News at St. Andrew's

I am sure you have heard folks saying, “When is life going to get back to Normal?”. Then comes the response to that question, “I don’t think it will ever be Normal as we knew it”. I feel that way to some times and have asked myself, “Will life ever be Normal as we knew... Continue Reading

Going back to school, during a pandemic?! Many of you, if you haven’t already, are gearing up for another school year. This year brings particular challenges, unlike ever before. So many plans, changes, and requirements have been placed upon not only the students but also the teachers, administrators, coaches, and parents. One thing is for... Continue Reading

MISSION NEWS FROM CARRIANN SHULTZ Concerning Sierra Leone. It is with sadness and loss for the United Methodist church that Bishop Yambasu has passed this earth. It is also a loss to St. Andrews. He communicated with us and supported us in our support of our partner church in Zimmi. He was looking into how... Continue Reading

Some years ago, JoAnna and I were returning from the store. I had gotten her a beautiful, giant balloon upon her request. She was delighted to have it and held the string tightly. But when we got in the car, JoAnna opened the sunroof and allowed the balloon to sail above the car. I warned... Continue Reading

There are those little things in life that seem to have no “job” or “purpose” but then you come to find out, oh, I am glad for that item. Over the years of my marriage with Sue, her father, who was a great farmer, tried to educate me in some of the rudimentary items of... Continue Reading

Happy August! We hope you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer and are finding creative ways to beat the scorching heat. For as crazy as this year has been, we’ve sort of appreciated the normal rise in temperatures and humidity. The actual “feel” of summer. Of course, the mask wearing and social distancing... Continue Reading