Andover UMC To create and nurture a passionate faith community through open doorways to Christ. July 2019

Sunday Worship: 8:30am Word & Table, 9:30am Modern, 11am Traditional (ASL)

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VBS

JUNE

17-21

Carrying One Another’s Burdens

Worship Series

July 7th - Called by God - Galatians 1:11-24

July 14th - Vision for All in Christ - Galatians 2:16-21

July 21st - Example of Righteousness - Galatians 3:6-9

July 28th - Heirs to Salvation - Galatians 4:4-7

Carry each other’s burdens,

and in this way you will

fulfill the law of Christ.

Let Us Worship Together

Andover UMC

Worship

8:30am Word & Table

9:30am with Children’s

Church

11am Traditional

Cherry Valley UMC

Rev. John M. Germaine

Worship

11am

Sunday School

10am

Dorset UMC

Worship

10:00am

Leon UMC

Worship

10am

Sunday School

10:30am

Richmond UMC

Worship

11am

Williamsfield UMC

Pastor Pat Seger

Worship

10am

Sunday School

9am

Out of Control! Maybe it’s not you but everything around you that seems to be going crazy. Is the world you live in feeling foreign, like you were abducted and dropped in an alternate universe? The people look normal, but something has changed. You don’t fit anymore. When you retreat, there is some sense of safety and serenity but the moment you turn on the TV, radio, internet, or step out the door and enter a public place, there is another worldliness. Civility has been lost, values are different, the security of what was normal has disappeared. You are not alone; you just feel that way. You certainly are not the first. There are many experiencing the same thing now and many more understood the experience in the past. Two characters come to my mind. The first would be Joseph. He was rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery, put in chains, taken to Egypt, falsely accused, tossed in jail and forgotten. The second would be Daniel. He was taken captive by an invading enemy, conspired against by jealous government leaders, and tossed as dinner into a den of hungry lions. Each were separated from God’s people, living in a foreign land where idolatry, paganism and godlessness were prominent. The circumstances were beyond their control. How could one possibly rise above those types of circumstances? They did. It was not because of their own strength or wisdom that they eventually rose above all the difficulties that surrounded them. They chose to go to the source of strength, wisdom and control. They trusted the God who was in control, even when it appeared that God was not in control or even cared. They had a core that was firmly centered on a truth that made them unshakable. They believed that God was in control! Even when circumstances around were forced upon them. It was beyond their control. So, they did what they could do, exercised self-control until God’s control became evident. Both Joseph and Daniel were men of integrity, honorable and dedicated to the service of others. Joseph waited (kept the faith) almost 40 years before God’s plan for him became obvious. He went from prison to palace, 2nd in command to Pharaoh. Daniel went from lions’ den to prospering during the reigns of Darius the Mede and Cyrus, the Persian. Because of one, many lives were saved from the famine, including God’s chosen people. Because of the other, God told his people what was coming. They eventually returned to the promised land. God may not choose to save a nation through you, but he does intend to save you and impact the lives of others. We have a good God who is in control. He is able. And because God is not finished, neither are you. Remain faithful in your circumstances and watch for his plan to be revealed. Blessings, Rev. Ric

Prayers and Concerns: Jane Ericson healing following stroke Faye Fenton healing - broken foot / fractured pelvis Bob Hall healing, strength and recovery Emily Hunt health concerns Charlotte Mazur health concerns Bob McGann health concerns Heather McGann health concerns Sarah Warsing strength and healing Carl Winans health concerns - Leukemia

Grief of Families and Friends: Dorothy Amy Randy Amy Tom Tennant Children & Youth Cassidy Chapman Logan Howard

Service Men, Women and families Zak Hazen

Jake Hilliard Andrew Kirby Kevin Kovach

Trenton Krueger Austin Limestoll

Andre McCoy

July 2019 Prayer List When we join the United Methodist Church, we take a vow that we will be, loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by Our Prayers, Our Presence, Our Gifts, Our

Service and by Our Witness. Scriptures call us to celebrate with those who celebrate and to grieve with those who

grieve. We grow in connection with one another as we know the praises and concerns of the individual churches and

“A Time of Prayer” - Join our Prayer Team

Meets weekly on Tuesdays @ 10am

@ Andover UMC

Pymatuning Lake Festival

August 3rd & 4th

The UMW pie sale will be held

@ 10am on Saturday, Aug. 3rd.

Sign up sheet is in the gathering space.

WESTERN RESERVE DISTRICT WOMEN’S RETREAT Western Reserve District UMW is excited to offer two opportunities for our Spiritual Growth Retreat!

Plan now to join us for learning, fellowship, mission and fun:

Saturday at the Park August 10th from 12-3pm

This time begins with an invitation to join together for a catered sandwich and salad lunch (cost $5.00)

and a time of sharing hosted by Painesville UMW

at North Perry Village Hall, 4449 Lockwood Rd., Perry, OH 44081.

If you would like to participate in the lunch, please RSVP to Carole Ring

(wrdumw@sbcglobal.net or 440-255-7213) by Aug. 3rd.

Retreat programming will begin at 1pm.

Salad Supper Tuesday, August 13th from 6-8pm

Come enjoy eating delicious homemade salads hosted by Hartford UMW

at Hartford UMC, 6846 State Route 305, Hartford, OH 44424

Each retreat will include a brief program based on this year’s spiritual growth study

Practicing Resurrection: The Gospel of Mark and Radical Discipleship by Janet Wolf.

This study incorporates the stories of those on the margins to uncover how the gospel is alive and well

today - how God is, and always has been, calling us to live out the Word in a radical way.

We will also share in a time of hands-on mission to create a variety

of simple Christmas ornaments for Red Bird Mission.

All women are welcome to attend!

Andover Community/Senior Center

is open Tuesday through Thursday

from 9am - 3pm.

Participants enjoy many fun activities and fellowship every week.

Make your days brighter by sharing a smile with others!

Giving Online at www.andoverfirstumc.org

“Offering Cards” are placed in the back of chairs so

you and your family can indicate and celebrate the act

of giving. For one time or recurring gifts, visit

www.andoverfirstumc.org/give on your phone or

tablet. The site will take you to AUMC’s online giving

page where you may give your gift electronically

during the offering portion of the service. Use this QR

code to give from your mobile device. Gifts can always

be placed in the offering plate during worship.

United Methodist Men & Friends

Princess Ministries

We have a large variety of dresses

available for Any Occasion.

Contact Michele @ 330-760-0862

or Sonia 440-862-0245

to arrange a time to get together.

Weekly YMCA Fitness Classes @ Andover UMC

Mon. - Zumba - 5pm

Tues. - Silver Sneakers - 10am

Wed. - Yoga Stretch - 10am

Wed. - Tai Chi - 11am

Thurs. - Silver Sneakers - 10am

Individuals 60 and older can now attend free of charge

For more information, contact Jodi Fowler

@ the YMCA 440-997-5321

Breakfast & Mission Work

Saturday, July 13th

at Andover UMC

Meet at 8 am

All are welcome to attend

Christmas in July

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

@ Andover Sparkle Market

If you have 30 minutes to spare,

dates and times are available

in the gathering space.

Your time is greatly appreciated!

July Meetings

9th - Finance - 6:30pm

9th - Trustees - 6:30pm

15th - SPRC - 6:30pm

NEWSLETTER INFO UPDATE:

All information for the newsletter should

be emailed or provided to church office

by the 25th of each month.

Send to receptionist@andoverfirstumc.org

People in the Park 2019 Pymatuning State Park, Main Beach

7pm - All Concerts held on Saturday, except Friday, Aug. 2

7/6 Jim Felix (Sounds of Elvis)

7/13 Brett Allen Morgan (Country)

7/20 Dan Schall Ministries (Christian)

7/27 Everley Sisters (40’s music)

8/2 Chris Denem (Neil Diamond)

8/10 Firmly Grounded (Christian)

8/17 Geauga County Fair Band (Big Band Sound)

8/24 Lazy Grass Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass)

8/31 Simply Us (Acoustic Variety)

Outdoor Drive-In Worship Services

Sundays, 9:30am

@ Wildwood Acres Campground

All are welcome!

(Now through Labor Day)

Sun., August 18th

after the 11am service

Church potluck picnic

under the big tent

Church League Softball Thurs., July 11th

@ 6:30 & 8:30pm

Massucci Field, Ashtabula

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GROW Take a class

Join a small group

Join Right Now Media and study at home

Listen to Andover UMC worship services online or watch on YouTube

(Visit our worship page at: www.andoverfirstumc.org)

Find a good book to read that will challenge and encourage you on your Journey

Attend a retreat or conference

Read your Bible

Take a spiritual retreat day

Journal

Take a class on prayer or join our Prayer Team

American Sign Language Classes

by Alicen Limestoll

4 Wednesdays in July

10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

from 6:30-7:30pm @ Andover UMC

GET YOUR FREE ACCOUNT by sending a request email to:

pastor@andoverfirstumc.org or receptionist@andoverfirstumc.org

from your personal email address.

You will receive an invitation to create an account.

RIGHTNOW MEDIA IS “NETFLIX FOR THE CHURCH”

Jesus Girls Small Group Study

Thursdays 10:15am @ Andover UMC

JOIN IN ANYTIME!

New study

starting

in August

Love Talk

Grow Night Wednesdays @ 7pm

August 7th through September 4th

@ the parsonage, 6019 Pymatuning Lake Road

Childcare will be provided

Do you ever feel like your spouse is speaking in a foreign

language? Get ready to crack the code of your personal talk

styles. Determine your personal communication style and learn

how the two of you can speak each other’s language like never

before. You can begin an adventure in communication that will

draw the two of you closer in a way that creates the depth

and connection you long for in your relationship.

Youth Annual Conference 2019 @ Lakeside Chautauqua

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT & STEWARDSHIP REPORT:

As of (6-30-2019)

Operating Income: $190,171.59

Operating Expenses: $194,338.95

Operating Balance -$9618.70

2019 Total Budget $340,042.12

Electronic Giving for Year: $32,089.50

Mortgage Balance:

12-31-18 $793,970.54

6-30-19 $770,791.20

Attendance - 1st Quarter

Sunday Worship Weekly Average 163

Children’s Church (weekly) 10

Small Groups (weekly) 44

If you would like more detailed financial information

please contact the church office or one of the pastors.

THANK YOU for your faithfulness to the mission and ministry of our church.

2019 Operating Expenses by Percentage:

Payroll 37

Property 7

Programs - Ministries 32

Utilities 10

Interest 8

Payroll Taxes 1

Office 4

Stewardship 1

Rescheduled

Date to be determined

@ Andover UMC

A chance to gather as a church family

to hear information

and discuss the future of the

United Methodist Church

Join us on July 27th for a presentation from

Susan D. Laird, LPCC-S, CDCA

Susan works with NEOCAHT

(Northeast Ohio Coalition Against Human Trafficking)

as well as being an adjunct faculty at YSU and teaching

the first Human Trafficking class there.

She will cover a general knowledge of what Human

Trafficking is, give an understanding of how someone

can be trafficked, and the “red flags” that we can look

out for. There will be a Q and A time at the end.

July 27th from 10am-12pm at Andover UMC

Please RSVP 440-293-6290 or

alicenlimestoll@gmail.com Refreshments will be provided.

Children’s, Tweens & Youth Ministry News

We asked the children…

What did God help you with today?

Answers: Bobby - Keeping us safe when it hails

Ryan - Helps us remember Memorial Day

Drake - Helps us with hard times

Kinley - Nerves at Kindergarten orientation

Logan - Helping to heal skinned knees

Chloe - God helped Grandpa

Harper - Nerves about school

Bella - Coping with Emily Hunt’s news

Ben - Keeping us safe in the storm

Mae - Helped win a softball game

Sophia - Good news at the doctors

Michael - Got me to church

We welcome

2 new babies.

Both received baby blankets

made by Ruth Jones.

Colton Drapp

Sophia Everly

BAPTISMS @ THE LAKE

July 28th, 5pm @ The Lake Main Beach

Let Pastor Jason or Rev. Ric know if

you would like to be baptized

ALL ARE WELCOME!

July 7 - No Meeting

July 14th - Movie Night - 5pm

July 21st - No Meeting

July 28th - No Meeting

Tweens 4th-6th Grade

Contact a Leader for more information

or to get involved with these events!

Youth Group: Pastor Jason Hockran

Tweens: Mark & Alicen Limestoll

Summer Unit 2:

Families of the Old Testament

July 7th Abraham and Sarah

Genesis 12:1-9

Bible Verse:

I will make your name

respected, and you will be a blessing.

Genesis 12:2

July 14th Abraham and Lot Genesis 13:1-12

July 21st Sarah and Isaac Genesis 18:1-15

July 28th

Isaac and Rebekah Genesis 24:1-67

Join us as we continue on our Deep Blue Adventure!

July 20th - 23rd

Peace Trip to DC

July 28th - Baptisms @ The Lake

5pm - Main Beach

Youth Group 7th-10th Grade

Children’s Church & Nursery

Check out deepbluekids.com and follow us on

social media (@deepbluekids)

to connect with other leaders,

download additional content,

and stay up to date on all the Deep Blue news.

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Parish Nurse Nook

Recently while doing some visitations I was asked if I was able to walk significant distances and did I have a problem

falling. Fortunately I was able to respond that I do not have an issue currently with falling and am able to walk

unaided good distances.

When working my last nursing position I worked with our Therapists. One of the physical therapists would often

relate to me the importance of maintaining balance and exercises to strengthen our core. I now find this very true

and have recently begun walking faithfully each day. (We have a very nice track at the Rec Park on Chestnut Street

where mornings are cool and shaded!)

I also encourage you to respond to this article attached by trying the YMCA Tai Chi class offered weekly here at

our facility on Wednesdays. As noted it is excellent in maintaining and increasing your balance stamina…and so

quiet, reflective and relaxing! Won’t you join us?

~Carol~

Tai chi, the winner at warding off falls

Exercising is one of the best ways to ward off falls. But which type of exercise helps most? A small randomized

controlled trial — the gold standard in research — found that tai chi is the winner. The study was published online

Sept. 10, 2018, by JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers took 670 older adults (average age 78) with a self-reported

history of falls or mobility problems and divided them randomly into three groups. One group did tai chi only;

one group did stretching exercises only; and one group did aerobics, strength training, and balance and flexibility

exercises. All of the participants took part in their assigned activities twice a week, for an hour each time. After six

months, people in the tai chi group had experienced 58% fewer falls compared with people in the stretching group, and 31% fewer falls compared with people in the group doing several types of exercises. The type of tai chi in the

trial was tailored to older adults at risk for falling. But lots of evidence has shown tai chi in general is effective for

improving balance. It uses a series of slow, flowing motions and deep breathing. The gradual shifting of weight boosts

your strength, flexibility, range of motion, and reflexes.

YMCA Tai Chi Class

Wednesdays

11am

@ Andover UMC

FREE to individuals

60 years and older

First United Methodist Church of Andover

181 South Main St

P.O. Box 207

Andover, OH 44003

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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Food Pantry July 12th

10am-Noon

Located at Andover UMC

Open to all of those in need in the PV School District

Cleveland Foodbank

Distribution

July 26th 10am-Noon

Located at Andover UMC

Open to all of those in need in Ashtabula County

Free Dinner Friday

July 26th @ 5:30pm

Andover UMC Fellowship Hall

Invite a friend!

Come and enjoy a delicious dinner with us!

Fighting

hunger.

Delivering

hope.

Community Center Housed in the Old Fellowship Hall.

Lunch is served at noon for a donation.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays

From 9-3 pm

Stop in to see what is available.