ARE YOU BEING WELL FED?When I became a Christian in my first year at university, a friend gave me this advice, ‘Be careful what you eat’. He wasn’t talking about calories, junk food, or eating too much sugar. He meant, be careful about how I feed my soul. What nourishes my intellect and my outlook on life? What feeds my priorities and influences my personality? If you think about it, many things influence us: family upbringing, popular media, our culture and traditions, our peers, to name a few. My friend was implying, if I am to grow as a strong Christian, I have to make sure that I eat the right food.

Jesus said, ‘A man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God’. We need to feed on God’s Word, the bible, regularly. We do this to learn about who God is and what he has done for us. And we do this so that we can know how to live a life that pleases him.

The same friend who gave me the first bit of advice also said to me, ‘Take charge of your own diet. Make sure you get well fed. Don’t rely on being spoon fed by your pastor’. In other words, be responsible for your own Christian growth and instruction. Don’t be passive. Human beings are always susceptible to influence, whether we know it or not. My friend was telling me, make sure I am influenced by God’s Word most of all.

How do you go with this? Have you taken charge of your diet? Are you being well fed?

Perhaps you need to make some decisions and take some initiative in feeding yourself better. That might mean joining a Growth Group, or taking a Christian course, or resolving to read your bible more regularly, or reading more Christian books (check out the church’s bookstall!). One thing that Megan and I have done recently is use a new iPad App called ‘New City Catechism’. It’s a great way to learn the core truths of the Christian faith. You might find other initiatives. Whatever you do, resolve to be committed to life long nourishment and growth in the Christian faith. In this matter feel free to get fat!

Yours in Christ,

Alex McCoyAssociate Minister

Welcome to St Andrew’s

The Story

“I hope you will enjoy the time we spend together today. If you are new, or passing through, we hope you are blessed by joining with us who call Hong Kong, and St Andrew’s, home. Come over to the Hub so we can offer you a personal welcome, a complimentary espresso and a small gift to say hello.”

Rev John MenearVicar

Life at St Andrew’s

YOUTHyouth@standrews.org.hk

Sunday Youth Programme Time: Every Sunday at 9:45am & 11:30am Venue: YouthWorX, 6/F Kai Fong

IgniteTime: 6-8pm Venue: YouthWorXNo Ignite on 22 March as we will be at a Youth Outreach event.

Enquiries or Sign-ups? Please go to the Hub or church website

CHILDRENchildren@standrews.org.hk

Crèche: Time: 9:45am / 11:30am Bible Point: Jesus is alive / Families are important to GodVenue: G/F Old Vicarage

Kidzone:Time: 9:45am / 11:30amVenue: 1/F Old Vicarage, 3-6 years old 1/F Hall, 7-10 years oldBible Point: 3-4: I need this5-6: Don’t be afraid to ask Jesus 7-8: Jesus forgives9-10: Welcome home

Putonghua Kidzone: Time: 2:00-3:30pm Venue: G/F Old Vicarage

Morning Tea for 9:45am churchCome and join us in the playground after the service. Please collect your children in the playground.Time: 11:00am - 12:15pmVenue: Church Playground

MIGRANT WORKERS FELLOWSHIPzara@standrews.org.hk

Home4U We will begin the new series of studies to-day ‘The Purpose Driven Life’Week One: Thinking about my purpose ‘Everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.’ Colossians 1:16 (Msg)Join us today as Megan McCoy and Zara Villalba will lead the groupsTime: 1-4:30pmVenue: 1/F Old Vicarage

FAMILYfamily@standrews.org.hk

It is our desire to help enrich and support marriages, strengthen and equip parents and find ways to better connect families so they can become more integrated into the life of St Andrew’s. Ultimately, we strive to see the Gospel shared and God, the Father of Families, glorified in all we do! Stay tuned for upcoming events and courses!

Stage 9-10 of the MacLehose TrailDate: 23 March (Saturday) Meeting Time: 9:30amMeeting Place: Tsuen Wan MTR station, Exit ADifficulty: Easy (shaded, downhill and flat)Distance: about 20kmContact: Jennifer Eagleton (9804 2172 or jenny@asian-emphasis.com)Details are on the church website.

CHURCH HIKE

Community

Upcoming Events Enquiries or Sign-ups? Please go to the Hub or church website

STAKC: Every FridayTime: 4:30 - 6pm Venue: 1/F Hall, Ages: 7 to 11

LOCAL AND GLOBAL OUTREACHmission@standrews.org.hk

If you would like to get involved in Local and Global Outreach, please refer to the monthly Global News Updates or send us an email.

For more information visit www.cleansingstream.hk

Spring 2013Freedom & Renewal

Date: 25 March, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April, 6, 13 May 10 & 11 May (Regional Retreat)Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm Venue: 1/F, Old Vicarage, St Andrew’s ChurchRegistration Deadline: 18 MarchSign up on the church website

Church News

There will be a BBQ lunch after the ACM on 24 March. There will be sausages, steak, bread, green salad, sweet corn, ice-cream & brownies, and a soft drink. Cost: $50 per adult and $30 per child (3 to 10). Tickets on sale at the Hub today - buy yours in advance to avoid disappointment.

How well do you know the gospel? Matt Chandler explores the specifics of the gospel and works out its implications for our lives, in his new book ‘The Explicit Gospel’. Rick Warren says, ‘If you read only one book this year, make it this one. It’s that important’. You can find this book at our bookstall for only $110, along with other great titles.

We are glad that Ms Ng Sek Mui (Ah May) has been appointed to replace Ah Fun, and Mr Lam Mau Hon, to replace Ah Lam. Please give them a warm welcomewhen you see them around!

Church BBQ Lunch

Featured Book

CaretakerAppointment

You are welcome to send any feedback about Connect to info@standrews.org.hk

Men’s DinnerDate & Time: 23 March (Saturday), 7:30pm Venue: Mariner’s Club Cost: $275Speaker: Dr Dale Kuehne, Professor of Economics and Ethics, pastor and author. A popular speaker, Dr Kuehne will talk on the relationship between Christianity, politics and human sexuality. Don’t miss this evening of good fellowship and food, and thought provoking discussion.Sign up at the Hub or online

MEN’S MINISTRYmen@standrews.org.hk International Baptist Church HK (IBC): Working through Grief

Speaker: Dr Daniel Williams, Senior Pastor Date: 19 March (Understanding Grief and Loss) & 26 March (Working through Grief ) Time: 10am - noon Venue: IBC, 7/F, Tower A, Southmark Bldg, 11 Yip Hing St., Aberdeen Admission: FreeTo register: call 8103 3229 or email women@ibc.org.hk.

Date: 24 March 2013 Time: 11:30am Venue: St Andrew’s ChurchNominations for Trustees and Council members for 2013-14 open today from 8:30am until 7:30pm on 17 March. Please refer to the insert today for more information and the schedule leading up to the ACM.

10 March, 2013

Clergy John MENEAR, VicarDan EVERS, Associate MinisterAlex McCOY, Associate Minister

8:30am EARLY MORNING LORD’S SUPPER*9:45am MID MORNING CHURCH11:30am LATE MORNING CHURCH

2:00pm AFTERNOON PUTONGHUA CHURCH5:00pm EVENING CHURCH

138 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Sundays

*All other services - Lord’s Supper 2nd & 4th Sundays

Dale HANSON, Senior Associate MinisterRaymond LEUNG, Associate Minister

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Development & Fundraising NewsCONSTRUCTION UPDATEFacilities Upgrade at Lych Gate and church groundsDue to the drainage work for the Life Centre on Nathan Road, part of the staircase by the Lych Gate will be closed off temporarily. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please be careful when walking about in the church grounds.

St Andrew’s Church is a financially independent Church. Our income is provided by the sacrificial giving of our members. We have also committed 12% of our offertory income as mission giving to our global partners.

Why not give regularly through the St Andrew’s Planned Christian Giving? If you need more information, please contact the Church office (info@standrews.org.hk) or call us during office hours. You can also make a donation by direct transfer to our General Fund account at HSBC (018-057919-001) or online via the church website. Please also support our 2020 Vision building project by donating to the Vision Fund account (Hang Seng Bank 228-219002-002).

2020 VISION FUNDBudget: HK$155,000,000

Feb Year to 28 Feb

Income $ 974,550 $ 2,267,913

Expenditure $ 1,411,170 $ 2,908,490

Shortfall $ (436,620) $ (640,577)

Focus on Finance

GENERAL FUND

Total amount raised incl. unfulfilled pledges: $76,138,994 Expenditure: $39,416,298 Fund balance available: $36,722,696

Further funds needed: $78,861,006

Preaching Rota

Next Sunday (17 Mar) Meals with Jesus8:30am 9:45am/11:30am 2pm 5pmJohn Menear Dan Evers Nathan Chau Michael Schlueter

This Sunday (10 Mar) Meals with Jesus8:30am 9:45am/11:30am 2pm 5pmDale Hanson Alex McCoy Raymond Leung Alex McCoy