July/August 2018 One Body pg 4

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1 F OOTPRINTS July/August 2018 One Body pg 4 Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress +

2 Footprints? Why the Name? St. Aidan, the man who our church is named after, was a famous walker. In general people walked a lot back then. Only important people had enough money to buy horses. One ruler gave St. Aidan a horse because he thought of him as an important man deserving of a more suitable transportation. St. Aidan gave the horse to the next poor man he met. St. Aidan wanted to walk because it was the humble way. St. Aidan wanted to walk because that was the way that he would meet new people and hear their stories, their hopes and their concerns. It was the place where he could have enough time and space to talk about Jesus in an honest, authentic and natural way. This means a lot to us in this church. We are a church that chooses the humble way, that meets people along the road and shares a story of Christ who is saving our lives each an every day. This newsletter is the impression, or footprints, left from our journey together. Table of Contents Pg 3 Saint Aidan's Day Pg 8 Stuff the Bus Pg 4 From Our Rector Pg 9 Financial Pg 5-7 Youth and Family Pg Schedule Ministries 2 + Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress

3 Saint Aidan's Day Celebrate St. Aidan's birthday Sunday, August 26th with a 5K walk/run at 7am in Bridgeland's scenic Meadow Oak benefitting Reach Unlimited. Proudly wear your I walk (run)/ I pray sticker to 10:30 service. Join us after service in meeting room for fajita feast prepared by our MenSA team. St. Aidan shared everything he had. Please share your talent with others by signing up at the share table. 3 ways to celebrate St Aidan's Day: 5K walk/run Food Fellowship Share Table Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress + 3

4 The Rev. Les Carpenter One Body Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. -1 Corinthians 10:17 I have been going to church my whole life and communion still gets me. I know the words and actions by heart and still there are surprises for me every week. One week it is the child running to the altar that touches my soul, the next it is the old man whose legs creak as he kneels, the next it is the mother desperate to keep her kids in line at the rail who exhales a sigh of relief at the moment I say the body of Christ. Every meal is sacred time, but there is 4 + Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress something truly profound about when we gather to be nourished by God s presence as a community. For all of our differences, frustrations, and selfdestructive habits we are one body when we share that one bread. We are transformed from people in a people. We go from a bunch of wayward souls and become a church. As the words of one of my favorite hymns, I come with Joy, puts it, As Christ breaks bread and bids us share, Each proud division ends. The Love that made us, makes us one, And strangers now are friends.

5 2018 Graduates Reis Fredrickson Graduating from Cy Ranch High School, plans to attend Texas A&M to study Chemical Engineering Mark Kariuki Graduating from Cy Ranch High School, plans to attend Baylor University Ian Lancaster Graduating from Cy Fair High School, plans to attend Collin College to study General Studies Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress + 5

6 2018 Graduates Ethan Lugbauer Graduating from Tomball Memorial High School, plans to attend Texas State Tyler Madden Graduating from Cy Ranch High School, plans to attend University of Texas to play baseball and study business Trevor Van Atta Graduating from Cy Woods High School, plans to attend Stephen F Austin for Pre-med 6 + Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress

7 Taylor Durr Director of Youth and Family Ministries Every summer, we kick things off with a pool party for youth group. It is one of the first few times the new 6th graders are at youth group and that the youth get real time to bond with each other and the adults that are there. This summer s pool party was no different. By chance it ended up being mostly middle schoolers and everyone had a blast. While there are many ways for my heart to be warmed through different experiences in children and youth ministry, there was one instance during the pool party that meant the world to me. While my husband is a big kid himself and has always been actively involved with our youth ministry. At this pool party, we had all just finished making and eating ice cream sundaes when I look over and see my husband deep in conversation with one of the teenagers. The conversation had started with video games and gone from there. It is the relationships like this that make a difference in a teen s faith life once they finish high school. Research July 1: No youth group, Happy Independence Day! July 8: Set up for VBS immediately following 10:30 service. Lunch will be provided. July 9-13: Volunteering at VBS, 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. July 22: Games and Icebreakers, 12:00-1:30 p.m. July 27: Convocation Splashtown trip- must have RSVP d. August 5: Service project, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Youth Schedule Grades 6th-12th through Fuller Youth Institute has told us that the youth who have 5 healthy relationships with adults outside of their family have a stronger faith, and a faith that lasts past high school. Being able to see these moments of our teens bonding with adults in the church is a joy for me to see. It is wonderful seeing those relationships created and formed, knowing the impact it can and will have on their faith later in life. One of the things I have always been impressed with at Saint Aidan s has been how much a part of the church the youth are. They are involved in every way, and known by adults (beside their parents). The adults care about our teens and children, and the children and teens enjoy talking and spending time with the adults. I am grateful to be at a church where this is the case, and where pictures of adults and teens in deep conversation is not a rarity, but a regularity. August 12: Bible study at Torchy s Tacos, 12:00-1:30 p.m. August 19: Urban Air, leave church at 12:00 p.m., return around 3:30 p.m. Please bring $27.50 (covers all attractions and special socks) August 26: Saint Aidan s Day no youth group All youth events are from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the youth room unless otherwise noted. Please contact Taylor at taylor@aidanschurch.org. Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress + 7

8 Stuff The Bus!! Sponsor a backpack for $25 or a pair of shoes for $10. Help an at risk child get a good start on a great year of learning. Each donation for will give one child the tools for school. 8 + Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress

9 From the Finance Committee Year to Date As of May 31, 2018 Income Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget Year to Date Difference Pledge $ 116,376 $ 112,500 $ 3,876 Plate $ 24,042 $ 25,000 $ (958) Property $ 44,836 $ 43,333 $ 1,503 Other $ 6,424 $ 11,500 $ (5,076) $ 191,678 $ 192,333 $ (655) Special Offerings $ 51,531 $ - Year to Date Year to Date Expense Actual Budget Year to Date Difference Administration $ 15,362 $ 15,083 $ 279 Staff/Clergy $ 100,672 $ 102,573 $ (1,901) Ministry $ 22,034 $ 27,658 $ (5,623) Property $ 49,825 $ 47,017 $ 2,809 $ 187,893 $ 192,331 $ (4,437) Capital Campaign Expenses Income less expenses (normal) Income less expenses (including Special Giving) $ 127,090 $ 3,785 $ 3 $ 3,782 $ (71,775) $ 3 $ (71,778) Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress + 9

10 July Schedule July 1st Sixth Sunday After Pentecost July 8th Seventh Sunday After Pentecost July 15th Eight Sunday After Pentecost July 22nd Ninth Sunday After Pentecost July 29th Tenth Sunday After Pentecost Nursery ~ 7:45-Noon 8 AM WORSHIP Celebrant Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Preacher Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Altar Ministry Colleen Wells Gwen Klorer Laurie Schwarzbach Vestry Ushers Mark Jones Liz Bear Colleen and John Wells Larry Dick Mike Arnold Debbie Haluch Dale Smothers Patti Foucha Trey Pryor Don and Beckie Endebrock Mike Owens Mike Arnold Dave Lancaster Mike Owens Princess Ojji Patti Foucha Liz Bear Janice and James Stanberry Acolyte Liz Bear Mike Arnold Trey Pryor Paula Harvey Patti Foucha Lector - Readings Lorraine Rogers Renita Dubois Trey Pryor Dave Lancaster Liz Bear 9:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 AM WORSHIP Adult Sunday School Only Altar Ministry Linda Barry Jenifer Hoffman Jolynn Baughman Earma Underwood Vestry Mark Jones Haydee Penn Larry Dick Haydee Penn Jenifer Hoffman Trey Pryor Dave Lancaster Mike Arnold Liz Bear Patti Foucha Minister of Ceremonies Dale Smothers Wendy Bowser John Patton Jack Gourgues Lauren Bergeron Sound Booth Jack Gourgues Jack Gourgues Jeff Klorer Greeters Mark and Ellen Jones Gourgues Family The Pryor Family Lancaster Family Travis Family Ushers John Patton Josh Powell Paddy Langford Jim Varnado Larry and Jean Dick Laurie Schwarzbach Doug Neaves Jesse Underwood Lou Cooper Brandon Hoff Johnathan Cowen Ruth and Stephen Mohyla YOUTH Acolytes Jordan Penn Ryan Pape Anna Thor Chloe El-Katsha Trinity Guerrero Nathan Guerrero Trinity Guerrero Nathan Guerrero Chloe El-Katsha (C) Addison Travis (G) Wine Servers Mario Villarreal Mary Young Irene Mazzi Michelle Becker Trey Pryor Mary Young John Patton Laurie Schwarzbach Dale Smothers Wendy Bowser Lector ~ Readings Lisa Pape Taz Criss Taz Criss Lisa Pape Todd Tisch CHILDREN'S CHAPEL Leader Bethany Thompson Eileen Hoff Erika Cornejo Taylor Durr Eileen Hoff Music Leader Suzanne Garza Greg and Jordan Penn Paige Patton Natalie and Megan Cornejo John and Caroline Stucker Shepherd Carrie Villarreal Cindy Clothier Taylor Durr Kristin Odell Junior Acolytes Scarlett Thompson Gabriel El-Katsha Mali Gibbs Ryan Pape Sarah Odell Helper Annika Linna Addison Travis Olivia Cowen Taavi Linna Ryan Odell 10 + Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress

11 August Schedule August 5th Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost August 12 th Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost August 19 th Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost August 26 th Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost Nursery ~ 7:45-Noon 8 AM WORSHIP Celebrant Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Preacher Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Rev. Les Carpenter Altar Ministry Colleen Wells Gwen Klorer Laurie Schwarzbach Liz Bear Larry Dick Mark Jones Patti Foucha Vestry Patti Foucha Dave Lancaster Mike Arnold Dave Lancaster Dale Smothers Don and Beckie Endebrock Mike Owens Ushers Colleen and John Wells Debbie Haluch Mike Owens Princess Ojji Acolyte Paula Harvey Dave Lancaster Mike Arnold Paula Harvey Lector - Readings Renita Dubois Lorraine Rogers Renita Dubois Lorraine Rogers 9:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 AM WORSHIP Adult Sunday School Only Altar Ministry Linda Barry Jolynn Baughman Jenifer Hoffman Earma Underwood Vestry Liz Bear Haydee Penn Larry Dick Mike Arnold Mark Jones Jenifer Hoffman Dave Lancaster Haydee Penn Minister of Ceremonies Dale Smothers Trey Pryor Wendy Bowser Lauren Bergeron Sound Booth Jack Gourgues Jeff Klorer Jack Gourgues Jack Gourgues Greeters The Langford Family Bonnie Buhl Pauline Speckman Mark and Ellen Jones The Langford Famnily Ushers John Patton Josh Powell Paddy Langford Jim Varnado Larry and Jean Dick Laurie Schwarzbach Doug Neaves Jesse Underwood Lou Cooper Brandon Hoff Johnathan Cowen Ruth and Stephen Mohyla Acolytes Nathan Guerrero Trinity Guerrero Nathan Guerrero Trinity Guerrero Anna Marie Villarreal Chloe El-Katsha Chloe El-Katsha Meagan Harris Wine Servers Liz Bear Lauren Bergeron Mike Arnold Wendy Bowser Mary Young John Patton Trey Pryor Mary Young Lector ~ Readings Taz Criss Haydee Penn Taz Criss Todd Tisch CHILDREN'S CHAPEL Leader Taylor Durr Erika Cornejo Eileen Hoff Bethany Thompson Music Leader Suzanne Garza Greg and Jordan Penn Paige Patton Natalie and Megan Cornejo Shepherd Kristin Odell Carrie Villarreal Cindy Clothier Taylor Durr Junior Acolytes Ryan Odell Gabriel El-Katsha Mali Gibbs Scarlett Thompson Helper Sara Odell Olivia Cowen Annika Linna Addison Travis Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress + 11

12 Worship Services 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Traditional 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Children's Chapel Children s Chapel is provided on Sundays during the 10:30 am service as an opportunity for children ages Pre K through 3rd grade to worship, age appropriately. The Word of God is presented with imagery that younger children can comprehend. Your child may follow the Children's chapel Cross during the Song of Praise if they would like to attend. The children will return to their families during the Passing of the Peace. SAINT AIDAN S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Fry Road ~ Cypress, Texas aidanschurch.org 12 + Footprints + St. Aidan s, Cypress