Community Needs
Dear Church on the Path family,
I am SO grateful for this congregation. You continue to show the heart of Christ in the simplest and most meaningful ways—one can of food, one bottle of shampoo, one act of kindness at a time.
Even though some assistance programs have resumed, the need in our community remains very real. Families are still stretching paychecks, seniors are still choosing between medicine and groceries, and too many of our neighbors are wondering how they’ll make it through the month. Your generosity helps close that gap.
We are continuing to collect:
Non-perishable foods
Hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, deodorant, wipes, feminine products, etc.)
I will personally deliver everything we receive each week to the Grace UMC Food Bank on Monday, right after men’s Bible study.
If you’ve been thinking, “I wish there was something simple I could do this week to bless someone,” this is it. Add a couple of items to your shopping list, or grab something from your pantry to share with a neighbor in need.
Thank you for being a congregation that doesn’t just speak gratitude—you live it.
With appreciation and love,
Rev. Brent
St. Andrews Parish UMC
The Church on the Path
DECEMBER 2025 Newsletter
Youth Events
Revolution 2026: January 30 - February 1, 2026
Backpack Manna Update
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
Jesus is calling us to action, and Backpack Manna is one of many ways in which our congregants and church neighbors are answering that call. The Backpack Manna ministry provides food to supplement the weekend diets of students in need at Oakland, Springfield, and Drayton Hall Elementary Schools. The estimated cost per week is $500. You can help with a monetary donation or by restocking our shelves with the specific items listed below.
Thank you to all who made this work possible!
You can help with that effort by shopping for our "most-needed" items...
Horizon 2% Milk Boxes
Pop Tarts
Nutri-Grain Bars
Fruit & Applesauce Cups
Juice Boxes
Chef-Boy-R-Dee Pasta Cups
Jif-To-Go Peanut Butter Cups*
Small Cereal Boxes (Individual Servings)*
Raisins
We will host a neighborhood food blast in the fall. Please stay tuned for details! Until then, food items can be dropped off at the church during office hours or before/after Sunday morning worship.
*For student safety and convenience, we only accept items that are packaged for individual consumption. We cannot accept large boxes of cereal or jars of peanut butter at this time.
VBS - Summer 2026
Summer 2026
Holy Week Schedule
SAFE SANCTUARIES
Click below to view the training video.
UMW Accepting Scholarship Applications
The SAPUMC chapter of the United Methodist Women is now accepting scholarship applications. UMW Scholarships are available to individuals who are actively pursuing post-secondary education. Interested parties should complete an application and submit it to Letha Henry by April 1, 2018.
Applicants must be members of Saint Andrews Parish United Methodist Church or an immediate family member (spouse, son, daughter or qualified dependent) of a congregation member. Applicants can be graduating seniors or high school graduates who have already been accepted into a program of further study. Students who are currently enrolled in an accredited program such as a 4-year bachelors, 2-year associates, trade certification or Master's program may also qualify. Click here to view detailed scholarship criteria.
Click to view an editable application. Responses may be handwritten or typed. Please be sure to sign the application prior to submission. Applications may be hand delivered or emailed to Letha Henry. To request Letha's email address, please contact the church office.