Welcome and Grace of Hospitality St. Andrew United Methodist Church Rev. Jeff Childress *Bringing In the Light of Christ and Opening Praise Hymn No. 454 Open My Eyes, That I May See *Call to Worship (based on Psalm 146:5-10) (responsively) Come and worship! We will praise the One between, within, and over. Trust in the One who co-creates what was, what is now, and what will-be. Our hope is in the One who creates expansive love, and calls us to do the same. Follow the One who never breaks covenant. We follow the One whose extravagant love calls us to co-create justice for the oppressed, feed the hungry, unlock prisons, and welcome strangers, orphans, and widows. Praise the One whose justice is grace-full and inclusive. We praise the Spirit that spans the ages. Amen! September 9, 2018 Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost *Hymn No. 378 Amazing Grace Prayer of Approach (in unison) Faithful God, you draw near to us in our joy and in our grief, in our hope and in our despair. When we are bowed down, you raise us anew. We turn to you now in search of your healing touch. God of compassion and love, move among us this hour. Open our eyes, dispel our fears, and show us the real life you have to offer. We pray this in the name of the Risen One, Jesus the Christ. Amen.
Tithes and Offerings *Doxology No. 95 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. To open our mouths not only to speak platitudes and simple words, but the truths you lay upon our hearts; Your Word for this, your world. You call us to service, to be your eyes and ears, hands and voice in this, your world. May we be faithful disciples. Special Music Jane Ford *Hymn No. 581 Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service *Gospel Lesson Mark 7: 24-37 Sermon The Opening Rev. Jeff Childress Morning Prayer and Lord s Prayer *Benediction *Closing Praise No. 396 *Please stand if you are able. CCLI#1116193 O Jesus, I Have Promised Verse 1 Response to the Spoken Word *Affirmation: You Call Us to Service You call us to service, Lord; to be your eyes and ears, hands and voice in this, your world. To open our eyes not only to the beauty and love which you create, but the injustice, hate and suffering that humankind generates. To open our ears not only to the chattering of this coming week, but the searching, fears and questioning of all whom we shall meet. To open our hands not only to those we choose to share our lives, but in welcome, love and fellowship to all whom you draw near. Today is Epworth s Annual Work Day Offering! 100% of your Work Day Offering provides comprehensive care for children at Epworth. Epworth is not an apportioned item in the Annual Conference. Work Day is a vital means of supporting Epworth s ministry to children and families who are in need. Memorials to the Lords Fund From: JoAnn Crane In Memory of: Bernice Owens Sarah Owens Gladys Welborn
Jesus, Juice & Java Sunday School Morning Worship UMYF This Week at St. Andrew September 9, 2018 - September 15, 2018 Covenant Bible Study COM Meeting Sunday September 9th Monday September 10th Tuesday September 11th No open gym for walkers tonight. Men s Club 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm Trustee Meeting moved to Thursday, September 13th @ 6:30 in room 1. Wednesday September 12th Kids for Christ Bible Study Chancel Choir Thursday September 13th Covenant Bible Study Gym open for walkers. Lucille Searcy Circle Trustee Meeting Saturday September 15th Walkers meet downtown Easley @ the Amphitheater. 7:30pm 9:00am 5:30-9:00am REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS/ ACTIVITIES Every Sunday Every Wednesday Blood Pressure Screening Communion Service Jesus, Juice & Java @ 9:00am Sunday School @ 9:30am Morning Worship Service @ 10:30am UMYF @ 5:00pm Bible Study @ Kids For Christ @ Chancel Choir @ 7:30pm Every 1st Sunday @ 10:15am - 10:30am 11:30am - 11:45am Every 1st Sunday @ 10:30am Service MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!! Alzheimer s Fundraising Luncheon Sunday September 16, 2018, immediately following the morning worship. Ham, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, rolls and ice cream. Ad Board Meeting COM Finance Committee Lucille Searcy Circle Men s Club Meeting Sweet Spirits Trustees Walkers Every other 3rd Monday @ 7:00pm Every other 2nd Sunday @ 6:00pm Every 3rd Monday @ 6:00pm Every 2nd Thursday @ Every 2nd Tuesday @ Every 3rd Tuesday @ 11:30am Every 2nd Monday @ Every Tuesday 5:30 - Every Thursday 5:30 - Every Saturday 8:00-9:00am Make plans to join us and as we fellowship together. DONATIONS APPRECIATED! Walkers can also meet downtown Easley on the 3rd Saturdays @9:00 am. Church Office is CLOSED every Friday.
Family & Friends Patricia Booty Cleo Brown Shirley Crittenden Hugh Elrod Robin Few Pat Finley Lala Freeman Anita Gilland ( Kristi Padgett s Mother) Charlotte Elizabeth Judd Tom Lemon Annie McJunkins Fred Owens Joan Owens Thomas Owens Sheryle Place Lucy Rackley Bill Ray (Joan Owen s brother) Ruth Stanley JR Thomas Val Thornton John Vanderhoof Randall West Jim and Michelle Young and Family Military Michael Burton Anthony Grayson Tom Hansen Kyle Moytka Douglas Nobles Gabe Pszonowsky Nathan Rampey Kristian Robinson Stephan Sampson Andrew Simer Prayer Requests Shawn Weiler Homebound Helen Chastain Joyce Crowe Betty Owens John & Barbara Smith Hazel Strong Magdalene Williams Mildred Williams Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes Brookdale Dwaine & Ruth Stanley Margaret Sorrells National Health Care Doris Hayes Oakview Assisted Living Anne Keith Gregory s Community Care Raymond Sanders Magnolias of Easley Pete Bush Florence & Ed MCCollum J, J & J (Jesus, Juice & Java) will be served with pastries every Sunday Morning at 9:00am. September Mission 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. This terrible disease has affected many members and their families in our congregation. Join our team to help fight Alzheimer s. Go to www.alz.org and search for the St. Andrew UMC team to donate or sign up for the walk on October 6, 2018 at Fluor Field in Greenville.
Abundant Living Wellness Words September 2018 National Yoga Awareness Month Pastor Jeff blessing the prayer shawls There is a COM meeting this afternoon at 6 p.m. It s that time of year when it is time to prepare the budget for 2019, so please make every effort to attend. Thanks! There will be a Trustee meeting Thursday, September 13th @ 6:30 p.m. in room 1. Please be thinking about future project costs for the 2019 budget.. Made with love, covered with prayers Please be in prayer for Jim and Michelle Young, their daughter, Sara Young Green, and Sara s family. Sara s husband, Mitchell Brendan Green, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018. The American Cancer Society needs Volunteer drivers for the Road To Recovery Program. One of the biggest roadblocks to cancer treatment, for some, is transportation. That s why the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery Program provides patients in need with free rides to treatment. And they need your Help!! For information on becoming a volunteer driver, see the American Cancer Society flyer on the bulletin board, or visit cancer.org/drive. You may also call 1-800-227-2345
Sunday September 9, 2018 Nursery Pam Carnes & Debbie Ours Greeters Tammy Johnson & Bill/Kay Wilson Cynthia Taylor Prayer Shawl Ministry We are excited for our Cynthia Taylor Prayer Shawl Ministry. This is a new day and time! Knitters, crocheters and supporters of this amazing ministry are invited to attend. If you would like to learn how to knit or crochet this would be a great group to be a part of! Prayer Shawls or lap blankets are knitted or crocheted by members of the group and are distributed to people who are going through health or life concerns. As each shawl/ blanket is being made, prayers for comfort and peace for the receiver are said. The shawls are blessed by the congregation and pastor before they are given out. Projects in the past have also included caps for soldiers, caps for newborns, and shawls for nursing home residents. Come join us the 1st Tuesday in every month in the Fellowship Hall at 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Rhonda Groen at 864-313-0177 Ushers Ron & Rhonda Groen Tim Canova Jim Young 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