e a s t e r s u n d ay April 21, 2019 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 a.m., Sanctuary
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PRELUDE Michael Samford and Tyler Moore, Trumpet Nancy Piper, French Horn; Nathaniel Geiger, Trombone Ryan Robinson, Tuba; Greg White, Timpani
*CALL TO WORSHIP Why have we come this morning? We come to experience the Risen Christ. How will we know him? Through the love and life we feel present in this gathering of the Body of Christ. What will we do with this experience? We will go forth, witnesses to this amazing act of love. Come, then, people of God, Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! *OPENING HYMN | Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 302 | Easter Hymn Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy +catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Please rise in body or spirit. 2
+In this instance, catholic means universal.
SPECIAL MUSIC | Hallelujah Chorus | GF Handel, composer WELCOME
We Offer Our Prayers ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PASTORAL AND LORD’S PRAYER
We Offer Our Gifts ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
OFFERTORY 8:00 a.m. | Day of Arising | David Cherwien, arranger | Chancel Choir Ensemble Day of arising, Christ on the roadway, unknown companion walks with his own. When they invite him, as fades the first day, and bread is broken, Christ is made known. When we are walking, doubtful and dreading, blinded by sadness, slowness of heart, yet Christ walks with us, ever awaiting our invitation: Stay, do not part. Lo, I am with you, Jesus has spoken. This is Christ’s promise, this is Christ’s sign: when the church gathers, when bread is broken, there Christ is with us in bread and wine. Christ, our companion, hope for the journey, bread of compassion, open our eyes. Grant us your vision, set all hearts burning that all creation with you may rise. 9:00, and 10:00 a.m. | Unclouded Day | Shawn Kirchner, arranger | Chancel Choir O they tell me of a home far beyond the skies, They tell me of a home far away, And they tell me of a home where no storm-clouds rise: O they tell me of an unclouded day. O the land of cloudless days O the land of an unclouded sky, O they tell me of a home where no storm-clouds rise: O they tell me of an unclouded day. O they tell me of a home where my friends have gone, They tell me of a land far away, Where the tree of life in eternal bloom Sheds its fragrance through the unclouded day. They tell me of a King in his beauty there, They tell me that mine eyes shall behold Where he sits on a throne that is bright as the sun In the city that is made of gold!
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We Hear God’s Word ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
EASTER SUNDAY (8:00 a.m.) Rev. Robert Hasley
(9:00 & 10:00 a.m.) Dr. Scott Engle & Rev. Arthur Jones
We Go in God’s Name ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *CLOSING HYMN | The Day of Resurrection 303 | Lancashire The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; the passover of gladness, the passover of God. From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky, our Christ hath brought us over, with hymns of victory. Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright the Lord in rays eternal of resurrection light; and listening to his accents, may hear, so calm and plain, his own “All hail!” and, hearing, may raise the victor strain. Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth the song begin! Let the round world keep triumph, and all that is therein! Let all things seen and unseen their notes in gladness blend, for Christ the Lord hath risen, our joy that hath no end.
*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE | Toccata from Symphony No. 5 Charles-Marie Widor, composer | Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire, organist
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Easter Lilies
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In Appreciation
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Dawn Conner | Tuesday Women’s Bible Study Joanne Brown | Jack Brown A second chance at life | David Mantle Welcome Team Volunteers: Ushers, Greeters, Communion Servers, Acolytes, Golf Cart Drivers and Coffee Volunteers | The Welcome Ministry Staff
In Celebration
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Everyone in our lives that makes our family better Christians | St Clair Family Loving parents: Doug and Martha Ann Sandstedt | Creighton Gerlach and Lauren Sandstedt Loving parents: Bill and Lynne Gerlach | Creighton Gerlach and Lauren Sandstedt Dear friends: Don and Marion Crawford | Creighton Gerlach and Lauren Sandstedt Dear friends: Scott and Patti Engle | Creighton Gerlach and Lauren Sandstedt Small Pod: our Israel Family | Creighton Gerlach and Lauren Sandstedt Children: Leigh and spouse Rick, Jason and spouse Vanessa, and grandchildren: Grace, Claire, Wilson, Benton, and Witt | Charles William Brewer Two granddaughters and one grandson | Susan and John Hildebrand Granddaughter, Ashton Rone, in her new job | Rev. Duane and Lana VanGiesen Debbie Hays, our Memaw and Grandma | Austin and Brooks Clinch, Hays and Callan Davis Grandchildren: Abigail, Jacob, and Evelyn | Jim and Dianne Hess
In Honor
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Julien and Jett Gean | Megan and Gerardo Gean Dave and Debbie Rader | Their grandchildren Nan and James Speck | Speck Family Aunt Jennifer Rader | Kinley and Kendall Poole, and Julien and Jett Gean Weston, Jack and Justin Byerly | Marc and Christy Byerly Friends and family at St. Andrew | David and Barba Keene Georgia Braithwaite | Katie Trungale Algermissen Family | Mark and Melissa Ward Our military and law enforcement | David Mantle Our parents | Mark and Kimberly Shults Mr. Gregory Beggs | Roy and Holly Atwood Chrystie M. Jackson | Ginny and Bruce Conlon Ray and Janie Wright | Breedlove Family Charles and Pauline Breedlove | Breedlove Family Parents and grandparents | Anna, Ewen, Tori, and Katie Tseng 6
In Memory
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Robert and Margaret Young | Bob and Nancy Young John and Betty Snyder | Bob and Nancy Young Douglas Gover: Loving husband, father, grandfather | Lee and Gover Family (Indiana, Sue, Matthew, Michelle, Charlene) Mary Gover: Loving daughter, sister, aunt | Lee and Gover Family (Indiana, Sue, Matthew, Michelle, Charlene) Yvonne Kauss | Robert, Mary, Austin, and Michael Reeves Ted Kauss | Robert, Mary, Austin, and Michael Reeves Nancy Kauss | Robert, Mary, Austin, and Michael Reeves Rose Young | Robert, Mary, Austin, and Michael Reeves Grandmothers Violet Ann Blumberg and Ruby La Rue Manning, and mother Claudette Turk | Sharon Yager Parents and grandparents: Jon and Lou Wyrick | Brent, Jeni, Kendall and Jackson Garrett Phyllis Tarricone: loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend | Chris, Kelly, Henley, Neesy and Cal Tarricone Gary Arnold: husband, father and grandfather | Jennifer and Jeff Powell, Abby, Ross and Sam Lanford Sam Arnold: Son, brother and uncle | Jennifer and Jeff Powell, Abby, Ross and Sam Lanford Tim Arnold: Son, brother and uncle | Jennifer and Jeff Powell, Abby, Ross and Sam Lanford Ed Sciple | Richard, Jana, Kennedy and Adyson Sciple Parents: Dan and Ruth Hollon and brothers: Larry Hollon and Arthur Hollon Margie Hollon Margaret Harling | John and Liz Harling Bill and Caroline Cravens | John and Liz Harling Grace and Jerry Murphy | Michael and Janie Burke Fred and Margaret Burke | Michael and Janie Burke Our parents | Susan and John Hildebrand Catharine Carlson | Speck Family Dear Friend Mike Nielsen. Mike’s left the Theatre - Strike the Sets MaryAnn and Tom Sanders Joan Jay | Gary and Jan Brooks Husband: Clyde Smith | Sandra Smith Parents: Robert and Rose Nash | Sandra Smith Grandmothers: Jean Kenney, Nell Pinson; grandfathers: Joseph Kenney, Jim Pinson and sister: Nelwyn Shows | Hul, Nancy and Collin Kenney Beloved daughter: Lori VanGiesen | Rev. Duane and Lana VanGiesen Jane Moss Lloyd | Lynn Buxton
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Fathers: Richard Witte and William Hammond; mother: Janice Hester, and brother: John Witte | Debbie and Robert Witte Beloved son: Luke William | Joey and Heather Bunting Carlyn Frese | Ray and Christine Frese Bob and Dotty Frese | Ray and Christine Frese Alice Heller | Ray and Christine Frese Martha and CE Hunter: Mimi and Papaw | Hurt Family Ed and Margaret Newton: Mamaw and Papaw | Hurt Family Dr. Kristen Stauffer Todd | Helen and Merv Stauffer Christian Sanchez | Rhonda and Isabella Sanchez Randall Lee Gerling | Mark, Angela, Carter, Davis and Reese McCarthy Precious Jack Carter Howard | Alston, Liza, Ella and Callie Howard Lavern and Irma Von Ruden | Kathleen and Russell Marden Bill Richards | Kathleen and Russell Marden Dick and Carolyn Harden | Kathleen and Russell Marden Jeanette and Manon Smith | Kathleen and Russell Marden Friends and family at St. Andrew | David and Barba Keene Mothers: Alberta C. Moliere and Doris J. Williams | Elebert and Carolyn Getridge Shirley Oliver and Everett Andrews | Evelyn and Shelia Andrews Parents: Bob and Vera Fuller | Sandra Gordon Patsy Wendel | Cliff and Lynne Stewart Ray and Thelma Stewart | Cliff and Lynne Stewart Abe and Ann, Bob and Jean: In memory of their lives | Doug and Susan Portwood Family and friends | David Mantle Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Atwood and Mrs. Gregory Beggs | Roy and Holly Atwood Nancy Rehm | Jim and Dianne Hess Ella C. Schade | Ginny and Bruce Conlon Our parents | Duke and Helen Dupre Stanley Brockett and my parents | Wilma Brockett Columbarium lilies are given by Rhonda and Isabella Sanchez in loving memory of Christian Sanchez. The lilies at the Columbarium are also given by Charles and Louise Stokes in memory of their son, David, and all who rest there. Their souls have already experienced Easter.
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St. Andrew Weekly Bible Study | April 21, 2019 Mark 16:1–8 (CEB) When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they could go and anoint Jesus’ dead body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they came to the tomb. 3 They were saying to each other, “Who’s going to roll the stone away from the entrance for us?” 4 When they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away. (And it was a very large stone!) 5 Going into the tomb, they saw a young man in a white robe seated on the right side; and they were startled. 6 But he said to them, “Don’t be alarmed! You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised. He isn’t here. Look, here’s the place where they laid him. 7 Go, tell his disciples, especially Peter, that he is going ahead of you into Galilee. You will see him there, just as he told you.” 8 Overcome with terror and dread, they fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Colossians 3:1–4 (CEB) Therefore, if you were raised with Christ, look for the things that are above where Christ is sitting at God’s right side. 2 Think about the things above and not things on earth. 3 You died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.
It is Easter -- Alleluia!! In recent weeks, we’ve visited some of the biblical sites in Israel. There are two places in Jerusalem that mark the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. One is the confusing Church of the Holy Sepulcher, over which six denominations have argued for centuries (sad, but true). In it, you find the rock of Golgotha, Jesus’ burial tomb, and more. The church is almost certainly over the place where Jesus was buried and risen. Northward, there is the Garden Tomb, a beautiful garden with an early tomb, rolling stone, and more. It is almost certainly not the place – but it sure feels like it. I tell the pilgrims on our Israel trips to put the two sites together in their minds and hearts and they will have it just about right.
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Nearly 2,000 years ago, a group of women walked toward the tomb where Jesus’ body had been laid early Friday evening. With the ending of the Sabbath, they carried spices to lay beside the decomposing body. But, as they approached the tomb, they saw that the stone had already been rolled aside. As they entered the tomb, they didn’t see a body lying there, but, instead, a young man who spoke to them. Alarmed. Terrified. Amazed. Afraid. Those are the words that Mark uses to describe the reaction of the women to the empty tomb. I’m sure that Salome and the two Marys would have had trouble putting their frightful surprise into words. Some surprises are clearly occasions for joy, others for sadness. But sometimes, like the women’s surprise on that Sunday morning, there is only confusion and anxiety and even fear. Frankly, at first glance, none of this makes sense to us. We think to ourselves, it’s Easter morning! Christ is risen! Alleluia! How could alarm and terror characterize the women’s experience? Isn’t an angel there to explain to them what has happened? To understand their fear, there are a few things we need to keep in mind: • Among first-century Jews, there was no expectation of a suffering, much less crucified, Messiah. The Messiah was to arrive in power and might and wonder and glory to cleanse the temple, expel the pagans, and restore God’s kingdom. The fact that Jesus ends up dead on a cross could only mean that he wasn’t the Messiah. Wonderful and beloved rabbi, yes. Prophet, yes. But the Messiah could never meet such an end…or so everyone believed. • And if there was no expectation of a dead Messiah, there couldn’t be any expectation of a resurrected Messiah, or for that matter the resurrection of any single person until all were resurrected on the Day of the Lord. The ancients knew what we know; namely, until that day comes, the dead stay dead. • Thus, when the three women arrive and find the stone rolled away, their only thought would be that someone had beaten them to the tomb, either to take Jesus’ body or to desecrate it. • To reiterate, they do not arrive at the tomb hoping to find that Jesus had been resurrected. Instead, they don’t know what to make of the empty tomb…and then they discover an angel is present.
Raised with Christ Later, the women found their voice, telling Peter and the whole world of an empty tomb and a visiting angel. They would learn that as Jesus had been raised, in a very real sense, so had they. By virtue of their faith in Jesus, they had participated in both Jesus’ death and his resurrection. Paul expresses this early Christian understanding in his letter to the Colossians, using the imaginative wardrobe metaphor of 3:1-14. Because we have been 10
raised with Christ to new life, he writes, we are to take off our old clothes of anger, slander, wrath, deceit, and the rest. We are to don a new wardrobe of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness, and, foremost, love. Off with the old; on with the new. Yet, this is no mere admonition or hope. Paul writes, “you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self” (v. 9) Notice that he uses the past tense. We are already new selves. Now, we must live as the people into whom God has made us.
How can we be “raised with Christ”?
Colossians 3:1 Paul’s reference to Christians being raised with Christ can be read as soaring, but empty, rhetoric. How can we be resurrected with Jesus when we haven’t even died yet? Good question. But he means exactly what he says. For Paul, it is as real as the chair you are sitting in. But how could something have happened already, if it hasn’t happened yet? How could it have happened and yet still be coming? We have a bit of experience with such a notion. We once spoke of marriages as being consummated. Though the bridal couple might be pronounced husband and wife at 3pm, the marriage wasn’t “official” until it had been consummated later by the couple’s sexual union. If there was no such union, then there had been no marriage; the couple’s subsequent separation wouldn’t be a divorce but an annulment, which is the recognition that there never had been a marriage. Thus, if you asked the couple at their reception immediately after the wedding, “Are you married?” They could legitimately reply “yes” and “not yet.” Until the consummation, the couple would be in a kind of “in between” time. Now, that illustration is a mere shadow of what Paul claims. With the death and resurrection of Jesus, God’s kingdom, his new world, has come already, but not yet. Though the consummation (our own bodily resurrection) lies yet ahead, God’s people are already part of this new world. What is true of Jesus, is true of us. As N.T. Wright puts it in his commentary on Colossians, “You died with the Messiah, so you don’t belong in the old world any more…You were raised with the Messiah, so you possess a true life in God’s new world.”1 1
from Wright’s Paul for Everyone commentary
This transformation encompasses our whole being. Intellectually, we believe things that we didn’t before, about ourselves, this world, about our purpose in life, and so on. Morally, we gain a different sense of right and wrong, of good and evil. Behaviors, thoughts, even TV shows and movies which once seemed 11
harmless, no longer do. Emotionally, we love differently. We lavish less love upon ourselves and pour out our love upon God and one another. We become spiritually open to God, but also to the spiritual needs of others. We see the image of God in those whom we once ignored, or worse, oppressed.1 Truly, the old has gone, the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Daily Bible Readings More on the resurrection
Monday | Matthew 28 - Matthew’s account of Jesus’ resurrection Tuesday | Luke 24:1-12 - Luke’s account of the resurrection Wednesday | Luke 24:13-35 - The risen Jesus meets two disciples walking to Emmaus. Thursday | Luke 24:36-59 - Jesus comes to see the disciples, as “flesh and bone.” Friday | John 20 - John’s account of the resurrection and some later appearances Saturday | John 21 - More accounts of the resurrected Jesus
Scott Engle’s Bible Classes Monday Evening Class We have begun Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Meets from 7:00-8:15 p.m. in Piro Hall No class on Monday, April 22 Tuesday Lunchtime Class We are studying the book of Kings (1&2). Meets from 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Piro Hall
About the weekday classes: Join us whenever you can. Each week’s lesson stands on its own. This is very “drop-in.” Bring something to eat if you like. Bring a study Bible. On occasion Scott must cancel class, so if you are coming for the first time, you can check scottengle.org to make sure the class is meeting. Scott’s 11:00 a.m. Sunday Class in Smith Worship Center This is a large, lecture-oriented class open to all ages. No class on Easter Starting next week: The Apostles’ Creed: what we believe and why it matters Video of each week’s class is posted here: vimeo.com/groups/scottsbiblestudy
I’ve paraphrased some of this from John Stackhouse’s book, Humble Apologetics, Oxford press, 2002. 1
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PRAYER FOCUS Need Prayer? No need is too big or too small for God. If you need help in this area of your life, our pastors and Prayer Team are available to pray for you. Please send your Prayer Request as directed below.
JOYS AND CONCERNS Hospital Barbara Jarvis Mallory Long-Term Care Nancy Cates, Dan Cox, Glennys Damewood, John Elder, Mary Eubanks, John Hamilton, Jeff Simmons and Betty White
PRAYER REQUESTS You may share a joy, a concern or a sorrow by visiting our website at standrewumc.org/prayer or by calling our prayer line at 214-291-8044. Your requests are lifted up by our pastors and Prayer Team each week.
HOW TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP AT ST. ANDREW
Starting Point | First Three Sundays of Each Month* | Whether today is your first day to attend, or you’ve been a longtime member, learn about who we are as a church in these three classes. You don’t have to attend in any particular order. You’ll tour the campus, meet church members, and have your questions answered.*We will meet April 28 due to Easter Sunday.
Joining Day Luncheon | At this relaxed-setting luncheon, you’ll hear from our church leadership about what membership means at St. Andrew. If you decide to make St. Andrew your church home, you can join our church and take membership vows at the end of the luncheon.
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GROUPS | standrewumc.org/news Young Adults Common Grounds | April 28, 10:40-11:00 a.m., Parlor | Grab a cup of coffee and visit with other young adults. Meet new people, and learn more about Young Adult events and activities. United Methodist Women | Visit a group this year. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/women Sarah Sisters | May 1, 11:00 a.m, Room 131, Luncheon, Contact Linda, lindamiska47@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Cost $15.00. LIFT | May 5, 6:30 p.m. Dinner, Contact Aimee, aimee.heiser@hotmail.com Rachel Group | May 13, 6:30 p.m., Dinner at Lekka’s, 17606 Preston Rd, Dallas PALS (People with Active Lifestyles) | Wednesdays (Except First of Month), 10:00 a.m. Room 131 | Senior adults connect through educational, cultural, and social opportunities. Contact Allison, ajean@standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/pals APRIL 24 | Wellness Center for Older Adults, Veronica Simes MAY 8 | ChurchOne Construction Update; Forrest Pool, St. Andrew Chief Operating Officer 15 | Clark Gardens Botanical Park, Weatherford, TX. Bus leaves St. Andrew at 10:00 a.m. 22 | Discovering our Labyrinth, led by Holly Blais, St. Andrew Student Ministry Associate Director 29 | Game Day Career Care Ministry | Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Room 131 | This free, weekly support/coaching group helps those who are out of work or “mis-employed” and seeking a career change. New Member Orientation at 6:00 p.m. in Room 133. standrewumc.org/support “A Little Deeper” Book Club | Wednesday, May 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Room 126 Our book discussion in May is I Always Loved You by Robin Oliveira. A light lunch will be served and please bring your own drink. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/womens-groups United Methodist Men’s Breakfast | Second Saturday of Every Month, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Room 126 | United Methodist Men (UMM) endeavors to awaken, inspire, challenge, train, and support men as they strive to become more Christ-like in their daily living. standrewumc.org/men
WHY I GIVE The St. Andrew community shares why they give to the ministries of the church. Because I can’t outgive God. 14
GET INVOLVED | standrewumc.org/news
Gary’s Angels | Serve in Gary’s Angels, our growing Special Needs ministry, as a vital volunteer. Share in the joy our special needs children shine upon others! Volunteering once a month makes a wonderful difference. standrewumc.org/News/Angels
VBS and Science Camp | Learn how God is good when life is wild, at this year’s Vacation Bible School – “Roar!” Explore the five senses through hands-on experiments at Science Camp. Register online. standrewumc.org/News/ VBSRegistration
DRIVE Blood Drive | May 5, 8:00 a.m.1:00 p.m., Front of Sanctuary | Carter BloodCare provides life-saving blood components and transfusion services that give hope to people in need. Give life by donating blood. standrewumc.org/News/BloodDrive
Fishing Ministry | Sundays, Noon2:00 p.m. | Take your kids fishing at the St. Andrew pond! Borrow kids poles for free with parent supervision. Volunteers offer guidance as needed. standrewumc.org/News/Fishing
Adult Summer Softball | Season Begins May 19 | Have fun and meet friends. We offer teams for College-age, Young Adults (18-35), and Adults (36+) in Plano slow-pitch, rec level leagues. No experience is needed. Today is the deadline to register. standrewumc.org/News/Softball
Children’s Choir Musical | May 5, 4:00 p.m. Sanctuary | Join the Children’s Choir for a fun, heartwarming musical exploration of Bartimaeus the Blind Beggar and Zacchaeus the Tax Collector. Admission is free. standrewumc.org/News/ ChildrensMusical
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Connection Groups | Next Series April 28-May 26 | In Connection Groups, we explore practical ways to apply sermon series to our daily lives. New groups have recently formed! Contact Allison Jean to get involved. standrewumc.org/connectiongroups
Charles Stokes Golf Tournament | May 6, Prestonwood Country Club This scholarship golf tournament helps future United Methodist Church leaders afford seminary education. Help support the mission of the church by playing in or sponsoring the tournament. standrewumc.org/CharlesStokesGolf
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