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St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
Lacey, Washington
St. Andrew’s UMC’s Mission Statement:
We go with God’s help, to build a community that explores faith, experiences the living presence of God, and shares what we have come to know with others.
"Winter Storm Watch - update"
Sisters and brothers of SAUMC,
I hope you've stayed warm over these snowy days! I have to say, I thought I was done shoveling snow when I moved from the mountains of PA to the PNW; it seems I couldn't have been more wrong!
It appears the snow has finished for the this week and into the weekend. As such, Ken Russell - our Trustees Chair - and our Church Administrator called no less than 40 companies to get our parking lot plowed. Finally, they struck gold! So if you feel safe traveling on Sunday, we will be here with heat, coffee & tea, and a freshly plowed parking lot! If you don't feel safe, know that we hold you in prayers as you continue to wait out "snow-pocalypse 2019"!
Also, a quick reminder: in between church services (9:45 - 10:15) we will hold an informative meeting about The UMC's Special General Conference happening Feb. 23-26.
I'll see you soon!
Blessings, Pastor Dirk
February 10, 2019
5th Sunday After Epiphany
Highlights and Happenings
Special General Conference Informative Meeting - During the 2016 General Conference of The UMC, the 860 member body voted to have a Special General Conference to focus on the topic of Human Sexuality. The Conference will convene from Feb. 23-26 in St. Louis, MO. Join Pastor Dirk in between services (9:45-10:30) on February 17th, for a brief informative discussion about this Special General Conference.
Literacy Center & REACH Program Update - Literacy Center & REACH Program Update - On Thursday (Feb. 7th), Barbara Clarkson ( REACH Program Coordinator), Rich Green (Lay Leader), and Pastor Dirk met with the District Building Committee to have a follow-on conversation about the potential construction of a Literacy Center on church property. After a brief presentation and a few questions, the Committee unanimously approved our building proposal! The Committee was very explicit about their excitement for the REACH Program and its potential to impact the community. In the coming weeks, we will host a church-wide informative meeting to discuss the REACH Program and the building of a Literacy Center. Eventually, we will call a special Church Conference to a hold a vote for the building. In the meantime, if you'd like to hear more about the progress and the program's purpose, please see Barbara, Rich, and/or Pastor Dirk.
Mission and Service Opportunities
FORKids Weekend Meal Bags – We will assemble FORKids food bags TODAY between and after services. Please take a red bag with you and purchase any of the items listed on the attached tag. These items that you purchase go to the hungry kids at Olympic View Elementary for weekend meals. You can keep the red bag and use it over and over for your own groceries.
St. Benedict’s Community Dinner – Saturday, February 23rd @ 3:00pm at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church. We serve a hot meal for the homeless and low-income people in our community.
SIMPLE RULES
Church location:
540 School St. SE Lacey, Washington 98503
- CELEBRATION EARLY WORSHIP– 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
- ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL– 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- TRADITIONAL WORSHIP– 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- CHILDREN"S CHURCH– 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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