St.

Andrews Announcer - December 2011

Monthly newsletter of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Prineville, Oregon
Minutes of the Vestry Meeting November 21, 2011
Present: Sr. Warden Nancy Condron, Vestry Members Irene Stiles, Jan Uffelman, Bud Maxwell and Treasurer Jerry Parker Nancy opened the meeting with Prayer and the agenda was set. September Minutes: Jan moved to accept the minutes as presented, Irene seconded, all in favor. Finances: Questions were answered. Jan moved to accept he financial reports, Irene seconded, all in favor. Stewardship: After discussion, Jan moved to update the letter used last year with a December 18th return deadline and send asap, Irene seconded, all in favor. From the Worship Committee: It was requested to change the starting time of the Sunday worship service in order to start adult & children education classes before services. After discussion it was decided to leave the service times as they are and ask the Worship Committee to adjust the education time earlier or shorten the time allotted for education. A letter to Parish Commission On Ministry from the Vestry asking for clarification of ministries and their role within St. Andrews and the community was written. Meeting Dates: Budget Committee meeting January 7th, 9am-noon. Annual meeting February 5th after services. Plumbing Problems: the toilet near the kitchen is plugged. Debi will bring a plunger and see what can be done. The Sacristy sink is also plugged, Jerry will work on that. Next Meeting Agenda Item: Attendance at Vestry and other meetings. Building Options Committee: the committee will meet tomorrow to discuss options for the use of St. Andrews. They will update the Vestry at the December Meeting. Sexton: Irene reported on her meeting with the Sextons. She felt that it went well. Building Use: If you are holding a meeting or other use of the building, please check with Debi before hand. This includes use of the equipment from the church. Thank You. Meeting adjourned 7: 45pm. Next Meeting December 14th at 6:00 pm Pat Tennant is scheduled to open and close the next Vestry meeting

Minutes of the Worship Committee Meeting November 1, 2011

Present: Anna Ferguson, Steve Uffelman and Sally Burger Anna opened the meeting with prayer. Community Nativity Scene: The committee is looking for funding, decorations, and persons to help. More information is needed. Music: It was mention that some songs are pitched to high for the congregation and are hard to sing. It was requested to play more contemporary music on occasion. It was noted that the Gather Hymnal is a good resource. Anna suggested a hymn that would be a good closing hymn. It was suggested to sing during Communion, rounds work best for this. Christmas Eve we will have 15 minutes of caroling before the services begins. Carol will preside over the Christmas Eve service. Christmas Day: Rev. Jerry Reynolds will serve. It was suggested to hold Christmas Day services in the Chapel. Advent Prayers: Prayers of the People Form 5 and Eucharistic Prayer B will be used during Advent. Education Program: Having an education program before worship services for adults and children was discussed. It was suggested to have the education part from 9 - 10 am. With services beginning at 10:15 - 11:15 am. The Vestry will be asked to approve the suggested service time change. Format of the education program is still in the planning stages. It was suggested to begin at the first of the year or the first of February and be held weekly during the school year. It was noted that parents of younger children need to be contacted for coordination and commit. Meeting adjourned 8:00 pm. Next Meeting December 6th 7:00 pm

Sally Burgers Student Recital Will take place on Thursday, December 8th beginning at 7pm Refreshments after Recital

ADVENT
Advent is the first season of the Church Year. It is a four week season of hope and expectation. It is a wonderful time of preparation for the great feast of Christmas. Advent is a time of reflecting on all that the coming of Jesus means to us and to the world. We are to live Advent. We are to reach out to others during this season and bring them hope. We are to share Gods love. The Worship Committee has planned some activities for the observance of Advent. All will take place during the Sunday service. November 27 - Tree Calendar Project. This craft project will help children understand that Advent is a time of waiting and expectation for Christmas. December 4 - St. Nicholas Handouts December 18 - O Antiphons The Eucharist will conclude with saying the O Antiphons that contain titles of Jesus. The O Antiphons have been part of Advent prayer for many years. They express the hope of the season in prayer. Here is a prayer for families to use during Advent:

Blessings Prayer
Loving God, We give you thanks for the blessings of this holy Advent season. You are the source of life, of hope, and all good things. We look forward to the coming of the light of Christ at Christmas. Help us to turn toward that light in our lives. We rejoice at the gift of your Son who taught us to love in your name. May we be people of peace and justice all the days of our lives. Your kingdom come and your will be done now and forever. Amen Submitted by Anna Ferguson Worship Committee

Meeting in Fellowship Episcopal Church Women (ECW)

Each month on the first Thursday Sally Burger has suggested there be a no host luncheon. This is an opportunity for those who wish to attend to meet in fellowship. The December luncheon will take place on the 8th. Contact Jean Gillis 541-447-7125 for more information.

Seeking to Serve
Discretionary Funds
In October we were able to help: 4 families with their rent totaling $ 160.00 7 families with their Utilities totaling $ 481.85 1 person with their Court Assessment $ 50.00 We thank you for your generosity and ask that you continue to support and pray for those in need within our community and the world.

Bits n Pieces
Meeting times: The Worship Committee meets the 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm. The Vestry meets the 2nd Wednesday at 6:00pm. PCOM & Altar Guild meetings will be announced in the bulletin. Please check your weekly Sunday bulletin for any changes. Home Eucharist: if you are unable to attend services and would like to receive communion at home please contact: Debi in the office 541-447-5813. A weekly e-mailed diocesan newsletter and announcements is available to all. Anyone who would like to receive this newsletter needs to send their email address to Jeanie Senior, Diocesan Communications Coordinator at evangelist@gorge.net and ask to subscribe. This will also be posted in the Fellowship Room.

October Financial Information

Total Income: Total Expense: Balance: $ 5,098.18* $ 4,453.86 $ 644.32

Opportunities
If anyone is interested in being a server of lunch at the Senior Center on the fourth Friday of every month while representing St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. The serving time required is 10:30am to 1pm and includes a free lunch. Offerings of Thanksgiving Offerings to the little church go out into our community to assist those that are in need. We call this the Outreach Fund or the Birthday/Thank Offering. St. Andrews Discretionary Fund is funded through donation from our members and the first plate offering each month. These monies help members of our community with utility or rent needs in collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul and other area churches.

* reflects $777.00 transferred from Morgan Stanley to pay Property Insurance

Date 10-02 10-09 10-16 10-23 10-30

Attendance 33 26 12 29 21

Donations 525.00 281.00 311.00 1,230.00 564.42

Parish Directory Update

Jim & Susan DAndrea 541-416-2493 290 SE 5th St #33 Prineville OR 97754 Steve & Evelyn Stirnaman 541-447-1418 10194 SE Alamo Ct. Prineville, OR 97754

To meet our expenses we need to receive $ 835.00 a week. **Income reflects: $ 18.00 to the Outreach Fund, $ 313.00 St. Andrews Discretionary Fund, $ 10.00 to Lawn Care/ Building Maintenance, $101.67 to UTO and $ 30.00 to ERD Please turn in your commitment card by December 18th

January
Date Service Greeters Musician Worship Leader Deacon Acolyte Preacher Worship Assistant/ Eucharist Visitor Lector Altar Guild Hospitality Flowers Reid Maxwell Puckett/Rothe Powell Stahancyk/ Crawford Bishop Nedi Bishop Nedi Janet Warner 1-01 1-08 HE 1-15 1-22 1-29

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Birthdays
Mary Moore Jean Gillis Jerry Parker Alex Reimann Bernice Fickardt Alvyne Leonard 1-06 1-11 1-12 1-18 1-21 1-22

Dates to Note
TBA 3:30 pm 3rd 7:00 pm 7th 9:00 am 11th 6:00 pm PCOM Meets Worship Committee Meets Budget Committee Vestry Meets

Please let Debi in the office know if you would like to use the building or equipment. If it is a non-church meeting forms will need to be filled out.

December
Date Service Greeters Musician Worship Leader Deacon Acolyte Preacher Worship Assistant/Eucharist Visitor Lector Altar Guild Hospitality Flowers Burger Cindy Wiggins Jan Uffelman Jeff Spreier Nancy Condron Jerry Reynolds Sally Burger Steve Uffelman Janet Warner Sally Burger Jeff Spreier Sally Burger Steve Uffelman Janet Warner Sally Burger Carol Parker Sally Burger Jerry Reynolds 12-04 HE 12-11 MP 12-18 HE 12-24 HE 12-25 HE

Seth Crawford Cindy Wiggins Crawford Johnson

RD Nancy Myers Condrons Mclain

Anna Ferguson All Stirnaman Christmas McCormack Cindy Wiggins

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Birthdays
Les Allen Gordon Moore Casey Davenport Chloe Crawford Dorless Reid Sue Tennant Janet Warner Scott Cooper Denise Steffenhagen 12-07 12-11 12-17 12-20 12-21 12-23 12-24 12-26 12-28

Dates to Note
TBA 3:30 pm 6th 7:00 pm 14th 6:00 pm PCOM Meets Worship Comm. Meets Vestry Meets

Anniversaries
Scott & Laura Cooper Bill & Denise Steffenhagen 12-05 12-05

Please let Debi in the office know if you would like to use the building or equipment. If it is a non-church meeting forms will need to be filled out.