St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

Amen. Come Holy Spirit.
Click for our celebration of Pentecost.. (Please note: This was recorded prior to many of the protests and riots in Philadelphia and other major cities. Please pray for justice and peace, for people of color who are victims of injustice and for police officers who risk their lives in the name of justice. Pray that we would see the Spirit's role in bringing unity in difficult and uncertain times.)
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"That they may be one as we are one"
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Dear Friends,

As we approach a Memorial Day weekend that will be very different for many of us this year, remember to give thanks for the reason we have this holiday in the first place.  Let us give thanks to God for those members of our armed forces who paid the ultimate price for the freedoms that we enjoy.  Also, if you know someone who is in active service right now.,reach out to  thank them as well.
If you find yourself around a special meal with family on Monday or if you find yourselves gathered around the barbecue, take time to say grace giving thanks for our many blessings.  Also, feel free to print out and read the following prayer as well:
Almighty God, you are our strength and our shield.  We give you thanks for the men and women of our armed forces, past and present, especially for those who have died while serving.  May their sacrifices serve the cause of peace, and may our nation be ever grateful for their service.  With your wisdom and strength guide our military's le…