MARCH, 2010
St. Andrew Lutheran
Church
(252) 637-5879
Web Site: www.standy.org
Email: standrew1605@embarqmail.com
“Those who sowed with
tears will reap with songs of joy.” PS. 126:5
SATURDAY CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 6:30 P.M.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
8:00 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M.
(Nursery available for all services)
FREE MEAL EVERY SATURDAY: 5:30 P.M.
Rev. Dr. Theodore H. Rust............Pastor and Mission
Director
Pastor Ted’s email address: trust@embarqmail.com
Rev. Robert M. Weeks, Th.M.........Pastor Emeritus
J. T. Ellenberger …………………. Music Director
Laura Scott ……………………….. Nursery Coordinator
Theresa Lindquist …………………Administrative Assistant
Martha A. Nordstrom………………Volunteer Administrative Assistant
Arden & Susan Strasser …Our Lutheran Missionaries in
THE POWER OF GOD’S SPIRIT IN YOUR LIFE THIS LENT
This is a newsletter
article by Pastor Ted Rust
In the middle ages a man was
sent to a building site in
The man quickly backed away
and found a second worker, to whom he asked the same question. “What are you doing?” The second worker replied: “I’m shaping these boulders into useable
forms. Then they are put together
according to the architects plans. I
earn enough money to support my wife and family. It’s a job.
It could be worse.”
A little encouraged, but not
overwhelmed by this response, the man went to yet a third worker. “What are you doing?” He asked.
“Why, can’t you see?”...the worker said as he joyfully lifted up his arm
to the sky. “I am building a cathedral!”
This is a nice story which
brings me to ask: how do you see your
life and work today? Do you see it as
drudgery without reward or purpose? Do
you see it as just a job? Or, do you see
your work as part of God’s master design, not only for you, but for
others? Do you see yourself as a partner
with God in establishing His Kingdom on this earth? Are you helping God build up His Kingdom and
Church like you could?
How we regard our work or
challenges may not effect whether a tasks gets done or not. It will, however, have an impact on the
quality of our work and our productivity.
The real impact of how we feel about a job or activity lies in this: the more positive we feel about our work, the
greater the satisfaction we have at the end of the day. Also, the less damaging stress we
internalize. Those who see value in
their jobs, family responsibilities, and daily challenges enjoy a greater sense
of purpose. Any job or activity can be
done with grace, dignity, joy, and purpose and I believe God is truly glorified
when we choose to see our work in this way.
Near the beginning of our
Lord’s public ministry, Jesus visited his hometown of
Jesus was filled with the
power of God’s Spirit and we can be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit
too. Lent is a good time to pray, think,
fast, serve, and be renewed in the spirit of our God who loves us so
powerfully. What are you building in
your life? I believe that you and God
working together could build something very beautiful.
Dear Pastor
Rust and friends at St. Andrew Lutheran Church
The family of
Antonio Franjic acknowledges with deep appreciation your kind expression of
sympathy. In memory of Antonio Franjic,
the best and most adorable baby in the world that unfortunately left this world
so soon, and will be missed from the bottom of my/many hearts. I would also like to thank so many people
that cared and still do for everything they have done or tried to do with best
intentions. We thank the New Bern Police
Department, Cotten Funeral Home, St. Andrew Lutheran Church and the
Danka
Franjic (Antonio’s Mother)
Dear
Pastor, Beverly & Family and
We surely miss St. Andrew church and
you. We haven’t joined a new church yet
but the Pastor here at
Pastor “Jeff” is very nice and came
up to our apartment to welcome us and he also comes to our noon meal and says a
nice grace.
Would love
to see you, so if opportunity presents itself don’t pass it up.
Fondly,
Lois &
Jack Jacobsen
Dear Pastor
Rust:
Please accept the enclosed check in
memory of James J. Hauser. The service
for Jim was very appropriate and uplifting.
It reminded all of us of the vibrant and hard working individual whom
Jim was, and that the healthy Jim was a vigorous, outgoing and loyal man. He was a fine soldier and true patriot. Jim had a big heart and would come to the
assistance of anyone in need.
We will miss Jim, but realize his
health problems are now over and he is in a better place.
Sincerely,
Peter S.
Conzelman,
Dear St.
Andrew Church Family,
I want to thank all of the members
for their cards, visits, phone calls, food and prayers. All of you have been such a blessing to me
and to Bill. My Stephen Minister has
been wonderful. The care-givers each
month have really served us well. I was
very glad to receive the nice card from the High School Youth. (YES) Please remember that I pray for each of you
on a regular basis. I love my
Church. Special thanks to Pastor Rust
for his many visits and for sharing Holy Communion.
God bless
you all,
Donna Miner
You truly have come together for us
like family. Jim’s sister, Beverly, has
been with me since the end of December and each of us appreciates the prayers
and comforting words. Terry was a
wonderful help to us, and we are grateful for her assistance. Those attending Jim’s service commented that
it was a beautiful service; we thank Pastor and J.T. for making it so.
To those of you who prepared and
served the luncheon, 10,000 thanks would be too few. Everyone enjoyed the meal.
Last but certainly not least, our
thanks to YES for their prayers and words of comfort. Thank You!
Thank You! Thank You!
Marilyn
Hauser & Beverly Traa
SUNDAY WORSHIP
|
DATE |
FIRST |
PSALM |
SECOND |
GOSPEL |
|
March 7 |
Isaiah
55:1-9 |
Psalm
63:1-8 |
1
Corinthians 10:1-13 |
Luke
13:1-9 |
|
March 14 |
Joshua
5:9-12 |
Psalm 32 |
2
Corinthians 5:16-21 |
Luke
15:1-2, 11b-32 |
|
March 21 |
Isaiah
43:16-21 |
Psalm 126 |
Philippians
3:4b-14 |
John
12:1-8 |
|
March 28 |
Isaiah
50:4-9a |
Psalm
31:9-16 |
Philippians
2:5-11 |
Luke
22:14-23:56 |
ADULT FORUM SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Come and join us for a study and
lively discussion about the Old Testament
We are studying Kings of
The class will meet in the
Chapel/Library Room every Sunday.
Time:
9:25 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
.
WITNESSES FOR CHRIST
This is a Sunday Morning Bible Class
taught by Rev. Dr. Ted Rust. The class
meets in the Sanctuary on Sunday from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. We are currently studying Evangelism and how
anyone can share God’s love with others.
New Bible students are always welcome and encouraged to attend. We hope you will join us this week if you are
currently not attending a Sunday School Class.
March
7th Sharing the Good News In the Church
March
14th Sharing the Good News In Worship
March
21st Sharing the Good News With The Dying
March
28th Sharing the Good News In a
Caregivers for March
Please contact, Judy
Dupree, our March Chairman, for the Caregiving
Ministry or her team members: Shana and Marc Arnold and
Patty Epting;
if you know any members
in our church who need Caregiver assistance.
As a reminder if you are donating
altar flowers please indicate who the flowers are to go to or state no
preference. To the left of the flower chart there is a calendar write the
person's name or no preference on the Sunday you have donated flowers. Thank you.
Social Ministry
ATTENTION:
NEW MEMBERS
If you have joined the church within
the last year, 2009 or perhaps in 2010 and you have not yet returned the family
information form that was in your member packet to the church office, please
take the time to do so.
We
use this form to update our database with specific dates that are important to
you and your family, such as baptism date, confirmation date, birth date,
anniversary etc. If you don’t have all
the specific dates available, please just fill in what you can and return the
form to the church office or just drop it in the plastic holder on the front of
the administrative assistant’s door before attending worship service.
WELCOME
CARDS
When
you attend worship service on either Saturday or Sunday, please have one member
of your family fill out the WELCOME card which is usually found in the front of
your worship bulletin. Please include
your last name, as not everyone knows, for example, who John & Mary are.
The
WELCOME card is used by several facets of the church. Our Evangelism Committee and Pastor use it to
learn about visitors from out of town or those who indicate a desire to join
our church family. The church office
uses it to record member attendance, handle prayer requests and will pass
inquiries to the appropriate person or committee.
Any
additional unused WELCOME cards may be put in the offertory plate and the
ushers will return these to the church office for future use.
Thank You!
WELCA NEWS
WELCA Updates: WELCA made contributions this year to
our missionaries, Arden and Susan Strasser of $100; Crossnore School $100, LWR
Haiti Fund $100 and $250 to help defray the costs for the Lenoir-Rhyne
University Choir visit on March 17. These contributions were made possible
by the sale of our cookbooks, sweatshirts and polo shirts.
WELCA held a Prayer Partner Luncheon on February 20 and a Shrove
Tuesday Pancake Supper on February16. Our four circles meet
monthly. We continue to collect soup labels and box tops for education as
well as soda can "tabs". The Prayer Chain has been revised and
updated. Upcoming events
are the Spring Luncheon on April 17 and
the Coastal Gathering in
ATTENTION CONGREGATIONAL MEMBERS
Would you like to become a member
of the Stewardship Committee? We are
looking for new blood to join our committee.
We meet the first Wednesday of the Month at 3:30 p.m. Our meeting
usually does not last more than an hour.
If you are interested please contact a Stewardship Committee member.
Does anyone in the
Congregation have any ideas on how we can make Stewardship come alive at St.
Andrew? If you have any ideas you can
write them down and turn them in at the church office or call one of
Stewardship Committee members.
Thank
you for your time and May the Lord be with you all.
Steven
Baucom
Stewardship Chairperson
Eastern
St. Andrew community is working with
Eastern Pregnancy Information Center (EPIC), a Christian ministry dedicated to
promoting healthy, life affirming responses to unexpected pregnancy, sexual
integrity decisions and past abortion experience. They offer free services,
caring help and accurate information to help empower individuals to pursue positive
choices. The center offers nurse counseling as well as sonograms for women 7-
20 weeks pregnant. EPIC solely relies on the donations from individuals,
churches and other donors. In the past St. Andrew Lutheran Church has supported
the EPIC baby bottle campaign. We, at St. Andrew, again will participate in the
EPIC campaign during Lent starting February 20/21 and ending April 3/4. Bonnie Roach will lead this ministry.
Volunteers will be in the Narthex at the
EPIC display table to help with this campaign. If you wish not to take a
baby bottle and just want to give a check, please make your check out to EPIC
or
FREE CPR CLASSES
To celebrate American Heart Month and increase
awareness of the prevalence of heart disease in our region, Carolina East
Health System is offering two free classes designed to teach basic
resuscitation skills for the general public.
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the nation’s number one
killer. To urge Americans to join the battle against cardiac disease, since
1963 Congress has required the President to proclaim February as “American
Heart Month.” These classes are being offered free of charge as a community
service of Carolina East Health System.
CPR Skills Class
during American Heart Month
Thursday, March 4,
2010 12:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Please call 252-633-8160 to register.
Interfaith Refugee
Ministry
Mark
your calendar for March 6, 2010 at 1:00 PM.
Interfaith Refugee Ministry (IRM) is hosting an afternoon to “Share the
Journey – Introducing Refugees and Their Stories” at
Interfaith
Refugee Ministry is dedicated to helping refugees and asylees rebuild their
lives in a safe land. Each year, IRM resettles new
refugee families from around the world. Their staff, working with
volunteers, civic groups and faith communities, ensures each refugee will
receive basic initial support as they begin a new life in a strange land.
They provide a bridge for these persecuted people who are coming out of the
darkness of a shattered life into the bright hope of a better future.
Come
and support this important work. Advance ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3
for students. Ticket prices at the door are $7 for adults and $4 for students.
Tickets can be purchased at the Interfaith Refugee Ministry offices
SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2010
The Church Council has approved a group of stained
glass windows to serve as a memorial wish list.
These windows will fill in the glass spaces on the left and right sides
of the chancel/altar. Stained Glass
windows for the upper triangular windows on the left and right sides of the
chancel/altar have been given in memory of Edith Kobylarz. One 41” x 68.5” window on the left side of
the chancel/altar has been given by another family. These windows are being
contracted.
THE
FOLLOWING WINDOWS ARE ON THE WISH LIST:
One
stained glass window measuring 41” x 68.5” to be placed on the left side of the
chancel/altar costing $4,700
One
stained glass window measuring 14.75” x 68.75” to be placed on the right side
of the chancel/altar costing $1,700
One
Stained glass window measuring 50.5” x 68.75” to be placed on the right side of
the chancel/altar costing $5,900
PERSONS OR FAMILIES INTERESTED IN MEMORIALIZING THESE
WINDOWS ARE TO CONTACT BOB WEEKS.
PERSONS HAVING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DESIGN OF THESE
WINDOWS SHOULD CONTACT
DEBT REDUCTION
RESULTS FOR 2010
FUNDS RECEIVED DURING JANUARY - $755.00
PLEASE
REMEMBER THAT EVERY
FIRST SUNDAY IN THE MONTH IS DEBT REDUCTION SUNDAY. EVERY DOLLAR GIVEN REDUCES OUR DEBT AND THE
INTEREST WE PAY. PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING
A LITTLE MORE ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH TO REDUCE OUR APPROXIMATE
$719,925.56 DEBT.
Micah’s Backpack
Healthy
Meals for
Healthy
Families
Background
Many
children struggle to eat healthy meals and snacks every day. Micah’s Backpack, a free ministry of St.
Andrew Lutheran Church in
How Micah’s Backpack
Works
Each
Friday afternoon elementary school children receive a backpack of individual
sized healthy food and snacks. On Monday
the child returns the empty backpack to their school coordinator to be
restocked with food for the following Friday.
Micah’s Backpack may include the following items: cereal, breakfast
bars, oatmeal, juice, tuna kits, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter crackers,
soup, apple sauce, fruit cups, ravioli, vegetables, non-refrigerated milk, and
other nutritious food.
Who Can Participate?
Beginning
in March 2010, Micah’s Backpack will work with families at
How the Program is
Sustained
Micah’s
Backpack is a community service ministry coordinated and maintained by the
Youth of St. Andrew Lutheran Church with support from the Youth Group
Committee, individuals of the St. Andrew congregation and Thrivent Financial
for Lutherans.
Additional
partners will be added in the near future. Children are our future. This
ministry is a wonderful way for the youth of St. Andrew to nurture their
spiritual growth while making a difference in the lives of children in our
community.
How Can I help?
Micah’s
Backpack is in need of monetary and food item donations. A list of needed food items in individual
single serving sizes is available on the next page. Volunteers are also needed to deliver
backpacks to the school on a weekly basis.
Financial donations can be sent to St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Congregation members can also donate by
designating your contribution to Micah’s Backpack and placing in the offering
during services.
Needed Non-Perishable Food Items in
Individual
(Single) Serving Sizes
100 % Orange Juice/Fruit
Juice
Oatmeal (Box with
Individual Packages)
Tuna Kits
Macaroni and Cheese Singles
Peanut Butter Crackers
Chicken or Vegetable Soup
(Single Servings)
Apple Sauce Cups
Fruit Cups
Spaghettios or Ravioli
(Single Servings)
Individual Vegetable Cups
Goldfish (Single Servings)
Pudding/Jell-O Cups
Granola/Oatmeal bars
More Information
For more information on the
Micah’s Backpack program please contact:
St. Andrew Lutheran Church,
(252) 637-5879
Email:
standrew1605@embarqmail.com
