Andover UMC To create and nurture a passionate faith community through open doorways to Christ. February

2020

Sunday Worship: 8:30am Word & Table, 9:30am Modern, 11am Traditional (ASL) Website: www.andoverfirstumc.org / Follow us on Facebook: andoverfirstumc

Email: receptionist@andoverfirstumc.org Phone: (440) 293-6290

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Feb. 2nd - The Pressing Crowd - Luke 5:1-11 Feb. 9th - The Expectant Crowd - Luke 6:17-26 Feb. 16th - The Questing Crowd - Luke 6:27-38

Feb. 23rd - The Astounded Crowd - Luke 9:28-36

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

Worship

10:00am

Leon UMC

Worship

10am

Sunday School

10:30am

Richmond UMC

Worship

11am

Williamsfield UMC

Pastor Pat Seger

Worship

10am

Sunday School

9am

Love

We got a newsletter a few days ago from a young missionary friend that said something like, “I’m in love and I don’t care who knows about it!” She was bold, out there and inviting others into her celebration! There are probably more people on her mailing list than people I know, so word spread quite quickly. This wasn’t like keeping your diet a secret, just in case it’s a fail. It was more like, “Shout it from the house top!”...I’m not embarrassed, bashful or going to keep quiet about this. I know people who love football, or mint-chocolate chip ice cream, or some TV show. How do I know? It’s easy. They talk about it. They work it into their conversation. They paint their face two-tone, carve the logo into their hair or tattoo it on their body. It’s actually pretty easy to know what some people love. I really enjoy seeing an older couple that look at each other with love in their eyes. You can see the joy or pain of one reflected in the other’s eyes. You know they have moved beyond the warm feeling of attraction to the nitty-gritty of love. What drew them together is still there, but they have progressed to something that is as strong as iron. The impurities have burnt off in the heat of the blast furnace, melding two lives together, shaped by the forge of struggle, pain, disappointment and loss. They’ve been sharpened by conflict, culture and others’ expectations. At times they have embraced each other so as not to fall at the onslaught of life. In quiet moments, peering deep into each other souls, there is an understanding of, “It’s just you and me, now.” Such great love. They have given up everything and received everything. It is no wonder God used this picture to help us understand His love for us. His Word describes the relationship between us as, He is the groom and we are His bride. Those words take me back to the wedding day. Everyone is excited and nervous. They look their best. The tears that day are tears of joy. As usual, God sees a bigger picture, a deeper, longer picture…a panoramic of time. For the one who sees the end at its beginning, it is both a reality and a coming event. Love is work! Love is sacrificial, longsuffering, kind, not selfish, protective, trusting, and hopeful. Love is God. He has not and will not fail you. He is still there by your side. He has done all the work of loving you. He is waiting for the time when you will see Him as He now sees you. Like soldiers received home, wrapped in the embrace of those who love them, you will enter His kingdom enveloped in His love for you. You are loved! Blessings, Rev. Ric

Prayers and Concerns: Jack Baxley comfort and strength Bill Benetin peace and comfort - Hospice care Carla Broughton breast cancer Bob Hall healing & strength Riki Hall cancer treatments and recovery Kyle Isenberg health concerns Ruth Jones healing and strength - rehab & recovery David Martin healing following hiatal hernia surgery Brianne Thibodeaux healing and strength - ankle therapy Randy Walker cancer treatments and recovery Sarah Warsing strength and healing Norm/Sheila Woodard strength with cancer treatments Grief Of Families and Friends: Bertha Beach Carol Warner

Children & Youth: Cassidy Chapman Logan Howard Service Men, Women and families:

Zak Hazen Jake Hilliard

John Johnson Andrew Kirby Kevin Kovach

Trenton Krueger Austin Limestoll

Andre McCoy Gavin Meeker

Leah Snell Jennifer White

February 2020 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 respond 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.

Ash Wednesday @ Andover UMC

Imposition of Ashes:

6:30am - 7:30am

&

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Sun., Feb. 16th @ Andover UMC

Dinner at 6pm ~ Program to follow

Caleb Urschitz is part of a team that

uses music to share the Gospel

in public schools around the country.

Caleb and his wife Amanda are very

excited to fellowship with you.

Please sign up in the gathering space

or

RSVP 440-293-6290.

A Valentine’s Evening!

On behalf of the Staff Parish Relations Committee and the entire congregation

of Andover UMC, we would like to take this opportunity to recognize Karen Chapman

for her many years which she served. Karen began her employment in August 2005

completing over 14 years with Andover UMC, most recently serving as Business Manager.

We wish Karen well in her future. Karen has been a caring soul & brought a smile

and listening ear to many. Thank you for your dedication and service here at Andover UMC.

Stop in and check out all that’s happening at the

Andover Community Center!

They’re open from 9:30am-2pm Tuesday through Thursday.

There’s something for everyone - crafts, games, lunch, coffee,

movies, bake sales, presentations, friends, fellowship and so much more.

Giving Online at www.andoverfirstumc.org

“Offering Cards” are placed in the back of chairs so

you and your family can indicate and celebrate the act

of giving. For one time or recurring gifts, visit

www.andoverfirstumc.org/give on your phone or

tablet. The site will take you to AUMC’s online giving

page where you may give your gift electronically

during the offering portion of the service. Use this QR

code to give from your mobile device. Gifts can always

be placed in the offering plate during worship.

Princess Ministries

We have a large variety of dresses

available for Any Occasion.

Contact Michele @ 330-760-0862

or Sonia 440-862-0245

to arrange a time to get together.

Weekly YMCA Fitness Classes @ Andover UMC

Mon. - Zumba - 4pm

Tues. - Silver Sneakers - 10am

Wed. - Yoga Stretch - 10am

Wed. - Tai Chi - 11am

Thurs. - Silver Sneakers - 10am

Individuals 60 and older can now attend free of charge

For more information, contact Jodi Fowler

@ the YMCA 440-997-5321

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

February Meetings

Leadership Board Meeting - Tues., Feb. 11th - 6:30pm

Trustees Team Meeting - Tues., Feb. 18th - 6:30pm

Young Adult Volleyball & Basketball Andover UMC Fellowship Hall

Mondays - Volleyball - 7-9pm

Wednesdays - Basketball - 7-9pm

Please see Brent or Barb

Fusselman in interested

UMW Small Group Studies

Faith Circle

Tues., Feb. 11th, 11:30am

@ Cindy Harvel’s home

6019 Pymatuning Lake Road

Hope & Charity Circle

Thurs., Feb. 27th, 7pm

Andover UMC - Library

Missions & Outreach

will be collecting clean, used

clothing, shoes, linens & small

appliances for Spiderweb in

Jefferson during January &

February. Please sort women,

children’s & men’s clothes &

label each bag or box. Drop

off at church M-F, 9am-4pm.

Eukie Diday will be 90

on February 10th!

If you’d like, please send her a card: 500 Gates St., Apt. 2

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The Gospel of Mark ~ All are welcome! Books and study guides are available in the office or during class.

If you miss a class, video sessions are available on RightNow Media. The Gospel of Mark chronicles Jesus’s journey from Galilee to Jerusalem.

Along the way, the Messiah gathers a ragged band of disciples.

As crowds grow and dwindle on the road to Jerusalem,

only a few stick by the Suffering Savior on the road of discipleship.

In this 11-part series on the Gospel of Mark,

author and speaker Francis Chan invites us to walk with him along the ancient ways of the Master.

Tracing the steps of Jesus and the Twelve through Israel, Francis explores the major themes

of the Gospel of Mark, and asks: Are we willing to take this journey to embrace discipleship?

If you would like a free account with

access to more than 10,000 biblical

videos available from any device, please

contact the church office by emailing:

receptionist@andoverfirstumc.org

Right Now Media has something

for the whole family!

Winter Soup & Study @ Andover UMC

Large Classroom

Wednesdays, February 5th through March 25th

6:30pm - Soup

7-8pm - Study

Come to warm your heart & soul!

~ Ric and Cindy ~

Join us for 8 sessions of fellowship & learning how to

find healing and restoration in broken relationships & difficult circumstances.

This series found in James 1 is designed to help you begin

where you’re at to rebuild your broken world.

Sandy John and her Food Bank volunteers work very hard each month to distribute fresh produce

to those who sign up. The Cleveland Food Bank is open on the 4th Friday of each month from 10am-noon

@ Andover UMC. It’s available for all of those in need in Ashtabula County.

HAVE A HEART~ FILL THE CART Bakery On The Square is one of our pantry partners.

They are collecting food donations

for our Andover Food Pantry

during the month of February

if you’d like to donate non-perishable food

while visiting and enjoying treats at the bakery.

Altar Flowers are now being handled on an individual basis.

If you would like to have Altar Flowers for a specific Sunday, please contact

Blossom & Blooms Boutique in Linesville, PA

814-818-0600 or 814-336-3151

(or any florist of your choice to make arrangements)

Blossom & Blooms charges approximately $25 for a vase of flowers

plus a $10-$15 delivery charge.

Regardless of the florist you choose, you will be responsible for your

payment to the florist, delivery charge and getting your flowers to the church.

TEACH*REACH*BLESS The Eastern Ohio Conference has launched an exciting mission opportunity.

The $1.5 million Teach*Reach*Bless Campaign will build

a new residence hall to safely house 90 female students

on the campus of Africa University.

Please make checks payable to Andover UMC and place Teach*Reach*Bless in the memo line.

Forms are available in the gathering space.

Learn more & donate at: www.eocumc.com/teachreachbless

Lay Servant Ministries Training March 20th & 21st

Friday, 6-9pm & Saturday, 8am-5pm

@ Orangeville UMC, 7850 Orangeville Rd., Sharpsville, PA

Please contact Rev. Ric or Pastor Jason with questions.

Forms are available in office.

Registration deadline is March 1st.

IT’S LAY SERVANT TRAINING TIME AGAIN!

GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020

UPDATE / INFORMATIONAL MEETING

@ Andover UMC

Mon., Feb. 24th - 6:30pm

If you’re interested in learning more about the

General Conference 2020 you should attend!

February Schedule:

Feb. 9th - Movie Night

5pm

Feb. 16th - Meeting &

Craft Night - 5pm

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

Children’s Bell Choir: Carol Loveland

Winter Unit 3: Leaders of the Community

February 2nd Deborah

Judges 4:4-16

Bible Verse:

He did what was right

in the Lord’s eyes.

2 Kings 22:2

February 9th David

1 Samuel 16:1-23

February 16th The Servant Girl

2 Kings 5:1-19

February 23rd

Josiah 2 Kings 22:1-23:23

Join us as we continue on our Deep Blue Adventure!

February Schedule:

Feb. 28th

Free Dinner Friday

Helpers 5:30-6:30pm

Youth Group 7th-10th Grade

Children’s Church & Nursery

Check out deepbluekids.com and follow us on

social media (@deepbluekids)

to connect with other leaders,

download additional content,

and stay up to date on all the Deep Blue news.

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Download the Deep Blue App today!

It’s free!

Children’s Bell Choir Open to any children

ages 3 and up

that know their colors.

Contact Carol Loveland

if interested.

WARM UP WITH A BOWL OF

HOMEMADE SOUP!!

Wednesdays @ Andover UMC Fellowship Hall

February 12

February 26

March 11

March 25

11 am-1 pm or sold out

$4.00

Includes crackers and dessert

SOUPS

Stuffed Pepper,

Ham-Cabbage-Potato,

Chicken Noodle, Broccoli Cheese,

Sausage Tortellini , Potato, Chili

***Surprise Soup Each Week***

Give us a call to place your order

440-293-6290 Extension 104

We Deliver!!

Andover United Methodist Church

181 South Main St

P.O. Box 207

Andover, OH 44003

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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Food Pantry February 14th, 10am-Noon

@ Andover UMC Open to all of those in need

in the PV School District

Cleveland Foodbank

February 28th, 10am-Noon @ Andover UMC

Open to all of those in need in Ashtabula County

Free Dinner Friday

February 28th Andover UMC Fellowship Hall

Invite a friend & enjoy a delicious meal!

Fighting

hunger.

Delivering

hope.

Community Center Housed in the Old Fellowship Hall.

Lunch is served at noon for a donation. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays 9-3 pm

Stop in to see what is available.