During the recent Church Council retreat, our summer worship schedule was discussed. Per our normal schedule, Friday worship at 10am will be held each week during the summer followed by fellowship in the Guild Hall. However, because of reduced attendance during the summer months, worship services on Sunday morning will not be held. The last [...]
Archive for April, 2010
Summer Worship Schedule Change Announced
Posted in General on April 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Special Collection for StARS
Posted in General on April 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A special offering collection was taken this past weekend at St. Andrew’s to benefit St. Andrew’s Refugee Services (StARS). Due to the continued ramifications of the global financial crisis and exchange rate fluctuations, StARS was forced to delay the start of the next school term and temporarily reduce salaries. Special gifts can be given to [...]
From Pastor Peter: Baptism Planned
Posted in General on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
April 14, 2010 Dear Friends, A continued Happy Easter to you as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus for a 50-day period before Pentecost. I hope and pray that in the days ahead you can see and experience how God is working to bring us and the world into a new peace and hope. As [...]
Felucca Ride and Potluck Scheduled for April 23
Posted in General on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Members and friends of the congregation are invited to come together for a felucca ride (Nile River sail boat) on Friday, April 23 at 6:30. We will meet at the entrance to Maadi on the Corniche by TGIF. Please plan to bring a food item to share with others. All are welcome.
Church Council Gathers for Retreat on Friday, April 16
Posted in General on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Church Council will be in retreat on Friday afternoon to discuss how we might move forward strategically within the life and ministry of our congregation. Much of our conversations will assist the congregation in our preparations for a new year of ministry priorities in the fall. We pray for creativity and vision as our [...]
First Quarter 2010 Financial Giving to St. Andrew’s Church Shows Increase
Posted in General on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you for your generous support of the work of St. Andrew’s. Together as faithful people, we combine our gifts to further new life and peace in our community. With the ending of the first quarter 2010, offering received during our Friday and Sunday services totaled an increase of 28% increase from the 2009 first [...]
Martha Roy’s Birthday Celebrated on Easter Sunday
Posted in General on April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Long-time member Martha Roy was honored with a birthday party including chocolate cake during the Easter Brunch on April 4th. The party honored her recent 97th birthday. Ms. Roy continues to serve as worship leader on the organ within the congregation and gives to the church a historical perspective based on her decades-long service in [...]
St. Andrew’s Recognizes Organist Anne Shalaby
Posted in General on April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
On Easter Sunday (April 4, 2010), members of St. Andrew’s thanked Anne Shalaby for her faithful service as worship leader within the congregation. Her musical contributions, especially on the organ, have been gratefully received since 1976. On behalf of the membership, Pastor Peter presented her with a St. Andrew’s cross pendant.
Christ’s ‘Three Days’ Are Upon Us; All Are Welcome
Posted in General on April 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Friends, As we enter into the Three Days of our Lord’s suffering, death and resurrection, you are invited to share in the story of faith together at St. Andrew’s United Church of Cairo. On Maundy Thursday (tonight; 7pm), we will join the disciples around the table of the Last Supper and hear again the [...]
