Vision sessions
Above all, we seek Jesus’ direction for his church. To do that we pray, study our culture, evaluate our opportunities, and listen to each other. It’s an ongoing process, but for the past few months servants of St. Andrew have been developing a plan for the next phase of carrying out the mission Jesus has given us. It’s an exciting thing to contemplate together how he might use us and how we might serve people. You’re invited to sit with a few people and a St. Andrew leader to give your feedback on our Vision either on Sunday, December 4, or on Sunday, January 8, 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM. Next week, we’ll include in the Weekly a video introduction and a link to the Vision document. “Thank you, Lord of the Church, for calling us into such a privileged time. Give us courage and boldness to pursue avenues by which you will build your kingdom.”

Christmas decorating
This Sunday, November 27, following 10:30 AM worship, we will decorate the sanctuary and atrium for Christmas. If you enjoy the Christmas season, come at 11:45 AM on Sunday and join in on the fun! Questions? Contact Minister of Worship Naomi Laabs.

Poinsettia order
One way to get the sanctuary ready for the Christmas season would be through your donation of a Christmas poinsettia. The cost is $14 per plant and can be picked up following Christmas Day worship. Orders can be made here and are due December 14.

Children’s Christmas Program rehearsals
Sunday, December 4, at 2:30 PM, the children of St. Andrew and Westside Christian School will present their Christmas program at the Middleton Performing Arts Center. There are a few important rehearsals coming up for those participating:

• Tuesday, November 29, 6 – 7 PM, at St. Andrew (grades 2 – 8 only)
• Saturday, December 3, at the Middleton PAC
  • 9:00 – 9:30 AM—Pre-K3 – grade 1
  • 9:30 – 11:00 AM—grades 2 – 8

If your child is interested in participating in the program but has not received the practice materials, please contact Minister of Nurture Mark Kjenstad.

Singing opportunities
Blend your voice with others for two upcoming services. The Adult Choir will rehearse at 7 PM on Wednesdays to sing for worship on the following dates:

• Christmas Eve worship (1, 3, 5 PM)—rehearsals will be December 7, 14, 21
• Pastor Kreuziger’s installation, Sunday, January 8 (8 & 10:30 AM)—rehearsal will be January 4

High-school-age and older are welcome to attend. Questions? Email Minister of Worship Naomi Laabs.

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.

“Rejoice” by the Gettys and Rend Collective
“Great Things” by Phil Wickham
“Now Thank We All Our God” arranged by Tim Bode
“My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness” by Stuart Townend

“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” by Laura Story
“Have Mercy” by Sandra McCracken
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” by Sovereign Grace
“The Lord Is My Salvation” by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Nathan Nockels

Grow in Grace
“I worry that I worry too much.” That is the next series coming to Grow in Grace. This whole church Bible study will give you encouragement to worry less and trust more. This 4-part series is December 11 and 18 and January 15 and 22 at 9:30 AM in the sanctuary. Childcare will be available in the gym beginning at 9:25 AM.

Advent by Candlelight
God gives perfect gifts. At this year’s Advent by Candlelight service, women of all ages are invited to reflect on these gifts in an evening of prayer, song, and fellowship. Join us Sunday, December 11, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM, and invite a friend too! Sign up here. Contact Yvonne Onsager with any questions.

Advent Home Devotions
And he shall be called . . . During the Wednesdays in December, take time to worship with a St. Andrew Advent Home Devotion. These short video devotions will be available through a link in the Weekly. Christmas is coming, and these devotions will help keep your attention on the child in the manger. Feel free to share with friends and family.

Impact
Gratitude comes so easy to us as Christians. However, it doesn’t come so easy to us as sinners. Listen to senior seminary student Joel Hopper teach us lessons on gratitude from the true story of Jesus and the ten lepers. You can find Impact here or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”

Children’s ministries
Bring your child to a Sunday morning nurture ministry. This week’s Plugged into Jesus and Spark lesson is about the building of the temple by King Solomon. The temple makes us think about the worship of the God of our salvation.

• Musikgarten | for parents (or a caregiver) and their child up to age 3 (9:20 AM)
• Plugged into Jesus | Pre-K3 – grade 5 (9:20 AM)
• Spark | grades 6 – 8 (9:30 AM)

All who attend grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and in the love he has for them. These important ministries also lay a foundation for developing lives of faithful service to our gracious Lord. No registration is required.

FUEL
Talking to others about Jesus—it’s that thing you should do but have a hard time doing. At FUEL on Sunday, we will share tips and techniques to make it easier. FUEL is a high-school-age St. Andrew Growth Group that meets Sundays at 9:30 AM. Encourage your teen to be an active member of this faith-building group.

Thanksgiving food drive
Thank you to all organizers, transporters, and contributors to this year’s food drive for MOM (Middleton Outreach Ministry). We were excited to bring them 480 pounds of food and supplies. To God be the glory!