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July 15, 2020

ST. ANDREW’S

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1350 N. 23rd Street, Beaumont, Texas 77706

Tel. 409 892-8611

www.saintandy.org

Sunday Worship: 10:30am

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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July 15, 2020 | Vol. 66 | Issue 14

CALENDAR Saturday, July 25, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:30 AM Worship 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Monday, July 27, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Friday, July 17, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:30 AM Worship 7:00 PM Prayer Time

PRAYER TIME is listed two times a day on the calendar above. One of the times is 7 pm in hopes that your entire family will sit down

together for a time of prayer. If you are alone in your home, call a friend and pray with them. Then, Monday - Saturday you will notice

the prayer time is listed at 9 am. Take time to lift up a prayer! Start reading a chapter in the Bible, begin going through your church

directory praying for one another, or even try journaling - possibly a “Thanks” journal. Stay close to God and one another through

prayer!

Monday, July 20, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time Thursday, July 23, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time Friday, July 24, 2020 9:00 AM Prayer Time 7:00 PM Prayer Time

St. Andrew’s Sunday

Social…

Distancing?

None of us would have ever

predicted that Sunday

would have to be so

“distant”. Thank goodness

that God does not distant himself from us. He’s like the

wind...we can’t see him, but we can feel him. He’s ever so

close and without a mask! Be thankful that the lover of

our souls is closer to us than ever before.

SAPC FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER MINISTRY

Family of Chris Janice Family of Bud Leonard Family of Tom Collier Family of Irene Gardiner Irene Chastity Bryan Rao – military Danielle Kimberly Erika Rachel L. Ellie Cole Ginny Kennedy Sarah Becky Boren Phil Storms Officer Bill McKeon Cheryl Bryan Shawn Bob Janecek Gary Graham Baby Madeline Weston Sitton Jake Matt Cherry Stephanie Shawn Robin Gloud Darla Mary Charlotte Tenesha Humphrey Montel Thibodeaux Ricky & Linda Davis Family of Jim Rose Jill Botkin-Susan Reese’s sister The Castro Family Clint S. Janie Verderame Jennifer Patton-Glenda Buckley’s daughter & Gracie Cindy Woodland-Linda Sparkman’s niece Evan Johnson-Wes Culbertson’s son-in-law Family of Tyler B. Family of Rev. Vickey Gibbs

Friends and family requests submitted for prayer will remain for months before being removed. Give me a call at 781-6539, or by email: swol4God@saintandy.org to add or remove a name. In Christ’s Love, Julie

IN OUR PRAYERS IN THE CONGREGATION

Family of Keith Davis Family of Bessie Chisum Dean Lovejoy Ann Latiolais Family of Ron Niederstadt Family of Lenore Holliman Bob Webb Bill McIlrath Kay Sutton Eloise Evans Gary Sitton Joyce Head Baby Jack Dillard Betty Garza Thomas Fisher

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PASTOR SEARCH NEWS

St. Andrew’s Pastor Search profile and video have gone "LIVE". Our search consultant, Vanderbloemen, has placed the St. Andrew’s pastor position on its website for prospective pastor candidates to review. Vanderbloemen is also culling its database of contacts to identify possible candidates. Continued prayers from St. Andrew’s members are needed as the search continues.

BLOOD DRIVE COMING UP Wednesday, July 22, 2020

4pm to 7pm

St. Andrew’s Fellowship Hall

Give Life and with your donation,

LIFESHARE will conduct a FREE

Covid Antibody Test!

MEETING & OFFICE INFO

The church is open from 9am - 2pm, Monday thru Thursday. HOWEVER, there may be days where circumstances beyond our control occur which would lead to the office being closed. Unless you have a church key, please call the office, Julie or Melissa to see if someone is there should you need to go.

**Please wear a mask upon entering and exiting the building and follow social distance guidelines...Thank you!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Christian Education We will let you know as soon as classes are able to get back together.

Adult Classes:

Grace & Men’s meets in the Study, in office area.

Bible Discovery meets in the Library upstairs, above the office area.

Fellowship meets in a classroom upstairs, above the office area.

Women of Grace meets in the Conference Room, in office area.

Children & Youth Classes:

Pre-K through 4th

Grades meet in the Journey Rooms.

5th

& 6th

Grades meet in the Witherspoon Room.

Youth/Confirmation Class meets in the Youth Room.

And Bible Studies, too:

Monday Morning (10 AM) meets in the Parlor.

Tuesday Morning Men (7 AM) meets in the Parlor.

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Every woman sitting in the pew has a story to share of God’s faithfulness in her life, and women love nothing more than to hear a good story and to delight in the sisterhood of believers. This 12-session Bible study for women goes and tells what God has done in the lives of real women in the church today.

Please contact Charlotte Schwarzlose at 409-782-5896 if you would like to connect with us in this study.

We have a team that has begun working on updating the church directory. Please

know that someone from this team will be contacting you to update your information

and picture (if they haven’t already done so). We are wanting to get this done for our

new Pastor upon their arrival. Contact Tammy Markum (409-543-4996) with any

questions you may have.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

If you were not here for worship on July 5th

, you may be wondering how we handled communion during the Covid 19 era. For those who are considering coming the first weekend of August (August 2), we thought it might be helpful to describe the process to help you discern how you feel about the safety for your needs.

Communion is served from 3 rolling carts, each manned by 2 masked and gloved servers. The carts are “parked” in the back of the sanctuary. When indicated, the servers leave their

seats, get a cart and proceed forward. On the cart are pre-filled juice cups, pieces of bread, and plates. The server will put the juice cup or cups on the plate and using tongs, place the right amount of bread on the plate. The server will give out the plate or hold it as needed. The recipient may leave the plate and cup on the pew seat and in cup holders or just hand them back to the server who places it on the bottom tray of cart (Note: Gluten free bread is available from each cart).

The 3 carts are rolled down the two side aisles of the Nave and the center aisle. The carts and servers from the side aisles will proceed to the Nursery side and the Gladys St. side of the sanctuary to complete the serving.

COMMUNION DURING COVID 19

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JULIE’S JOURNEY

7-15 Masako Gaskin

7-15 Andy Loker

7-18 Mary Williford

7-19 Cory Neyland

7-19 Steven Sooudi

7-20 Jan Waugh

7-21 Shannon Adams

7-22 Dixie Collier

7-22 Stephanie Meadows

7-23 Bob Webb

7-23 Kaitlyn Wynkoop

7-24 Jim Bond

7-26 Mike Petit

7-28 Lynn Partain

7-29 Carol Batty

BIRTHDAYS

This past week has been a very unique one. I don’t remember a week like this in a very long time. So many people have called and asked me to put someone they know on the prayer list. Many have shared situations that are close to them that have brought them much sadness ... more for someone else than for themselves. There truly is a

sadness going around. Do you feel it? I don’t want to list the things that are causing tears and pain for us and for those who are close to us. Instead, I want to imagine where God would send us when we are feeling …

DEPRESSED

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the limy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him. Psalm 40:1-3

FEARFUL

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will up-hold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8

HEAVY BURDENED

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18

HELPLESS

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17

Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11

HOPELESS

Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God Psalm 42:11

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

UNCERTAIN

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2

Dear Friends this all boils down to spending time with God the Father, God the Son,

and God the Holy Spirit in Praise and Prayer.

Call me and we can pray together!! (409) 781-6539 … NEVER too busy to pray!

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LIVE STREAM DID YOU MISS A 10:30 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE? Just sign

onto saintandy.org and you can watch any church service at any time. All services are recorded and can be viewed at any time through the church

website.

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: Just log on to saintandy.org to watch the

streamed worship service with CLOSED CAPTIONING. Also remember to turn on the “closed captioning” option on your TV set.

DAY SCHOOL NEWS

BACK TO SCHOOL ALREADY?

The day school is happy to announce they are now beginning the enrolling process for the next school year. Please pass this on to those you know in need of a quality pre-school environment for their young

child or children.

FROM THE TREASURER Keep Your Eyes Open! Mid year contribution statements and update letters

have gone out via US Postal Service. Be on the lookout and please let me or Melissa know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you all again for

your generous giving to further God’s kingdom. If you need to speak with me

for any reason or have any questions, please leave a message at 409-201-4561, and I will get back to you.

Thank you, Bruce Burnside, St. Andrew’s Treasurer

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Presbyterian Women gatherings are dismissed for now but when we resume,

our Enrichment Days will consist of...

• Devotional

• Special Program

• Bible Study

• Refreshments (except in Dec. & May when we have covered dish Salad Lunch)

• ALL WOMEN in the Church are Welcome!

• We meet at 10 am in the Parlor

• Held 4th Tuesday September thru May (except November)

SOP TASTING NEWS The 18th Annual Tasting for Some Other Place will be virtual this year. Save

the date for August 18, 2020. Some Other Place is excited to present this

new opportunity for you to be involved. Register today to receive updates

as they happen at TheTastingForSomeOtherPlace.com