St Andrew’s
Newsletter
State of the Building
Rob Ashler and his woodworking class at Wishkah school are building new railings that will replace the rotten ones on the front and office porches, aided by his wife, Dorothy.
Ugh! Pests have returned to the kitchen. Please remember when you use the kitchen to take out the garbage when you’re finished, and to be sure all food is in airtight containers.
During the school year the Aberdeen HS Life Skills class vacuums our sanctuary. But during the summer we need people to take over that work. Will Sharpe will do it for the 3rd Sunday of the month. Is anyone available to do it on the other Sundays? Please contact Merry Jo at 360-789-7549 to volunteer.
In an effort to make it more convenient for volunteers to work on the church gardens and grounds, the Building and Grounds committee has received approval from the vestry to construct a concrete flooring platform and to purchase a garden shed to house the church’s gardening tools. It will be located inside the fence on the north side of the garden by the handicap parking. We are developing a list of tools that will go into the shed so that people coming to work on the gardens will have what they need easily at hand. We will also be soliciting bids to renew our out of shape lawn.
Garden (Work) Party
Another garden work party is scheduled for Saturday, July 20th from 9 am to 11 am, so bring your favorite gloves to help clean and spruce up the grounds! Bringing weeding and pruning tools is also recommended.
Holy Hikes
St Andrew’s will be hosting a Holy Hike led by Will Mayes on August 10th at Makarenko Park in Cosmopolis. The hike will begin at 11 am and the mile-long trail is well-maintained and accessible for both strollers and wheelchairs. Along the way will be stops for prayer, worship, and the appreciation of Creation, with a light lunch to follow.
A Call for Coffee Hour Hosts
We are in need of coffee hour hosts for several upcoming Sundays: July 21st, July 28th, and August 18th. If you are interested in filling in any of the gaps, the sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board across from the kitchen.
Parking Lot Sale
August 31st will be our $2 parking lot sale from 10 am–3 pm. Contact Mert Turner or call the office if you’re interested in selling.
Recent Baptisms
Congratulations to River and Jake Hess and Rylie Reeves on their recent baptisms!
Rylie’s baptism, featuring Fr. Paul
Recent Passings
On a more somber note, in the past month we have lost the Right Reverend Vincent Werner, former parishioner Harry Roumell, and the former assisting bishop of the Diocese of Olympian, the Right Reverend Sanford S. K. Hampton. Please keep their loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you to:
- Dorothy, Rob, and the Wishkah school woodworking students.
- Our lectors for bringing the readings to life
- Our ushers for their warm and friendly greetings each service.
PRAYER LISTS
Search Committee Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of Ann, Kris, Shari, Bette, and Suzanne, who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The following is a list of people for whom our prayers are asked. For the sick, lonely, and suffering; for those who mourn, and for those who rejoice, and others: Bill E, Sally K, JoAnne A, Bob A, Mason A, the members of the AA and NA groups, Mert T, Marsha, Sara, Joseph, Melissa E, Gary E, Joan M, Irv C, Dom Philip Bernard, Shawn M, Louise B, Sydney D, Ed L, Harry R, Grace R, Ginger H, Robert P, Lorene H, Phil M, Donna C, Chris C, Dennis D, Mike A, Bruce R, Paul T, Marsha S, Jill B, Bob A, Elaine P, Connie T, Don & Judy M, Tina, Ryland, Michael B, Natalie H, Danny S, Fr. Don & Carolyn M, Mark B, John, Byron, Mary, Tom & Denise R, Maurice F Jr, and the families and friends of The Right Reverend Vincent Werner, Harry Roumell, and The Right Reverend Sanford S. K. Hampton.
Those in current military service: Andrew Roth, Breanne Gunther, Ian Gunther, Nicole Hyde, Jordan Bush, Josh Sindorf, Madison Sylvester, Amber Woody, and Brandon Roeseler.
Prayers for Israel, Gaza, and the Middle East Loving and liberating Creator, send your healing Spirit upon all involved in the current conflict and violence in the Middle East.
Comfort those who mourn or who have been harmed by brutality. Stand with those who are fearful. Protect and provide for the powerless and the vulnerable. Inspire a spirit of forbearance and understanding within all and uphold those who even now work for a just and durable peace. In the name of Christ. Amen.
Prayer for Remembrance, from the Reform Judaism Prayerbook
In the rising of the sun, and in its going down, we remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.
In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.
In the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share, we remember them.
So long as we live, they, too, shall live,
for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
Anniversaries
July: Rob & Dorothy A-A
Birthdays
July: Michael C, Kerry T, Nichole H-D, Mike Bennett, Joseph C, Mert T, Donn P, Dan M, Alan S, Jody M, Linda M
Church Events and Meetings
July
- July 7th—School Supply Drive Kick-Off
- July 11th—Building and Grounds meeting at 9 am
- July 17th—Vestry Meeting at 7 pm
- July 20th—Garden Work Party from 9 am to 11 am
- July 25th—Building and Grounds meeting at 9 am
August
- August 10th—Holy Hike at 11 am
- August 11th—Carwash benefitting the Jeri Trudell Memorial Scholarship
- August 15th—Building and Grounds meeting at 9 am
- August 21st—Vestry Meeting at 7 pm
- August 25th—School Supply Ingathering
- August 29th—Building and Grounds meeting at 9 am
- August 31st—Parking Lot Sale from 10 am–3 pm