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Festival of Sharing
We are working toward materials for 20 Missouri Reading & Writing Packs and a monetary contribution of at least $30 for Festival of Sharing. Each Missouri Reading & Writing Pack should have the following: 6 new pencils with erasers 1 box of 10 markers 1 pair of child-sized metal scissors. a 24-count box of crayons…
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Food Pantry
The food pantry item we’ll be collecting in August is canned peas, carrots, potatoes, and mixed vegetables. If you are able to provide any of these canned items, please feel free to drop them off at the church. The distribution day for the pantry is always the second Saturday of the month, and you can…
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Mary’s House of Hope
For several years, St. Andrew’s has contributed goodies and money to Comtrea for A Safe Place, the women’s shelter and for Mary’s House of Hope, a transitional housing development. Recently, Comtrea announced that Mary’s House of Hope is moving into Phase 2! Here’s more information about how you can support them as they begin this…
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Mission Minute
Praying for 2021 Dear Gracious God,We love you and we thank you for teaching us to love through the example of Jesus. Help us to know and love you, to walk in spirit and truth, and to grow in grace each day. Let our lives be a true testament that we are your children. Let…
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Rainbow Network
For several years now, we have supported a student through the Rainbow Network. We just received a new student! Here’s a little bit that Enyel shared: My name is Enyel and I am from La Concha. I live with my parents and three older siblings. My mom works on a nearby peanut farm, earning $70…
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Mission Minute
Many years ago, we began sponsoring a student in Nicaragua through the Rainbow Network. Money was raised and collected to support the $30/month commitment. The funds designated for the mission were expended at the end of 2020. Additional contributions have continued the program through February, but we are asking for your assistance in building that…
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Mission Minute
Approved! We were approved for our $250 Library Builder Grant. Confirmation was received, and when the funds are received, we’ll begin discussing where another Little Free Library might go. It is very exciting. Thank you to everyone who helped with the construction and those who donated books and time to the project. Some patrons of…
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Food Pantry Needs
We’ve been supplying goods to the food pantry on a regular basis. More is needed though, and since it is summer and Eckerts has been advertising peaches, why don’t we all try to bring a can of fruit for the pantry. You can get canned pineapple, peaches, pears, fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges… You decide which…
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Festival of Sharing Sharefest
Here’s how you can participate! Pray for our neighbors in need and for our cooperative efforts to serve through Festival of Sharing. Pray we can truly equip those He calls in 2020! Plan to help Festival of Sharing with administrative costs through the Where Needed Most fund. Checks can be sent to the church to…
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One Mission, Many Communities
Festival of Sharing Update As individuals, we should take an opportunity to see and hear what God’s desire is for our world. How can our hearts be changed to show the love of Christ? How can we work alongside each other to uplift our communities? It may not be an easy or comfortable journey, but…