Welcoming Ministries

 St. Andrew Orientation Dates

* Aug. 3, 12:15-3:00 & 10th, 12:15-2:30

* Sept. 13, 9:00-11:45 & 20th, 9-11:15

Come get to know others who are excited about being part of St. Andrew, meet some of the clergy and staff, learn more about this congregation, and what is expected of those considering membership. A light meal is included. Two-part sessions - attendance both days is expected. Contact Melanie Rowlison or Donna Walder, 303-794-2683, to register. Childcare is available by calling Shyanne Ching, 303-794-2683 x126, at least one week prior to the session you plan to attend.

Baptism Information Sessions:  If you are considering having a child baptized, plan to attend a session prior to scheduling the baptism.

Wednesday at 6:30pm - Aug 6, or Sep 10

Childcare is available with your call to Shyanne Ching, Childcare Coordinator, 303-794-2683 x126, at least one week prior to the session you will attend. Please indicate on the Sign-me-up insert the session you will attend.  Questions? Contact Melanie Rowlison at 303-794-2683 or .

Children’s Ministry

 Today Is Promotion Sunday For Children’s Sunday School! Children who are 2 years old by Oct 1, 2008 will begin Sunday School. Nursery 2 through 4th graders move ‘up’ one class. New 6th Graders will meet in the Youth Office. Sunday School is at the 9:40 hour, with Childcare provided at 8:20 and 11:05 for children Kindergarten age and younger until September.

 Children’s Summer Sunday School is at the 9:40 hour for children, ages 2 – 5th Grade. Childcare will be available at 8:15 and 11:05 for children Kindergarten age and under.   

 Beach Party: Surfin’ the Scriptures Vacation Bible School registration for July 14-18, 6-8pm is available online or at the TRAILhead (Children’s desk). Cost is $25/ per child.  Deadline to register is tomorrow, July 7.

 Mandatory Safe Sanctuary Training is Monday, July 7 at 6:30pm and Sunday, July 13 at 10:50-11:30.  This one-day session is mandatory for all Children Ministries Leaders for Vacation Bible School, Music Camp, Sunday morning leaders and those volunteering with Interfaith Hospitality Network. Please contact Christy Boyle for info and reservations, 303-794-2683. Parents and other interested parties are invited to attend!

 Vacation Bible School Training is tomorrow, Monday, July 7, from 7-9pm in room 149-151 for all July session leaders.

 Communion Servers are needed for next Sunday’s service. See the Sign-me-up Insert.

 Plan now to attend the Annual St. Andrew Church-wide Picnic, July 20. The Men’s Grill Team will have burgers and hot dogs ready to eat at 12:05, following the morning’s worship services. Plus lots of fun, good friends, and Jerry Hership’s great games and contests!  It’s a great opportunity to bring friends and neighbors!

 Would you like to help with the picnic?  See the Sign-me-up Insert.

 THIS JUST IN…All of you who were dying to place a bid at the youth auction and did not get the chance, your prayers have been answered.   Recently, because of some scheduling conflicts, a table has opened up at the Revs.’ (Cindy & Jerry) Garden of Edam Backyard Party on Friday evening, July 11 at Cindy’s home. We are opening up a table for four to go to the highest bidder.  The event will consist of cheese and appropriate beverage pairings.  If you would like to place a bid, call Jeri Dwyer at 303-794-2683 by Tuesday, July 8th at noon. Just muenster up the courage and bid!

 Host Homes Needed for the Starfire Singers Youth Choir of Los Altos United Methodist Church in California. Los Altos UMC hosted our Holy Pretzels on their tour and they are heading here at the end of July for their tour. They will perform a musical at St. Andrew on Tuesday, July 29 called "The Studio." We are looking for people to host their 75 high school youth on that Tuesday evening.  Please call Shani Jones, 303-794-2683 x156,  if you can host 2 or more youth. 

 Music Camp Registration continues for grades 3rd – 6th grade through July 10.  Classes for grades K–2 are filled but openings remain for 3rd-5th graders. Music camp is Jul 28-Aug 1st.  Come learn and perform the musical “Joseph: From the Pit to the Palace”.  Contact Cathy Kolar at the church for more info.

The labyrinth will be available for individual meditation and prayer from 4–8pm, Thu, Jul. 10 (2nd Thursdays).

 Position Open: Applications are being accepted for the assistant youth director position at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, effective Sep 1. Full-time position working with youth director and administrative assistant to plan and implement youth programming, including but not limited to, Sunday school, youth group, Confirmation, retreats, Bible studies, meal fellowship groups, mission trips, service projects, and development of curriculum and volunteers. Experience with youth in a church setting desirable; excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills necessary; bachelor’s degree in related field a plus. Compensation to be determined by experience and education. Contact: Cindy Klick, director of youth ministries, 303-794-2683 ext. 119; .

Signup in the Foyer for: Pathways and Congregational Care events at the Pathways Desk; Men’s Ministries and Outreach events at Base Camp.

 PATHWAYS AT ST. ANDREW: A CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION

 Registration continues for Disciple classes that begin the week of Sep. 7. Please visit the Pathways desk to enroll or for more information.

  Invitation to John Sunday School class continues today in the library at the 9:40 and 11:05 hours.  All are welcome.  No reading assignment.

 Stop by the Pathways desk to sign up for Just Faith classes beginning in late August.  This scripturally-based 30-week class, formatted similarly to the Disciple Bible Study series, is an opportunity to discuss the social concerns of our time and discern our response to them. Great for post-Disciple graduates, but open to all.

 Female Role Overload and the Quest for Balance: Biblical Perspectives on Women Who Do Too Much; Sundays, July 13-Aug 3, 9:40 am. Join Dr. Marianne Neifert for this Biblically-based series which reminds busy women that God understands their unique stressors and cares deeply about female overload. Attend one session or the entire series.

 Large Print Bibles are available in the St. Andrew Library for borrowing. Thanks to a generous

St. Andrew member several large print Bibles for use by the congregation. Please come use this resource.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

AARP Driver Safety Program - The next session will be taught at St. Andrew Thursday & Friday, July 10 and July 11, 9am-1pm each day. Completion entitles you to a mandatory discount on your auto insurance for 3 years. Open to age 50 & up. Full attendance - 8 hours required. Cost $10, payable to AARP in class. For info, call Larry McLaughlin to sign up, call Betty Dysart.

 Piecemakers will be meeting next Sun, Jul. 13 from 1-4pm in the youth room. We will be working on quilts for the family moving into the Habitat home. Come and join us. All abilities are welcome.  This is a great way to learn about quilting. Questions? Please call Debbie Lloyd.

 Picnic on the Patio The Men’s Grill Team cooks for us, next Sun, July 13, and every second Sun. after the 9:40 and 11:05 services for “Burgers and Dogs on Sundays.” Join us for lunch! 

 The Social Justice Team invites you to join them. Come learn about current and vital social justice issues, and actions you can take to address the root causes of injustice. All are welcome to attend next Sun, July 13 (2nd Sun.), 4:30–6:30pm. For info, please contact Jeri Dwyer, Chair, 303-793-0087.

 Beyond Divorce: Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends - New Session-Tue. Jul. 15 - Sep. 16, 6:30–8:30pm. Learn the skills necessary to adjust to your losses, and receive encouragement to rebuild your life! Led by Beth Walker. Fee $150.   Sign up at the Pathways Desk or call Jenny Ricklefs, 303-794-2683.

Sage-ers – for Seniors. Join us Thursday, July 17for a picnic in the mountains. The bus will leave St. Andrew at 10am. Bring your lunch; dessert and drinks will be provided. Join us for games, fun and fellowship. Please call Yvonne Marshall to reserve.

 Brain Injury Support Group Thu., July 17 and every 3rd Thu, 6:30-8:30pm. Support, socialization, discussion and education offered to those who have sustained a brain injury, family members and other interested persons. More info on the meeting or Brain Injury Association of Colorado, Della Krochta.

 St. Andrew Camping Trip Bring your family Fri, Aug 8, afternoon – Sun, Aug 10, noon. Rocky Mountain National Park. $20-park permit, or a pass and $10 for our group campground. We’ll hike, eat, have a campfire, do S'mores, sing, socialize, enjoy the sights, and worship. More info, Dale Rowlison.

 St. Andrew Moms Bunch Wondering how to spend all those hot summer days while school is out or the kiddos are off-track? Join SAMs, a group of moms, for some summer fun with your kids! We meet 2nd and 4th Mon. mornings each month for hikes, and have group play dates at various parks and pools on Fri. through the summer. Our regular meetings resume in Sep. Contact Tammy Atchison.

 Men Needed to Help Grill Team!! Add your skills to a group that can feed a crowd and have fun doing it. The St. Andrew Men’s Grill Team cooks for picnics and cookouts for the spring and summer months. This is our major support for church events and a strong fundraising component of our ministry.

 Men’s Fall Retreat  Sep 12-14, 2008. Sunrise Ranch Conference & Retreat Center, Loveland, CO. Theme: “Three Simple Rules: Finding a Core for Your Spiritual Journey” Facilitators: Rev. Dale Wood and Mr. Gary Davidson. Cost $225 includes 2 nites lodging, all meals, supplies, leadership. Brochures at Base Camp in the Foyer. Registration deadline Sep 2. More information, Rev. Dale Wood at 303-794-2683, or  

 OUTREACH

 St. Andrew will be hosting Interfaith Hospitality Network families for a two week rotation beginning Jul. 20 - Aug. 3. Many volunteers are needed to make the families feel welcome! We will need Set up and Tear down teams, Morning and Evening Drivers, Dinner, Evening and Overnight Hosts, Laundromat Drivers and Laundry volunteers, Breakfast Hosts, and Saturday Hosts. Please consider helping during this next two-week rotation.  For more information about IHN or to volunteer, please call Mary Kritenbrink or Janice Morrato.

 Participate in the SHARE Colorado program and save 40%-50% off your grocery bills. Place your July order by logging on to www.sharecolorado.com during the first half of the month. Pick-up is the last Sat. of the month, July 26 right here at our church . . . how convenient! Info at Base Camp in the Foyer.

 Step Into Africa: World Vision Experience-Come walk in the steps of a child living in an AIDS-affected community in Africa. A free exhibit featuring photography and an audio tour will transport you to the heart of Africa. Jul 6-15 10am-8pm at Cherry Hills Community Church. Tickets-www.worldvisionexperience.org. Fliers available at Base Camp.

 Can’t go on the Juarez mission trip? Still want to help?  Donations are needed to stock the medical clinic. Please contact Jill Burbach at the church (x128) or .  Stop by Base Camp in the foyer for a list of needs. 

Juarez Mission Team

Building Team

Chris & Dana Woodbury

Bruce French

Byron Daniels

Medical Team

Jill Burbach

Schawn Kellogg

Daryl Shute

Melissa Shute

Carlee Shute

Spencer Shute

The Building team will build a home for a family that was previously living in a home made of cardboard, wooden pallets and anything else they can find. 

The Medical team will be working at a small clinic, which is the only medical care in the area. This clinic is not always staffed, and it is not unusual to have two hundred people waiting in line to receive care.

Jim Wallis Event Tickets Available at the Pathways Desk  Sunday August 24, 7pm  $15 adults, $10 students.  We expect to sell out, so get your tickets now! Join the church-wide study of Wallis’ book, The Great Awakening

Several classes are still available. Stop by the Pathways desk and sign up:

July 8- Aug 12  Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm  Leaders: Larry and Judy Mugler

July 13-Aug 17  Sundays, 11:05am-12:05pm Leaders: Tom Kucera and Shani Jones

July 13-Aug 17  Sundays, 6-7:30pm Leaders: Shani Jones and Jill Burbach

July 20-Aug 24  Sundays, 9:40-11am (note correction to time)   Leader: Joy Jamison

July 29- Aug 19  Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am Leaders Amy Wade and Shari Isdale

Employment Search Group-a proven, 12-week job search process and support group. Wed. nights, 6:30-9. Gain experience on resume writing, interview techniques, and negotiation skills. If you have employment to offer, know of jobseekers looking for this ministry, wish to share as a mentor or speaker, contact Ron Miller, facilitator,   .