Palm Sunday Concert APRIL 14 | 3:00 PM | SANCTUARY Celebrating the 7th Annual Palm Sunday Concert! Spend some time in quiet prayer during Holy Week at the Prayer Experience.
Come and join as we depict Holy Week and Easter through the gift of music!
Prayer stations will be set up in Friendship Hall from the evening of April 18 through Easter Sunday, April 21.
Hear the St. Andrew’s Chancel Choir and Orchestra present a concert featuring John Rutter’s Requiem, as well as other notable composers.
The Prayer Vigil will take place on April 20 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm in Fireside. Sign up for a time slot in the Gathering Place. For more information, contact Shelly Akins at sakins@sapctucson.org.
EASTER FLOWERS FOR ST. ANDREW’S
We need flowers to adorn St. Andrew’s. Help us prepare the Sanctuary and Chapel for the joy of the Resurrection! To donate a geranium in honor or in memory of a loved one, please fill out the form below and return it to the church office with payment by Sunday, April 7. Please specify if you would like your plant to be placed in the Sanctuary or the Chapel. Flowers may be picked up after the 10:45 am Service on Easter or the following week in Alpha.
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Library Corner
FAITH COMMUNITY NURSES SAY HYDRATE FOR HEALTH
PREPARING FOR EASTER
The library has a number of resources to help us set aside time to prepare our hearts for Easter. Lenten devotionals and works centered on the cross deepen our understanding of the personal meaning of Easter and increase our gratitude as we anticipate the joy of celebrating Easter Sunday. Lenten devotionals include The Good of Giving Up; Discovering the Freedom of Lent; The Passionate Journey; and Lent for Everyone. Works focusing on the cross include On a Hill too Far Away, Putting the Cross Back into the Center of Our Lives; The Heart of the Cross; Jesus, the Final Days, What Really Happened; The Angels were Silent; and Resurrection. All are welcome to check out the library between services in The Gathering Place.
In Memoriam Ray Adkins February 21, 2019
VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORT NEEDED Eagles Wings of Grace is currently serving women in Tucson who have recently been released from prison, are coming out of rehab, or are just in need of clothing for interviews. As a volunteer, you will be able to share a friendly smile, an encouraging comment, and experience Christian love. You will be able to help women select a small wardrobe that will allow them to regain self-respect, search for a job, or participate in a training program. In addition, this organization is one of our official giving communities and qualifies for the 501(c)(3) Arizona Tax Credit for Charities. This means that the amount you donate can be subtracted from your state taxes on a dollar to dollar basis. The donation limits are $400 per single filer and $800 for joint filers. If you have not already made a tax credit donation for 2018 or 2019 we would appreciate your support. If interested and want to hear more about the organization please contact, April Ritchie, at 225–9602 chileteach55@yahoo.com, or visit eagleswingsofgrace.org.
Water is the basis of life. Water represents everlasting life in the Bible. “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” (Isaiah 12:3) “No one can enter the Kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the spirit.” (John 3:5) “To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.” (Revelation 21:6) Our bodies are 70% water and we should strive to drink eight or more glasses of clean water daily for health. Sometimes people drink fluids other than water that are laden with calories for pleasure and social interaction either alone or at restaurants and parties. These sugar sweetened beverages can cause extra weight gain and lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. They should be avoided or reduced and replaced with pure water for fluid intake. In Tucson’s hot and dry climate drinking enough water is vital to maintain proper brain, heart and kidney function, healthy skin and complexion, safe internal body temperatures, bowel regulation, and balanced electrolytes. Contact Louise Doran or William Wilkinson for further information. NIH: Water, Hydration and Health, Nutr. Rev. 2010 Aug: 68(8): 439-458.
I GAVE ONLINE!
The response to online giving has been positive, but some folks have indicated discomfort in passing the plate during the Worship offering without having something to contribute. We have made available “I Gave Online!” cards that are located in the friendship pads and pews. Feel free to drop one in the offering plate as it’s passed if you like.
FINANCIAL UPDATE February total revenue $162,167 Year to date revenue Monthly revenue required 130,954 YTD revenue required Difference $31,212 Difference
$408,377 362,950 $45,427
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CHILDREN’S DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY VBS 2019
Welcome to Roar VBS...this summer’s “mane” event! This epic African adventure engages the whole herd. At Roar, kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life. You are in for a week of fun, superb music, and a wild setting all about God’s goodness! Each day focuses on a different Bible point: Monday: When life is unfair...God is good! Nahum 1:7 Tuesday: When life is scary…God is good! Psalm 23:4 Wednesday: When life changes...God is good! Psalm 106:1 Thursday: When life is sad...God is good! Psalm 34:18 Friday: When life is good...God is good! Nehemiah 4:14
VBS VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
Volunteer for the greatest week of the year! Volunteer registration is online this year too! Get ready to help kids see that God is Good. We need station leaders and crew leaders for all age groups! Check out the volunteer information starting March 31 at sapctucson.org/vbs.
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
The annual St. Andrew’s Easter Egg Hunt will take place between services on Palm Sunday, April 14. Kids ages 2 through 3rd grade are invited to find eggs. Kids in 4th and 5th grade are invited to be helpers during the hunt. Bring your own baskets or bags for this fun event! We will meet in the front of the Sanctuary on the SW Campus on April 14 at 10:15 am. The hunt will start at 10:20 am. Parents (or other adult) need to accompany their children during the Easter Egg Hunt.
EASTER EGG STUFFING
Come help stuff Easter eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 11 in Room F from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. No need to bring anything. Let Shelly know if you are coming to help at sakins@sapctuson.org or by calling the church office at 297-7201.
EGGS AND TREATS NEEDED FOR EGG HUNT
I want candy!! Well, we need candy for the Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday. Treats can be individually wrapped candy, small toys, and stickers that we can use to fill the eggs. Please no chocolate candy (it melts), candy with nuts (for food allergies), or lollipops (because they don’t fit inside the eggs). Pre stuffed eggs (from the store) are fine. We also need plastic Easter eggs that we can fill with these treats! There’s no need to fill the eggs! Please bring your donations to the church office or to the Sunday School office. Donations need to be made by April 7. If you have any questions, please contact Shelly at 297-7201 or sakins@sapctucson.org.
TEACHER APPRECIATION
We love our Sunday School teachers! And we know you do too! We invite you and your child to help celebrate their teacher on May 5 during Teacher Appreciation Sunday. Need an idea of what to do? A hand-made card or picture would mean so much. If you’d like to treat your child’s teacher with a small gift card, Shelly and Heather have a list of all their favorite places and things. Of course our teachers don’t teach for the gifts... they do it because they love Jesus and they love kids. Let’s be sure they know how much we appreciate all they do! After all, we would not be able to have such a vibrant Sunday School without them.
CONTACT SHELLY AKINS, Director of Children’s Discipleship Ministry sakins@sapctucson.org || 520-297-7201 x233 HEATHER BRANNOCK, Assistant Director of Children’s Discipleship Ministry hbrannock@sapctucson.org
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YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY FOREST HOME CAMP SIGN-UPS!!
It’s that time again for Middle and High School students to register for Forest Home Camp in the San Bernardino Mountains! Students completing the 5th -12th grades are invited! It is an amazing week filled with worship, teaching, zip-lining, hiking, blobbing, competitions, night games, friendships and more! Scholarships are available as well as sibling discounts. Please use scholarships if you need them. We don’t want financial cost to stop kids from going to camp! Visit sapcyouth.com or contact Tim or Richelle if you have any questions!
MOONLIGHT DINNER DONATIONS
SAT U R DAY | MAY 4, 2019
It’s that time of year again! We are starting to collect items for the 2019 Moonlight Dinner and Auction. Your donations are tax deductible. All money raised at the event goes to support the Youth Intern Program, Camp Scholarships, and Mission Opportunities. Items can be donated through the Youth Office. For more information, contact Rob Lantz at rlantz@sapctucson.org. Thank you so much for helping support the Youth Ministry.
5TH GRADER PREVIEW
MAY 12 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BOONDOCKS All 5th Graders (incoming 6th Graders) and their parents are invited to a Youth Group Preview. This is your opportunity to check out the Youth Ministry, play games, meet leaders, eat pizza, and ask questions. Join us Sunday, May 12, in the Boondocks, lower level of Westminster Hall. For questions, please contact Tim Christian at tchristian@sapctucson.org.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Are you interested in what goes on behind the scenes of Youth Ministry? The Youth Ministry is currently accepting applications for volunteer and paid interns this summer! Interns will spend the summer learning and serving in the Youth Ministry while growing in their own personal faith! High School students who have completed their sophomore year are invited to apply to be a volunteer intern. Young adults who have graduated from High School qualify to apply to be a paid intern. More information and applications are available online at: sapcyouth.com. Applications are due Sunday, May 6. CONTACT TIM CHRISTIAN, Director of Youth Discipleship Ministry tchristian@sapctucson.org || 520-297-7201 x228 RICHELLE KING, Assistant Director of Youth Discipleship Ministry rking@sapctucson.org || 520-297-7201 x 208 / 5
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY EXPLORE ALPHA
April 11 | 11:30 am | Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Come join St. Andrew’s Alpha Team at this event – discovering ways to bring the gift of Alpha to our community. You are invited to explore the impact of Alpha and the culture behind it. Alpha is a culture of true EVANGELISM that can literally be felt; a culture of unprecedented hospitality, invitation, empowerment, and prayerful Spirit dependency. Contact Connie Randall at crandall@sapctucson.org or visit the Discipleship Table in The Gathering Place.
FAITH UNCORKED
Friday | April 12 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Great time had by all at our March Faith Uncorked at Noble Hops! Come and join us on April 12! Women of all ages are invited to a FUN night of fellowship, food, and encouragement! Bring an “easy” appetizer to share and your favorite adult beverage. This month we will be meeting at Anne Magee’s house, 1822 W. Sage St. RSVP to Connie Randall at crandall@sapcturcson.org or visit the Discipleship Table in The Gathering Place.
MARRIAGE COACH TRAINING
Couples - Impact Generations by becoming a Marriage Coach! Marriage Coach Training will be in Tucson, hosted by Marriage Team on April 27-28 and May 4-5. For more information contact Connie at crandall@sapctucson.org or Steve and Cindy Wright at skwright@marriagemissions.com. Brochures and information will be at the Discipleship Table.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP QUARTERLY ENCOURAGEMENT
MENTORING
April 27 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Friendship Hall NE Campus How do we grow and become who God wants us to be? We’ll be hearing testimonies on how “Spiritual Disciplines” can make this happen. We’ll also be doing a Spiritual Gifts Assessment as well as enjoying worship and fellowship with breakfast snacks and lunch. Contact Connie at crandall@sapctucson.org or check out the info at the Discipleship Table!
“Every Generation Needs Every Generation!” Would you like to be mentored? Would you like to mentor someone? Mentors are people who come alongside another to share life experience that encourages another to be all that God has created them to be. Beginning Youth Sunday, April 28, we’ll have sign-ups! Watch for more information.
CONTACT CONNIE RANDALL, Director of Adult Discipleship Ministry crandall@sapctucson.org || 520-297-7201 x211
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MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
WIDOWS LUNCH
T H U R S D AY S / / 7 : 0 0 A M - 8 : 0 0 A M
F R I D AY S / / 9 : 0 0 A M W E D N E S D AY S / / 6 : 3 0 P M
1 S T T H U R S D AY S / / 1 2 : 0 0 P M
Men’s Bible Study meets every Thursday, from 7:00 am - 8:00 am, in Alpha. Our morning study consists of church announcements, prayer requests, needs, and a study led by one of our pastors on the current sermon series. Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study welcomes all members and friends of St. Andrew’s as we have an enjoyable time together in sharing, prayer, and study.
The Wednesday Night Edition of Women’s Bible Study concludes this month until September 2019 when we’ll be studying the Books of John 1, 2 and 3 from the Joy of Living. Contact Linda Sebastian at 299-3167 or LindaAndPhil2@gmail.com with any questions.
All widows are invited to join us for lunch on Thursday, April 4, at 12:00 pm at Wildflower (7037 N. Oracle Road). While you’re there, you’ll be making and renewing friendships that are so special. Please, plan now to come!
HUGS W E D N E S D AY S / / 1 0 : 1 5 A M
HUGS is an interdenominational senior outreach program, open to all confessing to be a senior. We meet in Friendship Hall at St. Andrew’s and our time includes program, games, hot lunch, and more! We welcome seniors to come check us out! For information, contact Susan Lane at 419-8771, laneslink@msn.com or Bill Gross at 548-9874, bgross236@comcast.net UPCOMING DATES: April 3 - Birthdays & Games April 10 - Mosaic Harp Trio April 17 - Closed for Holy Week/Easter April 24 - Talent Show
Friday Morning Bible Study will also wrap up on April 5 for the spring. For more info, contact Jan Littlefield at jan.littlefield@comcast.net or 299-6851.
ST. ANDREW’S WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB
As always, reservations are required so please contact Myra as soon as possible to guarantee your place! Myra Christenson at 744-9720 or myrachris@comcast.net.
FAITH WALK BOOK CLUB
4 T H T U E S D AY / / 7 : 0 0 P M
4 T H T H U R S D AY / / 4 : 0 0 P M
St. Andrew’s Women’s Book Club will meet on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:00 pm to discuss Secret Sister by Diane Chamberlain. Please join us even if you have not read the book as we discuss this New York Times bestselling mystery from Diane Chamberlain. Contact Katrina Lantz for more information at klantz@comcast.net.
The Faith Walk book for April is Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler. In the book, this divinity professor and young mother talks about the joy and pain of living after a diagnosis of colon cancer. She talks about the prosperity gospel, a creed that sees fortune as a blessing from God and misfortune as a mark of God’s disapproval. Her view of this changed greatly. Her book is frank and funny, dark and wise. We will meet April 25 in the church library at 4:00 pm to discuss the book.
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