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Community Garden

The St. Andrew Community Garden began in 2003. Our mission is not only to grow food but to grow relationships. We want the local community to know that St. Andrew is a place of hospitality where new people are welcome to plant new seeds for their personal growth. We seek to be a congregation that actively responds to Christ's call to feed the hungry--both physically and spiritually. One request we make of our gardeners is that they donate at least ten percent of what they grow to a mission or service organization or to individuals or families who are in need.

The fee for each 8x8 foot plot is $10 with a limit of four per individual or family. See the application form for specific guidelines and policies that apply.

Click here for more information and pictures from the garden.

Rescue Mission Sandwich Makers

The Rescue Mission Sandwich Makers have been meeting for the last four years or so. The group meets on Wednesdays, and, in about 30 minutes, makes 120 sandwiches for the Billings Rescue Mission. The mission distributes sandwiches throughout town each day to the hungry and homeless.

Rescue Mission Quilters

In 1987, a few women of St. Andrew expressed concern about the homeless. As a result, six women got together and decided to make some quilts for the Montana Rescue Mission in Billings. Since that time, others have joined in the project. The quilters meet twice a month and work for a couple of hours cutting, sewing, laying out blocks, and tying. As of the end of 2006, the quilters had made 256 quilts. Any who are interested are invited to share in both the fellowship of the quilter and the satisfaction they feel when the nights are cold and they know they have helped a few people keep warm.

Billings Food Bank

On the first Sunday of the month, we ask for donations of non-perishable food items for the Billings Food Bank. Volunteers from St. Andrew deliver the donations to the Food Bank and work there for a few hours to help sort items.

Special Offerings

St. Andrew is a "Five for Five" church of the Presbyterian Church (USA). This means that we receive the One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy offerings as well as support the ongoing mission of the Church through Basic Mission Support.

A proverb states, "Each human life is like a single letter of the alphabet. Alone it can seem utterly meaningless, but combined with others it can be part of something beautiful." We are part of the beautiful epic of God's love. When we participate in this larger story, the world is transformed and our lives find meaning.

Deacons

The deacons of St. Andrew provide a ministry of care and compassion, providing an extra measure of love and attention for those in special need of it. The deacons serve Communion to shut-ins, prepare Christmas and welcome baskets, and keep in touch with members who cannot attend church regularly.

Other Programs

We also participate in or support the following programs.

updated January 20, 2011

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