The Mission of St. Andrew

Upcoming Events

This fall, we’ll enjoy the theme of being on the road together. We meander along the highway of life, navigating our way as best we can.  Life is filled with twists and turns, detours and full stops.  Fortunately, we are blessed with companions on our sacred journey:  we’ll explore the byways of our lives with our fellow travelers at St. Andrew.  God’s Spirit will be with us all the way, graciously providing a map and signposts for Life.  Our September Stewardship theme , Sharing Real Life Together, brings the message home as we celebrate the many gifts of our vibrant community.

Buckle up!  Together, let’s go on the ride of our lives!

Join us this Sunday, September 15th, for worship services – 9:00am & 10:30am.

Sunday’s Message: 
Road Signs: Cross Walk
Isaiah 40:3 and Luke 9: 57


Laura Zimmerman with St. Andrew Staff: Join us this Sunday as Elder Laura Zimmerman interviews members of St. Andrew’s staff about their work as an expression of their faith.

Worship News:


MAKE YOUR DONATION FOR PEDAL FOR PROTEIN! The Presbytery is once again organizing a bicycle ride, this time traveling from Orick to Santa Rosa, to raise funds that will help food pantries along the Northern Coast of California to provide protein-rich food such as Peanut Butter, Canned Tuna, Chicken and Milk to Families, Seniors and Children. All funds raised will be donated through local Food Banks. Through the generosity of St Andrew and the other North Bay Presbyterian Churches, Pedal for Protein raised over $50,000 last year to supplement the spare resources of North Coast food banks. The Pedal for Protein mission held a special place in Pastor Rich Gantenbein’s heart and we hope St. Andrew can meet or exceed our $4,000 goal in Rich’s honor. Envelopes are available in the bulletin this Sunday or you can send your contribution directly to the church.

NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR CLOSETS READY FOR YOUR NEW FALL CLOTHES. Clean out your closets and bring your clothing donations to St. Andrew this Sunday, September 15th as we are collecting clothing for F.I.S.H. (Friends In Sonoma Helping). Please bring your clothing donations and leave them in the side entry to the fellowship hall. The good, gently used, clean clothing will be transported to F.I.S.H. and distributed to families in our own Sonoma Valley who are in need. Thank you for supporting this vital local ministry.


THE BROWN BAGGERS – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH-10:00 AM-1:00 PM Everyone is welcome to join us at the Sonoma Springs Community Hall (formerly the Grange), 18627 Highway 12, Sonoma, to make lunches for those in need. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month. If you would like to participate in this fun and rewarding venture with women and men, please come join us!


HOME HAPPENINGS IS BACK…WITH A TWIST! Home Happenings is a time to enjoy Christian fellowship with other people at St Andrew in an informal setting. It’s an opportunity to know and become known by others while sharing a meal and fun time with your family unit and others. We will meet on one Sunday from 5-7:30pm in September, November, January, March, and May for a potluck dinner and fellowship. Sign up to attend the month(s) you’re available-you don’t need to attend every gathering. Our first dinner will be hosted by the Schoeningh and Tommasi families, from 5:00-7:30pm on Sunday, September 22nd at the Tommasi residence. Sign up / learn more at the table in the Narthex this Sunday!

 

ST ANDREW GOLF EVENT: Join us on Saturday, September 28th at the Oakmont GC-East Course. 11:30AM Shotgun start (please arrive by 11:00AM). Golfers of all skill levels are invited to play. The game will be a four-person team scramble. You may request a partner or foursome. $75.00 per player includes golf, cart and prizes. All proceeds benefit St. Andrew Missions. To sign up: contact Jerry Owens via email or text by Wednesday, September 25th

 
MISSION STUDY FOCUS GROUPS: The Mission Study Team has begun their work to develop a plan to produce the Mission Study Report;  this will inform the Pastor Nominating Committee about our church priorities and describe St. Andrew to prospective pastor candidates. We will be holding four Focus Groups in the St. Andrew Conference Room to gain input from the congregation about our aspirations for St. Andrew Church and our new pastor: Sun., Sept. 29th-10:15am, Sun., Oct. 6th-11:45am, Tues., Oct. 8th-7:00PM and Sun., Oct. 13th-10:15am. Sign-ups began last Sunday in the narthex and will continue this Sunday. We are limiting attendance to 15 people at each meeting. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard. We will also be sending out a survey to the entire congregation- more details soon!