Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church
Worship Service Online & Compass
April 2, 2023
Through Christ's Love, we are a Thankful Community building Faith, Family, and Fellowship in Service to all.
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Our Affirmation of Welcome
Everyone is welcome at Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church. We seek to live our motto: "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors." We gather as the people of God with all our diversity, which we value, welcome, and celebrate as gifts of God. We believe all people are of sacred worth without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, economic or family status, religion, ethnicity, or mental or physical abilities. We believe God loves everyone unconditionally.
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April 2 - April 9, 2023
Church Office Hours: Monday -Thursday, 9AM-2PM
Sunday: Palm/Passion Sunday
8:00AM Email-Recorded Worship/Compass News
10:00AM Worship
10:15AM Children's Sunday School
11:00AM Fellowship Time
4:00PM-7:00PM Church Services - MILPVM
Monday:
1:00PM-4:00PM Thrift Store
Tuesday:
10:00AM United Women in Faith Meeting in Parlor
1:00PM-4:00PM Thrift Store
6:30PM-9:30PM Church Services - MILPVM
Wednesday:
8:45AM School Chapel
1:00PM-4:00PM Thrift Store
Thursday:
7:30AM-7:45AM School Staff Meeting in Sanctuary
1:00PM-4:00PM Thrift Store
6:30PM-7:30PM Handbell Choir
6:30PM-9:30PM Church Services - MILPVM
7:00PM Annapolis District UMM Zoom Meeting
Friday: Good Friday
School Closed
7:00PM Tenebrae Worship Service
Saturday:
7:00AM-11:00AM Thrift Market & Flea Market
Next Sunday: Easter Sunday
8:00AM Email-Recorded Worship/Compass News
9:30AM Easter Egg Hunt for Children
10:00AM Worship Service
10:15AM Children's Sunday School
11:00AM Fellowship & Finger Food Feast
4:00PM-7:00PM Church Services- MILPVM
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Celebrate Online Recorded Worship Service - Click on the Worship Recording image to the right to view!
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The option to mail your offering is still available. Our mailing address is Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church,
4 Wallace Manor Road, Edgewater, MD 21037.
Thank you for continuing to support our ministry work and outreaches, especially during this unprecedented time.
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PRAYER CONCERNS & PRAISES
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Let us join with you in prayers of concern and joy. We will get it out to our community for prayer. This will strengthen, comfort, and connect us as we write our heart's journeys, read through other's needs, and pray together to our loving and faithful God Almighty. It's our time to rise up and connect through our prayers! What a witness in itself it shall be...
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Children & Youth Ministry
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Today, we began to learn Joseph's story from the Old Testament. There are so many rich lessons to learn from his life. Almost everyone can relate to being treated unfairly at some point in their life. It does not feel good and can leave damaging scars on our insides. Joseph gives us a powerful example of how to keep our eyes fixed on God. Being faithful to God is not always easy, but the rewards and blessings we accrue are life-saving and transforming!
Student Prayer Praises & Concerns:
Thank You, God, for my family and friends!
Please, God, help me to remain faithful to You above all else.
Please, God, help me to go deeper in praying to You.
Students joyfully tithed their service through the collection of the Offering and serving as Acolyte.
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We are a Safe Sanctuaries Church with every volunteer and staff member trained and approved. For questions or more information on Safe Sanctuaries or any of these news/events, please email Christy Little at hispreciouschild@msn.com.
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Saint Andrew's Day School
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We began this Chapel with PEEPS flying! That's right - that gooey, surgery marshmallow Easter treat was being launched by one student trying to get it into his partner's Easter bucket. The point of this hilarious game was that we do not need to worry about where life might throw us because Jesus is preparing a place for us in Heaven. This led us into our lesson on snapshots of Holy Week. It was very interactive, and the students enjoyed it! We celebrated the Offering and Holy Communion and closed by singing and signing "The Lord's Prayer."
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Click on the Heron above to view the School Newsletter and all the wonderful happenings taking place!
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Opportunities To Serve, Donate, & Bless
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We are hoping to spruce up the church building and grounds in time for Easter Sunday. If you have a contact for a discount or would like to donate mulch for the front church beds, please contact JoAnne.
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PREPARING FOR EASTER SUNDAY
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9:30AM - SATURDAY, APRIL 1
Help will be needed to decorate our beautiful Sanctuary and Lobby for Easter Worship Service! Please come have fun as we decorate our church home as a faith family!
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FOOD PANTRY CHALLENGE
We are in desperate need of stocking our Food Pantry shelves for the hungry families depending on us each month. Each week this faith family is challenged to bring in at least one specified item. Please, if you are able, participate and answer the need of His people.
THE NEXT SUNDAY (For April 9): CEREAL
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As a mission ministry of Saint Andrew’s, we need people to sign up to distribute the pre-packed food bags. It can be contactless delivery. Instructions detailing the duties will be emailed shortly after sign-up. Come and see those grateful people that we are blessing as we serve God! To sign up, contact Joanne Zenker at
443-569-2290.
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Altar Flowers
They are an expression of our love for God as well as a means of glorifying His name in all the earth (Psalm 9:9). Please consider donating to serve God in this meaningful way. The donation envelopes are located on the hall bulletin board and can be put in the offering plate.
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Ministry: WORSHIP SERVICE
Position: PIANIST/ACCOMPANIST
Time: Sunday Worship Service at 10AM
Contact: Church Office, 410-266-0875
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Ministry: LAY LEADERSHIP
Position: READERS
Time: Sunday Worship Service at 10AM
Contact: Fred Filler, contact Church Office, 410-266-0875
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Ministry: THRIFT STORE
Position: CASHIERS
Time: Mon-Thu, 1PM-4PM; Sat, 7AM-11AM
Contact: Joanne Zenker, 443-569-2290
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Ministry: THRIFT STORE/FLEA MARKET
Position: EBAY ACCOUNT MANAGER
Time: Flexible
Contact: Joanne Zenker, 443-569-2290
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Ministry: FOOD PANTRY
Position: COORDINATOR, DONATIONS, SERVERS
Time: Various; Donations Anytime; Serving on third Sat, 8AM-10AM
Contact: Joanne Zenker, 443-569-2290
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Ministry: PRAYER MINISTRY
Position: PRAYER COORDINATOR
Time: Various times
Contact: Christy Little, 443-496-0375, hispreciouschild@msn.com
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We will have our traditional 7PM Tenebrae Worship Service on April 7. We hope you will join us in creating a new tradition of having our faith community lead us in the readings. Our evening's worship together will be meaningful and powerful. We hope you can join us! If you would like to have a reading part, please contact Christy Little.
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Spread the word and make the invites! We have a lot of great events going on to honor and celebrate our Lord on Easter Sunday!
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UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH (UMF)
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The United Women in Faith (UWF) formerly known as the UMW will be meeting in the Church Parlor this Tuesday, April 4, at 10AM. Along with a devotional and fellowship, they will pack Easter treat bags for children. Join the fun!
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MEMORIAL GIFTS FOR THE TITCOMBS
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to the gifts for Reverend Andy and Dean Titcomb. We purchased a Praying Angel Dish Garden with a Willow Angel Keepsake and a Sympathy Wind Chime. We had an abundance of generosity, so the rest of the money collected was donated to St. Martin's Evangelical Lutheran Church at their request.
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NEW YORK - SPRING BUS TRIP
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Our Spring New York Bus Trip will be on Saturday, May 6. The cost is $60/per person. Space is limited! Sign up now on the Church Bulletin Board located in the main hallway or call Joanne at 443-569-2290.
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There will be NO ADMITTANCE during this time in concern for safety issues. Please do not walk thru but use other entrances/exits as needed to the church building. Your cooperation is appreciated!
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Prayer Concerns & Praises
In an effort to keep our prayer list timely, we are updating it weekly with urgent and continuing prayer concerns. If you have an urgent request, please email, call, or text Christy Little so she can get it to the congregation as soon as possible. If you have an update or change, please contact the church office at 410-266-0875. Thank you! Please pray for:
Praise Prayers
- We give thanks and praise for God's Presence and continuing healing of Christy's Uncle Leroy!
Urgent Prayers
- Healing prayers for Mark Paepcke.
- Healing prayers for Melinda undergoing medical testing. (Mark Paepcke's sister)
- Healing prayers for Ms. Gerry Griffin.
- Continuing travel mercies and protection for Diana Curran and her family as they travel internationally for a family wedding.
- Continuing prayers for Randy and Hilda Whittington as they navigate this journey of healing.
- Continuing prayers for a family and their child who is being bullied at school. Protect this precious one who is at risk!
- Guidance, courage, protection, and perseverance for those seeking the Lord in their struggle.
- Prayers for favor and provision as we navigate the litigation process with the insurance company for the repair of Schieke Hall.
Continuing Prayers
- Continuing prayers of sympathy and comfort for Dean & Reverend Andy Titcomb and all of their family.
- Continuing prayers for Felice Goodwin, wife, and mother of four with advanced cancer. (Martha Beach)
- Continuing healing prayers for Donna Squires recovering from back surgery.
- Continuing prayers for Bob Little's shoulder recovery. (Mike Little's dad)
- Continued prayers of recovery for Patty Bailey.
- Prayers for healing, strength, and comfort for Robyn and Ben. (Mike & Christy Little's nephew & wife)
- Continuing healing prayers for Lauren Beaudwin.
- Prayers for Lee. (Mike Little)
- Healing prayers for Melissa. (Barb Terry)
- Continuing prayers of guidance and providence for a family in financial distress.
- Continuing prayers for families that are estranged and hurting.
- We pray for all people battling addiction and those impacted by it.
- Family & friends experiencing chronic illness/disability: Gerri Griffin, Michael Morris (Christy Little’s cousin), Heather (Lauren Beaudwin’s niece), Lisa (Lauren's sister), Joe (Lauren’s family), Bill (Lauren’s father), Timmy (Beaudwin's friend), Jameel (Usha Barkat’s son), Benjamin (Mark Paepcke’s nephew).
- Our Home Friends-Usha Barkat, Nell Booth, Ellen Grimm, Judith Hyland, Rod Jaroszek, Gerry Lomboy, Lynne Schieke, and Bob Uhl.
- Prayers of protection, healing, and peace in the world.
- Prayers for the sick and the suffering, the aged and infirm, the poor and oppressed.
- All people serving our nation and our first responders, particularly those in our church family.
- Prayers for the welfare of The United Methodist Church and all churches.
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