Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Membership Newsletter
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Welcome back to our current edition (Volume 7) of our bi-weekly newsletter. It's a quick read, multi-topic news channel for members to see what is going on, what is planned, and successes from the
previous weeks.
We urge you to email us news, tidbits, or notices of upcoming events in your area, so we can include them!
We hope you enjoy and share this format.
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CALLING ALL BROTHERS
If you are an active or retired CPA, the Brotherhood needs your help. Call Executive Director Tom Welch for details.
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MEMBERS BIBLE STUDY SUGGESTION
I just read a message from Forward Movement that you probably saw as well regarding a lay Bible Study that the writer had done at their Church. They had studied the Bible story or verse referenced in each of the stained windows in their church. This is an excellent topic for some Chapters that would like to support or sponsor a Bible Study Group. The link is as follows: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGlkjbQdpkrVVpbKMqkdZvzfPsv
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CHAPTER TOPICS AND TIPS
A topic for discussion for a chapter is the E-word or "Evangelism." How do brothers engage in this concept.? Is it an action? Process? Sharing of Good News? Does this topic intimidate you and/or others? Something else?
Plus, have you ever had a dialogue regarding our "Brothers Andrew" role as a chapter?
Lastly, what value(s) have you added/contributed to the mission and vision of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew? Historically, why was the Brotherhood initially formed in Chicago in 1883?
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Monthly Brotherhood National Webinar
Our next National Brotherhood Webinar is scheduled for December 1st, 8 PM Eastern.
All National Webinars are a special and serious-minded meeting for all Chapter Directors, Diocesan Coordinators, Assembly Presidents, and of course, members. First, we will have a video presentation on the state of the Brotherhood by President Conrad.
Second, we will have an update from our Communications VP on our future communications and marketing planning. Finally, we will have an update on our Annual Chapter Report (ACR) format updates.
Meeting ID: 824 8146 9157
Passcode: 357473
Reminder, f you have thoughts and ideas around the "value of the Brotherhood," and how do we share this message, please forward ideas to Sr. VP for Administration Roy Benavides at roy.benavides@brothersandrew.net. If you have a suggested topic for a National Webinar, please forward this as well.
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Second Reminder: Recovery Ministry
VP for Recovery Programs Lee Wright shares the following information.
Recurring meetings:
a) Every Wednesday at 7 PM (Central) 12-step recovery meeting for all addictions. Sponsored by RMEC. Zoom ID 923 8806 4304.
b) 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8 PM (Central) 12-step Recovery Eucharist for all addictions sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena, Ca. Zoom ID 875 5107 8462.
Recovery Conferences:
a) The Gathering 14-16 Oct. Virtual conference sponsored by the RMEC. Registration is free. See www.episcopalrecovery.org for details, including Zoom ID. b) The Addiction and Faith Conference 7-9 October. Virtual and live conference sponsored by the Center for Addiction and Faith. See www.addictionandfaith.com for registration fees and details.
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Members At Large!
If you are a Brother who is not currently associated with a specific parish chapter, then you are a Member At Large (MAL)!
We have good news for all our MALs, we have monthly Zoom calls just for you!
The next call will be November 17th, at 8 p.m. EDT hosted and led by Br. Lyn Reavis.
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Get ready for St. Andrew's Day!
How do you celebrate November 30? Does your chapter or parish nave an event? Send us pictures and a short description.
Br. Conrad Jones submitted this:
For five years, my old chapter would celebrate "St. Andrew's Day" (Nov 30) by hosting an event we called "God and Cod". St. Andrew was a fisherman so the feast was seafood related. We sold tickets to the congregation for $25 and provided all you can eat roasted oysters, fried cod, cole slaw, hush puppies, seafood gumbo, and dessert. Here's the custom recipe for the gumbo in case any of you want to replicate it. A great fundraiser for our chapter!
BROTHERHOOD GUMBO ~ Serve with rice or mix it in!
5 Gal pot makes about 80 servings for $75
Diced tomatoes (canned) 4 cans
Celery chopped = (2 stalks)
Onions chopped = (2 large)
Okra chopped 2 lbs
Corn (canned) 2 cans large
Green Peppers chopped 2 large
Penrose sausages – one jar or equivalent lil smokies 2 pkgs
Small shrimp 2 large packs
Small scallops – 1 large pack
Crab meat 2 lbs
Crab Boil
Rice 2 bags
Cajun seasoning
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Remember, Life Memberships will increase from $600 to $1000 beginning January 1, 2022.
Also, Annual 2022 Membership Renewals will be starting November 1-December 31, as well as Annual Chapter Reports for all chapters.
Membership pledges will increase from $40 to $50.
This is our first pledge
increase in over a decade.
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Current Dates and Events of Interest for Members
November 17, 8 p.m. EDT
Member At Large Zoom Call
November 20, 9:30 a.m. CST
Member At Large Zoom Breakfast
*Bring your own coffee and donuts
December 7th, 8 p.m. EDT
Executive Board
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Practicing the Discipline of Prayer...
With a devotion for each day of the year based on the Daily Office Lectionary in The Book of Common Prayer, and now the Revised Common Lectionary on Sundays, Forward Day by Day has been a resource for Christian disciples, Episcopalians, and others, for eight decades.
And you can get it in your email every day for free!
Click on the link below to sign up for your free daily email.
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Attention Brothers.......
We have a bond, stronger than just a men's group or a Bible Study group, or a service group. MEN need MEN. Brothers need Brothers. Our bonds cross social, economic, racial, geographical, political, and occupational boundaries. Our Mission is to bring men and youth to Christ. Our model is St Andrew, who responded to Jesus’ call to follow at the first invitation. Our method at its core is “Community” and “Fellowship” guided by Prayer, Study, and Service. The Brotherhood provides this relationship through Member participation in groups of those who want to grow and who need support and friendship with other men.
Ask not what value you get for your membership renewal, but rather the value WE OFFER through bringing more men and youth to Christ. Help us to continue this mission and ministry. Please offer your 2022 membership renewals during November.
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Reach out and talk to someone |
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When's the last time you called up a Brother just to say "Hello" and thank him for his dedication to our Brotherhood over the years? Maybe even offer to pray with him, because we never know what may be going on in someone's life that they need that bond in prayer. |
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Recommended Books and Articles |
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Want to know more about Slack and why we (Brotherhood of St. Andrew) are a Slack as a non-profit?
https://betanews.com/2019/05/09/how-the-smartest-companies-use-slack-today/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
Read any new books or articles that really made an impact on you (or that you simply enjoyed)?
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Acts to Action: The New Testament's Guide to Evangelism and Mission
Edited by Susan Snook and Admam Trambley
An Introduction to the New Testament
by Raymond E. Brown
The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World
by Desmond and Mpho Tutu.
Write us back and give us the title and author, so we can share with your Brothers!
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Let us know what you or your chapter is doing! Pictures of events, upcoming retreats, fundraisers, service projects ... anything you'd like to share with your Brothers! Send it by email to:
editor@brothersandrew.net
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Down the Road Planning...
BSTA National Webinar December 1st, at 8 p.m. EDT.
Second Request
St. Andrew's Day Celebrations
As chapters and members plan for St. Andrew Day on November 30th please share your programs, prayers, and service with us.
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