We will celebrate communion on February 14 at the Ash Wednesday Service. It will be a potluck dinner. Please bring your favorite dish. The meal will begin at 6:30 pm with the service beginning around 7:15 pm. The Service will feature the application of ashes, a special message, the renewal of our baptismal vows, and communion. Please sign up on the sheet in the parlor as to what you will be bringing.
Buckeyes (now until sold out)
The Presbyterian Women will be selling Buckeyes for Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Party (2.11.24)
We will be having a Valentine’s Party/and Valentine’s Card Exchange on Sunday, February 11, at 12:00. Everyone is invited to lunch and enjoy time with Sonshine as he talks about how much Jesus loves us. All kids are invited to participate in the Valentine’s card exchange. When you sign up for the Valentine’s Party, please list the names of those participating in the Valentine’s card exchange. Please sign up by February 4th. A list of names will be going out to everyone doing the card exchange that week. We hope you can join us! This is always such a special party enjoyed by all ages. The kids always enjoy running around looking for all the valentines hidden everywhere downstairs. The adults can stay upstairs and enjoy some fun Valentine’s activities. Please sign up today if you haven’t already done so.
Birthday Party for Jesus (12.17.23)
Birthday Party for Jesus
Sunday, December 17, noon. Everyone is invited!
Here are some exciting things that we will be doing:
** Enjoying a delicious lunch provided by the Fellowship Committee.
** Games and crafts are provided
** Singing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus and enjoying some birthday cake.
** Cookie/Candy Exchange—Anyone who would like to participate in the cookie/candy exchange, please bring 2 to 3 dozen cookies and or a bag of wrapped candy. You will be taking home a delicious assortment of cookies to share with your family and friends.
** Sonshine, our Christian clown, will be joining us at the party.
Please sign up if you plan on attending.
Living Nativity (12.16 and 12.17.23)
The Living Nativity will be performed on Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17, at 6:00 and 7:00 pm. We would love to have you come and celebrate the greatest birth of all time, the birth of Jesus Christ.
Advent Choir (12.10.23)
The Adult Choir and the Handbell Choir will have their annual Advent Concert on Sunday, December 10, at 4:30 pm. Come join us!
Coffee and Cookie Dough Fundraiser (11.15.23)
Are you looking for coffee to go with some freshly baked cookies? Look no further as the Christian Education committee is selling coffee and cookie dough from The Butcher Shoppe in Chambersburg.
Please see the attached brochure and order form for the variety available. The cookie dough is 2.5 lbs for $17 and the coffee is a 12 oz bag for $13.
Orders and Money are due by Wednesday, November 15th and delivery will be Sunday, December 3rd.
See’s Candies Fundraiser (11.12.23)
Are you looking for something sweet to eat or delicious candies to give to a loved one? Look no further! The Presbyterian Women are selling See’s Candies. Take time to look at the brochures and order form (attached). DUE NOVEMBER 12th!
There is an envelope labeled See’s Money above the information desk in the parlor that orders and money can be put into. The order will be in before Christmas, not sure of a date yet but should be beginning of December.
Christmas Bazaar (November 10 & 11)
Bazaar Time is here!
The Presbyterian Women (with help from several others!) have been working feverishly to get things ready for our BIG EVENT!
Our hours will be: Friday night, November 10, 6:00p.m.-8:00pm. (time correction from October·s newsletter!) Saturday, Nov. 11, 8:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
We hope you will all come out and do some Christmas shopping with us! Not only will you find some top-quality gift items and an amazing variety of hand-made crafts, but you’ll be able to find some special bargains in our Thrift Shop and scrumptious candies, cookies, and other baked goods at our Bake Sale. Our kitchen will be open both days for made-to-order meals, and Santa will be here all day Saturday, so bring along your kids and/or your dog for a free photo op! Special thanks to all who have worked so hard over the last several months in preparation for the Big Event! We have accomplished so much together, and have certainly had a good time in the process!
Jeb Koball, Missionary Speaker (11.6.23)
Jed Koball, the missionary in Peru we support through our Mission Committee, will visit St. Andrew on Nov. 6. On Monday evening, Nov. 6, beginning at 6:30 pm, Jed will share about his 14 year ministry in Peru followed by a time to meet Jed personally with fellowship and light refreshments. These events will occur in the entry way (Narthex) and sanctuary.
Trunk or Treat (10.29.23)
Trunk or Treat Harvest Party (October 29): Everyone is invited to a fun fall evening on Sunday, October 29, 6:00 p.m. here at the church. Some of the exciting events that will be happening:
** Trunk or Treat: We will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event on our parking lot. We need LOTS of people to participate in this. It is very easy, you can decorate your van/car and yourself if you want and hand out candy to the kids as they come by. The more people we have participating the more fun it will be for the kids. There is a sign up sheet in the parlor for you to sign up to volunteer with our Trunk or Treat Event. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Mark.
** Games, Crafts and Refreshments: In the Legacy Hall we will have games and crafts for all ages. There will also be refreshments for everyone as well. If you are interested in helping out with the games, crafts or refreshments, please see Annette.
** Spooky Haunted House: The downstairs will be transformed into a scary place. The Youth Group always does an amazing job in making the downstairs into such a spectacular place, an area that is really scary and then an area that is not quite so scary. If you are interested in helping Chris Johnson and the Youth Group with fixing up the downstairs and guiding people through some spooky places, please see Chris Johnson.
Pastor Appreciation Celebration & Coffee Hour (10.22.23)
It will be Sunday, October 22, between services. This will be our Pastor Appreciation Coffee Hour. Come out an celebrate Pastor Mark & Annette.