This Week
New Series | 1 & 2 Thessalonians
Two distinct elements can combine to create something wonderful. Hershey did that with peanut butter and chocolate; the result is the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. The Lord did that with a man and a woman; the result is marriage. This weekend we combine two distinct elements: the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection and the beginning of a new study of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. The result, should the Spirit grant it, is growth in Christian faith and life. Is that what you seek? We’d love to help you. Read 1 Thessalonians 1, look for the difference Easter made for the Christians in Thessalonica, and gather with your fellow saints to savor and give thanks for the difference it makes in us. See you in church.
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Highlights
Events and ministry news needing immediate attention
A church of servants
Holy week saw about 1,800 total worshipers on-site at St. Andrew, in addition to hundreds online. They could not have been served the way they were with only a handful of regular staff. Volunteers made these worship services not only possible, but beautiful, by decorating, rearranging, assembling worship folders, singing or playing an instrument, running the A/V booth, ushering, greeting, cooking, serving food, cleaning, and countless other unseen tasks. Thank you to all who gave up their time, hands, minds, and dollars to demonstrate their love for Jesus, who, because of his great love, died and rose for us. To God be the glory!
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Easter Adult Choir
Keep the Easter joy alive by joining your voice with other brothers and sisters high school age and older. Rehearsals will be Wednesdays, April 19 & 26, at 7 PM, in Room 115. The Adult Choir will sing for worship Sunday, April 30.
Good Shepherd Sunday
Young, old, and in-between, we are all little lambs of the Good Shepherd. Good Shepherd Sunday is April 30. Join the flock for church-wide fellowship from 9:00 – 10:30 AM. Visit the sheep pen out front, check out the parent-child project in the gym, show us your yard-game magic, and enjoy food and drink. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Milestones
Lucy Hazel Beck, child of Emily and Justin Beck, will be born again of water and the Word in our worship on Sunday, April 16.
Worship check-in
If you worship on-site, please fill out the Connection Card attached to your worship folder. Online worshipers, please continue to check in here.
Weekend worship songs
Preview some of the songs we will use for worship this weekend. Obviously ours won’t sound exactly like this, but listening to the links provided will certainly help you be more comfortable participating in the service.
“Great Things” by Phil Wickham
“In Christ Alone” by Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
“O Praise the Name” by Hillsong
“Living Hope” by Phil Wickham
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Nurture
Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others
Grow through Your Grief
Death is a certainty in life, but that makes it no less painful or difficult to deal with when someone you love dies. Have you lost a loved one? Do you struggle with God’s plan for your life now that your future looks different than you planned? If you can relate, join us for a time of fellowship and remembrance at St. Andrew on April 29 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Connect with fellow believers who understand what you are going through. Receive comfort from God’s Word and each other, and grow through your grief for the days ahead.
Lunch will be served. Please register here by Wednesday, April 26.
Small Talk
Small Talk is a St. Andrew podcast where children share the good news about Jesus. Listen to this all-new Holy Week episode with Solomon. He helps us understand why Jesus died on the cross and what it means that Jesus is alive! Small Talk is available here or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching “Small Talk Kamin.”
Impact
The risen Jesus had a fascinating encounter with two of his disciples on the first Easter. It was on a road linking Jerusalem and the village of Emmaus. Listen to Pastor Nate Wordell from Wisconsin Lutheran College this week and next discuss this true account. You can find our St. Andrew podcast Impact here or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”
PowerHour
It’s been a while, but PowerHour will return soon. Join us for Construction Day on April 21. For more on PowerHour, click here.
Sunday morning children’s ministries
Musikgarten, Plugged into Jesus, and Spark are all thriving, and we want your child involved! Musikgarten (3 and under) and Plugged into Jesus (4K – grade 5) welcome children beginning at 9:20 AM, and Spark (grades 6 – 8) begins at 9:25 AM. This week, the Bible lesson in Spark and Plugged into Jesus is called “The Rescuing Queen.” The Bible verse for the lesson is from Psalm 32: “You preserve me from trouble.” What a valuable lesson to learn!
FUEL
This Sunday morning Growth Group is for high school students. It gives them a chance to ask questions, receive much-needed encouragement, and learn from God’s powerful Word. The reasons not to go don’t stack up to the reasons to go. FUEL meets at 9:25 in room 114.
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
2023 St. Andrew Mission Trips | Deadline approaching
The extended deadline to apply is April 19. Sienna Texas. Wesley Chapel, Florida. Brandon, South Dakota. Madison, Wisconsin. By participating in a Mission Trip in one of these locations, you will grow in faith, encourage others, and share the love of Jesus through various acts of service. Contact the Mission Trips team leader, Amy Kohlstedt, or visit the St. Andrew website.
First Group
Are you interested in learning more about Christianity? Maybe even joining the St. Andrew family? In this group, you will gain an overview of the Bible, see the difference God’s powerful Word makes in our lives, and get your questions answered. Contact Pastor Clinton if interested.
WELS Connection
Every month, our church body releases a video to highlight a specific project or ministry of some of our brothers and sisters afar. The March WELS Connection video describes efforts to send relief to victims of Hurricane Ian.
Monthly Mission Partner
Our April partner is Central African Medical Mission. CAMM has been using the constant need for medical attention and expertise as a bridge to the gospel for over 60 years, primarily in Malawi and Africa. Find out more about CAMM on their website and by viewing the video below.
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Westside Christian School
A ministry of St. Andrew, preparing students for academic success and lives of Christian service founded on God’s Word
Call update
We are excited to announce that Elicia Shepard has accepted our call to fill the new 1st grade teacher position beginning with the 2023-24 school year! Her letter is below.
To the Members of St. Andrew and Westside Christian School,
After careful deliberation and extensive prayer I am very excited to announce that I am accepting the call to teach at Westside Christian School as a first grade teacher. What a blessing it has been to receive this call and deliberate where I can best serve the Lord at this time. I am so thrilled to be able to share the love of the Lord with students at Westside. Thank you for praying alongside me as I took the time to thoughtfully consider where I could best serve.
In Him,
Elicia Shepard
Mother and Son Game Night
Mother and Son Game Night is coming up on Saturday, April 29, from 5 – 8 PM. Please join us for a night of friendly competition, food, and a chance for some prizes at the end of the night. The event costs $5 per person, paid at the door, but please register for the event here.
During the event, we will have a tribute to each son and his guest. If you would like to participate, please email two pictures and a short message stating why your son is so special and, in his words, why his guest is special to him. Pictures and messages can be emailed to Laura Westphal. All pictures will be kept confidential and only shared during the event. |
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, April 13 & 16, 2023
Musicians
Lead musician: Kris Lund
Vocalist: Rachel Kamin, Johanna Nielsen
Guitar: Clayton Grow, Jon Povich
Drums: Justin Beck
Trumpet: Ian Eberle
Ushers
Thurs: Jim Pease
8:00 AM: Todd Treichel
10:30 AM: Zach Maron, Sabastian Murray
Greeters
Thurs: Sharon Saxby
8:00 AM: Amy Beier, LoToya Murray
10:30 AM: Amy and Ava Heckmann
Communion Assistants
Thurs: Mitch Hutter
8:00 AM: Paul Onsager, Karl Kuschel
10:30 AM: Matt Heckmann, Tom Shepard
Communion Care
Thurs: Amy Kohlstedt
8:00 AM: Rachel Martalock
10:30 AM: Susan Wright
Lay Readers
8:00 AM: Ron Kerr
10:30 AM: Colin Hoffman
Slide Tech
Thurs: Phil Otto
8:00 AM: Andrew Onsager
10:30 AM:
Audio
8:00 AM: Natalie Onsager
10:30 AM: Ben Kleman
Video
Dan Wasmer
Worship Folders
Julie and Hannah Timm
Offering Caretakers
Dick and Vicky Bernards
Children’s Ministries
Musikgarten: Karen Hong
Plugged into Jesus: Kris Howard, Jessica Kjenstad, Sandy Stoecker
Spark: Rachel Kamin
Growth Group Leaders:
Jesus Avila, Pastor Clinton, Daniel Dammann, Jane Dew, Jared Dammann, Scott Fanello, Jonathan Fricke, Andrew Fritz, Brian Fritz, Amy Heckmann, Matt Heckmann, Pastor Hunter, Mitch Hutter, Ron Kerr, Mark Kjenstad, Sue Martalock, Nancy Ninman, Bill Walther
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