Did you miss any of the Holy Week services?
Palm Sunday worship
Maundy Thursday worship
Good Friday worship
Easter Sunday worship

First Group
Have you been curious about Christianity but don’t know much about it? Have you been visiting St. Andrew and want to know about this church and what we believe? Do you know you want to join our family of faith already but don’t know what to do next? Or has it just been a while since you’ve reviewed the Bible from front to back? If any of these questions describe you, First Group is for you. We’ll meet for 12 Sunday mornings, 9:30 – 10:15 AM, beginning Sunday, May 1. Yes, this spans the beginning of summer and maybe your vacation plans, too. Don’t let that stop you. When you can’t be here in person, you can keep up on your own and jump in again when you’re back. To register, please send an email to [email protected]. 

Grow in Grace
Grow in Grace—whole church Bible study—is returning with a topic that seeks to help with what experts are calling a “mental health crisis.” Join us for a three-part series called Addressing Mental Health. Here is the schedule:

• May 8—Christian author Bill Woodington will present on his book, Whatever is True: A Christian View of Anxiety.
• May 15—Dr. Phil Huebner from Wisconsin Lutheran High School will talk about his book, Who Am I?: Understanding Your Identity in Christ Through Facts Not Feelings. This book was written specifically for teens, but has relevance for all ages.
• May 22—The topic is grief and depression and will feature an interview with a WELS pastor talking about his ongoing battle with depression.

Grow in Grace will be from 9:30 – 10:15 AM in the sanctuary.

Holy Week thank you
Thank you to the army of individuals and families that served this Holy Week and enabled St. Andrew to serve nearly 1,800 people on-site and hundreds more online with the message of Christ this Holy Week. Your love for our Savior and community shined this week as we remembered Christ’s suffering and death and celebrated his resurrection! May the joy of Easter encourage and uplift you each day.

Take down the cross
This Sunday, April 24, following 10:30 AM worship, we will be taking down the cross and black curtain in the front of the sanctuary. A few strong bodies to get the curtain onto the storage shelves would be greatly appreciated. If you are willing to serve in this way, contact Minister of Worship Naomi Laabs.

8 AM Communion Care
There is an opportunity to serve on the 8 AM Communion Care team. This team arrives at church 30 – 45 minutes before the 8 AM service about once a month to set up the bread and wine for Communion. Following 8 AM church, this team then resets for the 10:30 AM service. This is a great and important way for an individual or a family to serve. If you would like more information, contact Minister of Worship Naomi Laabs.

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 here. 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.

“His Mercy Is More” by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell
“Glorious Day” by Casting Crowns
“Alleluia, Sing to Jesus” arranged by Jeremy Johnson
“It Was Finished Upon that Cross” by CityAlight
“Revelation Song” by Kari Jobe

Bible reading guide
For help with the struggles of life, there is no greater resource than your Bible. The Bible speaks to your needs. However, knowing where to look is a challenge. For help, pick up the Bible reading guide in the atrium.

Resurrection Eggs: A family Easter project
If your family was blessed by the Resurrection Egg project, we would love to see your pictures! Email your pictures to Jane Dew.

Impact
Jesus appeared to his disciples on that first Easter, but Thomas wasn’t there. Jesus made sure to return a week later and let Thomas see that he was alive. Listen to this special Easter Impact with Pastor Jon Bilitz from Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel. Impact, a St. Andrew podcast, can be found here and wherever you listen to podcasts (search “Kjenstad Impact”).

Small Talk
He is risen. He is risen, indeed! This week on Small Talk you can listen to Camille talk about the resurrection of Jesus. Find Small Talk on the St. Andrew website or wherever you listen to podcasts (search “Kjenstad Impact”).

PowerHour
Our next PowerHour is Friday, May 6. The theme will be “Fun at the Zoo!” PowerHour is for children and their caregivers from 10:30 – 11:25 AM in the gymnasium.

Children’s Ministries Family Day
Families, join your kids in the gym on Sunday, May 8, to experience the Bible together! Games, music, a skit, and snacks are provided! All are welcome to visit and share in the fun. Bring a friend! This will be the last week of Sunday morning Children’s Ministries until fall.

Musikgarten
Music and rhythm with an infant or toddler—what could be more fun? See you Sunday at 9:20 AM. Questions? Contact Karen Hong.

Plugged into Jesus
The next time your family prays the Lord’s Prayer, name items that God calls “our daily bread.” Thank him for those things. Learn about the true God this weekend in the lesson, “An Idle Idol: The Golden Calf.” Bring friends! Plugged into Jesus begins at 9:20 AM on Sunday. Use this link to watch the Bible teaching video. Questions? Contact Jane Dew.

Spark
Who do people idolize? Come and discuss why we often place others ahead of the true God, and find the Fix. Grades 6 – 8 meet Sunday at 9:30 AM for Bible study, life application, and activities. Contact Lance Hill with questions.

FUEL
Do you know how to use your Bible? At FUEL this Sunday, we will talk about specific ways your Bible can help you in life. FUEL is for all St. Andrew high school students and meets on Sundays at 9:30 AM.

Spring work day
It is time to clean away the winter debris and make way for a beautiful landscape. On Saturday, April 30, 8 AM – 12 PM, St. Andrew will be tidying up the property, repairing the lawn along the parking lot edges by adding soil and re-seeding, and cleaning up around the rock beds. If you are interested in digging in and helping out, please contact Aaron Faessler. The rain date is scheduled for May 7, 8 AM – 12 PM.

April Monthly Mission Partner | St. Andrew Mission Trips
God has called us to preach the gospel “to the ends of the earth.” What motivates us to do mission work? God has saved us through the perfect life and death of Jesus Christ. We now have the privilege of sharing that message with others. Short term Mission Trips have been planned to give St. Andrew members the opportunity to go into our neighborhoods and our country and our world. With a God-focused attitude toward mission work, we are able to partner with congregations and community agencies in serving souls God wants to reach. When God calls, “Who can I send?” may your answer be, “Here I am, Lord, send me!”