Posts from February 2025
Stories of Faith
Over the years, my father and I often shared a familiar conversation at the end of the day. This was during his time as a Senior Pastor in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, while I was a young, newly ordained pastor serving my first church in Rochester, New York. To reconnect, he would consistently ask me: “What did you do to further the Kingdom today?” This question wasn’t a judgment or a call to work harder, nor was it meant to make me…
Meet Pastor Jeanne Aamot
Our latest online devotion features our new Visitation Pastor, Jeanne Aamot. Pastor Jeanne introduces herself and then engages in a meaningful conversation about being rooted and grounded in God’s love, emphasizing that it is our duty to share that love with the world. Pastor Jeanne Aamot is the new Visitation Pastor at St. Andrew. Swing by the Fellowship Hall on March 9 after our 9:00 and 10:30 AM services to meet her. She looks forward to meeting you.
March 2, 2025 — 10:30 AM Service
WELCOME APOSTLE’S CREEDWe believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;he descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again;he ascended into heaven,he is seated at the right hand of the Father,and he will come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy…
March 2, 2025 — 9:00 AM Service
PRELUDE“Hornpipe and Dance” (Kathleen Wissinger)Ring of Fire, Linnae Stole (Director) WELCOME OPENING HYMN“Jerusalem, My Happy Home” ELW # 628 PRAYER OF THE DAY Gracious God, your faithfulness to us is an unbroken line throughout the stories of our lives. Be present in our times of trial and help us to know of your steadfast love for us in all circumstances, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. READINGRevelation 21:1-5 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for…
February 23, 2025 — 10:30 AM Service
WELCOME SONGS“His Mercy is More”“Love Changes Everything” PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER SERVICE OF HOLY BAPTISM READINGLuke 15:11-32 Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property…
February 23, 2025 — 9:00 AM Service
PRELUDE “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (arr. Sondra K. Tucker)Jodi Edstrom, Tim Graf WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,our creator,our protector,our wellspring of life.Amen. Trusting that God receives our words and the meditations of our hearts, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection. Merciful God,you speak blessing and compassion into the world.Forgive us for the ways we actwith judgment, cruelty, or indifference.We ignore the needs of our neighbors;we resist your call to oppose injustice;we…
February 16, 2025 — 10:30 AM Service
WELCOME APOSTLE’S CREEDWe believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;he descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again;he ascended into heaven,he is seated at the right hand of the Father,and he will come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy…
February 16, 2025 — 9:00 AM Service
PRELUDE“Pavane” (Gabriel Faure)Rachel Calvert, Anna Vazquez, Tim Graf WELCOME OPENING SONG“My Lighthouse” (Words projected) PRAYER OF THE DAY Gracious God, we thank you for your word that does not return to you empty. By your Holy Spirit, make us into a people who are ready to hear your word and to live according to that word that we have received, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. CHILDREN’S MESSAGE READINGSIsaiah 55:6, 10-11 Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him…
Confirmation Students Present Their Faith
Last week, confirmation students studied the Apostle’s Creed. This week they were tasked with presenting their beliefs in their own words through presentations that helped them practice sharing their faith. Watch them here!
February 9, 2025 — 10:30 AM Service
WELCOME APOSTLE’S CREEDWe believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again;he ascended into heaven,he is seated at the right hand of the Father,and he will come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit,the…
February 9, 2025 — 9:00 AM Service
PRELUDE“Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” (arr. Michael Hellman)Peace Ringers, Linnae Stole (Director) CALL TO WORSHIP“Love, Love, Love”Starlight Singers, Hannah Fleming (Director) WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,our creator,our protector,our wellspring of life.Amen. Trusting that God receives our words and the meditations of our hearts, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection. Merciful God,you speak blessing and compassion into the world.Forgive us for the ways we act with judgment, cruelty, or indifference.We ignore the…
February 2, 2025 — 10:30 AM Service
WELCOME OPENING SONGS“Rising Sun” PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE LORD’S PRAYER COMMUNION SONG“He Is” Tim Graf, Rebecca Hammond, Worship Band POST-COMMUNION PRAYER APOSTLE’S CREEDWe believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again;he…
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