J. G. Rey and Associates, 1963-64
To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of James Walter Glenn,
1880-1962
Given by S.B. Hanes, Jr. & Locke Glenn Hanes
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Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. It is said that he was crucified on a Cross Saltire, the “X” shaped cross shown here.
Most references to Andrew in the New Testament simply include him on a list of the Twelve Apostles, or group him with his brother, Simon Peter. But he appears acting as an individual three times in the Gospel of John. When a number of Greeks (perhaps simply Greek-speaking Jews) wish to speak with Jesus, they approach Philip, who tells Andrew, and the two of them tell Jesus (John 12:20-22). (It may be relevant here that both “Philip” and “Andrew” are Greek names.) Before Jesus feeds the Five Thousand, it is Andrew who says, “Here is a lad with five barley loaves and two fish” (John 6:8f). And the first two disciples whom John reports as attaching themselves to Jesus (John 1:35-42) are Andrew and another disciple (whom John does not name, but who is commonly supposed to be John himself; John never mentions himself by name, a widespread literary convention). Having met Jesus, Andrew then finds his brother Simon and brings him to Jesus. Thus, on each occasion when he is mentioned as an individual, it is because he is instrumental in bringing others to meet the Saviour.

In the Episcopal Church, the Fellowship of Saint Andrew is devoted to encouraging personal evangelism, and the bringing of one’s friends and colleagues to a knowledge of the Gospel of Christ.