THE EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING COMMITTEE (EPNC)
(Formerly Scholarship Committee)

St. Andrews Church Centre for Learning will be launching the following learning programs during February:

1. Communicative Kannada

2. Communicative English

3. Basic French

4. Basic Japanese

5. Basic German

6. Communication Skills

Interested congregation members are requested to contact the church office or send an email to standrewschurchcfl@gmail.com for further details.

St. Andrews Church Career Hub will be launching the following activities during February:

1. Placements / Placement Assistance: Help congregation members working in the corporate companies (both technical and non-technical) through placements and placement assistance

2. Career Counselling: Identify various career growth opportunities

3. Career Guidance: Interactive sessions to address various career challenges.

Interested congregation members are requested to contact the church office or send an email to standrewschurchch@gmail.com

Mr. Vijay Kumar Palanna
Convener, EPNC

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

1. Our Sunday School Team is thankful to our Presbyter Rev. Dr. Dexter S. Maben and the Pastorate committee members, for the opportunity given to our children in presenting their talents in the form of paintings for this year's wall calendar. We extend our gratitude to Mr. Joshi Mark for coordinating and doing the needful. Thanking the parents for encouraging their Children.

2. Mr. Ajith John conducted an online Teacher's devotion on 30th of January 2021. It was an interactive session on Jeremiah chapter 1.

3. The children rendered a special song Creator King in church on the 31st of January 2021, during the English Service.

4. We request for your Prayers during this uncertain time:

Mrs. Rashmi S. Mohan Raj
Sunday School Superintendent

MUSIC MINISTRY

On 1st January 2021 during the Combined New Year Covenant Service at 8 am, the Church Choir presented the Anthem, "Crown Him with many Crowns" and at the 9.30 am Service, "Lead on O King Eternal", under the Direction of Mr. Andrew Bhagyanathan. During the 9.30 am Service , Stuthi@standrew's, presented the Kannada Praise Song, "Stutipe Tande Deva" composed by Rev Moses Prabhakar.

On 3rd January 2021, during the First Sunday Combined Worship Service, Stuthi@standrew's presented the Kannada Song, "Nanesuve Noduve Ninna".

On 10th January 2021, the Youth Fellowship started the English Worship Service by singing the Praise and Worship Songs, "Blessed be Your Name", "What a faithful God Have I" and "Give thanks". The Church Choir presented the anthem, "Alleluia Amen".

On 17th January 2021, the Youth Fellowship started the English Worship Service by singing the Praise and Worship Songs, "He is Exalted", "Great is the Lord" and "In Christ Alone". SAME presented virtually the Song, "The Great Redeemer".

On Ecumenical Sunday, the 24th January 2021, as part of the Unity Octave Prayer for Christian Unity, during the Kannada Service, Stuthi@standrew's presented the Kannada Song, "Aajneyannu Nimage Needve" composed by Rev. Fr. Felix Noronha, based on the commandment of Jesus to love each other in John 14. During the English Worship Service, the Youth Fellowship presented the Praise and Worship Songs, "King of Heaven", "Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord" and "How Great is our God". The Church Choir presented the anthem, "God of Our Fathers".

Mrs. Connie Gilbert
Convener, Music Ministry

ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL, SIDDAPURA

Republic Day Celebration at St. Andrew's School, Siddapura

St. Andrew's School, Siddapura, celebrated the 72nd Republic Day on the 26th, starting at 8:30 am. The 6th and the 7th Standard students and all the teachers participated.

The Headmistress of our School, Mrs. Saraswathi, started this celebration by hosting our National Flag, followed by the singing of the National Anthem by all. The students were then seated with social distancing.

Our students Nandini Arshiya and Priyadarshini from the 7th Standard spoke briefly what Republic Day means to them, followed by our Headmistress addressing the gathering about the importance of Republic Day.

Following the guidelines for Covid, without further delay, the program came to an end with the distribution of sweets to the children, which was sponsored by one of our retired teachers. We thank her for her generosity.

Mr. Eric Paul
Convener

WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP

Bible Study for the month of January was conducted physically in our Church Hall on Saturday, the 22nd. The study was led by Mrs. Sangeetha Maben on "The Story of Lot's Wife".

Lot's wife, a disobedient woman, was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back to see the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, as she and her family were fleeing. Her story is seen as an example of what happens to those who choose a worldly life over salvation. The study concluded on how our attitude and actions are considered righteous in the sight of the Lord.

Bible reference was taken from Genesis 19:1-26. Ladies present were encouraged to read portions of the passage in turn.

The Women's Fellowship will meet for Bible Study on the 6th of February, and Craft Session on the 20th of February, both the meetings at 4pm in the church premises.

Mrs. Mirium L. S. Sadhu
Secretary, Women's Fellowship

MISSION AND EVANGELISM COMMITTEE

Christmas day Service started at 9:00 am and went on till 11:00 am. Around 100 believers attended the Service, which was conducted by our Evangelist, Pastor Chandru.

New Year Watch Night Service started at 10:30 pm and went on till 12:30 am. Around 70 believers attended. The Service was conducted by our Evangelist, Pastor Chandru.

During the Sunday Service on the 3rd of January 2021, believers cut the cake and welcomed the New Year.

Special thanks to Mr. Suhas Kumar, who joined us on the 13th of December 2020 for the Christmas Celebration at our Mission Field, and for helping us by capturing the wonderful moments on photos and videos.

Mr. Franklyn Edwin
Convener, Mission and Evangelism

Wings and Ministries of the church

ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL

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Thanking you again for all your support!

Rev. Dr. Dexter S Maben
Presbyter-in-Charge, St. Andrew's Church