St. Andrew's
Information for Week of March 7
Membership
Class
Our next new
member and inquirers’ class is scheduled for Sunday, April 18. We will
gather at noon for
a light lunch prepared by our Heavenly Hosts. Teaching by our
pastors and meeting with the Elders will conclude by 4:30 p.m. Child care is available at no cost. Call the church office at 297-7201
to sign up.
New
Directories Are Here!
We will continue to
distribute the directories first to those who had their photos taken and to all
new members. After today, directories may be picked up in the church office.
Today is Super
Sign-Up Sunday
Attention
St. Andrew's Youth.
Come to Boondocks on the NE Campus at 12:30 p.m. to sign up for summer youth
opportunities. All the registration forms are available on the wall outside the
youth office. Don’t miss this chance to secure your spot! Questions?
Contact Janette Henson at 297-7201 or janetteh@standrewspres.com or
Don’t
Forget Your Name Tag!
Remember to wear your St.
Andrew’s name tag to worship. If you need a replacement badge, call the church
office at 297-7201.
Choir and Orchestra
Concert!
The
St. Andrew's Chancel Choir and Orchestra will perform Gabriel Fauré’s famed Requiem THIS
AFTERNOON, March 7, at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We hope you’ll be able to join us for a wonderful afternoon of music.
Admission
is free. A good-will offering will be collected for Presbyterian Haitian Relief
Fund.
Growing
Inward on Sundays
Opportunities
for All Ages
Childcare is available in the
Nursery on the SW campus
for infants and toddlers.
Opportunities for
Adults
9:40–10:40
a.m.
That Group!
(Men Only): On-going,
in Wharf 2 in the Lower Level of Westminster Hall on the NE Campus. We are
studying the book, The Call, by Os
Guinness, a writer and social critic whose
passion is to help make sense of life in our modern world, especially to those who take
their faith in Jesus Christ seriously.
Family of God: On-going, Room I in the Lower
Level of the SW Campus. We
are studying Max Lucado’s Cast of Characters: Common People in the Hands of an Uncommon God. Throughout the book, you see that your background and status are
irrelevant in terms of how God wants to use you. Books cost $16.50 and can be obtained through the Olafsons:
jolafson@standrewspres.com or 544-4162. We hope
you will consider joining us and bringing your perspective and questions!
Living Our Faith: On-going, in Room H of the Lower Level of the SW Campus. Our interactive Bible study is Set Free. Everyone needs to be set free from the bondage caused by fear,
covetousness, pride, depression, pressure of various
kinds, false worship, unbelief, irritability, immaturity, and all
sin. Come see how you, too, can be set free.
Women in the Workplace (Women only):
On-going
in Room J of the Lower Level of the SW Campus. We are beginning
a new discussion today on
The Helper by Catherine Marshall. Come explore with
other women the challenges of being
faithful witnesses in their work.
Opportunities for
Youth
10:45 a.m.
Fellowship with teachers
in the courtyard on NE Campus.
11 a.m. Classes as
listed:
Jesus & the Outcasts for 6-8th graders in Wharf 1
God’s Blogs: for
7-8th graders in the Well Room
Finding God in Harry Potter: for High School
Students in Wharf 2
Book of Romans: for High School
students in Fireside
Questions? Contact Janette Henson at
janetteh@standrewspres.com or 297-7201.
Opportunities
for Children
Sunday School for students age
2 through 5th grade, is
offered in the lower level of the SW Campus during the Contemporary (8:30) and
Traditional (10:45) Services.
Andy’s Angels Children’s Choir,
begins at 9:30 a.m., for children age 4 through 2nd grade in Room B (Lower Level of the SW Campus).
Desert Doves Children’s Choir,
begins at 10 a.m., for children in grades 3-6, in Room F (Lower Level of the SW Campus).
K’Deo Puppet Ministry, begins at
10 a.m., for children of all
ages and the young at heart in Friendship Hall on the NE Campus.
Playground supervision is available on the NE
campus.
St. Andrew’s Week at
a Glance: March 7-13
Today
is Sunday, March 7
Worship Services at
7:30, 8:30, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.
Connections Hour opportunities
adults, 9:40–10:40 a.m.
Super
Sign-Up Event for Youth Programs, 12:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir and
Orchestra performance of Gabriel Fauré’s
“Requiem”, 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Fellowship this week…
Scrappers & Stampers ~ Monday, 9 a.m.–1
p.m. ~ Call Gloria Emmert, 297-3540
Wittman Ringers Bell Choir ~ Tuesday, 7 p.m. ~
Call Arlene Sturm, 887-8663
Tsunami High
School Youth Group ~ Tuesday, 7–8:30 p.m. ~ Call Janette Henson,
297-7201
Piecemakers Quilting Circle ~ Wednesday, 9 a.m.–4
p.m. ~ Call Connie Chase, 544-9232
Northwest Senior Fellowship ~ Wednesday, 10:15
a.m.–12:45 p.m. ~ Call Barb Gross, 297-3495
Submerge Jr. High Youth Group ~ Wednesday, 6:30–8
p.m. ~ Call Janette Henson, 297-7201
Chancel Choir Rehearsal ~ Wednesday, 7:30-9
p.m. ~ Call Brad Miller, 382-2115
MOMS Group ~ Friday, 9-11:30 a.m.
~ Call Karin Fiore, 743-7584
Prayer
and Worship this week...
Prayer
Group ~ Monday, 10:30
a.m.–12 p.m. ~ Call 297-7201
In-home Prayer
Group ~
Tuesday, 10 a.m.~ at the home of Gloria Robinson ~
Call 825-1259
Learning
this week…
Bible Study Fellowship (Women) ~ Monday, 6:55–8:40
p.m. ~ Call Louise Boost, 797-6904
Built to Last Marriage Class ~ Wednesday, 6:30—8:30
p.m. ~ Call 297-7201
Evening Edition Bible Study ~ Wednesday, 6:30–8
p.m. ~ Call Craig Littlefield, 299-6851
Men’s Bible Study ~ Thursday, 7–8 a.m. ~
Call Pastor Jim Toole, 297-7201
Women’s Bible Study ~ Friday, 9–11:30 a.m.
~ Call Jan Littlefield, 299-6851
Support
this week…
Families Dealing
with Addictions ~
Sunday, 5:30–7:30 p.m. ~ Call 742-3298 or 742-5760
Codependents
Anonymous (CoDA) ~ Tuesday, 10 a.m.–12
p.m. ~ Call Nancy, 742-3298
Al-Anon ~ Thursday, 7:30-8:30
p.m.; Saturday, 8:30–9:30 a.m. and 10–11 a.m. Call 323-2229
AA ~ Friday, 7-8 p.m. ~
Visit www.aatucson.org or call 624-4183
12 Step Spiritual Growth ~ Saturday, 11 a.m.–12
p.m. ~ For group information, call 742-5760
Opportunities
for Growing Inward
Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt
All children, ages preschool –
3rd grade, are invited to hunt eggs in the NE courtyard on Palm Sunday,
March 28. Meet in Friendship Hall between 9:35 – 9:45 a.m., then at 9:50 the
doors will open for the hunt! We need many donations of wrapped Easter
candy, small toys, and plastic eggs. Please bring them to either of the Children’s Ministry offices.
Night of Dodgeball
All ages welcome to join the
Fellowship Committee for a fun-filled night of Dodgeball
on March 27. We will meet at Centerfield Baseball Academy (1861 W. Grant Rd.)
located west of I-10 on Grant near Silverbell. The
games will start at 5 p.m. and run till 7 p.m. Invite your friends to join us! Cost is $8 per person or $20 per family. Children under
five are free! To reserve your spot or for more information, contact Donna or
Craig Beach at
toothfery1@aol.com or 882-7348 or Dana Elder at selderd@mac.com
or 240-9210.
March Is
Write-a-Will Month
On March 21,
immediately following the 10:45 a.m. service, St. Andrew’s will be hosting a
Write-a-Will Seminar in Alpha on the NE Campus. The presenters, Katrina
Hillman and John Shelby of the law firm of Taylor, Hillman, & Shelby,
Ltd., will present valuable information provided by ICS on this very important
subject. Mark your calendars now, and more information will follow. A
light lunch will be provided, so please RSVP to the church office at 297-7201.
Northwest
Senior Fellowship
This senior outreach ministry is
designed for seniors who live alone, with family members, or in residential care facilities. We meet every Wednesday,
10:15 a.m.-
12:45 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Our morning includes singing, devotions, and fun and educational
programs. Lunch is $3. If you know anyone who would benefit from this social
interaction with other seniors, please contact Barb Gross at barbgross@comcast.net or
297-3495.
Mar. 10: U of A Heart Sarver program—How to identify
heart attacks in men & women. The congregation is invited to hear Dr.
Lori Mackstaller from the UofA Heart Sarver program. Please contact Barb Gross for reservations.
Mar.
17: “The Sonoran
Singers”
Mar. 24: Keith Thorsen
& Bob Wrenn – Big Band music
Mar. 31 Closed for Holy Week
Widows
of St. Andrew's
Join us for an outing to the
Tucson Botanical Gardens and the Butterfly Exhibit on Tuesday, March 16 at
12:30 pm. Church vans will be used to transport us. There is a charge for the
Botanical Garden and Butterfly exhibit. Please make reservations by March 14,
by contacting Myra at myrachris@comcast.net or 744-9720. ALL WIDOWS ARE WELCOME
TO ENJOY THE DAY!
Joyful Women Hikers
Our hikes this month
will be Wednesday, March 10 and Saturday, March 20 to Seven Falls. Please RSVP
to Gail Jester at 299-2963 or 419-2198
Heavenly
Host Happenings
Join us on Sundays in
Gospel Hall on the SW Campus between services for homemade goodies and learn
about upcoming events and projects. Watch for information on the 50th Anniversary Cookbook, Easter Breakfast, and more.
Opportunities for
Reaching Outward
St. Andrew's
Co-Ed Golf Tournament
The seventh annual golf
tournament benefiting our Youth Program scholarships will be held at
the El Conquistador Country Club. A scramble format is used; in addition
we have prizes and various competitions. Cost is $95/ player and
includes green fees, cart, buffet, and prizes. If you don't golf but would
like to help the youth please contact any of the three mentioned
gentlemen. Sign-ups will be at church, or contact John Callicotte
(297-3415), Skip Chase (544-9232), or Gary Cook (797-9789).
Interfaith
Community Services
ICS HOSTING VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX
ASSISTANCE SITE: ICS is once again
hosting a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program site in partnership
with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona. Volunteer trained tax
preparers will prepare tax returns free of charge to eligible low-income
families and individuals. The ICS site is open Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
No appointment is necessary; clients
are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about
the VITA program, call the ICS office at 297-6049 or visit www.unitedwaytucson.org.
ICS ON FACEBOOK: Become a fan of
ICS on Facebook, even if you don’t have a Facebook profile yourself. Go to www.icstucson.org and click on the Facebook link, or go to www.facebook.com/pages/Interfaith-Community-Services/113463497562. Bookmark
our Facebook page to keep up to date.
VISIT www.icstucson.org for more information
or call 297-6049, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Living
Waters Reaching Tucson
St.
Andrew’s 50th
Anniversary Mission Outreach
April
12 – 25
The Mission Team invites every member
of St. Andrew’s to find a way to demonstrate Jesus’ love to our neighborhood
and city during the two weeks following our Anniversary Celebration. Sign-up begins today, March 7, for individuals and
groups wanting to participate. Stop by the “Living Waters” table after services
to pick up a list of projects to be led by Mission Team members that you can be
part of, sign up for one of the projects, register what your group plans to do,
and ask questions…..talk about ideas. We are excited to see where God will lead
us!
Race
for the Cure!
St. Andrew’s has a team that will be
participating in this year’s race to stand against breast cancer as a part of
our “Living Waters Reaching Tucson” Mission Outreach. The race is Sunday, April
11 at Reid Park beginning at 7 a.m. We will meet on the NE campus at 5:45 a.m.
and have drivers who
will be back at St. Andrew’s in time for
our 9:30 a.m. Anniversary Worship service and celebration. There is also a
“sleep-in option” for those who cannot physically be there but want to be a
part of the St. Andrew's team (includes Race for the Cure t-shirt). To register for the walk or the sleep-in option, go to www.komensaz.org. Click on “register,”
then “team rank,” then “St. Andrew’s” to join our team.