Return of the Prodigal Son (circa 1668)
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
SUNDAY, MARCH 27 FAMILY WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION
9:00 AND 11:15 A.M.


Dear friends,
Please come to family worship this Sunday as we celebrate the Fourth 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 pre-filled single-use communion 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 - This Sunday, coffee hour will be hosted by our confirmation students, who are also having a Bake Sale. Come check out the treats!!

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

Prodigal Son: The Return
Carl Dixon (mixed media on sculpted wood panel)
Compassionate God, thank you for seeking us, even when we feel really lost. Thank you for not giving up on us. Help us to help others who might feel lost or alone. Help us to share your love and compassion with all we meet. Let us lift up each other in prayer [… who should we pray for (invite those present to pray for something or someone who might feel lost)]… we pray all this in your sons name. 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