Monday, December 14, 2020

Christmas Eve 2020


This year, we are offering TWO in-person services for Christmas Eve! Our worship times on Thursday, December 24th, are as follows:

- 7:00 P.M.
- 9:00 P.M.
Please let Pastor, Tom Izor, or any of the Trustees know which service you and/or your family will be planning on attending.
Holy Communion will be offered at both services; we practice Open Communion, all baptized Christians are invited to receive the Lord's Supper.

We're Back for In-Person Worship!

 


Praise God! We're back for in-person worship! We will be gathering together in person this month on the following days:

- Sunday, December 20th, 10:00 A.M.
- Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24th, 7:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. - more information will follow in the next post
- Sunday, December 27th, 10:00 A.M.

The church building will remain closed except for worship for the rest of this month.
Tables for Christmas cards will be set up in the Fellowship Hall starting this Sunday, until early January. Please feel free to pick up yours and/or your family's cards.
Worship plans for January will be announced as Church Council re-evaluates the overall situation towards the end of this year.

Friday, November 27, 2020


ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

Due to the worsening situation with the coronavirus, the St. Andrew Lutheran Church Council has voted to cancel worship services for November 29th and December 6th. We will then re-evaluate the situation after that week.

Worship services will be available on the church's YouTube channel and by podcast November 29th and December 6th; links will also be posted on the church's website and Facebook pages. The Hanging of the Greens and cheer baskets, are also cancelled. Please watch this page for continuing updated information.

Monday, November 16, 2020

Annual Meeting Sunday, November 22nd


 Our Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 22nd, immediately following the worship service. All confirmed voting members of the congregation are invited to attend. We will be voting on the budget and Endowment Fund disbursement for the coming year, as well as holding Election of Officers.

Weekly Word Podcast - Scripture Readings and Sermon for November 15, 2020

 

11/15/2020 Scripture Readings and Sermon - "Living for Jesus Here and Now"

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Weekly Word Podcast - Scripture Readings and Sermon for September 20, 2020

 

09/20/2020 Scripture Readings and Sermon - Faith Statements by the Confi...

Weekly Word Podcast - Scripture Readings and Sermon for September 13, 2020

 

09/13/2020 Scripture Readings and Sermon - "Losing and Gaining"

Weekly Word Podcast - Scripture Readings and Sermon for September 6, 2020

 

09/06/2020 Scripture Readings and Sermon - "Jesus is Enough"

Weekly Word Podcast - Scripture Readings and Sermon for August 30, 2020

 

08/30/2020 Scriptures Readings and Sermon - "Irrevocable for Everyone"

Weekly Word Podcast - Scripture Readings and Sermon for August 23, 2020

 

08/23/2020 Scripture Readings and Sermon - "He Comes at the Right Time"

Weekly Word Podcast - Scripture Readings and Sermon for August 16, 2020

 

08/16/2020 Scripture Readings and Sermon - "Nothing Can Separate"

Weekly Word Podcast - Scripture Readings and Sermon for August 9, 2020

 

08/09/2020 Scripture Readings and Sermon - "Together for Good"

Weekly Word Podcast - Scripture Readings and Sermon for August 2, 2020

 

08/02/2020 Scripture Readings and Sermon - "We Have Help!"

Weekly Word Podcast - Scripture Readings and Sermon for July 26, 2020

 

07/26/2020 Scriptures and Sermon - "Growing in Patience"

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Virtual Community Vacation Bible School

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
You are invited to join us for our Virtual Community Vacation Bible School, "Compassion Camp"! This event is sponsored by the Farmersville Ministerium.
Starting on Monday, July 13th, watch this website at around 9:00 A.M. each day, Monday through Friday, for the YouTube video for each session. Please let us know if you would like the links to each video emailed to you as well.
The craft materials and coloring pages for each day are available in a backpack at St. Andrew, the Farmersville UCC, or Slifers. Please feel free to pick one up for yourself or for any of your friends who would be interested in participating.
For the links to each day's session, please feel free to visit:
Our church's Website - standrewlcmc.blogspot.com
Our church's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qSBIE5yscGnYEj04gaE8w
Our church's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/standrewfarmersville/

Saturday, May 23, 2020

An Important Announcement Regarding Resuming Public Worship Services

Greetings to all the St. Andrew Lutheran Church family, and to our friends and neighbors in the community.
Our Church Council met this past Monday to discuss a plan for resuming public worship services. I am delighted to announce that, God willing, we have decided to open the church doors for public worship services once again beginning Sunday, June 7th. The service will be at 10:00 A.M., on Sunday, June 7th. This will be for Sunday morning worship services only. More information will be following soon.
We look forward to having you join us for worship on Sunday, June 7th, at 10:00 A.M. May God bless you now and always.




Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, May 23, 2020 (Podcast Version)

Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, May 23, 2020

Morning Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, May 23, 2020 (Podcast Version)

Morning Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, May 23, 2020

Sunday, May 17, 2020

St. Andrew Farmersville Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020 Benediction and Dism...

St. Andrew Farmersville Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020 Closing Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020 Creed and Prayers

St. Andrew Farmersville Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020 Hymn of the Day

St. Andrew Farmersville Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020 Gospel and Sermon

St. Andrew Farmersville Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020 Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020 Service of the Word ...

St. Andrew Farmersville Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020 Opening Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020 Choral Call to Worship

Sunday, May 10, 2020

St. Andrew Farmersville Fifth Sunday of Easter Benediction and Dismissal

St. Andrew Farmersville Fifth Sunday of Easter Closing Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Fifth Sunday of Easter Creed and Prayers

St. Andrew Farmersville Fifth Sunday of Easter Hymn of the Day

St. Andrew Farmersville Fifth Sunday of Easter Gospel and Sermon

St. Andrew Farmersville Fifth Sunday of Easter Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Fifth Sunday of Easter Service of the Word Part 1

St. Andrew Farmersville Fifth Sunday of Easter Opening Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Fifth Sunday of Easter Choral Call to Worship

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, May 9, 2020 (Podcast Version)

Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, May 9, 2020

Special Update from Pastor Jon Kibler

Hello everyone, this is Pastor Jon Kibler. Many of you in the congregation and community have been asking when St. Andrew will be resuming public worship services once more. On Monday, May 18th, our Church Council will be meeting to discuss and devise a plan for being able to hold public worship services in a safe manner. We request that as many Council members as possible be present for this meeting, so that we might be able to have a proper quorum for both discussion and voting. For all of you, we ask for your prayers for God's wisdom, guidance, and discernment for us, as we devise a plan for being able to move forward, and being able to hold public worship services. Thank you, and may God bless you.

Morning Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, May 9, 2020 (Podcast Version)

Morning Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, May 9, 2020

Sunday, May 3, 2020

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Benediction and Dis...

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Closing Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Communion

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Creed and Prayers

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Hymn of the Day

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Gospel and Sermon

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Service of the Word...

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Opening Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Choral Call to Worship

St. Andrew Farmersville Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 Opening Remarks

Sunday, April 26, 2020

St. Andrew Farmersville Third Sunday of Easter 2020 Benediction and Dism...

St. Andrew Farmersville Third Sunday of Easter 2020 Closing Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Third Sunday of Easter 2020 Creed and Prayers

St. Andrew Farmersville Third Sunday of Easter 2020 Hymn of the Day

St. Andrew Farmersville Third Sunday of Easter 2020 Gospel and Sermon

St. Andrew Farmersville Third Sunday of Easter 2020 Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Third Sunday of Easter 2020 Service of the Word ...

St. Andrew Farmersville Third Sunday of Easter 2020 Opening Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Third Sunday of Easter 2020 Choral Call to Worship

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

God's Kids Club

Our crew from God's Kids Club has been meeting on Zoom the last couple of weeks! Last week, Shannon mailed coloring sheets for our kids to work on and have posted to Facebook and the church's website. Here are some already!



Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 22, 2020 (Podcast Version)

Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 22, 2020

Morning Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 22, 2020 (Podcast Version)

Morning Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 22, 2020

Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 21, 2020 (Podcast Version)

Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 21, 2020

Sunday, April 19, 2020

St. Andrew Farmersville Second Sunday of Easter 2020 Benediction and Dis...

St. Andrew Farmersville Second Sunday of Easter 2020 Closing Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Second Sunday of Easter 2020 Creed and Prayers

St. Andrew Farmersville Second Sunday of Easter 2020 Hymn of the Day

St. Andrew Farmersville Second Sunday of Easter 2020 Gospel and Sermon

St. Andrew Farmersville Second Sunday of Easter 2020 Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Second Sunday of Easter 2020 Service of the Word...

St. Andrew Farmersville Second Sunday of Easter 2020 Opening Hymn

St. Andrew Farmersville Second Sunday of Easter 2020 Choral Call to Worship

Sunday, April 12, 2020

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Benediction and Dismissal

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Closing Hymn - "Thine is the ...

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Communion

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Choir Anthem - "Hallelujah Ch...

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Creed and Prayers

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Hymn - "Now all the Vault of ...

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Gospel and Sermon

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Hymn - "The Day of Resurrection"

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Second Reading

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Hymn - "He Lives"

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Service of the Word Part 1

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Opening Hymn - "Jesus Christ ...

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Introductory Remarks

St. Andrew Farmersville Easter Sunday 2020 Redressing of the Altar

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Morning Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 4, 2020

Good Friday, April 10, 2020

Join us online on Friday, April 10th, as we remember Jesus' triumphant sacrifice for us by His death on the cross. The worship service video will be posted that day on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qSBIE5yscGnYEj04gaE8w, as well as on our Facebook page and website.

Friday, April 3, 2020

Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 3, 2020

Morning Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 3, 2020

Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2020



Join us online this Thursday, April 9th, as we remember Jesus' institution of Holy Communion, and His new commandment for us to love each other as He loves us. Videos for our Maundy Thursday worship service will be posted that day on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qSBIE5yscGnYEj04gaE8w, as well as on our Facebook page and website, and will include virtual Holy Communion for those who desire to participate.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020

Join us this Sunday online as we celebrate our Lord's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, before His death and resurrection! Videos for the worship service will be posted on our YouTube channel, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qSBIE5yscGnYEj04gaE8w, as well  as our Facebook page and website. The service will include both the Blessing of Palms and Holy Communion for those who wish to participate virtually.

Announcement Regarding April

*ATTENTION!* *ATTENTION!* 

In compliance with Governor DeWine's and Dr. Acton's orders, all inside church activities and worship services are cancelled for the entire month of April.

Online worship services will continue. This will include Sunday and Holy Week services for this month. Please visit the following sites for videos of worship services and daily devotionals: 

St. Andrew's Website: standrewlcmc.blogspot.com

God bless you!

Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 2, 2020

Morning Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 2, 2020

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Evening Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 1, 2020

Morning Devotions at the St. Andrew Parsonage, April 1, 2020

Midweek Lenten Online Order of Service for 4/1/2020

Midweek Lenten Online Order of Service, April 1, 2020

Theme: Jesus Welcomes Saul

Opening Hymn - "Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" - LBW #559
https://hymnary.org/hymn/LBoW1978/559


Scripture - Acts 9:1-19 (NIV)
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest  and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”

“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.

“I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.

In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!”

“Yes, Lord,” he answered.

The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

“Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.”

But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”

Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, and after taking some food, he regained his strength.


Hymn - "O Master, Let Me Walk with You" - LBW #492
https://hymnary.org/hymn/LBoW1978/492


Skit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3JfPCFFcfA


Hymn - "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" - LBW #315
https://hymnary.org/hymn/LBoW1978/315


Prayers and Lord's Prayer


Closing Hymn - "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" - LBW #551
https://hymnary.org/hymn/LBoW1978/551


Benediction:
The Lord bless you and keep you,
The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you,
The Lord look upon you with favor, and give you peace,

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.