June 4, 2008

In response to a number of requests, we will have a monthly Wednesday night supper this summer. The first one will be on June 25 at 6:30 p.m. The July and August dates will be announced soon.

Amy and Tami are planning a supervised program of activities for the children and youth.

Ruthie Morrow is planning a program for the adults, and we may again have some combined adult/child activities.

These fellowship suppers will help keep St. Andrews' folks more connected during the summer months. We're especially looking forward to the participation of folks who are unable to attend during the school year!

If you have suggestions or would like to help in any way, please contact Eva Price (292-3497 or woodencanoe@aol.com) Amy Jackson (292-0430) amyjackson1@bellsouth.net or Tami Wall 9292-0430) twall1697@charter.net , or talk with us in person.

Thanks, we hope to see you on June 25th.

... Eva Price

Our High School and College Graduates

High School Graduates:

Jackie Razzaghy - Wade Hampton High School - Jackie has won The Hollingsworth Scholarship and will be attending Furman University this fall. Jackie is the daughter of Janette Sparano.

Lindsay Haselden - Wade Hampton High School - Lindsay graduated 3rd in her class and will attend Furman University this fall with a double major in

Neurobiology and Spanish. Lindsay is the daughter of Dan and Mary Haselden.

Carlyle Gillis - Wade Hampton High School - Carlyle will attend the University of South Carolina and plans to major in communications. Carlyle is the daughter of Paul and Robyn Gillis.

Cory Haffen - Wade Hampton High School - Cory is the son on Mike and Danielle Haffen.

College Graduates:

Allison Dempsey - graduated from Winthrop University. She earned a degree in Elementary Education. Allie is looking for a job in Greenville or Spartanburg county teaching K-5 or 1st grade. Allie is the daughter of Mike and Carol Dempsey. Allie will be married to Dusty Crain on Saturday, December 20, at St. Andrews.

Lee Dempsey - graduated from Clemson University. He earned a degree in Business and has gone to work at Synnex Corporation. Lee is the son of Mike and Carol Dempsey.

John Paul Gillis - graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. He plans to join his father, Paul, in sales with Jostens, a provider of high school and college class rings, caps and gowns, and graduation supplies. John Paul will live in Greenville.

Sarah Melissa Anderson - granddaughter of Sarah Prevatte, graduated Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University in Acworth, GA. She earned a BS in Criminal Justice and plans to work with the FBI.

Congratulations to the young members of our congregation who are graduating! No doubt they look forward to the next phase of their lives with excitement, anticipation and perhaps a little apprehension.

These words, adapted from Phillips Brooks, will serve graduates well as they embark on their journeys:

"Do not pray for an easy life; pray to be a stronger person. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers but for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you will be the miracle. Every day you shall wonder at yourself and the richness of life which has come to you by the grace of God."

Attention: Seniors 55 and Older

The Fellowship Team met and discussed beginning a

"Senior Saints" group for anyone 55 and older.

Amy Jackson has graciously volunteered to coordinate activities for the "Senior Saints" group. She would like to begin immediately planning activities and would welcome any ideas or suggestions that you might have. Please feel free to contact Amy - email:amyjackson1@bellsouth.net or call her at 895-4179 - she would welcome any help to plan activities and functions or you can just simply attend these events.

Please watch for upcoming announcements.

... Tara Prevatte

Vacation Bible School News

Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be begin on Sunday, July 20 - Thursday, July 24 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Beginning this Sunday (June 8), brochures containing info and registration forms will be available in the Narthex. While preregistration is not required, it helps us greatly with planning, so if you're able to, please preregister.

Please bring friends, family and neighbors to VBS! Even if you can't attend all five nights, we welcome you to come for the nights you're able. We need lots of participation and help - craftmaking, drama roles, decorating, group leaders, food donations, snack preparation, nursery workers, set-up and take-down, etc.

If you have not already been contacted, and would like to help - Thank You!!! Please contact Lawson Vicario (834-3994 or email lvicario2@gmail.com Eva Price (292-3497 or woodencanoe@aol.com), Lynn Justus (834-3461 or lynnjustus@charter.net) or talk to us in person.

A big THANK-YOU to everyone who is willing to help!

... Eva Price

Nurture Notes

"Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up." Proverbs 12:25

Please pray for the following members of our church:

Carol Masters, Bob Heaton, Shelby Wood, Nina Thomason, Bill Slough, Rachel Tate, Charles and Evelyn Johnson, Andre Pool, Donna Rhyne, Larry and Becky Haulter, Richard Hathaway, Kathleen Conner, the Tate Family, Bennie Killingsworth, Shirley Caligan.

Please pray for the following friends and relatives of the church: Dorothy Cribbs (Kevin's mother), Sam Givens (Sallie Coker's friend), Meg Horne (Ruthie Morrow and Marcia Flow's cousin), Lorintz Gleich (The Beckwith's son-in-law), Foster Chason (friend of Jeff and Eva's),The Parker Family (friends of The Baxley's), Jody Feltz (friend of the Dempsey's), Ron Riggs (friend of The Wood's), Fred Guerrero (brother of Chris), Linda Skilton and family, Maxine Parrish (Sarah Prevatte's niece) Jane Cooper (sister-in-law of Emilie), Jonathan Gardner (friend of Christie Carr), Barbara Terry (mother of Melissa Blackwell - CDC teacher).

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

Please send cards and call (834-2245) Kathleen Conner - 4 Wren Drive, Greenville, SC 29609.

Sympathy to Linda Skilton and her family in the death of her brother, David Leimbach, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan. Linda's address is: 145 Old Rutherford Road, Taylors, SC 29687 - phone: 386-3919.

Congratulations to Shirley Caligan on the birth of her new granddaughters - Lily and Caroline, who were born on Tuesday, May 27. Please pray for her daughter,Laura, and her babies who were born prematurely in Atlanta. The babies have now been moved to a less intensive care nursery and have begun to put on a few ounces of weight. Lily has gained 4 ozs. and Carolina has gained 1/2 oz.

Please pray for Andre Pool,who is visiting family in the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean.

Please pray for Richard Hathaway, who was recently hospitalized. Send cards to: 408 Q Pinecroft Drive, Taylors, SC 29687 or call 322-8134.

Thanks to our great cooks - Linda Barnett, Claudia Beckwith, and Betsy Smith who delivered a meal to Nina Thomason.

... Ruthie Morrow

Women of the Church News

The Morning Circle of the Women of the Church will meet on Thursday, June 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Shelby Wood will lead the lesson on "In God We Trust?"

Afterwards, the group will go out to lunch to Golden Corral at Cherrydale.

All women of the church are invited to attend.

... Ruthie Morrow

Attention: All Youth Attending Montreat

The Young People who are attending Montreat Youth Conference will be commissioned during the worship service on Sunday, June 8th.

We will leave for Montreat immediately after church. We will stop only to eat at a fast-food place and then proceed to Montreat, NC.

Please be ready to go!!!

... Amy Jackson

Are You Attending the Ball Game???

If you plan to attend the Greenville Drive game and the all-you-can eat buffet on Monday, June 30, you must make your reservation by June 13. Contact Amy Jackson at 525-0882 or email her at amyjackson@bellsouth.net to make your plans. You must pay in advance. No tickets will be ordered unless you pay first. The tickets are: Adults/$20.00, Children 10 and under/$14. Little kids 2 and under are free. Make your plans to join in the fun!!!

... Amy Jackson

Committee Meetings This Week

Christian Education Team - Wednesday, June 4, at 7:15 p.m.

Fellowship Team - Sunday, June 8, at 9:15 a.m.

Worship and Music Team - Sunday, June 8, at 9:00 a.m. - Bagels and Coffe provided

Building and Grounds Team - Sunday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m.

Serving This Week and Next

Sunday School Nursery:

June 8 - Rita Moseley

June 15 - Carol Dempsey

Worship Nursery:

June 8 - Leila Moore & helper

June 15 - The Guerrero's

Greeters:

June 8 - Anne Pecht

June 15 - Rita Pitts

Lay Leaders:

June 8 - Jeff Gilstrap

June 15 - Wyatt Shennan

Children's Sermon:

June 8 - Lisa Schumars

June 15 - Amy Jackson

Elders - on - Call

Andre Pool and Suzanne Shennan

June Birthday's and Anniversaries

Birthday's

June 5 - Jeffrey Shennan and Rachel Tate

June 6 - Michael Haffen

June 8 - Tim Rhyne

June 10 - Taylor Carr

Anniversaries

June 7 - Dean and Lawson Vicario

June 12 - Wyatt and Shannon Shennan

Congratulations!

We congratulate Grace Guerrero who graduated from Mountain View Kindergarten on Friday, May 30th. She will be entering 1st grade at Mountain View Elementary School this fall.

... Bonnie Guerrero

Triune Mercy Center Wish List!

Triune Mercy Center needs the following items:

Financial donations, Rotating floor buffer, Men's socks, Men's underwear, Small toothpastes, Peanut butter, Cereal, Deodorant, Reading Glasses, Copy Paper.

You can all the Triune Mercy Center at 233-3402 for more information on how you can help!

Primary Election

On Tuesday, June 10, St. Andrews will be a polling place for the Primary Election to be held on that day.