EVENTS

Ordination to the Diaconate

Saturday, May 31 | 10 a.m.

Join us as Bishop Robert ordains Jay Baker to the diaconate.

GriefShare

Mondays, June 2–August 25  |  6-8 p.m.  |  Commons

The 13-week GriefShare seminar features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. Sign up for GriefShare via the button below. 

Have you learned valuable lessons and experienced healing from the hurt? Would you like to help others do the same? If so, please call the church office to learn more about the different volunteer opportunities with our GriefShare ministry. 

For more information, contact Gail Douglas or Suzanne McDonald.

Monthly Evening Of

Come & See Prayer

Sunday, June 8 | 5 p.m.—Testimonies; 6 p.m.—Worship

St. Andrew’s is setting aside the second Sunday evening each month for a time of worship and prayer. Join us in the Prayer Room at 5 p.m. for a time of sharing testimonies. Worship will begin at 6 p.m. This is a time for us to come before the Lord, and seek him for healing, direction, or just to sit in his presence. We’ll have prayer teams available. Come and experience all that God is longing to show you.

Vacation Bible School

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25 | 9 a.m.–noon

C.S. Lewis’ beloved story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, comes to life at St. Andrew’s Church this June. Children Pre-K3 to 4th grade for the 2024-25 school year are invited walk through the wardrobe to Narnia, where it’s always winter and never Christmas. Through live action plays, small group times, fun and games, students will hear the story Aslan’s restoration of Narnia and redemption of Edward to learn about the powerful story of Christ’s death and resurrection.  Infants and toddlers may attend VBS if a parent is volunteering.

Register by clicking the button below.

Need aftercare?

Are your children (pre-K4 through 4th grade for the 2024-25 school year) unable to attend VBS because it ends at noon and half-day childcare is not an option for you? We want all our children to be able to participate, so we’ve opened a few aftercare (noon-3 p.m.) spots just for you. Lunch will be provided. You’ll need to register your children separately for aftercare via the QR code to the right.

Paul’s letter to the

Philippians

Tuesdays, May 27–June 17  |  10:30 a.m.–noon
Leader: Linda Swayne
Location: Commons

Join Linda for a chapter-by-chapter walk through the book of Philippians with a focus on joy and rejoicing. Each session will be a mix of lecture, devotional time and table discussions. Your Bible and a notebook are all that you’ll need. A $30/day childcare voucher is available upon request. Feel free to bring a sack lunch and stay for lunch and fellowship after the study.

Live Thankfully

Serve Day

Saturday, May 31   |  9-11 a.m.
Host: Kimberly Cook
Location: Live Thankfully

Join Kimberly at Live Thankfully—a missional resale boutique that benefits Immerse Arkansas—to sort through donations, steam clothes and prepare items to be sold. 

Geri Scazzero

The Emotionally Healthy Woman

Mondays, June 2–July 28  |  6:30-8 p.m.
Leaders: April Carpenter, Kimberly Cook & Kathy Stephenson
Location: Andrew Room
Cost: materials are approximately $20 on Amazon*

What if saying “no more” was the first step toward becoming the woman God created you to be? In The Emotionally Healthy Woman, Geri Scazzero invites us into a journey of letting go—of pretending, approval-seeking and self-neglect—and embracing a new way of following Jesus: one that integrates emotional honesty with deep spiritual growth. Join April, Kimberly, and Kathy for a transformative small group study where we’ll explore eight powerful biblical choices that lead to real freedom and a deeper relationship with Christ.

The book and workbook are required and can be ordered on Amazon. Scholarships are available—don’t let cost keep you from this life-giving experience.

Heart to Heart

Thursdays, June 5–August 14  |  7-8:30 p.m.
          not meeting June 26 or July 17
Host: Mary Catherine Paulus
Location: Mary Catherine’s home

Heart to Heart is a weekly summer gathering for women who love Jesus and want to expand and deepen their circles of friendship and community. Each week will include coffee, dessert and fellowship time, followed by a woman from St. Andrew’s sharing their story.

No need to register, just show up on the weeks you are available.

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Pinnacle Hike

Saturday, June 7  |  8:30 a.m.
Host: Leigh Hudson
Location: Pinnacle Mountain

Enjoy hiking while connecting with other women from St. Andrew’s!

Mahjong & Mingling

Wednesday, June 11  |  5-7 p.m.
Host: Bess Grobmyer, Leigh Ann Raper & Ann Marie Gray
Location: Bess’ home

If Mahjong is your game, join Bess, Leigh Ann and Ann Marie for a fun night of game play. Snacks and drinks provided, but please bring your own 2025 card.

Cooking with Cathy

Thursday, June 12  | 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Host: Cathy Lamb
Location: St. Andrew’s Kitchen

Join Cathy Lamb to prepare freezer meals to have for new moms, those who are ill or have just moved.

Sunrise Scripture Reading

Saturday, June 14  |  5:45 a.m.
Hosts: Kara Gilmore & Beth Freeman
Location: Kara’s home

Please join us for a casual outdoor time of prayerful Scripture reading followed by a light and healthful breakfast.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Mamie’s Poppy Plates

Monday, June 16  |  5:45 a.m.
Hosts: Ellie Freeman & Sara Peeples
Location: Mamie’s Poppy Plates

Join us for a Mamie’s Poppy Plates Volunteer Opportunity—a meaningful way to give back and connect with others! This opportunity will include activities like letter preparation, writing thank you or thinking of you notes, building boxes, tearing bubble wrap and special projects that support the mission.

Please note: This volunteer opportunity will not involve plate preparation, and no artistic ability is required—just a willingness to help and a caring heart.

Cooking with Cathy

Monday, June 16  | 10 a.m.–noon
Host: Cathy Lamb
Location: St. Andrew’s Kitchen

Join Cathy Lamb to prepare freezer meals to have for new moms, those who are ill or have just moved.

Homeschool Mom’s Lunch

Wednesday, June 18  |  10:45 a.m.
Hosts: Dora Bailey
Location: St. Andrew’s Playground

Bring lunch for you and your kids and visit while the kids play.

No need to register for this event, just show up and enjoy!

dane ortlund

Gentle and Lowly

Thursdays, June 19–July 24  | 10 a.m.
Leader: Dorothy Johnson & Henny Collins
Location: Dorothy’s home
Cost: materials is approximately $25 on Amazon*

If you’re discouraged and feel like you’re running on fumes, please join us for coffee, tea and casual conversation on the book Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund. The book reflects on Jesus’ self-description of being gentle and lowly in heart as a central truth for who he is for sinners and sufferers today.

Please make sure you order your book and workbook in time to have it for the first meeting. Scholarships are available—don’t let cost keep you from this life-giving experience.

Freezer Meals for Immerse

Thursday, June 26  | 9:30 a.m.–noon
Leader: Laura Cruse & Joanna Douglass
Location: St. Andrew’s Kitchen

Come help us prep easy to grab and heat meals for the Immerse Station. The Immerse Station provides a safe overnight shelter for homeless youth ages 18-24.  

Bags of Blessing

Saturday, June 28  | 10 a.m.–noon
Host: Annie Bright
Location: Andrew Room

All women are invited to join Annie to back Blessing Bags for the homeless. This is a great way for moms and kids to serve together and involve children in outreach. No need to register for this event.

Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg

Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus

Tuesdays, July 1-29  |  10:30 a.m.–noon
Leader: Linda Swayne
Location: Commons
Cost: book is approximately $12 on Amazon*  

Join Linda on a tour of the Jewish world of Jesus through the book Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus, which offers inspirational insights that will transform your faith. Spangler and Tverberg paint powerful scenes from Jesus’ ministry, immersing you in the prayers, feasts, history, culture, and customs that shaped Jesus and those who followed him. This study will change the way you read Scripture and deepen your understanding of the life of Jesus, helping you to adapt the rich prayers and customs and integrate them into your daily life. 

Please make sure you order your book in time to have for the first meeting. Scholarships are available—don’t let cost keep you from this life-giving experience. The book, your Bible and a notebook are all that you’ll need. Feel free to bring a sack lunch and stay for lunch and fellowship each week.

Traveling Table

BCW in Soma

Saturday, July 19  |  11 a.m.
Host: Carrie Spradlin
Location: BCW 

Join Carrie and five other women for lunch at BCW in SoMa.