This past week, the St. Andrew’s Church Council decided to give the offering collected on Christmas Eve to Abu Zabaal, the last leper colony in Egypt. Donations such as this gift allow for timely treatments before the disease develops. For a recently BBC article published about the village, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8521577.stm.
Archive for February, 2010
Benevolence Fund Supports Abu Zabaal Leprosy Village
Posted in General on February 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Habitat – Egypt Volunteer Shares Story of This Year’s Experience
Posted in General on February 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
On February 19-20, 2010, Stancil Campbell, Ann Shalaby, Denise England, Lyn Lightell and Tom Crowley participated in a Habitat for Humanity build in southern Egypt. It was a whirl-wind, two-day trip with not nearly enough time to see and experience Egypt’s rural village life but it was a wonderful opportunity to peek inside a farming [...]
Janice Grey Recital Enjoyed by Many
Posted in General on February 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Almost forty people attended the second annual Janice Grey Piano Recital on Friday evening. Over 650LE was raised in a free will offering to support the school programs of St. Andrew’s Refugee Services. St. Andrew’s thanks Janice both for her talented gift to our church’s community and partnership with our programs.
Ash Wednesday Commemorations
Posted in General on February 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This evening for Ash Wednesday services, members of St. Andrew’s, Heliopolis Community Church (non-denominational) and All Saint’s Cathedral (Anglican) gathered for an ecumenical worship service at All Saint’s in Zamalak, Cairo. Roughly 80 worshipers attended the ecumenical worship service which included the imposition of the ashes and Holy Communion. Various members of each community participated [...]
From the Pastor
Posted in General on February 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Friends, Do you remember when you first arrived in Cairo? As expatriates, how important was it for you to find people and places to assist in your settling process? For Christians, part of the process of settling in to a new home is finding an active church in which to participate. There, they hear [...]
Refugee Cuisine Cooking Class Set for Sunday, February 21st
Posted in General on February 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Refugee Cuisine Cooking Class Set for Sunday, February 21st As a congregation serving a variety of refugee populations in Cairo, we have the opportunity from time to time to enjoy unique and special cuisines. If you would like to learn how to prepare traditional Iraqi foods, you are invited to attend a cooking class scheduled [...]
Lenten Women’s Retreat
Posted in General on February 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Women of the congregation are welcome to enjoy a time of refreshment and renewal with God and with one another. A Women’s Retreat is being planned for March 5 – 7 at Anafora, the Coptic Retreat Center on the Alexandria Road. “Grounding Ourselves” is the theme and will focus on ways in which we ground [...]
Bible Congress Hosted by St. Joseph’s in Zamalek
Posted in General on February 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The first annual Bible Congress entitled “Paul’s Letter to the Church in Egypt” is being held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Zamalek on Friday, February 26, 2010. A variety of lectures by various presenters in different languages will provide a unique educational experience. Pastor Peter will be presenting a talk on being an expatriate [...]
Friday Group Study Continues
Posted in General on February 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Wondering what your purpose is as a faithful person living in Egypt? You are invited to attend an adult learning and fellowship group each Friday at noon at St. Andrew’s. This Friday, we will continue our study, looking at the book of Acts, chapter 3, for ways God has called faithful people into purposeful lives. [...]
Deeper Source: God
Posted in General on February 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Friends, Lent is a time of renewed spiritual disciplines, turning again to God who always welcomes a deeper relationship with his beloved children. Within our Egyptian location, we are mindful of the ancient church’s desert traditions. Throughout history, faithful Christians in Egypt have opted for the quiet spiritual disciplines of the desert. American poet [...]
