celebrating 40 years of ministry

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. 10
October 2015
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS
OF MINISTRY
FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
GIVE UNTIL IT FEELS GOOD!
Sunday, October 4, 2015
“For where your treasure is,
there will your heart be
also.” (Matthew 6:21).
If it is October, it is time for Consecration Sunday. This
important event at St. Andrew will take place on October 4th
this year. On that date, two baskets will be in the nave
marked “Time and Talent” and “Pledge Cards.” We will be
invited to bring our Time, Talents, and Treasures forward
at the appropriate time. October 11 will be Celebration
Sunday where the results of the pledge effort will be
announced to the Congregation. This year’s celebration will
also feature “14 Days of Stewardship Devotions,” including
Bible verses that address the necessity, joy, freedom,
measure, manner and blessings of giving.
Stewardship is about being grateful, responsible stewards
of the gifts we receive from God. The tradition of giving
back to God and to the church comes from the Biblical
practice of tithing, which means to give a tenth of our
earnings to God (Numbers 18:26). In its broadest sense,
stewardship is more than simply contributing money to the
church. Contributing your time and talents, and
volunteering for church ministries and missions all implicate
stewardship.
Stewardship is lived out in many ways: wisely employing
God-given human resources, abilities, and relationships;
(Continued on page 2, see Give Until it Feels Good)
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ST. ANDREW STAFF
Senior 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]
Interim Director of Music
Marsha Scheusner
[email protected]
Organist
Dr. Darryl Miller
[email protected]
Parish Administrator
Newsletter Editor
Jolene Richardson
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Jean Pryzborowski
[email protected]
Children’s Choir Director
Katherine Mansouri
[email protected]
Nursery Attendant
Kristen Burress
Sunday Schedule
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion
9:50 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Holy Communion
Nursery available throughout the morning
Congregational Council:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Finance
Faith Formation
M embership Development
Administration
Outreach M inistries
Stewardship
Worship and M usic
Fellowship
Nurture
Youth Representatives
M itch Counts
Jim Cottingham
Juli-Kay Baumann
Shirley Swan
Skip Warchus
M arty Emrath
Frank Baugh
M arlene Baugh
Chuck Campbell
Jim Adams
Christy-Lee Lowe
Jane Franks
Beth Lindsay
Linda Strickland
M ason Schey
(Give Until it Feels Good, continued)
sharing the material resources we hold and giving them
in service, justice, and compassion; providing for future
generations, and living and telling the Word of God.
Christian stewardship is grateful and responsible use of
God’s gifts in the light of God’s purpose as revealed in
Jesus Christ. Christian stewards, empowered by the
Holy Spirit, commit themselves to conscious, purposeful
decisions for the benefit of the church and the world.
Christian stewardship is a fundamental principle of the
teachings of Jesus and is apparent throughout the Old
and New Testaments as well. It is not that God needs
money; after all, He owns the stars in the universe and
the universe as well! However, proper stewardship is
indicative of a deeper issue of the heart. Jesus said, “For
where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
(Matthew 6:21).
Dr. Mark Allan Powell of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in
Columbus, Ohio, wrote, “Stewardship means ‘belonging
to God’ – all that we are and all that we have comes from
God. We are grateful to God for it all, and responsible to
God for how we use it. There is a connection between
stewardship and spirituality: generous giving as a spiritual
discipline helps us to grow in Christ. ‘Duty and delight’
are both motivating factors for giving – doing what we
ought to do as responsible church members and making
cheerful sacrifices out of love for God.”
This month, we are asked to search our hearts and
delight in making a cheerful sacrifice out of love for God
and St. Andrew. Brian Kluth, Pastor and Generosity
Speaker and Author opined, “Some people say, ‘Give till
it hurts, but God recommends that we give until it feels
good. God loves a cheerful giver!”
In Christ, We Worship, Love, Grow
SERVE and Send.
God Bless,
Mitch Counts
Congregation President
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Surprised by Grace at Grace
fourth name, Carthage College. Carthage is one
of our ELCA’s twenty-six colleges and
universities: since 1962, its home has been in
Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Whenever I’m a guest for worship in another
church, I’m almost always surprised by
something. But I doubt I’ll ever have a surprise
quite like the one Susan and I had on July 26
when we attended Grace Lutheran Church in
Springfield, Illinois. The big surprise came after
worship.
When the Civil War began, Pastor Springer was
51 years old and volunteered. Because of his
age and experience, he was given a commission
and made a chaplain. On April 13, 1863,
President Lincoln wrote: “Francis Springer is one
of my best friends & than whom there is no more
reliable man.”
As we filed out to shake hands with the pastor,
he asked who we were and became very excited
when he heard Susan's last name. If we had
done a little more research before going to
church that day, we would not have been so
surprised. The church's website states: “Historic
Grace Lutheran Church has been a symbol of
God's presence in Springfield since 1841, and we
appreciate our important place in Springfield's
rich history. Our church is situated in the Lincoln
Home National Historic Site. We were first
organized in the home of Rev. Francis Springer,
a neighbor of Abraham Lincoln and his family. In
1855, the future president pledged $20 to help
finance the construction of the present church.”
Chaplain Springer kept a journal during the Civil
War. It became a book in 2001, published by the
University of Arkansas Press as The Preacher's
Tale: The Civil War Journal of Rev. Francis
Springer, U.S. Army of the Frontier, edited by
William Furry. Several days after Lincoln was
assassinated, Springer gave a eulogy (Appendix
D) at Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he was
stationed at the time.
FROM THE PASTOR
After church, we visited the National Park
Service's Visitor Center, which is next door to
Grace. As we browsed through a few books
there, we began learning more about Francis
Springer, the first Lutheran pastor to come to
Springfield, arriving from Maryland in 1839. His
ancestors were German (Susan’s namesakes
were Swedish). The Springers and Lincolns were
neighbors from 1844-1847, until Francis and his
family moved to Hillsboro, Illinois, where the
pastor became president of The Literary and
Theological Institute of the Lutheran Church in
the Far West – soon, known as Hillsboro College.
In 1852, the Springers returned to Springfield
when the college relocated there and changed its
name again, becoming Illinois State University.
(The current Illinois State University was founded
in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University.)
Pastor Springer stayed on as the first ISU’s
president until 1855. (Lincoln briefly served on
the board of trustees in 1860.) In 1870, the
college moved to Carthage, Illinois, claiming a
After the war, the honorary degree of Doctor of
Divinity was conferred upon Springer by
Wittenberg College (now Wittenberg University),
another ELCA school in Springfield, Ohio. The
Rev. Dr. Springer died at his home in Springfield,
Illinois, on October 21, 1892. After the funeral,
an obituary printed in the Lutheran Observer
noted, “we tenderly took the body to the place of
burial, out beyond the tomb of Lincoln, on the
hillside, in beautiful Oak Ridge cemetery.”
You never know what surprises you may
encounter at church or who you might meet,
even from the pages of history. But always, we
can expect to be met by the Christ who comes to
us in many and various ways through the means
of grace. Among those means of grace
Lutherans claim are the conversations and
consolations we share with our sisters and
brothers in Christ – even briefly and casually by
the church door.
Gratefully yours in Christ,
Pastor Lippard+
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FROM THE VICAR
The parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk. 10:25-37)
is one Bible story we could probably all tell by
heart. It is so well-known and well-loved that we
have woven it into our common language: “I got a
flat tire, but a good Samaritan stopped and helped
me put on my spare,” you’d say, and I’d know that
a kind stranger had helped you out (without
wondering if the helper was really from Samaria).
But what still gets me about the parable of the
Good Samaritan is the question that inspired it.
Jesus and a lawyer are talking about the Jewish
law, which they sum up as, “Love the Lord your
God...and love your neighbor as yourself.” But the
lawyer has a follow-up question: “And who is my
neighbor?” It’s like he’s asking, “Ok, but who
exactly do I have to love in order to obey this
commandment?”
Jesus isn’t one for straight answers. So he tells a
story -- the story of a man who was mugged and
beaten and left on the road. Two minsters cross to
the other side of the road to avoid his bloody body.
But the third, a foreigner with a different religion,
stops and helps him generously. Jesus brings the
story back to the lawyer’s question: “Which of
these do you think was a neighbor to the man who
fell into the hands of the robbers?”
Or, as a professor of mine once summed it up: The
lawyer asks, “Who is my neighbor?” and Jesus
responds, “You be the neighbor.”
Jesus does more than say, “Everyone is your
neighbor. Love everyone!” He tells a story that
makes “neighbor” into a verb, that makes it our
responsibility to be a neighbor to those in need,
regardless of differences in hometown, religious
beliefs, social class, whatever. At the heart of the
commandment, his story tells us, is need being met
with mercy.
We humans have always been good at creating
guidelines about who exactly is our neighbor, who
are the ones God commands us to help. But Jesus
doesn’t let us get away with that. For Jesus, it
seems, the only requirement is need, and our Godgiven duty is mercy.
I thank God for all the ways that St. Andrew is
already a neighbor to our neighbors, and I pray that
God would continue to show us new ways to share
God’s mercy.
Yours in Christ,
Vicar Museus
FROM THE PASTOR EMERITUS
I was pastor at my first call congregation in North
Syracuse, New York, when it observed its 25th
Anniversary. I returned for a visit when it observed
its 50th Anniversary. Of course, I have been at St.
Andrew for all of its anniversaries, including the
most recent 40th Anniversary and what a glorious
celebration it was! Each of these milestones had
in common the propensity to look back and
remember the times and people that helped shape
the congregation. In that regard there is much to
celebrate. History is always an important guide to
help us decide where we should or should not go in
the future, so time spent reminiscing can be time
well spent. But once the anniversary dust settles, it
is time to look ahead and strive to be the servant
community that God has called us to be.
Each week St. Andrew is blessed with new people
who visit us to see what we are about. Surely there
is more to us than meets the eye on Sunday
morning at worship. How we present ourselves to
our guests at that moment speaks volumes about
us and how we perceive the Lord who calls us to
community. In addition to sharing the worship
experience, our guests are invited to look around
the narthex, drink a cup of coffee, attend a Sunday
School class, view the activities depicted on the
monitors and engage in conversation with the
membership. These are first steps in getting to
know us and I urge everyone to take advantage of
the opportunity to be someone who welcomes the
stranger and makes him or her feel at home. By all
means, tell the seeker about St. Andrew’s journey
to this place in time, but be an advocate for the
future and explain that St. Andrew is a
congregation alive in Christ, worshiping, loving,
growing, serving and sending.
Grace and peace,
Eric C. Pearson+
Pastor Emeritus
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Choir Notes
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Praise God with trumpet sound
Praise God with lute and harp!
Praise God with tambourine and dance;
Praise God with strings and pipe!
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
These are well known indictments from the Psalms
to use everything in creation to praise the Lord.
Those of you who were at the 40th anniversary
worship service heard organ, trumpets, bells, flute,
piano and a room full of singers of all ages. What
a glorious sound in praise of the One who created
the music of the spheres! St. Andrew is blessed
with many gifted musicians. What a joy and
pleasure to be part of this exciting ministry!
There are more opportunities for singers and
instrumentalists at St. Andrew too. I’ve heard
voices in the congregation that would be a
wonderful addition to our choirs. Now is a great
time to get involved as we prepare for the fall
festivals and advent and Christmas services. Even
if you don’t think you can commit to a long term
relationship with a choir, how about coming for the
fall? Or for the season of Advent and Christmas?
You will be welcomed and supported by other
members. It is more fun and easier to sing with
many voices than with a few.
The Adult Choir will be holding a retreat at the
church on Saturday, October 10. We will share in
fellowship, rehearse advent and Christmas music,
and conclude with a devotional experience led by
Vicar Katherine. Wouldn’t this be a good time for
new and former members to join us? We welcome
all!
Marsha Scheusner
Interim Director of Music
Alternative Worship Update:
The STAMP Collection
At its January meeting, Council gave the go-ahead
for a planning committee for alternative worship to
be formed and for a hymn to be led by such a
group of musicians once a month at St. Andrew.
The STAMP (ST. Andrew Musical Praise)
Collection came into being and debuted on Rally
Day, August 9, leading a hymn-sing during the
Sunday School hour in the nave. STAMP also
played for our 40th anniversary celebration at Darryl
Reifschneider's Look-away Farm on September 13.
During discussions at several Worship Planning
meetings and at last month's Worship & Music
Committee meeting, the idea of having STAMP
perform a prelude and lead the Gathering Hymn
one Sunday each month evolved. To coordinate
STAMP's schedule, Worship Planning is
recommending 1) a particular Sunday each month
for STAMP to play, and 2) appropriate Gathering
Hymns. October 11 will mark STAMP’s debut
during a Sunday worship service.
Currently, there are eleven participants from St.
Andrew in STAMP, including five youth of the
congregation and their parents: Laura McElroy and
Ai Yamada play keyboards; Clyde Bearrs, Richard
Starkey, and Steve Tallyn play guitars; Jordan
Hafner plays alto saxophone; John McElroy plays
bassoon; Sam Tallyn plays drums; and Nick
Hafner, Sara Yamada, and Mari Yamada lead the
singing. To learn more about STAMP, please
contact Nick Hafner at 305-283-6273 or
[email protected].
CHOIR CHRISTMAS RETREAT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
8:30 a.m. to NOON
Childcare Available on Request
See Marsha
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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
Adult Vaccinations
I recently read an article in the USA Today which
was titled “Ouch! Vaccination rates among older
Americans are falling short.” Thinking that I had
written on this subject several times I went to my
computer and found that I had based a 2010
newsletter article on a report titled “Millions of
American Adults Not up to Date on Needed
Immunizations.” I must confess that I never
thought much about adult immunizations for
childhood illnesses prior to several years ago when
I became a school nurse. I either had the
childhood illness or had received the immunization
as a young adult. In studying the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC)
immunization recommendations, I became aware
that perhaps I needed to update my own
vaccinations.
Vaccination rates for children have steadily risen to
well over 90 percent the past few years. Significant
public health achievements of the 20th century
along with vaccination requirements for school
attendance has fostered this progress. Thankfully
vaccinations have eradicated small pox, eliminated
poliovirus in the United States and significantly
reduced the number of cases of measles,
diphtheria, rubella, pertussis and other diseases.
Still the lack of routine immunization for American
adults is responsible for thousands of preventable
illnesses, deaths and billions of dollars in
preventable health care costs each year. Data
show that barriers to vaccination in the US include
the lack of education about the need, safety and
effectiveness of vaccines, limited access to health
care providers, and limited financial resources for
medical care. One example of cost for older adult
immunizations is the fact that shingles and tetanus
vaccines are not included in the Affordable Care
Act preventive services and often require a co-pay
of $100 or more.
Four vaccines that are often ignored by those over
the age of 60 are shingles, pneumonia, tetanus
and flu. Shingles is a side effect of the chicken pox
virus that never leaves the body once someone has
had the disease. The chances of one developing
the shingles rash increases as one gets older. The
Zostavax (shingles vaccine) can be given to
individuals 50 years of age and older who have had
chicken pox. This vaccine is an important part of
senior health care as shingles can leave an
individual with long-term nerve pain and even
blindness.
Millions of Americans will avoid getting their annual
recommended flu shot this season. Data show that
one in three seniors skip the flu vaccine each year.
According to the CDC’s latest 30 year estimate
through 2007, up to 49,000 primarily older adults
died of flu each flu season during that time period.
I was amazed to hear while writing this article that
there are already a number of cases of pneumonia
in one local hospital. Pneumonia affects about
900,000 seniors a year; however, four in ten
seniors have never been vaccinated for
pneumonia. A relatively new vaccine called
Prevnar 13 gives additional coverage to prevent
other bacterial strains that cause pneumonia. If
you have had one pneumonia shot, ask your
physician about a second one.
Tetanus (frequently know as lockjaw) vaccination
rates for seniors have changed little since 2008
when nearly half of all seniors were not immunized
for this deadly disease. A shot is recommended
every ten years. The latest adult tetanus vaccine
known as the Tdap includes a booster for pertussis
(whooping cough). The pertussis vaccine is a
must-have for any adult who is around infants.
Newborns do no receive their first diphtheria,
tetanus and pertussis vaccine (DTaP) until they are
two months of age, meaning that adults need to be
vaccinated not only to protect themselves but to
protect infants.
If you have sent your adult teen off to college there
is one vaccination that he must have without
question. College students living in dormitories in
close contact with others are at a great risk for
contacting meningococcal disease. The bacteria
that cause this disease are spread through the air
with sneezing and coughing. It is also spread by
direct contact with an infected person by kissing or
sharing a drinking glass. Though the disease
initially feels like a bad case of influenza, it can turn
deadly within hours of the initial symptoms.
Being aware of the vaccines that are
recommended for infants, children, adolescents
and adults of all ages and making sure that we and
others in our families receive these immunizations
is critical to protecting ourselves and our
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community and get the vaccinations that are
recommended for your age group!
Connie Pearson, Chair
Health Ministries Team
References:
Centers for Disease Control and Immunization,
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/adultschedule.htm.
Galewitz, Phil, Ouch! Vaccination Rates Among Older
Americans are Falling Short, Kaiser Health News,
Reprinted in USA Today - The Tennessean, Section B,
September 13, 2015.
Proper Vehicle Restraint
The first federal seat belt law took effect on
January 1, 1968. Following are safety guidelines to
follow and to avoid a ticket. The lack of mandatory
restraint system use is a primary moving violation.
A police officer can pull over and cite a driver as a
stand-alone offense. The operator of the motor
vehicle is responsible and liable for all occupants.
The National Center for Health Statistics found that
young children correctly restrained in child safety
seats have an 80% lower risk of fatal injury than
those who are improperly buckled or left
unrestrained. The most common restraint
mistakes include loose vehicle seat belt to child
safety seat connection and/or loose harness straps
securing the child to the devise. Statistics show
that children are more likely to be properly
restrained when the driver uses a seat belt. Note
that as your children grow, how they should be
restrained and where they sit in the vehicle should
change. According to the Governor’s Highway
Safety Association the State of Tennessee requires
the following restraint system use:
Child restraint required:
•
1 year old (or < 20 lbs.) in rear-facing infant
seat (place in rear seat if available)
•
1 – 3 years old (and > 20 lbs.) in forwardfacing infant seat (place in rear seat if
available)
•
4 – 8 years old (and < 4' 9" tall) in booster
seat (place in rear seat if available)
•
9 – 12 years old (and > 4’ 9” tall) in vehicle
seat belt system (rear seat recommended!)
•
13 – 17 years old may use vehicle seat belt
system (rear seat recommended)
•
Children are ready for adult seat belts when
they can sit back against the seat with their
knees bent over the edge of the seat with
both feet planted on the floor.
•
All restraint seats must meet federal motor
vehicle safety standards and be used
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Adult restraint required:
•
All passengers at any time the vehicle is in
motion, front or back.
Seat belts should be used even for short trips.
Statistically, more crashes occur in parking lots
than most anywhere else. Here are additional
vehicle safety facts. The State of Tennessee has
enacted a cell phone texting ban for all drivers.
Teens driving on a learner’s permit or intermediate
license are banned from ALL cell phone use. It is
illegal for school bus drivers to use a cell phone
while operating the bus. TN state law requires
wearing a helmet while bicycling if under the age of
16. All motorcycle riders must wear a helmet.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Clark, SALC Safety Coordinator
HAROLD CATRON MEMORIAL
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
We all have the opportunity to help save lives with
a donation of our blood. The Harold Catron
Memorial American Red Cross Blood Drive will be
held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church on Sunday,
November 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please 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.
NEW RapidPass Check-In!
RapidPass allows you to start the blood donation
process from the comfort of your home or office
and save time at the donation site. The process is
simple, just read the following information and
complete the questions online, then print your
RapidPass and bring it with you or show it on your
mobile device.
4 Steps to Your RapidPass
•
Log on the computer the day of your blood
drive anytime after midnight and read
introduction
•
Read the education materials
•
Complete Health History Questions
•
Print or email your pass.
The website is www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
LET ’S FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER!
Trunk or Treat
It is finally autumn. I love this time of year. It
seems like we have all settled into our daily school
routine and schedules. The natural world around
us will soon reveal its beautiful autumn pallet. The
warm hues of yellows, greens, oranges and reds
against the vibrant contrast of the clear, cool, blue
sky are captivating. Summer has said farewell,
and is fading away with the invigorating morning
mist and shorter daylight hours.
Mark your calendars for some early
Halloween fun on Saturday, October 31 from 3:00
to 6:00 p.m. at St. Andrew for Fellowship's "Trunk
or Treat." Everyone is invited to join in the
fellowship, fun, and food!!
As we all know, or sometimes need to be
reminded, everything has its time. “For everything
there is a season, and a time for every matter
under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) It’s the subtle
changes in life that happen right before our eyes,
the things that we don’t really notice until they have
already happened, that make us stop and
wonder…how did this happen so fast? Can we
slow this rollercoaster we call life down just a little
bit? Or better yet, can we get off the ride for a
short period to savor what we have right now, and
then jump back on later? I guess that depends on
us as individuals and how we prioritize what we
think is important in our lives and the lives of our
loved ones.
Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume
or come to enjoy the outdoor games and activities,
contests, and food but most importantly, don't
forget to decorate the trunks of your car so the
children can go from trunk to trunk in costume to
Trick or Treat! For those of you who are not
familiar with "Trunk or Treat," please check out
www.trunkortreat.homestead.com to get a better
idea about what it is. Make sure you bring candy
or other Halloween treats to pass out to the
children. Even if you don’t want to decorate your
trunk, you can set up your lawn chairs and give out
treats. This event is for all ages, from St. Andrew’s
littlest ones, the playgroup, youth to adults youngat-heart.
So where am I going with this? As Director for
Youth and Children’s Ministries, my focus is, of
course, children and youth. Each season of our
children’s lives is so precious and important: from
birth to well past the time they leave home and
become adults. The faith lives of our children are
also very important. Our Sunday school and youth
program enrollment is proof that you, the parents of
all these children, feel the same way. This is a joy
for me to experience!
Like the change and growth each season brings,
our children too will grow not only physically, but
also spiritually. Right before our eyes, another
year has flown by, and three of our youth have
completed confirmation instruction. They will affirm
their baptism on Sunday, October 25, Reformation
Sunday, during 8:30 worship. We hope that you
will help us celebrate with Kyle Bednar, Thom
Nowell, and Tim Vollmer as they are confirmed
and continue to grow in their faith journey through
all the beautiful seasons of their lives.
Peace,
Sandy
Fellowship for All Ages
October 31, 2015
Following Trunk or Treat, the Fellowship committee
will provide grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for our
dinner and request those attending to bring a side
dish to share with others. Please sign up on the
sign-up sheet on the fellowship hall sign-up
board or on a yellow card in the pew and drop
in the offering plate. Let us know how many are
attending and what side dish you can bring.
If you have ideas or questions, or would like to help
set up or clean up the meal, or to help with the
games, please do not hesitate to call me at 615482-7281 or email me at [email protected].
Hope to see everyone in costume on October 31 at
3:00 p.m. In case of rain, we will hold the Trunk
or Treat on Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth M. Gross
Fellowship Chair
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WELCA Ongoing Outreach Activities:
Please feel free to join us in any of these:
DEM BONES
by Peter Strickland
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Please join the ladies of St Andrew WELCA for a
potluck meal and program on Tuesday, October
20th at 6:30 p.m. in fellowship hall. Peter Strickland
will be our speaker as he shares “Dem Bones” of
the Music business. Potluck begins at 6:30 with
the program at 7:00 p.m. If you need babysitting in
our nursery, please contact Joni Donegan at
[email protected] or 615-584-9309 to
make arrangements.
Ingathering Continues at St. Andrew
As the semi truck pulled out of the St. Andrew
parking lot in August, someone exclaimed “boy I’m
glad that’s over!” Oh really? As one year of
collecting and serving comes to a close, it is time to
get right back at it and begin the process all over
again! That’s what we do!
Many, many thanks to all those who continue to
make meaningful donations to our WELCA projects
each year. If you are new to St. Andrew or haven’t
helped in the past with our outreach ministry
collections, we hope you will consider helping this
year as we continue to make a difference in the
lives of others from our little corner of the world in
Franklin, Tennessee!
QUILTING - Each Monday morning we assemble
quilts in the fellowship hall from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
These quilts are tied, no sewing is involved so join
us for the fun and fellowship. You can help by
donating clean sheets (used or new) and fabric to
make the quilts. Please place donations in the
WELCA closet (room in hallway near the mailboxes
by Pearson Hall).
SOAP – Please bring full size bars of soap to
church and place in the brown bin in the
administration entry. Bars must be 4-5 oz. each.
Monetary donations are accepted for purchase.
POP TOPS – Aluminum only pop tops are
collected for Ronald McDonald House. Set up a
collection point in your home or office and place
them in brown bin in the administration entry.
CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS – Help us support at
risk youth programs by bringing in the full UPC
code on labels from Campbell soups, juices,
gravies. Other products that qualify are Prego,
Pepperidge Farm, Swanson, V8, and Franco
American. HAPPY COLLECTING!
OCTOBER 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ALL Mondays in October
Quilting 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, October 18
WELCA SOAP
SUNDAY
Tuesday, October 20
WELCA
6:30 p.m.
Potluck
7:00 p.m.
“Dem Bones”
by Peter Strickland
CHURCH W OMEN OF FRANKLIN
WELCA ladies waiting to load the semi truck
with LWR items donated from Middle TN
Lutheran churches in the area.
You are invited to meet with the Church Women of
Franklin and Williamson County at Christ
Community Church, 1215 Hillsboro Road in
Franklin (just past the Williamson County
Recreation Center), at 1:00 p.m. on Friday,
October 2, 2015. The speaker will be one of their
members who plans and sings with a guitar. You
can bring a finger food to share if you would like.
Hope to see you all there! If anyone needs a ride,
please call Meredith Frantz at 615-974-0457.
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AROUND THE PARISH
Farewell and Godspeed
October 1, our staff celebrated and thanked Jean
with a luncheon at the Dieterle home. Many thanks
to Marty Dieterle, our “hostess with the mostest” for
giving the party! And thank you Jean, for all of
your faithful and fine work for St. Andrew.
Well done good and faithful servant!
We say Farewell and
Godspeed to long
time member, Jan
Nastoff, who will be
Stewart, Donna, and Brennan Stallings have
moving to Ladera
moved to Colorado from Brentwood. We wish
Ranch, California to
them Farewell and Godspeed in their new
be with her daughter,
surroundings.
son-in-law, and
grandchildren. Jan
and her late husband,
First Communion
Bob, moved to
Alice Gordy, daughter of Will and Michelle Gordy,
Jorie Ramsaur, Will and Ashley look celebrated her First Communion on Sunday,
Franklin and the St.
Andrew community in forward to Grandma Jan coming
September 27 at the 8:30 a.m. worship service.
December 1989. Jan soon!
Samuel Anderson, son of Lynn Samuelson and
is looking forward to
Bernie Anderson, celebrated his First Communion
being an active grandmother with Will and Ansley
on Sunday, September 27 at the 8:30 a.m. worship
Ramsaur, her sweet, wonderful grandchildren and
service.
being retired after working 20 years for
MedInsights! Her new address is 1 McGwire Rd.,
#343, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694. Our church family
at St. Andrew will miss Jan but wish her all the best
as she spends time with her family and enjoys
retirement.
We say good-bye this month to a dedicated,
efficient, and organized staff member who has
worked quietly behind the scenes at St. Andrew
Lutheran Church. Jean Przyborowski will retire
on October 1, 2015 from St. Andrew Lutheran
Church. Jean spent twenty-one years combined
doing church work in New Jersey at an United
Methodist Church and a Reformed Church. She is
finishing her third year at St. Andrew for a total of
24 years working for churches! This is quite an
accomplishment.
Jean has been
an invaluable
assistant to
Jolene
Richardson and
will be greatly
missed. Both
Jean and her
husband, Jim,
will retire
together and
their immediate
plans are to do
yard work and
landscaping along with a bit of traveling. On
Happy Birthday Pastor Pearson! September was
a busy month for Pastor Emeritus Eric Pearson.
Not only did we celebrate the 40th anniversary of St.
Andrew but our Pastor Emeritus celebrated another
birthday. God’s blessings to you throughout the
year, Pastor Pearson!
Thank you to everyone at St. Andrew for
the lovely reception to mark the end of
my internship! It was such a nice way to
celebrate the ending of another big
journey. Thank you all especially for the
beautiful alb; it feels wonderful to finally
have my own to wear during worship. Even better,
I feel like I am clothed in the love and support of
this community.
Thank you, thank you.
Vicar Katherine
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“GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS.”
Sunday, September 13, 2015
The dedicated day of service is an opportunity to
celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to
serve and love our neighbor.
St. Andrew gathered donations to give to three
recipients; Graceworks Ministries, Animal Welfare,
and Lutheran Services in Tennessee (LST).
Thank you St. Andrew for your helping hands to
serve and love our neighbors!
Lutheran Services in Tennessee (LST)
Many thanks to St. Andrew for donations made to
Lutheran Services in TN on God’s Work. Our
Hands. Anniversary Sunday. 80 pounds of
cleaning and personal products were donated to
LST. Toilet paper, 5 packages; paper towels, 5
packages; dishwashing soap, 8 bottles; laundry
soap, 2 bottles; kid’s shampoo, 5 bottles; adult
shampoo, 9 bottles; deodorant, 26; soap, 6 bars;
Band-aids, 1 box; Zip lock bags, 1 box; hand soap,
2 bottles; Clorox wipes, 2 canisters; all-purpose
cleaner, 5 bottles; toilet bowl cleaner, 6 bottles;
toothbrushes, 14; toothpaste, 3 tubes; dental
flossers, 2 packages; disposable razors, 1
package; hair brush, 1; combs, 1 package.
Dear Friends at St. Andrews,
Here at Lutheran Services in Tennessee,
we celebrate because you are partners with us in
all that we do. You are witnesses to the reality that
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” isn’t just a one day event
in the life of the ELCA and its congregations, but an
everyday occurrence. In addition to your financial
support, St. Andrew is involved in collecting
personal and household items, art supplies and
supplying volunteers. Your youth group is gracious,
fun, and skillful as they have painted faces, played
games, made friends, and more at a number of
community events. A big shout out to Sandy
Vollmer and Joni Donegan who work faithfully
behind the scenes to make things happen. Thank
you for your recent donation of items for the Caring
Closet on “Gods work. Our Hands.” day and for all
you do with your loving hearts and willing hands.
Please join us for the Art Show on Sunday, Oct. 18
from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Community Room at the
Cheatham Place apartments (1564 9th Ave N
across from Buena Vista Elementary School) to
see firsthand the impact of what you do.
Keep shining the light of Jesus,
Ellen Koester
Graceworks Ministries, Inc.
Donations of food, cleaning items, and personal
toiletries of around 224 pounds were donated to
Graceworks. Many thanks St. Andrew for sharing
the love of Christ to our neighbors in need.
Animal Welfare Ministry
Thank you St. Andrew for the wonderful donations
for the animal ministry! Amazing! Items were
delivered to various places and the recipients were
thrilled!
Cats: 6 bags dry food (44.9 lbs. total), 1 container
& 1 bag litter (40 lbs. total), 30 cans "wet" food, 1
pouch "wet" food, 1 litter pan. Dogs: 7 bags adult
dry food (56.2 lbs total), 1 bag (20 lbs.) dry puppy
food, 74 cans "wet" food, 2 pouches "wet" food, 4
lg. bags "Bonz" treats, 1 lg. box Milkbone biscuits 1
lg. bag "Blue" treats. Other: Total $25.00 cash purchased 1 bottle fish oil, 1 collar and 3 leashes, 3
lg. bottles bleach, lg. bottle liquid soap, sm. bottle
liquid soap, 2 lg. bottles laundry detergent, 4 lg.
bottles all-purpose cleaner, 2 bottles toilet bowl
cleaner, 9 jumbo rolls paper towels, 4 bath towels,
1 pkg pet wipes, and 1 pkg. baby wipes.
Dear St. Andrew Church,
We would like to thank you all for the
wonderful donations to our “Halfway House”! They
are much needed and will be well used. We also
want to invite you to our grand opening October 24
- 10 a.m TO 3 p.m. at 2150 Highway 64 in
Lewisburg. We would love to show you our new
facility and how all your items will be used and
loved by all the needy Dachshunds we will help.
Thank you,
Board of Directors
All American Dachshund Rescue
Our Friends at St. Andrew Lutheran Church,
“Woof-woof,” “Grrruff,” “Arf, arf,” ... Our
current residents insisted on passing along their
“personal” thanks for your most recent generous
donation. You continue to be a huge blessing to
the furbabies at the Lewisburg Animal Shelter and
the volunteers, staff, and especially the sweet
residents cannot thank you enough. May God ever
bless your wonderful ministry.
With love,
The LAS Volunteers
To The Fine Folks at St. Andrew Lutheran Church,
Once again, on behalf of the Lewisburg
Animal Shelter volunteers - thank you for your
generous donations! In this day and age, where at
times it seems the world is turning upside down, it
is so heartwarming to see such a wonderful
ministry as you all have for animals. May our Lord
and Savior Bless you in everything you do. You
are certainly a blessing for our precious furbabies.
Again, thank you.
Best Wishes,
Thom Wilson, Lewisburg Animal Shelter Volunteer
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FROM OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Animal Welfare Ministry
We have so many great things to share with you
this month, so we'll get right to it! Our Anonymous
Angels and Known Angels (Barbara Adams, Bill &
Peggy Frost, Anne Fottrell and “Josie," Marge
Fottrell, Connie Gemeny, Cindy Hale, Mary
Hinchey, The Hunt Family, Thomas Hunt, Eric &
Stephanie Randa, Jolene & Clover Richardson,
and friends of the Berreys Robin Rittiner and Mardy
Fones) have all contributed so many wonderful,
useful items for the animals, along with numerous
and very generous monetary donations. It is all
extremely overwhelming! Thank you so much and
God bless your compassionate hearts.
For Dogs: 8 bags & 2 boxes biscuits (55 lbs. total);
32 cans “wet”; 4 bags “dry” (20 lbs. total); lg. bag
dental bones; 1 bag brushing chews; 3 lg. bottles
fish oil; 4 handcrafted quilts; sm. luxury soft carrier
with plush bed; sm. elite pet taxi with plush bed; a
med. heavy duty crate; 1 leash; 2 sm. collars; 11
new plush toys; an Elizabethan collar; feeding mat;
lg. double bowl set; 2 fiberfill beddings. For
Kitties: 12 cans “wet”; pkg. Greenies; 1 bag
Friskies; 2 fleece blankets; 25 lbs. litter; scratching
post; plush bath mat. Misc.: pkg. 6 jumbo paper
towel rolls; 9 bath & 22 hand towels; 2 sheets; xtra
lg. “roll” fleece blanket material; 2 lg. blankets; lg.
quilted sleeping bag; many coupons.
We are so grateful for the outpouring of donations
in memory of our beloved sister in Christ, AnnMarie
Eltoft. Contributions totaled $550.00 and were
shared with three organizations as follows:
Nashville Greyhound Rescue received $350.00;
Cheatham County Cat Rescue received $100.00
and People For Animals, the spay/neuter
assistance group in Franklin received $100.00. We
all know how much AnnMarie loved animals and
was especially compassionate toward those that
are abused and abandoned. The wonderful gifts in
her memory will help save countless lives as a
result of spaying and neutering, and for the
rescued animals being cared for as they wait to be
adopted into loving, responsible, forever homes.
We thank you in prayer, dear AnnMarie, for giving
God’s precious creatures a second chance. All the
caring and generous donors were acknowledged in
the September issue of the newsletter under
“Memorials and Tributes." Please include them in
your prayers of gratitude.
Wonderful additional individual monetary gifts were
received which include: $100.00 given to
Cheatham County Cat Rescue in honor of the
donor’s cousin’s 70th birthday; $150.00 given to
Lewisburg Humane Association; and a generous
gift that purchased fish oil for the Greyounds. Now
you all know what we mean by overwhelming!
On a sad note, we were sorry to learn that Amy
Vehec’s beloved 13 year old dog Lefty died from
kidney failure on August 14th. He was a former
“racer” that was saved and fostered by the
Nashville Greyhound rescue group, and
subsequently adopted and loved by Amy for many
years. We extend our heartfelt sympathies and
prayers to Amy and her precious Golden, Blake, as
they adjust to their loss.
The Blessing of the Animals event will once again
take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 510
West Main St., downtown Franklin, Sunday
October 4th at 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. Please be
sure your pet is on a leash and under control, or in
a cage or carrier, and is current on all inoculations.
See you there….!
Respectfully submitted, Tom and Suzanne Berrey
and Pastor Susan Springer
Thank You, St. Andrew!
Dear Animal Welfare Ministry,
Thank you for the $100 donation in memory
of AnnMarie Eltoft. An acknowledgment was sent
to Larry and Sue Eltoft. We appreciate your
ongoing support of People for Animals.
So far in 2015, we have financially assisted
over 1,600 spay/neuter surgeries in Middle TN with
over 97% of our money spent going to spay/neuter
veterinary bills.
Thank you,
Ann Roush
Treasurer, People for Animals
Thank you, St. Andrew Lutheran Church
and Animal Welfare Ministry PFA, for the generous
$100 donation in loving memory of AnnMarie Eltoft.
Your donation to Cheatham County Animal
Awareness Foundation will be used for veterinary
care for the animals. Thank you for all you do for
the animals.
Love,
Mary Ann Prince
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Join the "Inn Crowd!"
THANKSGIVING NIGHT
IN THE HUNGER FIGHT
St Andrew is starting the second decade of feeding
Haitian children through Thanksgiving Night in the
Hunger Fight. This year the event is on Friday,
November 20. The primary purpose of the event
is to raise money to feed the children who attend
our sponsored Christian schools in Haiti. The
event is also a wonderful fellowship event for the
entire community. The evening includes a
Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings along with
a silent and live auction.
How can you help?
• We are looking for groups or individuals who are
willing to put together silent auction "baskets."
Ask your committee, Sunday school class, Bible
study or ministry group to help.
• If you have something of greater value you
would like to donate, we are looking for 10-12
items suitable for the live auction.
• We are also looking for smaller items of less
value for the silent auction as well.
• Of course, monetary donations are welcome.
• We need help the night of the event with tellers,
meal planning, serving, and set-up, and
clean-up.
For questions please see Frank Thomas at
[email protected] or Jen Fisher at
[email protected].
Thank you in advance for your loving support.
Sincerely,
Your Thanksgiving Night in the Hunger Fight Team
ROOM IN THE INN will begin at St. Andrew in
November and we need many helping hands to
accommodate our guests. If you can prepare a
meal, stay overnight, make sack lunches, launder
sheets, or can contribute in other ways, please
speak to our coordinators, Ken and Kate
Cockerham at [email protected]
or [email protected] or 704-614-3946
(Ken) or 864-616-7996 (Kate). You may also signup to help on the sheet provided in the fellowship
hall bulletin board. Many thanks for your helping
hands as we provide a place of comfort for our
overnight guests.
MUSINGS FROM MARIAN, THE LIBRARIAN
It has been over 20 years since the first Chicken
Soup for the Soul book was complied by Jack
Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. If you have
never read this book or any of the Chicken Soup
books, please go to the adult section of St
Andrew’s library under “Spiritual Life” and take a
peek. They are the perfect book for someone who
wants a short inspirational story before bed, or
while they are waiting at the doctor’s office.
Here is the list of Chicken Soup for the Soul books
that are in our library. There is more than one copy
of many of them.
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for Women’s Soul
Chicken Soup for Grandma’s Soul
Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul
Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul - II
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul - III
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul - Real Deal
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul - on Tough
Stuff
Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Lover’s Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul - Christmas
Cheer (under “Holidays”)
These stories will make you laugh and cry,
sometimes both at the same time. Don’t put it off. It
will be good for your soul!
Happy reading,
Marian
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St. Andrew
Lutheran Youth
CONFIRMATION BANQUET INFORMATION
A banquet will be held on Saturday, October 24 for
our confirmands and their families. Confirmands are
asked to arrive on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. to review
the Confirmation worship service for Sunday
morning. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. with a
program following dinner. Current 7th and 8th grade
confirmation students and parents are needed to
help with set-up, clean-up, and preparation of the
banquet and meal. Set-up begins at 4:30 p.m. on
October 24.
CONFIRMATION ~ REFORMATION SUNDAY
October 25
This year we will celebrate the Rite of Confirmation
on Sunday, October 25 during 8:30 a.m. worship
service for Kyle Lawrence Bednar, Thomas
Robert Nowell, and Timothy John Vollmer.
Confirmands are asked to arrive at 8:00 a.m. for a
group photo in the nave. A cake reception will be
held in their honor following the worship service at
9:30 a.m.
Fuel Bags Service Project
Please join the Faith Formation committee as we
assemble "Fuel Bags" for children of Williamson
County who have been identified as needing food on
the weekends. The Federal School Lunch program
provides meals to children during school days but
there are many children who will go hungry on the
weekends without the help of Graceworks and their
"Fuel Bag" program. Faith Formation wants our
smallest members to know the importance of being
"God's Hands" and helping the poor. On October
18, Sunday School will be working on filling "Fuel
Bags" for children in Franklin. We need everyone's
help to make this project a success. Graceworks
distributes over 600 Fuel bags a week.
Here is how we can all help:
In the narthex on Sunday mornings, there will be a
display with items needed and instructions. Please
bring items back and place either in the narthex on
Sunday in the box marked or in fellowship hall in the
box at Sunday School opening. You can also let us
do the shopping by making a donation to the "Fuel
Bag" program. Make your check out to St. Andrew
and write “Fuel Bags” in the memo area. Fuel Bags
contain 10 items and the cost about $4 each bag.
If you have questions please contact Joni Donegan
at 615-584-9309. Donations need to be brought
to church no later than Sunday, October 11.
Thank you for your help with this ministry.
Kroger Community
Rewards Fundraiser
~ Re-Enroll TODAY!
ST. ANDREW PLAYGROUP TO MEET
AT GENTRY’S FARM
If you are parents with small children, we would love
your participation in St. Andrew playgroup events.
On Saturday, October 10, at 9:30-11:30 a.m., meet
at Gentry’s Farm, 1974 New Hwy. 96 W, Franklin
for some fall fun.
Join us for Trunk or Treating on Saturday,
October 31 at 3:00 p.m. St. Andrew for November
and December dates and events. For more
information or questions, contact Claire Harris at
615.347.2940 or [email protected].
If you participate in the
Kroger Community Rewards Fundraiser for the
youth programs at St. Andrew, it is time to re-enroll
your Kroger shopping card. This is easy and will
only take a few minutes. Simply go online and visit
www.kroger.com/communityrewards. Follow the
step-by-step instructions. If you do not have access
to a computer, you can call 1-800-KROGERS,
Option 3 or 1-800-578-4377, Option 3. Our church
is listed as organization number 59564. A reminder
email from Kroger will be sent to all Community
Rewards members in mid-August to help re-register
your card. Those not currently registered are invited
to participate in this program too. Thank you for
your support!
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FAITH FORMATION AT ST. ANDREW
MANY THANKS TO:
i Thank you to all our parent volunteers for your
time and dedication to our children and youth
ministries here at St. Andrew.
i Thank you to all our youth who helped with the
40th anniversary celebration games and
activities.
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
ALL YOUTH ARE INVITED TO JOIN US!
• STAKK: October 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bowling & pizza,
please bring $10 to help cover costs. Meet at St. Andrew
and pick up at St. Andrew.
• SLY: October 11, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bowling & pizza,
please bring $10 to help cover costs. Meet at St. Andrew
and pick up at St. Andrew.
• October 24: Confirmation banquet - Set up at 4:30
p.m. Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m.
• October 25: Rite of Confirmation during the 8:30 a.m.
worship service.
Monday Bible Study
Please join Vicar Katherine for Monday Bible Study
at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew as we continue Witness:
Being a Christian in a Diverse World. October
schedule is as follows:
October 5 - God of Christ, God of All: Who is
“saved”?
October 12 - Christianity and Columbus
October 19 - Changing Communities: Who is
“us”?
October 26 - No Class; Vicar is out of
town!
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
Please join the women of Wednesday Morning
Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. as they gain a deeper
appreciation for The 23rd Psalm. “A Shepherd
Looks at the 23rd Psalm” written by Phillip Keller
and the study by Meredith Frantz’s sister, Wendy
Williams. Contact us in advance if a sitter for
preschoolers or other specific needs are required.
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.
Newcomer/Inquirer’s Class (SALC101)
Emeritus Pastor Eric Pearson has begun a new
series of Newcomer/Inquirer's classes (SALC 101).
The classes meet in Pearson Hall, through the
double glass doors next to the coffee table, at 10:00
a.m. each Sunday. These sessions look at the
Lutheran Church, its rich history, theology and
doctrine while at the same time delving into the
wide-range of St. Andrew's ministries in Franklin
and around the world. The classes are
conversational in nature, with child care provided for
youngsters too young for Sunday School. In
addition to the Lutheran “basics” these classes
provide the opportunity for meeting new friends. It’s
never too late to join the discussion. Speak with
Pastor Pearson or just drop in with your coffee and
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, if you are unable to attend on a regular basis.
Active Parenting Class
The Active Christian Parenting Group is starting a
new Sunday School series called "Love and Logic:
Early Childhood Parenting." Classes will begin on
Sunday, October 18 at 9:50 a.m. and will meet
every other Sunday. A schedule and additional
details will be published shortly. For more
information, please contact Melissa Coleman at
[email protected] or Claire Harris at
[email protected].
SUNDAY SCHOOL
FOR CHILDREN, Y OUTH
& ADULTS
at 9:50 a.m.
Every Sunday!
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Please Remember in Your
Prayers
FOR HEALTH & HEALING
Mary Smith
Sandie Belcher
Margaret Lorenzini
Judith Anderson
Lee Harms
Ken Cockerham
Buck Haltiwanger
Julie Anderson
Pat Patterson
Marjorie Dietsch
Darryl Miller
Art Lebahn
Liz Combiths
Heidi Michel
Sarah Lewis
Sandy Bennett
Susanna Armstrong
John Trocino
Megan Walton
Myrabel Theobald
Jessica Jennette
Laura Tocco, friend of the Kroeger family
Linda Schiffman, sister of Larry Eltoft
Claire Hoek, friend of Cindy Hale
Diane Hinds, friend of Beth Smith
Reggie Young, friend of the Starkeys
Kelly Gourick, friend of Bonnie Sersland
Cathy Schaffer, friend of Whitney Williams
Sharri Chappell & family, friends of Whitney Williams
The Setchell and Bednar families
Sue Dunn, friend of Laura Rogers
Christi Brown, friend of Laura Rogers
Brittany McIntyre, daughter-in-law of Bill & LaRue McIntyre
Dolores Bateman, sister of Libbie Quinn
Elmer & Loretta Belcher, parents of Robert Belcher
Vivian Salvatoriello, friend of Beth Smith
Greer Broemel, friend of the Niemann family
Melanie Meyerhoff, daughter of Ethel & Roger Meyerhoff
Thomas Grimm, former student of Patty Norem
William Rorabaugh, son of Karin & grandson of theNiemann's
Jackie Williams, mother of Whitney Williams
Sonny Williams, brother of Whitney Williams
Stacey Hale, sister of Whitney Williams
Evelyn Greathouse, friend of Marilyn Kruse
Mary, friend of Laura Rogers
Mike Hollinbaugh, friend of the Kruse family
Michelle Davis, cousin of Marilyn Kruse
Jim Turner, friend of Rand & Beth Smith
Greg Morrow & family, former member of St. Andrew
Mary Ratzlaff, mother of Cheryl Chamberlain
Orman “Pat” Padgett, brother of Pat Willer
Liam Daniel Baumann, nephew of Juli-Kay Baumann
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
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
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:
Keith Setchell, father of Julie Bednar
William Tousignant, father-in-law of Karin Tousignant
Amy Trosper, daughter-in-law of Judy Trosper
Sara Anderson, friend of Elizabeth Short
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
Cole Jorgenson, son of Barbra Jorgenson
& grandson of Ron & Sue Hartman
**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!
October Birthdays
October 1
October 2
October 3
October 6
October 7
October 8
October 9
October 10
October 11
October 12
October 13
October 14
October 15
October 16
October 17
October 18
October 19
October 20
October 21
October 22
October 23
October 24
Renee Brown
Tom Chapman
Hannah Terrell
Katelyn Terrell
Rachel Melz
Addison Girtman
Meg Graves
Eric Jorgenson
Emily Adams
Savannah Alday
Marlene Boshears
Carl Forsberg
Helen Moseley
Ella Teasley
Evelyn Vooys
Carl Moeck
Ruth Schreiner
Pat Harms
Trent McNiel
Beth Fikejs
Ella Ross
Kyle Bednar
Pamela Lukens
David Rose
Kaye Williams
Mari Yamada
Katherine Mansouri
Anna Quinn
Dale Torrence
Jim Caughorn
Bruce Clark
Richard Starkey
Sherre Wicks
Julianna Cole
Rachel Haltiwanger
Jesse Jones
Mary Crispell
Elizabeth Felker
Charlotte McClellan
Alice Gordy
Denise Koutsoukos
Allyson Miller
Bob Gemeny
Ashton Kwarciak
Tyler Shaub
Jason Boshears
Abrielle Creath
Pam Terrell
Brian Abrahamson
Tina Hill
Hannah Sylva
Clint Willer
Connor Bauman
Lauren Bauman
Lucas Bauman
Chad Butler
Gabriel Chapman
October 24
October 25
October 26
October 27
October 28
October 29
October 30
October 31
Maislynn Koss
Lori Kariott
David Temple
Bob Mowery
Mike Richardson
Ethel Meyerhoff
Beth Smith
Lucas Seitz
Trish Ellis
Michele Richardson
Jorja Trocino
Corinna Vollmer
Hank Fengler
Breme Springer
Jackie Walters
October Anniversaries
October 3
October 4
October 6
October 7
October 9
October 10
October 11
October 12
October 13
October 14
October 17
October 18
October 20
October 21
October 22
October 23
October 24
October 28
October 29
Nick & Amy Hafner
Al & Marty Dieterle
Scott & Barbara Adams
Bernie Anderson & Lynn Samuelson
Chris & Kristy LaFave
Mark & Beth Wainner
Wayne & Jeanette Higbe
Doug & Beth Paton
Steve & Nikki Ochab
Andy & Judith Anderson
Sam & Megan Ferrise
Dale & Carol Strubbe
Jim & Heather Adams
Jonathan & Kathryn Ayers
Tim & Libbie Quinn
John & Joan Lillie
Gene & Debby Evenson
Tom & Lori Kariott
Alex & Renee Brown
Eric & Mary Crispell
Clayton & Melanie Robertson
Jim & Debbie Caughorn
David & Jordan Rimkus
**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
LIFETOUCH® PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
Caring for Creation
Time is Running Out to Get Your Picture Taken!
November 13-14, 2015
20
And God said, "Let the waters bring forth swarms
of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth
across the dome of the sky." 21So God created the
great sea monsters and every living creature that
moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm,
and every winged bird of every kind. And God saw
that it was good. 22God blessed them, saying, "Be
fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas,
and let birds multiply on the earth." 23And there was
evening and there was morning, the fifth day. 24And
God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures
of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild
animals of the earth of every kind." And it was so.
25
God made the wild animals of the earth of every
kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything
that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God
saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:20-25
In conjunction with the Southeastern Synod of the
ELCA, Lutheridge and Southeastern Synod
presents a two day retreat for clergy and lay to learn
how to bring caring for creation into the life of a
congregation. Participants will look at how our
Christian use of natural resources impact poverty
and hunger issues and what it has to do with being
Lutheran. Phoebe Morand of Lutherans Restoring
Creation will lead the retreat. Join us as we seek to
be better stewards of all that God has given!
Double occupancy: $110 Single occupancy: $135
WWW.NOVUSWAY.COM
Registration Phone Number 828-209-6329
Congregants and friends of the church have the
opportunity to have your picture taken for our 40th
anniversary edition pictorial on October 8, 9, 10, and
13. This is the last opportunity. Only those who
have their pictures made will receive a directory.
Help us by scheduling your appointment now!
There is no fee to have your pictures taken or
pressure to purchase. For your participation, you will
receive a complimentary 8 X 10 portrait. Discounts
are available by bringing cans of food for
Graceworks or if you are a senior citizen. You may
bring pets on a leash or props for your photos. Sign
up by calling the office at 615-794-1624, emailing
[email protected] or sign up at church
in the narthex in-between services.
Lifetouch® has provided us with all the essentials to
make the directory program a success. If you didn’t
get a chance to have your picture in the directory the
first time, we hope you will do so now. Thanks for
your participation!
ADMINISTRATION / THRIVENT ACTION
Fall Work Day at St. Andrew
Rain or Shine on Saturday, October 3
As we contemplate our stewardship and giving,
perhaps some time and talents could be given on the
church workday. Come and help spruce up the
church, inside and out on Saturday, October 3
beginning at 8:30 a.m. All participants will receive a
Thrivent t-shirt. Morning coffee and snacks will be
provided. Outside we will clean up dead trees,
shrubs, and pick-up trash. Bring gloves and tools
helpful to use to trim or remove brush. If you would
like to bring winter pansies or ornamental cabbage to
plant in the flower beds, bring them to the church on
workday. Bring window cleaning items for low
windows. Kitchen appliances and kitchen area need
to be cleaned and organized. Mark your calendars
now to help spruce up the church until it “shines!”
With many hands, we will get the church ready for
fall in record time.
All helping hands are needed & appreciated --whatever time you can lend. Thanks!
Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Campbell
Administration Chair
Page -19St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Designated Funds
January 1 to August 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)
Mortgages
End Balance
620.00
249.00
109,628.35
197.66
529.65
46,273.36
7,469.02
5,800.00
$ 170,767.04
August Budget Aug. Actual
68,516
78,396
67,149
60,438
1,367
17,958
YTD Budget
548,120
551,334
(3,224)
$
Principle
Payments
2,556,275.19
70,845.36
$
2,138.21
22,968.26
3,343.54
625.00
8,233.95
110.00
37,418.96
YTD Actual
553,919
517,918
36,001
End Balance
2,485,429.83
REFORMATION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Cash Balances
172,787.42
Payments
620.00
64.00
185.00
56,278.69
55,487.87
11,165.92
12,000.00
3,015.19
858.00
8,544.20
38,354.16
11,768.91
3,934.06
2,910.00
3,000.00
93,746.91 $ 114,439.09
Beg Balance
Mortgage #1
Checking
Deposits
Savings
156,832.54
MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES
In memory of Alex Becker, father of Debbie
Caughorn, by Dave & Linda Huneryager to the pipe
organ
In memory of Keith Setchell, father of Julie Bednar
by:
Mike & Jolene Richardson to the pipe organ
Jimmy & Susan Shannon to Bldg. Debt Reduction
Bijan & Katherine Mansouri to stained glass
In memory of Louise Wicks, mother of Gary Wicks,
by Bijan & Katherine Mansouri to stained glass
In memory of David E. Becker, father of Katherine
Mansouri, by the Mansouris to stained glass
In memory of AnnMarie Eltoft, mother of Larry &
Sue Eltoft, by Rod & Cyndy Dyer to the Animal
Welfare Ministry
In memory of Doris Elizabeth Holman, mother of
Pr. Lippard, by Kirk & Julie Bednar to the pipe organ
Newsletter Deadline
ALL articles and photographs for the
NOVEMBER 2015
newsletter must be
submitted to the
Parish Administrator at
[email protected]
The deadline for submissions is
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH
908 Murfreesboro Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
(615) 794-1624
www.saintandrewchurch.com
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Consecration Sunday, October 4, 2015
Alleluia. God is able to provide you with every blessing in
abundance, so that by always having enough of everything,
you may share abundantly in every good work. Alleluia.
2 Corinthians 9:8