Church of St. Andrew United Methodist

Church of St. Andrew United Methodist Worship Service:
Sundays at 10:30 AM We are a congregation that is open to anyone and everyone. Worship Service held Sundays at 10:30 A.M.

We love people from all walks of life and we believe diversity enriches life and our spiritual walk together. What to expect
* Favorite classic hymns as well as modern praise songs with an amazing full choir, talented soloists, and musicians.
* Biblical messages that are relevant to your life and your walk with God.
* Childcare is provided during all services. Sunday school is available for pre-k

through 5th grade.
* Handicap accessible and service animals are welcome. STAFF
Alex Wiles, Pastor
Karen Dean, Secretary
Adam Keller, Director of Christian Education
Jenny Kane, Music Ministry Coordinator
Bruce Histed, Organist / Pianist

09/07/2026

We are different—and that’s part of the beauty of the Church.

Different ages. Different histories. Different experiences and perspectives. Yet in Christ, we are held together and sent into the world with the same mission.

Our faith doesn’t stay inside the church when worship ends. We carry Christ into our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and every encounter throughout the week.

The world desperately needs the hope of Jesus. So we come as we are, let His light shine through us, and carry that hope wherever we go.

**Different people. One faith. Held together in Christ.**

We may not always look like we fit together.Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different experiences. Different pers...
09/01/2026

We may not always look like we fit together.

Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different experiences. Different perspectives. But the beauty of the church isn't found in everyone being the same—it's found in Christ holding us together.

Like mismatched beads, each of us brings something different. And when we're joined together in Christ, those differences become part of something bigger and more beautiful than any of us could create alone.

There is room for you here. There is a place for your story. We are made beautiful together.

08/31/2026

Our differences aren't something we have to overcome. They can be part of what makes us beautiful together.

Different ages. Different stories. Different experiences. Different perspectives. Yet in Christ, none of us are outsiders or temporary guests. We belong.

Paul reminds us in Ephesians that Christ is already building us together into something greater than any one of us could be alone.

Like the pieces of a kaleidoscope, we may look mismatched on our own—but when we're held together and God's light shines through, something beautiful happens.

We are different. We belong. And in Christ, we are made beautiful together.

The Church was never meant to be a place where we simply come to get something. We are a people sent out.In Mark 2, four...
08/25/2026

The Church was never meant to be a place where we simply come to get something. We are a people sent out.

In Mark 2, four friends saw someone who needed Jesus—and they carried him there. They didn’t wait for him to find his own way. They noticed. They acted. They helped carry the weight.

That same calling belongs to us.

May we be a church that looks beyond our walls, notices the people around us, and is willing to carry others when they can’t make the journey alone.

Who is God inviting you to notice this week?

08/24/2026

Some people aren't going to find their way to Jesus on their own.

That's why the story of the four friends in Mark 2 matters so much. They didn't wait for their friend to figure out how to get to Jesus—they went to him, carried him, and found a way to bring him close.

That's the calling of the Church.

We're not simply a place where people come to receive something. We are a people sent out into our neighbourhoods and communities to notice who's missing, care for those around us, and help carry others toward Jesus.

Not as a temporary program. Not as a campaign. But as a habit of attention.

Who might God be asking you to notice and carry today?

Our words have the power to build someone up—or weigh them down.Scripture reminds us to take seriously the way we speak ...
08/18/2026

Our words have the power to build someone up—or weigh them down.

Scripture reminds us to take seriously the way we speak and the way we listen. Before responding, we can slow down, hear one another thoughtfully, and choose words that bring encouragement rather than harm.

May we be people whose words leave others stronger, more hopeful, and more aware of God’s love.

“We must listen thoughtfully to others, think before we speak, and use words that uplift others and not weigh them down.”

08/17/2026

Our words carry more weight than we sometimes realize.

James reminds us that something as small as the tongue can have an enormous impact. Our words can encourage, heal, and strengthen—or they can leave wounds that last.

That’s why we’re called to listen thoughtfully, think before we speak, and choose words that build others up rather than weigh them down.

In a world full of “cold pricklies,” may we be people who offer a few more “warm fuzzies.”

The world will always have opinions about who you are and what you're worth.But the world's judgment doesn't get the fin...
08/11/2026

The world will always have opinions about who you are and what you're worth.

But the world's judgment doesn't get the final word.

Peter reminds us that God has already spoken: you are chosen. You are part of a royal priesthood. You are holy. You belong to God.

So we don't have to live trying to prove our worth or earn our place. We can live differently because our identity is already secure in Christ.

"The world's judgment is not the final word about your worth. God has already called you chosen, royal, holy, and special."

08/10/2026

The world is quick to judge by appearances, status, and success.

It did the same to Jesus.

The One the world rejected became the very cornerstone of God's kingdom.

Peter reminds us that because of Christ, our identity isn't determined by the opinions of others. We have already been called out of darkness into God's marvelous light. We belong to Him.

When we know whose we are, we can live differently—loving generously, serving humbly, and reflecting the grace we've already received.

"The world may define you by what it sees. God defines you by whose you are."

The world tells us our value comes from our title, our status, or where we rank.Peter tells a different story.In God's f...
08/04/2026

The world tells us our value comes from our title, our status, or where we rank.

Peter tells a different story.

In God's family, no one is loved more because of their position, and no one is valued less because of their circumstances. Every believer stands on the same foundation and shares the same eternal inheritance in Christ.

That changes how we see ourselves—and how we treat one another.

We are one spiritual family, built on grace, united by Christ, and called to reflect His love to the world.

"The foundation of God's family isn't rank or status—it's the truth that every believer is a co-heir of the same eternal inheritance."

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3620 Heatherdowns Boulevard
Toledo, OH
43614

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+14193856160

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