St Andrews

State of the Building

Merry Jo, Kerry and other members of Building and Grounds have been preparing for new paint by pressure washing and priming the stairway by the Sunday School room. Other ongoing projects include installing the new railings on the office porch, as well as those on the entry porch to the sanctuary. Countless minor repairs also continue apace.

Additionally, is there someone willing to launder the kitchen linens each week? Please let Merry Jo know 360-789-7549. It would help keep our kitchen clean and running smoothly for the many groups who use it.

Garden (Work) Party

We need volunteers to help work on the garden grounds on Saturday, September 7 from 9:00-11:00 am. Please bring your favorite gardening and clean up tools so we look our best for the Parish Picnic the next day

Upcoming Ordination and Consecration Info

In just over two short weeks, the Diocese of Olympia will welcome the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, Michael Bruce Curry, who is visiting in relation to the Ordination and Consecration of our Bishop-Elect Philip N. LaBelle. As we gear up to welcome The Most Reverend Bishop Curry and other visitors from near and far, the Diocese would like to encourage your attendance and suggest carpools for those interested in attending these special and holy events. Please contact the office if you are interested in carpooling

The Most Reverend Bishop Curry will preside over the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle at The Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 14. This momentous event begins at 11:00 a.m. and truly will be a once in a lifetime experience for many of us. RSVP is requested, but not required. All are welcome!
Our new Bishop for the Diocese of Olympia, Phil LaBelle, will be Seated at St. Mark’s Cathedral on Sunday, September 15 during Evensong, beginning at 4:30.

Wedding Blessings

Congratulations to the newly wed Daniel and Kim McBride. May their marriage be a long and happy one!

Reminders

Please remember that there will be NO 9 AM SERVICE Sunday, September 8. It will instead begin at 11 am on account of the picnic.
Our Old Home Sunday picnic needs volunteers for both set up and clean up. A sign-up sheet for that is on the bulletin board, with one for food to follow.
The Holiday Bazaar has been rescheduled to November 9^th. In the meantime, ready your knitting needles, wood-working tools, and the like! We are also taking donations of baked goods, books, plants, and gently used kitchen items, as well as fall and holiday decor. There will be a soup lunch provided and a chance to win at the yearly quilt raffle.

Thank you to:

All those donating their talents and time to make the Parish Picnic a success
Mert, Annette, and all the worker bees that have pitched in to make up the parking lot sale
Our acolytes for their tireless contribution to the service

PRAYER LISTS

Search Committee Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of Ann, 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, Grace R, Ginger H, Robert P, Lorene H, Phil M, Donna C, Chris C, Dennis D, Mike A, Bruce R, 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, Paul & Susie T, Darleen G, John L.

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.

Anniversaries Doug and Merry Jo Z, Rob and Denise C, JoAnn and Bob A, Maria & Tim B

Birthdays Shaen D, Anne B, Pat S, Glenn S, Erich S, Dennis D, Joshua B, Eric Heikkila, William S

Church Events and Meetings

September

September 8^th—Old Home Sunday/Parish Picnic
September 12^th—Building and Grounds meeting at 9 am
September 18^th—Vestry Meeting at 7 pm
September 26^th—Building and Grounds meeting at 9 am
September 29^th—Stewardship Kick-Off

October

October 6^th—Blessing of the Animals
October 10^th—Building and Grounds meeting at 9 am
October 16^th—Vestry Meeting at 7 pm
October 24^th— Building and Grounds meeting at 9 am

September Newsletter