The Barren Fig Tree (1923) N.C. Wyeth
The Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadd's Ford, Pennsylvania

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION
9:00 AND 11:15 A.M.


Dear friends,
Please come to worship this Sunday as we celebrate the Third 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




Communion Practice 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 an individual, pre-filled disposable cup of wine to each communicant.

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

After receiving communion please drop the disposable (and 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 - 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 is available 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

The Barren Fig Tree
Courtesy of NewLife Church, Fairfield, Montana 2020
Merciful God, you invite us to repent and promise to forgive our sins, yet we cling to our old ways instead of to you. Loosen our grip on the things that are holding us back. Open our hands to receive your blessings. 
And we pray for a quick and merciful end to the war in Ukraine. Be near to all who are scared or in trouble that they might know the comfort of your presence. In Jesus’s name we pray. 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