The Mission of St. Andrew

Upcoming Events

Join us this Sunday, December 1st, for worship services at 9:00am & 10:30am. 

In the midst of the urgency and distraction of life, we enter into the season of Advent in which we anticipate not only the birth of the Christ child, but God With Us.

At St. Andrew, Advent will herald the breaking through of good news for us in the form of hope, peace, joy and love.  With humorous dramas, beautiful music, Advent candle lighting, community celebration and inspiring messages, we will prepare for the arrival of the One who claims us as his own.

12/1   Breaking News: Hope!
Message: Rev. Jan Reynolds
Blessing of the Pastoral Nominating Committee
Report on the Romania Mission Boot Drop
 
12/8   Breaking News: Peace! 
Message: Rev. Bob Conover
Special music from the choir and bells
12/15  Breaking News: Joy! Message: Rev. Jan Reynolds
Childrens’ Christmas Pageant

12/22  Breaking News:  Love!
Message: Stacey Schoeningh
Blessing of David and Kris Irvine
Special music from the choir and bells

We hope you’ll join us!

Jan
Rev. Jan Reynolds


Worship News: 

GIVE THE GIFT OF BREAD TO HUNGRY ROMANIANS! Buy local this year and shop for Christmas at St. Andrew, while making a difference for families in Romania! Each year we reach out to our generous congregation requesting financial help in support of our Romanian Bread Flour Project. In an effort to support the Romanian Bread Flour Project and provide the vital ingredient of bread flour to help families through the difficult winter, there will be a wonderful array of fun, creative and useful gifts available for purchase this Sunday. All profits will be directed to the Flour Ministry. See the table in the Fellowship Hall for details. You may also use the envelope in your bulletin this Sunday for a monetary donation.   VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE –  We are looking to create a team of people who would be willing to help on Christmas Eve – specifically in two areas: Parking lot patrol (one-hour shifts) walking around both street level and lower parking lots, making ourselves “visible” to prevent car break-ins-which has happened in years past. Second, we are looking to create a team to help with clean-up beginning at 7:30 PM. Please check the box on your Communication Card this Sunday or email the office if you’re able to help.

LOCAL MISSION – SOS (Sonoma Overnight Support) needs volunteers for food prep for its winter shelter. St Andrew has committed to providing meals the third Thursday of December, January, February and March. Linda Van Sciver will be in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday, taking sign ups for this important need for people in Sonoma Valley. Please stop by and see how you can be of help. Thanks for your generosity of time and service.   ST. ANDREW WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP-CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON! Saturday, December 14 – 11:00am-2:00pm. We are reviving the tradition of the Women’s Christmas Luncheon! All women and invited to share in Christmas cheer-bring a friend! Pastor Jan will share a Christmas story by Madeleine L’Engle with food for thought and conversation. Bring a potluck dish to share-anything you wish to bring! Also bring an ornament for an exchange -you’ll bring an ornament and take a different one home. Also, please bring canned food that will be distributed to F.I.S.H. (Friends in Sonoma Helping). RSVP by following this link or text the word LUNCH to St. Andrew’s text-to-church number: 707-278-6024