Circle 4 and Peninsula Rescue Mission

Circle 4 met on Tuesday, November 1.  Ladies, if you didn’t make it to November’s regular meeting, we missed you (and you missed an illuminating and informative program)!  Lindsey Nicolai facilitated a presentation on one of Circle 4’s outreach ministries -- Peninsula Rescue Mission (PRM), its mission, its status, its current needs, and its holiday projects. Please check out our web page at http://bit.ly/circle4saec to catch up and perhaps support Circle 4’s outreach to PRM over the holiday season.

We also finalized our Christmas Luncheon meeting, which will be on Tuesday, December 6. If you plan to attend, please contact Happy Barnwell (595-7948 or barnwell1@cox.net) or Debi Nicolai (826-3115 or cashmre@cox.net) to get those details and sign up. We must have a final headcount by 30 November.  We are growing—in numbers, fellowship, and mission projects.  Make it among your New Year’s Resolutions to consider joining the only active women’s circle at St. Andrew’s. 

On Monday November 7, the generous donations collected by Circle 4’s members at its 1 November meeting traveled a few miles down the road to the Peninsula Rescue Mission (PRM).  The leaders at PRM assure us that the men will appreciate (and begin immediate use of) the numerous hotel-size hygiene products, clothes, and washcloths.  And the baking products will help fill bags for Thanksgiving food donations for needy families!  If you’re interested in helping Circle 4 with its outreach to PRM, please contact Debi Nicolai (826-3115 or cashmre@cox.net).

EYC fun!

EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, for grades 6-12) is off to a great start this school year. The kick-off party on on Sept. 25 was just the beginning. Every Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m., EYC gathers for fun, fellowship and, of course, food. EYC is an opportunity to have fun while growing your faith and relationship with God. As you can see, they have a LOT of fun! Learn more about EYC on their blog, http://staeyc.weebly.com/.

Hilton Village Halloween fun!

St. Andrew's took part in the annual Halloween fun in Historic Hilton Village. We put on costumes, gave out candy, as well as books and toys, to thousands of trick or treaters.

All treats, no tricks at Halloween Brunch

St. Andrew's knows how to have fun! Thanks to everyone who helped prepare and execute this year's Trick or Treat Halloween Brunch and KidFest on Oct. 30. Fantastic food and fun, as adults and kids came dressed as saints and Bible characters.

Gathering around Jesus

We all know the story of the children who wanted to gather around Jesus, but the disciples brushed them off. Jesus went the opposite direction – he pulled them into the center! Taking his actions seriously, I am constantly looking for ways we honor children’s spirituality: let them see what is going on and let them be involved in worship.

I am happy that St. Andrew’s has programming each week for all our children. Kids up to grade five come to Children’s Chapel during the 10:30 service, and we are dividing them into two age groups. Youth from sixth through twelfth grade meet Sunday evenings for activities and Bible study geared toward them. Additionally, second through fifth graders have a monthly Tweens gathering just for them. And new this year, we are having several fellowship events that will allow us some time with kids while their parents relax. The first of these is October 30. As you enjoy brunch, keep an eye out for a few saints of ages past who will be meeting with our children and telling their stories.

The Rev. Jen Kimball

Interim Minister of Christian Formation