SAINT ANDREW'S CHAPEL, INC.
SANFORD, FLORIDA

Saint Andrew’s was founded in 1997 as an independent congregation in the Reformed tradition. As such, Saint Andrew’s is not affiliated with a particular denomination. That is not to say, however, that we are non-denominational or inter-denominational. On the contrary, Saint Andrew’s is an independent congregation on account of our desire to remain steadfast in the Reformed tradition without the influence of denominational governance. Nevertheless, our pastors are ordained ministers in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Dr. Sproul also founded Ligonier Ministries, a ministry to help Christians know what they believe, how to live it, and how to share it. More information about the ministry and legacy of Dr. Sproul can be found on Who We Are The Missio Dei and the Church: Towards Fulfilling the Great Commission through Ordinary Means of Grace Ministry Kevin Struyk serves as Associate Pastor at Saint Andrew’s Chapel. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Covenant College in 2003 and the Master of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in 2010. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. He and his wife, Jenny, have three children. Josiah has served on staff at Saint Andrew’s Chapel since September of 2017. As Associate Organist, he provides music for the evening services, as well as assisting with morning worship and accompanying of the many musical ensembles here at St. Andrew’s. Josiah has degrees in music performance from Stetson and Yale University. Thomas serves as Director of College Ministry at Saint Andrew's Chapel. Thomas graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma, and he holds a Master of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. He is an ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Thomas helps to lead Bible studies and fellowship events for those in college and who have recently graduated. Amy has served on staff at Saint Andrew's Chapel since 2009. As Office Administrative Assistant, Amy receives calls at the church, helps administer the office, and also aids in the bookstore. Amy received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas. She and her husband, Kyle, have three children. Dan serves as the Church Sexton at Saint Andrew’s Chapel. He assists the pastors and helps prepare the sanctuary weekly for Lord’s Day worship. Dan has also served the people of Saint Andrew’s as a deacon since 2004. Dan is married to Dorothy and together they have two sons. Doug has served at Saint Andrew's Chapel since July 2012 as Facility and IT Manager. He oversees, manages, and coordinates the maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment. Doug holds a Bachelor's degree in business from Warner University. Doug and his wife, Laurie, have six children. Stassia has served at Saint Andrew's Chapel since October 2002 as Office Manager and Accountant. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida. Stassia helps with accounting, office procedures, and human resources. She and her husband, John, have two children. Andrew serves as Pastoral Administrative Assistant at Saint Andrew's Chapel. Andrew graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida and is presently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Reformed Theological Seminary. Andrew helps the pastors with scheduling, planning, and researching. He and his wife, Julia, have one child. Who We Are We believe that we should worship as God’s Word informs us. In worship, we preach the Word of God, we sing hymns according to the Word of God, and we pray according to the Word of God. Our worship is simple, spiritual, and reverent. We strive for excellence in every area of our worship service in order to reflect the holiness and majesty of the Lord, and we are continually challenged to improve what we do for His sake. Liturgical colors have an instructive purpose and point us to the life of Christ and the great acts of redemptive history. These colored hangings, called paraments, are seen on the pulpit, communion table, and lectern. White represents purity. It is displayed for festivals of the Lord Jesus, primarily used in celebrating Christmas and Easter. Blue represents hope, expectation, confidence, and anticipation. It is displayed during Advent. Purple represents royalty, repentance, and suffering. It is displayed during Lent, a time of preparation and penitence. Black represents death and mourning and is displayed on Good Friday. Red represents the fire of the Holy Spirit and Pentecost. Green represents spiritual growth and world missions. It is displayed during “ordinary time,” which is the period from Pentecost to the beginning of Advent and the period from Epiphany to the beginning of Lent.  The paintings that adorn the narthex were created in the 1970’s by Richard Serrin. Mr. Serrin has been acclaimed as one of the greatest religious painters of the twentieth century. He is an American who paints in Florence, Italy and uses the style of Italian Renaissance painters, making his own paints and glaze as was done centuries ago. Who We Are God established the first covenant, the Covenant of Works, with Adam (Gen. 2:4-25). When Adam broke the covenant and fell out of fellowship with God, God promised to Adam a New Covenant—a covenant not based upon our own works but upon the work of another (Gen. 3:15). The Old Testament is a continued unveiling of God's character through covenants which express more fully God's righteous requirements, but also foreshadow and prophesy the coming Messiah. As one reads the pages of the Old Testament, one comes to the realization again and again that God keeps His covenant promises, while His people do not. The New Testament is the record of God's fulfillment of His promise given in Genesis—to provide a New Covenant for His people that is not based upon our own works but upon the work of a savior.