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"LEAD LIKE ANDREW"
Membership Newsletter
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
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Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter, Volume 56, "LEAD LIKE ANDREW." It's a quick-read, multi-topic news channel for members to see what is going on, what is planned, and what successes from the previous weeks.
We urge you to contact us with news, tidbits, or notices of upcoming events in your area so that we can include them! We also value your feedback on this newsletter or how your national office is serving you.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with Conrad Jones (email Conrad) , Dr. Roy Benavides (email Roy) or Tom Welch (email Tom) feedback or for sharing newsletter information!
Please share this newsletter with other men in your parish or community.
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From the Director's Chair
By Tom Welch
Last week I had the privilege to assist with the Bicentenary celebrations at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) in Alexandria. It was like a homecoming for so many across the church. Around 400 or so guests were on campus, many of whom are not only priests in the church but bishops or archbishops. Every day I was sporting our Brotherhood of St. Andrew vests or shirts. They ALWAYS sparked conversation. Pictured here with me is Bishop-Elect for the Diocese of Arkansas, Rev. John Harmon (Trinity Church/Washington, DC) sported a BStA lapel pin every day! Meaningful conversations with bishops from West Virginia, Virginia, West Tennessee, Indianapolis, Texas along with a host of other clergy let me know we are “on the right” track with our efforts to return BStA chapters to every seminary we can.
Of note, this year 2/3 of the seminarians at VTS are female. Research has shown that is pretty much a norm across the church these days. Trade journals indicate by 2035 60-70% of clergy in the Episcopal Church will be female. On the whole, the majority of people attending church are also female. This amplifies the opportunity for us to share our story of why our affinity ministry is so vital in the life of the church. The good news is these clergy, male and female, are becoming more aware of us and our efforts in evangelism. ALL of them are looking under every rock and in every corner to move forward. Our 140-year track record shows reason for incorporation into the life of their parishes every year. This edition of LLA will share just some of the reasons why.
To that end, next weekend we are offering an area wide meeting of interested men in and out of the Brotherhood to a workshop at the Mercer School of Theology on cathedral grounds in Garden City, Long Island. It is open to anyone in or out of the Diocese of Long Island. So, for those in the area who can, come join us! Here’s the link:
https://www.dioceseli.org/events/brotherhood-st-andrew-province-ii-workshop
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Your financial support of the Brotherhood helps make this newslettter and all our communications possible. Thank you! | |
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In Case You Missed It!
Our 2023 National Council Meeting was held virtually October 7, where two business items were approved by your delegates.
- A 2024 Operating Budget was approved and will be reviewed again prior to the Triennial in February 2024 once we evaluate our revenue from Membership renewals (due by Dec 31, 2023)
- Our Bylaws were edited to replace the term "pledges" with "Ministry Dues" to better reflect the intentions of our requests for membership renewals from our Sr., Jr. and Associate Members.
You can see the full replay of the Council Meeting by clicking on this YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/M5c5JJm5k44
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Jesus was the greatest leader of all time. His impact on the world has lasted for over 2000 years and counting. Thousands followed Him as He traveled around with His 12 disciples and healed and preached and taught LOVE in all He did.
The Lead Like Jesus program encompasses Prayer, Study, and Service in one succinct package. It fits perfectly into our Brotherhood Mission to bring Men and Youth to a closer walk with Jesus.
What an opportunity to learn from a program created by Tony Blanchard and Phil Hodges to Lead Like Jesus!
“Don’t delay! Register today or you might miss this opportunity to get this great training with the Brotherhood refunding your registration fee.”
The Lead Like Jesus (LLJ) Encounter program is being offered to Brotherhood members Nov 14, 15, 16 (4 hours per day 11am-3pm Eastern). LLJ aligns with our Brotherhood concepts, and we wish to extend this opportunity to our Brothers.
Through very generous donations, the Brotherhood will fully refund the $199 registration fee (the public price) for the first 20 members who register and complete the three-day Encounter in November.
For More information or to Register Click the link Below
https://leadlikejesus.givecloud.co/nov2023
When asked during registration “where did you learn about this?” enter “Brotherhood of St. Andrew”. This will give us your registration and you will participate with other Brothers in the breakout sections.
Questions, contact
Tom Martin 470-952-9987
or
John Blossom 920-854-2557
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As every man purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly or out of compulsion; for God loveth the cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
Did you know there are creative ways to support The Brotherhood of St. Andrew? Ways in which The Brotherhood, you and your loved ones all benefit at the same time?
Such giving techniques are called "planned gifts," because with thoughtful planning, you create win-win solutions for you and The Brotherhood.
For more information about “Smart Giving”
CLICK HERE
https://brothersandrew.plannedgiving.org/
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11/2-11/4
229th Annual Convention of the
Diocese of Virginia in Fredericksburg
11/9-11/11
Diocese of Rio Grande Convention at
St. Alban's, El Paso, TX
11/17-18
Diocese of Chicago Annual Convention
&
Diocese of North Carolina Convention at
the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem
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Chapter and Brother News!
Send us pictures and short writeups of what great things are going on in your Brotherhood world! We'd love to share!
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Texas Assembly Holds 17th Annual Golf Tournament
The Texas Assembly of Brotherhood of St Andrew in Houston Texas held our 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday September 19, at Cypresswood Golf Club in Spring, TX (Houston). This is the one and only fundraiser for the Texas Assembly and it supports multiple charities, including:
· Fall Boys Retreat at Camp Allen for 50+ inner city youth
· Lord of the Streets (LOTS)
· Positive Black Males Association
· $6000 in youth scholarships
· Angel Reach
· Camp Good News (for youth whose parents incarcerated)
· Hope Center (homeless center in N Houston)
· Lord of the Streets (homeless center downtown Houston)
· Gary Sinise Foundation
· Camp Hope
We had 86 golfers participate this year, 60 items in the Silent Auction and many volunteers. A Subway lunch was provided and the barbeque dinner after playing was delicious. Some of us played golf and others attempted to play golf. All had fun and enjoyed the gorgeous weather.
Peter Gilmour, 480-206-9242
President, Texas Assembly of the Brotherhood of St Andrew
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Photo: Jonah Isaak and Director Peter Gilmour
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Awards Scholarships
The Brotherhood of St Andrew at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Friendswood (Houston) Texas was pleased to award Jonah Isaak a $500 scholarship for 2023 during our 10:30 a.m. service on October 15. Jonah is the son of David and Laurel Isaak and he is currently attending the University of Houston as an economics major. While continuing his education, he strives to represent his faith and congregation by treating every person with respect and dignity. Jonah was baptized at Christ Church Cathedral and has attended Good Shepherd since 2014. He served as interim Parish assistant during our search for a new Rector. He has also served at Lord of the Streets (LOTS) to serve breakfast with fellow parishioners.
The Brotherhood wishes to thank everyone who has participated in our fundraising events to make this possible. This would not have been possible without your support. Our next fundraiser event is smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving.
The Brotherhood spreads Christ's kingdom among men and youth by daily prayer, scripture study and service. We meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 10am in person and on Zoom in Shepherd's Hall. Our next meeting is Saturday, 10/21 in Shepherd’s Hall starting at 10am. Contact me per below to join our email list and help spread Christ’s kingdom.
Peter Gilmour, Director 480-206-9242
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Membership Updates
(Through 10/17/23)
1,439 Sr. Members paid
including 226 New Members!
555 Life Members
11 Junior Members
35 Associate Members
That's 2,040 Total!
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Congratulations and THANK YOU to all our chapters achieving designation as a Houghteling Chapter with over 75% of their rosters being current in 2023 annual pledges!
St Stephen/ St Martin Brooklyn NY
St Georges Episcopal Hempstead NY
Grace Jamaica NY
St Davids Episcopal Cambria Heights NY
St Uriel Episcopal Sea Girt NJ
St Lukes Episcopal Bronx NY
Trinity Episcopal Fredericksburg VA
Pohick Episcopal Church Lorton VA
Trinity Episcopal Elkton MD
St Pauls Episcopal Doylestown PA
Emmanuel Episcopal Virginia Beach VA
St Josephs Episcopal Fayetteville NC
St Barnabas Episcopal Tullahoma TN
Holy Comforter Episcopal Gadsden AL
Christ Church Cathedral Lexington KY
St Pauls By the Sea Jacksonville Beach FL
St Marys Episcopal High Point NC
Christ Church Elizabeth City NC
Holy Trinity Episcopal Decatur GA
St Johns Episcopal Pascagoula MS
Christ Church Covington LA
St James House of Prayer Tampa FL
St James Episc Houston TX
St Peter & St Paul Marietta GA
Church of Atonement Lauderdale Lakes FL
St Timothys Centennial CO
St Joseph Boynton Beach FL
St Andrew by the Sea Nags Head NC
Trinity Florence AL
Advent Sun City West AZ
Grace Galveston TX
Trinity Mattoon IL
St Luke San Antonio TX
St Peter Kerrville TX
Church of Resurrection East Elmhurst NY
Church of Resurrection Longwood FL
Church of Good Shepherd Friendswood TX
St Timothys Lake Jackson TX
Emmanuel Athens GA
St Kevin Opa Locka FL
St Paul Delray Beach FL
St Andrew Downers Grove IL
Church of the Ascension Knoxville TN
St Francis Rio Rancho NM
St Francis in the Fields Harrods Creek KY
St Peters Rialto CA
Christ Church Pensacola FL
St Agnes Miami FL
St Benedicts Plantation FL
Calvary Bastrop TX
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Recognizing Our
Sustaining Members
Sustaining Members refers to Brothers who have made a commitment to offer a monthly (or quarterly) donation to the Brotherhood over and above their regular Sr. Membership dues or a Life Membership.
Many of us do make additional donations throughout the year (Ex: special appeals, purchase of the Sweepstakes tickets, etc.), but this a pledged commitment of recurring donations in a regular, consistent recurring donation throughout the year. It represents a commitment to financially support our ministry on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
Thanks be to these Brothers for their commitment to financially supporting our ministry
throughout the year.
Br. James Miller, Br. John Streeter, Br. David Adams,
Br. Evans Clements, Rev. Br. Ellis Clifton, Br. Nick Cox, Br. Cecil Buxo, Br. Walt Joyce, Br. Leland Metheney,
Br. Louis Surles, Br. John Blossom, Br. Eric Fisher,
Rev. Br. John Thompson-Quartey, Br. Arthur Simpson, Br. Oliver Evans, Br. Peter Gilmour, Br. Ken Holloway, Br. Roy Benavides, Br. Conrad Jones, Br. Ed Milbrada, Br. Ray Talbird, Br. George Shumard, Br. Jeff Butcher, Br. Tom Simpson, Br. Dick Hooper, Br. Eric Haralson, Br. Tom Welch, Rev. Br. Ed Bartle, Br. David Penley,
Br. John Fitzgerald
Can you commit to a $5 or $10/month (or more) donation to this ministry and community of men that you belong to? That's less than a lunch at McDonald's! It is important, if not critical, to the ongoing vitality of our ministry to men and youth. If you'd like to discuss more, email me by clicking here: conrad.jones@brothersandrew.net
Sign up today and have your appreciation gift
sent to you!
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Members At Large
(MAL) News!
Bro. Lyn Reavis hosts a monthly zoom "breakfast" meeting for Members At Large (MAL). Using the Brothers Andrew Devotional Handbook, the meeting ritual begins with our Chapter Devotional. His Life Line format focus on Study, Prayer, and a Commitment to Service in each members local parish or community. The Study usually considers a Saint from the church's liturgical calendar. Members At Large or anyone interested in the Brotherhood is invited. Check our Members Newsletter "Lead Like Andrew" for more information about the zoom link and schedule. Otherwise, the session usually falls on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. (Central Time). Bro. Lyn can be reached at lyn.reavis@brothersandrew.net.
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Mark Your Calendars For
These Upcoming Events!
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BROTHERHOOD MONTHLY MEMBER WEBINAR
Tune in to our
next webinar
on
Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. (EDT)
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JOIN US IN PRAYER EACH WEEK
Mid-Week
Mid-Day
Pray Day
Join us...
What better way to level set during the middle of the week? We will hold a weekly Wednesday noon (CDT) prayer time over ZOOM open to all Brothers and guests. Let's pray for the Brotherhood, for our Brothers, and even share some stories of how Prayer has impacted you or someone you know!
We can all spare 20 minutes in prayer. It's like stopping at the faith service station to fill up your prayer tank!
Please join us every week when you can to recharge your prayer batteries!
The Zoom link can be accessed by clicking here.
Copy and paste this Zoom link into your calendar so you can join us for 20 minutes
every Wednesday at 1 pm EST/noon CST/11 am MST/10 am PST!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341488609?pwd=RStUSjJKbVF2eVY2c2cxMHpRTm9Pdz09
If you'd like to help lead, pick an empty date and contact conrad.jones@brothersandrew.net or roy.benavides@brothersandrew.net
It's simple...we already have the script made out (in our devotional handbook or the Book of Common Prayer)!
Prayer Leaders Schedule
(We need additional leaders for October)
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Ministry News!
Scouting and Youth
Racial Reconciliation
Social Justice
Veterans
Recovery
Restorative Justice
Discipleship and Mentoring
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Social Justice Ministry
It is sad to receive notification from Brother John Thompson-Quartey, our VP of Social Justice Ministry that he is stepping down from that position. As Br. JTQ writes,
"Good evening brother Conrad,
I pray this email finds you in great health. I am writing to inform you that I am unable to fulfill the rest of my term as Vice President for Social Justice.
I have recently taken a new position as the Director of the Episcopal Anglican Studies Program at Candler School of Theology, and am also serving as Interim Rector of a parish. Life has been rather hectic for me since my return from sabbatical, and on most nights, I am completely out of energy. You may have noticed that I have missed several board meetings because I am just unable to squeeze another night's meeting into my current schedule.
I am very sorry if this creates an inconvenience for you and the board, however, I don't believe I am being effective in my role on the national executive board, therefore, I must resign and allow someone else to assume the position.
I will remain committed to the Brotherhood and its mission, and when life becomes less hectic, I will assume a more active role.
With deep regrets,
JTQ"
We offer prayers of thanksgiving to Br. JTQ as he is called to other service. His presence will surely be missed in leading this ministry but we all wish him Godspeed in all that lies ahead for him and thanks for his volunteerism within the Brotherhood!
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We need stories from Chapters and Ministries
Our editor Kathy Copas really would like to include news of chapter events and ministry meetings or events. If you have something to share, please send to
editor@brothersandrew.net
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Prayer Requests
If you have a personal prayer request, please contact (502) 450-5640 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.
Click Here to submit your request.
Learn to Pray the Anglican Rosary
PRAY THE ANGLICAN ROSARY
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Some Recommended
Books to Read
Golf's Sacred Journey:
7 days on the Links of Utopia
David L. Cook
by Susan Mettes, David Kinnaman - foreword, et al.
Inwardly Digest: The Prayer Book as Guide
to A Spiritual Life
by
Derek Olsen
Do you have any book recommendations? Write to us and give us the title and author so we can share it with your Brothers!
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Financial Dollars and Cents
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TREASURER’S REPORT
Cash Flow Statement for YTD September 2023
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This newsletter was made possible thanks to your generous financial support.
Thanks so much!
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