Board of Directors Ministry Update
Here is a link to the January 2024 Ministry Update video from your Board of Directors.

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.

“Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery” by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell
“It Was Finished upon That Cross” by CityAlight
“Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness” arranged by Branches Band
“How Deep the Father’s Love” by Phillips, Craig, and Dean

Growth Groups
The spring semester for Growth Groups is beginning. The final day to sign up is Wednesday, January 24. Use this link. May God bless the time you spend growing in his Word and with his people.

Men of His Word
The annual Men of His Word conference in Oshkosh is coming up on February 17. Men of His Word equips Christian men to take a leadership role within their family, within their congregation, and in their community. Each year a group of men from St. Andrew attend. Go here to learn more about the conference and to register. Reach out to St. Andrew Men’s Ministry leader Brian Fritz about carpooling.

A Morning for Your Marriage—Trust
Have you noticed how some stars seem to disappear if you look directly at them? To see them, you almost have to look sideways. The reason has to do with rods and cone sensors in our eyes, but I don’t understand that. I do know that trust is like that. You don’t build it directly, but husbands and wives can build trust by a thousand other actions. That we can grow to understand and practice. That’s what we’ll do in our next A Morning for Your Marriage, from 9 to 11 AM on Saturday, February 24. Guests are welcome, and so are children. Childcare will be available, but we ask that you register by Monday, February 19.

Impact
You know Jesus is in the gospels, but is he in Deuteronomy? Absolutely he is. He is everywhere in Scripture. Listen to Pastor Nathan Wordell from Wisconsin Lutheran College help us see Jesus in this obscure text. 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 learn more about healthy living at the next PowerHour! Join us on Friday, February 2, at 10:30 AM in the St. Andrew gym. Click here for more information on PowerHour.

Sunday children’s ministries
Check out God’s Word from Deuteronomy 6: These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. These words inspire our Sunday morning children’s ministries at St. Andrew. Musikgarten, Plugged into Jesus, and Spark serve children from birth through grade 8. Contact Staff Minister Mark Kjenstad with your questions.

One body, many members | New service survey
St. Andrew is a community of Christians who love God, love others, and serve the world. Service takes many forms, but there’s a role for everyone. The purpose of this survey is to make you aware of various areas of service so that you can identify ways that you might like to serve, whether immediately or in the future. Whether you are still trying to find the role for you or are completely happy in your role, please take five minutes to complete the new survey to enhance St. Andrew’s efforts to involve people in ministry effectively. One Body, Many Members Survey.

Lenten meals: setup, service, and cleanup
Starting February 14, additional opportunities to gather and focus on our Savior will enhance the season of Lent. These gatherings also include fellowship meals. A great opportunity for you or your Growth Group to serve is by assisting the chefs with prep, setup, service, and cleanup. If you are interested, contact Pastor Clinton.

Caretaking need in early summer
A member of a sister church is hoping to line up care during a post-procedure recovery. She will need another presence around the clock at a recovery facility in Middleton. Some of that time is accounted for, but if you would consider filling any of the missing hours (likely between 6 AM – 7 PM on weekdays), please contact Pastor Clinton.

Monthly Mission Partner
Our partner for January is Illumine Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina, part of the Charlotte metropolis. In addition to this MMP designation, St. Andrew teens will have the opportunity to be a personal part of Illumine’s ministry this summer by participating in a mission trip. Find out more about Illumine at their website, or view the video.

Note of thanks from WayForward Resources
December’s Monthly Mission Partner was WayForward Resources. St. Andrew received a note saying, “Your donations to our food pantry and clothing center are critical to creating food and housing security in our community. Thank you so much for partnering with us to create a lasting impact!”