This Sunday
Encouragement
The word probably makes you smile. We can never get enough of it, really. Oh, some value the encouragement of a friend more than others, but everyone needs it. The apostle Paul was many things: convert, world traveler, missionary, martyr, but he was also an encourager. In Acts 20:1-6, read about the entourage accompanying him on his journey from Greece back to Turkey, but notice what he’s doing—”speaking many words of encouragement.” What would words like that sound like coming from your lips? Join the family of faith on Thursday and Sunday to be encouraged by the gospel of Jesus and to speak words of encouragement to others. That’s church.
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Highlights
Events and ministry news needing immediate attention
Grow in Grace
Living with depression is a challenge. Lutheran Pastor Luke Italiano can vouch for that. He has encouragement for those who suffer from depression and for those who have a loved one with depression. He spoke candidly about his depression with Mr. KJ last week. Come to Grow in Grace on Sunday at 9:30 AM to view their 20-minute discussion. Also, St. Andrew member and professional counselor Bethany Brewster-Stern will talk about ways to deal with grief.
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.
Summer 2022 Growth Groups:
Sundays at 9:30 AM
Gender Identity
We will have an honest, Biblical conversation about this tough topic. Our objective is to better understand the topic, look for Biblical guidance, and learn how to talk to others about gender.
Miserable Joy
Everyone experiences pain. Physical, emotional, mental—pain is common to us all. But you can find joy and purpose in the midst of your pain. That’s the powerful message Jason Nelson brings you in Miserable Joy: Chronic Pain in My Christian Life.
The Chosen—Season 1
The Chosen is a video series based on the earthly life of Jesus. It has become very popular. This group will watch and discuss the movie and also draw attention to what in the movie may not be Biblically accurate.
Redeemed: Our Lives as Sinners and Saints (women’s group)
This book is about shortcomings that people have such as pride, doubt, fear, vanity, and wild living to name a few. It looks at people from Scripture that had them too. The point of the book is to see how sinners with such shortcomings are loved by God and redeemed through Jesus.
Sunday Bible Teaching
This is a Spanish speaking Growth Group.
There is so much more to learn from and benefit from than can be done in 25 – 30 minutes in church. Through a variety of learning activities based on the Sunday Bible teaching, this Growth Group receives more encouragement, more wisdom, and more grace.
Sundays at 1:00 PM
Hiking (or biking) with Paul
Each Sunday we’ll head to a different Dane County hiking or biking trail. Take your choice of walking (Paul’s choice) or biking for one hour. The hiking or biking will be at your own pace. Stay with others or speed ahead—it’s up to you. Individuals or families are welcome. After hiking or biking for an hour we’ll meet at a park shelter for the next hour to apply to our lives the Acts text we heard on Sunday.
Tuesdays at 7:00 AM (men’s group)
Mere Christianity
One of the classics from C.S. Lewis, a gifted writer of the mid-20th century. Mere Christianity is a defense of the Christian faith from this one-time atheist. We will read it with an eye out for some teachings that may run contrary to Scripture.
Sign up in the atrium. You can also sign up here. To find more information about St. Andrew Growth Groups click here.
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Upcoming festival services
Just like we have a calendar year, the Christian Church has a church year that begins with the season of Advent. This church year is split into two parts—the festival half where we focus on the birth, life, and death of Jesus, and the non-festival half which focuses on the life of the Church. The festival half, which we are in now, closes with three special services that are coming up soon:
- The ascension of Jesus into heaven (May 26/29)
- The sending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (June 2/5)
- The celebration of the Trinity: Father, Son, Spirit (June 9/12)
Welcome
This Sunday, we’ll be blessed to welcome into our family of faith Jason and Kristen Jafferis and their daughters Annika and Ellie. We’ll also celebrate together the gifts the Spirit gives through Holy Baptism to Callahan Lau, son of Aimee and John Lau and little brother to Finley.
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.
“Hymn of Heaven” by Phil Wickham
“Come People of the Risen King” by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
“It Was Finished Upon that Cross” by CityAlight
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Nurture
Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others
Science Camp
Take this opportunity for your children to learn more about our awesome God! St. Andrew Science Camp is July 18 – 21. 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. Sign-up is now open. Click here to register.
Summer Camps
Looking for a Christian camp for your child(ren) this summer? Here are three places to consider: Camp Phillip, Lakeside Lutheran, and Luther Prep School.
Impact
Peter encourages us to cast our anxiety on God and to watch out for the devil, who is like a lion on the prowl. Listen to Pastor Greg Lyon from Wisconsin Lutheran College talk about those verses and more from 1 Peter 5. Impact, a St. Andrew podcast, can be found here and wherever you listen to podcasts by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”
PowerHour
“Come camping with us!” That is the theme for PowerHour this Friday at 10:30 AM in the gymnasium. PowerHour is enrichment for children up to age 3 with the parents/caregiver. Tell a friend about PowerHour!
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
Call
Pastor Matt Westra and 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.
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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.
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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
Graduation services
The 2021 – 2022 school year for Westside Christian comes to a close on May 25, and we are looking forward to a few celebrations with our kindergarten and 8th grade students. We give a prayer of thanks for another successful school year of serving many students and families with the message of Jesus.
8th grade graduation
We will give thanks and praise for our students’ successful journey from kindergarten through 8th grade during a service and graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, at 6:30 PM, in the sanctuary. We will celebrate with cake following the service. All family and friends are invited to attend.
Kindergarten graduation
The kindergarten children will be recognized during a graduation program on Wednesday, May 25, at 11:00 AM, in the sanctuary. They will receive their kindergarten certificates, sing some songs, and perform a recitation for their family and friends. |
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, May 19 & 22, 2022
Musicians
Lead musician: Jon Fricke
Vocalist: Amanda Faessler, Naomi Laabs, Jon Fricke
Guitar: Clayton Grow
Drums: Aaron Faessler
Cello/piano: Kaelana Faessler
Ushers
Thurs: Greg Bleck
8:00 AM: Kyler and Mark Roloff
10:30 AM: Carson Brickner, Nathan Garner
Lay Readers
Thurs: Mitch Hutter
8:00 AM: Steve Dettman
10:30 AM: Mark Kjenstad
Communion Assistants
Thurs: Mitch Hutter
8:00 AM: Karl Kuschel, Casey Weiss
10:30 AM: Brandon Brickner, Ed Murray
Communion Care
Thurs: Glennda Brandt
8:00 AM: Rachel Martalock
10:30 AM: Jon and Noelle Augelli
Greeters
Thurs: Andrew and Melissa Henke
8:00 AM: Ron and Piri Kerr
10:30 AM: Ron and Linda Ketterer
Slide Tech
Thurs: Sarah Wendorf
8:00 AM: Tammy Mielke
10:30 AM: Amelia Povich, August Faessler
Audio
8:00 AM: Luis Mendoza
10:30 AM: Jared Dammann
Video
Jacob Miller
Connection Card Assembly
Connie Stolzman
Offering Caretakers
Laurie Engel, Carrie Pasch
Growth Group Leaders:
Justin Beck, Jared Dammann, Jane Dew, Mark Kjenstad
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