This Sunday
Thy will be done
Paul was within a few days of destination—Jerusalem. But old friends, new friends, and trusted brothers and sisters in Christ warned him not to continue: “Something bad will happen to you.” It broke Paul’s heart. But he went anyway. They all relented, “May the Lord’s will be done.” Could God’s will be unpleasant for you? Who prays for that? You do, every time you pray, “Your will be done.” We pray the third petition of the Lord’s Prayer so often, it might become trite. Far from trite, this little request is at times upsetting, at other times hard, but at all times how you get in touch with God. Sounds like what you seek? This Thursday or Sunday, gather with your brothers and sisters to hear the Word, to come to the Table, and to pray for yourself and for each other, “Your will be done.”
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Highlights
Events and ministry news needing immediate attention
Call returned
Dear fellow saints at St. Andrew in Middleton,
After much consideration, I have decided to return your call to serve as Pastor of Service and Outreach. I thank you for allowing me to consider this call. It is a tremendously humbling experience to wrestle with a call and to make a decision.
It is clear that there are many exciting things happening at St. Andrew. Your plans for ministry are well constructed, and it is obvious that God has provided many opportunities for you to grow and serve with his gospel. I will continue to pray for your ministry, and I am excited to see how God blesses you all through your work.
Thank you to all who spoke with me. All of you were wonderful. Thank you to all of you who sent prayers to the throne of God. They always make a big difference.
I am confident that God will provide a wonderful pastor for St. Andrew. In hearing of your plans, it is obvious that you are a people who love their Savior, love their church, and love their pastor. I know that God has the right pastor to fill the call you are extending.
In everything, our confidence and hope comes from the crucified and resurrected Christ.
God bless and keep you,
Pastor Matt Westra
Call meeting
A special meeting of the Voters’ Assembly will be held in the gym at 6 PM on Thursday, June 30, to call a Pastor for Service and Outreach.
The Voters’ meeting this Sunday, June 26, at 11:45 AM, will be held to authorize an Annual Plan for Ministry. The Voters will consider two other agenda items:
- Elect Board nominees Clayton Grow, Tom Shepard, Mitch Hutter, and Steve Veers. Orv Jordahl is continuing his service on the Board. The financial administrator and the lead pastor will also continue as non-voting ex officio members of the Board.
- Adjust our bylaws to include a School Council to assist with and set policy for Westside Christian School.
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Canticum Novum concerts
This week Minister of Worship Naomi Laabs is in the Milwaukee area singing with Canticum Novum: A WELS Chamber Choir. This group consists of 40 of the top choral singers from around the Midwest. They will present three concerts this weekend:
- Friday, June 24, 7:30 PM, at St. Marcus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee
- Saturday, June 25, 7:30 PM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waukesha
- Sunday, June 26, 9:00 AM, at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Hubertus
The Saturday evening concert will also be livestreamed. Visit their website for the livestream link and more information.
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.
“This I Believe (The Creed)” by Hillsong
“How Great Thou Art” by Paul Baloche
“Were I to Cross (Psalm 139)” by Greg de Bliek
“Still, My Soul, Be Still” by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
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Nurture
Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others
Science Camp 2022: The Wonders of Water
Take this opportunity for your children to learn more about our awesome God! St. Andrew Science Camp is July 18 – 21 from 8:30 – 11:30 AM. Our theme is “The Wonders of Water.” St. Andrew Science Camp is for 4K – grade 6. Kids in grades 7 – 8 can serve as Leaders-in-Training. Click here to register. Please register by June 29.
Science Camp | opportunities to serve
Thirsty for fun? Get that thirst quenched at this year’s Science Camp! Sign up in the atrium to support crafts, games, experiments, snacks, and more. Questions? Reach out to Jane Dew, Camp Recruiter.
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Impact
The Word of God has great potential in the human heart to produce big things. Sadly, it also can produce nothing. Pastor Mike Novotny joins Impact the next two weeks to help us understand The Parable of the Sower. Impact, a St. Andrew podcast, can be found here and wherever you listen to podcasts by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”
FUEL fun!
Coming up this Friday, June 24, FUEL is having a cookout at Mr. KJ’s. All St. Andrew high school students are welcome from 6:00 – 8:30 PM for some FUEL fun! We will discuss what God says about helping others. Then we will play yard games and enjoy some food from the grill. Click here to register.
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
Mission Trips
The planning is over, and it’s time to begin. Mission Madison begins today, and the team heading to serve at Citrus Grove Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel, Florida, flies out tomorrow. Lord, grant safety, boldness, and humility to your servants. Bless their service and outreach. May it all be done to your glory. Amen.
- Mission Madison
Seven middle school students and their leaders are busy from Wednesday through Friday this week to serve our community, represent St. Andrew, and make Jesus look good by the good they do. Specifically, they will plan, shop for and prepare “birthday bags” at Middleton Outreach Ministry, sort food at Second Harvest Foodbank, help at the Pregnancy Helpline center, help clean the construction area at Good News Lutheran Church in Mt. Horeb, and conduct a petting zoo at Huegel/Jamestown Park in Madison (thanks to Havens petting zoo for their assistance and donation). In between those events, they’ll eat, play games, pray together and have time for personal devotions and reflection. Whew…they’ll be busy! Please pray for their work and watch for a video update when they’re done. Mission team members: Jonas Hill, Isaac Hill, Malia Krahn, Tianna Krahn, Julia Nixion, Daniel Onsager, and Hannah Timm. The team leaders are Nancy Ninman and Liz Markle.
- Mission Citrus Grove Lutheran Church
Eight high school students and their leaders will leave on Thursday to help a mission start-up in Wesley Chapel (Northeast Tampa), Florida. They will be leading a science camp in a local park on Friday, serving as volunteers for a mental health awareness day at the same park on Saturday, and helping to lead worship on Sunday. In between they’ll enjoy the beaches of Tampa, southern hospitality and personal devotions and reflections. Pray for their safe travel, fruitful labor for Citrus Grove and growth through the word they teach and digest. The team members are Lukas Beier, Elijah Grow, Clara Grow, Ava Heckman, Natalie Onsager, Andrew Onsager, Annie Povich, and Kyler Roloff. The team leaders are Clayton and Stephanie Grow.
Petting Zoo
Mission Madison Mission Madison is hosting a petting zoo at Huegel-Jamestown Park in Fitchburg (5902 Williamsburg Way) on Friday, June 24, 4 – 7 PM. All members are welcome to join us in reaching out to the community that evening. Our Mission Madison team is small this year, so we could use a few strong bodies to help set up from 3 – 4 PM. Contact Nancy Ninman with any questions.
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June Mission Partner
This month with our prayers and offerings we partner with Illume Church in Seattle, Washington. To learn more about Illume, you can view their website here.
July 4
St. Andrew is putting together a team to help Middleton VFW set out American flags around our community on July 4 to celebrate our independence. This is a great project for students and parents to do together. Flag setup begins at 6 AM and flag takedown is at 5 PM. You can sign up in the atrium or click here. God bless America!
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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
Office Assistant Position
Westside Christian School is adding an office assistant position to our team in the 2022 – 2023 school year. This full-time position (August 1 – May 31) will support WCS’s principal and administrative assistant. This person will manage DPI reports, Choice and Special Needs Scholarship Program paperwork, and milk and lunch program documentation. They will also assist the staff in ordering supplies and curricular materials and perform other general office tasks as needed. If you are interested or would like the full position description, please contact Meredith Pucci.
Second grade classroom assistant
Westside Christian School is looking to add a classroom assistant two days a week for the 2022 – 2023 school year. This assistant will work on our 2nd grade team. Classroom assistants support our lead teachers by preparing materials, working with small groups of students on instructional tasks, and supervising students at recess. Candidates should have a minimum of one year experience working with children in an educational setting, demonstrate a willingness to cooperate with other adults, and have a joy for supporting students of all ages. Contact Meredith Pucci for further information and to receive a complete position description. |
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, June 23 & 26, 2022
Musicians
Lead musician: Kris Lund
Vocalist: Melissa Dyer, Trudi Jo Halvorson
Guitar: Jon Povich, Steve Soukup
Drums: Oliver Povich
Harmonica: Jon Povich
Ushers
Thurs: Jim Pease
8:00 AM: Jesus Avila, John Kamin
10:30 AM: Greg and Zach Yunger
Communion Assistants
Thurs: Ron Kerr
8:00 AM: Karl Kuschel, Todd Treichel
10:30 AM: Matt Heckman, Edward Murray
Communion Care
Thurs: Kay Erickson
8:00 AM: Rachel Martalock
10:30 AM: Vikki Schaal, Susan Wright
Greeters
Thurs: Piri Kerr
8:00 AM: Kevin and Sherry Kessler
10:30 AM: Amy Heckman, Jessica and Ryen Kjenstad
Slide Tech
Thurs: Phil Otto
8:00 AM: Tammy Mielke
10:30 AM: Jacob Miller
Audio
Terry Jacobs
Video
Thad Molling
Connection Card Assembly
Henningfield family
Offering Caretakers
Jim and Heidi Pease
Growth Group Leaders:
Jesus Avila, Justin Beck, Jared Dammann, Jonathan Fricke, Kim Gnewuch, Clayton Grow, Pastor Randy Hunter, Mark Kjenstad, Steve Soukup
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