HOLIDAY CARE DRIVE

POINSETTIAS FOR THE SANCTUARY

VALOR QUILTS FOR SAINT ANDREW VETERANS

SAINT ANDREW TO RETURN TO APPALACHIA IN JUNE 2019
Pre-registration is now open.

SHARING YOUR GIFTS OF TIME AND TALENT
2019 Time & Talent Participation Forms are in your mail.
The forms are also available online.

NOISY OFFERING
Services on Thursday November 15 & Sunday November 18
Bring your loose change and make lots of noise! This offering will be in support of the Wausau Warming Center.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Sunday November 18 9:00-9:30 am
Be a steward of your temple; take a minute and stop by the library area in the Fellowship Hall to have your blood pressure checked!

FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS FOR SALE
Sunday November 18
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.

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.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING
Sunday December 2
Get into the holiday spirit by helping to decorate a gingerbread village that will be donated to a local nursing home. The gingerbread houses, frosting and candy will be provided. Sign-up will be available at the information desk.

ADVENT RETREAT
Saturday December 8, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
What would you say if someone asked “What do you believe?” 

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Sunday December 16 – 9:30 am worship service
Receive a Christmas message from our youngest members through song! The program will take place during the children’s message. Christmas cookies will be served following the service.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE EXCHANGE
Sunday December 16 
Bring your pre-packaged homemade cookies to exchange and enjoy the fellowship while your assortment of treats is put together! A sign-up will be available at the Information Desk in the Narthex. More information on the exchange will be coming shortly and will also be in the December issue of the “Network”. All are invited to participate!

CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Sunday December 16 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm
Come and enjoy a musical celebration of Christ’s birth. The cantata features music of Dan Forrest and John Rutter. The cantata includes full orchestra and congregational participation. There is still time to join the choir if you are interested. Rehearsals are Sundays at 10:45 am, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. 

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays December 23 & 30

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
Monday December 24, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00 pm

CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP
Tuesday December 25, 9:30 am

NO CONFIRMATION
Wednesday December 26

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

CONFIRMATION RESUMES
Wednesday January 2

SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES
Sunday January 6

MID-WINTER RETREAT AT CROSSWAYS
Friday January 25 (drop off: 6:30-7:00 pm) thru
Sunday January 27 (pick up: 11:00 am)
Crossways Waypost Camp
Students grade 3-6 are invited to get out and camp, having fun playing and exploring in the snow with fellow friends and pastors. There will be group activities, games, interactive Bible studies and worship — all in God’s beautiful creation called Waypost. The bunkhouses are warm and cozy and the gathering rooms will have roaring fires. The cost for two nights with meals is $45. Transportation arrangements will also need to made. (Waypost is near Hatley, only 30 minute drive from church) Chaperones are also needed. Please contact the church office if you are willing to help.  Click here to access the online and printable forms.

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.