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.

Lent and Easter

February 17, 2010 — April 4, 2010

Wednesdays at St. Andrew

3:45 Homework Club

6:00 Dinner

6:30 Classes (Nursery thru adult)

7:30 Evening Prayer

7:30 Choir Rehearsal

MARCH ADULT EDUCATION - CREATION CARE

This is part of our preparation to consider becoming a Greening Congregation. Held 9:30am Sundays and 6:30pm Wednesdays in the Adult Library. Drop in for part or all of these presentations, all ages are welcome.

I	2/7 & 3/10	What’s in Your Water Bottle (Laurie Rossnagel)
II	3/14 & 3/17	Recycling (Scott Anderson)
III	3/21 & 3/24	Energy Options and Issues (Indru Primlani)
IV	3/28 & 3/31	Transportation (Laurie Rossnagel)

St. Andrew Calendar

Saturday, March 6

10:00 AM Personnel Committee Meeting

Sunday, March 7

8:30 AM Bell Choir Practice

9:30 AM Sunday School and CE Class

10:30 AM Worship Service (Word and Table)

11:45 AM Fellowship Time

12:00 PM F.A.I.T.H. Middle School

Monday, March 8

7:00 PM Session Meeting (Adult Library)

Tuesday, March 9

7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack Meeting (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, March 10

3:45 PM Homework Club

6:00 PM Dinner

6:30 PM Classes— Nursery Care available

7:30 PM Evening Prayer

7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, March 11

10:30 AM Bulletin Info Due

1:00 PM Bookmarks (Ruth Jaslowski’s Home)

6:30 PM Boy Scouts (Sanctuary)

Friday, March 12

No activities scheduled

Saturday, March13

9:30 AM F.A.I.T.H. Nature Consortium

Sunday, March 14 – Daylight Saving Time Begins

8:30 AM Bell Choir Practice

9:30 AM Sunday School and CE Class

10:30 AM Worship Service (Word only)

11:45 AM Fellowship Time

12:00 PM F.A.I.T.H. Middle School

12:00 PM Deacons

Announcements

SCOTT IS AWAY FROM THE OFFICE Scott will be away from the church office on March 9th and 10th attending the Pastoral Leadership Program.

F.A.I.T.H. YOUTH GROUP Saturday March 13th we will head to the Duwamish Greenbelt in Seattle and assist Nature Consortium in restoration work. We will leave church at 9:30am and return about 2:30pm. March 20th we plan to go roller skating. We will meet at church at 6:30pm and head to Skate King in Bellevue. We will return about 10:00pm.

F.A.I.T.H. MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP. Our middle school youth group will meet every week after worship. This group will be led by Maggie McAdams, Derona Burkeholder and Diane Schott. It will be a time of games and discussion. Bring a sack lunch and plan to hang out with us in the youth portable.

C.H.O.S. - CHURCH HIKES ON SATURDAY. Mike Jazlowski will be leading the more adventurous on challenging local hikes to supplement the easier P.O.A.C.H hikes on Sundays. Days and destinations to be announced.

NEED HELP AROUND THE HOUSE? Phoenix is available for odd jobs - see him any Sunday at worship service.

CATHERINE NEWELL AND PAMELA THOMAS SCHOLARSHIPS: Members and friends of St. Andrew who need financial assistance for undergraduate college education or vocational training for the 2010/2011 school year may submit an application by March 1,

2010. Application forms are available from the church office or from any Scholarship Committee member: Karen Mullen, Lezle Resor, Pattie Holt or Don Patterson.

SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS: St. Andrew’s Seminary Scholarship Fund was established to support the two of our members who are attending seminary, Jill Jones and Maggie McAdams. Jill and Maggie are entrusted to us by the Presbytery for “care and nurture” during their preparation for ministry. Please consider assisting with their tuition and book expenses by making a donation to the fund. Donations can be added to the Sunday offering with the notation that the gift is for the “Seminary Scholarship Fund.” Please direct questions to Andy Peck or any Scholarship Committee member: Pattie Holt, Karen Mullen, Charlie Thomas, Lezle Resor, or Don Patterson.

ILLNESS INFECTION CONTROL TIPS:

• Pregnant women and infants are very susceptible to H1N1 flu-take precautions.

• Are you sick but have church/family obligations? Let others help, we’re an adaptable group. Use email, texting, send messages with others.

• Wash hands well before preparing food. Remember to sing Happy Birthday 3 times when washing.

• Get a Flu shot. Get both types if you’re able

• Only touch food you will eat — and help kids with this too.

WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS Password-protected wireless access is available for the church's high-speed Internet connection. It is intended for church business and the Homework Club. If you are interested in using a personal laptop computer

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.

Updated Who's on First?

(a guide to staff and volunteers - download the .doc file here)