This Week
Trying to do too much
Have you heard that phrase? Used that phrase? Maybe the context was “overacting” in a drama setting or refusing to take a break from work. Can we try to do too much in our spiritual lives? In Romans 10, Paul describes a zeal not based on knowledge. It doesn’t end well. Let’s focus our zeal where it ought to be focused. Join us for worship Thursday night at 7 or Sunday morning at 8 or 10:30.
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Highlights
Events and ministry news needing immediate attention
Annual Plan Celebration | June 16
You have an opportunity to review, ask questions of the Board and Areas of Ministry leaders, and celebrate our plans for ministry on Sunday, June 16, 9:25 – 10:15 AM. The 2024 – 2025 Comprehensive Ministry Plan & Budget will be available for preview in The Weekly next Wednesday, June 12.
Preview the Mission and Vision of St. Andrew here.
Voters’ Meeting | June 23
The voters of St. Andrew are invited to act on three important items during the voters’ meeting on Sunday, June 23, at 11:45 AM, in the sanctuary:
- Authorize the 2024 – 2025 Comprehensive Ministry Plan & Budget
- Issue a one-year half-time call to Jess Bohl to teach at Westside Christian School
- Elect new Board nominees John Kamin, Jamie Lundgren, and Tyler Simmons to serve on the St. Andrew Board. Mitch Hutter and Orv Jordahl have agreed to continue their service on the Board, and the Board whole-heartedly recommends them for reelection. The financial administrator and the lead pastor will also continue as non-voting ex officio members of the Board.
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Summer travel plans?
With Memorial Day weekend being the unofficial start of summer, it’s a good time to review all our worship options. Join us for worship on Thursdays at 7 PM if your summer plans take you away for the weekend. Catch our livestream service at 10:30 AM on our St. Andrew website ( st-andrew-online.org) to worship with us remotely while traveling. Or join us in person at 8:00 or 10:30 AM on Sunday mornings.
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.
“House of the Lord” by Phil Wickham
“I Will Sing” by Sandra McCracken
“Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear” arr. by Tim Bode
“O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer” by Sovereign Grace
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Nurture
Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others
Morning For Your Marriage
Whether you have been married for one year or fifty-one years, 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, July 13, from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Come hungry—breakfast will be served. Childcare is provided. Register here.
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, July 20, beginning with continental breakfast at 8:30 AM and concluding by 4:00 PM. If you’re engaged, you can register now. Registration closes on Sunday, July 14. This isn’t just for people of St. Andrew. Forward this invitation and the link to engaged couples you know who want to gain valuable skills for a Christian marriage.
St. Andrew Summer Camp | Jesus in Everything
Children entering kindergarten – grade 6 are encouraged to attend St. Andrew Summer Camp! This year’s camp offers a fun variety of activities, and Jesus will be in everything. The dates are July 8 – 11. Go here for more information and to register. Please register by June 23.
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Impact
Was Paul really the chief of sinners? He made that claim in his first letter to Timothy. This episode takes a look at what he said in context and highlights the mercy of God. You can listen to Impact here or wherever you find podcasts by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”
LifeBoat
LifeBoat is the name of a new group for St. Andrew teens. LifeBoat is for grades 7 – 10 and meets the first and third Sunday evenings of every month from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. A typical evening is food, play, and Jesus. For location and more information, contact LifeBoat leaders Jess Bohl or Hilary Griswold.
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
Card showers for new called workers
Dan and Beth Plath will be arriving in Wisconsin later this month. Krista Simmons moved here several years ago, but all three are excited to begin their new roles at Westside Christian School. As part of our effort to welcome them to the ministry, card boxes will be in the atrium over the next weeks. Feel free to drop a gift and/or card of encouragement.
Adult mission trip to Brandon, South Dakota | August 21 – 25
This trip will be finalizing soon, so get your application in right away. Find details and apply here.
61st Annual LWMS Convention | June 27 – 30
Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society exists to support mission outreach within our church body. The annual LWMS convention is June 27 – 30 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Find more information about the convention and about LWMS at their website. Download the registration form here and submit by June 15.
Service opportunities | A/V for worship services
These duties are vital to hundreds of worshipers in person and online. It sounds daunting and technical, but it’s not so bad. And you will be trained so that you are confident in your craft. Consider serving as a Slide Tech, Audio Tech, or Livestream Videographer. Contact Pastor Clinton to get involved.
Service opportunities | summer camp leaders
Jesus in Everything summer camp is July 8 – 11 and will include many opportunities to serve. Contact Pastor Clinton or Mark Kjenstad to find out how you can serve. One specific opportunity that might interest you is taking the lead in the drama department.
Monthly Mission Partner
June’s Monthly Mission Partner is WELS UK. Over the summer months, many volunteers will be in London spreading the word to help establish this mission. St. Andrew is participating in this synod-wide effort by sending three individuals in July.
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, June 6 & 9, 2024
Musicians
Lead musician: Naomi Laabs
Vocalists: Sarah Kuschel, Naomi Laabs
Guitar: Clayton Grow
Drums: Dan Wasmer
Piano: Adam Figi
Trumpet: Clara Grow
Greeters
Thursday: Ron and Piri Kerr
8:00 AM: Joe Kotecki, Georgia Siler, and family
10:30 AM: Patina Hooten, Dick Smith, Susan Wright
Ushers
Thursday: Jim Pease
8:00 AM: Duane Ehlke, Ferron Havens
10:30 AM: Dan Simpson, Cole Teteak
Lay Reader
Mark Kjenstad
Communion Assistants
Thursday: Ron Kerr
8:00 AM: John Kamin, Casey Weiss
10:30 AM: Jackson Hunter, Mark Kjenstad
Communion Care
Thursday: Cheryl Utke
8:00 AM: Rachel Martalock
10:30 AM: Vikki Schaal
Audio
Thursday: Terry Jacobs
8:00 AM: Brent Denton
10:30 AM: Ben Kleman
Slide Tech
Thursday: Dan Fischer
8:00 AM: Sarah Wendorf
10:30 AM: Kim Gnewuch
Livestream Video
Thad Molling
Hospitality
Thursday: Amanda Taticek
8:00 AM: Kristen and Annika Jafferis
10:30 AM: Kim Volberg
Connection Card Assembly
Henningfield family
Offering Caretakers
Dick and Vicky Bernards
Growth Group Leaders
Pastor Clinton, Daniel Dammann, Jared Dammann, Paige Fricke, Pastor Hunter, Mark Kjenstad, Paul Onsager, Ashley Renstrom
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