The document provides announcements for a church community. It summarizes upcoming events like Lenten book studies, wellness team meetings, mission trips, and worship services. It also includes prayers for departed souls, church leaders, and partner dioceses. Financial reports are given and donations are requested for Easter flowers and outreach ministries.

1. THE GREENS ON THE ALTAR are given to the Glory of God.
PRAY FOR the repose of the soul of Dick Warner, grandfather of Reanna (Nate) Dawson, great grandfather to Kohen and
Soren Dawson. Mr. Warner died Sunday night in Remus. Eternal rest grant to Mr. Warner dear Lord. And let perpetual light
shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace.
WE ASK THE CHURCH FAMILY TO PRAY for The Church of Ireland and the Diocese of Armagh.
PRAY FOR: Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop; Whayne Hougland, Bishop of Western Michigan; for our partner
dioceses and their bishops, Wendell Gibbs, Bishop of Michigan; Todd Ousley, Bishop of Eastern Michigan; Rayford Ray,
Bishop of Northern Michigan; Julio Holguin, Bishop of the Dominican Republic; Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury;
Craig Satterlee, Bishop of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA);
St. John’s Church, Ionia – Justin Gregory, Senior Warden; Ken Tabor, Priest-in-charge; Grand Valley and Lakeshore
Deanery Pre-Convention meeting – March 29th
preparing for Diocesan Convention.
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WEEKLY NEWS, MARCH 30 – APRIL 6, 2014
INVITATION BY St. Andrew's Wellness Team invites you to join us to promote the wellness of our parish family's health.
We recognize it is a challenge for everyone to eat right, exercise, and be spiritually and mentally healthy. We are seeking
ways to build holistic wellness into the culture of St. Andrew's. Won't you join us in figuring out how to promote "doable"
healthy nutrition and physical activity for every member of our church?
When: Tuesday, April 1, 5:15-6:45p.m.
Where: Lounge, St. Andrew's Church
What: Figuring out possibilities for nutrition and physical activity that align with our church mission "to become a
more healthy body of Christ"
Dinner: Soup's on!
R.S.V.P. (or questions): Jackie Brayman, 334-6539
“WALKING HOME” DIOCESAN WIDE LENTEN BOOK STUDY
Here is the schedule for our “Walking Home” book studies:
SUNDAY’S AT 9:00am: March 30 Chapters 9-12, April 13 Chapters 13-17.
TUESDAY’S AT 7: April 1, Chapters 9-12, April 15 Chapters 13-17.
OASIS WEDNESDAY’S – Come & enjoy dinner at 5:45pm! The menu for dinners during Lent will be simple, nutritious
and delicious! Programming for all ages is offered at 6:30pm.
Menu for April 2: Soups, Salad, Crackers … keeping it simple in Lent.
Adult Topic: APRIL 2 – Guest Speaker: DEACON BETH DREW, Diocesan representative for D.R.E.A.M.
2014 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIPS – D.R.E.A.M. is a project of the three lower peninsula Episcopal
dioceses in Michigan, in conjunction with our companion of the Dominican Republic. The project is focused on raising
funds and sending missioners to the town of San Marcos in the Dominican Republic, so they can help build a church, school
and rectory on two acres in the town for the Church of San Simón. In 2014 the lower level of the church – i.e. the worship
space – is expected to be completed. It appears that this year the team will be building pews, altar furniture and also looking
at a healthy latrine system through water missions.
We invite you to learn more about this important effort by visiting the project D.R.E.A.M. website. You’ll find photos, news
updates, forms, FAQ’s and much more. Our EDWM representative on the project is Deacon Beth Drew.
Applications for D.R.E.A.M. mission trips are available on the Michigan D.R.E.A.M. website
June 21-28, 2014
June 28 – July 5, 2014
The following costs are covered by the Diocese: airfare, food, lodging while in the D.R. The deadline for application is
April 1. If you are considering taking part, please contact Fr. Mike or Deacon Beth Drew at Bethdrew7@gmail.com.

2. KIDS WORSHIP CENTER
Preschool/Young Fives: Entry Into Jerusalem. Ask your child what animal Jesus was riding when he entered Jerusalem.
K-2: Entry Into Jerusalem: Ask your child to wonder why Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey and not on a horse.
Spark! 3-5: The Pool of Siloam: Ask your child to tell you the Bible Memory Verse: "I am the light of the world."
John 9:5b. Discuss together how you can be a light in the world to someone else.
Next week we will be meeting in the parish hall to make pretzels!
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL GROUP
This week the Middle/High group will begin exploring Judaism as part of our World Religions unit. Ask your child, "What
common spiritual ancestor do Judaism and Christianity share?"
THIRSTING TO SERVE MISSION TRIP – AUGUST 2 - 9
The Thirsting to Service Mission trip to the Dominican Republic is set for August 2nd – August 9th. Six people have already
made the commitment to go, but there is room for a few more. The cost will be $300.00 per person. A passport and up to
date vaccinations are also required. Anyone interested must have their $300 in by May 3rd. Anyone under 18 must be
accompanied by a legal guardian. For more information contact Keith Baker at 361-7533.
EASTER FLOWER CHART IS POSTED – to give flowers in thanksgiving, celebration of and in loving memory….please
sign up on the chart posted near the elevator. Suggestion donation: $15.00.
BLOOD DRIVE – Sign up or call Deb Posthumus at 364-4121to donate blood on Monday, March 31, 2:00pm – 7:00pm at
Northlawn United Methodist in their basement. Appointments preferred.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES - Sunday March 23: Weekend attendance: 189 Year to Date average: 147
LOOSE CHANGE OFFERINGS - “Thirsting to Serve”
Sign up on the board to match a month, a week or the whole year!!! The commitment is to match the money collected in the
Thirsting to Serve container that is by the altar in the sanctuary. If you would like to match the Weekly Collection:
FEBRUARY TOTAL: $121.77
MARCH 2 $36.51
MARCH 9 $57.33
MARCH 16 $43.25
MARCH 23 $24.66
MARCH 30
MARCH FINANCIALS
March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 March 30
Total Collection 23,831.67 10,211.33 6,007.25 11,645.18
Designated Funds 1,477.51 480.33 214.00 1,562.43
Funds Available for Operations 22,354.16 9,731.00 5,750.00 10,082.75
Weekly Funds Budgeted 8,386.00 8,386.00 8,386.00 8,386.00
MARCH DESIGNATED OUTREACH for the month is designated to HEARTSIDE MINSITRY. Heartside Ministry
seeks to transform lives and the community by establishing relationships with our underserved neighbors so that they may
experience long-term, life-altering success through their advocacy department (social workers), referral services, support
groups, therapeutic art, education, and pastoral care. Learn more about Heartside go to www.heartsideministry.org.
EASTER HAM SALES TO BENEFIT THIRSTING TO SERVE! - Deadline: April 13
Buy your Easter ham through the Rockford Lions Club. Each ham sold yields Thirsting to Serve $5.00 towards purchasing
water purification units. Hams are 7 – 9 lbs., price: $29.00 & are spiral sliced and delicious hot or cold. Contact Stan Hone
at 307-9256 or via email at stanhone@gmail.com to order your ham and to make arrangements for delivery/pick up.

3. MARCH 30 – APRIL 6 CALENDAR
Sunday
8:00am Holy Eucharist/Anointing
9:00am Lent Book Study
10:00am Holy Eucharist/Anointing
4:00pm St. Raphael’s Church
5:30pm NA Potluck
7:00pm NA
Monday
7:00pm OA Support Group
Tuesday
9:30am Staff Meeting
1:15pm Clergy Gathering
4:30pm Standing Committee
5:00pm Wellness Team Mtg.
6:30pm POSA Support Group
7:00pm Lenten Book Study
Wednesday
9:00am Holy Eucharist
5:45pm Oasis Dinner
6:30pm Programming for all ages
Thursday
8:00am Men’s Group – breakfast at Cheshire
12:00pm Children & Youth Ministry
Luncheon (Diocesan)
7:00pm Contemplative Prayer
7:30pm Choir Rehearsal
Friday
7:00pm GA Support Group
Saturday
9:00am SAA Support Group
5:30pm Holy Eucharist
Sunday
8:00am Holy Eucharist
10:00am Holy Eucharist
4:00pm St. Raphael’s Church
5:00pm NA Family Meeting
7:00pm NA
PRAYER ADDITIONS
Mary Hall
SERVING SCHEDULE: MARCH 29/30
Greeters
10:00am Don & Mary Davies
Acolytes
10:00am Izaak Smith, Evan Wernette,
Zoe Wernette, Ethan Hines
Ushers
8:00am Jerry & Carole Skar
10:00am Jon Bylsma & José Campos
Lectors
5:30pm Ashley TerBeek
8:00am Stan Hone
10:00am Candace Witri & Jeanne Howell
Chalice Assistants
5:30pm Ashley TerBeek
8:00am Stan Hone
10:00am Jeff Hines & Abraham Joshua
Altar Guild Carole Cothran, Michael Woerner
& Becky Schulke
Counters Marie Johnson & Clark Grant
Sunday “Goodies” Pat Barnick
Welcome Bread Kathy Bush
SERVING SCHEDULE: APRIL 5/6
Greeters
10:00am Gary, Shelly, Hannah, Abi &
Marina Johnson
Acolytes
10:00am To be announced
Ushers
8:00am Fred Nawrocki & Gerrit Cates
10:00am Doug Aleski & Jerry Hall
Lectors
5:30pm Walt Harrison
8:00am Kathy Bush
10:00am Angie Leuchtmann & Chris Ingram
Chalice Assistants
5:30pm Walt Harrison
8:00am Kathy Bush
10:00am Dale Wood & Kai Carrigan
Altar Guild Cynthia Thomas, Carlynn Teremi
& Becca Lyben
Counters Linda Rice & Karen Bryant
Sunday “Goodies” Jane Koning
Welcome Bread Betty Mills