Weekly Devotion December 4 2022
ADVENT II December 4, 2022 From the Ancient to the Present Every Sunday, we read and hear lessons from the Old and New Testaments. The history, the prophecies, and remarkable accounts of God interacting with the Hebrew people abound in the Old Testament. The Psalms are poetic, filled withRead More
ADVENT I November 27, 2022 From Instruments of Destruction to Farm Tools Many peoples shall come and say, Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, . . . that he may teach us his waysRead More
God Came To Us In Jesus Christ
God was made vulnerable in the flesh as Jesus, sent to the world because of Gods deep love for humanity and desire to be with us. If you are wondering what God is like, look at Jesus. And now, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we believe that Jesus is now experienced through us. Jesus is with us and within us, and we are sent out to be the hands and feet of Christ.
There Are Two Sacraments We Consider Holy And Important In Our Faith: Holy Baptism And Holy Communion
These sacraments are ancient gifts that connect believers. This is where God is truly present. The Sacraments come with a promise in a tangible way and a command . These sacraments ground us in our identity as Gods beloved children and bind us together to be the body of Christ, bringing Jesus transforming love to the world.
Holy Baptism In baptism, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. When we are baptized, we are reminded of our identity as a child of God. With promises of forgiveness and everlasting life, we are freed to love and be loved. We recognize ONE baptism into the faith. We baptize infants, youth, and adults, acknowledging that God is the primary actor giving us this gift freely at any stage in life.
Holy Communion Communion binds Gods family together to feed us, renew us, forgive our sins, and give us sustenance as we are sent back into the world. We believe Christ is truly present in this holy meal.
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Vice Pastor & Intern Supervisor
Rev. Gladys Moore will serve as St. Andrews Vice Pastor to oversee St. Andrew during our pastoral vacancy and guide our leadership as needed. A long-time friend of St. Andrew, Rev. Moore has agreed to come out of her new retirement to help us during this time, as well as to serve as Internship Supervisor for our seminarian Vicar Mary Anne Psomi Psomas-Jackloski, with whom Rev. Moore has a welcome friendship and comradery through their time together at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Summit where Rev. Moore was the pastor until her recent retirement in Jan. 2021 .
Worship Is At The Center Of What We Do
While we have two different styles of worship vibrant Traditional and engaging Contemporary they are both centered on encountering Christ. We believe that being part of the community of Christ was never meant to be an individual experience. We need each other. Worship is like a weekly check-in: a time to hear the Word of God, to be fed through Holy Communion, be washed in the waters of Baptism, hear powerful music, and find connection with God through prayer. Worship also gives us a chance to remember the one who has created us and all that exists. In worship, we are reminded of our identity as holy, precious, and beloved children of God. This strengthens and nourishes us to engage fully in life outside the church and do our part in helping care for our neighbors.
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There Is A Place For You Here
You were created to be in community. St. Andrew’s seeks to be a place where you can be known and loved – with your doubts, your questions, and your uniquness. We invite you to visit and experience the St. Andrew’s community and the unconditional love of God in Jesus given in the fullness of grace – free and abundant. We hope you find a place of belonging and understanding for people of all backgrounds and a place of opportunity to learn about and serve your neighbor as we Live in and Share God’s Love with All!
We Believe In Working For Peace And Justice
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In keeping with the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, we joyfully and unconditionally welcome all people of any age, gender identity, race, culture, ability, or sexual orientation into our community of faith and affirm the worth of all people as unique individuals made in God’s image. We are open to the special gifts that each person brings and invite each to participate in the life of this church.
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