CONFIRMATION CAMP REGISTRATION DUE
/CROSSWAYS FAMILY SUMMER CAMP EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT DUE
March 15, 2019

LENTEN BOOK STUDY GROUP #1
Sunday, March 24  – 10:45-11:45

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICE – Loss of Possessions 
March 27 – 12:15 & 6:15 pm
Soup and Sandwich: Cheeseburger / Chicken Noodle / Northwoods Cheese

LENTEN BOOK STUDY GROUP #2
Wednesday, March 27  – 7:15-8:15 pm

LENTEN BOOK STUDY GROUP #3
Thursday, March 28  – 7:00-8:00 pm – Bull Falls Brewery

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS #2 (of 3)
Sunday, March 31 – 4-5:30 pm

EASTER ALTAR FLOWERS
Daffodils, Tulips, Hyacinths and Easter Lilies can be ordered for $16 each to adorn the altar for Easter worship services. Order online by clicking here. Paper order forms are available on the Information Desk in the Narthex.  Order deadline is Sunday, March 31.

H4H HYGIENE DRIVE
Help support area homeless residents through the local Help for the Homeless (H4H) by donating personal care items. Click here for a downloadable list. A display and collection box is available in the Fellowship Hall through mid-March to place donated items. All donations will remain in the community. Thank you for your support!

CURRENT FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

ELCA WORLD HUNGER 40 DAYS OF GIVING
Social Ministry is donating 10% of Lenten Soup donations to support the ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving. In addition, they will also match up to $600 of what the congregation gives to the ELCA World Hunger throughout Lent. 

LIKE TO SEW?
Here is a service opportunity to consider.

BE AN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARD – USE OUR BLUE MAGIC PAPER BOX!

SAINT ANDREW TO RETURN TO APPALACHIA IN JUNE 2019
Pre-registration is now open. There is room for one additional person!

SHARING YOUR GIFTS OF TIME AND TALENT
Thank you to everyone who has pledged their support of time and talent and their financial support to the mission and ministry of Saint Andrew. It is not too late to turn in a Time and Talent card or a Pledge card for 2019 indicating your commitment. Thank you!
The forms are also available online by clicking here.
Note: There is an immediate need in the following areas:
+ Fellowship hosting
+ 8:00 am Sunday Greeter
+ Greeter Coordinator
+ Ushers
+ Lay readers

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICE – Loss of Health 
April 3 – 12:15 & 6:15 pm
Soup and Sandwich:  Unstuffed Pepper / Split Pea / Chicken Dumpling

WOMEN OF THE ELCA – SPRING EVENT
Saturday, April 6, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Guest speaker is Susan Perry, the author of “From Beneath the Tarp” – a true story of one woman’s journey through the realities of domestic violence. All women are invited to attend this event at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 709 Weston Avenue, Wausau. Please call Pilgrim Lutheran Church to register at 715-842-4544.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS #3 (of 3)
Sunday, April 7, 2019 – 4-5:30 pm

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICE – Loss of Faith 
April 10 – 12:15 & 6:15 pm
Soup and Sandwich: Chicken Tortilla / Beef Barley Mushroom / Loaded Baked Potato

FIRST COMMUNION WORSHIP
Palm Sunday, April 14 – 2:00 pm

MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP – Loss of Relationship
April 18 — 12:15 & 6:15 pm

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP – Loss of Physical Life 
April 19 — 12:15 & 6:15 pm

EASTER EGGS ON EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday, April 21 – Services at Saint Andrew
Children are encouraged to bring hard-boiled, decorated Easter eggs which will adorn our altar area. Eggs will then be donated to the Salvation Army following the services.

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP – Eternal Life-No More Loss! 
April 21 — 6 am on Rib Mountain; 8, 9:30 & 11 at SALC

EASTER BREAKFAST
Sunday, April 21 7:00 – 9:30 am.
Join us for Easter breakfast to be served in the Saint Andrew Fellowship Hall. Free will donations will be received. Volunteers for serving and clean-up are also needed—sign up will be available soon on the Information Desk.

ANNUAL SPRING TREASURE SALE
The dates are not yet finalized but will be early May.
Start collecting your new or gently used items for the sale!

CONFIRMATION CAMP
June 10-15, 2019 Crossways – Waypost, Hatley WI
Camp is an awesome opportunity in the faith formation of confirmation students here at Saint Andrew. 

DAY CAMP AT WAYPOST
July 16-18

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
August 5-9, 2019

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

Below are recent items added to our Faith Formation Resource page.
The page also lists suggests books from our library. Check them out!

WE ARE LUTHERAN
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. 

THREE SIDES
The Evangelical 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.Lutheran Church in America’s Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton talks about what it means to be a Lutheran in this 2018 Synod Assembly video. 

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.