The Line:

News from Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church

February 9, 2022

Introducing The Line. The Weekly E-Newsletter of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Fr. Daryl, Fr. Bryan, and the staff have discussed possible names for the weekly E-Newsletter. They have come up with The Line to honor our patron saint and fisherman Andrew.

Mezzo-Soprano and parish/choir member Dr. Amy Brunt Thompson will be the featured soloist for the “Lessons in Love” Valentine concert on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at Saint Andrew’s. Amy Thompson earned a bachelor’s degree in vocal music education from Baylor University and a master’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas. Before returning to school to earn her medical degrees, Thompson taught music. She has also performed frequently as a soloist. She is now a physician in the neonatology department at Baylor Scott & White, College Station. The performance is part of the Plass Recital Series. Selections include pieces by Quilter, Bolcom, Heggie, Rorem, Beach, Copland, and Gershwin. The recital is free and open to the public, with a Reception following.

More about this event in the ministry highlight section.

An event in Bryan/College Station

March 1st 6p.m. Pancakes and Cake Auction

Holy Eucharist with the imposition of ashes. 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 2nd.

Adult Forum

Spring Discovery Class starts This Sunday, February 6th during Adult Forum. The Program featured this Sunday is The Book Of Common Prayer.

Click the link below for a detailed Calendar of Programs.

A semester-long program for those seeking Confirmation, those already confirmed Episcopalians, and those interested in the Episcopal Church. The class will help us discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ in the Episcopal tradition.

Over the semester, we will have eight classes that will explore who we are, how and why we worship, how we pray, how to be a faithful steward of God’s gifts, and learn about two of the fundamental sacraments of the church-Baptism and Confirmation.

The program begins February 6, and will conclude on May 22^ndwith a visit from Bishop Andy Doyle, who will confirm, receive, and reaffirm those that desire it.

If you are interested in Confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation in the Episcopal Church, please contact Fr. Bryan, curate@standrewsbcs.org.

Click here to view the Spring Discovery Class Schedule

Sunday School

A Note from Parish Member Jennifer Lilleker

Hello, fellow St. Andrew’s Middlers class’s parents!

I’m Vivien, Courtney, and Marshall’s mom, Jennifer Lilleker and I am going to be hosting a special Lenten Unit for the Middlers Group (kids aged 8-12) for Sunday school on Sunday mornings at 10 am. My hope is to engage and encourage this age group during this special time and beyond. We would love it if your kids would join us! You can make it your Lenten practice! We will be using a new and exciting curriculum that includes a magazine for each student. I have ordered “Zines” and gel pens for everyone!

We will kick it all off with a party on Saturday, February 26^th, 4-7 pm upstairs in the parish hall. My hope is to get all the kids to get to know each other better in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. No school work involved!! I am encouraging them all to invite a friend from school or somewhere else to join them so everyone feels comfortable. We will start with an icebreaker exercise to get to know each other better and then be having pizza and snacks for a meal. We will decorate some cakes for the youth cake auction and just relax, play games and have fun with each other.

On Sunday, Feb 27^th we will begin our Lenten Unit! It’s all about the parables Jesus told and the fact that he was a great storyteller who related to people on a personal level. We will be telling these parables in an engaging way that relates to the kids' lives today! We will have some acting, some personal reflections, and prayer time using an emotions wheel (like a color wheel!) and some journaling as well as an art component with the Zine they are using.

So please come, send your child, try and stick with us for the six weeks of Lent, and hopefully, it will be so fun you will want to continue on into the Easter Season. (sneak peek: The Easter Unit will include a small play acted out by the kids with props and backgrounds and costumes made by the kids!!)

If you want to know more, please contact me, Jennifer, at 979-218-4083 (text is fine). Feel free to join me at the party and get to know me better while the kids play!

Jennifer Lilleker

20-30 Vision is for young adults in their 20s and 30s. All are welcome and invited to join in breaking bread with us. At 20-30 Vision, we aim to get to know one another and build a strong community within St. Andrew's!

Our next event is 2/20/22 1 pm at Fuego.

To learn more, contact Madison Waskom: youth@standrewsbcs.org

W.I.N.E. (Women In Need Of Episcopal Fellowship)

W.I.N.E. is a fellowship ministry at St. Andrew's. The group meets on the last Friday of the month at Vino Boheme-across the street from the Church. They enjoy each other's company and a few good laughs. In the words of Parish member Ramona Kuciemba, "All Episcopal women are invited. We enjoy wine, food, and womenship. It is a really fun night"! Join in on the fun at Vino Boheme on the 25th of February at 6 pm.

Vino Boheme

Events

Workshop on Journaling

Those interested in a more thorough look at how journaling can be used in spiritual growth are encouraged to attend a two-hour workshop, led by Amy Thompson. The workshop is on February 12th from 10 a.m.-noon. All supplies will be provided. Middleway suggests a donation of $10 toward the monastery, payable at the event. For more information, email info@middlewayurbanmonastery.org

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Volunteers needed

Middleway is looking for people who can be a presence at Middleway. It's a peaceful setting and volunteers mainly serve to welcome visitors, and otherwise to enjoy the peaceful music and quiet time as well. Shifts of 3 hours are available Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and the first or fourth Saturday. Sign up at https://timecounts.org/middlewaymonastery/. Simply fill in the form and make your choices . For further assistance, contact info@middlwayurbanmonastery.org

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News from the Epicenter

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Opens 2022 Scholarship Application

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is giving a $2,000 scholarship to one high school graduating senior in the Diocese of Texas.

More here

From Natalie Brady; Vera Gang Scott Committee Secretary

The Vera Gang Scott Scholarship Fund is available to all female communicants of the diocese who are pursuing a professional certification or degree from an accredited university, and who can demonstrate financial need. In 1972, Vera Gang Scott gifted a life insurance policy to establish this fund, in thanksgiving for the aid she received to obtain her higher education, including help from other women in the diocese. Previously administered by the diocesan ECW board, the scholarship fund is now under the guidance of Bishop Jeff Fisher and a selection committee.

The application and instructions: https://www.epicenter.org/ecw-vera-gang-scott-scholarship/

Due: March 31, 2022

Donations to continue the fund are welcome and appreciated, please send inquiries to VeraGangScott@epicenter.org

The Diocesan website: epicenter.org

Do you have an address update or need to change your contact information? Contact Dianne Gilbert, office@standrewsbcs.org.

To sign up, simply text "@standrews2" to the number 81010 on your mobile phone. You do not have to download an app to receive texts. Please note - this is designed for schools, so when prompted to enter "teacher" or "parent" you can just choose a parent. And, you do not need to download the app to receive texts.

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