Pastor’s Blog

” Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ” – Matthew 5:3-5 This  weekend reflection will look at what true blessing is and where true blessing is found.     

” The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light; and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned. ” – Matthew 4:16 This  weekend reflection will look at Christ’s transforming power in the holy places of our lives. However, when we gather for in person worship, we […]

One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.  He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah.”  – John 1:40-41 This  weekend reflection will introduce us to St. Andrew, whose name is connected to our church on Egypt Road and our mission […]

“And the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove.  And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”  Luke 3:22 We gather this weekend to hear God’s words to his beloved Son and to remind each other that we are beloved, named […]

Christmas Eve Worship 2022   “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord” – Luke 2:11   While many of us will be together for in person worship tonight (4:00, 7:00, or 10:00 PM), we realize that some of you may not be able […]

“When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took Mary as his wife.” – Matthew 1:24   Back by popular demand, here is our compilation of St. Andrew’s Christmas Pageants  caught on camera  over the last 20 years!  Whether this is your first time watching   or your […]

“The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom.” – Isaiah 35:1 This weekend, we continue to reflect upon wilderness moments and seasons in our lives and Christ’s transforming power along the way. Amen Come Lord Jesus. (Please note: Christmas Eve Worship is at 4:00, 7:00, & 10:00 PM.  […]

In those days, John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” – Matthew 3:1-2 We gather this weekend to reflect upon wilderness moments and seasons in our lives and where a change of heart might help us to more profoundly sense Christ’s presence in our midst.

“Praise and thanksgiving, God we would offer for all things living, you have made good: harvest of sown fields, fruits of the orchard, hay from the mown fields, blossom and wood.” – Albert F. Bayly,  ELW # 689 We gather this weekend to cast our anxieties and worries on Almighty God and to give thanks […]

“All that I needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me”    This old hymn of the faith (which we are singing on Sunday) reminds us that by God’s grace, we have enough.  We have what we need.  Somedays that is hard to believe.  And sometimes God’s economy doesn’t seem fair […]