May 2017

Volume 63, Issue 5

Deadline: Third Monday of every month

Email Submissions to:

Frieda Krohn: friedak@sapclynchburg.org

The Scroll Newsletter of Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church

21206 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Phone: 434-239-2788

The Easter season is here! If you’ve been in worship

lately, you’ve probably noticed me trying to emphasize

that Easter is not a single day in our church year – it’s a

new reality that began in Jesus’ resurrection and

continues for us today and every day. Jesus is still

risen! Because he is alive, we have hope of new and

eternal life ourselves. Perhaps the best way to celebrate

the Resurrection is to remember it and look for its signs

in our own everyday life.

Here are some of the Resurrection reminders I’ve

noticed lately:

The rosebushes and hydrangeas in my yard. After a

winter of neglect that left them looking deader than

dead, here they are sprouting up again! They are

full of green right now and soon will be blossoming

out in beautiful colors – a reminder of life that not

only endures through a period of death, but awaits

even greater fullness.

The medical symbol, the Rod of Asclepius, seen on

hospitals and ambulances everywhere. This staff

with a snake around it is a common sight, but did

you know its meaning comes

f r o m G r e c o - R o m a n

mythology? Asclepius, the

diety associated with medicine

and healing, would use this

staff to cure all sorts of

diseases, and even raise the

dead. In reality the serpent may

have become a resurrection symbol in ancient

Greece because of the way it sheds its skin (leaving

death behind) and for the known medicinal

properties of certain products derived from snakes.

The addiction recovery groups that meet in our

building. Perhaps it’s too obvious being right under

our noses, but virtually every day of the week there

are people gathering in our church to support each

other in leaving an addiction behind. Many will tell

you that getting sober is like waking up from the

dead – they are breaking free from sin and its

consequences that had held them captive so long. I

am thankful that in this place, people are finding

new life and the opportunity to move past their

mistakes.

So where have you seen signs of resurrection, in the

world around you or in your own life? I hope you’re on

the lookout and will let me know, as we celebrate this

incredible new reality together!

In Christ,

Pastor Dave

Re-CONNECT!

6 - 7:15 p.m.

We will be having pizza at 6 p.m. ($3/child)

and then the children will be creating robots

to help with decorating for VBS. Please save

toilet paper and paper towel rolls and

anything that might be helpful in creating

robots. Please email Beth Groover at

connect.sapc@gmail.com

PRAYER CLOSET

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” -

Jeremiah 33:3, NIV

What if God does not demand prayer as much as gives prayer? What if God wants prayer

in order to satisfy us? What if prayer is a means of God nourishing, restoring, healing,

converting us? Suppose prayer is primarily allowing ourselves to be loved, addressed and

claimed by God. What if praying means opening ourselves to the gift of God’s own self

and presence? What if our part in prayer is primarily letting God be the giver? Suppose

prayer is not a duty but the opportunity to experience healing and transforming love.

Martin Smith

“God Is a Conversation"

DATE NIGHT!

A Ministry to Strengthen Marriages

Dates: Sat. May 13th

Sat., June 10th

We will have our second date night in our series for married couples! This is a

ministry targeted at younger couples, but open to all. If you and your spouse are

looking for new skills and insights to help make the most of your marriage, or even

just a chance to get away for a date together, this is for you! Couples will gather at

the church on a Saturday night and receive Biblical advice from experts in the

relationship field, and then have a chance to go out with their spouse and practice

what they've learned. IF YOU MISSED THE FIRST ONE, YOU ARE STILL

WELCOME TO ATTEND. You might go to dinner, to a fun activity, or even to

take care of some errands - our hope is simply that whatever you do, you do it

deliberately as a way to enjoy the gift of each other. Childcare (including pizza

dinner) is provided at the church from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. We will divide younger and

older children with age appropriate activities for each. If you would like to

participate in this program please sign up in the Commons, or call or email the

church office. We will be emailing an announcement and asking for reservations so

we can plan accordingly. There is no charge (but donations by participants for

childcare/pizza will be accepted). Strong marriages take time and intentional work

to develop. We hope and pray that this opportunity will help you and your spouse

along the way!

5-5:15 p.m. Gather and get children situated

5:15-5:40 p.m. Program

5:40-8 p.m. Date!

8-8:30 p.m. Pick up

CAMP KUM BA YAH

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - May17th

Volunteers are needed at Camp Kum Ba Yah. On Wed.,

May 17th, we have another opportunity for adults to

supervise young volunteers. Sign up in the Commons

DAILY BREAD:

If you can help serve a meal at Daily Bread soup kitchen

downtown Lynchburg on May 27th, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., please

contact Kristi Moon, or call the church office

CHURCH WORK DAY

Saturday, May 6th

9 a.m. (rain date, May 13th)

Please join us on Sat., May 6th beginning at

9 a.m. to help spruce up our church grounds

and outdoor chapel. Bring rakes,

wheelbarrows, shovels, yard tools, gloves,

etc. We will be spreading mulch and

picking up leaves and debris. Any time you

can spare will be appreciated

NOTE OF APPRECIATION

Dear Pastor Dave and Members of Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church,

On behalf of Camp Kum Ba Yah I would like to thank you for all the work the men of the church (and

one woman) did at our facility on Saturday.

These volunteers gave unselfishly of their time to pressure wash our large art shelter and to repair

and pressure wash fifteen of our aging picnic tables. Rodger Beeker was especially helpful in planning

and supervising their work. Thank you and your church so very much for your support of Camp Kum Ba

Yah.

Michael Mayer

Member of Camp Board

We express our appreciation to the following individuals:

To Phyllis Fulton and Myra Beeker for replenishing and tidying up the church pews;

To Bill Hammond for hanging up the Egg Hunt Banner;

To Dudley & Suzanne Raine for organizing and managing the egg hunt;

To Pastor Dave for organizing and directing the Youth’s Great Egg Race;

To Tim & Beth Groover, Roger Beeker, Foster & Jack Beeker, John Concklin, Jerry Krohn,

Chris Conrad, Bill Hammond, Tom Tweedy & Gary McKee, for spending a morning

working at Camp Kum Ba Yah;

To Muriel Hunter and Ann Cook for arranging the flowers and palms for the sanctuary and

Commons;

To Butch & Ann Cook for preparing and organizing communion several times in April, and

each month!

To Grady & Cecile Parker and “Friends” who cooked another FABULOUS Easter

Breakfast; to Karen Shuman and Diann Arthur for organizing and setting up;

To all who donated food for our Easter food baskets; to John Conklin & Diann Arthur for

organizing the baskets; to Judy Davis for shopping for hams; and to Diann & Doug Arthur

for delivering the food baskets;

To all who donated Easter lilies;

To Paul May for setting up, loading and reconfiguring a new computer in the sanctuary for

our sound and video system;

To Vic Fleet, Gary McKee & Dallas Scott for changing the orientation of the double doors

between the fellowship hall and preschool, and for installing new exit signs;

To Betsy Smith, Judy Williams, Jeanette Carroll, Grace Campbell, Harrison Campbell, and

Claudia Pick for keeping the nursery during Date Night; to Donna Templeton for delivering

pizza and baking cookies;

To Kim Steinhorst who taught two weekday Bible Studies and one Sunday Bible Study

during Pastor David’s absence;

To our usher and communion server schedulers: Sandra Thompson and Myra Beeker;

To our April office volunteers: George Broman, Nancy Broman, Nancy vonGemmingen,

Judy Davis, and Betty Proffitt;

To Gary Templeton for setting up the lighting around the labyrinth for Maundy Thursday;

To Matthew Hildebrand and Trisha Belcher for the music provided around the Labyrinth for

Palm Sunday;

To Danny Moore, director of choirs; Gary Foster, organist; and to the Chancel Choir for the

beautiful music provided during the season of lent and Easter.

To the Jr. Choir, directed by Danny Moore and assisted by Gary Foster and Claire Terry.

APPRECIATION & THANK-YOU’s

Sun., May 7th, 4th Sun. of Easter: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-35; John 10:1-10. Sun., May 14th, 5th Sun. of Easter: Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14. Sun., May 21st, 6th Sun. of Easter: Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21.

Thurs., May 25th: Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 or Psalm 93; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53. Sun., May 28th, 7th Sun. of Easter: Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11.

MAY LECTIONARY

MAY USHERS & COMMUNION SERVERS If you are unable to serve, please call a replacement

USHERS: COMMUNION SERVERS

May 7th: Jubilee Worship John & Dawn Perry Bill & Sherryl Hankins

Kevin Latham

11 a.m. Worship Tom & Dianne Crush Cheryl Lindeman, Tim Overby

Diann & Doug Arthur Sandra Thompson, John Concklin

May 14th: Jubilee Worship Wendy & Kristi Moon

11 a.m. Worship Austin & Jack Henderson

Gary & Alex McKee

May 21st Jubilee Worship Pat Davis, Beth Groover

11 a.m. Worship Rebecca & Joseph Carroll

Tim Overby,

Sandra Thompson

May 28th: Jubilee Worship John & Rachel Ripley

11 a.m. Worship Dave Anderson, Genevieve Neale

Laura & Bill Wise

SPONSORS NEEDED

Wanted: Financial investors for Kingdom

work. If you would like to sponsor ($200)

or partially sponsor (ANY amount) one of

our youth on their summer mission trip,

please contact Pastor Dave or Frieda . A

group from SAPC will be going to work in

Cherokee, NC the week of June 11-17.

Sunday School

May 2017 Current & Upcoming Class Offerings

You are welcome to join any of these classes at any time!

Even classes that indicate a topical study or series are structured in a way that members or visitors

can enjoy and benefit from an individual class.

Ricketts Class East Corridor Vic and Rita Fleet

The Rickett’s Class is studying I Timothy and will then continue to Titus and II Timothy. Join Vic

and Rita as they lead this class. Through a process of reading, reflection, discussion and creative

expression, both the first-time learner and the lifelong student are invited to an engaging, rewarding

encounter with Scripture that will greatly deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Bible.

Faith in Life Class East Corridor Dan & Heidi Lang

We all carry baggage that makes it hard for us to experience the “abundant life” Jesus promises.

Max Lucado, in his study of Psalm 23, asks, “Why don’t you try traveling light?” Beginning April

2, the Faith in Life class will discuss the many forms our burdens take and how God can help us let

go of them. Lucado’s book, Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to

Bear, will serve as the basis for our discussion.

“Searching for Sunday” (April 30; May 7) Betsy Smith & Kelly Ward

New York Times Bestselling author Rachel Evans embarks on a quest to find out which it really

means to be part of the church. Evans takes readers through a liturgical year with stories about

baptism, communion, confirmation, confession, marriage, vocation, and death that are funny,

heartbreaking and sharply honest. A memoir about making do and taking risks, about the messiness

of community and the power of grace, Searching for Sunday is about overcoming cynicism to find

hope and, somewhere in between, church.

LAST DAY OF PRESCHOOL

The last day of Preschool for the 2016-17 year is on Fri., May 26th. On

Thurs., May 25th beginning at 9 a.m. is Preschool graduation. Please use

caution when coming to church on that day. Watch for little people!

Congratulations to Erin Kane and teachers for another outstanding year!

Vacation Bible School 2017

WHEN: Sunday, June 25th, 3-6 p.m. and

Monday, June 26th through Thursday, June 29th,

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

WHO: Children age 3 by June 1 (must be potty trained) through rising 5th graders. Rising 6th graders and up become Assistant Leaders. (See “Volunteer Registration” on website)

REGISTRATION is CURRENTLY OPEN!

This year church members and volunteers can register early by clicking on the link at

www.saintandrewpresbyterianchurch.org

WEBSITE: https://vbspro.events/p/sapc2017

(Volunteers can register before the public website goes live! Children of volunteers are guaranteed

a spot at VBS. Email us directly at sapcvbs@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering)

Stay Tuned for more exciting VBS info!

(Questions? Contact Leslie Loucks at sapcvbs@gmail.com

PUAH CIRCLE

Puah will meet at the home of Linda Mallory

on Wed. May 10th at 12:30 for our end of

the year luncheon. There is no lesson

assignment. Hope to see you all there.

OUTDOOR WORSHIP

Sun., June 4, 2017

This year our outdoor worship service will

begin on Sun., June 4th, replacing our 9

a.m. Jubilee worship service. It will take

place in our outdoor chapel located behind

the parking lot in the wooded area. During

Sundays with inclement weather, the service

will take place in the sanctuary.