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The Messenger

Articles to be

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March 2015

edition of

The Messenger are

due Tuesday,

February 17th.

Please submit articles

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Michele Boyle’s

Mailbox across

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office or email

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by the due date.

February 2015 St. Andrew’s Evangelical

Lutheran Church 20 Dill Avenue

Perkasie, PA 18944

215-257-6184

NOT THE “OTHER GUY” THIS TIME

As a pastor, I have the privilege and honor of visiting members when they are sick or hospitalized. On a few occasions I have been the first person outside an individual’s family to hear about his or her unfavorable medical diagnosis, and have prayed with them at such

times. As I leave the bedside of a congregant in the hospital, I have often had the fleeting self-serving thought of how grateful I am that I’m not afflicted by the individual’s disease or condition. It always happens to the other guy, right? On December 16, I became that “other guy”. I had undergone a biopsy of my prostate which had been enlarged in the past few years. The blood tests at my most recent family doctor’s office showed that my p.s.a. (prostate specific antigen) had doubled, an indication to the doctor that something more than enlargement was occurring in the prostate. Of the twelve core samples that were removed from the prostate by the urologist, one was found to have a malignant tumor (Gleason 7) which the urologist described as “leaning towards being aggressive”. Suddenly, my identity shifted and I was “a man with prostate cancer”. It wasn’t the other guy this time. A subsequent CAT scan gave the positive news that the cancer was limited so far to the prostate, and to one small portion of it at that, and had not metastasized to the lymph nodes, bladder, colon or bones. I really didn’t expect that it had, but I praised the Lord anyway. The end result is that I will begin a regimen of radiation treatment in the first week of February. The regimen will consist of radiation five days per week for 8 weeks. There may be some nausea and fatigue as side effects, but I am told that I can continue on my

merry way after radiation each day to perform my duties as pastor, husband and father. It will, however, mean reduced hours at the church, and a slightly lighter workload. My intention is to give my duties as pastor my best to the extent that physical energy and time constraints allow. We should never wait for bad news to hit us before we turn to God in prayer, of course. I have a pretty regular and disciplined prayer and devotional life, so reaching out to the Lord for strength and support has not been either new or difficult. Once one takes on the tag of “cancer patient”, one is reminded in an existential way of the finitude of a human lifetime and the limits of one’s own strength.

Volume 76 Issue 2

CHRIST IN OUR HOME

Devotionals for

January-March 2015

are sponsored by

Janet & Tim Allen

VOLUME 76 ISSUE 2 MESSENGER PAGE 2

PASTORAL ACTS

WILLIAM GABEL JR.

JULY 24, 1931-NOVEMBER 25, 2014 FUNERAL SERVICE: NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Our monthly daytime Bible

Study group will meet on

Thursday, February 12 at 11:00

a.m. in the Augsburg Room.

Join us for study, prayer, and

fellowship.

I don’t necessarily expect to die of prostate cancer, mind you. A successful NHL hockey coach was fond of saying, “You don’t enter a game or race expecting to lose, or else you will.” But realizing that a potentially deadly disease has invaded your personal space is like a nudge in the ribs from God to arise each morning with gratitude for a new day; to live that unique day at a time; to cherish each moment for its preciousness and irreplaceability; and treasure each person whose path you cross that day.

– Pastor Jack

Pastor’s Message continued...

IN OUR PRAYERS:

Denny Agnew, Rose Marie Alex, Hannah Arner, Helen Balla, Gerrie and Dave

Bannister, Catherine Barndt, Family of Marjorie Barndt, Brayden Bartholomew,

Ashley Bealor, Anna Bishop, Earl Bishop, Family of Lester Bishop, Martha Boyd,

Donna Canning, Tara Canning, Marlene Choate, Weldon Clemmer, Gene Colsher,

Ed Dalvet, Lori Derk, Nick Dion, Family of Jason Doelp, Ernie Feusner, Family of

Kevin Figaniak, Denise Franklin, Virginia Frederick, Karen Freed, Family of Bill Gabel, Cliff Gahman,

Patricia Gahman, Family of Daniel Gonder, Donna Greene, Ray Guldin, Family of Sandra Gutzweiler,

Jackson Ward Hallman, Doris Hangey, Nancy Howell, Robert Hunsberger, Justin Jackson, Betty

Kenworthy, Family of Anne Kiester, Wilson Kimnach, Heather King, Chris Kissel, Robert

Kleimenhagen, Kozrad Family, Jacquie Kramme, Shane Lee and family, Ed Los, Sarah Luby and family,

Keith Marks, Caleb Mellon, Mary Miller, Jon Musselman, Geoff Paterson, Lyman Pelkey, Sammantha

Perrine, Kim Rapp, William Rose, Pastor Jack Saarela, Bill Sarnese, Family of Anne Marie Savacool,

Bob Scheible, Althea Serge, Barbara Shaeffer, Roy Shelly, Earl Sommers, Ruth Strouse, Ben Swartley,

Baby Ella, Belinda Tinney, Jason Touchak, Robert Truman, Taylor Turner, Nancy Vallet, Pauline

Walker, Art Walter, Jeanette Walter, Family of Randy Wellbrock, Dorothy Wenhold, Jane Wick, Family

of Warren Wimmer, Dorothy Winarsky, Salem Yabut & Family, Family of Leroy Yoder, Kathy Urich

Please call the church office with additions and/or deletions

"Are you feeling over-scheduled, exhausted, or overwhelmed? Are your days crammed with busyness, and you are sometimes feeling out of focus. Maybe you keep waiting for things to get better, but they never do. Join us at the Adult Sunday School classroom at 9am on Sundays during the month of February as we identify the core issues that drive this kind of living. We will be looking to SIMPLIFY with action steps to help you live in a better way. We will be taking part of the Bible study SIMPLIFY by author Bill Hybels, and spend time learning to be replenished, at

peace and connected to God. Taffy Schea and Rachel Scheible will be leading this series and will be happy to answer any questions you may have."

Who were your mentors? During my high school years, those special people

who mentored my faith weren’t ones I had identified as “mentors”. They

were adults I would come in contact with during the week, usually at church,

who listened and affirmed me. They were available to me. At the time I

didn’t see the guidance and acceptance they offered me, I just knew during

the moments with them I felt loved and valued. Now, thirty years later, my

heart is grateful for those special people. Their quiet presence in my life

helped mold me into the strong, passionate woman of faith that I am!

Paul tells us it is important to nurture and encourage one another in the faith, and in life!

“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.”(1

Thessalonians 5:11) Our Church family has a rich history of mentoring its youth. Each of our

confirmands has a mentor, an adult friend, who cheers them on and affirms them as they grow in

faith and life. What a blessing it is to youth, a person they can confide in, be guided by and just

have fun with, who isn’t a parent!

Our Sunday School Lent benevolence will be to the Bucks County Big Brother/ Big Sister

Organization. The youth in our St Andrew’s church community are gifted to have many mentors

available to them. But we all know that, outside of this church building, many youth struggle in

their homes with little support and feel of no value. For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big

Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and

thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult

volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18. They develop positive

relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Beginning February 15 through April 5th, Easter Sunday, the Sunday school will be collecting for

this wonderful organization. We will have cutout friends to purchase for a dollar, which can be

in honor of someone, and we also will be sending home a Lent offering box. We invite you to

decorate your cutout return it and it will be displayed in the fellowship hall with others.

As we walk closer to the Lenten season let us pray:

Lord, grant us a change of heart that we might turn away from sin and follow Jesus’ example. We

ask you to fill us with a hunger for what is just. By your grace, may our lives become more

deeply rooted in prayer, self-sacrifice and a willingness to share. We ask you this, through Christ

our Lord. Amen



W.O.W

Join us Wednesday February 4 from 6-7:15pm for faith and fellowship. Dinner

will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Confirmation Class We will have Confirmation Classes on February 11th and February 25th at

6:30pm. On February 25th, we will have class for an hour an attend Worship at 7:30pm.

SAYF NIGHT– We will meet on Sunday, February 8th at 6:30pm.

SAYL ICE SKATING- Friday February 13th, from 7– 9pm at Hatfield Ice

SAYF LOCK-IN– Drop off will be Friday, February 27th at 7:30 pm with pick-up at 9:30am

on Saturday, February 28th. The estimated cost is $20.00 with the activity to be determined.

Please bring a breakfast item to share.

COOKIE SALE

St. Andrew’s Youth Fellowship is having a cookie sale. The cookies will be $5.00/ 2 dozen box and ready for pick-up after Worship on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, 2015. Please place your orders and payment in the offering plate, give to Rachel, or drop off at the church office by Friday, January 30th. Checks should be made payable to SAYF.

Please check off what cookies you want in your box.

Chocolate Chip

Oatmeal Raisin

Snickerdoodle

Brownie Bar

Peanut Butter

Name___________________________________

Phone___________________________________

Thank you for supporting our ministries!


GROCERY CERTIFICATES Grocery gift certificates are available each Sunday in the narthex following the 10:30 worship service

or in the church office during office hours. Cards are available in denominations of $50 for both

Landis and Giant Supermarkets. 5% of all proceeds go to support SAYF.

This is a great fundraiser and it doesn’t cost you any more than you would already spend on your

groceries! The cards are also great to use at Giant for gas. Please remember to purchase your

Giant and Landis cards each Sunday! Thank you for your continued support.

They Make Great Gifts and

no extra shopping is required!!

WAWA HOAGIE COUPONS Please support our SAYF group

by enjoying a WAWA hoagie! They make a delicious

quick meal and you save money using the coupon.

They are available each Sunday

after worship or call the church office for larger quantities.

Coupon price is $3.50

Thank you!!

2015 Easter Flower Orders

St. Andrew’s Youth Fellowship is sponsoring the Easter Flower Sale again this year as a service to the congregation. Please place your orders and payment in the offering plate or give it to Rachel by Sunday, March 22. Checks should be made payable to SAYF. Sorry, no color choice for flowers!!

Name ____________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________________

Please check here if you would like to donate your flower(s) to a shut-in. (tulips only)

Flowers will be available to take home after the 10:30 service on Easter Sunday. Thank you for supporting our ministries!

Flower Cost Quantity Total

Hyacinths 3 blooms $ 8.00 $

Lilies 4-5 blooms $ 10.00 $

Tulips 5-6 blooms $ 8.00 $

Total:

$


Shared ministry notes Thanks –

*To everyone who accepted the extra responsibilities for the Longest Night and

Christmas Eve services

*To Assisting Ministers who have added a new dimension to our worship services

*To folks who delivered poinsettias to our home bound members

*To the children, youth and adults for the awesome Christmas pageant

*To the people who prepared the sanctuary to reflect the beauty of the season

*To the youth who folded bulletins for Christmas Eve

*To our organist, musicians, choirs and carolers for the Christmas music

(Look for further acknowledgments in my annual report.)

WELCOME to Shawn Berchok and Nate Walker, newly trained to serve as Acolytes and Cross Bearers; and thanks

to Rick Eberts for training and coaching them.

Please check the February responsibility chart in this newsletter. The schedule is also on the SAELC web site.

Schedules for March-May will be emailed in February.

2nd offerings will be continued in 2015 on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Watch for further info.

LOST & HOPING TO FIND – I have discovered a mismatched cup/saucer among the ones I loaned for the Tea

back in June of 2013. I have an Aynsley bone china cup with pink flowers and gold trim. I also have a Rosina

bone china saucer with small flowers and gold trim. I would be very happy to give the mismatched cup and saucer

that I have to the person(s) with the corresponding pieces. Please check and call me (215/257-7710).

Can you find 5 minutes every day to pray for the people and ministries of St. Andrew’s?

The Stewardship Committee tried to give a spiritual dimension to the “Strive for 5” emphasis in the fall. I hope we

can carry that into this new year. Just visualize in your mind and heart what 5 minutes of prayer here and there

across the area could mean to our church family, to our community outreach, and to our homes. Will you join me?

Valentine’s Day will soon be here. Try this easy, fun and creative way to make some quick cookies to share with

someone you love. I recently tried lemon cake mix with coconut and walnuts. Gourmet delicious!!!!

CAKE MIX COOKIES (about 3 dozen) DIRECTIONS

1 box any flavor Duncan Hines cake mix Mix cake mix and wet ingredients until smooth

2 eggs Mix in the add-ins

¼ cup water Drop teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet lightly sprayed

1/3 cup oil with cooking spray or use parchment paper

Add choice of baking chips, nuts, raisins Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees

cranberries, fruit, coconut Cool 10 mins. before removing to plate or rack

A person who feels appreciated will

always do more than what is expected. [FB]

Yours in Shared Ministry,

Jean Pelkey ><>


The Keystone Opportunity Center offers social services to community members in need with the goal of making

them self-sufficient.

The Keystone staff works with a multitude of volunteers to:

House the Homeless in Upper Bucks and Montgomery Counties - providing a continuum of support from

Homelessness Prevention to Emergency and Transitional Shelter and ultimately to Permanent Housing with case

management across the board to help our families successfully maintain wholesome, safe housing.

Feed the Hungry – operate a food pantry to help provide meals for a multitude of families in need in the

Souderton Area School District.

Educate Adults including Parents and their Children - Keystone helps to provide information to manage life

situations such as parenting education, GED attainment and ESL.

BENEVOLENCE OF THE MONTH: KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY CENTER

2015 Sponsor Sign-Up Charts are now posted on

the bulletin board in the narthex hallway. If you

have a special date in mind - please sign up

now! The fees are as follows:

Altar Flowers - $45 per week

Bulletins - $40 per week

Missionary - $25 per week

THE MESSENGER newsletter-

$50 per month

CHRIST IN OUR HOME devotional

booklets-

$150 per quarter.

Saturday, May 9, 2015, 6:35 pm

Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs

Coca Cola Park in Allentown

$10 per ticket

For information or tickets contact Kevin Cadwallader (215) 453-9531

Good news about your retirement!

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years in retirement?1 Just think of all the wonderful

things you could do in that time!

Now think about how much money you’ll need.

More good news: An experienced financial

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and other important factors.

* Select appropriate savings and investment

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connect their faith and finances.


Date

Attendance Receipts

8:00 10:30 General Fund Building Mortgage

11/23/14 21 127 $6553.00 $1303.00

11/30/14 120 $9969.00 $3030.00 $1515.00 Money tree

12/7/14 110 $5787.00 $948.00

12/14/14 25 98 $5323.25 $1584.00 $284.00 Money tree

12/21/14 160 $5911.00 $2027.00

12/24/14 4pm 7pm 10pm

119 145 105

$4716.00 $2396.51 $1874.00

12/28/14 100 $3578.52 $8779.00 $116.00 Money tree

1/4/14 121 $5126.00 $967.00

1/11/14 23 88 $4256.00 $1150.00

Worship Attendance: Receipts for General Fund Weekly Receipts needed 2015: $ 5479.00- General Fund; $1591.00 - Building Mortgage

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

2 Jim Ahlum 4 Jessie Sweeney 6 Ed Germann 7 Kevin Germann 10 Antonio N. Martes 14 Jeff Moyer 14 Genevieve Paterson 15 Trudy Milliken 15 Andrew Marles

16 Jon Kimnach 16 Danny Walker 20 Kathryn Westdyke 20 Jackie Strouse 21 Brandon Bullard 22 Caroline Bishop 24 Cooper Schea 25 Gregory Doelp 28 Brenda Marles

We apologize for any names we may have missed on the list.

Please notify the church office if you are aware of any name that needs

to be added to the list.


LENT 2015

February 18 Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m. 7:30 PM: Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion Rachel Scheible Preaching “Broken Hearts Restored”

Wednesday, February 25 The 2nd Wednesday of Lent, 7:30 pm Sermon: “Broken Vessel Restored” Gospel: Mark 14:1-9 Pastor Saarela Preaching Fellowship Hour sponsored by the Senior Choir.

Wednesday, March 4 The 3rd Wednesday of Lent, 7:30 pm Sermon: “Broken Trust Restored” Gospel: Matthew 26:14-15 Pastor Saarela Preaching Fellowship Hour sponsored by the Youth Choir.

Wednesday, March 11 The 4th Wednesday of Lent, 7:30pm Sermon: “Broken Bread Restored” Gospel: John 6:48-58 Rachel Scheible Preaching Fellowship Hour sponsored by the Church Council.

Wednesday, March 18 The 5th Wednesday of Lent, 7:30 pm Sermon: “Broken Promises Restored” Gospel: Matthew 26:69-75 Pastor Saarela Preaching Fellowship Hour sponsored by Worship & Music Committee.

Wednesday, March 25 The 6th Wednesday of Lent, 7:30 pm Sermon: “Broken Justice Restored” Gospel: II Corinthians 5:20-21 Rachel Scheible Preaching Fellowship Hour sponsored by the Confirmation Class.

March 29

Passion Story According to Mark

Palm Procession- One service only

at 10:30 am Pastor Saarela Preaching

April 2, 7:30 pm

Holy Communion and Stripping of Altar Rachel Scheible preaching

April 3, 7:30 pm Bare chancel, Tenebrae with candles extinguished Pastor Saarela Preaching

April 5 Holy Communion and decorated chancel Two services at 8 and 10:30 am Easter Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

RESTORED IN CHRIST A SERIES OF SERVICES FOR LENT

The season of Lent is a time for us to face together the brokenness of our lives and our world, and

then turn that brokenness over to Christ so that we can be restored by him through the cross.

Written by seminary professor Joel Biermann, each service in this stirring series focuses on a

certain event in the Lenten story and takes a good, hard look at a broken element from that

particular story. Coming to an understanding of how each of these broken elements leads to

restoration in Christ is key to understanding what is ultimately means to live today as new

creations in Christ.


Notes of Thanks…..

Dear St. Andrew’s-

Thank you for your generous gift and for remembering me at Christmas.

~Blessings, Pastor Jack

Dear St. Andrew’s-

Thank you for your thoughtful gift. Your kindness and generosity are much appreciated.

~Blessings, Rachel Scheible

Dear St. Andrew’s–

Thank you for the generous Gift Certificate to The Perk. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!

~Blessings, Michele Boyle

To our St. Andrew’s Church Family-

Thank you for the generous Giant gift card at Christmas. Also, thank you to everyone who went to Manor Care to carol

for Lyman and me. You were a blessing and joy to us.

~With deep appreciation and much love, Lyman and Jean Pelkey

To the Congregation-

Many Thanks to the Congregation of St. Andrew’s for the flowers, visits, bulletins, and communion. All these have

given me a spiritual uplift.

~Thanks & God Bless, Denny Agnew

I want to thank everyone at St. Andrew’s for every kindness during my illness. The many flowers, the visits and true

concerns from all. The poinsettia was beautiful!

~Thank you so much, Ruth Clemmer

A note of “thanks” to my St. Andrew’s family for the lovely flowers brought by Taffy Schea, cards, phone calls, and the

visit from Pastor Jack during my recent illness.

~Marie Hartley

St. Andrew’s-

The Gabel family wishes to thank you for your support during this difficult time. We appreciate all you have done, in-

cluding coordinating our luncheon.

~Warmly, Dolores Gabel & Family

Dear St. Andrew’s Friends-

Thank you very much for the wonderful collection of gifts for the boys and girls of Silver Springs! The games, stuffed

animals and other toys are sure to bring big smiles to our children’s faces. I hope you all have a very Happy New Year!

~Sincerely, Amanda Bryant

William Gabel, Jr., of Hatfield Twp. and formerly of Perkasie, PA, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014,

in the Peter Becker Community, Harleysville, PA. He was 83. He was the beloved husband of Dolores

L. (Andres) Gabel. The couple had celebrated their 59th Wedding Anniversary on May 14, 2014. He

was the Father of Richard (Anne) Gabel, Robert (Kimberlee) Gable, Randy (Amy) Gabel. He was

Grandfather to Jennifer (Trevor) Ulmer, Evan (Pollyanne) Gable, Tucker Gabel and William Gabel and

Great-grandfather to Luke and Madeline Ulmer.

Born in Sellersville, PA, he was the son of the late William Sr. and Mary (Kramer) Gabel. A 1949 graduate of Sell-Perk

High School, Perkasie, he was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Bill worked for the Hatfield Township Parks &

Recreation Department for 10 years until retiring in 2010. Previously, he was employed for 35 years as a civilian radar

technician for the U. S. Navy, working on the Guided Missile Defense System as well as jet fighters. Bill served as an Usher

at St. Andrew’s. Bill was a member of the Hatfield American Legion Post No. 933, Hatfield, and the Loyal Order of Moose

No. 1539, Sellersville, PA. An avid hunter and fisherman, he also enjoyed woodworking.

REST ETERNAL, O LORD, GRANT THEM


ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES: Have you signed up for your spring Lutheran

Marriage Encounter Weekend? NOW is the time to register for this opportunity to rekindle the

romance and realize the full potential of your marriage with all the joy and beauty that God

intended. Weekends run from Friday evening at 8 PM to Sunday afternoon around 4 PM.

The 2015 Pennsylvania Spring Weekends are:

March 13-15, 2015 at the lovely Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel located in a

peaceful setting 6 miles from the Pittsburgh Airport.

April 10-12, 2015 at Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center nestled in 1500

wooded acres in State College, PA. Registrations are also being accepted for the September 18-20, 2015 Weekend at Spruce Lake Retreat Center in Canadensis, PA, in the Poconos and the October 16-18, 2015 Weekend at the Heritage Hotel in Lancaster, PA. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included with your $45 registration plus a contribution of whatever amount you wish to make at the end of the Weekend toward the continuation of the program. To sign up online, go to: www.GodLovesMarriage.org, and pay the $45 fee using your credit card, or mark the option to mail in a check. Registrations are limited, so act today to ensure that you can attend the Weekend of your choice. For questions, or if you would like a brochure mailed to you, contact Pennsylvania Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie Schamber, at 724-325-3166 or email: [email protected].

North Penn Auxiliary & Friends

The December 2014 meeting was held at Trinity Lutheran, Quakertown. Rev. Lynette Chapman of Trinity led us with

prayer. Amanda Bryant, Development Associate was the program leader. We extended an invitation for the meeting

on April 7th, 2015 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Perkasie. Linda for Silver Springs led the program. She gave an

update on Sister Sally. The census at Silver Springs is 68, more girls than boys at the present time. The Chef’s

fundraiser was the latest exciting venture. It earned over $100,000 for the care of the children and to help the deficit.

Linda thanked us all for the Christmas gifts and the wrapping paper. Sister Sally is traveling and working in her house.

They may select a replacement for Sister Sally in the spring for the religious education section.

They took a picture of all the gifts– the girls and boys had a really bright Christmas. It took three days for the children

to eat all the pies that were delivered in October. Christmas was a big party for 72– each gets 5 gifts and a book. Any

leftover gifts will be given to the children who stay there on Christmas morning. After bedtime the staff quietly puts

out the gifts– just like their own home– so they have Christmas!

Offering received was $220.00. Half will be used for bed linens and half for some movies. She showed a five minute

video. Some children have gone through the court system. Some have medical issues that need support from Silver

Springs to control their behaviors and emotions to go back home. On the video it guided one child “a work in

progress.” Well, aren’t we all? The speaker said if she worked directly with children– she would have 70 children.

When they leave they know that someone loves them– activities are good, but to know that someone cares is insurance

of the heart.

~Representative, Trudy Milliken

“Music of St, Andrew’s”

Our entire community is invited to attend a recital on Sunday, May 17. Our very

talented organist, Brian Bullard, will be entertaining us with his piano performances.

Other talented St. Andrew’s musicians will also perform. After the performances light

refreshments will be served.

February 1 February 8 February 15 February 18 February 22 February 25

ACOLYTE

10:30am:

Jennifer Cranford

8:00am:

Kyle Crean

10:30am:

Shawn Berchok

7:30pm:

Christian Perrine

8:00am:

Aiden Westdyke

7:30pm:

Patrick Patton

10:30am:

Sydney Geyer

10:30am:

Nate Walker

CROSSBEARER Jessica Cranford Jessica Patton Nate Walker Alli Reilly Shawn Berchok

ASSISTING

MINISTER Doug Milliken Rhonda Geyer

ALTAR

GUILD

8:00am set-up:

Taffy Schea

7:30pm set-up:

Taffy Schea

8:00am set-up:

Lynne Wescott

10:30am set-up:

Nancy Buckner

Clear:

September Davey

10:30am set-up:

Melissa Perrine

Clear:

Taffy Schea

Jackie Strouse

Clear:

Taffy Schea

Clear & flowers:

Jon Kimnach,

Mary Ann Dunlap

10:30am flowers:

Lillian Decker

Clear & flowers:

Jane Fallstick

10:30am flowers:

Lonnie McDonald

COMMUNION

ASSISTANTS

10:30am:

Jim & Marty

Steeley

CJ Weiman

8:00am:

Rebecca Lebold

10:30am:

Sue Reilly,

Carol Anne Patton,

Ward & Marianne

Moyer

7:30pm:

Gerry Schmidt,

Ernie Bouc,

Rick & Cindy

Eberts

8:00am:

Jim Ahlum

COOKIE

PATROL

Shirley Marles Evelyn Webb Sandy Moore Kathy Weidner

COUNTERS Fred (L) & Taffy Schea, Bill Cranford, Lonnie McDonald

DELIVER

ALTAR

FLOWERS

Bob & Mary Ann

Dunlap

Jim & Janie

Ahlum

Ken & Annette

Hamilton

Craig & Tammy

Wenhold

LEAD USHER Paul Weidner

COUNCIL

SENDER

Brooke Germann

NURSERY Tara Detweiler,

Hannah Walker,

Dylan Detweiler

September

Davey,

Halle Frederick

Karen Patton,

Laura Patton

Kim Bullard,

Alli Reilly

LECTORS 10:30am:

Marty Steeley

8:00am:

Sarah Moyer

10:30am:

Doug Milliken

7:30pm:

Cindy Eberts

8:00am:

Ed Los

7:30pm:

Trudy Milliken

10:30am:

Kim Bullard

10:30am:

Jane Walker

BULLETIN

FOLDERS

February 6

Dottie Frederick,

Lorene Arner

February 13

Lester Tyson,

Eric Worthington

February 20

Wally & Marlene

Choate

February 26 Messenger Crew

*MAILING Michele Boyle Cindy Eberts Michele Boyle Lonnie McDonald

MESSENGER

MAILING

February 26

Caroline Bishop, Bob & Mary Ann Dunlap, Donna Schmidt

February 2015- St. Andrew’s Responsibilities

***If you are unable to serve on the day you are scheduled, please arrange to switch with another

person and contact the Church Office.


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

9:00am

Sunday School

10:30am

Holy Communion, Souper

Bowl of Caring, SAYF

Cookie Sale

2

3

9:00am

Lil Peeps

7:00pm

AA

7:30pm

Worship &

Music

8:30pm

AA

4

9:00am

Lil Peeps

6:00pm

WOW

6:30pm

Girl Scouts

7:45

Choir

8:00pm

AA

5

9:00am

Lil Peeps

7:00pm

Property

6

6:15pm

Girl Scouts

7

1-10:00pm

Boy Scouts

Blue & Gold

7:00pm

Adult Discussion

Frozen

Fellowship at the

Fallstick’s

8

8:00am

Holy Communion

9:00am

Sunday School

10:30am

Worship, Annual Meeting,

luncheon

6:30pm

SAYF

9

10

9:00am

Lil Peeps

7:00pm

AA

7:30pm

Council

8:30pm

AA

11

9:00am

Lil Peeps

6:30pm

Confirmation

6:30pm

Girl Scouts

7:45

Choir

8:00pm

AA

12

9:00am

Lil Peeps

11:00am

Bible Study

12:00pm

Staff Meeting

13

7-9:00pm

SAYL

Ice Skating

14

15

9:00am

Sunday School

10:30am

Holy Communion, second

offering

6:30 pm

Girl Scouts

16

17

9:00am

Lil Peeps

7:00pm

AA

8:30pm

AA

18

9:00am

Lil Peeps

6:00pm

Soup Supper

6:30pm

Girl Scouts

7:30

Worship

8:00pm

AA

19

4-9:00pm

Fellowship Hall

Rental

9:00am

Lil Peeps

7:00pm

Stewardship

20

6:15pm

Girl Scouts

21

22

8:00am

Holy Communion

9:00am

Sunday School

10:30am

Worship

23

24

9:00am

Lil Peeps

7:00pm

AA

8:30pm

AA

25

9:00am

Lil Peeps

6:30pm

Girl Scouts

6:30pm

Confirmation

7:30pm

Worship

8:00pm

AA

26

9:00am

Lil Peeps

10:00am

Messenger

Mailing

27

7:30 pm

SAYF

Lock-in

28 9:30am Lock-in Pick-up

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