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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

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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

Churchoffice@standrewlv.org

Pastorphil@standrewlv.org

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: robertr@standrewlv.org

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.”