Join us on September 13th as we kick off our Fall Programming. Music, games, and fun for all ages!
Exciting developments are underway at St. Andrew from funding from our Anniversary Appeal.
IMPORTANT: Construction will begin August 31st and will impact the Fellowship Hall. Worship will not be impacted.
For real time info on our projects at Spirit in the Pines Camp, around St. Andrew, and our Associate Pastor Call process click here.
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For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. WINTER 2021: RE-ENVISIONING EMPOWERMENT Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all.Since we began our mission in Haiti nearly 12 years ago, empowerment...
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. FALL REFLECTIONS: INNOVATION AND SELFSUSTAINABILITY Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. With the end of 2020 upon us, it has been eighteen...
For questions about the contents of this newsletter or Seeds of Support’s work in general, contact Linnae Stole. SPRING/SUMMER UPDATE: HARD REALITIES Hello everyone, and God's blessings to you all. To be honest, it is difficult to decide where to begin this quarter’s...
However you’re showing up today—thankful, hurting, or somewhere in between—know that you matter to God, and to us.