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St. Andrew

March 17, 2019

Worship Hours: 9:00, 10:30 AM & 5:30 PM

HAPPENINGS

Living Out Our Faith In Daily Life

Worship Attendance Continues to be Strong!Even though we have had a bitterly cold, and very snowy January and February, our average worship attendance through February is slightly ahead of last year. Ash Wednesday was off to a great start as well, with 5:30 PM Wiggle & Worship seeing a big jump in attendance (up 75 or 55%).

2019 2018Avg Worship Attendance: Through February 982 +2% 965 Ash Wednesday Attendance 951 +6% 901

We remember and celebrate the faith-filled lives of:

Robert (Bob) Arthur Higgins September 5, 1924 - January 30, 2019 Funeral date, time, and location March 16, 2019 1:00 PMSt. Andrew Lutheran Church

Al Bruce, Jr. November 13, 1927 - February 14, 2019 Funeral date, time, and location March 23, 2019 10:00 AMSt. Andrew Lutheran Church

Connect Young Adult Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar . 29-30 St. Andrew U is excited to announce Listening for Why: Finding Spiritual Roots In Work, Life, and Play for young adults. Through spiritual practice, hearing stories, small group conversation, and prayer, we will find purpose in the stuff of daily life—significant or mundane, momentous or momentary. Registration deadline: Mar. 25.

Moonlight Madness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr . 1On April 26 all 7th & 8th graders are invited to join us for the Moonlight Madness: Middle School Lock Out! We will be participating with churches from all over the metro area in this exciting event! Registration deadline: Apr. 1.

Prime Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr . 24 Calling all those 55+ mark your calendars for "Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical" at the Old Log Theater in Excelsior. Join us for great entertainment and fellowship with St. Andrew Seniors!

GrowMusical Auditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar . 18 Come join the St. Andrew musical theatre family as we produce Beauty and the Beast Jr. and have an experience bound to be the highlight of the summer. Sign up online today!

First Communion Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar . 21 1st Graders and older children who have not yet received instruction are invited to attend this interactive workshop WITH Parents or a Caring Adult. Register online.

Pastors Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar . 21 Join us at 9 AM for a Bible and book study lead by the pastors to foster community, spiritual growth and prayer support. Drop-ins are welcomed. Bring your Bible. No experience necessary.

Feed My Starving Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr . 17Join FUSE (5th and 6th grade Youth Group) at Feed My Starving Children from 6 – 7:30 PM. We need 20 adults to go with the students because of adult/student ratio rules. Please sign yourself and your student up online.

Vacation Bible School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 24-27Blast off with us this summer at Space Camp VBS! Join us from June 24–27, 2019 to explore the galaxy and light the universe with God’s love through play and songs. Register by May 1 and receive the early bird rate. Discount pricing available for children in the same family. Registration is now open and can be found online.

GiveRadical Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

We have never done something as radical as this before. Imagine how you can creatively grow what's in your envelope before you give it away. Imagine how this small envelope can make a huge impact on someones day. We want you to truly make a difference for someone else through a simply act of kindness.

For more information or to register, visit our website at standrewlu.org.* New this week; names will remain listed for three weeks unless otherwise requested.

To add a name to the prayer list, click the ‘Prayer Request’ button on the homepage of our website or contact Pastor Peter at pastorpeter@standrewlu.org.

In Our PrayersAs a community of faith we are connected through joy, sorrow, worship, and prayer. Please pray for the people listed below. Your prayers are greatly appreciated!

We ask for God’s loving embrace to hold all those who mourn, especially:*Sharon Nolan and Family on the death of her step-father, Duane Repp*Chris McGinty and family on the death of his father, Rick Johnson*Harold Orcutt on the death of his cousin SusanJean, Paul, Jane, Robert & Olivia Geiwitz on the death of their nephew & cousin, Patrick GeiwitzKen Berglund and family on the death of his mother, ColettePrayers for the family of Al Bruce who died on Valentine's Day. The funeral will be at St. Andrew on Satur-day, March 23.Colleen Aaberg and family on the death of her grandpa, Ellsworth MoldenBarb Higgins and family on the death of her husband, BobPrayers of Mourning:• The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18• My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26

As we are praying for all members of the St. Andrew community, this week we pray especially for God’s comfort, healing, protection, and strength to be present with:*Jake & Kristen Lee and Family*Mary ChinnockLonnie AndersonHelen EybergBrian Foote's step-father Ken Goewey and mother Pat GoeweyCarolyn ScholzDavid BoorsmaHarold Orcutt's cousin, SusanCindy JohnsonPaul & Marjean Skoog's friend, Baby GreenSusan Brady's sister, her husband and sonMarcy Wiesner

Long Term PrayersDavid & Marilynn Boorsma's son, MarkZachary McKeeverJulie Bergquist's cousin, Kathy WesleyDan and Judy Dunlevy's sister-in-law, Connie BloedowPenny Meier's nephew, David HellerDick SmithJill KirwinNick and Katy Kelch and baby McKinley Belle Paul & Marjean Skoog's sister-in-law, LoisJulia NelsonMarcia Lund's sister, Jenni FickChris and Bria Skordahl and their son, JackOur friends in Haiti• All those in the military serving our country

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General Prayers:• Do not let your hearts be troubled.

You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1

• So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Upcoming WorshipWed . Lenten Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar . 20 On Wednesdays in Lent, we will hear real stories of people living their faith in daily life. You won't want to miss the stories that we have gathered from many people that you know.

Fusion Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar . 24 On this special Sunday, worship and Sunday School are "fused" together with an opportunity for families to worship and receive Holy Commu-nion together.

We Believe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar . 24 In this series, we will examine the miracles of Je-sus throughout his ministry and wonder together what is really at stake. We will wonder about the ways that Jesus works in our daily lives, bringing us new life, healing, wholeness, and upending our expectations.