Weekly Connections

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

You can see our 8:30am service any time on our YouTube channel at saintandrewchurch.tv or watch it live by clicking the live-stream banner on our website at www.saintandrewchurch.com

SACRAMENTS

Altar Flowers are given by Heather and Jim Adams in honor of Emily’s 15^th Birthday and by Wayne and Jeanette Higbe in honor of their 60^th Wedding Anniversary

Bread & Wine this morning is given by Wayne and Jeanette Higbe in honor of their 60^th Wedding Anniversary

To sign up for Sunday Sacraments please click the button below. Type your name into any available slot. You will receive a confirmation email. Bread and wine are $10, and altar flowers are $50 per vase.

INFORMATION TO KNOW

A training session for Assisting Ministers and the Altar Guild will be held on Wednesday, October 16 at 5pm in the nave. We urge any adults or older youth to attend. We need your help to fill several openings.

Lectors and acolytes please click the button below to sign up online to show us which Sundays you are serving. Thank you.

Hopefully you have had time to consider serving in one of our many church ministries after participating in the recent Ministry Fair. You will have the opportunity to bring your completed Time and Talent checklist to the altar during each service this Sunday. Thanks to those who have already completed and submitted their forms! We serve God by serving others!

Haiti Hunger Fight Silent Auction items can now be previewed by clicking the button below. Bidding starts on 10/6 and closes on 10/19 at 7pm during Oktoberfest. Be sure to check back often as we are constantly adding new items. If you have an item to donate for the auction please let us know and we’ll be happy to get it listed. Remember, every dollar spent at the auction will be used to feed a hungry child.

Recurring donations are tripled for the first year and doubled for life! Donations can be set up online by clicking the "donate here" button below or by completing a donation card, available between services and during Oktoberfest. Please mention “St Andrew” when you donate.

For questions, donation cards, or help with the auction site, please see us between services or contact Dave Hess at 321-698-4574, dave5522000@yahoo.com.

ALL are WELCOME to come and join 

TRUNK - OR- TREAT

At Saint Andrew Lutheran Church



Sunday, October 27 from 3 - 5PM      

OPEN TO THE CONGREGATION

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Join us for an intergenerational event with fun, food and fellowship.

TRICK-OR-TREATING, GAMES, ACTIVITIES, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP and FUN!

We need participants to decorate your vehicle and hand out treats.   We also need volunteers to help with games and activities.     

Volunteers are needed to help with the set up and clean up.

LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING: Click on the registration link below to let us know that you'll be participating in the Trunk decorating and handing out treats.

LET US KNOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER: Click on the registration link and choose how you would like to help. 

EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO COME IN COSTUME

The Bookmen are reading "American Nations" by Colin Woodward. Up next they will be reading "Life Together" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The Bookmen meet in the St. Andrew library on Friday mornings at 9am.

Everyday Lutherans Adult Sunday School Class meets each Sunday morning at 9:50 in the library. This is for any adult that is looking for fellowship at Saint Andrew. Each week is different, so don't feel like you have missed anything. We are using Faith Lens through the ELCA website for our weekly curriculum. Find it here: Faith Lens » Blog Archive - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (elca.org) Contact Leah Danielson (LeahatSALC@gmail.com) with questions. A Zoom link can be found on the website calendar.

You still have time to sign up for the New Member Class. Class meets every Sunday at 9:50am in Pastor Bonners office. Please contact the church office or a pastor if you are interested in attending. Class runs through October 20.

Women’s Wednesday in the Word (women’s bible study) meet in the library every Wednesday at 1pm.

Nursery Attendants Needed:

The nursery is a wonderful place to volunteer and support our little Lutherans. Please prayerfully consider this very important position. Per our insurance, we are required to have 2 attendants (18 and older) for each service at. All volunteers require a background check. Please see Sarah House in the church office or email her at office@saintandrewchurch.com to begin the process. If you are interested, please reach out to Linda Strickland at: president@saintandrewchurch.com.

Please note time has changed to 6PM

To sign up please click the button below. You can also sign up by visiting our website at saintandrewchurch.com, and clicking the "sign up" tab.

8:30 am

11:00 am

NEW PICTORIAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY FOR SAINT ANDREW

Our goal is to have a new and updated directory with recent pictures of all congregational members by January 2025. This is how you and your family can help make it happen.  

1) Complete the simple Google document found here and attach a recent photo (less than a year old). The picture should be of all family members in your household who are members at Saint Andrew. Please complete all portions of the document because we are also making sure we have the most up to date information on file. The picture can be one you have taken with your phone or camera, but it does need to be of good quality and good focus. Click the button below to bring you to the Google Doc

2) If you don't have a recent photo and would like to have one taken, we will have a photographer available during the Ministry Fair on Sunday, September 22. You can stop at the booth anytime that Sunday morning and have your picture taken.

Both the pictorial directory and membership directory will be found on the Saint Andrew Church website and secured by password protection.

If you have questions, please ask any one of the Membership Development Committee. Kyle Bednar, Jeff Hill, Tom McElroy, Beth Smith, Peter Strickland or Courtney Wainner.

Thank you,

Beth

Veteran's Day: We are in the process of updating the veteran list created several years ago. We would like to honor all the veterans in the St. Andrew Community. If you or someone in your family served in one of our armed forces please contact Sarah House at 615-794-1624 or office@saintandrewchurch.com.

Quilting Ministry - Join us for fellowship and mission work. Mondays, from 9am until 11:30am.

October 7 - Sit and Craft Day

October 14 - Regular Quilting Day

October 21 - Regular Quilting Day and some prep work will be done as well

October 27 - Regular Quilting Day

Do you love crafting? Join the Craft Club led by member, Pam Butler. The Craft Club meets monthly in Fellowship Hall from noon to 7pm. The next craft day is Saturday, October 26. Bring a snack to share.

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS

10/2: Bill Dalius (sorry Bill, your last name was cut off last week)

10/3: Priscilla Hood

10/6: Emily Adams

10/6: Marlene Boshears

10/8: Carl Moeck

10/8: Ruth Scheiner

10/9: Pat Harms

10/9: Walt Lichtenberger

10/11: Beth Fikejs

10/12: Kyle Bednar

10/12: Pamela Lukens

10/12: Mari Yamada

SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Please send Bulletin announcements, Weekly Connection submissions, prayer requests, and photos/articles for the monthly Newsletter to Sarah House at office@saintandrewchurch.com

Bulletin announcements are due by 10am each Monday, articles for the Connections are due by 2pm Tuesday, and any photos, articles, or submissions for the monthly Newsletter are needed by the 2pm on the 15th of each month.

*Please note, submissions for Bulletin, Newsletter, or Connections may be subject to editing due to content or length.

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