Feast of Saint Andrew
November 30

Matthew 4:18-22
As Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea-- for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.

Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by your Holy Word, grace to follow him without delay, and to bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. BCP

Happy feastday!
St. Andrew's in the Valley, Syracuse NY

Lord, we ask for your blessing and mercy on the faithful people of St. Andrew's. Fill us with the power of Your Holy Spirit, with all grace and mercy, with wisdom, understanding and discernment for the uncertain days ahead. We bless those who persecute us and ask that their hearts be turned toward You. Pour into our hearts a mighty zeal to spread the good news of Your Gospel.
In Jesus' Name. Amen.