BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS - OCTOBER 12th
(Note: These are the announcements from the weekly Worship Service Bulletin, which are posted on-line each Friday.
Check here to read them beforehand or if you aren't able to attend on a Sunday - Additional items added during the week will be highlighted with Italics or color text)
THIS WEEK'S UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
IN OUR PRAYERS
Roger Turner, in Iraq; Betty Altofer, Marlton Rehab, 92 Brick Road, Marlton, NJ 08053; Charlotte Roohr,
Liz Smith, Bob Hirsh, & Robert Giveans, (AT HOME) Jan Crabiel, Cooper River Rehabilitation Center, 5101 North Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08109.
FLOWERS
Are given by Cesar, Rose and Christine DeGuzman in memory of Rose's parents Irene and Bernabe Castro
NEXT SUNDAY IS LAITY SUNDAY
The service will explore “Risk-Taking Mission and Service.” The Laity of the church will lead the service challenging us to live lives as risk-taking Disciples for Jesus Christ.
NURSERY CARE
For those of you with small children, we have a nursery for infants to two year olds in room 201. It is professionally staffed by Jennie Armour, a lovely young woman who has been caring for little children for many years.
In addition, there is a rocking chair available in the back of the sanctuary so you can comfort your child and remain in the worship service.
UMYF NEWS
UNITED METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP FLEA MARKET FUNDRAISER
October 11 - Flea Market Preparation 6:30 a.m.
Flea Market 8:00 a.m.
Clean up 3:00 p.m.
October 19 - Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Room 105
October 25 - (Sat) Hayride & Bonfire @ Mt. Misery. Meet at church at
3:00 p.m. Cost is $15. We will have time to use the grounds before our
hayride and bonfire. We will be roasting hot dogs, toasting
marshmallows, and we will make our favorite campfire dessert.
CONTACT LAUREN LUTZ, YOUTH DIRECTOR, FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THESE EVENTS. 856-435-6735
FIVE PRACTICES OF FRUITFUL CONGREGATIONS
Beginning today through November 9th each worship service message will focus upon one of the “Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations,” which
are essential to our health, vitality, and fruitfulness. We have ordered a wonderful companion guide to this series, “Cultivating Fruitfulness:
Five Weeks of Prayer and Practice for Congregation.” This is a daily devotional for all to follow along as we delve into what it means to be a “Fruitful
Congregation” here at St. Andrew's. There are copies in the narthex today, or you can see Meredith, in the office during the week, 429-4469, for a copy
and the cost will be $5.60. May the Lord bless us all deeply with new insight, hope for tomorrow and joy for our life together in Christ
PRACTICE RADICAL HOSPITALITY
Be a greeter on Sunday mornings. The greeters stand at the front door and welcome everyone to St. Andrew's. Sound like something you can do?
There is a sign up sheet on the kiosk, and only a few Sundays left this year. Hurry and sign up before all the opportunities are gone.
FALL CHURCH CLEANUP DAY OCT. 25th
THE 20TH ANNUAL URBAN PROMISE BANQUET
will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood. The cost is $25 per person. The speaker will be
Tony Campolo. We have two tables reserved, but they are going fast. Please contact John Exley, 429-3624, as soon as possible if you would like to attend
CHRISTMAS WREATHS
Advent is coming! This month the Stewardship Committee is selling a variety of fresh, hand-crafted evergreens for delivery by
Thanksgiving. Order all of your fresh holiday evergreens at the poster in the narthex. Proceeds go to the General Fund to support facility upgrades.
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Special music throughout the year, especially at Christmas, is provided in large part by The Friends of Music Fund. Without your
generous contributions to this fund, Christmas music would be greatly diminished. The fund urgently needs replenishing.
Please make your check payable to St. Andrew's Church and note Friends of Music in the memo portion of your check.
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ST. ANDREW'S AUXILIARY FOR COLLINGSWOOD MANOR
is accepting annual dues of $5.00 at this time. Your support may be given to Marge Zimmerman in the narthex after Sunday services. Thank you for being a part of this mission.
CHILD CARE PROVIDER NEEDED
We are looking for an adult age 18 or older, to care for the children of bell choir members as they rehearse on Thursday evenings starting at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to help, contact Bernadette Exley, 429-4469
WANTED FOR FOOD PANTRY
Anyone who might have an old “little red wagon” that is not being used, could donate it to the Food Pantry to allow clients to take their groceries to their cars more easily. If you can help, contact Lytle Hoover, 428-4702.
NEW MEMBERS CLASS BEING OFFERED
We are offering the opportunity for you to join our family of faith. Any adult who is interested in becoming a member can connect with Dr. Hendrickson. You will be asked to attend two classes in the Pastor's Study:
Sunday, October 19th 9-10 a.m.
Who are United Methodists?
Tour of St. Andrew's
Sunday, October 26th 9-10 a.m. .
Connect with St. Andrew's UMC
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Meet key church leaders ~Learn about who we are as a church ~See where you fit in
Sunday, November 2nd 10:30 a.m. .
Received as Members in Worship
Child care will be provided. Light refreshments will be served, please contact the office at 429-4469 to RSVP
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OF NEW JERSEY
Will hold their fall meeting Saturday, October 11, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 318 Chester Avenue, Moorestown.
The topic is Trafficking of Women 21st Century Slavery. Bring a sandwich for lunch, beverage and dessert provided. Registration $2.00.
NEW SUPPER CLUBS NOW! - What Is It, Anyway?
Supper Club is a loose-knit group whose sole purpose is to enjoy each other's company over good food. Each group decides when and where they will meet.
We usually take turns hosting meals and everyone else brings a dish. You don't have to host at home. We've eaten at restaurants, at the church, or in the park.
You decide! We recommend that all groups meet every month even if just for a quick cup of coffee. The idea is to get to know new people and to enjoy Christian
fellowship. This is not a couples club. Singles are always welcome and do participate regularly. We'd love you to be part of our group. Don't forget, we have a “Dine-Out Only” group, too!
New suggestions are always welcome. How about a mid-week lunch group, a morning coffee klatch, or early bird special? Check out the sign-up and
see what fits.
Groups are forming now. Just talk to Bernadette Exley or sign up on the sheet in the narthex. Can't make it all the time? Be a Sub! “Hey, ya gotta eat! Why not eat with friends?”
CHURCH SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
3 DAY BREAST CANCER WALK FUNDRAISER/SCRAPBOOKING EVENT
CLICK HERE for more information on these events.
UMCOR - United Methodist Committee On Relief
is responding to the four successive catastrophic storms that tore through Haiti in less than a month. Hundreds of deaths and extensive flooding have been reported
and thousands of homes and livelihoods have been destroyed. In a country with limited resources and widespread poverty, more than 650,000 people are left especially
vulnerable because of the storms.
Your generosity is needed to help the people of Haiti gain stability and rebuild their lives following these devastating storms. Please give to Haiti Emergency, UMCOR
Advance #418325 and help UMCOR fully respond to people in Haiti and elsewhere whose lives have been affected by intense storms.
While the Gulf Coast recovers from Gustav and Fay, it braces now for Ike. UMCOR needs your help to ensure that the UMCOR Sager Brown supply depot
(in Louisiana) is fully stocked to respond. Congregations and individuals are urged to send a contribution to purchase supplies.
To support the recovery efforts with a financial contribution, please give to UMCOR Advance #3019695, Hurricanes 2008.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
VOLUNTEER CHAPLAIN AIDES
Are needed at Virtua Memorial Hospital of Burlington County in Mt. Holly. There are openings for trained lay visitors every weekday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Following a training and orientation process, an Aide may donate two to four hours each week to visit patients, offering them friendship and spiritual comfort.
The 18-hour Training Course will be offered at Virtua Memorial Hospital on Wednesday and Friday, October 22 and 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
with continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. If you want to find out if volunteering is for you before signing up for the course, please phone for an information package
with details of the course and the process of volunteering in the hospital. Please phone the Chaplain, Rev. Wendy Boer, at 609-267-0700, Extension 43281.
Or email your name and address to wboer@virtua.org
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST FROM RECENT EVENTS
JOIN A BOOK CLUB AT ST. ANDREW'S
MEETING TIMES
2nd Monday at 10 AM in the Lounge
2nd Tuesday at 7:30 PM at various homes
2nd Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Graf Room
Last Tuesday at 7:30 PM at Pauline Kohl's home
Current selections are: "Charming Billy" Alice McDermott, "Colony" Anne Rivers Siddons, "Eyes of a Child" Richard North Patterson, "Change of Heart" Jodi Picoult
SAVE LABELS, ACME REGISTER TAPES & SODA CAN PULL TABS
NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN ART SHOW PHOTOS
THE 2008 GREETERS LIST Is posted on the kiosk in the narthex. Greeters can be singles, families, youths, two or more friends, or parents and children, or any combination of the above. You greet people as they come into church on your scheduled Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Sign up now!
THIS YEAR'S EASTER SUNDAY WAS THE MOST UNIQUE ONE IN YOUR LIFETIME
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