Andover UMC

May 2017 To create and nurture a passionate faith community through open doorways to Christ.

Thursday, May11th at 6pm

Daughters and Sons are welcome

Fellowship Hall-Dinner will be provided

The June 12-15 session of Annual Conference will return to Lakeside

Chautauqua with a new quadrennial theme,

Bearing Fruit that Lasts: Called, Committed, Connected.

Bishop Tracy S. Malone will give the message during the Service of

Commemoration and Holy Communion, and the Service of Commissioning

and Ordination. Bishop Michael McKee of the North Texas Conference

will be our guest speaker for each of the morning worship services.

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

Rev. David Miller

Worship

10:45am

Leon UMC

Worship

10am

Sunday School

10:30am

Richmond UMC

Worship

11am

Williamsfield UMC

Pastor Pat Seger

Worship

10am

Sunday School

9am

Thrown Out and Thrown Up

There is something fishy going on here! Can you believe that message on Sunday? I mean… is this something that you would stake your life on? Can you trust and pattern your life around such a story? There are a lot of stories in the Bible. Jesus taught by using stories. He would make up a story that helped people relate to Him and to understand His point. He told stories like the prodigal son, virgins going to a wedding, and a guy robbed and beaten on the road to Jericho. We call these parables, because they are stories with a point (most always have only one point, but some can make an 11-point message out of them). He also used illustrations like a grain of wheat falling to the ground to describe death. He is not talking about a historical event. The word picture was simply used because it helped the hearer understand what He was saying. Jesus’ listeners knew about temples, crops and thirst. Jesus also used examples that were well known to the people that came from the Old Testament. Some people say, “Well that’s Old Testament,” as if that comment alone diminishes the validity of story or passage. But if Jesus thought it was important, then I must take it into serious consideration. It impacts how we are to look at the Bible. Some are like, “I believe in Jesus, but the Bible is a different story.” The Bible is God’s Word. Jesus is the Living Word, the Bible is the Written Word. If any of the Old Testament was wrong, Jesus would have corrected it. He was the Word in the flesh (incarnate). He is the author of the O.T. and N.T. So, if you want to separate Jesus and the Bible, you are on some shaky ground. One of the stories that Jesus used was about a guy who God wanted to send on a mission. God wanted Jonah to go and preach to a group that Jonah hated. God said go this way and Jonah went the opposite direction. While running from God in a boat, a storm threatens to block his escape. He admits that this is all his fault and the crew throws him overboard. He gets swallowed by a large fish or whale which spits him out three days later on the shores of the land where God wanted Jonah to preach in the first place. He is very effective. Can you imagine meeting a guy on the road who just spent three days in the belly of a large fish? His hair and clothes are bleached, he has seaweed dangling from his hair and he smells like half-digested fish. He speaks. REPENT! …and they did (wouldn’t you?) There are many points of interest and lessons that can be learned from Jonah’s story. Jesus did not use these. Jesus uses the story as a sign of what was going to happen. He would be buried for three days and then be resurrected. Bet you did not get that from the original reading of the Story of Jonah! But the story was not there only so Jesus could use it as an illustration. It is there because it is part of God’s story (His-story/History) of His work to bring people back to Him. Can you believe it?

I do! It is not simply an illustration or parable, its history. I cannot explain how it happened. The Bible is not intended to be a biological textbook. God doesn’t explain everything. He explains what we need to know to become His people and to live as His people. Can the creator of the universe create one fish or a whole species of animals that a man can survive three days in its belly? Of course! Is your God big enough? Mine is.

I love one of the quotes from Job, “Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.” (Job 42:3) I live in a great, wonderful world and serve a great and wonderful God, whom I can believe!

Blessings,

Reverend Ric Harvel

May 2017 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 re-spond in a manner of praise and/or prayer. Please feel free to share your news that we may share especially the prayer

concerns to the faith community.

Family of Sue Cless Jason and Sara Harvel’s ministry in Thailand Our Service Men & Women & their Families Austin O’ Baker, Army Florence Lipps prayers for healing and strength Charlie Stevenson prayers for recovery following surgery 5/3 JoAnne Coe prayers for healing of double pneumonia Kathy Manly prayers for healing and strength Larry Huston prayers for healing after a stroke Glennice Sparber continued prayers for healing of blood clots Josie Pickney prayers for healing of cancerous tumor Elsie Vendely prayers for health concerns Austin O’Baker prayers for safety and guidance (Army) Trudy Mills prayers for healing of shoulder Norma Harvel prayers for health concerns Bob Hall prayers for healing and strength David Heath continued prayers for strength with cancer Logan Reed prayers for strength with health concerns Ross Boggs prayers for healing and recovery Pat Harvey continued prayers for comfort and strength Shirley French prayers for healing and strength David Barker continued prayers for healing with crohn's Bill Lucik continued prayers for strength with cancer Christopher Gause continued prayers for strength Phil Roberts continued prayers for health concerns Norm Woodard continued prayers for health concerns Sheila Woodard continued prayers for health concerns Mike Lower continued prayers for health concerns Barb & Steve McClure continued prayers for healing grace Terry & Gail Nevison continued prayers for health concerns

Edna Davis Bob Guseman Beverly Holden Doug Raymond Medena Hollis

Dan Ser

Dan Anderson Jack Baxley

Elsie Vendeley Terry Nevison

Vicki Gambatese

Grief of Families & Friends Sue Cless

Children & Youth

Cassidy Chapman - multi health issues Trent Grady - Infantile Batten Disease Kyle Mason - reoccurring health issues

Logan Howard

Our Members & Friends in Care Facilities Lois Betts, Louise's Home, Andover

Beverly Webb, Copeland Oaks, Sebring, OH Elsie Vendeley, Rae-Ann Geneva Skilled Nursing,

839 W. Main Geneva, OH 44041

Holy Baptism of Mason Blake Kelly

Sunday, April 30th 2017

With Andrea Wonderling, Hannah Wonderling,

Anthony Crumb, Hailee Lipinsky

and Pastor Jason Hockran

New Members

Shannon Arcoria

Elizabeth Arcoria

Francesca Arcoria

In April we welcomed Dehkontee Tarr, Annual Conference UMVIM Coordinator from Liberia

ANDOVER COMMUNITY CENTER

181 South Main Street

People the Park

Saturdays at 7pm - Andover Square

5/27 PV High School Jazz Band and Show Choir

6/3 Bluegrass group Lazy Grass Band

6/10 Country Artist Denise Starr

6/17 Jazz saxophonist Don Perry

6/24 Simply Us

7/1 Sounds of Elvis

7/8 Brett Allen Morgan

7/15 Andover UMC Worship Team

7/22 Acoustic artist Melissa Harvey

7/29 Acoustic artist Stephan Ault

(Friday) 8/4 Mike Trott/Eric Legenzoff

8/12 Christian group Firmly Grounded

8/19 Uncharted Course

8/26 Forties group The Everly Sisters 9/2 The Good Life Singers

In the event of rain concerts will be held at First Congregational Church.

Concerts are free, but include opportunities to donate towards the performers that night.

Giving to Andover UMC

Using this QR code to give from your mobile device or make your

contribution at andoverfirstumc.org/give

Create your “My Andover UMC” account to make a one time or

recurring gift. Gifts can also as always be placed in the offering

plate during worship.

United Methodist Men & Friends Breakfast & Mission Work

& Trustee’s Work Day Saturday, May 13th

at Andover UMC Meet at 8 am

All are welcome to attend

Jesus Girls-PERFECT LOVE Meet Thursdays at 10:15 am

Faith Circle BECOMING A WOMAN OF SIMPLICITY

May 11th, 1 pm @ AUMC

United Methodist Women News

Outdoor Drive-In Worship Services will begin

Sunday, May 28th at 9:30am

Bev Hanson and Andover UMC Choir

Wildwood Acres Campgrounds

All are welcome!

Princess Ministries

With the help of the community and the

Andover United Methodist Church, we are trying to create the perfect formal experience for those with limited funds. If you have any dresses or accessories to donate, please

contact Michele Hockran, Sonia or Cassandra

Orahood. Find us on Facebook!

Practice on Sundays at Noon behind the high school Children's Bell Choir will play on

Sunday, June 11th at the 9:30 service. They will practice on June 4th during

Children’s Church.

DATE TIME FIELD

5/18 7:45 COLUMBUS

5/25 7:45 COLUMBUS

6/1 6:30 MASSUCCI

6/8 7:45 MASSUCCI

6/15 6:30 MASSUCCI

6/22 7:45 COLUMBUS

7/6 7:45 COLUMBUS

7/13 6:30 MASSUCCI

Grow Night classes will continue

again in July

Missions and Outreach

Now collecting items for

Flood buckets and Health kits

Details and sign-up sheets are in the gathering space.

You are invited to exhibit and sell at the

Annual Arts and Crafts Fair

Saturday, September 2nd

10am to 4pm

Please contact Margaret Harvey at 814-282-5719

for more information.

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Vacation Bible School

Pre-K through 6th Grade

June 19-23

5pm Dinner /6-8:30pm Program

Volunteers Needed

Contact Michele Hockran

Change the World Day Saturday, May 20, 2017

The Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland is sponsoring a “Change the World” event on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 8:30am to 7pm and is

looking for individuals and groups from churches, companies, service organizations and social groups interested in devoting a day to

cleaning up the “hidden” neighborhoods of Cleveland. The mission is working with city officials and representatives of various community development organizations to identify streets, neigh-borhoods, abandon and occupied properties that are in need of landscaping, trash removal, graffiti removal, overgrowth trimming and

general clean up.

Youth and Adults are invited.

We will leave the church

at 6am and return at 9pm.

If interested, contact Pastor Jason

Youth Annual Conference

June 9th-11th

At Lakeside

Contact Pastor Jason for more details

And whatever you do, whether

in word or deed, do it all in the

name of the Lord Jesus, giving

thanks to God the Father

through him.

Colossians 3:17 (NIV)

PV MINISTERIAL GOOD FRIDAY

Pastor Jason and the followers of the Cross

Drake Limestoll and Nina Warsing in a

moment of prayer

Isabella Limestoll saying a prayer

Station of the Cross

Confirmation Sunday - June 4th:

Michael Fink

Nathan Henry

Logan Jacobs

Michael Taylor

Gabe Warsing

Gyasi Warsing

Nina Warsing

Joe Whittington

Graduation Sunday - June 4th:

High School

and

College Graduates

will be recognized during the 9:30 worship service

In April, Andover UMC Tweens joined the “Northeast Ohio Hide Painted Rocks” project.

The hidden rocks are found by strangers and began as a way to brighten the finder’s day as an act of kindness.

All the kids participating in the recent project now will see how far their rocks have traveled when picked up.

Check out “Northeast Ohio rocks” Facebook page for more information.

Fusion Youth Worship

All are welcome!

June 25th

Join us for Fusion

@Andover Christian Church 5pm

May 7th-Meeting

May 14th

Happy Mother’s Day!

(Enjoy time with Mom)

May 21st-Movie Night

May 28th-No Gathering

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

Spring Unit 2:

Peter Rocks!

May 7th

Peter and John

Acts 3:1-4:22

Bible Verse:

I tell you that you are Peter and I’ll build my church on

this rock.

Matthew 16:18

May 14th

Peter and Tabitha

Acts 9:36-43

Anchor Point: Like Peter, we can tell the good news about Jesus

May 21st

Peter and Cornelius

Acts 10:1-28

May 28th

Peter in Prison

Acts 12:1-17

Join us as we

continue on our

Deep Blue

Adventure!

May 7th-Confirmation Dinner 5pm

May 11th-Guys help with Mother’s Day

Celebration

May 20th-Nehemiah Mission

6am-9pm

May 28th-11am-3pm Help with

Baccalaureate Lunch

June 4th-Graduation and

Confirmation Sunday

June 9th-11th YAC

Youth Group 7th-10th Grade

Children’s Church & Nursery

You can download the free Deep Blue Adventure app for Scripture jumble, trivia, mini games and quests!

MAY

1 Ezra 1-3

2 Ezra 4-6

3 Ezra 7-8

4 Ezra 9-10

5 Nehemiah 1-2

6/7 Nehemiah 3-4

8 Nehemiah 5-7

9 Nehemiah 8-10

10 Nehemiah 11-13

11 Esther 1-2

12 Esther 3-4

13/14 Esther 5-7

15 Esther 8-10

16 Job 1-3

17 Job 4-7

18 Job 8-10

19 Job 11-14

20/21 Job 15-17

22 Job 18-19

23 Job 20-21

24 Job 22-24

25 Job 25-28

26 Job 29-31

27/28 Job 32-34

29 Job 35-37

30 Job 38-39

31 Job 40-42

JUNE

1 Psalms 1-6

2 Psalms 7-12

3/4 Psalms 13-18

5 Psalms 19-24

6 Psalms 25-30

7 Psalms 31-36

8 Psalms 37-41

9 Psalms 42-49

10/11 Psalms 50-54

12 Psalms 55-59

13 Psalms 60-66

14 Psalms 67-72

15 Psalms 73-77

16 Psalms 78-83

17/18 Psalms 84-89

19 Psalms 90-97

20 Psalms 98-103

21 Psalms 104-106

22 Psalms 107-110

23 Psalms 111-118

24/25 Psalm 119

26 Psalms 120-127

27 Psalms 128-134

28 Psalms 135-139

29 Psalms 140-145

30 Psalms 146-150

JULY

1/2 Proverbs 1-4

3 Proverbs 5-9

4 Proverbs 10-13

5 Proverbs 14-17

6 Proverbs 18-21

7 Proverbs 22-24

8/9 Proverbs 25-29

10 Proverbs 30-31

11 Ecclesiastes 1-6

12 Ecclesiastes 7-12

13 Song of Songs 1-8

14 Isaiah 1-4

15/16 Isaiah 5-8

17 Isaiah 9-12

18 Isaiah 13-16

19 Isaiah 17-20

20 Isaiah 21-23

21 Isaiah 24-27

22/23 Isaiah 28-30

24 Isaiah 31-35

25 Isaiah 36-39

26 Isaiah 40-43

27 Isaiah 44-48

28 Isaiah 49-51

29 Isaiah 52-57

30 Isaiah 58-62

31 Isaiah 63-66

Parish Nurse Nook

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

May is National Stroke Awareness Month.

Recently we have lost a member to a stroke as well as another has recently been severely affected by a stroke

so let’s refresh some points! Blood pressure control is a big influence on stroke prevention. Have regular check-

ups and if your doctor recommends medication for better control….TAKE IT!

The article below addresses blood pressure issues.

Do you know the acronym for spotting stroke signs?

F-A-S-T F= Face drooping. Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile

uneven or lopsided?

A=Arm weakness. Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift

downward?

S=Speech Difficulty. Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person

to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the person able to correctly repeat words?

T= Time. If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and say, “I think

this is a stroke” to help get the person to the hospital immediately. Time is important! Don’t delay

and also note the time when the first symptoms appeared. Emergency responders will want to know.

Some other associated signs are sudden confusions, sudden numbness/weakness especially one side of body, sudden trou-

ble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or sudden severe head-

ache with no known cause.

High Blood Pressure Equals Higher Risk of Stroke.

Normal blood pressure is 120/80.

Stroke happens when a clot or rupture interrupts blood flow to the brain.

Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells die.

Most people who have a first stroke, have high blood pressure.

High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the brain, raising the risk of clots or ruptures.

Stroke happens when a clot or rupture interrupts blood flow to the brain.

Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells die.

80% of strokes can be prevented.

Nearly 1 in 6 American adults who have high blood pressure don’t know.

At age 50, people without high blood pressure have a life expectancy 5 years longer than people with high blood

pressure.

Have your blood pressure checked and keep it in check to reduce your risk of stroke.

For more information visit heart.org/hbp.

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181 South Main St

P.O. Box 207

Andover, OH 44003

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Food Pantry May 12th

10 am-Noon

Located at Andover UMC

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

Cleveland Foodbank

Distribution

May 26th 10 am-Noon

Located at Andover UMC

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

Free Dinner Friday May 26th Burgers & Dogs

Andover UMC Fellowship Hall

Dinner at 5:30 pm & Devotion at 6 pm

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 & Thursday’s

From 10-2 pm

Stop in to see what is available.