Sunday, May 20, 2012
News and Notes
“GO WITH THE FLOW” —REMEMBER TO ENTER THE PARKING LOT FROM ARNOLD DRIVE AND EXIT NORTH ON SOBRE VISTA.
ELECTRONIC GIVING
Would you find it helpful to have your offerings debited directly from your bank account as you probably do with other obligations? 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 more details.
DID YOU BRING YOUR CELL PHONE WITH YOU TODAY? Please turn OFF all electronic devices during the worship services. They must be turned OFF, or placed in AIRPLANE MODE, not silenced, as it is the signal going to the devices that causes interference with our sound system, causing “snapping and popping” noises. Thank you!
INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED OUR PRAYERS: Kenan Akay, Doris Audiss, Patricia Berry, Ellen Black, Fran Brocco,
Cathy Collier, Tim Eubanks, The Luby Family, Linda and Rufus Marmaduke, Tyler Marmaduke, Melba and Buster Newman, Maggie Paterson, Gary and Jenny Shipston Family, Fred Shultz, Barbara Stidham, Gary Sweeden and Ray and Flo Beth White, The Family Members of Dave 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—
Brenda Albertz in celebration of Clement and Renee’ Crocker’s Wedding
WE HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING A SECOND SERVICE COFFEE CREW—so coffee service will close up at 10:30 AM on Sunday mornings.
HOST A STUDENT AND WATCH YOUR FRIENDSHIP GROW! Promote cross cultural connections in Sonoma Valley and open your heart and home to an EHP international student for 20 days this Summer—June 27 to July 23! Educational Homestay Programs, a division of Education First, is a non-profit organization that is bringing students from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Italy and Spain for another summer to study English and experience the American way of life. We are currently looking for homes for these students, and we’d love for you to get involved! If you are interested in helping facilitate cultural exchanges that change the world, while opening your home and sharing the experience of a lifetime, or just would like to learn more about the program, meet me in the Fellowship Hall today! Heloisa Heinen—Sonoma Program Leader, 504-994-4159 indelevelgirassol@yahoo.com
IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN YOUNG LIFE, KNOW OF YOUNG LIFE, OR CAN SAY YOUNG LIFE WITH 3 MARSHMALLOWS IN YOUR MOUTH, then please come and share your interest in sharing Christ with teens who don’t know Him. YOUNG LIFE STAFF WILL BE IN SONOMA FROM MAY 22-24 in order to raise up an executive board to sustain their ministry in the Sonoma County. The meeting will be here at the church on Wednesday, May 23 at 4:30 PM in the Conference Room. Meeting will last less than 39 minutes!
MONDAY, May 21—CHILDREN’S CANCER KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP—10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
**** Note Temporary Location Change—Home of Lynn Klingberg—20720 Temelec Drive—939-9927
SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2012—3:00 PM—NAPA VALLEY MUSIC ASSOCIATES PROUDLY PRESENTS-
1ST ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC MONTH CELEBRATION at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Sonoma
This special benefit concert will support NVMA Unique Quality Music Training for Children and Adults
Donation: $15—Seniors and $10—Students
For Reservations and Information contact: Napa Valley Music Associates—252-8671 or 322-8402
www.napavalleymusicassociates.org
IT’S NOT JUST FOR MEN! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH—6:00 PM to 8:30 PM—MEN’S FELLOWSHIP-SPONSORED DINNER
Guest Speaker—Bill Keck—currently Musical Director and Conductor of Beach Blanket Babylon Musical Show.
Dinner prepared by the Great Chefs of St. Andrew—Chris McNairy and Gary Claeys
YOU MUST PRE-PAY TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Cost: $12 per person—Sign up today at the Men’s Fellowship table in Fellowship Hall
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13TH—10:30 AM—ST . ANDREW WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
There will be a POTLUCK PICNIC AT CLINE WINERY. We will be installing our new officers at this picnic meeting. Guests please bring a dish to share, beverage and table service for themselves. All women are welcome.
SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD—NEXT MEDSHARE OPPORTUNITY
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 June 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 John Schiller johnschiller@comcast.net, Nancy Schiller neschilleer@comcast.net.
KIDS! COME JOIN US FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!—JUNE 25TH—JUNE 29TH—9:00 AM TO 11:30 AM
Travel back to Babylon and join Daniel—torn from his home and forced into the king’s service. Imagine the pressure of learning a new language and culture . . .and the shock of discovering your best friends have been tossed into a fiery furnace. Explore exotic sights and smells in a Babylonian bazaar! Kids and adults will find that they’re not much different from Daniel and his friends, who kept their faith in a faithless culture
- On-line Registration Only—Log onto www.andrewpres.org for a registration link
- VBS is for children who have COMPLETED kindergarten thru 5th grade
- Cost is $35 per child, or $30 per child for families of two or more
- Scholarships are available—please contact the church office
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!—JUNE 25TH—JUNE 29TH, 9:00 TO 11:30 AM
We need people who are willing to:
- Lead a craft booth in the Marketplace as children of all ages rotate through the morning.
- Be a Tribal Leader (teacher), forming relationships with a small group of children and lead them through the VBS experience. (Must be available all 5 days).
- Play with our children (ages K-5)
- Be a playground leader organizing games that allow children to experience life/games that Jesus would have played!
- Only have a couple mornings? No worries, we can plug you in! We provide everything.
- Register (no cost to be a volunteer) on-line. Log onto www.andrewpres.org for a registration link
IT’S NEW! IT’S FUN! IT’S ST. ANDREW ARTS CAMP!! – JULY 9—13th, 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
- Singing, Drama, Movement, Tech Crew, Instruments, Make-Up, Set Design and Construction
- Come and learn the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego as Daniel, and their devotion to God, delivers the boys from Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery furnace.
- Campers will produce a full-staged musical in only 15 hours!
- Campers ARE REQUIRED TO COMMIT TO THE SUNDAY MORNING PERFORMANCE OF “IT’S COOL IN THE FURNACE” on Sunday, July 15 at BOTH services.
- Arts Camp is appropriate for children who can read—up to and including Senior High students.
- Cost is $35 per child. Each additional camper from same family is $30.
- Make checks payable to ST. ANDREW. Write “Arts Camp” in the memo line
- Questions? Contact David Irvine at dgirvine1@gmail.com
- REGISTRATION FORM IS IN TODAY’S BULLETIN
BRING BACK YOUR CENTS-ABILITY CUPS AND POUR YOUR COINS INTO THE COLLECTION JUG. Then take the cup back home, collect more coins and repeat the process all over again. This is an on-going collection program that is a way for all of us to help in the battle against hunger. These small acts of faithfulness can really add up: One hundred persons in a congregation will contribute $180 a month at two cents a meal. That’s $2,160 a year. If all of us at St. Andrew participate, multiply that by a factor of four. That’s over $8,000 a year! Pick up your Cents-Ability cup today and get started! Let’s make a difference together.
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, email the church office at andrewpres@sbcglobal.net and request instructions to enroll.
WE HAVE TWO DATES LEFT IN 2012 TO SIGN UP FOR A FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
September 16 and December 2—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 for more details.
2012 F.I.S.H. (FRIENDS IN SONOMA HELPING) SCHEDULE
May 20—Food
June 17—Clothing
July 15—Financial
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITES
Regular meetings every Sunday—10:45 to 12:00 Noon
SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES
Regular meetings every Sunday—12:00 Noon to 12:30 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS!
- SUNDAY, AUGUST 12—9TH ANNUAL ANDY’S EVENT