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WEEKLY BULLETIN
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the Episcopal church of st. andrew
second sunday of advent, 4 december 2022
Sunday Worship - We hear of John the Baptist on the Second Sunday of Advent: "This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, 'The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight"’” (Matthew 3.2). This has been a tough week for New London and for several of our church members. Join us at 8 or 10 o'clock to experience the peace of Christ's presence. The direct link to the live-stream of our 10am worship is HERE. The Order of Worship is HERE.
In-Gathering of 2023 Stewardship Pledges - Please drop off your 2023 pledge card so that it can be included at the in-gathering this Sunday morning. The collection plates at both 8 & 10 o'clock Eucharists will include our completed pledge forms. We also need your pledges so that we can set the 2023 budget and either strengthen or trim our ministry initiatives. All life is a gift from God, and by returning to God a portion of our wealth, we become more like the generous God in whose image we are created.
Messy Church this Sunday - Alison Vernon and her team of volunteers gave 20 children a wonderful Advent experience on Tuesday and Thursday as they created Nativity scenes for their homes. The workshops lead into Messy Church this Sunday from 4-6pm. Folks have stepped up to lead the activity stations and prepare the meal, so we just need your jar lids that will become frames for Nativity Christmas ornaments. Please bring your lids on Sunday morning and drop them in the basket in the narthex.
Welcoming Seven New Episcopalians - Bishop Rob presided at the Eucharist on our Patronal Festival on Wednesday evening. Thanks to those who braved the wild and windy weather to attend. Our musicians and choir were in great form, as was Bishop Rob, and we officially welcomed into the Episcopal fold seven wonderful people: David Balford, Patsy Catsos, Paul Catsos, Lisa Gover, Jeannie Henskens, Renate Kannler and Nancy Rollins.
We celebrate birthdays this week with Betsy Horn, Elizabeth Kellett, Carolyn Lockhart, Marni Eaton, Leni Gillespie, JoAnn Hicks, Ben and Bethany Greenbaum.
Meals for Natalie Davis & Dan Allen - Natalie Davis spent a couple of days in Concord Hospital last week and she and her husband Dan would be hugely grateful if volunteers could cook and deliver a meal to their home (1300 King Hill Road, New London) every other afternoon beginning on Friday, 18 November. Signing up is easy, thanks to MealTrain and our coordinator Sharon Blain. For more details and to sign up, please click HERE.
William Ögmundson´s Christmas Album - Jay has just purchased I Wonder as I Wander, the new album released last month by Will and loves it. This is Will's first acoustic recording in three years. The title track is soft and gentle, as are many of the songs. But you'll also enjoy the verve and vigor of "Joy to the World" and "Good King Wenceslas." To stream or purchase songs, click HERE.
Navajo Future Pilgrimage - We are pondering the next service pilgrimage to SCM, so please email Shelly to register your interest (office@standrewsnl.org).
Our Craft Group has been busy making jewelry and Christmas items. A table is set up in the parish hall for shopping during coffee hour. The remaining Navajo jewelry is also on display for purchase.
LSVNA Christmas Elf Project - Thank you!
Stewardship - Thanks to those who have sent in their 2023 financial pledge. This is a short campaign with the in-gathering of pledges on 4 December. Please give prayerful consideration of your financial support to St Andrew’s and return your pledge card as soon as possible. There are extra on the Narthex shelf.
Community Celebration of Lessons and Carols is Sunday, 11 December, 4pm at the First Baptist Church. Singers are invited to join the Community Choir with rehearsals on 3 & 10 December at 9am, First Baptist Church, New London.
Invitation to Craft Group on Tuesdays -
Please join us Tuesdays at 10 in the parish hall. You might:
Pray for those on our parish prayer list: Christine, Eric, Kate A., Annie Feeley Kieffer, Benson, Greg Potter, Leni, Peter Hope, Carol McEntee, Bennett Gray, Mary M., Tom D. and family, Chris Murray, Ann Marie Cannon, Rhonda, Brian, Morris, Gwen Place, Corey Goodwin Carol Paige, Chris, Laura, Angela Behrens, Mike Holt, Bettine Thomas, Nicole Wakeman, Deb & David, Reilly, Jan Hunt, Janet Benzie, Russell Jacobs, Robert Murphy, Christine Taylor, Michael Prosperi, Carol Ryder, Fran Kenney, Cody, Kevin Bland & family, Tuckerman.
We pray for the repose of the soul of Dick Munn and Irene Boucher recently departed.
We lost a gentle, intelligent, faith-filled church member on Tuesday morning. Dick Munn died at home with his family by his side. There will be a Memorial Service this Spring. In the meantime, please keep Dick's wife Holley Eaton and all of Dick's family and friends in your prayers.
O God,
our creator and redeemer,
gather Dick to yourself.
Enfold him with your love,
uphold him with your strength,
embrace him with the arms of your mercy,
and keep him ever close,
through the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
We remember with thanksgiving those who died at this time in years past: Elizabeth "Betty" Buzby, Steven Freitas, Randle Gillespie, Dora Y. Lee, John Ohler, Pat Dickson, and Sally A. Randall.
Goings On About Town
In-Gathering of 2023 Stewardship Pledges - Please drop off your 2023 pledge card so that it can be included at the in-gathering this Sunday morning. The collection plates at both 8 & 10 o'clock Eucharists will include our completed pledge forms. We also need your pledges so that we can set the 2023 budget and either strengthen or trim our ministry initiatives. All life is a gift from God, and by returning to God a portion of our wealth, we become more like the generous God in whose image we are created.
Messy Church this Sunday - Alison Vernon and her team of volunteers gave 20 children a wonderful Advent experience on Tuesday and Thursday as they created Nativity scenes for their homes. The workshops lead into Messy Church this Sunday from 4-6pm. Folks have stepped up to lead the activity stations and prepare the meal, so we just need your jar lids that will become frames for Nativity Christmas ornaments. Please bring your lids on Sunday morning and drop them in the basket in the narthex.
Welcoming Seven New Episcopalians - Bishop Rob presided at the Eucharist on our Patronal Festival on Wednesday evening. Thanks to those who braved the wild and windy weather to attend. Our musicians and choir were in great form, as was Bishop Rob, and we officially welcomed into the Episcopal fold seven wonderful people: David Balford, Patsy Catsos, Paul Catsos, Lisa Gover, Jeannie Henskens, Renate Kannler and Nancy Rollins.
We celebrate birthdays this week with Betsy Horn, Elizabeth Kellett, Carolyn Lockhart, Marni Eaton, Leni Gillespie, JoAnn Hicks, Ben and Bethany Greenbaum.
Meals for Natalie Davis & Dan Allen - Natalie Davis spent a couple of days in Concord Hospital last week and she and her husband Dan would be hugely grateful if volunteers could cook and deliver a meal to their home (1300 King Hill Road, New London) every other afternoon beginning on Friday, 18 November. Signing up is easy, thanks to MealTrain and our coordinator Sharon Blain. For more details and to sign up, please click HERE.
William Ögmundson´s Christmas Album - Jay has just purchased I Wonder as I Wander, the new album released last month by Will and loves it. This is Will's first acoustic recording in three years. The title track is soft and gentle, as are many of the songs. But you'll also enjoy the verve and vigor of "Joy to the World" and "Good King Wenceslas." To stream or purchase songs, click HERE.
Navajo Future Pilgrimage - We are pondering the next service pilgrimage to SCM, so please email Shelly to register your interest (office@standrewsnl.org).
Our Craft Group has been busy making jewelry and Christmas items. A table is set up in the parish hall for shopping during coffee hour. The remaining Navajo jewelry is also on display for purchase.
LSVNA Christmas Elf Project - Thank you!
Stewardship - Thanks to those who have sent in their 2023 financial pledge. This is a short campaign with the in-gathering of pledges on 4 December. Please give prayerful consideration of your financial support to St Andrew’s and return your pledge card as soon as possible. There are extra on the Narthex shelf.
Community Celebration of Lessons and Carols is Sunday, 11 December, 4pm at the First Baptist Church. Singers are invited to join the Community Choir with rehearsals on 3 & 10 December at 9am, First Baptist Church, New London.
Invitation to Craft Group on Tuesdays -
Please join us Tuesdays at 10 in the parish hall. You might:
- work on a project to sell at our Summer Fair or St. Nicholas Fair;
- work on you own project;
- see what others are creating and maybe try something new (last week clay earrings were made using a pasta machine!)
- enjoy lively conversation
Pray for those on our parish prayer list: Christine, Eric, Kate A., Annie Feeley Kieffer, Benson, Greg Potter, Leni, Peter Hope, Carol McEntee, Bennett Gray, Mary M., Tom D. and family, Chris Murray, Ann Marie Cannon, Rhonda, Brian, Morris, Gwen Place, Corey Goodwin Carol Paige, Chris, Laura, Angela Behrens, Mike Holt, Bettine Thomas, Nicole Wakeman, Deb & David, Reilly, Jan Hunt, Janet Benzie, Russell Jacobs, Robert Murphy, Christine Taylor, Michael Prosperi, Carol Ryder, Fran Kenney, Cody, Kevin Bland & family, Tuckerman.
We pray for the repose of the soul of Dick Munn and Irene Boucher recently departed.
We lost a gentle, intelligent, faith-filled church member on Tuesday morning. Dick Munn died at home with his family by his side. There will be a Memorial Service this Spring. In the meantime, please keep Dick's wife Holley Eaton and all of Dick's family and friends in your prayers.
O God,
our creator and redeemer,
gather Dick to yourself.
Enfold him with your love,
uphold him with your strength,
embrace him with the arms of your mercy,
and keep him ever close,
through the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
We remember with thanksgiving those who died at this time in years past: Elizabeth "Betty" Buzby, Steven Freitas, Randle Gillespie, Dora Y. Lee, John Ohler, Pat Dickson, and Sally A. Randall.
Goings On About Town
- A part-time Wilmot resident and friend of St. Andrew's, Tom Vaughan, has written a charming little book entitled Hope . . . and the Hedgehog that is spiritual and religious in the best senses of both words. Check it out at Morgan Hill as well.
- If you'd like to join St. Andrew's Legacy Society, information and the link to the enrollment form is HERE. On All Saints Sunday we'll thank God for historic bequests and current church members who have made provision for St. Andrew's in their wills, living trusts or estate plans.
- Food Bank - St. Andrew's is asked to donate canned soup in December.
- Openings on Our Altar Guild - St. Andrew's Altar Guild always welcomes new members. If you are looking for a quiet way to be more involved in church activities, please contact JoAnn Hicks or Judy Ackroyd.
- Please Step Up - We need lectors and intercessors to read the Bible and the Prayers of the People in our worship services. And Anne Hall, our Verger, would also love to hear from you if you'd like to carry the cross as crucifer or a candle as an acolyte. We also need individuals, couples and families to serve as ushers. All of these leadership roles come with guidance and a bit of training. Please contact Anne Hall (603.526.8350 or verger@standrewsnl.org) if you are interested and she can provide more information.
- Our Thrift Shop is looking for a few good volunteers to help a couple of hours per week. Please contact Jackie Thompson if you can help (603.526.8979).