Volume 38, Numb12 March 30, 2018

Lectionary

Acts 10:34-43or Isaiah 25:6-9Colossians 3:1-4or Acts 10:34-43 Mark 16:1-8 Psalm 118:14-29 or 118:14-17, 22-24

The MessengerApril 1, 2018Easter Day

8:00 a.m.Holy Communion

8:45 a.m.Parish Breakfast*

8:50 a.m.Prayer Troop Service*

9:15 a.m.Adult Education*

9:15 a.m.Children’s Walk to the

Empty Tomb*

9:15 a.m.Youth Confirmation*

10:30 a.m.Holy Communion*

11:15 a.m.Children’s Walk to the

Empty Tomb*

12:15 p.m.Easter Egg Hunt*

5:00 p.m.No Evening Prayer*

today

*Nursery provided

sainT andrew’sepiscopal church

Easter centers on Jesus, and for Christians Easter is the greatest day of celebration in heaven and on earth. Easter celebration is not like a bottle rocket that shoots with a squirt and fizzles fast. Instead Easter is a cosmic eruption that blasts through death and into eternity, bringing a new heaven and new earth when Jesus returns.Easter encompasses a fifty day season of celebration — giving thanks to God for, and rejoicing over, his greatness, goodness and generosity towards humankind, especially for Jesus’ self-offering upon the cross for our redemption, his victory over Satan and power to defeat death. All creation trumpets Jesus’ resurrection with the glorious bursting forth of blossoming trees, flowers cheering our hearts, and songbirds returning with glorious sounds. Celebrating God often includes good food and drink, music, singing and dancing. Play is closely related to celebration. And people infuse this glorious celebration with acts of festive worship and Easter finery. Celebration is an important part of Christian worship. Sabbath-keeping encompasses celebrating and giving thanks for God’s goodness. The word “Eucharist” which is commonly used today as the title for the Lord’s Supper is derived from the Greek word that means “to give thanks”. Gratefulness toward God is the heart of worship. Our celebration of God’s goodness in worship ideally overflows into all of life.We celebrate not for the sake of celebration but for the purpose of remembering and rejoicing in God’s presence for what he has done for me and mine. And now our Lenten fasting is over,Let the celebration begin! Come rejoice at Saint Andrew’s this Sunday!

Let the Celebration Beginby Canon Ron McCrary

Alleluia, Christ is Risen!The Lord is Risen indeed, Alleluia!

8:00 am Holy Communion in the Chapel

9:15 am Adult Education and Children’s Walk

to the Empty Tomb 10:30 am

Holy Communion with festal brass and Hallelujah chorus in the Church

Easter egg hunt for the Children in the Courtyard after

10:30 Holy Communion

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Friday, April 6th 10:45-1:00 in Moncrief Hall

WOMEN OF ST. ANDREW'S

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An invitation to serve...Brunch in the Park | April 13, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Compassion Park, 1417 E. Presidio StreetEast side Fort Worth

Please join us as we serve brunch to our neighbors in East Fort Worth. If you are not able to come to the park that day please help us out with some food donations.

Contact Ken Creighton at creighkr@gmail.com or call 817-923-1315 You can make a difference. Help us Help Others. Thank you, God Bless.

to CreateWith God All Things are Possible!This comes as a note of heartfelt thanks to all in our parish who have been the hands and heart of Christ in reaching out to our neighbors “down the street” at Iglesia San Juan Apostol. The Ingathering thus far is beyond all expectations. There is still time to submit your mite box offering if you could not be present on Palm Sunday. Please bring your donation to church on Easter Day or to the parish office by Tuesday, April 3rd. You may make a check payable to St. Andrew’s, noted “mite box offering,” or give to this project online. Thank you for helping the Anglican mission congregation of Iglesia San Juan Apostol with some of its very pressing needs following the loss of its parish house. Come celebrate and be amazed at the outpouring of the tangible blessings of the generosity at St. Andrew’s. Come

meet your brothers and sisters in Christ and their dedicated priest Fr. I. Javier Loyo. See the fruits of their labors and yours.

Holy Week and Easter: the Heart of our FaithThis issue of The Messenger will likely arrive in your mailbox on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. The services of Holy Week and Easter are indescribable. They are deeply moving and beautiful. Moving through this week, one experiences the full gamut of emotions. Many thanks to all those involved in the planning and execution of these services. Following are a few notes about Good Friday and Easter Day.Children’s Way of the Cross ServiceThis service is held at 6:00 p.m. on Good Friday evening. It begins in Moncrief Hall, then travels into the church and ends in the Shuman Chapel at 7:00 p.m. It is planned with children and families in mind, but all ages will find it very meaningful. Children and youth serve as readers, and youth are also acolytes. We walk with Jesus, symbolically, through the streets of Jerusalem on his way to the cross, making stops along the way for short readings and prayers and object lessons and singing hymns as we go. The nursery is open that evening for the very young.Children’s Walk to the Empty Tomb on Easter MorningThis special program will be presented for children of all ages in two shifts on Easter Day: at 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. A roadway to an empty tomb will be set up in Moncrief Hall, with other scenery around the room. Children will become the characters in the Easter story as they walk to the tomb and sing hymns as teachers read the wonderful Easter account from the Gospels. Easter crafts and other projects will be a part of this great morning which will end with an Easter egg hunt in the courtyard immediately following the 10:30 service. A beautiful day! A glorious Eastertide to all our families!VBS Planning MeetingJoin in the fun of planning for VBS 2018! Be a part of the team as we lay specific plans for this great week to be held July 16-20. Come to a lunch meeting on Sunday, April 8, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in Youth Room 3 in Ryan House. Think “farm” and “county fair” as we prepare for this summer’s colorful adventure. We welcome YOUR creativity and YOUR talents!

Children’s Ministries: Thanks to all for being the tangible presence of God’s gracious blessings to our Neighbors in Christ at San Juan Apostol

by Judy Mayo

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IntergeneratIonal Day of fellowshIp anD sharIng at IglesIa san Juan apostol

An Outreach Opportunity for the entire family!3725 South Adams on the south side

Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Come and go as you are able.

Presentation of Mite Box check at 10:15 a.m.

Followed by festive music, crafts, games, pinatas, an Easter Egg hunt and simple snacks .A chance to celebrate our Risen Lord, rejoice in God’s goodness and cultivate new friendships!

For more information call Judy 817 988-8170 or email jmayo@st-andrew.com.

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All Sundays (unless otherwise noted on Daily Schedule)8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel8:45 a.m. Parish Breakfast,* Moncrief8:50 a.m. Praying for St. Andrew’s,* Chapel9:15 a.m. Christian Ed. for all ages,* Moncrief & Sunday School areas10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer First Sunday Holy Communion,* Church10:30 a.m. Preschool Chapel,* Children’s Chapel10:50 a.m. Preschool Second Hour of Sunday School,* Preschool Rooms11:15 a.m. Optional Elementary Children’s Program during sermon,* Youth Room 35:00 p.m. Evening Prayer,* with Bible Study and light refreshments following in Koslow* On The third Sunday of the month Evening Prayer will be with Holy Communion, a light supper served.Daily Schedule Sunday, April 1Easter Day8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel8:50 a.m. Prayer Troop Service,* Chapel9:15 a.m. Children’s Walk to the Empty Tomb,* Moncrief9:15 a.m. Confirmation Class, Youth Room 410:30 a.m. Festal Holy Communion,* Church11:15 a.m. Children’s Walk to the Empty Tomb,* Moncrief12:15 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt,* Courtyard5:00 p.m. No Evening Prayer todayMonday, April 2Office Closed for HolidayTuesday, April 36:45 a.m. Men’s Devotion & Bible Study, Chapel & Koslow11:00 a.m. Serving at Ronald McDonald House, Offsite12:00 p.m. Holy Communion, ChapelWednesday, April 49:30 a.m. Staff Meeting, Koslow7:00 p.m. Choir Practice, Choir RoomThursday, April 57:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 11:30 p.m. Messenger Deadline Friday, April 610:45 a.m. Women of St. Andrew’s Luncheon,* Moncrief12:00 p.m. Church Office open until noonSaturday, April 710:00 a.m. Easter Outreach at San Juan Apostol, OffsiteSunday, April 8The Second Sunday of Easter9:15 a.m. Youth Confirmation Class,* Youth Room 4

12:00 p.m. Morning Prayer with dedication of the kneelers,* Church12:00 p.m. St. Margaret’s Guild Luncehon, Moncrief12:00 p.m. VBS Planning Luncheon,* Youth Room 35:30 p.m. Children’s Choir,* Choir Room6:30 p.m. Youth SNL, OffsiteMonday, April 95:30 p.m. Greek, Youth Rm. 1Tuesday, April 10 6:45 a.m. Men’s Devotion & Bible Study, Chapel & Koslow9:00 a.m. American Anglican Council Board Meeting, Koslow12:00 p.m. Holy Communion, Chapel5:30 p.m. Cantina Scriptorum Evening Women’s Bible Study,* Offsite Wednesday, April 118:00 a.m. American Anglican Council Board Meeting, Koslow9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting, Koslow6:00 p.m. FX | Dinner, Music & Discussion,* Moncrief7:00 p.m. Choir Practice, Choir RoomThursday, April 127:00 a.m. Holy Communion, ChapelFriday, April 13 9:30 a.m. Brunch in Compassion Park Outreach, Offsite12:00 p.m. Church Office open until noonSaturday, April 14Sunday, April 15The Third Sunday of Easter9:15 a.m. Confirmation Class, Youth Room 45:00 p.m. Evening Prayer with Holy Communion,* Chapel followed by Light Supper, Moncrief5:30 p.m. Children’s Choir,* Choir Room6:30 p.m. Youth SNL, Youth Room 1Monday, April 165:30 p.m. Greek, Youth Rm. 16:30 p.m. Great Books, KoslowTuesday, April 176:45 a.m. Men’s Devotion & Bible Study, Chapel & Koslow10:00 a.m. St. Margaret’s Guild, Koslow12:00 p.m. Holy Communion, Chapel5:30 p.m. Associate Vestry, KoslowWednesday, April 189:30 a.m. Staff Meeting, Koslow7:00 p.m. Choir Practice, Choir Rm.Thursday, April 197:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel9:30 a.m. Women’s Morning Bible Study,* Moncrief4:30 p.m. Finance Committee, Koslow11:30 p.m. Messenger DeadlineFriday, April 20Church Office open until noon

Saturday, April 219:00 a.m. Exploring St. Andrew’s, Koslow10:00 a.m AGO Workshop, Church Sunday, April 22The Fourth Sunday of Easter9:15 a.m. Youth Confirmation Class,* Youth Room 410:30 a.m. Morning Prayer,* Church Canon Roseberry preaching4:30 p.m. Bishop Iker’s 25th Anniversary Choral Evensong,* Church6:30 p.m. SNL, OffsiteMonday, April 23 5:30 p.m. Greek, Youth Rm. 1Tuesday, April 24 6:45 a.m. Men’s Devotion & Bible Study, Chapel & Koslow12:00 p.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 4:00 p.m. Vestry, KoslowWednesday, April 259:30 a.m. Staff Meeting, Koslow6:00 p.m. FX | Dinner, Music & Discussion,* Moncrief7:00 p.m. Choir Practice, Choir RmThursday, April 267:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel9:30 a.m. Women’s Morning Bible Study,* MoncriefFriday, April 27Church Office open until noonSaturday, April 289:00 a.m. Eddleman-McFarland Interviews, Moncrief12:00 p.m Youth Trip to Six Flags, OffsiteSunday, April 29The Fifth Sunday of Easter9:15 a.m. Confirmation Class,* Youth Room 45:00 p.m. Evening Prayer* Chapel followed by Bible Study & light refreshments, Moncrief5:30 p.m. Children’s Choir,* Choir Room6:30 p.m. Youth SNL, Youth Room 1Monday, April 30 5:30 p.m. Greek, Youth Rm. 1

* A nursery will be available

April Monthly Calendar

The Shop at St. Andrew’sThe Gift that Gives twice

Sundays: 9:15 until 10:15 a.m.

First Sunday of the month the shop opens at

8:45 a.m. & following the 10:30 service

Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m

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April 1Rickey Brantley

Faith LandryApril 2

Scott GoodsonMadelynn Sill

April 3Ben Parker

Hannah McDanielLeland Prowse

April 4Elaine Helm

Anne Marie KaneKaren Pressley

Patty VoriesApril 5

Geraldine SchmidNeil Leverenz

Carly CreightonApril 6

William McKeachie

Bonnie ThalmanTrish Doswell

Patricia WeskampKathryn EggerBlake Johnson

April 7Bob Ravnaas

Todd HawkinsApril 8

Amanda AllisonNorman Robbins III

James DavidsonApril 9

Philip ShawChris Brown

April 10Scott KlebergOsbert Luong

Michaela BurgessApril 11

Luis Aguilar

Halley Brantley April 13

Pauline WestAngela TackettScott Shannon

Carolyn ShannonApril 14

Mac ChurchillChristina Ewin

April 15Alannah Rakestraw

Gunni HolmstenApril 16

Tom RossApril 17

Katy AmesApril 18

Avery BuckAnna Brazzel

April 20Mary Lynn Haines

April 21Bob Grable

Dennis WardMartha Ann Dowling

Cole LewisApril 22

William KnightApril 23

Jackie ProwseHolt JamesClare DyeApril 24

B.W. GarrisonJames Banks

Frances EldridgeWade McMullen

Paul MitchellBrittany TimmonsJackie Rakestraw

April 25Pauline Palm Lily Runnels

April 26Elizabeth Eliot Dyess

April 27Melissa McLaughlin

Aaron AndersonApril 28

Lela Mae BanksDarrell Williams

Susan NixDavid Nichols

John ClairChristopher Berzina

Robert LongoApril 29

Isabelle HolmesMary Kathryn KellyShannon Hawkins

Andy LewisPalmer Lummis

April 30Ashley Robbins Gonzales

April Birthdays

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion

10:30 a.m. Festal Holy

Communion*with festal brass and

Hallelujah Chorus in the Church9:15 & 11:15 a.m.

The Children’s Walk to the Empty Tomb*

12:15 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt in the

Courtyard

*Nursery provided

Come Celebrate Easter Day

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Women’s Ministry: Renewed Mindsby Marsland Moncrief

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:1-2

Forty days ago The Rt. Rev’d Jack Iker encouraged those in attendance at the Ash Wednesday service to consider taking a change of direction with “a renewal of our minds”, a new way of thinking about ourselves, towards others and most importantly in our relationship with our Lord.Have you ever actually contemplated exactly what forty days out of your life represents? Forty days of your life is equivalent to 5 5/7 weeks…1 1/4months out of a year…960 hours, and if you consider a worker’s minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, $6, 960.00 (24 hour work period before deductions). Forty days may or may not seem to be a long period

of time in your way of thinking, but what a small sacrifice for the sacrifice He made for us on the Cross. How will you look back on the Season of Lent 2018? With a renewed mind, a new way of thinking about yourself, towards others, in your relationship with HIM? Are you still in need of some more time to change that way of thinking, that habit or stronghold you cannot seem to release? We are creatures of habit, and change can be difficult, inconvenient, and terrifying. While we know it’s possible to break a habit, the task often feels insurmountable when we face the challenge by ourselves. After researching the question “How long does it take to break a habit?” I discovered that it really is an impossible question to answer because it depends on the person and the habit. “As psychologists would say, it’s always the individual and the situation together.” It was observed that up to 40% of the things we do in a day are habits, some good and some bad. Whether it is good or bad, a habit is a learned behavior, and it can be replaced. We have been doing some of these habits for years and years and yet others are new. All habits, good or bad start with a choice. And it is with choice and a renewed mind that habits can be broken. Psychologist Elliot Berkman stated that the time it takes to break a habit depends on three factors, which he described in order of descending importance: First is the availability of an alternative habit. Second is the strength of the motivation to change. Third is the mental and physical ability to break the habit. Oh, if it was so easy! Do you need more time? Forty days can be the beginning of your “Mind under Renewal” campaign. James MacDonald states in his concluding session of Think Differently, Nothing is Different until You Think Differently Bible study, that in order to renew your mind we need to protect and wash our mind with the Word of God. We need to deepen our commitment to God’s Word with the discipline to read it; the desire to study it; and the delight in memorizing, meditating and sharing it with others. The story of the temptation of Jesus found in Matthew 4:1-11 reveals the significance of protecting our minds with the Word of God. Jesus was forty days in the wilderness, fasting and praying before His ministry when Satan confronted Him launching his temptation attack. Although desperately hungry and weakened Jesus stood firm answering from the Word of God:

“But he answered, It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4Despite Satan’s relentless attacks Jesus had the most powerful weapon, God’s Word. “Jesus said to him, ‘Again it is written, You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” Matthew 4:7“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Be gone, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.”Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.” Matthew 4:10-11Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus is the Author. Protect and wash your mind with His Word. It will break that habit. It will renew you mind.

Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. But that is not the way you learned Christ!-assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of god in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:17-24

MIND UNDER RENEWAL (HOW TO BREAK A HABIT)

1. Availability of an Alternative habit ...God’s Word

2. Strength of the motivation to change ...Discipline and desire to read and study God’s Word

3. Mental and physical ability to bread the habit ...Memorize, Meditate, and Share

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on the birth of

Reed Mullins Nicewanderson of

Grace & Andrew Nicewanderbrother of

Faith, John, Evie, & Brennan

March 24, 2018

CongratulationsPrayer for the Rector Search at St. Andrew’sMost gracious Heavenly Father, giver of every good and perfect gift, We humbly request your favor and blessing upon the Search Committee and Vestry of St. Andrew’s, as they seek a new rector for this your church. Grant them heavenly wisdom, discernment, unity, and patience, through the course of the search, and bring us a good shepherd, who loves you with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength, and is particularly well suited to help and encourage us to do likewise, that this church may ever be a shining beacon for the Gospel. As we humbly submit to your will, grant us success in this endeavor, and show your steadfast love to St. Andrew’s.Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ST. MARGARET’S GUILD | DEDICATION DAY APRIL 8 AT NOON. IN THE CHURCH

St Margarets Guild Dedication Day is April 8. All members of Guild are asked to sit as Group in front right section of the church at the 10:30 Service. Members will receive a blessin. Kneelers will be blessed and then placed in the church. A light luncheon will be served to members and commissioners in Moncrief Hall following the Service.St. Margaret’s Guild invites anyone who enjoys stitching and fellowship. The emphasis has been on developing the kneeler project; however, all who would like just plain fellowship while quilting knitting, crocheting, stitching beading, etc., are welcome to join us. Come share your God-given talent or discover a talent you did not know you possessed.

Exploring St. Andrew’sExploring St. Andrew’s is the best way to get connected to the work of our church as a guest, regular attendee or newer member of St. Andrew’s.The next offering of this course will take place on Saturday, April 21st, in Koslow Library in the Parish Hall from 9am-2:30 pm. Hosted by our Priest-in-Charge, Canon Ron McCrary, Exploring St. Andrew’s is an opportunity to hear about the mission of St. Andrew’s and how you can participate in the work of local and global discipleship. We will answer your questions about St. Andrew’s, our ministries to adults and families, and what it means to be Anglican. Attendees are served a complimentary lunch and participate with others who are new to St. Andrew’s. Whether you are simply seeking to learn more about St. Andrew’s

or you are ready to get more involved, there is no better opportunity than Exploring St. Andrew’s. The class is open to anyone just checking out or already a member of the church. We encourage you to come with your questions and an eagerness to embrace your calling as a disciple of Jesus! If desired, attending this course puts you one step closer to full membership at St. Andrew’s.

For RSVPs, Questions about this course? Questions about St. Andrew’s membership? (Feel free to check with me whether or not you are already a member!) Please reply to mbryant@st-andrew.com or call 817.727.5200

St. Margaret’s Guild members from past dedication of knelelers Come create with these ladies. They will keep you in stitches.

Great BooksMonday, April16, 2018

6:30pm-8:00pm in Koslow Library Dinner and Discussion

“Mansfield Park” by Jane AustenA nursery will be available by making a reservation by noon Saturday, April 14. A suggested donation for dinner is $12. Your contribution of a bottle of wine is always appreciated and will enliven the

discussion.Books are now available. Please contact Alann Sampson for a copy A donation of $10 is suggested. The book is also available on Kindle. RSVP Alann Sampson asampson@st-andrew.com for the dinner and for the nursery.

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Prayer Chain RequestsNames may be submitted to Patti Parrish at parrishuc@mac.com or call St. Andrew’s office and leave a message on extension 3501. This is a secure extension. Permission should be obtained before submitting the name of someone other than oneself.

Sunday adult Education

EaStEr day at 9:15 a.m. in KoSlow library

with Scott PErry

thE rESurrEction in thE chriStian lifE: alrEady and not yEt

A practical theology of the Resurrection.

EPHESIANS “to the praise of his glory”

Eastertide Adult Education 9:15-10:15 | in the parish hall

EPHESIANS “to the praise of his glory”

Eastertide Adult Education 9:15-10:15 | in the parish hall