Monthly Newsletter - St. Andrew by the Sea

Sun
Sunday Activities
Join us each Sunday morning for the
following events. (see inside the
newsletter for more details.)
1
Communion Sunday
8
15
22
29 Palm Sunday
St. Andrew by the Sea
17263 Hwy. 180
P.O. Box 2385
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
Phone: 251-968-3900
Fax: 251-968-3901
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Mon
3
Tue
Wed
9
Prayer/Bible Study 9 a.m.
SAM Breakfast 9 a.m.
Finance Comm. 5:30 p.m.
Worship Com. 5:15 p.m.
10
Prayer/Bible Study 9 a.m.
Membership & Welcome 5:30 p.m.
Festival Bells
5:15 p.m.
17
25 Lenten Lunch &
Devotional 12 noon
Children’s Choir 5 p.m.
Bell Practice 5 p.m.
Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.
18 Lenten Lunch &
Devotional 12 noon
Children’s Choir 5 p.m.
Bell Practice 5 p.m.
Choir Practice 6 p.m.
11 Lenten Lunch &
Devotional 12 noon
Children’s Choir 5 p.m.
Bell Practice 5:00 p.m.
Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.
4 Lenten Lunch &
Devotional 12 noon
Children’s Choir 5 p.m.
Bell Practice 5:00 p.m.
Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.
16
Prayer/Bible Study 9 a.m.
Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.
24
Festival Bells
5:15 p.m.
23
Prayer/Bible Study 9 a.m.
31
12
5
Thu
20
13
6
Fri
28
21
14
7
Sat
St. Andrew Community
Men’s Breakfast 7 a.m.
19
SAW 10:30 a.m.
Stewardship Com. 5:30 p.m.
Church Council 5:30 p.m.
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26
Fellowship Com.
3:30 p.m.
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St. Andrew by the Sea, A Community Church
Festival Bells
5:15 p.m.
30
E-Mail: standrewoffice@gulftel.com
Web Site: standrewbythesea.org
Senior Minister:
Rev. Dr. Larry Wood
Associate Minister:
Rev. George R. Myers
Director of Children’s Ministries:
Kim Kelly
Director of Music:
Joan Hand
Choral Director: Dr. Roger Jones
Administrative Assistant:
Pat Strahan
Pastor Emeritus:
Rev. Robert C. Warren
March 2015
From the Pastor...
Dear church family,
Once upon a time, the Fort Morgan Road must have been quite sleepy. Canopied by gracious live oaks hung with Spanish moss, it does evoke another era altogether. You can still enjoy that leisurely pace along the bike path – in fact, people of all ages ride past St. Andrew every day.
Often they stop at our Memorial Garden. As traffic whizzes by on the main road, cyclists take a moment to stretch, read the inscriptions, consider the distinctive
cross, and even to pray.
I wouldn’t wish for us to separate ourselves from the world going by – far from it: St. Andrew must be fully engaged with a changing area. But part of what we
offer is stillness, contemplation, a chance to appreciate this area as a gift from God. People who seek these things are right on our doorstep, and in ever more
imaginative ways, I hope we’ll draw them in.
With every blessing,
Larry Wood
Opportunities During Lent
A PLACE FOR REFLECTION: If you would like a calm, beautiful, private
place to pray, please stop by the church. Throughout Lent, Feb. 19th – April 3rd,
our sanctuary will be open weekdays from 11:00-1:00.
Volunteers: Would you help us to welcome visitors to our sanctuary during Lent?
With your help we might open the sanctuary for prayer several hours each week day.
Please contact Larry, George or Pat in the church office.
Wednesday Luncheons during the Lenten Season: Join the Adult Spiritual
Growth Ministries for lunch at 12 noon on Wednesdays during the Lenten Season,
beginning on Feb. 25th - April 1st in the Fellowship Hall. Mark these dates, and
join your Church family & friends for a light lunch, good fellowship & a short Lenten Devotional. Details & reminders will appear in Sunday bulletins.
For more information, call 251-967-1740 or the Church Office 968-3900.
Please remember our Confirmands in your prayers.
J. Boller, Fisher Bryant, Olivia Callahan,
Ryan Carlton, Cade Davis, Taylor Egbert, Cassie Miller,
Nick Posey, Lucas Soares, Jake Sollie, and Will Tidwell.
New Members
March Anniversaries
Mike & Patti Cutchen
JERUSALEM
Filmmakers from National Geographic were given extraordinary access to the
world’s holiest city. For just a few more weeks, “Jerusalem” will play at the
IMAX theater in Mobile, and St. Andrew has obtained a group rate for Saturday,
March 14, 11:00 a.m. $13.25 includes both the movie and exhibit. Afterwards
we’ll compare thoughts over lunch in Mobile. Please contact Jean Garner at 968
-4670.
PASSOVER SEDER
Passover, one of the holiest days for Jews, was also the time of Jesus’ Last Supper. This ancient meal, which celebrates the deliverance of Hebrews from slavery and death to freedom and life, helps us to understand Easter more deeply.
Please join us in Fellowship Hall on Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 6:00 for a
Passover Seder. All ages are welcome; the service can be especially meaningful
for children. Beyond the ceremonial elements, there will be a truly hearty meal,
followed by a Communion service in the sanctuary. Please contact Pat Strahan
in the church office at 968-3900.
THE TOTAL PERSON: MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
Janice and Charles Runels will host a new small group that meets Mondays from
10:00-11:30 a.m., April 6 through May 11, at their home. Come learn with them
about nutrition, exercise, and scriptures pertaining to health. This is not a class,
The Membership & Welcome Committee will meet on Tues. March 3rd at 5:30 p.m. but a group where everyone is on an equal footing. Please call the Runels at 968
-6261.
Attention Men of St. Andrew, members, and visitors! Join the St. Andrew Men
THINKING OF JOINING ST. ANDREW?
for their monthly breakfast on March 10th at 9AM. Enjoy a wonderful breakfast as
We would love to get better acquainted over an introductory class March 8, 15,
well as great fellowship.
and 22 at 9:00 a.m. in Rev. Wood’s office.
Attention Women of St. Andrew: Join us for our next monthly meeting to be held
on March 12 at 10:30am. We will have Friendly Critters Visiting from the Gulf
Coast Zoo. Bring a plate of your favorite finger sandwiches to share. A special
thank you to all of you who helped “bag” cookies at our February meeting.
Church Council: There will be a Church Council meeting on Thurs., March 12th
in the Fellowship Hall. Please try to attend this important meeting. Each committee
should have a representative present.
St Andrew Community Men's Prayer Breakfast: You are invited to attend the St.
Andrew Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Thurs., March 19th from 7AM to
8AM in the Fellowship Hall here at St Andrew by the Sea. We encourage you to
invite a friend and join us in Jan. for this wonderful opportunity to get acquainted
with other men in our community. Please contact Perry Hand at 251-604-7936
for your reservation.
St. Andrew Women Lunch Bunch will meet on Monday, March 23rd. We are
going to Bill’s by the Beach, located on the corner of 2nd Street and West
Beach Blvd. Please call me at 970-3311 by March 16th so that I may make reservations.
Are you celebrating a special wedding anniversary? If you celebrated or will
be celebrating a 50th, 55th, 60th or more anniversary in January, February,
March, or April this year, the Nurture Committee would like to honor you at a
reception after church one Sunday in April. Lite refreshments will be served.
Please contact Cheryl Gilges at 540- 7950 or Bebe Gauntt at 968-8539 if you
would like to be recognized.
ATTENTION FELLOW ST. ANDREW TRAVELERS: Remember that let
down feeling when the holidays are over and the weather is cooler? How would
you like to have something fun and warm to look forward to? We are working on
a 7 day cruise out of New Orleans. We can either go to the Eastern or Western
Caribbean on Jan 24 or 31st. Depends on what people are interested in. We will
have a bus from St Andrew’s parking lot (extra). The travel agent can match any
offers. To reserve some choice cabins, midship, they would like a deposit of
$125.00 per person by April 23rd. This is refundable up to the final payment on
Nov 15th. Prices for an inside cabin are about $500 and balcony $800, this includes all taxes and port charges. Call Sharon 251-597-0890 or email
shar2240@yahoo.com and let me know if you have an interest.
Ushers
1st - Ed Diercks, Carlton Garner, Tom Gauntt, Neil Harris, Herb Malone, Lynda Thurmond, Wade Ward, Allen Woerner.
8th - Marge Bumann, Clint Davis, Pierre Geneux, Andy Haynes, Chance McLemore, Mike Vaughn, Sue Vosloh, Allen Woerner.
15th - John Boller, Dolly Crewes, Pierre Geneux, Don Kopf, Joe Martin, Don Meghreblian, Sheila Nicoll, Charles Runels, Jan Zimmerman.
22nd - Bob Davidson, Pierre Geneux, Tommy Lee, Bill Parks, Carl Schuchardt, Joe Slaughter, Eileen Sylvester, Mickey Webb, Murrell Webb.
29th - Frank & Linda Fuschino, Pierre Geneux, Terry Jones, Faye Kelly, Sheila Nicoll Jim Roy.
STEWARDSHIP
Through February
Budgeted
Received
$22,000.00
$24,219.00
4th - Joe & Sharon Everitt
6th - Dale & Sheri Burgess
6th - Clint & Carla Davis
8th - Frank & Jennie Rikard
8th - Jim & Julie Shamburger
9th - Gene & Eula Myers
14th - Gary & Tammy Bryant
27th - Jack & Bernice Powell
28th - David & Anne Saunders
Sympathy
The family of John Elliott
Ann Wright in the loss of her brother.
Orren & Susanne Lax in the
loss of their nephew.
Dottie Peiffer in the loss of her husband
Memorials
Ray Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gauntt
Mr. & Mrs. Wade Ward
George Grau
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gauntt
Mr. & Mrs. Wade Ward
Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Garner
John Elliott
Mr. & Mrs. Wade Ward
Larry Peiffer
Mr. & Mrs. Wade Ward
Dear St. Andrew by the Sea family,
Thank you all for the visits, meals, cards
and other kindnesses during my recovery from surgery, and also the death of
my sister.
Special thanks to Rev. Larry & Rev.
George for praying with me, both physical and spiritually during the difficult
time.
Bless you all,
Gloria Knapp
Attendance for Feb.
1st - 255
8th - 293
15th - 322
22nd -358
Feb. Sunday School
1st - 48
8th - 31
15th - 73
22nd -61
March Birthdays
1st - Bob Scolaro
3rd - Jim Hollis
3rd - Martha Hosey
3rd - Jessica Robinson
4th - Cassie May
4th - Nicole Woerner
6th - Susanna Lax
8th - Ranae Atwater
8th - Lynn Norwood
9th - Joan Hand
9th - Michael Larson
9th - Kathy Van Cor
10th - Carl Hanson
10th - Harry King
11th - McKenzie English
12th - Ron Lynn
12th - Gerald Turner
12th - Pat Warren
13th - Elaine Beacham
13th - Helen Webb
14th - Gene Barbour
14th - Kenley McLemore
14th - Susan Vessey
14th - Cole Reynolds
15th - Gene Riggs
16th - Kathy Vaughn
17th - Patrick Daily
17th - Lynn Hopkins
17th - Ruth Perry
18th - John Hulett
18th - Billy Webb
21st - Jo Messer
21st - Beth Woodham
22nd - Dorothy Peiffer
23rd - Mary Miller
23rd - Betty Stevens
24th - Liam Hertel
24th - Caroline Turberville
25th - Jennifer Burgess
25th - Michelle Doughty
25th - Debra Housch
29th - Austin Fulmer
31st - Harold Morgan
February
Communion Offering
for
Alabama Sheriff’s Boys Ranch
$192.00