St. Andrew Life

February 5, 2026

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-- SUNDAY WORSHIP --

TWO SERVICES EVERY SUNDAY

9:00 - Traditional Worship

10:15 - Classes + Studies

11:09 - Modern Worship

Check out the

11:09 Playlist

Want a preview of

Sunday's music?

Head to our YouTube page

(click the button below)

and find the 11:09 playlist--listen during the week and sing along with us on Sunday!

February 8 Playlist

FEBRUARY UMYF MEETINGS

(for grades 6-12)

THIS SUNDAY, February 8

FOOTBALL FUN!

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Celebration Center

UMYF is inviting all families and friends for AWESOME football-themed games. Tailgate snacks provided. RSVPs appreciated but not needed.

Sunday, February 22

5:30 - 7:30 pm, Celebration Center, dinner provided

Every Sunday

Donuts + Discussion (for grades 6-12)

Meets EVERY Sunday at 10:15 am in the Youth Lounge

Currently discussing: FEARLESS - overcoming fear with FAITH

Contact: Alan Prochazka at umyfhhiumc@gmail.com

Celebrating Black History Month: Courageous Love In The Public Square

Rev. Dr. Liberato (Levi) Bautista, Church and Society's Assistant General Secretary for United Nations and International Affairs, offers his reflection on 2026 Black History Month and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr 's Holiday.

Now that the remembrance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2026 holiday is over and the celebration for Black History Month is here, I’d like to take a moment to reflect: What does love really look like when fear fills our headlines and racist injustice influences our systems?

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day last month, we remembered not just a dreamer, but a dedicated justice advocate—someone who organized, negotiated, marched, prayed, and sacrificed for the vision of the Beloved Community. Dr. King showed us that peace isn’t just the absence of tension; it’s the presence of justice. February’s Black History Month also carries that truth with many stories of struggle and progress by Black people against incredible odds. That truth continues to guide us today.

As a United Methodist committed to our church’s global witness—present at the United Nations and civil society—I have learned that faith must be public, not private; embodied in policy and practice, not just proclaimed in worship. Click this LINK to read the rest of the story...

FELLOWSHIP FRIENDS

Tuesday, February 10

10:00 am via Zoom

SHARED TOPIC: VALENTINES' DAY

Valentines' Day is February 14th. Do you plan on celebrating in any special way? What did you do on Valentine's Day at other times that was very special?

Email Jay Graves for an invitation link to join the group online.

If you do not have access to the internet,

you can still participate via telephone.

Contact Jay at 315.882.6847 for how to join by phone.

NEW

Come to the Table

Mondays :: February 23 - March 23

6:00 - 6:45 pm :: Zoom only

Based on our Lenten sermon series 'The Last Suppers,' exploring the stories and parables Jesus told at tables on his way to the cross. Yes, it’s during dinner time, but that’s the point! Fix some supper and join Pastor Jonathan online as we discuss questions from the previous Sunday's sermon and engage in various table practices that will bring us closer to Christ and to each other. Find the Zoom link in the bulletin, weekly email or email to

standrewbythesea@gmail.com

NEW

Texting With God Through Lent

Tuesdays :: February 24 - March 24

11:00 am

Admin. Bldg. Conf. Room :: hybrid

We text every day to stay connected. This Lent, we invite you to “text with God” by listening closely to the weekly lectionary scriptures. Each participant will reflect on a verse or phrase that speaks to them and consider what God may be saying through it. Join us for a season of listening, reflection, and deeper connection through Scripture. This study will be led by Pastor Frank.

Find the Zoom link in the bulletin, weekly email or email to

standrewbythesea@gmail.com

NEW

The Third Day: Living the Resurrection

Men’s Devotional Group

Thursdays :: February 26 - April 2

8:00 - 9:00 am :: Zoom only

Tom Berlin’s book uses his gifts of storytelling and understanding the Scriptures to connect the reader to the experiences of Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas around Jesus in his final days, focusing on new life and redemption rather than the despair of losing Jesus. This study traces events around these characters, along with Paul and the disciples at Emmaus, and how the resurrection transforms their lives.

Contact: Dave Peterson at dvdlptrsn@gmail.com for the Zoom link

Given the rise in violence towards houses of worship, and the challenge of maintaining our volunteer security team, the Trustees recommended to Church Council that a contracted security guard be present Sunday mornings as a deterrent to any potential threat. This recommendation was adopted in December 2025. Consequently, you will notice the presence of a guard at each Sunday service beginning in January.

While there have been no specific incidents prompting this action, these steps are being taken as a precautionary measure for the safety and well-being of everyone attending our church.