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A weekly publication of ST. ANDREW’S UMC  Volume XXV  Number 11  March 14, 2018
722 Robinhood Place  San Antonio, Texas 78209  (210) 824-2465  www.saumc.com  standrews@saumc.com

Holy Week at St. Andrew’s

PALM SUNDAY March 25th ~ Traditional Worship at 9:30 a.m., Contemporary at 11 a.m.
MAUNDY THURSDAY March 29th ~ Passover Seder & Pot Luck Supper, 6-8 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Adults, families, children, and friends invited. Brisket and chicken provided. Participants asked to bring side dishes of salads,
vegetables or desserts. Table hosts needed to supply wine for their table. LIMITED SEATING. RSVP to 210-824-2465 by 3/27
EASTER EGG HUNT ~ Saturday, March 31st at 10 a.m.
Families are asked to donate 1-2 dozen plastic stuffed eggs by March 29th
EASTER SUNDAY ~ April 1st Worship with Holy Communion
We are happy to report that a third worship service has been added on Easter morning to best accommodate our congregation!
8:30 a.m. Traditional ~ 9:30 a.m. Blended service ~ 11 a.m. Contemporary Service
Childcare provided for Kinder and under. No children’s Sunday School

Welcome to St. Andrew’s! Sunday at St. Andrew’s UMC

The following individuals and families are the newest members from March 18, 2018
February. If you are interested in becoming a part of St. Andrew’s,
the next New Member Class is April 8. Traditional Worship, 9:30 a.m.
 Phillip Anaya  Ben & Emily Azar; Abigail, Azizi, Shibley Traylor 
Contemporary Service, 11 a.m.
 Janet Boswell  Cody & Gretchen Cruthirds; Campbell, Cecilia  Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 11:1-45
 Matt & Sarah Fine; Jackson, Madelyn 
“Giving Up Our Lives”
 Steven & Kelly Fry; Nancy Nell, Raleigh  Britain Hayes 
 Brad & Jennifer Herring; Kendall Pinson 
 Clyde & Kim Johnson; Bennett, Elle, Shelton  LAST Home Meeting
 Rick & Julie Johnson; Gracie  Ed La Grone  Kelly McMakin 
Next Monday is the last home meeting opportunity
 Heather Monroe  Clint & Lisa Ray; Carson, Lauren  to hear about the proposed capital improvements.
 Steves & Brook Rosser; Augusta, Isabel  Kay Russell  If you would like to attend, call 210-824-2465.
 Mike & Katie Smith; Owen, Spencer 
 Mar. 19th, 6-7 p.m., 3 Osborn Hill (Schupbach’s)
 Josh & Erin Summey; Amelia, Corinne, Luke 
 Mark & Amy Trevino; Knox, Will  For the next 2 Sundays, 3/18 & 3/25, there will be
 Robert & Suzanne Watson  Chris Williams; Ella, Lucy 
Town Hall Meetings at St. Andrew’s presenting
the same information from 12-1 p.m.
(Our sincerest apologies if we missed anyone. This is a working copy so
we continue to update and adjust as information is available.)
March Mission:
Below is the next of the Lenten series. UMBRELLA DRIVE!
Giving Up Our Lives - submitted by Jason McLendon
Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 11:1-45
Sacrifice. Love. Sacrificial love. These two words, when used together, represent one of the most powerful acts a human being can ever perform. Of
course, the level of sacrifice might change, but giving up one thing for something else because of love by itself is powerful. How much have you sacrificed
for love? Have you eaten at a restaurant you didn’t like because the person you love wanted to eat there? Have you watched a movie you didn’t want to
see because the person you love wanted to watch it? Would you be willing to move to another state because the person you love took a new job? Would
you be willing to give your life to save the life of the one you love?
These might sound like easy questions with easy answers. Most people who truly love someone would be willing to sacrifice their own life for them.
Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13 - ESV). I have seen that Scripture verse written
on numerous memorials for military personnel, police officers, and firefighters who laid down their lives to save the lives of others…often people they
had never personally met. They made the ultimate sacrifice out of love for their fellow men and women. We know how to sacrificially love because we
were provided the perfect role model in Jesus Christ.
But is there a different way to view this? The Bible often speaks to us on more than one level. In this case, I believe giving up our lives could mean
physically (if warranted) but also spiritually. After all, Paul told us that when we become a Christian, we die to sin and walk in a newness of life (see
Ephesians 6). That doesn’t mean we won’t ever sin again, but it does mean we give up our old life for a new life in Christ! If we have done this, our lives
should drastically transform. This transformation might take days or it might take decades, but every day for the rest of our existence we should strive to
give up our lives to serve God. It will take some sacrifice, but it is for love. If we are willing to give up our lives for our loved ones, how much more should
we be willing to give up our lives for the One who loves us most? What part of our lives can we give up today to serve God? What can we give
up tomorrow? And every day for the rest of our lives…?
 Please pray for:
March Birthdays Marguerite Surley The family of Judy Hagen Paula Graf Emily B.
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Here are March 15 -21
birthdays. Let us know Eleanor Carnes Chilton Maverick Faith Lytle Lyn Selig
if we missed any! Betty Cummings Murray Miller Mike Rogan Baby Iris
Lauren Pavelka Ashley Roper Victor Manes Melanie
16 – Gretchen Cruthirds Margaret Bass Meecia Little Patsy Scott Billy Bass
17 – Jennifer Cunningham William Bragg Lindsay Cummings Tina Smith Carrie Dyer
18 – Audrey Blaylock Jennifer Bragg Lisa Whitlock Jeff Hetrick Baby Emmy
Jeff Campbell Myra Fischer Jerry Springer Joe Koker
19 – Trent Kendrick
Patricia Sammis Jessie Guerra John Graham Elenor Phelps
21 – Marie Blake Bob Lovelace Willowdeen Rossner All military and their families.

Memorial Service Scheduled

Hey Youth Parents! A service for longtime member Judy Hagen will be held at St. Andrew’s on Saturday,
March 17, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to San Antonio
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Doris yourHagen was born on October 24, 1927 to Mary Thomason and LaMar
"Judy"
Email mchick@saumc.com Foster prayers:
near West Branch, Iowa. She attended the University of Iowa and was a proud
Hawkeye. Judy was a dedicated Army wife and mother of five that included two sets of
to join the mailing list and twins born 13 months apart. She taught PE at Fort Sam Houston Elementary and was
get more information. active in the community, appearing in numerous productions throughout the city. Judy
was a member of the Conservation Society and volunteered in Clown Alley at NIOSA for
30 years. She loved singing in the choir and was a member here for 50 years. Judy
Capital Campaign Update passed away on February 27, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Judy is survived by her
This week’s status: children: S. Foster Hagen and wife Mary, Michael Hagen and wife Theresa, Mark Hagen
and wife Karen, Susan Mace and husband John, Elizabeth Larsen and husband, Jay;
$735,692.17 grandchildren: Alexa Hagen, Phillip Hagen and wife Kaylee, Jake Larsen, Grace Larsen;
46% of phase 1 goal. great grandchildren: Landon Ruggeberg, Heidi Hagen; sisters: Mary Jeanette Turnbull
and Audrey Rex; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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ST. ANDREW’S UMC

722 Robinhood Place
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 824-2465
www.saumc.com
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