On our journey to the cross this Lent, we have been reminded every week that the good news of the gospel is so good that it requires us to respond--with action. We truly see this embodied on Palm Sunday.

This Sunday, join us as we wave our palms and sing God's praises even while we prepare ourselves for the dark journey of Holy Week. Katie will be preaching from Mark 11:1-11. We will also collect One Great Hour fish boxes. Scroll down for details.

Calling all parents/guardians! We know our young people are living out the Good News of Jesus and want to celebrate their work! Especially, if they are active in PC(USA) affiliated programs outside of SACPC. For example:

Our own Olivia Phelps was part of the PC(USA) delegation to the UN for the Conference on the Status of Women. Olivia had the opportunity to listen to stories from women around the world, learn more about the needs, barriers and gender inequality women continue to face, and was even asked to take part in a panel of young women doing advocacy work.

What stories do you have to share? Click the link below to tell us something Good.

This past Sunday, Katie led us into one of Scripture's most challenging encounters within John 8:2-11 with the woman caught in adultery. Katie reminds us Jesus refused the false choice between justice and mercy, kneeling in the dirt and writing in the sand while accusers clutched their stones. His words, "Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone," echoes straight into our own hands today. This is our story, too. We rush to judgment. We reduce people to their worst moments. We forget that mercy and justice belong together. This Lent, we are invited to set down the stones we carry and receive the same costly, dignified love Jesus offered the accused woman.

As we meditate on John 8:2-11 try one or two of these practices this week:

1. Her Name is Legion: Katie's sermon reminds us that "this woman's story or one similar to it has been played out in the headlines of newspapers, in churches, in schools, in families for thousands of years." Where do you see this story playing out today? Who are the women (or people) being used as props in public debates while their humanity is ignored?
2. Seeing Through Jesus' Eyes: Jesus "truly saw the value of each person's life no matter what." Who in your life or community do you struggle to see this way? What would it look like to see them through Jesus' lens of mercy and justice?
3. Go and Sin No More: Jesus doesn't excuse the woman's sin, but offers her grace and a new path forward. How do we balance accountability with compassion in our relationships? In our church? In society?

by Katie Harrington

Palm Sunday | March 29 | 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Palms will be available for all worshipers to wave as our children process during the first song/hymn. Children meet Lynn Warner 10 mins before each worship service. Sunday School at 10:00 am for all ages. Nursery provided.

Holy Thursday | April 2 | 7:00 pm
We are partnering with Trinity UMC for this worship experience. There will be communion, a combined choir and messages from all three pastors as we walk with Jesus towards the cross. Please join us in the chapel for a treat before the service to get to know our neighbors from Trinity UMC.

Easter Sunday | April 5 | 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Communion will be served. Nursery and Livestream available. Every worshiper on Easter Sunday will receive a native wildflower seed packet filled with pollinator-friendly seeds that bloom right here along the North Carolina coast. Join us between worship services for Easter on the Lawn.

Easter on the Lawn | April 5 | 10:00 am
Join us between services for our annual Easter Fellowship on the Lawn! Bring your favorite finger foods to share and fresh-cut flowers from your home garden for our flower cross. For children, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt and fun crafts. This is a rain-or-shine celebration. Rain location: Brown Hall. No Sunday School on Easter — we're all on the lawn together.

by Katie Harrington

Every week this Lenten season, we have been challenged and encouraged by the good news of the gospel. The good news of Jesus Christ is so good we have to share it! This Easter, share the good news with your friends and neighbors. Invite them to join us for worship to hear and embody the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a new way. Death cannot stop the good news. It is alive and wild in the world!

by Kent Anderson

Nominations for next year's church officers are NOW OPEN. Nominations can be made online or via a Nomination form found on the back of our pews, as well as various locations in the church. Forms can be placed in the offering plates or turned into the church office. Please submit nominations by May 26.

by Connections Team

Please join us in welcoming the Byrd family to our church! Dustan and Emily Byrd recently joined by reaffirmation of faith, and we are so glad they are here. They were first introduced to SACPC through our preschool ministry and felt drawn to a place where “All are Welcome to The Table.” We’re grateful they found a home here. They have two children, Lilliana (Kindergarten) and Connor (Pre-K), and we’re delighted to have their whole family with us. It’s also a joy to see familiar connections grow; they’re neighbors with the Bohbrinks.

Both Dustan and Emily are pharmacists, Dustan originally from Texas and Emily from Ohio, but they have happily called Wilmington home for more than a decade. They share a love for giving back to the community and enjoy spending time together as a family, especially through kid-friendly and outdoor activities.

In their free time, they enjoy music, pickleball, and golf, and Emily especially enjoys baking as a creative outlet. We are excited to have the Byrd family as part of our church family. Please be sure to say hello and help them feel at home!

by Libby White

Leo James Miller and Beau Jordan Miller, sons of Mara McCaffray and Corey Andrew Miller, received Christian Baptism on March 15, 2026 at SACPC during the 11:00 am service.

In baptism, we promise to guide and nurture these children by word and deed, and love and prayer, encouraging them to know and love Jesus Christ and to be His faithful disciple.

by Lynn Warner

This Sunday, March 29th, Palm Sunday, we will collect our One Great Hour of Sharing Fish Boxes and other donations. We invite your to come forward following the Palm Processional to place your offering in one of the large fish shaped boxes you will see.

One Great Hour began following WWII by US Protestant churches to help areas devastated by war, primarily in Europe and Asia. From the beginning, it has been an ecumenical effort with each denomination allocating its gifts collected for ministries of disaster relief, refugee assistance, and developmental aid.

Our own PC(USA) denomination uses funds collected to help support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Hunger Assistance and Refugee assistance. Funds are allocated locally, statewide, nationally and internationally. Please consider giving generously to One Great Hour of Sharing!

by Cindy Litzinger & Lynn Warner

If worship felt a little more energetic than usual this past Sunday, you were not imagining it! Our children helped lead the congregation during the opening hymn, “We Are Marching in the Light of God,” by accompanying the singing on their drums — and they did a fantastic job. Children from Kindergarten through 5th grade have been spending the last several weeks in our Wednesday afternoon Music & More (M&M) time learning different drum beats and rhythms. What started as a few simple patterns quickly turned into a full drum ensemble, and the children were excited to use what they learned to help lead worship.

The children practiced several different rhythms and worked hard on staying together, watching for cues, and keeping a steady beat — not always easy when you have a drum in your hands! Their goal was to help the congregation sing with confidence and joy, and judging by the smiles (and the volume!), they succeeded.

This Sunday also marked the end of our M&M season for this program year. Each week included time for both musical activities and Christian education, giving the children opportunities to grow in faith while also learning to share their gifts in worship. We are so thankful for the children and families who participated each week, and especially grateful for our dedicated volunteers who help make M&M possible by assisting with both the music and education portions of the program. Many thanks to Catheryn Thomas, Beth Davis, and Denny Smith  for their time, energy, and willingness to share their gifts with our children each week.

It has been a joyful season of singing, ringing, drumming, learning, laughing, and making joyful memories together, and we can’t wait to see (and hear!) what our  children will do next year.

by Gary Smith

Please join us for a potluck dinner in the dining room at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7 with Bob and Kristi Rice. The Rices have served as PC(USA) missionaries in the Congo and South Sudan for fifteen years. We have supported them financially during their ministry, and they have visited our church several times over the years.

Later this year, Bob will begin teaching at Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture (ACI) in Ghana. Bring a main dish, a salad, or a dessert and come and hear about their new ministry.

by Gary Smith

We still have openings for four more people to go on our mission trip to western North Carolina from May 3-9. We would love for you to join us. Please contact Gary Smith or Parker Lucas for more details or to sign up.

by Jen Phelps

We will gather together for a Unity Service at 10am on Sunday, April 19th to welcome our Confirmation Class. Join the celebration with our church family.

by Emily Donovan

We just updated our mobile app with some tools and resources to help you prepare for Holy Week. Take a moment to download or open the mobile app and see what's new. There's a lot of exciting and different offerings this year. More importantly, who are you inviting to worship with you on Easter? We now have an easy to use "Easter invites" tab to help share the Good News with loved ones. You can also click the social media icons below.

by Lynn Warner

Palm Sunday is March 29th and we invite any children in attendance and adults, if you wish, to be part of our Palm Processional at the beginning of both our morning worship services! Please meet Lynn at 8:50 or 10:50 in the Narthex to receive your palms and be ready to process during the first hymn. Following the processional you will return to sit with your families!!

by Lynn Warner

We will have so much fun on Easter Sunday during our annual Fellowship on the Lawn celebration! The fun begins at 10:00 am. Each child receives a colorful bag and is invited to go on an Easter Egg Hunt on the 15th Street Lawn. There will also be crafts to make, pictures to take, and treats to eat! 

by Susan Dykes

February's financial report has been updated. Click the button below for more details.

by Catheryn Thomas

The wonderful flowers in the Sanctuary this past Sunday were given in honor of our beautifully renovated sanctuary and with gratitude for the sanctuary team, staff, contractors, craftsmen, capital campaign donors, volunteers, and ALL who made this day of dedication and celebration possible.

Stillpoint is currently reading Braving the Truth is a newly-released posthumous collection of essays by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans. The group meets via Zoom on Mondays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  If you have questions or would like to receive the Zoom link, please get in touch with Shelley Hobson or Lynn Kozik.

Menu: Mystery Smorgasbord, Sandwiches, Sides, Salad, and Dessert. Cost is $25/family, $7/adult, and $5/under 12.

Would you like to give our preacher a piece of your mind? Be a Sermon Shaper! This Lenten POPS Series meets every Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm from February 25 - March 25. Join Katie and friends as we discuss upcoming sermon texts each week in Lent.

NOTE: WE WILL HAPPILY INCLUDE YOU VIA ZOOM! Please contact Sue McCaffray for the link.

This our last meetup in this series. Come show your gratitude for all that God provides us through nature. 

Easter Fellowship on the Lawn is Sunday, April 5 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am between services.  Bring finger food to share and a flower to put on the outdoor cross. Come share the joy!

April’s Bible study will be led by Gwen Behen. The theme is "Remembering Jesus’ Baptism." In baptism we are identified as God’s own children charged to serve faithfully, justly, and lovingly. Scripture passages include: Luke 3:1-22, Matthew 3:1-17, Mark 1:1-11, and John 1:19-34.

We broke out the "fancy" drums for m&m and had a very special guest, our own Pat Litzinger, lead a session on percussions. 

During March, Go & Serve will be collecting non-perishable foods for Good Shepherd, Salvation Army, and the Rescue Mission. Suggested food items include:
cereal
pasta
pasta sauce
canned fruits and vegetables (including #10 cans)
canned soup
packaged snacks
canned chicken or tuna

Thank you for loving our neighbors in need in this way.

Our 3rd-5th Graders just completed a four week class about Prayer. It was called; "Hey, God, Let's Talk." During the class we considered these four topics:

• Prayer: Confidential: God and Me 
• Teach me to Pray: Jesus Teaches About Prayer
• Jesus' Model Prayer: The Lord's Prayer
• Hard Questions about Prayer 

During the class we had lots of interactions, played games, did projects and shared some deep thoughts and questions about our faith and prayer!

Get ready for CAMP FUSION 2026: Road Trip: On the Go with God. Registration is now open! This one-of-a-kind experience combines the elements of VBS, music, creative arts, and mission work! Space is limited so register early. Needs based scholarships available.

Grades K - 5th Full Day
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Completed Grades K - 5th
Registration: $120/per child
(includes camp T-Shirt, snack & lunch)

Preschool Half Day
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages 3 years old (potty trained) - Have not completed kindergarten
Registration: $50/per child
(includes camp T-Shirt & snack)

If you have any questions please contact Lynn Warner.

We are adding two additional nights in April - hope to see you in the Pool!

Middle and high school students gather for fellowship, Bible study and our small group ministry every other Wednesday night. "Doors open" at 6:30pm - Programming begins at 7:00 pm.

PLEASE NOTE: You may make a non-refundable 50% deposit on this trip to reserve your spot. Full balance must be paid no later than May 1st!! We will be taking a group of high school students to the Montreat Youth Conference June 14th-20th. Spots are limited and will be open to members of our Youth Group initially, and then open to friends, if space allows. Trip cost is: $600/person.

We will be taking a group to the Middle School Conference at Massanetta Springs. This trip is for CURRENT 6th - 8th grade students. Registration will initially be opened to members of our youth group, and then open to friends, as space allows. Trip cost: $400/person.

Third time's the charm? We are planning a night out at Surf's Up Mini Golf in Carolina Beach and MAYBE the weather won't interfere this time! Sunday, April 26th meet at the church at 6:30 to carpool or meet at the location at 7pm. Friends are welcome - no cost to participants but MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE!   Sign up will close on Thursday April 23rd

Please contact Shelley Hobson or Gwen Behen if you wish to join the Earth Care Team

Thank you for contributing to the work and love of Jesus through St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church. Your gifts enable us to stay Faithfully Present in Our Community by providing beneficial programs and spiritual events that lift up, motivate, and provide joy!

Financial updates will be provided each month.  If you have any questions, please contact Susan Dykes, Financial Administrator, 910-762-9693x207, sdykes@sacpc.org; or our Church Treasurer, Ed Hobson, treasurer@sacpc.org.

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Prayer requests: Click here to tell us about your need.

Hospitalizations: Please here to email Rev. Harrington and Rev. Lucas or call the church office at 910.762.9693 to leave a message.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again:  Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:4-6

The upcoming baptism of Maddox Andrew Peterson on Sunday the 29th at the 11:00 am service. Parents are Erik and Lindsey Peterson and grandparents are Laura and Tex Peterson.

Marilyn Neal, a friend of Sue Messina’s, who has been on our prayer list for quite a while. She sadly passed away on March 12th. Please keep her husband, Mike, in our thoughts and prayers as he grieves, not only for his wife but for the loss of two daughters to cancer previously.
 
Carolyn and Jim Brumit and their family. Jim's brother-in-law, Dr. Paul Eugene Stanton, Jr., died Thursday, March 5, in Jonesboro, Tennessee.  

Jane Shelton whose twin sister, Jean Fulbright, died Thursday March 19. Please keep Jane and all of Jane's family in your prayers.

Tess Roney, a friend of Pat Hardee’s, who will be having upcoming surgery for diagnostics.
Nancy Jackson is having back surgery on April 2.

Our Confirmands: Brooklyn Johnson, Elle Lathan, Josie Harrington, Luke Lanier, Lyda Williams, Silas Lockamy, Tory Hilliard

Billy Purdom (Navy War College, Newport, Rhode Island ), Brennan Litzinger (Fort Bliss, Texas), Mikayla Reifert (Tinker AFB in Oklahoma), Bradley Garrett (Coast Guard, Elizabeth City)

March 25: Kristen Roeder-Lomonaco
March 26: Joshua Neiburger
March 27: MacKenzie Pittman, JoAnna Worsley
March 28: Jackie Lewis
March 29: Chris Johnston, Larry Tootoo
March 31: Carolyn Connor, Cecelia Corbet

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