Program on January 16th

Kimberly Rife from Longleaf Hospice will be presenting a program at Noon, after the Presbyterian Women’s meeting, on January 16th in the Meeting Room. She will discuss the difference between Hospice and Palliative Care and what is needed to qualify for both. She’ll bring brochures on both services and will answer any questions. Many families have found great success using one or both of these services at the end of their loved one’s life. Now is the time to find out about them when a crisis is not looming. All are welcome to attend.

A study of the Bible book of Revelation will be held at St. Andrews, beginning this Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The recorded instruction by Bruce Gore lasts for about an hour with discussion, moderated by Arch Baker, to follow. Join us in the church library, located in the church office building.

Join us in welcoming new members to St. Andrews! Tim and Joan Barns joined St. Andrews on December 17th.

The annual adult retreat to Montreat is set for Tuesday, April 23 thru Friday, April 26th, 2024. We will again be staying at William Black Lodge. The week will be all about MUSIC…so if you love music, love to sing, love to listen to music and appreciate the history behind church music this week is for you! Ed Weaver will be leading the discussion on Everything You Wanted to Know about Hymns (But were afraid to ask!) The cost includes lodging, 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners. A deposit of $50 is due by January 15th to hold your spot.

New Bible Study Group Forming in January

An extended study of the Bible book of Revelation will be held at St. Andrews, beginning January 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The recorded instruction by Bruce Gore lasts for about an hour with discussion, moderated by Arch Baker, to follow. Bruce Gore is a seminary faculty member with extensive experience in the Reformed Tradition. Our ultimate goal is to understand the book as it would have been understood by its first readers/hearers. If you want to prepare, you can begin by reading the books of Daniel and Ezekiel in the Bible. See you at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 7th. If you miss a session or two, that’s OK as Bruce always reviews each previous section.

As we prepare in Vital Congregations Initiative to turn our focus to St. Andrews’ present, we thank all who contributed to our Heritage Exhibit, and invite you to now retrieve your submissions from the Parlor. We’ll begin dismantling the exhibit after New Years Day. All items left in the Parlor after January 7th will be moved to the Office Work Room. Please contact the church office if you have any concerns.

In the Sunday Morning Together class we’ll be discussing the fourth week’s devotional reflections from Advent in Plain Sight by Jill Duffield. On Sunday we’ll be sharing our insights on “Trees,” from the readings pp. 83 -105. All are welcome to join us at 8:45 in the Meeting Room or on Zoom.

Children’s Sunday School

There will be no Sunday School class for grade-school aged children this Sunday. Class will resume on January 7th.

A Memorial Service for Elinor Bryan will be held at St. Andrews tomorrow, Friday, December 29th at 10:00 am. Elinor’s family will welcome friends for visitation in the Meeting Room at 9:30 am.

December 24, 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm

4:30 pm Cocoa and Crafts: Come Early for a time of fellowship to enjoy hot cocoa and make some crafts to use in worship and take home with you.

5:00 pm Candlelight Family Service: Everyone is invited to gather in the sanctuary for our early, casual Christmas worship as we sing carols and hear the Christmas story.

10:45 pm Organ Prelude: Candlelight prelude of carols

11:00 pm Worship and Communion Celebrating Christ’s Coming

December 24, 10 am

The 24th is the 4th Sunday of Advent. Worship will be in the sanctuary and online. YouTube.com/@sapctucker

Upcoming Events Please see our Christmas and Advent Webpage here

• December 19th- Caregiver’s support Group, 7:00 pm on Zoom
• December 20th- Longest Night, 6:30 pm
• December 29th- Memorial Service for Elinor Bryan, 10 am