Quito. Please pray for them! Among the fourteen missioners are three Brothers Andrew: Jeremiah Magnuson, Rudge King and Rev. Daniel Cenci!

Current issue... Episcopal Relief and Development Fund:

"Taizé is a monastic community located in Taizé, France, founded in the 1940s by a Swiss named Roger Louis Schütz-Marsauche, familiarly called Brother Roger. The “brothers” of Taizé have taken a vow of celibacy and are committed to a lifetime of simplicity, service, and community. There is an ecumenical emphasis at Taizé, as expressed on their official website, which says the community “wants its life to be a sign of reconciliation between divided Christians and between separated peoples.” Brother Roger was especially eager to bring Catholics and Protestants together.

The contemplative worship practices of the Taizé community are promoted at an annual international conference. Taizé worship is being incorporated in a wide variety of churches, Protestant and Catholic, and its pattern of devotion is emulated in other monastic communities around the world."

Taze Video

Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Andrew, that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by your Holy Word, grace to follow him without delay, and to bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now nd forever. Amen

A Book study for chapters by Authors Scott Gunn & Melody Wilson Shobe

If you have a personal prayer request please contact (502) 450-5809 to access the list and/or submit your requests. Accessing the list to join in the power of praying for those in need.

Many chapters have used various methods of keeping track of their prayer request. One such form has been used that organizes the requests and corporate prayers.

Eric Eaton, Gervas Taylor, Robert Langan, Rev Cynthia Brust, Rev Michael Switzer, Norman Lefebvre, Eugene Baldwin, Raymond Diaz, Stephen Martin, David Curl, Richard Roosa, Fr. Andrew Ellison, Stephen Whitney, Hampton Griffin, Spencer Gould, Craig Werling,

New Chapters: St. Catherine Sienna, Missouri City, TX; Christ Episcopal Church, Melbourne, FL

Brothers entering the greater life: Lloyd Clark

Wednesday, July 20th⋅7:00 – 8:15pm CDT (8:00 PM EDT, 6:00 PM MDT, 5:00 PM PST)

Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89677195158?pwd=WHE5NXI0ajRlRmE2V1Iydm5kZ2V4QT09

Recurring Zoom Recovery Meetings for addicts, family, and friends. 

For all addictions such as alcohol, narcotics, sex, pornography, gambling, codependency, and overeating. Anonymity is maintained - first names only:

A Quick Guide for Finding Help with Recovery from Addiction 

Al-Anon Family Groups (Al-Anon) – www.al-anon.org

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – www.aa.org

Celebrate Recovery (CR) – www.celebraterecovery.com

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) – www.coda.org

Gamblers Anonymous (GA) – www.gamblersanonymous.org

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – www.na.org

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) – www.oa.org

Pornography Addicts Anonymous (PAA) – www.paa.org

Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) – www.sa.org 

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) – www.saa-recovery.org.

We now have a Member's Only tab that is password-driven for members. The password for access to Brotherhood documents is "1883BSTA0122". This area is still under construction for the next few weeks.

SMS messaging from the Brotherhood is now available. You can easily subscribe by texting (502) 305-5498. You will receive text events, meetings, and articles from the Brotherhood.

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Daniel Coleman