The Window View MAY, Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church 3551 Wheeler Road Augusta, GA

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1 A Word from the Pastor But God has so composed the body that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. (1 Corinthians 12:24-26) Every church acknowledges the Biblical requirement to love one another, but not all churches do a credible job of showing that love. I have heard far too many sad stories of people who suffered great pain and loss, yet their church family was just not there for them at all. I know of people who simply quit participating in church life because they never felt valued or cared for. In the wake of my father s illness and death, I can declare with joy that St. Andrew is a church that gets it when it comes to caring for one another. Throughout this past year, you have faithfully and lovingly walked with me and my family as we traveled that hard road, bearing witness through your compassion to the compassion of our Lord. In letters and cards, in food and in fellowship, in calls and countless other ways, you have poured yourself out for my parents, my brother, and me and my family, and we will forever be grateful for your gracious and generous love. I am also aware that these actions are not reserved for me because I am your pastor, but that you show the same affection and concern for one another as well. It is so refreshing to hear of your care for each other, and it is this, perhaps more than anything else, that tells the world we are serious about following Jesus. As he himself said, By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:35) It s not an amazing worship service, or dazzling sermons, or even the way we reach out to the poor, but the way we love each other patiently, sacrificially, concretely that ultimately reveals authentic Christian faith. Words cannot express how grateful I am, and how much your actions have meant to my family. Know that through you, the love of Christ is brought to life. Yours in Christ, Rev. Ed The Window View MAY, 2017 Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church 3551 Wheeler Road Augusta, GA

2 May 1 Carolyn Lee May 3 Diana Flicek May 4 John Macuch Susan Oberlies Mark Sollie May 8 David Wall May 10 Nancy Johnson Harold Gibbs May 13 Betty Sue McKinnon Lynn Warren May 15 Tilden Warren. May 16 Roy Hickman May 17 Traci Westin Edwin Macuch Louis Cook May 19 Tamsen Delong May 20 Ruby Speights Sam Warren May 21 Sandra Plastridge Lizzie Sager Martha Deason May 23 Lexie Schaefer May 24 Flo Mundy Joyce Howe Charles Rimbey May 25 Robert McDowell May 27 Melissa Mundy Jose Ruiz May 28 Charissa Carstarphen Dot Ruiz May 29 Joe Schaefer Mission in a Mile Our End of the Year Appreciation Luncheon for the teachers & staff of Copeland Elementary will be on Thursday, May 4th, at 10:15 am. Anyone wishing to bring brownies or individual bags of chips, may drop them off on Wednesday evening by 7pm in the Hunt Building. Many thanks for your support of these hardworking folks at Copeland! Jeanne Stroebel Mary Bentley The Place at Martinez #23-B 409 Pleasant Home Rd Martinez, GA Louis Cook Brookdale of North Augusta Apt North Hills Drive North Augusta, SC Chuck Cornelius 4641 LaPointe Dr Ann Heaney 4275 Owens Rd. Apt Eileen Hoehle Golden Living Center Windermere 3618 J. Dewey Gray Cr. Augusta, GA June Johnson 2173 S. Center Rd. Apt. 430 Burton, MI 48/519 Jean Johnson NHC Healthcare Camellia Wing Rm Austin Graybill Rd. N. Augusta, SC Nancy Johnson 5018 Red Bud Drive Grovetown, GA / Al L Heureux Washington Commons Apt Washington Road Ed Macuch Brandon Wilde Apt Owens Road Lawrence Bob Wilson St. Johns Tower Room Greene St Augusta, GA MAY 15, 2017 I was sick and you visited me Matthew 25:36

3 Bible in a Year Readings MEMORIAL DAY MAY 30 th, 2017 HELP NEEDED!! SAPC is looking for a working wheelchair to be donated to the Church. Thank you to those of you who have served as Offering Collectors in the past! Offering Collectors for May are Greg and Sam Massey Nurture Team Meeting in the Hunt Building Sunday, May 7 at noon MEN S BIBLE STUDY NEW LOCATION!! The St. Andrew Men s Breakfast Bible Study meets the second Thursday each month. We will meet at 8:00 AM on May 11 th at the Church. Come and enjoy good study, fellowship, and maybe some surprises. Bring a friend! May 1 Judges 9, Psalm 110, Romans 16 May 2 Judges 10 11, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 1 May 3 Judges 12 14, Psalm 112, 1 Corinthians 2 3 May 4 Judges 15 16, Psalm 113, 1 Corinthians 4 5 May 5 Judges 17 18, Psalm 114, 1 Corinthians 6 7 May 6 Judges 19 21, Psalm 115, 1 Corinthians 8 9 May 7 Ruth 1, Psalm 116, 1 Corinthians 10 May 8 Ruth 2 4, Psalm 117, 1 Corinthians 11 May 9 1 Samuel 1 2, Psalm 118, 1 Corinthians May 10 1 Samuel 3 5, Psalm 119:1 8, 1 Corinthians 14 May 11 1 Samuel 6 8, Psalm 119:9 16, 1 Corinthians May 12 1 Samuel 9 10, Psalm 119:17 24, 2 Corinthians 1 2 May 13 1 Samuel 11 13, Psalm 119:25 32, 2 Corinthians 3 4 May 14 1 Samuel 14, Psalm 119:33 40, 2 Corinthians 5 6 May 15 1 Samuel 15 16, Psalm 119:41 48, 2 Corinthians 7 8 May 16 1 Samuel 17, Psalm 119:49 56, 2 Corinthians 9 10 May 17 1 Samuel 18 19, Psalm 119:57 64, 2 Corinthians May 18 1 Samuel 20 21, Psalm 119:65 72, Galatians 1 2 May 19 1 Samuel 22 23, Psalm 119:73 80, Galatians 3 4 May 20 1 Samuel 24 25, Psalm 119:81 88, Galatians 5 6 May 21 1 Samuel 26 28, Psalm 119:89 96, Ephesians 1 May 22 1 Samuel 29 31, Psalm 119:97 104, Ephesians 2 3 May 23 2 Samuel 1 2, Psalm 119: , Ephesians 4 May 24 2 Samuel 3 4, Psalm 119: , Ephesians 5 6 May 25 2 Samuel 5 6, Psalm 119: , Philippians 1 2 May 26 2 Samuel 7 9, Psalm 119: , Philippians 3 4 May 27 2 Samuel 10 11, Psalm 119: , Colossians 1-2 May 28 2 Samuel 12 13, Psalm 119: , Colossians 3-4 May 29 2 Samuel 14 15, Psalm 119: , 1 Thessalonians 1-2 May 30 2 Samuel 16 17, Psalm 119: , 1 Thessalonians 3-5 May 31 2 Samuel 18 19, Psalm 119: , 2 Thessalonians 1 The Lord s Prayer Starting May 7 th, we ll begin a new sermon series on the Lord s Prayer. Over the course of eight weeks, we ll dig deep into this model prayer Jesus gave us, and seek to pursue a richer and more meaningful experience of prayer in our personal lives. Read Matthew 6:7-15 and Luke 11:1-13; if you have questions or thoughts on the subject of prayer, send them to Rev. Ed you might get quoted in a sermon!

4 TREASURER S REPORT, March, Budgeted Weekly Needs $ 3, Average Weekly Income $ 3, Total Income March $17, Total Expenses March $14, Net Surplus March $ 3, Christians confronting emptiness, choosing compassion, creating community. Items of the Month: TOILET PAPER There is a decorated container in the parlor. Please place items in this container, remembering that if you forget to bring an item, you are welcome to contribute cash or checks (made payable to GAP Ministries). GAP CAMP GAP Camp is June 5-9 from 9:00-12:00. We are reaching out to you for some donations. We are in need of the following items: School Supplies: pencils, crayons, rulers, erasers (the flat kind), etc. Individually wrapped toothbrushes Fresh Fruit: strawberries, seedless grapes, seedless watermelon, canned Pineapple chunks Socks Money works too. We can purchase items for you. We also need men to volunteer to help monitor the boys/men s bathroom. We will have a sign up sheet closer to the camp. Thank you for all you do every day to make St. Andrew a very special place. Thank you, Carolyn Lee Presbyterian Women will meet on May 9th for the last meeting of this season. We will resume our study of The Screwtape Letters in September. Following our meeting we will have a salad lunch in the Hunt Bldg. The lettuce and salad dressing will be provided. Please bring other salad makings and salads, such as chicken, potato, macaroni to complete our meal. Dessert will be provided. See Jennie Wall for additional information. A BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY 6:00 PM EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE HUNT FELLOWSHIP HALL. BUNDLES OF JOY BLANKETS MINISTRY They have a great need for blankets for children in our community. We will donate blankets to Doctor's Hospital Baby ICU, Burn Unit at Doctor's Hospital and Christ Community Health Services. The Burn Unit has 2 to 11 babies or children every week. They have children that have been burned or abused. Our blanket drive will be April 2 to May 14. Please drop your blankets off at the display. Blankets may be crocheted, sewn, knitted or bought. Please remember to pray for the baby and the family who will be receiving your blanket. Come and be a part of this important outreach project. A tag with our Church s name and address will be attached to each blanket before delivery. If you have any questions, please call Mary Dickens at or Judy McDowell at

5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday National Prayer Day Mission in a Mile :00 pm Nuture Team Meeting 8 9 9:30 am Presbyterian Women 6:30 pm :00 am Men s Bible CHURCH :00 pm Greene Street Diner Happy Mother s Day :00 am GAP Meeting :00 pm Service for Wholeness with communion Bibliomaniacs 1:30 PM MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSED 30 31