This Week
The God whose I am
In the storm, Paul referred to “the God whose I am.” In other words, “I’m his.” You don’t say “My Jennifer” or “My Owen,” unless he or she is your son, daughter, or spouse. You don’t use that term unless you’re close, unless your relationship is intimate. Paul says what you can say in the storm, “I know I’m his. I belong to him. He’s mine and I’m his. He loves me. He’s committed to me.” How can you say that in your storm? This Thursday or Sunday, gather with the saints at St. Andrew to understand why that’s true and to grow in your conviction of it. We worship on Thursday at 7 PM and on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 AM.
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Worship
Resources and opportunities for you to worship
Adult Choir
Blend your voice with others to sing God’s praise. We’ll rehearse at 7 PM on October 12, 19, and 26 in Room 115 to sing for Reformation worship on Sunday, October 30. 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.
“Eye of the Storm” by Ryan Stevenson
“Cornerstone” by Hillsong
“Still, My Soul, Be Still” by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
“Who You Say I Am” by Hillsong
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Nurture
Ways to be connected to Jesus throughout the week in your personal life and with others
Teen devotions
Spending meaningful time with your teenager is very important. Here is a way to help you and your teen spend meaningful time with God’s powerful Word. Once a week, read and discuss a WELS teen devotion. Try these questions: What does this devotion cause me to confess? What does this devotion encourage me to do? What does this devotion teach me about God?
Impact
There are so many ways to describe Jesus. Have you thought of this one? Master Teacher. In John 4, we see the Master Teacher in action in his life-changing conversation with a Samaritan woman at a well. Here is part 2 with Dr. Stephen Geiger from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. You can find Impact here or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”
PowerHour
If you have a little one 3 or younger, check out this enriching ministry. PowerHour is for children and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers. For more details about PowerHour, click here. The next PowerHour is October 21 at 10:30, and the theme is “Shapes and Colors.”
Children’s ministries
Bring your child to a Sunday morning Nurture ministry. This week’s Plugged into Jesus and Spark lesson is about Saul becoming king. Some earthly kings are good, and some are bad. In Jesus, we have a perfect king.
- 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
Are you able to tell when someone is telling you a lie? No matter how skilled you are at scoping out a liar, the devil presents a major challenge. Lies of the devil is the topic this Sunday. FUEL is a high-school-age St. Andrew Growth Group that meets Sundays at 9:30 AM. This ministry provides a place for teens to ask questions and talk about life in the light of God’s Word.
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Service & Outreach
Opportunities for you to live your faith and love for Jesus by sharing Jesus with others
WELS Connection
Our Wisconsin Synod puts out a monthly video update on news from around the synod. Here is a link to the latest WELS Connection.
October Monthly Mission Partner
Citrus Grove Church, our home mission in Wesley Chapel, Florida, is our October Monthly Mission Partner. This mission meets to grow people in the Word as Jesus makes hearts healthier and lives more fruitful. At Citrus Grove Church, God himself does the gardening. Donations to Citrus Grove Church go directly to support the church’s work in southern Florida.
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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
Westside Stride
Our Westside Christian School community had a blast at the fun run last week, raising almost $30,000. Additionally, that means we’ve reached our goal for the $25,000 matching donation. All of those funds will be used for mobile S.T.E.A.M. kits, more books for our classroom libraries, a new indoor volleyball net, field trips, and an outdoor classroom space. The kids have earned all of the school-wide awards and are looking forward to enjoying pajama day, a movie and popcorn, and bounce houses in the gym over the next few months. We are blessed beyond measure to have such wonderful and involved families supporting all of our WCS students. |
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Serving This Week
Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, October 13 & 16, 2022
Musicians
Lead musician: Kris Lund
Vocalist: Rachel Kamin, Johanna Nielsen
Guitar: Clayton Grow
Drums: Scott Fanello
Trumpet: Ian Eberle, Clara Grow
Piano: Alayna Hutter (Thursday), Callista and Camille Carlson (Sunday)
Ushers
Thurs: Jim Pease
8:00 AM: Jesus Avila, Duane Ehlke
10:30 AM: Aaron and Sabastian Murray
Communion Assistants
Thurs: Dick Bernards
8:00 AM: John Kamin, Karl Kuschel
10:30 AM: Mark Kjenstad, Ed Murray
Communion Care
Thurs: Amy Kohlstedt
8:00 & 10:30 AM: Stephanie Grow
Greeters
Thurs: Ron and Piri Kerr
8:00 AM: Kevin and Sherry Kessler
10:30 AM: Caryn and Kevin Ostrand
Slide Tech
Thurs: Phil Otto
8:00 AM: Micki Ross
10:30 AM: Colin Hoffman
Audio
8:00 AM: Todd Kleman
10:30 AM: Luis Mendoza-Cruz, Ashley Otto
Video
Luis Mendoza Cruz, Thad Molling
Worship Folders
The Henningfield family
Offering Caretakers
Laurie Engel, Carrie Pasch
Children’s Ministries
Musikgarten: Karen Hong, Ellen Soukup
Plugged into Jesus: Linda Eberle, Sandy Stoecker, Kaelana Faessler, Laura Westphal
Spark: Meredith Pucci
Growth Group Leaders:
Jane Dew, Sarah Wendorf, Amy Heckmann, Brian Fritz, Matt Heckmann, Clayton Grow, Mark Kjenstad, Pastor Hunter, Jared Dammann, Harry Radloff, Vicar Hopper, Bill Walther, Jonathan Fricke, Jesus Avila
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