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Open Minds. Open Hearts. Open Doors.

Scripture Lesson

January 29th, 2012

Sermon: Fan or Follower

Romans 12

A fan of Jesus admires him from a distance. A follower of Jesus takes on the person, mind, and heart of Jesus. A fan of Jesus may worship him on Sunday morning. A follower of Jesus worships him with his/her entire life.

A follower of Jesus:

1. Is prayerful.

2. Is fully present.

3. Is generous.

4. Is a servant.

5. Is a witness.

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In April of 1962, Blackwell School was the meeting place for a small group of dedicated Methodists beginning a new church. They chose the name St. Andrew, since the apostle Andrew was considered a do-er, doing the work of the Lord. The first sanctuary, completed in 1964, is now our Community Room. The Education Building opened in 1973, the present sanctuary was built in 1986, and our Keheley Center opened in 1999. Today, our church family has grown to include more than 350 families dedicated to doing the work of the Lord.

Our mission at St. Andrew United Methodist Church is to be a family of caring, nurturing followers of Jesus Christ, welcoming all those seeking to know and grow in Gods service.

We accomplish this through various ministries in which we hope all members of our congregation will become involved. We feel that everyone every single person with whom we have the pleasure of welcoming into our church has a talent that is theirs through the grace of God. We hope that you will help us discover that talent within you and help you to use it to glorify Him. Whether it be to serve on a church committee, volunteer to help beautify the sanctuary, work with the children or youth, or sing in the choir, we want you to feel a part of our family.

All of that said, we would be honored if you would join us for what we feel is the most defining and satisfying hour of the week.

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Sponsors Needy Families in the community each year with Meals at Thanksgiving and both Meals and gifts for the needy children at Christmas.

We meet once per month for Breakfast, the 2nd Saturday at 8a.m., and have various programs.

We host a Valentines Dinner in February and our main fundraiser is a church and community wide golf outing in May.

Gordon Mosley

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St. Andrew will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012. Founded in April 1962 by a small group of dedicated Methodists who originally met at Blackwell School, St. Andrew United Methodist Church takes pride in being a family of caring, nurturing followers of Jesus Christ who welcome all those seeking to know and grow in Gods service.

Church founders chose the name St. Andrew because the apostle Andrew is considered a do-er, doing the work of the Lord. The first sanctuary, completed in 1964, is now our Community Room. Today, our church family has grown to include more than 350 families dedicated to doing the work of the Lord. Church members accomplish this through various ministries in which we hope all members of our congregation will become involved. These ministries include Thanksgiving and Christmas food drives, wellness ministries, the Appalachia Service Project, the Andrew Christian School in Haiti, and ministries for men, women, children, youth, and seniors.

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If You Want to be Loved

All of us, if we would admit it, have deep within us a desire to be loved and respected by other people. Dale Carnegie made a fortune from his book, How to Win Friends and Influence People because that volume went to the very heart of a basic desire in all of us. I recently found the following principles that can help us in our quest to be loved. I do not know the author, but I do know it has a message for me-and all of us.

If you want to be loved:

1. Dont contradict people even if youre sure you are right.

2. Dont be inquisitive about the affairs of even your most intimate friends.

3. Dont underrate anything because you dont possess it.

4. Dont believe that everybody else in the world is happier than you.

5. Dont conclude that you have never had any opportunities in life.

6. Dont believe all the evils you hear.

7. Dont be rude to your inferiors in social positions.

8. Dont repeat gossip, even if it does interest a crowd.

9. Dont jeer at anybodys religious beliefs.

10. Learn to hide your aches and pains under a pleasant smile. Few care whether you have a headache, toothache or rheumatism.

11. Learn to attend to your own business.

12. Do not try to be anything else but a gentleman or a gentlewoman, and that means one who has consideration for the whole world and whose life

is governed by the Golden Rule and faith in Christ.

God Bless us all,

MACK

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Yoga Class Schedule

Look Good...Feel Better

Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 am

Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm

Cost is $30.00 a month

Class Decriptions:

Yoga Low impact total body workout focusing on proper breathing and core strengthing.

*** Childcare available upon request

For more information call 770-926-3488.

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month,

10am-12 noon

Look Good Feel Better is a free, non-medical, brand-neutral public service program created to help women with cancer look good, improve their self-esteem, and thereby manage their treatment and recovery with greater confidence.

This program is for any woman with cancer.

For more information call:

Rev. Angie, 770-926-3488,

or email Angie .

To register, please call 1-888-227-6333.

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Prayers may be communicated to pastors and staff by prayer cards in pews, or by e-mail

prayer-requests_thepumpkinchurch.org.

If you would like to be included in the e-mail list please contact the church office.

You may also be a member of the Prayer team who prays for prayer requests during the week & sends cards of encouragement. Let Rev. Angie know if you would like to be part of this ministry.

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St. Andrews Music Ministry is a growing and vibrant ministry that assists the congregation in their worship of God. All are welcome to join regardless of experience. You may contact anyone in the Music Ministry for more information on our Chancel Choir, Adult Praise Band, Youth Choir and Youth Praise Band, Childrens Choirs, Handbell Choir or Instrumental opportunities. Come join us and be blessed!

Contact Information:

Eileen Hemmati-770-926-3488

Hand Bells will begin new rehearsals starting Wednesday, January 25th. If you have always wanted to play but have been putting it off, now is the time to come. We will begin at 6pm. This gives you plenty of time to have supper before you come.

Choir is also beginning practice for our Easter service if you would like to come and join us. Ask any of the choir memebers how much fun we have learning new music, singing old favorites and most of all enjoying the fellowship. Choir practice starts at 7pm.

We would LOVE to see some new faces.

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The United Methodist Women is comprised of women coming together to do mission work. We support the missions of our church and the community by our projects and fundraisers. In addition, participation in UMW is a good way to make friends, support our sisters in faith, and share Gods provisions with others. We pray together, give together and grow spiritually together. UMW is comprised of three circles:

Mary Martha Circle meets the second Wednesday of every month in the Keheley Center Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m.

Esther Circle meets the second Monday of every month in the Community Room at 7 p.m.

Ruth Circle meets the fourth Monday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at 1 p.m.

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Fifth Sunday Fellowship - January 29th, 5:30pm

We are hosting the extremely talented Clark-Atlanta Chorus on January 29th. We will begin with a covered dish dinner at 5:30 and the concert begins at 6:30. Both Rev. Mack and Rev. Angie have had the opportunity to hear this group and are excited about this upcoming event. Don't miss it!! Please bring a covered dish according to your last name: A-H=Dessert, I-P=Vegetable, Q-Z=Main Dish

Silent Auction for Missions! - Sunday, February 26th

Everyone is invited to attend the FREE lunch, Silent Auction and Bake Sale. This is a great fundraiser for St. Andrew Missions!

AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED!

Items needed are cabins for rent, beach houses for the weekend, gift cards to local businesses, Braves tickets, donation of your talents, nice household items, children's items. This list is endless! People will bid on just about everything. If you have questions about your items, please contact Lisa Springer .

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Tuesday, January 17th - 6:30 pm

Griefshare is a 13 week support group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. It consists of a DVD lesson each week and group discussion led by trained and qualified facilitators

For more information or to register email angie_thepumpkinchurch.org

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER

Baked Chicken

Corn Pudding

Vegetable

Bread

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Dessert

Kids: Chicken Nuggets

Adult Meal-$6.00

Kids Meal-$3.00

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Wednesday Night Activities:

We have Childrens Choir from 5:15 5:45 We sing in church once a month.

Family Dinners 5:45 to 6:45. Call the Church Office to make a reservation!! Dinner is YUMMY!!

And then activities with Ms. Marcie from 6:45-7:45. Well have games, activities, crafts and mission projects all rolled into a fun hour each week. Bring a friend!

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MISSION STATEMENT

We, the youth of St. Andrew, coming together with common beliefs, celebrate Gods love with others. To do this we create a fun and accepting atmosphere in the name of Jesus Christ.

Youth Music Opportunities:

Youth Praise Band Senior High Youth (with a few limited 8th grade spots) - Practice is on Wednesday night from 6:45-8:00pm in the Keheley Center Fellowship Hall.

Youth Celebration Team - all youth invited

Practice is on Sunday from 4:45-5:45pm in the Music Room. This group will use sign language, puppets, dance and music to share Gods love.

Youth Bible Study on Wednesday Night in the Youth House from 6:45-7:45pm. All youth invited. Current study is on Proverbs.

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St. Andrew UMC 3455 Canton Road Marietta, GA 30066 Office 770-926-3488 Preschool 770-592-7250 email

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Stephen Ministry

Stephen ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

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Angie Crummie

Friends Nurturing Friends

This program for homebound members takes the care and support of the church to them through visits, Holy Communion, and other acts of peace.

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Angie Crummie

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S.O.S.

Sisters of support is a support group for women who have had breast cancer. They meet the first Thursday of the month to support each other.

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MUST

This mission focuses on two or three families within the community. Staple items are provided monthly. Through this ministry, we are building a relationship with the family and may also guide them toward help in job searches, budgeting and other needs. We provide physical and spiritual nourishment as well. Usually no money is involved with this ministry. You may get involved with this ministry by donating the food items needed on the list available in the office or help with delivering the food.

This mission is involved with church families and some people from the community on a one-time basis. Part of the Good Samaritan budget is also donated to MUST. When you give to the church, part of your money supports all of our missions as well as Good Samaritan.

MUST is Ministries United in Service and Training. They not only provide shelter and food for the homeless but training in budgeting and other life skills. They also have an excellent medical clinic. There are many opportunities to serve at MUST. A group presently helped clean out apartments at Shepherds Walk which is part of MUSTs transitional housing. During the summer, our mens and womens groups have provided lunches for MUST summer lunch program which feeds children who would not have anything to eat during the day. We also collect special items throughout the year as they are needed.

For more information about any of these missions, please contact Rev. Angie 770-926-3488 or email angie_thepumpkinchurch.org

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BIG BOYS OF CHRIST (BBOC)

Mens ministry designed for additional fellowship and church community service. We help the church when they need additional man power to get the job done. We also reach out to church families that need an extra hand around the house. This fall we formed a softball team to encourage more fellowship among the men and families of St. Andrew. We do not hold formal meetings we get the men together via e-mail and phone.

Contact Information - Ed Resendez

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT

A faith-based organization that has both year-round home repair projects, as well as summer programs. St. Andrew UMC has been participating in the Summer Program for the youth groups and adult leaders for 21 years. We have sent groups varying in size from one team of 7-8 teams to seven, with a rover. We make homes warmer, safer, and drier in Tennessee, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia.

Contact Information - Lorna Martin

Phone 678-880-1049

ANDREW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Opened by St. Andrew in 2005, Andrew Christian School involves the sponsorship of 40-60 children in a kindergarten and 1st grade in PAP, Haiti. These children are given the opportunity to go to school, learn about Christ, and eat one meal a day in hopes of becoming future leaders of this 3rd world country. You can help by sponsoring a child and/or going with us on a mission trip.

Contact Church office-770-926-3488

GriefShare

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for adults who are grieving the death of a person close to them. Its a place to be around people who understand what you are feeling. At GriefShare, youll learn valuable information about coping with your grief and renewing your hope for the future. . For additional information on this program, visit griefshare.org and to find our next session of GriefShare use the Find a Group near You search feature using zip code 30066. The search result will include the dates, time and place, child care availability and the fee for the group which includes the activity book. Participants can join any time during the session.

Need more info about registration? Contact the Church Office-770-926-3488

DivorceCare®

If you are an adult dealing with the trauma of separation or divorce, we invite you to this 13-week video-supplemented support group. DivorceCare covers a variety of topics including: Anger, Depression, Loneliness, Kidcare, Forgiveness, and Finances. For additional information on this program, visit divorcecare.org and to find our next session of DivorceCare® use the Find a Group near You search feature using zip code 30066. The search result will include the dates, time and place, child care availability and the fee for the group which includes the activity book. Participants can join any time during the session.

Need more info about registration? Contact the Church Office-770-926-3488

DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K™)

DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K™) is designed to assist the healing process for a child who has experienced a complete or partial loss of a parent thru divorce, separation, death or maybe a parent they never knew. Many of these children struggle with feelings of inadequacy, fear, sadness, anger, hopelessness and more. Children often do not know how to express these feelings or may hide them from their parents who remain unaware of their need for help. Whether the loss is recent or occurred years ago, the DC4K™ ministry program is a fun, safe and exciting way for children to learn to understand their feelings and feel Gods love. For additional information on this program, visit dc4k.org and to find our next session of DC4K™ use the Find a Group for Your Kids search feature using zip code 30066. The search result will include the dates, time and place, child care availability and the fee for our group which includes the activity book. Participants can join any time during the session.