St. Andrew Lutheran Church: 2021

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Weekly Word Podcast - Full Worship Service for December 19, 2021

Monday, November 22, 2021

Christmas Poinsettias

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

The Altar Flower Committee is offering Poinsettias - 6 1/2 inch pots with four to six blooms - for $7.00 each. Color choices are red, marble, or pink. 

Please call Debbie Izor TODAY to order your Poinsettia for the sanctuary! Flowers are going fast, especially red ones, so don't delay! Thank you for your support in helping to make our church beautiful for Christmas.

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Weekly Word Podcast - Full Worship Service for November 21, 2021

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

You are invited to celebrate the birth of our Savior on Christmas Eve! This year, we will be gathering for worship on Friday, December 24th, for our annual Christmas Eve worship service, going back to one service this year. Also this year, we are trying something new, and gathering together for worship at 8:00 P.M. We will also be celebrating Holy Communion; all baptized Christians are welcome to the Lord's Table.

Additionally, we are also looking for people who would be willing to serve as the following for the Christmas Eve Service:

- At least one Acolyte

- Assisting Minister

- 3-4 Readers

If you are interested in any of these, please let Pastor Jon know. Thank you!

Hands Against Hunger Individual/Family Opportunity to Volunteer

More opportunities to help feed the hungry are available! Although we are not formally organizing a group from the congregation to go to help with Hands Against Hunger this year, anyone who wishes to volunteer as individuals or as families are definitely encouraged to do so. On Saturday, December 4th, at 9:00 A.M., Hands Against Hunger welcomes anyone who wishes to help put food packages together to send to hungry children locally and overseas. For more information and to register, please visit getinvolved.thechildrenarewaiting.org.

Monday, November 8, 2021

Pastor's Office Hours this Week

Monday - 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Tuesday - 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Wednesday - 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Thursday - 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Saturday - 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Pastor's Office Hours this Week

Monday, 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Tuesday, 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Wednesday, 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Thursday, 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Saturday, 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Children's Christmas Program, December 19th

You are invited to our Children's Christmas Program! This year, it will be on Sunday, December 19th, at 10:00 A.M. during the worship service. Invite your friends and relatives to come join us for the morning!

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Hanging of the Greens, November 28th

You are invited to our annual Hanging of the Greens, which will take place on Sunday, November 28th, at 4:00 P.M. at the church. Join us as we decorate our sanctuary and church building for the Advent and Christmas seasons!

Community Thanksgiving Service, November 21st

Our Community Thanksgiving Service is coming back! Join us on Sunday, November 21st, at Slifers Presbyterian Church, at 4:00 P.M.! 

We gather together as one community and one family of God to praise and thank God for bringing us through another year, and blessing us in the midst of hardship. Come worship and praise God on November 21st!

Monday, October 25, 2021

Ingathering Sunday, November 14th

This year, we will be observing our annual Ingathering Sunday on November 14th. We are having a special canned food drive for CAMP, who are in need of extra food to help provide for our neighbors in need during this holiday season. Please feel free to bring any and all canned non-perishable food items to the church, which we will then have on display on November 14th. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Annual Meeting, November 14th

Our congregation's Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, November 14th, following the worship service. All confirmed voting members of the congregation are invited to attend. We will be voting on the budget and disbursement of the Endowment Fund interest for this coming year, as well as holding elections for Church Council.

Youth Sunday, November 14th

Join us on Sunday, November 14th, as our children and youth lead the worship service on Youth Sunday! Invite your friends and relatives to join us for worship!

Pastor's Office Hours this Week

Monday - 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Tuesday - 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.; 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Wednesday - 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Thursday 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Saturday - 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Office Hours this Week

Pastor Jon will be having office hours at the church this coming week, Monday the 25th through Thursday the 28th, from 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Feel free to stop in to say hello and visit!

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Weekly Word Podcast - Full Worship Service for September 26, 2021

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Weekly Word Podcast - Full Worship Service for August 15, 2021

Monday, August 9, 2021

08/08/2021 Full Worship Service

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Weekly Word Podcast - Full Worship Service for August 8, 2021

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Community Worship Service, August 1st, 10:00 A.M.

Join us as we join together as one family of God for our annual Community Worship Service! We gather together on Sunday, August 1st, at 10:00 A.M. at the Farmersville Firehouse.

The barbecue sponsored by the Fire Association will take place afterwards; please feel free to purchase your tickets at the Firehouse. 

See you on August 1st at 10:00 A.M.!

Weekly Word Podcast - Full Worship Service for July 18, 2021

07/18/2021 Full Worship Service

Monday, July 12, 2021

07/11/20201 Full Worship Service

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Weekly Word Podcast - Full Worship Service for July 11, 2021

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Revisions to Current Safety Guidelines

On May 17, 2021, the St. Andrew Lutheran Church Council adopted the following revisions to our current safety guidelines:

1. Masks are optional. However, we encourage all people to be mindful of the health of others at all times.

2. Beginning on June 6th, Communion will be delivered at the altar rail. The common cup will still not be used. The rail will be wiped down in between servings. Masks and gloves will also still be worn by all servers.

Sunday, April 4, 2021

Weekly Word Podcast - Full Worship Service for April 4, 2021

04/04/2021 Easter Sunday Full Worship Service

Weekly Word Podcast - Community Easter Sunrise Service, 2021

04/04/2021 Community Easter Sunrise Service

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Easter Sunday 2021

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Join us as we celebrate Christ's glorious and victorious resurrection! On Sunday, April 4, at 10:00 A.M., we gather to worship and praise Jesus for everything He did and won for us! 

We will also be celebrating Holy Communion; we practice Open Communion - all baptized Christians are invited to the Lord's Table.

Community Easter Sunrise Service 2021

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! We celebrate Jesus' glorious and victorious resurrection as one community and family of God at St. Andrew this year! On Sunday, April 4th, at 6:30 A.M., we gather together for worship for our annual Community Easter Sunrise Service. See you there!

Community Good Friday Service 2021

Come join us as we join together as one community and family of God to praise Jesus for His victorious death for us! Our annual Community Good Friday Service will be on Friday, April 2nd, at 7:00 P.M. at Slifers Presbyterian Church. See you there!

Maundy Thursday 2021

This is not an April Fools' Day joke - Jesus invites us to a special meal as we remember His sacrifice for us, and receive His true body and blood! Come join us on Thursday, April 1st, at 7:00 P.M., as we celebrate Maundy Thursday and receive Holy Communion together. We practice Open Communion; all baptized Christians are invited to the Lord's Table.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Midweek Lenten Worship 2021

Once again, we look forward to journeying towards Easter as we observe Lent! This year, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, we will be holding the worship services in the sanctuary only every Wednesday in Lent at 7:00 P.M. 

We are unfortunately unable to provide dinner at the church due to ongoing safety standards set forth by our Church Council. Masks, use of hand sanitizer, and physical distancing in the sanctuary continue to be highly recommended.

The theme for our Midweek Lenten Services for this year is "Jesus Heals and Raises.” In the midst of this deadly pandemic, we remember and celebrate, with hope and joy, Jesus’ power and victory over sickness and illness, and ultimately over death. 

The weekly theme and Scripture Reading is as follows: 

February 24 - “Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus” - Mark 10:46-52

March 3 - “Jesus Heals Ten Lepers” - Luke 17:11-19

March 10 - “Jesus Heals the Centurion’s Servant” - Luke 7:1-10

March 17 - “Jesus Raises Jairus’ Daughter” - Mark 5:21-24, 35-43

March 24 - “Jesus Raises Lazarus” - John 11:1-44

Easter Flowers

We are now taking orders for Easter flowers! If you would like to help beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday, please consider purchasing one of the following:

- Easter Lily - $12

- Tulips - $8

- Daffodils - $7

An order form will also be available in each week's bulletin for the next three weeks. Debbie Izor would like to have all orders placed by March 12th. Please contact her to let her know your preference. Thank you very much in advance for helping to decorate our sanctuary with beautiful flowers this Easter!