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JUNE 25-JULY 1 SERMON SERIES: MIRACLES (THROUGH JULY 23) This is an eight week sermon series based on the book Grave Robber, by Mark Batterson!

"There are miracles all around us all the time," says Mark Batterson, "but you won't see them if you don't know how to look for them.

Andrew s being a church that lives in the tension of not always agreeing with each other. Here is a great chance for us to have healthy conversations. Let us read together and learn from each other.

We are getting ready for a few days of service on June 27 at First Church of God, June 28 at Casa Maria with the St. Andrew's shower unit, and June 30 for a diaper shower with one of Lynn's clients.

1 JUNE 25-JULY 1 SERMON SERIES: MIRACLES (THROUGH JULY 23) This is an eight week sermon series based on the book Grave Robber, by Mark Batterson! We will look at the seven miraculous signs of Jesus found in the Gospel of John, showing how miracles are not just simply acts of the past, but also something He wants to do now. "There are miracles all around us all the time," says Mark Batterson, "but you won't see them if you don't know how to look for them." (Amazon Review) SUMMER BOOK STUDY WITH PASTOR JIM WEDNESDAYS 6:30 8:00 PM The Summer Book Study I have chosen is Left, Right and Christ: Evangelical Faith in Politics. I often talk about St. Andrew s being a church that lives in the tension of not always agreeing with each other. Here is a great chance for us to have healthy conversations. Let us read together and learn from each other. Meet us at Beyond Bread at Ina and Oracle! The topic we will be discussing on June 28 is immigration. CLOSE TO HOME High Schoolers, the sign up for Close to Home is NOW on our website. We are getting ready for a few days of service on June 27 at First Church of God, June 28 at Casa Maria with the St. Andrew's shower unit, and June 30 for a diaper shower with one of Lynn's clients. We hope you'll join us for these awesome experiences! SUMMER CHOIR Each Sunday that the choir is scheduled to sing (see schedule below), we will meet in the Choir Room at 10:00 am prior to the Traditional Service and prepare a simple anthem and introit for worship that day. That s it! EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to participate, including children, families, and friends. Please contact Mark Gary at markg@sapctucson.org or if you have any questions. SUMMER CHOIR SCHEDULE: July 2, 9, 16, 23 August 6, 13, 20

SUNDAY MORNING Communion Worship 7:30 am, Chapel Contemporary Worship 9:00 am, Sanctuary Traditional Worship 10:45 am, Sanctuary Children s Sunday School 2 year old s through 5 th grade, SW Campus

Women s Connection, 10:00 am, Room H. Family of God Class, 10:30 am Room I (SW Campus). Childcare Available in the Nursery on the SW campus for infants and toddlers during 9:00 and 10:45 am worship.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION INFORMATION TABLE Are you new to St. Andrew s?

2 SUNDAY MORNING Communion Worship 7:30 am, Chapel Contemporary Worship 9:00 am, Sanctuary Traditional Worship 10:45 am, Sanctuary Children s Sunday School 2 year old s through 5 th grade, SW Campus during 9:00 and 10:45 am worship. Youth Sunday School Students 6 th grade through 12 th grade, 10:45 am, Boondocks (NE Campus). Adult Sunday School Family of God Class II, 8:45 am, Fireside. Women s Connection, 10:00 am, Room H. Family of God Class, 10:30 am Room I (SW Campus). Childcare Available in the Nursery on the SW campus for infants and toddlers during 9:00 and 10:45 am worship. Childcare is also available for any church related event on campus. To reserve childcare, contact Anita Degnan at adegnan@sapctucson.org or the childcare voic at FOR YOUR INFORMATION INFORMATION TABLE Are you new to St. Andrew s? Stop by our Information Table in the Gathering Place to pick up a copy of our Get Connected booklet that will give you an extensive look at life at St. Andrew s and how you can get involved. We have volunteers and staff members available to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you! ST. ANDREW'S NORTH PICNIC POTLUCK IN THE PINES Enjoy the cool pines of the White Mountains and join us for the annual St. Andrew's North Picnic Potluck in the Pines on Saturday, July 8 at Woodland Park in Pinetop. The picnic will be held at the large Ramada in Woodland Park, RAIN OR SHINE, starting at 3:00 pm. Bring your own main dish for your family plus either a salad or dessert to share. We will have water and will provide the plates, flatware, napkins and cups. The park has a lovely lake for walking around or fishing, a playground, and sand volleyball. In order to get a count and start an list, please Sandy Ricker at rickeraz@comcast.net if you will be attending. It's a great time for family fun, fellowship, and great food! JOHN 17 WEEKENDS PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE TWO WEEKENDS Men's Weekend: July 6-9 Women's Weekend: July The Tucson John 17 Weekend is a Christian discipleship weekend that emphasizes the essentials of the Christian life and walk. The weekend is intentionally interdenominational and multi-cultural, and compliments the work being done in Tucson of unifying and mobilizing the Church. Please pray for all of our brothers and sisters attending the weekend here at church that they would be blessed and that they would grow closer to our Lord. Thank you! Last chance to register! Dave at daveruns100s@msn.com.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION THE BIG EVENT The Big Event is a training event for church leaders in the Presbyteries de Cristo and Grand Canyon happening on Saturday, August 12 at 9:00 am at Valley

Topics range from Youth Ministry and Elder Training, to Civil Dialogue around difficult issues and Designing or Re-Designing a church website. Register at presbyterdecristo.org.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those we serve each month.

children supported by Tucson agencies. Don t know what to buy? Ask your grandchildren. Don t like to shop? You can make a donation and we will shop for you.

The story of Moses will come alive this year for nearly 200 campers from all over the world Iraq, Somalia, Afghanistan, Syria and other nations whom God has brought to our desert doorstep.

3 FOR YOUR INFORMATION THE BIG EVENT The Big Event is a training event for church leaders in the Presbyteries de Cristo and Grand Canyon happening on Saturday, August 12 at 9:00 am at Valley Presbyterian Church (6947 E. McDonald, Paradise Valley). Chose from over 20 workshops designed to assist in your congregation's on-going ministry efforts. Topics range from Youth Ministry and Elder Training, to Civil Dialogue around difficult issues and Designing or Re-Designing a church website. Register at presbyterdecristo.org. MISSION NEWS ICS FOOD BANK ITEM OF THE MONTH The ICS Food Bank item of the month is SPAGHETTI SAUCE. Food can be dropped off on both St. Andrew s campuses in the ICS shopping cart. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those we serve each month. BACK TO SCHOOL We are collecting backpacks and school supplies for the children at Gospel Rescue Mission, First Church of God, the Karenni students tutored by St Andrew s members, and refugee children supported by Tucson agencies. Don t know what to buy? Ask your grandchildren. Don t like to shop? You can make a donation and we will shop for you. For more information contact Jan Littlefield at jan.littlefield@comcast.net. INTERNATIONAL KIDS KAMP: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The story of Moses will come alive this year for nearly 200 campers from all over the world Iraq, Somalia, Afghanistan, Syria and other nations whom God has brought to our desert doorstep. Muslim and Christian kids learn about the Kingdom of God in culturally relevant ways through structured activities and fun rotations. International Kids Kamp is July 10-14, beginning with training on July 9. The camp runs Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 1:00pm, with extended hours for field trips on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Must be 18 or older to volunteer. Childcare provided for volunteers who have little ones under 5, and kids who are 5+ can participate as campers. An opportunity for the whole family to do international, cross-cultural ministry together! To see more details and apply to volunteer, go to GENTLY USED CHILDREN S BOOKS AND CLOTHES We would like to help support children in the Amphitheater School District. We are looking for board books, preschool books, and K-6 grade books, and school age clothing for the Amphi Clothing Bank. Thank you again for all you do to show Christ s love! All donations can be placed in the Faith That Works bin in the Gathering Place. SAVE THE DATE! Service Worship, Serve Our Schools, is July 30! We are so excited to share God s love with our local schools! If you would like to help in advance, we are in need of bottled water, teaching stickers, sand toys, and staplers for new teachers. If you can help us out, we would really appreciate it! All donations can be placed in the Faith That Works bin in the Gathering Place. Thank you for your support!

CHILDREN S DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is offered for children ages 2 (as of September 1, 2016) through 5th grade during the 9:00

Children begin the service with their parents in worship, and are invited to go downstairs to attend Sunday School after the Children s Message.

VBS THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated items, and gave scholarship money for VBS this year.

YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP Middle School and High School students are invited to join us each week for Sunday School and Youth

Youth Sunday School Sundays, 10:45 11:45 am, Boondocks and Alpha High School Youth Group Sundays, 6:00 8:00 pm, Boondocks Middle School Youth Group Wednesdays,

If you haven't received one, please contact Tim or Katie to receive that information.

4 CHILDREN S DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is offered for children ages 2 (as of September 1, 2016) through 5th grade during the 9:00 and 10:45 am services. Children begin the service with their parents in worship, and are invited to go downstairs to attend Sunday School after the Children s Message. Contact Shelly Akins at sakins@sapctucson.org if you have any questions. VBS THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated items, and gave scholarship money for VBS this year. We had a great and successful week, but could not have done it without all of you!!! It takes the whole church to put on a VBS for 310 children and 153 volunteers. YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP Middle School and High School students are invited to join us each week for Sunday School and Youth Group. If you have questions about Youth Ministry, our staff would love to talk with you. Please contact us anytime! Youth Sunday School Sundays, 10:45 11:45 am, Boondocks and Alpha High School Youth Group Sundays, 6:00 8:00 pm, Boondocks Middle School Youth Group Wednesdays, 6:15 8:15 pm, Boondocks FOREST HOME Postcards revealing the current balance you owe for camp have been sent out. If you haven't received one, please contact Tim or Katie to receive that information. Also, if you have logged onto the Forest Home Website but have not filled out the medical questionnaire, please move forward in that process as this is a crucial piece of attending camp. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BIBLE STUDY Join Emily Woodard and our other female leaders as they continue our Middle School Girls Bible Study from 5:15 6:15 pm on Wednesdays before Middle School Youth Group! MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS SMALL GROUP Join Erik Wong and Jake Toole every Monday from 5:00 6:30 pm in the Boondocks for some video games and Bible Study! ADULT DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY HISTORY STUDY GROUP We meet on Thursday mornings in Fireside on the NE Campus from 9:15 10:15 am. Our next series of lectures begins Thursday, July 6. We will be studying the five great world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. Each religion will be discussed in 6 onehour sessions, each faith covered by a different expert. Join us for this new interesting series!

RESOURCES AT ST. ANDREW S RESOURCES FOR GROWING YOUR FAITH We have a NEW page on our website filled with resources for you!

You can find these resources through the Adult Discipleship page at sapctucson.org/adm-resources. This is a great addition to the current resources available in the Church Library!

We ll keep you in the know with our latest news, notifications, and other updates.

Other resources, such as the staff directory, make it convenient for you to connect with our church leadership team. Simply search SAPC Tucson in your mobile app store!

After creating an account, you re able to give a donation or schedule a series of donations directly from your checking account or by using your debit or credit card.

ANDREW S LIBRARY In need of some summer reading? Come in and check out what s new in the library!

5 RESOURCES AT ST. ANDREW S RESOURCES FOR GROWING YOUR FAITH We have a NEW page on our website filled with resources for you! Check out the upcoming sermon series material, Bible Studies, devotionals, and prayer apps that can help you grow your faith. You can find these resources through the Adult Discipleship page at sapctucson.org/adm-resources. This is a great addition to the current resources available in the Church Library! SAPC TUCSON MOBILE APP The official St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church mobile app provides you with the best and easiest way to stay connected with our church. We ll keep you in the know with our latest news, notifications, and other updates. The consolidated stream view of our social media accounts and our interactive events calendars make it easy for you to stay involved. Other resources, such as the staff directory, make it convenient for you to connect with our church leadership team. Simply search SAPC Tucson in your mobile app store! ONLINE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE Our giving tools provide the ability to donate on our website, through a mobile app, or even with a quick text message! After creating an account, you re able to give a donation or schedule a series of donations directly from your checking account or by using your debit or credit card. To download the mobile app for mobile giving, search ShelbyNext Giving App in your App Store. You can also give online and set up text giving at sapctucson.org/giving. ST. ANDREW S LIBRARY In need of some summer reading? Come in and check out what s new in the library! The friendly volunteer staff will help you to obtain a library card and check out your selections on Sunday mornings. SIGN UP TODAY! RightNow Media is an online media library with over 2,000 Christian Bible Study, training, and leadership videos from respected teachers and leaders.for FREE! We re thrilled to offer this resource to our members because it aligns with our goals at St. Andrew's. We desire to see every member belong, grow, and serve. RightNow Media allows you to grow in your relationships with Christ, and others, from the comfort of your home or just about anywhere. We also long to see families strengthened. RightNow Media offers teaching on many parental and marital topics, and offers great wholesome videos for your children. Register at sapctucson.org/rightnowmedia. BOOK CLUBS ST. ANDREW S WOMEN S BOOK CLUB We meet on the 4 th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Library. Please join us on Tuesday, June 27 as we discuss Noah Hawley s book, Before the Fall. An Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning screenwriter/producer, as well as a novelist (The Good Father), Hawley is also creator of the smashing new TV show, Fargo. Here he sends a ferry to the sea bottom off Martha s Vineyard, with a down-and-out painter and a small boy now the only member left of a powerful media mogul s family the sole survivors. (Review by LJ, December 2015) The views and opinions expressed in the books do not necessarily reflect those of St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church.

PRAYER AND CARE MONDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP The Monday morning prayer group continues to pray for all service people and for individuals.

Some may no longer be serving, some may be deployed again, and others may be fighting wounds both seen and unseen.

Thank you, Maureen Noeth and Barbara Janney. OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. ANDREW S DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP POSITION St.

The Director of Contemporary Worship provides praise team leadership, coordination, and creative designs for the weekly contemporary worship service as well as annual special services and programs.

6 PRAYER AND CARE MONDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP The Monday morning prayer group continues to pray for all service people and for individuals. Please check the list of names in the June Issue of Cross Currents (does not include recent requests) and let us know if someone is still serving or still needs prayer. Some may no longer be serving, some may be deployed again, and others may be fighting wounds both seen and unseen. Also, if you have a new request please let us know either by filling out yellow prayer request cards at the church service and placing them in the offering plate, or by calling the office. Thank you, Maureen Noeth and Barbara Janney. OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. ANDREW S DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP POSITION St. Andrew s is looking to hire a new music and worship director to help us know God and make God known through contemporary worship. The Director of Contemporary Worship provides praise team leadership, coordination, and creative designs for the weekly contemporary worship service as well as annual special services and programs. More information about this position can be found at CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS There is so much going on in the life of the church, and we need your help collecting photos! If you take pictures during worship and events at St. Andrew s, feel free to send them to Stephanie Slaton, our Communications Coordinator. We would love to see your photos, post them on our website and facebook, and use them in our publications. If you enjoy photography and would like to help us on this journey toward building a photographic history of the life of St. Andrew s, contact Stephanie at sslaton@sapctucson.org. CROSS CURRENTS SIGN-UP! Cross Currents is the St. Andrew s monthly newsletter, and the Summer issue is now available on our website at sapctucson.org! If you would like to sign up for ecurrents, the electronic copy of Cross Currents, please Stephanie at sslaton@sapctucson.org or contact the church office at ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS DUE If you have articles for the upcoming August Issue, please submit your entries by July 15 to Stephanie Slaton. Articles are due on the 15 th of each month. VOLUNTEER! We are also looking for volunteers to collate the Cross Currents. The collation group gathers on the 4 th Monday of each month at 1:00 pm in Alpha on the NE Campus. The more volunteers we have to fold and sticker, the faster it will go. If you would like to join the collation of the Cross Currents, please get in touch with Stephanie.

ACORN. Seeds For Growth. Find us on Random Thoughts. Inside this issue:

ACORN. Seeds For Growth. Find us on Random Thoughts. Inside this issue: July 12-July 25, 2014 Seeds For Growth ACORN Random Thoughts So, have you checked your drifting? For those not here last Sunday, the message was on Psalm 141:3-5. I also wrote about this in my last ACORN