St. Andrew United Methodist Church Rev. Jeff Childress Welcome and Grace of Hospitality Special Mother s Day Music: Prayer for Mother s Day Phil Owens and Robin Owens *Bringing In the Light of Christ and Opening Praise *Call to Worship (responsively) King of all the earth, Creator of the universe, Holy Triune God, from everlasting to everlasting, you are Lord. Your law brings life, O Lord, and we meditate on it day and night. Happy are we when we walk in your ways, O Lord. You are a rich stream of living waters, and we immerse ourselves in you. Happy are we when we walk in your ways, O Lord. You bring forth fruit in due season and establish the work of our hands. Happy are we when we walk in your ways, O Lord. May 13, 2018 Seventh Sunday of Easter Who is like our God, the One whose ways are full of life? Happy are we when we walk in your ways, O Lord. This is our God, the Holy One. We come before God with thanksgiving and offer a sacrifice of praise. *Hymn No. 98 To God Be the Glory
Prayer of Approach Mysterious God, you reveal yourself in Jesus, your Beloved Son, who gives us a glimpse your glory and invites us to share in the unity of all that is Holy: the holiness that is You, your creation, your people, united in the Spirit that breaks through all boundaries of fear and injustice. Meet us here today and teach us to be one: One in love for each other, One in understanding with all who find in Jesus the Way to You, and One in peace with all who find other paths to your Truth. We ask all this in the name of Jesus, whose fervent prayer was ever: May they all be one. Amen. Tithes and Offerings *Doxology No. 95 (in unison) We believe in the Holy Spirit by whom Jesus still comes to us, calling us to follow him into an obedience which is true liberty, and to a humble service which is the fruit of holy friendship. We believe in the church as the fellowship of Christ s people, called to respect and support one another through joys and tribulations as we travel the road towards the promised land of God s future. Because Christ has called us, in this we truly believe. Amen. *Hymn No. 395 *Benediction *Closing Praise: (screen) Take Time to Be Holy As We Go Children s Moment Kara Graham Children ages 3 years 5 th grade may go to Children s Church. Please follow the adult leaders as they exit the door behind the piano. Choral Anthem You Raise Me Up Chancel Choir Soloist: Bill Brown *Gospel Lesson John 17: 6-19 Sermon The Lord s Prayer for Us! Rev. Jeff Childress Morning Prayer and Lord s Prayer *Please stand if you are able CCLI#1116193 *Affirmation of Faith This We Believe We believe in an innovative God, who does not wait for us to find ourselves, but comes seeking the lost and calling us into a new way.
Children ages 6 to 12 years old are O-fish-ally invited to the second annual Kids Fishing Trip. Sunday, May 13th 2018 Salkehatchie Fundraiser Luncheon Our youth are hosting a spaghetti luncheon on Sunday, May 20, at 11:30am in the Family Life Center. Funds received from the lunch will support the youth participating in the Salkehatchie Summer Service Camp. Plan to stay for lunch and support this mission! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE FISHING TRIP. The second annual Kids Fishing Trip is planned for May 19th. All kids between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to go on this fishing trip. All supplies will be furnished and we will meet at the church at 11:30 a.m. We will have lunch at McDonalds then go to the pond to fish. Permission sheets will have to be signed by a parent or guardian giving their approval for their child to attend this outing. We hope to return to the church between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. where parents can pick up their children. Please contact Jimmy Owens, 864-419-7100 or Phil Owens, 864-905-2858.
May Mission This Week at St. Andrew May 13, 2018 - May 19, 2018 Sunday School Morning Worship (Happy Mother s Day) UMYF Sunday May 13th 9:30am 10:30am Cancelled Monday May 14th Bible Study Social Principles Kids for Christ Chancel Choir Wednesday May 16th Thursday May 17th 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Windswept Academy is a private, non-denominational Christian school, dedicated to providing students from the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation with a Christ-centered, quality, academic education in a Biblically directed learning environment. In addition to their challenging academic program, their curriculum also includes the history of music, art and a rigorous physical education program. In September 2017, they began their ninth year with 92 students ranging from kindergarten to tenth grade. Their mission is to prepare students for leadership and Christian service in their community and the world. Windswept is located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, one of the poorest zip codes in the United States. The Lakota Indian children face hunger, abuse, and neglect on a daily basis. If they are not positively directed by the time they are in the third grade it is likely they will follow in their parents footsteps and turn to a life of drugs and alcohol abuse. July 15-21, 2018 I will be joining 19 other people on a mission trip to Windswept. Our mission will be to share the gospel and God s love with these children for 5 days. We plan on having Vacation Bible School, recreational activities, as well as many building and upkeep projects that the school needs. Please be in prayer for this trip, and consider giving to support the missionary efforts and Windswept Academy. Thank you for supporting missions locally and around the world. Lisa Chapman, Missions Coordinator Trustee Meeting Tuesday May 15th 6:30pm Gym Open For Walkers 7:30-8:30am 5:30-6:30pm Sweet Spirits 11:30am Gym Open For Walkers Handbell Choir Zumba Gym Open For Walkers Celebration Reception Saturday May 18th 5:30-7:30pm 6:15pm 7:15pm 8:00-9:00am A reception to celebrate the ministry and leadership of Anderson District Superintendent, Rev. Susan Leonard- Ray, is scheduled for Sunday, May 20, 2018, from 3:00 to 5:00PM in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity United Methodist Church, 1809 North Main Street in Anderson, SC. All pastors and lay persons are invited. Also, if you would like to contribute to a "love offering" for Susan, please send to Easley First United Methodist Church, ATTN: Kitty Daniels, P.O. Box 589, Easley, SC, 29641-0589. Be sure checks are marked for the Leonard-Ray Love Offering. Contributions must be in no later than Monday, May 14th.
Sunday, May 13th Nursery Laura Cromer & Melissa Thomas Greeters Roger & Donna Owens Ushers Roger & Donna Owens Alex & Christy Greer Abundant Living Wellness Words for May 2018 National Stroke Awareness Month Check the Bulletin Board by the Side Entrance or our Website https://standrewunited.weebly.com/abundant-living.html 2018 Graduates Next Sunday, May 20th we will be honoring our graduates. If you know of anyone graduating high school or college, please contact the office by Wednesday, May 16th. Thanks. Family & Friends Patricia Booty Pete Bush Tom & Janet Chase Stan Cole Robin Few Anne Keith Bruce & Anita Gilland ( Kristi Padgett s Dad & Mother) Imogene Graham (Tim Graham s Mother) Virginia Greer Lilith Hasenjaeger Tom Lemon Bobbie Long Annie McJunkins Mary Pace Kristi Padgett Sheryl Place Lucy Rackley Harold Rampey Bill Ray (Joan Owen s brother) Doris Stone Cynthia Taylor J.R. Thomas Janet Vehorn Randall West Bill Wilson Prayer Requests Military Michael Burton Anthony Grayson Tom Hansen Kyle Moytka Douglas Nobles Gabe Pszonowsky Nathan Rampey Kristian Robinson Stephan Sampson Andrew Simer Shawn Weiler Homebound Helen Chastain Joyce Crowe Bernice Owens Betty Owens John & Barbara Smith Hazel Strong Magdalene Williams Mildred Williams Independent Living & Nursing Homes Brookdale Dwaine & Ruth Stanley Margaret Sorrells National Health Care Doris Hayes Oakview Assisted Living Anne Keith Gregory s Community Care Raymond Sanders
MOTHERS Thank you Mom, for giving me two things: The first one is roots. The second one is wings. Happy Mother s Day! The Lucille Searcy Circle s 15th Annual Ladies Tea Ann Ellenburg with the Speaker, Sue Owens Roy & Cynthia with Daughter, Ruth Today we have the opportunity to celebrate the children we United Methodist have adopted and care for. Every Mother s Day you have a chance to show God s love by donating to Epworth Children s Home. Epworth Collection envelopes are included in today s bulletins. Pick a Hat Table Please remember the family of Sarah Owens in your prayers. Sarah passed away May 5, 2018. Volunteers Needed! Vacation Bible School will be July 16-20 and we need many, many, many volunteers. Without YOU we would not be able to have Vacation Bible School. Please Volunteer! Ladies enjoying the Tea.
Thanks to the Gentlemen Escorts and Servers. BABIES, FIRST TEA Monique German With Granddaughter Imogen Lynn James With Granddaughter Annabelle Ladies enjoying the Tea. REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS/ ACTIVITIES Every Sunday Sunday School @ 9:30am Morning Worship Service @ 10:30am Disciple III @ 4:00pm UMYF @ 5:00pm Every First Sunday Blood Pressure Screening - 10:15-10:30am & 11:30-11:45am Communion @ 10:30am Every Third Sunday Opportunity Village Every Second Monday Trustee Meeting @ 6:30pm Every Third Monday Finance Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm Every Tuesday Gym Open For Walkers - 7:30-8:30am Gym Open For Walkers - 5:30-6:30pm Every Second Tuesday Men s Club Meeting @ 6:30pm Every Third Tuesday Sweet Spirits (TBA) @ 11:30am Every Wednesday Bible Study @ 6:30pm Kids For Christ @ 6:30pm Chancel Choir - 7:30pm Every Thursday Gym Open For Walkers - 5:30-6:30pm Zumba @ 7:15pm Every Thursday (except the second Thursday) Handbell Choir Practice @ 6:15pm
REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS ACTIVITIES (Continued) Every Second Thursday Lucille Searcy Circle Meeting @ 6:30pm Every Friday Office Closed Every Saturday Gym Open For Walkers - 8:00-9:00am Every First Saturday Prayer Shawl Ministry @ 9:00am Every Other Month Second Sunday COM Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm Third Monday Ad Board Meeting @ 7:00pm Safe Sanctuary Training Meeting All St. Andrew volunteers that work with children 18 and under, must have Safe Sanctuary Training. There will be a training meeting Sunday, May 20th, immediately following the morning worship in the Fellowship Hall. Please make every effort to attend. If you are unable to attend, please contact Kara Graham. St. Andrew United Methodist Church 309 Pelzer Highway Easley, South Carolina 29642 Phone # 864-859-1567 Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm Email churchoffice1567@yahoo.com Website www.standrewunited.weebly.com