Check out some of our exciting upcoming August and September events:
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August 12: Financial Planning
August 16: Back to School Picnic and Prayer
August 23: Coffee Hour
September 9: St. Andrew Blood Drive
See more information below on “What’s Going on at St. Andrew.”
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
Located in Williamsport, Maryland, St. Andrew is a dynamic and growing congregation with activities for youths, adults, singles, and families.
On Wednesday, August 12th at 7pm, financial consultant Joan Bowers will present information about charitable contributions, financial planning, wills and estate planning, and ways to reduce your taxes using your RMD. Don’t miss this interesting and important seminar! Get your questions answered. Light snacks will be provided. Please sign up on the sheet in the parlor. Sponsored by the Membership Support Committee.
Our Annual Back-to-School Picnic and Prayer is next Sunday, August 16, 4-6:00 pm, in the Legacy Hall. Everyone is invited to come to this fun event. We will be starting the afternoon off by surrounding all our students and teachers in a time of prayer.
After our time of prayer, we will have a picnic-style dinner. After dinner, there will be Bingo and lots of prizes for all ages. There will also be a time of outdoor games sponsored by the Youth Group. Come dressed to get wet. Guessing Jar Games and Raffle tickets will make this event extra fun for everyone.
The Fellowship Committee will be providing the meat. If you are able to bring something for the picnic, please indicate that on the sign-up sheet when signing up to attend. Please sign up by August 9.
Coffee hour will be co-hosted by Parish 3 (Tammy Jamison and Parish 9 (Lisa Scumpieru) from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
We hope you are able to join us for delicious food and warm fellowship!
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Deacons, and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive on Tuesday, September 8th from 12:30 – 6 pm.
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Contact Jen Metz to sign up or go to:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and use sponsor code standrews
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Please join us for delicious food and fellowship on Sunday, July 19th from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. The Coffee Hour will be co-hosted by Parishes Chris Lunsford (11) and Jen Metz (12).
See you there!
We will have a mission week in the county again this year. The week will be July 20-24. The day will begin at 8:30 with breakfast and worship led by the CCO team and His Message band. We will then go to people’s homes and do yard work and whatever needs to be done. We will serve at the REACH shelter and at a local camp. We plan on doing some street ministry as well as a morning in the park. In addition to this, we will have some projects at the church. Please sign up on the sheet in the parlor if you plan on attending.
At the end of the week, there will be a special trip for those interested. Each day that you attend will be10% per day off the cost of the trip. Watch the bulletin for further details.
Clothing Collection for Mission Week: Clean out your closets and drawers! Clothing will be given away during the CCO Mission Week at the Food Pantry in Williamsport. Put any donations in the box marked Mission Week outside the office. Thank you for supporting this Outreach Mission
We will be sponsoring a Bingo Party at Homewood Memory Care Unit and the Nursing home on Wednesday, July 22, 1:15 – 3:00 p.m. We will be meeting at the church at 12:30 for lunch. We will then caravan to Homewood to help people get out and to set up for the party. We should be finished by 3 p.m. Please sign up if you are available to come.
Are you interested in attending the Bible Museum in Washington, D.C.? A trip is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th. Please sign up in the Parlor.
June 7: V.B.S. Set-up Party: We will be having a brief meeting going over all the details of the week at V.B.S. today at 4:00 pm. in the Legacy Hall. After our meeting, we will be setting up for the week of V.B.S. We need helpers in all areas. Hope you can join us today at 4:00. Teachers, this is your time to get your room ready for a fun week. We will take a break and serve dinner at 5:30. The Youth Group will host games for all the kids after dinner
Week of June 8 – 12: (6 – 8 p.m.) We are getting so excited about this year’s V.B.S. Illumination Station, Jesus Is The Light Of The World. In a world that can seem crazy and chaotic, Jesus lights our way and guides our path each and everyday.
V.B.S. Shirts: If you have not gotten your V.B.S. shirt they are in the hallway. If you don’t see one for you, please write your name on the yellow tablet provided. You will have a shirt ready for you when you come tomorrow night. Kids, and staff remember to wear your shirt during the week of V.B.S.
Register: If you have not registered for V.B.S. yet, please do so today before leaving. You can leave your form in the offering plate or in the basket provided in the parlor, or directly on the secretary’s desk.
Volunteers: If you have not signed up to volunteer and you aren’t sure what you would like to do, come tonight to our meeting. We will go over all the job descriptions and you can choose a job that you would like to do.
Saturday, June 13, 5:30-7:00 pm. Eat in or carry out. Orders need to be received not later than Wednesday, June 10. Call the church office (301-223-8887) to place your order. Lobster dinner: $45, Lobster roll dinner, $35, Beef brisket dinner, $30, cooked whole lobster, $40.
The Youth Group of St. Andrew will present “St. Andrew Has Talent!!” formerly known as the Dessert Theatre. We will have a Taco Bar immediately after church at noon on Sunday, June 28, hosted by the Fellowship Committee. Then plan on staying for our “St. Andrew Has Talent” program. All are welcome to display their talent. There will be a sign-up sheet in the parlor. This is a fundraiser for the Youth Group and is on a donation-only basis.
When: Tuesday, May 5th
Where: St. Andrew Presbyterian Church (Legacy Hall)
Time: 12:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Contact Jen Metz or sign up on the American Red Cross website. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=standrewswilliamsport&cid=siebel&med=email&source=bdc_email&utm_source=siebel&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bdc_email
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