This Week
Joy by grace
Irish singer-songwriter Bono wrote a song called “Grace.” Grace, she takes the blame. She covers the shame. Removes the stain . . . Grace, it’s a name for a girl, It’s also a thought that changed the world . . . What once was hurt, what once was friction, what left a mark no longer stings because Grace makes beauty out of ugly things. When interviewed about the song, he said, “There is atonement built in [into the world]: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Then enters Grace and turns that upside down. I love it.” So do we. Grace brings us together to hear the good news of how God, by grace, turns the world upside down. In Romans 4, Paul teaches us through Abraham. Don’t expect God to jump for joy over your obedience; instead, you can jump for joy over what he’s done for you. It’s grace. Read Romans 4 and join the saints jumping for joy this Thursday at 7 PM or on Sunday at 8 or 10:30 AM.
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Thank you
Dear Members and Staff of St. Andrew,
You are all a tremendous blessing to Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel. We appreciate your kindness and generosity. Thank you for making and securing the crosses and pieces for the Cross Peace Lent series. We are blessed to partner with you!
Peace in Jesus,
Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel
Wednesday Lent Devotions | Cross Peace
“He himself is our peace . . . through the cross” (Ephesians 2:14,16).
Gather with brothers and sisters at 5:00 or 6:30 PM each Wednesday of Lent. Stay for dinner provided by one of our St. Andrew Best Chefs from 5:30 to 6:15 PM. Livestream will be available at 5:00 PM.
- February 28: The Sign| Best Chef Laura Westphal will serve spaghetti (gluten-free available)
- March 6: The Whip | Best Chefs Jesus Avila and Asencion Montenegro will serve BBQ pulled pork sandwiches
- March 13: The Spear | Best Chef Noemi Reyes will serve chili lime chicken
- March 20: The Crown | Best Chef Kallista Fischer will serve carnitas tacos
Cross Peace Holy Week worship
Palm Sunday: The Palm Branches | March 21 & 24, normal weekend worship
Maundy Thursday: The Wafer | March 28 at 5:00 & 6:30 PM
Good Friday: The Scepter | March 29 at 1:00 & 6:30 PM
Easter Sunday: The White Cloth | March 31 at 7:30, 9:00, & 10:30 AM
Easter Sunday: Part 2 | April 4 & 7, normal weekend worship
Easter flower orders
We are already anticipating the resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday! If you would like to help decorate the sanctuary for Easter with the purchase of Easter flowers, please place your order by March 15. You can do so by filling out the online form here or by picking up an order form at the Welcome Center. Flowers can be taken home following Easter worship on March 31.
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.
“House of the Lord” by Phil Wickham
“His Mercy Is More” by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell
“By Faith” by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
“Yet Not I but through Christ in Me” by CityAlight
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Nurture
Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others
WELS Youth Rally
The mountains of Colorado are the site for the 2024 WELS International Youth Rally. The rally is in late June and welcomes incoming high school freshmen through the class of ‘24. For more information, click here.
Seven words from the cross
To help your Lenten meditation, you can listen to this past episode of Impact, a St. Andrew podcast. Part two of Jesus’ seven words from the cross is featured. If you missed part one, here it is.
Summer Camp
Summer camp at St. Andrew will look a little different this year. Instead of conducting science experiments and kicking soccer balls, kids will have an opportunity to grow in music, art, cooking, and more. What won’t be different is that Jesus will be in the middle of everything. The dates are July 8 – 11. Registration will begin after Easter.
Impact
The Gideon story comes to an end on this episode with Pastor John Boggs. The ending teaches us a valuable lesson. You can listen to Impact here or wherever you find podcasts by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”
PowerHour
Children up to age 3 and their caregivers are invited to the next PowerHour. Join us on Friday, March 1, at 10:30 AM in the St. Andrew gym. If you want to know what the theme will be, we can’t tell you. It’s a surprise! Click here for more information on PowerHour.
Sunday children’s ministries
Nurturing the precious faith of our youth is the focus of our Sunday children’s ministries. Take a look at what is available for kids of all ages, including high school.
Musikgarten | 3 and under | Room 102 @ 9:20
Plugged into Jesus | 4K – K | Room 100 @ 9:20
Plugged into Jesus | grades 1 – 5 | Gym @ 9:20
Spark | grades 6 – 8 | Room 110 @ 9:30
FUEL | grades 9 – 12 | Room 116 @ 9:30
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
Lenten meals: setup, service, and cleanup
Lent worship services are additional opportunities to gather and focus on our Savior and to share a meal. If you or your Growth Group would like to serve by assisting the chefs with prep, setup, service, and cleanup, sign up here.
Service opportunity | Brat Fest
St. Andrew will again be a Brat Fest charity this Memorial Day weekend. Volunteers will interact with the community and earn donations for St. Andrew’s mission trips. The sign-up goes live on March 15, so look for details on how to sign up by then. Contact minimissions@st-andrew-online.org for more information.
LWMS Convention June 27 – 30
Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society exists to support mission outreach within our church body. The annual LWMS convention is June 27 – 30 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Find more information about the convention and about LWMS at their website.
Monthly Mission Partner
Down syndrome affects only about 1 in 1,500 (about the same percentage as a male being at least 6’6” or a female being at least 6’). This means Down syndrome is extremely overrepresented in the St. Andrew family. Our March Mission Partner is GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center in Madison. Find more information about this organization’s activity at their website.
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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
Prayers for Mrs. Renstrom
Ashley Renstrom, a 1st grade teacher at Westside Christian School, has taken a leave of absence due to severe postpartum depression and anxiety. She is attending a full-time counseling program in Madison and will undergo intensive treatment for an open-ended length of time. Nicole McCoy, one of our current staff members, has graciously accepted the role of long-term substitute, and the transition for the students has been seamless.
Many of you know Ashley personally and would like to do more. While your desire to do so is appreciated, please understand that at the moment her support network is robust, and no additional assistance is required. When you encounter Ashley at church or in the community, a simple gesture of acknowledgment, such as a warm greeting, hug, or smile, and letting her know that you are praying for her, goes a long way in showing your support. However, please refrain from asking her what you can do to help or how she is doing. She has a support team of family and close friends who are providing all the TLC she needs for now. She wants everyone to know that she feels deeply supported and loved during this challenging time. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Call updates
Our 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Gnewuch, continues to deliberate her call to Abiding Peace Academy in Simpsonville, South Carolina, to teach a 3rd/4th or 4th/5th combo classroom next school year. She welcomes your prayers, words of encouragement, and thoughts for her as she deliberates this call.
Additionally, Dan Plath was called to serve as principal at Westside Christian School. Please pray for him as he continues to deliberate where to serve. |
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, February 29 & March 3, 2024
Musicians
Lead musician: Madison Kremer
Vocalists: Rachel Kamin, Dan Kremer, Johanna Nielsen
Guitar: Clayton Grow, Jack Thiele
Drums: Brandon Brickner
Saxophone: Vikki Schaal
Greeters
Thursday: Alex Bindl
8:00 AM: Joe Kotecki and Georgia Siler
10:30 AM: Robert and Beth Ramos
Ushers
Thursday: Jim Pease
8:00 AM: John Kamin, Daniel Onsager
10:30 AM: Tom and Adam Bernd
Lay Readers
Thursday: Mitch Hutter
8:00 AM: Brian Fritz
10:30 AM: Ferron Havens
Communion Assistants
Thursday: Mitch Hutter
8:00 AM: Brian Fritz, Levi Schriefer
10:30 AM: Ferron Havens, Mark Kjenstad
Communion Care
Thursday: Amy and Alayna Hutter
8:00 AM: Emily Schriefer
10:30 AM: Robert and Beth Ramos
Audio
Thursday:
8:00 AM: Todd Kleman
10:30 AM: Ian Eberle
Slide Tech
Thursday: Dan Fischer
8:00 AM: Andrew Onsager
10:30 AM: Kim Gnewuch
Livestream Video
Jacob Miller
Hospitality
Thursday: Heidi Pease
8:00 AM: Heidi Wolf
10:30 AM: Kim Volberg
Connection Card Assembly
Pete and Alice Zimpelman
Offering Caretakers
Jim and Heidi Pease
Children’s Ministries
Musikgarten: Karen Hong, Ellen Soukup
Plugged into Jesus: Amelia and Jane Povich, Sandy Stoecker, Mia Teteak, Mark Westphal
Spark: Jessica Bohl, Hilary Griswold
Growth Group Leaders
Pastor Clinton, Jared Dammann, Jane Dew, Andrew Fritz, Brian Fritz, Amy Heckmann, Brad Hougaard, Pastor Hunter, Mitch Hutter, Ron Kerr, Mark Kjenstad, Sue Martalock, Wayne Utke, Bill Walther, Sarah Wendorf
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