"LEAD LIKE ANDREW"
Membership Newsletter
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
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Welcome back to the current edition (Volume 19) 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 starting to hold a Wednesday, 12 noon (CDT) prayer time on May 11th over ZOOM open to all Brothers. Let's pray for the Brotherhood, for the 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!
We need volunteers to lead and/or tell a short story.
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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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"As Christians, It's Time To Get To Work"
That's the message from our last webinar on May 4!
Our successful and interesting monthly Webinar series continued on May 4 at 8pm EDT! We welcomed our speaker Rev. Daniel Cenci, a new member of the Brotherhood who helped to re-charter a chapter at Christ Church in Elizabeth City, NC just last month! He shared results of a recent Episcopal Church survey called "Jesus in America". The results revealed the impact of Covid on the Episcopal church and ministries like ours in terms of attendance and pledge giving, and how we as Christians are charged with staying firm in our faith and evangelizing to others. He talked about where the church has been headed and what we can do to reverse the trend that Covid exacerbated!
Brothers who attended the webinar asked to receive a copy of the recording as his message was so meaningful to our mission as Brothers. We've posted the video on our website but you can click here for a replay now.
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Province IV Workshop
May 14 | 9:30-12:30
Birmingham Southern College
Many of our chapters, like our churches, suspended meetings during COVID. Join us as we learn how to rejuvenate and strengthen your chapter or form a chapter.
Our guest speakers will be:
- Eric Haralson Province IV President
- Tom Martin, VP Field Operations
- Tom Welch, Executive Director of The Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Registration (lunch included) is $20.
Workshop Location
Birmingham Southern College
Stephens Conference Center
Harbert Building (Main Floor)--#3 on the map
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Revival 2022
After lunch, we have an opportunity to hear Bishop Curry preach during the Revival 2022 Conference.
Revival are gatherings that combine inspiring worship, music, teaching, faith-sharing, prayer, and engagement with the mission of God – all for the sake of the spiritual renewal and transformation of people and of society.
This is a free event but you are required to register by clicking here (this is separate from our workshop registration). There are only 3000 seats available--space is running out.
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Four To Be Ordained in May 2022
William Goehl Pardy will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 6 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida.
Hector Manuel Chamorro and Edwin Geovanny Mata will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Iglesia Episcopal San Francisco de Asis, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 13312 Cain Road, Tampa, Florida
Scott Eugene Nonken will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 7 p.m. at The Cathedral Church of St. Peter, 140 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Your prayers and presence are requested.
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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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Province II, Queen's Assembly
For our contribution to the call to participate in an annual day of service, Province II, for 2022, elected to do so by hosting a forum to address the mental health needs of our community. Organized and led by Bro. Clayton Benn of Grace and Resurrection chapter in the Queens Assembly, we partnered with NAMI of New York City (National Alliance on Mental Illness). They conducted a very thorough and interesting workshop. This presentation was geared towards Elementary, Middle and High School students. It taught us to be more aware of the signs and symptoms that may be indicators of Mental Health issues with suicide requiring the most immediate action with follow – through, for success.
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Christ Church, Bowling Green, KY
We manned two grocery store locations in Bowling Green Ky and collected 14 carts of groceries for local United Way Feed The Need food pantries. Six members manned the sites. We were all amazed with the generosity of our local people. Local charities have been under a lot of pressure, especially since the December tornado outbreak, but people still want to help. Pictured are Chris Grinstead, David Tatman and Clyde Joyce followed by John Parker, John Corman, and Ernie Gouvas.
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Christ Episcopal Church, Shaker Heights, Ohio
The Brothers of Kingfisher Chapter Christ Episcopal Church, Shaker Heights, Ohio spent their National Day of Service preparing and delivering bag lunches to a local homeless shelter in the Cleveland area. Brothers Cliff Spencer and Jack Shelley are pictured here with staff members of the St. Herman’s House.
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St. Paul's Church, Doylestown, PA
The St. Paul's Episcopal Church division of the Brotherhood participated in the National Day of Service today, 4/23/22 by helping to prepare, package and freeze 174 meals for the food insecure as part of our local Caring For Friends organization in Philadelphia. We had 13 workers including Brothers, Sisters and Youths from a local Residential Unit
area commnity designed for the chronically homele
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Austin - Texas Assembly
As part of the Brotherhood National Day of Service, the St. Matthew – Austin Chapter of the Texas Assembly of the Brotherhood undertook a two-part service project, consisting of 1) engaging homeless Veterans and 2) erecting a “Tiny Home” at Community First! The village is an Austin area community designed for the chronically homeless.
Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) has developed this transformative residential program, which exists to love and serve our neighbors who have been living on the streets, while also empowering the surrounding community into a lifestyle of service to the homeless
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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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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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Hymns with Links
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 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: James Banger, William Carr, Peter Jacobs, Jim Bechtold
Brothers entering the greater life: Oscar C. Gadson
William Lambert, Thomas McKay, Lawrence Y. Morehead, Carlos B. Tuttle
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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.
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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