BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Sunday, August 26, 2018 8:00 & 9:30 am
Come join us for the blessing of students, their backpacks, parents, and teachers as they begin a new school year.

CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION
Wednesday September 5, 6:15 pm
For parents and students in grades 7 & 8

GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS.
Sunday, September 9
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as Saint Andrew. Various projects will take place–from projects outdoors at Waypost camp to cleaning kitchen cupboards at the Warming Center, to various projects  here at church, and other possible projects around the community. Join in a day of service on or around September 9th. Projects will vary in length, intensity and time, so check for a display in the Narthex soon and sign up as a group or individuals for a project that best fits your interest and schedule. It’s God’s work! Can you lend a hand? T-shirts have been ordered and will soon be available for purchase.  Click Here to watch an ELCA video about the event.

RALLY SUNDAY – SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS!
Sunday September 9, 9:30
Celebrate the first day of Sunday School and the start of a new year of programming at Saint Andrew. Students begin with worship at 9:30 am and will be dismissed to classrooms where they will meet their teachers. Registration is encouraged through the church website (click here) but it will also be take place in the classrooms. Rally Sunday concludes with the Church Picnic.

CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday September 9, 10:45 am
All are invited to enjoy our annual Church Picnic with a picnic lunch in the Fellowship Hall and Celebration Patio. A bouncy house and games will be available for the kids. Please bring a dish to pass according to the first letter of your last name: A-M: Dessert / N-Z: Salad or Side Dish.
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up and clean-up. Please call the church office to volunteer.

GRADES 7 & 8 CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN
Wednesday September 12, 6:15 pm

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES
Sunday September 16
Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am

PRESENTATION OF THE BIBLES
Sunday September 23, 8:00 & 10:45 am
Bibles are presented to 2nd Grade Students and Families during the worship services.

9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION RESUMES
Wednesday September 26 7:30 pm
9th grade students gather for three weeks to prepare for confirmation.

ADULT STUDY GROUPS – FALL START DATES PENDING
The resumption of the following study groups is to be determined. Stay tuned!
+ Son  Risers (Wed 6:30 am)
+ Men’s Bible Study (Wed 10:30 am)
+ Women’s “Gather” Study Group (1st & 3rd Wednesdays 12:15 pm)
+ Adult Sunday Evening Bible Study (Sunday 6:30 pm)

CONFIRMATION WORSHIP
Sunday October 28, 2:00 pm

Also check out the CALENDAR for a complete listing of all the scheduled events and activities for the upcoming months!

The Holy Spirit has called Pastor Craig to serve as Senior Pastor at Salem Lutheran Church in Peoria, Illinois. For his faithful service with the congregation of Saint Andrew these past nine years, we give thanks for all that he has done and send blessings and prayers with him and Karen. His final Gospel reading, children’s message, sermon and the Thanksgiving at the conclusion of a call can be heard by clicking here. A video celebrating his ministry at Saint Andrew can also be viewed by clicking here. 

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton talks about what it means to be a Lutheran in this 2018 Synod Assembly video, “We are Lutheran.”

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Hello and welcome to Saint Andrew, it’s always a real joy for us to meet and have new members in our church family. Here you will find useful information about what to expect during your first visit.