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St. Andrew’s
Network
November 2017 Volume 15, Number 11
IN THIS ISSUE Pastor’s Message
Page 1
President Report
Treasurer’s Report
Page 2
Shift Celebration Luncheon
Staff Christmas Gift
Page 3
Birthday / Anniversaries
Remember in Prayer
Many Thanks
Page 4
Outreach
Companion Church Project
Book Club
Adventurers Group
Page 5
Children’s Ministry
Family Fun Night
Bake Sale
Banquet of Love
Page 6
Newsletter Newsletter Blurbs
Page 7
Health Education
Page 8
Health Education
Page 9
Teen Calendar
Page 10
November Calendar
Page 11
Message from Pastor Phil
Grace to you and peace from God our
Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen. When November arrives I think of Thanksgiving. Not just the
one day called Thanksgiving Day, but the idea itself. I have
memories of my childhood at the Thanksgiving Day dinner table
each person would say, “I am grateful for…”. This was a happy
time and with small children you could guess that there were
immediate items for which gratitude was a given and high praise
offered. The turkey, the cranberry sauce, the stuffing (or dressing
as some call it). I especially liked the pies. Pumpkin was my
favorite unless the apple pie was warm and came with a scoop of
ice cream.
As I grew older I realized giving thanks was not only the right
thing to do but the spiritually and emotionally healthy thing to do.
When you are grateful for something you appreciate it a lot more.
This goes for things as well as relationships that we have with
close family and friends and extended families like our
congregation.
Almost a year ago I offered a sermon on a Sunday morning
where I posed that when someone asks, “How are you?” we might
respond, “I’m grateful”. It must have struck a nerve because to
this day when someone asks me how I am and I say, “I’m doing
okay”, they respond right away, “Don’t you mean, ‘I’m
grateful?’” I appreciate that reminder very much.
I’m am grateful to be in a faith community whose culture is
more and more centered in gratitude. In a recent New Testament
reading for Sunday morning, St. Paul reminded disciples, Do not
worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving (emphasis mine) let your requests
be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ
Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Blessings at Thanksgiving! Pastor Phil Shuart
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St. Andrew
Lutheran Church 8901 Del Webb Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Phone: 702-255-1990
FAX: 702-255-1919
Web site: www.standrewlv.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP HOURS 8:30 AM
10:00 AM
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP 10:00 AM
OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor
Phillip J. Shuart
Youth & Family Ministry
Brian Neely
Parish Administrator
Chandra Meyers
Office Assistant
Robert Rodenbeck
Angela Danzik
Director, Children’s Ministries
De Ann Martell
Organist
Minster of Music
Sharron Allanson
Accompanist
Michelle Nunez
CHURCH COUNCIL
Ron Fraass, President
Gary Frederickson, Vice President
Helen DeNomme, Secretary
Lynn Boudreau, Treasurer
Martha Aslesen, Worship Life
Melissa Johnston, Congregational Life
Bob Zimmerman, Outreach
Dave Moredock, Bldg./Grounds
Nancy Moredock, Education
Newsletter Staff Robert Rodenbeck
702-255-1990
e-mail: [email protected]
Thoughts from the Congregational President
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Even a small light can be easily seen in the darkness—but you have to be looking in that direction. If we choose to look away from the light, the darkness can be overwhelming. The outpouring of sacrifice, care, and gifts to those injured or killed in the shooting here in Las Vegas were amazing examples of light in the darkness. Saint Andrew took calls from concerned members, gathered on Tuesday, and held a candlelight service on Wednesday. We may never know what darkness surrounded the shooter to drive him to such an action. It is up to us to show people that the Light is still bright in this world through God’s grace and love. We need to turn each day toward God’s light shining in our lives. Do not be afraid of the dark—God is there with us. Grace and Peace, Ron
TREASURER REPORT FOR SEPT. 2017
INCOME Sept. General Fund 43,428.00
YTD General Fund 395,731.00
YTD Budget
EXPENSES Sept. General Fund 58,149.00
YTD General Fund 425,015.00
YTD Budget 431,838.00
ENDOWMENT Endowment Auction & Dinner - $5,247.00
Contributions - $365.00
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Sometimes all it
takes is a tiny of perspective
to see something familiar in a new light.
Celebration Luncheon…
It’s GREAT to be LUTHERAN!
Celebrate our Lutheran heritage with fun, food and fellowship!
October 29, 2017
11:15 Program Begins
Luncheon served at Noon (Catering by Chef JB…You’ll love it!)
International Menu
Fresh Fruit Tray
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion,
Cucumbers, Croutons, Craisins, Ranch
Dressing and Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chicken Breast Marsala
Grilled Bratwursts with Bacon-Apple
Sauerkraut
Black Forest Ham W/ Honey Mustard Sauce
Bow Tie Pasta Primavera
Italian Roasted Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables
Rolls and Butter
Mini Cannoli’s
French Twists W/ Fudge Drizzled W/ White
Chocolate and Raspberry Sauce
Old Fashion Banana Pudding While there is no charge for this celebration a
free-will offering will be taken.
Staff Christmas Gift
At our recent Council meeting, it was agreed that we should provide a monetary Christmas gift to each of our dedicated staff. This gift is separate from their pay and will not come from the budget. We were able to provide a small gift to each staff member last year in this same way. Saint Andrew’s excellent staff form the basis of our ministry and put in many hours on our behalf. If you would like to contribute to the staff gift, please mark on your offering envelopes “Christmas Gift” in addition to your regular offering. The Council would like to present the staff with their gifts just prior to Christmas, so please provide your contribution prior to or on December 17th.
Thank you, Saint Andrew Church Council.
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Happy November
Birthdays
Aidan Aldrich
Margareta Kuzniarek
Rachel Landsteiner
Pat Oleson
Jan Durell
Sylvia Donnelly
Gary Sandler
Bernice Skancke
Mel Swanson
Barbara Kulwicki
Lisa Riggleman
Merla Lysgaard
Cynthia Nicklyn
Barbara Beck
Jerry Mathre
Linda Yard
Avalena Galvez
Peggy Ostrander
Nancy Moredock
Bob Frantzen
Eileen Petzel
Mary Meckley
Audrey Gray
Jake Landsteiner
Gail Feiner
Ruth Pfaff
Bill Richesin
Stuart Friesema
Sam Hall
Donna Kreeb
Jeanne Willcox
Angela Cerbasie
Dorothy Hicks
Alan Yearke
Shirley Berry
John Gitersonke
Ellie Kurtzahn
Paula Rowley
Phil Shuart
Al Lange
Marylin Pekrul
Gary Peterson
Bob Zimmerman
Beverly Kessinger
Ron Maguire
Dale Petzel
Joe Gunnells
Barbara Cullings
Beverly Joerz
Happy November
Anniversaries
Dennis & JoAnne Vetter
Bob & Anne Folkert
Ron & Barbara Phillips
Gary & Sherrie Fischer
James & Beth Diodato
Kevin & Sharon Kinter
Eileen & Ben Wasserman
Mike & Melissa Palmer
Leslie & Lanne Tuohy
Don & Mary Kroll
George & Sally Lofink
Joyce & George Cordon
John & Trudy Mestemacher
Arnold & Dorothy Schrader
Herb & Karla Nichols
Jan & William Durell
Stuart & Gracia Friesema
Gunter & Sandy Wrase
John & Beth Doney
Roger & Linda Andersen
Mickey Allen
Barbara Barcus
Dick Brown
Betty Carmody
Barbara Cullings
Bruce Cullings
Beverly Davis
Helen DeNomme
Gerhard Grimmeck
Lana Heaney
Nick Isi
Mike Jeffers
Gisela Jodwischat
Claire Jurgensen
Laverne Kapusta
Jerry Lands
Jake Landsteiner
Aggie Liguori
Evelyn Menzel
Daniel Nelson
Mike Palmer
Ed & Shirley Rahn
Ann & Bill Rios
Elsie Silver
Farrow & Grace Smith
Mel Swanson
Bill Wascher
Ben Wasserman
Coleen Woodhouse
Ruth Edna Zweck
If you are new to St. Andrew and you have not seen your birthday or anniversary listed in the
newsletter, we do not have your information. Please contact the office at 255-1990 or Gail
Stacy at 858-0400 so we can update our records.
Re-e-“value”-ation I was brought up in a Christian environment where, because God had to be given pre-eminence, nothing else was allowed to be important. I have broken through to the position that because God exists, everything has significance. —Evangeline Paterson
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Three Square
Please join us from 9:30 – 11:30 on November
9th as we prepare bags of food for Three Square’s
Backpack program. This program provides food for
school age children who might otherwise go
without during weekends and schedule breaks
during the school year. Meet us at Three Square’s
warehouse at 4190 N. Pecos Rd. Directions and the
dress code are posted on the Outreach bulletin board
in the Social Hall.
Crown A crown, of course, symbolizes royal authority. As a Christian symbol it represents both Christ as King of kings (Revelation 17:14, for example) and the eternal life promised to Christ’s followers: “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10, ESV).
Companion Church
Project- A new committee
was formed. There is still
interest in this assistance to
Guatemala and a trip in the
spring. If you are interested in joining this fun group
please see Brian or De Ann! It looks like we may
have our biggest delegation yet going! That is just
so cool! Including 3 mother/daughter teams
potentially going. Look in the bulletin insert for the
next meeting time!
The selection for November 6th “Hillbilly Elegy:
A Memoir of a Family in Crisis”, by JD Vance. JD
Vance is a former marine and a Yale Law School
graduate. At times funny, and disturbing and
deeply moving, this is a family history, with
sociological overtones, that is also a troubling
meditation on the loss of the American Dream for a
not so insignificant portion of our country.
Looking ahead, our selection for December 11th
at 11 AM is “Camino Island”, by John Grisham.
This story is an intriguing mystery regarding a
stolen manuscript from Princeton University.
In November, we
are planning to see
“Harvey” at Faith
Lutheran High School.
Their acting, staging,
costumes and
directing, challenges
anything that UNLV
puts on. In December we are going to the
Nutcracker Ballet with tickets purchased a couple of
months ago, and also a possible outing to the
Bellagio to see the gardens and have lunch after.
For times and more information, please check the
bulletin board in the social hall.
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Family Sunday- Sunday, October 29,
following the second service. It’s Great to be a
Lutheran!!! We will have a special lunch after the
second service to celebrate how “Great it is to be a
Lutheran! “ We will have a nice variety of food
including a few German dishes. Come and join us!
Family Fun Night November &
December!
November 19th – After church (time TBA) The
Movie will be “STAR”. I am previewing it in
October for the November release. Can’t wait to
see it! We are still working out details like lunch &
movie times. This will be a limited seating event
since it is a movie. We will limit to 30 people and
the cost will be $10 for lunch and the movie. More
details coming soon!
December 1st – held at 6 PM…Our Annual
Christmas Party! Lots of fun and surprises coming!
Save the Date!
Bake Sale – There will be a bake sale on
December 10th between services and after the
second service. Please bring in your yummy treats.
The proceeds will go to support the Guatemala
Fund. Thanks for your support.
Banquet of Love is back!! – Please join us on
Saturday, February 10th, 2018 for a tasty dinner and
hilarious entertainment. Proceeds will go to help
support the Guatemala Fund. Watch for updates
and information in the upcoming months.
Save these dates!
Nov. 26 – No Children’s worship – Thanksgiving
Dec. 10 – Sing in both worship services
Dec. 17-Jan 6 – No Children’s Worship
Jan. 7 – Classes resume
April 1 – Easter
May 13 – Mother’s Day & First Communion
May 20 – End of Children’s Worship & Martin
Luther Award
June 11-15 VBS
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Christ our feast
Christ is not only a remedy for your weariness and trouble, but he will give you an abundance of the contrary, joy and delight. They who come to Christ do not only come to a resting place after they have been wandering in a wilderness, but they come to a banqueting house where they may rest, and where they may feast. They may cease from their former troubles and toils, and they may enter upon a course of delights and spiritual joys. —Jonathan Edwards color image above: feast_16396c.jpg b&w image: feast_16396.tif
Counting blessings Numbered lists grab our attention. In the checkout aisle or on the internet, we gravitate toward headings such as “10 ways to lose weight by summer!” or “3 simple steps to acing that test!” Ancient Jewish sages urged people to count out and speak at least 100 blessings, or statements of gratitude, each day. What would happen if we intentionally listed 100 blessings daily? Can you imagine?! What if the first blessing we counted was simply the day itself? “Thank you, God, for this brand new day!” “Bless my use of this day, Lord, that I might glorify you.” Scripture encourages such awareness and promises an additional blessing in return: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12, NIV).
“Time to Thank, Time to Share”
Thanksgiving is a time to share. A roasted turkey stuffed with care, potatoes, yams and buttered rolls are passed around in festive bowls. But first we thank our God above and share with others his great love. The dish served last is always best — a slice of pie for every guest. —MaryAnn Sundby color image above: pie_16398c.jpg b&w image: pie_16398.tif
Everyday saints Everyday things, relationships with other people, daily work, love of our family — all these may breed saints. Jesus of Nazareth taught us to live every hour of the day as saints. Every hour of the day is useful and may lead to divine inspiration, the will of the Father, the prayer of contemplation — holiness. Every hour of the day is holy. What matters is to live it as Jesus taught us. And for this, one does not have to shut oneself in a monastery or fix strange and inhumane [regimens] for one’s life. It is enough to accept the realities of life. Work is one of these realities; motherhood, the rearing of children, family life with all its obligations are others. —Carlo Carretto, Letters From the Desert
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St Andrew Health Education by: Judy Swanson RN, MSN, Health Educator
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of arthritis. Your physician can treat it, but there is no known
cure. It is a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. Over time, the slippery tissue covering the ends of
bones in a joint are damaged. The ends of bones in a damaged joint rub together. The rubbing causes
pain, swelling, loss of motion, and the joint may lose its normal shape.
Osteoarthritis can cause bone spurs to grow on the edges of the joint. Bits of bone or cartilage can break off and
float inside the joint space, which causes more pain and damage. Reference National Institute of Health:
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee treatment options: (1) Medicines (2) Steroid Injection (3) Synvisc Injection (4)
Nondrug pain relief techniques (5) Complementary and alternative therapies, and (6) Total Joint
Replacement
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OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE HIP
Osteoarthritis of the hip causes: hip pain, hip stiffness, pain in the buttock groin and thigh. Restricted
internal rotation, and an abnormal gait when you walk. Treatment options: (1) Pain Medicine (NSAIDS)
(2) Injections (Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, and Platelet-rich plasma) (3) Supplements (4) Exercises,
Stretching, Physical Therapy (5) Artificial Hip Replacement.
https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis/hip-treatments
There are different types of devices for total knee joint replacement, and artificial hip replacement. The
size and type is very important for the best possible outcome. The knee and hip devices last about 15-20
years, ask your orthopedic surgeon which type is best for you. Not sure what to do? Pray, read the
following bible verse, and trust the Lord to guide your way.
Deuteronomy 31:8 Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of
you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”