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Serve
Community Garden
The St. Andrew Community Garden began in 2005. It's
purpose is not only to grow food but to grow relationships. We want the
local community to know that St. Andrew is a place of hospitality where
new people are welcome to plant new seeds for their personal growth. And
we want to continue to build a congregation that actively responds to Christ's
call to feed the hungry through physical and spiritual nourishment. One
requirement of our gardeners is that they donate at least ten percent of
what they grow to a mission or service organization to help those who are
less fortunate.
The fee for one's first 8x8 foot plot is $10. Additional
plots are $5. Certain guidelines apply.
Rescue Mission Sandwich Makers
The Rescue Mission Sandwich Makers have been meeting for the last four years
or so. The group meets on Wednesdays, and, in about 30 minutes, makes 120
sandwiches for the Billings Rescue Mission. The mission distributes sandwiches
throughout town each day to the hungry and homeless.
Rescue Mission Quilters
In 1987, a few women of St. Andrew expressed concern
about the homeless. As a result, six women got together and decided to make
some quilts for the Rescue Mission in Billings. Since that time, others
have joined in the project. The quilters meet twice a month and work for
a couple of hours cutting, sewing, laying out blocks, and tying. As of the
end of 2006, the quilters had made 256 quilts. Any who are interested are
invited to share in both the fellowship of the quilter and the satisfaction
they feel when the nights are cold and they know they have helped a few
people keep warm.
Billings Food Bank
On the first Sunday of the month, we ask for donations of non-perishable
food items for the Billings Food Bank. Volunteers from St. Andrew deliver
the donations to the Food Bank and work there for a few hours to help
sort items.
Special Offerings
St. Andrew is a "Five for Five" church
of the Presbyterian Church (USA). This means that we receive the One Great
Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy offerings as
well as support the ongoing mission of the Church through Basic Mission
Support.
A proverb states, "Each human life is like a single
letter of the alphabet. Alone it can seem utterly meaningless, but combined
with others it can be part of something beautiful." We are part of
the beautiful epic of God's love. When we participate in this larger story,
the world is transformed and our lives find meaning.
Deacons
The deacons of St. Andrew provide a ministry of care
and compassion, providing an extra measure of love and attention for those
in special need of it. The deacons serve Communion to shut-ins, prepare
Christmas and welcome baskets, and keep in touch with members who cannot
attend church regularly.
Other Programs
We also participate in or support the following programs.
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