Week of Feb. 21, 2016

DOCK Pick-Up Locations Sanctuary:

Preschool 102 (3-4 yrs) or 202 (4-5 yrs)Kindergarten Room 201Grade 1 Room 203Grade 2 &3 Room 204Grades 4 & 5 Youth and Sports Center

Great Hall:Preschool-Gr 1 Room 2

Grades 2-5 Room 1Wednesday Night:

Preschool-Gr 3 Room 204Grades 4 & 5 Youth and Sports Center

Prayer School and the Lenten Journey Led by Pastor John Straiton

Tuesdays, Through March 15, 7-8:15 p.m. in the Great HallJoin Pastor John Straiton for a five-week Prayer School during Lent.

Along with learning a fresh perspective on the purpose and practice ofprayer, you will also learn how to pray a Daily Prayer Liturgy createdspecifically for St. Andrew’s. “To be a Christian without prayer is no morepossible than to be alive without breathing.” –Martin Luther. Childcareavailable. Registration is not necessary.

Lenten Worship SeriesAbundant Life: More Than What You OwnWednesdays, through March 1610:30 a.m. Village; 12 noon Great Hall; 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

What does abundance looklike to you? Plenty of food inyour pantry? A large balance inyour checkbook? Or are youlooking for something intangible?

Join us at our Lenten Series –Abundant Life – based on John10:10, “I came that they mayhave life, and have itabundantly.” This five-weekseries will focus on findingabundance in being part ofsomething bigger than yourself,finding balance, maintainingrelationships, and appreciatingempathy and gratitude.

WednesdayLenten Worship

10:30 a.m. St. Andrew’s Village

12 noon Great Hall – Soup and sandwich

luncheon follows service.

6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

6:30 p.m. worship servicefeatures Dr. Carla Dahl,Professor of Congregationaland Community CareLeadership at Luther Seminary

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GriefShareThursdays, March 3 through June 2 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., Sanctuary Building

GriefShare is a Christ-centered grief recoverysupport group. The Bible-based program, focusingon grief topics associated with the death of a lovedone, is presented in a 13-week video seriesfeaturing nationally respected grief experts. Ingroup discussion you will have an opportunity toshare with people who understand how you feel,the pain of your loss, and start the journey frommourning to joy. Call Joanne Zehnder at 651-730-9073 for more information. Register online atsaintandrews.org, or contact Lisa Grundtner at651-762-9117 or lgrundtner@saintandrews.org.Cost is $18 which covers all materials.

Library Book Give-AwaySunday, Feb. 21, before and after worship

It is time for another St. Andrew's Library BookGive-Away. A variety of books will be available:adult fiction, non-fiction, Bibles, and elementary-age books. This event will be held just outside thelibrary in the Sanctuary. While you are there, stopin the library and browse through our collection.Many new books have been added. Our focus atthe present time is prayer. We have wonderfulbooks on this subject that will enhance yourLenten journey. Any monetary donations that wereceive will be used to purchase new materials.

Sunday Morning Speaker SeriesSundays, 10:45 a.m.-noon in the Great Hall

TODAY! Pastor Dan Carlson, Col. Matt Langer and Chief Tim Butler:The Faith of Those Who ServeFeb. 21, 2016

Come and hear a presentation on the well-being offirefighters, police, paramedics and first responders.“How do we care for those who take care of us?” Thepresenters will include Pastor Dan Carlson, Director ofPublic Safety Ministries; Colonel Matt Langer of the MNState Patrol; and Chief Tim Butler of the St. Paul FireDepartment.

Robert Veninga: Joyful Living – Finding Contentment in our Stress-Filled LivesFeb. 28, 2016

Award-winning author Robert Veninga will focus on four strategies for stayinghopeful in stressful times. Dr. Veninga is a member of St. Andrew’s and the former Chairof the Church Council. He and his wife, Karen, are active in many of the ministries ofour church.

Pastor Grady St. Dennis: Lutheran Colleges Making a DifferenceMarch 6, 2016

Pastor Grady St. Dennis, Chaplain, Gustavus Adolphus College, provides pastoralleadership and ministry that nurtures students and all in the Gustavus community.Grady is a long-time personal friend of Pastors Carlson, Straiton and Breckenridge. Hewill discuss how Lutheran colleges are ministering to the lives of young people.

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Easter Bulletin Assembly and Lunch!Lunch provided! Friday, March 18, 9 a.m.-12 noon

We need some help assembling the thousands of bulletins used at the Easter and Holy Week worshipservices! It’s fun, it’s easy, and oh so appreciated. If you can help and stay for a delicious Easter lunch,

contact Joe Holmberg at 651-762-9116 or jholmberg@saintandrews.org or just show up!

Faith and FirearmsConversations Around Guns and Religion in AmericaDr. Michael Chan, Assistand Professor at Luther SeminaryMonday, Feb. 29; 7 p.m. in the Great Hall

America is in a fight over its guns. And, as isoften the case in American society, religion factorsinto the dispute. Although offensive to some, formany “gun enthusiasts,” it is quite natural toweave together, “God,” “faith,” “church,” and“Jesus” in the same sentence as, “guns,”“firearms,” and “weapons.” For others, faithprovides a rich resource for critically addressinggun violence issues in society. It is no surprise thatguns have been integrated into discourses aboutfaith, for guns, like religion, deal with the profoundhuman realities of life, death, will, power, andfreedom.

The conversation around guns in America,however, suffers from a lack of deep listening andproductive conversation, especially when it comesto talking with those on the "other side." As peopleof faith, it is all the more important that we learnhow to engage in contentious conversations inways that are respectful, loving, and productive. All

Christians, whatever theirpolitical views, have onereality in common: They aregraciously gathered byChrist at the cross, wherethey are both condemnedand saved, accused and justified. Life at the foot ofthe cross, where Christ’s promise is for us, is thebroad reality from which we engage in ethical andpolitical discourse.

This presentation will not only present thequalitative research done as part of the Faith andFirearms Project, but will also use that research asa starting point for deep conversations amongparticipants about the role of guns in Americansociety and the Church. Students should come withopen hearts, curiosity, and questions. Every voiceon this issue is welcome, so long as it isaccompanied by respect.

Case ManagerThe Community Resource Center is looking for

a dedicated, compassionate case manager toassist our guests through challenging times. 28hours/week, occasional evenings. LSW or HumanServices degree preferred. Please send coverletter and resume to Liz Schreier,lschreier@saintandrews.org.Worship Volunteer Coordinator

We are looking for two individuals to job sharethe Volunteer Coordinator position in the Great Hallon Sunday mornings. This is a paid position. Worktwo Sundays a month preparing volunteers andhelping worship run smoothly. Contact Erin Morrisat 651-762-9135 or emorris@saintandrews.org.

Jobs Vision Slovakia

Vision Slovakia TripsJoin a Builders’ Team April 18 to May 4, 2016,

in Martin, Slovakia, with a side trip to EasternSlovakia and returning through Krakow, Poland.Builders will work on putting up walls and paintingthe new classrooms in the Lutheran High School inMartin. For information: Joe and Joann Lunders,651-762-1006. or Paul Berge, 651-762-9123

Join a Pre-school Teaching Team July 1-13,2016, in Martin, Slovakia. The group departs onFriday, July 1, teaches pre-school children theweek of July 4-8, and returns through Florence,Italy, to MSP on July 13. Contact Jan Gilbertson,651-762-9123 or Paul Berge, 651-762-9143.

Summer MinistrySave the Dates:

Vacation Bible School: June 20-24, 2016 -Registration now open.

Camp WAPO: Online priority church registrationends March 15!

Seeds: (completed grades 2-3) Aug. 5-7, 2016.WAPO Youth Camp: (completed grade 4-5) Aug.

7-12, 2016.

Educational Ministrysaintandrews.org/DOCK

February DOCK Theme: For God So Loved the World

This month it’s all about love. We will studystories in Luke teaching us how to treat the poor,remembering to give thanks, and what it means tofollow Jesus. We will memorize one of the mostpopular verses in the Bible – John 3:16. We arechallenging kids to do random acts of kindness allmonth long and we will track them in DOCK. Ourneighborhoods will know St. Andrew’s kids are onthe loose!

Family Ministry OpportunitiesFamily Ministry: Winter Outdoor EventSunday, Feb. 21; 1-4 p.m.All are invited to a Sledding Party! No cost; bringyour own sledding gear. Join families of all ages,for fun in the snow (weather permitting), anafternoon of sledding at church. Snacks and hotchocolate will be available in the Youth and SportsCenter. Warm up and relax in the Community Roomor run off even more energy in the gym. All agesare welcome. Parent supervision is required for allchildren, both on and off the sledding hill.

Family Light:www.saintandrews.org/familylightFriday, April 29-Sunday, May 1Kalahari Family Retreat. Cost: $20 retreat fee perperson, plus lodging for your family. This familyretreat is focused around having purposeful familybonding, fellowship with other St. Andrew'sfamilies and worshiping God! Come splash aroundin God's baptismal promise!

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Family and Children Ministry

Skipping Stonessaintandrews.org/skippingstones

Baptism ClassesSunday, March 6, at 12 noon, Sanctuary Room 204It is expected that families attend a Baptismclass before the Baptism of each of theirchildren. The class is free of charge; pleaseregister at least one week prior. Childcare isavailable. Online information and classregistration can be found at the web addressabove; or contact Lisa Heyer at 651-762-9175, orLHeyer@saintandrews.org.

First Communion: Workshop and CelebrationWorkshop: Saturday, March 12, 9:30 a.m.-noonCelebration: Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m. Worship in the SanctuaryChildren grade 1 and older are invited toparticipate in the First Communion Workshop.The decision to participate is one that needs tobe made by the family, since each child developsdifferently both mentally and spiritually.Communion is always open for any believingheart to partake. To register for the workshopvisit the web address above. Questions about theworkshop, contact Kim Lewin at 651-762-9167 orklewin@saintandrews.org.

Camp Leader TrainingFirst Training Date: Sunday, Feb. 28, 1:30-3 p.m.

Confirmation Camp at Camp WAPO is quicklyapproaching, so it’s time to begin training ourcounselors and resource team. Open to all 9thgraders and older. Adults and youth are needed forcamp. There will be four trainings and one final campmeeting this spring; leaders must plan to attend all.

High School Lock-InFriday, March 4-5, 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., Youth & SportsCenter. Cost is $10 and a snack to share.

What’s not to love about staying up all night atour favorite place in the world -- St. Andrew’s!Let’s get together and play fun night games, watchmovies, eat a lot of food and have a LOT of laughswith Comedy Sportz! Invite your friends and makenew ones; get to know each other better while youget to know God deeper. Register online. Anyquestions contact Megan Moroff atmmoroff@saintandrews.org or 651-762-9130.

High School Relevance Night#supsrelTuesdays, 2:30-6 p.m. Youth & Sports Center

High School is awesome. It’s also a time in ourlives when we’re under constant pressure to get intoa good college, have lots of friends, look great, excelin sports or music, get lots of “likes” on Twitter andhave a part-time job while maintaining great gradesand keeping everyone around us happy. In a worldwhere the weight teenagers have to carry getsheavier and heavier, St. Andrew’s has created HighSchool Relevance Night – a place for our students tobe themselves and talk about real life (while playingfun games and getting to know one another, ofcourse). Join us on Tuesdays for a time of fellowship,fun, faith, and (if you bring money) food!

The Early Bird Breakfast Clubs Thursdays, when school is in session:Mahtomedi – Coffee Cottage (6:45-7:30 a.m.)Thursdays, when school is in session:Stillwater – Starbucks (6:30- 7:30 a.m.)Fridays, when school is in session:White Bear Lake – Caribou, 4th & 61, (6:30-7:15 a.m.)

Meet with other high school youth to begin yourday in the WORD. Come for coffee, breakfast, and

good conversations. All high school youth welcome!

Worship Band PracticeSundays, 6-7 p.m.. through end of May in theYouth & Sports Center

If you like to praise Jesus through song anddance to music, come be a part of this dynamicministry opportunity. We are especially looking for

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Wednesday Night Alive 2:45-7:15 p.m. Youth and Sports Center

Youth and families of all ages, come join usweekly at the Youth and Sports Center for afterschool activities. The YSC will offer space forhomework, gym time, organized games, outdoorgames (when weather allows), and a movie roomas options for relaxing or burning off some energyafter the school day. All activities are free ofcharge. Pizza, salad, beverages, and snacks areavailable for purchase in the Community Room.

Phon-a-Thon!Feb. 21, 22 & 24, 4:30 - 8 p.m. and Feb. 23, 5 - 8 p.m. in the Great Hall offices

Do you like camp? Do you enjoy Confirmation?What about all of your favorite summer youthprograms? Now is your chance to help makethese ministries possible for everyone. Join us aswe fundraise to build up our Youth ScholarshipFund to make all these transformationalexperiences affordable for all families! ContactJosh Carlson at 651-762-9168 orjcarlson@saintandrews.org to sign up.

Middle and High School

Information Online6-9th Grade Confirmation registration is online!

Come and see this transformational ministrymoving our young people on the web atwww.saintandrews.org/Confirmation. Schedulesare also available online to plug into your familycalendars.6th, 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation

Feb. 24 - Lenten Worship, 6:30 p.m. in theSanctuary. Mentoring before or after service.

Confirmation

High School

New Member ClassSunday, April 17, 11:30 a.m. Sanctuary Building

If you would like to become more engaged inyour faith, more involved at St. Andrew’s or want tohear what Christ is calling St. Andrew’s to be inthis world, come to our New Member Class on April17, 2016 in the Sanctuary Building. Contact RondaSowada should you have questions and to registerfor the class: 651-762-9139 orrsowada@saintandrews.org. A light lunch isserved and childcare provided.

Good Friday IntergenerationalService RehearsalsSundays, through March 20, noon-1:30 p.m. Youth and Sports Center Community Room

If you’re interested in playing a part in thisdramatic service, sign up online atwww.saintandrews.org or contact Pr. BrianNorsman at bnorsman@saintandrews.org.

Investing in the Present and FutureThursday, March 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Great Hall Room 6Register online

Planning for the future prepares us to be able toparticipate in God’s plan for the Kingdom. JoinDoug Bailey, member of St. Andrew’s and InactiveCPA to receive information on 401k's and IRA's,investment options, fundamentals of personalfinance, and how to plan for the future.

Run for OthersSaturday, April 30, 2016

Save the date! Start training today for theCEMSTONE Run For Others. Contact Tim Torgersonat torgerson12@gmail.com for more information.

Running Club7:30 a.m. Every Saturday, year round!

The group meets at the Great Hall and all levelsare welcome. Contact Tim Torgerson attorgerson12@gmail.com for more information.

Fitness Sessions Fueled by FaithThursdays, 12:15-1 p.m. Youth and Sports Center

Classes are open to all and are ongoing.Sessions include opening prayer, warmup, cooldown, devotional and fellowship. Cost is $10 perclass. Sign up and pay for classes online atwww.fuelf3.com. Join in anytime. Go towww.fuelf3.com, or call 651-343-0746 or DanaGabor, Parish Nurse, at 651-762-9106.

Senior High Choir Dessert TheaterFriday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27, 7 p.m.

The Senior High Choir presents their annualDessert Theater in the Great Hall. Enjoy greatmusic, talented soloists and hilarious skits. Avariety of delicious desserts will be served duringintermission. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 forstudents and may be purchased from the St.Andrew’s ticket office or on Sunday mornings.Tickets will also be sold at the door. This is a greatfamily event. Come and see these wonderful kidssing and act!

YogadevotionSix-week session; March 7-April 11; cost $45

Register through an in-house form, attentionDianne Nash, call 651-762-9141, or on-line.Practicing in the Presence – Monday Mornings

Multi-level; 9 to 10 a.m., this class is open to allages. Classes will be held in Sanctuary Room 204. Practicing in Presence/Yin Yoga – Monday Evenings

5:15-6:15 p.m. in the Great Hall. Yin yogaposes are intended to work passively with thefascia rather than actively with the muscles. Practicing in the Presence – Monday Evenings

6:30 p.m. This multi-level class is open to allskill levels from beginner to advanced.

Classes are held in the Great Hall.

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Women’s Ministry

Women's Book ClubAll are welcome! Meeting the third Monday of

each month at 11 a.m. at the Maplewood Library,conference room. Contact Trudy McMurtry attamcmurtry@yahoo.com with questions

March – Gilead by Marilyn Robinson

Bible Study BasicsWednesday mornings 9:30 – 11 a.m. in the

Great Hall, or every other Saturday. In January andFebruary Pastor John Straiton will lead thediscussion of I & II Timothy. In March and April wewill take a look at some of the women of the NewTestament and the effect their ministry had onspreading the Good News. Register atsaintandrews.org or with a registration envelope.Call Carrin Mahmood for information at 651-762-9119.

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Radio Sponsor This week’s radio broadcast on AM1220

KLBB Radio at 9 a.m. Sunday is sponsored

by Don and Elaine Skaar.

Weekly Worship AttendanceWeek Ending Feb. 7 TOTAL....................................2,199

SPONSOR A RADIO BROADCAST, ALTAR FLOWERS, OR COOKIESRadio BroadcastIndividuals are invited to sponsor a live radio broadcast of worship at St. Andrew’s on KLBB radio 1220 AM and www.klbbradio.com. Your sponsorship will be announced on the air prior to the worshipbroadcast and printed in this bulletin insert. Cost is $150 and checks can be made payable to St.Andrew’s Foundation. Please fill out the form below and drop at reception desk.

Altar Flowers or CookiesIf you would like to donate altar flowers or cookies for worship to honor or memorialize people or events,please contact Joe Holmberg at 651-762-9116 or jholmberg@saintandrews.org for availability at leastthree weeks in advance or fill out the form below. Donations are $50 for each. Checks can be madepayable to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church.

Date of sponsorship requested: ________________________________

Sponsored by: _________________________________________________________________

Phone (______) _________________ E-Mail_________________________________________

• Radio Broadcast – $150 • Altar Flowers – $50 • Cookies – $50

• In honor of... • In memory of... • To the Glory of God(circle one and include details)

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WWW.SA I N TANDREWS.ORG651-426-3261 If you have an emergency and would like to contact

a pastor please call 651-426-3261 and follow theprompts. If you are having surgery or a medicalprocedure and would like a pastor to contact you,please call Lisa at 651-762-9117 or 651-426-3261.Leave a message and a pastor will be notified.

Cookies are given this week by

Matt and Katie Langer in memory of Dave

Seitzer for his birthday.

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2016 Youth Ministry Phone-A-Thon: Feb. 21-24What: Phone-A-Thon is a great event where the youth

of the St. Andrew’s will be giving you a friendly callbetween 4:30 & 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21 with supplementalcalling happening on Feb. 22, 23 & 24.

Why: To raise money so that every child of God willhave the opportunity to participate fully in the Ministry ofSt. Andrew’s. This money goes towards scholarships ofconfirmation, retreats, camps, mission trips, and generaltransportation for ministry programs.

With this fundraiser you are saved from purchasing5,990 brownies or consuming 8,557 pizzas or getting yourcar washed 2,995 times. Our goal for 2016 is $25,000.“Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speakingI will hear.” Isaiah 65:24

We need your help to make ministry happen!

Fun facts about youth ministry at St. Andrew’sDid you know: • This year, we have 411 youth in Confirmation from 6-9th grade • The average four-year Confirmation cost to St. Andrew’s is close to $1,000 (covers curriculum,

supplies, two retreats and a full week at camp/mission trip).• Last year, St. Andrew’s gave more than $20,000 in scholarship money to meet the needs of our

financially stressed families and reduce the cost of ministry programs to maximize mission.The need for scholarships and resources is more crucial than ever as St. Andrew’s reaches out to

youth – many who internalize conflicts and anxieties of our society and culture.If 500 families give $50 each, we will have $25,000 to help support the growing ministry. What an

incredible way of showing your support to these youth and their families! Please consider making adonation when you receive our calls – your contribution can make all the difference!