St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Update for the week of April 11, 2014
                                                 
The Rev.
Larry F. Mort

987 Beaver Grade Road
Moon Twp, PA 15108
(412) 264-4551
Contact Us...
Pastor Mort
Secretary
Website

Secretary Office Hours:
Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri.
9:00am-1:00pm

Tuesdays
10:30am-2:30pm

St. Andrew Day School
Karen Drnach (Director)
412-262-5525

On The Calendar


Fri., April 11th

Women's Bible Study 10am

Sat., April 12th
WORSHIP 6:00pm

Sun., April 13th
PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP
8:30am & 11:00am
Family Event 9:45am

Mon., April 14th
God's Good Gifts
Bible Study 7-8:30pm

Tues., April 15th
Choir 7:00pm

Wed., April 9th
Bible Study 10:00am

Thurs., April 16th
MAUNDY THURSDAY
WORSHIP 7:00 pm

Fri., April 17th
Women's Bible Study 10:00am
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP
STATIONS 12:00 pm
TENEBRAE 7:00 pm

Sat., April 18th
EASTER VIGIL 7:00 pm

Sun., April 20th
SUNRISE 6:30 am
BREAKFAST 7:15 am
WORSHIP 8:30 am
BREAKFAST 9:45 am
WORSHIP 11:00 am

Birthdays

Jamie Schumacher
4/14

Bill Werthen
4/15

Aaylah Ludwiczak
4/17

Anthony Cirrincione
4/18

Weekly Bible Readings

Fri., April 11
Joshua 16-17;
Mk. 15:1-15

Sat., April 12
Joshua 1-19;
Mk. 15:16-32

Sun., April 13
Joshua 20-21;
Mk. 15: 33-41

Mon., April 14
Joshua 22;
Mk. 15: 42-47

Tues., April 15
Joshua 23-24;
Mk. 16: 1-8

Wed., April 16
Judges 1-2;
Lk. 1:1-25

Thurs., April 17
Judges 3;
Lk. 1:26-38

Fri., April 18
Judges 4-5;
Lk 1: 39-56

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Worship Participants For Sunday, April 13, 2014
8:30 am Service 11:00 am Service
Acolytes - Ryan & Paige Harman
Assist Minister - Deb Mort
Comm. Asst. - Fran Perfett
Lector - Mary Ann Rose
Greeter - Mary Ann Rose
Ushers - Bob Toothman & Wendy Hedegore
Counter - Dee & Howard Theilman
Altar Care - Rachel Azzizi & Dottie Betlyn
Bread Provider - Helen & Bob Toothman

Acolytes - Connor & Ian Bookser
Assist Minister - Gabriella Marsh
Comm. Asst. - Lynn Alstadt
Lector - Kathy McKinley
Greeters - Volunteer Needed
Ushers - Bob Schillo & Volunteer
Constr. & Proj. -Harvey Hinch & Keira Wood
Sound - Caitlyn Wood
Counter - Don McKissick
Altar Care - Dave & Marjorie Kasper
Bread Provider - Volunteer Needed
Travelling Communion
- The Bookser Family

Worship Participants For Sunday, April 20, 2014
8:30 am Service 11:00 am Service

Acolytes - Crucifer: Jamie Perfett
Bible Bearer: Caroline Mamrose
Torch Bearers: Jensen & Jacob Walker
Assist Minister - Sherri Perfett
Comm. Asst. - Jeff Bussard
Lector - Cheryl Hazelbaker
Greeter - Dottie Betlyn
Ushers - Larry Polny & Fran Perfett
Counter - John & Babs Yingst
Altar Care - Rachel Azzizi & Dottie Betlyn
Bread Provider - Bill & Helen Werling
Travelling Communion -
Joe & Gabriella Marsh

Acolytes - Frankie & Lexi Hvostal
Assist Minister - Frank Hvostal
Comm. Asst. - Don McKissick
Lector - Volunteer Needed
Greeters - Volunteer Needed
Ushers - Lynn Alstadt & Cathy Snyder
Constr. & Proj. -Harvey Hinch & Keira Wood
Sound - Neil Ruppel
Counter - Jeff McKinley
Altar Care - Dave & Marjorie Kasper
Bread Provider - Volunteer Needed



Announcements
Saturday, April 12th @ 9am St. Andrew is getting ready for Easter! We will be cleaning inside, as well as, outside the church. Anyone is welcome, children included! Arrive at 9am and stay as long as you are able.

PALM SUNDAY School Easter Gathering

We will be having a Family Gathering that morning to celebrate the Lenten Season. We hope to see you on Palm Sunday, April 13th at the Family Gathering at 9:45 (in place of Sunday School). ~Angela Arndt, Sunday School Superintendent

Youth Updates: Butter Braid delivery is Palm Sunday, during both services. We have several youth that will be attending Lutherlyn the week of July 6th. They are in the 6-8th Grade. It would be great if we could get a few more youth in that group. If you are interested, please contact Kasey Nicol. We will be putting the deposit down sometime in April.
~New Scripts order due April 27th ~

Sunday School Schedule REMINDER: There will be NO CLASSES on April 20th. We wish everyone a very Happy Easter! There will be classes on April 27th and May 4th and 11th. Registration forms for the 2014-2015 Sunday School year will be mailed out shortly to all currently enrolled families. Please take a few minutes to look these over and return them to the church. Registration forms will be available shortly in the narthex for all new students. We have classes for all children aged 3 (and completely potty-trained) through 8th grade. High school students are encouraged to participate in the youth Sunday School classes, which meet at the same time. ~Angela Arndt, Sunday School Superintendent

~ * ~ * ~ * Come join us for Easter Breakfast! * ~ * ~ * ~
This year we will be doing a buffet with four main entrees, a fruit salad and various pastries.
Breakfast will be served at 7:15 am & 9:45 am. A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex.
We look forward to seeing you! ($8 Adult / $4 Children under 12)
Adults Night Out: Friday, April 25th at 6:00pm at Peter’s Place, 1199 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Take I79 South to the Kirwin Heights Exit. Restaurant is a very short distance on the right. For those that are interested in attending, please contact: Carol Crawford (412)-269-7725 or Grace McQuade at (412)-262-2318. There is also a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. For more information on the restaurant please visit: http://www.petersplacerestaurant.net/index.php

Time, Talent & Asset Survey: Attention everyone with gifts. The weekend of April 26-27 you will have the opportunity to let your gifts be known. After the worship services, plan to take a few minutes and fill out a Time, Talent & Asset Survey at the St. Andrew Gift Fair. Those not able to join us for the Gift Fair will be contacted separately to fill out a survey. Thank you in advance.
Women of the ELCA Spring Clusters 1 & 6 Events Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014 Time: 8:30 a.m. – registration; 9:00 a.m. - breakfast Place: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 819 Washington Ave., Monaca, PA Theme: “Lord Teach Us How To Pray” – Based on Matthew 21:22 For more information contact: Shirlee Nelson, 412-264-7227

HELP US HELP A CHILD READ! We are delighted to announce that St. Andrew Christian Literacy Outreach Ministry is gaining interest! We are in desperate need of volunteer tutors. The tutor will provide 1 hour of one-on-one tutoring per week at Moon, Coraopolis and Sewickley libraries. The day, time and location may be negotiated between tutor and family. A prospective tutor must obtain a Background Check and Child Abuse Clearances. No former teaching experience necessary. We will train you in the curriculum. Please call Nina Manack for more information: 412-977-2072.

God’s Good Gifts: Bible Study and Card Making: Mondays from 7-8:30pm. Each session will include Bible Study, prayer, fellowship and card making! No experience needed and all supplies will be provided. Please contact Terri Hinch by 412-841-2150, or Email: hinchtl@gmail.com All are welcome and bring a friend!

Prayer Buddy Program Reception: Just a quick reminder that the Prayer Buddy Program Reception is Sunday, May 18th at 9:45. We have had a wonderful year with our new “No Longer a Secret” Prayer Buddy Program and are looking forward to seeing all the kids with their Buddies at the Reception. There will be light refreshments and time to spend chatting. You will also have the opportunity to sign-up to be a Buddy for next year’s program. Thanks to all the kids, Buddies, and parents who have helped make this program a success! ~Angela Arndt and Melissa Zebroski, Prayer Buddy Program Co-Coordinators


Please Remember in Your Prayers...
Agnes Miller, Raquel Burke, Adelina Burke, Lily Burke, Ed Nelson, Frank Bruno, Rose & Bill Werthen, Mike & Sally Mihalo, Luise Keppel, Ralph Blosser, Dorothy Balogh, David & Evelyn Bartoe, Steve Brite & Rona Gralitzer, Kathy White, Mary Kochanowski, Marie Schrieber, Craig Whipkey, Chuck Weaver, Karen Yovick

Bill and Jaunita Page
Josh Prigorac
Kristi Magneson
Leah McPherson
Gabrielle Chew
Judy and Stephen Puskar
Susan Steen
Scott Mullen
Michael Liptak
Maura Schwab
Rich Kyper
Christopher Bunyan
Stan Bookser
Diane & Michael Hornyak
Gary Springer
Bob Heisler
Sylvia Hall
Baby Willie
Emily Litterini
Cindy Wilson
Raymond Cleis
Sherri
John Teleha & Family
C.J. Connelly
Wanda Bauer

Parents of Martha Baxter
Moon High School Teacher
Niece of Sandy Schuman
Granddaughter of Rhonda Brite
friend of Mamrose Family
Cousins of the Azzizi & Betlyn Family
Friend of Azzizi & Betlyn Family
Nephew of Jeff & Kathy McKinley
Nephew of Jeff & Kathy McKinley
Friend of Schumaker Family
Friend of Hazelbaker Family
Grandson of Rich Kyper
Father-in-Law of Julie Bookser
Parents of Steven Hornyak
Neighbor of Billie & Marty Schuller
Husband of LaVerne
Mother of Karen Tehovnik
Perfett Baby
Granddaughter of Bob and Christine Litterini
Cousin of Bob Litterini
Son of Lois Baile
Friend of Jim McFadden
Friends of Sherri Perfett
Neighbor of Mary White
Grandmother of Angela Arndt

In Memoriam:
Connie Yanoshak - Vicar Jen's Aunt


*Please contact the church office if you would like to add a loved one to our Prayer List.


Pray For Our Military...
    
     James Riss, son-in-law of Paula & Jeff Bussard

     Daniel J. Bustinger, grandson of the late Lois Bustinger

     Chaz Tress, friend of the Nelson's, Army Ranger serving in Afghanistan

*If you have loved ones serving our country, please contact the church office to have their names added.