St. Andrew Connections Volume 21, Issue 12 Thursday, June 26, 2014 LET’S WELCOME BAMBI DEAN INTO OUR CHURCH FAMILY! On behalf of our Staff/Parish Team, I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome Miz Bambi Dean to our St. Andrew Staff. Bambi will become our new CrossRoads Director of Programming beginning August 1! Bambi comes to us with a passion for sharing her faith with the next generation—continuing our CR determination to provide a safe place for young people to ask tough questions as they go about laying the foundations for their faith. She is a mom herself (husband, Barry, and four children—Orion, Aurora, Braedon, and Kaeden), so she knows how critically important it is to mentor young people through the “growing up” times in both life and faith! For this position, we were looking for someone who had a solid faith (certainly) but we were also intentional about finding someone who is excited to share that faith with others. I think we found the right person. She is nearly effervescent in her Children’s Ministries ............... 3 Crossroads Ministries............. 8 InTouch ...................................... 5 Missions...................................... 4 interactions—she almost bubbles over in her excitement to get to know people. She is very well aware that getting to know our youth, families and congregation is a critical first step and she can’t wait to get started. Miz Dean comes to us from G.L.A.S.S. Preschool Program (Lafayette School Corp.) where she worked for several years as a Program Aide. She has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Purdue University (2007). She has used her talent and educational background with organizations such as children’s services and ministries, print shops, churches— both donated and professionally. She is an extremely creative person, who thinks “outside the box” and will use this in her approach to youth and young adult ministry here at St. Andrew. She has been heavily involved in youth ministry at our sister church, Christ UMC, and has been involved in their Youth Groups, Sunday School, VBS Program and various other special programming with children and youth. She is looking forward to continuing the emphasis on excellent youth programming with us at St. Andrew. Bambi comes to us with very high recommendations from the leadership of Christ UMC. She will be working alongside Dana Kirkwood, our current Program Director, for her first month (thank you Dana! You Rock!) before she takes the lead with the CR. She is very excited to get to know us and help us think about the next important steps in the CR Ministry. It is important for us to recognize that no matter how gifted she is and how energetic she is or even how excited she is to share her faith with our young people— she won’t make it very far on her own. We know this. She is going to need the support of this congregation. As the CR Director of Pastor’s Pen................................ 1 Sermon Information ................ 2 Small Groups.............................. 7 Our Mission: God has called us together to become like Jesus in authentic community for the sake of the world. St. Andrew Connections Programming (handling the day-today programs at the CR) she will certainly do a lot of the heavy lifting and be a great resource for us. But if she is to be as successful as we need her to be, well, she needs US. She’ll need volunteer leaders, drivers, snack providers, parental subs for youth groups and Sunday school classes. This church needs a vital youth ministry program to continue to grow this congregation into the church that God is calling us to become and no single person, no pastor, no lay leader and no CR Director of Programming can do this alone. She is good and with some experience in this position, she has the potential to be exceptional, but we need to be clear that it not only takes a village to raise a child, it takes an entire congregation to fully support a vital ministry like the CrossRoads. She will need our help to gain momentum. I invite you to please join me and the Staff/Parish Team in welcoming her to St. Andrew. Let’s make sure we’re praying for her as she steps into the large shoes Dana is leaving behind and be determined to give her a hand however we might when she asks for our help – and she will. We will introduce her to you in worship at all three services THIS Sunday, June 29. Please welcome her to this amazing church family and let her KNOW that we’re glad she’s here! Pastor Pat NEW SERMON SERIES NEEDS YOUR HELP As Pastors Tim and Pat finish up their current sermon series about What the Bible Has To Say About…, they are planning the next series which will focus on St. Andrew’s favorite Bible passages. Everyone has a passage of scripture that they pull up when they need it, that they memorize and keep in their hearts—a verse or two that they go back to again and again. Tim and Pat would like to know your favorite Biblical passage and why it is meaningful to you. Our Pastors hope to take those passages and make them the basis of their preaching, week by week. If you are willing to share your favorite with our Pastors, simply email Pastor Tim at [email protected] with the citation and why it is important to you. Meanwhile, come join us for the last three sermons of our current challenging series on the importance of God’s word in guiding and shaping our lives. ON UPCOMING SERMONS The final sermons in our current sermon series—July 6 and 13 (with a possible third sermon on the 20th of July)—are going to deal with adult subject matter, specifically what the Bible says about homosexuality. In order to be faithful to the scriptures and to address this question openly and honestly, Pastor Tim is going to reference and give the background to several passages that young children might find disturbing at worst, or age inappropriate at best. We will expand Children’s Worship on those Sundays to accommodate older children, or those with young children can attend the 10 a.m. service while their children are in Sunday School. ST. ANDREW TO HOUSE WALLA Part of the dream that St. Andrew had when thinking about relocating was being able to partner with other community organizations. This fall and next spring, St. Andrew will be doing just that. The Wabash Area Lifetime Learning Association (WALLA) will be holding their classes at St. Andrew while their space in Morton Center is remodeled. WALLA will offer classes Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from October 20 to November 13. In the spring, the same schedule will be followed from March 23 to April 16. Please take these dates into account when planning your fall and spring events and be sure to schedule meetings with the office for space available. If you have any questions about WALLA, you may contact Vince Green or Ettarose Lazarus—two members at St. Andrew who are on the WALLA Board. St. Andrew is excited to partner with WALLA. 2 WEIRD ANIMALS VBS What a great week we had at Weird Animals Vacation Bible School (VBS): Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind! We hosted about 181 kids. We are fortunate to have the space and the wonderful support of over 100 of our ChristCentered Circle of Friends who helped make it a fun and meaningful week for so many kids from age 4 through 4th grade. Many of the children are from the surrounding communities, and for some, it may be the only Bible experience they have this summer. VBS is life changing! Each day the kids met a new weird animal friend and learned a Bible Point to encourage and remind them through stories, activities, snacks, and music, that: Even when you’re left out… Jesus loves you! Even though you’re different… Jesus loves you! Even when you don’t understand…Jesus loves you! Even though you do wrong… Jesus loves you! Even when you’re afraid… Jesus loves you! We learned so much at VBS. On Tuesday, the Columbian Park Zoo brought in interesting critters for the kids to meet. All week as Mission projects, the kids collected money($504), brought in canned goods (293), and made coloring pictures (100) to support Kids Against Hunger, a St. Andrew Connections humanitarian food-aid organization whose mission is to significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the USA and around the world. The children and their families also made cookies (4,048) and decorated placemats (139) for the Kairos Ministry weekends. The kids learned firsthand from a Kairos volunteer that God is changing hearts and families through His unconditional love and mercy. VBS is a huge undertaking, and we couldn’t possibly include all those kids without so many of you supporting VBS. We are extremely grateful for your contributions of money, food, time, and energy, whether it was by praying, helping prep items, decorating, setting up and tearing down, cleaning, or if you were one of the over 93 people on-site at some point during the week as station leaders, registration and volunteer coordinators, lunch helpers, photographers, AV team members, childcare workers, or crew leaders. Our heartfelt thanks go to Janet Dietz as VBS Director and Jessica Baker as Assistant Director. Because of their skills and efforts, and all your contributions, almost 180 kids had a fun and safe week learning that they are unique and wonderful children of God and that Jesus’ love is one-of-a-kind! VBS SHIRTS If you borrowed a St. Andrew shirt for VBS, please wash it and return it to the office as soon as you can. 3 SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL We still need teachers for Summer Sunday School in July and August. Please contact Jan Collins-Cutter at [email protected] or (765) 497-7755 if you can help out for a Sunday or a couple of Sundays. The curriculum, supplies, and snacks are all provided. If you’ve thought about teaching Sunday School, but were uncertain if you had the time, then this is a great chance to make a difference in the lives of children and still manage your busy summer. “Dear St. Andrew United Methodist Church, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support regarding my recent trip to South Africa. I am truly grateful, as I wouldn’t have had this opportunity without your donation. I was able to not only help spread the Word of Jesus Christ, but also to learn for my profession of Veterinary Medicine. Our work within the community and the time spent in the clinic would not have been possible without your help. The pictures included are of our group in the clinic, at LoKaleng village with the kids and me saying the closing prayer after our service in the community. God Bless, Brittany” (Rayburn) St. Andrew Connections HAVE A BICYCLE YOU MIGHT BE WILLING TO LOAN OUT? We are looking for working bicycles that can be borrowed this summer and fall and returned when the weather turns bad. There are a group of visiting students from Colombia who are guests of the University until mid-December and most of them are without transportation. It is silly for them to have to buy bicycles for six months if we have rarely used bicycles hanging in our garages or stored in our basements. If you would like to loan your bicycle, please contact Pastor Tim at [email protected] . If you have a bicycle with a basket or an unused bicycle basket that would help as well. These bikes will be used to ferry groceries and essentials from local stores. PLEASE HELP COUPLE FROM ZIMBAWBE, AFRICA We are looking for slightly used items to supply a house for a couple from Zimbabwe, Africa. Items needed are: Twin bed with mattress and box spring Linens for the bed, plus a mattress cover and bedspread Large pots for cooking for 3 or 4 quart size Five-quart crock pot Electric coffee maker Hand mixer and baking pan 13 X 9 Glasses for the kitchen—10 or 12 oz. size 4 Wine glasses Ironing board 4 Kitchen dish towels 2 New ice cube trays Rubber sink mats, dishpan, and strainer in black color 4 bath towels in light blue or beige color 6 hand towels and wash cloths in light blue or beige color 2 bathroom rugs in dark blue 1 bathroom rug in beige The house is in desperate need of beige or white curtains: 4 curtain panels—54 inches in length 6 curtain panels—56 inches in length 3 pair of curtains for living room—72 inches in length (preferably in cream or white. They could possibly get by with two curtains that have a lace look. A good rug—8’ X 10’ or 10’ X 12’ - Beige or blue tweed for Living room. Contact: John Huie (765) 427-2741 if you can supply any of these items. Thank you. 4 LUM OVERNIGHT SHELTER Each year it becomes more and more difficult to find volunteers for the LUM shelter during the summer months. Overnight shelter volunteers are needed 365 nights a year from 8:30 p.m.-7 a.m. Duties include assisting in checking-in guests and serving meals, stay on site all evening, and take a shift on “awake” duty. Volunteers must be 18, be able to maintain confidentiality, interact with a variety of people, and attend one of the Shelter Volunteer Training Sessions, which are offered twice a month. The next scheduled for Thursday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the LUM Ray Ewry Youth Center (525 N. 4th Street, Lafayette). No need to register. Interested individuals may also email or call Joyce Fasani ([email protected]|423-2691). Please consider this opportunity and share with others. FOOD PANTRY Please bring canned fruit as your donation for the month of July. Reminder that the Food Pantry is no longer accepting egg cartons. Please find another organization that will recycle your egg cartons. Thank you! St. Andrew Connections YARD ANGELS CLEAN UP July 11 at 7 p.m. On June 1, the joint InTouchCrossRoads Yard Angels ministry sprang into action! The junior high team worked at Carol Boyd’s house, and the senior high team In the Kitchen at St. Andrew. Childcare is provided. Come hungry. Bring a friend. Recipes sent via email. Did you know? Carrots (part of the parsley family) were used as medicine 5,000 years ago. They help heal wounds and reduce inflammation. They may help regulate blood sugar, aid digestion, reduce cholesterol, cleanse the body, maintain dental health, prevent stroke and cancer, promote healthy vision, skin, hair, and nails! Although we will not each eat one pound of carrots (the amount consumed by an average American each month) during this month’s Faithfully Fit in the Kitchen, carrots are the second most popular vegetable after potatoes and contain more sugar than any other vegetable (except beets). Please join us as we prepare and sample a carrot-cashew salad, asparagus & salmon spring rolls, zucchini-carrot bread, and a carrot cake smoothie. We encourage you to bring a few small containers just in case there are leftovers to take home. Please contact Karen Field ([email protected]) if you have questions, need additional information, or would like to be added to the FF-ITK email group. LET US KNOW! Our ministry works best when we know who and how we can help! Just call the Church (497-7755) or click on the support tab (http://andrew-umc.org). Kaitlynn Norris and Scott Baldwin beautify a flower bed went to Vince and Marilyn Green’s. The youth, adult leaders, and some parents pitched in to pull weeds, plant flowers, trim bushes, and help make the properties sparkle. They did it all as a service project because they want to give something back to the church that has supported them so much. Yard Angels will work one Sunday a month during youth group time (6:00 p.m.) and perform yard work for anyone who needs a Future Yard Angel Renee helping hand. If Norris cleans out some weeds. you would like some help or know of somebody you think could use a little outdoor assistance, contact Sue Burchill (497-7755 or [email protected]) for more information. Yard Angels can bring a little heavenly touch to your yard! 5 St. Andrew Connections HUNGER HIKE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! LUM HIRES TRICIA SEMBROSKI Hikers, Walkers, and Runners NEEDED! Registration is NOW open for Hunger Hike 2014: traditional Hunger Hike 3K Walk on Sunday, September 21, and HH5K Run on Saturday, September 20. Hunger Hike benefits St. Tom’s Haiti Ministry, Lafayette Urban Ministry’s food programs, and Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. Ways to Participate: Donate directly to Hunger Hike 2014 Become a Hunger Hike 3K Walk participant Become a HH5K Run participant Create a personal Online Fundraising Page Join or start a Hunger Hike Team Go to HungerHike.org TODAY — and Fight Hunger NOW! It is with mixed emotions that we announce Tricia Sembroski will be leaving the staff at St. Andrew. Tricia has taken a full-time position with Lafayette Urban Ministries to work as their business manager where she will be doing all the financial bookwork for the non-profit. While we are excited for Tricia’s opportunity to share her talents with a sister organization, we are sorry for losing Tricia as a long-time member of staff. Tricia has worked in several capacities at St. Andrew, both paid and volunteer. As a volunteer, she has been Treasurer, an Administrative Board representative-at-large, a long-time member the choir, a regular contributor to the praise teams, and many other spots in education and on committees. Most recently, since Tricia came on staff at St. Andrew in October of 2009, she has worked as the Financial/Office Assistant. In that capacity, she has been doing most of the financial bookkeeping, including writing checks, tracking accounts, reconciling the checkbook, closing books both monthly and yearly, and producing monthly finance reports. As part of her office assistant hours, she has kept close track of St. Andrew’s membership records and has worked on the care of member records and processed removing inactive members. As you can see, Tricia has been a very integral part of the staff and work of the church. Tricia will continue to be the active member she has been for nearly 30 years. However, she will be missed in the office and as a member of the staff. As Tricia leaves her position here, we wish her the very best in her new endeavors and we hope you will take the time to let her know how much you appreciate her work here and wish her well. She assumes her new duties at Lafayette Urban Ministry on July 1. HOW TO PRAY FOR OUR PASTORS & CHURCH STAFF Adapted from “For Our Pastor” by Leslie Brandt We pray for our staff, O Lord. We can only guess about the pressures besieging them, running hither and yon, at your behest, doing what it is that they do best. Help us to remember their humanity, their weaknesses and strengths, their need for the same love and concern that we expect to receive from them. We know how easy it is for us to expect superhuman feats from them, to assume that they have some special arrangement with you, some special grace or gift that will enable them to meet our needs, calm our fears, eliminate our conflicts, and make a place for us in your good graces. Help us remember that they have each come to us as an answer to our prayers— that you have given them everything they need in order to help us become the servants and leaders you need us to be. Help us to listen to them when we want to be heard; to be patient with them when we want results; to forgive their failings as quickly as they forgive ours; to encourage and support them when we’d really rather just criticize and complain. Help us, O Lord, to be full and faithful partners, to assist them in advancing your Kingdom in our world. Amen. 6 ECHOES OF THE GOSPEL BOOK GROUP Everyone welcome Book: Welcome to the Wisdom of the World and Its Meaning for You: Universal Spiritual Insights from Five Religious traditions by Joan Chittister (discussion led by Barb Jones) Date and Time: Sunday, July 20, at 6 p.m. Location: St. Andrew UMC, Adult 2 Questions: Shirley Olson ([email protected]/ 497-2682) St. Andrew Connections MEN’S GOLF SCRAMBLE ~ JULY 8 The game of golf is said to have originated at St. Andrews in Scotland, so it seems only fitting that St. Andrew would have a golf event. Small Group Ministries has organized a golf scramble. Men of St. Andrew, join the fun—this one’s just for you! Who: The men of St. Andrew UMC & friends What: A Best Ball Golf Scramble ~ prizes for the winning foursome, longest drive, and closest to the pin! Where: Coyote Crossing Golf Course in West Lafayette (off 600 N., 1.5 miles northeast of the Church) When: July 8 ~ Foursomes will tee off every 10 minutes starting at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $25.00 — Includes 9 holes of golf with a cart and supper afterwards (cheese burgers, chips, cookies and a fountain drink). Golfers of all levels are welcome. You have almost two weeks to hit the driving range. Prizes will be given to the winning foursome, longest drive, and closest to the pin! Registration is required. Look for the registration table in the commons on June 29. For more information contact: Doug Keazer: [email protected] Snacks provided FYI, Joan Chittister is a Benedictine nun. She is a wellknown and respected author and lecturer. Looking ahead: August 17—pick new books for next year September —A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (One Great Read 2014) “To this wonderful group of people, Thank you for the knot blanket/quilt. It is truly beautiful. It is also very inspiring! It has and will keep a special place in my heart. I truly appreciate your thoughts, support, and prayers as I am going through this challenge. Thank you so much and, yes, let’s get this! Lisa Warren” (Thank you note from Cathy Sleeth’s bosses wife who received a prayer quilt.) 7 NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Lafayette, Indiana PERMIT NO. 54 St. Andrew United Methodist Church 4703 N. 50 W. West Lafayette, IN 47906 Thursday, June 26, 2014 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED St. Andrew UMC Phone: 497-7755 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m. Traditional Worship: Sunday 8:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship: Sunday 10 & 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Your St. Andrew Staff Pastor Associate Pastor Church Administrator Church Secretary Financial/Office Asst Dir. of Children’s Ministry CrossRoads Dir. of Programs Dir. of Small Group Ministries Dir. of Music Ministry Dir. of InTouch Ministry Organist/Pianist Asst. Organist/Pianist Chancel Choir Director Worship Leader MWS Caretaker Childcare Coordinator Trustees You E-Mail Addresses [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tim Burchill Pat Sleeth Donna Biehl Laurie Klenosky Tricia Sembroski Jan Collins-Cutter Dana Kirkwood Barb Jones Dave Evans Sue Burchill LuAnn Boggess Lisa Tally Ben Waltz Katie Biehl Juan Valdez Jan Collins-Cutter Trustee Concerns can access our web page at http://andrew-umc.org 8
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