St Andrew Presbyterian Church

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, through God's grace, is a loving, accepting, inclusive congregation serving others and fostering spiritual and personal growth for all ages. We rejoice in God's presence and in the abundant gifts we are given. We strive to be ambitious disciples of Christ and to provide a safe supportive haven for all.

Greatest of our gifts is that Christ is among us, in us, and working through us. Following Christ's example, our congregation has love to give, and takes time to do so. Our genuine sense of community is enhanced by our sincere appreciation of each individual, a healthy sense of humor, enthusiasm and joy. We are a work in progress and believe each one of us is a gifted child of God. Our welcome is extended to everyone.

P.O.A.C.H. hike photo album - May 31, 2009

Crop Walk 2009 photo album - May 3, 2009

St. Andrew Calendar

Saturday, June 27

8:00 AM Scouts Training Event

Sunday, June 28, 2009

9:30 AM Worship Service (Word only)

10:45 AM Fellowship Time

11:00 AM POACH

Monday, June 29

5:00 PM Youth cooking for ARISE

7:00 PM Mission Department

Tuesday, June 30

5:00 PM Youth cooking for ARISE

7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack Meeting (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, July 1

No activities scheduled

Thursday, July 2

10:30 AM Worship Aid Info Due

6:30 PM Boy Scouts (Sanctuary)

Friday, July 3

No activities scheduled

Saturday, July 4

10:00 AM Personnel Committee Meeting

Next Sunday, July 5

9:30 AM Worship Service (Word and Table)

10:45 AM Fellowship Time

Announcements

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE FREE SUMMER LUNCH

PROGRAM Volunteers are needed to help serve at First United Methodist Church for the City of Renton/Renton School District summer lunch program. The free lunches, for all children ages 1-18, will be provided from June 23-Aug. 28, at First United Methodist Church, 11:30-12:00. Volunteers are needed from 11:00-1:00. We also need people who can pick up food at 10:30am, and deliver it to the church. Please contact the RFUMC church office, 425-255-5403, rfumc@rfumc.org , or Doris Hulse, 425-255-0725, btdahulse@att.net.

NEEDED: TWO SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR THESE CHILDREN: Mira Sickinger, Elise Sickinger, William Jones, Megan McAdams, Kendra Thomas, Peter Anderson. Please contact Pattie Holt for more details.

SOUND VIEW CAMP: Camp is available this summer for families and kids who�ve completed grades 2-12. Sound View is on the peninsula, it�s run by the Olympia Presbytery, and kids and families from St Andrew have gone there for years. Family Camp is July 2-5 and Aug 13-16. Mini camp for young kids is 4 days, other sessions for kids are one week. Horses are available some weeks. Senior Highs can do camp or be leaders in training. Web site is

www.soundviewcamp.com. Partial financial aid is available by

contacting Laurie Rossnagel or Pattie Holt.

YOUTH GROUP - Youth group will be cooking for ARISE June

29th and June 30th. If you would like to help please be at the

church at 5pm one or both days ready to cook. We will be finished around 10pm LUNCHES FOR ARISE... JUST WO DAYS LEFT TO HELP OUT We have posted an informational sheet with items we could use for ARISE lunches (June 17th - 30th). If you are limited in time, cash is a great option. Questions: call Midge 425-228-8109 Your support on this effort is deeply appreciated.

CONGRATULATIONS to new Grandparents Forester and Suzanne Woodruff who welcomed Silas Forester Woodruff very quickly on Thursday morning, June 18th!

CHANGES TO THE STAFF EMAIL/SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Scott, Julie Kae and Maggie have new church email addresses:

scott@standrewpc.org, maggie@standrewpc.org,

juliekae@standrewpc.org

NOTE: The church office will be closed on Mondays for the Summer. Office hours are 10:30 to 1:00 Tuesday through Thursday.

Opportunities for Stewardship

�I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last.�

Mission

Assist with 2009 Youth Mission Trip

planning and support

� Assist with 2010 Mission Trip planning

and support

� Assist in developing a �Greening Congregation�

program for St. Andrew

� Work with the Salvation Army to develop

a coordinated program of community

support

� Become a Mission Liaison to another

community support organization

� Assist with ARISE support

� Assist with CROP Walk support

Ministry

� Open/Close Church

� Operate Sound System

� Tidy Before and After Worship

� Distribute and Collect Clipboards

� Be a Greeter or Host

� Bread Ministry�welcome newcomers

� Nursery Guild

� Teach Discovery

� Usher

� Help shape the Liturgical Space

� Care for the Table, Candles, Font

� Provide Flowers

� Acolytes (children light candles)

� Assisting Minister (with Pastor)

� Help with Children�s Time

� Lector (read scripture)

� Join the Chancel Choir

� Join the Handbell Choir

Operations

� Join work parties for outside maintenance

� Join work parties for inside deep cleaning

� Join work parties for painting

� Join the Golden Hammer and Saw Team

to perform weekly maintenance

� Join a team for year-round care of the

Memorial Garden

� Serve on the Personnel Committee

� Adopt an area of the church grounds for

year-round maintenance

� Open church building before & close

building after Sunday morning activities

� Set up tables and chairs for the Wednesday

Night activities

� Join a team for table and chair set-up for

special events

� Prepare Communion

� Prepare, Serve, Clean-up: Coffee,

Punch, Cookies

� Provide Cookies or Snacks (3 dozen)

� Help with Youth Ministry

� Teach Sunday School

� Help Out on Wednesday Nights: Tutor,

Clean-up crew, Help with children�s�

classes, Assist with games, get to know kids.

Wednesdays at St. Andrew - will resume in the Fall

Fellowship, Homework Club, classes for adults and youth, and more

Report on November 5 Potluck

Report on December 3 Potluck

Report on January 7 Potluck

Report on February 4 Potluck

Who's on first?

A draft version of the "Who's On First?" list, developed by Andy Peck, is available in the Narthex, just above the fire extinguisher. It is a list of all known paid and volunteer positions in the congregation, along with all known committees and organizations. It is intended to be used with other documents that are being developed. The goal is for life to be much easier for all of us, but especially for newer members. CLICK HERE to request an electronic copy.