This Week
Temporary humiliation
Jesus’ state of humiliation was the time during which he did not make full use of his heavenly power and glory. To many, he looked weak, and he died a criminal’s death. Palm Sunday was a day of humility; Jesus’ triumphal entry was overshadowed by the details of glory that it lacked and by what was coming. Daniel 12 gives answers to those who ask whether their humiliation is part of God’s plan and how long it will endure. Despite Jesus’ humility, he rose, and everyone will eventually acknowledge him as Lord. Vindication was already God’s plan 570 years before Jesus died. Let’s study Daniel 12 and find out what it means for you. Join us for Palm Sunday 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
Holy Week worship
“It was bound to happen.” When have you said that? The phrase applies equally to an unwelcome event (“The way he drove, an accident was bound to happen”) and to a happier experience (“As gifted as she is, the promotion was bound to happen”). The phrase applies to Jesus, too. Jesus was “cross-bound”—given his love for sinners, his obedience to his Father, and the weight of guilt, he was bound to suffer and die. But Jesus took up his life again; it was bound to happen because he rules over death, and his sacrifice satisfied the justice of God. After Jesus paid the penalty of sin, he was “cross-freed.” His resurrection, too, was bound to happen. May these worship services help you acknowledge Jesus: both cross-bound and cross-freed.
- Palm Sunday, March 30 & April 2 | normal weekend worship (livestream at 10:30 AM)
- Maundy Thursday Seder meal, April 6 | 6 PM (register by Sunday, April 2)
- Good Friday, April 7 | 1:00 & 6:30 PM (livestream at 1:00 PM)
- Easter Sunday, April 9 | 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM (livestream at 9:00 AM)
Breakfast served 8:15 – 10:15 AM
Arrive early for Easter worship to enjoy live music from our brass ensemble!
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Wednesday Lent devotion
Gather with brothers and sisters for the last Wednesday of Lent at 5:00 or 6:30 PM. Stay for dinner provided by one of our St. Andrew Best Chefs from 5:30 – 6:15 PM. Livestream will be available at 5 PM.
- March 29: The Arrest of Jesus | Best Chefs Jesus Avila and Asencion Montenegro will serve pork tamales.
Maundy Thursday Seder meal | April 6 at 6 PM
Take advantage of a unique opportunity this year: celebrate a Passover meal at St. Andrew on Maundy Thursday. Learn some of the symbolism of the ancient Seder meal. See Christ in the Passover. Taste the traditional food of men and women waiting for the realization of the promise of deliverance. Enjoy the fellowship of your own family in Christ, including the Lord’s Supper, which Jesus instituted during Passover. And maybe learn a few Hebrew words. Many people are already preparing to help you experience this event. To help them plan, register here by Sunday, April 2. You will receive further instructions via email.
Easter Adult Choir
Keep the Easter joy alive by joining your voice with other brothers and sisters high school age and older. Rehearsals will be Wednesdays, April 19 & 26, at 7 PM, in Room 115. The Adult Choir will sing for worship Sunday, April 30.
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.
Palm Sunday 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.
“Blessed Be Your Name” by Matt Redman
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” by Tim Bode
“All Glory, Laud, and Honor” by Koine
“King of Kings” by Hillsong
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Nurture
Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others
Call returned
Members of St. Andrew,
The Holy Spirit led me to return the divine call to Mt. Olive Church and School in Overland Park, Kansas. Jessica and I are grateful for the privilege of serving in the ministry of St. Andrew and Westside. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. We look forward to continuing to serve you. Please say a prayer for Mt. Olive that God fill their ministry needs and that he grant them patience while waiting on his plan.
In Service to Christ,
Mr. KJ
Small Talk returns
It is almost time for the release of a brand-new episode of Small Talk. This Holy Week episode will be released on Monday, April 3. To learn more about this fun podcast, click here. Small Talk is available on St. Andrew’s website and all podcast platforms. Search “Small Talk Kamin.”
Impact
Jesus is all over the Old Testament. Listen to Professor John Boggs from Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, Wisconsin, help us find Jesus in Exodus 12. You can find our St. Andrew podcast Impact here or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching “Kjenstad Impact.” Here is a past Palm Sunday episode.
PowerHour
PowerHour will not meet on April 7. It will return on April 21. For more on PowerHour, click here.
Sunday morning children’s ministries
Musikgarten, Plugged into Jesus, and Spark are all thriving with children, and we want your child involved! Musikgarten (3 and under) and Plugged into Jesus (4K – grade 5) welcome children beginning at 9:20 AM, and Spark (grades 6 – 8) begins at 9:25 AM. This week, the Bible lesson in Spark and Plugged into Jesus is called “Abomination Nation—The Lord Leaves the Temple.” God was not happy with his people, as he is often not happy with us. However, he never stops showing mercy. Thank God for that!
FUEL
This Sunday morning Growth Group is for high school students. It gives them a chance to ask questions, receive much-needed encouragement, and learn from God’s powerful Word. The reasons not to go don’t stack up to those. FUEL meets at 9:25 in room 114.
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
Easter breakfast service opportunities
We are thankful for a great kitchen crew for Easter breakfast, but it’s a big endeavor with many opportunities to prep, serve, and clean up. If you are willing to help for an hour or two before, during, or after, please contact Pastor Clinton.
Monthly Mission Partner
Our April partner is Central African Medical Mission. CAMM has been using the constant need for medical attention and expertise as a bridge to the gospel for over 60 years, primarily in Malawi and Africa. Find out more about CAMM on their website and by viewing the video below.
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Mission Trips
This summer you have an opportunity to grow in faith, encourage others, and share in the love of Jesus through various acts of service by participating in a Mission Trip. Find the details and apply at the St. Andrew website.
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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
Class plays
Westside Christian School students in grades K – 4 are excited to perform the following plays for family and friends on Friday, March 31:
- Kindergarten will perform Three Piggy Opera at 2 PM. Light refreshments will be served after the play.
- 1st & 2nd grades will perform Bugz at 6 PM
- 3rd & 4th grades will perform Lemonade! at 6:45 PM. Lemonade will be served after the play.
All plays will take place in the gym. There is no fee to attend, and all are welcome!
Call update
The voters of St. Andrew have extended a call to Elicia Shepard to teach 1st grade beginning with the 2023-24 school year. Her acknowledgement letter is below. We pray that the Lord will bless and guide Elicia as she deliberates the call before her to serve St. Andrew and Westside Christian School.
Members of St. Andrew,
I am grateful to have received the call to serve Westside Christian School as a first grade teacher. Being a member at St. Andrew for several years now has provided many blessings to our family. What a joy it is to contemplate this wonderful opportunity to formally serve in God’s kingdom alongside the students and families at Westside. I welcome your prayers and encouragement as I navigate where I can best serve the Lord—whether that is at home with our children or at Westside as a first grade teacher.
Joyfully in Christ,
Elicia Shepard |
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, March 30 & April 2, 2023
Musicians
Lead musician: Kim Gnewuch
Vocalist: Brandon Luppen, Ashley Renstrom, Micki Ross
Guitar: Jon Povich, Julia Nixon, Colin Shaffer
Drums: Oliver Povich
Saxophone: Vikki Schaal
Flute: Sarah Wendorf
Ushers
Thurs: Greg Bleck
8:00 AM: Jeff Grim, John Kamin
10:30 AM: Greg and Zachary Yunger
Greeters
Thurs: Tracey and Alex Bindl
8:00 AM: Karen Hunter, Kate Thiele, Donna Woller
10:30 AM: Jon and Noelle Augelli
Communion Assistants
Thurs: Mitch Hutter
8:00 AM: Brian Fritz, Paul Onsager
10:30 AM: Clayton Grow, Matt Heckmann
Communion Care
Thurs: Glennda Brandt
8:00 AM: Kylie Roekle
10:30 AM: Ron Ketterer
Lay Readers
Thurs: Mitch Hutter
8:00 AM: Jamie Lundgren
10:30 AM: Clayton Grow
Slide Tech
Thurs: Dan Fischer
8:00 AM: Andrew Onsager
10:30 AM: Ava Heckman
Audio
8:00 AM: Natalie Onsager
10:30 AM: Ian Eberle
Video
Jacob Miller
Worship Folders
Larry and Connie Stolzman
Offering Caretakers
Phil and Dawn Otto
Children’s Ministries
Musikgarten: Karen Hong
Plugged into Jesus: Renee Carlson, Natlie Spillman, Savannah Conradt, Laura Westphal, Laruen Figi
Spark: Meredith Pucci
Growth Group Leaders:
Jesus Avila, Pastor Clinton, Daniel Dammann, Jane Dew, Jared Dammann, Scott Fanello, Jonathan Fricke, Andrew Fritz, Brian Fritz, Amy Heckmann, Matt Heckmann, Pastor Hunter, Mitch Hutter, Ron Kerr, Mark Kjenstad, Sue Martalock, Nancy Ninman, Bill Walther
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