Growth Groups
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time with God’s Word? A great way to fulfill that is to join a St. Andrew Growth Group. Sign-ups for the new session begin January 9. You will be able to sign up in the atrium or online. For more information on St. Andrew Growth Groups, click here.

Christmas thank you
“For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given!” The miracle of our Savior’s birth is still ringing through the air. Many St. Andrew members showed their thankfulness to Jesus throughout the month of December, including about 70 musicians and choir members, many of whom served multiple times. To ALL who served this Christmas season—greeters, ushers, musicians, choirs, AV experts, videographers, artists, decorators, worship folder assemblers, lay readers, counters, and so many more—THANK YOU! All glory to the newborn King!Taking down the Christmas trees
After worship on Sunday, January 9, we will be taking down our three Christmas trees. If you and your family are willing to help with one of the trees, or if you could help take the trees back to storage, please contact Minister of Worship Naomi Laabs.Return to Acts | January 13 & 16
We will be returning to our Acts II sermon series the weekend of January 16. Time to dust off those Acts books and bring them along to church again! If you haven’t picked one up or need a new one, there will be more in the atrium.

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.
“King of Kings” by Hillsong
“As with Gladness Men of Old” arranged by Don Chapman
“Joy Has Dawned” by Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
“What Child Is This” arranged by Don Chapman

Grow in Grace
How is your prayer life? Are you a prayer warrior, or are you lacking in prayer? Either way, Jesus has a lot to say to you about prayer. “Lord Teach Us to Pray” is the next series for Grow in Grace. This two-week whole-church Bible study will help you learn from the ultimate prayer warrior, our Savior Jesus. Attend Grow in Grace on January 9 and 16 at 9:30 AM.Impact
Herod the Great wasn’t that great, except when it came to evil. Pastor Jim Pope shares his insight about this evil ruler and tells us where to turn when trying to understand the ways of God. Click here for a new Impact, or find it where you listen to podcasts. Search “Kjenstad Impact.” Impact is new every Monday, and all past episodes are available.Pre-Marriage Workshop
You put time into planning for the dress, the band, the menu, the seating, the invitations, etc. And as good as it all is, it will all be gone a couple hours after you say your vows. Your marriage, though, remains. Plenty of wedding planning experts and websites offer to help you plan your wedding. Let us help you plan for a marriage that honors God and a lifetime of bringing joy to your spouse. St. Andrew offers two Pre-Marriage Workshops each year to our community. The next one is on Saturday, February 5. If you’re engaged, you can register now. Registration closes on Sunday, January 30. This isn’t just for people of St. Andrew—forward this invitation and the link to engaged couples you know who want to plan for a Christian marriage.

PowerHour
PowerHour returns January 7. PowerHour is for children up to age 3 and their parent/guardian. PowerHour happens on the 1^st and 3^rd Friday of each month, from 10:30 – 11:25 AM, in the gymnasium. Each session consists of play time, stories, songs, and a kid-friendly Bible lesson. This week’s theme is Colors and Shapes! Invite a friend and their child to join you! No registration is needed. Contact St. Andrew Staff Minister for Nurture, Mark Kjenstad with your questions.

FUEL
FUEL is coming back on January 30. In the meantime, St. Andrew high school students are invited to learn more about prayer at Grow in Grace.

Musikgarten
Got babies? Infants through age three with a caregiver experience music and rhythm together as a team. This ministry meets Sundays at 9:20 in room 101. Questions? Contact Karen Hong.

Plugged into Jesus
“Handmade: Adam and Eve” will be this week’s lesson. Kids will learn how God made people for being in community. PIJ starts at 9:20 AM every Sunday. Each student grades Pre-K3 – grade 5 will have their own activity Kit used week to week. New friends are always welcome! Virtual Kits for Unit 4 are available for pickup beginning January 6. Use this link to watch the Bible teaching video. Questions? Contact Jane Dew.

Spark
“Who am I?” Explore the value of human life and why God made us. Grades 6 – 8 meet at 9:30 AM on Sundays in room 108 for Bible study, life application, and activities. Contact Lance Hill with questions.

Happy New Year!
For some, each new year generates resolutions to do something better, such as losing weight, getting better nutrition, seeing friends more often, or getting into a Growth Group. This is an opportune time to consider new ways to identify and share spiritual gifts with others and serve in one of the more than 160 volunteer opportunities at St. Andrew. For more information, contact Curt Kephart.January Monthly Mission Partner
Our January Mission Partner will be the Local Assistance Fund. The Love of Christ (TLC) ministry team works with this fund to provide love where it is desperately needed. This may come in the form of a handwritten note, aid for those who are homeless, spiritual counseling, or money for car repairs, gas, or food. The Local Assistance Fund could help someone you know or those who drop in looking for assistance. You and our volunteers make this happen. Thank you!Mission Trips 2022 application meeting | January 23
Are you considering going on a Mission Trip this summer, or have you previously been on a Mission Trip? If so, please plan to attend the application meeting on Sunday, January 23, at 9:30 AM, in the sanctuary. This also includes Mission Madison participants. We will be providing information for each mission to help you decide which trip may be most appropriate for you. This meeting also serves as a preliminary application to go on a Mission Trip.

We will also outline some factors that help select our mission partner and discuss how we may serve and grow in God’s Word. Our 2022 Mission Trip focus includes these potential locations: Greater Madison, Wisconsin; Sure Foundation Church, Brandon, South Dakota; Citrus Grove Church, Wesley Chapel, Florida; Illume Church, Seattle, Washington; and Mahahual, Mexico.

Connect | Serve | Impact Survey
Church Community Builder (CCB) is linked to our Connection Card process to enhance our community portal. Filling out a Connection Card also ensures that our information is up-to-date and accurate. Please log in to CCB to verify that you and your family’s information is current, and please take the Connect | Serve | Impact Survey. If you have already updated your survey in 2021, we will be reaching out to you soon to suggest new ways to plug in and serve that fit your interest and gifts. Thank you.