Fall Brochure 2018 by St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

WORSHIP

ST. ANDREW’S SANCTUARY CHOIR Sundays | 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. services | Sanctuary The Sanctuary Choir has the privilege of leading worship on Sunday mornings in the 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. services. During our weekly rehearsals, we make music, pray, and fellowship together as we prepare to serve the Lord in joyful song. If you love to sing and would like to meet some new people, we welcome you to try it out! To set up a pre-rehearsal meeting with Michael Busch or for more info, contact Gina Pierce at gina@sapres.org or 949.574.2250. Our first rehearsal will be Thursday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Deaver Room.

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS Wednesdays beginning September 12 - Christmas Eve | 4:45 - 5:15 5:30 p.m. The Children’s Choirs are a wonderful way to have your children be involved in St. Andrew’s ministry. For the parents’ convenience, both choirs will begin at 4:45 p.m. The pre-k through 2nd grade choir will conclude at 5:15 p.m. and the 3 - 6 grade choir will end at 5:30 p.m. This allows families to enjoy Wednesday Night Dinner. Performance dates are set for the weekend of October 20/21, Thanksgiving service, Christmas concerts, and the first 2 Christmas Eve services.

ST. ANDREW’S MUSIC ACADEMY September 12 - November 14 | Ages 10-15 | $150 ($15 a lesson) St. Andrew’s has a rich history of worship and music ministry. We are committed to seeing that legacy continue to the next generation. That is why we are relaunching the St. Andrew’s Music Academy. From September 12 – November 14, the St. Andrew’s Music Academy will be offering small group piano and group drums/percussion lessons.

ORGAN CONCERT | “ORGAN ON BROADWAY” Sunday, October 7 | 3:00 p.m. | Reception in Dierenfield Hall $10 suggested donation | Free admission for Jr. High/High School students Join our very own organist, Jung-A Lee and friends, on a journey through some of the most beloved music on Broadway. You will hear famous selections from the Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, and more! Featuring Brandon Muchow, baritone; Valerie Geller, violin and Christina Navarro.

HOOTENANNY September 18, October 2 and 16, November 6 and 20 6:00 p.m. | Corner Café Calling all amateurs and professional musicians! The Hootenanny is a great time of fellowship together playing and singing beloved hymns and folk songs.

THANKSGIVING SERVICE Thursday, November 22 | 10:00 a.m. Thanksgiving is a day for family. After you put the turkey in the oven, come join your St. Andrew’s family for the Thanksgiving worship service! We will show our gratitude to God through singing, praying, opening God’s word together, and expressing our individual and corporate thanks for his blessing of family and friends.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

Contact Joe Cristina at 949.574.2255 or joec@sapres.org for more info.

December 9 | 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary

SCHEDULE:

St. Andrew’s legendary Christmas Concerts are a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the newborn king! Join our choirs as well as the Classic and Modern Worship teams for an unforgettable night. Contact Gina Pierce for more info at 949.574.2250 or ginap@sapres.org.

Piano lessons | 4:00 – 4:50 p.m. Drum lessons | 5:00 – 5:50 p.m.

PRIVATE LESSONS: If you are interested in private lessons, contact Joe to be connected to one of our professional church musicians. Private instruction can be more intentional and convenient.

HANDBELL CHOIR Mondays beginning September 10 | 6:15 – 8:00 p.m. Handbells are another great way to be involved in the worship and music ministries here at St. Andrew’s. Contact Gina for more info, 949.574.2250 or ginap@sapres.org.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES TRAVELER’S CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Saturday, December 22 | 5:00 p.m. | Sanctuary WEEKEND SERVICES

Sunday, December 23 | 9:30 and 11:11 a.m. blended services CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Monday, December 24 | 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 p.m. (6:00 and 8:00 p.m. are candlelit services)

FALL BROCHURE / 2018

BRANCHES Wednesdays beginning September 12 - October 10 | 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. Branches is a season of learning and growth created by St. Andrew’s leadership for the St. Andrew’s community, as part of our Discipleship Initiative. This church-wide study provides us with the tools to better understand the core theology of what it means to know, trust, love and follow Jesus Christ in community with others. If St. Andrew’s is your church home, you can’t miss this 5-week series, launching Wednesday nights, September 12 - October 10. There is no cost to attend. Children’s programming will be available from birth – Jr. High. We encourage you to join us for family dinner beforehand. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. For those of you who would like to become a member of St. Andrew’s, you must go through Branches prior to the membership class on October 14. Children’s programming is available for birth through Jr. High and we encourage you to join us for family dinner beforehand. Visit www.sapres.org/branches for more info.

LABS Wednesdays beginning October 17 - November 14 | 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. LABS – or “Life and Bible Studies” – are designed to be experiential learning opportunities, driven by questions and fueled creative leadership. LABS are different from the “classes” you may have taken in the past because your questions and comments drive the experience. Stay tuned for course offerings. Questions? Contact Karli Berkompas, karlib@sapres.org or 949.574.2262. No LABS 10/31 or 11/21

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER Wednesdays beginning September 12 | 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. | Dierenfield Hall Join us as we gather for a home-cooked meal and share in all-generations community. Bring the whole family! Cost is $8.00 per adult $3.00 per child under 10, and $25 maximum for the immediate family. Visit www.sapres.org/ministries/wednesday-night-dinner for more info. Questions? Email Linda Sheppard, lindas@sapres.org.

Advent Wednesday Night Dinner | November 28 – December 12

ADULT EDUCATION Begins September 30 | Taught by Stan Jantz You won’t want to miss this special 6-week event for all adults! Stan Jantz will lead us through the six themes of Phillip Yancey’s book, The Jesus I Never Knew, focusing on Jesus’ life and work – his miracles, death, and resurrection, to understand why he came. Contact Steven Good for more info, steveng@sapres.org. FALL BROCHURE / 2018

TRIBE: A PLACE FOR MOMS Wednesdays beginning September 19 | 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Family Center

HOLY YOGA

You are invited to join other moms in your season of life - to connect, learn, and discuss topics ranging from parenting and marriage to selfcare, and more. It’s casual and fun, just come as you are! No registration required. Call ahead for complimentary childcare, 949.574.2239.

All generations welcome! Even if you have never practiced yoga before, this is a great introduction from a Christian perspective. Cost is $5 per session. Childcare is available.

BECOME | A.M. BIBLE STUDY HEBREWS: THE NEARNESS OF KING JESUS BY LISA HARPER

Thursdays beginning September 20 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Dierenfield Hall The Book of Hebrews unveils Jesus as the perfect revelation of God, the final and complete sacrifice for sin, the compassionate and understanding mediator, and the bridge to eternal life. Our study will include both video and live teachings. Cost is $25. Call ahead for complimentary childcare, 949.574.2239.

Mondays and Fridays | 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. | Dierenfield Hall

Email janicez@sapres.org for more info or visit www.holyyoga.net to learn more about this Christian yoga experience and our instructor, Marley Crouch.

LIFE GROUPS We have Life Group offerings specifically for women. This is a place for you to know, be known, and grow in your relationship with God alongside others.

DEEPER | P.M. BIBLE STUDY ON THE BOOK OF HEBREWS Wednesdays beginning October 17 | 6:30 – 7:50 p.m. | Dierenfield Hall Join us this fall as we dive deeper into the book of Hebrews - our evening Women’s Bible Study taking place during LABS. Whatever you are considering as the focus of life, Jesus is the only one who can satisfy! Come after work. Cost is $25 and includes notebook. Dinner is extra and offered between 5:15-6:15 p.m. Call ahead for complimentary childcare, 949.574.2239.

PUMPKIN PARTY WITH DEE CLARK October 11 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Dierenfield Hall Let’s paint pumpkins and play Bible Bingo while getting to know Chap’s wife, Dee Clark! Cost is free. Childcare is available by calling 949.574.2239.

CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Dierenfield Hall Start your fall season with us as we read, study, and discuss the books of the Bible in historical order. Join us anytime! Email women@sapres.org for more details.

WOMEN IN PRAYER Mondays | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Grace Chapel God is doing something wonderful at St. Andrew’s! Join us in humble prayer for our church, that we might look more like Jesus, better discern God’s will, experience the Spirit’s power, and make a difference for Christ in our homes and surrounding communities.

FALL BROCHURE / 2018

WOMEN’S RETREAT 2019 February 9 - 10, 2019 | Rancho Bernardo Inn and Spa When was the last time you experienced refreshment for your heart, mind, body, and soul? How do you become renewed? Join us for our annual Women’s Retreat and accompany like-minded women on a path to deep nurturing and Christ-centered fellowship. Register online beginning October 1. Email kitty@sapres.org for more info. All registration details can be found online, www.sapres.org/ministries/women.

FOR ADULTS REFRESHING YOUR MARRIAGE CONFERENCE November 2 - 3, 2018 | Coast Hills Church, Aliso Viejo Your marriage matters! Plan ahead for this amazing event with Doug Fields, Jim Burns, and our very own Pastor Megan Hutchinson. Refreshing Your Marriage is a 2-day conference that offers a yearly “tune-up” for your relationship and equips you with valuable tools and perspective to keep your bond growing in the right direction. Whether your marriage is in serious crisis or simply needs a boost, RYM will give you a positive outlook for the future of your relationship through its stress-free environment and practical content. Visit www.refreshingyourmarriage.com and enter promo code SAPRES for our discounted pricing!

TUESDAY MORNING MEN’S STUDY 6:45 - 8:00 a.m. | Dierenfield Hall Beginning Tuesday, September 11, we begin our new series called 7 Guys You’ve Gotta Meet! These 7 men of the Bible you encounter in this series will amaze and inspire you with their stories. They are normal men facing defining moments and unimaginable troubles. Some rose to leadership while others folded under the pressure. Yet, all of them, living over 2,000 years ago, faced issues just as men do today. Format: Large Group | Small Group Contact Mari Hanson for more info, marih@sapres.org.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST Wednesdays | 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Dierenfield Hall For more than 50 years, this group of men at St. Andrew’s has gathered for fellowship, food, and spiritual encouragement as they seek to engage in the life of the church and community. Format: Large Group | Large Group Contact Mari Hanson for more info, marih@sapres.org.

MEN’S LIFE GROUPS Various | Ongoing

LIFE GROUPS Life Groups are groups of 4 to 12 people who gather regularly to build relationship, pray for one another, learn the Bible, and engage the Kingdom of God together. This is a great way to connect with others on the journey with Jesus and grow spiritually. Volunteering to lead a Life Group is one rewarding way to grow in your faith and connect with others. If you are interested in joining or hosting a Life Group, contact Karli at karlib@sapres.org.

Life Groups provide a unique space for the men of St. Andrew’s to challenge one another and grow together in faith. Our prayer is that no man would walk alone through life. We all need a “band of brothers” to encourage, pray, and challenge one another in our spiritual growth. Format: Large Group | Small Group Contact Karli Berkompas for more info, karlib@sapres.org.

SPIRITUAL RETREAT October 20 | Old Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center, Oceanside, CA “Come to me….and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 In these busy, distracted, and often lonely times, there is no substitute for getting away to connect with God. Join us for this spiritual retreat where we’ll spend undistracted time encountering God in his creation and through contemplative practices. Cost is $40.00 which includes lunch and materials. Optional overnight October 19 – October 20 at the retreat center is available for an additional fee (space is limited). Contact Mari Hanson for more info, marih@sapres.org.

FALL BROCHURE / 2018

PARENT/CHILD September 17 | one-day per week | 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. Parent/Child classes offer a Christian community for parents of toddlers to connect with one another and enhance parenting skills, all while spending a fun morning with their child! Activities include music time, outside and dramatic play, art, manipulatives, and snack time. We also offer a parent education component, with different speakers and topics each week. Our speakers are experts in the fields of child development, art experiences, maintaining strong marriages, children’s spiritual development, discipline, and much more. As of September, we also have 2 afternoon classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. for children as young as 9 months. Contact Susie Hamlin for more info, susanh@sapres.org or 949.574.2241.

PRESCHOOL Begins September 10 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s preschool is a developmental child-centered preschool. Faith development is an important part of our curriculum and is offered daily plus monthly Chapel for the whole family to attend. Our teachers create intentional hands-on learning experiences that engage the whole child with purposeful teaching and problem solving interaction. There are 2, 3 and 5-day classes as well as a 5-day Jr. Kindergarten class for children who need a bonus year. Each class is a community with “Room Moms” that organize different activities such as park play dates and mom’s nights out. We encourage the parents to volunteer in the class and for special events throughout the school year. Contact Janice Zorn for more info or to book a tour, janicez@sapres.org or 949.574.2234.

W.A.T.C.H. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM For children in grades K-6 W.A.T.C.H. (Weekdays at the Church) is a licensed after-school program. Our yellow school bus picks up from 4 local public schools in the community. We offer facilitated homework time, indoor and outdoor activities, and Wednesday Christian Education. Each staff member is specially trained in child development and encourages children to create, use initiative, implement their ideas, and make choices. We strive to provide a cooperative program that recognizes and respects the child’s spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. Volunteers are needed to help with homework, teach a skill such as art, crochet, music, drama, or sports. Contact Pam Gargan for more info, pamg@sapres.org or 949.574.2281. FALL BROCHURE / 2018

FALL BROCHURE / 2018

Visit www.sapres.org/extendingthefamily or contact missions@sapres.org for more info on any of these opportunities.

FALL BROCHURE / 2018

GRIEF GROUP Thursdays, September 6 - October 11 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this ministry is to help participants grow personally and spiritually as they learn to actively process their grief with the help of the Lord Jesus Christ. We recommend waiting two months after a death to begin a group session. To register for a six-week grief group, contact Casey Luck at 949.574-2248 or caseyl@sapres.org.

DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP September 20 - October 25 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Dierenfield Hall This is a 6-week seminar for divorced and separated persons of all ages. To register, visit www.sapres.org/ministries/support. Questions? Contact Casey Luck at 949.574.2248 or caseyl@sapres.org.

COPE 3rd Tuesday of each month | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Room B016 A loving and committed support group to help you survive while learning coping skills. We want to help you preserve the joy and love you have in your relationship! As you share your burdens, you also share your joys trusting God, who loves and cares for you. Contact Casey Luck for more info, 949.574.2248 or caseyl@sapres.org.

W W W . S A P R E S . O R G

SESSIO N GOV ERNACE FI N A N C E A ND AU D I T CO M M I T T EE ELD ERS ELDER, JOHN LOFTUS | CHAIR ELDER, MARK HEDSTROM ELDER, SCOTT READ NO M I N AT I NG CO M M I T T E E E L DERS ELDER, STEVEN KISHI | CHAIR ELDER, SUZANNE WESTMORELAND T H E O FFI C E R S O F T H E B OA R D O F T RUST EES CHAP CLARK | PASTOR & HEAD OF STAFF JOHN LOFTUS | PRESIDENT MICHELLE PARTINGTON | VICE PRESIDENT NATALIE PICKUP | SECRETARY SCOTT READ | TREASURER DAVID TEAM | ASSISTANT TREASURER KAREN TAILLON | STATED CLERK SHAWN REILLY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FALL BROCHURE / 2018