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Worship Every Sunday at 10:00 am 4882 Lavista Road | Tucker, Georgia 30084-4460 office@sapctucker.org | 770-938-2833 Directions to St. Andrews |
We give thanks to God and rejoice with Tsiry, Faratiana, and Tinahy Ranaivoarisoa on the birth of Mihatia Hasina on Wednesday, June 8.
“Every good and perfect gift is from above.” – James 1:17
Friday, August 12, 7 p.m. Square Dance
We’re pleased to invite you to a traditional old-time dance for all ages. Even if you haven’t do-si-do-ed since elementary school PE, you can rediscover the sheer joy of a foot-stomping, rollicking, barn-shaking dance party. With a professional caller there will be no partner, lessons or fancy outfit required.
Two volunteers from St. Andrews helped with the Book Club Read Aloud program Wednesday at Brockett Elementary. sponsored by EIRO (the Greek word for join), Brockett Elementary Administration and staff, Brockett Elementary PTA, Dekalb Summer Reading Partner ship Roly Poly, Tucker Farmers Market, Tucker Civic Association and five churches including St. Andrews.
Parents and teachers got to meet and kids got to meet their teachers for next year and see their classroom for the coming year. The volunteers read stories for each age group and then distributed a bag filled with a new book and several activities and a list of resources for summer adventures.
Find out more about EIRO
Sounds like a great mission for next year!
Are you or someone you know having power struggles with the children in your life? Building Families is an evidenced-based, in-home program that offers practical, hands-on tools and teaches specific skills to improve children’s behavior and reduce stress for parents. Through the use of Family Specialists, the program strives to improve communication and healthy family functioning through the use of tested parenting techniques taught by experienced and passionate professionals.
The Building Families program grew out of programs offered at Thornwell Home for Children in Clinton, SC, which has been providing services to children and families since 1875. Thornwell can now offer services to families beyond its residential campus and is excited to announce that St. Andrews Presbyterian Church is their partner here in Tucker and the surrounding areas to launch Building Families in this area. This in-home program is offered in South Carolina, Florida, and launched in Georgia two years ago.
Sarah “Say” Spencer, BSW, MSW, LCSW, Family Specialist and Building Families Georgia Supervisor now has an office at St. Andrews and is available for parenting seminars, PTA programs, workshops, and offers the services of Building Families through customized programs to fit each family’s needs and parental goals.
You can learn more about the program at Building Families. You can call Say at 404-550-3149 or email her at sarah.spencer@thornwell.org.
Every year St. Andrews hosts a FREE Back to School Carnival for all area kids. Save Saturday August 20 to volunteer or to attend and enjoy all the festivities. It’s our gift to the community and a time to show a loving Christian community.
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Kick Off Our Summer Fun Fridays on June 10 with The Cotton Patch Gospel! Back by popular demand, each month this summer you’re invited to wind down at a Friday family-friendly event in our courtyard. On June 10 at 6 PM, join us for a one-man musical, The Cotton Patch Gospel, performed by Dr. Tommy Tucker. Dr. Tucker is an accomplished bluegrass musician and songwriter who has performed at festivals and events across South Florida for more than 25 years with the Tucker Brothers Band. The Cotton Patch Gospel is a fun retelling of the Gospel story, southern-style. Based on Clarence Jordan’s Cotton Patch Gospel of Matthew and John, the two-act play was written by Tom Key and Russell Treyz and features music by Harry Chapin. Bring your chairs, bring your blankets, and bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time!
Save Fridays, July 8th and August 12th for the rest of our Friday Fun Nights this summer.
The amazing liturgical dance group, Little Light of Mine, practices every Monday at St. Andrews. Every year they lead worship one Sunday and host a luncheon to show their appreciation. This year they have just performed in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and received two standing ovations.
Our own Rachel Ellingson choreographs the dances, and Linda Weaver directs the group.
Check out their page on Facebook to see a video and pictures.
Lemonade in the Shade will begin on May 29th and continue through September 4th. The Fellowship Committee is looking for volunteers for each week to set up the tables and provide the lemonade. You may also bring snacks, such as fruit or cookies, if you wish. If you wish to participate, please contact Lynn Kozlosky