School Supplies for Middle and High School Students: The Outreach Committee's monthly mission focus area for August is collecting school supplies for needy middle and high school students, many living in foster care. Needed are supplies such as composition books (w/black & white covers), 1 and ½-inch loose leaf notebooks, packages of notebook paper, report covers, highlighters, colored pencils, and, especially, backpacks . Take advantage of NC's Sales Tax Holiday by shopping for supplies Thursday through Sunday, August 6-8. For those who cannot schedule time for shopping, monetary donations are welcome and will be used to purchase needed supplies. There will be a box in the Parish Hall where you can place your donations. Questions can be directed to Marcia Moore (202-6516).

Red Cross Blood Drive : St. Andrew's will be hosting another blood drive Saturday, September 4 th from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. We need donors!! Remember blood saves lives. We need people to help with the registration and canteen that morning. Also, goodies are needed for the donors after they give blood. Please call the church office if you can help with the blood drive or have any questions.

The St. Andrew's Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is a free family education and support program that empowers parents of young children to be the best parents they can be. This program is based on the belief that parents are their children's first and most influential teachers, and that the early years lay the foundation for children's success in school and in life.

PAT recognizes your family's strengths and that you are the expert on your child.

Our mission is to touch hearts with God's love through parenting education and support, encouraging healthy parenting practices for generations to come, one family at a time.

For more information about the PAT program, please refer to the Parents as Teachers national website, or contact the St. Andrew's PAT program leaders, Patti Learman or Carol Nelson at (336) 691-0024.