Holy Week Worship Schedule Experience the mystery of this holy, hope-filled week.

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Week of March 31, 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.

1 Week of March 31, 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 Holy Week Worship Schedule Experience the mystery of this holy, hope-filled week. Palm Sunday, April 14 Standard Weekend Worship Schedule Maundy Thursday, April 18 10:30 a.m.... St. Andrew s Village 12 noon... Great Hall (no luncheon) 7 p.m.... Sanctuary With First Communion Skipping Stone Celebration. Join Jesus as he gathers with his disciples, on the night that he is betrayed, for his Last Supper. We will celebrate with those receiving their First Communion in the evening and will wait and watch in silence as the altar is stripped at noon and 7 p.m., reminding us of Jesus as he is stripped, whipped and taken to prison. Nursery and childcare available. Good Friday, April 19 Good Friday Interactive Worship 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.... begins outside the Great Hall Walking the Story of Jesus This indoor/outdoor, all-ages interactive worship experience traces the journey of Jesus beginning with Palm Sunday in the Great Hall and ending at the Tomb in the Sanctuary. All are welcome. Bring your strollers, wagons, wheelchairs and walkers. Invite friends, neighbors, those who know the story and those new to the story. Begin the experience in the Marketplace 30 minutes before each service. Good Friday Passion Service 7 p.m.... Sanctuary The theme Tree of Glory is expressed through deeply moving music presented by St. Andrew s Choir, Orchestra and Youth Ensemble. Scripture readings, music and sermon come together to focus our hearts and minds on God s great love and sacrifice for us.

Worship With Us Easter Weekend! Livestream saintandrews.org 9 and 10 a.m. April 20 & 21 Traditional Worship Sunday 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 a.m., 12 noon in the Sanctuary Choirs, soloists, organ and the St.

2 Worship With Us Easter Weekend! Livestream saintandrews.org 9 and 10 a.m. April 20 & 21 Traditional Worship Sunday 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 a.m., 12 noon in the Sanctuary Choirs, soloists, organ and the St. Andrew s Orchestra. Holy Communion celebrated at 7 a.m. and 12 noon. Nursery provided. Contemporary Worship Saturday 4:30 & 6 p.m. Sunday 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 a.m. In the Great Hall Heart-felt modern worship (rock with a twist of soul and gospel). Nursery provided. Holy Communion celebrated at 4:30 & 6 p.m. & 10:30 a.m. Saturday worship celebrates Christ s rising from the tomb on Easter morning. Please Consider Easter Adjustments Serve with hearts of hospitality this Easter by considering a couple options that will vastly improve the Easter worship experience for our guests and all of us. The 9 and 10 a.m. Easter worship services are very well attended at St. Andrew s. To improve parking and seating during worship, please consider attending one of the other Easter worship opportunities. Serve with hearts of hospitality and leave the closest spots for our guests by parking in the High School lot. We will have shuttles to pick you up and take you to Sanctuary from 9 a.m. to noon. 2 We thank you for your consideration and generosity.

3 Caring for Creation Weekend March 30/31 The Environmental Stewardship Team (EST) 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 Touch the Earth Lightly Touch the earth lightly, use the earth gently, nourish the life of the world in our care: Gift of great wonder, ours to surrender, trust for the children tomorrow will bear. Special Congregational Meeting The St. Andrew s Lutheran Church Council, pursuant to the St. Andrew s Evangelical Lutheran Church Constitution, is calling a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The purpose of the meeting is: To vote to approve the Hope Lives building project by Shirley Erena Murray God of all living, God of all loving, God of the seedling, the snow and the sun, Teach us, deflect us, Christ reconnect us, using us gently, and making us one. Lenten Wednesday Worship 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 To vote to approve short-term construction financing for the Hope Lives building project This is an important time in the life of St. Andrew s and we hope to see you there! Super Friday! Assemble Lent and Easter Bulletins Lunch provided! Friday, April 12, 9 a.m.-12 noon The fun is almost here! If you can help, then stay for a delicious Easter lunch, contact Joe Holmberg, , jholmberg@saintandrews.org. It is so greatly appreciated! Sing for Maundy Thursday Sing with New Dimension Singers for Maundy Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m. worship. This is a beautiful and meaningful time for singing. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 6:15-7 p.m. in Sanctuary Room B02. Please contact Jan Gilbertson to sign up: or jgilbertson@saintandrews.org. Weekend of Healing Don t miss our Weekend of Healing at all worship services April 6 & 7. Bring a friend, bring yourself, bring anyone who needs healing prayer. A very special service. 3

Children, Youth & Family Ministry Growing Family Faith: Parent Education Series Monday, April 8, 6-7:30 p.m. in Sanctuary Room 102 We re offering two parent education events on one night!

4 Children, Youth & Family Ministry Growing Family Faith: Parent Education Series Monday, April 8, 6-7:30 p.m. in Sanctuary Room 102 We re offering two parent education events on one night! Start with dinner, then choose one workshop on strengthening and growing faith in families: Little Steps, Big Faith explores the active brains and bodies of infant and toddlers, how they are designed to learn, imitate, and remember, and faith practices you can use with your little ones. Led by Dr. Dawn Rundman, psychologist, resource developer, and author. Making Room for Faith in Busy Times is for parents of on-the-go families who find it difficult to make time for faith. Explore how to engage faith with meaningful practices within the routines of daily life. Facilitated by Mark Jackson, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry. Open to all adults who care for children and youth. Childcare provided for children age 1 to grade 5. RSVP at saintandrews.org > Register > Growing Family Faith. Questions? Contact Mark Jackson at or mjackson@saintandrews.org. 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. 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. Family Water Park Weekend April at Metropolis Resort, Eau Claire, WI Cost: $20 per person (ages 3 and up), plus lodging and transportation. Join us for a weekend of fun and faith formation with your child(ren) while away from home. There will be a meetand-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. Wednesday Night Alive - Wednesdays, 2:45-6:30 p.m. for Lent (thru 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. 4

Children, Youth & Family Holy Week Volunteer Opportunities Week of April 14 Volunteer opportunities are available for all ages (including families together) during the many worship experiences during

5 Children, Youth & Family 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/ volunteer. High School Ministry Ongoing High School Ministry Events Happening this month: Peer Ministry Monthly (April 7), Peer Ministry Leadership Team (April 7), Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club (April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30), Worship Band (April 7, 14, and 28). 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 Confirmation Camp Leader Training Sunday, April 7, Youth and Sports Center Pier 7 Be part of the leadership team that shapes our Confirmation Camp experience at Camp Wapo! Become a cabin leader, be a part of the worship team, write Bible studies, or create and lead large group games. There are five training sessions; all are required. Remaining training dates are April 7, May 5, June 2. Camp is June For more information, contact Josh Carlson at or jcarlson@saintandrews.org. Volunteer Opportunities 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/ volunteer. Funeral Lunch Helpers Needed At St. Andrew s, we serve a lot of funeral lunches; it s part of our mission of hospitality. We d love to have you join our team of fun, friendly people! If interested, or if you have questions, please Vickie Johnston, vjohnston@saintandrews.org. When your address has been added to our list, you will receive an with the date and time of an upcoming funeral lunch. If you are interested in helping with that lunch, just reply to the ; if not, you do not need to do anything. Our tasks include washing and setting tables, making lemonade and coffee, making salads, traying bars and cookies, and cleanup. No major cooking involved! Volunteer at Worship 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. 5

6 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. Discipleship The Hard Stuff: Faithful Conversations About Issues That Divide Us Led by Pastors Mike Carlson and Sarah with Rev. Rolland Hayes and Dr. Jim Moline Mondays, April 29 through May :15 p.m. Sanctuary You ll get tools to engage in tough conversations, challenge what you believe and reengage that belief from a faithful perspective. We ll have speakers, panel and small group conversation. All are welcome. 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 (dnash@saintandrews.org or ). Design and Planting Techniques Tuesday, April 23, 6-7 p.m. Great Hall Room 2 Do you like the containers of flowers in front of the church? If so, here is an opportunity to make your own containers. Thrive vs. Just Survive. Master Gardener, Cynthia Hammel who designs and plants the containers around our campus, will demonstrate design and planting techniques, and a lucky attendee will take the finished product home. She will also share information about using Native and Pollinator plants. 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). 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. 6

900 Stillwater Road Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115 651.426.3261 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.

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. Altar Flowers are given this week in memory of our beloved niece, Debra Larson, on her birthday March 25, by Aunt Gern and Uncle Marv. 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 Foundation of St. Andrew s Are You a Navigator? Let Us Know! Whether through The Foundation of St. Andrew s or not, people who have made provision through a will, estate plan or other device to leave all or a portion of their charitable legacy to St. Andrew s or a ministry of the greater church community (such as: Lutheran Social Services, ELCA World Hunger, faith-based colleges, seminaries and the like) are Navigators. Let us know if you re a Navigator so we can be sure to include you in upcoming events and other matters of interest. Learn more and find the Navigator Declaration form at saintandrews.org/give/st-andrewsfoundation or contact Gerry Rafftery, Executive Director of The Foundation at grafftery@ saintandrews.org or Women s Ministry 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. 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. Habitat for Humanity Put Your Faith Into Action Register now to put your faith into action by helping to build a Habitat home in Hugo! We will build the weeks of June 3 and 10 and July 8 and 15. Register now at saintandrews.org >VOLUNTEER. If you are working, schedule your vacation now! You can build, bring food, donate snacks and beverages, be a site host or support this mission financially. (saintandrews. org > PLEDGE AND GIVE) No experience is necessary (age 16 minimum). Contact Dave Engh for information. Safety First at Church Keep yourself and others safe in church. Please consider the following tips to help reduce medical incidents during worship. Dehydration: Drink plenty of fluids in the morning-arrive at church hydrated and ready to go. Reminder- this does not include coffee! Rising Suddenly: Stay seated or rise slowly when asked to stand in worship. Blood Pressure fluctuation: Get your blood pressure checked: Follow up regularly with your primary care provider and have BP and medications monitored. Nutrition: Eat breakfast before coming to church. Eating a regular meal prior to attending worship will help prevent low blood sugar issues and gives you energy for the days activities. Illness: If not feeling well, stay at home and watch the worship service online: saintandrews.org. Questions: Contact Dana Gabor, RN, Faith Community Nurse, , dana.gabor@ saintandrews.org. 8

Worship With Us Easter Weekend! March 31 and April 1

Worship With Us Easter Weekend! March 31 and April 1 Sunday DOCK Pick-Up Locations Sanctuary: Preschool Room 102 Kindergarten Room 203 Grade 1 & 2 Room 204 Grade 3 Room 201 Grade 4 & 5 Youth and Sports Center Week of March 18, 2018 Great Hall: Preschool