October 25, 2023

October 25, 2023

This Week

Where do you go?
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King wrote, “Adversity assails us with hurricane force.” That was true for him, and it was true for an earlier Dr. Martin Luther who wrote, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” A fortress will outlast a hurricane. So where do you turn when adversity assails you? For millennia, God’s people have turned to the inspired words of Psalm 121. Read Psalm 121 each morning and each evening this week; then gather with God’s people to worship our mighty fortress, even in the hurricane assailing you.

Highlights

Events and ministry news needing immediate attention

ABC’s from God’s Word
The precious faith that God has given you is nurtured through the powerful Word of God. A new nurture resource will be available beginning November 1 in the atrium. It was written by our Staff Minister for Nurture Mark Kjenstad. Take a copy for yourself. Take a copy to share. It is our prayer that ABC’s from God’s Word will increase your understanding of Scripture, so that it has a greater impact on your life.

Worship

Resources and opportunities for you to worship

Save the date | Children’s Christmas program
Sunday, December 10, the children of St. Andrew and Westside Christian School will present their Christmas program at the Middleton Performing Arts Center. The preschool – grade 1 program will be at 3:30 PM and grades 2 – 8 at 4 PM. Mark your calendars and join us as we reflect on the “Gifts from the Manger.”

Milestones
Benjamin Ronald Luppen, child of Michelle and Brandon and little brother to Lilliana, was born on Monday, October 16.

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.

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” by Don Chapman
“In Christ Alone” by Stuart Towned, Keith Getty
“Psalm 121 (I Lift My Eyes)” Jordan Kauflin, Matt Merker, Matt Papa

Nurture

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

Small Talk
It’s almost time for more Small Talk! A new episode on the true story of David and Goliath will be released November 1. Small Talk is kids sharing the good news about Jesus. Host Rachel Kamin talks with young children from St. Andrew. She asks questions about the Bible, and the kids take it from there. Small Talk episodes run about 10 minutes and are released four times throughout the year. You can’t listen to Small Talk without smiling!

Impact
One of the great lines in the Old Testament comes from II Kings 6: “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Pastor Jon Bilitz from Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel has the full story. You can listen to Impact here or on popular podcast platforms by searching “Kjenstad Impact.”

Sunday morning children’s ministries
Musikgarten | 9:20 AM | up to age 3 | room 104
Plugged into Jesus | 9:20 AM | 4K – kindergarten (room 102) & grades 1 – 5 (gym)
Spark | grades 6 – 8 | 9:30 AM | room 110

Service & Outreach

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

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 | 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.

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.

Westside Christian School

A ministry of St. Andrew, preparing students for academic success and lives of Christian service founded on God’s Word

Call extended
The Board of Directors called Hannah Ellingboe on Sunday, October 22, to serve as a special education teacher for our ministry of Westside Christian School. This will be a new role in our school, beginning in the 2024 – 25 school year. Hannah is currently serving in a special education role at St. Peter in Appleton, Wisconsin. Please keep her in your prayers as she deliberates the calls before her.

Divine call received
On Monday, October 16, Meredith Pucci received a call to be the Curriculum Director for the Central Wisconsin Lutheran Schools. This position would be a new one to support the K – 8 ministries in curriculum development and maintain communication with Lakeside Lutheran High School and Luther Preparatory School. She would appreciate your prayers as she deliberates both calls she now holds. You are encouraged to reach out to her if you have thoughts to help guide her decision.

Serving This Week 

Serving Jesus at St. Andrew this week, October 26 & 29, 2023

Musicians
Lead musician:  Kevin Meske
Vocalists:            Sarah Kuschel, Tammy Mielke
Guitar:                  Dan Wasmer
Drums:                 Natalie Onsager
Brass:                   Kris Lund, Rachel Martalock, Jack Murphy
Choir director:     Naomi Laabs
Piano:                   Melissa Dyer

Ushers
Thursday:           Dave Rortvedt
8:00 AM:             Brad and Josh Hougaard
10:30 AM:           Dennis Schlender, Cole Teteak

Greeters
Thursday:           Sharon Saxby
8:00 AM:             Karen Hunter, Kate Thiele, Donna Woller
10:30 AM:           Homan family

Communion Assistants
Thursday:           Dick Bernards
8:00 AM:             Ron Kerr, Paul Onsager
10:30 AM:           Clayton Grow, Jim Teteak

Communion Care
Thursday:           Naomi Laabs
8:00 AM:             Chris Hougaard
10:30 AM:           Christian Delaney, Vikki Schaal

Lay Readers
8:00 AM:             Andrew Fritz
10:30 AM:           Clayton Grow

Slide Tech
Thursday:           Phil Otto
8:00 AM:             Andrew Onsager
10:30 AM:           Mia Teteak

Audio
Thursday:
8:00 AM:             Sarah Wendorf
10:30 AM:           Ben Kleman

Livestream Video
Jacob Miller

Hospitality
Thursday:           Heidi Pease
8:00 AM:             Heidi Wolf
10:30 AM:           Jill Kaltenberg

Connection Card Assembly
Brittany Engel

Offering Caretakers
Phil and Dawn Otto

Children’s Ministries
Musikgarten:             Karen Hong, Ellen Soukup

Plugged into Jesus:  Linda Eberle, Sarah Gilbert, Annika and Ellie Jafferis

Spark:                        Jessica Bohl

Growth Group Leaders:
Pastor Clinton, Pastor Hunter, Ben Carlson, Jared Dammann, Jane Dew, Jonathan Fricke, Andrew Fritz, Brian Fritz, Amy Heckman, Brad Hougaard, Ron Kerr, Mark Kjenstad, Sue Martalock, Nancy Ninman, Levi Schriefer, Jim Teteak, Wayne Utke, Bill Walther
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