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Blood Drive
The next blood drive is March 14. Click here to learn about the "
Give the Gift of Life"

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.

"Saddle Up" Concert (SOLD OUT)
March 28, 2010. Our own Bill Ganz and his western band will be performing with George Hanson and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra featuring music of the southwest at the Tucson Music Hall, 2 p.m. matinee. St. Andrew’s has a large block of lower floor tickets for this first-ever concert at a group rate of $27.40 each. Children under 12 are half price. Tickets will go on sale    November 1. To pre-reserve your space, call the church office for the name of the contact person.You won’t want to miss this fun event sponsored by the Fellowship Ministry!  

Dodgeball
Come one, come all! 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. Drinks can be purchased there or bring your own. Invite your friends to join us! $8.00 per person or $20.00 per family. Children under 5 are free! Call the church office (297-7201) for the name of the contact person to reserve your spot, or for more information..

Easter Services.
Palm Sunday. March 28. On this day we remember the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
The children will process through the Sanctuary at the Contemporary and Traditional services waving palm branches.  Don’t Forget to Wave Your Palm.
Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt and K’Deo!  Palm Sunday at 9:50 a.m. on the NE Campus. Click here for more information.

Maundy Thursday. April 1. With choir and Communion. 7 p.m.in the Sanctuary (SW Campus) 

Easter Prayer Vigil April 2 & 3. 8 a.m. Friday to midnight Saturday in the Garden Room on the NE Campus. 

Good Friday Worship. April 2. Led by the Contemporary Worship Team. 7 p.m.in the Sanctuary (SW Campus)

Easter Sunday, April 4 

7:30 a.m. Communion Service Chapel (NE Campus)  

8:30 a.m. Contemporary Service Sanctuary (SW Campus)  

9:30 a.m. The Well. A worshiping community welcoming and  involving children, youth, parents, young adults, and families of all kinds.
Chapel (NE Campus) 

10:45 a.m.Traditional Service Sanctuary (SW Campus)

Early Music Concert at St. Andrew’s
The UA Collegium Musicum early music ensemble, under the direction of our very own Brad Miller, will perform in our Sanctuary on Monday evening, March 29, at 7 p.m. Four members of the St. Andrew’s community will also be playing in the program - Brian Cochran, Jan McDivitt, John McGowan, and Carolyn Smith. The concert features the music of Handel and Bach, with the centerpiece of the program being Bach’s famed Easter Cantata Christ lag in Todes Banden (Christ lay in death’s bonds). This is Brad’s final semester conducting the Collegium, and he is thrilled to bring them to our church. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken to help offset the costs of the performance.

Quiet Moments
Spend some time in quiet reflection wit music, scripture, prayer and meditation. Monday, April 12. 12 to 12:30 pm. In the Chapel on the NE Campus. These services will be held the first Monday every month except the second Monday in April, July and September.

Race for the Cure
St. Andrew’s has a team that will be participating in this year’s race to stand against breast cancer. 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. To register go to www.komensaz.org. Click on “register,” then “team rank,” then “St. Andrew’s” to join our team. There is even a “sleep in option” for those who cannot physically be there!

Living Water Reaching Tucson
April 12 through April 25 the St. Andrew's Mission Team is coordinating an outreach for the whole congregation. Click here for the details.

New Member/Inquirer 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. Childcare is available at no cost. Call the church office (297-7201) to sign up.

Healing Retreat
Hear about Kingdom of Healing from the Rev. Mike Endicott, Church in Wales. At St. Andrew's April 30. Click here for the details.

Vacation Bible School 2010
Your New Calendar! June 21 – 25. We’re going to have fun!!

 Chuck Wagon Supper and Country Fair
 Coming this Fall! Save this date:  Saturday, October 9 at 5 p.m. for a Chuckwagon Dinner and Country Fair sponsored by the Kitchen Kabinet and your Heavenly Hosts! This is an invitation to all church members: artists, craftspeople, good cooks, bakers, etc., to share your talents with us as we raise additional funds for our kitchen renovation. We saw at our Mega Market last spring the abundance of talent within our congregation, and we’re hoping you’ll help us again. In order to make this a success, we need all your talents as we plan for our “Country Fair.” If you do any sort of arts or crafts, stained glass, woodworking, jewelry-making, quilting, sewing, or any of the needle arts…if you like to make teddy bears…or if you make jams and jellies…or love to bake…we welcome you, your projects and your fellowship as we prepare for this fun-filled event!  We will have further announcements in the weeks ahead, but wanted to give you ample opportunity to decide how you might like to participate and what items you will make for our Country Fair! This will be a great opportunity to get a head start on next year’s holiday shopping! Stay tuned for future announcements as we’ve some great surprises in store! Stop by the Heavenly Hosts table in Gospel Hall Sundays if you have questions, or contact any member of the Kitchen Kabinet:
Marilyn Carroll               Diane Wilcox
Sally Kley                      Teresa Powell
Pat Myers                      Sandy Ricker


Singles & Families

Couple Connection
Regressive Dinner. Join us Saturday, February 13 for a wonderful three course meal—backwards! Sign up fast for the most popular couples event of the year! New to the church? You will love this event! Cost is $25 per couple for dessert, dinner, and appetizers at three different homes. Contact Toby Tobin through the church office at 297-7201 for more information and to sign up.


Older Adult

NW Senior Fellowship (HUGS)
God is blessing this senior outreach ministry, which is designed for seniors who live alone, with family members, or in residential care facilities. We meet every Wednesday from 10:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Our morning consists of singing and devotions, followed by fun and educational programs. Lunch is $3. If you know anyone who would benefit from this social interaction with other seniors, contact Barb Gross at barbgross@comcast.net or 297-3495.

Mar. 03

Games & Birthdays
Mar. 10 

UofA Heart Saver program: How to identify heart attacks in men & women

Mar. 17  “The Sonoran Singers”
Mar. 24  Keith Thorsen & Bob Wren – Big Band music
Mar. 31  Closed for Holy Week

The Ambassador Program
Attention seniors, family members, and those who work with seniors: The Ambassador Program at
St. Andrew’s is available to seniors in need of services and information.
Click here for more information.

Over 50s
Stay tuned for the next event.

Mid Day Munchers
O
ur Senior Couples lunch group will meet at Risky Business, 10515 N. Oracle at Pusch View Lane on Thursday, January 23, at 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call Margaret Catlett at 572-0680.


Women of St. Andrew's

Women of St. Andrew's Ministries
Click here to learn about the programs for Women
Click here to go to the Women of St. Andrew's page.
Click here to go to the Presbyterian Women page.

Women's Retreat
Ladies… Save the Date! Women’s Retreat, February 19 and 20 at Triangle YMCA in Oracle. Watch for more details as the date approaches. SOLD OUT. We do have a waiting list- contact is Carol Fiore.

Wednesday/Friday Night Bible Study
Wednesday Night and Friday Morning Bible Study Fall 2009 & Spring 2010. This year we are studing the book of Acts. They will begin September 16 & 18, 2009. Wednesday Evening Edition (Men & Women). 7–8:30 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Contact Craig Littlefield 299-6851 or craig.littlefield@comcast.net. Friday Morning Bible Study (Women) 9:15–11:30 a.m. in Friendship Hall. Contact Jan Littlefield at 299-6851 or jan.littlefield@comcast.net. Click here for a more detailed description and the complete schedule.  

PW Monthly Bible Circles
Ladies, mark you calendars. Morning, afternoon, and evening Circles are available, and newcomers are always welcome! Call Linda Conant 297-1715 or lindalooo2@msn.com and Joyce Haugh 887-3637 or joycehaugh@comcast.net. They meet the first Tuesday or Wednesday of every month except for the summer months and December. Click here for a description of the Bible Studys.

Chick Flicks
Chick Flicks is 6:30 pm Feb 11 at the home of Susan Quillen. We will be watching Becoming Jane, contact Susan at susie.quillen@comcast.net to RSVP and get directions.  Dinner is potluck. For the next showing contact Jackie at jackiejones43@hotmail.com or 229-8976.

Scrappers & Stampers
For creative, “crafty” women. Meets twice monthly to work on individual scrapbooks and craft projects while sharing in Christian fellowship with other women. Newcomers are always welcome. Twice a month on Mondays, 9 a.m.—1:30 p.m. in Omega. Free childcare is available by reservation at 382-2125. Organize those pictures with expert help and praise the Lord! Gloria Emmert at 297-3540.

Bible Study Fellowship
The NW Evening Women’s class will begin this year’s study of The Gospel of John, on Monday, September 14, at 6:55 p.m. in the NE Chapel. All women are invited. There will be an introduction class for women new to BSF and an opportunity to register their children currently attending grades 1-12. Children must be registered and enrolled prior to attending on Monday nights. We hope to see you there. For further information please contact Louise Boost at louiseboost@comcast.net or 797-6904.

Men’s BSF meets at First Evangelical Free Church, 4700 N. Swan Rd. Our first night is Monday, September 14, at 6:55 p.m.  For imformation on the men's class contact Greg Jester, 299-2963 gljester@juno.com.

M.O.M.S. Group
MOMs group spring semester is starting January 15th. Our group meets every Friday 9:00 - 11:00am on the SW Campus. Moms can enjoy spending time with other ladies who are facing the same  joys and challenges that come with raising kids. It is a great place to share tips and strategies. Each week there will be a new topic presented with no homework, so feel free to drop by when your schedule allows. We always have free childcare available. Contact Kristin Moser  atkristin4moms@gmail.com or 544-2164 for more information. 

Presbyterian Women’s Mission Sewing
Mission Sewing/Knitting Circle needs your help. Please join us if you enjoy sewing and/or knitting, our projects are simple, our meetings are short and we have a stash of fabric and yarn for you to choose from. Please join us at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, in Omega to join this very rewarding Mission Project. For further information, please contact Carol Backus at 575-1716 or carolcreates@comcast.net.

What is Mission Sewing All About? 

Piecemakers Quilting Group
Class is open to everyone interested. Read more about it by clicking here. The quilters meet every Wednesday in the Choir Room of the SW campus.  Drop in anytime from 9-4.  Bring your own project or come get some ideas from us.  New quilters are always welcome.  Please contact Tina Bush 742-9577 or Jana Knutson, 297-7494.

Joyful Hikers
Our next hikes will be on Wednesday, February 10 – Pima Canyon and Saturday, February 13 - Romero Pools Trail. Contact Gail Jester at 299-2963 or gljester@juno.com to let her know to expect you.

Click here for a schedule of all the hikes planned for 2009/10.

Women's Book Club
This month’s selection is City of Thieves by David Benioff. Join us on December 22 at 7 p.m. in Fireside. for a fascinating discussion of this novel based on the author’s grandfather’s stories about surviving WWII in Russia  Contact Katrina Lantz at 297-5437 if you have questions.

December 2009 City of Thieves by David Benioff
January 2010 Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
February 2010 peaking for Myself by Cherie Blair

Click here to learn more about the books.

Faith Walk Book Group
Click here to see the meeting schedule and planned books for 2009-10.  

The selection for March is Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. The book tells the story of  an international art dealer and a modern-day slave from Louisiana who become friends after the art dealer is roped into volunteering at a homeless shelter by his saintly wife. This story began as a therapeutic exercise for Hall, who says,  “I really wrote the book to honor my wife and honor Denver, who both deserved a place in history.” Come join us in the discussion on Thursday, March 25 at 4 p.m. in the church Library (on the SW campus). For more information, contact Jean O’Hanlon at 743-1854, or habanera@dakotacom.net.

January 2010 What’s So Amazing About Grace  by Phillip Yancey
February 2010 Looking for God   by Nancy Ortberg

Youth & Children 


 

Youth
Go to the Youth D'Wave website

Cub Scouts at St. Andrew's
Boy Scouts at St. Andrew's

Children Sunday School Classes
Children's Calendar
Here are the Classes

Children's Choirs
St. Andrew's Preschool and Kindergarten
K'Deo Puppet Ministry

Normal weekly Youth coming events:
Sunday School from 9:40am to 10:40 in Boondocks
Sunday Evenings  - Gathering High School small group ministry
Tuesday Evenings - Tsunami (high school youth program) from 7:00-8:30pm in Boondocks    
Wednesday Evenings -
Submerge (Jr. High Program) from 6:30-8pm in the Boondocks.
The Well worship service in the sanctuary from 6:30pm.
 Click here for details.

Montlure Presbyterian Summer Camp
Registration Underway. It’s not too early to start planning for summer. Montlure Presbyterian Church Camp in the White Mountains is now registering for summer camps. The cut-off for early registration is March 31. For camp rates and registration forms, visit www.montlure.org. Register early for the best rate! 

Youth Sunday School
Our youth (6th – 12th grade) Sunday School classes are very exciting. We meet in the Boondocks (lower level of Westminster Hall on NE Campus) at 10:45.

Gathering Small Groups
The Gathering (High School small groups) meets Sunday nights from 5-6:30pm. We have a whole NEW plan for small groups and now they are for EVERYONE who wants to investigate God, whether you’ve been in church your whole life or just came for the first time last week.  It’s going to be super exciting and fun and we think it will really be great for your student.  Basically, we are going to host a guys small group and a girls small group in leaders homes (or your homes!!!).  The time will be 90 minutes and divided into thirds.  One-third will be spent hanging out and having fun together.  One-third will be talking with and really praying for one another, and the last third will be spent really digging into the Bible and who God is.   I think this will be a great new change and we really encourage ALL High School students to be a group (you don’t even need to commit to it).  .

High School Ministry
Tsunami for high school students is on Tuesday nights from 7-8:30pm. Our new series will be “God’s Blog.”  If God had a blog, what would it say?  What would He say to us?  Come and find out in this awesome new series.  Tsunami meets in the Boondocks.

Wednesday Youth Group
Submerge is our Middle School program for 6th–8th graders and is held Wednesdays from 6:30 8:00p.m. This night includes games and a message. This is a great place to invite your friends! 

The Well
A new worship experience, geared for youth and led by youth, but anyone and everyone who wants to worship is invited to join in! The Worship Thing happens every Sunday 9:30a.m. The Worship Thing is mostly about loving God and worshiping Jesus Christ to His glory! Come check it out!  Click here for details.

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