the st. andrew messenger

THE ST. ANDREW MESSENGER
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 908 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, TN 37064
In Christ, We Worship, Love, Grow, Serve, and Send.
Vol. XXVI No. 5
MAY 2015
Pastor
The Rev. Dr. Michael A. Lippard
[email protected]
Pastor Emeritus
The Rev. Eric C. Pearson
[email protected]
Vicar
Katherine Museus
[email protected]
Director for Youth & Children’s Ministries
Sandy Vollmer
[email protected]
Organist
Dr. Darryl Miller
[email protected]
Director of Music
Kimberly Sprinkle Hopkins
[email protected]
Parish Administrator
Newsletter Editor
Jolene Richardson
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Jean Pryzborowski
[email protected]
Children’s Choir Director
Katherine Mansouri
[email protected]
Sunday Schedule
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion
9:50 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Holy Communion
5:00 p.m. SLY & STAKK
Nursery available throughout the morning
Congregational Council:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Finance
Christian Education
M embership M inistries
Administration
Outreach M inistries
Stewardship
Worship and M usic
Fellowship
Nurture
Youth Representatives
M itch Counts
Kevin Reynolds
Juli-Kay Baumann
Shirley Swan
Bruce Wegner
M arty Emrath
Susie M iller
Cindy Hale
Chuck Campbell
Doug Paton
Christy-Lee Lowe
Nick Hafner
Beth Lindsay
Linda Strickland
M ason Schey
Lindsey Brownrown
M AY 3: YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Several weeks ago, a member of St. Andrew told me that she
thought she probably was the only person at church who had
endured three years of confirmation instruction taught by her own
father. I replied, “Well, that makes two of us.” She said, “Really!
Did you use YTT: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow?” (YTT was
a curriculum published by the Lutheran Church in America, a
predecessor body of the ELCA.) “Indeed we did,” I answered.
On May 3, St. Andrew will reflect on at least two components of
that old curriculum – yesterday and today. That’s because the
charter for The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, Brentwood,
Tennessee, was opened for signatures on May 4, 1975.
Many things have changed for St. Andrew since then, the most
obvious being that the congregation ended up locating in Franklin
rather than Brentwood when the time to build arrived. But some
things are the same. The former parsonage is in Brentwood,
although the house no longer belongs to St. Andrew but to its
occupants, Pastor and Connie Pearson. Like the Pearsons,
other charter members continue to serve as active participants in
this community’s life in Christ.
On Sunday, May 3, we hope to make note of our anniversary in
several ways. During each worship service, charter members will
share memories of our early days. We expect to have an exhibit
featuring photographs of our history in the narthex. Adult Sunday
School classes may be cancelled or shortened to allow adequate
time for people to spend time in the narthex and attend a brief
service in the nave at 10:30 as we dedicate our newly installed
stained glass windows.
Yesterday and today at St. Andrew: we’ll celebrate both on May
3, the fortieth anniversary of the opening of our charter. I hope
you will join us – and don’t forget about our semi-annual meeting
of the congregation after the late service that day.
Yours in the joy of Christ’s resurrection and our life together,
Pastor Lippard+
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FROM THE VICAR
FROM THE PASTOR EMERITUS
"Why don't more preachers tell us about the
women in the Bible?!"
One of the most frequent comments I hear as I
move about on Sunday mornings has to do with
identifying our guests. "How do we know who is
new?" "I can't keep track of all the new faces I see
each week." "Wouldn't it be better to have only
one service each Sunday? I want to be friendly,
but the last time I reached out I learned that the
woman had been coming to the other service for
several weeks." And so it goes. Perhaps you have
had similar reservations. But, what a nice problem
to have! St. Andrew is blessed with a steady
stream of visitors each week and it is our Christian
privilege to make them feel welcome.
I was surprised to hear the anger in Mac
Sweazey's voice when he said those words during
my recent visit. But -- as a part of only about the
third generation of ordained Lutheran women, and
as someone who is used to hearing "Women can
preach?" (a good encounter) or "I don't believe in
women preachers" (a hurtful encounter) -- I was
also excited by Mac's frustrated interest. He
inspired me to share a little more with our whole
community.
You are probably all familiar with the New
Testament's major female characters (most of
whom are named Mary). But there are more
women mentioned in the NT than I can remember
without hunting down my seminary notes. The
gospels make it clear that Jesus's ministry was
heavily supported by the work and finances of
devoted female followers. Women worked hard in
the early church, too: in Rom. 16 Paul mentions
Phoebe, "a deacon of the church" as well as other
partners in ministry, both male and female. In Phil.
4:2-3 he mentions his co-workers Euodia and
Syntyche. There's the prophet Anna in Lk.
2:36-38, Priscilla (or Prisca), mentioned numerous
times in Acts and the writings of Paul (see Acts
18:24-28, for example), and many, many more.
In the Old Testament, we've got the biggies like
Ruth and Esther. And there are women taking
action everywhere, from the judge, military leader
and prophet Deborah (Judges 4-5) to the
daughters of Zelophehad, who go boldly before
Moses and the people to ask for their father's
inheritance -- which the Lord grants and affirms
with a new inheritance law (Num. 27:1-11). I could
take up the whole newsletter with examples.
Finally, in conversations about women in the Bible I
always like to mention one book that almost made
it into the Bible: The Acts of Paul and Thecla. As a
young woman, Thecla hears Paul preach and
renounces her noble engagement in order to give
her life to the gospel, even dressing as a man to
travel safely and baptizing herself when she is
almost killed by lions in the arena. Although it
didn't make the final cut, this book was held to be
sacred by many of the early church leaders before
there was an official canon. It's a fun read, and
available for free online.
Cheers,
Vicar Museus
There is no easy answer when it comes to
identifying the "new" from the "old." I too, have
been found wanting, welcoming a supposed
newcomer, only to discover that the individual was
in fact, a return visitor. But, so what? At least you
have engaged someone you did not know in
conversation and let them know that you cared
enough to speak with them. Far worse it is to
stand across the room wondering who that stranger
might be. Far better to risk momentary
embarrassment than to miss out on the opportunity
to make a new friend.
You can help out by wearing your name tag and
leaving your comfort zone during the coffee time.
We need everyone to be a Sunday morning
greeter, whether or not they are wearing the official
"greeter" or "Ask Me" badge. Name tags are on
the kiosk in the narthex. Make a bee line for yours
as you enter the building and wear it until you
depart. Our continued growth depends on our
putting our best foot forward whenever guests are
in the room, as people will return or not, depending
on how they are made to feel welcome. From the
moment they drive into the parking lot, people are
deciding whether or not to return. First impressions
really do matter. Generally speaking we do a good
job in making our visitors feel welcome, but there is
always room for improvement. Try identifying
someone you do not know the next time you are at
worship, introduce yourself and let the Holy Spirit
take it from there.
Grace and Peace,
Eric C. Pearson+
Pastor Emeritus
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Warm weather, longer days, kids out of school
and family vacations: summer will be here before
we know it. During the summer we have many
things happening here at St. Andrew with our
youth and family ministries.
Vacation Bible School starts on Sunday, June 7
with a kick off potluck supper and activities
beginning at 5:00 p.m. VBS continues through the
week, June 8-11, Monday through Thursday from
9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. EVEREST is our
theme this year and our volunteers have begun
planning to make this a great mountain top
experience that our children and youth will not
forget as they discover that with God’s mighty
power they can conquer many of life’s challenges.
VBS will conclude on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30
p.m. with a celebration dinner and closing activities.
On June 14-19 our 7th through
12th grade youth will travel to
AFFIRM at Berry College in
Rome, GA for a week-long faith
formation leadership camp.
New to our summer activities this year is Nights
Alive, a mini summer retreat for middle school
youth going into the 6th, 7th & 8th grades. This will
be Wednesday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m. until
Friday, June 26 at 12:00 noon. Thank you Darrel
Reifschneider for hosting this retreat at Look Away
Farm, and to Pastor Ann Bassett from Peace
Lutheran in Spring Hill for organizing this event.
Youth from the community and other area Lutheran
Churches will stay up late and explore the wonders
of the night while bringing light to Bible stories that
happen at night and what it means to encounter
God in the dark times of life.
From July 5-11 our confirmation youth will travel to
the mountains of North Carolina and Camp
Lutherock for a week of outdoor faith formation
and adventures.
Every three years the ELCA
organizes the National Youth
Gathering. Our host city this
year is Detroit, Michigan and
the Gathering will be held from
July 15-19. There are 14
youth and adults attending this
year to “Rise up in Detroit” and
worship, fellowship, and serve
along with 36,000 other youth
from around the country.
Please keep our group in your
prayers as we prepare to go and as we “RISE UP”
in Detroit.
It is shaping up to be a busy summer, but one that
will be filled with fun, fellowship, and the Holy Spirit.
We will have many stories and photos that we can’t
wait to share with all of you when we return. Many
thanks to our congregation and family of faith for
your support in our ministry.
Please keep our youth, children, and volunteers in
your thoughts and prayers as we embark on these
summer adventures and share the love of Jesus
with one another, our community, and the
communities that we travel to this summer.
God’s Peace,
Sandy Vollmer
DYCM
Newsletter Deadline
ALL articles and photographs for the
JUNE & JULY 2015
COMBINED ISSUE
newsletter must be
submitted to the
Parish Administrator at
[email protected]
The deadline for submissions is
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
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FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Has Archaeolgy Found Jesus’
House?
Thus, while archaeology cannot prove beyond a
shadow of a doubt that the 1st century house
recently discovered in Nazareth was the home of
Jesus, it cannot totally discount that hypothesis
either.
The above headline intrigued me and even though
the article itself didn’t really live up to the headline’s
billing (there was no inscription found like “Jesus
slept here”), it still was most interesting.
In Christ’s service,
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke report that
Jesus was born in Bethlehem and grew up in
Nazareth. Luke alone mentions the trip from
Nazareth to Jerusalem when Jesus was twelve
years old.
Mitch Counts
Congregation President
For the first time, a 1st century home buried
beneath a convent in Nazareth has been studied by
professional archaeologists, and while they cannot
affirm with a great degree of certainty that this was
the home of the Holy Family, what they found does
shed light on what first century Jewish life was like
in Galilee, and it might have been Mary and
Joseph’s home.
The house is “cave-like” partly made of mortar-andstone walls, and was cut into a rocky hillside.
Archaeologists know that, centuries after Jesus’
time, the Byzantine Empire (which controlled
Nazareth up until the 7th century) decorated the
house with mosaics and constructed a church
known as the “Church of the Nutrition” over the
house, protecting it. Crusaders who ventured into
the Holy Land in the 12th century fixed up the
church until it fell into disrepair. This evidence
suggests that both the Byzantines and Crusaders
believed that this was the home where Jesus was
brought up.
The artifacts found in the first-century house
included broken cooking pots, a spindle whorl
(used in spinning thread) and most importantly,
limestone vessels. According to Jewish law,
limestone vessels were not subject to impurity, so
the inhabitants of the 1st century home likely were
Jews.
In addition to the archaeological evidence, a text
written in A.D. 670 by abbot Adomnan of the
Scottish island monastery at Iona, said to be based
on a pilgrimage to Nazareth made by the Frankish
bishop Arculf, mentions a church “where once
there was the house in which the Lord was
nourished in his infancy.” Could this church be the
“Church of the Nutrition?”
History tells us that the Nazareth area was unusual
for the strength of its anti-Roman sentiment and/or
the strength of its Jewish identity.
FELLOWSHIP NEWS
ST. ANDREW
PLAYGROUP
Parents of little ones will
gather at Pinkerton Park for
park playtime and to enjoy the
beautiful spring weather on
Saturday, May 2 from 9:3011:30 a.m. Bring your
children and let’s fellowship
together!
June play date will be held in
Nashville at Cumberland Park
Splash Pad on June 6. Watch
for more information in
upcoming communications.
For questions, please contact
Claire Harris at
[email protected].
Grandmother, Beth
Smith, gives Raleigh a
push at the STAKK
Easter Egg Hunt at the
Vollmer home. A fun
time was had by all with
a record crowd of over
60 attendees!
St. Andrew Seniors Staying Young
SASSY to Chaffin’s Barn
On Thursday, May 7, SASSY and St. Andrew
congregants travel by bus to Chaffin’s Barn
Theatre to see the production, “Cliffhanger.” Bill
Dickerhoff, with Grayline and member of our
church, will drive the group to Chaffin’s. The cost
of the show is $19 and a box lunch will be provided.
If you are interested in attending with SASSY,
please contact Hank and Micki Fengler at 615-4721977 or at [email protected].
This outing is the last SASSY event until fall.
We thank Hank and Micki Fengler for planning
and organizing all the SASSY programs this
year!
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May is Election Time!
The month of May is election time for our Women
of the ELCA group for the upcoming year. Please
consider being part of the WELCA Board if you are
asked to run, or go ahead and volunteer on your
own. What a novel idea that would be!
May WELCA
Diagnosing You
May 19, 2015
Please join the ladies of WELCA on Tuesday, May
19 as our own member, Dr. Anne Forttrell, gives us
her own take on mental health as part of Mental
Health Awareness Month. A potluck dinner will be
at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7:00 p.m.
If you need a ride or babysitting please contact Joni
Donegan at 615-584-9309 or by emailing her at
[email protected].
2015 WELCA CONVENTION
St. Simons Island, Georgia
September 18-20, 2015
For those planning on attending the Southeastern
Synod WELCA Convention at St. Simons Island,
GA in September this is your reminder that the
early bird registration fee deadline is June 15.
This saves you $25.00 against the final registration
deadline which is July 30, 2015.
Joni Donegan has all the information you need if
you are undecided about attending. She will visit
the site in early May for a meeting, so she can give
you lots of good information if you should have
questions about anything. Be sure to check with
her for any details you may need. Joni can be
reached at 615-584-9309 or by email at
[email protected].
We have just one Board meeting per year, in
August, when plans are made for the year ahead.
So please give your prayerful consideration to
serving on the Board this year. We would love to
see YOU join our WELCA Board.
Check Those Pop Tops
Thanks so much for continuing to collect soda pop
tabs for us, which are delivered to the Nashville
Ronald McDonald House each year. These tabs
are sold and used to help fund the many services
which are offered to the families with sick children
at the hospital.
Recently one of the local F.C.E. chapters brought
us over 8 lbs. of tabs they had collected. These
women are not church members but heard of our
collections from our member Meg Graves and
decided to join in the fun. Thanks so much to all
for helping out.
As a word of warning, be sure that all the tabs you
collect are made of aluminum, which are mostly
from soft drink cans. As you have probably
noticed, there are other products that now use the
pop tabs. So be sure the tabs are aluminum.
If you are not sure put a magnet to them and if they
stick that means of course that they are made of
metal and are not suitable for the Ronald
McDonald House collection. Thanks so much for
your donations.
WELCA COOKBOOKS
MAY 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 11
Quilting 9:00 a.m.
May 17
WELCA SOAP SUNDAY
May 18
Quilting 9:00 a.m.
May 19
WELCA Meeting
6:30 p.m. Potluck
7:00 p.m. Guest speaker
Dr. Anne Fottrell
September 18-20 S.E. Synod WELCA Convention
St. Simons Island
There are not many of our WELCA cookbooks left
and they are going fast at just $5 each. If you have
a bridal shower gift to take or a birthday, these
make terrific gifts. Cookbooks can be purchased at
the church. Look for them in the brown bin in the
administration entry. Please place your check or
cash in the envelope provided with
your check made to St. Andrew
WELCA and cookbook in the
memo line. All proceeds from our
cookbooks go to purchase needed
kitchen items. Thank you for your
support!
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NURTURE COMMITTEE NEWS
Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything
by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let
your requests be known to God. Philippians 4:6
Who Cares?
Last month I wrote an article titled Reduce, Reuse
and Recycle. This article is all about caring for
God's earth in a way that is so simple that I cannot
imagine not being a participant on a daily basis.
Living in beautiful Williamson County should be an
incentive to make sure that we do our part to make
our world a cleaner, healthier place to live - if not
for us, then for our children and grandchildren. I
recently checked to see when the Williamson
County Recycle household hazardous waste
collection event occurs this year and learned that
May 2 is the date. This event comes once a year
and is for recycling a variety of caustic items that
should not be going into the landfill. You can find
more information about this event and what will be
accepted on the Williamson County home page at
williamsoncounty-tn.gov or just google Williamson
County Recycles.
St. Andrew's family has always been about caring!
Whether for the earth or for the people, St. Andrew
volunteers are there to help. There are always
volunteers ready to do just about everything from
carrying recyclables to the recycle center, helping
to sort clothes at Graceworks, cleaning up the
church grounds, building cabinets in the basement
and cooking for the homeless. Having been the
recipient of caring from St. Andrew's Nurture
Committee several times during the last six
months, I decided that it was once again time to
highlight this Council committee that represents a
variety of ways that one can offer care. This group
of caring individuals goes about its work silently
with no fanfare yet they are there to meet some
very important needs of our church community
through caring. We don't often hear much about
what these individuals are doing but they
generously give their time and skills to make a big
difference in the lives of those who need care! So
what does the Nurture Committee do?
Who cares about toddlers and all of the brand
new babies at St. Andrew?
The Nursery staff and volunteers who commit to
child care on Sunday mornings and other times so
that parents can participate uninterrupted in
worship at St. Andrew. The Baby Brigade
volunteers who prepare and deliver special gifts to
new babies and parents.
Who cares about individuals with a variety of
daily, weekly, or monthly needs?
Helping Volunteers who are always ready to cook
or deliver a meal, drive someone to an appointment
or provide various other helping services for those
in need. Those who bring a small amount of joy
through the Card Ministry to others during illness
or at the time of a special milestone by sending
cards.
Who cares about the members who are
homebound and can no longer attend church?
The Home Eucharistic Ministers who bring
communion to the homebound; the Visitation
Volunteers who bring a cheerful visit to those who
desire the company of a church member on a
regular basis.
Who cares when there is a death in the
congregation?
The Celebration of Life Ministry offers comfort to
the family by assuring that all of the family needs
are met in preparation for a funeral/memorial
service and reception following the service.
Who cares about prayer?
St Andrew's Prayer Shawl Ministry Volunteers
who provide positive energy through meditation,
prayer, and caring while knitting and crocheting
beautiful gifts for those in spiritual, emotional or
physical need. They also celebrate occasions of
joy such as marriages or baptisms with hand-made
gifts.
Who cares about Safety?
Safety experts who maintain a safe environment
for all members and employees of St. Andrew.
Who cares about Health Ministry?
The Health Ministry Team that brings you lots of
good information about wellness and how to
improve your health for a longer, more productive
life.
These are but a few of the ways that you can show
that you care as a member of St. Andrew's
community. If you are interested in any of the
above caring activities, contact Linda Strickland at
[email protected]. Your other church council
members can assist you in finding other ways of
expressing your caring in your church community.
Make caring for others and for God's earth a
priority in your life during 2015!
Connie Pearson, Chair
Health Ministry Team
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How to Prepare for Severe Storms
Severe storms can still be extremely dangerous
and are not restricted to specific parts of the
country. Planning for severe weather is important
to all of us, and there are several steps you can
take now to prepare.
First, understand severe weather alert terms issued
by the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction
Center.
! A Tornado watch or a severe thunderstorm
watch is when conditions are ripe for the
development of tornados or severe
thunderstorms with wind gusts of at least 58
mph or hail at least 1 inch in diameter.
! A warning is issued by your local National
Weather Service's local forecast office when a
severe thunderstorm or tornado is reported by
trained spotters or when strong tornadic rotation
is indicated by radar. When a warning is issued,
take action immediately.
Some communities in tornado-prone areas have
sirens that can be activated by emergency
management officials. Just remember that sirens
are designed to be heard by people outdoors. If
you are indoors, you may not always hear an
outdoor siren. For that reason, it's always good to
have a weather radio or monitor your mobile device
for emergency alerts. It's also important to monitor
your local media for emergency information and
follow the directions of public safety officials.
Locate and shelter in a relatively safe area of your
home (basement or interior, lowest-level bathroom
or closet without windows). Consider building a
safe room or storm shelter built to FEMA or
International Code Council standards. You can
find more information about retrofitting or
constructing tornado safe rooms on FEMA.gov.
For communal buildings such as apartments with
large open spaces, ask the building manager for
their tornado sheltering plan or for a review by a
qualified professional to select a best available
refuge area.
Finally, make sure all of your family members know
where to go for protection in your home or
community and how to get there. Conduct a family
tornado drill each year to give your family members
the practice they need. These few simple steps
could save your life and your family.
Adapted from Ready.Gov - a U.S. Department of
Homeland Security program
Respectfully Submitted,
Bruce Clark, SALC Safety Coordinator
M USINGS FROM M ARION,
THE L IBRARIAN
Have you looked at the St. Andrew
Library in the last several weeks? There
are a lot more books than there were
before Christmas. Generous members
have been donating books that they have read or
purchased. To them, we are thankful.
Because of limited space in the library, Marion uses
lifeway.com and christianbooks.com to determine if
the books are appropriate for a Christian library.
She has read many a good book, but because they
are of a secular nature, she cannot put them in St.
Andrew's library. Any book that falls into that
category is donated to Goodwill.
We have books by Martin Luther; we have books
about Martin Luther. If you need Bible references
or a Bible, you will find those in our library. You will
find devotionals, Bible studies, family life and
parenting, aging, church holidays, other religions,
spiritual life, fiction, music, and VHS movies.
Here are just a few of the new titles added to the
adult library:
Spiritual Life:
• Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul by Jack
Canfield
• Cure for the Common Life by Max Lucado
• Facing Illness with Hope by Tim Wesemann
• 40-Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Ron
Klug
Non Fiction:
• The Sacred Meal by Nora Gallagher
• Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Aging:
• Too Wise to Want to be Young Again by Natasha
Josefowitz
Family Life:
• Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Med Meeker
• She: Safe Healthy Empowered by Rebecca St.
James
Bible Reference:
• The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller
• The Tenth Generation by George Mendenhall
Fiction:
• Covert Christmas by Hope White
• The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson
• Navy Seal Noel by Liz Johnson
• Cross Roads by Wm. Paul Young
It is easy to check out books. Pull the white card
from the pocket in the back of the book, date it and
sign your name. Then place the white card in the
box allocated. Enjoy your book for as long as you
would like, but don't be surprised if after a few
months Marion, the librarian, calls and asks if you
are still reading it. To return your books, put them
in the return bin. Marion will take care of
everything else. Happy reading!
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SENIOR HIGH RECOGNITION SUNDAY
SUNDAY, MAY 10
Congratulations to all our graduates at St. Andrew!
We will recognize and celebrate our graduating
high school seniors on Sunday, May 10 at both
worship services and hold a reception between
services at 9:30 a.m. Be sure to stop by the
narthex that morning and share a message of
congratulations and a blessing by signing each
senior quilt.
High School:
Cole Ronald Jorgenson, son of
Barbra Jorgenson and the late
Keith Jorgenson, will graduate
from Franklin High School. Cole
is active in the Franklin Marching
Band, the Franklin Band Wind
Ensemble, and Percussion
Ensemble. He is also a member
of the Tri-M club and enjoys
photography. Cole is the
grandson of Ron and Sue
Hartman. After graduation Cole
is going into the Navy's Nuclear
Power Program.
Collin David Schey, son of Kevin
and Sandi Schey, will graduate
from Ravenwood High School
where he was active in both
JROTC and Choral programs. In
JROTC, he achieved the rank of
Captain, was on the general staff
as Staff Judge Advocate, and
served as Commander of the
Color Guard for two years. He
also received numerous medals
for outstanding performance. In
chorus, he sang with the Chorale
and the Chamber Ensemble and
he was selected to the Tennessee All State Chorus
for the last three years. Collin will be attending
Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio in the fall
on a Martin Luther Scholarship and a Music (voice)
Scholarship. He plans on majoring in Music
Education and Psychology.
Caroline Renee Stewart,
daughter of Stan and Susan
Stewart, will graduate from
HomeLife Academy in May
2015. She previously
attended Father Ryan High
School during her freshman
and sophomore years and
Brentwood Academy during
her junior year. Caroline was
a cheerleader during her
freshman year at Father Ryan
High School and her junior year at Brentwood
Academy, and participated in competitive
cheerleading during her sophomore year. She has
been a sales associate at Gymboree since June
2014. Caroline participated in numerous
community service activities at Father Ryan,
including preparing and serving meals with Loaves
and Fishes to the Nashville homeless community
and working at a food bank and nursing home.
She also participated in The American Cancer
Society's Relay for Life at Father Ryan, the largest
student led Relay for Life in the country. Caroline
served as a counselor in training at an international
adoption camp in June 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Through church, she participated in a home build
with Habitat for Humanity and assisted with
Vacation Bible School. Caroline enjoys travel. She
has traveled extensively in the United States and
Canada, and toured England and France with
Father Ryan in 2013. She also travelled to Hawaii
in 2014. Caroline plans to transfer to Baylor or
Purdue University after completing her freshman
year through the Tennessee Promise program at
Columbia State.
College Graduates:
Julianna (Franks) Cole, daughter of Jimmy and
Rhonda Franks, will graduate with a Bachelor of
Science from Belmont University in May. Following
graduation, she has been accepted to Belmont
University College of Pharmacy, which is a four
year program for a Doctor of Pharmacy and will
start in August 2015.
Elaine Catherine Miller,
daughter of Randy and Cathy
Miller, will graduate on May 17,
2015 from Columbia College
Chicago with a Masters of Fine
Arts in Photography. She will
also have a senior thesis show
that weekend. During her three
year tenure at Columbia, Elaine
has worked at the Museum of
Contemporary Photography.
She maintains an art studio with some peers where
she creates her art. Elaine plans to continue living
in Chicago following graduation.
Callie Rogers, daughter of
Michael and Laura Rogers, will
graduate from the University of
TN Knoxville on Thursday, May
7, 2015 with a degree in
psychology and a concentration
in Elementary Education. She
will continue on to graduate
school there this fall and get
her master’s in Elementary
Education.
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AROUND THE PARISH
Marriage
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs Luke
Cole, married at St. Andrew Lutheran
Church on Saturday, April 11, 2015,
with Pastor Michael Lippard
officiating. Julianna is the daughter
of Jimmy & Rhonda Franks and the
granddaughter of Jane Franks.
Farewell and Godspeed
We wish a Farewell and Godspeed to Carolyn
Moon and to Dolores Horner, who have moved
away to be near or with family. Carolyn moved
earlier this year to Texas to be with her brother,
while Dolores moved near Wilmington, North
Carolina to be with her daughter.
On April 26 at the 8:30 a.m. worship service, we
had a Farewell and Godspeed service for Dolores.
Dolores still has family in this area and promises
we will see her a few times of year even though
she is moving away. She will miss her wonderful
church family and says it is the best church in her
entire life she has ever attended! Thank you
Dolores for helping us in the church office as a
receptionist and participating in many ministries,
including SASSY.
Congratulations to Allison
Blanchard! Allison, daughter
of Lisa and Jerry Blanchard,
moved to New York in
September 2014 to pursue
her career of fine arts. She
has been working as a nanny
for an energetic 5-year-old
named West. She has also
been busy taking classes and
auditioning. In March, she
was cast in the 42nd Street
National Tour! The tour
opens September 22, 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT,
and tours through September 2016.
Welcome John! St. Andrew welcomes John
Wright, our new accountant, who works with our
Finance team, Treasurer, and Parish Administrator.
John is a native of Nashville. He received a BBA
and MBA from the University of Memphis. John
began a career with Sears as a Store Controller in
1973 and retired as a Store General Manager in
1998. He is a member of The Church at West
Franklin where he has served as Treasurer,
Finance Chair, Trustee, and Deacon. He currently
does the accounting for TN Baptist Adult Homes,
Nashville Baptist Association, Haywood Hills
Baptist Church, and Emmanuel Presbyterian
Church. John is married to Linda and they have
two children and two grandchildren.
Nashville Business Journal announced recently
that Dr. Amy Vehec has been selected as a 2015
Health Care Hero. Winners were selected for their
contributions to Music City’s health community. Dr.
Amy will be recognized at an awards luncheon on
May 20 in Nashville at the Omni Hotel with other
honorees. Dr. Amy is a Pediatrician and Chronic
Disease Physician at Mercy Community
Healthcare. Congratulations Amy!
Madison Grace,
daughter of Renee and
John, shows off her
late, great-grandmother
Doris Catron’s “Red
Hat” during the
memorial visitation at
the church.
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AROUND THE PARISH (continued)
SLY Service Project - Lutheran Services
of Tennessee MyCanvas Art Party
Margery Hale, mother of Frank
Hale, was posthumously
honored as an Outstanding
Woman of Clinton County, Ohio
at a luncheon on March 7 in
Wilmington, Ohio. Frank and
Cindy Hale attended the
luncheon. Margery Hale was a
woman of striking contrasts.
“She was outspoken, yet kind,”
Donna Barnhart said of Hale. “She was frugal, yet
generous. She was assertive, yet humble.” These
reasons and others inspired Barnhart to nominate
Hale for the 2015 class of Outstanding Women of
Clinton County. Born in Youngstown in 1921, Hale
was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and
Michigan State University, where she obtained a
degree in nutritional sciences. Margery was a
founding charter member of Wilmington Faith
Lutheran Church. She was also an active member
of the women’s group, Bible study, tag sale, choir,
and many different committees. Hale also
supported the Women of the Lutheran Church in
America’s Red Eye Fund, which provides
transportation, housing and medical care for
women in Tanzania who have eye diseases from
cooking over open fires. Her commitment to the
church continued even after she was unable to
drive, asking members to pick her up to attend
services. Hale loved gardening, sewing and
cooking, and was known for her culinary skill and
table presentation. Hale passed away on
February 19, 2012, at the age of 90, leaving behind
many friends, family members and supporters. For
the full article about Margery, you may go to
http://wnewsj.com/news/home_topnews/151965244/Hale-helped-build-hospitalcommunity. Frank Hale stated, “ I would not be a
Lutheran if not for my parents and grandparents.
My parents set a good example for me. It was up
to me to pay attention.” Thanks for sharing your
mom’s story, Frank!
From Ellen and Janet at LST - “We are grateful to
a special group of volunteers: the youth from St.
Andrew Lutheran Church. They are skilled in face
painting and games and have been involved in
special events like the Easter Egg Hunt and the
MyCanvas Art Show at Cheatham Place. They
describe themselves as energetic, compassionate,
and creative. Their reasons for serving include
enjoying helping others, having fun, knowing they
can make a difference, growing in their own sense
of gratitude and thankfulness, and being able to be
Jesus in the world. Thank you, St. Andrew youth,
we are thankful for you!”
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Correspondence:
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Linda & I would like to thank all of you for the
thoughts, prayers, and condolences over the past
couple of weeks during this difficult time in the
passing of my dad, John Opacki.
The power of God, peace and love,
Peter & Linda Strickland
The Harms (Henry) family would like to thank the
caring people of St. Andrew Lutheran Church for
their heartfelt expressions of sympathy, caring, kind
words, hugs, prayers, cards, and memorial gifts.
Frances Henry (mother of Pat Harms) is now
“safely home” with all her loved ones in God’s
hands. Bless you all. Mother left a poem in a
place that she knew we would look first. It was a
wonderful last gift from her:
Safely Home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and
so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this
everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing
passed; I am now at peace forever, safely home in
Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly trod the valley of the
shade? Oh! but Jesus’ love illumined Every Dark and
fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me in that way so hard
to tread; And with Jesus’ arm to lean on, could I have
one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you
dearly still: Try to look beyond earth’s shadows, Pray to
trust our Father’s Will.
There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly
stand; Do it now, while life remaineth – You shall rest in
Jesus’ land.
When that work is all completed, He will gently call
you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to
see you come!
Dear People of St. Andrew:
We have enclosed a memorial to honor Doris
Barker Catron who was married to my cousin
Harold E. Catron for so very many years. I was
unable to attend her funeral at your beautiful
church but I was able to attend Harold’s several
years ago. They were both wonderful and
dedicated people to your church and you were so
very fortunate to have them serve God in your
beautiful church. Doris will certainly be missed by
many people just as Harold has been missed by so
many. We feel sure they are already working in
some Lutheran church in God’s kingdom!
Thank you for the many kindnesses given to
these wonderful people by your church.
Yours truly,
Marliene R. Wagner
Thank you to all for your prayers, cards, kind words
and meals as I have been recovering from my foot
surgery. Your support is appreciated.
Jeanette Higbe
SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 21, 2015
THE HAROLD CATRON MEMORIAL
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held
at St. Andrew Lutheran Church on Sunday, June
21. We will begin earlier with appointments
starting at 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p,m. Have you ever
received a life-saving blood transfusion or know of
someone that has? If you have, you know how
important giving blood can be. Schedule your
appointment by signing up on the sheet located on
the sign-up board in the fellowship hall or by calling
the church office at 615-794-1624. Our goal is at
least 22 pints or more.
Thanks for your participation in this
much needed lifesaving product!
FLOWERS FOR THE MEDITATION GARDEN
There is an opportunity for members to place
flowers in the Columbarium/Meditation Garden.
From May through November, members can sign
up to sponsor the placement of flowers in memory
of a loved one buried in the Columbarium, in honor
of a special person, to the glory of God, etc. Dates
available for 2015 are: May 24, June 28, July 26,
August 30, September 27, and November 1.
You may sign up on the flower chart in the hallway
leading into the Fellowship Hall. Two vases of
flowers can be sponsored each month at a cost of
$50.00 each. There are two sign up lines for each
date, so two families can have the opportunity to
donate the flowers. Please make your check for
$50.00 payable to St. Andrew Lutheran Church and
mark "Flowers - Meditation Garden" on the memo
line. Following the Sunday service, you may take
your flowers home or leave them in the garden.
Thank you for considering this special opportunity
to enhance the Meditation Garden with flowers. If
there are any questions, you may contact Ron
Hartman at 615-224-9876 or Jolene Richardson in
the church office.
Ron Hartman
Columbarium/Meditation Garden Committee
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FROM OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Animal Welfare Ministry
Many warm “thanks” to all Anonymous Angels and
Known Angels (Julie & Larry Anderson, Dawn
Chiasson, Marge Fottrell, Bill and Peggy Frost,
Wanda Jasper, Kathryn Keaton, Patty Norem and
her dad, Don, Eric and Stephanie Randa, Jolene
Richardson, Shirley Swan and sister Sharon Swan
Cowdrey and Mardy Fones (Greyhound Rescue).
It was a wonderfully busy month receiving and
delivering fantastic items to the shelters! Our
gratitude knows no end!
We offer our heartfelt sympathies to Julie and Larry
Anderson for the loss of their precious Cairn Terrier
“Pogo.” He passed away in February at the age of
15. Our condolences also go out to Patty Norem’s
dad, Don for the loss of his beloved 11 year old
Greyhound “Power,” a former racer he adopted
from Greyhound Rescue. The Andersons and Don
donated a substantial number of items to the
ministry that are included in the “acknowledgement
list” below. We understand how painful it is to lose
a precious family member, and how almost equally
painful it can be to part with their belongings that
held so many special memories. We sincerely
thank Julie, Larry, Don, and Jolene (for a donation
in memory of “Idgie”) for their thoughtfulness and
compassion. We hope they will take comfort
knowing their wonderful gifts are helping so many
homeless dogs enjoy a better life as they wait to be
adopted.
Shelter dogs received: 46 cans “wet” food; 1
pouch “wet”; bag of “dry”; 5 bags (28 lbs.) biscuits;
5 lg. boxes treats; 2 bags Dentastix; lg. container
jerky treats; Greenies pill pockets; several chew
bones; raincoat and handmade sweater; new
harness; 3 leashes; 1 extra lg. & 1 med. size food
& water stations; 1 self-watering bowl station; a
medium-size plush bed; 3 new fleece blankets; 19
assorted grooming & medical items; 23 assorted
toys; pkg. of training pads. Shirley Swan’s sister
Sharon donated two oversized dog houses that
were given to Collie/Sheltie Rescue and Last
Chance Dog Rescue in Manchester.
Shelter kitties received: 86 cans “wet” food; 9
assorted toys; 2 stainless steel bowls; 2 bags treats
and a brush. Other items received were: 10
assorted towels and cloths; bag of cotton balls;
assorted food coupons. Our cat rescue group
recently reported that they saved $33.00 on cat
food and litter using the coupons you gave them!
As we move into spring and summer, please be
sure to “weatherize” your pet(s). Always provide
plenty of clean, fresh water and shelter from the
elements, and never leave your pet alone in the
car, even for a few minutes. Walking on hot
pavement or stones can injure tender paws and be
quite painful. Many people think that by cutting or
shaving your pet’s fur down short will help make
them cooler. However, we’ve read many articles
and checked with veterinarians that this is not
recommended as the pet’s fur naturally provides
them with much need protection from the sun.
Dogs and cats can and do get sunburned quite
easily, especially animals with short hair. A regular
brushing to remove dead undercoat and tangles,
along with a cool bath will keep your pet more
comfortable. Please get your pet checked for
heartworm and continue to give him/her the
appropriate heartworm preventative medication
regularly every month.
Ticks have been and always will be a problem for
humans and animals, and removing them can be
difficult and dangerous. There is a fantastic
product on the market called “Ticked Off” ™” that
safely and effectively removes ticks. We have
been using this remarkable device for years with
total success every time. It can be purchased
through Amazon.com for $7.75 plus shipping for a
package of 3 devices. (You only need one, so
share the other two!) If you have questions about
this, Tom or Suzanne will be glad to provide details
on how it works. You’ll be glad you have this
product on hand if and when the time comes!
Respectfully submitted, Tom and Suzanne Berrey
and Pastor Susan Springer
Dear St. Andrew,
We would like to thank you all for the generous
donations to A.A.D.R. The toys, sweater, towels,
rugs, comb, shears, puppy pads and the wonderful
doggie cologne. Your generosity is overwhelming
and we appreciate all the donations more than you
will ever know!
All American Dachshund Rescue
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN TENNESSEE
Lutheran Services in Tennessee invites you to be
part of the Big Payback on Tuesday, May 5 and
would like your support. This giving opportunity is
provided by the Community Foundation of Middle
Tennessee to give back to all the nonprofit
agencies that serve in Middle Tennessee. The
opportunity lasts from midnight to midnight on
Tuesday, May 5. You can donate by going to
http://thebigpayback.org and searching for
Lutheran Services in Tennessee. These gifts will
help support your work of reaching out to our
neighbors with the love of Christ. Classes, meals,
art, disaster response, gardens, and so much more
are among the examples of Christ’s love in action
through LST. An anonymous donor pledges to
match up to $3000 in total donations to LST made
by 9:30 p.m. on May 5. Thank you for your
support.
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NEWS FROM TRINITY/HOPE
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN TENNESSEE
Bag of Coins
By Fenna Owens
It has been 13 years since I was in Haiti. It still
seems like it was a short while ago. The children
of Haiti are never very far from my mind, and each
week I am reminded that kids there are hungry.
I have a young girl of 4 now, that each week hands
me a plastic baggie of change. I make a great
production of it and let her know how many kids
she is feeding. She gets so excited and runs over
to her grandmother (that gave her the money) and
yells, “I fed ten kids” or whatever the amount is.
The whole church is aware of this and they all love
seeing her run in.
Last Sunday she came over and said with a very
sad face, that she had no money. I had to comfort
her. As young as she is SHE GETS IT!!! She
knows there are children that go to bed hungry.
She knows she is blessed with everything she
needs and WANTS.
I am not sure about all of you, but I have change in
my wallet every day. I put it in a basket and at the
end of the week I put it in the Haitian ministry
account. We have several people do this, and I tell
you, it adds up to quite a bit of money. You really
never miss it. The idea that you might yell at your
friend and say, "I fed 100 kids." Wow, that truly
would be awesome.
God is good to you and me. He gives us much, so
that we can share with the less fortunate. I am
certain that is why we are in this world. As we see
our Lord in the end, we want Him to say to us.
"You fed my sheep," good and faithful servant.
May God bless and keep you and may His face
shine on you and give you peace.
Dear Friends at St. Andrew,
After what seemed like a winter that would not
end, we at Lutheran Services in Tennessee are
very excited for Spring’s arrival. This past
Saturday, we held Plant and Soil Day in North
Nashville. This summer there will be 34 raised bed
gardens in that community providing healthy
vegetables for those gardeners and their families,
friends, and neighbors. We will hold another Plant
and Soil Day on May 9 as we begin a pilot garden
program in Murfreesboro in partnership with the
Housing Authority there. This year we are planning
on a minimum of 9 gardens to get things started in
that community.
Spring break also saw us offering our MyCanvas
mobile youth arts program at two sites. We offered
it again where we have been serving every major
school break since Summer 2014. For Spring
break, however, we added a second site where the
children were primarily immigrants and refugees
new to this country. The language of paint and
clay overcame the challenges of the multiplicity of
languages of the participants.
We are very grateful to Sandy Vollmer, the St.
Andrew youth, and other adults for their assistance
with the Art Show following the MyCanvas spring
break activities. While the food they brought was
popular, it was their face painting skills and
willingness to interact with the young artists and
others from the community that really brought a
festive atmosphere to the event. They are terrific!
Thank you for your contribution of $1,084.50
toward this vital work. Through you, God’s love
reaches out and surrounds those who struggle
daily with the effects of poverty. You help the
children and youth gain skills and confidence.
Thank you for shining the light of Jesus in this great
big neighborhood of Tennessee. We value your
partnership.
Also, thank you for sharing Rand Smith as our
treasurer, Beth Smith and Marc Bussone who
serve on our board.
Blessings,
Ellen Koester
Lutheran Services in Tennessee
615-838-5550
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St. Andrew
Lutheran Youth
SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars for VBS
on June 7 - 11, 2015
Get ready to "conquer challenges with God's mighty
power" as we explore one of the most majestic,
beautiful places on earth, EVEREST. Kids will learn
to overcome obstacles with God's awesome power
as they become anchored in rock-solid Bible truths.
Each day the children will be introduced to a fun
traveling companion and discover that God has the
power to provide, God has the power to comfort,
God has the power to heal, God has the power to
forgive, and God has the power to love us forever.
VBS is always a highlight of our children and youth
ministries here at St. Andrew. The adventure will
begin on Sunday evening, June 7 with a potluck
supper and activities from 5:00-7:30 p.m. The
week will continue Monday through Thursday from
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. We will close the week of
VBS on Thursday evening, June 11 with a dinner
and celebration from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
To provide an awesome VBS experience for the
children, we need many caring volunteers. The faith
formation committee is asking you to prayerfully
consider how you can serve this year with VBS. If
you have any questions, please contact Sandy
Vollmer at [email protected].
VBS REGISTRATION
BEGINS ON APRIL 26
Be sure to register your children for EVEREST,
vacation Bible school. Registration is open to
children ages 3 through 5th grade. Please fill out
the registration flyer or go online at
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/saintandrewchurch
If you register using the paper format, please return
it to our director for youth and children' ministries,
Sandy Vollmer. This registration is also open to all
volunteers. Thanks!
AFFIRM 2015
June 14 - 19 at Berry College
LET’S GO TO AFFIRM! It's not too late to register!
Affirm is an AWESOME youth leadership week for
those who have completed the 7th -12th grades.
Affirm will be held on the Berry College campus in
Rome, GA again this year. The cost for the week of
camp remains the same at $375.00 and includes
lodging, meals, t-shirt, and all program costs.
Please don't let the cost of camp keep your child
from attending this wonderful week of worship,
service, fellowship, and faith formation. Applications
can be filled out online at http://www.sesyouth.org/
It is not too late to register; please contact Sandy
Vollmer with any questions.
CONFIRMATION CAMP - LUTHEROCK
July 5 - 11, 2015
Health forms are due to Novus Way ministries no
later than May 1. Please turn them in NOW.
Final Payment is due by May 15. Please contact
Sandy Vollmer with any questions, or go to the
Novusway web site at:
http://www.novusway.com/our-programs/summer-ca
mp/campfirmation/
NIGHTS ALIVE 2015
Wednesday, June 24 - Friday, June 26
An awesome summer event just for middle
schoolers! If you are going into the 6th, 7th & 8th
grade next fall, you are eligible for Nights Alive. We
will stay up late and explore the wonders of the night
along with incredible games of flashlight tag, glow in
the dark crafts, and exciting Bible stories that
happen at night as we discover what it means to
encounter God in the dark times. The location is
Look Away Farm on Lewisburg Pike in Franklin,TN.
The cost is only $28. We will gather with other
middle school youth in our community and from
other Lutheran churches in our area. Keep watch
for an email from Sandy Vollmer about how to
register online. For questions, contact Sandy
Vollmer at [email protected]
or Pastor Ann Bassett at
[email protected].
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
ALL YOUTH ARE INVITED TO JOIN US!
• Saturday, May 2 - VBS Planning Meeting 10:30
a.m.
• Sunday, May 3 - STAKK (5th & 6th grade youth) 57:00 p.m. Pump It Up
• Sunday, May 10 - High School Senior
Recognition either Worship Service;
9:30 a.m. Reception
• Sunday, May 10 - SLY (7th-12th grade youth)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 24 - SLY (7th-12th grade youth)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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FAITH FORMATION AT ST. ANDREW
SUNDAY SCHOOL
FOR CHILDREN, Y OUTH
& ADULTS
at 9:50 a.m
**Every Sunday!
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
The school year is soon ending, which means
Summer Sunday School is getting ready to begin
on May 31! Our summer program is designed to
place children in larger groups and explore a Bible
story for a total of two weeks at a time. We are
asking you to prayerfully consider teaching a week
or two during the summer. This is not limited to
parents of children in our program. Parents of
older children and grandparents make great
Sunday School teachers. If you have been thinking
about teaching Sunday School this might be a
wonderful opportunity to give it a try. Please
contact Sandy Vollmer with any questions.
MANY THANKS TO:
i All our volunteers who help with the youth and
children's ministries here at St. Andrew.
i All of our Sunday school teachers, helpers
and volunteers. Our faith formation program
would not be the same without you all.
i Our parents for helping with our youth ministries.
i Julie Hunt for driving to the LST art party service
project.
i James and Stacey Stiles for your help with the
SLY group.
i Beth Fikejs for helping with STAKK.
i Debbie Thomas for helping with SLY & STAKK.
i All who donated items to the Easter breakfast:
Debbie Craven, Cheryl Tallyn, Debbie Thomas,
Julie Hunt, Beth Fikejs, Jen & Aaron Walton,
Amy Hafner, Renee Brown, Tamara Counts,
Sandi Schey, Angela Reynolds, Pam Butler, Tim
and Joni Donegan
i The congregation for your support with the
youth Easter breakfast.
i Tom McElroy for refurbishing the youth pool
table and the pool cues with new felt and tips.
i All the STAKK youth for hosting an awesome
Easter egg hunt for the families here at St.
Andrew.
Monday Evening Bible Study
The Monday night study continues on Mondays at
7:00 p.m. with Vicar Museus. All are welcome to
join in the study! There is no Bible study on
Memorial Day, May 25.
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
All women of St. Andrew Church, friends and
neighbors are invited to join us for the study of “The
Gospel of Luke” by Max Lucado. Luke, who was a
physician and a part-time missionary companion of
Paul’s, wrote more of the New Testament than any
other writer. Luke is also credited for writing Acts,
which he also writes to his friend and mentor,
Theophilus. Maybe because Luke was a physician
and a gentile, he puts special emphasis on the role
of women in the life and times of Jesus. Please join
us for this uplifting and inspirational journey on
Wednesday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Contact
us in advance if a sitter for preschoolers or other
specific needs are required. For more information,
contact Sue Hartman at 615-224-9876 or email at
[email protected].
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Studies of the Sunday Lectionary
This adult class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Pearson Hall
and studies the scripture readings appointed for the
Sunday. Bring your coffee and join Pastor Lippard
or Vicar Museus.
Inquirer/Newcomers (SAL101) Classes
Taught by Emeritus Pastor Eric Pearson, SAL101
begins a new series of classes on Sunday, April 19.
Formerly the Inquirers/Newcomers class, SALC 101
as the name implies, goes back to the basics of
what it means to be a Lutheran. In addition, time is
spent looking at St. Andrew’s ministries and the
ways available to connect with the many exciting
things going on around the parish. These classes
would be especially helpful for people considering
membership in the congregation. The class meets
in Pearson Hall through the double glass doors next
to the coffee pot during the 9:50 a.m. Sunday
School hour. Child care is provided for children too
young for Sunday School. Talk with Pastor Eric
Pearson if you have questions.
Companions in Christ (CIC)
Companions in Christ (CIC) meets in the classroom
off the fellowship hall (Room 124) at 9:50 a.m. Grab
a cup of coffee and bring a friend. We love new
faces! We study a variety of books and subjects.
Discussion is always lively and easy to join in if you
are unable to attend on a regular basis.
Active Parenting Class
The Sunday morning parenting class continues to
meet on the first and third Sundays of the month.
Meet at 9:50 a.m. in room 126/127 in the fellowship
hall (by the kitchen) to discuss current topics. New
parents are always welcome! For questions about
the group, please contact Matt & Melissa Coleman
at [email protected].
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Please Remember in Your
Prayers
FOR HEALTH & HEALING
Mary Smith
Julie Anderson
Sandie Belcher
Pat Patterson
Margaret Lorenzini Marjorie Dietsch
Art Lebahn
Judith Anderson
Jeanette Higbe
Connie Pearson
Sarah Lewis
Raleigh Fisher
Robert Belcher
AnnMarie Eltoft
Sandy & Greg Bennett
Chris Brack, cousin of Susie Miller
Cat & Kon, great-niece/husband of Shirley Swan
The Opacki/Strickland families
The Henry/Harms family
The Dickerhoff family
Rodney Lee Willer, brother of Clint Willer
Susan Broersma, friend of Ivi Niemann
Rick Schwartz, organist at Crowell’s Chapel
George Chadwell, coworker of Christy-Lee Lowe
Kathryn Sparks, sister of Julie Hunt
The Schmidt/Dieterle families
Margie Badham, friend of Meg Graves
Sue Adams, friend of the Thurman family
Jim Knapp, friend of Jolene & Mike Richardson
Helen Thoma, friend of Jolene & Mike Richardson
The Catron family
Morgan Grunwald, friend of Anna Kate Quinn
Emily Mecchi, friend of Anna Kate Quinn
Delores Johnson, cousin of Susie Miller
Christine Wilson, friend of Marilyn Kruse
Ted Schreiber & family, nephew of Al & Marty Dieterle
J.R. Tully, grandfather of Jim Tully
Collin Swanson, friend of Jackie Walters
Dot Raines, friend of Mary Smith & AARP group
Kelly Longhini, friend of Lori Kariott
Byron Solomon & family, friend of the Kariotts
Emily Layton, friend of Marilyn Kruse
Loretta Gerhardt, mother of Sherre Wicks
Jill, daughter of Dale & Carole Strubbe
Travis Scott, nephew of Jim & Pat Pitt
Pastor David Hood, husband of Jo Hood
Dolores Bateman, sister of Libbie Quinn
Paulette Naron, Peggy Chance, Sara Anderson, friends of
Elizabeth Short
John Hays, friend of Marilyn Kruse
Liam Daniel Baumann, nephew of Juli-Kay Baumann
Tatsuo & Hideko Abe, friends of Suzanne Berrey
David Eyer, friend of Eric & Connie Pearson
Janelle Owens, mother of Libbie Quinn
The Grills family, friends of the Hunt family
Wayne Masters, friend of St. Andrew
Gwen Hampton, sister of Jeanne Parr
Michael Paul Lewis-Cooper, nephew of Cathy Miller
Harold Squires, father of Sandy Bennett
Gerry Melendy, friend of Jennifer & Aaron Walton
John Allen Hundt, son of Vic & Susan Hundt
Gloria Ladnier, mother of Morgan Gordy
Matt Capell, cousin of Connie Pearson
Carolyn Galegor, friend of Ken Cockerham
Janice Williams, friend of the Blanchards
Cody Brown, great-nephew of the Richardsons
Matthew Hodge & family, friends of the Vollmers
Dianne McClendon & family
John Rogers & familly, friends of Ken Cockerham
Steve Reckard, brother of Julie Anderson
David Downey, cousin of Lisa Blanchard
Mary Brogan, friend of Connie Pearson
Brita Besnard, mother of Tina Hill
OTHER:
Bishop H. Julian Gordy, Pastor Morgan & family
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Area ELCA congregations & those in transition; Holy Trinity
Mission Partner - Peace Lutheran Church in Springhill
The Trinity/HOPE Feeding Program & the people of Haiti
St. Andrew Building Debt Reduction
Pastor Palmer Clemmer
Those unemployed, under-employed, or seeking jobs
For countries in turmoil
Peace in the Middle East
Christian families persecuted & suffering in the Middle East
For communities to mend from violence and for peace
For communities and countries suffering from natural disasters
For those suffering from domestic violence
For caregivers who care for loved ones
For service men & women who defend our country & their
families who have lost loved ones
For those battling depression & mental illness
For those contemplating surgery
Mistreated, abandoned & homeless animals
IN MEMORIAM:
John Opacki, father of Peter Strickland
Frances Henry, mother of Pat Harms
Candy Ruth Dickerhoff, niece of Bill Dickerhoff
Werner Schmidt, cousin of Marty Dieterle
REMEMBER THOSE DEPLOYED
FOR MILITARY SERVICE:
If you know of someone who is in the military or has been
deployed for duty, please let the church office know so that
we can list them in prayers.
Jay Tully, son of Jim & Becky Tully
Andy Richardson, nephew of Mike & Jolene Richardson
Jacob Moxley, great nephew of Jim & Pat Pitt
Michael Chamberlain, son of Cheryl & Chris Chamberlain
William Lehmann, nephew of Diane & Art DeVooght
Joey Ladnier, nephew of Morgan Gordy
Jeffrey P. Hill, son of Jeff & Tina Hill
Nick Smith, son-in-law of Jeff & Tina Hill
Tony Wirth, cousin of Dana Nethercutt
Matt Parr, grandson of Jeanne Parr
Matthew Rutter, nephew of Kirk Rutter
**Please note that all names will be removed after two
months on the prayer list. If you would like for
someone to remain on the prayer list indefinitely,
please let us know.
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Congratulations!
May Birthdays
May 1
May 3
May 4
May 5
May 6
May 8
May 9
May 10
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 22
May 23
Ross Flemming
Elvis Lindsay
Jeanne Parr
Linda Huneryager
Kim Nowell
Debbie Thomas
Dave Huneryager
Ann Crockett Rodriguez
Emily Vooys
Samuel Anderson
Peggy Frost
Mitch Counts
Heidi Michel
Kelly Vaughn
Timmy Vollmer
Alexander Boshears
Jacob Lillagore
Paul Recker
Beth Wainner
Jeri Behan
Aaron Walton
Caroline Berberich
Tom Berrey
Darryl Miller
Kayla Smith
Kate Cockerham
Ricky Medina
Ashlee Melz
Courtney Wainner
McAlister Alday
Catherine Evans
Sarah Quinn
Pat Willer
Catherine Feygin
Will Gordy
Carmen Voelz
Evelyn Johnson
Mary Smith
Emma Tallyn
Susie Miller
Judy Mowery
May 24
May 25
May 26
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 31
Alexandra Johnson
Patte Belin
Don Smith
Liz Boye
Jeff Norem
Mike Seitz
Stacey Stiles
Jimmy Franks
Glen Recker
May Anniversaries
May 5
Robert & Linda Holloway
May 6
Ryan & Sherri Meyerhoff
May 12
Eric & Heather Morris
May 13
Don & Joan Norsworthy
May 14
Marty & Linda Emrath
May 15
Vic & Susan Hundt
May 19
Mike & Nancy Seitz
May 22
Robert & Sandie Belcher
May 25
Garrick & Caroline Berberich
Kevin & Angela Reynolds
May 26
Ross & Mary Catherine Flemming
May 29
Jason & Marlene Boshears
May 30
Zach & Claire Harris
**If we have inadvertently left your name off the
birthday or anniversary list, we apologize.
Please write on the back of a yellow pew card the
date and year of your special event, place it in
the offering plate and we will correct the
information in our data base. Thanks!
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FROM STEWARDSHIP
MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES
Christ Paid it Forward for Us!
In memory of Doris Catron to the Building Debt
Reduction by:
Lent is the most meaningful time of the church
calendar to me. Yes, I like Christmas, but with Lent
and Easter, I get to spend it at home with my church
family and observe our Lutheran traditions and
liturgy.
God gave His only Son so that our sins are paid.
Thinking about stewardship and its relationship to
Lent, I realized that our sins are not just paid for
today, but Christ paid them forward. So that no
matter when we sin, if we truly ask for forgiveness,
He will wipe our slate clean with His Blood! He just
didn't pay for my sins and your sins, He paid for our
children's sins, our grandchildren's sins, and their
children and grandchildren and so on, and so on!
THE ULTIMATE PAY IT FORWARD! Wow! He
gave us His greatest treasure, His Life!
Because He died for us, His church has withstood
the forces of evil for over 2,000 years. St.
Thaddeus Armenian Monastery in Iran is the oldest
church in the world that is still used! Praise The
Lord! Two disciples Thaddeus and Bartholomew
traveled to Armenia in AD 45. In AD 66 the king of
Armenia, Edessa, killed his sister, who had
converted to Christianity, and the Apostle Thaddeus.
The church was built to honor his martyrdom on it's
present site in AD 68. It has withstood earthquakes,
wars, and the leaders of Iran! It has been rebuilt
several times and not much remains of the original
church, but the site, though many parts from the
10th century church surround the altar. Every year
pilgrims from all over the world travel and pitch their
tents around the church to have services honoring
St. Thaddeus. This is around the first of July and
can be watched at:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qeL2CQ-KWPk.
It is difficult for me to believe that a Christian church
still stands and is used in Iran. These believers
throughout the centuries have sacrificed their time,
talents, and treasures, for their belief in Our Lord,
Jesus Christ!
"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor
angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to
come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor
anything else in all creation, will be able to separate
us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8:38-39
The Lord be with you,
Wanda Jasper
Jeri Behan
Judy Gandee
Lee & Pat Harms
Bijan & Katherine Mansouri
Roger & Ethel Meyerhoff
Dave & Debbie Thomas
Jim & MaryBeth Cottingham
Ron & Sue Hartman
Meredith Frantz
Chevron Retirees
AnnMarie Eltoft
Meg Graves
Vello & Ivi Niemann
Cliff & Wanda McIntyre
Wayne & Jeanette Higbe
Jessica Jennette
Larry & Sue Eltoft
J.L. Clay Senior Center
Marty Emrath
Mike & Laura Rogers
Elvis & Beth Lindsay
William & Marliene Wagner
Elaine Moore
Green Valley F.C.E.
Pastors Lippard & Springer
Dan & Brenda Farrell
Paula Kelling
Rod & Cyndy Dyer
Jeanne Parr
Amy Vehec
Katy Neighbors
Mr. & Mrs. M.L. Hudson
Frank Kirkpatrick
Kirk & Julie Bednar
Bill & Peggy Frost
Wayne & Marilyn Kruse
Mike & Susan Pavlos
Don & Mary Smith
Jimmy & Susan Shannon
Hank & Micki Fengler
Jean Prysborowski
Church Women of Franklin
Jim & Pat Pitt
Elizabeth Short
Ken & Gretchen Reynolds
Wanda Jasper
John & Carol Robertson
Gary & Sherre Wicks
In memory of Doris Catron to Paraments by:
Mike & Jolene Richardson
Fred & Ruth Schreiner
Eric & Connie Pearson
Al & Marty Dieterle
Ed & Julie Hunt
Edwin Myers
In memory of Doris Catron to the Meditation
Garden by:
Gene & Debby Evenson
Tom & Suzanne Berrey
In memory of Doris Catron to her Celebration of
Life reception by Art & Diane DeVooght
In memory of Frances Henry, mother of Pat Harms,
given by:
Ron & Sue Hartman to paraments
Mike & Jolene Richardson to paraments
Jim & Pat Pitt to Meditation Garden
Bijan & Katherine Mansouri to stained glass
In memory of John Opacki, father of Peter
Strickland, given by:
Mike & Jolene Richardson to paraments
Ron & Sue Hartman to paraments
Elizabeth Short to Bldg. Debt Reduction
Eric & Connie Pearson to paraments
In memory of Jerry Frantz by:
Bijan & Katherine Mansouri to stained glass
Art & Diane DeVooght to the Meditation garden
In memory of Lorene Drews, mother of Bee Laupp,
by Bijan & Katherine Mansouri to stained glass
(Continued pg. 19)
Page -19St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Designated Funds
January 1 to March 31, 2015
Designated Fund
Benevolence:
Disaster Relief
World Hunger
Memorials - General
Columbarium
Meditation Garden
Debt Reduction/Organ
Youth Fund
Wedding Deposits
Total Designated Funds
Beg Balance
Financial Update
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
Surplus (Deficit)
Deposits
114.00
15,207.69
41,922.92
19,165.92
3,041.19
25.00
3,265.36
4,110.00
11,778.91
1,966.79
4,160.00
300.00
56,619.07 $ 48,438.71
$
MARCH Budget MAR.
68,515
67,209
1,306
Mortgages
Payments
Actual
77,187
66,667
10,520
End Balance
50.00
11.484.00
$ 11,534.00
YTD Budget
205,545
201,594
3,951
$
64.00
45,646.61
19,165.92
3,066.19
7,375.36
13,745.70
4,460.00
93,523.78
YTD Actual
198,688
188,924
9,764
Beg Balance
Principle
End Balance
Payments
2,556,275.19
28,008.40
2,528,266.79
Mortgage #1
Cash Balances
Checking
206,589.78
Savings
156,752.76
MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES (continued)
In memory of Bobbie Torrence by Pastor Lippard &
Pastor Springer to the Bldg. Debt Reduction
Given to the glory of God to Bell chimes by
Anthony & Cathy Lopes
Given to the glory of God to paraments by Karin
Niemann
Given to the glory of God to stained glass by
Christy-Lee Lowe
Given in honor of our children & grandchildren by
Jimmy & Rhonda Franks to stained glass
MAY SEMI-ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL
MEETING
The semi-annual meeting of the congregation will be
held on Sunday, May 3 in the nave immediately
following the late service at approximately 12:15 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to review December
meeting minutes, review annual reports, elect new
council members, and ratify by vote changes to the
constitution concerning Mutual Ministries term of
office. Please bring the minutes of the
congregational meeting and the annual report
booklet with you to the meeting. Booklets can be
picked up in your member mailboxes or on the table
near the nave. A nursery will be provided for children
under four years of age. Children not confirmation
age will have activities and pizza with Sandy Vollmer.
All confirmed members and confirmation students
are urged to attend.
ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH
908 Murfreesboro Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
(615) 794-1624
www.saintandrewchurch.com
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ive your life wisely.
God’s grace is your strength today.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist.
Ephesians 6:14