This Week
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Americans love to celebrate. Look no further than this past weekend, as our nation celebrated its 250th birthday with parades, fireworks displays, and more. This weekend in worship, we celebrate as well. Not a championship or a birthday, but rather Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. While we celebrate our mighty King, we also marvel at his humility – knowing that the One who rode into Jerusalem is the One who came to pay for our sins and gain for us a salvation we could never earn on our own. Join us for worship on Thursday at 7 PM or Sunday at 8 or 10:30 AM.
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Highlights
Events and ministry news needing immediate attention
Call meeting August 13
We will be calling for a Pastor for Outreach on Thursday, August 13, at 5:45 PM. Western Wisconsin District President Mike Jensen will provide a list of candidates who are eligible to receive a call and whom he believes may be a good fit for St. Andrew, based on his knowledge of our ministry. After open discussion, the voters will select a candidate to extend the call.
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A Place of Peace
Updates related to the ministry expansion and building project
Construction update
Painting is happening in the classrooms and atrium this week, and flooring continues in the new building. Parking lot work has begun as well. New curbs on the north side of the lot were poured, and light poles will be installed.
Naming contest | We have a winner!
Thank you to everyone who submitted names for our new rooms and participated in the voting! It has been a fun couple of weeks. Here are the winners:
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A Place of Peace giving
What a blessing to be so close to occupying and utilizing the new spaces, thanks to God’s work through so many contributors who allowed us to exceed our campaign goal of $7,500,000. If you’re new to this and would like to contribute, giving can be set up like other offerings using “A Place of Peace” as the “Fund” or memo line, or check “Ministry Expansion” on your St. Andrew offering envelope. Contact Financial Administrator Ron Kerr with further questions.
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Sanctuary floor signing video
In June, St. Andrew had the special opportunity to enter the new sanctuary and cover the floor in Bible passages. Enjoy this short video showing the blessings that will lie beneath our feet each week.
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 on Sunday. 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.
“All Glory, Laud, and Honor” by Koine
“Blessed Be Your Name” by Matt Redman
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” arr. by Tim Bode
“Jerusalem” by CityAlight
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Nurture
Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others
Children’s Ministry Director
We are pleased to welcome back Mrs. Yvonne Onsager as St. Andrew Children’s Ministry Director. Mrs. Onsager will work with Minister for Nurture Mark Kjenstad. Please welcome her back to the role she served so well in 2024-25, and say a prayer that God will guide and bless her service.
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Sanctuary chairs
Would you like a piece of St. Andrew history? The green chairs have served us well for many years, but they will not be moving into our new sanctuary. Many of them will be available to you in mid-August. Contact Minister for Nurture Mark Kjenstad if you are interested in owning one or more.
Impact podcast
“Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” What if he is not willing? This week we explore that question and more with Mr. Eric Dorn, a teacher of God’s Word at Lakeside Lutheran High School. You can listen to Impact here or by searching for “Kjenstad Impact” wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
Service opportunity | Moving help
Help our new Westside Christian School teacher Hannah Zabel unload and unpack. Her belongings arrive in Middleton on Monday, July 13. Contact Pastor Clinton ( clinton.kreuziger@st-andrew-online.org) if you can help.
Service opportunity | Outdoor grounds project
We need to move some dirt! If you’d like to get outside on a Saturday or Sunday (TBD) to work with your hands, a shovel, and maybe a wheelbarrow, please contact Pastor Clinton with your available dates and times. A small crew should be able to knock it out pretty quickly.
Care box assembly party | August 23 at 9:15
Women of St. Andrew are invited to a miscarriage and infant loss awareness event and service project. There will be refreshments, a presentation by Rachel Greiner from Christian Life Resources, and an opportunity to serve by helping assemble care boxes for those who have experienced miscarriage or infant loss. Please confirm your attendance here.
Women serving women
Some women recently met to discuss ways to better connect, encourage, and support the women of our church family. We are assembling a group of women willing to help when needs arise, whether that’s sending a card, making a phone call, praying, providing a meal, visiting, or another act of kindness. If you’d like to be included, complete this simple form.
Monthly Mission Partner
July’s partner is Christian Aid & Relief, an organization of our church body whose mission is to reflect Christ’s love and compassion to souls suffering from disasters and hardships. Their work crosses state and national borders. For more information, visit wels.net/relief.
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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
Welcome
Westside Christian School is excited to welcome our three new teachers. Mr. Raul Ramos was called to serve as our new Early Childhood Director. Raul grew up in the Madison area and has found his niche in early childhood education. Currently he is taking classes through Martin Luther College for his certification. Miss Malia Faessler has been a part of St. Andrew Lutheran Church all her life. She has helped with different aged students on Sunday mornings and is excited to teach 4th grade this year. Malia is engaged and looking forward to getting married next July. Miss Hannah Zabel is new to Westside and St. Andrew. Hannah moved to Wisconsin on July 1. Previously, she was a dorm supervisor at Nebraska Lutheran High School. She is excited to move into her new apartment and get settled very soon. Hannah will be teaching 5th grade. |
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Open school positions
Westside Christian School has several part-time paid positions that need to be filled for the 2026-27 school year.
- School lunch server | 11 AM – 1 PM, Monday – Friday
- Classroom aides
- Preschool classroom assistant | full day, Monday and Tuesday
- Study hall and extended care facilitator | 1:30 – 5:30 PM, Monday – Friday (two openings)
- Paraprofessional
For more information regarding the school lunch server and classroom aide positions, please contact Westside Christian School Administrative Assistant Dana Miller or Principal Daniel Plath. For more information on the preschool classroom assistant or the study hall and extended care facilitator positions, contact Early Childhood Director Mr. Raul Ramos or Principal Daniel Plath. |
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, July 9 & 12, 2026
Guest Preacher
Pastor John Boggs
Luther Preparatory School
Musicians
Lead musician: Lola Weiss
Vocalists: Esther Bohl, Ashlynn Buechner, Carter Kotecki, Emma Nolte
Guitar: Jacob Bohl, Liam Liermann
Drums: Natalie Onsager
Saxophone: Levi Durkee, Jane Povich
Greeters
Thursday: Doug and Rachele Rickels
8:00 AM: Duane and Lynnda Ehlke
10:30 AM: Brian and Amelia Maron
Ushers
Thursday: James Lund
8:00 AM: Jesus Avila, Brad Hougaard
10:30 AM: Andrew Stoecker, Pete Zimpelman
Lay Readers
Thursday: Ron Kerr
8:00 AM: Jamie Lundgren
10:30 AM: Mark Kjenstad
Communion Assistants
Thursday: Ron Kerr
8:00 AM: Aaron Dix, John Kamin
10:30 AM: Clayton Grow, Jim Teteak
Communion Care
Thursday: Jessica Tokarski
8:00 AM: Chris Hougaard
10:30 AM: Jennifer Maron
Audio
Thursday: Naomi Laabs
Sunday: Terry Jacobs
Slide Tech
Thursday: Kaitlyn Mullin
8:00 AM: Connor Dix
10:30 AM: August Faessler
Livestream Video
Rohan Crain
Hospitality
Thursday: Heidi Pease
8:00 AM: Heidi Wolf
10:30 AM: Kim Volberg
Connection Card Assembly
Larry and Connie Stolzman
Offering Caretakers
Dick and Vicky Bernards
Growth Group Leaders
Paige Fricke, Mark Kjenstad, Todd Kleman, Pastor Clinton, Larry Stolzman
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