Vacation Bible School
One week each summer, St Andrew invites children, age 3 through 5th grade, to gather from Sunday through Thursday evenings for learning, crafts, food, fun and friendship. The program is devoted to learning about God’s love for us and the sharing of His love with others.
Confirmation
At St. Andrew, Catechesis begins for children in the second grade. The children are instructed in receiving the sacrament and its meaning in their lives.
Confirmation begins when young adults enter the seventh grade. It involves two years of instruction and includes service to the congregation and the community. After two years of instruction, the Rite of Confirmation is administered during worship service on All Saints’ Sunday.
Sunday School Materials to download and work on at Home:
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Late August
We kick-off our school year with an ice cream social to welcome the children and parents to St. Andrew’ Day School. Would you like one scoop, or two?
RALLY DAY
The second Sunday in September
We introduce the church’s fall schedule and begin Sunday School classes. Church members bring school supplies to distribute to children in need. The congregation shares stories, skits, scripture, songs and prayers. We finish with a picnic lunch.
PUMPKIN CARVING
Late October
Will you make a scary, happy or sad face? We supply the pumpkins; you supply the imagination and skillful cutting. Adults and children of all ages are welcome.
REFORMATION SUNDAY
The last Sunday in October
We celebrate the start of the Reformation, the day in 1517 when Martin Luther expressed his concerns about the beliefs and positions of the church by nailing a list of those concerns to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. We continue to look at how the Church can improve and modify its teachings and principles today.
ALL SAINT’S DAY
First Sunday in November
We recognize and remember all of the members of our church family who have passed away.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
First Sunday in November
We honor the members of the confirmation class who have completed instruction to identify with the life and mission of the Christian community.
ADVENT DINNER
Second Sunday in December
We begin to look forward to and prepare for the Christmas season, with a Nativity Dinner and special choir performance.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
24th of December
We celebrate the birth of Christ with special candlelight services on Christmas Eve.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE DINNER
The day before Ash Wednesday
On the day before the start of Lent, we feast on pancakes at our annual Pancake Dinner.
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ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday in February
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, marks the start of the six weeks of penance before Easter. Repentance ashes are placed on the foreheads of those attending our service.
HOLY WEEK
The week before Easter
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday - two services
The Vigil of Easter - Saturday
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday in March/April
We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead with a Sunrise service, followed by breakfast at the church. Our special Easter service is held at 9:30 AM.