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CoWell Resumes Today!
A weekly publication of ST. ANDREW’S UMC  Volume XXV  Number 35  September 4, 2018
722 Robinhood Place ⬧ San Antonio, Texas 78209 ⬧ (210) 824-2465 ⬧ www.standrews09.org ⬧ standrews@saumc.com

New Small Groups to Begin

Groups begin the week of September 9th and run through the week of December 16th
Email standrews@saumc.com or call 210-824-2465 and let us know what you are interested in so the leaders can expect you.
· Special Needs Moms, Tuesdays, 2 p.m. (Starbucks on Broadway) Led by Ginna Crocker
· Women at the Well, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. (Parlor) Led by Ginna Crocker, Janet Boswell, Maranda Kirk
· Journaling Through the Psalms, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. (Parlor) Led by Elizabeth Eades & Renee Barker
WOMEN

· Fit Faithful Femmes - Walking and Toning and Having FUN! Thursdays, 6:30 a.m. (Gym) Led by Nancy Barnes
All ages and Fitness Levels -- Rise and SHINE!! What better way to start the day than moving, laughing and
meeting other fun faithful females? As daughters, wives, moms, aunts and professionals so many people rely on
US—so we need to keep healthy to serve Him and all of those we love who count on us. Every day is a gift—
so start the day in a positive vibe moving and honoring Him! 40-minute walk around the neighborhood and 15-
minute toning and stretching. We will start on time and end on time!
· Living Your Faith in Your Business, Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. (7801 Broadway, Suite 230) Led by Seth Bell
MEN

· Whiskey and the Word, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (Fellowship Hall) Led by John Kirk

· Now What? God’s Plan for My Life After I Stop Working, Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. (Parlor) Led by Scott Horn
· Millennial Collective: for College Grads, Young Professionals & Young Parents every other Wednesday, 8 p.m.
ADULTS

Led by Maggie Chick; first meeting at Maggie’s house

· Expressing Your Path through Painting, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. (Library) Led by Phillip Anaya
· Thursday Lunch Bunch, Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Council Room) Led by Virginia Alford & Sharon Aloy
ALL

· B.Y.O.G. - Bring Your Own Guitar, 7 p.m. (Bella Hall) Led by Jason McLendon
ALL

Sunday School Resumes This Sunday Sunday at St. Andrew’s UMC

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
 Spiritual Life, 8:15-9:15 a.m. (Library) Led by Phil Hetrick September 9, 2018
Adult, scripture-based, ongoing Bible study class. Study includes books of the Traditional Worship, 9:30 a.m.
Bible in the Old Testaments, with topical studies including the Sermon on the Contemporary Service, 11 a.m.
Mount, Meeting God, and the Fruit of the spirit, to name a few.
 Marriage Class, 9:45 Fellowship, 10:00-10:45 Class (Scout Hall) Preparing the Soil
Led by John and Maranda Kirk Luke 18:5-15
What a Christian home looks like and how to build one.
 Wesley Fellowship, 10:45-11:00 a.m. (Council Room) Led by Diane Horn
Spirit filled Bible lessons accompanied by illustrations via PowerPoint or DVD Help in Worship
Faith Lessons. Come join us and meet a compassionate, friendly group and If you are willing to read in worship please
expect to be inspired. contact Letty at lrodriguez@saumc.com.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL
 Infants to 23 months—Room 25 (school wing) SAFETY CLASSES
 2 & 3 years old—Room 22 (school wing) St. Andrew’s is hosting free classes
 4 & 5 years old—Room 21 (school wing) for our church and community.
Inclusion Class—Room 2 September 10th 6-8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Children Kinder-5th Grade begin worship with parents in the Sanctuary.*
Basic Self-Defense and Assault Prevention
Check-in at the Children’s Ministry Table in the Narthex.
*On Communion Sunday, children in grades K-5 remain with their families. September 17th 6-8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL Self-Defense Tools (i.e., Pepper Spray, TASER, etc.)
Middle School Class, 9:45-10:30 a.m. (Council Room) September 24th 6-8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
High School Bible Study, Information to come. Surviving the Active Threat
 Please pray for: Cab Beever Lois Rymill Marni Nilsson
September Leona Patterson Lupita Auces Bob Scott Myra Fischer
Ken Taggart Tom Sickmann Dana Stakes
Birthdays Doug Carnes Trent Eleanor Phelps
Meecia Little
Jeff Hetrick
Jim Pettinos Chilton Maverick & family William Bragg Tina Smith
Here are the birthdays for Zander McCormick All military & families Jennifer Bragg Nancy James
September 9th–15th. Let us Ramon Sierra Willowdeen Rossner Jeff Campbell Lisa Whitlock
know if we missed any! Linda Gulledge Mike McDougall Margaret Kulik Jimmy Waller
Warren Pettinos Nancy McDougall Lauren Pavelka Faith Lytle
9 – Kendall Barker Diane Pettinos Jessie Guerra
George Hale
Jane Jordan An evening of encouragement, hearing from
a lady in each decade in our congregation
10 – Luke Lee
October 17th, 6-8 p.m.
Clark Mandigo, IV St. Andrew’s Fellowship Hall
Clint Ray $10/ticket
11 – Bill Delano All ladies invited! Mark your calendar for this special evening.
12 – Addi Gillespie Reservations and tickets are available at:
https://standrews.breezechms.com/form/decadedinner2018
13 – Savannah Hayne you may also RSVP and pay in the Church Office.
Iliana Romero
14 – Danny Watson
Davis Zunker College Kids!
We have had a great response to our request for your college students.
15 – Jessie Guerra The new group “Thursday Lunch Bunch” will begin praying for and writing
Harrison Kroll notes to these students.
Tom Sickmann If you have a student in college, please send his/her name, mailing
address, and college attending to: mbenson@saumc.com

Our mission at St. Andrew’s is to Ways to Give to St. Andrew’s:

GLORIFY God through meaningful, There are several ways to support the mission and ministries
engaging, and vibrant worship; to GROW in of St. Andrew’s UMC. Choose from:
our knowledge of Him and our role as His - cash or check in the offering plate or to the Church Office
Sons and Daughters; and to GO into the - text 210-405-4404
world as the hands and feet of Jesus. - online https://standrews.breezechms.com/give/online
Submit items to appear in this newsletter, the Sunday bulletin, church social media, or our webpage
to mbenson@saumc.com by noon on Mondays for the coming week.

ST. ANDREW’S UMC

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