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Andover UMC To create and nurture a passionate faith community through open doorways to Christ. March 2019
Sunday Worship: 8:30am Word & Table, 9:30am Modern, 11am Traditional
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March 10th - Get Off the Fence
March 17th - Complete the Circle of Grace and Works
March 24th - Patrol Your Pleasures
March 31st - Check Your Bags
NO WONDER THEY CRUCIFIED HIM
Lenten Worship Series
Lenten Lunches:
Tuesdays at Noon - Locations to be announced March 12th March 19th March 26th
April 2nd April 9th
Ash Wednesday
March 6th
Imposition of Ashes:
6:30-7:30am
11:30am-12:30pm
6-6:30pm
Let Us Worship Together
Andover UMC
Worship
8:30am Word & Table
9:30am with Children’s
Church
11am Traditional
Cherry Valley UMC
Rev. John M. Germaine
Worship
11am
Sunday School
10am
Dorset UMC
Worship
10:00am
Leon UMC
Worship
10am
Sunday School
10:30am
Richmond UMC
Worship
11am
Williamsfield UMC
Pastor Pat Seger
Worship
10am
Sunday School
9am
Ever been sick and tired of being sick and tired? Ever woke up to snow on your day off when the previous day was 60 degrees? Ever walked past the sink and think, “I washed those same dishes yesterday!” Ever have to explain the same thing over and over, just one more time? There are times I become so tired and frustrated, that I want to take my toys and go home. It might be in the middle of the week, middle of the task, or the middle of the battle. We don’t enter the fray to lose or give up. I believe that God allows us purposefully to slip into areas that we will feel inadequate…so that we learn to rely on Him, trust Him and rest in Him. There are some things we need to remember, like who you are in Christ. When the world seems its darkest, what does Paul do? “But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters.” He gives thanks for the church. You are the church. You are Loved, “brothers and sisters loved by the Lord.” No matter how dark the world around you seems, know that the heart of God is moved by you. You are chosen, “God chose you.” You didn’t get in over your head. God picked you. My confidence need not be based on my choosing Jesus, but Jesus choosing me. You are Saved. He chose you to be saved. “The world is deceived, perishing, refusing to love the truth, delighting in wickedness, under a powerful delusion, believing the lie and ultimately condemned. God loves you and chose you to be saved from that!” (Feb 22, 2019 Colin Smith, Unlocking the Bible.) You are Sanctified (set apart for God’s purpose). We are sanctified through two processes: 1) the work of the Holy Spirit in us and 2) belief in the truth. This means we have a standard to live by. We started with the exhaustion of progress. Having come to the place where you think you have given all you could, Paul says, Yes, it looks pretty dark out there, but let me remind you of who and Who’s you are. You are loved, chosen, saved and sanctified. Now let me tell you what you are to do… “stand firm and hold fast.” The hold fast is just in case you didn’t hear the stand firm. That should be enough to get us up out of the dark hole we found ourselves. But he doesn’t stop there. Verse 16 & 17 of 2 Thessalonians 2 “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” That is not just a little pep talk; it is eternal encouragement! And what usually precedes this struggle is that we have lost hope. But God has not only given us encouragement but hope, good hope. God brings us back into balance for a purpose that with our hearts encouraged we will be strengthened for His work and to carry His word. Read 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17. I think you will find the strength for the road ahead. Blessing and Hope, Rev. Ric Harvel
Prayers and Concerns: Rachel Algoe strength and healing of lymphoma Carla Broughton strength and healing - breast cancer Marie Broughton strength and healing – melanoma Carol Budzeak health concerns Cassidy Chapman strength and healing following surgery Robert Drnek health concerns - heart Thelma Drnek healing of broken shoulder Marge Fenton strength and healing following surgery Mike French healing following heart surgery Barb Fusselman healing of knee injury Christopher Gause health concerns Bob Hall healing of broken leg Jan Hilliard waiting for medical test results Kieran Hockran health concerns with tests/procedures Austin Limestoll healing and comfort with back injury Heather McGann health concerns Dorothy Nielsen health concerns Betty O’Baker comfort and strength with bone cancer Sis Ogram healing and strength with therapy Ruth Mary Service health concerns Linda Smith health concerns Elaine Sundman health concerns Steve Urchek strength and healing - health concerns Sarah Warsing strength and healing Sophia Young health concerns
Children & Youth Cassidy Chapman Logan Howard Kyle Mason
Service Men, Women and families:
Andrew Cumberlege Zak Hazen
Jake Hilliard Ryan Jacobs John Johnson Peyton Kirby Kevin Kovach
Trenton Krueger Austin Limestoll
Blake Little Andre McCoy Ronald Slater
Leah Snell Jennifer White
March 2019 Prayer List When we join the United Methodist Church, we take a vow that we will be, loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by Our Prayers, Our Presence, Our Gifts, Our
Service and by Our Witness. Scriptures call us to celebrate with those who celebrate and to grieve with those who
grieve. We grow in connection with one another as we know the praises and concerns of the individual churches and respond in a manner of praise and/or prayer. Please feel free to share your news that we may share especially the
prayer concerns to the faith community.
“A Time of Prayer” - Join our Prayer Team
Meets weekly on Tuesdays @ 10am
@ Andover UMC
Along with a delicious dinner
& great fellowship,
Col. Suellyn Novak
presented
“Living Histories”
bringing U.S. military history
to life with an extensive
collection of
uniforms & artifacts
PAINTING
WITH
LYDIA
In February,
participants at the
Community Center
had the chance to paint these
beautiful paintings
Open Tuesday - Thursday
from 9am-3pm
Giving Online at www.andoverfirstumc.org
“Offering Cards” are placed in the back of chairs so
you and your family can indicate and celebrate the act
of giving. For one time or recurring gifts, visit
www.andoverfirstumc.org/give on your phone or
tablet. The site will take you to AUMC’s online giving
page where you may give your gift electronically
during the offering portion of the service. Use this QR
code to give from your mobile device. Gifts can always
be placed in the offering plate during worship.
United Methodist Men & Friends
Princess Ministries
We have a large variety of dresses
available for Any Occasion.
Contact Michele @ 330-760-0862
Or Sonia 440-862-0245
to arrange a time to get together.
United Methodist Women
Prayer and Self Denial
Sat., March 9th @ 10am
Program followed by lunch Andover UMC Fellowship Hall
March Committee Meetings Admin. Council - Tues. 19th @ 7:30pm
Finance - Tues. 19th @ 6:30pm
Missions - No Meeting
SPRC - Mon. 18th @ 6:30pm
Trustees - Tues. 19th @ 6:30pm
Weekly YMCA Fitness Classes @ Andover UMC
Mon. - Zumba - 9am
Cardio - 5:30pm
Tues. - Silver Sneakers - 10am
Wed. - Yoga Stretch - 10am
Wed. - Tai Chi - 11am
Thurs. - Zumba - 9am
Silver Sneakers - 10am
For more info., contact Jodi Fowler 440-997-5321
Breakfast & Mission Work
Saturday, March 9th
at Andover UMC
Meet at 8 am
All are welcome to attend
YMCA Exercise Classes FREE to 60+
Individuals 60 years & older can now attend outreach
group fitness classes (Conneaut & Andover)
free of charge thanks to funding from the Ash. Co.
Senior Services Levy. Come to a class, complete a
simple form, and enjoy the benefits of improving your health and social wellbeing.
Weight Loss Challenge
@ Andover UMC! $5 to join.
$1 per week if you lose and $1 per pound if you gain.
2019 Altar flower dates still available:
7/7, 7/28,
8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 9/8, 9/22,
10/13, 12/1 & 12/29
NEWSLETTER INFO UPDATE:
All information for the newsletter should
be emailed or provided to church office
by the 25th of each month.
Send to [email protected]
Andover Village Retirement
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Posted on the bulletin board
across from the office
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Grow Night Wednesdays
Starts March 6th @ 6:30pm
Andover UMC
No Wonder They Crucified Him Small Group Study
Join us as we grow and
journey together
GROW Take a class
Join a small group
Join Right Now Media and study at home
Listen to Andover UMC worship services online or watch on YouTube
(Visit our worship page at: www.andoverfirstumc.org)
Find a good book to read that will challenge and encourage you on your Journey
Attend a retreat or conference
Read your Bible
Take a spiritual retreat day
Journal
Take a class on prayer or join our Prayer Team
GET YOUR FREE ACCOUNT by sending a request email to:
[email protected] or [email protected]
from your personal email address.
You will receive an invitation to create an account.
RIGHTNOW MEDIA IS “NETFLIX FOR THE CHURCH”
Jesus Girls Small Group Study LETTERS TO THE CHURCH
Starts March 14th
Thursdays 10:15am @ Andover UMC
Journey 101 - Knowing God
Online Small Group
Contact Pastor Jason
for details & to get connected
In his most powerful book yet, Pastor Francis Chan digs deep into
biblical truths, reflections on his own failures and dreams, and stories of
ordinary people God is using to change the world.
Letters to the Church reminds us of how powerful, how glorious the
Church once was … and calls us to once again be the Church
God intended us to be.
UMW Small Group Studies
Faith Circle - Tues., March 12th @ 11am
@ Cindy Harvel’s home, 6019 Pyma. Lake Rd.
Hope & Charity Circle - Thurs., March 28th
@ 7pm, Andover UMC library
Invite Info. & Agenda https://godlovesyoulovegod.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/2019-registration-cover-letter-invite-final.pdf
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberia-partners-summit-2019-tickets-54976309622
Contact Pastor Jason for more info. or if you have questions
Liberia Partners Summit 2019 – April 4th & 5th, Garfield UMC, Cleveland, OH
We look forward with the hope that you will join us this spring for the 2019 Liberia Partners Summit.
Whether this is your first time participating in the Liberia Summit or you have been a part of Liberia Summits
in Michigan or North Carolina, you are most welcome in Cleveland!
Why come to the 2019 Summit?
Reconnect with our Liberian friends who will be present . . .
• Meet new people who partner in Liberia . . .
• Get updates on the ministry priorities of the Liberia Annual Conference from Liberian presenters…
• Discover new ministry opportunities in Liberia
Your participation in this gathering of global partners with Liberia will help us better coordinate and maximize
our mutual efforts in evangelization, education, health care, agriculture, leadership growth and economic opportunity in Liberia.
Liberia Annual Conference UMC
Four suggested paths were presented to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church. The
delegates that represent the UMC from around the world chose to work on 2 of the 4
proposed plans. The General Conference reaffirmed its stance on sexual ethics, marriage and ordination
standards for clergy. So, our statement of belief and organization remains the same as it has been for the
past 40 years. There was work to create a path to gracefully separate from the UMC.
We will find out more about that later.
I acknowledge that not everyone comes away from the GC2019 happy.
Some come away hurt and disappointed.
I pray that as a church, we will find healing and God’s will for the global United Methodist Church.
I recommend those interested to attend one of the Bishop’s meeting on where we go from here.
Pastor Jason and I are both open to discussions concerning the UMC actions and beliefs.
~ Reverend Ric Harvel
2019 General Conference
United Methodists Seeking a Way Forward
Ride 4 thEM
Pirates & Pearls
Mother/Son Dinner Dance Sat., March 23rd from 6:30-9pm @ Andover UMC
Boys Pre-K thru 6th grade are invited.
For more details, please contact
Cindy Morford at PVMS 293-6981
or Christy Paul (440) 536-1245.
**All proceeds from this event go to Ride 4 thEM.
Children’s,
Tweens &
Youth
Children’s Bell Choir Practice - Sun., March 3rd
Performance - Sun., March 10th
during 9:30 worship service
Typically rehearse on the 1st Sun. of the month
& perform on the 2nd Sun.
All children age 3 & up are welcome
as long as they know their colors.
See Carol Loveland if interested.
It’s time to apply for Summer Camp! Enroll Now!
Forms and info. are available in the church office or online at:
http://www.eocsummercamps.org Camperships are available.
PEACE Youth Bible Study
2nd & 4th Sundays @ 7pm
Feb. 10th - May 26th
@ Andover UMC
2019 VBS
JUNE 17-21
March 3rd - No Meeting
March 10th - Movie Night - 5pm
March 17th - Family Game Night - 5pm
March 24th - No Meeting
Tweens 4th-6th Grade
Contact a Leader for more information
or to get involved with these events!
Youth Group: Pastor Jason Hockran
Tweens: Mark & Alicen Limestoll
Spring Unit 1:
Observing Lent with Your Family
March 10th The Forgiving Father
Luke 15:11-32
Bible Verse:
Now is the time!
Here comes God’s kingdom! Change your hearts and lives,
and trust this good news!
Mark 1:15
March 17th The Two Debtors
Luke 7:36-47
March 24th The Last Supper Matthew 26:17-30
March 3rd The Stories of the Lost
Luke 15:3-10
March 31st In the Garden
Matthew 26:31-58
Join us as we continue on our Deep Blue Adventure!
March 10th - PEACE Bible Study - 7pm
March 24th - PEACE Bible Study - 7pm
March 31st - Winterjam - Cleveland
(Contact church office if interested)
293-6290
or
Youth Group 7th-10th Grade
Children’s Church & Nursery
Check out deepbluekids.com and follow us on
social media (@deepbluekids)
to connect with other leaders,
download additional content,
and stay up to date on all the Deep Blue news.
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Wednesdays @ Andover UMC Fellowship Hall
March 13, 2019 March 27, 2019
11 am-1 pm or sold out
$4.00 includes crackers and dessert
SOUPS: Stuffed Pepper, Ham-Cabbage-Potato,
Chicken Noodle, Broccoli Cheese, Sausage Tortellini , Potato & Chili
***Surprise Soup Each Week***
Give us a call to place your order 440-293-6290 Extension 104
We Deliver!!
WARM UP WITH A BOWL OF HOMEMADE SOUP!
2 MORE SOUP LUNCHEONS
Parish Nurse Nook
Have an annual eye exam.
Invest in good eyewear.
E
ye care should be an integral part of
First United Methodist Church of Andover
181 South Main St
P.O. Box 207
Andover, OH 44003
Sent with a prayer to:
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Food Pantry March 8th
10am-Noon
Located at Andover UMC
Open to all of those in need in the PV School District
Cleveland Foodbank
Distribution
March 22nd 10am-Noon
Located at Andover UMC
Open to all of those in need in Ashtabula County
Free Dinner Friday
March 29th @ 5:30pm
Andover UMC Fellowship Hall
Invite a friend!
Come and enjoy a delicious dinner with us!
Fighting
hunger.
Delivering
hope.
Community Center Housed in the Old Fellowship Hall.
Lunch is served at noon for a donation.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays
From 9-3 pm
Stop in to see what is available.