C�oss Cu��ent s VOLUME 2023 | ISSUE 2 | MARCH
From Pastor Pete
Greetings St. Andrew’s! March is one of the most exciting times of the year! If you love books, there is the Tucson Festival of Books. If you love the outdoors, it’s one of the best times to be outside in Tucson. If you are a college basketball fan, this is the season of March Madness! Speaking of basketball, did you know there is one aspect of the game of basketball that has not changed since James Naismith invented the game in 1891? The floor! The first basketball game was played on a floor of hard maple, and ever since then maple has set the standard. The combination of hardness and flex provides for a consistent bounce while helping minimize fatigue on player’s knees. (Only one NBA team does not have a maple basketball court: the Boston Celtics, who play on their iconic red-oak parquet). Hebrews 13:8 reminds us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Even as we live during a time of great innovation and change, we can take comfort in knowing that our loving and providential Savior does not change. The season of Lent is a time to refocus our attention on the unchanging truth of God’s Word: that Jesus came into the world to save sinners (1 Tim 1:15). Do you have a personal Bible that you read? While Bible
apps on devices are very useful, I encourage every one to have a physical copy in which you can highlight and make notes, and refer back to over time. If you don’t have a Bible, or you need help choosing one, let me know – I’d be happy to help! Regarding next steps in the pastoral leadership transition, I can report that the Congregational Mission Study will be submitted to the Session this month. Depending on approval from both the Session and the presbytery, a congregational meeting to elect a Pastor Nominating Committee may be held this month. Congregational meetings may be called by the Session, with public notice of the meeting given on two successive Sundays (the meeting can occur following the notice on the second of the two Sundays). Be on the lookout for any announcements that may come from the church on an upcoming Sunday and via the emailed Weekly News. I invite you pray for God’s inspiration in leading the leaders of St. Andrew’s through these important next steps. What an exciting March it will be! Counting it all joy, Pete Seiferth Interim Pastor
March Worship Schedule I Am: Lent Sermon Series on Jesus’ statements of identity from the Gospel of John. March 5 - I Am the Light of the World March 12 - I Am the Door March 19 - I Am the Good Shepherd March 26 - I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life