OPPORTUNITIES WEEK OF ANUARY IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION … · 2018-01-26 · Bible Study: The Gospel of Matthew . Adults – Main Level Conference Room. Bible Study: Paul’s Journey

SUNDAY MORNING OPPORTUNITIES

IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION At the 9:30 hour unless otherwise noted.

Bible Study: The Gospel of Matthew Adults – Main Level Conference Room.

Bible Study: Paul’s Journey Letters Adults – Creative Arts Room-LL

Kingdom Kids, for Age 3-Grade 6, Register in Main Level Room 118.

Confirmation, ongoing program for Grades 7-8, Lower Level 117/118.

High School Youth for Grades 9-12, Lower Level SALTeens Lounge.

SENIOR FIT Cancelled for the month

of January. Class will resume February 4

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY In the case of inclement weather, please listen to WTOP radio (103.5FM) or visit wtopnews.com for info regarding the cancellation of church activities.

ANNOUNCEMENTSWEEK OF JANUARY 28, 2018

Lutheran Mission Society “Thrift Shop” Collections

TODAY - January 28 Donate gently used clothing and household goods to help LMS meet their mission. Especially needed now are men’s warm clothing and children’s coats. Pack fragile

items carefully to avoid breakage on the truck. Boxes are best! Next donation pick-up February 25. Thanks!

Preschool Open House

Tuesday, January 30 12:30-2:00 pm

Preschool registration for the 2018-2019 school year will kick off with our Open House on January 30. Come and bring your child along to take a tour and learn all about our wonderful, affordable programs for 2s, 3s, & 4s. Spread the word to neighbors and friends! Registration forms and details can be found at mystandrew.org/preschool. Questions? Contact Preschool Director Lia Mai Puskar at 301-384-2660 or [email protected]. Note: Open House "Snow Date" is February 1.

* PASTOR HRICKO is preaching this morning atGood Shepherd Lutheran Church in Herndon,VA where the installation of Pastor JothamJohann as Associate Pastor is taking place.

MANNA Food Drive Sunday, February 25

“…. Never again will they be hungry ….” Providing non-perishable foods will help the MANNA FOOD CENTER feed needy families in Montgomery County who might otherwise go hungry. Grocery bags with a list of needed items are available in the Commons. Even if you are unable to shop, you can help by making a monetary donation. Checks payable to MANNA FOOD CENTER will be greatly appreciated. $1 allows Manna to provide 1 pound of food. Last year more than 14,000 pounds of food was donated by our church. How wonderful it would be if we could surpass that number, thus enabling MANNA to help more families! “…. He has filled the hungry with good things….”

Give By Phone!

A new way to donate Just download this free app to your smartphone at Apple App Store or Google Play, select The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, and start giving! You can give as a guest or set up an account. Give by credit card, debit card or EFT. It’s secure and simple! Search Give+Church to find the app today!

LWML Mite Box Reminder

Don't forget to empty your Mite Box (or your pockets) into the large Mite Box at the Welcome Center. Please place your change in a Ziplock bag to make it easier to retrieve. If you'd like more information about the Lutheran Women in Mission and the Mite Box Ministry, contact Edi Collis at [email protected].

Community Seminar Beware of Senior Scams February 8 at 11:00 am

Come to the East County Regional Services Center at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road to learn from the Office of Consumer Protection about how to recognize and avoid scams and identity theft that are so widespread these days, especially targeting our senior population. Bring your questions! Get details and directions at 240-777-8400.

Bethania Women's Empowerment Sewing Supplies Collection

Bethania Foundation changes lives through three Empowerment Centers in India, where women learn skills like sewing and tailoring to support their families and protect them from disrespect and abuse in their communities. Thrivent Financial has generously provided seed money through a Community Impact Grant to purchase high quality sewing supplies for these centers, and we need your help to complete the project. Stop by our table in the Commons today to select and fund one or more of the needed items. Questions? Contact Kay Caviness at [email protected]. Thank you!

In Need of Medical Equipment? Or have some to donate? We receive and can

share walkers, shower chairs, wheelchairs and many other items. Contact our Faith Community Nurse Marilee Tollefeson in the church office for more information.

We also welcome donations of used eye glasses which we give to the local Lion’s Club.