NOISY OFFERING
Services on Thursday October 18 & Sunday October 21
Bring your saved your loose change to worship. A noisy offering will be collected in support of the Wausau Community Warming Center.

BOOK FAIR
October 18 and 21 following the worship services
A selection of books and other library materials will be available for purchase. Items will be ordered and paid for at the book fair and delivered within two weeks after the end of the fair.

FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS FOR SALE
Sunday October 21
There is a full supply of coffee, tea, and chocolate to satisfy your taste buds! Stop by the Fair Trade table in the Fellowship Hall to check out the delectable products. Remember, your purchases help small landowner producers sustain their families and villages. To learn more about Fair Trade and Equal Exchange click here. If you cannot place your order on Sunday just stop by the church office during the week (8 am – 4 pm) for assistance. 

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Sunday October 21, 9:00-9:30 am
Blood pressure checks will be available in the library area of the Fellowship Hall. Stop in for a quick health check!

CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL & PICTURES
Wednesday October 24
For students and parents.

CONFIRMATION WORSHIP
Sunday October 28, 2:00 pm
By the grace of God, after two years of faithful preparation, the 9th Grade Confirmation Students will affirm their baptism in worship on Reformation Sunday. Join us in giving thanks to God for the witness of these young people!

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday November 5 – 8:00, 9:30 & 10:45
Join us a we remember our saints who have joined the Church Triumphant.

NO CONFIRMATION
Wednesday Nov 21

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP
Wednesday Nov 21, 6:15 pm

THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER
Thursday November 22, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join us for a delicious 5th annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Saint Andrew. It will be prepared by members of Social Ministry. It is greatly appreciated if you would sign up at least a week prior to the dinner to help determine how much food to prepare. The sign-up sheet is at the Information Desk in the Narthex. There is also a sign-up sheet at the Information Desk if you like to volunteer to assist with the dinner.

ADVENT RETREAT – THE ELEVATOR SPEECH: KNOWING CHRIST
Saturday December 8, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Save the date for the first Faith Formation retreat intended for post-confirmation youth and adults. Receive and review resources, take time for personal reflection, prayer, Bible study, fellowship and conversation about how you might answer the question, “If you were asked about Jesus, what would you say?”. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Sunday December 16

CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Sunday December 16 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays December 23 & 30

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
Monday December 23, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00 pm

CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP
Tuesday December 24, 9:30 am

NO CONFIRMATION
Wednesday December 26

WEEK FOLLOWING CHRISTMAS – ONE SERVICE
Sunday December 30, 9:30 AM

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

The 2018 hurricane season continues to produce strong storms with potentially devastating impacts to the United States. Currently, the Lutheran Disaster Response staff, network, and other partners are monitoring the paths of this season of hurricanes.

As a church, we’re ready to stand by our neighbors as they recover from the hurricanes. Lutheran Disaster Response is assessing the situation and coordinating with synods and affiliated social ministry organizations in the areas that are in the path of these storms.

Your gifts designated for Hurricane Response will be used entirely (100 percent) for direct response until it is complete. Together, we can help provide immediate and long-lasting support for those in path of these hurricanes. Click here to link to the ELCA Hurricane Response donation page.

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.”

Three Sides is a monthly podcast featuring stories from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). As a church that believes God is calling us into the world – together, Three Sides will present diverse voices from across the ELCA. Listen as we share unique stories from the many expressions of this church.
+ From our members whose lives are grounded in faith, love of God and neighbor.
+ From our congregations that work every day to share the love of Christ with all God’s people.
+ From our global companions and partners that join us as we work to build up Christ’s church throughout the world.
Visit www.LivingLutheran.org/podcast for more information or to listen to a podcast.

RESOURCES

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.