St. Andrew's Children's and Family Ministries

Dear Families, When I started my road trip across the country a few weeks ago, I was looking forward to seeing some signs of spring and new life in a different environment. I was expecting flowers and young birds, especially on the other side of the Mississippi river. Alas, I knew I was too late for dogwoods, but I was shocked at what I found. Not only at how few flowers I saw in Mississippi and Louisiana, but that the most beautiful signs of new life I found were in the middle of the desert! In Tucson the saguaro were in full and glorious bloom. It reminds me that God continues to show up in places that surprise me. I assume the original disciples were very surprised to find God working through Paul, as we read in our children's Bible story this week. And below, Lauri Gudim reflects on how all things created bear God within them. I wonder where God is surprising you? I wish you much pleasure in finding God in the unexpected this week! Much love, -Erin

God of all times and all places, when you arrived in Christ Jesus you began to bring heaven down to earth, and when you departed you began to draw earth up to heaven: bless us so that we may continue to worship you joyfully in the power of the Holy Spirit, inviting all the people of earth to become part of your heavenly kingdom. Amen From Common Prayer for Children and Families by Jenifer Gamber and Timothy J. S. Seamans

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Sunday School Currently, we are using the Celebrate Wonder curriculum for Sunday School. I post parent sheets, activity sheets, and a bible story weekly. You can find the Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook I am using (and I love!) here. Please let me know what you think of the curriculum so I can decide if we should continue with it into the summer. Here are the links for this week's Parent Sheet, Activity Sheet, and Bible Story.

Please Complete a Worship Survey Due by May 17 As we prepare to enter into our construction project, we're exploring how to best meet the parish’s needs in terms of worship and fellowship. Let your voice be heard by completing the survey by May 17th.

Communion is Back! Drive-In & Outdoor Church Sundays, 8:30 & 10 am Check Mother Brenda's weekly email for more detailed information here, and join us for outdoor worship. Distanced and masked in the sun yard at 8:30am (no reservations required and bring your own chair), or tune-in on your car radio in the parking lot at 10 am. Reserve your space for 10 am here). Both services will include Holy Eucharist (bread only). Remember that online videos will still be available if you aren’t able to join us.

Born of God  "The consciousness of being born of God is not constant in me by any means. Often I act selfishly. But the more conscious I am in the dance of creation the more torn open by love I am. "  (read more) Lauri Gudim reflects on what it really means to be born of God. 

Just For Fun You can watch some colorful cactus bloom quickly in this video, or go here to see a more contemplative video of a the elegant white saguaro blooming at night.

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