• March 2: Peter in the Garden of Gethsemane
• March 9: John as Jesus was arrested
• March 16: Joseph of Arimathea and Jesus’ trial
• March 23: Barabbas and Jesus before Pilate
• March 30: Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the foot of the cross
• April 6: Nicodemus burying Jesus

Mission Trips application deadline | April 1

This year, Mission Trips is focusing on these locations:

• Mission Madison: June 22 – 24, current grades 5 – 8 | Leaders Nancy Ninman, Liz Markley
• Citrus Grove Church, Wesley Chapel, Florida: June 23 – 27, current grades 8 – 12 | Leaders Clayton and Stephanie Grow
• Illume Church, Seattle, Washington: July 12 – 19, current grades 8 – 12 | Leaders Alie Fanello, Kristina Kuhaupt
• Sure Foundation Church, Brandon, South Dakota: August 24 – 28, adults & families with children 12+
• Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Mahahual, Mexico: July 10 – 16, adults 18+ | Leaders: Hannah Ihlenfeldt, Brittany Engel (two years of formal Spanish education needed)

Mission Trips will be St. Andrew’s April Monthly Mission Partner.

Milestones
Mikayla Marie Johnson, little sister to Raelynn and daughter of Katie and Justin, was born on Wednesday, March 23. Mom and daughter are home and doing well.

Gale Meartz, Nancy Ninman’s father, entered eternal glory last week. His Christian funeral will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Neenah at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 8. You can read his obituary here.

Worship Check-in
If you worship on-site, please fill out the Connection Card attached to your worship folder each week. Online worshipers, please continue to check in here.

Weekend worship songs
Preview some of the songs we will use for worship this weekend here. 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.

“Oh How Good It Is” by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
“This Is Amazing Grace” by Phil Wickham
“Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery” by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell
“Restore to Me” by Mac Powell

Bible reading guide
For help with the struggles of life, there is no greater resource than your Bible. The Bible speaks to your needs. However, knowing where to look is a challenge. For help, pick up the Bible reading guide in the atrium.

Impact
The ministry of Jesus did not end when he was nailed to the cross. His ministry continued with fascinating words spoken while being crucified. Listen to part two of this conversation with Professor Stephen Geiger from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. Click here for Impact, a St. Andrew podcast, or find it where you listen to podcasts. Search “Kjenstad Impact.”

Resurrection Eggs: A family Easter project
You’ve heard of the twelve days of Christmas . . . why not twelve days of Easter? Look for your Resurrection Egg kit in the atrium this weekend. Each day for twelve days, families will add a found item to an egg as listed in the instructions. Use the Scriptures to teach the truths of salvation to family and friends. This kit is a gift from Plugged into Jesus to families with kids ages Pre-K3 – grade 5.

April showers at PowerHour
PowerHour returns April 1 with April showers! PowerHour is a fun-filled learning hour for parents/caregivers and their children ages 1 – 3. PowerHour happens at 10:30 AM on the first and third Friday of the month in the gymnasium. Each PowerHour includes playtime, fun stories, sing-along songs, and a message from Jesus. Who can you tell about St. Andrew PowerHour?

Musikgarten
Parents, grandparents, anyone with little ones—come and experience music and rhythm with an infant or toddler in your care. We meet Sundays at 9:20 AM. Questions? Contact Karen Hong.

Plugged into Jesus
To remember the last lesson, watch for lambs in your world this week—in books or outside your window. Point them out! The Passover was meant to point God’s people to the Lamb of God, our Savior Jesus. This week’s lesson is “Food from Heaven: God Cares for His People.” Join us Sunday at 9:20 AM. Bring more friends! Use this link to watch the Bible teaching video. Questions? Contact Jane Dew.

 Spark
When was the last time you were really, really hungry? This week, be reminded how God provides all we need. Grades 6 – 8 meet at 9:30 AM on Sunday for Bible study, life application, and activities. Contact Lance Hill with questions.

FUEL
Do you know the parable of the unmerciful servant? It is a powerful story that Jesus uses to get us to think about forgiving those who sin against us. We’ll talk more about it at FUEL on Sunday at 9:30 AM. FUEL is for all St. Andrew high school students.

Dear Members of St. Andrew Lutheran Church,

“ ‘Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.” (Luke 15:23-24)

What a thrill! Our Savior Jesus tells us that heaven erupts in celebration when anyone who was lost is found through repentance and faith in him. What a thrill that we get to have an earthly part in turning up the volume on heavenly songs when he enlists us to find the lost.

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, the Holy Spirit, through St. Andrew Lutheran Church, extended to me the divine call to serve as Pastor for Service and Outreach. What an honor to have the opportunity to consider this!

As I consider the ministry at St. Andrew, I will continue to evaluate my ministry here at Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. During this process, I certainly appreciate your prayers. If I may be so bold, ask God to grant me wisdom and guidance as I deliberate where I might best serve him in his kingdom. I, too, will pray for St. Andrew Lutheran Church, her members, pastors, faculty, and other souls the Lord may reach through you.

In the coming weeks I look forward to having conversations with your leaders and members to learn more. I hope to reach a decision by the last Sunday in April. Please don’t hesitate to call me at any time. My cell phone is the best way to contact me.

In Christ’s service,
Pastor Philip Janke
Cell phone: 262.822.2544

Easter breakfast
Easter is quickly approaching. After a two-year break, we will again be able to enjoy Easter breakfast prepared by Chef Kevin Ostrand and his kitchen crew headed up by Sous-Chef Caryn Ostrand. As much as we all look forward to enjoying a good Ostrand Easter breakfast, we anticipate more the joy and hope provided by the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. Invite your neighbors and friends to join you in celebrating the empty tomb and Easter breakfast served from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

If you would like to assist with Easter breakfast in one of the following ways, please sign up here.

• Easter breakfast set-up crew—Saturday April 16, 9:00 AM
• Easter breakfast clean-up crew—Sunday, April 17, 8:30 – 10:15 AM
• Easter breakfast clean-up crew—Sunday, April 17, 10:15 AM – 12:30 PM
• Easter breakfast take-down crew—Sunday, April 17, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Thank you from WELS Special Ministries
Dear Friends at St. Andrew Lutheran Church,

“Yes, your comfort renders sweet
Ev’ry bitter cup I meet;
For your all-atoning passion
Has procured my soul’s salvation.” (Christian Worship, “Jesus, Grant that Balm and Healing”)

WELS Special Ministries is devoted to making sure that the comfort of Jesus “renders sweet every bitter cup I meet.” Even the heaviest burdens that Christians and our families bear—whether it is a disastrous fall into sin or a burden of health, disability, or loneliness—are changed when we are reminded of our loving Savior Jesus who endured crucifixion to save us.

This work could not continue without his blessing and the support of God’s people. I have just learned of your offering of love for the Lord for this ministry. Your gift of $4,060 was received on March 9, 2022, and directed to WELS Prison Ministry.

Thank you for expressing your love for our Savior and for Special Ministries by your gift. It is a great encouragement to receive such gifts. The Lord is truly blessing this work to serve people who cannot be served in the usual ways in congregational life. Your offering is part of that blessing.

May God fill your heart with the peace of our Lord and grant you his blessing as you reflect on the love that Jesus showed in dying for sin and rising because our sins are forgiven!

In Christ crucified,
Rev. Jim Behringer
Director, Special Ministries

March Monthly Mission Partner | Middleton Outreach Ministries 
This past month we partnered with Middleton Outreach Ministries who has been an instrumental resource to our community, serving with not only a food and clothing pantry, but a social service agency helping many with rent and utility assistance. We will continue to keep MOM in our prayers.