BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2ED9C7E0-B53C-4A79-B034-FA06C12B1910 DTSTART:20230605T080000Z DTEND:20230605T173000Z SUMMARY:The 4th Annual St. Andrew Open Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:St. Andrew Methodist Church invites the community to support pr omising high school seniors with dreams of higher education as well as asp iring seminary students by sponsoring or playing in the fourth annual St. Andrew Open Golf Tournament\, Monday\, June 5\, with shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\, at The Clubs of Prestonwood\, Creek Course\, 15909 P reston Road\, Dallas. Proceeds from The St. Andrew Open support both St. A ndrew scholarship programs. \n“Last year’s tournament raised a net total o f almost $65\,000\, benefiting the Messenger of Hope Scholarship Fund for high school seniors and the Charles Stokes Seminary Education Fund for st udents interested in pursuing a life in ministry\,” said Jimmy Decker\, Se nior Associate Pastor of Program Ministries & Campus Pastor at St. Andrew. “Since 2000\, we have raised and distributed over $1 million to students through these two scholarships.” \nThe Messenger of Hope Scholarship Fund \, presented by The Methodist Men of St. Andrew\, provides funding and men torship programming for dozens of deserving students each year. Last year\ , this fund\, which receives annual funding from the tournament and additi onal resources\, provided a total of $100\,500 in scholarships to 64 high school seniors . These seniors represent nine area high schools:  J.J. Pe arce\, Lake Highlands\, Prosper\, Plano East\, Plano Senior\, Plano West\, Richardson\, Richardson Berkner\, and R.L. Turner. Scholarship recipients attended 26 different colleges including:  Baylor University\, Blinn Coll ege\, Brookhaven College\, Collin College\, Dallas Baptist University\, Ho ward\, Midwestern State\, Richland Community College\, Sam Houston State U niversity\, Stephen F. Austin University\, Tarleton State University\, Tex as A&M University\, Texas A&M Commerce\, Texas State\, Texas Technical Uni versity\, Texas Woman’s University\, Texas Wesleyan\, Tuskegee University\ , University of Arkansas\, University of Houston\, University of North Tex as\, University of Oklahoma\, University of Texas\, University of Texas at Arlington\, University of Texas at Dallas\, and University of Texas at Ty ler. \n“The average tuition cost of each class at area community colleges is $1\,000\, so it’s easy to understand how this tournament can make an i mpact\,” said Ray Adams\, Messenger of Hope Scholarship Founder. “Too ofte n\, students earn good grades and have a true desire for a higher educatio n\, but family disruption\, health issues or situations beyond their contr ol make college a financial impossibility." \nEach year\, through a partne rship with the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University \, the Charles Stokes Seminary Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to qua lified applicants who show gifts for a promising future in church leadersh ip. In 2022\, the fund was able to offer $15\,000 scholarships to three se minary students. This scholarship fund was established by the late St. And rew Pastor Charles Stokes and his wife Louise. The couple saw the tremendo us need for new pastors\, and this scholarship enables those with a drive and passion to serve in ministry to attend seminary. Coupled with this sc holarship\, St. Andrew staff members mentor these students over three year s to help develop them into future leaders of the church.  \n“It is our be lief that by affirming these men and women and supporting them both spirit ually and financially\, we can continue the mission of the church by ensur ing strong leadership for the future\,” said David Keene\, Charles Stokes Seminary Education Scholarship Founder. “In the last 10 years\, we have p rovided well over $200\,000 in scholarship funds for seminary students\, i ncluding two current pastors at St. Andrew: Lauren Gerlach\, Associate Pas tor of Adult Ministries\, and Jimmy Decker\, Senior Associate Pastor of Pr ogram Ministries & Campus Pastor\, who helps oversee this scholarship prog ram. Join us on June 5 in support of two life-changing scholarship program s in one great tournament! \nAdditionally\, on June 4\, St. Andrew is host ing a Family Fun Day on its campus\, 5801 W. Plano Parkway\, at 10:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.\, offering all ages a fun chance to come together and support this cause. Events include miniature golf\, a chipping contest\, food and more. \nTo sponsor or play in The Open or to be a sponsor or learn more a bout Family Fun Day\, visit https://www.standrewmethodist.org/standrewopen . \n# # # \n St. Andrew Methodist Church  began in 1986 in the spirit of its namesake\, a disciple of Jesus. The life of the Apostle Andrew embodi es the church's mission\, which is to invite the Christian-ish and the unc hurched to become passionate servants of Christ. The congregation of St. A ndrew follows Jesus\, lives in relationship\, serves others\, and takes ri sks in faith. Worship includes four services each weekend on a 21.2-acre c ampus at the corner of Plano Parkway and Mira Vista in Plano\, Texas\, whe re more than 2\,000 people worship each weekend. The Sanctuary hosts worsh ip in both a traditional style with the classic pipe organ and a contempor ary style with an LED center screen and lighting technology. Small groups and Bible studies gather on campus and throughout the region every day of the week. Mission opportunities serve our local area\, neighboring region s\, and global communities. The church has been repeatedly selected as a " Best Place to Worship in Plano” by the readers of the Plano Star Courier . St. Andrew Methodist Church is located at 5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, Texas 75093. Visit  www.standrewmethodist.org \; call 972-380-8001.\nThe Clubs of Prestonwood Creek Course\n15909 Preston Road\nDallas\, TX 75248 United States\n LOCATION:15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX 75248 URL:http://plano.bubblelife.com/community/st_andrew_united_methodist_church seven_loaves_community/library/35573500/key/3511969490/The_4th_Annual_St._ Andrew_Open_Golf_Tournament CREATED:20230510T204605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T204605Z DTSTAMP:20260429T224356Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR