St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

Praise Band
2025-03-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
We are happy to announce a new outreach project geared to attract more youth to our youth programs. We are starting a youth praise band and music education project (middle school and high school age). The idea is to provide an avenue for youth to participate here at St Andrew in a fun way that will allow them to learn an instrument/vocal ability or further develop their musical talents with the instruments and/or vocal abilities they are already learning.
We need your help to get this off the ground. We need youth! This is the outreach part. We have some youth that regularly attend here at St Andrew that sing or play an instrument, but not enough to form a band. So….if you have children that are interested in learning or are currently learning an instrument, please let them know we are starting this project. If you or your children or your grandchildren have friends, cousins, classmates, online friends, etc. that might be interested, please have them reach out to us. Music lessons will be taught at 4:00 PM on Sundays and Band practice will be at 5:00 PM here at the church in the legacy hall. Of course, Youth Group starts at 6:00, so the youth that participate in the music program are invited to stay and participate for Youth Group also. Will also make it easier for parents to drop them off at 4:00 and pick back up at 8:00 after youth group.
Contact Chris Mosely with any questions.

Youth Group
2025-03-30 18:00 - 19:30
Youth Group will meet on March 30th at 6:00 p.m. Youth group is open to youth in 6th to 12th grade and their friends in the same age group. Contact Chris Johnson with any questions.

Building a Brighter Future for St. Andrew: Exploring Giving Options
2025-03-31 10:00 - 21:00
Wondering how to provide a life legacy for St. Andrew Church? Curious about ways to reduce your taxes by giving your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to St. Andrew? Get answers to these questions and more by coming to one of the special financial planning meetings on Monday, March 31 at 10 am or 7 pm. Financial Advisor Joan Bowers, wife of Jerred Brown, will present information about charitable contributions. Light snacks will be provided. Please sign up on the sheet in the parlor by Wednesday, March 26. Sponsored by the Membership Support Committee.

The Winter/Spring Bible Study
2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:00
We will continue in April on Thursday nights at 7:00 pm in the Legacy Hall. We will explore how the Bible was constructed, the history of the Bible, as well as how to read the various sections of the Bible. All are welcome! We will not meet on April 17 as it is Maundy Thursday.

Annual Youth Group Retreat
2025-04-04 08:00 - 2025-04-06 17:00
Annual Youth Group Retreat will be from April 4th – 6th. See Chris Johnson for additional information.

First Worship Service
2025-04-06 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-04-13 08:30 - 09:30
Our first worship service starts at 8:30 a.m. We hope you can join us for worship.

Sunday School
2025-04-06 09:45 - 10:45, 2025-04-13 09:45 - 10:45
We have Sunday School Classes for all ages! Whether you are a young child, a senior citizen or anywhere in between, you need Jesus Christ, and you need to make Him the top priority in your life. And, whatever your age, Sunday School is one of the best places to find Jesus Christ and ask Him to come into your heart.

Second Worship Service
2025-04-06 11:00 - 12:00
Our second worship service starts at 11:00 a.m. We hope you can join us for worship.

Praise Band
2025-04-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-13 16:00 - 18:00
Praise Band practice – Contact Chris Mosely with any questions.

Youth Group
2025-04-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-13 18:00 - 19:30
The youth group is open to youth in 6th to 12th grade and their friends in the same age group. If you have any questions, contact Chris Johnson.

Presbyterian Women Bible Study
2025-04-08 10:15 - 20:15
This year’s Bible Study is, “Come to the Waters.” Water plays a leading role in many stories of the Bible. This Bible Study explores nine of the Bible’s 800 references to water. We invite all Presbyterian women to meet with us and explore how sometimes there is too much water and sometimes there is too little water.
Please join us Tuesday, April 8, as we continue this fascinating Bible Study. Pastor Mark will lead both the morning and the evening Bible Studies. The morning group meets from 10:00-11:15 a.m. and the evening group meets 7:00-8:15 p.m. with childcare provided as needed. Please let Terri Long know if you require childcare. We meet at St. Andrew the second Tuesday of every month, September through May. Joining one of our groups will help you grow deeper in your faith through the spiritual discipline of scripture with others.

Presbyterian Women's Luncheon
2025-04-08 11:00 - 13:00
On Tuesday, April 8, following the morning Bible Study, please join us at Riks Cafe, located in the South End Shopping Center. Please sign up if you plan on attending.

PW Coordinating Team
2025-04-08 17:45 - 19:00
The Coordinating Team will meet on Tuesday, April 8, at 5:45 p.m. in the Conference room.

Handbell/Choir Practices
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-16 18:30 - 20:30
Handbell 6:30 p.m.
Choir 7:30 p.m.

Build Day Event at Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Mission Trip
2025-04-12 08:00 - 17:00
Have you wanted to go on a Mission trip but couldn’t take a week to go to Kentucky with the youth? Well here’s an opportune because St. Andrew Church volunteers will be going to Lee Street in Hagerstown, Saturday April 12, 2025 for a bed Build Day Event at Sleep in Heavenly Peace. So save the date! A sign up sheet will be in the narthex. All ages are welcome, with children needing to be accompanied by a guardian. There is no experience necessary.
What is Sleep in Heavenly Peace? It is a nonprofit providing handmade bunk beds to children who don’t have beds of their own. Not only do they deliver these beds to children in need, but they partner with organizations, churches, businesses and individuals to build them at events called Build Days.
Other ways you can help. 1. Donate to the cause. Each bed costs $250 to build and includes all of the bedding. If you want to donate any amount mark a pew envelope Sleep or Mission Committee. 2. Purchase bedding in Twin size: sheets, mattress covers, bedspreads, pillows. A box will be in the narthex for collection. 3. Pray for this mission that we get volunteers and donations of bedding.
Thank you for your support. The Mission Committee

Coffee Hour
2025-04-13 09:30 - 10:45
Please join us for fellowship and light snacks. Coffee Hour will be co-hosted by Parishes 1 & 8.

Second Worship
2025-04-13 11:00 - 12:00

Young Adult
2025-04-13 17:00 - 18:00
We are continuing our study of the book (which is provided for you) titled “Preaching the Gospel to Yourself”, and we also have some activities planned.
On April 13th from 5 to 6pm we are having our book study, bring a snack to share.
Young Adults is open to those age 18 to 30 and their friends in the same age group. Please contact Chris Johnson with any questions.

Committee Meetings
2025-04-14 19:00 - 20:00
Committees meet at 7:00 p.m.

Presbyterian Men
2025-04-15 11:00 - 13:00
The Presbyterian Men will meet again on April 15. We will have a great meal, Bible Study, fellowship as well as discuss the upcoming Men’s Yard Sale. We will meet at 11 am and then go out to eat at Mission BBQ.

Maundy Thursday Service
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00
April 17, Maundy Thursday, 7:00 pm we will have a special worship service which will involve a special message, great music, communion, and the ceremonial washing of hands.

Good Friday - Cross Walk
2025-04-18 14:00 - 15:00
April 18, Good Friday: We will give you two opportunities to walk with Jesus to the cross. We will have a physical Cross Walk beginning at noon at the church on the corner of Virginia Ave. and Cole Road. This walk will last approximately 45 minutes. We will end the walk back at the Virginia Ave. Church of God where we began. We will also have a virtual Cross Walk which will be on Facebook beginning at 2:00 pm. This walk will be like the stations of the cross and will end at 3:00 pm, the traditional time that Jesus died on the cross.

Holy Saturday - Easter Carnival - Walk Through Jerusalem
2025-04-19 13:00 - 16:00
April 19, Holy Saturday, we will have an Easter Carnival on the back parking lot of the church. This will begin at 1:00 pm. It will have games, Moon Bounce, balloon animals, and face painting. At 2:00 pm, we will have a time of refreshments followed by the hunting for over 1000 stuffed Easter eggs. While the Carnival and Egg Hunt are going on, we will also have a Walk Through Jerusalem, an interactive experience highlighting the events of the last week of the life of Jesus.

Walk Through Jerusalem Event
2025-04-19 13:00 - 16:00
Take a moment and imagine what Holy Week in Jerusalem may have looked like. Envision the cheering crowds on Palm Sunday, their voices lifted in excitement and hope. Imagine the melody of crickets as you stroll through the Garden of Gethsemane. We can only wonder what the events leading up to the cross may have looked like, and this year we are going to present them as a Walk Through Jerusalem event. We invite you to join us as our tour guide leads us from Palm Sunday to the empty tomb. This interactive event will take place on April 19th, coinciding with the Easter Carnival.
Furthermore, we extend a call for volunteers to play the roles of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and other essential figures. We would love to have you be a part in sharing the greatest story ever told! All are welcome to attend. More details will follow in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions, please contact Grace McDonald.
