The Network

Sunday August 22nd is the last day to bring in school supplies for the FOCUS on Schools project. A list of needed items can be found here - donations of money are also welcome, simply drop a check into the offering plate with "FOCUS - school supplies" on the memo line. Many thanks go out to Lisa Walker who coordinates this project for St. Andrew's each year.

Voices from the Past

Over the summer the parish has been blessed with visitors and information which remind us of St. Andrew's rich history. In July Robert Hackwell and his wife came to visit. Mr. Hackwell's father, the Rev. Lloyd Hackwell, was Rector at St. Andrew's from 1946 until 1954. Mr. Hackwell had last been at St. Andrew's when he was a child and was glad to have a chance to see the church again.

We also received new information about Captain Richard Selkirk, one of the soldiers on the parish Honor Roll. Mr. Arthur McGlamery, son of Captain Selkirk's fiancée, contacted us with information and photographs. A new picture of Captain Selkirk, taken from Mr. McGlamery's contribution, is now on the parish website profile of Captain Selkirk.

Lastly we heard from Mr. Don Webster, nephew of former organist and choir director Earle Kempton. Mr. Webster was hoping to get pictures of the stained glass window in the Chapel which is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Kempton's mother- and sister-in-law. We were able to provide him with a picture of the window and to connect him with Bob Leslie, who sang in the choir under Mr. Kempton's direction in the 1940's.

Thank you Love Thy Neighborhood Volunteers!

Thanks to everyone who made the Love Thy Neighborhood Dinners such a success this year. Whether you were able to come once or twice over the year, or were one of our regulars helping each month, I appreciate your willingness to extend Christ's love into our neighborhood. Some came to set up, others to serve the meal, and others to help clean up. Most importantly, many came to have a meal with our neighbors, chat with those who seemed alone, and add some cheer to the lives of many. I look forward to starting the fourth year of this ministry in September.

SHIRT Day!

On Sept 12th at our Parish Picnic we will also observe St Andrew's Shirt Day by wearing our St Andrew's shirts to the Church Service and Picnic. Another good reason for wearing your St Andrew's shirt on that day is that we are planning a group photo of everyone. The Outreach committee has a large supply of shirts (polos and tees for children) if you need to get a shirt for the occasion. Shirts will be available during coffee hour after Sunday services. You can obtain them from any Outreach committee member or call Lee Cameron at 489-2487

Thank you Dottie!

Once again we would like to thank Dottie Johnson for playing the organ for us this past Sunday and again for the Sunday coming up. "Praise God with strings and pipe!"

Pie Sunday Thank Yous

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Pie Sunday festivities. A special thank you also to Steve Iannacone and Lucille Lanpher who helped make Pie Sunday possibe.

Congratulations Claudia!

Congratulations to Claudia Meyer who passed a tough exam last week to become a board certified chaplain! Claudia works at Albany Medical Center helping patients and their families deal with the challenges of illness and hospitalization.