SERVICE WORSHIP

Our small groups will include the following guidelines:

SERVICE WORSHIP : TRANSFORMATION AWAITS!

Ten years ago, an Action Learning Team was assigned to pray and see what God’s plans were for St. Andrew’s. Faith that Works was born which included Service Worship, the Mobile Shower Unit, and community partnerships. Since that time, the Mobile Shower unit was transferred to the non-profit, Faith that Works Tucson. We continue to partner with many organizations in the city which glorify God in the collaboration. We also continue to serve our city with Service Worship while many other churches have come alongside and launched their own days of service.

Please join us on April 30 in the Sanctuary, from 9:15 am – 10:15 am for a time of refreshing Worship, small group prayer, and Scripture reading to thank the Lord for all He has done and to see what He might launch that’s new! Then join us for various service projects that begin at 10:30 am.

Our focus will be on unity for our church and our city! If Christ and His Kingdom became the center of attention in our city, in answer to a movement of united prayer, what might be the impact of such a work of God?

On April 30, we will be:

• Looking Upward: deepening our relationship with God through inspiring worship, energizing prayer, and increasing reliance on the Holy Spirit;

• Maturing Inward: transforming our lives by studying God’s Word, developing greater intimacy with Christ and one another, and living the Christian life;

• Reaching Outward: journeying beyond our walls to show the love of Jesus Christ to our community and the world.

When you walk in the Sanctuary, you will see our chairs set up in small groups. Please sit where you feel the Spirit’s leading. You will receive an outline that will help you follow along easily!

• While all will be invited to actively participate, it is desired that everyone will participate in a way in which they are most comfortable. Honor each other’s comfort level –some of our friends may want to pray silently.

• When you don’t know what to pray, you may look to the prompts we will provide in our guide, or you may wish to look up a psalm in the Bible.

• Pray briefly (30-45 seconds).

• The form of prayer out of which all other prayers flow is the way Jesus taught us in the Lord’s Prayer.

• Seeking a relational and communicative connection with God is the goal of prayer. We don’t have to be eloquent in our speaking.

• It will be helpful for everyone to wear a nametag so that we can call each other by our names.

You won’t want to miss this time of unity and transformation. Please join us! (Children welcome!) Childcare will be available. For questions, please contact RuthAnn at rsmithrud@sapctucson.org Thank you!

INTERNATIONAL KIDS CAMP NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Tucson Refugee Ministry’s Kids Camp needs your help for their summer camp. The volunteer dates are June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. You can help children from all over the world come together for games, stories, skits, crafts, and tons of fun while learning about faithful and courageous Daniel. Please visit the Kids Camp website at intlkidskamp.com/volunteer Thank you! Questions? Please contact Jesus Sandoval at Jesus@tucsonrefugeeministry.com.

CHECK THIS OUT: News from St. Andrew’s Library Team

It’s Easter and the library is open! Check out our collection of colorful children’s books and thoughtful adult selections. There also is an interactive children’s Easter story from “Young Children and Worship,” donated by Ellen Vellenga. Come and share in the celebration!

In addition to our regular collection of fiction, biographies and inspirational books of every variety, your librarians add new material every month. This month we submit for your reading pleasure:

Fresh titles by fan favorite Max Lucado: They Walked with God; 40 Bible Characters Who Inspire Us by Max Lucado, Help

is Here; Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit by Max Lucado

Thought-provoking reads to help you understand other points of view: Pro Choice AND Christian; Reconciling Faith, Politics, and Justice by Ira Schlesinger, My Body is Not a Prayer Request; Disability Justice in the Church by Amy Kenny.

Stephen Ministry

When was the last time you talked about a problem you’re having and really felt heard? When was the last time you knew someone was in your corner? When was the last time someone offered to pray for you and followed up to see how things were going? You too can experience the care of a trusted friend; Stephen Ministers are eager to walk alongside you. For more information visit sapctucson.org/care, contact the Church Office, 520-2977201, or Cheryl Smith at 520-271-6591