Week of Feb. 24, 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 Ash Wednesday Is March 6 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, separated from God in some aspect, hurt by an imperfect and sinful world. Join us Ash Wednesday through Lent as we experience healing through the one who was broken for us. Wednesday Worship: Begins Ash Wednesday, March 6 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 broken Wednesday Worship: Begins Ash Wednesday, March 6 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
Jenny Sung Elected New Pastor at St. Andrew s By an overwhelming vote on Feb. 10, the congregation of St. Andrew s called Jenny Sung as Pastor of Mission and Outreach. For more than a year she has served as Intern Pastor at St. Andrew s, and she helped launch The Depot Church in Hugo with Pastor Brian Norsman. Jenny graduated from Luther Seminary with a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis on mission and church history. Her passion for people and mission came through her experiences of being abandoned and delivered. At the age of 2 Jenny was abandoned on a bus in Seoul, Korea. She was transferred to an orphanage and then foster care before being adopted into the United States. Jenny is passionate about sharing with others the love of God that she has encountered. My story is not about being abandoned, forgotten, or left behind. It is a story of God s deliverance, grace, and love. In her spare time, Jenny enjoys going on outdoor adventures with her husband, Carl Torgerson and their dog Leo. Carl serves as the Worship Leader at The Depot Church. Jenny also the founder and co-director of One Dance Company in St. Paul. Jenny s Rite of Ordination and Installation service will be Sunday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m. in the Sanctuary. She will be installed later that day during worship service at 5:15 p.m. at The Depot Church at Oneka Elementary in Hugo. 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 651.762.9135. Conversations on Diversity Thursdays, Feb. 21, 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. 2 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.
Third Chapter Ministry Take a Look at Small Groups Tuesday, Feb. 19, Great Hall 6:30 p.m. - Casual Conversation 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Program/Focus What are Small Groups about? This night is going to be an invigorating experience of sampling what a Small Group would or could be like. We will talk about Small Group dynamics, ingredients, possibilities. We will also talk about facilitating or leading a Small Group. This is a great night to invite your current Small Group to attend. Sue Lennartson will facilitate the evening. Sue has trained and facilitated Small Group Ministry for seven years. She is in a Couples Small Group and a Women s Small Group that started at St Andrew s 18 years ago. Freewill offering and potluck appetizers or desserts. 3rd Chapter at Luther Seminary Wednesdays, Feb. 20, 27; 12 noon-1:15 p.m. Luther Seminary, Olson Center, Room 10 Featuring former ELCA Bishop Rev. Dr Mark Hanson A Personal 3rd Chapter Challenge: Discovering call amidst memory loss in the context of cultural and religious diversity for the sake of our neighbor. Lunch available for purchase in the cafeteria. Cost is $35 (if we have 10 people). Please use registration envelope, attention Sue Lennartson. Questions? Connect with Sue at slennartson@saintandrews.org or 612.868.2427. Spiritual Gift Assessment Tuesday, March 19, Great Hall 6:30 p.m. - Casual Conversation 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Program/Focus Learning how God has wired you, a one of a kind. Process God s call on you and how you bless others through your giftedness. Where is God moving you? This is exciting and affirming at every age and stage of life. St. Andrew s COO Christa Getchell and 3rd Chapter Ministry Director Sue Lennartson will facilitate. Freewill offering and potluck appetizers or desserts. 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 651.762.9141). Yogadevotion Eight-week session: March 4-April 22 Cost is $64; register at the Yogadevotion yogadevotion.com. Level 1 Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Sanctuary Room 204 Chair Yoga Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sanctuary Room 204 Yin Yoga Mondays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. in Great Hall Narthex Multi-Level Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Great Hall Narthex 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 Room 204 of the Sanctuary Building. Contact Ronda Sowada to register for the class or if you have questions, 651.762.9139 or rsowada@ saintandrews.org. A light lunch is served and childcare provided. Send Us Your Picture! Help Us Get to Know You Better! We are updating our records to include pictures of our members. If you would like to have your photo included, email a picture of you and/or your family to nkroschel@ saintandrews.org. 3
Children, Youth & Family Ministry Family Frolics: Fitness & Fun Monday Mondays, 9-10:45 a.m. Youth and Sports Center Gym Children birth through preschool (with a parent or adult) are invited to run, jump, and play during a drop-in, open gym time. For more information, contact Beth Hamen at 651.762.9178 or bhamen@ saintandrews.org. Family Water Park Weekend April 26-28 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 meet-and-greet Friday evening, dinner and worship on Saturday, and the rest of the time is for your family to relax and play. Registration fee includes lodging discount, water park passes, Saturday dinner, and worship. Lodging (approx. $140 per night) and transportation are the family s responsibility. Designed for families with children ages 3 to 8 (and older or younger siblings). Register at saintandrews.org > Register. Lodging information provided upon receipt of registration. For more information, contact Beth Hamen at 651.762.9178 or bhamen@saintandrews.org. Summer Ministries for Children and Youth Registration now open! Visit www.saintandrews. org/summerministries for details on all summer programs for children and youth, including Vacation Bible School, Confirmation Camp, children s day camps, youth mission trips, Apostle Islands retreat, and more! CYF Summer Internship Program St. Andrew s is hiring four interns to assist in leading summer children s and youth ministry programs, including camps, retreats, VBS, mission trips, small group gatherings, Bible studies, and more. Young adults (at least one year out of high school) are encouraged to apply for this 12-week, paid leadership opportunity. For a complete job description and application, contact Mark Jackson at 651.762.9146 or mjackson@saintandrews.org. 4 Baptism Workshop Thursday, Feb. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Great Hall Room 2 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 651.762.9175 or lheyer@saintandrews.org Family Game Night Sunday, Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m., Youth and Sports Center Pier 7 Let s turn the Youth and Sports Center into a giant game room! We ll play classic board games, card games, ping pong, a gym game, and more. A light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Families are invited to host tables with their family favorites contact Mark Jackson if you re interested. Complete a quick registration at saintandrews.org > Register > Family Game Night (not required, but helpful for planning). Lenten Mentor Orientation Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Sanctuary All tracks attend Lenten Mentor Orientation, 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary (parent/guardian, student and Lenten Mentor all need to be present). Camp Wapo Summer Registration Registration is open for Seeds Weekend (Aug. 2-4 for grades 2-3) and Youth Camp (Aug. 4-9 for grades 4-5)! Camp Wapo is near Amery, WI (about an hour from church) with an incredible children s summer camp program of worship, Bible learning, games, campfires, and more. More than 120 from St. Andrew s attended last year! Families are encouraged to register by the March 15 priority deadline (our reserved spots filled last year) at www. lwlbci.com/standrews.
Children, Youth & Family Ministry High School Ministry Ongoing High School Ministry Events Happening this month: Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club (Feb. 26), Worship Band (Feb. 17 and 24). For more information, contact Kelly Olson at 651.762.9130 or kolson@saintandrews. org, or check for full details at saintandrews.org > Children, Youth and Family > High School Ministry Confirmation Camp Leader Training Sunday, March 3, in the 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 March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2. Camp is June 10-14. For more information, contact Josh Carlson at 651.762.9131 or jcarlson@saintandrews.org. Peer Ministry Commissioning Sunday, March 3, 10:15 a.m. in Great Hall All trained Peer Ministers are invited to be blessed and commissioned for ministry in the world! To be commissioned is to be sent for a particular purpose, and peer ministers are called to listen to, care for, and love others as Christ first loved us. Whether you were trained this year or previously, all peer ministers are invited to join and be blessed for continuing to be the light of Christ! Mission Jamaica Youth Leadership Team We are excited to announce that 13 youth (9 high school and 4 middle school) have been selected to join the Mission Jamaica Youth Leadership Team! The group is participating in focused training in servant leadership and service learning and will travel with Kelly Olson and Josh Carlson to Jamaica during spring break. Thank you Troop 56612! These Girl Scouts made a generous gift of homemade blankets to our Family Shelter in Hugo. Middle School and Confirmation Confirmation Key Dates: Wednesday Tracks Small Groups and Large Group meet Feb. 20. Sunday Track Small Groups and Large Group meet Feb. 17. Lenten Mentor Orientation Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary All tracks attend Lenten Mentor Orientation, 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary (parent/guardian, student and Lenten Mentor all need to be present) International Opportunities Holy Land Tour 2019 Preparations are being made for another St. Andrew s Holy Land Pilgrimage Nov. 9-21, 2019. The trip will be hosted by Pastor Mike Carlson. For more information please contact Lisa Weyrauch at lweyrauch@saintandrews.org or 651.762.9103. Vision Slovakia 2019 We have been invited to teach preschool and 1st and 2nd grade children in a program of Vacation Bible School during the week of June 17-21, 2019, in Martin, Slovakia. Planning sessions to teach our curriculum on biblical stories will be held in May. The group will fly from MSP on Friday, June 14, and return to MSP on Thursday, June 27. En route home we will spend four days visiting Norway. 5
Divorce: Hope and Healing New Divorce Support Group Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 1st Session: thru March 5 2nd Session: March 12 - April 16 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 651.762.9132. Counseling Resource Available Everyone experiences difficult seasons on life s journey, and St. Andrew s is committed to meeting people where they are at and walking alongside them. If you or a loved one are in need of someone to talk to, please contact our Resource Counselor, Heidi Lender, 651.762.9155, hlender@ saintandrews.org. There is no cost for this service. Counseling, Care, Support GriefShare Thursdays, March 7 through June 6, 2019 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 651.730.9073 for more information. Register online at saintandrews. org or contact Lisa Grundtner at lgrundtner@ saintandrews.org or 651.762.9117. Cost is $18 which covers all materials. 6 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.
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.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 and Cookies are given today by Deb and Tom Colling in memory of Paula Page (Deb s Mom), who died Feb. 23, 2018, and Larry Colling (Tom s Dad), who died Feb. 25, 2017. 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 651.762.9116 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 ( ) E-Mail 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
Women s Ministry Women s Winter Getaway Friday, March 1-Saturday, March 2 Camp Wapogasset, in Amery, Wisconsin, Anderson House Lodge. Cost is $100; please use Registration Envelope or saintandrews.org > Register. Stories live on and on our retreat will focus on stories. One of our featured presenters is vocalist Tonia Hughes who sings in our contemporary worship band. We all have a story and we are all a part of the stories that Jesus tells. An inspiring fun camp experience awaits you. For all ages! Full Canvas Painters Friday, March, 8, 5-8 p.m. Growth Great Hall Room 2 No experience necessary. Artist Sandy Danus, owner of Cheerful HeARTs, will guide us with simple instructions and basic painting techniques. Everything is included to come away with your own masterpiece. Bring a light snack to share, meet new friends and see what the painting frenzy is all about. Cost is $20 per person. Register at saintandrews.org > Register. For information contact Carrin Mahmood at cmahmood@ saintandrews.org, or 651-762-9119. Women s Bible Study: Mark Wednesdays, 9:30 11:30 a.m. Great Hall Every Other Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sanctuary Room 201 Discover the exciting plan Jesus Christ has for you through the fullness of the Book of Mark. Small groups are now forming. The fourth week will be a lecture or presentation by Intern Pastor Caroline Keenan or Carrin Mahmood. $15 covers materials. Register online at saintandrews.org or at church with an envelope. For more information contact Carrin Mahmood at cmahmood@ saintandrews.org or 651.762.9119. Volunteer Opportunities 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 651.762.4129 or cfrostcouture@preshomes.org. Hospitality: Compassion to Action Do you have compassion for families struggling without stable housing? Do you want to put your compassion into action by volunteering at our family shelter in Hugo? You will be rewarded, as you interact with families at our shelter. For more information on being a dinner or overnight hospitality volunteer the week of March 3 9, 2019, contact Debbie Larson @ dlarson@ saintandrews.org or 651.762.9148. Contact Christa Getchell at cgetchell@saintandrews.org or 651.762.9102. 8