St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.  And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the [...]

As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet:
    A voice of one calling in the desert,
    Prepare the way for the Lord,
        make straight paths for him.
    Every valley shall be filled in,
        every mountain and hill made low.
    The crooked roads shall become straight,
        the rough ways smooth.
    And [...]

Let’s begin with the beginning….
I was born into this church. I have served in it since I was four – singing in Betty Wiley’s living room with many other St. Andrew’s children.  I have watched grow from the little church on Main to its current incarnation.  I have seen it unite and become fractious. I [...]

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.  And while they were there, the time came for her to [...]

Last year Melissa and I spent the Advent season waiting and anticipating. Everyone around us were celebrating and enjoying time with their families. But we were going through the motions as our son would not be with us. He was serving time in a Juvenile Correctional facility. Our waiting finally ended this past August and [...]

When I was growing up, my family followed an Advent tradition that incorporated the lighting of candles on the advent wreath, as well as moving figures into the nativity set each week.  The placing of the figures in the manger scene was always the part I remembered most, which shouldn’t surprise anyone who’s watched the [...]

Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays
‘Cause no matter how far away you roam
If you want to be happy in a million ways
For the holidays you can’t beat home, sweet home
Home for the Holidays
Not only does this song always evoke the happiest Christmas memories, but this year the lyrics are especially appropriate, for [...]

The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give [...]

For a child has been born for us, a son given to us, authority rests upon his shoulders, and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Isaiah 9:6
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors.  Luke 2:14
Love is patient, love is kind, [...]