Mary Anoints Christ's Feet (1684)
Ilyas Basim Khuri Bazzi Rahib
from an Arabic manuscript of the Gospels
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION
9:00 AND 11:15 A.M.


Dear friends,
Please come to worship this Sunday as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Lent at 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. in person, or at 9:00 online via YouTube. We would love for you to join us!

Saint Andrew's offers worship services in-person and online, trusting in the Holy Spirit that unites us whether we are in the same place. Worship at 9:00 in the sanctuary is livestreamed via the link below. The same link connects to the recorded service for those unable to attend on Sunday morning.

  • Download the worship bulletin here

  • Join worship on YouTube here



Links to online worship and worship materials are available in our weekly worship and newsletter emails, on our website http://www.standrewsofsmithtown.org and on our Facebook page, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church of Smithtown.



MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm

St. Thomas of Canterbury and St. Andrew's are worshiping together at midweek Night Prayer services on Wednesday evenings, in person in the sanctuary at St. Thomas at 7:30 pm, with Father John Jeffrey and Pastor Susan officiating and preaching at worship. You are invited to join our friends and full communion partners on the Lenten journey.

You can also worship online here
Download the worship bulletin here



HOLY WEEK AND EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday (Sunday of the Passion) – April 10, 2022
9:00 a.m. – worship with Holy Communion, also livestreamed
11:15 a.m. – worship with Holy Communion

Maundy Thursday – April 14, 2022
7:30 p.m. – worship with Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar, also livestreamed

Good Friday – April 15, 2022
12:00 p.m. – Good Friday worship
7:30 p.m. – Good Friday Tenebrae worship, also livestreamed

Holy Saturday – April 16, 2022
7:30 p.m. - Resurrection of Our Lord: Vigil of Easter worship with Holy Communion, also livestreamed

Easter Sunday - April 17, 2022
9:00 a.m. – Resurrection of Our Lord worship with Holy Communion, also livestreamed
11:15 a.m. – Resurrection of Our Lord worship with Holy Communion



Communion at Saint Andrew's

We celebrate the Lord's Supper from the altar.

The Pastor places an individual wafer into each communicant's hand and the worship assistant offers a pre-filled single-use communion cup of wine.

Communion is continuous; please follow the ushers' guidance on when to come forward.

After receiving communion please drop the disposable, recyclable communion cup into the bowl offered by the usher.

Please remember:
  • you may take either the bread, or the wine, or both elements
  • if you prefer to use a pre-packaged communion set, please let the ushers know when you come into worship
  • those not communing are invited to receive a blessing



FELLOWSHIP AFTER SUNDAY WORSHIP

In-Person - This Sunday coffee hour will be hosted by the Meystrik's. Thank you!

Would you like to host coffee hour between morning services? Sign up through the church office at 631-265-2288 or by email at info@standrewsofsmithtown.org.

Online - Zoom coffee hour meets for folks worshiping online, from 10 AM onwards. Here's the standing invitation for fellowship with other worshipers via our devices.


Meeting ID: 958 3173 5410 - Passcode: 241515

Dial in for telephone (audio) only: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ag8gc0lHB




The Hinsch family thanks you for your prayers. If you would like to share comments, please visit the Caring Bridge link established for Judy: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/judyressmeyerhinsch/journal/view/id/60402ca3a9a2050001a80944

Colorful Hands 2 of 3: Mural Project (2018) George Fox University students Annabelle Wombacher, Jared Mar, Sierra Ratcliff, and Benjamin Cahoon Newburg, Oregon (photo by Tim Mossholder)
Loving God, you anoint us as your beloved in the midst of a broken world. When our world feels scary, help us to plant seeds of hope. When we feel insignificant, remind us that nothing done in love is ever wasteful. Guide us so that our small acts might add up to something redemptive and healing, so that all might know your love. Amen. 

ELCA


St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787
phone: 631-265-2288 fax: 631-265-4873
The Rev. Susan E. Shelhart, Pastor
Music Ministry: Madeline Hildebrand
Seminarian: Jean Dougherty