Jesus on the Beach (circa 1180s)
Mosaic - north transept, north wall
Cathedral Monreale, Palermo, Sicily


THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
SUNDAY, MAY 1 WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION
9:00 AND 11:15 A.M.


Dear friends,
Please come to worship at Saint Andrew's as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ this Third Sunday of Easter, 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.




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.




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 - 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

John 21:19-31 (2019)
Stushie Art, East Tennessee

I first heard this prayer prayed by theologian and bishop, Krister Stendahl, . I don’t know if he wrote it but it captures perfectly the wrestling in my heart.

O God, you call us to follow you. 
O thou eternal Wisdom, whom we partly know, and partly do not know;
O thou eternal Justice, whom we partly acknowledge, but never wholly obey;
O thou eternal Love, whom we love a little but fear to love too much:
Open our minds that we may understand;
Work in our wills, that we may obey;
Kindle our hearts, that we may love thee.


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