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Church family, are we living into our vision? Are we striving to meet our mission? If not, why not? and how can we reach the goals we have set for ourselves both personally and collectively?
Mission Statement
To love and serve God and our neighbor, by striving to meet the needs of God's people.
Vision Statement
To be a Christian community of faith where love lives, love works, to spread the good news of God's grace and mercy.
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Matthew 20:1–16 contains the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard, which teaches that God's kingdom operates on divine grace rather than human merit or earned reward.
Key Points of the Passage
- The Landowner's Generosity: A landowner hires workers at different hours of the day (morning, noon, and even one hour before quitting time). He promises the first group a standard daily wage (a denarius) and tells the later groups he will give them whatever is right.
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Equal Pay for Unequal Hours: At the end of the day, every worker receives the exact same wage—one denarius—regardless of how long they worked.
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The Complaint of the Early Workers: The laborers who worked the entire day grumble, feeling it is unfair that those who worked only one hour are made equal to them.
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Grace Over Fairness: The landowner replies that he did no wrong, as he paid them what was agreed. He asks, "Is your eye envious because I am generous?" (using a Greek idiom for a resentful or "evil eye").
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The Final Principle: Jesus summarizes the lesson: "So the last will be first, and the first last." Eternal life and God's ultimate gifts are given by grace to all believers, not earned by the length or intensity of human labor.
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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS/Anniversaries
See what's happening this month.
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To everyone who helped make our outdoor worship service a huge success, thank you! The food was awesome! To our Lay Leaders, thank you for our spirit-filled Morning Prayer. It really does take all hands on deck to make a dream a reality! Darcel, to you and your crew, thank you for setting up and taking down the tents and chairs!
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Kitchen Supplies Shower, September 20, 2026
Our MADACA Guild is sponsoring a shower to help restock the kitchen supplies. We are currently out of many items and very low on others. The following items are some of the items being requested. However, all donated items are welcome. In addition, monetary donations are also appreciated. It is recommended that you purchase in bulk for better prices.
Paper plates
Napkins
Forks, spoons, and knives
Cups (small and large) for cold beverages
Coffee cups
Garbage bags (30 gal)
Storage bags (gallon & quart)
Sandwich bags
Soup bowls
Dish detergent
Paper towels
We would appreciate any items donated.
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Father of Labor Day was Black lawmaker from Cleveland
John Patterson Green, who introduced a bill in 1890 creating the holiday in Ohio, is honored with a memorial garden at Woodland Cemetery. He was also a member of St.Andrew's Episcopal Church.
Click the link below to learn more.
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Our history is too much to be contained in one month! Check out the PDF by clicking on the link below. There is a wealth of information for you to expand your knowledge.
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Request for Coffee Hour Supplies
We need coffee, tea, and condiments for our coffee hour. Sugar, creamers, Splenda etc. We would appreciate whatever you can contribute.
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Please continue to support our meal ministry, the Hunger Network, and our neighbors in the Central community who may need a hot meal. Our funds allocated will be paused effective August 1, 2025, due to government budget cuts.
Please go onto the link below for more information:
hungernetwork.org
1. click the learn more button
2. click donate
3. type in St. Andrew
4. scroll or select St. Andrew's Episcopal Church to donate.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Your Meal Ministry Team
Services for those in need
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Find food and other resources: Call the Help Center at (216) 738-2067 or use the interactive map on the Greater Cleveland Food Bank website to find local pantries, hot meal sites, and other programs.
- Apply for government benefits: The Help Center can assist with over-the-phone applications for SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) and other public benefits.
- Visit the Community Resource Center: Located at 15500 S. Waterloo Rd., this center offers a healthy food market with extended hours and serves as a one-stop shop for resources.
- Access senior-specific programs: The Food Bank is committed to improving access to nutritious food for older adults through dedicated programs.
| | 365 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY 365 | | The Vestry will meet on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:00 PM via ZOOM | | St. Andrew's 2026 Vestry members: Senior Warden- Carmen Wildgoose, Junior Wardens- Darcel Arrington and Dianne Smith, Lois Jackson/clerk, Dr. Giesele Greene, Andrea Appling, Andrea Porter, Dr. Roderick Adams, Will Kessell, and Brenda Shepherd. | |
Thank You For Giving
Your financial assistance is still necessary to meet all of our obligations monthly. Please utilize the QR code on the right for donations.
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PASTORAL TEAM
A Pastoral Team has been put in place, consisting of Will Seifert-Kessel, Brenda Shepherd, Jon Benjamin and Anita Pruitt. You may contact any member of the team for pastoral support.
| | | | The need for volunteers is ongoing as we no longer employ a sexton. Your service in cleaning is always appreciated especially in the kitchen and bathroom areas. Many thanks to all who consistently help out in all areas. | | | |
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