A St. Andrews Weekly Publication
Welcome to “Faith Matters,” our weekly newsletter where we connect our faith with current events, daily life, and more. You’ll find articles that reflect the diversity of our congregation’s perspectives, experiences, and passions. From reflections on how our faith informs our responses to global challenges, to personal testimonies of finding strength and hope in times of adversity, we seek to uncover the sacred threads that unite us all. Our mission is to bridge the gap between our beliefs and the world we inhabit, reminding ourselves of the profound impact faith can have on our choices, actions, and relationships. Join us as we explore the intersection of spirituality and the world around us, fostering meaningful discussions and inspiring each other on this shared journey of faith. Together, let’s find strength, hope, and unity in the stories we share and the connections we build.
“Easter is about the Reality of Heaven”
Written by The Rev. Dr. Ned Edwards
“Faith Matters”
Written by Pat Sheafor
“Faith Matters”
Written by Char Kamper
“Faith Matters”
Written by Tom Webster
“Faith Matters”
Written by The Rev. Margie Osborn
“Faith Matters”
Written by The Rev. Pam Pendexter
“Bridge on the River Kwai: The Backstory”
Written by Jim Trent
“Dark Times?”
Written by Bonnie Garbrecht
“How I Live My Life Matters”
Written by Marilyn Whisner
“All the King’s Men”
Written by Maurine Slaughter
“A Prayer for the Church”
Written by The Rev. Dr. John E. (Jack) Harnish
“What Would Jesus Do?”
Written by The Rev. Dr. Ned Edwards
“Celestial Swansong”
Written by Keith and Ruth Griffioen
“Faith Matters”
Written by Pat Sheafor
“Do You Have a Minute in 2025?”
Written by The Rev. Margie Osborn
“Dinner Etiquette According to Jesus”
Written by Tom Webster
“Let It Be!”
Written by The Rev. Fred Edmonds
“Say Yes!!”
Written by The Rev. Pamela Pendexter
“For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.”
Written by The Rev. Dr. Bruce Brooks
“Taking the Risk”
Written by Bonnie Garbrecht
“How We Deal With Change Matters”
Written by Marilyn Whisner
“Remember the Fifth of November”
Written by Maurine Slaughter
“Fans in the Big House”
Written by The Rev. Dr. John E. (Jack) Harnish
“Does Truth Matter?”
Written by The Rev. Dr. Ned Edwards
“No Person is an Island—or a Choir”
Written by Ruth Griffioen
“Faith Matters”
Written by Pat Sheafor
“Gotcha Day”
Written by Tom Webster
“How is Your Wireless Connection?”
Written by Kathryn Den Houter, Ph.D.
“The Stewardship of Testimony”
Written by The Rev. Margie Osborn
“Laying Down in Order to Lay Up”
Written by Julie Walton
“Faith Matters”
Written by The Rev. Pam Pendexter
“Stewardship of Time”
Written by The Rev. Dr. Bruce Brooks
“User Upper” Par Excellence
Written by Bonnie Garbrecht
“Stillness and Solitude Matter”
Written by Marilyn Whisner
“Breath of Life, Breath of God”
Written by Maurine Slaughter
“Majoring on Minors”
Written by The Rev. Dr. John E. (Jack) Harnish
Written by The Rev. Dr. Ned Edwards
“Reading the Signs”
Written by Ruth Griffioen
“Aging Faithfully Faith Matters! Blessed Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Our Lives! Peace.”
Written by Pat Sheafor
“Silly Love Songs!”
Written by Fred C. Taylor
“There is Hope!”
Written by Kathryn Den Houter, Ph.D.
“The Masks We Wear”
Written by Tom Webster
“God Answers Prayers”
Written by The Rev. Fred Edmonds
“Created for Community, for Family”
Written by The Rev. Pam Pendexter
“What’s in Your Word Garden?”
Written by The Rev. Dr. Bruce Brooks
“Free of Charge”
Written by Bonnie Garbrecht
“Experiencing the Living Presence of God Matters”
Written by Marilyn Whisner
“Faith Matters: Immigration Sonnet”
Written by Maurine Slaughter
“Ascension”
Written by The Rev. Dr. John E. (Jack) Harnish
“Real Love Lessons”
Written by The Rev. Dr. Ned Edwards
Written by Keith Griffioen
“HELLO!”
Written by Pat Sheafor
“Do You Have a Minute?”
Written by The Rev. Margie Osborn
“Lift High the Cross”
Written by Kathryn Den Houter, Ph.D.
“Walking By Faith”
Written by Tom Webster
“Joy Comes in the Morning”
Written by The Rev. Dr. John E. (Jack) Harnish
Written by Rev. Pam Pendexter
“Although God Seems Invisible”
Written by The Rev. Dr. Bruce Brooks
“Super Agers”
Written by Bonnie Garbrecht
“I Think I Can, I Think I Can, I Think I Can”
Written by Marilyn Whisner
“Faith/Ego Matters”
Written by Maurine Slaughter
“Signs of Hope from a Furry Rodent”
Written by The Rev. Dr. John E. (Jack) Harnish
Written by The Rev. Dr. Ned Edwards, Pastor Emeritus
“Provichance”
Written by Ruth Griffioen
“Faith Matters”
Written by Pat Sheafor
“Epiphany Reclaimed”
Written by The Rev. Margie Osborn
Written by Kathryn Den Houter, Ph.D.
“No Room in the Inn (Guest Quarters), But Welcome Room in the Family Space”
Written by The Rev. Bruce Brooks
“Faith Matters”
Written by The Rev. Fred Edmonds
“Faith Matters”
Written by Rev. Pam Pendexter
“Waiting”
Written by Julie Walton
“Acquiring an Attitude of Gratitude”
Written by Bonnie Garbrecht
“What’s Inside Matters”
Written by Marilyn Whisner
“Birds Matter”
Written by Maurine Slaughter
“He Died Alone”
Written by The Rev. Dr. John E. (Jack) Harnish
Written by The Rev. Dr. Ned Edwards
“Faith Matters When Contemplating the Universe”
Written by Keith Griffioen
Written by Pat Sheafor
Written by The Rev. Margie Osborn
“What was Her Name?”
Written by Julie Walton
“Rules are Meant to be Broken”
Written by Kathryn Den Houter, Ph.D.
“Faith at Home, Abiding in You and in Me”
Written by The Rev. Bruce Brooks
Written by The Rev. Fred Edmonds
Written by Rev. Pam Pendexter
“Mustard Seed and Yeast”
Written by Bonnie Garbrecht
“Who We Rely on Matters”
Written by Marilyn Whisner
“Write on, St. Andrews!”
Written by Maurine Slaughter
“God is at Work….and So Are We”
Written by The Rev. Dr. John E. (Jack) Harnish
Written by The Rev. Dr. Ned Edwards, Pastor Emeritus
Written by Ruth Griffioen
Written by Pat Sheafor
Written by The Rev. Margie Osborn
Written by Kathryn Den Houter, Ph.D.
“Having our Faith Challenged”
Written by The Rev. Russ Brandt
Written by The Rev. Fred Edmonds
Written by The Rev. Pam Pendexter
“It’s Not Just about the S’Mores and Bacon”
Written by Julie Walton
“Where is God?”
Written by Marilyn Whisner
“Shakespeare, the Bible, and Thou”
Written by Maurine Slaughter
“Let’s Talk About This”
Written by The Rev. Dr. John E. (Jack) Harnish
“The Making of a Presbyterian Minister or Three”
Written by The Rev. Ned Edwards, Pastor Emeritus
“Bach in a Minute”
Written by Ruth Griffioen
Written by Pat Sheafor
Written by The Rev. Margie Osborn
“Jesus, the Gamechanger”
Written by Katheryn Den Houter, Ph.D.
Written by The Rev. Robert McQuilkin
“The Presence of Christ”
Written by The Rev. Fred Edmonds
Written by The Rev. Pam Pendexter
Written by Julie Walton
Written by Bonnie Garbrecht
“Jesus Matters”
Written by Marilyn Whisner
“Who’s Your Valentine?”
Written by Maurine Slaughter
“When I Grow Up”
Written by The Rev. Dr. John E. (Jack) Harnish
“Ring Out, Wild Bells”
Written by The Rev. Ned Edwards, Pastor Emeritus
“Faith Matters When Contemplating Beginnings”
Written by Keith Griffieon
“A New Year! Back ‘Up North'”
Written by Pat Sheafor
“What Condition is Your Bible In?”
Written by The Rev. Margie Osborn
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