St. Andrew's strives to be
the face of Christ within our walls
and beyond our doors.
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From your Interim Rector
Self-Centered Christianity
Recently I read an article by Tom Neary on his website Pastor Unlikely. It bore the title, “Self Centered Christianity – The Problem is You. You are the Problem…and You are the Solution.” It’s interesting enough that I thought I’d share some highlights with you.
It’s not a new problem. It has happened to the followers of Jesus from the beginning of his ministry. In fact, we can even trace it back to some of the best-known Old Testament figures, too. An example is the behavior of Peter when Jesus told him to “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me, for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” In a nutshell, we want God to act, and we want Jesus to lead, in ways that are most comfortable for us. Tom says, “We all funnel life through ourselves. We judge things according to our feelings. Self-involvement dictates the majority of what we do every day. This has been our way since we were a baby when the entirety of life revolved on getting needs met.” In essence, it’s a natural way for us to navigate life.
But the Christian life is not compatible with this emphasis on “me.” Jesus calls us to transformation, to a change in direction. Jesus calls us to take on his life, his priorities, his love, his view of what’s important and sacred and valuable. The idea of what and who has worth changes when we embrace the life of Christ.
It all makes me wonder, what self-centeredness do we experience at St. Andrew’s? What gets in the way of our participation in the life of the church? What excuses do we use for not coming to church, or for not being involved in activities that benefit “the least of these” around us? Are we willing to accept the change in direction that Jesus places before us? Are we willing to support the ministry of St. Andrew’s Church as it discerns the mind of Christ for what God would have us do?
The point is not to berate ourselves when we don’t measure up, but rather to realize that the solution is at hand, it is within us, it is before us in our promise to follow Christ.
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Announcements
Diocesan Convention
Diocesan Convention will take place on October 21-22. You will be represented by me, Deacon Rodger, our Wardens, Pat Robinson and Miriam Berke, as well as our elected delegates, Patty and Steve Ferreira. Please keep us all in your prayers as we go about doing the business of the church.
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October 23, 2022
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 am in the Church
Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith,
hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise,
make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.
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How You Can Watch the Services |
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Livestreamed to the St. Andrew's Facebook page. You do not need a Facebook account to watch on Facebook (just click the Facebook icon here and it will take you directly to our page).
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Casa Blanca Chapel is now using online Zoom services for the 10 a.m. services on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month as well as continuing in-person services.
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Calendar of Events:
- Sunday, October 30: 10 a.m. Service in the Church
- Monday, November 1: All Saints' Day Feast Day (transferred to Sunday, November 6)
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Birthdays for the Month of October
Todd, Rebecca, Derwent, Steve, Dan
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Watch over your people
O Lord, as their days increase;
bless and guide them wherever they may be.
Strengthen them when they stand;
comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful;
raise them up if they fall;
and in their hearts,
may your peace which passes all understanding
abide all the days of their lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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Prayer List email
If you wish to add a name to our parish prayer list, click here and you will be directed to a form that is sent to
When the request is received, only first names will be used and the name will be read aloud in the Sunday services.
Before you submit a name, please check with the person if possible to see whether they want to be on the published list below or would rather not have the name listed. Private prayers will be made by staff and clergy.
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Please email requests with PRAYER REQUEST in the subject line to:
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Parish Prayer List
Barbara L, John, Richard, Larkin, Bronwyn, John, “Bear,” Rosanna, Janet, George, Mario, Gisele, Danny, Ashley
The people of Ukraine, victims of gun violence, and the members of Casa Blanca and St. Andrew's
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Those we love who have died
and those whose names are known only to you O Lord.
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Online Offering/
Offertory
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Please continue contributing!
This virtual collection plate makes donating easy.
Your donation helps St. Andrew's continue its mission
to see and be the face of Christ in the community.
To donate, click on the red Donate Button. The Donate Online link has two donation options:
- one for St. Andrew's for its mission and maintenance,
- one for the Food Pantry of Nogales to support its work of helping feed those in need.
Your donations and pledges, which further Christ's work in the world,
are humbly and gratefully accepted.
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You may contact the Church Office by calling 520-281-1523.
If no one answers please leave a message.
In addition, you may contact Dan Messier, the Interim Rector,
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