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St. Andrew’s Chronicle
December, 2018
In This Issue
Attendance Figures Page 2
Birthdays Page 2
Calendar for December 2018 Page 8
Church Dinners & Bake Sales Page 4
Church Staff & Consistory Members Page 9
Emergency Pastoral Care Page 9
Faith-in-Action Needs Page 3
Financial Report for October 2018 Page 6
Good Shepherds – Sick & Shut In Page 2
Miscellaneous Events & Fundraisers Page 4
Miscellaneous News & Announcements Page3
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 3:00 p.m.
Our answering machine is always available to take a message.
Sunday Schedule
Worship Service: 10:00
Nursery Available
Coffee Hour: Immediately after Worship Service
Our Mission Statement:
You are welcome here to worship and feel God’s presence.
Good Shepherds - Pray for the Sick and Shut-In
Listed below are names of our church members unable to come to Church for Worship
Services. Please let them know we are thinking of them. If you would like to send them a
card, please call Joyce Waggoner at 734.426.4755.
Gladys Booth William Lowery
Rev. Kenyon Edwards Emily Mosher
Thelma Rice Armona Pettit
Alan & Linda Elsasser Bob Rose
Erwin Egeler Gerry Sharrar
Pam Farrell Betty White
Alta Frey Garnet Winquest
Margaret Gilbert
November Worship Service Attendance Figures
ATTENDANCE REPORT
2017 2018
83 66
74 60
73 66
61 44
December Birthdays
December 6 Sarah Breuninger December 14 Kristin Lowery
December 8 Carl Lesser December 16 Garnet Winquest
December 9 Alta Frey December 20 Sarah Oberholtzer
December 10 Joseph K Weber December 21 Debbie Bourdon
December 11 Cheryl Eaton December 25 Ron Dioszegi
December 14 Delores Berner
Please contact the Church Office at 734.426.8610 or saintandrewsucc@comcastbiz.net if we have missed anyone.
Mission and Outreach
The first Sunday of the month has been designated Faith in Action Sunday for the collection of food items and
personal items for the Dexter Food Pantry of Faith in Action. In the narthex and the basement at church, there
are boxes for your donations.
Each month we will publish in the Chronicle items that are needed. The food pantry can
use most non-perishable items and household cleaning products. They will even accept
frozen meats. All donated items are appreciated. Below are the items in most need.
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FOOD ITEMS IN THE MOST NEED FOR NOVEMBER
Canned Pineapple Refried Beans Paper Towels
Beef Stew Mustard Brownie Mix
Juice Strawberry Jam Kleenex
Cream of Chicken Soup Broth Ketchup
Mayonnaise Pasta Sides & Noodles Gravy
Crackers Jell-O & Pudding Mixes
A good place to shop for non-brand items is the Dollar Store or Dollar isles at the grocery stores. Seasonal
clothing can be donated to the Chelsea office as well as any medical equipment. Want to be a volunteer, contact
Faith-in-Action at 734.475.3305, or visit their website at www.faithinaction1.org. The Chelsea facility is open
Monday-Friday and the Dexter Food Pantry is open on Wednesday afternoons.
Donations this Fall
Thanks to you, St Andrew’s members and monthly dinner patrons, we have collected the following donations:
Ronald McDonald House $164
Neighbors in Need/Hurricane Relief $438
Fisher House (Bake Sale & Breakfast) $454.25
Resignation
The following letter was received by the Consistory at their November 13th meeting:
I wish to inform you that I am giving up the Chairmanship and Treasurer position of the St Andrew’s Cemetery as
of December 31, 2018. Bill Sumner has agreed to take over my position with the Consistory’s approval. The
Cemetery Board met on November 1, 2018 and approved this transfer. I wish to thank the support I have had for
the past 25 years.. But feel now it is time that I retire. Thanks again, Bob Mast.
Reverend Charles Bigelow
As many of you know, Reverend Charles (Chuck) Bigelow is being considered as our settled part-time pastor. He
will be covering the four Sundays of Advent so that members of St Andrew’s will have opportunities to hear him
before we take a Congregational vote on January 6, 2019. Chuck has been here as a guest Minister and lives in
the Dexter community. He recently retired from a full-time position with the Reformed Church of America in New
Jersey and has felt the call to return to the ministry.
Contributions and Offerings for 2018
Any financial donations to be made to the church and posted for the 2018 calendar year will need to be received
in the office by 2:00 pm on Monday, December 31. Donations after that time will be applied to your 2019 giving
account. Thank you!
End of the Year Reports
Officers and committee chairpersons are asked to submit a written report of their respective events and activities
for 2018. Typed reports are appreciated and due in the office by January 13, 2019.
Upcoming Elections
At the Church’s Annual Meeting in February, we hold Consistory elections. There will be openings for two
Deacons with a 3-year term and one Elder with a 3-year term. The Deacon positions are open to anyone who is a
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member of the church, while the Elder position requires that the candidate is a member of the church and as well
has held a role of a deacon previously. Please contact Johnny Weber or Gerri VanDoren for more information.
Chelsea Hometown Holiday Concert
First United Methodist Church, 128 Park Street, Chelsea
Sunday, December 2, Two Performances – 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm – Free Admission
Their Hometown Holiday Concert will feature:
The National Arab Orchestra, Dearborn, MI – Chelsea First United Methodist Church Choir
Chelsea High School Choirs – Chelsea Chamber Players
Fordson High School Choir, Dearborn, MI
Swiss Steak Dinner & Bake Sale
Thursday, December 6 - 5:00 – 6:30 pm
The cost of the dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 and free for
children under five. You can join others for fellowship by eating in the
Fellowship Hall at Church or Take-Out.
There will also be a Bake Sale of those famous German cookies, Lebkuchen,
and other delicious homemade items with the proceeds going to Shop with
a Cop.
Poinsettias
Please consider purchasing a Christmas Poinsettia to decorate the Sanctuary in memory of
or in honor of a loved one for $10 per plant. The names of the recipient and the donor will
be printed in the Christmas Eve Order of Worship. Order forms can be found in the Narthex
or on the table outside of the Church Office. Orders are due by December 9 to allow Hearts
and Flowers the necessary time to place our order.
Shop with Scrip
Once again this year, we will be offering the SCRIP gift card fundraising opportunity.
It is a great way to simplify your gift giving and with each gift card purchased, you are
giving back to St Andrew’s. Outside of the office door you will find the forms and
instructions. Orders must be placed by December 9 and the cards will be available
on December 16, or before, for pick-up. Questions, contact Cindy Adams in the
Church Office at 734.426.8610.
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve service will take place on December 24 at 7:00 pm and will be
the Traditional Candlelight Service.
Please join us!
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Ministry of Music
The Ministry of Music is looking for individuals who would be willing to share their musical
talents with us during the worship service. If you are interested or know of others who
would like to participate, please call Paula at 734.944.3530 or 734.730.0181. They meet
every Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
The Piece-Makers Quilting Group
The Piece-Makers’ meet every Thursday from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Everyone is welcome to join us. There are sewing
and non-sewing tasks to complete.
The group currently has several festive quilts for sale in the Fellowship Hall. They also make lap quilts and shawls
for the VA Hospital and Mott Children’s Hospital. Interested? Call Co-Chairs Carol Smith at 734.475.2038 or Joyce
Waggoner at 734.426.4755.
Women’s Bible Study
Our weekly gatherings have always been a special time for us over the years: a time of fellowship, a time to grow
in God’s Word, a time for prayers, and a time of mutual support. Please join us for this hour spent in God’s
presence and in His Word. We meet in the Christian Education office on Wednesday’s at 1:00 pm.
Sunday Worship Opportunities to Help!!
Opportunities Cash donations for the Paper Pantry and
Coffee Hour Servers – Sign-up paper towels are needed for the Kitchen.
Sheet in Fellowship Hall. Call Judie Dioszegi 734.433.9132
DEADLINES
Deadline for Bulletin announcement requests or for prayer list additions or removals is Thursday mornings at
9:00 am.
Deadline for Chronicle submissions is the 3rd Monday of the month.
Monthly Chronicle Subscription
Do you know of someone who is sick or homebound? Do you have a family member who will be away this winter
and would like to receive a Monthly Chronicle? Please notify the office with their name, address, email address,
birthday, and any other information you would like to share with the church family and we will be sure to send
them a copy.
5October 2018 Financial Report
FUNDS AND BALANCES OCTOBER 2018
GENERAL
September 30, 2018 Actual Ending Balance $31,012.10
October Income
Giving 6,092.00
Rummage Sale 4,136.77
Monthly Dinner 1,347.00
Rental 125.00
Pass Through 485.00
Total Income 12,185.77
October Expenses
Payroll 4,965.54
Payroll Taxes & Processing 1.266.58
Utilities – Church 1,269.57
Utilities – Parsonage 191.20
Repairs, Maintenance & Custodial 970.20
Office Supplies 378.62
Mowing 375.00
Monthly Dinners 483.73
Insurance 1,296.00
Total Expenses 11,196.44
Ending Cash Balance 32,001.43
Checks outstanding + 210.86
Ending Bank Balance-General Fund 32,212.29
OTHER FUNDS
Buildings Fund Balance 10/31/2018 16,562.79
Bank Account Balance 10/31/2018 48,775.08
ENDOWMENT FUND
Balance 9/28/2018 51,828.75
Balance 10/26/2018 48,900.07
BUDGET
Budgeted Income - 2018 129,550.00
Actual Income (Jan - Oct) 100,479.00
Budgeted Expenses - 2018 129,550.00
Actual Expenses (Jan - Oct) 105,832.00
6Financial Note: Income rose in October with the good work on the Fall Rummage Sale and we still try our best to
keep expenses down. The sad news is our Endowment Fund slipped in October due to the markets.
Financial Note: We have gone through the third quarter of the year with the 2018 Budget. If we followed the
proposed budget, by the end of September our income should have been around $97,000 and expenses about
the same. Yes, we are down with income, however December is usually a good month for giving plus we will
have 3 monthly dinners and the rummage sale in the last quarter. On the plus side we are trying very hard to
curb expenses.
7Church hours will vary a bit in December.
The office will be open Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
December 2018 Calendar of Events
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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9am-2pm
Girl Scouts Bazaar
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10am Worship 7-9am BNI 9-11am: Piece-
Holy Communion makers Quilting
1pm Women’s
Group
Bible Study
8am-2pm 8:30am-3:00pm
Church Office is Church Office is 7pm Choir 5:00-6:30pm Church Office is
Closed Open Rehearsal Swiss Steak Open
Dinner & Bake
Sale
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
10 am Worship 7-9am BNI 9-11am Piece-
7:00pm Consistory Makers Quilting
1pm Women’s Group Church Office is
Bible Study Closed
7pm Choir
Rehearsal
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
10am Worship 7-9am BNI 9-11am Piece-
Makers Quilting
1pm Women’s Group 8:30am-3:00pm
January 2019 Bible Study Church Office is
Chronicle Items 7pm Choir Open
Due Rehearsal
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Church Office is 7-9am BNI 9-11am Piece-
10am Worship Closed Makers Quilting
Group
Church Office is
Closed
7pm Candlelight 9am-Noon 9am-Noon
Christmas Eve Church Office is Church Office is
Service Open Open
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10am Worship 8:30am-3pm
Church Office is
Open
2pm All Donations
for 2018 are due
8Church Staff
Reverend Charles Bigelow, Interim Pastor
Paula Allison-England, Organist and Director of Music
Cindy Adams, Office Manager
St Andrew’s Consistory Members
Rev. Charles Bigelow Interim Pastor
Johnny Weber President
Gerri Van Doren Vice-President
Cathy Gagalis Secretary
Carol Jones Treasurer
Bob Anderson Deacon, Grounds Committee
Judie Dioszegi Deacon
Cathy Gagalis Deacon
Carolyn Lowery Deacon, Kitchen Committee
Denise Marshall Deacon
Karen McIlroy Deacon, Outreach Committee
Elaine Milbocker Deacon, Christian Education
St Andrew’s Committees
Bob Smith Elder
Bill Sumner Deacon, Building Committee
Coleen Tomshany Elder, Good Shepherds Committee
Gerri Van Doren Elder, Music Committee
Joyce Waggoner Deacon, Memorial Board
Johnny Weber Deacon, Fellowship Committee
Emergency Contacts
In the event you should have an emergency and need pastoral care outside of regular office hours, please contact
one of the Elders listed below:
Bob Smith can be reached at 734.475.2038
Coleen Tomshany can be reached at 734.891.4198
Gerri Van Doren can be reached at 734.426.3674
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