St. Andrew's Children's and Family Ministries

Dear Families, This week we will tell the story of Jesus being left behind (or possibly staying behind) at the temple in Jerusalem. We will be there with his parents as they frantically search for him. I was expecting to be sitting comfortably at home writing to you about how hard it must have been to parent the Son of God. But instead, I am in the middle of Texas. Acting on Fiona’s unexpected decision, we are driving her car back from Mississippi. Even though it is a good, well thought out decision, it was not something that was anywhere on my radar. I wasn’t prepared for this.

It reminds me of how many stages of parenting I have met feeling unprepared. But, what is parenting if not a long series of unexpected twists and turn on a journey into the unknown? I’m not sure anyone is fully prepared for that. And whether we are parenting a 2-year-old in Encinitas, a 10-year old in Carlsbad, a 20-year old in Texas, or even the 12-year old Son of God in 1st century Palestine, we all need a supportive community to do this. I’m so glad I get to do this trip with you.   Wishing you a peaceful, easy trip this week. Much Love, -Erin

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Sunday School This week in Sunday School we travel back to Jerusalem with now 12-year-old Jesus and watch how he amazes others with his knowledge and teaching. We will also see him give Mary and Joseph quite a scare when he remains behind in the Temple. You can help support our children by wondering with them about why Jesus was surprised when his parents didn’t know where he was. Don’t miss next week when John baptizes Jesus, and we see the Holy Spirit descend upon him. Important Dates 1/19/2022: New book begins for our Deep Dive Book group 2/6/2022: No Sunday School. Join us in church for a special children's Candlemas celebration April 22-24, 2022: Women’s Retreat

Worship Sundays, 8 & 10 am  The 8 am worship is held in the Nave. The 10 am service—with singing—is also held in the Nave. Join us after the 10 am worship for Coffee Hour outside the front doors. A video of the 10 am service will be posted on the St. Andrew's website, usually by noon, on Monday. According to both state and diocesan mandates, face masks are once again required (for those over age 2) for indoor worship–regardless of vaccination status.

Traveling Together  " Because when we do care for one another and walk together, we are met and found by the baby who was born for all. " -Kimberly Knowle Zeller Read more 

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