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The Spirit “Sunday is coming,” shouted the preacher over and over again on Good Friday. The preacher was speaking of the horrors of the cross, what the Christ was going through, and looking ahead to Easter, reminding those gathered, “But Sunday is coming!” The refrain voiced the great promises of God that are always present. In this world of beauty and terror, of grace and violence, of hope and despair, of joy and apathy, Sunday is coming, God is doing something, God is always doing something. Sometimes we can’t see it. Sometimes we stop believing it. Years ago I was preaching, and voiced some line I stole from some book I can’t remember and said, “Despite all evidence to the contrary, despite the wars of nations and wars of words, despite all the things that claim hate and violence will win, God will win the contest of history.” The line I stole was, “God will win the contest of history.” I remember reading it the first time and being struck by it. What hope? What joy? What faith?! Sometimes I have that faith, it is strong and confident. Sometimes I am certain God is up to something. Sometimes I expect to see God around each corner that I turn. And, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I think to myself, “I thought I would see God there, but again, no.” There are times we are confident in faith that we fight the good fight, pressing on with great expectation to experience great things. Then the way gets hard, the work moves slow, the trials and temptations to overcome and many and terrible, the things we wish to change do not change, and our zeal and passion wane. For thousands of years prophets have been screaming with blessed assurance, “God is about to do a new thing!” “Do you not know, have you not heard, the God of the universe will not grow tired or weary!” But, sometimes I will grow tired and weary. Then the preacher voices arises, some modern-day prophet, Spirit-filled and shouting, “Sunday is coming!” Right now I have that faith. Sunday is coming, dear one. God is moving my sister, God is dancing my brother. I know all too well that the times have been hard. I know that we have seen divisions break apart our country, our community, our families, our churches even. I know we have seen great violence that only begets more violence. I know we have seen tragedy and terror, always mixed with beauty, but the beauty certainly seems more fleeting. I know it, but I also know that God is love, resurrection, hope, and goodness. Sunday is coming and I hope you are in church this Sunday especially. We are doing our worship celebration differently. We are going to stand toe to toe with the pain, look it in the eye, not turn away, but discover that we stand with the Crucified Christ. We stand with the One that death cannot conquer, that hate cannot extinguish, and that violence cannot keep buried. We stand with the One that took the worst the world has to offer, the One whose family thought had gone mad, the One whose friends betrayed and abandoned him, the One who felt as if God had forsaken him, till he hanged on a cross broken and yet victorious… we stand with him who has defeated the world and whispers to us in the tempest, “Do not be afraid, for there is nothing in all of creation that is not temporary for God! Go forth with me into places angels fear to tread and know that God will complete the good work that has been started in you. Sunday is coming!” I won’t tell you all about what this worship service will be like. But you will not hear music when you enter the sanctuary on Sunday. Look instead for the broken Christ, who gives himself for broken people… Sunday is coming. Riding the wave of the Holy Spirit, Garrett
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Activity Time
Matt and Kellie Sheeran
Find out what’s happening in Children’s Ministries
- Sign on to your phone into Text Remind - Enter Code 81010 and text this message
@stachild
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Face Painting
Games
Hot Dog Supper
Prizes
Spooky Room
Ages up to �th grade
Wear Your Costume
Attention Adults with Children! We want you to be a part of our community! Starting Oct 20th at 9:00 a.m. bring your children to Sunday School where they
will learn about God’s love. Enjoy a fellowship/social hour with other adults. We will meet in the Conference Room of the old
building. Come for coffee, goodies, and conversation. See you there!
Jesus and Me for all 1st - 5th GRADERS
3rd Sunday of every month 11:30 - 1:30 (11:30 - 12pm lunch)
Contact Corey or Morgan Kersting for questions or details
530-301-7265 or 530-713-5965
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Y O U T H Hello October
Youth SALT
Sun. Oct. 20th 4 -5:30pm Youth Hangout with games, songs, etc.
Sat. Oct. 26th. 7:30am @ Hope Point Nazarene Church SAYLove
Youth LIGHT
Sun. Oct. 20th 12:30 - 2 pm Youth Hangout with games, songs, etc.
Sat. Oct. 26th. 7:30am @ Hope Point Nazarene Church SAYLove
Find out the latest happenings with Youth Ministry -
Download the Remind app and make an account,then choose to ‘join Class’
At that point you will enter Code @f4c4fb2
St. Andrew Youth Halloween Outdoor Movie Night Please join us!!
Where: 3951 Marshall Way (Off Township/Colusa Hwy) When: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 *Siblings and parents are welcome!!
•Roast hot dogs over a fire pit (or bbq) •Enjoy s’mores and popcorn •Video games, cornhole, and trampoline •Outdoor Halloween games •Music and fun (pre-movie) •Movie starts when the sun goes down.
PLEASE BRING • a blanket and pillow • or a chair to sit in • a Jacket • mosquito repellant
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This is open to the community and for free discussion. Please come and meet
us at The Dancing Tomato on Tuesdays at 10 AM
Any questions please contact Don Kindell 674-9085
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Adult Sunday School
Please join us!
NEW LOCATION
Contemplative Prayer Is now being held weekly On Wednesdays at 9a.m.
In the Chapel at St. Andrew Church
Please Join us for this thoughtful, meditative hour.
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Community
F E S T I V A LChoir
S P O N S O R E D T H I S Y E A R BY:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1470 Butte House Road, Yuba City
C H R I S T I A N13th Annual
Sunday, October 20th • 7 pm
Please join us for this free evening of
beautiful choir music featuring our local
Yuba-Sutter choirs—
Bethel AME
Nazarene Hope Point Choir
Saint Andrew Presbyterian Choir
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Stake Choir
This community interdenominational
musical event will feature inspirational music and
celebrate the unity of belief.
Light refreshments will be served.
All are welcome.
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Are you looking for part time work? Do you love children? Do you know a neighbor or grandchild who enjoys working with children?
We are hiring a Nursery/Childcare Supervisor:
• 10-15 hours per month
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Experience with children necessary, birth- 12 years/ genuine love for children
• Typical schedule includes working on rotating Sundays (8:45-11:30) and various nights
• CPR/ 1st Aid Certified Preferred, if not, will provide training
• Pays minimum wage
If interested please contact Carole at [email protected] 673-7353 or 701-3508
Did you know -
You can purchase Walmart and Grocery Outlet scrip cards which can be donated to River Bottom Ministries?
Your donation through our scrip program is tracked along with your yearly giving, and the scrip card earns the church a small percentage of what is given. Please visit the scrip table for more information.
Dear Church family, earlier this week we had reached out to ask for help for a beloved sister in need of short-term financial assistance. Through your help in our compassionate ministry effort, the church was able to offer the assistance needed. We are so filled with gratitude to all of you who took the time to respond to this effort. She is also extremely appreciative of your acts of kindness towards her. Thank you all so much! You are an awesome family! St. Andrew Staff
“Hey God, ‘Say Cheese!’”How do you see God in the world around you? Check out the collective photo display in the Ministry Center for some inspiration ( Hint: there’s still room for more photos) and then take some photos of your own! Dave Prall, Warren Miller and Anna Mitchell are leading this artful project.
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Hello
October !
Thurs., October 17th 9:00am Bible Study, Naylor Room9:30am Sirs Computer Group2:00pm Narcotics Anon Meeting,
Room C5:30pm Bell Choir Practice6:00pm Connections Dinner Church6:00pm AA Daily Reprieve Mtg.
Youth Center7:00pm Choir Practice
Fri., October 18th12:00pm Al Anon Meeting, Rm C12:00pm Dorcas Circle, Conf. Rm.7:00pm YS Symphony Rehearsal7:00pm OA meeting, Conf. Room
Sat., October 19th8:00am Praise Band Practice4:00pm Jean Hemphill Practice7:00pm YS Symphony Classics
Sun., October 20th9:00am Sunday school for all ages10:00am Worship12:30pm Youth Light event4:00pm Youth Salt event
Mon., October 21st6:30pm Scouts, Female Troop 389G,
Youth Center7:00pm Overeaters Anon, Conf. Room7:00pm Messiah Rehearsal
Tues., October 22nd9:00am Staff Meeting10:00am Coffee & Conversation
Dancing Tomato Caffe’2:00pm N/A Meeting, Room C6:00pm Girl Scout Troop 1245,
Youth Center7:00pm Gamblers Anon Mtg, Rm. B7:00pm Narcotics Anon Mtg, Rm C
Wed., October 23rd9:00am Morning Contemplative Prayer
& Centering, Chapel10:00am Praying for the Ministry, Chapel12:00pm Alcoholics Anon, Rm C6:00pm Personnel Team Mtg.7:00pm Narcotics Anon Mtg, Rm C
Thursday October 24th9:00am Bible Study, Naylor Room2:00pm Narcotics Anon Mtg, Rm C5:30pm Bell Choir Practice6:00pm AA Daily Reprieve mtg.,
Youth Center6:00pm Connections Dinner Church7:00pm Choir Practice
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SCRIP FOR VETERANSFor the month of October we will once again be selling Scrip for Veterans. We want to be
able to give gift cards to local veterans to show our appreciation for their service to our country. We have many veterans in our local
area who are economically challenged, disabled and may even be homeless. Let’s get
them a hot cup of coffee and some needed food. We will be ordering restaurant cards for $10.00 each. Won’t you give generously to
those who selflessly have given to our country.
Purchase in the Narthex on Sundays or in the church office Mon. - Thurs. 9-12 & 1-4pm
Brown Bag Book Study Edna Armstrong is unable to lead the Book Study & discussion, so the book study has been put on hold until further notice.
Edna Armstrong, Leader,674-5191
Dorcas Circle is for all women in the Yuba Sutter area who are
interested in fellowship, ministry and prayer. Pastor Garrett has another
commitment on our usual Dorcas meeting day in October. So for that month only, Dorcas
Circle will meet on October 18th at 12 noon in the Conference Room. Mark your calendar!
Bell Choir practice Thursday’s @ 5:30pm
Choir Practice Thursday’s @ 7:00pm
Everyday is Beautification Day here at St.Andrew Church There are always small projects that can be done around the church property and you are welcome to participate at any time.Please contact Don Kindell of the Property Team @
674-9085
Did you know that St. Andrew hosts several 12 step support/recovery programs? Mon. 7 pm Overeaters Anon Conf. Rm. Tues. 2 pm Narcotics Anon Rm. C 7 pm Gamblers Anon Rm. B 7 pm Narcotics Anon Rm. C Wed. Noon Alcoholics Anon Rm.C 7 pm Narcotics Anon Rm. C Thur. 2 pm Narcotics Anon Rm. C 6 pm Alcoholics Anon Youth Center Fri. Noon Al-Anon Rm. C 7 pm Overeaters Anon Conf. Rm.
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Bible Study Paul’s Influence on
the Christian Church - Then and Now
Weekly, on Thursdays from 9-10am In the Naylor Room
at St. Andrew Church
This series is being led by Carl Hultquist
Studies held weekly thru 12/19/19
Free Entertainment Center
Clean, polished Hardwood with 2 shelves. Approximately 5’x7’x30”
Please contact Travis 530-923-1844
Pick-up your Christmas Child Shoeboxes
this Sunday � October 20th
Then return your filled shoeboxes on October 20th & 27th
as well as November 3rd and 10th
You better watch out, better not pout, I’m telling you why, if you don’t order the bed sheets for the holiday’s NOW, you will lose out!
The sheets are premium 1800 thread count and purchased from a non profit organization and cannot be sold inspires. The price per set remains the same, $40 for any size. This low price could very well change after January 2020.The outlet the sheets are ordered from, in Georgia, is extremely busy during the holiday season. If you want to assure delivery before the holiday’s orders must be ill
no later than November 1. Call Bev Root @
701-8227 or 755-1409 or email
Did you know. . . Barnacle Mariners have made a profit of $3561 on their sheet sales since May of 2018! And the sales continue!
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Fighting Cancer: Carmel Garcia requests prayers for her friend Stephanie Ruscigno. Valentina Garcia requests prayers for her special friend Evonne Vandeman, fighting breast cancer. Carrie Schroerer requests prayers for her father Craig Jasper who has skin cancer. Vivian Mitchell requests prayers for Mackenzie Clyde who has very bad brain cancer. Jim Leonard welcomes prayers for Sue Mannshardt and her husband Mike, who is undergoing treatment for bladder cancer. Fighting Long-Term Illness: Annette Goulet requests prayers for Stu Peterson, Mary Knapp and Bill Watson. Marcie Simmons requests prayers for Barbara Breen, Dorothy Thompson and brother Ricky Perry in Slidell, LA.
Grieving the Loss of a Loved one: Carmel Garcia lost her 3rd son, Sam, 18 months ago, he was 31.
Concerns: Carmel Garcia and Stephanie Ruscigno need a home. Pastor Garrett Andrew asks us for prayers for our Brothers-In-Christ, Preston Bradley and Jim Loe. Valentina Garcia requests prayers for Ikia Garcia, who is having heart troubles. Carrie Schroeder would like prayers for her niece Harper Gray, who is recovering from back spinal surgery. Marcie Simmons requests prayers for her sister Nina Howell, and her daughter-in-law Denise Simmons, as well as the homeless, caretakers, unemployed people and those with drug problems.
In the Military: Heather Cowell - Navy
St. Andrew Prayer Chain Some members of our congregation are not aware that we have a prayer chain group of praying warriors, that is facilitated by the Deacons of the church. The group has nearly 100 active participants. So, that in mind, please feel invited to submit prayer requests for anyone that is: 1. In need of group prayer; and 2. Is aware that their name and condition will be published throughout the prayer chain; and 3. Agrees with, and approves that release of information through the prayer chain. To submit a prayer chain request please send the details of the request to: Carl Hultquist at the following email: [email protected]
PRAYER
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October 8Mallory SheeranGail Stirnaman
October 11Suzanne Carter-HerboldshimerRon Simmons
October 12Joyce Bradley
Sherri Swenson
October 13Ernest Bock
October 14Linda KlempauLenoxx MitchellKayla Swenson
Leslie Tripp
October 16Kurt GastonBo Patton
October 17Ava Villalobos
October 18Ben Stirnaman
October 20Brandon Buckland
Don Wood
October 22J.T. Villalobos
October 24Katie Steele
October 25Kim Elliott
Suzanne TrefzgerLea Van Zyl
October 26Shirley Hobde
October 30Keith ChurchillJorgine RogersMike Sarringar
October 31Brooke Kersting
November 3 Betty Krehe
November 4 Tita Dayola
November 5 Brandon Flores
Brenden McMillenPenny Rome
November 6 Peggy Black
November 9 Dick Cook
Kyle SchenkenJim Ulrey
November 10 Dennis MeinbergKaycee Wiseman
November 11 Tony CruscoSandy Davini
Ayden Del PeroHelen Egger
Jon Lavy
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Session Members during Year 2019 Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Sandy Davini Courtney Groo Jim Barringer Michael Eastridge Don Kindell Larry Geweke Vicki Henderson Ish Marino Corey Kersting Anna Mitchell Warren Miller Kirk Parrott
Keith Nicholson Kurt Pfannkuch Franco Roets Dave Prall Carrie Schroeder Beverly Root Nick Roby Erin Villagomez Laura Schrettner
Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Jim Leonard Timothy Burri Carl Hultquist LuAnn Leonard Wendy Burri Nancy Davis Karna Lisa Aucoin Peter Klempau Spencer Springer Carol Keesling Linda Klempau Natalie Springer Bill Elliott Keith Churchill Jackie Bumpus Christy Estabrook Deanna Wiseman Suzanne Hamilton
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church A Church that is Seeking and Growing
While Loving and Serving
530-673-7353
1390 Franklin Road, Yuba City, CA 95993 www.standrewpcusa.org
Like us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/standrewpcusa/
Garrett Andrew, Pastor [email protected] Susie Cauchi, Church Administrator [email protected] Bonnie Burrows, Church Secretary [email protected] Carole Gresham, Children’s Ministry [email protected] Jennifer Davis, Joyful Noise Preschool Director [email protected] Travis Leonard, Youth & Young Adult Ministry [email protected]
Staff
ELDERS
DEACONS
Please have your articles, photos, advertisements and other newsletter information into the church office by Tuesday at 4.pm. The Spirit Newsletter is published weekly on Thursdays and is emailed to our subscribers. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please e-mail Bonnie Burrows with your request or contact the church office during regular business hours 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm Monday - Thursday.
