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Tonight in the sanctuary at 7 pm we will mark Ash Wednesday with the imposition of ashes followed by communion. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the time of year that we observe Jesus’ journey to the cross; culminating in his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the last supper on Maundy Thursday,…

“‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.’” Matthew 5:4 A friend in times of grief This past week, three St. Andrew’s families lost loved ones suddenly and unexpectedly. Whenever a friend or even an acquaintance experiences such a loss most people instinctively want to comfort them—they deliver food or send cards or…

“Immediately the father of the child cried out, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!’ Mark 9:24 Letting Go and Letting God At our January Session meeting, I asked who would be rotating off Session at the end of 2022. Three stalwart elders raised their hands. Suddenly, I wished I hadn’t asked. I wasn’t quite prepared to…

"‘If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.’" Luke 6:32-33 My husband had surgery last week (everything went well…

True vs. False Gratitude Checking the morning papers or your news feed isn’t always the best way to start the day. While it is important to be engaged in the world and live our faith out as active members of society, we sometimes need to come up for air. The troubles of the world are…