This Week
Can a Lutheran have a spiritual experience?
We don’t normally talk like that. Can we? The record of God’s dealings with mankind, the Bible, includes dreams from the first book of the Bible to the last. We’ll encounter dreams throughout our study of the Book of Daniel; we come to the first one in chapter two. Read about it in Daniel 2:1-19 and gather with fellow Christians seeking a spiritual experience. Oops, does that give away the answer to the question?
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Highlights
Events and ministry news needing immediate attention
Growth Groups
Are you ready to join a St. Andrew Growth Group? Our spring semester is February 5 – April 30. Sign up in the atrium or online by February 1. Click here to learn more about Growth Groups.
Grow in Grace
“I worry that I worry too much.” That is the latest series at Grow in Grace. This whole church Bible study will give you encouragement to worry less and trust more. The 4-part series concludes on January 29 at 9:30 in the sanctuary. Even if you missed the other sessions, you are encouraged to attend. We will conclude by looking at worriers in Scripture and take a final look at what Scripture says about worry.
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Adult Choir
Blend your voice with others to sing God’s praise. We’ll rehearse tonight at 7 PM as well as February 1 and 8 in Room 115 to sing for worship on Sunday, February 12. High-school-age and older are welcome to attend. Questions? Email Minister of Worship Naomi Laabs.
Milestones
To view the Christian funeral service for our brother Kevin Ostrand, click here.
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.
“Jesus” by Chris Tomlin
“By Faith” by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
“Here I Am to Worship” by Anthem Lights
“Make Me a Light” by Caleb Schmiege
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Nurture
Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others
A Morning for Your Marriage
This enrichment for married couples led by Pastor Hunter will help you find more joy in each other and give more glory to God through your marriage. Join us at St. Andrew on Saturday, February 25, from 9:00 – 11:30 AM. Breakfast will be provided. Please register here.
Men of His Word
Men of His Word is returning to Oshkosh on Saturday, February 18. This one-day conference equips Christian men to take a leadership role within their family, congregation, and community. For information and to register, click here. If you register, contact Brian Fritz or Mark Kjenstad to coordinate carpooling with other men from St. Andrew.
Impact
God has many words of comfort for his people, and he asked Isaiah to share some with us. Listen to Dr. Mark Paustian from Martin Luther College talk about the comfort in Isaiah 40. You can find our St. Andrew podcast Impact here or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”
PowerHour
If you have a little one 3 or younger, check out this enriching ministry. PowerHour is for children and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers. For more details, click here. The next PowerHour is February 3 at 10:30 AM, and the theme is “Welcome to the Circus.”
Sunday morning children’s ministries
Musikgarten, Plugged into Jesus, and Spark have returned! All who attend grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. These important ministries also lay a foundation for developing lives of faithful service to our gracious Lord. No registration is required. Musikgarten and Plugged into Jesus welcome children beginning at 9:20 AM, and Spark begins at 9:25 AM. This week’s lesson is Elijah taken up to heaven.
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
Calling chefs for Lenten meals
Lent 2023 brings a great opportunity for those with passion and skill in the kitchen. If that’s you, consider serving as a chef for one of St. Andrew’s Lenten meals. You will not be responsible for service, cleanup, or expenses; you can focus on the food. The dates are February 22 and the following five Wednesdays. If you are interested, contact Pastor Clinton.
Mission Trips
Included in St. Andrew’s purpose statement is to “serve the world.” Several opportunities to do that are coming this summer through Mission Trips. Teens and adults will grow in their faith, encourage others, and share the love of Jesus through various acts of service to congregations and communities outside of St. Andrew. What a way to take part in Jesus’ Great Commission. Learn more at the informational meeting at 12:00 PM on Sunday, February 19.
A new opportunity: hospitality
Hospitality is a commended service in many parts of Scripture. The pandemic put a halt on many of St. Andrew’s efforts in this realm of service. If you want to be part of a team whose service includes preparing coffee and snacks (return of doughnuts?) for worship services, ordering and stocking supplies, and maintaining tidiness and positive experiences, contact Pastor Clinton.
Monthly Mission Partner
January’s Monthly Mission Partner is Costa Maya Ministries in Mahahual, Mexico. See the below video for an update from Pastor Valleskey.
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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 extended
On Sunday, January 15, St. Andrew called Ms. Liz Henke to teach 1st grade beginning in the 2023-24 school year. Ms. Henke is currently teaching 2nd grade at Risen Savior in Pooler, Georgia. Her letter acknowledging the call is below. Please keep her in your prayers as she deliberates where to serve.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that I have received a divine call to serve at Westside Christian School in Middleton, WI. I was called to serve as a 1st grade teacher.
God is presently using the congregation of Risen Savior Lutheran Church and the congregation of St. Andrew Lutheran Church to reach out with the gospel in a very unique setting. The question I have to answer is to which of these two calls the Lord wants me to serve: one I am presently serving at Risen Savior and one I received from St. Andrew. I pray the Lord will lead me to a decision that will best serve his kingdom. I ask you to keep me in your prayers as I deliberate the two calls.
Your Sister in Christ,
Ms. Elizabeth Henke
Father-daughter dance
Daughters and their fathers are invited to “A Night Under the Stars,” a spectacular night of fun and dancing. This special event will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 6 – 9 PM, in St. Andrew’s gymnasium. The cost of the event is $5 per person.
Please click here to register by Friday, February 3. During the event, we would like to pay tribute to the attendees. Please email a picture of your daughter and their guest to Laura Westphal. If you have more than one daughter, you can include separate pictures of each. All pictures will be kept confidential and only used during the event. |
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, January 26 & 29, 2023
Musicians
Lead musician: Jonathan Fricke
Vocalist: Melissa Dyer, Trudi Jo Halvorson
Guitar: Jared Dammann, Steve Soukup
Drums: Brandon Brickner
Cello: Rachel Fricke
Saxophone: Wayne Utke
Ushers
Thurs: Dennis Schlender
8:00 AM: Duane Ehlke, Todd Treichel
10:30 AM: Cole Teteak, Pete Zimpelman
Lay Readers
8:00 AM: Brian Fritz
10:30 AM: Colin Hoffman
Communion Assistants
Thurs: Andy Bindl
8:00 AM: Ferron Havens, Paul Onsager
10:30 AM: Orv Jordahl, Mark Kjenstad
Communion Care
Thurs: Amy Kohlstedt
8:00 AM: Rachel Martalock
10:30 AM: Jon and Noelle Augelli
Greeters
Thurs: Dan and Sarah Arndt
8:00 AM: Beth Dettman, Jeff Grim
10:30 AM: Isabelle Volberg, Susan Wright
Slide Tech
Thurs: Dan Fischer
8:00 AM: Andrew Onsager
10:30 AM: Mia Teteak
Audio
8:00 AM: Natalie Onsager
10:30 AM: Ian Eberle
Video
Thad Molling
Worship Folders
Pete and Alice Zimpelman
Offering Caretakers
Dick and Vicky Bernards
Children’s Ministries
Musikgarten: Karen Hong
Plugged into Jesus: Jessica Kjenstad, Savannah Conradt, Lauren Figi, Natalie Spillman
Spark: Meredith Pucci
Growth Group Leaders:
Justin Beck, Jared Dammann, Jane Dew, Amy Heckmann
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