"LEAD LIKE ANDREW"
Membership Newsletter
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
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Welcome back to the current edition (Volume 20) of our bi-weekly newsletter "LEAD LIKE ANDREW." 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 contact us with news, tidbits, or notices of upcoming events in your area, so we can include them! We also want your feedback on this newsletter or how you are being served by the national office.
Please share this format with other men in your parish or community.
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Introducing!!!
Mid-Week
Mid-Day
Pray Day
What better way to level set during the middle of the week! We will be holding a Wednesday, 12 noon (CDT) prayer time weekly 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 30 minutes in prayer. It's like making a stop 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. You must enter Passcode 0723
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Brothers--Praying the Anglican Rosary
"The Anglican Rosary connects us with God in the present moment. Praying with a Rosary engages our bodies as well as our spirits as we attune our hearts to listen to God's Word and receive inspiration. To learn more about praying with the Rosary click here. Use the buttons below for resources and more information."
Instructional Videos
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Slip Your Mind?
We could sure use your help!
Have you remembered to make your $50 annual membership payment for 2022? It's easy to slip your mind, but we do need your faithful financial support to continue our communications and support of our SEVEN key ministries. It's easy to catch up on your dues by clicking here, and you can even make an extra donation by clicking here if you feel moved to support this ministry of and for men for nearly 140 years!
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The rector at Christ Church in Pensacola, FL Father Michael Hoffman recently told his congregation that a friend suggested to him that the author of the 23rd Psalm was writing an inventory of his relationship with God. Based on that premise Father Michael asked his congregants to rewrite the 23rd Psalm in their own words. Here's what Brother Lee Wright, our VP of Recovery Ministry wrote:
My Psalm 23
(My inventory of my relationship with God)
The Lord is my guide on life’s trail. He has planned the trip – the route, what clothing to bring, what equipment to bring, what food to bring, everything!
He has chosen beautiful places to stop along the trail. This is really a restful trip with Him in charge.
It is great to be with someone who is the best at everything he does. Even when the trail gets difficult and I am not sure I can continue, He is there to encourage me even protect me if necessary. In fact, to help me be more secure He gave me a walking stick.
One night along the trail He prepared a special meal for me. As we sat down to eat a group of men that seemed intent on doing us harm came into our campsite. He invited them to join us for dinner. I was shocked when they agreed. After a delicious meal they thanked us and went their way. The demonstration of love overcoming evil was not lost on me.
After that night I knew the trail, I was on was eternal and wherever my Guide led me I would follow. I wanted to be with Him.
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National Service Day Builds on Success
"What you have done for the least of these, you have done it unto me" (Matt 25:40)
Please continue to share your activities with us.
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Brothers in Province III invited to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Robert Hunt Shrine at historic Jamestown, VA
June 11, at 1pm
Robert Hunt (c. 1568-1608), clergyman of the Church of England, was Chaplain of the expedition that founded Jamestown, Virginia. The Reverend Hunt had become the Vicar of Heathfield, County of Sussex, in 1602, which title he held as Chaplain of the Jamestown Settlement. He lit the candle for the Anglican Church in Virginia (United States); he first lifted his voice in public thanksgiving and prayer on April 29, 1607, when the settlers planted a cross at Cape Henry, which they named after the Prince of Wales.
Once settled in the fort, the whole company, except those who were on guard, attended regular prayer and services led by the Reverend Hunt. Captain John Smith described worship services that took place in the open air until a chapel could be erected. Captain Smith's religious feelings were conventional but deeply felt. His piety asserted itself in his writings constantly; he saw the hand of God at work in his life, and he believed it had intervened to save the colonies.
Since 1922, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew has held annual pilgrimages to the historic shrine that marks the spot of the first Eucharist in the New Word.
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Have You Noticed?
We've been making some great enhancements to our website to make things easier for members and visitors!
- You can update your own contact information AND your chapter's contact info!
- Visitors to our website can easily access an application to join!
- Latest Webinar recordings
- Ways to explore Planned Giving now or through your estate plans
- Past editions to The Cross!
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National Duty to God Report
“A Celebration of Faith”
Featuring:
Key Note by Charles Dahlquist, Past B.S.A. National Commissioner
National Duty to God Awards
Music by Eclipse 6
Religious Emblems
Committee Updates
Fall Virtual Emblems Program Announcement
And More
May 26th, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 am central
*Recording Released Afterwards on www.youtube.com Search “Duty to God, BSA”
Zoom Event Hosted by the National Religious Relationships Committee
In Lieu of the 2022 National Duty to God Breakfast
Register for the Event at
tinyurl.com/4355j2pz
Key Note Address Charles is an attorney and youth leader. He was the 20th Young Men General President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints from 2004to 2009, and was the 10th National Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America from
2016 to 2018. Charles now serves as the President & CEO of the Vanguard Scouting Association; a non-profit providing Scouting resources for youth
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Been thinking about a Brother you haven't seen in a while? Reach out by phone this week and see how they are doing!
The last two years of isolation have been hard on everyone, especially men who may be alone. Never underestimate the power of talking to a Brother and bringing them back to the fellowship we share!
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Current issue... Episcopal Relief and Development Fund:
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MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP
SUMMIT
Topic: “Why and How to Disciple Men”
Saturday, September 24, 2022
9:00am – 4:00pm
at
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Frisco, TX
6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034
Early Registration Fee of $45
Register by August 15 to avoid a late fee registration of $55
Your Registration Fee Includes:
Breakfast snacks; All -Day Coffee, Tea, Water, Soft Drinks,
Full Catered Lunch
Takeaway: The Four Priorities by Dr. Tolson
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Hymns with Links
Taize
"Taizé is a monastic community located in Taizé, France, founded in the 1940s by a Swiss named Roger Louis Schütz-Marsauche, familiarly called Brother Roger. The “brothers” of Taizé have taken a vow of celibacy and are committed to a lifetime of simplicity, service, and community. There is an ecumenical emphasis at Taizé, as expressed on their official website, which says the community “wants its life to be a sign of reconciliation between divided Christians and between separated peoples.” Brother Roger was especially eager to bring Catholics and Protestants together.
The contemplative worship practices of the Taizé community are promoted at an annual international conference. Taizé worship is being incorporated in a wide variety of churches, Protestant and Catholic, and its pattern of devotion is emulated in other monastic communities around the world."
Tell us how you use the music in your chapter activities.
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Embracing Evangelism: A six-part digital course exploring our call to seek, name, and celebrate Jesus’ loving presence in the stories of all people – and then invite everyone to more. Each session features teachings on Episcopal evangelism, group discussion, and exercises to help Episcopalians understand the ministry and call to evangelism. Be sure to join our webinar on March 2 (see above) or you can find out more at:
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Evangelism
The Brotherhood Collect
Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Andrew, that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by your Holy Word, grace to follow him without delay, and to bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now nd forever. Amen
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Did you know, the more you "share" or "like" one of our daily Facebook or Instagram posts, the more it will be visible to other people on the platforms. Make it a habit to check out our daily posts each day and like and share them!!
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew Asset Map
Check it out!
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Members Bible Study Suggestions
"Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs & Practices"
A Book study for chapters by Authors Scott Gunn & Melody Wilson Shobe
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Prayer Requests
If you have a personal prayer request please contact (502) 450-5809 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.
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Brotherhood Membership Updates
Welcome to New Members of the Brotherhood: Darron Kendrick, Daniel Contonis, William Foley, Bucky Harris, Rev. Conrad Ciesel, Gregory Bowen, Raymond Rouillard, Vernon Rouillard, Ronald Campbell, Stanley Lorenz
New Chapter: Advent Episcopal Church - Sun City West, AZ;
ReChartered Chapter: St. James Mission - Waubay, SD
Brothers entering the greater life: James Hoffman, Curtis Prins
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MEMBERS-AT-LARGE ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
Brothers-At-Large Wednesday Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, June 15th⋅7:00 – 8:15pm CDT (8:00 PM EDT, 6:00 PM MDT, 5:00 PM PST)
Monthly on the third Wednesday, until Oct 20, 2022
Description: Lyn Reavis is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Recovery Ministry
Recurring Zoom Recovery Meetings for addicts, family, and friends.
For all addictions such as alcohol, narcotics, sex, pornography, gambling, codependency, and overeating. Anonymity is maintained - first names only:
- Every Wednesday at 7 PM (Central) 12-step recovery meeting for all addictions. Sponsored by the Recovery Ministry of the Episcopal Church (RMEC). Zoom ID 923 8806 4304.
- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every 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.
Helpful Websites
A Quick Guide for Finding Help with Recovery from Addiction
Find recovery group meetings at these websites:
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A Reminder: brothersandrew.net Website Notes
We now have a Member's Only tab that is password-driven for members. The password for access to Brotherhood documents is "1883BSTA0122". This area is still under construction for the next few weeks.
SMS Text Messaging is now available
SMS messaging from the Brotherhood is now available. You can easily subscribe by texting (502) 305-5498. You will receive text events, meetings, and articles from the Brotherhood.
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Suggested Books
My Church is Not Dying:
Episcopalians in the 21st Century
by Greg Garrett
God, Life, You and Me
"Practical thoughts to encourage readers to ponder who they really are in the depths of their souls"
by Rt. Rev. David Bane, Jr.
What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty
by
Bill Enhig and Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.
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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We Always Need Cross Articles and Ideas!
Send any stories you have about Brotherhood activity in your area to
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