St. Andrew's believes that outreach can mean many different things. This can include outreach within the congregation of St. Andrew's as well as outreach to the local community, our nation, and to other countries
SAFE-T-NET (Strict confidentiality)
St. Andrew's Food and Emergency Transportation Network
Food -- A new baby in your midst? Illnes got you down? Temporarily out of work? Recuperating from an accident? How about food for you or your household? Food can be provided once or routinely, as appropriate for your needs.
Emergency -- Accidents? Illness? Death? Fire at 2 a.m.? Services such as babysitting, house-sitting, or a place to stay can be provided.
Transportation -- No car? Not driving? Need a lift to a doctor's appointment, church, pharmacy, or help reaching your needed destingation safe and sound? We can help with these.
Networking -- St. Andrew's Prayer-Net (number below) is a team of people who intercede for us as our prayer requests are made know. Luther Swavely oversees this important ministry in the life of our community.
If you need our help, our SAFE-T-NET is there for you. Requests go in the brass mailbox in the narthex or to Sandy Heren at 740.937.3977. We promise care and anonymity.
If you have a prayer request, let Luther Swavely know so he can start our Prayer-Net. His phone is 614.863.9978 or email to LSwavely@aol.com.
Pickerington Food Pantry
The food pantry, located in the old Carnegie Library at the corner of Columbus Street and Lockville Road, serves about 40 families per month throughout the year. The only requirement is that residents must verify that they live within the Pickerington Local School District.
Mid-Ohio Food Bank
Mid Ohio Food Bank, a non-for-profit organization, believes that no one should go hungry. The Foodbank is dedicated to feeding hungry people by providing food and grocery products for distribution in 20 counties in central and eastern Ohio and increasing awareness about hunger in our community
Other ministries include:
- Hunger Task Force
- Operation Chirstmas Child
- Grief Support Group
- FISH (Friends in Saints' Hospitality)
His Place
For over 20 years St. John's Episcopal Church has sponsored the HIS PLACE ministry. Every Wednesday from September through June volunteers from various congregations in the Columbus area gather at St. John's to fix dinner for approximately 150 people. Men, women, and children can be involved in this outreach ministry to the people of our most needy inner-city communities.
SAMS (South American Missionary Society)
Anita and Michael Dohn are physicians serving as missionaries with La Iglesia Episcopal Dominicana through the South American Missionary Society. They live with their daughters in San Pedro de Macoris in the Dominican Republic. They often provide us with updates on what they are doing down in the Caribbean.
McDonald House (Children's Hospital)
