Our national webinars continue!

Our March Webinar will be with Erica Neubauer as our guest. Erica provided the development for the brand-new overhaul of our Brotherhood website! She will give us a short tour around our new site and answer any questions you might have. Please take a look at the website at www.brothersandrew.net

Erica is a brand and web designer specializing in logos, branding, print designs and Wordpress websites. She has a Masters in Graphic Design and 13 years of experience as a self-employed designer working with churches, small businesses and non-profits. Erica is married to an Episcopal priest named Zac and they live in California with their 4 sons.

Mark your calendar NOW for Wednesday, March 1 at 8pm EST/7pm CST/6pm MST/5pm PST and join at this Zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81854319259?pwd=VmNORjNIZWNoVXhoNlJDQWR6QTV3dz09

or click here

Interested in what our two sister ministries are doing? Check out their websites below:

Episcopal Church Women click here

Daughters of The King click here

DO you have Facebook? Check out our Facebook page! Like it and share it!

The more attention we give it, the more frequently it appears on Facebook!

Click here to go there!

Episcopal Church Lent resources

AVAILABLE ONLINE

Click the button below for new and updated resources for individuals, small groups, and congregations, including the following:

• Lent curriculum, sermons, lesson plans, devotionals, and meditations
• Lent Madness
• “Life Transformed: The Way of Love in Lent” – adult forum sessions with videos
• “Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community” podcast series
• Sermons That Work
• 40-day gratitude challenge
• Publicity material, bulletin inserts, and more

Click Here

We want stories from Chapters and Ministries

CROSS Deadlines!

The April edition of The Cross will have a theme about "gardening". Prepare (dig deep), stabilize, seed, feed, weed, water, prop up/support, prune, harvest, give thanks, share the bounty, evaluate the results, expand into the future---Brotherhood initiatives with gardening parallels. 



Our editor Kathy Copas really would like to include news of chapter events and ministry meetings or events. If you have something to share, please send to

editor@brothersandrew.net

Deadline for April edition is MARCH 2

DENVER, COLORADO MARCH 2023 MEN'S RETREAT

This year’s theme is “Personal Forgiveness and Forgiveness of Others”

Men’s Retreat – March 17-18 –2023

Presenter

Rev. Carl Andrews

The Men’s Retreat for 2023 will be held on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 181. The Friday session will occur at Good Shepherd from 6 – 9 PM with dinner and our evening program. The Saturday session will occur at The Pines at Genesee (about 30 minutes west, just off I-70) from 8 AM – 4 PM.

 Our presenter is Rev. Carl Andrews. A parishioner at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Centennial, a retired Military Chaplain, and the former Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Church in Colorado. He uses the Rev. Andrews's tagline: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul and love your neighbor as yourself.” 

The cost will be $70 and includes the handout for the weekend, dinner on Friday evening, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, and the rental fee for the Pines at Genesee; scholarships are available. A sign-up list will be available in the Good Shepherd hallway, or you can sign up with the weekly E-News. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact Jim Wolfe at 3030-791-2613 or by Email – at jimwolfe05@comcast.net.

JOIN US IN PRAYER EACH WEEK

Mid-Week

Mid-Day

Pray Day

Join us...

What better way to level set during the middle of the week? We will be holding a weekly Wednesday, 12 noon (CDT) prayer time 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 20 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. 

Copy and paste this Zoom link in your calendar so you can join us for 20 minutes

every Wednesday 1pm EST/noon CST/11am MST/10amPST!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341488609?pwd=RStUSjJKbVF2eVY2c2cxMHpRTm9Pdz09

Prayer Leaders Schedule

March 1 Tom Welch

March 8 Tom Martin

March 15 Jeff Butcher

March 22 Jeff Butcher

March 29 John Thompson-Quartey

April 5 Tom Welch

If you'd like to lead the program on a Wednesday, it's simple...we already have the script made out (in our devotional handbook or the Book of Common Prayer)!

We're done in about 20 minutes....that's it!

Contact conrad.jones@brothersandrew.net or roy.benavides@brothersandrew.net

It’s finally here!



Our newly refurbished Brotherhood website is up and running!

Go to www.brothersandrew.net to see all things Brotherhood! Let us know your thoughts and if you have ideas for anything else (especially since we can always use MORE pictures of chapter and member activities)! The new site makes it easier to enroll new members, purchase Brotherhood swag, look at Executive Board minutes and Financial reports, access our 7 Ministry resources, read about our history, and even update your member information! And TONS more!!

The new website was made possible by designated donations and the hard work of our website team, including Communications VP Gary Allman, Bros. Roy Benavides, Tom Welch, Conrad Jones, and Support Specialist Jess Shelton.

Thank you!!!!!

National Days

We have several days of celebration during 2023 so mark your calendars now when you or your chapters are planning events this year!

National Day of Prayer - May 5

We will again be coordinating a joint celebration with the Daughters of The King. If you would like to assist in our joint planning with them please let Conrad or Roy know. We could use a couple more volunteers with working on the script of prayers and the presentation format.

National Day of Service - July 29

We pushed this to later in the year so as not to overload the spring with Day of Prayer, Day of Service and Holy Week

Houghteling Day - November 30

Celebrate our 140th Anniversary!

National Council Meeting - September 9 (tentative)

A Thought Worth Sharing with Our Brothers

A Quote from The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston

"We do not all have to agree to be in community, but we all need to abide by the charter of that community. In this spiritual community that means practicing what we preach. We welcome the stranger. We treat each person with respect. We listen to different viewpoints. We speak in a conversational way. We pray with and for one another. We stand together in times of need or danger. Our opinions may vary, but our love remains constant: unity born of diversity." all Brothers Andrew

A Christian service at a college chapel in Kentucky has ballooned into a nonstop prayer and worship session that some are calling a "revival" — and people are traveling thousands of miles to take part in it after seeing viral videos on TikTok.  

The growing event started as a routine chapel service at Asbury University, a small Christian college in Wilmore, Kentucky, according to university employees. At the tail-end of the meeting, a couple of dozen lingering students assembled informally in a gathering that lasted over a week!

To see the video click here

Seeing such a faith movement even on a college campus is encouraging!

SACRED GROUND DIALOGUE CIRCLES

Brotherhood Race and Reconciliation Committee’s Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew Ministry for Race and Reconciliation Committee will establish and support Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles this Spring. These dialogue circles are based on the Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles curriculum developed and supported by the Episcopal Church Race and Reconciliation Ministry.

Several brothers of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew have recently participated in dialogue circles and will now be facilitating several circles in the Spring. If interested, you can review the program at the following link https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/racial-reconciliation/.

Signing up for a session will only require committing to being an active part of a circle.

The sessions, however, usually meet regularly and will be facilitated by members of the Brotherhood. The circles are limited to small groups of participants, counting the facilitators.

If you are interested in the following group, don't hesitate to contact Bro. Bob Engram at rlengram@astound.net.

Proposed Logistics for the Sacred Ground Dialogue Circle for

St. John’s Episcopal Church – Naperville, Illinois. 

Facilitators: Jack Hanstein, John T. Quartey, Rory Smith, Dr. Roy Benavides

Meeting Frequency: Once a month or twice a month? Twice a month – Preferred

Meeting Dates: Second and Fourth Monday of the month – Preferred

Meeting Start Time: Either 5:30 or 6:00 pm CST/CDT

Sacred Ground Circle Kick-Off/Get Acquainted Meeting: February 27th

Sacred Ground Circle Sessions Begin: March 13th and March 27th

Sacred Ground Circle Registration Link: Provided by Bob Engram rlengram@astound.net and Jack Hanstein jackhanstein038@gmail.com.



Sacred Ground Circle Participants: Provided by St. John’s BOSA (Bill Powell, Randy

Russell, Bob Engram – Owners)

Additional African American Resource Members: Drawn from RR & AMP; HC and Local

Churches where needed.  (Bob Engram – Owner)

Other SACRED GROUND DIALOGUE CIRCLES are being planned, and your should contact Jack Hanstein jackhanstein038@gmail.com Rory Smith Racial.rec@brothersandrew.net Roy Benavides (roy.benavides@brothersandrew.net) for more information on these pending groups for the Spring.

From the Director’s Chair

By Tom Welch

“All in a day’s work”

We have spurts of activity at the office here in Louisville that can truly surprise us. Here’s our part-time Office Assistant, Jamal Brown, with part of his work results here today. These are various packages of supplies and new member packets. Jamal is a senior at Simmons University, just a few blocks from the office, completing undergraduate work in Religious Studies. My days are richer on so many fronts with him being part of our ministry efforts. Lordy, can this guy lay on a prayer! His people skills on the phone are just fantastic. His work, that of Jess Shelton, Editor Kathy Copas and Bookkeeper Trisha Sikkema and mine are all made possible with your ministry pledges. THANK YOU. It is a joy for all of us to be in partnership with you in bringing men and youth to Christ.

BROTHERS----WE NEED YOU TO UPDATE YOUR DATA SO THAT YOUR CELL/MOBILE PHONE IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR DATABASE…. THIS IS SO VERY IMPORTANT BECAUSE WE USE THE CELL PHONE TO SEND TEXT MESSAGES TO YOUR CELL DEVICE REGARDING BROTHERHOOD INFORMATION, EVENTS, OR UPDATES.

Our Brotherhood database accuracy is an ongoing process. Please check your information on our new website: Brothersandrew.net to update. Keep your cell phone up to date.

We are also exploring the use of a text messaging system to help us as we expand our communications (it will have an opt out option should you chose).

If anyone of you wants to hear more about this, or even consider a donation to help fund it (~$1,500 annually), please let us know!!!



Membership Updates

(Through 2/14/23)

903 Sr. Members paid (47% of budget need)

116 New Members!

422 Life Members

9 Junior Members (180% of budget)

23 Associate Members (105% of budget)

Have you sent in your 2023 renewal YET?

It is so simple, just click here

See how your Province is doing below!

INTRODUCING

The 2023 President's Trophy Challenge!

(see chart above)

The first Province to reach 100% renewals of their YE2022 membership numbers by February 28 will be presented

The President's Cup!

AND

the first Province to reach 125% of their 2022 numbers will win a free night paid accommodations at the 2024 Triennial in Baltimore!

The Race Is On!

(results as of Feb 14)

Our Fellowship Community of Brothers is blessed by your membership!!!

Welcome New Members in 2023!

(most recent in bold font)

Jonathan Quinn, Matthew Abrams, Jose Calderon, Charles Collins, David Cotton, Brian Couvillion, Eugene Dickens, Susan Dickens, William Dove, Hank Drummond, Jesus Garcia, Lowell Garrett, Steven Gottlieb, Don Grace, Bill Grenek, George Guy, Doug Halversen, Larry Harris, Edmun Horn, Bobby Horne, Dillard Horton, Charles John, Sam Johnson, Jarvis Jones, Warren Josephson, Michael Kawesa, Kerry Kirspel, Scott Klaverkamp, Christopher Klukas, Alex Lenzo, Michael Leonard, Richard MacMaster

Wally Marx, Tem McElroy, Peter McGanity, Scott Meiller, John Mell

Kyle Morin, James Morton, Steven Norman, Bernard Pecaro, Mark Penley

Bruce Pinkham, Dan Power, Benjamin Rainey, Kerr Ramsay, Charles Reece

Daniel Rodriguez, Steven Rodriguez, Ali Ronaldi, Andy Rossi, Charles Roy

Ken Schloesser, David Schrantz, Timothy J Seidler, Bob Sellinger, Zachary Shives, Frank Simcik, Michael Solomonides, Lawrence Stankus, Thomas Stevens, Micah Thornton, Mark Tittel, Art Travenor, Vinnie Versaci, Bradley Wasko, David Wesson, George White, Gary Whitener, Bruce Wilson, Matthew Woolley, Bob Coon, David Maultsby, David Rummler, Robert Gambill, Richard Hall, Gary Pebworth, John Shivel, William Sepe, Bill Harvey, Dick McGuire, Buck Barnes, John Brechtenwald, Matthew Levesque, James Thompson, Edward England, Walt Joyce, Chuck Kane, Don Perkins, Robert Post, Bruce Powell, David Jones, Lawrence Stankus, Michael Solomondies, Kerr Ramsey, George White, Thomas Murray, Darrin Ledford, Patrick Greene, Gregory Phelps, Geoffrey Lea, John McCallum, George Schoonover, Ed Carrigan, Gary Dickhart, Peter Kardash, Bryan Norman, Charles Bethany, David Mayberry, Kathy White, Kayla White, Mark Alan, Tom Phillips, Jay Tillitt, Richard Griffin, Roy Atkinson, James Rhudy, Stephen Braud, Lawrence Parker, Paul Kageler

Brothers Departed

George Luce, Ivan Williams, William F Smith, James Flatow

Treasurer News

New for 2023, The Finance Committee unanimously agreed to include a Treasurer's Report in the monthly Cross Newsletter. Starting in February, the Treasurer's Report will provide a summary of Year to Date activities. Bear in mind the report will lag the current month's results when sent for printing.

The monthly report will include the starting cash balances for the period YTD, the income and expenses at the beginning and end of the period, closing cash balances, and a projection of planned upcoming expenses in the near future.

We will also inform you of the health of our budget. One of the subtle nuances accepted by the Finance Committee was to remain completely transparent in reporting as accurately as possible the Brotherhood’s revenues and expenses incurred during the 2023 fiscal year. Reporting new members and chapters will also be highlighted. We will also include a Summary Cash Flow Statement. So, be on the lookout as we develop our report to bring to you, our beloved community.

Cecil Buxo

National Treasurer

Chairman, Finance Committee

First Annual “God’s Kingdom Building” Sweepstakes

Anglican Episcopal Men’s Ministry Community

UPDATE!

Brothers Andrew:

The Stewardship and Generosity commission wants to thank the 615 ticket holders who are supporting the 1^St Annual Kingdom Builders Sweepstakes.

Let it be known that you stand for a growing number of Brothers and Sisters who want us out in the vineyard sharing the message of Jesus Christ.

We really need five times this level of support. We are issuing a call for action that is so desperately needed right now. We have hundreds of men and their families who have gotten out of the habit of going to church. This vacuum has been replaced with a secular world activity that can only make the “Evil One” smile.

The Brotherhood is offering a shining light on the hill that few can make within the church. We are asking you to tell your story, our story to others: For those who are looking to travel on a new spiritual journey this is our message: The men’s ministry community is a place that builds Relationships. It is a foundation for Brotherly Fellowship which in turn offers a feeling of Belonging to something greater than oneself.

Join us in prayer that will ask God to help us fulfill the call of the Great Commission. Lord God, here I am. They will be done.

For those who have bought Sweepstakes tickets, form a parish recall phone tree. Tell others your story. Invite them to join the battle on the playing field of life. Let them see our Fellowship and a sense of Belonging once again. 

Blessings from the Stewardship and Generosity Commission

Local Chapter News!

Send us pictures and short writeups of what great things are going on in your Brotherhood world! We'd love to share!

Submitted by Jeremiah Magnuson

Christ Church

Elizabeth City, NC

Hymns with Link

When Christ Our Lord to Andrew Cried

When Christ Our Lord To Andrew Cried Lyrics

Jesus Calls Us, o'er the Tumult



Eternal Father

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Asset Map

Check it out!

Click below

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Asset Map

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.

Click Here to submit your request

Learn to Pray the Anglican Rosary

PRAY THE ANGLICAN ROSARY

Some Recommended

Books to Read

Leadership NOT by the Book

by

David Green, CEO and founder of Hobby Lobby

Lent: The Season of Repentance and Renewal

by

Esau McCaulley

Signs of Life: Nurturing Spiritual Growth in your Church

by

Jay Sidebotham

The Work of Prayer

by

James O. S. Huntington



Do you have any book recommendations? Write to us and give us the title and author so we can share it with your Brothers!