St. Andrews 
​Music Notes 

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"The best things in life are not things" says Winnie the Pooh. The Worship Team would like to explore that theme a little more in depth by inviting you to give a short testimony during the church service on what God has done for you.  You can share something from the past or present of how you have been blessed.  Please see me so I can schedule you for a Sunday in July or August.


On July 5th, we will be recognizing the 250th  anniversary of our country with patriotic additions to our church service. Let's wear red, white, and blue that Sunday to celebrate all of the freedoms we cherish, especially our religious freedom.
     
August 23rd will be our picnic and service in Doub's Woods Park beginning at 10:15 am.  Look for a sign-up sheet in the church hallway so that we can plan accordingly for this event.  This is a wonderful way to give thanks to God for the beautiful creation of nature as we worship outside.
     
The choir will begin rehearsals on Sunday, August 30th after church. We practice for one hour and really enjoy the fellowship of our members. The door is always open to new members. Please feel free to give it a try. Brian Langmyer will announce the start-up of the Faithful Ringers in the fall.  He welcomes new members also.  
     
It is very evident that St. Andrews is alive and well.  Enjoy your summer and especially enjoy all that St. Andrews has to offer you on your religious journey. Praise God!

Lisa Shives
"I'm not worried about the next chapter in my life, because I know the author."  This quote could certainly be centered around St. Andrews also.  We have worried about our finances, our membership numbers, and many other issues; but our God has always been a "Waymaker" and come through for us.  Why do we have so much trouble putting our trust in the Lord?  The next time we fall down this path, remember what God has done for us in the past and present, taking comfort in knowing that our God is in control.
     
The Worship and Music team met in August to plan the following upcoming special activities for fall and winter:  

• Choir practice will resume on Sunday, Sept. 6th in the fellowship hall after the worship service until 12:15. We invite anyone with a love for music to join us.  
  
• We will have a short summary of where we are with Praying Around The World on October 4th which is World Communion Sunday.  Thank you to those who have taken the time to research a country and present to the congregation.  Our eyes have been opened to the many needs around the world and we have been reminded of how fortunate we are to live in the United States of America.  
  
• Laity Sunday is October 18th and Jim Greer is working on a special addition to that Sunday Service.  
  
• We will celebrate All Saints Sunday on November 1st and remember our members who have left us physically, but remain with us spiritually.      
  
• November 8th will be Veterans Day Sunday. "God has blessed America immensely and with all of our faults and failures, we've been the greatest country on the planet.  We've been the beacon on the hill; the example to the world."   We want to remember those who came before us who were faithful to leave us a heritage of a country where we can worship God freely.  A special service is planned that day to honor our Veterans and our past leaders who have fallen to their knees and begged God to have mercy on us.  "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord". Psalm 33:12a.
  
• November 25th, will be a combined Thanksgiving Eve worship service held at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, beginning at 7:00 pm
  
  
  

Lisa Shives,
​Music Director

Lisa Shives, Organist & Music Director | Mukisa Serufusa, Accompanist