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Lent

Lent @ St. Andrew

LENT BEGINS ON ASH WEDNESDAY
Service @ 7:30pm, February 17
Worship with us @ 7:30pm on Ash Wednesday, when we’ll receive the imposition of ashes, a mark of mourning and penitence, and a sign of our mortality. The service closes with the celebration of Holy Communion.

Lenten Spiritual Disciplines
February 17, 6:30pm, Room 201
February 24-March 31, 6:30pm, Chancel
Join us on Wednesday evenings during Lent for quiet contemplation of scripture and the exploration of spiritual disciplines. Diane Smith will be our guide each week.

Lenten Devotionals
For Children – Catechism Coloring Books, Sunday school classrooms, February 14
For Youth -“Journey to the Cross” begins February 17 @
                        http://www.d365.org/todaysdevotion/
For Adults – Via Constant Contact, begins February 21
                            Print, Praying Through Lent, in the narthex, February 14

Women’s Lenten Study Begins February 17
Wednesdays @ Noon, Room 206
The women of St. Andrew are invited to gather in Room 206 at noon as we study Barbara Brown Taylor’s book An Altar in the World. We will meet for six Wednesdays at noon; bring your lunch and/or a friend if you’d like. Join us!


Spring Guide Available Now! Click here to download.

Grace Presbytery Coming to St. Andrew
Saturday, February 27, from 9:00am – 2:00 pm We need many willing volunteers to help host the February meeting of Grace Presbytery. Sign up in the narthex Sunday if you can help with any of the following.

Parking Assistant, Greeter, Set-up and Break-down, Registration, Refreshments

Or get in touch with Sue Russell, info@saint-andrew.com, to volunteer. Thanks!

Celebrity Waiter Night
Tuesday, February 16, 5-8pm
First United Methodist Church
Catering by Metzler’s – Take-out Available!
Steve & Brandon are the two BIGGEST celebs, so be there!
Donations benefit HOPE, Inc.

Cookie Sale - Saturday, February 13, Valentine packaging included
First Presbyterian Church, Erwin Hall, 10am-2pm (while supplies last!)
Support Denton Christian Preschool & Your Sweet Tooth!

From Community Outreach…
- Assisting homeless families leave a shelter and start living more independently involves helping them set up housekeeping. Community Outreach asks for help with the following to assist HOPE, Inc. and its clients to put their new houses together.
* Toilet paper                         * Dish soap
* Paper Towels                       * Laundry baskets
* Mops, Buckets, Brooms     * Dish towels
* Towels                                   * Bed linens
* Laundry detergent            * Pillows
Collection runs until March 7. Donations go in the box beside the Coke machine outside Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your support and generosity!
- Give a Meal is a monthly drive to collect food for the Denton County Food Bank. The February Menu - Spaghetti & canned sauce, Canned green beans, Canned fruit & Coffee, cereal, Dry milk

Buy Pura Vida Coffee
Brandon Lewis has several 1lb. bags of Pura Vida coffee, $5/1 lb. bag. Pura Vida is one of the largest sellers of Fair Trade, organic coffee in the U.S. It’s the official coffee of St. Andrew. Help Brandon clean out his office and enjoy some good java at the same time.


Youth Sunday
February 21, 8:30 & 10:50 am
Our youth will lead us in worship on the morning of February 21. Please come worship under their leadership and show them that we stand with them as they serve God and our congregation. Be Here!

Circles Meet Tuesday, February 9
Circles 1 & 2 @ 9:30am, Circle 4 @ 2:30pm

Prime Time Valentine’s Party
Friday, February 12, Noon-1:30pm
Bring your lunch and your Valentine and join the fun!

Parents' Night Out - Saturday, February 13, 4:00-9:00pm, in the Rec Center. Get in touch with Sue Elliott to register your child(ren) for an evening of fun with friends.

Music Notes
Lynn Eustis’ recital with Dan Tepfer, scheduled for February 13th, has been postponed ‘til this fall. She will be singing in the “Mainly Mozart” program at Carnegie Hall (NYC) on March 19 (solos in both the Dominican Vespers and the Solemn Vespers).

West Meets East is a spirited homage to Asian heritage, as well as music lovers in general.
Where: Preston Hollow PC, Emmanuel Hall
When: Sunday, February 21, 7pm
Who: Our own Laura Mercado, mezzo

New Class of Stephen Ministers began training in January. Trish Highland and Jim Hancock were joined by Diane Smith, who was part of the original Stephen Ministry group. She’s elected to re-take the training before serving again as a Stephen Minister; we’re delighted to welcome Diane back to active ministry.
 

Save the Date
Service for Wholeness, March 23, 6:00pm
This informal service consists of a short meditation, prayer, and a time of waiting in faith upon God, intended for all who’re interested in setting aside an hour for quiet contemplation and reflection. The service concludes with the celebration of Holy Communion. Child care is provided.

Contact Info
Editor: Linda Steger
Address Changes: Sue Russell & Lou Korom
Church Office: 940.387.3897