Saint Andrew Lutheran Church
Newsletter
April 2026
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church
600 Gansevoort Road (Hwy 32)
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
518/761-0917
sgfstandrew@live.com (office)
www.saint-andrewonline.org
Worship: 10:00 AM
A beacon to our community, actively and consistently proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ!
We are a
Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation.
All are welcome!
All may worship!
All are loved!
A Message from
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church
Dear Siblings in Christ,
As I write this, Jesus Christ is alive among us...​
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As I write this, the Moreau community is preparing for a town hall tonight to decide on whether or not a Pride flag will ever be allowed to fly in the month of June. As I write this, the federal website for the Stonewall Inn has removed all mention of Trangender people, despite the historical fact that the Pride movement was begun by transgender women of color. As I write this, ICE has taken up space in airports, without training, to replace trained professional TSA agents, resulting in heightened anxiety and longer wait times for travelers moving through airports. As I write this, spring has arrived but snow and frost were still on my windshield when I left for work this morning.
And yet –
As I write this, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Crucified and risen. Incarnate, dying, and rising. Eternal and present in this very moment.
I do not say that to imply that we can close our eyes and ears and hearts to the pain of our neighbors - on the contrary, Jesus has always been about taking care of those who need the most care. Remember what he said to the sheep and the goats? “When I was in prison, you visited me. When I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink.” (Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 25)
When we follow Jesus, the one Christians have called Lord and Savior for generations, we do not follow a war-monger, a tyrant, a violent conqueror – we follow a lover, a healer, a compassionate justice-bringer who came to seek out and save the lost, to fill the hungry with good things. He followed all of the official laws of his day, fulfilled every requirement set down for his people, and they still arrested, beat, and publicly killed him. This is the crucified king we choose, because he chose us first, to love us, to welcome to save us from the harms we inflict upon ourselves as a human community on this wild and lovely little planet.
As I write this, Jesus Christ is alive among us, dancing at Stonewall, speaking up for his neighbors who are afraid, walking through checkpoints, sitting in detention centers, bringing strength and hope to all who yearn for justice and freedom. For Christ is risen, he is risen, indeed. Alleluia!
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Grace and Peace,
Pastor Andrew Tobias Nelson
Holy Week Schedule​​​
Sunday, March 29, 2026 --
10:00 AM -- Palm Sunday Worship
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 -- Maundy Thursday --
6:00 PM -- Communion Service --
Saint Peter Lutheran Church --
Mediterranean Meal following service
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Friday, April 3, 2026 --
6:30 PM -- Good Friday Worship
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Sunday, April 5, 2026 --
Easter Sunday --
8:30 AM -- Easter Breakfast --
10 AM -- Easter Worship Service --
Rejoice -- He is Risen!​​
Activities at Saint Andrew -- 2026
​​​Our Potluck Fellowship will be served
during the first Sunday of every month!
All are Welcome!
Please contact Tracy Hadsell
if you wish to donate food or beverages to Fellowship!
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The Fellowship Calendar is on the stairwell bulletin board.
Choose a partner and sign up for a Sunday!
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The Flower Chart for 2026 is on the narthex bulletin board.
Sign up for one or more Sundays!
Simply fill out the slip to indicate the dedication of the flowers
("in honor of," "in celebration of," or "in memory of")
Cost is $18 per Sunday.
Any questions, please contact Carole Glidden!
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​​​​​​Food Pantries​​
David and Matthew Trombley and their Scout Troop
are collecting food and personal care items for local food pantries!
You will find the collection basket in the narthex.
As this will be an ongoing effort,
your generosity will be most appreciated!
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Also, the Post Star recently published a list of
area food pantries with distribution times.
Included are area libraries that also offer some food options.
This list is posted on the narthex bulletin board.
You may also contact: -- regionalfoodbank.net
or call 518-786-3691.
Please give this information to anyone
you know who may need food assistance.
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May God bless you always!
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Saint Andrew Welcomes a New Member!
On Sunday, April 12th, Saint Andrew Lutheran Church
will receive "by letter of transfer"
Justin Bettenhauser as a new member!
He comes from his home church in Farmingdale, NY.
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"A warmest welcome to you, Justin...
and may God bless you now and always!"
-- Saint Andrew Lutheran Church
​Sanctuary Flowers
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The cost of flowers for our Sunday worship is now $18.
This is still a bargain!
If you have prepaid for the year you are all set!
We bring beauty to our worship
and honor loved ones with our floral commemorations!
The flower chart is in the narthex!
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Thank you
and may God bless you for your support!
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Spring!
Spring is on its way. Time to start thinking of gardening, cleaning up the winter debris, repairs and spring cleaning including our sanctuary and fellowship area. We will soon put together a list of things to do. If you see something that should be added to the list please contact Carole Glidden. And please be ready to lend your time and hands!
"Extravagant Moments"
(exceeding the limits of reason or necessity)
"Since Ash Wednesday the "Alleluia" has been silent during our worship service! On Easter morning we will again be rejoicing with loud "ALLELUIAs" declaring that "He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!!!"
If you have any moments that take your breath away please send a written description and/or a picture to Carole Glidden, Parish Coordinator.
Prayer for world peace
"Let peace fill our hearts, our world, and our universe.
Let us dream together, pray together, and work together
to build one world of peace and justice for all."
NOTE re the ELCA Lutheran Disaster Response (Ukraine)
The total amount collected thus far by Saint Andrew for Ukraine war victims was $2,275. For more info on how to donate, read on below...
URGENT --
Ukrainian Families Need You!
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Our neighbors in Ukraine are suffering and they need your love now.
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Many characterize this war as a
"humanitarian disaster."
Families are leaving behind everything they own and fleeing for their safety. They need immediate aid including food, water, shelter, clothing, and medical care.
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Your emergency gift will deliver urgent support and care, like critically needed items for families who fled their homes, and medicine and supplies for clinics.
Donations for Ukraine
The ELCA's Lutheran Disaster Response is accompanying our companions in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, as well as such ecumenical partners as Lutheran World Federation and Church World Service, in their humanitarian responses to the crisis. These partners provide refugees with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water, and hygiene kits.
Your gifts designated for “Eastern Europe Crisis Response” will be used entirely (100%) to provide support for victims of this war.
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YES, I want to help!
Please send your check to: -- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
ELCA Gifts Processing Center
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
and write “Eastern Europe Crisis Response” on your check’s memo line.
NOTE: -- A generous donor within the ELCA has already pledged to match up to $50,000!
May God bless you for your generosity!
