ALTAR CARE VOLUNTEERS are needed in the month of May for the 8:30 & 11:00 am service, August 8:30 am service, and Sept, Oct, November for the 11:00 am service. Please sign-up in the narthex or call the office to help.

KEEP YOUR KITCHEN CLEAN & EAT OUT on February 16, 2012 at Bob evans to support St. Andrew Lutheran Church Youth Group's trip to the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering in July. Just present the flyer (which is available in the narthex and in the email to follow) at the cash register between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm on February 16 and Bob Evans will donate 15% of the sales to our cause. Please pass the flyers out to as many people as you know and help send our kids to this amazing opportunity. Any questions will contact Terri Hinch at 412-262-5715.

NEW OFFICE DAYS ARE AS FOLLOWS. MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 1:30 PM. Please submit all material for Sunday bulletin and weekly update to the church office by Thursday night. Anything submitted Friday morning or later will be included in next week’s materials. Thank you.

COFFEE, TEA and treats is available in the narthex between services on February 5th and the first Sunday of every month. This time will provide an opportunity for fellowship, informal discussion, and to greet one another.

MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group: “Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat”. Since that day, more than $81 million has been raised for local charities across the country. It has become a powerful movement that is transforming the time around Super Bowl weekend into the nation’s largest celebration into giving and serving. Be a part of this movement that is sharing God’s love with those in need by donating money or food on Super Bowl weekend (February 5th). 100% of the collections will be donated to Coraopolis Co-op Food Bank. We would like thank the St. Andrew Congregation in advance. Each each you help make this food drive a success and we are sure it can be done again with you help. So please remember to bring in your donation Sunday, February 5, 2012!

SHROVE TUESDAY – St. Andrew’s Annual Pancake Supper will be on February 21st. Pancakes will be served from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew Hower Hall. Tickets are available now for purchase by contacting Shirlee Nelson or calling the church office. There also is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. Also volunteers are needed to help with the set-up and the clean-up, please contact Shirlee Nelson at 412-264-7227 to help.

WELCA will meet on February 8th to discuss the wonderful fulfillment of volunteering. We will have guest speaker, Gwen Ogle join us to talk about her many years of being involved with volunteering at Valley Care Nursing home and serving on many advisory councils. Please mark your calendars and join us for this knowledge packed discussion and learn how to make a difference in someone’s life.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held on SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012 at 5:00 pm to further explore our budget alternatives. Dinner will be served during the discussion. We should come together with an open mind in Christian fellowship to discuss and resolve any issues for the benefit of our ministry.

ADULT’S NIGHT OUT will be on February 4th at 6:00 pm at Harold’s Inn located at 2134 Broadhead Road, Hopewell, PA 15001. This is a great social event for adults to enjoy a night of fun, food and the company of friends. Please rsvp by February 1st to Carol at 412-269-7725 or Grace 412-262-2318.

AEROBICS WITH VALERIE- Join us for jazzy routines with a certified instructor who promises to pump up your heart rate and tone your muscles! Dance tunes from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and current hits will be used to improve your cardio stamina and fitness level. The class consists of low impact aerobics, toning exercises and a cool down. Designed for all ages and all fitness levels. Exercise will make you feel and look better, a combination of aerobic exercise & weights are used during each class. One hour classes at 6:30 every Monday at St. Andrew, $5 per class. A portion of the proceeds benefits a children's charity. www.alexandrasphate.org

LOOSE CHANGE CHANGES LIVES: Baby bottles to support the Choices Pregnancy Center are available in the narthex. When you insert a check, currency, or coins in the bottle, you are helping to provide free counseling, maternity and baby supplies and a hand of friendship to a woman in crisis. Bring the bottle back to the church office with your donation, and it will be taken to Choices Pregnancy Center. Thank you for your support.

Please remember in your prayers
Audrey Longerman, Virginia Gravener, Babs Yingst, Gary Kochanowski, Carol Crawford, Janice Miknevich, Lois Baile, Dorothy Balogh, Brenda Bruno

Patricia Danenas, godmother of Chrisann Pierce
Grace Shirley Davis, grandmother of Chrisann Pierce
Suzanne Turpin, sister of Rhonda Brite
Betty Krafft, sister-in-law of Ed Krafft
Jennifer Puskar, cousin of the Azzizi & Betlyn family
Mary Jean Kranack, friend of Marty and Billie Schuller
Scott Mullen, nephew of Jeff and Kathy McKinley
Tyler Lioi, friend of Kara Bussard
Teleha Family, friends of Sherri Perfett
Daugherty Family, friends of Sherri Perfett
Carol Brokos, friend of Werthen family
Christine McCorkle, friend of Rhonda Brite
Betty Cramer, Aunt of Deb Mort
Steve McCurry,fourth grader from Brooks elementary
Diane Sirko,friend of the Schuller family
Ernie Fox, father-in-law of Richard Everett
Kathi and Harv friends of the Flora family
Cole Lingren,friend of Azzizi & Betlyn family
Donna Conley, daughter of Carol & John Crawford
Lori Mueller, friend of Kathy McKinley
Donna Mustari, grandmother of Melissa Mustari
Lynn Kaltwasser, brother of Deb Mort
Jack Magee, cousin of Lois Baile
Renee & Robert Bucheit, cousins of Julie Bookser
Marty Engel & Bill Page, parents of Martha Baxter
Gary Burnworth, brother-in-law of Lisa Heisler
Marion Theobald, mother of Pastor Theobald
Ungarean Family, friends of Sherri Perfett
Michael Liptak, nephew of Jeff Kathy McKinley
Doug Shirley, nephew of Frank & Alice Bruno
Alice Perruchon mother of Paula Bussard

*We have updated our prayer list, please call the office to add a name.

In Memoriam
Family & Friends of Gina Dargo, mother-in-law of Erin Dargo (Bussard)
Family & Friends of Pat Kaltwasser, aunt of Deb Mort
Family & Friends of Dorothy Welz, mother of Nancy Alstadt

If you would like to add a loved one to our prayer list, please contact the church office to have their names added.