This Sunday
Whose voice do you follow?
There’s no shortage of advisors, commentators, or people with opinions who would love to “share” them with you. But whose voice do you listen to? You can’t listen to all of them. Do you listen only to voices that agree with you? That could be dangerous. Do you listen only to voices that disagree with you? That sounds just as dangerous. We want to listen to the voice that speaks the truth. How do you find it? That was the dilemma for the apostle Paul in Acts 16:6-10. We’re not given a litmus test to determine which voice to listen to, but we are given an example of a fellow follower of Christ seeking his voice. Let’s learn from him. The family of God gathers for worship in our building on Thursday at 7 PM and on Sunday at 8 & 10:30 AM. You’re welcome to be a part of it and to seek God’s voice.
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Highlights
Events and ministry news needing immediate attention
Call meeting
You’re welcome to participate in a call meeting for our next Pastor for Service and Outreach in the sanctuary on Sunday, February 6, at 11:45 AM. We’ll begin with a brief review of the doctrine of the call, review the ministry description for this position, and consider the candidates on the call list given to us by our district president. We’ll receive information (about two pages) on each candidate: where each has served, ministries of special interest, family, etc. Everyone is welcome to ask questions and make comments. Finally, we’ll ask the voting members of St. Andrew, the men, to exercise the role of spiritual head on behalf of their own wishes and what they’ve heard others say and then choose the man we’ll call.
Christmas gift
Dear brothers and sisters of St. Andrew,
Your love and support for our ministry is evident throughout the year, but your recently gathered Christmas gift was an unexpected encouragement. Thank you. We are humbled by your generosity and your willingness to share with us. May God bless you for it, and may he bless us with a continuing spirit of working together to proclaim Christ.
The pastor, staff ministers, and teachers of St. Andrew
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
New Christian Worship hymnal
You may have noticed this past weekend that our opening responses and prayers in worship were taken from the new Christian Worship hymnal put out by our church body, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. This updated hymnal was just released this fall. We have a few copies of the hymnal in the church library for you to check out along with the new Psalter that was published. There are many wonderful devotional materials in this new hymnal for you and your family. We will be introducing new service elements and songs from this hymnal in the months ahead.
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Milestones
Bennett Leroy Kuhl, son of Nate and Ashley Kuhl, was born on Saturday, January 29. Mom and baby are home and doing well. Eleanor Grace is happy to welcome her little brother. Bennett will be brought into the kingdom of God through Baptism this Sunday, February 6, at 8 AM.
Lillian Harper Farina, grandchild of Wit and Shauna Davis, was born on Saturday, January 29. Mom, dad, and Lillian live in Chicago, where Whit and Shauna will be making more trips!
Opportunities to serve
Are you looking for a way to reconnect, meet new people, and be a part of making worship and ministry happen at St. Andrew? Opportunities exist to participate in a variety of ways:
- Slide tech (run the slides on the screen)
- Audio team (adjust sound in the church and online)
- Videographer (run the livestream)
- Usher (assist worshipers throughout the service)
- Greeter (welcome people as they come to worship)
- Communion Care (set up/clean up Communion elements)
- Hospitality (make coffee and serve donuts)
- Worship Folder team (put Connection Cards and pens on worship folders)
If you are interested in serving in any of these areas or 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 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.
“I Will Follow” by Chris Tomlin
“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death” by Matt Boswell, Jordan Kauflin, Matt Papa, Matt Merker, Keith Getty
“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” by Kevin Twit
“Holy Spirit” by Stuart Townend, Keith Getty
“Forth in Your Name” by Kristen Koepsell
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Nurture
Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others
Men of His Word
A group of St. Andrew men are taking a Bible road trip, and you can join us. The 13 th annual Men of His Word Conference will be held at the Best Western Premier Waterfront Convention Center in Oshkosh on Saturday, February 19. Several men from St. Andrew are already signed up. To register, go here. Contact Brian Fritz with your questions and to arrange for carpooling.
Impact
You may never win an MVP award, but Jesus says you are valuable to him, and that is why you do not need to worry. For encouragement to worry less and trust more, listen to Pastor Jon Bilitz on Impact. 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.
Home devotions seminar
You are invited to learn about “a simple way to a Christian home” at a seminar on home devotions. The seminar is Saturday, February 5, at Lord of Love Lutheran Church in DeForest from 9 AM – noon. Mr. Kjenstad will be attending. Here is the link for more information and to register.
PowerHour
The Winter Olympics are almost here, and all of the children that attend PowerHour on Friday will get their very own gold medal! PowerHour is Friday, February 4, at 10:30 AM in the gym. 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
Come to Musikgarten on Sunday mornings at 9:20 AM and experience music and rhythm with an infant or toddler in your care. Questions? Contact Karen Hong.
Plugged into Jesus
Look for crosses wherever you go this week. Crosses remind us that God provided a Savior for us. This week’s lesson is “A Servant’s Mission: Isaac and Rebekah.” Plugged into Jesus meets on Sundays at 9:20 AM. New friends are always welcome! Virtual Kits are available on request. Use this link to watch the Bible teaching video. Questions? Contact Jane Dew.
Spark
Who do you love? How do you tell them? Grades 6 – 8 meet on Sundays at 9:30 AM for Bible study, life application, and activities. Contact Lance Hill with questions.
FUEL
The pizza from last week is gone, but Mr. KJ has plenty of candy to give away. All St. Andrew teens are invited to FUEL on Sundays at 9:30 AM. This week, teens will be given reasons for the Christian position on abortion.
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
Thank you
Your faith is showing. The dozens of men, women, and children who served the Thiele family at the funeral of our brother David were a beautiful display of Christian love and service. Thank you to all who played for the service and operated the AV booth, planned the reception, purchased the food, set up the gym, prepared the food, served the food (Jack Thiele’s middle school classmates), and cleaned up after. Your kind words and actions were a comfort to the family and a witness of your love for Jesus and the Thieles.
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.
Moving help?
Teresa Balistreri is moving back to Madison! We look forward to seeing her and 16-year-old son, Joe, again. If you’re able to help them get some items from trucks into her house this Saturday, Feb. 5, please click here to contact her.
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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 returned
After much prayer and thought, Kim Gnewuch has decided to remain here in her call to teach and serve at St. Andrew Lutheran Church and Westside Christian School. She thanks you for your prayers and helpful comments in the past few weeks as she prayed and deliberated where she would best be able to serve our Lord with her abilities. Please pray that the work at St. Paul’s Lutheran School and Church be blessed in Beverly Hills, Florida, as they continue to call someone who will use God’s Word to lead their little children to his waiting arms.
Wisconsin Parental Choice Program
Westside Christian School participates in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP). The WPCP is a state-funded program that offers qualified families a voucher to cover their child’s tuition in full. The application period began on February 1, 2022, and will end April 21, 2022. You can learn more and complete an application here.
The WPCP is available to current Westside families as well as students coming from a public school, home school, charter, or virtual school setting. Students could be eligible if their family income is below the program limit. If you have not been part of the program before but think your family qualifies and would like to learn more, we encourage you to reach out to Principal Meredith Pucci. More information can be found on our website. |
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, February 3 & 6, 2022
Musicians
Lead musician: Karen Hunter
Vocalist: Amanda Faessler, Naomi Laabs
Guitar: Terry Jacobs
Drums: Aaron Faessler
Saxophone: Vikki Schaal
Cello: Kaelana Faessler
Ushers
Thurs: Dave Rortvedt
8:00 AM: Duane Ehlke, Paul Wittkamp
10:30 AM: Dominic Fanello, Nate Garner
Communion Assistants
Thurs: Mitch Hutter
8:00 AM: Ed Murray, Paul Onsager
10:30 AM: Orv Jordahl, Jim Teteak
Communion Care
Thurs: Cheryl Utke
8:00 AM: Beth Dettman
10:30 AM: Vikki Schaal
Greeters
Thurs: Ellen Soukup
8:00 AM: LoToya and Mia Murray
10:30 AM: Michelle Teteak
Slide Tech
Thurs: Sarah Wendorf
8:00 AM: Andrew Onsager
10:30 AM: Victoria Volberg
Audio
8:00 AM: Todd Kleman
10:30 AM: Ian Eberle
Video
Jacob Miller
Worship Folders
Brittany Engel
Offering Caretakers
Dick and Vicky Bernards
Children’s Ministries
Musikgarten: Karen Hong
Plugged into Jesus: Amy Beier, Jane Dew, Nikki Hill, Jonas Hill, Hill family, Terry Jacobs, Amelia Povich, Shelly Schmoller, Mia Teteak
Spark: Lance Hill
Growth Group Leaders
Jesus Avila, Justin Beck, Jared Dammann, Jane Dew, Jon Fricke, Brian Fritz, Clayton Grow,
Matt Heckmann, Pastor Hunter, Mitch Hutter, Mark Kjenstad, Harry Radloff, Levi Schriefer,
Dennis Unterholzner, Bill Walther, Sarah Wendorf, Paul Wittkamp
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