What's Happening at St. Andrew

Monday, April 13, 2026

The Librarians'

4 - 6 pm Saturday, April 18

2301 Alpine Road

To register for The Librarians, use the link above or please contact the church office at 903-758-4952. The Social Justice and Public Witness Committee and St. Andrew Presbyterian are co-sponsoring the free public screening of the groundbreaking documentary. The documentary is the story of Texas librarians defending intellectual freedom and privacy by standing up to government surveillance, censorship, and pressure to restrict access to information. Join the conversation on the dangers of censorship and book banning. The film will be shown at the Unitarian Fellowship, 2301 Alpine Road, on Saturday, April 18, at 4 pm, with a time for discussion to follow by Reverend Laura Walters from Grace Presbytery. The Fellowship seating setup is theater-style, which provides more comfort for the 90-minute film.

Bits & Pieces for the week ahead....

RSVP Deadline! Monday, April 13, for the Bridal Brunch honoring Kate Day. Please contact Robin Burns at 903-240-0179. The event takes place on Saturday, April 25, at 11 am at Robin’s home, 1407 Mary Lee Lane, Longview.

Meals with Love is driven by St. Andrew on Tuesday morning, April 14. To help, please contact Janet Martin at 903-237-8295. Drivers and helpers are often needed for this ministry. For more information talk to Janet. 

The work of this congregation and much of the planning are primarily done through the ministry groups. Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to come to a meeting. Meeting this Wednesday, April 15, are Building and Grounds at 5 pm in the Calvin Room in the upper hallway and Worship and Music at 6:45 pm in the Sanctuary. On Tuesday, April 21, at 3 pm, the Budget, Finance, and Stewardship Ministry Group will meet in the library.

Sunday Morning Studies and Snacks

We have two wonderful studies going on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Spiritual Growth class is using the book Life of the Beloved by Henri J. M. Nouwen. The study just began and is on Chapter One. You can order the book from your favorite source and join in. The other class is the Women's Bible Study and they have just ordered The Call by Adam Hamilton. Another wonderful study that uses a DVD guide will help guide the lessons. Please reach out to Charlotte Ezelle if you want to know more.

Coffee and snacks are provided by members during the study hour. Please contact Judy Haley (903-445-3798 jhaley726@gmail.com) or Lee Ellen Blanton (903-235-3348, gypsy1956@sbcglobal.net) if you would like to help.

Coming up!

Servants are needed to prepare and serve breakfast at Newgate Mission, Saturday, April 25, 7 – 9 am. Wear a cap unless you want to wear a hairnet. Contact Steve Crane at 903-452-2925. Please text him, even if you tell him, because he is challenged that way.

Presbyterian Children’s Homes & Services has invited us to a luncheon event benefiting the children and families of PCHAS. The luncheon will be at First Presbyterian Church Kilgore, on Thursday, April 30, at noon. We have a table for eight and will carpool from the church at 11:30. Reverend Diane Pennington, Senior Development Officer PCHAS, will present the event.

One Love World! 

I don't have the chart for today but as you are able, please plan on shopping for the items listed below:

beef jerky; cereal/protein bars; cheese/PB crackers; fruit snacks; peanuts; tuna pouches; Vienna sausage; 1 gal. ziplock bags; and bottled water. The underlined items are running short. Bags will be filled again on May 13.

Thank you to all who continue to provide some nutrition for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. 

Special thanks to all who contributed to filling bags for CPS. A total of 60 bags were filled with soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, and feminine products. These are used for young people whom CPS has had to remove from dangerous situations. Sondra Allen makes the draw-string bags that are filled. Continue saving or picking up travel-sized items as you are able.

Join the ladies' Stitchers group every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Dawn Lo classroom! Organized by Kathy Loy, this welcoming group invites members and friends. Beginners and experts, left- and right-handed crocheters alike, are all welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the church from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For further information, please call (903)235-7890.

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