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PASTOR NOTES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025 “One Sign” This coming Sunday, Jonah— the kids’ favorite story about a big fish and an even bigger God—reminds us of God’s love and intervention in history and in our world. It’s more than a tale of adventure; it’s a powerful message about mercy, obedience, and grace for all people. Friends, the story of Jonah reminds us that God’s compassion knows no boundaries. When God called Jonah to go to Nineveh and proclaim a message of repentance, Jonah resisted because he saw the Assyrians as unworthy of God’s mercy. Yet, through one sign—Jonah’s preaching and his miraculous deliverance—an entire city turned back to God. This story reveals that God’s concern extends to all people, not just a chosen few. Just as Jonah was sent to Nineveh, we too are called to share God’s message of grace and forgiveness with those around us, even with those we may find difficult to love. Jesus later referred to Jonah’s story as a “sign” pointing to His own death and resurrection—the ultimate expression of God’s love and mercy. Still today, God continues to send us signs through His Word, His Spirit, and His people. The question is: will we recognize them and respond? This week, let us open our hearts to God’s call, asking Him to give us compassion for others and the courage to share His love freely. No one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. I believe this with all my heart—and I hope you do too. Amen.
                                                                                                                                                               ~ With Love, Pastor Norma
​​Who Are We:
 The direction we believe God has given us to grow into being a multi-cultural congregation. A one-mile radius around our building includes 4% Asian, 19% African-American, 42% White, and 32% Hispanic or Latino neighbors. We best represent God's Kingdom and God's love when we are together. This is substantive work. We're getting better at approximating God's goal, but we're not there yet. We need to learn from people like you. We believe in the vision that Jesus gave us when he fed the 5,000, a vision in which we'll all be fed and healed at Jesus' feet together. We hope that we can partner with you in his work.​
St. Andrew's UMC
1901 Archdale Drive, Charlotte, NC
​Office: 704-553-1327, ext. 100 -- Fax: 704-553-1329 - map
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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