O Je Keresemose Monate!
Send a Christmas greeting and new year blessing to our brothers and sisters in Zeerust, South Africa.

THE GIVING TREE
Help make this Christmas special for someone in need in our community and our world.

CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS
Please call the church office by Dec. 11 for more information.

NOISY OFFERING
Thursday, Dec 13 & Sunday, Dec 16  Worship Services
Clean out your pockets, car coins, and between the sofa cushions to help make some noise to support ELCA World Hunger.

2019 BUDGET INFORMATION MEETING
December 16, 10:45 am – Activity Room 

FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS FOR SALE
Sunday, December 16
There is a full supply of coffee, tea, and chocolate that would make great Christmas gifts.  Stop by the Fair Trade table in the Fellowship Hall to check out the delectable products. Remember, your purchases help small landowner producers sustain their families and villages.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
December 16, 9:00 – 9:30 am
Christmas preparations getting to you? Find out! Pressure checks will be available in the library area of the Fellowship Hall.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Sunday December 16 – 9:30 am worship service
Receive a Christmas message from our youngest members through song! The program will take place during the children’s message. Christmas cookies will be served following the service.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE EXCHANGE
Sunday December 16 
Click here to see how it works.

“LOVE CAME DOWN” – A  CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Sunday December 16 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm
From the star and angels in the sky above to the shepherds visiting the manger low, come, listen, and center your heart for the the season through the beauty of “Love Came Down,” a Christmas cantata featuring the music of Dan Forrest and John Rutter. The cantata includes full orchestra and congregational participation. Come join us!

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays December 23 & 30

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
Monday, December 24
4:00 pm – A Christmas Story Worship
6:00 pm &  8:00 pm – Candlelight Worship with Chancel and Handbell Choirs
10:00 pm – Candlelight Worship

CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP
Tuesday, December 25, 9:30 am

NO CONFIRMATION
Wednesday December 26

WEEK FOLLOWING CHRISTMAS – ONE SERVICE
Sunday December 30, 9:30 AM

CONFIRMATION RESUMES
Wednesday January 2

SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES
Sunday January 6

MID-WINTER RETREAT AT CROSSWAYS
Friday January 25 (drop off: 6:30-7:00 pm) thru
Sunday January 27 (pick up: 11:00 am)
Crossways Waypost Camp
Students grade 3-6 are invited to get out and camp, having fun playing and exploring in the snow with fellow friends and pastors. There will be group activities, games, interactive Bible studies and worship — all in God’s beautiful creation called Waypost. The bunkhouses are warm and cozy and the gathering rooms will have roaring fires. The cost for two nights with meals is $45. Transportation arrangements will also need to made. (Waypost is near Hatley, only 30 minute drive from church) Chaperones are also needed. Please contact the church office if you are willing to help.  Click here to access the online and printable forms.

SAINT ANDREW ANNUAL MEETING
January 27, 2019 – 10:30 am
Meeting documents will be available prior to the meeting in early January. Click here to learn more about the budget information meeting being held on December 16, 2019 at 10:30 am.

SAINT ANDREW TO RETURN TO APPALACHIA IN JUNE 2019
Pre-registration is now open.

SHARING YOUR GIFTS OF TIME AND TALENT
Please consider your Time & Talent Participation for 2019.
The forms are also available online.
Note: There is an immediate need in the following areas:
+ Fellowship hosting
+ 8:00 am Sunday Greeter
+ Greeter Coordinator
+ Ushers
+ Layreaders

Also check out the CALENDAR for a complete listing of all the scheduled events and activities for the upcoming months!

Below are recent items added to our Faith Formation Resource page.
The page also lists suggests books from our library. Check them out!

WE ARE LUTHERAN
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton talks about what it means to be a Lutheran in this 2018 Synod Assembly video. 

THREE SIDES
The Evangelical Three Sides is a monthly podcast featuring stories from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). As a church that believes God is calling us into the world – together, Three Sides will present diverse voices from across the ELCA. Listen as we share unique stories from the many expressions of this church.Lutheran Church in America’s Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton talks about what it means to be a Lutheran in this 2018 Synod Assembly video. 

Hello and welcome to Saint Andrew, it’s always a real joy for us to meet and have new members in our church family. Here you will find useful information about what to expect during your first visit.