Andy to Go 

March 4, 5 and 6th

1. Offer your home as a worship site
2. Go to one of the many sites offered
3. Bring someone with you.

Most in our area do not have a church home.

Jim+

2011 will be the Year of Connection for St. Andrew's. 2010 was the Year of Outreach, where we focused on reaching those in the community who needed God help and love. This year, we will Connect.

·        Connect with God

·        Connect with Our Neighbor

·        Connect with One Another

Why? Because God asks us to be deliberate in pursuit of each. In fact, all of God's Law can be summed up in Connection.

God - "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment."    Matthew 22:37-38 (NIV)

Neighbor - 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' (Where our neighbor is defined as all those around us and not just those we like or are close to)    Matthew 22:38(NIV)

One Another - There are over 80 "one another" passages in the Bible, urging us to strengthen our Connection with other Followers of Christ - church members

In fact, we cannot separate these Connections. They are intertwined.

            'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of

            these brothers and sisters ofmine, you did for me.'  
 

                                                               Matthew 25:40 (NIV)

Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and
 

sister.                                         1 John 4:21 (NIV)

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.                      Hebrews 13:2 (NIV)

Dedicate your year and yourself to being Connected.

Annual Parish Meeting

Join your church as we gather to celebrate this past year and get a glimpse of this coming year.

When:   Sunday, January 30th

Where:  The Parish Hall

What:    Potluck (bring some food to share)

When:   Noon
 

We will have some awards as well as (for your Year of Connection) a Connect 4 Competition for youth and adult as well as a Twister Competition for Children.

RSVP below and we'll see you there!

First Communion Dates 

The First Communion Instruction has been shifted to Saturday, February 5th 9am-1pm. Therefore, the Sunday First Communion recognition services will now be held on February 13th.

All 2nd graders should attend as well as any students in 3rd-5th grade that have yet to participate in this class that is encouraged by the Diocese of Texas.

Parent helpers are welcome.

Jamie Martin Currie  

Sacrament Lessons  

Jamie Martin Currie  

Boy Scout Sunday

 Jim+

frjimbo@msn.com

Volunteer Needs

Do any of these opportunities fit your gifts and interests?  If so, please email Jim+ at frjimbo@msn.com.

• Bulletin Board Assistance
• Greeter for Sunday School Welcome Coordinator - weekly with time off
• Facility Promoter-help us rent out the facilities
• Office assistance - phones, copying
   
• Home typing - Word, Publisher, Excel
   

Meals on Wheels 

Every 8 weeks we deliver Meals on Wheels to housebound seniors in Pearland.  We at least 10 drivers each 8 weeks (1 per route, per day).  The entire process usually takes about 3 hours from 10am-1pm.  

We have had some turnover in drivers over the last couple of months and we need some new volunteers who care about those who may not get a hot meal. We have open routes on all days except Monday.

Please contact me if you would like more information and consider taking the time to help those in need in our Pearland community.

Thank you!

Judy Bettencourt

jbettencourt@comcast.net

Musicians Needed 

We need musicians to play or sing at the offertory in both services, or only one if you can't stay for two! 

You don't have to be of professional quality to perform.  The audience for your performance is God.God accepts your best efforts.

Fr. Joe+ 

fatherjoeosteen@gmail.com

281-485-3843

Fusion (Youth) News 

YES is a weekend retreat for youth 7-9th grade that affirms God's love for us and allows you to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit in a unique way.

Happening is a weekend retreat for youth 10 -12th grade that encourages participation in one's own parish and youth group and helps answer many of today's questions of how Christianity is relevant to youth today.

YES and Happening dates for this school year:

April 29 - May 1

For more information, go to www.epicenter.org

You can find forms for registration here: Registration Forms

Jenn Neitzey

BBQ Plate Fundraiser
 

Cub Scout Pack 468 is selling to-go BBQ plates as a fundraiser during their annual Blue and Gold banquet.  Tickets are $8 which will include brisket, sausage, potato salad, beans (onions, pickles, bread).   
 

Tickets are on sale January 30, 2011.  Pick up is from 4:30 pm -5:30 pm Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Pearland Community Center.
 
Mark Nye 

mrn1@comcast.net

Finances - December 31st, 2010

Don't know if you are current in your giving?  Contact me at the email address below and I'll be happy to send you a statement.                  

                       Actual          Budgeted       Difference
Disbursed        $418,275      $424,997      $6,722 under budget
 
Receipts          $426,475      $419,997      $6,476 under funded
 
Long Term Debt       $447,285.48
 
Operating bank balance 1/1/2011 was $15,604.98
 
You may combine your giving into one check if it is more convenient for you.  Just be sure to mark the breakdown on the memo line so I know how to properly enter it.  All undesignated checks go into operating to cover general budgeted disbursements.
 
Questions?
Beth Bishop

bookkeeper@standrewspearland.org 

Facebook

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