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Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday is an alternate name for Holy Thursday, the first of the three days of solemn remembrance of the events leading up to and immediately following the crucifixion of Jesus. The English word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, which means “commandment.” As recorded in John’s gospel, on his last night before his betrayal…
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From the Pastor
Well, the Lenten season is over, but that doesn’t mean Easter is over. Easter is too important to only be celebrated one day each year. The period of Easter will actually last seven Sundays until Pentecost. Easter can be or should be the beginning of a new life. During Lent, we give things up or…
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Easter is a beautiful season celebrating resurrection
Special services during April Easter Cantata will be at 10:30 AM on Sunday, April 10, 2022, which also coincides with Palm Sunday. The name Palm Sunday comes from a story in the Bible in which Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem. Prior to this event, Jesus and his friends roamed the countryside teaching and performing…
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Special Services
The Lenten season through Easter is a special time in church. The time is punctuated by moving music, sacrifice, and ham. (It doesn’t have to be ham; feel free to substitute bacon!) It was very different last year when the stay-at-home order was in place, and the continuing pandemic means normal hasn’t fully resurfaced yet…
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Pastor’s Note
Recently, I read a statement that said this: What many church leaders are about to face is this truth: Unchurched people aren’t looking for Christendom. They’re looking for Christ. Some may ask, “What’s the difference?” To that, I would advise you to ask someone—a friend, family member, or even a stranger—who does not go to…
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Music Notes
Choir will soon begin preparing for Easter. On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, choir practice will begin at 6:30 PM and last until 8 PM. This will continue through April 8th. In addition, there will not be practice on February 26th because of the Ash Wednesday Service. Mosher Bay Dates February 13 at Coyol February 14…
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The annual Sunrise Service will be held on Sunday, April 21st at about 6 AM. (Yes, we know that is early.) It is a beautiful (and short) service, so please make plans to attend and bring your family. The service is held outside at Peaceful Ridge Cemetery on Highway 110. Despite the sometimes cold weather,…
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Music Notes
The Chancel Choir brings beautiful music to the congregation every Sunday. However, they will be doing an Easter Cantata on April 14, 2019 during worship. You Are the Christ! by Lloyd Larson provides an insightful look into the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus based on the special bond between Peter and Jesus. Jesus once…
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Ash Wednesday Service
During Lent, St. Andrew’s has worked cooperatively with a couple of other churches to provide community services. The Ash Wednesday Service will be on March 6, 2019 at 7 PM at Hope United Church of Christ. The church is located at 100 Third Street, and all are invited to attend. Easter is not until late…
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Music Notes
The Lenten season begins in March this year, but work on the Easter Cantata starts in February! Regular choir practice will shift to 6:30 PM on Wednesday, February 20th with Cantata practice beginning at 7 PM. This will continue through April 10th. Please mark your calendars accordingly.