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The Scroll Newsletter of Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church
21206 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Phone: 434-239-2788
JANUARY 2017
Volume 63, Issue 1
Deadline: Third Monday of every month
Email Submissions to:
Frieda Krohn: [email protected].
Taking some inspiration from Kim
Steinhorst’s recent sermon, I wanted to take
a moment at the start of this year to count
my blessings. Today I am thankful for:
my wonderful wife and daughter
phones to stay in touch, and a friendly
cat to keep me company while they
are still in Louisiana
a holiday season full of family and fun
all the opportunities for reflection and
new direction that the new year
brings
getting to work with a terrific and
talented staff here at church
the cheerful faces and waves from the
Pre-K students passing my office
door
David’s successful surgery and
continuing recovery, and especially
being able to come home on his
birthday
YOU, Saint Andrew members and
friends!
This is by no means an exhaustive list.
Regarding the last item, though, I want to
say what a blessing it is to be here among
you. In particular, I want to acknowledge
that in the midst of David’s illness and
medical leave, I’ve watched you do a
fantastic job of caring and praying for the
Etheridges. At the same time, I have heard
more words of encouragement and support
for me than I can count. Many of you know
I came from a church where I wound up
serving as head of staff, despite not feeling
called to that role. It seems God has a sense
of humor! But I cannot really compare this
situation to my previous one. It’s hard to
feel overwhelmed with the extra
responsibility when you have all been so
proactive about sharing it. At least several
times a week, someone has told me I was in
their prayers, or offered to take a task off
my list, or dropped off food, or simply
asked “How can I be of help to you?” I
truly appreciate your concern for Shonda,
Charlotte, and me. It has meant so much,
and has made this time far less stressful
than it could have been. It also says
something about you as a church – how you
take care of one another and your pastors.
You have put Jesus’ words in John 13:35
into action: “By this everyone will know
that you are my disciples, if you love one
another.” It is a great example and witness
to the faith you share. So keep up the good
work, and know that you are one of the
many blessings I count this year!
In Christ,
Pastor Dave
CHILI COOK-OFF
CHILI COOK-OFF 2017---It's that time again, already!! Put on your aprons, pull out your
cookbooks and make sure you have all your favorite spices for this years' prize winning
chili. SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. We will gather to
enjoy and vote for our own personal favorite. If you do not want to
make chili, please bring some CORN BREAD, DESSERT, or you can
just bring YOURSELF!! Sign up in the Commons if you plan to
attend and/or if you or bringing chili. Come out and prepare for a
good time!! HAPPY COOKING!!
STOP HUNGER NOW
Thank you for all the hard work and time you put
into helping host a meal packaging event this
year. Normally at the events we like to let our
volunteers know where the meals are going. We
just received confirmation that the meals will be
leaving in January for Haiti. We have a new
partner there, Kids Alive International, that we
are working with and they will be receiving the
meals you packaged. If you would like to learn
more about who they are, please go to the
website below. Thank you again for all the hard
work this year and we are looking forward to
next year.
www.kidsalive.org -Stop Hunger Now
Coordinator
YOU ARE INVITED
Grace Circle would like to invite
anyone who has not yet seen the movie,
“The War Room” to join them on
January 19th at 10 a.m. in the Youth
Room to watch the dvd together.
SAINT ANDREW PRESCHOOL
REGISTRATION FOR CHURCH MEMBERS
Registration for children of church members begins on
Jan. 8, 2017, for the 2017-18 Preschool Year. See
Director Erin Kane for more information and to sign up
your children. She will be available in the Commons on
Sun., Jan. 8th. Registration opens to the community in
February.
SOLE HOPE
APPRECIATION
We thank everyone for your help in making the
Sole Hope shoe project a success. We cut and
mailed 82 pairs of shoes. Thanks again.
-Grace Circle
Service of Lessons and Carols
Service of Lessons and Carols
YOUTH MEALS
If you are able and willing to provide a meal
for our youth on a Sunday evening at 5 p.m.,
please contact Kathy May, at
PRAYER CLOSET
“Come Lord Jesus”
Revelation 22:20
Advent was a time of waiting; waiting for the second coming of Christ….and still we wait.
We prayed for open hearts to receive the hope, love, joy, and peace of the Baby Jesus. May we
continue to have open hearts.
And we were vigilant.
Vigil comes from Latin word ‘vigilia “which means wakefulness. As we sat together at prayer
vigils, we were very much awake and focused on talking and listening to God. Our community
was united knowing we were all praying about the same thing. May we continue to be awake
and in communication with our all powerful and loving God.
“Where two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure I’ll
be there.”
Matthew 18:20(Message)
CONNECT!
WHAT???
An 8 week children’s ministry based on LOGOS – a biblically
rooted curriculum
A mid-week opportunity designed to celebrate, fellowship and
equip faith communities for Christian discipleship through
building intergenerational relationships
Designed for elementary school children
(K – 5th graders)
WHEN???
Wednesday nights
January 18, 2017 through March 8th, 2017
5:15 pm – 7:00 pm
WHERE???
Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church
There will be a nominal cost of $35 for the first child; $30 for 2nd child and $24 (meals only) for any
additional children. This cost covers both materials and meals for 8 weeks. Scholarships are
available – please speak with the pastors regarding this need.
How can you support this church mission?
Register your children if they are between Kindergarten and 5th Grade. There will more information
regarding registration in December
Invite other families to join you
Volunteer by being a table parent; helping with recreation, worship arts, or bible study; assisting
with childcare for volunteers’ younger children; organizing a group to provide a meal
Contact:
Beth Groover @ [email protected] or 434-665-1548
Suzanne Raine @ [email protected] or 434-944-4837
Shonda Roberts @ [email protected] or 318-715-1825
Pray for this new church mission that it may successfully minister to the young and old and create a
deeper, more personal love for Christ.
January 8th, Baptism of the Lord Psalm 29; Isaiah 40:1-11; Hebrews 1:1-12; John 1:1-7, 19-20, 29-34. January 15th, 2nd Sun. after Epiphany Psalm 81; Psalm 113; Isaiah 43:14-44:5; Hebrews 6:17-7:10; John 4:27-42.
January 22nd, 3rd Sun. after Epiphany Psalm 46; Psalm 93; Isaiah 47-1-15; Hebrews 10:19-31; John 5:2-18. January 29th, 4th Sun. after Epiphany Psalm 66; Psalm 23; Isaiah 51:9-16; Hebrews 11:8-16; John 7:14-31.
JANUARY LECTIONARY
Playground Excitement!!!
WHAT'S UNDER THAT TARP???
The playground equipment is finally here and we are hoping to
erect the equipment SOON. We will need at least 20 people to
help with this project. If you are available for the day or just a few
hours we will need your help! Please email Beth Groover
at [email protected] if you have some time to donate. We
will provide food and refreshments throughout the day. If you
choose to bring young children, please know that they will need to
be on the smaller playground and that someone will need to be
responsible for them for their safety as we will have saws and
drills.
Due to weather conditions, the construction of our new playground equipment has been postponed until
Feb. 3rd and 4th.
Thanks,
Beth Groover and the Preschool Board
GRADUATION
Congratulations to Ashleigh Terry who graduated from
Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia., on
Dec. 17, 2016. Ashleigh is the daughter of Barry &
Clare Terry and graduates with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Biology, with a minor in Women’s Studies.
BAPTISM
Congratulations to Pastor Dave and Shonda Roberts on the
baptism of their daughter, Charlotte Irene Roberts, who was
baptized by Pastor David Etheridge, at Saint Andrew
Presbyterian Church, on Sun., Dec. 4, 2016.