May 11, 2022

May 11, 2022

This Sunday

Commitment phobia?
“I like to keep my options open. Something better might come along.” Some people are drawn to new and exciting experiences and relationships, and are reluctant to limit their options. It sounds appealing, but it usually leads to shallow or ruined relationships and careers. Embracing Christianity means limiting options for the sake of following Christ, but it only leads to deeper and more satisfying experiences. Paul taught that to the people of Ephesus. Some could not limit their spiritual pursuit to one god. We call that idolatry. It’s an easy trap for pagans and even for Christians. This weekend, let a mob in a theater in Ephesus teach you about limiting your options to embrace Christ more fully. Read Acts 19:22-41 and gather to encourage other followers of Christ on Thursday at 7 PM or on Sunday at 8 or 10:30 AM.

Highlights

Events and ministry news needing immediate attention

Grow in Grace
Grow in Grace—whole church Bible study—returns on Sunday. Join us for part two in a three-part series called Addressing Mental Health. Here is the remaining schedule:

  • May 15—Dr. Phil Huebner will be here on Sunday! Pastor Huebner is a terrific speaker, and he will help us focus on the facts about Jesus instead of our up and down feelings, while seeing ourselves as children of God above anything else.
  • May 22—The topic is grief and depression and will feature an interview with a WELS pastor talking about his ongoing battle with depression. We will also talk with Bethany Brewster-Stern, a St. Andrew member and professional counselor, about ways to deal with grief and depression.

Grow in Grace will be from 9:30 – 10:15 AM in the sanctuary. All sessions will be recorded and available online through The Weekly.

Worship

Resources and opportunities for you to worship

Upcoming new worship songs
Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing a few new songs in worship. Preview them here to help you feel more comfortable participating in worship.

“Hymn of Heaven” by Phil Wickham
“Trinity Song” by Sandra McCracken & The Worship Initiative
“This I Believe (The Creed)” by Hillsong

Visual Arts summer team
Did you enjoy the cross and backdrop during the Lent and Easter season? Do you have a creative mind or enjoy art? The Visual Arts team will be designing something for the front of the church for the summer months and would love for you to be part of the team. The team will meet Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 PM, at St. Andrew. Contact Minister of Worship Naomi Laabs or Visual Arts team lead Sue Martalock for more information.

Milestones
May the Spirit continue to bless those who will be baptized this weekend: Grace and Emma Hoernke and Brian Parks.

This Sunday we will welcome into our family of faith Brian and Abigail Parks and their children Rebecca, Pearl, and Weslynn.

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.

“Great Things” by Phil Wickham
“Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery” by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell
“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death” by Getty, Boswell, Kauflin, Merker, Papa
“Forth in Your Name” arranged by Kristen Koepsell

Nurture

Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others

Growth Groups
St. Andrew Growth Groups are a wonderful way to nourish the precious gift of faith God has graciously given us and to connect with brothers and sisters in Christ. Summer Growth Groups will begin June 5. Sign up in the atrium. You can also sign up here. To find more information about St. Andrew Growth Groups click here.

Impact
Satan has strong allies as he attempts to destroy the church. However, he won’t succeed because Jesus is with his church. Listen to part two of Revelation 13 with Pastor Erich Schaser from Fox Valley Lutheran High School. You can find Impact here or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”

Children’s Ministries
Praise God with us for another year of blessings on our Children’s Ministries which include Musikgarten, Plugged into Jesus, and Spark. Many thanks to those who served God’s kids so faithfully this year. Families will definitely want to watch the videos over and over with kids and grands this summer! Find them on the St. Andrew website under “Resources.” Stay Plugged into Jesus this summer!

Science Camp
We are very excited to bring back Science Camp to St. Andrew this summer! Join us for “The Wonders of Water.” St. Andrew Science Camp is for 4K – grade 6. Kids in grades 7 – 8 can serve as leaders-in-training. Sign-up is coming soon. For now, mark your calendar for St. Andrew Science Camp on July 18 – 21.

Service & Outreach

Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others

Call
Pastor Matt Westra and his wife Rachel continue to deliberate the call to serve as our Pastor for Service and Outreach. Please continue to pray for them to reach a decision that will be good for them and God’s kingdom—both here and where they currently serve in Tennessee.

May Monthly Mission Partner | Central Africa Medical Mission
This month our Monthly Mission Partner turns our eyes and prayers to the medical missions of Africa, where medical aid is used to share the good news of Jesus. Last year the Medical Mission celebrated 60 years of ministry and medical aid to Africa. To find out more, go to their website, or read an article about them in Forward in Christ.

Serving This Week 

Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, May 12 & 15, 2022

Musicians
Lead musician:   Kris Lund
Vocalist:              Dan Kremer, Johanna Nielsen
Guitar:                 Chad Schaal, Dan Wasmer
Drums:                Brandon Brickner
Flute:                   Sarah Wendorf
Piano/violin:       Madison Kremer

Ushers
Thurs:                  Phil Otto
8:00 AM:             Duane Ehlke, Ferron Havens
10:30 AM:           Dominic Fanello, Cole Teteak

Communion Assistants
Thurs:                  Dick Bernards
8:00 AM:             Ed Murray, Todd Treichel
10:30 AM:           Orv Jordahl, Levi Schriefer

Communion Care
Thurs:                  Kay Erickson
8:00 AM:             Beth Dettman
10:30 AM:           Vikki Schaal

Greeters
Thurs:                  Jay Erickson
8:00 AM:             Karen Hunter, Tyler Kremer, Kate Thiele
10:30 AM:           Jessica and Ryen Kjenstad, Liesl Povich

Slide Tech
Thurs:                  Alex Bindl, Naomi Laabs, Kaitlyn Mullin
8:00 AM:
10:30 AM:           Amelia Povich

Audio
8:00 AM:             Todd Kleman
10:30 AM:           Luis Mendoza

Video
Thad Molling

Connection Card Assembly
Henningfield family

Offering Caretakers
Andy and Lisa Bindl

Growth Group Leaders:
Justin Beck, Jared Dammann, Jane Dew, Mark Kjenstad, Bill Walther
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