Gracious Generosity

THIS SUNDAY
January 14, 2007
8:00, 9:15 & 10:45
Bruce preaching:
”THE MORALITY OF VEGETABLES: Confessions Of A Carnivore”
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SIGNS OF DISCIPLESHIP, Part 5: GRACIOUS GENEROSITY
A year ago, St. Andrew’s was in dire straits financially, to the point of being genuinely scary. The success of the “Sharing, Growing, Changing Lives” campaign has been a huge step in the direction of financial stability. In the new year, we will continue to operate out of a model of fiscal prudence. We will hope to motivate giving, not from obligation or even fear (WE’LL HAVE TO CLOSE THE DOORS!!), but out of the example of II Corinthians 9:7, “God loves a cheerful giver.” We will value every gift, no matter how large or small. We’ll make every effort to keep you well informed as to where we are, including a year-end summary in next month’s newsletter. We thank you for your support of St. Andrew’s!
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I’ll be traveling from Monday, January 15 through Tuesday, January 24, visiting my daughter in France, so if you need me for something, please take that into account.
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Speaking of France: Last February, flush from the success of “GOLIATH IN OKLAHOMA,” I announced we would be working with “Les Miserables” on the same Sunday in ’07. That’s not going to work, BUT, I’ve scheduled “LES MISERABLES DE LA ST. ANDRE” for Sunday morning, September 9. Any and all persons will be invited to be part of the cast. I’ll hold auditions for the lead roles. This will be a multi-generational production.
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THE BREAKFAST CLUB is serving this Sunday, January 14, in the Family Life Center. The Drama Team is hosting.
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The TRUSTEES held their first meeting of the new year, electing the following slate of officers: Chairperson, MIKE R.; Vice-Chairperson, LORI B., Secretary, COREY R.
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STRESSED OUT FROM THE HOLIDAYS? Then join us at the STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP on January 18, 2007, from 7 – 8 p.m., in LL 7.Community Counselor, Kim M., will lead the session. Please contact Brandon Q., Health Ministry Leadership Team Co-Chairperson, or Pastor Charlotte.
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From PASTOR CHARLOTTE: QUESTIONING THE CONDITION OF YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE ON THE HEELS OF THE HOLIDAYS?! If so, you are encouraged to stop by the table in the Rotunda this Sunday (and the 2nd Sunday of each month), where trained medical personnel wait to check your blood pressure for you. That’s right – no long waits in the doctor’s office anymore – no questioning in your mind if your pressure is still where it needs to be – just take a couple of minutes between services Sunday and know how you’re doing.
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PASTOR CHARLOTTE asks: Prayers of sympathy for Becca B. and family, in the recent passing of her brother, Joey, in a farm accident (friend of Courtney and Andy B.). Prayers of sympathy for the family of Doug H., in his recent passing (son-in-law of Mickey V.). Prayers of sympathy Joe T. and family, in the recent passing of his step-father. Prayers for Ashton William B., who was born 2 ½ months early, that his breathing will normalize and he will continue to grow and develop well (Dan and Kathy R.’s great-nephew). Prayers of joy for Karen and Tracy C., in the recent birth of a son, Clark Cameron; he joins brothers Grayson, Garrison and Logan. Prayers for Cory D., who was injured in Iraq; has some hearing loss (Don R.’s niece’s husband). Prayers for Laura J., recovering from extensive cancer surgery (Kathy R.’s sister-in-law).
Prayers of sympathy for the family of Judy L., in her recent passing (Bobbi L.’s aunt). Prayers of sympathy for Jill D. and family, in the recent passing of her father, Robert “Red”. Prayers of sympathy for Karen M. and family, in the recent passing of her mother (friends of Pastor Charlotte and Sheridan M.). Prayers for Harold N., hospitalized in ICU in Riverside, CA (uncle of Diana F.).
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Romans 14:7-12 We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. /// For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. /// For it is written, ‘As I live,’ says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.’ So then, each of us will be accountable to God.
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BRD