June 25, 2008

Thank you to the following people: Gene Bowser, Lewis and Mary Lou Jones, Dick Borry, Randy McCracken, Ellis Bailey, Will Beckwith, Dana Tate, Karlee Tate, Joey Tate, Kevin Cribbs and Philip Beckwith who gave up a Saturday morning to work at the church.

A lot of odd jobs that needed to be done were completed. Have you seen the new church sign on State Park Road at Reid School Road? That was one of the tasks completed on Saturday, June 21, along with shrubbery trimming, mulch shoveling and other much needed repairs to the building and grounds.

We appreciate your hard work and the results that are very obvious!

...Philip Beckwith and Kevin Cribbs

Wednesday Night Supper - Tonight!

The pot-luck Wednesday Night Supper is tonight, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited! Fried chicken will be provided and there will be no charge to attend. Please just bring a side dish and/or a dessert, and enjoy the fellowship.

Activities are planned for all ages. We hope you will join us!

... Eva Price

July Wednesday Night Supper

Our July monthly Wednesday Night Supper will be on July 9, at 6:30 p.m. so as not to interfere with Vacation Bible School. Because this will be a traditional supper with meal and dessert provided, we will need everyone to make a reservation with Emilie (292-0430 or standrews@charter.net by noon on Monday, July 7. The cost will be the usual $5.00 per adult, $2.50 per child under 12, with a $15.00 maximum per family.

Amy, Tami, and Ruthie are again planning activities for all!

If you have questions, suggestions, or would like to help, please contact Eva Price (292-3497 or woodencanoe@aol.com), Amy Jackson (525-0882 or amyjackson1@bellsouth.net), or Tami Wall (322-0090 or twall1697@charter.net).

...Eva Price

Thank You!!!

Dear Friends of St. Andrews:

I want to thank all of you for your support of my family during these uncertain times with the premature birth of my granddaughters, Carolina and Lily. It is truly a blessing to have Christian friends who will offer to help in every way they can. Until we have concerns, we often don't know the value of friends and their eagerness to pray.

It has meant so much to Laura and me. Your calls, your notes, your meeting me in the parking lot asking about Carolina and Lily has carried me through worried times.

Now it is time to praise God for all of you and start my new journey with my two little granddaughters. I am so blessed to be part of such a caring group. All of you have a special place in my heart. Please let me lighten your burdens by praying and caring for you in any way that you need me.

Caroline is home and Lily is expected to be there very soon.

God's blessings to all of you!

Love,

Shirley Caligan

Don't Miss Camp Buc - Family Camp

August 30 - September 1, 2008

Find a few days growing closer to family and friends in the beauty of God's creation! Relax, listen to the rhythm of God's breath in your life and be renewed through worship, fellowship, and service. Embrace a special "set-apart" time with programs and activities designed to bring you together with those closest to you!

Housing options available to assure a great experience for your family
Leave the cooking to us! Enjoy healthy and delicious meals
Experience the simple joys of life at camp!
Camp and nearby activities available may include: fishing, nature walks, hiking, swimming, campfires, crafts, gem mining,horseback riding, high ropes course, and more....

During our time together, we will also join in Bible study, worship and group recreation.

If you want to attend, contact Dana Tate for a registration form that has the cost associated with the camp for the weekend. The brochure is on the bulletin office outside the church office.

... Dana Tate

Nurture Notes

"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28

Please pray for the following members of our church: Carol Masters, Rachel Tate, Bill Slough, Bob Heaton, Charles and Evelyn Johnson, Larry and Becky Haulter, Nina Thomason, Bob Barnett, Donna Rhyne, Kathleen Conner, Bennie Killingsworth, Jewell House.

Please pray for the following friends and relatives of the church: Meg Horne, Lorintz Gleich, Foster Chason, The Parker Family, Jody Feltz, Ron Riggs, Fred Guerrero, Maxine Parrish, Jonathan Gardner, Barbara Terry, Carolina and Lily Caligan, Khrista Tconis, Nancy Justus.

Please continue to send cards to Bill Slough - 224 Whittlin' Way, Taylors, SC 29687.

Please send cards to Kathleen Conner, 4 Wren Drive, Kathleen broke her knee but is recovering nicely.

... Ruthie Morrow

Congratulations!

Rachel Tate is a new grandmother. Her son, Paige Tate and Karla Aguilar have a son born on Monday, June 23, 2008. Christian Addison Tate weighed 8 lbs. and 1 oz. and was 21" long.

Congratulations!!!

The rosebud placed on the altar on Sunday, June 29, will be in honor of Christian Addison Tate.

Greenville Drive Game

We will be taking the CDC bus to the Greenville Drive game on Monday, June 25, leaving at 5:15 p.m. from the church. If you need a little more attention in getting to the game and would like to ride the bus, please call Amy and let he know (895-4179). Amy will drop all bus riders off at the gate where we will enter.

... Amy Jackson

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Attention: All little people 5 years and under... We will have a Popsicle Party at the church on Wednesday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m.

What's a Popsicle Party? Well, it's water fun, activities and DESSERT for 5-year-olds and under and their older siblings.

Please wear your bathing suit and bring a towel!

... Tami and Amy

Senior Saints!!!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! The Retirees Retreat is October 26-28, 2008, in Montreat, NC. The retreat is entitled: "Laughter is Good Medicine". The Foothills Presbytery sponsors this and they ALWAYS put on a fabulous retreat.

Cost is $100 for a double occupancy room or $155 for a single occupancy room.

Please see Amy for a brochure.

... Amy Jackson

Women of the Church

The Morning Circle of the Women of the Church will meet on Thursday, July 10, at 9:30 a.m. , in the Masters' Study at the church. Kitty Howell will lead the lesson "Ordinary People."

The lesson will culminate our study of the book of Ruth, and we will watch a movie on the story of Ruth.

We will eat lunch during the lesson, so please bring a sandwich cut up into fours and a side dish to share.

Please bring swim toys for the children at Wilson Cottage at Thornwell Children's Home. All of the Women of the Church are invited to attend.

Please call Shelby Wood for more information (268-3231).

.. Ruthie Morrow

Thank You!

Dear St. Andrews Family:

Thank you so much for your prayers, cards, and support during my family's time of grieving. It is a comfort to know peope are thinking about us.

Linda and Don Skilton and family

Serving This Week and Next

Worship Nursery

June 29 - The McCracken's

July 6 - Christie Carr

Greeter:

June 29 - Anne Pecht

July 6 -

Children's Sermon

June 29 - Sallie Coker

July 6 - Phil Beckwith

Lay Leaders:

June 29 - Dana Tate

July 6 - Chris Brown

Elders-on-Call for July: Phil Villasor and Dana Tate

Birthday's and Anniversaries

Week of June 25-July 2

June

Birthday's

25 - Ena Wylie, Dick Borry

28 - Sarah Prevatte, Ellis Bailey

Anniversaries

28 - Jim and Jeanne Dolson

Larry and Becky Haulter

30 - Bill and Audrey Russell

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."

Obeying when God hasn't revealed the steps along the way or the final destination is challenging. But when we choose to walk by faith and not by sight, God gets all the glory in the end because we KNOW we couldn't have done it on our own.

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