Below is the QR code Pastor Hunter referenced in the Board update that was shown in worship this past weekend. Members of St. Andrew can also access monthly reports from all areas of ministry by logging into CCB/St. Andrew Members/Ministry Leadership Reports.

Adult Reformation Choir
Join your voice with others as we celebrate the Reformation this year. Choir will rehearse on Wednesday October 18 & 25 at 7 PM to sing for Reformation worship on Sunday, October 29. Adult choir is for anyone in high school or older. Questions? Contact Minister of Worship Naomi Laabs.

Area Reformation Service
You are invited to Lakeside Lutheran High School (231 Woodland Beach Road, Lake Mills, Wisconsin) on Sunday, October 22, at 4 PM to celebrate the 2023 “Reformation 500” Festival with other brothers and sisters from area congregations. The service will be held in their new auditorium and will feature special music and choirs.

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.

“My Soul Will Sing” by Stuart Townend
“It Was Finished Upon that Cross” by CityAlight
“His Mercy Is More” by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell
“Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury

Grieving together
Losing a loved one hurts. There is a new Growth Group at St. Andrew to support those who are grieving such a loss. This group will be meeting from 7:00 – 7:30 online on Monday evenings for encouragement, devotion, and prayer. We will use this book by Dr. Stacy Hoehl, a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran College. Use this link to register for the group. We will begin October 16. Let’s do our grieving together.

A Morning for Your Marriage | 9:00 AM, Saturday, October 21
Want to grow in your appreciation for each other? Those who appreciate God’s kindness are always looking for ways to express their appreciation to God for his friendship. One way followers of Christ do that is by building friendships with each other. Witness Jesus overcoming enemies that would have prevented your friendship with God, identify four foes of friendship to your marriage, assess your fondness and admiration for each other, and commit to ways you’ll express appreciation for each other. Can you think of a better way to spend Saturday morning? Register here by Sunday, October 15.

Awake and Alive
Young adults need Jesus just like we all need Jesus. Awake and Alive is a ministry that serves the 18 – 25 age range by providing an encouraging Christian community. Check it out here and tell the young adult in your life.

Impact
The truth found in Scripture helps us realign thoughts and emotions that can get spiritually distorted. This week, Professor Luke Thompson is our guest, and he presents 13 Truths as a framework for spiritual care. You can listen to Impact here or on popular podcast platforms by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”

Thank you, St. Andrew
Martin Luther College gained a unique student this fall. Greg Foote, St. Andrew member, enrolled as a non-traditional student with a plan to train to be a pastor. Greg and his wife, Iris, and their two boys moved to New Ulm in August. St. Andrew was able to help them through the MLC congregational grant program. Here’s part of a recent thank you card from Greg:

“By God’s grace I made it through a very overwhelming and demanding first month. I count that as an amazing blessing. I am very grateful for your financial support, another amazing blessing from God.”

Well done, St. Andrew!

Part-time janitorial positions available
St. Andrew and Westside Christian School are blessed to have high usage and activity. With that comes lots of responsibilities, including routine cleaning, tidying, and stocking. If you have a little extra time, even just a few hours a week, and would like to earn some extra money, consider picking up some janitorial hours. All your training will be provided, and the hours can be flexible. Contact our lead custodian or Pastor Clinton.

Service opportunity | indoor painting
With staff personnel shifts, some walls and doorways were removed/created this summer, creating some uneven coloration and an opportunity for you. If you would like to serve by painting a few walls totaling about one small room, contact Pastor Clinton.

Service opportunity | woodworking
Do you have any woodworking expertise at all? Do you want to help enhance the season of focusing on Christ’s passion for the whole family of St. Andrew? Then we have an opportunity for you, and the best part is you can do as little or as much as you want. Contact Pastor Clinton if interested.

WELS Historical Institute | live or online presentation October 15
See a presentation of Our Great Heritage: Worker Training Schools, which will highlight the history of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, looking at some of the major events and developments in the history of the institution as framed by the history of the synod. Emphasis will be on what has changed and what has remained the same. Attend the presentation at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon or view the livestream at 3:00 PM on October 15. Find more information about WELS Historical Institute at their website.

Monthly Mission Partner
October’s partner is Christian Aid & Relief, an organization of our church body whose mission is to reflect Christ’s love and compassion to souls suffering from disasters and hardships. Because of what Christ has freely done for us, we eagerly show we care by offering our time, talents, and treasures to those in need. For a better idea of what CAR does, view the video below.