What to expect.

Whether you are “curious or seriously seeking a christian faith community” you are very much welcome at SAUMC.   The first encounter with St. Andrew United Methodist Church will proably be Sunday morning worship.    The information below help you know what to expect on Sundays, but there are plenty of weekday programs if you want to visit then.

Radical Hospitality and Faith Development
Arrived and get parked we have visitor parking just for you.  We are a single-campus church with one location. You will be greeted with a welcome and good morning from our greeters and welcome center ambassadors.   You will be given information outlining Sunday morning Faith Development classes for all ages.   Greeters and Ushers will welcome you into the worship center sanctuary and give you a program outlining the service.   The services are also projected for your convenience.  If you have questions please ask.  Welcome to St. Andrew campus.

 Hospitality for Yourself, Children, and Youth.
Welcome center volunteers and greeters are ready to answer your questions before, between, and after class and worship service. Just look for them behind the counter in the main lobby. They can help you choose a class that’s right for you. If you have young children or teens, they can help you find out about classes and locations.

Children in Worship
There is a special message for children and children may leave to attend “Kid’s for Christ” a children’s church worship time in room 100 of the education wing of the campus.  The children are brought back to the worship center during the closing song to depart with their parents. Children are always welcome to stay and worship in the worship center sanctuary.

Blended Worship in a Multi-cultural and Multi-Ethnic Setting
Blended Traditional (8:00 am) and Blended Contemporary (10:45 am)Toward the beginning of the service, everyone is invited to stand and greet one another with a good morning song.    Visitors are welcomed and asked to raise their hand only if the visitor wishes to be identified. You will never be singled out as a guest of St. Andrew.   

The worship style is a great mix or blend of worship styles, responses that reflect that draws from the great tradition Biblical teaching, a blend of musical styles, prayer, giving, and communion on the first Sunday of each month.

Prayer
If you would like prayer about a personal concern or something you heard in the service come and pray during the close of the service a special prayer team will pray with you. These men and women have been trained to listen and encourage, and they are eager to help. You can also complete and prayer card and we will continue to pray with you throughout the week.