The Saint Andrew Lutheran Church Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, January 29 at 9:15 am, both in-person and virtually. If you are not attending in person, click here to register to vote on-line on Sunday. All are encouraged to attend this meeting to care for the business of Christ’s church at Saint Andrew. The Annual Meeting Agenda will include:
– Approval of the 2023 Spending Plan
– Receiving the 2022 Annual Report
– Electing New Council Members
– Electing attendees to the East Central Synod of Wis Assembly Meeting

We have many opportunities each Sunday for assistance with our worship. These include being an assisting minister, usher, greeter, communion server, stream team member or nursery volunteer.  Are you interested in assisting with worship but find it hard to do it on a regular schedule? Saint Andrew has a new solution for you, an online signup where you decide how you are willing to help and the particular dates and times.  Click here to access the “Worship Assistance at Saint Andrew”.

Join us on Sundays between worship services for fellowship and learning opportunities. Below is brief schedule of upcoming events:
Every Week > Sunday School: (Age 3 – Grade 6)
Every Week > Fellowship Hour
  Feb 5 – Adult Study: Résumé of Those Called
Feb 12 – Adult Study: Reminder of the Call
Feb 19 – Adult Study: Responsibility of Those Called
Feb 26 – Adult Study: Results of the Call

NOTE: If school is cancelled, Saint Andrew classes & meetings will be also. Check the SALC Facebook page, News Channel 7 or 9 television or websites for closings and cancellations.

GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
You can now order your favorite Fair Trade products using our online order forms.  After they are filled you can arrange to pick up your order at church. We have two forms for your use:
+ Order form for Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate
+ Order form for Home Products and Clothing Items
Your purchase of fair trade products help directly support the individual artisans and independent farmers from around the world!

Registration closes Jan. 31st! 
For ALL middle school and high school youth. 
With engaging age appropriate workshops, time in God’s glorious creation, and gathered together in one worshipping community for fellowship and FUN, congregations from across the ECSW are invited to bring their middle school and high school youth as we explore the theme, Journey with Jesus.
Registration is now open and closes January 31st. Click on the picture above or use the QR code for more information.
Cost – $175 for Youth and $65 for Adults.

Cabin fever got you? Need to get out of the house? Join us in the Activity Room!
Bring your craft along and socialize while you crochet, knit, rubber stamp, cross stitch, paint, sculpt, sketch, make jewelry, sort your supplies, etc. etc. Join in when your schedule allows. All are welcome!
Want to try your hand at something new and create unique, one-of-a-kind cards and small pieces of art? Pam Clark will be in the activity room from noon to evening to help!  Even if you don’t consider yourself creative or artistic, within two hours you will have a completed piece and a sense of accomplishment. You will leave the class with completed art and maybe a new sense of what is possible for you to create. All supplies will be provided for your use. Watercolor and acrylic paints will be used. Feel free to bring your favorite supplies along if you have them. There is no charge for this class, but a free will donation in the “Saint Andrew Art Jar” is always appreciated to keep updating and renewing art supplies as necessary.

Join us in this mixed-level practice is designed to build connection with ourselves, one another and the Spirit through movement, prayer and meditation. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle and a small blanket or bath/beach-size towel. A free-will offering will be received. Time Change for the New Year to Thursdays at 4:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. 

If you have ever wondered about how church finances are used, the Finance/Stewardship Ministry wants to answer your questions with its new initiative: A$K FINANCE. Through it, you can anonymously ask questions, or share your concerns about Saint Andrew finances.

A black box labeled A$K FINANCE is in the Narthex, along with question forms. Simply write down your question, place it in the box, and the Finance/Stewardship Ministry will provide the answers through the Network newsletter, the SALC Facebook page, the Finance/Stewardship bulletin board, or a Temple Talk during a worship service—depending upon the question. We look forward to responding to your questions and concerns.

For those in need, Saint Andrew will again begin distributing emergency food baskets. If you know of someone who could use a food basket, please contact the church office. 

At the beginning of the pandemic, Social Ministry donated all the food and supplies that were on hand in the food pantry to central distribution centers in our community. Now all these months later, the ministry has decided to resume some pre-pandemic activities. We are looking for items for emergency food baskets, Easter food baskets, Wausau Warming Center cleaning supplies and our Lenten hygiene drive.

A collection area will be set up in the Fellowship Hall for donated items. CLICK HERE for a printable shopping list of the items we are collecting.

BIBLE & BOOK STUDIES – Click here to learn more about ongoing adult learning opportunities.

STEWARDSHIP 2023 |  TIME & TALENT  – The gifts we offer to God are truly unique and are so appreciated! Please look over the booklet and consider ways you can get involved and make a difference! Thank you for sharing in the life of Saint Andrew. Click HERE to view the opportunities.  Click HERE to complete the online form.
“Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above.” – James 1:17a

CURRENT FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

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

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