Sunday February 19, 2012
News and Events
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES during the worship services to help prevent “snapping and popping” noises. They must be turned off, not silenced. Thank you!
INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED OUR PRAYERS: Mary Adams, Fran Brocco, Andy and Betty Clyde, Cathy Collier, Ronalee, Shane and Lindsey Davis, Tim Eubanks, Jeanette Jaycox, Jeannine and Wayne Lane (daughter Ann Rhodes), The Luby Family, Linda Marmaduke, Tyler Marmaduke, Carol Morgan, Melba and Buster Newman, Patty Olascoaga, Joyce Parker, Maggie Paterson, Gary and Jenny Shipston, Dave and Irene Willer. If you know of someone who needs to be added to our prayer list, contact the church office.
THE FLORAL ARRANGEMENT ON THE COMMUNION TABLE IS GIVEN BY—
Bill and Suzanne Young in celebration of their 35th wedding anniversary
NExT (New Exciting Transitions) -
St. Andrew Youth Ministry program for High School Juniors and Seniors
WHO: 11-12th graders
WHEN: February 19, March 4, 25, April 1, 15, May 6
TIME: 10:45 AM—12:00 Noon
WHERE: Conference Room
LEADERS: Judy Morgan, Ed Vaughn, Denis Ljung
WHAT: To help prepare for life after high school.
The mission of this program is to better prepare high school youth spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally for the transition from high school to college, career or military service.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20—CHILDREN’S CANCER KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon—Home of Ellen Black—201 So. Temelec Circle—935-6105
NEXT WEEKEND, FEBRUARY 24, AT 11:00 PM, 8-12th graders are meeting here to start a 30 hour juice fast! We will be raising awareness of what is means to go hungry, not have the blessing of an education, and a few other things that we take for granted! Each youth has a goal to raise $30. That will feed a child for a month! Our group goal is to raise $2,500. We will share a little of what we learned that Sunday, Feb. 26th! Contact Dawne with any questions. If you want to donate to help us reach our goal, contact Dawne at prc928@comcast.net or 935-6451.
BEGINNING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26—LENTEN SERMON SERIES STUDY
Study Groups will be meeting to discuss Pastor Rich’s Lenten Sermons using scripture references from the Gospel of Mark. Stop by the table in the fellowship hall to sign up for the time and place most convenient for you. The study will last for six weeks. Please join in for a stimulating discussion.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012, 8:00 PM—FIRST FRIDAY WORSHIP (SINGLES OUTING)
Come on single people! Let’s go to First Friday! It’s a worship service that is entirely contemporary Christian music. No sermon. Open Communion is served for those who wish, near the end of the service. Let’s go and gather at Starbucks down the street after the service.
Meet in St. Andrew parking lot Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7:15 PM to arrange carpools.
FOR MORE INFORMAITON—CONTACT Felicia Ballard, 707-338-4810
LOCATION OF EVENT—Calvary Chapel Petaluma, 1955 S. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954
SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2012, 3:00 PM—ORGAN DEDICATION WITH RECEPTION
David Defner, organist at UC Davis and the Mondavi Center for the Arts will be playing along with the St. Andrew Singers and the hand bells. SAVE THE DATE!
SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012—DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS
SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR
SUNDAY, MARCH 18TH, 2012, 5:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
KICK UP YOUR HEELS! ST. ANDREW WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP is hosting a FAMILY POTLUCK AND WESTERN DANCE NIGHT. A professional caller will conduct Line and Square dancing. Cost of this event is $5 each or $10 per family. Guests are asked to bring a POTLUCK dish to share and table service. Tickets will be available on February 26th and the next three Sundays between services. This event will be held at St Andrew and all singles, couples and families are invited.
NEXT MEDSHARE OPPORTUNITY—SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH
Since 2009, many at St. Andrew have volunteered at MedShare, the non-profit agency that collects and distributes unused medical supplies and equipment for distribution in developing countries, local clinics and in emergency situations around the world. On the fourth Saturday of every month, we will be sorting and packing medical supplies for distribution in the San Leandro facility. Today and each Sunday we will have sign up sheets available, in the fellowship hall between services, for the months of March through September. We need at least 10 people/session. No medical experience is necessary. Come and join the fun…also a great way to enjoy meeting others at St. Andrew! For more information, contact Paul or Sally Chiriboga pssonoma@aol.com, John Schiller johnschiller@comcast.net, Nancy Schiller neschilleer@comcast.net.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE EVENTS! – DETAILS FORTHCOMING
SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012, 7:00 PM—SPRING CONCERT— “A Little Bit Jazz, a Little Big Rock-n-Roll”.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, JUNE 25-29, 9:00 AM TO 11:30 AM
WORSHIP ARTS CAMP FOR KIDS, JULY 9 TO 13, 9:00 AM TO 11:30 AM
WORSHIP ARTS CAMP MUSICAL PRODUCTION, SUNDAY, JULY 15 DURING WORSHIP SERVICES
THANK YOU NOTE FROM JEAN MCQUADY
On behalf of Young Life, I would like to extend our sincerest appreciation for St. Andrew’s support. Our young
people enjoyed meeting for activities and fellowship. The refreshments provided by the congregation and financial support allow our program’s growth to continue. God’s Blessings are great! — Jean McQuady
CROSS THIN ICE—SHEPHERDING YOUR TEEN
Supplies from the conference—Audio CDs, books, videos—are on our book shelf and available for purchasing.
ARE YOU RECEIVING PASTOR RICH’S WEEKLY EMAIL? If you would like to receive Pastor Rich’s weekly email which highlights the upcoming Sunday sermon and other important events here at St. Andrew, indicate so on your communication card, or email the church office at andrewpres@sbcglobal.net and request instructions to enroll.
SIGN UP FOR A FLORAL ARRANGEMENT IN 2012 —COST IS $60—
Celebrate a birthday or anniversary, honor someone special, remember a loved one or just because . . . . . .
If you would like to provide funding for a floral arrangement, please contact the church office to check available dates.
PARKING SPACES IN THE CIRCLE DRIVE AND SPACES WHICH HAVE BEEN CLEARLY MARKED FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS ARE TO BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ONLY. Our handicapped parishioners thank you for your support.
“GO WITH THE FLOW” —REMEMBER TO ENTER THE PARKING LOT FROM ARNOLD DRIVE AND EXIT NORTH ON SOBRE VISTA.
2012 F.I.S.H. (FRIENDS IN SONOMA HELPING) SCHEDULE
March 18 Clothing
April 15 Financial
May 20 Food
June 17 Clothing
July 15 Financial
August 19 Food
September 16 Clothing
October 21 Financial
November 11 Food
December 9 Financial
YOUR PLEDGE TO ST. ANDREW CAN BE DEBITED DIRECTLY FROM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT.
St. Andrew offers electronic giving for those of you who wish to have your contributions transferred electronically to the church’s account. If you travel, this is particularly helpful in keeping up with your intended offerings. One simple, easy to use authorization form can begin or change your electronic contribution amount. Contact the church office if you would like an authorization form or for more details.
*********NOTE FROM THE OFFICE********
Please be sure to write in the memo line of your checks, the purpose of your donations.
Tithe, Capital Campaign, Young Life, FISH, Missions, Deacons, Caravan, Youth Group, Flowers, etc.