Weekly Calendar & Events Sunday Mornings...    Worship Services        8, 9 & 10:30 am   Learning Circles (Pre - 6th)       9:00 am   Adult Education       9:05 am   Revolution (7th - 12th)       10:30 am   Second Sabbath 2nd Saturday - Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov   Worship Service       5:30 pm Directions & Map   Preschool	The Giving Tree All through the year, the Giving Tree, at the entrance of the church, gives opportunities to help people.  There are different projects, with different leaders, but the same heart. Thanks for taking a slip of paper from the tree or signing up for a project on the clipboards below the tree. Bethlehem Women of the ELCA:  Mission Action and Giving Tree Schedule 2011 January Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Community Food Pantry Appeal Leader: Molly Hall February    T.A.C.O. Leader: Lori Cook March        New Life Band Educational Fund Leader: Rose Moldenhauer & Molly Hall April        Center for Global Awareness & Bethlehem Advocacy Group Life Straw and Life Straw Family Leader: Dianne Nichols & Gail Winterbourne May        Mother's Day Thankoffering:  Encinitas Women and Children Health Center Leader: Lynne Miller       June        Stand Down for Veterans Leader: Bill Miller July        ELCA World Hunger Appeal // Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Community Food Pantry Appeal Leader: Molly Hall August    School Kits for Lutheran World Relief and Local Children Leader: Dana Roberts September    Pajama Project Appeal Leader: Mary Tigue-Velardi, Suzanne Schmidt & Merry L'Esperance October    Lutheran World Relief Ingathering:  Quilts & Blankets Leader: Scraps and Prayers Quilting Group midOctober    Secret Santa Leader: Cheryl Monreal November    Secret Santa Leader: Cheryl Monreal             December    Community Resource Center Leader: Laurin Pause & Rose Moldenhauer   Ongoing:    Fair Trade Coffee; TACO (soup kitchen).	The Giving Tree in the Narthex This month's opportunity: February Giving Tree for TACO    Items requested are packages of mens' crew sox, disposable razors, travel size toiletries, warm shirts (flannel are great), sweaters, sweatshirts (hooded, if possible), warm jackets, scarves, gloves, blankets, sleeping bags and monetary donations.  Anything warm will be much appreciated these cold months!  Suggested items are written on Valentines hanging on the Giving Tree.  Please take a Valentine and bring back items to donate to the TACO box under the table.  Thank you!     Year-round opportunities: Two local groups that we support are the Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry and the Third Avenue Charitable Organization (T.A.C.O.) Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Food Pantry Our church neighbor has a program to distribute food to those in need. There is a collection basket in the Narthex to place your donations. Donations should consist of products with a 'shelf life' . This would include canned, dried and package items or meals. Rice, beans, peanut butter and the like. Also, $10 and $25 grocery store gift cards are used for emergencies. Click on Food Pantry List below to view specific food needs. T.A.C.O. TACO is a monthly event supported by many Churches and social groups around San Diego County.  Our scheduled day for this charity is the 3rd Monday of each month.   Church members volunteer to serve in the First Lutheran Church's soup kitchen, downtown San Diego at 3rd and Ash, at 3:30 PM.  No cooking is involved -- all that's needed is a friendly face and willing hands.  Our group is coordinated and chaperoned. Questions or need a ride?   Call Lori Cook at 760 918-2401.   Hope to see you there!  Matthew 25:3   Our Next opportunity is announced on the Events page and in our Church Calendar.   Please help these worthy causes throughout the year as you are able. Food Pantry List