Care Ministries
Laura Aldridge, Director of Congregational Care, 405-692-4242, ext. #106.
Prayer Ministry - Recognizing that prayer is the most powerful resource we have as Christians, we at St. Andrew’s encourage and lift up prayer warriors on every front. The back bone of our prayer ministry is the prayer chain, which is available 24 hours a day for immediate prayer support. This dedicated team is a tremendous support for people in need inside and outside our congregation. If you have a prayer need please call the church office at 692-4242 or link on to the web site below which will go directly to our Director of Membership & Congregational Care, Laura Aldridge.
Meal Ministry - The Meal Ministry prepares and delivers meals to families in case of a death, illness, surgery or a new baby. This may mean one meal or a month of meals depending on the circumstance.
Note Writing Ministry - The members of this ministry are responsible for sending out notes of congratulations, support, encouragement, or sympathy to friends within the congregation and throughout the community.
Family Life Ministry - This ministry is in place to meet the special needs of the members of our congregation in cases such as a terminally ill family member, or the unexpected responsibility of an elderly parent, or any other situation where they feel help and encouragement is needed.
Farewell Ministry - It is the responsibility of this ministry to keep track of those who will be moving and leaving the St. Andrew’s church family. This committee will arrange for their farewell send-off during their last Sunday and to recognize them for their contributions to our congregation. We are a family at St. Andrew’s and we hate to see anyone leave, but when they do we want to send them off with our love and encouragement.
Baptism Ministry - Due to time constraints and personal preferences, many of our infant, child, and adult baptisms are held after our last service on Sunday. The Baptism Ministry members work behind the scenes to make sure that the atmosphere for these baptisms is holy and reverent, and that the day is a special one for the family.
College Care Ministry - As our youth prepare to leave for college each year, our College Care Team goes into action. Each college student is sent off in the fall with a special treat and lots of love. The team continues working through out the school year to support these students through prayer, e-mails, cards, and even visits. Twice a year, during finals, care packages that are individually tailored to the student, are hand delivered with great care and much encouragement. Our students are the envy of the dorm!
Stephen Ministry - The Stephen Ministry is a program within our congregation that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, in both our congregation and the community. These volunteers have gone through extensive training and work under rules of strict confidentiality. In most cases their support is long term.
Discipleworld Ministry
Susan Robinson, Director x104
End of School Lock-In
May 25-26 is our 2nd annual End of School Lock-in. Every 1st through 6th grader gets to celebrate their last weekend before promotion Sunday when we send the 6th graders to Youth. Pack for an overnight stay in the gym. Come to the church at 6:30pm on the May 25 ready for a night FULL of fun! Please sign up in the bulletin so that we can plan appropriately.
Summer Camp
Scholarships Available for:
Growin’ in Grace
Entering 3rd through 5th grade
June 4-6
$132
Tweens Discover Camp
Entering 6th grade
June 4-8
$235
Joy Camp
Entering 3rd through 5th grade
June 8-10 $132
Sonshine Camp
Entering 1st and 2nd grade
June 9-10
$53 for campers $20 for parents
Journey
Entering 6th through 8th grade
July 6-10
$175
Vacation Bible School
July 16-20
Workdays start June 11
Every Monday and Thursday
9:00am-2:00pm
*NEW: Every Thursday night
6:00pm
Come help prepare to transform our church into all things SKY!!
Susan Robinson, Angela Conant, Karla Bowen and the Discipleworld Ministry Team
Men's Ministries
Our first St. Andy’s men’s retreat is scheduled for April 13-14 at Cross Point Camp in beautiful SE Oklahoma near Lake Texoma. It will be based on a study inspired by the hit movie “Courageous” which we’ll show in its entirety followed by lessons on different aspects of the movie. The “Honor Begins at Home” study is actually 8 lessons long, but we will only cover 3 at the retreat with the others to follow on successive Sundays in a host home. We should finish the lessons by lunch on Saturday and would then have Saturday afternoon for fun (golf, fishing, etc..) or to just return home as desired. The cost for the retreat is $55 which covers room and board as well as the study guide. If you’d like to be a part of this exciting study on Christian fatherhood and family leadership contact David Johnson at 692-4242, ext. 105 or Gordon Loveless at 250-7798 to reserve your place. We have room for 30 men total.
We’d also like to invite all men to come to our monthly men’s breakfast on Saturday, April 21, at 8:00am in the CLC (C8-9). There will be great food and even better company and discussion. For questions regarding the UMM, contact president Steve Henson at 692-8341.
Music Ministries
Maundy Thursday Service, April 5, 7:00pm
This service will include sharing the Lord’s Supper, congregational singing, a homily by Pastor David, a short drama, and music from the choir.
Good Friday Service, April 6, 6:30pm
Join us as we reflect on the suffering and death of Christ for the purpose of our redemption. Join us for this service of candlelight, poignant images and special music.
Easter Services Saturday, April 7, 5:00pm
& Sunday, April 8 (8:00/9:30/11:00am)
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Join us at one of 4 worship opportunities to lift our voices in praise with full orchestra and choir!
Confirmation Service, April 15, 6:00pm
Lenten Choir
We will be practicing on Wednesdays March 28 & April 4 from 7:30pm-8:30pm to fine tune the Palm Sunday & Easter music. It’s not too late to join us! Childcare is provided by calling the nursery at least 5 days before the rehearsal at 692-4242, ext. 110.
Men's Ensemble
Calling all men to sing on Mother’s Day, May 13.
Practices on April 18 & 25 and May 2 & 9 at 7:30pm
Dr. Newheart’s
Neck-up Check-up
A SUMMER Musical Drama for ALL ages!
An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, June 10 at 5:00pm. We will have rehearsals on Sunday afternoons starting June 24 until we perform it the weekend of August 19. See Ginny for more information!
Orchestra
Palm Sunday, April 1
Easter Saturday,
April 7 at 5:00pm
Easter Sunday, April 8 at 8:00/9:30/11:00am
The Orchestra will rehearse on Wednesday, April 4 at 6pm to prepare for worship. We will meet on Sunday morning at 7:30am for a warm-up/sound check. (Due to the level of music we play, you must have at least 2 years of experience playing an instrument.) If you are able to join the Orchestra, please contact the music office (x102) in advance of the rehearsal so that your music will be ready.
Hand Bell Choirs
Regular Tuesday Schedule
Kids at 5:00pm, Adults at 6:30pm
Thank you to everyone who purchased an Easter Lily to help beautify the Worship Center for Easter. Following the Easter Worship Service of your choice, please feel free to take your Easter lily home to enjoy!
Now is the time to order your Enchiladas!
$12 per dozen (frozen)
Our enchiladas are prepared by our infamous chef, Kathy Ketch & team for the purpose of raising monies for music & worship projects. Place your order by filling out the form in your bulletin and place it with your check to St. Andrew’s UMC in the offering plate. Please add the word “enchiladas” in the bottom left corner. Thank you!
CHAIR TEAM
Teams of two are needed to straighten chairs in the Worship Center on Saturdays on a revolving schedule. This only takes about one hour. See Doug Wohletz to get on the schedule.
PEW POCKET TEAM
Join the team that sharpens pencils and keeps the chair info current, neat & orderly. Work at your own speed and fit it into your week. See Myrna & Jo Fountain today!
SOUND TECH
Join the team! We will train you on Wednesday evenings during band rehearsal. A 2-person team works together each Sunday AM worship experience. See Sam Pass.
COMPUTER OPERATORS
Run the computer software in the sound booth for worship service once a month. We will train you. See Coordinator Betty Fisher.
USHERS
Join an usher team by contacting the head usher in the service you attend. 8:15am Greer Summers/9:30am Larry Hink/10:50am Janice Plumley
ACOLYTES
Children are ministers too! We are building the team of acolytes (grades 2-6) for all three services. Interested? See Ginny Pass today.
Student Ministries
May 2012 Upcoming Events:
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St. Andy's Youth Website
MAY 2012
Check out www.standysyouth.com for more information
regarding Student Ministry Happenings…
IMPACT
On Wednesday nights we have Impact, which is our main youth worship gathering from 6:00pm-8:00pm. At Impact, we have food, fun, and worship. Impact is happening on May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30.
THE JOURNEY
On Sunday mornings, we have The Journey beginning at 9:30am. During that time we offer donuts, juice and a time to relax. Then, at 9:45am, we have announcements and break up into discipleship groups based on age. The Journey occurs on May 6, 13, 20 & 27.
PARENT LINK
Parents can join us Wednesday, May 9, in the CLC at 6:45pm for a time of prayer and to discuss “living with a teenager.” We would love to have you and look forward to this venture alongside you. We are working through an eBook entitled 10 Things to Never Say to Your Kids, so email jgraham@saokc.org if you would be interested in more information.
GRADUATION BRUNCH
The Graduation Brunch is being held on Saturday, May 19, at 10:00am in the CLC. Please RSVP how many from your family will be attending. We also need three photos either dropped off or emailed to Jeremy Graham as soon as possible. At the event we will be honoring our graduates with a brunch and a gift. Parent(s) and/or a family member should also be prepared to roast and toast their graduate. This is a great way for us to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment by those who have been a tremendous part of student ministries.
SUMMER CAMPS
Journey JH Camp – July 6-10 – Cost: $175 per person
Dayspring HS Camp – July 23-27 – Cost: $175 per person
Scholarships for camp are available. Please contact Jeremy Graham for
information regarding these scholarships.
“B”-ing a St. Andy’s Woman
MAY 2012:
“B”-ing group activities are back in full swing. Please pick up a calendar on the “B”-ing table in the lobby.
The Women’s Spring Luncheon is Saturday, May 5, from 11:00am-1:00pm. The theme this year is Blooming in Faith. Cheli Porter will be our speaker and you don’t want to miss the message she has to share. Tickets are on sale at the “B”-ing table in the Fellowship Area. Adults - $15; Children (10 and under) - $10. Menu includes: chicken wraps, green salad, fruit and dessert. Children will have Crustable peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruit and dessert. We hope you plan on attending this special morning. If you would like to sponsor a table or have questions, please contact Krista Scammahorn at 501-1666 or Alice Furstenau at 210-705-4576.
Who wants breakfast? On the third Sunday of each month, the “B”-ing Women are cooking up fresh Breakfast Tacos. We have four kinds to choose from: egg and bacon, egg and sausage, combo - egg, bacon and sausage, and bean and cheese. Cost is $1 each. Pick yours up in the CLC! If you would like to help make tacos please call Alice Furstenau at 210-705-4576.
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