St. Andrew Life

A United Methodist Church

March 23, 2023

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An open, nurturing body of Christian believers seeking God's guidance as we minister to others.

Since the 1940s, aerospace engineers have discussed sending humans to Mars. It’s hard to conceive of such an endeavor, though we are closer today than ever before. An equally mind-stretching concept is resurrection from the dead, a foundational belief of the Christian faith. Join us this Sunday as we unpack RESURRECTION!

The St. Andrew bell choir looking for more bell ringers! You do not need any musical background nor do you have to read music. All you need to do is to be able to count to 4! We are a fun group and would like to expand to include new members.

There will be an interest meeting at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 12 in the sanctuary for those wanting to know more.

Rehearsals are normally Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. Please join us!

Parents' Night Out - Friday, March 17, 2023

Who had more fun? Kids or parents?

Fellowship Dinners During Lent

Tuesdays through April 4

5:30-6:15 pm, Celebration Center

Cost – your donation of any amount is gratefully appreciated

No need RSVP for Tuesday dinners, just bring your favorite covered dish to share (side, salad, or dessert). Meat/main entrée and beverages provided.

Everyone is invited to join in the food and fellowship whether you plan to participate in the Lenten study or not.

Breaking Boundaries

The Science of Our Planet

Thursday, March 30

7:00-9:00pm, Celebration Center

Dave DesJardins, presenter

Scientists tell us that earth’s environments are at a critical moment in human history. Breaking Boundaries presents recent advances in science that help us understand how close we are to passing the earth tipping points of nine key interrelated environmental systems (such as ozone holes, ocean acidification, loss of biodiversity, chemical pollution).

After presenting the serious environmental challenges that are before us, Breaking Boundaries provides a vision of “planetary stewardship” – a rethinking of our relationship with our planet – and plots a new course for our future.

Join us to watch this compelling documentary film narrated by David Attenborough and be part of the discussion following the movie.

Dessert and beverages will be provided.

RSVP to standrewbythesea@gmail.com to let us know you're coming.

Serve God, Save the Planet

by Matthew Sleeth, MD

Sundays, 10:15-11:00 am

Room C108/109

The Environmental Justice Class starts a new study this month - Serve God, Save the Planet. Not an alarmist call of despair, but this book is a hopeful invitation to re-imagine the way we live. Sleeth shares the joy of adopting a less materialistic, healthier lifestyle, stronger relationships, and richer spiritual lives. Through this study, we will consider the urgency of current environmental issues coupled with the hopeful faith that the Church is ready to join God in healing the wounded world.

DVD components will supplement the class discussions. (Participants are asked to obtain their own copy of the book.)

All are welcome to join the class at any time.

FELLOWSHIP FRIENDS

The next meeting of Fellowship Friends will be

Tuesday, March 28 @ 10:00 am via Zoom

To join in the Fellowship Friends Zoom chat or for more information,

please email jaygraves@hotmail.

Methodist Women

and the Right to Vote

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955)

Mary McLeod Bethune is perhaps best known as a champion of African-American education. She taught her siblings and former-slave parents how to read. She founded Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. She also championed the rights of African-American voters.

When women won the right to vote in 1920, she organized African American men and women in Florida to go to the polls. She raised money to pay poll taxes and offered special classes for the literacy tests, mandated by Jim Crow laws that tried to silence the black vote. Bethune led the way in desegregating the American Red Cross and Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. She advised Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, and Roosevelt. She believed everyone had a divine right to cast their ballot.

Click HERE for a list of all the

Adult Classes, Small Groups, and Studies offered

at St. Andrew this Spring

VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED FOR BOTH TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

Contact Karen Kirby at 843.816.1762 if you'd like to help or know more.

St. Andrew is a Stephen Ministry congregation

Our trained Stephen Minsters are ready to come along side and provide spiritually based comfort and support when needed.

To connect with a Stephen Minister,

please email to

stephenministryhhiumc@gmail.com

or call Dave Peterson at 843.816.1762

All contact is confidential

If you feel called to serve in this one-on-one, confidential, Christian, caring ministry or want to explore what it means to be a Stephen Minister, please contact Bill Putnam at 843.683.7800.