St. Andrew’s Update–February 21, 2024

St. Andrew’s Midweek Update February 21, 2024

One Great Hour of Sharing

Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education and opportunity. The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) – Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People – all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, substance, and hope.

Received during the season of Lent (Feb. 14 – Mar. 31) each gift to OGHS helps to improve the lives of people in these challenging situations. The Offering provides us a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need. Fish coin banks are available for those who like to make a daily contribution at mealtime during this season. The Offering will be received on March 24.

Mona Wise

February 25, Second Sunday in Lent

In Worship This Week

Scripture: Psalm 22:23-31 and Mark 8:31-38
Sermon title: “Rescuing God”
Hymns: “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word,” “In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful,” “O Carpenter, Why Leave the Bench,” “O Word of God Incarnate.”

2024 Worship Schedule is Up!

The 2024 Worship Schedule is up and ready to view. Please click the following link here to access the Schedule.

Thank you for your gift of time and dedication and Happy New Year!

Lenten Services at St. Andrew’s

Ash Wednesday , February 14th at 7pm
Palm/Passion Sunday, March 24th at 9:30am
Maundy Thursday, March 28th at 7pm
Good Friday, March 29th at Sunset

Slam the Scam!

National Slam the Scan Day is Thursday, March 7th, 2024. Be aware and alert if you get a call from someone caliming to be from a Government Agency and demanding your personal information. The office has handouts that we can give out if you want more information on how to protect yourself. Visit ssa.gov/scam for more information and/or drop by the office to ask for a handout with instructions on how to protect yourself.

Lenten Devotionals are Available Online

St. Andrew’s Lenten Devotional is available online!

Click here to download a copy. Printed copies are still available in the Narthex.

Cafe Justo/Just Coffee

Did you know that St. Andrew’s currently supports coffee farmers

by serving Cafe Justo during our coffee hour! Learn more at justcoffee.org

Saturday, February 24, 8:30am

Farmers Market Walk

Let’s shop the downtown farmer’s market together Saturday, February 24!

As part of our commitment to reduce our plastic useage for Lent we will explore the market together.

Meet at church at 8:30 to carpool or at Dune Coffee Roasters (528 Anacapa) at 9:00.

Bring your reusable bags and coffee cups. Please invite your friends!

Contact Melinda for more info murgatroidgerow@yahoo.com 8057088699

March 2 at 10am

Beeswax Wraps

Beeswax Wraps Making Class Have you seen cute beeswax cloths to substitute for plastic wrap and wanted to learn to make your own? This simple class will teach you a fun new skill. Join us in Morgan Hall, Saturday, March 2 at 10:00. All materials provided. Invite your friends! Contact Melinda for more info murgatroidgerow@yahoo.com 8057088699

Sign-Ups Available

Transition House

Third Friday of the Month.

Invite a friend! Instructions available.

Starting February 21, 6:30-9pm

FAMILY-TO-FAMILY

Don’t miss this FREE course! Family-to-Family is a FREE 8-session education program for family members of adults living with a mental health disorder. It will help them understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own wellbeing. Pre-Registration is here. NAMI is the largest mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental health disorders. Takes place in Santa Barbara starting February 21st, 6:30-9pm for 8 Thursdays.

happybirthdayhappybirthday*

February Birthdays

Birthdays will be in the Weekly Updates from now on! If you don’t see your birthday on here and would like to get it added please email Silkie at silkie.hur@standrewspcusa.org .

Feb. 1 Jen Fraser

Feb. 1 Chase Grier

Feb. 1 Diane Weisenburger

Feb. 3 Bob Miesbauer

Feb. 7 Nancy Russo

Feb. 15 Alan Scholl

Feb. 15 Jeanne Payne

Feb. 16 Nevin Chamberlain

Feb. 20 Polly Tatton

Feb. 26 Ed Thoits

Feb. 26 Don Vickers

Feb. 28 Joan Oakley

Calendar of Events

Happening This Week

2/22 (Thurs) – Fit for Parkinson’s 2-3:00pm (MH); Membership Committee 3pm (VOS)

2/23 (Fri) – Llamada Final 6:30pm (MH)

2/24 (Sat) – Farmer’s Market Walk 8:30am (Church Parking Lot); Llamada Final 6:30pm (MH)

2/25 (Sun) – Worship 9:30am (S); Coffee Hour 10:30am (MH); Adult Education 11am (WR)

2/26 (Mon) – Running Stitches 9:30-12:30pm (WR); AA Grateful Group 8:00pm (YL)

2/27 (Tues) – Parkinson’s 12:30-2:30 pm (MH)

2/28 (Wed) -Llamada Final 6:30pm (MH); Choir Rehearsal 6:45pm (S); Stewardship Committee 7pm (zoom)

It Takes Many Hands

Church ministry is the work of many hands and includes everything from caring for the grounds to planning worship to organizing mission opportunities and more. If you are interested in lending a hand see one of the Elders below about joining a committee or you can talk to Pastor Jen anytime:

Buildings & Grounds – Porter Spencer
Congregational Life Team – Shannon Gerow
Worship – Carol Lefly
Personnel – Diana Lee
Mission – Tamara Skov
Finance – Melinda Gerow
Membership – Melinda Gerow
Digital Presence Team – Kirk Grier
Adult Education – Rachel Tobler
Children & Youth Ministry – Caroline Willsie
Youth Engagement – Lila Woodard

Join Us In Person or Online

Worship every Sunday at 9:30am

Livestream Worship

St Andrews Presbyterian Church

4575 Auhay Drive, Santa Barbara
CA 93110 United States