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The Messenger
Articles to be
included in the
March 2015
edition of
The Messenger are
due Tuesday,
February 17th.
Please submit articles
by placing them in
Michele Boyle’s
Mailbox across
from the church
office or email
churchoffice@
standrewsperkasie.com
by the due date.
February 2015 St. Andrew’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church 20 Dill Avenue
Perkasie, PA 18944
215-257-6184
NOT THE “OTHER GUY” THIS TIME
As a pastor, I have the privilege and honor of visiting members when they are sick or hospitalized. On a few occasions I have been the first person outside an individual’s family to hear about his or her unfavorable medical diagnosis, and have prayed with them at such
times. As I leave the bedside of a congregant in the hospital, I have often had the fleeting self-serving thought of how grateful I am that I’m not afflicted by the individual’s disease or condition. It always happens to the other guy, right? On December 16, I became that “other guy”. I had undergone a biopsy of my prostate which had been enlarged in the past few years. The blood tests at my most recent family doctor’s office showed that my p.s.a. (prostate specific antigen) had doubled, an indication to the doctor that something more than enlargement was occurring in the prostate. Of the twelve core samples that were removed from the prostate by the urologist, one was found to have a malignant tumor (Gleason 7) which the urologist described as “leaning towards being aggressive”. Suddenly, my identity shifted and I was “a man with prostate cancer”. It wasn’t the other guy this time. A subsequent CAT scan gave the positive news that the cancer was limited so far to the prostate, and to one small portion of it at that, and had not metastasized to the lymph nodes, bladder, colon or bones. I really didn’t expect that it had, but I praised the Lord anyway. The end result is that I will begin a regimen of radiation treatment in the first week of February. The regimen will consist of radiation five days per week for 8 weeks. There may be some nausea and fatigue as side effects, but I am told that I can continue on my
merry way after radiation each day to perform my duties as pastor, husband and father. It will, however, mean reduced hours at the church, and a slightly lighter workload. My intention is to give my duties as pastor my best to the extent that physical energy and time constraints allow. We should never wait for bad news to hit us before we turn to God in prayer, of course. I have a pretty regular and disciplined prayer and devotional life, so reaching out to the Lord for strength and support has not been either new or difficult. Once one takes on the tag of “cancer patient”, one is reminded in an existential way of the finitude of a human lifetime and the limits of one’s own strength.
Volume 76 Issue 2
CHRIST IN OUR HOME
Devotionals for
January-March 2015
are sponsored by
Janet & Tim Allen
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PASTORAL ACTS
WILLIAM GABEL JR.
JULY 24, 1931-NOVEMBER 25, 2014 FUNERAL SERVICE: NOVEMBER 29, 2014
Our monthly daytime Bible
Study group will meet on
Thursday, February 12 at 11:00
a.m. in the Augsburg Room.
Join us for study, prayer, and
fellowship.
I don’t necessarily expect to die of prostate cancer, mind you. A successful NHL hockey coach was fond of saying, “You don’t enter a game or race expecting to lose, or else you will.” But realizing that a potentially deadly disease has invaded your personal space is like a nudge in the ribs from God to arise each morning with gratitude for a new day; to live that unique day at a time; to cherish each moment for its preciousness and irreplaceability; and treasure each person whose path you cross that day.
– Pastor Jack
Pastor’s Message continued...
IN OUR PRAYERS:
Denny Agnew, Rose Marie Alex, Hannah Arner, Helen Balla, Gerrie and Dave
Bannister, Catherine Barndt, Family of Marjorie Barndt, Brayden Bartholomew,
Ashley Bealor, Anna Bishop, Earl Bishop, Family of Lester Bishop, Martha Boyd,
Donna Canning, Tara Canning, Marlene Choate, Weldon Clemmer, Gene Colsher,
Ed Dalvet, Lori Derk, Nick Dion, Family of Jason Doelp, Ernie Feusner, Family of
Kevin Figaniak, Denise Franklin, Virginia Frederick, Karen Freed, Family of Bill Gabel, Cliff Gahman,
Patricia Gahman, Family of Daniel Gonder, Donna Greene, Ray Guldin, Family of Sandra Gutzweiler,
Jackson Ward Hallman, Doris Hangey, Nancy Howell, Robert Hunsberger, Justin Jackson, Betty
Kenworthy, Family of Anne Kiester, Wilson Kimnach, Heather King, Chris Kissel, Robert
Kleimenhagen, Kozrad Family, Jacquie Kramme, Shane Lee and family, Ed Los, Sarah Luby and family,
Keith Marks, Caleb Mellon, Mary Miller, Jon Musselman, Geoff Paterson, Lyman Pelkey, Sammantha
Perrine, Kim Rapp, William Rose, Pastor Jack Saarela, Bill Sarnese, Family of Anne Marie Savacool,
Bob Scheible, Althea Serge, Barbara Shaeffer, Roy Shelly, Earl Sommers, Ruth Strouse, Ben Swartley,
Baby Ella, Belinda Tinney, Jason Touchak, Robert Truman, Taylor Turner, Nancy Vallet, Pauline
Walker, Art Walter, Jeanette Walter, Family of Randy Wellbrock, Dorothy Wenhold, Jane Wick, Family
of Warren Wimmer, Dorothy Winarsky, Salem Yabut & Family, Family of Leroy Yoder, Kathy Urich
Please call the church office with additions and/or deletions
"Are you feeling over-scheduled, exhausted, or overwhelmed? Are your days crammed with busyness, and you are sometimes feeling out of focus. Maybe you keep waiting for things to get better, but they never do. Join us at the Adult Sunday School classroom at 9am on Sundays during the month of February as we identify the core issues that drive this kind of living. We will be looking to SIMPLIFY with action steps to help you live in a better way. We will be taking part of the Bible study SIMPLIFY by author Bill Hybels, and spend time learning to be replenished, at
peace and connected to God. Taffy Schea and Rachel Scheible will be leading this series and will be happy to answer any questions you may have."
Who were your mentors? During my high school years, those special people
who mentored my faith weren’t ones I had identified as “mentors”. They
were adults I would come in contact with during the week, usually at church,
who listened and affirmed me. They were available to me. At the time I
didn’t see the guidance and acceptance they offered me, I just knew during
the moments with them I felt loved and valued. Now, thirty years later, my
heart is grateful for those special people. Their quiet presence in my life
helped mold me into the strong, passionate woman of faith that I am!
Paul tells us it is important to nurture and encourage one another in the faith, and in life!
“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.”(1
Thessalonians 5:11) Our Church family has a rich history of mentoring its youth. Each of our
confirmands has a mentor, an adult friend, who cheers them on and affirms them as they grow in
faith and life. What a blessing it is to youth, a person they can confide in, be guided by and just
have fun with, who isn’t a parent!
Our Sunday School Lent benevolence will be to the Bucks County Big Brother/ Big Sister
Organization. The youth in our St Andrew’s church community are gifted to have many mentors
available to them. But we all know that, outside of this church building, many youth struggle in
their homes with little support and feel of no value. For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big
Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and
thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult
volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18. They develop positive
relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Beginning February 15 through April 5th, Easter Sunday, the Sunday school will be collecting for
this wonderful organization. We will have cutout friends to purchase for a dollar, which can be
in honor of someone, and we also will be sending home a Lent offering box. We invite you to
decorate your cutout return it and it will be displayed in the fellowship hall with others.
As we walk closer to the Lenten season let us pray:
Lord, grant us a change of heart that we might turn away from sin and follow Jesus’ example. We
ask you to fill us with a hunger for what is just. By your grace, may our lives become more
deeply rooted in prayer, self-sacrifice and a willingness to share. We ask you this, through Christ
our Lord. Amen
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W.O.W
Join us Wednesday February 4 from 6-7:15pm for faith and fellowship. Dinner
will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Confirmation Class We will have Confirmation Classes on February 11th and February 25th at
6:30pm. On February 25th, we will have class for an hour an attend Worship at 7:30pm.
SAYF NIGHT– We will meet on Sunday, February 8th at 6:30pm.
SAYL ICE SKATING- Friday February 13th, from 7– 9pm at Hatfield Ice
SAYF LOCK-IN– Drop off will be Friday, February 27th at 7:30 pm with pick-up at 9:30am
on Saturday, February 28th. The estimated cost is $20.00 with the activity to be determined.
Please bring a breakfast item to share.
COOKIE SALE
St. Andrew’s Youth Fellowship is having a cookie sale. The cookies will be $5.00/ 2 dozen box and ready for pick-up after Worship on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, 2015. Please place your orders and payment in the offering plate, give to Rachel, or drop off at the church office by Friday, January 30th. Checks should be made payable to SAYF.
Please check off what cookies you want in your box.
Chocolate Chip
Oatmeal Raisin
Snickerdoodle
Brownie Bar
Peanut Butter
Name___________________________________
Phone___________________________________
Thank you for supporting our ministries!
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GROCERY CERTIFICATES Grocery gift certificates are available each Sunday in the narthex following the 10:30 worship service
or in the church office during office hours. Cards are available in denominations of $50 for both
Landis and Giant Supermarkets. 5% of all proceeds go to support SAYF.
This is a great fundraiser and it doesn’t cost you any more than you would already spend on your
groceries! The cards are also great to use at Giant for gas. Please remember to purchase your
Giant and Landis cards each Sunday! Thank you for your continued support.
They Make Great Gifts and
no extra shopping is required!!
WAWA HOAGIE COUPONS Please support our SAYF group
by enjoying a WAWA hoagie! They make a delicious
quick meal and you save money using the coupon.
They are available each Sunday
after worship or call the church office for larger quantities.
Coupon price is $3.50
Thank you!!
2015 Easter Flower Orders
St. Andrew’s Youth Fellowship is sponsoring the Easter Flower Sale again this year as a service to the congregation. Please place your orders and payment in the offering plate or give it to Rachel by Sunday, March 22. Checks should be made payable to SAYF. Sorry, no color choice for flowers!!
Name ____________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________________
Please check here if you would like to donate your flower(s) to a shut-in. (tulips only)
Flowers will be available to take home after the 10:30 service on Easter Sunday. Thank you for supporting our ministries!
Flower Cost Quantity Total
Hyacinths 3 blooms $ 8.00 $
Lilies 4-5 blooms $ 10.00 $
Tulips 5-6 blooms $ 8.00 $
Total:
$
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Shared ministry notes Thanks –
*To everyone who accepted the extra responsibilities for the Longest Night and
Christmas Eve services
*To Assisting Ministers who have added a new dimension to our worship services
*To folks who delivered poinsettias to our home bound members
*To the children, youth and adults for the awesome Christmas pageant
*To the people who prepared the sanctuary to reflect the beauty of the season
*To the youth who folded bulletins for Christmas Eve
*To our organist, musicians, choirs and carolers for the Christmas music
(Look for further acknowledgments in my annual report.)
WELCOME to Shawn Berchok and Nate Walker, newly trained to serve as Acolytes and Cross Bearers; and thanks
to Rick Eberts for training and coaching them.
Please check the February responsibility chart in this newsletter. The schedule is also on the SAELC web site.
Schedules for March-May will be emailed in February.
2nd offerings will be continued in 2015 on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Watch for further info.
LOST & HOPING TO FIND – I have discovered a mismatched cup/saucer among the ones I loaned for the Tea
back in June of 2013. I have an Aynsley bone china cup with pink flowers and gold trim. I also have a Rosina
bone china saucer with small flowers and gold trim. I would be very happy to give the mismatched cup and saucer
that I have to the person(s) with the corresponding pieces. Please check and call me (215/257-7710).
Can you find 5 minutes every day to pray for the people and ministries of St. Andrew’s?
The Stewardship Committee tried to give a spiritual dimension to the “Strive for 5” emphasis in the fall. I hope we
can carry that into this new year. Just visualize in your mind and heart what 5 minutes of prayer here and there
across the area could mean to our church family, to our community outreach, and to our homes. Will you join me?
Valentine’s Day will soon be here. Try this easy, fun and creative way to make some quick cookies to share with
someone you love. I recently tried lemon cake mix with coconut and walnuts. Gourmet delicious!!!!
CAKE MIX COOKIES (about 3 dozen) DIRECTIONS
1 box any flavor Duncan Hines cake mix Mix cake mix and wet ingredients until smooth
2 eggs Mix in the add-ins
¼ cup water Drop teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet lightly sprayed
1/3 cup oil with cooking spray or use parchment paper
Add choice of baking chips, nuts, raisins Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees
cranberries, fruit, coconut Cool 10 mins. before removing to plate or rack
A person who feels appreciated will
always do more than what is expected. [FB]
Yours in Shared Ministry,
Jean Pelkey ><>
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The Keystone Opportunity Center offers social services to community members in need with the goal of making
them self-sufficient.
The Keystone staff works with a multitude of volunteers to:
House the Homeless in Upper Bucks and Montgomery Counties - providing a continuum of support from
Homelessness Prevention to Emergency and Transitional Shelter and ultimately to Permanent Housing with case
management across the board to help our families successfully maintain wholesome, safe housing.
Feed the Hungry – operate a food pantry to help provide meals for a multitude of families in need in the
Souderton Area School District.
Educate Adults including Parents and their Children - Keystone helps to provide information to manage life
situations such as parenting education, GED attainment and ESL.
BENEVOLENCE OF THE MONTH: KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY CENTER
2015 Sponsor Sign-Up Charts are now posted on
the bulletin board in the narthex hallway. If you
have a special date in mind - please sign up
now! The fees are as follows:
Altar Flowers - $45 per week
Bulletins - $40 per week
Missionary - $25 per week
THE MESSENGER newsletter-
$50 per month
CHRIST IN OUR HOME devotional
booklets-
$150 per quarter.
Saturday, May 9, 2015, 6:35 pm
Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
Coca Cola Park in Allentown
$10 per ticket
For information or tickets contact Kevin Cadwallader (215) 453-9531
Good news about your retirement!
Did you know that the average American spends 20
years in retirement?1 Just think of all the wonderful
things you could do in that time!
Now think about how much money you’ll need.
More good news: An experienced financial
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retirement life you want by working with you to:
* Find money to save.
* Determine when you can retire—and how much
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* Develop a retirement savings strategy based on
your specific goals, your age, risk tolerance level
and other important factors.
* Select appropriate savings and investment
options.
* Optimize your Social Security benefits.
The sooner you start saving, the more time your
money has to grow. If you think you’re starting too
late, you can’t change the past—but you can affect
your future.
With Thrivent Financial, you’ve got more than 100
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Thomas P. McGuire at 215-368-4888 today. Also,
visit Thrivent.com to learn how our not-for-profit
financial services organization helps families
connect their faith and finances.
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Date
Attendance Receipts
8:00 10:30 General Fund Building Mortgage
11/23/14 21 127 $6553.00 $1303.00
11/30/14 120 $9969.00 $3030.00 $1515.00 Money tree
12/7/14 110 $5787.00 $948.00
12/14/14 25 98 $5323.25 $1584.00 $284.00 Money tree
12/21/14 160 $5911.00 $2027.00
12/24/14 4pm 7pm 10pm
119 145 105
$4716.00 $2396.51 $1874.00
12/28/14 100 $3578.52 $8779.00 $116.00 Money tree
1/4/14 121 $5126.00 $967.00
1/11/14 23 88 $4256.00 $1150.00
Worship Attendance: Receipts for General Fund Weekly Receipts needed 2015: $ 5479.00- General Fund; $1591.00 - Building Mortgage
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
2 Jim Ahlum 4 Jessie Sweeney 6 Ed Germann 7 Kevin Germann 10 Antonio N. Martes 14 Jeff Moyer 14 Genevieve Paterson 15 Trudy Milliken 15 Andrew Marles
16 Jon Kimnach 16 Danny Walker 20 Kathryn Westdyke 20 Jackie Strouse 21 Brandon Bullard 22 Caroline Bishop 24 Cooper Schea 25 Gregory Doelp 28 Brenda Marles
We apologize for any names we may have missed on the list.
Please notify the church office if you are aware of any name that needs
to be added to the list.
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LENT 2015
February 18 Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m. 7:30 PM: Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion Rachel Scheible Preaching “Broken Hearts Restored”
Wednesday, February 25 The 2nd Wednesday of Lent, 7:30 pm Sermon: “Broken Vessel Restored” Gospel: Mark 14:1-9 Pastor Saarela Preaching Fellowship Hour sponsored by the Senior Choir.
Wednesday, March 4 The 3rd Wednesday of Lent, 7:30 pm Sermon: “Broken Trust Restored” Gospel: Matthew 26:14-15 Pastor Saarela Preaching Fellowship Hour sponsored by the Youth Choir.
Wednesday, March 11 The 4th Wednesday of Lent, 7:30pm Sermon: “Broken Bread Restored” Gospel: John 6:48-58 Rachel Scheible Preaching Fellowship Hour sponsored by the Church Council.
Wednesday, March 18 The 5th Wednesday of Lent, 7:30 pm Sermon: “Broken Promises Restored” Gospel: Matthew 26:69-75 Pastor Saarela Preaching Fellowship Hour sponsored by Worship & Music Committee.
Wednesday, March 25 The 6th Wednesday of Lent, 7:30 pm Sermon: “Broken Justice Restored” Gospel: II Corinthians 5:20-21 Rachel Scheible Preaching Fellowship Hour sponsored by the Confirmation Class.
March 29
Passion Story According to Mark
Palm Procession- One service only
at 10:30 am Pastor Saarela Preaching
April 2, 7:30 pm
Holy Communion and Stripping of Altar Rachel Scheible preaching
April 3, 7:30 pm Bare chancel, Tenebrae with candles extinguished Pastor Saarela Preaching
April 5 Holy Communion and decorated chancel Two services at 8 and 10:30 am Easter Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
RESTORED IN CHRIST A SERIES OF SERVICES FOR LENT
The season of Lent is a time for us to face together the brokenness of our lives and our world, and
then turn that brokenness over to Christ so that we can be restored by him through the cross.
Written by seminary professor Joel Biermann, each service in this stirring series focuses on a
certain event in the Lenten story and takes a good, hard look at a broken element from that
particular story. Coming to an understanding of how each of these broken elements leads to
restoration in Christ is key to understanding what is ultimately means to live today as new
creations in Christ.
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Notes of Thanks…..
Dear St. Andrew’s-
Thank you for your generous gift and for remembering me at Christmas.
~Blessings, Pastor Jack
Dear St. Andrew’s-
Thank you for your thoughtful gift. Your kindness and generosity are much appreciated.
~Blessings, Rachel Scheible
Dear St. Andrew’s–
Thank you for the generous Gift Certificate to The Perk. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!
~Blessings, Michele Boyle
To our St. Andrew’s Church Family-
Thank you for the generous Giant gift card at Christmas. Also, thank you to everyone who went to Manor Care to carol
for Lyman and me. You were a blessing and joy to us.
~With deep appreciation and much love, Lyman and Jean Pelkey
To the Congregation-
Many Thanks to the Congregation of St. Andrew’s for the flowers, visits, bulletins, and communion. All these have
given me a spiritual uplift.
~Thanks & God Bless, Denny Agnew
I want to thank everyone at St. Andrew’s for every kindness during my illness. The many flowers, the visits and true
concerns from all. The poinsettia was beautiful!
~Thank you so much, Ruth Clemmer
A note of “thanks” to my St. Andrew’s family for the lovely flowers brought by Taffy Schea, cards, phone calls, and the
visit from Pastor Jack during my recent illness.
~Marie Hartley
St. Andrew’s-
The Gabel family wishes to thank you for your support during this difficult time. We appreciate all you have done, in-
cluding coordinating our luncheon.
~Warmly, Dolores Gabel & Family
Dear St. Andrew’s Friends-
Thank you very much for the wonderful collection of gifts for the boys and girls of Silver Springs! The games, stuffed
animals and other toys are sure to bring big smiles to our children’s faces. I hope you all have a very Happy New Year!
~Sincerely, Amanda Bryant
William Gabel, Jr., of Hatfield Twp. and formerly of Perkasie, PA, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014,
in the Peter Becker Community, Harleysville, PA. He was 83. He was the beloved husband of Dolores
L. (Andres) Gabel. The couple had celebrated their 59th Wedding Anniversary on May 14, 2014. He
was the Father of Richard (Anne) Gabel, Robert (Kimberlee) Gable, Randy (Amy) Gabel. He was
Grandfather to Jennifer (Trevor) Ulmer, Evan (Pollyanne) Gable, Tucker Gabel and William Gabel and
Great-grandfather to Luke and Madeline Ulmer.
Born in Sellersville, PA, he was the son of the late William Sr. and Mary (Kramer) Gabel. A 1949 graduate of Sell-Perk
High School, Perkasie, he was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Bill worked for the Hatfield Township Parks &
Recreation Department for 10 years until retiring in 2010. Previously, he was employed for 35 years as a civilian radar
technician for the U. S. Navy, working on the Guided Missile Defense System as well as jet fighters. Bill served as an Usher
at St. Andrew’s. Bill was a member of the Hatfield American Legion Post No. 933, Hatfield, and the Loyal Order of Moose
No. 1539, Sellersville, PA. An avid hunter and fisherman, he also enjoyed woodworking.
REST ETERNAL, O LORD, GRANT THEM
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ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES: Have you signed up for your spring Lutheran
Marriage Encounter Weekend? NOW is the time to register for this opportunity to rekindle the
romance and realize the full potential of your marriage with all the joy and beauty that God
intended. Weekends run from Friday evening at 8 PM to Sunday afternoon around 4 PM.
The 2015 Pennsylvania Spring Weekends are:
March 13-15, 2015 at the lovely Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel located in a
peaceful setting 6 miles from the Pittsburgh Airport.
April 10-12, 2015 at Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center nestled in 1500
wooded acres in State College, PA. Registrations are also being accepted for the September 18-20, 2015 Weekend at Spruce Lake Retreat Center in Canadensis, PA, in the Poconos and the October 16-18, 2015 Weekend at the Heritage Hotel in Lancaster, PA. Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all supplies are included with your $45 registration plus a contribution of whatever amount you wish to make at the end of the Weekend toward the continuation of the program. To sign up online, go to: www.GodLovesMarriage.org, and pay the $45 fee using your credit card, or mark the option to mail in a check. Registrations are limited, so act today to ensure that you can attend the Weekend of your choice. For questions, or if you would like a brochure mailed to you, contact Pennsylvania Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie Schamber, at 724-325-3166 or email: [email protected].
North Penn Auxiliary & Friends
The December 2014 meeting was held at Trinity Lutheran, Quakertown. Rev. Lynette Chapman of Trinity led us with
prayer. Amanda Bryant, Development Associate was the program leader. We extended an invitation for the meeting
on April 7th, 2015 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Perkasie. Linda for Silver Springs led the program. She gave an
update on Sister Sally. The census at Silver Springs is 68, more girls than boys at the present time. The Chef’s
fundraiser was the latest exciting venture. It earned over $100,000 for the care of the children and to help the deficit.
Linda thanked us all for the Christmas gifts and the wrapping paper. Sister Sally is traveling and working in her house.
They may select a replacement for Sister Sally in the spring for the religious education section.
They took a picture of all the gifts– the girls and boys had a really bright Christmas. It took three days for the children
to eat all the pies that were delivered in October. Christmas was a big party for 72– each gets 5 gifts and a book. Any
leftover gifts will be given to the children who stay there on Christmas morning. After bedtime the staff quietly puts
out the gifts– just like their own home– so they have Christmas!
Offering received was $220.00. Half will be used for bed linens and half for some movies. She showed a five minute
video. Some children have gone through the court system. Some have medical issues that need support from Silver
Springs to control their behaviors and emotions to go back home. On the video it guided one child “a work in
progress.” Well, aren’t we all? The speaker said if she worked directly with children– she would have 70 children.
When they leave they know that someone loves them– activities are good, but to know that someone cares is insurance
of the heart.
~Representative, Trudy Milliken
“Music of St, Andrew’s”
Our entire community is invited to attend a recital on Sunday, May 17. Our very
talented organist, Brian Bullard, will be entertaining us with his piano performances.
Other talented St. Andrew’s musicians will also perform. After the performances light
refreshments will be served.
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February 1 February 8 February 15 February 18 February 22 February 25
ACOLYTE
10:30am:
Jennifer Cranford
8:00am:
Kyle Crean
10:30am:
Shawn Berchok
7:30pm:
Christian Perrine
8:00am:
Aiden Westdyke
7:30pm:
Patrick Patton
10:30am:
Sydney Geyer
10:30am:
Nate Walker
CROSSBEARER Jessica Cranford Jessica Patton Nate Walker Alli Reilly Shawn Berchok
ASSISTING
MINISTER Doug Milliken Rhonda Geyer
ALTAR
GUILD
8:00am set-up:
Taffy Schea
7:30pm set-up:
Taffy Schea
8:00am set-up:
Lynne Wescott
10:30am set-up:
Nancy Buckner
Clear:
September Davey
10:30am set-up:
Melissa Perrine
Clear:
Taffy Schea
Jackie Strouse
Clear:
Taffy Schea
Clear & flowers:
Jon Kimnach,
Mary Ann Dunlap
10:30am flowers:
Lillian Decker
Clear & flowers:
Jane Fallstick
10:30am flowers:
Lonnie McDonald
COMMUNION
ASSISTANTS
10:30am:
Jim & Marty
Steeley
CJ Weiman
8:00am:
Rebecca Lebold
10:30am:
Sue Reilly,
Carol Anne Patton,
Ward & Marianne
Moyer
7:30pm:
Gerry Schmidt,
Ernie Bouc,
Rick & Cindy
Eberts
8:00am:
Jim Ahlum
COOKIE
PATROL
Shirley Marles Evelyn Webb Sandy Moore Kathy Weidner
COUNTERS Fred (L) & Taffy Schea, Bill Cranford, Lonnie McDonald
DELIVER
ALTAR
FLOWERS
Bob & Mary Ann
Dunlap
Jim & Janie
Ahlum
Ken & Annette
Hamilton
Craig & Tammy
Wenhold
LEAD USHER Paul Weidner
COUNCIL
SENDER
Brooke Germann
NURSERY Tara Detweiler,
Hannah Walker,
Dylan Detweiler
September
Davey,
Halle Frederick
Karen Patton,
Laura Patton
Kim Bullard,
Alli Reilly
LECTORS 10:30am:
Marty Steeley
8:00am:
Sarah Moyer
10:30am:
Doug Milliken
7:30pm:
Cindy Eberts
8:00am:
Ed Los
7:30pm:
Trudy Milliken
10:30am:
Kim Bullard
10:30am:
Jane Walker
BULLETIN
FOLDERS
February 6
Dottie Frederick,
Lorene Arner
February 13
Lester Tyson,
Eric Worthington
February 20
Wally & Marlene
Choate
February 26 Messenger Crew
*MAILING Michele Boyle Cindy Eberts Michele Boyle Lonnie McDonald
MESSENGER
MAILING
February 26
Caroline Bishop, Bob & Mary Ann Dunlap, Donna Schmidt
February 2015- St. Andrew’s Responsibilities
***If you are unable to serve on the day you are scheduled, please arrange to switch with another
person and contact the Church Office.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
9:00am
Sunday School
10:30am
Holy Communion, Souper
Bowl of Caring, SAYF
Cookie Sale
2
3
9:00am
Lil Peeps
7:00pm
AA
7:30pm
Worship &
Music
8:30pm
AA
4
9:00am
Lil Peeps
6:00pm
WOW
6:30pm
Girl Scouts
7:45
Choir
8:00pm
AA
5
9:00am
Lil Peeps
7:00pm
Property
6
6:15pm
Girl Scouts
7
1-10:00pm
Boy Scouts
Blue & Gold
7:00pm
Adult Discussion
Frozen
Fellowship at the
Fallstick’s
8
8:00am
Holy Communion
9:00am
Sunday School
10:30am
Worship, Annual Meeting,
luncheon
6:30pm
SAYF
9
10
9:00am
Lil Peeps
7:00pm
AA
7:30pm
Council
8:30pm
AA
11
9:00am
Lil Peeps
6:30pm
Confirmation
6:30pm
Girl Scouts
7:45
Choir
8:00pm
AA
12
9:00am
Lil Peeps
11:00am
Bible Study
12:00pm
Staff Meeting
13
7-9:00pm
SAYL
Ice Skating
14
15
9:00am
Sunday School
10:30am
Holy Communion, second
offering
6:30 pm
Girl Scouts
16
17
9:00am
Lil Peeps
7:00pm
AA
8:30pm
AA
18
9:00am
Lil Peeps
6:00pm
Soup Supper
6:30pm
Girl Scouts
7:30
Worship
8:00pm
AA
19
4-9:00pm
Fellowship Hall
Rental
9:00am
Lil Peeps
7:00pm
Stewardship
20
6:15pm
Girl Scouts
21
22
8:00am
Holy Communion
9:00am
Sunday School
10:30am
Worship
23
24
9:00am
Lil Peeps
7:00pm
AA
8:30pm
AA
25
9:00am
Lil Peeps
6:30pm
Girl Scouts
6:30pm
Confirmation
7:30pm
Worship
8:00pm
AA
26
9:00am
Lil Peeps
10:00am
Messenger
Mailing
27
7:30 pm
SAYF
Lock-in
28 9:30am Lock-in Pick-up
February 2015
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