Guided by the Holy Spirit, we believe it is our responsibility to take seriously our baptismal vows to nurture, educate, and guide the church community in the teaching, example, and living word of Christ.

Sunday School meets after worship service on Sundays from 11:00-12:00 from the first Sunday after Labor Day to the Sunday before Memorial Day. Sunday School is provided for children from 2-18, and for adults. Nursery care is available for children under 2.

Sunday School is available for all children after church. Children are separated into classes by age/grade. Our newsest class is for 2-3 year olds. It will be based onGodly Play. Lambs (4-5), Mustard Seeds (k-3), Pioneers (ages 4th-5th grade), Explorers (6-8 grade), and Pilgrims (9-12th) are all based on the Presbyterian Curriculum We Believe. Children are encouraged to explore and understand the bible, deepen their spiritual understanding through prayer and fellowship, and to act in their community through mission outreach. For more information, contact Kathy, kajaxn@att.net.Elder for Children's Christian Education.

Because education of the Christian mind is a lifelong process, and St. Andrew offers adults a variety of opportunities every Sunday during the CE hour. Our congregation is blessed with a wealth of talented and learned presenters who lead us through topics ranging from scripture and theology, environmental and social justice issues, prayer and healing, personal and spiritual growth, world religions, social problems,and Presbyterian heritage. For more information, or ideas about future topics, contact Susan at page@thunktek.net or call the church at 881-9626. Updates can also be found in the Presbytidings Newsletter, or the calendar.

St. Andrew provides quality child care during Sunday morning worship and during most other events, such as choir practice, retreats, and special workshops.

Nursery is provided for infants to 7 years of age. Care is given by professional staff. Emphasis is placed on the young child's need for love, and acceptance. Children in the nursery are encouraged to spend the first part of church with their parents. Worship kits, and a children's bulletin are provided to assist children with participation in worship. Please see the childcare guidelines for more information.

Every summer St. Andrew has a dynamic, mission focused, vacation bible school. The program focuses on a country, continent, or cultural group. In addition to learning about the culture through art, dance, music and language, children ages 4-5th grade also raise money for that region. In the past, peace camp has focused on Africa, and the Navajo people.

This year, Peace camp will center around Mexico. Peace Camp meets from June 2 thru 6 from 9 am-1 pm. Registration is only $15, and $5 of that goes to children in Mexico.

Youth Group meets the 4th Sunday of the month at 12:00 PM, for special outings, mission work and fellowship. Mid-highs are currently supporting the residents at El Centro Nursing Home. For more information, contact Kathy at kkersting@salud.unm.edu, or Deborah at huggins1013@excite.com.

Mission Trip

In 2005, and 2006, the youth went to the Chimayo Boys and Girls Club. Youth group members acted as counselors with the children, and built cubbies for their building.

College Age

Along with other area Presbyterian churches, St. Andrew supports The Body Shop. Located at 111 Hermosa Ave. SE, the Body Shop is a converted auto shop where 20-something Christians gather for fellowship and dinner every Thursday at 6:30. For more information, call Jennifer at 505-362-2503.

A real sense of mission, involvement, and concern for each other is present in PW. We listen to each other; we pray for one another; we learn from each other.  After all meetings we have lunch at a restaurant for those who are interested.  We promote the PW Birthday Offering and Thank Offering in the congregation, and participate in the other offerings which also provide relief and help for those in need.  All women are invited to participate. For more information contact Nancy, moderator, at nbjones@earthlink.net or call the church at 881-9626, or email sapc2@juno.com.

The Lunch Bunch meets several times a year for fellowship and study. Please contact Susan at page@thuntek.net or call the church at 881-9626, or email sapc2@juno.com for more information.

Men meet every Wednesday at 10 AM for bible study with the pastor for a traditional bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Everyone is invited to attend. The men take a break during the month of July. For more information, contact Frank at frankyates@juno.com.

The Spiritual Book Group meets every 3rd Wednesday at 7:00pm for food, fellowship, fun, and of course, shared reading. Books cover a broad range of topics, from bibical history, science and spirituality, and the occasional good novel. For current readings, check Presbytidings, or contact Martha at danabelledit@yahoo.com, or the church at 881-9626.

First Wednesdays, as scheduled, and Wednesdays during lent, we come together for fellowship, a light meal, worship and study. Please check the calendar for more information, or contact the church at (505)881-9626 or e-mail
sapc2@juno.com

Our guidelines are developed based on the belief that children are valuable assets, that we have a responsibility as a church to nurture children in the Christian faith, and that children have much to offer the church's ministry. The guidelines also stem from a belief that all church members have a right to attend worship, and the provision of safe, quality child care is important to meet the needs of those who attend the worship service of our church. Our guidelines are developed with the assumption that quality child care is more than "baby sitting" and should provide for the active nurturing of children as persons and as members of the faith.

Responsibilities of Parents Utilizing Child Care:
Child care is a partnership relationship between parent or other custodial adult and the child care staff. Sign children IN and OUT.  Child care staff can only be responsible for children who are signed in.  Once signed in, the children will not be allowed to leave the child care area without a parent or custodial adult.   Specify special needs of child (medication, illness, etc.) Respect care giver's schedule; pick children up promptly at end of worship or other event.  Offer information about children's preferences and style of responding to situations.

Expectations for Children in Child Care:
Follow directions of child care staff.  Respect one another in word and action at all times.  Do not endanger self or others in word or action.  It is the intent of the Child Care staff at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church to work together and be supportive of both parents and children as we come together to worship and to grow in our Christian faith.  Special needs should be addressed to the elder responsible for Christian Education.