Posts Tagged ‘Connecting and Caring’

Jul 13

God on the Move: New Zealand

July 13th, 2010

The Firman family from Auckland, New Zealand has been travelling down the California coast this past month and spent the week in Newport Beach going to the beach and riding bikes they bought at Kmart. Since it’s the end of their trip and they’re heading back home they figured they should give away their bikes to a needy family so they pulled their rented RV into our parking lot and unloaded 4 gently used bikes, toys and accessories.

We told them that we have many needy families that can use their gifts but especially the orphans down in Tecate that our team will be visiting next week. How blessed they’ll be to finally have bikes to ride and mountain bikes at that!

Isn’t it cool to see God connect this family from New Zealand to the orphans in Tecate?

God is still on the move on our summer road trip. Where has He been taking you? We want to hear from you. Share your stories by clicking the “Highlight What You’re Doing!” link at the top of the page!

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May 6

Yoga for Beginners

May 6th, 2010

Join us Thursday nights, begining TODAY, May 6, for a Yoga for Beginners class from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Room 019. Our own Kristin Storey is a newly certified yoga teacher and is going to be teaching her first set of classes here at St. Andrew’s! The class will be offered for 2 months. All are welcome to attend, but the class will be designed for the beginning student who is either fairly new or brand new to yoga.

Bring a yoga mat (there are only a few available to borrow), a tie (for stretching – 1.5” x 6-8′), and two large towels (for sitting on). Determine what you can afford and bring that as well – the class is by donation. Try to come 5-10 minutes early to relax and get situated before the class starts. If you have any questions contact Kristin, 714.403.6219 or kristinstorey@yahoo.com.

Apr 15

Ladies’ Night = Tomorrow Night

April 15th, 2010

Ladies! Join us tomorrow night for another fabulous Ladies’ Night Out – Friday, April 16, 7:00 p.m. in Dierenfield Hall at St. Andrew’s. Bring your friends for a night of “Girls, Games and Goodies!” Let us know you’re coming: contact tdwicks@sbcglobal.net. For complimentary childcare reservations, contact: 949.574.2239.

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Apr 8

Easter Bulletin Stuffers

April 8th, 2010

Last Thursday, our bulletin volunteers needed some extra hands to help stuff the bulletins for the Easter weekend worship services. Several people joined in to help the group get the job done. Thank you for all those who helped out! We appreciate you.

Our bulletin stuffing team always enjoys new faces to fellowship with while doing this small but satisfying work for the Lord. Contact 949.574.2276, to volunteer.

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Mar 22

Ladies’ Night Out

March 22nd, 2010

Ladies! Join us for another fabulous Ladies’ Night Out on April 16, 7:00 p.m. in Dierenfield Hall at St. Andrew’s. Bring your friends for a night of “Girls, Games and Goodies!” Let us know you’re coming: contact tdwicks@sbcglobal.net. For complimentary childcare reservations, contact 949.574.2239.

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Mar 12

52nd Annual Couples Retreat

March 12th, 2010

Join us for our St. Andrew’s Couples Retreat, April 23-25, at Pala Mesa Resort! Relax and enjoy a weekend away with your spouse. Grow together spiritually though Biblical teaching. Find community by meeting couples of all ages and stages. Click here for more info and to see pictures from last years event. Or register online now.

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Jan 27

Dinners for 10 Recap

January 27th, 2010

Dinners for Ten this past Sunday, January 24, was a great success! We had over 200 people from the St. Andrew’s family enjoying dinner with one another across Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach and Corona del Mar! It is our goal to create an atmosphere of fellowship and fun over food where strangers within the St. Andrew’s family can meet and become friends. We are so thankful to our hosts who opened their homes to new friends and to those who signed up to participate in this opportunity out of a willing desire to start new friendships. If you have not signed up for the February dinners, you don’t want to miss out on this wonderful experience!

Sign up for February dinner here.

Quotes from attendees and hosts:

“The evening was a success and we had a great time meeting new couples.” – Hostess

“Our group had a great time enjoying the conversations and sharing the blessings we all enjoy at St. Andrew’s.” – Hostess

“Thank you to our hosts for an amazing evening of fellowship and fun! We are so delighted to have met each and every one of the people at our dinner! We will keep our eyes open for you all at church, and around town.” – Participants

“We really enjoyed our evening! Thank you to our hosts for opening your lovely home to us and providing the setting for a very fun fellowship experience and thank you to everyone else for taking the risk in signing up. We hope to see all of you in the future and spend some more time together.” – Participants

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Jan 27

Dinners for 10

January 27th, 2010

If you missed the first night of Dinners for 10, don’t worry, you can still join us for the second night of fellowship and fun! Dinners for 10 is an intergenerational dinner for 8-10 people. Enjoy fellowship and fun with others from the St. Andrew’s family in the homes of various St. Andrew’s members.

Next dinner:  February 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Sign up online now to participate or host a dinner!

For more info, contact Kelly, kellyd@sapres.org.

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Oct 13

Celebrate Recovery Launches Today

October 13th, 2009

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program that occurs every Tuesday, year-round at St. Andrew’s.
Click here for more info.

Sep 2

Cooking Team Members Needed

September 2nd, 2009

Do you love to cook? Have you always wanted to be a Sous Chef? Here’s your chance! The Wednesday Night Together Cooking Team is expanding and in need of lead chefs, sous chefs, shoppers, choppers, servers and people who like to hang out in kitchens. For more info, contact Sharon Corzine, 949.574.2292 or sharon@standrewspres.org. We would love to have you be part of our Team!