For the weekend of August 22-23, 2020 |
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Dear Friends,
It is hard to not mourn the loss of that which we are missing. Whether you are missing your morning routine, afternoon lunch breaks or even Sunday morning worship, the cooler evenings remind us that a new season is knocking; and from this unreal spring, and a surreal summer we start to move towards the new season of fall.
For me, the MN State Fair was the marking of this transition and I will be missing that along with our Block Party this year. From time to time I find the need to remind myself that regardless of what we are missing, we are living. Right here, right now.
This week we passed out backpacks for kids in need of school supplies. And if you, like me, were skeptical of the need for a backpack in a world of online of hybrid learning, I implore you to look into the eyes of a child receiving one for the first time or the relief of a parent who is in transitional housing. Thank you to everyone who helped equip 120+ students with new backpack. We need not look far to be reminded that our mission is a living mission and that we are renewed in it and through it with Christ each day.
Second Corinthians 5:17 talks about this life when it says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. Old things have passed away and new things have come.” And Jesus calls that life "abundant" in John 10:10.
While I believe many of us would redefine abundant living after the past six months, scripture reminds us abundant living is not found in our travels or what Amazon delivers at the doorstep. Abundant living is life in Christ through all seasons.
It is with this focus of Living In Christ that I share with you some important updates regarding our fall planning:
LIFE U- Weekly classes to deepen our commitment to Living in Christ. Learn from Seminary Professor and Old Testament Podcast Host Dr. Michael Chan and several of our St. Andrew’s pastors and staff as we apply faith to everyday life through the exploration of worship and prayer, study of scripture, sharing faith stories and serving in Christ. Read More
Fall Worship Schedule- Last week, our COVID-19 Response Team met and discussed state health data, summer in-person outdoor worship experiences, and summer on-campus weddings and funerals. Based on these discussions, we have decided we will continue to provide online worship experience indefinitely to move forward with planning for limited, in-person worship services, beginning Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13, with safety precautions in place. We recognize things may change, health data may look different in a week, or new information may surface that can't make that possible, but that's OK -- everything is tentative these days! Read COVID Response Update
Thank you for you patience and continued prayers as we move forward together in abundant life.
Mike Carlson
Lead Pastor
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LIVE HOSTED WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND |
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In addition to online services, we offer the following options for worship:
Dial-In Worship 651-337-8284
5pm Saturday- Contemporary
9am Sunday- Traditional
Television Rebroadcast
Sundays at 2pm on Fox 9+ TV Station.
For Dish/Direct Customers: Channel 29
For Comcast Customers: Channel 10/807
For Over Air Viewers: Channel 9.2
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ONLINE WORSHIP NOW AT LIVE.SAINTANDREWS.ORG
This weekend, experience our updated online worship with new interactive features and enhanced mobile options! Join us for one of the following online worship services:
Contemporary Worship
Saturday 5:00pm Live Hosted Online
Sunday 10:15am Live Hosted Online
Traditional Worship
Sunday 9:00am Live Hosted Online
The Depot Worship
Sunday 4:00pm Live Hosted Online
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Holy Invitations: Summer Spiritual Practices- Sept. 1
Every month on Zoom we will virtually add a new spiritual practice to your spiritual toolbox. This will include, but not limited to, Lectio/Visio Divina, The Examen, Breath Prayer, and more. Join Spiritual Directors Heidi Lender, Pastor Brian...
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Wedding Music Workshop- September 17
Led by organist Bill Chouinard in the Sanctuary, this informal presentation provides organ and piano settings of a variety of processionals, recessionals, preludes, postludes and hymns to aid in the planning of a Christian service of marriage....
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CHILDREN'S, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY UPDATES |
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Read The Latest Update- Children's, Youth and Family Team!
This will be a year unlike any other, with disruptions to routines for school, sports, music, church involvement, social events, family life, and more. We join you in these concerns and pray that our children and youth will be safe, experience...
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Faith5 at Home August 22/23
Faith5 is a simple faith practice that can be done at bedtime, after a meal, or at a special time for quiet each day.
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