Our July Benevolence Focus: Shelby Elementary

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1 Saint Andrew United Church of Christ The Heartbeat July-August Browns Lane Louisville, Kentucky Website: Phone: (502) Sunday School for all ages 9:15 AM; Sanctuary Worship 10:30 AM Our July Benevolence Focus: Shelby Elementary Children are enjoying a few more weeks of summer vacation, but we already need to look ahead for the start of the school year on August 16, Our primary goal is to collect basic items found on the children s school supply lists. Our drive will kick off on Sunday, July 2nd. A large box will be in the Gathering Area where you can leave your donations. If you want to contribute but don t like to shop, we ll use your donated cash or check to buy those basic items we haven t received. Our list of needed items is developed out of the school supply list sent home with the children. Back pack no wheels Box of 8 washable markers Glue sticks #2 yellow pencils Pencil boxes Pens, red, blue and black 24 pack regular crayons Highlighters 8 count jumbo crayons Eraser caps Dry erase markers Spiral notebooks (8.5x11) Manila file folders Kleenex Paper plates and cups Paper towels Blunt or rounded end scissors Hand sanitizer Note paper (wide ruled - not college) 2-pocket folders of various colors (no prongs) Wide ruled composition notebooks We appreciate all your help with this annual project. AUGUST BENEVOLENCE: House of Ruth House of Ruth is an association of persons caring for men, women and families affected by HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS has the ability to shatter not only the lives of individuals, but also their families. Such destruction impacts the entire community. Many HIV/AIDS-infected/ affected individuals often feel lonely, isolated, desperate and hopeless. Through a variety of services and programs, House of Ruth helps alleviate these feelings by mending the shattered lives and offering hope and a helping hand. House of Ruth owns seventeen scattered-site permanent housing rental units. The housing programs give approximately eighty clients the opportunity for safe, affordable housing through subsidized rent and intense case management. The Children s Program at House of Ruth provides extensive services for children (ages 0-17 or in High School) both infected with and affected by HIV and AIDS. For more information or to volunteer, please visit their website Inside this issue: Page 2 From the Pastor, Council Members Page 3 Mark your Calendars, Women, Salaam Network Page 4 Birthdays, Nurture Team Page 5 Parish Health, Library Page 6 Daily Lectionary - July Page 7 Daily Lectionary - August Page 8 Next Heartbeat Deadline

2 HEARTBEAT Page 2 From the Pastor: SEAM DONATIONS July - canned fruit: 208 July & August SEAM food: mac & cheese The worship team is asking for two things: water from any place you travel to this summer - lakes, rivers, oceans. We have containers available in the gathering area. Please label where the water came from. Also, we would like one or two pictures of someplace that you travel to - anywhere - within Kentucky, another state, another country. Please write on the back of the picture where it is from Budget/Actual Comparisons For General Operating Fund Heartbeat of St. Andrew (Financially Speaking) January 1 through May 31, 2017 Budgeted Income, $92,370 Actual Income, $82,095 Budgeted Expense, $101,400 Actual Expense, $93,288 You can find detailed reports in the Gathering Area on the Council Bulletin Board. Specific written questions can be left in the Treasurer s mail slot. Answers in 3-5 days. CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS 2017 David Sickbert - President Mike Jones - Vice President Teresa Aikens - Secretary Elaine Caldwell Judy Johnson Caroline Martinson Rose Mills Virginia Neat Kim Poppe 2017

3 HEARTBEAT Page 3 Mark Your Calendars: Women of St. Andrew Business Meeting: Monday, July 17, and Monday, Aug 21 at Noon in the Conference Room All Women Are Welcome Bring a Sandwich: Drinks Are Provided NURTURE TEAM Movie Discussions meet at 7:00pm at the church on the last Sunday of the month. The routine remains the same: Diane will announce a film during the middle of the month. Each person will see the film on his/ her own, considering the question What does this film have to say about our faith?

4 HEARTBEAT Page 4 July 1st 3rd 5th 10th 12th 13th 14th 17th 18th 22nd 23rd 26th 27th 30th Patrick Wemes Janet Thomas David Sickbert Tamara Dansby Gene Glaser Lily Batliner Gerri Trusty Trey Dansby Carol Lentz Moira Linker Kim Poppe Al Meier Chester Herdt Johanna Gabhart Tara Bartley Amy Huelsman August 2nd Matt Willett 10th 12th 15th 19th 20th 23rd 24th John Schwartz Caroline Martinson Al Laufer Elaine Hitt Tom Landers Kayla Noble Dylan Barth Joyce Brown Steven White Curt Bartley If we have inadvertently left you off this list, please contact the office so we may update our records. July 5th 25th 31st August 5th 21st 26th 29th Jack & Betty Boeschel Harlan & Ann Beckemeyer Joe & Joyce Louden John & Teresa Wright John Wicker & Kim Poppe Sam & Mary Bundy Bob & Alene Stevens Amy Laufer & Todd Whitehead Memorials In memory of Madelyn Raderer, donations were made to the Memorial Fund by Wilma Kummer and to the Sanctuary Lighting Fund by Hulin & Mary Bundy, and Joe & Joyce Louden, In memory of Leona Roney & Bessie Saunders, A donation was made to the Lighting Fund by Susan Poppe In memory of Bob Thomas and Doris & Eugene Pifer, a donation was made to the Lighting Fund by Janet Thomas In memory of Vicki King and Mike Caldwell a donation was made to the Memorial Fund by Cindy Jones If you are new to St. Andrew, please share your birthday with us so that we may recognize you!

5 HEARTBEAT Page 5 Parish Health Ministry FROM FAITH & HEALTH MINISTRY NURSES: Summer's here and the living is easy... Yes, it is Summer. but living won't be easy if we don't follow some simple rules to have a safe and happy season! Below are just a few ways to stay happy and healthy this wonderful time of the year! 1. Vacations: Aw who doesn't love to go on Vaca? We all do! But we need to be safe, so make sure you buckle up! And be sure your babies/children are in approved and safe car seats. Don't text and drive of course! Take frequent breaks while driving, and be sure to get out and stretch those muscles every couple of hours. If you have children with you, I am sure they will have to stop for potty breaks and food frequently, but if not, you still need to stop and stretch take a break that Ocean or Mountain will be there when you get there! Do not leave your children or your fur-babies in your car while you run into the store to get something, etc. The temperature of a car can reach 120 degrees or more even with the windows cracked. Please be aware! 2. Water Safety: Don't swim alone always have a buddy with you. Wear life jackets if not a good swimmer. Even if you are, it's a good idea to wear one when out on the lake or ocean. Wear sunscreen and reapply frequently. Drink lots of water avoid alcohol, as this dehydrates you even more. Wear sunglasses and a hat to keep the sun off. Learn to swim if you don't know how. If you have children, make sure you watch them carefully in and around any body of water. Drowning is the number 5 cause of unintentional death in the United States. My Mom used to tell me you can drown in a cup of water, and she was right! So please be alert and careful! 3. Working outside: We all love to work in our gardens, and most of us have to cut our grass, so be safe and smart. Wear shorts and short sleeved shirts with comfortable shoes. Wear light colors and clothes you can breath in not tight fitting. Wear sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses. Drink plenty of fluids, and take frequent breaks inside where there is air conditioning. You don't want to have a heat stroke! Even if the weather person says it is 80 degrees, you can still get sun burned and dehydrated. Be aware. 4. Insects!: Yuck I hate bugs,.but they do have their job in this wonderful world. Just be careful when outside. Wear some type of bug spray if you are going to be out for long periods of time. Bees really love the smell of perfume, so avoid this unless you want to be buddies with them. Mosquitoes and other insects love to party at dawn and dusk, so avoid those times if you can so they can party alone without having you as their appetizer. Also check your pets for bugs--i had to pull a tick off of my dog Benjie the other day...yuck! 5. Picnics: We all love picnics, but we don't love food poisoning. Keep your hot food hot, and your cold food cold. Hot needs to be above 140 degrees, and cold below 40 degrees. Use your coolers! If in doubt, throw it out. You don't want to be sick for 24 hours or more from eating potato salad that has been outside too long. These are just a few suggestions to have a safe and happy Summer! Have a wonderful time where ever you may go! Summer's here... the time is right for Dancing in the Streets! (just avoid the traffic) Peace! Elaine and your other Parish Nurses Cheryl, Debbie, and Jennifer all ready for our VACAS! From the Library Summer is a wonderful time for reading and relaxation. We invite you to visit the library and browse through our many reading opportunities. Recently, David Sickbert donated a favorite book to the library. The title of the book is The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer written by Michael Van Dyke. Bonhoeffer was a theologian, a pastor, a teacher, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He was born in Germany in 1934 and lived in Germany until his adulthood. He was one of the most brilliant minds in the 20 th century and during World War II joined the resistance to the dictator, Adolph Hitler. After his arrest, he was in prison and wrote on spiritual issues suggesting that Hitler was not a follower of Christ. He paid for his spiritual belief when he was hanged in April of We have some of his writings in the library. This biography is a short book of easy reading but is faith building. We recommend it. His own writings are longer with more depth but worthwhile. Other books that may spike your interest include: Making Our Own Fun In The Good Old Days Editors: Ken and Janice Tate A Children s Book; C Is For Cooking-Recipes From Sesame Street The Dash Diet-Best Diet Overall Marla Heller, MS, RD, The Librarians

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8 July-August 2017 Heartbeat Issue 58 No Browns Lane Louisville, KY No matter who you are, you are welcome here! St. Andrew United Church of Christ 2608 Browns Lane Louisville, Kentucky Phone: (502) Fax: (call first) Website: Sunday School 9:15 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM Office Hours: 9 AM 1 PM, Monday Friday Church Staff Rev. Lori Miller-Price Senior Pastor J.R. Cannaday Minister of Music Mary Rose Linker Church Secretary/Editor Joe Louden Custodian Tuesday, August 15th for the September issue!