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TIDINGS
VOL. CL V • May 2006

GOOD NEWS!   GREAT NEWS!
On behalf of the Vestry it gives great pleasure to announce that St. Andrew's debt of $550,000 borrowed to build, has been paid off in its entirety. We are debt-free! The month of May will honor this joy as we give thanks to the Lord. And how appropriate that this should come at Easter when we celebrate the joy of the greatest act of love ever to forgive our sins ("forgive us our debts").

Our heartfelt thanks to all who sacrificed of their time, talents and treasure for the Lord's work in making this possible. From the widow's mite to the child's coin earned as allowance to faithful pledges over several years: all have contributed out of the abundance of God's love.   A special note of thanks, too, to those whose generous bequests made the final payments possible: the late Shirley ("Lee") Doran, Dave Doran and Martin Kellogg. Our children and future generations will be beneficiaries of such blessings.  

Join us as we "Burn the Note" of indebtedness at the Parish Picnic at St. Andrew's on Sunday, May 21 at Noon . Bring a covered dish item to share at the picnic. Hamburgers, and hotdogs, and drinks will be provided. The picnic is for all ages, come and enjoy!

PARSON'S PARAGRAPH
I am partial to John's Gospel. John's Gospel is all about believing. It highlights the premise that being a Christian is living by faith in Christ Jesus: "the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things yet unseen." (Hebrews 11:1) Take, for example, the story of Thomas we read at Easter. The Church has a lot of "Thomases." We (the Church) profess to have faith but more like Thomas, we understand the words: "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." (John 20:25). Jesus said to Thomas, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." (John 20:29) [BACK TO TOP]

As we recall Easter's joy that Christ is Risen, the Good News is that God continues to do signs and wonders right before our eyes. Take, for example, the wonderful news that St. Andrew's is debt-free. This is no small thing; just two months ago, we owed more than a half million dollars ($550,000) on the new building. The $2 million expense was daunting, even though we raised $1.4 million and received some gifts. No one knew for a fact when or how this would be repaid, but we knew by faith that God was calling us. Bruce Wilkinson (The Prayer of Jabez) caught my attention when he wrote, " we are expected to attempt something large enough that failure is guaranteed unless God steps in ."

Well, my friends, God has done just that. God has again stepped into our lives and provided as we trusted in faith. From the Hymnal we sing: "How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can he say than to you he hath said, to you that for refuge to Jesus have fled?" (#637)

A blessed Easter season!
Charles+

EASTER 2006
LILIES HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

Her parents, Loran & Lucy Ballance, by Carolyn Ballance,
Their son, Christopher L.W. Bradshaw, Jr., by Chris & Lois Bradshaw,
His father, Willie Byrum by Al, Lydia, Todd and Will Byrum,
Her father, E.C. Ferguson, by Lydia, Al, Todd and Will Byrum,
Her mother, Helen Phillips Ferguson, by Lydia, Al, Todd and Will Byrum,
Dewey Winfree, father of Shawn Winfree, son-in-law of Gene & Sandy Carter,
His son, Parker, by Randy Cartwright,
Her father, James Spurrier, by Cindy Christie,
Her daughter, Elizabeth Quinby Evans, by Vera Evans,
Her father, George A. Davis, by Randi Eure,
His sister, Dean Fearing, by Malcolm, Susan, Kathryn, Allison and Margaret Fearing,
His father, and their grandfather, M. Keith Fearing, Jr., by Malcolm, Susan, Kathryn, Allison and Margaret Fearing,
Her parents, Thelma Bennett Basinger Hooton and Julius Caldwell Basinger, by Pat Fearing,
Helen LeSieur by Robert Gerald,
Roger Richeson, her friend, by Carey LeSieur,
Her son, James E. Gladden, by Wilma Gladden,
Her parents, Walter and Estelle Gray, by Julie Gray,
Their son, Brian Reske, by Susan & Bill Hagner,
His parents, Earl & Marie Hagner, by Susan & Bill Hagner,
Her father, James W. Harshaw, by Susan & Bill Hagner,
His wife, Peggy S. Hodges, by Ralph H. Hodges, Jr.,
Her brother, Michael Graebner, by Karla Hutchins,
Her husband, Charles E. Jones, by Emily A. Jones,
Her mother, Esther Moore, by Janis Kuykendall,
His parents, Carl and Irma Lamm, by Kathey & Tony Lamm,
Her parents, Ruth and Gene Hinton, by Kathey & Tony Lamm,
Her parents, Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Herubin, by Mrs. William M. Lee,
Her grandfather, Bill Meredith, by Madison Meredith,
Her brother-in-law, Bryan Griffin, by Celina Olds,
Her parents, Pat and John Respess, by Patsy Respess,
Her friends, Jane and Bob Shafer, by Patsy Respess,
Her husband, David M. Rigor, by Ruth Rigor,
Her husband, Frank Schmitt, by Evelyn Schmitt,
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IN THANKSGIVING FOR:
Their granddaughters, Samantha and Maggie Thomasson, and Carter Elizabeth Winfree, by Sandy & Gene Carter,
Her family, Malcolm, Susan, Kathryn, Allison & Margaret Fearing, by Lib Fearing.
Her friends, Joy Kupetz and Sandy Walker-George, by Pat Fearing,
Their children, David, Kristy, Travis & Julie, by Jim & Janis Kuykendall,
Her many friends at St. Andrew's By-the-Sea, by Tish Leonard,
Their granddaughter, Jade Madison Matthews, by Ray & Pam Matthews,
Their children and grandchildren, Paige and Randy Bethea, Lee and Ginny Owens,
Kerianne, Kendall, Taylor, Forrest and Christopher, by Peggy & Ronnie Owens,
Her many blessings, by Tori Swicegood,
Their many blessing, by Stan & Susie White,
Their grandson, Cameron Allen Wood, by Allen & Grace Wood,
Their granddaughter, Willow Grace Ostman, by Allen & Grace Wood,
Their grandson, Quinn Alexander Walton, by Allen & Grace Wood.

IN HONOR OF:
The engagement of her daughter, Kristen Brewer to Dale Bovat, by Carolyn Ballance,
Dottie and C.B. Hooton, by Pat Fearing,
His daughter, Lou Hodges Cleaver, by Ralph Hodges, Jr.,
His daughter-in-law, Gail C. Hodges, by Ralph Hodges, Jr.,
The birthday of her twin daughters, Elizabeth H. Granitzki & Judith H. Bowen, by Margaret Harvey,
Her sons and daughters-in-law, Bob & JoAnn Thomson, Jim and Liza Thomson, and Pete & Lynn Thomson, by Tish Leonard,
Their friend, Carey LeSieur, by Pam Matthews and Debbie Luke,
Her parents, Dr. & Mrs. K. Baron W. Jones, by Evelyn J. Schmitt
His mother, Mary Ellen Trivette, by Robert, Donna, Emmy and Maura Trivette,
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The flowers for the arrangements throughout the church are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of:
Her parents Alice Evans Olson and Eldred Olson, by Karen & Steve Sawin,
Her husband, Woodson "Woodie" Fearing, by Pat Fearing.

The Chapel Altar flowers are given in Thanksgiving for all of their loving and supportive friends, by Nancy & Wallace Harvey, III

The wreathes on the Chapel and the Church were given in thanksgiving by Brooks the Florist at Vista and his staff.

Our sincere thanks to Altar Guild members: Hilda Bayliss, Lydia Byrum, Vera Evans, Pat Fearing, Pam Gray, Margaret Harvey, Mimi Iacone, Kathey Lamm, Tish Leonard, Carey LeSieur, Debbie Luke, Pam Matthews, Joyce Pickrel, Debbie Remaley, Karen Sawin, and Harriett Woolard, for enriching our Easter worship with the special preparations and beautiful arrangements in the church.
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NEW ALCOHOL POLICY APPROVED FOR ST. ANDREW'S HALL
(APPROVED BY VESTRY April 11, 2006)

The use of wine at the Holy Eucharist is one of two sacramental elements we take in remembrance of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wine was also a part of the celebration and first miracle recorded of our Lord at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Therefore, we honor the proper use of alcohol and expect that all who use these facilities will respect its use.

Alcohol may be served U only U in the U St. Andrew's Hall U by the glass in the form of wine or champagne. No open bar, beer or mixed drinks are allowed.   No alcohol may be taken from the St. Andrew's Hall.

If alcohol is served, another equally attractive, non-alcoholic drink must be available.  

Our primary concern is that the safety of all is encouraged:
•  No alcohol may be served to intoxicate or to anyone who is intoxicated
•  Those serving and being served must be of legal age to consume alcohol
•  The event host (wedding party, etc.) is responsible for the proper use of alcohol and, in its use,   for all property and safety of others
•  Any license required by the town of Nags Head, Dare County and/or State or Federal requirements is the responsibility of the event host and must be posted with the church office in advance.  
•  Every request for use of alcohol must come before the Rector and one of the Church Wardens.  

VISION COMMITTEE

The Vestry has appointed a Vision Committee to study the "state of the parish" and the plans for the future of the parish.   Harriett Workman and Skipper Hines have agreed to share the Chair of the Committee. Other Committee members are Shawn Nunemaker, George Embry, Tish Leonard, Elizabeth Robbins, Pat Fearing, Deb Taylor, Helen Woolard, Matt Northrup, and Steve Sawin.   Fr. Ted Bishop will be their Consultant.   They will be meeting twice a month for the next several months. We thank them for their commitment of time and talent.   

BAPTISMS AND FIRST COMMUNIONS
Holy Baptism is offered at services of worship throughout the year. Whenever possible it is hoped that Baptisms can be planned for specific days of significance, such as at Pentecost. The upcoming days are particularly well sited for planning a Baptism: Sundays in Easter (Sundays in May), Pentecost Sunday (June 4) and Virginia Dare Sunday, August 20.

Children who have been Baptized and who are wanting to received Holy Communion: their parents/guardians should contact the rector and ask for a time to prepare both child and parents for the child's First Communion.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Those youth who are nearly teens or who are teens are welcomed to plan for Confirmation when the Bishop makes his visit to St. Andrew's on September 24.   Confirmation Classes will be held June - July at the Sunday School hour. If you would like to be a part of this class, please let the rector know by calling the parish administrator, Sandy George at 441-5382. A book for Confirmation and instruction will be provided for all being prepared. Confirmation Classes will run from June 4 - July 30 from 10:15-10:55 in the upstairs Classroom B.

ATTENDANCE AT EASTER
We're Growing Again!
2004 - 447 attending
2005 - 697 attending
2006 - 926 attending

THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE

Many, many thanks this past Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter to:
•  Our Altar Guild for the dedicated planning, time and work put into the gorgeous Easter decorations in the Church and in the Chapel.   
•  Our Choirs whose Hand Bells and Voices blended to make this a most joyful celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord.
•  Our Soul Surfers who provided the tempo of more contemporary music.
•  Our Acolytes who led us in procession and served at the Altar.
•  Our Staff and Volunteers who prepared the many bulletins and folded and readied them for our use.
•  Our Ushers who served to welcome, seat, and give directions at Communion to our many guests.
•  Our Lectors who read the lessons and youth who led the Passion reading.
•  Our Lay Eucharist Ministers who served the Chalice and took Communion to the home bound.
•  Our Vestry who counted the Offering and saw to it that the church was cared for after services were over.
•  Our Greeters who welcomed every visitor with a spirit of hospitality.
What a great witness to ministry as members of the Body of Christ was given!

THE MEMORIAL GARDEN
Many thanks to Jim Heinrich for the many hours he has spent weeding and trimming and planting in the Memorial Garden at the outside Memorial Altar.  

NEEDLEWORK AND OFFERINGS
•  A Needlepoint Guild has begun the work of preparing Altar Kneelers. The Needlepoint Guild meets weekly in the parlor, Tuesdays at 10 AM to 12 noon, for instruction and assistance. For more information, contact Karen Sawin or Candice Kling.

•  A group has begun producing Prayer Shawls for a new Prayer Shawl Ministry. The Prayer Shawls are made with love and prayer and offered to the sick as a witness to the blessing of the prayers being offered. The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in the parlor weekly on Mondays at 10:00 AM. Contact Karen Sawin.

St. Andrew's will need volunteers again for the Food Pantry June 5 P th P through June 9 P th P 2006. Please sign up. You will find the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board just outside the Church offices. If you have any questions, please call Emily Jones at 441-8471.

PRESCHOOL
It is hard to believe that the last month of preschool is here. We have had a wonderful year. Our end of the year program will be on Thursday, May 25. Our Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser was a great success. We would like to thank Sue and John Woolard and Western Sizzlin for sponsoring our dinner. Their continued support of our preschool program is greatly appreciated. Thanks also to Dave Shuster for grading the playground. We purchased a new piece of playground equipment, a small wooden ship. The preschoolers adore playing on it. And finally we would like to thank Claiborne Yarbrough for all of her help, support and energy. The Yarbroughs have been a great asset to the preschool this year. If you would like information about the preschool please call me at 441-3043. Or check out the new website, standrewsnagshead.org. Thanks to Wendy Kelly for designing a terrific site. We are looking forward to our summer break to re-charge for another great year. See you in September!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)

Trading Places:  "Where Jesus Makes a World of Difference"

For children from Pre-School through 5 P th P Grade! Bring your children, your grandchildren, and your neighbor's children! So much will be gained as children discover key people of the Bible and learn about the ways in which people around the world celebrate the love of Jesus today.   We aim to make this a highlight of the children's summer memories! A Children's program will be presented June 25 P th P , the Sunday after Vacation Bible School at the 9:30 AM service.

Vacation Bible School at St. Andrew's will be held Monday - Friday, June 19, 20, 21, 22, & 23 from 9 AM to 12 noon daily. Registration & payment in advance is required. The cost of $20 will provide each child with some very special memories. (NOTE: the maximum cost per family is $40; (Third and subsequent children are free!) For those in need, full and Partial Scholarships are available).

Parents, adults and youths in 6 P th P grade or higher are invited to come & volunteer for one or more days. Please contact Annah Petty at 473-1594 or Lisa Wheless at 473-6277 to find out more details and where help is needed most.

OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The St. Andrew's Outreach Committee met on Thursday, April 13 to continue plans for the upcoming year. The committee is reaching out to our parish to find families to provide much needed foster care for children in our community and to provide support to these families who so generously open their home and hearts to these children. Look for a new bulletin board featuring many of the projects and activities we are involved in as well as opportunities for serving our community and the world in Jesus' name.

If you are interested in more information on foster care please call the church office. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in giving their time and talents in any of a variety of church and community projects. If you are interested call Linda White at 441-4464 or attend the next Outreach Committee meeting on May 11 at 4:00 in the classroom near the parish hall.  

SEXUAL ETHICS TRAINING
Sexual Ethics training will be held Tuesday, May 2 and Saturday, May 20 P th P at 9:00 AM in St. Andrew's Hall. Led by Senior Warden, Joyce Pickrel, the classes run through noon.

FOOD BANK OF THE ALBEMARLE
In our 15 county service region, approximately 16.3% of the men, women, and children live at or below the poverty level. Many more are food insecure due to illness or death in the family, wages below the North Carolina living income standard, loss of a job, or one of many other family catastrophes. During Spring and early Summer of each year, we participate in two major events that are critical to our ability to serve the hungry and needy in our region. The events are the U Letter Carriers Food Drive U and U Dine Out to Help Out.

The Letter Carriers Food Drive will be held on May 13, 2006. Last year, letter carriers collected over 27,000 pounds of shelf-stable food that members of churches and citizens in our communities donated for them to pick up. The food collected within each community goes to an agency in that community. To make this year's food drive even more successful, we need your help to advertise the event in your church bulletin and in you announcements to encourage your congregation members to participate.

Likewise, our Dine Out to Help Out will be held on June 6, 2006 in conjunction with National Hunger Awareness Day. Last year, 37 restaurants donated 10% of their income, for the day, to help the hungry and needy in our region. Each dollar donated enables us to provide approximately six pounds of food. Success of Dine Out depends on two things - restaurant participation and individuals willing to enjoy a great meal out knowing that 10% of their bill will help individuals in our communities. It is a win-win for everyone! Again, we need your help to make Dine Out a success.

We know that none of us can solve the problem of food insecurity in our region by our self and investments in the hungry and needy in our communities pay handsome dividends. We need your help to ask as many people as possible to take a step and make a contribution to making the life a little easier for the hungry men, women, and children we see every day.

Thank you. If you have questions about the Letter Carriers Food Drive, please call Hope Weitzel at 252-335-4035, Ext. 17. For questions about Dine Out to Help Out, please contact John McLaughlin at Ext. 20.

Liz Reasoner, Associate Director

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: THURSDAY, MAY 4
One can take a few minutes wherever he or she may be at Noon on May 4 to offer a prayer for our nation and to honor the gifts of God's grace given to His people in our pursuit of liberty and justice for all.   Join us every noon in this daily prayer penned by Vera Evans and called the Noonday Prayer:  "Dear God, bless our enemies and turn their hearts and ours to peace and love through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen."

SPECTACULAR LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
This event is sponsored by Episcopal Church Women and Altar Guild. Fashions by Gray's, Saturday May 13, 12 noon.   Tickets $10 each are on sale in advance from the office and the Altar Guild.  Baby sitting service is provided.   Proceeds will help our needlepoint kneeler project. For further information call Pat Fearing 473-3703 or Debbie Luke 441-5074 or e-mail; H T lukecrew@hotmail.com

EVENING PRAISE SERVICE TO BEGIN AT ST. ANDREW'S
An Evening Praise Service will be taking place at St. Andrew's with a contemporary look and feel.   Mother's Day, May 14 P th P at 6:30 PM in the Chapel will be the first of these monthly services, and everyone is encouraged to come as they are and enjoy the music, fellowship and an informal time of joy and praise for the glory of God. The Soul Surfers, St. Andrew's praise and worship group, will lead the congregation in this celebration. Grace Wood will share her love of God with some observations that have been inspired by the hymn, "Taste and See" and Psalm 34, and a tribute to moms everywhere will be shared by the new A/V worship team, led by Dwight Kirschman. Come and join all who will lift their voices and their hearts to make a joyful noise. The service concludes with a time of fellowship; share a cool drink on a summer evening on the deck after giving thanks for the opportunity in worship. This is for everyone, and we would love to have volunteers and have ways for you to be involved, so if you are interested get in touch with Deb Taylor, Julie Giglia, or Bruce Eaton. "Come, now is the time to worship!"

CHURCH GATHERINGS IN MAY
•  Sexual Ethic Workshop for all who work with youth and young people: May 2 and May 20 from 9 AM - Noon in the St. Andrew's Hall
•  Every Thursday at 7 PM at St. Andrew's: Bible Study (bring your favorite translation)
•  Sunday, May 7: Teacher Appreciation Sunday
•  Saturday, May 13: Noon Fashion Show sponsored by the Altar Guild and Gray's Dept. Store, this event will be a treat for Mothers' Day Weekend and help raise money for the Needlepoint Kneelers at the Altar.
•  Saturday, May 13:   An Ultreya will be held in the St. Andrew's Hall for all members of the Edenton Ultreya.   Contact Brenda Pitonyak for details.
•  Sunday, May 14:   Mothers' Day and Youth Sunday (The Youth will lead the service at 9:30 and preach)
•  Sunday May 14: This begins the offering of Contemporary Worship every 2 P nd P Sunday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Chapel.
•  Sunday, May 21: The Annual Parish Picnic and "Burning of the Note" will take place at St. Andrew's beginning at Noon.   Dress casual and enjoy the festive spirit!
•  Sunday, May 28:   For Memorial Day Weekend, St. Andrew's presents the   Westminster Choir College Bell Choir in the Church at 4PM.   Don't miss this fabulous and world-renowned bell choir!

MAY WEDDINGS
Saturday, May 6, at 2:00 PM in the Church, parishioners, Celina Olds and Christopher McGee of Kitty Hawk, will be married with the Rev. Charles E.B. Gill officiating. Parents of the bride are Howard Olds, Jr., and Janie White Olds of Southern Shores. Parents of the groom are Gerald and Patty McGee of Elizabeth City. A reception follows at Kelly Restaurant.

Saturday, May 27, at 5:30 PM, parishioners Nancy Brimage Gillam Spruill of Nags Head, and Winston Beau Wood Silver of Wanchese, will be married on the beach in Nags Head, with the Rev. Charles E.B. Gill officiating.   Parents of the bride are Hunter Wayland and Nancy Brimage Gillam Spruill of Windsor, North Carolina. Parents of the groom are Winston ("Winkie") Sprague Silver and Nancy Foreman Silver of Wanchese.   A reception follows in a beach house in Nags Head.

WESTMINSTER CONCERT BELL CHOIR
Hailed throughout the nation for its virtuosity, the WESTMINSTER CONCERT BELL CHOIR is composed of students at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, New Jersey. Under the baton of its director Kathleen Ebling-Thorne, this dynamic ensemble performs with the largest range of handbells in the world - 8 octaves, from C1 to C9.   Many of the bells are made of bronze and range in weight from four ounces to eleven pounds. The choir also uses the large "Basso Profundo" aluminum-cast bells that are a new phenomenon in handbell ringing.   Members also supplement their handbells with a six-octave set of Malmark Choirchime® instruments from C2 to C8 - the widest range in existence.

The Westminster Concert Bell Choir has appeared on Public Television's "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" and several broadcasts of the "Today" show, including one in which the ensemble was joined by NBC television personalities Katie Couric and Willard Scott.    Its holiday performances have been heard annually on National Public Radios "Performance Today," and it is included on NPR's "Christmas Around the Country II" recording. The Choir has performed at Carnegie Hall twice during the Christmas season.

Recent seasons have included a national concert tour, as well as performing with Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charlotte Church, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in a critically acclaimed 15-city tour entitled "A Royal Christmas." The Choir has made six recordings including the newly released "Westminster Concert Bell Choir - By Request."

Sunday, May 28 P th, P 2006, at 4:00 PM, the Westminster Bell Choir will present a concert at St. Andrew's.   Mark your calendars.   You will not want to miss this performance!

SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED
The Scholarship Committee of St. Andrew's meet on April 24 and awarded several scholarships to graduating seniors at Manteo and First Flight High School.   The names and awards are kept confidential until awarded at the respective schools.    Following this, the recipients will be invited to St. Andrew's to be honored and receive their awards at the 9:30 service on Pentecost Sunday, June 4.  

BACCALAUREATE SERVICE FOR FIRST FLIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
The service will be held on Thursday, June 8 at 7 PM in St. Andrew's.   A reception will follow in the St. Andrew's Hall.   All Seniors, friends and family (and St. Andrew's Family) are welcomed.

SABBATICAL PLANNING STILL ON TRACK FOR 2007
A grant request is being prepared for the Eli Lilly Foundation in hopes that funding for both clergy and congregational renewal can be provided.

PROGRAM RATIONALE AND DESIGN
Just as the human body and soul needs time for renewal to engage in activities that promote spiritual health and physical well-being, so does the church body.   The St. Andrew's renewal program will provide an opportunity for both the pastor and the congregation to focus on spiritual and physical health.   We will relight the candle of enthusiasm for God and worship that has been dimmed by our recent need to focus on facilities in response to rapid growth.   What gain have the workers from their toil?  I have seen the business that God has given to everyone to be busy with.  He has made everything suitable for its time; moreover he has put a sense of past and future into their minds, yet they cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.  I know that there is nothing better for them than to be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live; moreover, it is God's gift that all should eat and drink and take pleasure in all their toil.  I know that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; God has done this, so that all should stand in awe before him.   (Ecclesiastes 3:9-14)

DOROTHY NEIGHBORS
We the daughters of Dorothy Neighbors. We would like this note included in next month's "Tidings" our message of gratitude to the many members who have so kindly and lovingly visited her, sent notes of encouragement, remembered her on her birthday and prayed for her. She misses her St. Andrew's family so much especially during the Easter season and wants them all to know how very dear their thoughts and prayers are to her during this time of healing and recovery.  She is truly blessed to have so many thoughtful and close friends. She is in Britthaven for rehab and is working with every fiber of her body and soul to become stronger. Thank you again from Jennifer, Sallie and Peggy.

TRANSFERS
Deborah Taylor from St. John Episcopal Church, Roanoke, VA.

BIRTHDAYS IN MAY
Happy Birthday to those celebrating in May:

2 Vernelle Henderson, Bettie Howison, 3 John Lasco, Edward Sadler, 4 Bayard Call, Bruce Nolin, Bryce Sanders, 6 Howard Cliborne, Cola Vaughan, Peregrine White, 7 Jay DeVore, 8 Laine Edwards, 9 Annah Petty, James Sparks, Jr., 10 Caroline Cutbirth, Janet Strachan, 11 Richard Greenlee, Jr., 12 Skyler Lasco, 13 Charles Calkins, Catherine Overstreet, 14 Lynda Calkins, Ralph Cleaver, 15 Georgia Pearse, Christian Hayman, Elizabeth Hudspeth, Bernard Utley, 16 Betty Ingram, Rory Lee, Ray Matthews, Sarah Reeves, 17 Norman Castellani, Margaret Hunt, Lisa Wright, 18 Bee Baum, Alfred Byrum, Lorraine Love, 19 Mark Gill, Letitia Leonard, 20 Kenneth Brown, William Daniels, Kerry Sanders, 21 Jamie Crutchfield, John Harris, 22 Melanie Moore, Margaret Scott, F. Bruce Steketee, 23 Janet Brumfield, Vera Evans, Carey Foster, Gordon Munden, Sr., Lilly Ramm, 24 Mary Bobbitt, Laura Catoe, Kathleen Fretwell, Anthony Lamm, 26 Lisa Armstrong, Mitchell Halloran, Duncan Silver, 27 Barbara Taylor, 28 Britney Anderson, Lydia Byrum, William Byrum, Peter Marx, 29 Gilberta Dalgliesh, Patricia Dean, Mary Shaw Moseley, Matthew Northrup, 30 Joshua Boyd, David Peckens, Cheyne Runnells, 31 Annalee Brooks, Ginny Byrd, Jenny Jenkins, Marshall Pugh.

ANNIVERSARIES IN MAY

Happy Anniversary to those celebrating in May:1 W.R. & Carey LeSieur Gerald, Kenneth & Martie Slayton, 6 Jay & Mae DeVore, 7 Robert & Betty Howison, 11 Bill & Holly Froehlich, 12 Johnny & Harriett Woolard, 14 Marcie Cline & William Moseley, 15 John & Martha Gillam, III, David & Mary Peckens, 18 Christopher & Amy Montgomery, 19 Cola & Megan Vaughan, 20 Robert & Kerry Sanders, Stephen & Katie Slaughter, 22 Edward & Deborah Moore, II, 28 Claudette & Skip Irwin, 30 Crile & Amy Crisler.