St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

Soup & Scripture Wed. 5:30-7:30pm

Shelaine — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:31:47 +0000

Please come to St. Andrews and join us for a simple dinner of soup and bread, followed by a lesson on the Lord’s Prayer and a brief devotional service. If you’ve never made it to S&S before, perhaps this is the year to give it a try! See you Wed.–Shelaine

Daily Devotion: Monday, March 15

Shelaine — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:24:52 +0000

“You have turned my wailing into dancing.” Ps. 30:11)

Think of a time in your life when you were disconsolate, bereft or deeply pained. Think of your body as potter’s clay, and form your body into the shape of that distress. After a few moments, think of a time of great joy, and allow your body to give form to that feeling, moving your head and arms and whole body in a way that expresses joy.

Prayer: Gracious One, receive all my pain and all my joy.

Daily Devotion: Sunday, March 14

Shelaine — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:30:08 +0000

“So I will bless you as long as I live
and lift up my hands in your name.” (Ps. 63:4)

The posture of praying with uplifted hands is an ancient one that most of us rarely use these days. Try praying with arms upraised, face and eyes open, hands stretching toward the ceiling. You may just let the posture itself be your prayer, or recite a verbal prayer such as the Lord’s Prayer. How does the prayer feel different from when you say it sitting down?

Prayer: God, you are my All. May I praise you with all my being.

Don’t forget to change your clocks tonight!

Shelaine — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:20:28 +0000

Daylight Savings Time begins tomorrow (Sun), so please remember to move your clocks FORWARD one hour tonight, otherwise you’ll get to church right in time for the Benediction! See you bright and early–Shelaine

Daily Devotion: Saturday, March 13

Shelaine — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:52:22 +0000

“How sweet are your words to my taste!
They are sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Ps. 119:103)

Find something sweet to eat–a spoonful of honey, a piece of ripe fruit, a cookie or a piece of candy. Eat it slowly with your eyes closed, experiencing its sweetness. Think of words from Scripture such as “peace,” “redemption,” or “justice.” Which words “taste sweet” to you? Savor each word.

Prayer: May I delight in your word, O God, and especially in Jesus Christ the Living Word.

Daily Devotion: Friday, March 12

Shelaine — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:24:37 +0000

“If any think they are religious, and do not bridle their tongues
but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless.” (James 1:26)

Search your heart and consider whether you have made any thoughtless or unkind remarks recently. Have you spoken in the heat of the moment, or without considering how your words might hurt someone else? Have you indulged in gossip or in conversation that belittles someone else?

Prayer: Search me, Righteous God, and tell me the truth about myself.

Fast Fact about Presbyterians

Shelaine — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:42:35 +0000

Did you know that 1/3 of pastors and 11% of PC(USA) members claim to read the Bible with family or friends on a weekly basis.

What about you? Do you read the Bible? If so, when and where and with whom? How do our families come to make decisions about Bible study or devotion? Do we do…what our parents did? …what’s most comfortable? …what is convenient within our busy schedule? How might your family spend more time exploring scripture together?

Daily Devotion: March 11

Shelaine — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:15:17 +0000

“Come, let us sing to the Lord; let us shout for joy to
the Rock of our salvation.” (Ps. 95:1)

Make music. Sing a song you know by heart, or put on a CD and sing along–something energetic and powerful. Sing to God. Clap your hands, stamp your feet in rhythm and let your whole body dance. Let all your voice and body express your praise.

Prayer: Incarnate God, free me to praise you with all my soul and body.

Daily Devotion: March 10

Shelaine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:26:46 +0000

“My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God.” (Ps. 42:2)

Make today a time of fasting in order to heighten your awareness of our common need. Hunger for food and drink can help us connect to our hunger and thirst for God, a need that is just as primal but often unnoticed.

Prayer: Life giving God, teach me to know my need of you.

Daily Devotion: March 9

Shelaine — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:46:49 +0000

“They feast upon the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from the river of your delights.” (Ps. 36:8)

As you prepare to eat a meal today, look at the food in front of you and consider all that went into its preparation–the soil and rain and sun that allowed it to grow, the farm workers, the preparation process, and the people who sell the food.

Prayer: Bless, O Lord, all people whose labor puts food on our table.