Call acknowledgment
Dear Members of St. Andrew,I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that I have received the divine call to serve you as the Pastor for Service and Outreach. It is incredibly humbling that you, led by the Holy Spirit, feel that I could lead and serve God’s people in Middleton in this way.Over the next couple of weeks, I will be examining where my gifts lie, and where I can best use those gifts at this time to serve the Lord. I’ll constantly be praying that the Lord lead me to where he wants me to be right now. My prayer is that through this process, more and more people’s lives are changed as they come to know the power of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

For now, I ask that you continue to keep my family and me in your prayers as I deliberate. I look forward to talking with you all.

God bless,
Stephen Apt

Father Daughter Snow Ball
All girls in preschool – 8^th grade and alumni from St. Andrew and Westside Christian School and their dads are invited to a time-honored tradition, the Father Daughter Snow Ball!

Date: Saturday, March 5, 2022
Time: 6 – 9 PM
Location: St. Andrew gymnasium
RSVP: Send the names of all people attending to Kristin Jafferis
Cost: $5 per person—pay at the door

We would like to present a slideshow of memories from past dances. If you are willing to share any pictures you have of these events, please contact Laura Westphal.

Passion Points of View | Wednesday Lent devotions
Who doesn’t wish you could have witnessed the events of Jesus’ life? Because Jesus took on a human body to become our Savior, he can’t be available at all times for all people to see. Human bodies have limitations. Yet, eyewitness accounts survive. People were there. They saw and heard. Spend a half hour each Wednesday for the six weeks before Good Friday and Easter to see and hear from their points of view. Let the Spirit use the Word he gave to inspire a growing faith in you so that you appreciate all the more what he did on Good Friday and greet him with resurrection excitement on Easter Sunday.Gather with your St. Andrew family at either 5 PM (this service will be live streamed) or 6:30 PM on Wednesdays from March 2 to April 6.·  March 2: Peter in the Garden of Gethsemane
·  March 9: John as Jesus was arrested
·  March16: Joseph of Arimathea and Jesus’ trial
·  March 23: Barabbas and Jesus before Pilate
·  March 30: Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the foot of the cross
·  April 6: Nicodemus burying Jesus

Worship Check-in
If you worship on-site, please fill out the Connection Card attached to your worship folder each week. 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.”Almost Home” by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell
“My Soul Will Sing” by Stuart Townend
“Rock of Ages” by Sarah Lambrecht
“Who You Say I Am” by Hillsong

Bible teaching on the role of men and women
It is not unusual for you to have questions about what the Bible says about the unique roles God has given to men and women. Your church wants to help. Here is a resource that you may find helpful in growing in your understanding of the Biblical principle and applications.Lakeside Lutheran and Luther Prep news
Are you a supporter of Lakeside Lutheran and/or Luther Prep? Each of these WELS high schools is offering you an opportunity to support their respective ministries. More information on the 11^th annual Lakeside Grand Event can be found here. To learn more about the Luther Prep Gala 2022, click here.Impact
The world won’t be a pretty place when Jesus returns, and yet God’s children will shine because of Jesus. Listen to Professor Paul Wendland from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary talk about the hope Jesus brings during seemingly hopeless times. Click here for Impact, or find it where you listen to podcasts. Search “Kjenstad Impact.” Impact is new every Monday, and all past episodes are available.

PowerHour
There will be no PowerHour on Friday, February 18. PowerHour will return Friday, March 4, at 10:30 AM. All children up to age 3 and their caregivers are invited for music, stories, play, and a snack. Do you know someone with a young child? Please tell them about PowerHour at St. Andrew!

Musikgarten
The babies were rockin’ last Sunday! Come to Musikgarten this Sunday at 9:20 AM, and experience music and rhythm with an infant or toddler in your care. Questions? Contact Karen Hong.

Plugged into Jesus
Over dinner or in the car, talk about the blessings of being part of a family. This week’s lesson is “A Family Grows: Jacob’s Family.” Plugged into Jesus meets on Sundays at 9:20 AM. Bring a friend! Virtual Kits are available on request. Use this link to watch the Bible teaching video. Questions? Contact Jane Dew.

Spark
What’s the hardest lesson you’ve ever had to learn? Grades 6 – 8 will meet this Sunday at 9:30 AM for Bible study, life application, and activities. Contact Lance Hill with questions.

FUEL
We will welcome a special guest at FUEL this week. FUEL meets Sundays at 9:30 AM and is for all St. Andrew high school students.

Monthly Mission Partner
Our February Monthly Mission Partner is Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel and Student Center—a campus ministry located on the corner of State and Gilman. Check out their website to learn more about the work they’re doing to keep college students connected to Christ and each other.Like to cook?
Mission Madison has an opportunity for you to plan and make meals for our team June 22 – 24, 2022. You will plan, purchase, and prepare lunch, snacks, and supper for about a dozen middle school students while this eager team does service projects around Middleton and the surrounding communities. You will select the menu and work around the team’s schedule. Lunch can be a sandwich and fixings that we will take to go. Snacks can be easy and bagged for the day. Supper will be served at St. Andrew around 5:30 PM. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Nancy Ninman.