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ProclaimJanuary February 2014

ProclaimNewsletter of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Mahtomedi, Minnesota

“Crucifixion”by Paul Granlund

Created by sculptor Paul Granlund in 1969, “Crucifixion” is a two-piecesculpture in cast bronze. Paul Granlund (1925-2001) was born in Min-neapolis, MN and recognized as a major sculptor in the region, as well asnationally and abroad. He became artist-in-residence at Gustavus AdolphusCollege, St. Peter, MN in 1971, a position he held until he retired in 1996. Thesculpture is designed to be used as a processional cross or set on its baseas a single work. It is 84-1/2 inches high x 9-3/8 inches wide x 11-1/2inches deep.

The sculpture was given by members of St. Andrew’s choirs as a tribute tothe music programs of St. Andrew's. This cross will be displayed in theSanctuary Atrium and will occasionally lead us in the worship processional.It will also serve in the procession to the columbarium in the committalservice, reminding all of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection promise.

The apostle Paul’s words identify each of us with Christ’s crucifixion in hiswords: “I have been crucified with Christ, it is no longer I who live, but Christwho lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). Jesus’ word to his hearers in the Gospelof John is the theme of the “Crucifixion” sculpture: “When I am lifted upfrom the earth, I will draw all to myself” (John 12:32). As Jesus’ arms areraised in this visual image of crucifixion, we see not only the resignation ofdeath, which has finally come to his tortured body, but also the raising up of Jesus’ arms in triumph to the Father as his last wordproclaims: “It is finished” (John 19:30).

As members of the body of Christ, we have been molded, even cast into the likeness of the Christ who died for us, is risen from thedead, and lives and reigns to all eternity. In Christ we have died to sin and raised from death by the glory of God.

This is most certainly true.

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Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve!

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Right now one of the books I am reading is, “The Power ofHabit, Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business” byCharles Duhigg. The book is fascinating. It tells us how habitsare formed, how they work, and how changing just one “Key-stone habit” and then another and another can shape andchange our lives. The same is true of our spiritual lives.

Years ago my wife and I made a decision to tithe. We tried todo it all at once and failed, so we did not try again for a longtime. Eventually we began to change our habits and set agoal of increasing our giving by just one percent a year. In time we grew beyond tithing. Tithing is now a natural part ofour life. It is a habit. For years I wanted to read through theBible from cover to cover. I would be on schedule for a while,but then I would get sick, get behind schedule, or get lost inthe book of Lamentations and I would just quit. Finally I real-ized that it wasn’t getting to the end that mattered but mak-ing Bible reading part of my daily discipline was. Now Biblereading is a daily habit, and in 2014 I will start through theBible for the fourth year in a row. Habit is why I have invitedyou to commit to reading through the Bible in 2014. Buildingspiritual disciplines into our daily lives, scripture study,

prayer, generosity, having them becomehabits does not earn us salvation, but itdoes help us to grow closer to the cre-ator and sustainer of life.

In 1892 William James wrote, “All of ourlife, so far as it has definite form, is buta mass of habits.” Let this new year bea year where you add one “keystone”spiritual habit to your life. Then anotherand another and…….

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Pastor John Hogenson invites you to join him incommitting to reading the entire Bible in 2014.We will be using the Harper’s NRSV Daily Bible,which is divided into 365 daily readings followedby a short prayer and a brief meditation fromChristian writers like C.S. Lewis, Bonhoeffer, andMother Teresa. You can register to receive com-munications and discussions with Pastor Hogen-son. Go to saintandrews.org, use an EventRegistration envelope, or call Dianne Nash at 651-762-9141. Paperback versions are available for$20. If you cannot afford one, we will gladly pro-vide one for free. We start Jan. 1, but jump in anytime!

Pastor Hogenson isdoing it, too!

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900 Stillwater RoadMahtomedi MN 55115

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Traditional Sunday Worship9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary

Contemporary WorshipSaturday 5 p.m. Great HallSunday 9:30 a.m. Great Hall

Wednesday Night Worship6:15 p.m. Sanctuary

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY AT ALL SERVICES. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING AT 10:30 A.M.

Worship at St. Andrew’s Village: 1 p.m.

It is never too early for a Good Friday!Save the Date: March2, 2014, noon-2 p.m.Auditions and read-thrurehearsals will all takeplace on Sundays start-ing March 16 .

For the past 4 years St.Andrew’s has engagedin leading thousands ofchildren of God of allages through the Passion Week experience on GoodFriday. The marketplace is in full swing with variousshops as we wave our palms to welcome Jesus withhis donkey. We walk with him and his disciples as theyshare their last supper, pray in the garden, and evenyell “Crucify him!” with the crowd. We sit with theguards at the tomb as we wait for Jesus to rise onEaster Morning. Come and be a part of this excitingministry, either behind the scenes or in-front of them.

Membership OpportunitiesSunday, Jan. 12 – New Member ClassAttend a New Memberclass on Sunday, Jan. 12,at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanc-tuary Bldg. The class pro-vides: 1) an overview of St.Andrew’s and its min-istries, 2) an introductionto the pastors and staff, 3)an opportunity to learn more about the Lutheran faith, and 4) howto get involved in the life and ministry of St. Andrew’s. Call Rondaat 651-762-9139 or e-mail at [email protected] to reg-ister. Lunch provided and childcare available.

Sunday, Feb. 16 – Attender to MemberIf you have been attending St. Andrew’s for several years and havea good knowledge of our ministries, staff, pastors and theLutheran faith, we invite you to attend an evening event to offi-cially become a member. A short instruction period will be held,dinner served, and then you will be accepted into the fellowship ofChristian believers at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. Childcareprovided. Call Ronda at 651-762-9139.

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Three Week Series: ‘God, Creation, and Suffering’Dr. Michael Chan, Old Testament Assistant Professor, Luther Seminary

Sundays, Jan. 5, 12, & 19, 2014; 10:45-11:30 a.m. Great HallSpend some time with Dr. Michael Chan, noted OldTestament scholar and teacher, as he speaks on thesubject of “God, Creation, and Suffering.” Dr. Chan isa faculty member of Luther Seminary Bible Division.What excites Chan most is the opportunity to teachpeople who feel called to read Scripture on behalf ofthe church and the world. “As one called to teachScripture, there is nothing more fulfilling than help-ing the church’s members grow as creative, humble,and critically-informed readers of the Bible.”

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In Here Out ThereThursday, Jan 9 , 7 p.m. Great HallJoin Pastor Mike as we explore how we can form teams to bring what we do in here out there. This brainstorming session willlook at how we share our vision and love out in the community. Things like the Block Party, high school tailgating options, andthings we haven’t even dreamed of yet. Come and help us live into our mission statement of Proclaiming Jesus Christ!

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Do you want to connectwith others at St. An-drew’s to dive deeperinto God’s word, findfellowship, and growinto service? St. An-drew’s has justlaunched their firstwave of Small Groupsand we are slowly adding new groups to the offering. This is aministry opportunity for people of all ages.

We’d love to have you take part in this growing and dynamicministry. Please check out the current small groups on ourCONNECT Portal at CONNECT.saintandrews.org If you don’tsee a group and would like to start one, consider becoming aSmall Group Leader. Contact Pastor Brian Norsman at 651-276-1992 ([email protected])

Small GroupLeadersNeeded!

Small Groupleaders areneeded rightnow for ourgrowing list ofSmall Groups.Being a SmallGroup Leader is one of the key leadership roles at St. An-drew’s. Our Small Group leaders help shepherd, influence,and create environments for people to develop and grow intheir relationship with Jesus Christ. Please contact Pr. BrianNorsman if you’d like to investigate facilitating a Small Group.

Current Small Group Offerings

Men’s Thursday 7 a.m. Men’s Thursday 7 p.m.Women’s Tuesday 1 p.m. Women’s Tuesday 7 p.m.Women’s Thursday 10:30 a.m. Couples Sunday 6 p.m. Couples Saturday 7 p.m. Mixed Sunday 2:30 p.m.Mixed Sunday 6:30 p.m. Mixed Thursday 10:30 p.m.Mom’s Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Mixed Sunday 7 p.m.College Group TBD

Read the Bible in One Year—Small Groups!

Reading the Bible in One Year with Pr. John Hogenson? Howabout going even deeper in a Small Group during the year? Ifyou’re interested, please go to our website at www.saintan-drews.org/smallgroups.

Small Group Resource Library

The Small Groups ministry team has started to collate andpull together a list of wonderful Small Group resources.Please contact Pr. Brian Norsman or go to our website atwww.saintandrews.org/sgresources for more information.

Lenten Daniel Plan Small Group Opportunity

Have you heard about the Daniel Plan? It is an opportunity tobring faith, food, fitness, focus and friends together. If youwant to learn more, check it out at thehttp://www.danielplan.com/.

If you think you might be interested in trying out the DanielPlan over Lent with others in our church community or maywant to consider leading a small group of others in it, go tothe CONNECT Portal at CONNECT.saintandrews.org and sub-mit your interest and we will get right back to you.

Small Groups Launched at St. Andrew’s

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by Kris Mason, Resource Center Team Member

At the Community Resource Center we work daily with familiesthat are facing a housing crisis. And although we hear somesimilar causes for the crisis, each family has their own story –hurdles to overcome and moti-vation to get back on their feet.

Late in September, a mom, dadand their six children came inseeking help. They had beensecurely housed until mom losther job and dad required amedical leave from his. Theyran out of money quickly andwere unable to afford their rent.He was returning to work, but not in time to stay in their home.They needed to leave, build their savings back up, and find anew home for their family.

While in our Emergency Shelter Program, this family workedhard! They were in the Resource Center everyday meeting withcase managers and working on their goal plan. Very soon, dad

started working again and mom found a job with hours oppositeof dad’s so they could avoid extra day care costs. It did take awhile to find an apartment for a family of eight. But becausethey were both working and saving their money in our escrowplan, they were able to move in to their new apartment in De-cember just in time for Christmas. Our partnership with Bridg-ing helped provide them with a sofa, dressers, beds, and akitchen table and chairs to furnish their new home.

The familysent us athank you cardafter theymoved inwhich read;“It’s so won-derful to havepeople touchour lives theway that you have with us. Thanks to your generosity and car-ing we are able to piece our life together.”

A Merry Christmas for a Family of Eight

Hours of operation (Starting in March 2011)

Monday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday: 8 a.m. to 12 noon

St. Community Resource Center 900 Stillwater Rd. Mahtomedi, MN 55115

Email: [email protected] Phone: 651-762-9124 Fax: 651-426-1716 Online: www.saintandrews.org

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We at St. Andrew's are reaching out to those in our communitywho have trouble putting food on their tables. Sharing dinneron Thursday evenings is only a beginning. Our Resource Centertries to help secure employment, provide housing, etc to freeup funds to buy needed food.

Those efforts are likely more important than simply feedinghungry people They attack a cause of hunger, in this case alack of funds.

Our ELCA World Hunger Program does this on a wider scale. Itattacks the root causes of hunger both in the U.S. (our own Re-source Center has received help) and in areas of the worldwhere hunger literally kills thousands daily. It strives to reducehunger as well as feed people, as important as that is. Diggingwells, health care and disease prevention, nutrition education,and below-market loans are a few of the ways it does this.As ELCA members, we are a part of this ministry. Check it out atwww.elca.org/hunger or call 1-800-NET ELCA to learn more ofwhat we can do together.

Another Way to ServeThe statistics are mind-boggling: 842 million worldwide will go to bed hungry tonight. Yes, that many.

Most are in Third World countries, but millions are in our country as well.

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Giving the Gifts of Food, Shelter and Household Comforts Year-RoundThe St. Andrew’s community provided holidaygifts of food, shelter, and household comforts tothe Community Resource Center that will pro-vide year-round support to our guests who arefacing homelessness, hunger, and hardship.• At the St. Andrew's Thanksgiving Year-Roundchurch service, food donations and financialgifts totaling over $10,000 were given to provideyear-round support to the St. Andrews’ freeThursday night community meals and the Com-munity Resource Center’s emergency food pantry.

• Over 5,000 pounds of free food was distributed to nearly 150 local families during the CommunityResource’s third annual Thanksgiving Store.• Through our Stable Comforts holiday giving program, gas cards, household items, and additionalfinancial donations were given to provide shelter for our guests and support families who are tran-sitioning into stable housing. Thank you to the St. Andrew’s congregation for your generous donations to the Community Re-source Center and the local families we serve. We are grateful for your support!

Donation Items Needed Check our Gift Registry at www.myregistry.com (search for St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center) to find basic needs items(personal care, cleaning, bed linens, pillows, diapers, and other household items) to help families in our community who strugglewith homelessness or are living in poverty. Thank you for supporting the St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center!

Hours of operation (Starting in March 2011)

Monday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday: 8 a.m. to 12 noon

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Volunteer Spa Day Volunteers. Help out with child care, manicures, pedicures, massage, and facials at a St.Andrew's-sponsored Spa Day at Tubman Family Alliance on Saturday, February 8 from 9:30 a.m. tonoon. We provide the supplies and the instructions, and you provide the loving care! Teens throughseniors are welcome for this awesome and powerful volunteer opportunity. Please contact Heidi [email protected] or 651-762-2991 to volunteer.

Community Resource Center Van Drivers. Transport Community Resource Center guests to and fromthe Hope for the Journey Home Shelter. Hours include Monday through Thursday mornings and afternoons and Thursdayevenings. Drivers must be 25 years or older.

Community Resource Center Volunteer. Assist during weekday daytime hours; greet guests and assist them with selectingfood and basic needs items, sort donations, stock and organize shelves, shop for needed items, play with kids, help with re-sumes and interview preparation, assist with data entry and MUCH MORE.

Contact Beth at [email protected] or 651-762-9148 to learn more about volunteer opportunities or set up a volunteer orientation. We look forward to having YOU on our team.

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Join a Bible and Book Study

READ NEW TESTAMENT with Pastor John StraitonThe READ Bible study this school year will be an overview of the New Testament designed for stu-

dents of all levels. Classes meet on Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., or Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Everyone isinvited! Fee - $10

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY BASICS with Women’s Ministry Director Carrin Mahmood: JESUS THROUGH THE EYES OF MATTHEW!Learn about Jesus—the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham—as told in the Gospel of

Matthew. Classes meet on Wednesday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Great Hall and every otherSaturday, 9:30-11 a.m. off campus (contact Peg at [email protected] for information and direc-tions). All women are invited! Fee - $10.

MEN’S TUESDAY MORNING STUDY with Pastor John StraitonA large group of men meet year round every Tuesday morning in the Great Hall from 6:30 to 7:30

a.m. Come and make some new friends as you learn more about God’s Word. Coffee and rolls are pro-vided. Registration is not necessary. No fee.

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN with Rev. Jack FortinRev. Jack Fortin is a graduate of Luther Seminary and a member of St. Andrew’s. His ministry has

included working for Young Life, Luther Seminary, and authoring the book, “The Centered Life.” Jackwill take an interactive look at the Gospel of John. Class meets on Tuesday evenings 7 to 8 p.m. inSanctuary Room 204. Fee: $10

More information is available at any kiosk. You can register on-line at saintandrews.org, with an Event Registration Envelope, or by calling Dianne Nash at 651-762-9141.

TEACHING MINISTRY STRATEGIC GOAL:Deepen our relationship with Christ Jesus through the power and truth of the Holy Scriptures

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GriefShare March 6 through June 5, 20146:45 to 8:45 p.m. in Sanctuary BuildingBEGIN ANYTIME! GriefShare is a Christ-centered grief recoverysupport group. The Biblically-based program, focusing ongrief topics associated with the death of a loved one, is pre-sented in a 13-week video series featuring nationally respectedgrief experts. In group discussion you will have an opportunityto share with people who understand how you feel the pain ofyour loss and start the journey from mourning to joy.

Call Joanne Zehnder at 651-730-9073 for more information. Toregister, contact Lisa Grundtner at 651-762-9117. Cost is $18which covers all materials.

Giving Information fromthe Finance Office Stock Transfer Instruction - Account ChangeThank you again to all contributors who have made gifts ofstock to St. Andrew's. Please be advised that the delivery in-struction information for gifts of stock has changed to a newaccount. Please contact Patty Ingberg in the Finance Office at651-762-9174 or [email protected] for the most cur-rent instructions before initiating any future stock gifts.EnvelopesIf you do not wish to receive contribution envelopes, which aremailed out monthly to your homes, please contact the financeoffice at 651-762-9174 or 651-762-9101.

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Last Chance!Journey of Paul: Tour of Turkey and Greece

Dates: April 26-May 7, 2014Estimated cost: $4,700-$4,900 from the Twin CitiesHosted by Rev. Mike Carlson & Rev. John HogensonPastors Michael Carlson and John Hogenson invite you tojoin them for a “Journey of Paul” tour to Greece and TurkeyApril 26-May 7, 2014. Together the group will retrace thesteps of Paul’s missionary journeys and make the Biblecome alive.

Please contact Lori Goodroad [email protected] or 651-762-9103 right away tosecure your spot.

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Clark McDermaidChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Clark McDermaid.Clark died at the age of 73 on Sept. 28. Clark was a friend of St. Andrew’s andhis memorial service was held on Oct. 19. May Christ’s resurrection bring hopeand comfort to his family and to his many relatives and friends.

Evelyn OklobzijaChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Evelyn Oklobzija.Evelyn died shortly after her birth on Oct. 18. Evelyn's family are members ofSt. Andrew’s and her memorial service was held on Oct. 25. May Christ’s resur-rection bring hope and comfort to her family and to their many relatives andfriends.

Dale AndersonChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Dale Anderson. Daledied at the age of 88 on Oct. 7. Dale was a member of St. Andrew’s and hismemorial service was held on Oct. 28. May Christ’s resurrection bring hopeand comfort to his family and to his many relatives and friends.

Betty AndersonChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Betty Anderson.Betty died at the age of 86 on Oct. 12. Betty was a member of St. Andrew’s andher memorial service was held on Oct. 28. May Christ’s resurrection bring hopeand comfort to her family and to her many relatives and friends.

Bill EngstromChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Bill Engstrom. Billdied at the age of 51 on Nov. 3. Bill was a friend of St. Andrew’s and his funeralservice was held on Nov. 7. May Christ’s resurrection bring hope and comfortto his family and to his many relatives and friends.

Florence GlinnonChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Florence Glinnon.Florence died at the age of 99 on Oct. 7. Florence was a member of St. An-drew’s and her memorial service was held on Nov. 15. May Christ’s resurrec-tion bring hope and comfort to her family and to her many relatives and friends.

Normann StoreygardChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Normann Storeygard.Norm died at the age of 91 on Nov. 27. Norm was a friend of St. Andrew’s andhis memorial service was held on Dec. 8. May Christ’s resurrection bring hopeand comfort to his family and to his many relatives and friends.

Lee SchneiderChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family of Lee Schneider. Leedied at the age of 75 on Dec. 3. Lee was a member of St. Andrew’s and his me-morial service was held on Dec. 13. May Christ’s resurrection bring hope andcomfort to his family and to his many relatives and friends.

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Dogsled, Ski, and Snowshoe SamplerThurs., Jan. 23, 5 p.m. – Sun., Jan. 26, 7 p.m.This Year’s Theme: “Catch Your Breath”We have had women from 18-80 enjoy this trip. Carrin Mah-mood, Director of Women’s Ministry at St. Andrew’s, will be yourhost and fearless leader on this year’s bucket list trip. We willbe exploring the idea of stillness and peace wrapped up in a bigbag of fun!

What you can expect:• A social and entertaining ride in a comfy coach bus • To reside in the comfortable spaces of YMCA Camp• Breathtaking views of the north woods• Cross-country skiing and dog-sledding• Snowshoeing and hiking • Sledding, craft options and even out-door yoga• Toasty fires, the world’s best cocoa, and sauna• friendly women, inspiring camp staff•Worship in the wilderness

PRE-TRIP PLANNING MEETING is Thursday, Jan. 2, at 6:30 p.m.at St. Andrew’s in the Fireside Lounge. $300 fee covers trans-portation, lodging, meals, and dog-sledding! (Approx. $15 fee ifyou choose to go to Bearskin Ski Lodge to enjoy their groomedtrails.) Optional $40 for massage. $100 deposit due Jan. 2,2014. The rest is due before Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. Call Car-rin for information at 651-762-9119.

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Hooray for Winter: Lessons on Resilience!Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, 8-9:30 a.m.Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Veninga is Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota and the past Presi-dent of the St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church congregation. His upbeat presentation will focus on practical sug-gestions for staying resilient in all seasons of life.

Upcoming Breakfasts and Banquet: • Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, 8-9:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Dr. Jack Stoltzfus• Saturday, March 15, 2014, 8-9:30 a.m. • BANQUET Monday, April 28, 2014, 6:30 p.m.

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FFAMILYAMILY ANDAND CCHILDRENHILDREN’’SS MMINISTRYINISTRYSave the Date! VBS 2014St. Andrew’s VBS is coming June 23-27. Mark your calendars soyou don’t miss out on all the fun! VBS programming runs from 9a.m. to 12 noon. Costs will be released with registration andposted on the website. Online registration opens Feb. 1, 2014!Questions about registration can be directed to Lisa Heyer [email protected] or 651-762-9175.

Camp WAPO 2014Save the date for Camp WAPO this summer. Seeds Weekend(completed grades 2 and 3) will be offered Aug. 1-3, and YouthCamp (completed grades 4-6) will be Aug. 3-8, 2014. Registra-tion opens online Jan. 15. Priority registration ends March 15. Inorder to reserve your space and guarantee a spot at camp,campers must be registered by this date (per WAPO changes). Ifspace is still available for our dates, students will be able to join,but may be put on a waiting list if space is tight. Details with costand registration links are posted on the Children’s webpage(www.saintandrews.org/children).

Important Dates January:4 & 5: Sunday School Resumes8: Wednesday Night Sunday School Resumes9: Sunday School Teacher Refresher Training (6:30 p.m. GreatHall Building)12: Baptism Class in the Sanctuary Rm. 204 at 11:45 a.m.15: Camp WAPO Registration opens (online option only, see de-tails above and online)18/19/22: Communion Option Days (No 4th and 5th gradeclasses)26: 3rd Grade Bible Workshop for families at 11:45 a.m. in GreatHall (registration required)

February:1: VBS Online Registration opens today (see information abovefor more details)5/8/9: 3rd Grade Bible Presentation in all worship services(Workshop attendance required)13: Baptism Class in the Great Hall Rm. 6 at 6:30 p.m.15/16/26: Communion Option Days (No 4th and 5th gradeclasses)

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3 For Me A Fun Break for Parents and Kids! “Three for Me” offers three hours of free time for busymoms and dads while their kids enjoy three hours of FUN, in-cluding Bible stories, play, songs, crafts and group activities -all in a safe, nurturing environment. Staff is CPR and first aidcertified.

Location: Great Hall NurseryAges: 12 months to 5 yearsDays: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or

ThursdaysTimes 9 a.m. – noon Lunch Bunch noon – 1 p.m.

(lunches are brought from home)Cost: $16/day

$5/day for lunch bunchDates: Winter Session, December - February

Spring Session, March - MaySummer Session, June - August

Payments are collected for the entire session at the time ofregistration. Reimbursement will not be given for misseddays. Single day attendance is possible depending on avail-ability; the cost is $21/day or $26/day with lunch bunch. Fora link to registration and more information visit us online atwww.saintandrews.org/nursery.For more information please contact Kristy Moosbrugger at651-762-9136 or [email protected]

Parents’ Night OutTake a break with a night away. Enjoy a quiet dinner or do alittle shopping while your children enjoy Bible stories, crafts,games, and time to play with new friends. We provide asnack and lemonade (dinner not provided).Fridays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14 & March 8; 6-9 p.m.Ages: Birth - 5 years. Sanctuary Nursery Room 101$10/child or $25/family.Registration closes the Monday before the event. Registeronline or by using this PNO postcard. Contact Kristy Moos-brugger at 651-762-9136 [email protected] with questions.

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FFAMILYAMILY ANDAND CCHILDRENHILDREN’’SS MMINISTRYINISTRYContact Information

Lisa Heyer: Administrative Support for Children’sMinistry. Contact Lisa for questions regarding: reg-istrations for all birth through 5th grade events; in-cluding elementary sports and recreation,Baptism, Sunday school, First Communion, etc.Phone: 651-762-9175 or email: [email protected]

Kristy Moosbrugger: Nursery Coordinator and Chil-dren’s Minister of Great Hall EducationContact Kristy for questions regarding: Three forMe, Parents Night Out, or other scheduled childcare options. And Great Hall Sunday school oppor-tunities.Phone: 651-762-9136 or email:[email protected]

Kim Lewin: Director of Children and Family Min-istry. Contact Kim for questions regarding all min-istry opportunities for ages Birth through Grade 5.Phone: 651-762-9167 or email: [email protected]

Greta Bahrke: Children’s Minister of Preschool Ed-ucation. Contact Greta for questions regarding:Preschool Sunday School and preschool BibleblessingPhone: 651-762-9128 or email: [email protected]

Jen Collins: Children’s Minister of Elementary Edu-cation. Contact Jen for questions regarding:Kindergarten through 3rd grade education andSkipping Stones including First Communion and3rd grade BiblePhone: 651-762-9171 or email: [email protected]

Erika Hiland: Children’s Minister of 4th and 5thgrade Education and Elementary CommunicationLead. Contact Erika for questions regarding: 4thand 5th grade education and family and children’scommunicationsPhone: 651-762-9126 or email: [email protected]

Skipping Stoneswww.saintandrews.org/skippingstones

Celebrating BaptismBaptism Preparation Class: Sunday, Jan. 12, at 11:45 a.m. in the SanctuaryRm. 204. or Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall Room 6.We ask that families attend baptism class to prepare for the baptism of yourchild. The class is free of charge; please register at least one week prior.Childcare is available. To register for class or a baptism date contact LisaHeyer at 651-762-9175, or [email protected].

Third Grade Bible Workshop: As children become independent readers, it is a natural time to fulfill thebaptismal promise to place the scriptures into their hands. During our two-part workshop, children and their families will learn some basics about theBible, as well as, ways to incorporate the Bible in daily readings and familydevotions. Parents will present the Bible to their child(children) in worship. Workshop for parents and students will be on Jan. 26; with presentation op-tions: (date change) Feb. 5, 8 and 9. Registration required for Workshop. Fora link to registration and all details on these events, please visit the webpagewww.saintandrews.org/skippingstones. If you have questions please contactKim Lewin at 651-762-9167 or [email protected].

First Communion WorkshopWelcome To The Lord's Table (1st grade and up) Children in grade 1 and older are invited to take Communion Instruction. Dur-ing our workshop participants will learn about the deep meaning of thesacrament. Parents or Godparents are asked to attend class with their child.Communion Instruction spring workshop is offered just before Holy Week,Saturday, April 12, and Communion Celebration is on April 17, Maundy Thurs-day. Please register your family online for the class by Thursday, April 10. Ifyou have questions contact Jen Collins at 651-762-9171 or [email protected] or Kim Lewin at 651-762-9167 or [email protected].

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6th Grade Confirmation Retreat Jan. 11-12, 8 a.m. to noon at Camp Courage, Maple Lake, Minn.Cost: included in Confirmation fee if paid in full.One of the highlights for 6th graders is their first overnight for Confirmation. Theyget to come away for a night with their friends and spend some time out in God’screation. This interactive retreat engages youth in prayer. Youth will learn how tostretch and pray, walk a labyrinth, and pray the Lord’s Prayer through art. Smallgroup guides come with the youth and spend quality time taking their weekly rela-tionships deeper in cabin devotions and free time. We have great meals with thecamp and enjoy worship through great music. Youth will not want to miss this re-treat!

6th, 7th & 8th GradeSmall Groups meet:• Wednesday Villages: Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29 (Jan. 29 is family night for 6th grade) and Feb. 5, 12, 19 and Feb. 26 is LentenMentor Orientation (see details below)• Sunday Village: Not meeting

Lenten Mentor Training Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary Room 204This meeting is required of all new Lenten Mentors and conveniently placed in between the orientation times. (If you did this pro-gram last year you do not need to attend the training but are invited). Discover what mentoring is all about. Find out how to exceedexpectations. Learn to create a relationship with a student you do not know. We’ll talk through the devotional and prepare you forthis exciting faith journey!

Lenten Mentoring OrientationWednesday, Feb. 26, 5 or 7:15 p.m. in the SanctuaryThis takes place instead of regular Confirmation. We ask that a parent or guardian, your Lenten Mentor, and the youth attend. Wewill be going through the expectations, the theme, and getting to know each other. The material is the same at both hours, so youmay come when it is convenient for your family and mentor.

CCONFIRMATIONONFIRMATION

Re-ChargeFor parents, adults who work with kids; adults who want to learn more about kids Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grace Fellowship in Brooklyn ParkThis amazing event of over 400 people who love children and youth comes to our campus. We will hear great messages aboutserving in the church, what youth and children are facing and how we can walk beside them. We will be led in worship andhave the opportunity to go to a variety of workshops. If you care about children or youth, if you have children or youth, or if youwant to know what children and youth ministry is all about we want you to attend. To register contact Mary Post: [email protected]. For more information or see the topics and speakers go to: www.ministryrecharge.com.

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Wednesday Night Activities Start up Again on Jan. 8We are still on the lookout for good adult volunteers to help out on Wednesday nights. An example of how you could contribute: wehave an adult that has volunteered to run a game show in the gym for an hour once a month. While it might not seem like a lot, itreally adds to the experience for our youth.

Youth Band PracticeSundays, Jan. 5 & 19 and Feb. 2 & 16, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Youth & Sports CenterJoin us in getting ready for an exciting 2014! With the 6th grade retreat and a June camp among others, we have a lot to do to useour gifts.

Phon-A-Thon! Feb. 9, noon to 8 p.m., Feb. 10 & 11, 3 to 7 p.m.Remember when Phon-A-Thon was an all week experience? This year we are going to squeeze all the fun of a Phon-A-Thon into 1DAY! An all day Sunday Blitz from noon-8 p.m. Connect with Justin to schedule a shift.

30 Hour Famine Friday, Feb. 21, 3 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m. Join your fellow middle school students and go on a fast for 30 hours. We will have fun learning and worship together as we join toraise money and awareness for world hunger! Must be at least 12 years old to participate. High school students are welcome to beleader-participants (with the focus on being a leader). If you are interested in participating or leading, contact Justin Pinotti formore information. Register online.

Mission Trip InformationNorth Dakota, Dreamcatchers Experience, July 19-25, 2014. Cost: $400North Dakota's Dreamcatchers Mission Trip provides a unique opportunity that you can't get in a traditional summer. Thechance to sleep under the stars, experience a drum circle, learn about Native American history, and share Christ with the reser-vation of New Town, North Dakota.

Sonshine MissionTrip, South Dakota/Willmar July 13-20 Cost: TBDWe are excited to announce this new opportunity for our Missions programs! This will be a joint experience going both to a mis-sion field in South Dakota and doing work for the local community there. We will also getting to experience God in the wonder-ful gift of music at Sonshine Music Festival. This is a perfect mission trip for the first timer who just wants to experience itbefore going to an Indian Reservation or the Boundary Waters.

Voyagers Boundary Waters Trip, August 3-8. Cost: $550An exciting new opportunity for our high school youth to experience nature the way God intended it. On a 4-day canoe trip leadby the amazing program at Voyagers, we’ll learn about God’s plan for us and our place in this world.

With all Mission Trips you will be able to register online or connect with Justin Pinotti [email protected] or 612-850-6475 for more information.

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High School Lock-In Friday, Jan. 3 - 4, 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., Youth & Sports Center Cost: $10 and a snack to share, Registration deadline: Jan. 2 Come for a night full of fun playing some games like Murder inthe Dark, Train Wreck and Sardines! We’ll also enjoy somemovies, food, and hang out time. Invite friends and make newones! Stay up most of the night and get to know each otherwhile you get to know God deeper. Register online or with anEvent Envelope. Any questions contact Jenelle Thorvilson.

Peer Ministry TrainingJan. 24-26, $125 at Woodlake Bible CampRegistration Deadline Jan. 19Have you been hearing about all the great things about PeerMinistry and want to be a part? Do you want to be a Confir-mation guide or camp counselor? Would you like to grow inyour skillsabout being aleader or lis-tener? If youare interested,there are tworegistrationsteps. Registeronline and thenplease fill outthe purple Peer Ministry Application. For more details andquestions contact the Youth Team.

Peer Ministry Meetings Tuesday, Jan. 21 & Sunday, Feb. 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m.This is the monthly check-in meeting for those who have at-tended the training for Peer Ministry. We ask that youth maketime to come to these meetings to check-in and talk abouttheir experiences. Please RSVP 24-hours in advance! Dinner isprovided and needs to be prepared for you.

Early Bird Breakfast ClubEvery Thursday, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. when school is in session.

Mahtomedi - Coffee Cottage - 88 Mahtomedi Ave.Stillwater - Starbucks, 5980 Neal Ave. N, Oak Park HgtsWhite Bear Lake - McDonald’s - Highway 61

Meet with other high school youth to begin your day in theWORD. Come for coffee, breakfast, connections and good con-versations. All high school youth are welcome!

Summer Leader TrainingConfirmation Camp is quickly approaching, so it is time tobegin training our leaders who will be Counselors and Re-source Team Members working with our 7th and 8th gradecampers. This is a great St. Andrew’s tradition. This is opento all 9th graders and older. We need adults and youth to beleaders. We will do a total of four trainings this spring. If youhave not been a leader before you must attend all four ses-sions. Repeating leaders need to attend the final two. Thereis no registration needed. Camp costs $125 for all leaders. Anadditional $100 for the leader weekend.

Feb. 23, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - New onlyMarch 2, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - New onlyApril 27, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - All LeadersMay 18, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - All LeadersJune 1, 5 to 8 p.m. - Final Camp Meeting (all leaders)June 9-13, CONFIRMATION CAMPJune 13-15, Leader Weekend

High School Sunday SchoolSundays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Youth & Sports CenterCome and enjoy some coffee, breakfast goodies, fellowshipand fun! It’s a great way to stay connected with churchfriends, youth staff, meet some new people and have a greattime! Come, bring friends, and have FUN!

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2014 Youth Ministry Phone-A-ThonFeb. 9-11What: Phone-A-Thon is an all-day event where the youth of the St. Andrew’s will be giving you a friendly call between 12:30-8 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 9, with supplemental calling happening on Feb. 10 and 11. Why: To raise money so that every child of God will have the opportunity to participate fully in the ministry of St. Andrew’s. Thismoney goes towards: scholarships of camps and mission trips, Bibles for Confirmation and general transportation.With this fundraiser you are saved from purchasing 5,990 brownies or consuming 8,557 pizzas or getting your car washed 2,995times. Our goal for 2014 is $15,000.

“Before they call I will answer, whilethey are yet speaking I will hear.” Isaiah65:24We need your help to make ministryhappen!Fun Facts about Youth Ministry at St. An-drew’sDid you know:

• This year, we have 372 youth inConfirmation from 6-9 grade • The average four-year Confirmationcost to St. Andrew’s is $990 (coverscurriculum, supplies, two retreatsand a full week at camp/mission trip)• Last year, St. Andrew’s gave morethan $22,000 in scholarship money tomeet the needs of our families

The need for scholarships and resourcesis more crucial than ever as St. Andrew’s reaches out to youth – many who internalize conflicts and anxieties of our society andculture.

You can MAKE A DIFFERENCE! If 300 families give $50 each, we will have $15,000 to help support the ministry. What an incredibleway of showing your support to these youth and their families! Please consider making a donation when you receive our calls – welook forward to hearing from you!

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YogadevotionYogadevotion is a practice of breath, prayer, and movementled by a trained yoga instructor. Yogadevotion helps to en-courage healthy living and a peaceful presence. Whether youare just beginning to explore the benefits of yoga or are anexperienced yogi, you are welcomed to this community. Need15 pre-registered for each class to be held. Register throughan in-house registration form, attention Dianne Nash, call651-762-9141, or register on-line.

Upcoming classes for Yogadevotion at St. Andrew’s are asfollows:

Six-week session: Jan. 6-Feb. 17 (no class Jan. 20); cost $45Six-week session: Feb. 24-March 31; cost $45

Practicing in the Presence – Monday MorningsMulti-level; 9 to 10 a.m., this class is open to all ages.Classes will be held in Sanctuary Room 204.

Practicing in the Presence/Yin Yoga – Monday Evenings5:30-6:15 p.m. in the Great Hall. Yin yoga poses are intendedto work passively with the fascia rather than actively withthe muscles. Class will require props such as a block, strap,and blanket/pillow for the closing meditation. You may bringyour own props from home or purchase the first night of theclass.

Practicing in the Presence – Monday Evenings6:30 p.m. This multi-level class is open to all skill levels frombeginner to advanced.Classes are held in the Great Hall.

Little Tigers Kids KarateAges 5-7, on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:15 p.m., 12-week ses-sion, starting anytime for $75 per student. More informationon the web.

Soo Bahk Do KarateClasses run in 12-week sessions. Tuesday Nights – Begin-ners 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30-8:30 p.m. Training Ses-sions – Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Y&SC. $95; 2nd familymember is $55; 3rd $35. Uniforms required and availablethrough the instructor. To register, please fill out a registra-tion envelope available in each building. Call Dan at 651-275-0892 for more information.

Create a Healthy Heartand a Happy Head!The Winter/Spring session of Healthy Hearts, Happy Heads iscoming soon. A great set of workshops for girls ages 9-11and their moms to learn to care for their bodies and souls. St.Andrew’s is partnering with local organization Healthy Heartsand Happy Heads to help girls navigate through today’s chal-lenges. Register through the St. Andrew’s website or by calling LisaHeyer at 651-762-9175, and remember to wear sneakers andcomfortable clothes! Childcare is available.Cost: $45 for the session (student and mom together at oneprice)Winter/ Spring Series: Mondays- March 24, March 31, andApril 7, 2014 from 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Family FrolicsFor Preschoolers and their parent(s)Mondays: 9-11 a.m. Parents and their preschool age children are invited to opengym time in the Youth & Sports Center.For more information visit the webpage or contact Lisa Heyerat 651-762-9175.

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I wanted to touch base with everyone at St. Andrew’s and sharesome amazing things God is doing here at St Andrews throughTreeHouse. Below is a newsletter I sent out to my supporterswhich explains a retreat we recently went on with some of ourkids. Hope you enjoy:

Another summer has come to an end. School has rebooted andour TreeHouse kids are back in the classroom working hard tostay focused on what we tell them here at TreeHouse; that theyare loveable, capable, worthwhile, and not alone. Sadly, we areaware that what should be a fun year of seeing friends everyday in the halls, at lunch, or in math, gym, etc. turns out to beone of the greatest fearsour youth face. Schoolfor most of our kids be-comes like an axe totheir self-worth and self-esteem, striking down any hope of feeling wanted or accepted.To simplify it, school becomes just another place that resembles…home.

In our attempt to help our kids feel connected and boost theirconfidence my staff and I decided to use our fall-retreat as atime of team building in hopes to bring our kids closer togetherby supporting and helping each other. As a result, we designedan exciting obstacle course they had to work their way throughleaving no one behind. And…occasionally an ‘event’ wouldtake place causing a staff member or kids to become “blind” or“crippled.” This caused kids to step up and literally guide andcarry each other up hills, through mud, and water. Within min-utes, our kids were rallying behind one another filling the airwith shouts of encouragement when one member was down.

Within the midst of that day we turned the corner towards ourlast obstacle. With three inner-tubes, a large board, and 200feet of rope, the only thing that stood in the way of a warm fire,clean clothes, and s’mores was…the pond. This was their task:Using ALL of the tools at hand (rope, tubes, board) you must getevery individual across this pond. After 30 minutes discussinghow in the world they were to do this, it happened. One of our

kids (I will call him Brian) stood up and said, “Okay, well one ofus is going to have to sacrifice going across first to see if ouridea will work and I’ll do it.” Looking at Brian his peers agreedand I stood silent so proud of what I was seeing!! FYI: the waterwas freezing and we were all standing in a ‘quick-sand’ type ofmud that would suck up your shoes in seconds. This was not apleasant place to be. By laying the board on the three tubes,Brian jumped on with a peer who decided to go with him hold-ing one end of the rope in hopes to create a type of ferry; Oneperson would get across (while we held the rope on our end)and hold the rope while the other pulled their way back to pickup the next person. Upon Brian and his peer reaching the mid-

dle of the pond, we allwatched in anticipation.Would it work?! Would hemake it?! As the tubes startedto slide away, Brian found

himself in a predicament!! Keeping his balance he broke the si-lence with his sarcastic wit screaming, “I LOVE TreeHouse!!ONLY at TreeHouse this would be happening!!!!” The group ofkids hoping for his success in bursts out laughing screaming, “IKNOW!!! WHAT ARE WE DOING?! THIS IS CRAZY!” Giggling in themidst of a terrible situation, they were finding joy in workingtogether! Before my eyes, these kids who battle with believingthey can overcome struggles at home and school, began to be-lieve they could actually overcome this pond, “JUST KEEPGOING BRIAN!! YOU CAN DO IT!”

In the end….we ALL (including staff) made it across working to-gether as one big family. In the end…they overcame an obsta-cle they didn’t believe they could conquer. In the end…theybegan to believe there was such a thing as ‘hope.’ It was possi-ble to overcome the Goliaths in their life. It was and is possibleto overcome the struggles of school and home. And…with thehope and help of Jesus Christ…WE CAN DO ANYTHING.

Because of what your church has done here at St. Andrew’s,Christ is transforming lives!

Thank you and God Bless. Sally Mixon and the TreeHouse Team!

St. Andrews Family: We Can Do Anything in Christ!

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MMUSICUSIC SSERIESERIESAll events are held in the Sanctuary unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, 7 p.m.Classic Suburban ConferenceHonor Choir & Jazz Band Concert

Saturday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m.Middle School Musical

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, 3 p.m.Wayzata Symphony Orchestra

Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m.Saturday, March 1, 7 p.m.Sr. High Dessert Theater

Sunday, March 2, 2014, 3 p.m.St. Paul Chamber OrchestraTickets: 651-291-1144

Sunday, March 16, 2014, 3:30 p.m.Gustavus Adolphus Showcase Concert

Sunday, March 23, 2014, 4 p.m.Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 7 p.m.White Bear Lake High School Choral Concert

Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 7 p.m.White Bear Lake High School Band Concert

Friday, April 18, 2014, 7 p.m.Good Friday service with St. Andrew’s Choir and Orchestra

Sunday, May 4, 2014, 4 p.m.National Lutheran Choir

Attention Choir MembersThank you to all singers and instrumentalists for yourfaithful contributions of your musical talents throughoutthe past year. Especially, we are grateful for the music ofthe Christmas season. From your music staff: Jan, Bill,Kristin, Sue, Twink, Barb, Miriam, Scott, Meriah, andCharles.

Rehearsals resume on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Sunday, Jan. 5 Adult choirs only

Sunday, Jan. 12Adult Choirs9:00 Celebration Singers10:30 Choristers and Middle School Choir

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GGRANDRAND CCONNECTIONONNECTION Senior Ministry of St. Andrew’s

Connect ON CampusRegister at saintandrews.org, complete registration form, or contact Lisa Grundtner at 651-762-9117.

Living Well For a LifetimeTuesday, Jan. 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost $15"Living Well For a Lifetime" will weave together bestselling author Dr. Brene' Brown's groundbreakingwork on shame resiliency and the power of vulnerability with the life of faith. Participants will leaveempowered with practical tools to thrive in an ever changing and often uncertain world.The presenter, Rev. Sarah Ciavarri earned her Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in 2001.Sarah currently is the Director of Spiritual Care at Augustana Health Care Center of Apple Valley andthe Apple Valley Villa. Sarah has seen how transformative shame resiliency and vulnerability are inministry, her marriage, parenting, and in the lives of elders she works with. Sarah works with individ-uals and facilitates retreats, and is thrilled to have found this work and to get to share it with others!

Laughter TherapyTuesday, Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. Cost $15Presenter, Jody Ross, is a Laughter Yoga teacher, and the director of the Laughter Center. After 15 years of living with disablingchronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, mood disorder, and low back pain, she found 100% healing through the practice of Laughter Yoga.She is determined to carry its message of healing, and to train others to lead a laughing life.

AARP Driver SafetyNext Session: Monday, Jan. 13, 5:30-9:30 p.m.AARP Driver Safety Program refines existing skills and covers defensive driving techniques for those over age 55. The driver thenqualifies for a 10% reduction in auto insurance. The four-hour refresher course is held on Monday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Sanc-tuary Room 204. Pre-registration and payment is required. Cost is $24, prepayment required. Register on-line, through an in-house registration form, attention Lisa Grundtner, or call 651-762-9117.

Connect OFF Campus

Living a Meaningful RetirementOn Saturday, Jan 11, 2014Redeemer Lutheran is hosting “Living a Meaningful Retirement,” a retreat for those who are newly retired or nearing retirementand interested in making retirement more meaningful for themselves and others. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Re-deemer Lutheran Church (3770 Bellaire Ave, WBL). The price is $10 and includes lunch. Paul Mikelson, the recently retired CEO ofLyngblomsten, will be the keynote speaker. The program will include a panel discussion with some experienced retirees. Space islimited to 50. Questions, contact Myrna Carlson (Redeemer – 651-429-0902) or Bob Jasper (St. Andrew’s – 651-426-5643 or [email protected]).

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CCAREARE CCONNECTIONONNECTION –– Connect for Care• Let us know if you are going to be hospitalized …contact Lisa at 651-762-9117 or [email protected].• Emergency, a pastor is on call 24 hours a day…contact 651-426-3261 and follow the prompts.• Post-hospital visit, contact Lisa at 651-762-9117 or [email protected]. • TLC [Tender Lutheran Care] team members available for ongoing visitation, Lisa at 651-762-9117 or [email protected].

Prayer Shawl MinistryA tangible evidence of prayer.We have a Prayer Shawl Ministry that of-fers tangible evidence of prayer; prayersthat are knit into the shawls and that therecipient is wrapped in with each shawl.

One member of the prayer shawl grouptold us that she had taken a shawl to asick friend with the prayers and a cardand was very surprised and moved byhow much the shawl meant to her friend.She told her daughter of this experienceand was surprised when her daughtertearfully asked her to make a shawl forher. The woman asked her daughter whyshe wanted a prayer shawl and thedaughter told her she wanted the shawlso she could wrap herself in God’s loveand prayers for the rest of her life.

Our prayer shawl group meets the SEC-OND Saturday of every month in the Gar-den Room of St. Andrew’s Village from9-11 a.m. Come and pray and knit withus if you can, or pray and knit at homeand bring us your shawl for gifting.

Contact: Jackie O’Neill, 651-770-1155.

Inner Peace AlanonEvent Date: Thursdays; all year

Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Sanctuary Room 204

Registration: None required; just come

Nursery/Childcare: Yes, call 651-762-9113

Contact: Lisa Grundtner, 651-762-9117

12 Step AAEvent Date: Fridays, all year

Time: 5:30-7 p.m.

Location: Sanctuary Room 204A




12 x 12 Step AAEvent Date: Fridays, all year

Time: 7-8:30 p.m.


Registration: None required, just come



Alanon Works FamilyEvent Date: Fridays, all year

Time: 7-8:30 p.m.





NA Event Date: Fridays, all year

Time: 7-9 p.m.





Gratitude in Action AAEvent Date: Sundays, all year

Time: 5:30-7 p.m.

Location: Sanctuary Rooms 201 & 202


Nursery/Childcare: No


Happy and Joyous AAEvent Date: Sundays, all year

Time: 7-8:30 p.m.


Registration: None required, just come.

Nursery/Childcare: No


Support Groups

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The Benevolence Committee recently awarded a second ScholarshipGrant to Sarah Alek Ajang Kongor Daau. The grant for $6,000 will fullyfund her second academic year at Daystar University. In the 2012-2013 fiscal year the Benevolence Committee fully funded her firstyear of college. The following is excerpted from her Daystar Univer-sity Student Profile.

“My name is Sarah Alek Ajang Kongor. I am married to John ChoiDaau. I was born in 1983 in Malakai, South Sudan. My schooling hasnot been systematic and smooth. It was disrupted many times as aresult of war and the fact that I had to keep moving with relatives. Be-fore Sudan was divided, I completed my eighth grade in Khartoum. Ilater joined high school in South Sudan, after independence.

I met my husband, who encouraged and stood by me to finish my high school. My husband encouraged me to continue with myeducation. In our new country of South Sudan, as a result of war and also as part of my Dinka culture, not many women go toschool to read and write. Usually when girls are married, that is the end of their education. However, my husband is different. He would want to see all women educated in South Sudan. He went to Daystar University. I am majoring in Psychology and Counseling.

One of my biggest dreams is to help needy children, especially orphans, (the grant recipient was an orphan herself during the Sudanese civil war),to help provide them with good education and better health services. I believe that children deserve care andspecial provision to enable them to embrace a bright future. I would want to be a mother as well as a good helper to work alongside my husband who is working hard to establish a Christian college in South Sudan. He desires to continue pastoring andteaching.

Above all, I love Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. I came to know Christ personally at the age of 15. However, I came to experi-ence and affirm my faith in Christ as a result of Jesus’ protection, provision and comfort during my difficulties as an orphan. I wasoverwhelmed with fear of the unknown and growing with bitterness in my heart as a result of receiving less care, but Jesus cameinto my heart in a special way, assuring me of salvation. This happened when I joined a fellowship with a group of students at anEvangelical Church in Kahrtoum. My faith took a dramatic change. In everything, my hope is in Christ. My love increases as I expe-rience the love of Jesus. “

Sarah Alek Ajang Kongor is one example of the many lives St. Andrew’s congregation is able to reach out and help in Jesus’sname through the work of the Benevolence Committee. To learn more about the work of the Benevolence Committee please visit usunder the Give tab at St. Andrew’s web site.

Giving Ourselves Away in LoveBenevolence Committee Report

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click the "listen live" link. The broadcast is sponsored by The

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Where There Is A Will …There Is A WayJanuary signals the start of everyone’s resolu-tion season. One common topic for resolutionscenters on our finances. For many people, onekey resolution is the need for a will. Making awill is an important means to extend your love,generosity and gratitude to family, friends, andthe charitable causes you value after yourdeath.

If you don’t have a will, your estate will be di-vided according to the laws of the state where you live. Whilecertain family members will receive the part of your estateafter taxes, your close friends and charities that you wanted toremember will not be included.

With so much on the line, did you know that over 60% of par-ents with children do not have a will? To make the issue moreserious, for many who do have a will it is out of date due tochanging conditions and intent. So why do so many peopleprocrastinate on creating or updating a will? Perhaps thewhole thing seems too time-consuming, difficult, depressing oreven mysterious.

The Foundation of St. Andrew’s is here to help you succeedwith this resolution. If you go to the St. Andrew’s church web-site, at the bottom of the home page, you will see a link for theFoundation. You can click through options for estate planningon the right side to gain valuable information about wills.There are over 20 pamphlets available in the E-brochure sec-tion that provide a wealth of free and confidential informationregarding estate planning and wills. Find them at:http://www.gftpln.org/stelterweb/CategoryDetailList.do?orgId=6059&categoryId=266.

The Foundation will host a series of informational meetingswith legal and financial advisors in 2014 to explain the impor-tance of wills and get you started on the process. In one meet-ing we will cover the basics of traditional wills. At a second wewill highlight the importance of a living will to cover vital in-structions for medical care. In our third gathering we will showhow to tie your values into your legacy process with your fam-ily in an ethical “will” or letter to your family and friends. Lookin the bulletin insert for more information on topics, dates andtimes. Help us show you that where there is a way, there canbe a will.

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Boutique Bake Sale is Huge Successby Denny Kiel

Once again the generosity of St. Andrew’smembers was evident at Mission Ja-maica’s annual bake sale. Our membersbaked, assembled, and donated overthree hundred items that were sold at theAdvent Boutique and Brunch. Membersdonated shortbreads, cupcakes, applepies, monster cookies, cranberry nutbread, banana bread, snicker doodles,sun buckles, almond and peanut brittle,tea cakes, fudge, bars and breads andcookies and more. One member madeand donated 20 baby quilts. Mission Ja-maica bake sale sold 14 and the remain-ders were then donated to the resourcecenter. I know I have not called out allthe items made and donated for the bakesale, but I do want to thank everyone whoparticipated. God bless you for yourfaithfulness.

One-hundred percent of the proceeds willbe used to fund our missionaries’ con-struction projects or to make medicalpurchases needed by St. Andrew’s med-ical teams in Jamaica.

Pastor Mike Carlson is leading a team inMontego Bay Jan. 25 to Feb. 3. The med-ical team will use proceeds from the saleto purchase Jamaican pharmaceuticals.

Volunteers at Westhaven Children’s Home and with Jamaica JaBode (Habitat forHumanity) will use proceeds from thesale for project materials. Pastor BrianNorsman’s March 8-15 Kingston teamwill use their portion of the proceeds forongoing support for the Callaloo Mewsbasic school.

Again, thank you to all who baked, pack-aged, sold, and bought items from ourmission booth. God bless you all andMerry Christmas.

“Our members baked, assembled, and donatedover three hundred itemsthat were sold at the Advent Boutique andBrunch... I do want tothank everyone who participated. God blessyou for your faithfulness.”

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Builders Group: You are invited to join a group of volunteers in preparing and paintingclass rooms for the growing high school in Martin, Slovakia. Students from theLutheran Elementary School have now reached high school age, and we already haveclasses of 9th and 10th grades.

The dates for the trip are March 28 through April 12. The total cost of the trip is $2775,including all flights, land accommodations, most meals in Martin, and transfers bycoach to airports. A final sign up and down payment of $275 is due on January 10,2014, with the final payment of $2500 due on Feb. 8, 2014.

For further information call or email KJ Bach, the leader of the group from RosevilleLutheran Church at her home: 651-636-6842 or [email protected], or Paul Berge at St.Andrew’s: 651-762-9143 or [email protected].

Vacation Bible School: You are invited to join a group of volunteer teachers in prepar-ing and teaching pre-school through 5th grade students in Vacation Bible School inMartin, Slovakia.

The dates for the trip are June 26 through July 8, 2014.The total cost of the trip is $2827, including all flights, all land accommoda-tions, most meals in Martin, and transfers by coach to airports. A down payment of $500 is due on Jan. 15, 2014, with three pay-ments of $700 in February, March, April, and final payment of $227 in May 2014.

There will be preparation meetings in June to meet your fellow travelers and go over the VBS curriculum. For further informationemail or call Jan Gilbertson [email protected], 651-762-9123; or Paul Berge [email protected], 651-762-9143.

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You may give your gifts by check made out to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, and send to Paul Berge, Director of Vision Slovakia,900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115.Please identify in the memo line of the check “Vision Slovakia”

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Opportunities this Spring to Participate in a Builder’s Groupand this Summer to teach Vacation Bible School in Slovakia

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