Check out these features on our website of interest to our military men and women:
- Father Mike’s welcome message and prayer for you
- Give us your feedback on the Question of the Week
- See highlights of the website
- Who We Are
- What We Believe
- Our Real Faith Stories: Be amazed and read our real stories about what Jesus has done for us....
- Do you have a faith story share? Send it to: Anne E. Simon: topsoprano(at)yahoo.com
- Directions: If you and/or your family would like to visit us, go to Directions for information on our location and travel routes.
- Prayer Requests – St. Andrew’s Prayer-Share Board: leave and respond to prayer requests. They can be anonymous, if you wish.
- In Loving Memory: a place to remember those who have touched our hearts and lives. (You need to be a registered user of the website for this feature.)
- Community Ministries: find out about the City Mission of Schenectady, Scotia Food Pantry, and more.
- Outreach/Support - covers a variety of outreach ministries, including:
- Military: information for our service men and women (this page).
- Prayer Support for Troops:
- Prayers for Our Troops
- See Prayer Requests (above)
- A page with ideas for how to support our troops
- Check out our Troop Appreciation Board for a well-earned pat on the back! You've earned it...
- A Soldier's Report from the Field: Read a soldier's account of what his daily life is like serving in Iraq.
Learn and Grow for information on:
- About Prayer
- Kid’s Page: Grownups will have fun with the Bible Trivia quiz, too!
- Devotional & Journal: includes daily readings from the Good News Daily, a Discussion board and a personal prayer journal (for registered users. Journal entries are encrypted for user privacy.)
- E-Bible verse of the Day
- Sermons
- Sermons to download: mp3 files to put on your portable player
- Who is Jesus?
- Bible Passages to Help You: a place to find help for life’s problems – large and small. For example, check out these passages about "Entering Military Service."
Links & Resources: Find links to devotional materials, worship and study aids, online Bibles, church news sites, etc.
Letters/E-Mail/Packages
Would you like to receive letters or emails? Do you know someone who would like to receive mail, e-mail or packages from home?
Please send contact information to Mrs. Carol Kiddle at foneldy2@aol.com.
Prayers for Service Men and Women
You can request prayers for specific service men and women to be included in our Sunday service prayers. Please note if they are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan (if applicable) and send the name(s) to the Church Office at: standrewsscotia@netzero.net. These names will also be listed in the weekly Church Bulletin insert so that parishioners can pray for them during the week.
Prayer requests can also be made via our online Prayer-Share Board.
Click here for some specific prayers for our troops.
A Love Letter from Your Heavenly Father
I have something to tell you. I've wanted to say this for a long time. I love you. I know it's hard to believe the God of the universe loves you - one of many billions and billions of people on the earth - but I do. I know exactly how many hairs there are on your head. I remember when you were born, when you said your first word, when you took your first step. I was taking it all in like a proud Father.
I was with you in the hard times, in the growing-up times, and in the good times. I have a plan for your life, and it's to bless you. I would never want to harm you.
If you get to know Me, you'll discover I'm a good Father, and I've revealed Myself to you because it's time for you to start living in the Light instead of the darkness.
Will you say yes to Me? Will you take My hand in trust? Will you follow Me? The most awesome gift I have for you is eternal life. Everybody will exist forever, and I've prepared a place in Heaven for them all - to live with Me. Some don't choose to do that. They'd rather die in their sin and spend a very uncomfortable eternity.
What I'm offering to you right now is eternal life and an opportunity to live out your destiny here on the earth. I know you're tired of the hurt, the pain, and the emptiness.
You can trade that right now for healing, peace, and fulfillment. Just say yes to Me. Say you love Me and accept Me into your life. I'm right here waiting.
Love, Your Heavenly Father
http://www.dreamci.com/love_letter.htm
Copyright© Jill P. Boyce 2008
Because I have set my love upon Him, therefore He will deliver me; he will set me on high because I have known His name. I shall call upon Him, and He will answer me. He will be with me in trouble; He will deliver me and honor me. With long life He will satisfy me and show me His salvation. Psalm 91:14-16
The Welcome Home Initiative
The Welcome Home Initiative is a ministry of Christ the King Spiritual Life Center and the Episcopal Diocese of Albany, NY.
The Welcome Home Initiative is:
- for the men, women & families of our Armed Forces;
- to show our appreciation for the men, women, and families serving in the Armed Forces;
- to help those who have suffered trauma in combat, be it physical, psychological, or spiritual, by providing ministry and resources for health and healing;
- to connect combat veterans with appropriate specialist agencies and resources including:
- Combat stress and trauma experts
- Critical incident debrief specialists
- Marriage and family life counselors
- Suicide prevention counselors
- Prayer teams
The Welcome Home Initiative includes such services as:
- a 3-5 Day Retreat for members of the Armed Forces and their families;
- talks by Veterans and Trauma Specialists;
- discussion Groups;
- opportunities for Reflection and Healing Prayer;
- 600 Beautiful Acres for Recreation and Relaxation;
- handicapped-Accessible Facilities;
- optional Marriage & Family Counseling.
Click here to learn more about the Welcome Home Initiative.
Cyber Hymnal
Want to hear some of your favorite hymns? Sing along, have a karaoke night, or use them in a worship service - wherever you are - via the Cyber Hymnal online. The Cyber Hymnal site includes thousands of Christian hymns and Gospel songs from many denominations—lyrics, MIDI files, scores, pictures, history and more. It's searchable and has advanced Autoplay feature and free downloads.
Some of these hymns are also available from the online Oremus Hymnal. This online hymnal contains about 1,000 hymn texts and MIDI files of tunes used in much of the English-speaking world, with particular emphasis on the Anglican tradition.
Here are some samples to get you started:
Battle Hymn of the Republic (Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory)
O Beautiful for Spacious Skies
The Star Spangled Banner (O Say Can You See) - USA National Anthem
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