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Parsonage nearing completion
The renovation of the parsonage is nearing completion. The updating of the half-bath is our last major project now. We had sufficient flooring and tile leftover from the kitchen updating that Amy Hickman and Karen Huffman have been working in that area. School is starting and that means Amy has less time available. That will…
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With a thankful heart
To the members of Saint Andrew’s UMC: As most of you have heard, it has been a rough period of time for me since I retired. We had to cancel or modify all of our vacation plans for the summer. I suffered a detached retina in the beginning of July. At first, they thought it…
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Hosting Fellowship Time
Fellowship Time has moved to after the worship service, although there is usually a cadre (those specializing in coffee consumption) gathered prior to worship as well. Others have been asked to host the fellowship after worship though, and that can be uncomfortable for someone who isn’t a whiz in the kitchen or who isn’t knowledgeable…
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A pig roast, potluck, fellowship, and more…
Pastoral Office Hours Pastor Chris is in the office Tuesday – Friday, 9-3. Fridays are his day to write, so please only contact him for emergencies on Fridays. If there is an emergency ANY DAY, ANY TIME, outside of those hours, please feel free to contact him at home, 314-571-9504. August Potluck We’ll have a…
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Trustee Update
We are slowly progressing with the updating of the parsonage. The walls of the kitchen have been painted, and the cabinets have been painted. We are now in the process of putting them back together. We have the flooring ready to install; and the bill for the flooring has been paid. However, the labor for…
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Ways to Engage in August
Since school will soon be starting and August can be a bit of a drag, we thought it would be a good idea to add a little fun and brighten each others days. Share some fun During August, bring a photo or church bulletin from any of your summer trips! Share it by posting it…
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Nothing says thank you quite like the words thank you
Dear St. Andrew’s, Thank you very much for the card and the gift card for gradution. I really appreciate it! -Addyson Stichling
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A night (or afternoon) at the theater
Local kids are working hard to put together Annie JR! With three shows in July at the Jefferson College Fine Arts Theater, you are sure to enjoy this production put together by our own Jackie Brown and Amy Smith. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a…
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The trustees haven’t been taking a vacation
We are progressing with the painting of the cabinets in the parsonage. We will be painting more in June and hope to be able to complete the painting of the drawer fronts and the doors. The counter tops are ready to be installed and are waiting on completing the cabinets. Other improvements will be completed…
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Helping the home bound with our June food pantry items
The De Soto Food Pantry currently serves about 25 clients that are home bound. These clients get some special items, and we’re focusing on those for June. Please drop your food pantry donations off at the table near the kitchen door. Each household should consider bringing each of the following: If you’d like to order…