Proclaim. Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! Vacation Bible School. June 20-24, 2016 saintandrews.org/vbs

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1 Proclaim May June 2016 Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! Newsletter of St. Andrew s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, Minnesota saintandrews.org (651) Vacation Bible School God is with me wherever I go! Kids will know God is always with them, explore God s presence in their lives, serve God by serving others! We will be digging into Bible stories that take us on a water adventure. Don t miss out on the crazy antics of our stage personalities. You won t want to miss it! June 20-24, 2016 saintandrews.org/vbs 1

2 From the Desk of the Lead Pastor Living Is Giving In my life I have been blessed with many good teachers and guides. One of my favorite mentors was an older couple who lived up north. I would visit their very modest home. Their furniture was old and a bit shabby. Their home, while it was in good repair, was very outdated. From outward appearances they seemed poor. I would drink coffee with them and talk about sermons, family life and the world. They were faithful, loving people. Every time I left their home they gave me a gift. An old trinket or some coffee cake. They would smile and say that to live is to give. They loved their church and loved their God. After several years of visits they passed away. It was hard for our community to lose them both in a short time. The week after both were gone, I was talking to our treasurer and she stated that it was hard to lose our best givers. I was shocked. One month later I found that they left a generous gift to our foundation. They lived and died exuding what they professed. Giving was central to their faith. In a consumer-driven world, in a world full of take, I miss their humble and quiet witness to the Gospel. In our lives Tammy and I have tried to emulate what we saw this loving couple do. As we live into our Gospel calling, we are freed from guilt, shame and death. Sin and hell have been destroyed in the power of the resurrection. In this new freedom we are freed to exhale all the gifts we have been given back into the world. I have also been humbled by the way the people of this church have given. We have responded to the grace of Jesus Christ in many ways. One of them is the way the people of St. Andrew s give to the ministry of the Gospel. Generosity flows here. With our gifts combined we are seeing God make things happen in big and small ways. Thank you for what you do! As you think about your legacy of giving, if you have any questions about how to give or what to give, please talk to any of the pastors or our Foundation board and we can help you. Rev. Michael D. Carlson Lead Pastor, St. Andrew s Lutheran Church Kyle Jackson Joins St. Andrew s Pastoral Team Pastor Kyle Jackson is the new pastor of Congregational Care at St. Andrew s. He began his ministry here at St. Andrew s as the Director of Junior High Ministry and served here from From , he served at Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, MN as the Director of Student Ministries and later as Associate Pastor of Congregational Care. In 2011, he completed his seminary training by serving as an intern in the ELCA at Greenfield, St. Paul s and St. Matthew Lutheran Churches in Harmony, Minnesota. Kyle was ordained at St. Andrew s in April Kyle s first call has been at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Shoreview as the Pastor of Children, Youth and Family. Kyle s wife, Megan is an artist. They currently reside in St. Paul. They have a son, Finn, age 14, and Sullivan, a daughter, age 9. Kyle is thrilled about the opportunity to return to St. Andrew s Lutheran Church! 2

3 Outdoor Worship: Soul Songs First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Lawn June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 Jumpity Jumps, Family Games, Bring a Chair or Blanket Festivities Begin at 5 p.m. Contemporary music by Sara Renner and the Wednesday Night Worship Band JUNE: Watermelon Madness JULY: Cookout: We supply the hotdogs and fixins, you bring anything else you want to. AUGUST: Root Beer Floats SEPTEMBER: Applefest St. Andrew s Worship Times Traditional Worship Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Great Hall Sunday 9:30 a.m. Great Hall Wednesday Night Worship First Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary DOCK, our children s Christian education programing, and Nursery at all services. Sign language interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing at 10:30 a.m. Worship at St. Andrew s Village 1 p.m. 3

4 New Member Class Sunday, July 10, 11:30-1 p.m. Joining a church does not necessarily give you added perks. You don t get the best parking spots, a discount off your offering or reserved seating on the holidays. HOWEVER, it does provide you with a sense of belonging to a community that believes in the same things you do. It s about finding friends who will be there for you, and a God who continues to pursue and guide us no matter where we run. If you want to join St. Andrew s Lutheran Church, we invite you to a New Member Class on Sunday, July 10, at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary building. The class will introduce you to the pastors, other new members and the various ministries at St. Andrew s. Lunch served and childcare provided. Contact Ronda Sowada at or at rsowada@ saintandrews.org to register. Serve at Dorothy Day Center St. Andrew s sponsors meals every other month on the 4th Tuesday to people who are homeless or struggling with poverty. The next meal serving dates are Tuesday, May 14 and July 26, 2:30-6 p.m. Let us know if you would like to help! Rice Krispie bars are also needed deliver to the church kitchen by 11 a.m. Contact Mike or Gayle Huseth at or ggnmike2@aol.com. Men s Tuesday Morning Bible Study With Pastor John Straiton A large group of men meet year round every Tuesday morning in the Great Hall from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Come and make some new friends as you learn more about God s word. Starting in September we will be focusing on Paul s Letter to the Romans. Coffee and rolls are provided. Registration is not necessary. No fee. Thoughts On Discipleship As part of our continuing focus on discipleship, Pastor John Straiton will be sending out a weekly message called, Thoughts on Discipleship. Those who participated in the Through the Bible in a Year study in 2014 and the Thoughts on Prayer in 2015 will automatically receive this . If you are interested in being included in this weekly message, please contact Dianne Nash at dnash@saintandrews.org. Pretend It s Your Grandma! That s how we treat each person who drives up to use our Valet Ministry. The needs are many and the volunteers are few. Please consider being part of a team of volunteers who park cars once a month on a rotating schedule. Contact Carrin at or cmahmood@saintandrews. org if you can help with this awesome ministry. Assisted Living Openings at St. Andrew s Village St. Andrew s Village currently has availability in our Assisted Living Community. Please contact Lori Mahler at for more information. New Recycling and New Organics Collection System The Environmental Stewardship Team is pleased to announce a new recycling and organics composting system for the St. Andrew s Campus. Reducing waste and increasing recycling and collection of organics for composting will save disposal costs and protect the environment. Help us care for God s creation by placing unwanted materials in the new containers around campus and follow the labels to appropriately dispose of it in the correct bin. (See page 7 for Fun Tips.) Bike Club Underway Saturdays, 9 a.m., and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. The St. Andrew s Holy Rollers are available for people of all ages and abilities. The rides are about hours in length. We celebrate Christian fellowship while getting some exercise on the Gateway and the beautiful new Brown s Creek Trails. All rides start in the Great Hall lot. For more information call Dennis Lindeke at

5 2017 Reformation Anniversary Tour in Germany Filling Up Fast Last two information sessions on May 22 and June 10 Like to travel to Europe? Enjoy growing deeper in your Lutheran faith and theology? Ready for a trip of a lifetime? St. Andrew s has the answer in July of Bring your family and friends for a 500 Year Reformation Anniversary Tour as the Lutheran world commemorates Martin Luther s nailing of the 95 Theses to the door of the castle church in Wittenberg, Germany. You ll visit the important sites in the life of Martin Luther: the font where he was baptized, the castle where he translated the Bible, the church where he preached, the doors where he began a revolution and so much more. Combine all this with a cultural reformation festival of music, learning and service in the heart of Wittenberg for three days, a stay in vibrant Berlin, a cruise in Prague, a taste of Munich, and castles and tours in Bavaria and Oberammergau, and you will be moved in mind and soul. This is the definitive look at Martin Luther s Germany and beyond. You may have been Lutheran your whole life, but during this week you will meet Martin Luther for the first time or greet him again as an old friend. Join Pastors Mike Carlson and Brian Norsman for our two last tour information sessions on Sunday, May 22, at 11:45 a.m. and Thursday, June 10, at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. Fifty people have signed up already, so don t miss out on this incredible pilgrimage. For more information go to or contact Norsman at bnorsman@saintandrews.org or GriefShare Thursdays through June 2 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., Sanctuary Building BEGIN ANYTIME! GriefShare is a Christ-centered grief recovery support group. The Bible-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 understand how you feel, 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 or lgrundtner@saintandrews.org. Cost is $18 which covers all materials. LSS Counselor On Campus St. Andrew s has a counselor from Lutheran Social Services (LSS) who is on campus weekly. John Koester is here to serve our congregation members, as well as folks in the community John is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and holds a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families who are in the midst of a variety of life experiences. The services John provides can include help with relational challenges, life transitions, anxiety and depression, loss, and trauma and abuse. John also serves as an adjunct faculty member of a local university teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to the mental health field. John enjoys working with people from varied backgrounds and considers it a privilege to empower people to explore how change and growth might happen. If you would like to schedule an appointment with John, you may call LSS directly at John will be here every Thursday from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Most insurances are accepted. His office is located in the Great Hall building across from the Community Resource Center. 5

6 Orpha O Hara Christian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Orpha O Hara. Orpha died at the age of 83 on Feb. 16. Her funeral service was held on Feb. 25. Christian Sympathy As a community of faith, we mourn the loss of the following brothers in Christ: Jeffrey Thauwald, Sr. Christian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Jeffrey Thauwald, Sr. Jeff died at the age of 75 on March 7. His memorial service was held on March 14. Oliver Anderson Christian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Oliver Anderson. Ollie died at the age of 87 on Feb. 21. His memorial service was held on Feb. 29. Ione Petersen Christian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Ione Petersen. Ione died at the age of 55 on March 12. Her memorial service was held on March 18. Phyllis Swanson Christian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Phyllis Swanson. Phyllis died at the age of 78 on March 2. Her memorial service was held on March 11. May Christ s resurrection bring hope and comfort to those who grieve their loss. Inner Peace Alanon Event Date: Thursdays, all year Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Room 204 Registration: None required; just come Nursery/Childcare: Yes, call Step AA Event Date: Fridays, all year Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Room 204A Registration: None required; just come Nursery/Childcare: No 12 x 12 Step AA Event Date: Fridays, all year Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Room 204A Registration: None required; just come Nursery/Childcare: Yes, call Support Groups Alanon Works Family Event Date: Fridays, all year Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Room 201 Registration: None required; just come Nursery/Childcare: Yes, call NA Event Date: Fridays, all year Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Room 203 Registration: None required; just come Nursery/Childcare: Yes, call Gratitude in Action AA Event Date: Sundays, all year Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Rooms 201 & 202 Registration: None required; just come Nursery/Childcare: No Happy and Joyous AA Event Date: Sundays, all year Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Room 204A Registration: None required; just come Nursery/Childcare: No St. Andrew s Contact: Lisa Grundtner lgrundtner@saintandrews.org 6

7 Children Teach Us Grace By Maggie Sullivan, Child Advocate, CRC In Matthew 10:13, Jesus tells us to Receive the kingdom of God like a child. What an unnatural concept for us to grasp in the midst of our stressful lives. We often get so caught up in being professionals, parents, co-workers, and spouses, we forget that God also calls us to be his children. My favorite thing about the Resource Center is getting to witness children of God in action every day. One afternoon last fall, I was with my group of kids at the playground there were only a few of us that day two preschoolers and a 2 year-old. We were just about to start a game of tag when we noticed a woman and a young boy approaching us. When I went over to say hello, the woman told me she had just met with the case manager and that she and her 4 year-old son were moving into our shelter that night. Her eyes told the story of struggle, pain and a yearning for peace. I welcomed the two of them, smiling, and listened intently as she told me a bit of her story. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed her son walking tentatively over to the playground. A few moments later, I turned around and will never forget what I saw. My three kids had embraced the new young boy in a giant group hug. I heard a tiny, excited voice exclaim A new friend! They took his hand and showed him over to the sandbox, where all the best toys are. I stood by and watched, dumbfounded, and overcome by the act of kindness I had just witnessed. They had literally received this child with open arms. In the face of homelessness, struggle, and instability, these children welcomed a stranger as a precious gift. What a wonder and a blessing it is to be part of a community that values kindness and acceptance above all else. The children I spend my days with at the resource center have so little, and they have so much of their lives left to live but if we open our hearts to learn from them, they remind us, time and time again, how to be children of God. Welcome Cheryl Peterson We are pleased to welcome a new team member to the CRC! Cheryl Peterson is a Licensed Social Worker with direct practice experience with families in poverty and crisis. Most recently she coordinated the justice and outreach ministries at Guardian Angels Church and was very involved in opening the Hope for the Journey Home Shelter. She is currently enrolled in a Spiritual Direction Preparation Program at The Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and is excited to join the team at the Community Resource Center. She is serving as a case manager. Summer Volunteers! Summer is an especially busy time at the CRC as kids are out of school and spending their days with us. If you are an adult or 14 or older, consider signing up for some summer shifts and having fun with our kids who stay in shelter. Play on the playground, do art projects, go to the gym, play yard games and more. This counts toward Confirmation service hours. Sign up online at saintandrews.org on the Community Resource Center page. Call or Debbie Larson with questions. Dlarson@saintandrews.org,

8 Radical Hospitality: Proclaiming Christ s Love In Action Part 3 by Erin Morris, Diaconal Minister of Faith Engagement According to the book, Fusion - Turning First-Time Guests into Fully-Engaged Members of Your Church, on average it takes people seven minutes to decide whether they want to return to a church again. Perhaps for St. Andrew s it is 10 minutes, as it can take seven minutes to just walk through the parking lot. In this first seven or ten minutes people are making judgments based on how they are greeted, treated and seated. In the next few months we will take a look at each of these individual practices. For in practicing radical hospitality or creating a culture of invitation, we all must take seriously our role in welcoming each other. It is not just the pastor, usher or greeter s job, it is the job of the Body of Christ, of which we are all a part. Greeting: Everywhere we go we are greeted grocery store, clothing store, restaurants and coffee shops. At Starbucks we are trained to greet every person who comes into the store. When employees at Starbucks are working at their best, a person should be greeted at least twice and also have made two different connections. The Church should be no different. But not everyone is an extrovert. It is not easy for all people to greet others. That is OK, because it is not really about you. Remember that radical hospitality is the act of making others comfortable, and most often it involves making yourself uncomfortable. A perfect time to practice this in when we take time in worship to greet each other. The root of this is the passing of the peace. It is an old Christian tradition and it is about how we pass God s peace to one another. It is a peace that surpasses all understanding, and since it is from God and not from myself, I can pass the peace to all of God s children. I can pass it to those I know and to those I don t, those I like and those I don t. It is a peace that does not come from me but from God and moves me beyond myself. Here are a couple of tips for greeting each other in the name of Christ. Smile. It is amazing what a little smile can do. It causes someone else to smile and immediately lowers someone s defenses. Phrases to use: Hello. Nice to see you. Welcome. God s peace to you. Take time. If you want to go above and beyond the worship greeting then follow the three-minute rule. Three minutes before or after worship find someone whom you do not know and have a conversation with them. Share with them where you are from and how you got connected to St. Andrew s, and ask them to share the same. You never know who you will meet and how you might already be connected. Over a year ago I asked a couple to get to know another couple who had just started coming to the church. These two couples began a great friendship. Recently, through random circumstances, the two wives realized they knew each other from over 40 years ago and hadn t recognized it because both of their lives had taken different turns. Now these two women are connected deeper because of their faith, their church home and their history. You never know who you are going to meet, so take a chance and say hello. 8

9 Saturday, April 30, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Pieta Collaboration Concert St. Olaf Choir and Magnum Chorum Magnum Chorum joins the world renowned St. Olaf Choir and Dr. Anton Armstrong for an extraordinary evening of music featuring the epic new work, Pieta, by composer John Muehleisen. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $10 Students Friday, May 6, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Twin Cities American Guild of Organists Concert A Reger Festival concert, celebrating the monumental work of German composer Max Reger ( ) on the 100th anniversary of his death (May 11, 1916), featuring solo organ works, transcriptions and songs using the 108- rank 1927 Casavant-2001 Schantz pipe organ. Free concert Saturday, May 7, 2016, 5:30 p.m. ACDA Girls & Boys Honor Choir Concert Tickets at the door: Adults $10; Students $5 In advance: acdamnhonor.brownpapertickets.com Music Series 2016 We invite you to experience performances from St. Andrew s and the larger community. All events in the St. Andrew s Sanctuary. Sunday, May 15, 2016, 4 p.m. Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Concert William Schrickel, conductor Tchaikovsky Italian Capriccio, op. 45 Nazaykinskaya Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra Douglas Wright, trombone Guilmant Symphony No. 2 for Organ & Orchestra, op. 91 Kathrine Handford, organ Free-will offering Saturday, May 21, 2016, 7 p.m. Minnesota Boychoir Concert Sunday, May 22, 2016, 3 p.m. St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Mendelssohn s Scottish Symphony Tickets: Fun Recycling and Composting Facts About St. Andrew s St. Andrew s recycles and collects organics for composting. Help us care for creation by disposing of unwanted materials in the correct containers. Collection of recyclables and organics is not taxed. Trash collection is taxed at over 50%. Help us save money by recycling and reducing waste. Organics collected in our system are composted at a commercial system in Dakota County and made into compost that is sold for use in yards and gardens. Organics collected in our system are commercially processed. Unlike backyard composting, our system can compost All FOOD scraps, napkins, paper towels, tissues, paper plates and cups, paper bags, waxed paper, coffee grounds, filters and tea bags, pizza boxes, and biodegradable plastics. Recycling at St. Andrew s is a mixed collection system. Metal, plastic and glass containers; office paper, newspaper, junk mail and cardboard can all be recycled together. The recycling industry is directly and indirectly responsible for 20,000 jobs in Minnesota. In fact, recycling creates four jobs for every one job created in the waste management and disposal industries. Recycling is responsible for adding $2.98 billion dollars to the state s economy and there is still more material to be recycled. According to the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the production of recycled paper used 65 percent less energy than producing paper with virgin materials and produces 95 percent less air pollution than paper production using raw materials. 9

10 Children and Family Ministry Family Ministry Opportunities Check out the Summer Ministries pages for more Summer Family Fun! saintandrews.org/summerministries Parents Night Out Available for children up to Grade 5! Friday, May 13 and June 10; 5-8 p.m.; Sanctuary Building; Ages: 12 months Completed Grade 5; Cost: $10/child or $25/family Send all the kids to a great event at church while you take a few hours away. Enjoy a quiet dinner or do a little shopping while your children enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games and time to play with new friends. We provide a snack and lemonade (dinner not provided). Registration closes the Thursday before the event. Register for this event by visiting the web address above. Contact Kim Lewin at Family Frolics Youth and Sports Center Gym; Mondays: 9-11 a.m. Parents and their preschool children are invited to the Gym at the Youth and Sports Center. As the weather gets nicer, the playground outside the Great Hall will also be open for families to come and play. There is no charge to play, simply come and enjoy. No Family Frolics on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) or Monday, June 20 (VBS Week). Contact Lisa Heyer at for more information DOCK Sunday School Disciples of Christ Kids: Where Kids Experience Jesus May DOCK: What do zip lines, rocket launchers and wind technology have to do with Jesus? Come to DOCK during the month of May and have some fun with science as we learn more about Jesus. We will use STEM (Science - Technology - Engineering - Math) experiments to study The Ascension of Jesus and Pentecost. May 21/22/25 will be our VBS Preview Event. Kids will dive deeper into God s Word with Deep Sea Discovery - VBS We will host a mini- VBS with games in the gym, VBS craft, movie and a yummy snack. Important Dates in May and June May: April 30/May 1/4: Intergenerational Worship Week 13: Parents Night Out 15: Baptism Class 21/22/25: VBS Preview Celebration/ Last Week of DOCK Classes June: 5: Intergenerational Worship 9: Baptism Class 10: Parents Night Out 12: Summer DOCK Begins 13-17: Make a Joyful Noise Preschool Music Camp 20-24: Vacation Bible School Serving Opportunities Vacation Bible School: June Volunteers Needed - grade 9-adult For full details on Volunteer Opportunities please visit the VBS information page, a part of www. saintandrews.org/summerministries Summer DOCK: June - August at 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall or 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary Volunteers needed - Be a leader for multi-age Summer DOCK. Gifts of all kinds needed: musical, artistic, conversational, storytelling, you ve got it, please share it! Contact Ellen Skaja, or eskaja@ saintandrews.org to join the team. 10

11 Children and Family Ministry Summer Ministry saintandrews.org/summerministries Find all the details and registrations for the following programs at the web address above. Make a Joyful Noise Preschool Music Camp - June VBS June VBS Celebration Sunday June 26 Summer DOCK June 12-26, July and Aug Art Day Camp - July 12-14; 9 a.m. -12 noon Family LIGHT: Tailgate and Twins July TBD Family Ministry: Bonfire Night - July 23; 6-9 p.m. Camp Wapo - Space is limited, register today! Seeds Weekend Aug. 5-7 Youth Camp Aug Sports Day Camp - Aug ; 9 a.m noon Family Ministry: Bike Day Aug. 20; 10:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School June 20-24, 2016 God is with me wherever I go! Kids will know God is always with them, explore God s presence in their lives, serve God by serving others! We will be digging into Bible stories that take us on a water adventure. Don t miss out on the crazy antics of our stage personalities. You won t want to miss it! Skipping Stones Celebrating Baptism Baptism Preparation Classes: Sunday, May 15, at 12 noon in the Sanctuary Room 204 Thursday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall Room 6 It is expected that families attend a Baptism Class before the baptism of each of their children. The class is free of charge; please register at least one week prior. Childcare is available. Register online for Baptism Class. Contact Lisa Heyer to set up a baptism at or LHeyer@saintandrews.org. Summer Day Camp Options Completed Grades Kindergarten - 5th grade Join us for a jam-packed, three-day event Camp runs from 9 a.m noon. Art Camp, July and Mega Sports Camp, Aug Cost is $30 per camp. Details online on Summer Ministries page. Summer DOCK Open for kids Age 3-5th grade Join us at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall or 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary for Summer DOCK. Come explore the Bible stories in exciting new ways, pulling in music, games, science, and art. 11

12 Middle School Ministry Summer Stretch Wednesdays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20 & 27. Sign up for all five and save $30! Cost for all 5: $135 June 29-8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $30 Morning: YMCA Childcare Afternoon: MOA July 6-8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $30 Morning: Feed My Starving Children Afternoon: Como Zoo July 13 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $30 TBD Afternoon: Lake Como - Land/Water Sports July 20-8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $30 Morning: Union Gospel Afternoon: Cascade Bay July 27-8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $45 All Day: Valley Fair VBS God Squad (June 20-24) Training Sessions: June 16 at Camp WAPO or June 18, a.m. in YSC Pier 7 (must attend one) June 20, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., in Room 204 (everyone must attend to get assignments) Soon it will be VBS time and those in middle school will step up and work alongside high school and adult leaders. You might help run games, make crafts, and play with children of all ages. We have two different options for our middle school youth. Contact Josh Carlson at jcarlson@saintandrews.org Morning Only Option: 8:30 a.m noon, Monday-Friday Youth will meet for morning devotions and then go off to their assignments. At noon they will be dismissed. Cost is $15- covers T-shirt, CD and snacks for each day. Full Day Option: 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Monday-Friday Youth will meet for devotions and then go to their assignments. During the extended time youth will make all the crafts, explore the Bible stories on their own level, have time to make new friends and connect with their old ones, have lunch together, and experience so much more. Cost is $40. This covers a T-Shirt, name tag, CD, lunch, crafts, and other supplies for the extended afternoon time. Both groups will be invited to a party at the end of the week after the Volunteer Lunch. Summer Youth Programs Don t miss any of our summer programs for both Middle School and High School youth. A more indepth look into our summer programs is at our website at saintandrews.org/summerministries. Middle School (Completed 6-8th Grade) Confirmation Camp Wapo: June 13-17, Cost: $315 God Squad Training: June 16 at Camp WAPO or June 18, a.m. and June 19, 11:45-12:45 p.m. in Sanctuary Room 204 VBS: June and Middle School God Squad during VBS. Cost: $15 or $40 Summer Stretch: June 29, July 6, 13 & 20 and July 27-ValleyFair, Cost: varies Middle School Mystery Mission Trip, July Cost: $335 Operation Faith Force (Leadership Training): Aug. 4 & 5, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $45 Summer Celebration: Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 13 & 14, 2016 Apostle Islands Mission Trip: Aug Cost: $249 High School (Completed 9-12th Grade) Confirmation Camp Leadership (Leader Training Required) June Cost: $175 Leader Weekend: June Cost: $85 High School High Adventure Mission Trip: July Cost: $399 Graduated Senior Retreat: Aug at Camp Vermillion. Cost: $135 Peer Ministry Retreat: Aug at Camp Vermillion. Cost: $105 Summer Celebration: Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 13 & 14 Apostle Islands Mission Trip: Aug Cost: $249 Summer Jesus at the Movies: July 1, 15, 19, Aug. 9, 14 Home Bible Studies (tbd) Fellowship Events (tbd) 12

13 High School Ministry Senior Blessing Sunday, June 5, 9:45 a.m. for brunch in the gym, and 10:30 a.m. service in the Sanctuary All those graduating from high school and their families are invited to come for a brunch followed by a special worship service. It is a great time to reconnect with old friends and catch up with current ones. For seniors, please come with your cap and gown as we will take a class picture after worship. You can RSVP online or return the postcard that you received in the mail. Summer Jesus at the Movies Tuesdays, July 19, and Aug. 9; Fridays, July 1 and 15; Sunday, Aug. 14 Who doesn t love a good flick and stimulating conversation? Especially when the conversation is about our faith and our lives. Twice a month we meet, we will watch a film, some current and some classics, and talk about how we are to view this through a Christological lens. July 19, Aug. 9 at St. Andrew s Youth and Sports Center - bring a snack to share, 7 to 10 p.m. July 1 and 15, Aug. 14 Vali-Hi Drive In, Lake Elmo Cost: $8 plus money for concessions. Summer Camp Leader Training The 2016 Confirmation Camp at Camp Wapo is quickly approaching, so it is time to begin training our Leaders who will work with our 6th, 7th and 8th grade campers. This is a great St. Andrew s tradition and open to all 9th graders and older. We need both adults and youth leaders for camp. There will be four trainings this spring, and leaders will need to attend all trainings. There is no registration required. Camp costs $175 for all leaders. An additional $85 is required for the leader weekend. May 15, 1:30-3 p.m. - All Leaders June 4 - Session 3 make up: a.m; Session 4 make up: 11 a.m - noon June 5, 1:30-3 p.m. - Final Camp Meeting (all leaders) June 13-17, CONFIRMATION CAMP June 17-19, Leader Weekend Peer Ministry Meetings Sunday, May 15, 12-1:30 p.m. in the Youth & Sports Center Sunday, June 26, 12-1:30 p.m. in the Youth & Sports Center This is our monthly check-in meeting for those who have attended the training for Peer Ministry. RSVP 24-hours in advance! Lunch or snacks will be provided. Early Bird Breakfast Club Thursdays, when school is in session, 6:45-7:30 a.m. Mahtomedi - Coffee Cottage - 88 Mahtomedi Ave. Thursdays, when school is in session, 6:30-7:30 a.m. Stillwater -Starbucks Neal Ave. N. Fridays, when school is in session, 6:30-7:15 a.m. White Bear Lake Caribou 4th Street & Hwy 61 Meet with other high school youth to begin your day in the WORD. Come for coffee, breakfast, connections and conversation. All high school youth are welcome! Middle and High School Worship Band Sundays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and June 5; 6 to 7 p.m. in the Youth & Sports Center. Want a chance to worship Jesus with a great group of talented musicians? Then come join us for the worship band! We lead worships at camp and retreats. Join us, because at the very leas. It will be fun. Confirmation 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Schedule Sunday Confirmation: May 1 Here I Stand (final family day, last class) Wednesday Confirmation: May 4 - Here I Stand (final family night, last class) Never too soon to sign-up for Confirmation Camp! Remember that it is an expectation of the ministry that youth complete one week of Christian Camping or a Mission Trip before they are confirmed. We have several options and also have financial assistance available. 13

14 Sports and Rec Yogadevotion Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! Yogadevotion is a practice of breath, prayer and movement led by a trained yoga instructor. It helps to encourage healthy living and a peaceful presence. Whether you are just beginning to explore the benefits of yoga or an experienced yogi, you are welcomed to this community. We need 15 pre-registered for each class to be held. Register through an in-house registration form, attention Dianne Nash, call , or register on-line. Seven-week session June 6-July 25 (no class week of July 4); cost $50 Practicing in the Presence Monday Mornings Multi-level; 9 to 10 a.m., this class is open to all ages. Classes will be held in Sanctuary Room 204. Practicing in the Presence Monday Evenings 6:30-7:30 p.m. This multi-level class is open to all skill levels from beginner to advanced. The summer session will include a little yin, some hatha and a little vinyasa. Classes for the evening sessions are held in the Great Hall. Soo Bahk Do Karate Classes run in 12-week sessions. Tuesday Nights Beginners 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30-8:30 p.m. Training Sessions Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Y&SC. $95; 2nd family member is $55; 3rd $35. Uniforms available through the instructor. To register, please fill out a registration envelope available in each building. Call Dan Ellenbecker to sign up and for additional information at Running Club 7:30 a.m. Every Saturday, year round! The group meets at the Great Hall and all levels are welcome. Contact Tim Torgerson at torgerson12@gmail.com for more information. Fitness Sessions Fueled by Faith Thursdays in May (no class May 26), 12:15-1 p.m. Youth and Sports Center Wednesdays in June, July and August (no class June 2, July 6, Aug. 17) 12:15-1 p.m. Youth and Sports Center Classes are open to all and are ongoing. Sessions include opening prayer, warmup, cool down, devotional and fellowship. Cost is $7 per class. Sign up and pay for classes online at Join in anytime. Go to or call or Dana Gabor, Parish Nurse, at

15 Music Ministry Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! Sunday Schedule for Choirs and Instrumental Groups in May and June Thank you, everyone, for your faithfulness in serving in music and worship. Sunday, May 1 9:00 St. Andrew s Choir; Senior High Choir; Grade 9-12 Orff 10:30 - St. Andrew s Choir; King s Messengers 2,3; Grade 2/3 Orff; New Dimension Singers Sunday, May 8 9:00 St. Andrew s Choir; Celebration Singers; Grade 4/5 Orff; Handbells 10:30 - St. Andrew s Choir; Choristers K, 1; Middle School Choir; Grade 6/7/8 Orff; Handbells Sunday, May 15 9:00 St. Andrew s Orchestra; St. Andrew s Choir; Senior High Choir; Young Adult Choir 10:30 St. Andrew s Orchestra; St. Andrew s Choir; New Dimension Singers Sunday, May 22 9:00 St. Andrew s Choir 10:30 St. Andrew s Choir; New Dimension Singers; Young Adult Choir Sunday, May 29 Our choirs do not sing Sunday, June 5 9:00 St. Andrew s Choir 10:30 New Dimension Singers; Senior High Choir (Senior Blessing service) Final rehearsals of the season: Wednesday, April 27 King s Messengers Wednesday, May 4 Choristers; Celebration Singers, Middle School Choir; Orff 2,3 & 9-12 Wednesday, May 11 Orff 4,5 & Orff 6,7,8 Wednesday, May 11 or 18 TBD St. Andrew s Choir, New Dimension Singers, Senior High Choir Your choir director will give you any adjustments to the rehearsal and/or worship schedule. Make a Joyful Noise Camp Preschool Music Camp Does your preschooler love to Sing? Move to music? Play with instruments? Listen to musical stories? Make musical instruments? Play musical games? Then this is the camp for them! The week culminates with a short musical program by campers sharing their songs, movements, and musical instruments. Monday, June 13-Friday, June 17, 2016, 9-11:30 a.m. 3-1/2 to 5 years old St. Andrew s Sanctuary Room 201 Instructor is Miriam Walen Sikora, teacher and St. Andrew s Choristers choir director. Cost is $50. Contact: Dianne Nash, ; dnash@saintandrews.org 15

16 Women s Ministry Paint with a Cheerful Heart Not just an excuse to skip church! Paint this beautiful picture with us titled At the Lake Social Painting Event with no experience necessary! Friday, June 24, Social hour begins 5:15 p.m. Class starts at 5:45 in Great Hall Room 6 Habitat Women Build May 25, June 6 & 8 Sign up online at saintandrews.org and look for the link under Volunteer. Calling All Women Who Are Willing To Share Christ s Love The Class of 2016 will soon be graduating. We would like each of the young women of our congregation to leave high school knowing that they have a loving home here at St. Andrew s and someone praying for them. If you are willing to take a name of a senior who is moving forward and pray for them, maybe send a note or card once in a while or more, please contact Carrin at and we will get those connections made. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 So we cared for you, because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. Artist Sandy Danus owner of Cheerful HeARTs, will guide us with simple instructions and basic painting techniques. Everything included to come away with your own masterpiece, even if you have never painted before. Bring a light snack to share, meet new friends and come see what the painting frenzy is all about. Cost: $20 per person, pay online or with a registration envelope. For information contact Carrin Mahmood at or cmahmood@saintandrews.org. Bible Journaling 101 Three Mondays, June 13, 20, 27 9:30-10:30 a.m. Great Hall Find out what the Bible Journaling movement is all about. It serves as a tool to get into the Word in a different and deeper way. $10 covers material for all 3 classes. Bring a journaling- Bible or any Bible in which you feel comfortable writing. Register online or with an envelope. Childcare available with preregistration at For information contact Carrin Mahmood at or cmahmood@saintandrews.org. Women s Book Club All are welcome! Meeting the third Monday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Maplewood Library Conference Room. Contact Trudy McMurtry at tamcmurtry@yahoo.com with questions April - Goodnight Mr. Wodehouse by Faith Sullivan May - Date change for author visit: Fourth Monday instead of third. Tree Spirited Woman by Colleen Baldriia June - Movie Shadowlands July - My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout 16

17 Women s Ministry Most Fun You ll Have All Summer! North Shore Sampler: Hike-Paddle-Sail-Ride Friday, July 22 Sunday, July 24 This trip is designed to accommodate all fitness levels Day 1 Lutsen: Alpine Slide, Mountain Tram and Superior Hiking Trail Day 2 BWCA: Paddle, Paddle, Paddle, Stop Day 3 Your choice: Horseback Riding, Zip-line or Sailing on the Hjordis $85 covers day 1 and 2 activities and camping. Day 3 you will pay separate fees for the adventure you choose. Meals are on our own. Please register by June 1, at saintandrews.org or with a registration envelope available in any building at St. Andrew s. For information contact Carrin Mahmood at or cmahmood@saintandrews.org. We ll spend our evenings in Grand Marais at the lovely Grand Marais Municipal Camp Ground, or enjoy the many dining and live music options in town. Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash Reduced by $80 to $50 total Friday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 14 This lovely festival in Fort Dodge, Iowa is hospitable and inviting and I promise one of the best things you will do for yourself all summer! They invite us to participate in a meaningful Breast Cancer Support and Survivor Ceremony, and challenging yourself to a few minutes of competition is good for the soul! Friday night is an epic party for the entire community! Saturday is race day. This includes a moving ceremony for breast cancer survivors and their supporters AND fun-funfun! $50 covers Friday night dinner, race shirt, the best outdoor party ever and race fees. Due by June 1, For information contact Carrin Mahmood at or cmahmood@saintandrews.org. Women On the Edge Goes to Savannah, Georgia Oct , 2016 Kayak the protected waters of Skidaway Narrows Paddle through one of the most beautiful locations in Savannah. As eagles and ospreys soar above we might see a dolphin or otter swim by. No kayaking experience required! (Don t want to get that close to the water? Opt for the Bull River boat cruise.) Hike Wormsloe Historic Plantation Walk through trails branching out through the woods, view historic ruins and paths and get breathtaking views of the Isle of Hope. (Too much walking? Enjoy the day at the gift shop and sit under the canopy of trees.) Retrace history in the Civil War Walking Tour This two-hour guided tour will take us back to the Civil War era on a leisurely walk through the Savannah Historic District. (Too much walking? Take the Paula Deen Trolley Tour instead.) Get spooked in the Ghostwalker Tour On this 1½ hour walking tour we will be led by a licensed city tour guide. We will get the chance to see at least 7 of the most haunted sites in Savannah including cemeteries, homes, and battlefields. (Too Scary? Opt for the moonlight river cruise instead.) Bike Savannah We will ride through the historic district with an experienced, city-licensed guide as we learn both Savannah s fascinating history and experience its colorful, modern vibe. (Don t love biking? There are trolley, bus and carriage tours to choose from.) $460 covers hotel and the above 5 adventures. Travel accommodations are on your own. $100 deposit and installments are due May 15, June 15, and July. 15. Final payment of $160 due by Sept. 1. Contact Carrin Mahmood at or cmahmood@saintandrews. org for more information. 17

18 Vision Slovakia Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! The Multiple Ministries of Vision Slovakia Pre-school Program A group of ten adults will teach the growing pre-school day program in Martin, Slovakia, during the week of July 4-8. The format will look like a Vacation Bible School program with a Bible story, recreation time, craft time, singing new songs and program for parents and grandparents on Friday. We will work in their new class rooms on the campus of the Center for Christian Education. These rooms have been refurbished and renewed in partnership with the City of Martin. We will work with the pre-school teachers as we share resources and learn from one another in teaching the youngest of God s children. Peer Ministry Program As the High School classes grow in Martin with the addition of the new buildings, more youth are being drawn to this Christian bi-lingual high school. These youth do not always come from a background in which faith in Jesus is lived out and experienced. And coming from a repressive governmental system, the families have been living in a way in which they do not readily express their emotions. The current youth who have been trained in Peer Ministry are thus finding themselves in interesting situations, sharing conversations with their peers they have not had before regarding life s circumstances and faith. Led by Pastor Mike Carlson, Diaconal Minister Erin Morris and Youth Minister Josh Carlson, St. Andrew s Peer Ministry program returns to Martin for the third year. We will continue to teach Peer Ministry but add a second and deeper dimension to equip those who have already been trained to develop more skills. Josh Carlson, David Espe and Abby Rost will work with the new youth, teaching the basics of conversation creating, welcoming people and sharing their faith. Erin Morris and Haley Boyd will begin the second phase, creating something new that will focus on building the Peer Ministers as a team, as well as helping them know themselves better and to be able to connect with others at a deeper level. We will become aware of what Slovakia teens are going through and help them speak the Gospel into these situations. We know that God is present, that he is the light that no darkness can overcome. In that light we find hope and the ability to get through the brokenness of the world. As missionaries in Slovakia, we are charged with helping others experience this light. We will be helping to transform the world so that all may know Christ s healing power. The three new Peer Ministry students from our congregation have been selected to be our leaders among the teen age high school students in Martin this summer and are introduced: Hi, my name is Hayley Boyd. I am both honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to travel to Martin, Slovakia, this summer! I am most excited for making new friendships and connections with the kids with whom we will be working, teaching them and helping them grow through peer ministry, and also allowing myself to grow in faith and peer ministry skills as we teach. I cannot wait for this opportunity and all of the amazing experiences that I m sure will come from it. Hi, my name is Abby Rost. I have always loved traveling and experiencing new places, people, and cultures, which is why I m very excited about the opportunity to travel to Slovakia. I am also excited because I loved my peer ministry experience and cannot wait to teach others the skills I have learned that help me treat everyone with kindness. In a world full of hate and hurt, kindness is a very valuable, important, and simple way to show the love of God to everyone. Hi, my name is David Espe. I would like to go to Slovakia so I can expand my faith and help teach others about God. I have always been interested in becoming a pastor, and I think this opportunity to help teach youth will clarify my call to ministry. continued on next page 18

19 Builders Group On Monday, April 18, a group of nine members of St. Andrew s and partner congregations left to work on the construction and to create new science labs and class rooms in the two buildings adjacent to the Center for Christian Education campus in Martin. These two buildings, which previously housed offices and presses for the printing of communist propaganda literature, have been purchased by the CCE. Now these buildings will house laboratories and class rooms for the teaching of the Christian faith. The group focused on recreating and defining the spaces for the physics and chemistry labs for the high school students. In the midst of the challenging news of preparing new science laboratories and class rooms, we just received alarming news from Bohdan Hrobon, director of the CCE. There has been a resurgence of neo Nazi political leaders in Slovakia and neighboring nations, specifically in the Banksa Bystrica Region just South of Martin. Bohdan writes in an of this concern: We had a special CCE meeting the day after this sad, surprising election and my main message was that our ministry is now more important than ever. We have made an effort to integrate these issues into our curriculum and asked guest speakers to talk to our students about the dangers of these radical philosophies. This past month we completed our school service project to help refugees and learn about the human rights crisis globally. We have even obtained several national awards for our unique approaches to teaching our students to think critical and serve their neighbor regardless oftheir ethnicity. Thank you for your concern, for your prayers and support. Yes, there is a lot of work to do, but we are in this together and it is of God, so it will prevail :) Love, Bohdan Listen to worship LIVE on the web and radio! Every Sunday our 9 a.m. worship service is broadcast live on KLBB radio 1220 AM and online at just click the "listen live" link. The broadcast is sponsored by The Foundation of St. Andrew s. Sponsor a Radio Broadcast Individuals are invited to sponsor a live radio broadcast of worship at St. Andrew s. Your sponsorship will be announced on the air prior to the worship broadcast. Cost is $150 and checks can be made payable to St. Andrew s Foundation. Please drop at reception desk: Yes, I want to sponsor a weekly broadcast for $150! Date of sponsorship: Sponsored by: Circle one and include details: IN HONOR OF... IN MEMORY OF... TO THE GLORY OF GOD Thanks to Radio Sponsors! We thank all who have supported the weekly radio broadcast of 9 a.m. worship. The following are sponsors in March and April: Ronald & Cheryl Anderson; Tim & Carol Torgerson; Gary Buck in memory of Elaine Buck; John Sandahl in honor of Lenida s birthday; Dave & Peggy Engh in honor of St. Andrew s Habitat for Humanity volunteers. 19

20 Mission Jamaica 2016 Our final St Andrew s team of the season came back on March 19 full of joyful memories. Memories of new friends, new skills, laughs, songs, prayers, as well as a gifted understanding of a precious piece of God s beloved people. We were a fabulously diverse group of 23, ranging in age from Experience levels of each missionary ranged from two people with 27 years experience to 11 first timers. Point of interest: the 12 year old was on his fourth trip, the 79 year old was on his first trip, and both were critical in the building of three large picnic tables for the basic school in Callaloo Mews. Once the work began one would be hard pressed to tell the difference. This is one mean, paint-brushswinging, song-singing, foundation-digging, nail-pounding, bolttightening, cement-mixing, book-reading, kid-hugging, relationshipbuilding machine. Yes, a house was built for Latoya and her young children. Yes, improvements, such as electric wiring, kitchen remodeling, wall painting and table building were done in the Callaloo Mews neighborhood. Yes, many school kids were fed breakfasts in the Waterhouse neighborhood. Yes, gallons of paint were rolled, brushed and spilled. Boards were cut, nails pounded, and a window was installed at Hope Valley Experimental School. Most importantly, however, God s love was shared, lived and experienced by all. Christian relationships were created and strengthened. These are relationships formed from the commission of Jesus when he said, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me I am sending you. Thank you, Jesus! If you have ever considered joining us on a Mission Jamaica trip and weren t certain you could help at all, re-read this article, contact me and I ll buy you a cup of coffee. I look forward to it. Thank you to all who have so faithfully supported us through time, money and prayers. You have been a huge part of this ministry. Joy, peace and Jesus. Pattianne Casselton, St. Andrew s Mission Jamaica Team Coordinator, 651/ , pdemaray@saintandrews.org Former Missionaries We have begun to gather information on the history of our missionaries and projects over the past 27 seasons. If you are a former participant or know one please consider contacting me to share a few photos, memories or even just a name, to fill in our blanks. Online registration will be up in June please register early. Thanks again. Pattianne 20

21 Habitat for Humanity 25 Years at St. Andrew s 2016 will be the 25th year St. Andrew s has helped a needy family achieve home ownership! Let s celebrate and make this Habitat for Humanity build season something special! Put your faith into action again this year. We are proud to be the #1 church in the metro area in terms of both volunteer days and sponsorship dollars. Join this important local mission! The project this spring will be at Generation Ave. in Hugo, just east of Highway 61 off of 147th. This will be a four-unit townhome that we will work on from May 16 through June 24, skipping the week of Memorial Day. You may know that Habitat for Humanity is not a charity program. Homeowners make their down payment with hours of sweat equity, and then pay a zero interest 30-year mortgage for the actual cost of the house. Homeowners are carefully selected from needy applicants; only one in ten qualified applicants is offered one of the approximately 50 homes built each year by volunteers and Habitat families here in the Twin Cities. A Thank-You note from last summer s Habitat family: My name is Mimi Birhanu. I came to Minnesota 11 years ago. As a newcomer to America I had many challenges such as food, language, culture, you name it. Reading the Bible and prayer help me to go day by day. In the beginning of 2015, God gave me another miracle in my life a Habitat for Humanity house! Once God started working in my life, everything was possible to me and even my friends and family. Now when I open my house door it always reminds me of God and St. Andrew s. I wish if I speak English well to tell you how much I appreciate you with all my heart. Both Lidia and Nathneal so happy since we moved the new house. They experience their own bed room. When I see their freedom to play my eyes feel full of tears. That was my biggest worry when I was living in apartment. Finally our thanks to St. Andrew s pastors and members, especially volunteers who put in your money, time and everything. God bless you! As Bible say, you will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasions... 2 Corinthians 9:11. Thank You, Mimi Birhanu, Lidia Asrat, Nathneal Asrat Here is what your gift to Habitat will buy: $10 = Box of Nails $50 = Low Flow Toilet $75 = Window $100 = Kitchen Sink $150 = Front Door $1000 = Wallboard $2000 = Flooring Join your St. Andrew s friends and volunteer with Habitat this spring! Be a construction volunteer (must be 16 years old). Be a site host. Bring lunch or provide snacks. Donate to the Habitat building fund. Run in the Cemstone Run/Walk For Others on April 30. Habitat 500 bike tour ride or sponsor riders from St. Andrew s Habitat500.org. Be the neighborhood family partner for the new family. Put this mission on your prayer list. It s not to late to sign up! Register on-line by going to the saintandrews.org, and click on the Volunteer box at the bottom of the page. If you have questions registering, contact David Schrader Questions about bringing food contact Lynn Hamblin, General Questions - Dave Engh Would you like to join our Tuesday Crew? A group of dedicated retirees volunteer each Tuesday year-around. Fund-raising: We need to raise $30,000 to sponsor materials used while we build. You can designate a gift to the Habitat for Humanity fund any time with a check or at saintandrews.org. If you donate directly to Twin Cities Habitat, please ask them to apply your gift to St. Andrew s (Mahtomedi). 21

22 22 Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! St. Andrew s Staff Directory P A S T O R A L Mike Carlson, Lead Pastor (651) mcarlson@saintandrews.org Sarah Breckenridge, Executive Pastor (651) sbreckenridge@saintandrews.org Brian Norsman, Pastor of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry (651) bnorsman@saintandrews.org John Straiton, Discipleship Pastor (651) jstraiton@saintandrews.org Kyle Jackson, Pastor of Congregational Care (651) kjackson@saintandrews.org Tyler Strom, Intern Pastor (651) tstrom@saintandrews.org A D M I N I S T R A T I O N John Swanson, Chief Operating Officer (651) jswanson@saintandrews.org Patty Ingberg, Chief Financial Officer (651) pingberg@saintandrews.org Mary Pat Moutrie, Director of Administration and Human Resources; Notary Public Services (651) mpmoutrie@saintandrews.org Amy Ness, Financial Support (651) amyn@saintandrews.org Lori Goodroad, Executive Assistant (651) lgoodroad@saintandrews.org C A R E C O N N E C T I O N Dana Gabor, Parish Nurse (651) dana.gabor@saintandrews.org Lisa Grundtner (651) lgrundtner@saintandrews.org CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY (Birth-5th Grade) Kim C. Lewin, Director of Children and Family Ministry (651) klewin@saintandrews.org Erika Hiland, Communications and 4th & 5th Grade Education Minister (651) ehiland@saintandrews.org Ellen Skaja, Elementary Education (Grades K-3) Minister (651) eskaja@saintandrews.org Greta Bahrke, Preschool Education Minister (651) gbahrke@saintandrews.org Sarah Chouinard, Great Hall Family Education Minister (651) sarah.chouinard@saintandrews.org Lisa Heyer, Baptism Ministry & Registrations (651) lheyer@saintandrews.org Masako Kedrowski, Director of Early Learning (651) mkedrowski@saintandrews.org C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Tara McAdams tmcadams@saintandrews.org Joe Holmberg (651) jholmberg@saintandrews.org FACILITIES Dale Bakken Director dbakken@saintandrews.org F A I T H E N G A G E M E N T Erin Morris, Diaconal Minister (651) emorris@saintandrews.org F R O N T L I N E Carrin Mahmood, Director (651) cmahmood@saintandrews.org F U N E R A L S Lisa Grundtner (651) lgrundtner@saintandrews.org MEMBERSHIP Ronda Sowada (651) rsowada@saintandrews.org M E N S M I N I S T R Y Dianne Nash, Support, Notary Public Services (651) dnash@saintandrews.org MISSIONS - INTERNATIONAL MISSION JAMAICA Jeff Peterson, Director (651) jeffp@saintandrews.org VISION SLOVAKIA Paul Berge, Director (651) pberge@saintandrews.org Dianne Nash, Support, Notary Public Services (651) dnash@saintandrews.org M U S I C M I N I S T R Y Jan Gilbertson (651) jgilbertson@saintandrews.org Bill Chouinard (651) bchouinard@saintandrews.org Sara Renner, Contemporary Worship Director srenner@saintandrews.org Dianne Nash, Support, Notary Public Services (651) dnash@saintandrews.org PRESCHOOLS OF ST. ANDREW S Margie Munter, Director Full-Day Preschool mmunter@saintandrews.org Shannon Freese, Assistant Director Half-Day Preschool sfreese@saintandrews.org ST. ANDREW S VILLAGE (651) W E D D I N G S Carole Lundell (651) clundell@saintandrews.org W O M E N S M I N I S T R Y Carrin Mahmood, Director (651) cmahmood@saintandrews.org WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Carole Lundell (651) worshipcoordinator@saintandrews.org Y O U T H & F A M I L Y M I N I S T R Y (6th-12th grade) Brian Norsman, Pastor of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry (651) bnorsman@saintandrews.org Josh Carlson, Middle School Youth Minister (651) jcarlson@saintandrews.org Megan Moroff, Interim High School and Young Adults Minister (651) mmoroff@saintandrews.com Mary Post, Administrative Support (651) mpost@saintandrews.org Confirmation, Pastor Brian Norsman Administrative and Registration: Mary Post, or mpost@saintandrews.org COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Executive Director Liz Schreier, lschreier@saintandrews.org Help Line Jen Thompson, center@saintandrews.org Volunteer Coordinator Debbie Larson, dlarson@saintandrews.org C H U R C H C O U N C I L David Kroschel - President Matt Langer - Vice President Sarah Ecker - Treasurer Myron Goeser - Secretary Josh Anderson Keith Beckman Anne-Marie Hendrickson Bill Miller Diana Rehnberg Bruce Smith Kathy Stark Rebecca Taibl

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24 900 STILLWATER ROAD MAHTOMEDI MN Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT NO ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED TIME-VALUED MAIL 24 Annual Golf FUNdraiser in Support of Vision Slovakia Monday, June 6, 2016; Indian Hills Golf Club in Stillwater St. Andrew s will sponsor its 14th annual Vision Slovakia Golf FUNdraiser in support of the Lutheran Elementary School in Martin, Slovakia. The event will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Indian Hills Golf Club in Stillwater. The focus for the 2015 event is IT S ABOUT THE STUDENTS. All proceeds from this year s event will again go toward furnishing the physics laboratory classroom of the School in Martin, Slovakia. The event is a scramble format with a 12 noon shotgun start. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a group photo at 11:30 a.m. Individual registration is $175 and includes green fees, cart, range balls, banquet dinner, prizes, awards and fun. Sponsorships available for the FUNdraiser range from a tee or green sponsor sign ($200); a business team sponsorship, which includes four golfers and a tee or green sponsor sign ($900); and a corporate level ($2,500) sponsorship for area businesses and organizations. We will have auction and raffle items, and with 110 pre-registered golfers, Indian Hills will donate a one-year seasonal golf membership valued at approximately $5,000. If you wish to register for the event please contact Dianne Nash ( ) at St. Andrew s or register online at saintandrews.org. Please watch the weekend bulletins in the coming weeks for further information and sign up Sundays during May in the Atrium. Your attendance will help keep miracles happening in Martin with the 514 children in grades one through 11 attending the Lutheran Elementary School.