This Sunday
The gospel changes lives
Just a few miles into the continent, Paul and his missionary entourage met a group of God-fearing women near a river, praying, singing, and listening to God’s Word. One of the women, Lydia, had a fascinating name, job, and social status. But the most interesting thing about her is how the Good News of Jesus changed her. The joy of the gospel makes a person want to share it with others and help those who are doing so. Read Acts 16:11-15, and gather with brothers and sisters to pray, sing, and listen to God’s Word on Thursday at 7 PM or on Sunday at 8 or 10:30 AM. The gospel changes us, but always for the better.
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Highlights
Events and ministry news needing immediate attention
Call extended
Last Sunday, the brothers and sisters of St. Andrew listened, asked questions, gave opinions, and made observations about candidates for a Pastor for Service and Outreach. Then we asked the spiritual heads of our church, the Voters, to take that in and choose a man. The result was that we called Pastor Stephen Apt, currently serving in Liberty Hill, Texas. What’s next? Pastor Apt will soak in the information we’ve given him, and he will have conversations with people of the church he serves in Texas and with people of St. Andrew. Then he’ll decide where to serve. Typically, the process takes about 2 – 6 weeks. Please pray for him, his wife Anne, and the church he serves, and pray for your church. There is urgency about our work of outreach; may the Spirit hasten a pastor to assist us with it. Bible reading plan
As mentioned in church last Sunday, there are hundreds of ways to read your Bible. Do you want help coming up with a plan just for you? Reach out to Mr. Kjenstad, and he will explore the possibilities with you. Your own personal Bible reading plan—doesn’t that sound great?
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Free changing table available
A new changing table was put into the nursing room this week. If you could use a free changing table, the previous table is available. Claim it by Friday, February 11, before it goes to Goodwill!
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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 could not have been available at all times for all people to see. Human bodies have limitations. Yet, eyewitness accounts survive. People were there. They did see and hear. 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
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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.
“ By Faith” by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
“ Build Your Kingdom Here” by Rend Collective
“ My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone” by Aaron Keyes
“Go Forth and Preach the Gospel” by James Cheponis
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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. Camp Phillip
Are you ready to skip spring and go right to summer? At least you can start planning for summer. Camp Phillip is a WELS summer camp for kids. Click here for more information. You can also grab an information card on Camp Phillip in the atrium. Impact
One way or another, God’s will will be done. Listen to Pastor Tony Hansen talk about the true story of the Tower of Babel, this unique and world-altering way that God intervened to accomplish his will. 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
The kids caught “Olympic fever” and had lots of fun at the last PowerHour. 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
Got babies? Come to Musikgarten on Sundays at 9:20 AM and experience music and rhythm with an infant or toddler in your care. Questions? Contact Karen Hong.
Plugged into Jesus
It’s time to share those love coupons from our lesson on Isaac and Rebekah. This week’s lesson is “Twin Troubles: Esau and Jacob.” Join us 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 trust to guide you through life? Families may fail, but God is solid. Grades 6 – 8 meet Sundays at 9:30 AM for Bible study, life application, and activities. Contact Lance Hill with questions.
FUEL
It’s been awesome to see good turnouts in 2022 at FUEL. This Sunday, we’ll gather together to continue to gain Biblical wisdom on the contentious topic of abortion. FUEL is for all St. Andrew high school students. We meet every Sunday at 9:30 AM.
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
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. Mission Trips | 2022
The application process for 2022 Mission Trips is underway. Apply here before the application deadline on April 1. If you are interested in learning more about Mission Trips, please contact Mission Trips coordinator, Amy Kohlstedt. This year, Mission Trips is focusing on these locations: Greater Madison, Wisconsin; Sure Foundation Church, Brandon, South Dakota; Citrus Grove Church, Wesley Chapel, Florida; Illume Church, Seattle, Washington; and Mahahual, Mexico.
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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
Part-time janitorial position available
Westside has an immediate opening for a janitor to work Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM and Fridays from 11:45 AM – 3:45 PM. (Days and times may be flexible.) Duties include taking out garbage and cleaning the bathrooms and high-touch surfaces. Anyone interested can reach out to our lead custodian, Laura Westphal. |
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, February 10 & 13, 2022
Musicians
Lead musician: Kim Gnewuch
Vocalist: Brandon Luppen, Kim Marshall
Guitar: Jon and Annie Povich
Drums: Oliver Povich
Saxophone: Wayne Utke
Cello: Rachel Fricke
Ushers
Thurs: Greg Bleck
8:00 AM: Brad and Josh Hougaard
10:30 AM: Zeth Engel, Aaron Murray
Lay Readers
8:00 AM: Andrew Fritz
10:30 AM: Colin Hoffman
Communion Assistants
Thurs: Andy Bindl
8:00 AM: Todd Treichel, Casey Weiss
10:30 AM: John Kamin, Clayton Grow
Communion Care
Thurs: Amy Kohlstedt
8:00 AM: Jon and Noelle Augelli
10:30 AM: Ron Ketterer
Greeters
Thurs: Sharon Saxby
8:00 AM: Karen Hunter, Kate Thiele
10:30 AM: Caryn and Kevin Ostrand
Slide Tech
Thurs: Naomi Laabs
8:00 AM: Mia Teteak
10:30 AM: Amelia Povich
Audio
8:00 AM: Jared Dammann
10:30 AM: Benjamin Kleman
Video
Dan Wasmer
Worship Folders
Hill Family
Offering Caretakers
Phil and Dawn Otto
Children’s Ministries
Musikgarten: Karen Hong
Plugged into Jesus: Amy Beier, Renee Carlson, Jane Dew, Nikki Hill, Jonas Hill, Povich family, Shelly Schmoller
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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