Nursery
St. Andrew’s nursery is open to any children ages 0-4. Our policy with any children’s environment is to always have at least two adults present around our children, so parents can feel comfortable leaving their children to learn and play under the care of our staff and volunteers. The nursery is equipped with many toys that inspire creative play, including puzzles, blocks,…
Children
We believe that children belong in worship with us, as they are full members of the Body of Christ! During the teaching time, preschool and elementary-age children are dismissed for age-appropriate teaching in kid’s church that uses the Godly Play curriculum. During this time we also have a Bible study for 5th – 8th graders called “Truth Seekers.” All of the children…
Youth
St. Andrew’s believes in raising up our youth to be mature disciples of Jesus through community, teaching, and mission. Weekly meetings typically will include dinner, Bible study, and fellowship with one another. See the “Youth Group” event for meeting time and watch the events calendar for other fun events and activities planned at various times throughout the year. We also offer confirmation…
Small Groups & Bible Studies
We believe that life and growth happens in small groups, and we encourage all our members to become involved in a small group. We have several home groups that meet in homes throughout the week. We also have men’s and women’s Bible studies, home groups, and a few hobby groups, like a book club (Fellowship of Good Books) and a guitar club…
Avanza
As a community of disciples on mission, St. Andrew’s seeks to glorify Christ by loving our closest neighbors. The Avanza tutoring ministry exists to support children in achieving their God-given potential. “Avanza” is the Spanish word for “get moving” or “advance.” The Avanza tutoring ministry began as a partnership with Huntertown Elementary School to provide tutoring for English Language Learners in Woodford…
Mission
In Acts 1:8, Jesus promises to fill his followers with the Holy Spirit, in order that they would be his witnesses “in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” We look to that verse as a model of our approach to mission: we engage with and support Christian mission work that is local (Jerusalem), regional (Judea and…