|
"LEAD LIKE ANDREW"
Membership Newsletter
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Tom Welch, Editor
| |
|
|
Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter
Volume 64, "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 share news, tidbits, or notices of upcoming events in your area so we may include them. We also value your feedback on this newsletter and how we may better serve you. Don't hesitate to contact
Dr. Roy Benavides (email Roy)
or Tom Welch (email Tom).
Submission consideration deadline is
Monday at 8 a.m. for the week of release.
Please share this newsletter with others
in your parish or community.
| |
|
COMBINED ISSUES OF
"THE ST. ANDREW'S CROSS"
FOR
FEBRUARY-MARCH 2024
As we sift through Triennial, including the projects and priorities of our newly-elected leadership, as well as upcoming events in the spring. watch for our special combined February-March electronic and mailed issue of the St. Andrew's Cross coming to you in early March. You won't want to miss it!
| |
|
From the Director's Chair
By Executive Director Tom Welch
Reflections from our Convention in Baltimore
The long-awaited, three-times rescheduled, triennial national convention was held this past weekend. It's so fresh we are still awaiting some photos for our next newsletter. While our attendance was lower than usual, spirits were exceptionally high.
Everyone spoke of how much they enjoyed the extended in-person connections to make new friends, put a handshake together with a face seen previously only on zoom, the quality of our guest speakers, the delightfully entertaining appearance by an actor portraying Teddy Roosevelt (It was the 26th U.S. President who signed our charter issued by Congress in 1907). Look for more about this, the reflections therein, etc. in a future edition of LLA and The St. Andrew's Cross.
Now the new senior board members have been elected and the leadership of our 31st National President, first National Botherhood President with Hispanic heritage, first such president from New Mexico, Roy Benavides, has begun. Join me in prayers of thanksgiving for this new board, their work with you in the field and greater church as we continue to live into fulfilling the Great Commission.
|  | Bishop Eugene Sutton, Diocese of Maryland | Bishop Rob Wright, Diocese of Atlanta | National Chaplin Bishop Jeff Fisher, Diocese of Texas | Chris Matthews, Franklyn Malone, Trice Gravette | |
background Gilberto Hinds, Cecil Buxo, Greg Evans
foreground Roy Benavides and Daniel Cenci
| Andrew Brewer, Jay Payleitner, Vincent Miller | |
|
Monthly Webinar is TONIGHT
February 7
| |
|
Rev. Matthew S.C. Olver
Executive Director and Publisher
The Living Church
Our monthly webinars are always on the first Wednesday of each month at 8pm/Eastern.
Here's the link:
Monthly Webinar Link
In Case You Missed It!
Our January webinar featuring Rev. Can. Scott Gunn,
Executive Director of Forward Movement
Click here for a replay
| |
'Teddy Roosevelt' Keynote Speaker at Triennial | |
|
Joe Wiegand is the world's premiere Theodore Roosevelt re-enactor. As an actor and historian, his portrayals of Theodore Roosevelt have been enjoyed by audiences in all 50 states and internationally.
Joe is a political science graduate of The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. After a stint in graduate school, he launched his own business as a political campaign consultant and public policy expert. Joe served six years as a member of the DeKalb County, Illinois Board of Commissioners and was working in public policy and running election campaigns when he began performing as Theodore Roosevelt in 2002.
In 2008, Joe, his wife Jenny, daughter Sam, and golden retriever Faith, traveled across America in celebration of Theodore Roosevelt's 150th birthday and the centennial year of Roosevelt's historic presidency. Performances at the White House and Roosevelt’s New York City birthplace highlighted the 50-state adventure. Joe has been featured as President Roosevelt in “The Men Who Built America” on the History Channel, served as the model for the newest Roosevelt sculpture at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, and has a feature role in “National Parks Adventure,” an IMAX film about our national parks.
Today, the Wiegands live in Medora, North Dakota, gateway to the Roosevelt National Park, where Joe works for the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Joe is a 31-year member of Rotary International and a member of the National Association for Interpretation. See www.teddyrooseveltshow.com and www.medora.com
| | |
|
|
ALERT:
MINISTRY DUES Renewal time is here!
| |
|
RENEW HERE!
or mail with check to the National Office at
620 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Annual Ministry Dues are:
Senior Member (men age 21 & older) -- $50
Junior Member (youth under 21) -- $10
Associate Member (women) -- $25
or
become a Life Member for ministry dues of $1,000
| |
|
2024 Membership Updates
(Through 2/6/24)
921 Sr. Members paid
including 56 New Members!
403 Life Members
3 Junior Members
26 Associate Members
That's 1,353 total!
| |
Recognizing Our
Sustaining Members
Sustaining Members refers to Brothers who have committed to offering 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 continuously 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, Br. Billy Harrison.
Can you commit to a $5 or $10/month (or more) donation to this ministry and community of men that you belong to? Many brothers also make an annual contribution above dues. 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 us by clicking here:
admin@brothersandrew.net
Sign up today and have your appreciation gift
sent to you!
| |
|
JOIN US IN PRAYER EACH WEEK
Mid-Week
Mid-Day
Prayers
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 for Mid-Day Prayers 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
If you'd like to help lead, pick an empty date and contact 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: Click Here
| |
|
Podcast Suggestions`
Brothers looking to grow spiritually may find Podcasts from Forward Movement as a strategy to add to their “rule of life,” enhance their walk or drive time, or add to their daily or weekly study and prayer. The following link is to Forward Movement Podcast, which gives you several options to add to your podcast app.
Click Here for Podcast from Forward Movement
| |
|
Ministry News!
Scouting and Youth
Racial Reconciliation
Social Justice
Veterans
Recovery
Restorative Justice
Discipleship and Mentoring
| |
|
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
| |
|
Prayer Requests
If you have a personal prayer request, please contact (502) 450-5640 to submit your requests.
Learn to Pray the Anglican Rosary
PRAY THE ANGLICAN ROSARY
| |
|
Some Recommended
Books to Read
Signs of Life: Nurturing Spiritual Growth in Your Church
by Jay Sidebotham
by Susan Mettes, David Kinnaman - foreword, et al.
*Helpful Book Reminder*
The Work of Prayer
A Manual for Those Who Would Pray Well
by
James O. S. Hunington, OHC
Do you have any book recommendations? Write to us and give us the title and author so we can share it with your Brothers!
| |
|
Financial Dollars and Cents
| |
|
This newsletter was made possible thanks to your generous financial support.
Thanks so much!
| | | | |
