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Rev. David Andes

Director

David came on staff with FLM in 1998. He and Katherine married in 1990 and live in Irmo, SC with their two sons. David grew up in both Philadelphia and Northern Wisconsin. He received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University and his MDiv from Columbia International University. He has a background in tennis teaching and utility cost analysis. He loves riding his tandem bike, coaching Special Olympic tennis, canoeing, watching historical documentaries, walking the family dog, and sitting on the back deck early summer mornings.

Austin as John Wayne

Austin as John Wayne

Austin singing the National Anthem

Austin singing the National Anthem

Cameron at a family gathering

Cameron at a family gathering

David and his siblings after a kayak trip

David and his siblings after a kayak trip

Tennis team at the beach!

Tennis team at the beach!

Tennis Team at Special Olympics at North America Championship

Tennis Team at Special Olympics at North America Championship

The Nerd Center!

The Nerd Center!

NC Wedding

NC Wedding

Hawksbill Mountain

Hawksbill Mountain

Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA

Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA

David hiking in Linville Gorge

David hiking in Linville Gorge

Cherry Point Marine Base with good friends

Cherry Point Marine Base with good friends

Mothers day 2024 at Riverbanks

Mothers day 2024 at Riverbanks

Katherine ordering an Uber for hike back down!

Katherine ordering an Uber for hike back down!

Brotherly love!

Brotherly love!

Chattanooga visit

Chattanooga visit

Rev. David Andes Family Prayer Requests

  • Cameron: Pray that he will finish his semester at Clemson strong, that he would fully own his college education, and that God would grab his heart.

  • Austin: Continued prayer that God would provide just the right Respite Care buddy for Austin. Praise for his good start at Harmony Independence Academy this fall.

  • Katherine: Continued wisdom and stamina navigating caring for aging parents. That God would continue to bear His fruit in the Tuesday night ladies Bible study.

  • David: That the day I spiritually prepare for in the morning would indeed be the day of faith I lead throughout the whole of the day.

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