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"LEAD LIKE ANDREW"
Membership Newsletter Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Above: The Brotherhood Chapel Altar, St. James Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois
Welcome to Our Bi-weekly Newsletter
Volume 127, "LEAD LIKE ANDREW"
Here's our latest edition with important meetings and other news you can use! Take a look ...
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Many of us read Forward Day by Day. On the front and back panels of their devotional guide are two prayers. One of them, the Morning Resolve is committed to memory. I often say it during my morning shave. Recently I cam across what could be called a 17th century edition of a similar prayer of dedication. It came from a church where they held their initial Brotherhood Charter of Membership in 1910.
It reminds me of the adage, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." Be good to yourselves, dear reader. Join me in this prayer today.
Dear God,
Help me to go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all people. Speak Your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant as they too have their story.
Help me avoid loud and aggressive people; as they are vexations of the spirit. If I compare myself with others, I may become vain and bitter; for there will always be greater and lesser persons than me. Shield me from such thoughts so that I may enjoy Your achievements in and through me, as well as Your plans for me and those in my days. Keep me interested in my vocation, however humble. It is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Help me exercise caution in my affairs, for the world is full of trickery. May I not be blinded to what virtue there is. Many people strive for high ideals and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Help me to be myself. Especially, keep me from feign affection. Nor let me be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. May I take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth, nurture strength of spirit to shield myself in sudden misfortune, recognizing that many fears of born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, help me be gentle with myself and others, for we are all part of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. We all have the right to exist. In those times when I don’t understand what is happening in the world, help me to understand it unfolds at Your command and for Your purposes.
Therefore, dear God of peace, help me be at peace with myself, You and others. In this noisy confusion of the world, let me always have peace with my soul through Your grace. AMEN.
-Adapted for 21st century language from a prayer found in Old Saint Paul’s Church, Baltimore, Maryland, c. 1691
October: Sam Black addressing Human Trafficking and Pornography
November: TBA
December: Most Rev. Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop
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BStA to Recognize Dedication & Good Works with Annual Awards
By Jeff Butcher, Sr. VP/Administration
The Brotherhood of St Andrew is seeking nominations for several annual awards for achievement by Chapters and individuals. Here is a listing of the annual awards for 2026.
Chapter Awards Nominations may be made by Chapters, who may self- nominate for the award.
Golden Compass Award – For membership growth, sponsoring new and rechartered chapters, service in the community and participation in the missions of the Brotherhood.
Silver Anniversary Award – For continuous chapter service over a 25-year period.
Individual Awards Nominations may be made for an individual by an individual, Chapter or Assembly. A person cannot self-nominate.
Kingdom Bulder Award – For an individual who has given outstanding service and dedication to men’s ministry. Eligibility for this award includes brothers and non-brothers who have demonstrated these qualities.
Presidential Citation Award – For a Brother recognized for a special project beyond the normal routines.
Associate Recognition Award – For a person who, through their efforts has supported the Brotherhood. This may be a male or female Clergy or church member who is not a Chapter member.
St. Georges Award – For an individual who has given exemplary volunteer service to the Boy Scouts, DOK, or other community organizations supported by the Brotherhood.
A Nomination Committee is being formed. To date the volunteers of this committee are:
Don Candy
Larry Maxwell
Bill Powell
John Curtis, Chair
We are searching for additional volunteers to fill out the nomination committee. The plan is to complete the committee with Brothers from all the several geographic areas of the Brotherhood.
We ask for your worthy nominations. They should be sent by email tojohncurtisdg2324@gmail.comand sent to be received by November 1, 2026.
Awards will be made on St. Andrew's Sunday, November 29, 2026.
Above our National Chaplain, the Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, joined in the recent monthly breakfast meeting of the Brotherhood chapter at Christ Church in Tyler, Texas. Bishop Fisher is the regional bishop for the East Region of the Diocese of Texas, and he lives in Tyler.
(YOUR) Help Wanted!!
WE NEED YOUR HELP! And we know that you're out there just waiting to be asked. So, we need to say, join us as a volunteer and help us.
We have a number of volunteer position vacancies that we need your help. Please consider that we need volunteers to fill key positions at the Province, Diocesan, and national ministry levels. It is critical to have local leaders to assist us in these support positions.
The following positions at the Province Level are vacant:
Province I; Province IV: (Western IV and Eastern IV); and Province V. All Provinces need Diocesan Coordinators who work with Province Presidents.
We need leaders for several ministry positions.
If you are curious, interested, or know of someone who is "ideal" for a position, call Jeff Butcher or Roy Benavides. Let's filler-up!! (ugh).
Let's spend 20 minutes to pray for the Brotherhood, for our Brothers, and even share some stories of how Prayer has impacted you or someone you know! It's like stopping at the faith service station to fill your prayer tank! It's simple ... we already have the script made out (in our devotional handbook or The Book of Common Prayer)!If you'd like to help lead one of the prayer sessions, contactroy.benavides@brothersandrew.net
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew, the Brooklyn and Queens Assemblies, and the Diocese of Chicago wish to remind you to join the weekly Bible Study on Thursdays. Joining this group will allow you to continue to gain deeper knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the Bible. If you have questions, please emailnychibiblestudy@gmail.com.
Additionally, the National Service Center has begun assembling a complete list of chapters' Zoom and Hybrid meetings specifically targeted for a MAL's benefit. Listed below are chapter meetings available to engage in fellowship.
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral #1692S, Oklahoma City, OK
Good Shepherd Episcopal #5022S, Centennial, CO
St. Christopher's Community #5471S, Olympia, WA
St. Paul's Episcopal #2407S, Leavenworth, KS
St. Andrew's Episcopal #3242S, Amarillo, TX
Immanuel on the Green Episcopal #1293S, New Castle, DE
BIBLE STUDY TIPS ...
Project 12: Men’s Group Lifeline Lessons
LIFELINE SERIES
THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW HAS BEEN PART OF THE MEN’S STUDY SERIES KNOWN AS PROJECT 12 FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
Please consider the series as a potential opportunity for your chapter or group of men to study and interact on one of the topics in the Lifeline Series.
“It started on a patio. Two men sat there talking about what God was doing in their lives and ministries. Diverse in more than just age and geography, these two men discussed how building men was not a cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all approach There was a desire expressed to gather a group of effective men’s leaders from all over the country to share what God was doing. This was the beginning of the A-Team.
Fast forward to 2014, and over 25 men gathered in the Midwest at a retreat center to learn from each other and celebrate how God was working in their lives to change their communities. One of the outcomes of these conversations was to gather a list of great faithful resources to point men towards to help, teach, and grow.
The Project Twelve concept emerged. Twelve guys following Jesus. Twelve months in a year. Perhaps this group could help men follow Jesus year-round like the original twelve guys did. Welcome to Project Twelve.”
The programs can be found at www.projecttwelve.net. They are called Lifelines. They were just recently released. They are faith-based roadmaps for every generation. According to the outline, each of the six segments has six blocks. If you did one per week, it would last at least 36 weeks. Each is based on the Serendipity Bible.
We are part of the original group that established Project Twelve five years ago. There are seven different denominations/ministries, and 13 individuals who contributed to the writings. There is no charge for tapping into the various programs.
Kathy Copas, our editor, would like to include more news of chapter events and ministry meetings or events. If you have something to share, please send it to
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