Sunday, December 27, 2020
Friday, December 25, 2020
Sunday, December 20, 2020
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.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Sunday, November 29, 2020
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.
Sunday, November 22, 2020
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.
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Monday, October 19, 2020
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Friday, July 17, 2020
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Monday, July 13, 2020
Sunday, July 12, 2020
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/
Our church's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qSBIE5yscGnYEj04gaE8w
Our church's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/standrewfarmersville/
Sunday, July 5, 2020
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Friday, June 5, 2020
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Monday, June 1, 2020
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Sunday, May 24, 2020
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.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Monday, May 18, 2020
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Friday, May 15, 2020
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Monday, May 11, 2020
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Saturday, 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.
Friday, May 8, 2020
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Monday, May 4, 2020
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Friday, May 1, 2020
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
God's Kids Club Rainbows
Our kids made rainbows during tonight's God's Kids Club meeting on Zoom, as a reminder of God's faithfulness and His promise to bring an end to our troubles, especially this pandemic! This is the sign God gave Noah, which He gives us.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Monday, April 27, 2020
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Friday, April 24, 2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020
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!
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Monday, April 20, 2020
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Friday, April 17, 2020
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Monday, April 13, 2020
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Friday, April 10, 2020
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Monday, April 6, 2020
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Good Friday, April 10, 2020
Friday, April 3, 2020
Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2020
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
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
St. Andrew's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qSBIE5yscGnYEj04gaE8w
St. Andrew's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/standrewfarmersville/
God bless you!
Wednesday, 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.