Andover UMC To create and nurture a passionate faith community through open doorways to Christ. August

2020

Sunday Worship: ONLINE ONLY CURRENTLY - Visit our website. Sundays @ 9:30 & 11am or watch our past services anytime.

Website: www.andoverfirstumc.org / Follow us on Facebook: andoverfirstumc Email: receptionist@andoverfirstumc.org Phone: (440) 293-6290

andoverfirstumc

August Worship Series

2nd - Physiological Needs

9th - Safety Needs

16th - Social Belonging

23rd - Self Esteem

30th - Self Esteem

August Worship Series

Friends, Moving to a new town, a new home and a new job can be one of the most stressful and difficult things we are called to face. As a Methodist pastor called to itineracy, I know full well that this is part of the “gig,” but that doesn’t make it any easier. There are, however, some things that do make it easier. This includes the hospitality, welcome, and patience. During my move into Andover, I have been blessed to experience all of those things. And so, to all of you who have worked hard to welcome me: Thank You! Being welcomed with food, presence, and patience has made my first month here a blessing. You all have made Andover feel like home rather quickly. There is a lot going on in our world that has made this move more challenging than it might have been. And yet, you all have risen to the challenge. Covid-19 has thwarted my plans for meeting you all, and we continue to work on some safe socially distanced opportunities to meet face-to-face. This is where your patience comes in. I have appreciated that you’ve been patient with me as I’ve gotten settled and as staff and leadership continue to develop safe ways for us to be with one another during Covid-19. As we continue this work, I wanted to invite you to fill out the Coronavirus survey. This is helping us focus our efforts on creating worship and other opportunities that are of interest to you. If you don’t have an email address in our system, you should have received the survey by mail. If you did not, please contact the church office, so we can get you one. You can also find the survey on the church website. Please take the time to prayerfully fill out this survey, so we know what you need and how we can support you in this time. Thank you again for your hospitality and patience as we walk this weird path together. Blessings,

Prayers and Concerns: Carol Baumgardner health concerns Dylan French ongoing health issues Gary & Gail Graves strength with Gary’s cancer Bob Hall continued prayers Marion Higgins health concerns – stroke Kim pregnancy health concerns Richard Martin health concerns Terry McClave health concerns Perry Millard health concerns

Grief of Families and Friends: Richard (Dick) Schertzer

Children & Youth: Cassidy Chapman Logan Howard

Service Men, Women and families: Cristian Aguinaga

Zak Hazen Jake Hilliard

Lucas Hitchcock John Johnson Andrew Kirby Kevin Kovach

Trenton Krueger Austin Limestoll

Andre McCoy Gavin Meeker

Ron Slater Leah Snell

Jennifer White

August 2020 Prayer List

When we join the United Methodist Church, we take a vow that we will be, loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by Our Prayers, Our Presence, Our Gifts, Our Service and by Our Witness. Scriptures call us to celebrate

with those who celebrate and to grieve with those who grieve. We grow in connection with one another as we know the praises and concerns of the individual churches and respond in a manner of praise and/or prayer.

Please feel free to share your news that we may share especially the prayer concerns to the faith community.

PRAYER REQUESTS Please submit prayer requests

by calling the church office

(440) 293-6290 or visit our website:

www.andoverfirstumc.org (Contact tab)

You can also email:

receptionist@andoverfirstumc.org

Please provide first name, last name

and reason for prayer.

If confidential, let us know & it will be

given to prayer team only on Tuesdays.

Please update us every 2 weeks.

If you would like a “We Prayed for You” card

sent, please provide their address.

Jesus Girls is currently studying The Book of Philippians If you’re interested in attending, please call the church

440-293-6290

We welcomed our new Lead Pastor, Rev. Paige Boyer

on July 5th for her first message

in the Faith on Film worship series.

Movie theme - The Little Mermaid.

Message - The Woman at the Well.

John 4:5-29, 39-42

Bearing Fruit that Lasts:

Called, Committed, Connected

When we gather virtually on September 26-27 for Annual Conference 2020,

we will be guided by the theme Bearing Fruit that Lasts: Called, Committed, Connected. Worship, business, and fellowship will underscore the importance of being

connected to God, to our neighbors, and to our mission of

making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

and bearing fruit that lasts.

All business sessions and worship services of Annual Conference 2020 will be livestreamed.

Baptisms at the Lake (Main Beach) - Sun., Aug. 30th @ 10am

All are welcome!

Contact Rev. Paige or Pastor Jason if interested in being baptized.

You can also contact the church office: 293-6290

People have asked what is the best way to continue to share my offerings and donations to the

church. Here are some of the best ways to do that:

Online Bill Pay from your Bank

- set up a one time or recurring gift through

your bank’s bill pay service

Church Website - "Giving" tab

- you can make a one time or recurring offering/donation

once you set up an account.

Postal Mail:

Andover UMC

P.O. Box 207

Andover, OH 44003

Drop Off:

During normal office hours, 9-4pm Monday - Friday

181 S. Main St.

Andover, OH 44003

Harry F. Smock, 85, died April 15, 2020.

Due to the ongoing pandemic the family will be having a private celebration of his life.

They wish to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support

received over the past few months.

If you would like to contribute a short story about Harry to be shared with the

family, please submit it in writing or in a brief video by emailing to:

receptionist@andoverfirstumc.org by Thurs., Aug. 6th.

Submissions can also be brought to the church Mon.-Fri. 9-12 or 1-4.

This year’s Youth Annual Conference was something no one had expected. It was livestreamed on YouTube

on June 14th instead of meeting in person at Lakeside Chautauqua. Speaker, Shane Claiborne, the band

Tribe Collective and spoken word artist Egypt Speaks were all prerecorded. Bishop Tracy S. Malone also shared a

message offering encouragement to all who missed out on milestones during the pandemic and a CCYM-produced

tribute to graduating seniors. You can view and download the video of YAC 2020 on the Conference Vimeo page:

https://vimeo.com/430358342

Watch for Celebrate Wonder,

our new children’s curriculum

starting in the Fall!

Celebrate Wonder is a curriculum that honors the spiritual life of children.

Through experiential activities, spiritual practices, and reflection,

Celebrate Wonder serves as a biblical guide to help children make meaning

for their lives. It incorporates play, discovery, biblical exploration, faith conversation

and relationship. Through engaging crafts, games, science, drama, and more,

Celebrate Wonder offers a wonder-filled experience for all children.

Celebrate Wonder will replace our current

Deep Blue Curriculum.

Summer Unit 3: Communities

Worship

August 9th Dancing for God 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Bible Verse:

Shout triumphantly to the

Lord all the earth!

Psalm 100:1

August 16th A Temple for God

1 Kings 6:1-38

August 23rd Singing for God

Acts 16:16-40

August 2nd A Tent for God

Exodus 25:1-31:15

August 30th

A Call to Worship Psalm 100:1-5

Join us as we continue on our Deep Blue Adventure!

Children’s Church & Nursery

Check out deepbluekids.com and follow us on

social media (@deepbluekids)

to connect with other leaders,

download additional content,

and stay up to date on all the Deep Blue news.

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ove God and neighbor

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as a child of God

xplore faith and the Bible

Youth, Tweens & Kids!

Here is a website from our friends at Deep Blue

with lots of great free resources!

Have fun!

https://www.deepbluekids.com/free-stuff

Download the Deep Blue App today!

It’s free!

OUTDOOR FOOD PANTRY

@ ANDOVER UMC

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH

10AM-NOON

OPEN TO ANY RESIDENT OF

THE PV SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHO QUALIFIES.

OUTDOOR

CLEVELAND FOOD BANK

@ ANDOVER UMC

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH

10AM-NOON

OPEN TO ANY RESIDENT OF

ASHTABULA COUNTY

WHO QUALIFIES.

Our Church League Softball Team is in

full swing this season in spite of COVID.

Andover United Methodist Church

181 South Main St

P.O. Box 207

Andover, OH 44003

Sent with a prayer to:

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Outdoor Food Pantry August 14th, 10am-Noon

@ Andover UMC Open to all of those in need

in the PV School District

Outdoor Cleveland Foodbank

August 28th, 10am-Noon @ Andover UMC

Open to all of those in need in Ashtabula County

Free Dinner Friday will resume once the

Coronavirus Pandemic clears

Fighting

hunger.

Delivering

hope.

Community Center activities will resume once the Coronavirus Pandemic clears

Andover UMC Fellowship Hall

Invite a friend & enjoy a delicious meal!