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Recent training well-attended
The attendance at the recent Simplified Board Model training was well attended. Eight from St. Andrew’s attended the meeting, which we hosted here. The training was led by David Israel, the lead pastor at Living Word United Methodist Church in Wildwood, and the group learned about an alternative structure for church governance. On the same…
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College Ministry
Please remember our college students during the month of December. Both those studying in parts unknown and those right here will need prayers during their final exams. The completion of a semester will also mean many of them will be traveling home and others will begin intersession courses. Remember them in your prayers.
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Open for Discussion
Several people have expressed interest in a learning time for all ages before worship. This is something like traditional Sunday School, but with non-traditional learning. It would have elements of Biblical learning, fellowship, accountability, and empathy. If this is something you’ve also considered, now is the time to discuss it. Please bring your thoughts and…
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Directory Listing
We do not plan on doing a new pictorial directory for the church right now, but we would like to be able to offer new contact directories. This directory would include addresses and contact numbers. Due to privacy concerns, your information will only be printed if you agree to include it in the directory. You…
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Poinsettia Orders
To celebrate or commemorate loved ones and decorate the Sanctuary, we are again selling poinsettias. These lovely plants will be delivered in time for the Christmas programs on December 16th, so order forms and money are due to the church office by December 3rd. You can get a form in your bulletin, at the back…
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Food Pantry Needs for December
For the month of December, our food pantry item is canned fruit! Bring as many cans of fruit as you are able during the month of December; pears, peaches, pineapple, fruit cocktail, etc.
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From your Lay Leader
In my report after my return from Annual Conference, I talked about changes to the Book of Discipline that were being discussed within our denomination. This process has been named “A Way Forward”. Last week Pastor David, Marietta Martin, and I attended a presentation by Bishop Farr. The big thing that has happened is there…
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St. Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland and a lot of other countries, is also the namesake for our church. St. Andrew’s Day is traditionally celebrated on November 30th since that marks the day of Saint Andrew’s crucifixion in the year 60 A.D. Although not a traditional celebration by Methodist, we’d like to take the…
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Would you weave a wooden star?
Although odd to think of it, the craft is certainly not too difficult and turns out to be a beauty. Marsha Foster has agreed to teach a weaving class of sorts. In the class, you’ll learn to make a lovely ornament shaped like a star. If you’re interested in weaving star ornaments, there are two…
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Remembrance Service
Their lives were a blessing. Their memory a treasure. They were loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Join us for a remembrance service on Sunday, November 4, 2018 during morning worship. We will also be celebrating Holy Communion during this service.