January 2017 Grace And Peace To The Saints Of St. Andrew .
Volume 17 Issue 1ST. ANDREW UNITED METHODIST CHURCHJanuary 2017Grace and Peace to the Saintswords from Pastor Johnof St. Andrew!What an amazing Advent and Christmasseason we’ve just journeyed through. It hasbeen a joy and blessing to walk with you. Justa few of the highlights included: TimothyNoble, a 17 year old pianist and singer,sponsored by the UMW and Hillside Chapel;Breath of Heaven, a beautifully craftedChristmas Musical Cantata; and No Promises,the men’s a cappella ensemble who broughtexhilarating vocals to our Advent journey.As a church, we set three goals for the 2016 –2017 ministry year. I guess we could think ofthem as resolutions as well. These threepriorities were identified from the rich anddiverse ideas shared at the individual CottageMeetings: 1. Youth Ministry 2. Young Adult &Family Ministries and 3. Caring for OurMembership.In August, we welcomed Mr. Ryan Lageman tothe staff of St. Andrew as our Director of YouthMinistries. The youth have been active and enAnd now as we enter into the New Year, welook forward to the hope, the possibilities, and gaged in fellowship, and mission.the excitement of things to come. I’m lookingforward to this next year, for with it comes aIn September we launched, “The Well,” whichworld of potential. Some people have aincludes a fellowship meal and life groups. Wetradition of making New Year’s resolutions. In just concluded our fall and Advent terms, anddoing so people are thinking about goals that have experienced growth and blessingsthey can set to improve either their own lives beyond anything we could have anticipated.or the lives of people around them. One thing The average attendance at the fellowshipwe know is that people who explicitly makemeal is 64, with people attending from notresolutions (or set goals) are much more likelyonly St. Andrew but from other churches and(experts tell us 10 times more likely) to reachthe community as well. Our life groups havethem than people who do not.blossomed with 18 different group optionsover both terms, including Saturdays andWhat are your plans for 2017? God’s WordSunday evenings.tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, ifanyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:In the fall we also started several new andThe old has gone, the new is here! All this iscreative outreach and fellowship opportunities.from God, who reconciled us to himselfthrough Christ and gave us the ministry ofWith Back to School we welcomed 150reconciliation.” Ours is an ongoing experience students and their families from Fairbrook to aof transformation, of becoming what and who delicious dinner and fellowship time. TheGod wants us to be. For many, it won’t be aTuesday Men’s Prayer Breakfast makes for answeeping change, but rather a slight courseearly morning at 6:30, but the devotion andcorrection. For some, however, it may be afellowship is priceless. We developed one ofradical shift in the journey. The Good News isour new rooms into The St. Andrew Theater.that God is with us in ALL circumstances. MayThis has provided us with a new space wherewe all prayerfully consider the areas that weneed to work on in this new year, and maybe we can host multiple fellowship opportunities.make a resolution or two.(Continued on Page 3)The people of St. Andrew have been called by God to embrace, equip and encourage personsof all ages to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. e3
Happy JanuaryBirthday!Edie KeastJennifer TuckerJim VerStreateIvy SprayAaron CheneyBen FenningDale MateerNick DihrkopStephen MoadJeannie DuncanMarc CaudillEric SchwartzBob SteeleBob 291/291/30Sermon Topicsand ScripturesJanuary 1, 2017“Let’s Keep Herod In Christmas”Matthew 2:13-23January 8, 2017Guest PastorRev. Katie WilsonJanuary 15, 2017Guest PastorRev. Wendy LybargerJanuary 22, 2017“On The Other Hand ”Isaiah 9:1-4Chapel Improvements – Moregood news of great joy! InDecember, the final number of newchairs arrived for the Chapel. Allthe chairs have been replaced withnew arm chairs thanks to a specialgift from a member. As we near theend of the year we are aware thatwe as a church are facing a shortfallin order to meet all of our year-endobligations. We wanted to makesure you knew that funds to payfor the chairs did not come fromany general church funds. Ourthanks to those who made this giftto the church.Please note: If the church is closeddue to inclement weather, thebuilding will remain closed all dayand all evening.Be sure to checkyour local TVstations or callthe church officefor information.VOLUME 17 ISSUE 1January 29, 2017Phone: 937-426-6491Fax: 937-426-6746E-mail: standrewumc@ameritech.netWebsite: www.standrewumchurch.orgOffice Hours:9:00am-3:00pm Monday—Thursday9:00am-Noon FridaySunday Worship Times8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am9:30am Sunday SchoolChild Care at Sunday ServicesSt. Andrew UMC is aSafe Sanctuary CongregationStaff of St. AndrewRev. John Schlicher - Senior Pastorpastorjohnschlicher@yahoo.comDebbie Caudill-Director, Spiritual Formationdsfcaudill@gmail.comCameron Voorhees, Music DirectorEd Baker, OrganistLaura K. Smith, Administrative Assistantstandrewumc@ameritech.netRyan Lageman, Youth Directorlageman8@gmail.com“From Great To Good”Micah 6:1-8Kaitlin Fahey, Child CareThe Personal Touch - CustodiansCongregation - Ministers of St. AndrewJANUARY 2017 Sunday, 1Epiphany SundayCombined Service Monday, 2Office Closed Monday, 16Martin Luther King, Jr. DayOffice Closed Thursday, 19Luncheon, a Prayer and Matinee“The Parent Trap” Sunday, 22Footprint Deadline Wednesday, 25The Well on WednesdayChili Cook Off Thursday, 26Footprint FoldersFEBRUARY 2017 Saturday, 11Bistro DinnerSunday, 12Scout SundayThursday, 16Luncheon, a Prayer and MatineeSaturday, 18Boy Scouts Game NightSunday, 19Footprints DeadlineThursday, 23Footprints FoldersPage 2
There’s much work yet to be done, and we need you. The population of Beavercreek exceeds 46,000. Gallup pollsshow an average of 40% of the population attending worship on any given Sunday. That means that right here inBeavercreek, there are approximately 27,600 people without a church home. I am reminded of what Jesus said tohis disciples in Matthew 9:35-38: “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues,proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds,he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said tohis disciples, ‘the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send outworkers into his harvest field.’” We, the people of St. Andrew have a firm foundation. It is without question thatSt. Andrew is poised to grow, and grow dramatically. I believe with a renewed sense of purpose and passion thatour desire to grow is not about church survival or simply adding to our numbers. It’s all about inviting people toknow Jesus. So let’s join together and double down in our efforts and faithfulness. My prayer for you, and for ustogether as a church, is that we be unleashed in every way possible to become all that God wants us to be in 2017!May God bless you and your family,Pastor JohnYour gracious and loving support throughout the year is alwaysappreciated, and we are all also very grateful for your amazinglygenerous staff gifts. Thank you most sincerely!Each of us wish each of you a very Happy New Year filled with love,laughter, joy, peace and all of God’s richest blessings!Your St. Andrew UMC staff,Pastor JohnRyanPage 3LauraDebbieAdamEdKaitlinF O O T PR I N T S
The St. Andrew Theater Presents: Luncheon, Prayer & MatineeHosted by Pastor John, Debbie Caudill & Laura SmithThe Parent TrapThursday, January 19, 2017A Light Lunch at 11:00Movie Begins at 11:30Make your reservations by calling or e-mailing the church office.See you at the movies!National Rebuilding DayJerry SedlacekMark Saturday, April 29 on your calendar for thenational Rebuilding Day at the Wesley Center. Lastyear there were over 700 volunteers working onprojects in neighborhood homes and throughout thearea served by Wesley. This year St. Andrew hopesto provide volunteers to prepare sack lunches for allvolunteers and to work on a project for one of theneighborhood homes. More details will be providedin the February Footprints.STARS JANUARY “Movie Day”at St. Andrew“Wish for Christmas”11:30 a.m.Light lunch from Subway. 3 ppSign-up Sheet posted. PLEASE SIGN UPContact Carolyn Achfor more information.Yoga at St. Andrew UMCHave you made a resolution to live healthier in 2017? Then this announcement may fit right in your plan! We arecontinuing to offer Yoga classes at St. Andrew UMC in the new year with instructor Cindy Brinson. Many churchand community members enjoyed and benefited from our fall yoga sessions, so it is by popular demand that thesesessions will continue. The next 6-week sessions will begin on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in the Conference Room.Cost for the 6-week session is 42 or you may ‘drop in’ to any session for 10.Here are the details for the upcoming classes:Dates: Saturdays, January 7th, 14th, 28th, and February 4th, 11th, 25th(Please note there will be no class on Saturday, January 21st or February 18th)Times: Basic Yoga –9:00-10:00 amThis class is a combination of flow and static poses. All poses can be modified for individual needs, and it isappropriate for all levels of practice. This class is good for gaining and maintaining strength and balance. Specificattention is given for proper alignment of each pose at this level. Please bring a yoga mat with you for this class.Chair Yoga—10:15-11:15 amThis class is specifically designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor. Allposes can be modified for individual needs. We will focus on breathing, stretching and strength poses from aseated position in a chair. It is also a good class for learning how to do some yoga for stress relief in the officeor at work.These classes are open to community members so feel free to spread the word and invite your friends andneighbors. If you have any questions about these classes, call Donna Shoup at 426-3949.VOLUME 17 ISSUE 1Page 4
St. Andrew UMC Winter 2017 Life GroupsWe have been given the greatest gift at Christmas time. Let us continue to honor that giftby our study of Scripture, fellowship and prayer. Check out these exciting opportunities forthe winter session at St. A. If you have any questions or need more information, pleasecontact Debbie Caudill in the church office: 426-6491 or dsfcaudill@gmail.comA Woman Who Doesn’t Quit: 5 Habits From the Book of Ruth by Nicki KoziarzWednesdays, 6:30 PM, Room 102, Facilitated by Tammy Baxter“Perseverance is one of the greatest skills but also the hardest lessons we will learn in our lifetime. We are living ina day where we are encouraged to do life based on how we feel. But the problem is most days we don’t feel like doingmuch of anything hard.Then there is Ruth. She is much more than a Bible story and through her life we uncover five life-giving habits thathelp us to persevere when things get hard, complicated, and messy. But these habits do more than just motivate, they helpus to fight when resistance arises. They teach us to pursue discipline and the desire to determine our daily direction. Thesehabits show how success is not achieved by pursuing temporary desires. The direction of our lives needs to be far lessabout to-do lists and accomplishments. And instead focus on becoming the people God can count on.”FaithLinkConnect faith to current news events, issues in culture and issues in the church. Curriculum is timely, intriguing,and challenging. Add your voice to the discussion! Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, Room 105Barefoot: A Story of Surrendering to God by Sharon Garlough BrownSundays, 6:30 PM, Room 102 Contact Donna Shoup with any questions - donnashoup@gmail.com“The spiritual journey takes unexpected turns for the women in this book; a poignant story that reveals the joythat comes from laying our lives at the feet of God and standing barefoot on holy ground.”Unanswered: Lasting Truth for Trending Questions by Jeremiah J. JohnstonSundays, 9:30 AM, Room 105 Questions? Contact Marcy Lauersdorf 938-7410We live in a radically skeptical age. Tough questions are being asked about Christianity. And most believers are illequipped to provide the answers our culture and communities desperately need. This study will show you how to answer,how to explain, and how to respond as a thoughtful ambassador of Jesus.Finding God in FilmWednesdays, 6:30 PM, Theater Room and Room 116Facilitated by Pastor JohnView films and discuss how they connect to our faith. Films will be shown one week, with discussion held thefollowing week. (Anyone is invited to view the film without participating in the discussion. Please let Pastor John or theoffice know in advance if you choose to do so.)January 4th: In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must worktogether to uncover a conspiracy in Zootopia!January 18th: Florence Foster Jenkins, an heiress form NYC always wanted to be a concert pianist and playCarnegie Hall. An injury in her youth deterred that dream. So she sets out to sing her way to Carnegie Hall knowing theonly way to get there would be "Practice Practice Practice". Her husband supports her venture and the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins playing Carnegie Hall becomes a truly historic event.February 1st: On Thursday, January 15th, 2009, the world witnessed the, "Miracle on the Hudson," whenCaptain Chesley Sullenberger, nicknamed "Sully", glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River,saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for hisunprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and hiscareer.Page 5F O O T PR I N T S
January 2017 - Happy New Year!SunMonTueWedThu1Epiphany SundayCommunionNEW YEARS DAY10:30 Combined Worship2OFFICE CLOSED36:00 Oak Tree Corner FH, EDU45:30 Dinner6:30 Life Groups meet7:00 Choir Practice588:15, 9:30, 11:00 Worship9:30 Sunday School-AllAges6:30 Women’s Bible Study95:30 Lions Club CR7:00 Boy Scouts FH7:00 Worship Team1010:00 Quilt Group 1077:00 Scouts 116115:30 Dinner6:30 Life Groups meet7:00 Choir Practice12158:15, 9:30, 11:00 Worship9:30 Sunday School-AllAges2:00 Scouts FH6:30 Women’s Bible Study16OFFICE CLOSEDMLK Jr. Day7:00 Finance CR1811:00 STARS TH1:30 Staff Meeting5:30 Dinner6:30 Life Groups meet7:00 Choir Practice19228:15, 9:30, 11:00 Worship9:30 Sunday School-AllAges6:30 Women’s Bible Study236:00 Lions Club 1027:00 Boy Scouts FH 1162510:00 Koinonia Circle 1055:30 Dinner Chili Cook Off!6:30 Life Groups meet7:00 Choir Practice2610:00 FP Folders7:00 Lydia Circle 1057:00 Naomi Circle OS298:15, 9:30, 11:00 Worship9:30 Sunday School-AllAges6:30 Women’s Bible Study307:00 Boy Scouts FHVOLUME 17 ISSUE 1CR1710:00 Quilt Group 1076:00 Oak Tree Corner FH, EDU2410:00 Quilt Group 1077:00 Trustee CR7:00 Ascent Practice7:00 Ascent PracticeFriSat62:00 Girl Scouts FH8:00 NA FH7132:00 Girl Scouts FH8:00 NA FH149:00 Basic Yoga10:15 Chair Yoga9:00 Basic Yoga10:15 Chair Yoga10-12 Scouts FH11:00 Lunch, Prayer &Movie “The Parent Trap”7:00 Memorial202:00 Girl Scouts FH8:00 NA FH219:00 Esther Circle fh272:00 Girl Scouts FH8:00 NA FH28CR7:00 Ascent Practice9:00 Basic Yoga10:15 Chair Yoga7:00 Ascent Practice3110:00 Quilt Group 1077:00 Missions Team CRPage 6
The memorial team will accept orders for memorial bricks through Jan. 8th, 2017.These bricks are then placed in our memorial garden in the back yard to honor loved ones orfor a special commemoration. We received a price increase from the supplier so the 4"x 8"bricks are now 30. The 8" x 8" are still 50. The price of engraving is included.Order forms which are in the office can be given to Karen Spencer, Laura Smith orplaced in the offering plate with a designated check.Wesley Food Collection / Martha's ClosetJerry SedlacekThe new year doesn't change the need for food for those still struggling in today's economy. We'llresume collecting food in January for the Wesley Center to serve those in need. The red wagon will beplaced in the Atrium on Sunday, 1/1, as a reminder of our food collection on Sunday, 1/8. Please support thisSt. Andrew outreach program by bringing food items that you can spare with emphasis on the lists below:Food ItemsCanned goods (meat, fruit, vegetables, & soup)CerealCooking oilCrackersFlourFresh fruit and vegetablesJellyNoodlesPeanut butterPork & beansSpaghettiSpaghetti sauceAdditional Items (items that foodstamps can't buy)Bathroom tissueBleach (30 oz.)Dish washing liquidDisposable diapersFace soapDeodorantLaundry detergent (30 oz.)Paper towelsToothpaste & brushesWesley also has refrigeration for chicken, fresh meat, and eggs and a freezer for frozen items.The Well Turns Up The Heat January 25thSpecial Edition of the Fellowship MealDon't let the cold, gray days of January get you down. Plan to participate in the St. Andrew Chasethe Winter Blues Away Chili Cook Off! The judging and the eating will take place in the FellowshipHall at The Well on Wednesday on January 25th, at 5:30 PM.If you would like to enter your famous, flavorful chili, please contact Laura or Debbie in thechurch office at 426-6491. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Overall (Grand Prize), BestVegetarian, Most Creative, Most Elusive Secret Ingredient, Best Chili Name and for the Spiciest.An additional pot of soup will be provided for non-chili eaters.There will also be cornbread, drinks and desserts available.Don't miss out on the fun! Ole’!Page 7F O O T PR I N T S
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Beloved, it is peace that guards your heart and mind. Peace is the chaperone for your emotions. No need to have negative feelings. Peace is the sentinel and guardian for your mind so that your thoughts remain both positive and powerful. Peace ensures that you are not ambushed by the world, the flesh or the devil. I love My peace in you!
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