Lenten Sermon Series: BROKEN

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1 Week of March 10, 2019 Dock Children s Education Pick Up Locations All children must be picked up following worship by their responsible adult or a 6th grade or older sibling. Sanctuary: Preschool Room 102 Kindergarten Room 203 Grades 1 & 2 Room 204 Grade 3 Room 201 Grades 4 & 5 Room 202 *note change* Great Hall: Saturday Preschool-Grade 1 Room 2 Grades 2-5 Green Room Great Hall: Sunday Preschool - K Room 2 Grades 1-3 Green Room Grades 4 & 5 Room 5B Lenten Sermon Series: BROKEN None knows the weight of another s burden, wrote poet and priest George Herbert. This Lenten season during worship on both Wednesdays and weekends, we will focus on the theme, Broken. Each of us is broken in different ways, broken and beaten by life, feeling separated from God in some aspect, hurt by an imperfect and sinful world. Join us throughout Lent as we experience healing through the one who was broken for us. broken Lenten Worship: Wednesdays through April 10 10:30 a.m. St. Andrew s Village 12 noon Great Hall Soup and sandwich luncheon follows 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

2 TreeHouse Benefit Concert: Hope Sings! Join us Friday, March 29, 7-9 p.m. in the Sanctuary Featuring International Contemporary Christian artist Jason Gray and St. Andrew s-own Sara Renner and the Elements Learn more about TreeHouse s vision to reach hurting teens in our community. You ll discover how Hope Sings when we support TreeHouse teens! Get your $20 tickets today at thyouth.org/hopesings Lenten Study: Saint and Sinner Part 1 - The Ancient Church Wednesdays after worship 7:30-8:30 p.m. March 13-April 10, Sanctuary Room 204 Join us each week as we discuss our church ancestors. Who are they and how did we get to where we are today? This will not remotely resemble a boring history lecture. Bring the popcorn these true tales will amaze and delight! Intern Pastor Caroline Keenan at ckeenan@saintandrews.org for more information. Prayer School Wednesdays, April 24-May p.m. Sanctuary Room 204 Join Pastor Straiton for a four-week Prayer School. Our goal is to increase and enhance the power and practice of prayer. Along with presenting a fresh perspective on the purpose and practice of prayer, you will also learn how to pray a Daily Prayer Liturgy created specifically for St. Andrew s. At its center, prayer is simply being present to the presence of God. There is no fee for this class; however, registration is required. Register at saintandrews.org or by contacting Dianne Nash ( or dnash@ saintandrews.org). 2 Caring for Creation Weekend March 30/31 The Environmental Stewardship Team presents Caring for Creation 2019 on March 30/31. The weekend will feature information tables: Household Tips to Help Creation Fix It Clinic, Compost Bins, and Rain barrels by Washington County The Home Energy Squad Small Things in Woodbury (Fair Trade Store) Solar information by MNIPL (Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light) Monarchs & Milkweeds presented by U of M master gardeners Costa Farm s CSA Program (Community Supported Agriculture), Electric bikes and vehicles Live animals

3 The Gospel on Monday with Pastor John Straiton Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Great Hall Join any time as we take an in-depth look at the Gospel lesson for the following weekend worship. There is no cost for this class; however, please sign up at saintandrews.org or by contacting Dianne Nash or ). New Member Class Sunday, April 7, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. If you would like to become more engaged in your faith, more involved at St. Andrew s or want to hear what Christ is calling St. Andrew s to be in this world, come to our New Member Class in Sanctuary Room 204. Contact Ronda Sowada to register for the class or if you have questions, or rsowada@saintandrews.org. A light lunch is served and childcare provided. Diversity Team Thursdays, March 14, April 11, May 9; 6:45-8 p.m. Great Hall If God has placed it on your heart to help St. Andrew s reflect the diversity of the Kingdom of God, then join us. Be part of a team working to create educational and relational opportunities as well as systems that strive to address the ways that racism, sexism, ableism, classism, ageism and other forms of injustice limit participation, exclude and harm people, communities and the whole body of Christ. For more information please contact Deacon/Intern Pastor Erin Morris at emorris@saintandrews.org or Conversations on Diversity Thursdays, March 21, April 18, May 16; 6-8 p.m. Great Hall Join Glocal as we host the Community Dinner featuring a different ethnic cuisine each time. During dinner hear their stories through music and then stay after dinner for conversation with others about how you experience the beautiful diversity of the Kingdom of God. Childcare is available. Counseling, Care, Support GriefShare Thursdays, through June 6, :45 to 8:45 p.m. in Sanctuary Building BEGIN ANYTIME! GriefShare is a Christcentered grief recovery support group. The Biblically-based program, focusing on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one, is presented in a 13-week video series featuring nationally respected grief experts. In group discussion you will have an opportunity to share with people who have gone through grief and understand the pain of your loss and start the journey from mourning to joy. Call Joanne Zehnder at for more information. Register online at saintandrews. org or contact Lisa Grundtner at lgrundtner@ saintandrews.org or Cost is $18 which covers all materials. Divorce: Hope and Healing New Divorce Support Group Tuesdays, March 12 - April 16 6:30-8 p.m. Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, Lino Lakes This divorce support group is a time to come together for support, strategies, and hope while moving through this difficult transition. This group is open to all, wherever you are on this journey. Come to as many sessions as you are able. No registration necessary. Cost $15 for materials. Scholarships available. For information, contact Carole Lundell at clundell@saintandrews.org or Spiritual Care for Caregivers A community of support for caregivers is starting again. Join us on the third Tuesday of every month (3/19, 4/16, & 5/21) 1-2 p.m. in Sanctuary Room 201. We will provide monthly devotions, and a warm, welcoming space to share the joys and pains of caregiving. All caregivers are welcome to attend the gatherings at no cost, no prior registration required. Please contact Resource Counselor Heidi Lender at hlender@saintandrews. org or with any questions. Have your cup filled with love, prayer and the Holy Spirit. 3

4 Children, Youth & Family Ministry Wednesday Night Alive - Closed March 13 Wednesdays, 2:45-6:30 p.m. for Lent (March 6-April 17; closed March 13 for Spring Break) in the Youth and Sports Center Children and youth are invited to our afternoon drop-in program with open gym, games, movies, and pizza and snack sales. Come after school or prior to evening programming (such as Confirmation or children s choirs). Supervision is provided for youth grades 6-12; children grades 5 and younger must have a responsible adult present. First Communion Skipping Stone Workshop: April 6, 9:30-11:45 a.m. in the Great Hall Celebration: Maundy Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m. Worship in the Sanctuary Holy Communion brings the fellowship of believers to the Lord s Table. The First Communion workshop is an experiential opportunity for children (grades 1-5) to learn more about this special practice and prepare them to receive it. At least one parent/guardian attends with their child; other family members are welcome. Children then receive their first Communion during a worship service (selected on the registration form). For more information or to register, visit saintandrews.org > Children, Youth & Family > Skipping Stones, or contact Lisa Heyer at or lheyer@saintandrews.org. Baptism Workshop Sunday, March 17, 12-1 p.m. Sanctuary Room 204 Baptism is a public profession of faith that welcomes new members into the Christian faith community. All ages are welcome! Families are expected to attend a baptism workshop before the baptism of each child. Teens and adults attend a workshop or meet with a pastor. Please register for the workshop at least one week prior; childcare is available. Registration is available at saintandrews.org > Register. For more information or to schedule a baptism, contact Lisa Heyer at or lheyer@saintandrews.org. 4 Family Water Park Weekend April at Metropolis Resort, Eau Claire, WI Cost: $20 per person (ages 3 and up), plus lodging and transportation Just added! Join us for a weekend of fun and faith formation with your child(ren) while away from home. There will be a meet-and-greet Friday evening, dinner and worship on Saturday, and the rest of the time is for your family to relax and play. Designed for families with children ages 3 to 8 (and older or younger siblings). Lodging ($140 per night plus tax) and transportation are the family s responsibility (link provided after registration). Register at saintandrews.org > Register > Family Water Park Weekend. Information: Beth Hamen at or bhamen@saintandrews.org. Summer Ministries Get ready for an exciting summer full of fun and faith! Our summer programs include Vacation Bible School, Camp Wapo, children s day camps, Confirmation Camp, youth mission trips, retreats, bonfire Bible studies, and more. Explore what we have in store for a summer of learning, serving, and growing together! See saintandrews.org/ summerministries for details and registration links. Holy Week Volunteer Opportunities Week of April 14 Volunteer opportunities are available for all ages (including families together) during the many worship experiences during Holy Week. All are especially welcome to volunteer with the Good Friday Interactive Worship - Walking the Story of Jesus, including helping with our Jerusalem Marketplace, passing out worship bulletins, and assisting in the kitchen. Complete details on all opportunities available at saintandrews.org. Camp Wapo priority registration Deadline is March 15 Register your child for Seeds Weekend (Aug. 2-4 grades 2-3) and Youth Camp (Aug. 4-9 grades 4-5) by March 15. Camp Wapo (near Amery, WI) offers an incredible children s summer camp program of worship, Bible learning, games, campfires, more. Learn more at saintandrews.org/summerministries.

5 Children, Youth & Family Parent Education Series: Making Room For Faith in Busy Times Monday, April 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Room 203 On-the-go families often find it difficult to make time for faith, but sharing faith can happen anytime, anywhere! This conversation explores how to engage faith in the routines and rhythms of daily life, starting with biblical stories of passing on faith and discussing practical ideas for developing faith in the family home. Facilitated by Mark Jackson, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry. Middle School Ministry Confirmation/Lenten Mentoring Lenten Mentoring begins Wednesday, March 6, and continues for six weeks (through April 10). This program pairs our Confirmation youth with an adult mentor to participate in weekly Wednesday evening worship (6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary) and have a one-on-one conversation before or after. Thanks to all who are serving as faith mentors for our youth! Please note there are no regular large group or small groups during Lent, but there is one final Confirmation celebration (for Wednesdays Tracks and Sunday Track) after Easter! For more information, contact Josh Carlson at or jcarlson@saintandrews.org. High School Ministry Ongoing High School Ministry Events Happening this month: Peer Ministry Monthly (March 3), Peer Ministry Leadership Team (March 3), Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club (March 5, 19, 26), Worship Band (March 3, 24, 31). For more information, contact Josh Carlson at or jcarlson@saintandrews.org, check for full details at saintandrews.org > Children, Youth and Family > High School Ministry Your generosity helps us provide fun to more than 100 kids and their parents who participate in Family Frolics! Thank you! Third Chapter Ministry A Look at Your Spiritual Gifts Baby Boomers and Beyond Tuesday, March 19, Great Hall 6:30 p.m. - Casual Conversation 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Program/Focus You are invited to join Christa Getchell, St. Andrew s Chief Operating Officer, and Sue Lennartson, Director of 3rd Chapter Ministry, for an evening of learning about spiritual gifts and looking at your individual spiritual gifts. You will fill out a Spiritual Gifts Inventory to assist in looking at your giftedness. You will be in discussion around - S H A P E..your Spiritual Gifts...Heart...Abilities... Passion...Experiences. At every stage and age of life we have so much to discover about how God has create to bring in helping to shape and impact the now and the future of our community, society, families and the church at large. International Opportunities Holy Land Tour 2019 Preparations are being made for another St. Andrew s Holy Land Pilgrimage Nov. 9-21, The trip will be hosted by Pastor Mike Carlson. For more information please contact Lisa Weyrauch at lweyrauch@saintandrews.org or

6 GENEROSITY: Pastor Mike Carlson s Personal Journey This Christmas my son and grandchildren from West Virginia stayed with me for two weeks. While rocking Gabriel (the youngest) back to sleep one evening, my mind was bursting with questions about his future, but one troubling question kept coming to the forefront: Will he have faith in the living God? Thinking about how I could help strengthen his faith, I recognized that I would pray for him, I would talk to him, and I would fill him with the stories of God s faithfulness. But what about the church? What will the church look like in 30 years? It was in that moment I remembered that I had High School Youth Minister St. Andrew s is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader to serve as full-time High School Youth Minister. Candidates should have experience in congregational youth ministry, possess a solid Lutheran theology, and display excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. For more information, contact Mark Jackson at mjackson@ saintandrews.org or Employment Opportunities not yet left a part of my estate to The Foundation of St. Andrew s. I know that the way I give from my legacy will have a direct impact on the health of the church well beyond my earning and giving potential. For me, giving to the Foundation is not about a financial obligation, but it is about an inheritance that I give to the children who follow me. I give so that others may know the stories that shape and change the world. I give from that place because I believe that God has a future for Gabe. As I continued to rock Gabe I remembered words from the Gospel of Matthew: Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. God is with us, and we are promised a God who has a vision that extends far beyond our vision. Let us work together to bring that vision to life. Contact Pastor Gerry Rafftery, Executive Director of The Foundation, at grafftery@ saintandrews.org or to visit about entrusting your legacy to The Foundation. Substitute Preschool Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Teacher s Aides The Preschools of St. Andrew s is seeking Substitute Preschool Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Aides. Degree and previous experience in early childhood education or related field preferred. Teachers and Assistant Teachers must be qualified under MN DHS Rule 3. For more information, visit our career page at Submit resume to ahuntley@saintandrews.org. Our Mission Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! Our Vision Empowered by God s love, we help transform lives, communities and the world so that everyone may know Christ s healing power. Our Core Values We reflect the love of Christ. We serve with hearts of hospitality. We are all in this together. We strive for excellence.

7 900 Stillwater Road Mahtomedi, Minnesota saintandrews.org St. Andrew s Worship Times Traditional Worship Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Great Hall Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m. Great Hall The Depot Church, Hugo Sunday 5:15 p.m. Oneka Elementary Worship at St. Andrew s Village Sunday 1 p.m. Nursery care (ages birth to 5) at all services. Live Stream Sponsor This week s live stream broadcast on saintandrews.org at 9 and 10:30 a.m. is sponsored by Bill and Barb Miller in memory of Lana Fossell. If you have an emergency and would like to contact a pastor please call and follow the prompts. If you are having surgery or a medical procedure and would like a pastor to contact you, please call Lisa Grundtner at or Leave a message and a pastor will be notified. Sponsor Live Stream, Altar Flowers or Cookies Provide Live Streaming for Shut-Ins Individuals are invited to support the live streaming broadcast of worship at St. Andrew s. Cost is $50 and checks can be made payable to St. Andrew s Lutheran Church. Please fill out the form below and drop at reception desk. Altar Flowers and Cookies If you would like to donate altar flowers or cookies for worship to honor or memorialize people or events, please contact Joe Holmberg at or jholmberg@saintandrews.org for availability at least three weeks in advance or fill out the form below. Donations are $55 for each. Checks can be made payable to St. Andrew s Lutheran Church. Date of sponsorship requested: Sponsored by: Phone ( ) Altar Flowers $55 Cookies $55 In honor of... In memory of... To the Glory of God (circle one from each line and include details) Your sponsorship will be printed in this bulletin insert. 7

8 Worship at The Depot Church Sundays 5:15 p.m. Evening worship services are held in Hugo at 5:15 p.m. at Oneka Elementary (4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo). The Depot Church is a community of St. Andrew s dedicated to gathering and building Christian community in the Hugo area. Join Pastor Brian Norsman and Jenny Sung in this exciting time in our church life. Women s Ministry Book Club St. Andrew s Women s Book Club meets the third Monday of the month at the Maplewood library from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come join us for an interesting and lively discussion. Questions? Contact: krehnberg74@comcast.net. Girlfriends Gatherings 2019 Simple gatherings of women for fellowship and refreshment Future dates: Friday, May 10; Thursday, Aug. 8; and Friday, Oct. 11. Watch for details. Appetizer, dessert or beverage contributions are welcome, but not required. Please JoanMcCormick@ comcast.net to RSVP and for directions. Women s Golf League Wednesday mornings 10 weeks beginning May 1 Gem Lake Hills Golf Course - 9 holes Cost is $147.60, $ for seniors. For information, please contact Lori Klimp at or laklimp@comcast.net. Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer at Worship Time Volunteers are the first and often most important touch point for visitors and regular church goers alike. If you are interested in serving as a greeter, usher, valet, or as a hospitality volunteer for the traditional worship service, please contact Laurie Tanner at ltanner@saintandrews.org. St. Andrew s Village Market Cashier Wednesdays 2-3 hours midday. This is a sitting job and a great opportunity to meet new friends. Bingo Buddy Saturdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Escort an Arbor resident and assist them as needed during the game. Then escort back to the Arbor. Prayer Partner Sundays, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Escort residents from the Arbor to church service in the Village Chapel, sit with them during the service. And escort them back to the Arbor. Donations of quilting fabrics and clean top sheets of any size are needed to make quilts which are donated to people in need. Contact: Cheryl Frostcouture at or cfrostcouture@preshomes.org. 8