Family MInistries

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter morning, Sunday, April 5, 2026, shone bright with joy as Jesus was Risen.

The skies on the other hand, had other ideas, as it began raining just in time for

 our annual egg hunt. The kids, however, were excited at the prospect of hunting

throughout the office wing, Lower Hall, and the Biddle room for over 1,000 eggs.

With bags in hand and joy in our hearts, we let the kids loose to look for all the

eggs, and not one was left behind; they were all found.

Thank you to our amazing youth who stuffed all our eggs on Palm Sunday, and everyone who donated candy and toys to be placed in our eggs. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to our Volunteer Teachers

Every week, our Sunday school classrooms and youth group programs are led by a team of dedicated volunteers who open their doors and hearts to the kids here at St Andrew’s. I would like to take a moment to say thank you for all you do week in and week out to make each child know that St Andrew’s is a welcoming place they can come to anytime. If you see our team of amazing teachers be sure to say thanks!

Thank you teachers!

Rebekah Capps, John and Libby Eblacker, Adam and Jen Ewing, Sarah Favorito,

Jessica Gallo, Julia Sanders, Meg Sebastianelli, Christine Whaley, and Lisa Yoest.

Children’s Day

Please join us on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the 10 am service to celebrate Children’s Day here at St. Andrew’s. Children of all ages will be providing the day’s service, starting with a welcome by our greeters, through the service with the prayers, readings, all the way to the end, with our ushering and direction to the strawberry-themed coffee hour. We will begin preparing for Children’s Day during Sunday school throughout the month of May. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Youth Group

We are wrapping up our youth group discussions this month. Those youth in grades 6 through 12th grade are invited to join us.

Sunday, May 10: Discussion meeting in the Werner room

Sunday, May 24: Discussion meeting in the Werner room

Vacation Bible School

Join us this summer for VBS at the Snowball Mountain Challenge from June 22nd - 25th here at St. Andrew’s. We will meet daily from 9:00 am -12:00 pm. Registration is open for those who are age 4 to those entering 5th grade in the fall. You can click here to sign up online.

We are also looking for youth (6th grade and up) who are interested in joining in the fun at Vacation Bible School as assistants. Be sure to reach out to Kristy Campagna, the Director of Family Ministries, at kristy@standrewschesco.org, if you are interested.

Family Ministry dates for your calendar

May 24, 2026 - Last day of Sunday school and youth group for the 2025-2026 year

May 31, 2026 - Children’s Day Service