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ProclaimSeptember October 2014

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

Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, 4-7 p.m.Great Hall Lawn • Rain or Shine

BLOCK PARTY!Free Food and Family Fun!Free Outdoor Concerts!

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Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve!

www.saintandrews.org

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

What a deep gift it is to be your new Lead Pastor. Since the vote, people now are stopping me and asking a very commonquestion: What is it like to be back?

On the Sunday that the congregation voted to call me as Lead, I felt the power of the Holy Spirit like noother time in my life. It was truly a powerful, life-changing experience. It is the sort of thing that almostis betrayed by attempting to put words on it. But, being a pastor, I will try.

I believe strongly that the vote on July 27 was not only a vote for Mike Carlson. I believe deep in mybones that it was a vote, an acknowledgement, a resounding call for the mission of Jesus Christ in theworld. It was a call from the people to keep our focus on Christ and his Kingdom come. It was a votefor the mission of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church to continue to Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ,Serve!

I have become convinced that our call as a church is a deep summons from God to tell the story ofJesus, to live the story of Jesus in such compelling ways that we see lives changed.

There is a deep hunger in the hearts of people to be connected to God. The vote to call me as Lead Pastor was a vote for allof us to dig deep and do the work of the Gospel.

So to respond to the question how it feel to be back: It feels like coming home... Home to brothers and sisters committed todoing the work of the Gospel, coming home to Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve!

Rev. Michael D. Carlson

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Don’t Miss the Installation of Pastor Mike CarlsonAt All Worship ServicesSaturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21

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900 Stillwater RoadMahtomedi MN 55115

(651) 426-3261 www.saintandrews.org

S T . A N D R E W ’ S WO R S H I P T I M E S

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.

Church Council Nominations SoughtThe St. Andrew’s Church Council is seeking nominations to fillthree 2015 open positions on the Council. Nominations can bemailed, dropped off at the church office, or submitted online atsaintandrews.org/nomination no later than Sunday, Sept. 28,2014.

For complete information and a nomination form, visit saintandrews.org/nomination or speak with Nominating Commit-tee members Kris Bowditch-Kirschhoffer, Bill Miller or RebeccaTaibl.

Rally Day2014!

At All Worship ServicesSaturday and Sunday,

Sept. 6 and 7Sunday School, choirs, and fallprogramming begin for the

2014-2015 year!

New Member ClassSunday, Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m.

Interested in becoming more formally connected with St.Andrew’s? Attend a New Member class on Sunday, Oct.12 at 11:30 a.m. in the LOWER LEVEL of the SanctuaryBldg. The class provides: 1) an overview of St. Andrew’sand its ministries, 2) an introduction to the pastors andstaff, 3) an opportunity to learn more about the Lutheranfaith, and 4) how to get involved in the life and ministry ofSt. Andrew’s. Call Ronda at 651-762-9139 or e-mail [email protected] to register. Lunch providedand childcare available.

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Living An Authentic Life Exploring JesusTuesday Evening Bible Study with Jack FortinTuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. in the Great HallBeginning Sept. 30 Rev. Jack Fortin is currently a Senior Fellow at the Center forFaith and Learning at Augsburg College. Jack is a graduate ofLuther Seminary and is a member of St. Andrew’s. His ministryhas included working for Young Life, Luther Seminary, and au-thoring the book, The Centered Life. He acted as interim pastorof Colonial Church of Edina. His teaching style is engaging, in-formative, and has been enjoyed by many. Fee - $10

Adventures in Caring:Skills Training for Compassionate CareSunday, Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Sanctuary Atrium Lounge, Lunch ProvidedThe Pastoral Care Team is offering TLC Training for volunteers.Come for food, fellowship and fun! We welcome new partici-pants that are interested in learning more about our TenderLutheran Care (TLC) ministry. Contact Dana Gabor, Parish Nurse,to register, at 651-762-9106 or [email protected].

Dorothy Day Meals are served every other month on the 4th Tuesday to peo-ple who are homeless or struggling with poverty. The next mealserving dates are Tuesdays, Sept. 23, and Nov. 25, 2014, 2:30-6p.m. Let us know if you would like to help! Rice Krispie barsare also needed. Please deliver them to the church kitchen by11 a.m. Contact Mike/Gayle Huseth at 651-426-4166 or [email protected].

Therapy Dog Training Class Starts Oct. 3St. Andrew’s Animal An-gels is looking for dogand owner teams. Trainyour dog to visit with youin senior residences,schools, and more toshare God’s love!

Our new training classwill start on Oct. 3 in theGreat Hall or at St. An-drew’s Village. There isno fee for the 10-weekcourse. After finishing thetraining and passing the certification test, we ask for a commit-ment of one hour visiting each month.

For additional information or to receive a sign up form, pleasecontact Kathryn Monroe at [email protected]. The Ani-mal Angels was founded in 2000. Please join us as we start our15th year of service!

Giving Information fromthe Finance Office Stock GivingDo you have stock that you wish to donate? There may be ad-vantages to giving your appreciated stock to St. Andrew’s! Ifyou would like to give stock or would like more information,please contact Patty Ingberg in the Finance office at 651-762-9174 or at [email protected]. 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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GriefShare Thursdays, Sept. 4 through Dec. 4, 20146:45 to 8:45 p.m. Sanctuary Atrium Lounge

BEGIN ANYTIME! GriefShare is a Christ-centered grief recov-ery support group. The Biblically-based program, focusingon grief topics associated with the death of a loved one, ispresented in a 13-week video series featuring nationally re-spected grief experts. In group discussion you will have anopportunity to share with people who understand how you feelthe pain of your loss and start the journey from mourning tojoy. Call Joanne Zehnder at 651-730-9073 for more informa-tion. To register, contact Lisa Grundtner at 651-762-9117.Cost is $18 which covers all materials.

Flu ShotsSunday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Sanctuary Atrium LoungeWe're making life a bit easier for you and your family! Get yourInfluenza (Flu) Vaccination before or after worship. Ages 3 andolder are eligible. Please wear shirt that will allow access toupper arm. Contact Dana Gabor, RN, Parish Nurse for informa-tion at 651-762-9106 or [email protected].

Wedding Music WorkshopThursday, Sept. 25, 7-8:30 p.m.Led by organist Bill Chouinard in the Sanctuary, this informalpresentation provides organ and piano settings of a variety ofprocessionals, recessionals, preludes, postludes and hymns toaid in the planning of a Christian service of marriage. Othermusic related issues will be discussed with ample time forquestions. Sign up with Dianne Nash at 651-762-9141 or atthe church offices in the Sanctuary or Great Hall.

Welcome LSS Counselor Jeff Sanders One of the ideas em-braced at our Making aDifference sessions thisspring was to have acounseling center oncampus by 2020. Al-though that will takesome time and neededspace, we are takingbaby steps to make it areality. We have a licensed counselor on campus everyThursday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Great Hall acrossfrom the Community Resource Center.

Jeff Sanders is a Licensed Associate Marriage and FamilyTherapist who works for Lutheran Social Service of MN(Metro Counseling and Family) and is available to workwith individuals, couples, and families at St. Andrew’s.Jeff has counseled in a variety of areas for 30+ years inparish, educational, and agency settings. He has workedwith adolescents, drug and alcohol counseling, mental ill-ness, anxiety/depression and marriage/relationship coun-seling to give you an idea of some of his extensiveexperience. Jeff will be available on-site at St. Andrew’sbeginning Thursdays in August. Please contact LutheranSocial Service directly to schedule an appointment. TheLSS scheduling direct number is 612-879-5320.

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Mary HouleChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family ofMary Houle . Mary died at the age of 89 on June 29. Marywas a member of St. Andrew’s. May Christ’s resurrectionbring hope and comfort to her family and to her relatives andfriends.

Robert Hall, Sr.Christian love and sympathy are extended to the family ofRobert Hall. Bob died at the age of 77 on June 20. Bob wasa friend of St. Andrew’s, and his memorial service was held onJune 30. May Christ’s resurrection bring hope and comfort tohis family and to his many relatives and friends.

Jeanne FergusonChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family ofJeanne Ferguson. Jeanne died at the age of 87 on June 30.Jeanne was a friend of St. Andrew’s, and her memorial serv-ice was held on July 3. May Christ’s resurrection bring hopeand comfort to her family and to her relatives and friends.

O. Walter JohnsonChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family of O.Walter Johnson. Walter died at the age of 89 on July 17.Walter was a member of St. Andrew’s, and his memorial serv-ice was held on July 25. May Christ’s resurrection bring hopeand comfort to his family and to his many relatives andfriends.

Betty MohlerChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family ofBetty Mohler. Betty died at the age of 89 on July 26. Bettywas a member of St. Andrew’s, and her funeral service washeld on July 31. May Christ’s resurrection bring hope andcomfort to her family and to her relatives and friends.

John MobergChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family ofJohn Moberg. John died at the age of 63 on July 29. Johnwas a member of St. Andrew’s, and his funeral service washeld on Aug. 5. May Christ’s resurrection bring hope andcomfort to his family and to his relatives and friends.

Kevin AhlquistChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family ofKevin Ahlquist. Kevin died at the age of 61 on Aug. 2. Kevinwas a member of St. Andrew’s, and his memorial service washeld on Aug. 7. May Christ’s resurrection bring hope andcomfort to his family and to his many relatives and friends.

Clarence TaylorChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family ofClarence Taylor. Clarence died at the age of 73 on Aug. 9.Clarence was a member of St. Andrew’s and his memorialservice was held on Aug. 15. May Christ’s resurrection bringhope and comfort to his family and to his many relatives andfriends.

Leah GroveChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family ofLeah Grove. Leah died at the age of 38 on Aug. 11. Leah wasa member of St. Andrew’s, and her funeral service was heldon Aug. 18. May Christ’s resurrection bring hope and comfortto her family and to her many relatives and friends.

Daniel BrandtChristian love and sympathy are extended to the family ofDaniel Brandt. Dan died at the age of 56 on Aug. 12. Danwas a member of St. Andrew’s, and his memorial service washeld on Aug. 20. May Christ’s resurrection bring hope andcomfort to his family and to his many relatives and friends.

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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.

A Constant ComfortTo those who pray for and make the prayer shawls:

My name is JoAnne and I haveworked at the Preschools of St.Andrew's for over 13 years. In2008 during a routine kidneystone operation, the doctorsdiscovered I had bladder can-cer. I was given a prayer shawland read the insert and felt alittle guilty. I thought someoneelse may need this more than I.So I set it next to my bed.

A few months passed and I had arecurrence of cancer, another surgery, and my first chemo drug. I was feeling achill and looked at my shawl and put it on. I felt an instant warmth and calm-ness, as if God's own arms were wrapped around me.

Over the next five years I would have six more cancer treatments, seven sur-geries, and 30 chemo treatments. My shawl has been a constant comfort tome. I am happy to report that I have been cancer free for one year.

Thank you so much for sharing your gift (my shawl is beautiful) and your love ofGod. It means so much to those who receive it.

May God bless each and every one of you.

JoAnne

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Volunteer NeedsGear up to volunteer at the Community Resource Center! We arelooking for new volunteers who will help out at the ResourceCenter when the kids go back to school and during the winterwhen many of our “snowbird” volunteers head to warmer cli-mates. Volunteer van drivers are especially needed, as well asvolunteers who are willing to assist with daily Resource Centeractivities. Volunteers are needed on Mondays through Thurs-days during daytime hours. Drivers must be 25 years or older.

Serve at the Hope for the Journey Home Shelter (HJH) this fall!St. Andrew's is leading the volunteer effort at HJH in Oakdaleduring the week of Nov. 2-8. Volunteers are needed for after-noon (2:45 - 5:30 p.m.), dinner (5 - 8:30 p.m) and overnightshifts (8 p.m. - 9:15 a.m.) for this week. Youth volunteers agenine and up may assist at the shelter. Thank you for your helpwith filling this important volunteer need.

Support Our Community Winter Coat Ministry. St. Andrew’sLutheran Church is partnering with Woodland Hills Church inMaplewood again this winter to provide winter coats and outer-wear to our neighbors in need. The initial coat distribution willtake place at Woodland Hills Church on Friday, Oct. 17 and Sat-urday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day. Volunteers areneeded to assist with the coat distribution on both of thesedays.

Thursday Night Community Meal Server. Prepare and servedinner with a serving team six times per year from 5-7:30 p.m.for St. Andrew’s free Thursday Night Community Meals or jointhe sub list to be a volunteer server on an as-needed basis.

Go to www.saintandrews.org/crcvolunteers to sign up for volun-teer opportunities, or e-mail [email protected] for moreinformation. Invite a friend, family member, or neighbor to vol-unteer with you!

Donation Needs$25 restaurant and Target/Walmart gift card donations areneeded. A gift card is given out each week as a raffle prize atthe St. Andrew’s Thursday Night Community Meal. If you wouldlike to provide a gift card, you are welcome to drop it off at theCommunity Resource Center in the St. Andrew’s Great HallBuilding.

Winter coat and outerwear donations (new and gently used) areneeded for the Woodland Hills and St. Andrew’s Coat Distribu-tion. Donations may be dropped off at Woodland Hills Church(1740 Van Dyke St., Maplewood, MN 55109) or at the St. An-drew’s Community Resource Center (CRC) starting in Septem-ber. The Community Resource Center refers our guests toWoodland Hills Church throughout the winter if we do not haveneeded coat sizes on hand. Thank you for your support.

Do You Need Help?If you or anyone you know is in need of shelter, food, clothing,computer use for job or housing search, or other resources,please contact the Community Resource Center at 651-762-9124.

Thank you for your support of the Community Resource Center.Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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Welcome New Staff to ourCommunity Resource CenterEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR We are pleased to announce that Liz Schreier has accepted the position ofthe Executive Director of St. Andrew's Community Resource Center. Lizhas been the Intake Supervisor since 2011 and has worked closely withour previous director andpastors in developing thegrowth and vital ministry ofthe CRC. Liz knows what weneed and has what it takesto implement our strategicplan and take our ministry ofproviding help, hope andhealing to our neighbors inneed to the next level. Weare blessed by her love for God and all God’s people, drive and desire forexcellence, development/management skills, and her magnetic personal-ity and relational skills. We hope you will stop by and congratulate Liz onher new position.

INTAKE SPECIALISTSSince Liz has changed positions, we are filling her position with two part-time Intake Specialists. We welcome Ali Rydel & Kathy Nelson. Ali had re-cently interned with us, and we were so impressed by her we couldn’t lether go. She will also be helping with some case management. Kathybrings wonderful experience and knowledge of local resources since shealso works at CURE Ministries. We know Ali and Kathy will continue thegreat hospitality and compassionate listening and guiding to all those whocall or come through our doors.

CASE MANAGERCongratulations to Monica Medrano, case manager, on her recent engage-ment and move to Arizona. With her departure, we were lucky to find JenPetersen who is committed to helping families facing homelessness andaddressing the root causes of it. Jen, who comes with a wealth of experi-ence, is our new case manager and a great addition to the team. We lookforward to her walking with our guests as they seek stable housing.

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FFAMILYAMILY ANDAND CCHILDRENHILDREN’’SS MMINISTRYINISTRYSunday School2014-2015Fall Classes begin on Sept. 6, 7, and 10Are you ready for your kids to go back toschool? As you prepare your children to goback to school remember that SundaySchool is starting up again too. The Chil-dren's Team is gearing up for another won-derful school year in our Sunday School andWednesday Night J.O.Y. classes.

Now is the time to get your students regis-tered for class for the fall. Sunday School isopen to children ages 3-Grade 5; servicetimes vary in class offerings. Students mustbe registered each year for that school year.To register visit www.saintandrews.org/sun-dayschool

Fall Updates: Every third Sunday of themonth we are excited to offer CommunionSundays to all students in Grades 2-5. Stu-dents are encouraged to participate in wor-ship with their families as a part of ourSunday School Program. There will not beclassroom lessons for Grades 2-5 thesedays. Preschool through Grade 1 will con-tinue with classroom lessons for theseweekends. For full details on programmingschedule and curriculum information checkthe Sunday School Webpage (www.saintan-drews.org/sundayschool).

We are also looking for students (Grades 6-12) and Adults (parents, grandparents, Godparents, etc.) to share their gifts in class-rooms and in many other ways. If you orsomeone you know would be interested,please take a moment to fill out a simple in-terest form and a member of the Children'sTeam will contact you to find the best placefor you to share your gifts. To register visitwww.saintandrews.org/ssvoulnteer

Young Familieswww.saintandrews.org/nursery

3 For Me A Fun Break for Parents and Kids! “Three for Me” offers three hours of free time for busy moms and dads whiletheir kids enjoy three hours of FUN, including Bible stories, play, songs, crafts andgroup 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: $18 per day; Lunch Bunch is an additional $6 per dayDates: Fall Session: September - November

For a link to registration and more information visit us online at www.saintan-drews.org/nursery. Contact Kim Lewin at 651-762-9167 or [email protected] with any questions.

Parents’ Night OutTake a break with a night away. Enjoy a quiet dinner or do a little shopping whileyour children enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, and time to play with newfriends. We provide a snack and lemonade (dinner not provided).Sept. 12 and Oct. 10; 6-9 p.m.Ages: Birth - 5 years. Sanctuary Nursery Room 101. $10/child or $25/family.Registration closes the Monday before the event. Register online or by using aPNO postcard. Contact Kim Lewin at 651-762-9167 or [email protected] any questions.

Nursery Wish ListIf you are looking for a good use of those toys that your kids no longer play with,how about donating them to the nursery? We are looking for both new and usedtoys to engage our little ones. Some specific items we could use are manipulativetoys, doll strollers, ride-on toys, dress up and balls. We are currently in need of 1or 2 glider style rocking chairs for the Great Hall Nursery; gently used would begreat. We are also looking for donations of batteries to keep toys running. Thankyou so much for your generosity!

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Contact InformationLisa Heyer: Administrative Support for Chil-

dren’s Ministry. Contact Lisa for questions re-

garding: registrations for all birth through

grade 5 events; including elementary Sports

and Recreation, Baptism, Sunday School, First

Communion, etc. Phone: 651-762-9175 or

email: [email protected]

Kim Lewin: Director of Children and Family

Ministry. Contact Kim for questions regarding

all ministry opportunities for ages birth

through grade 5. Phone: 651-762-9167 or


Greta Bahrke: Children’s Minister of Preschool

Education. Contact Greta for questions re-

garding: Preschool Sunday School and Pre-

school Bible Blessing. Phone: 651-762-9128

or email: [email protected]

Ellen Skaja: Children’s Minister of Elementary

Education. Contact Ellen for questions regard-

ing: Kindergarten through 3rd grade educa-

tion and Skipping Stones including First

Communion and 3rd grade Bible. Phone: 651-

762-9171 or email: [email protected]

Erika Hiland: Children’s Minister of 4th and

5th grade Education and

Elementary Communication Lead

Contact Erika for questions regarding: 4th and

5th grade education and family and children’s

communications. Phone: 651-762-9126 or


www.saintandrews.org/skippingstones

Celebrating BaptismBaptism Preparation Classes: Sunday, Sept. 21, at 12 noon in the Sanctuary Room 204Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall Room 6 We ask that families attend baptism class to prepare for the baptism ofyour child. The class is free of charge; please register at least one weekprior. Childcare is available. To register for class or a baptism date contactLisa Heyer at 651-762-9175, or [email protected].

Preschool Bible BlessingCelebrate the entry into Sunday School with our Preschool Bible Blessing.We invite our first year Preschoolers (ages 3 and 4) and parents to join usfor the Preschool Bible Blessings on Saturday, Sept. 20; Sunday, Sept. 21;or Wednesday, Sept. 24. More information is available on our webpage(www.saintandrews.org/skippingstones). Registration is encouraged forthe specific celebration service you will be attending. Questions contactGreta Bahrke at [email protected]

First Communion Welcome to the Lord’s TableFall Workshop: Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.Celebration Options: Saturday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m.,9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.; or Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 6:15 p.m.Children 1st grade and older are invited to participate in the CommunionWorkshop. The decision to participate is one that needs to be made by thefamily; each child develops differently both mentally and spiritually. Com-munion is always open for any believing heart to partake. For more information on the Skipping Stone Workshop or Celebration con-tact Kim Lewin at [email protected]

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Healthy Hearts, Happy Heads!Fall Session: Tuesdays, Oct. 21, 28; Nov. 4, Nov. 11, 2014; 6:15-7:45 p.m.We invite girls ages 9-11 andtheir mothers or a trusted fe-male adult to learn to care fortheir bodies and souls. Yourbody is a temple so let’s learnthrough a variety of physicalactivities, nutrition and con-versations to increase confi-dence, body image, and havea strong mind and soul.

St. Andrew’s has partnered with local organization, Healthy Hearts andHappy Heads, to help girls navigate through today’s challenges. Mother ormentor involvement is strongly encouraged, so come and share time havingfun together and developing healthier habits, healthier minds and healthierrelationships with yourself, each other and God. Remember to wear sneak-ers and comfortable clothes!

Register through the St. Andrew’s website or by calling Lisa Heyer at 651-762-9175. Childcare is available; after first session reservations are re-quired. Cost: $60 (scholarships are available, so please don’t let cost be ahindrance).

Family FrolicsFor Toddlers, Preschoolers and their parent(s)Mondays: 9-11 a.m. Parents and their children are invited to the Gym for a time for play and fel-lowship. For more information visit the webpage or contact Lisa Heyer at651-762-9175 or [email protected] for more information.

We Welcome Ellen Skaja to our Team! We are excited to have Ellen Skaja joining the Children's Team as our Children's Minister of Elementary Education. Ellen hasbeen a member of St. Andrew's for over 20 years. She will be working with our Kindergarten through Grade 3 Sunday SchoolProgramming, as well as assisting the team with Skipping Stones, Family Ministry, and other large events.Please take a moment to introduce yourself and welcome her to our team!

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Important Dates:September3: Worship Wednesday (No Classroom Lessonsfor J.O.Y.)4: Sunday School Volunteer Training – LastChance (Great Hall Room 6, 6:30 p.m.)6: Saturday Night Sunday School Begins7: Sunday School Begins10: Wednesday Night J.O.Y. Begins12: Parents Night Out (See details in the YoungFamilies Section)19: Block Party at the Great Hall20: Preschool Bible Blessing – Saturday Night21: Preschool Bible Blessing – All services;Communion Sunday; Baptism Class in the Sanctuary Rm. 204 at 12noon24: Preschool Bible Blessing – WednesdayNight; Communion Wednesday

October9: Baptism Class in the Great Hall Rm. 6 at6:30 p.m.10: Parents Night Out (See details in the YoungFamilies Section)18: First Communion Workshop (see full de-tails below) and Celebration19: First Communion Celebration; CommunionSunday26: Tricks and Treats with the Mighty Organ –Sanctuary 6 p.m.29: First Communion Celebration; CommunionWednesday

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Fall DanceFriday, Sept. 26, 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Great Hall$5 at the door; $4 with non-perishable food item. Concessions for additional purchase.It’s a new school year and we’ve got some new surprises in store! Come for the samegreat vibe, great music and great time to hang out with friends. We’re always happy tohave volunteers assist with concession sales, admission and general chaperoning. Con-tact Mary Post if you’d like to help!

CCONFIRMATIONONFIRMATIONAre you willing to help shape the faith lives of the Next Generation of Christians? The youth of your church need YOU!

In the fall, 378 youth will begin Confirmation. They will be divided into 48 small groups, which translates to 96 small group lead-ers. We are in need of caring Christian adults who do not know everything, have big hearts and lots of patience. Come to a Leader

Training to find out more about how you can help. Contact Erin Morris for details or register online.

Confirmation Guide Training Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7 to 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary, Room 204Sunday, Sept. 21, noon to 2 p.m. in the Great Hall, Room 6 (lunch provided)Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Great Hall, Room 6Sunday, Oct. 5, noon to 2 p.m. in the Great Hall, Room 6 (lunch provided)

Dates to remember:• 9th Grade

Sunday, Sept. 7, Orientation, parents & students, 10:45 to noon in the Great HallSundays, Sept. 14, 21, 28, small groups/parent teaching time 10:45 to noon in the Great HallSunday, Sept. 21, Stole Day, noon to 2 p.m. in the Youth & Sports CenterSunday, Oct. 5, small groups/parent teaching time, 10:45 to noon in the Great Hall Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 11-12, Confirmation Retreat (All youth must attend)Saturday, Oct. 25, Confirmation BanquetsSunday, Oct. 26, Confirmation Ceremony

• 6th, 7th & 8th Grade6th, 7th & 8th Grade Orientation (Sundays)Sunday, Sept. 7, Orientation, parent & students, 4 to 5 p.m. in the Youth & Sports Center, Pier 7Sunday Schedule:Sundays, Sept. 14, 21, & 28, large/small groups, 4 to 5 p.m. in the Youth & Sports Center, Pier 7Sunday, Oct. 5, large/small groups, 4 to 5 p.m. in the Youth & Sports Center, Pier 76th Grade Orientation (Wednesdays)Wednesday, Sept. 24, Orientation in the Great Hall at 5 or 7:15 p.m.7th & 8th Grade Orientation (Wednesdays)Wednesday, Oct. 1, Orientation in the Great Hall at 5 or 7:15 p.m.Wednesday Schedule: Wednesdays, Oct. 8, 22 & 29, large/small groups in the Great Hall

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The Early Bird Breakfast Club Starts Sept. 4Every Thursday Starting Sept. 4, 6:45 to 7:45 a.m.

Mahtomedi - Coffee Cottage - 88 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, MNStillwater – Starbucks Coffee Shop- 5980 Neal Ave N, Oak Park Hgts., MN (6:30-7:30 a.m.)White Bear Lake – Caribou Coffee – 4th St & Hwy 61, White Bear Lake, MN

Meet with other high school youth to begin your day in the WORD. Come for coffee, breakfast, connections and good conversa-tions. All high school youth are welcome!

Peer Ministry MeetingsWednesday, Sept. 10, 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Pier 7, Youth & Sports Center Thursday, Oct. 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall Room 6This is the monthly check-in meeting for those who have attended the training for Peer Ministry. We ask that youth make time tocome to these meetings to check-in and discuss where God is calling us. Please RSVP 24-hours in advance! Dinner is providedand needs to be prepared for you.

ELCA Youth GatheringRegistration opens Sept. 1 and closes Oct. 29 Registration fee is $200 ($150 non-refundable)This year it will be held July 15-19, in Detroit, Michigan; our specific trips dates are still to be determined (estimated dates July14-20). The ELCA Youth Gathering for high school-age youth takes place every three years and is about faith formation, wor-ship, study, fellowship, service and play.

The Gathering is a five-day event where young people rotate through a variety of service learning experiences in the surround-ing community. They explore and strengthen their faith by studying God’s word, serving their neighbor, sharing bread and winein worship, participating in lively faith discussions and broadening their experience of God’s world and diverse communitiesthrough travel. Contact Jenelle Thorvilson for more information.

Wednesday Night Activities Starting Sept. 10 2:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Gym, Pier 7, Community Room. All activities free of charge. The Youth and Sports Center will offer space for homework, gym time, organized games, outdoor games (when weather allows),and a movie room as options for relaxing or burning off some energy after the school day. Dinner and snacks are available for pur-chase in the Community Room.

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Soo Bahk Do KarateClasses run in 12-week sessions. Tuesday Nights – Beginners 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30-8:30 p.m. Training Sessions –Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Y&SC. $95; 2nd family member is $55; 3rd $35. Uniforms required and available through the instruc-tor. To register, please fill out a registration envelope available in each building. Call Dan at 651-275-0892 for more informa-tion.

YogadevotionYogadevotion is a practice of breath, prayer and movement led by a trained yoga instructor. Yogadevotion helps to encouragehealthy living and a peaceful presence. Whether you are just beginning to explore the benefits of yoga or an experienced yogi,you are welcomed to this community. Need 15 pre-registered for each class to be held. Register through an in-house regis-tration form, attention Dianne Nash, call 651-762-9141, or register on-line.

Upcoming classes for Yogadevotion at St. Andrew’s are as follows:Eight-week session – Sept. 8-Oct. 27; Cost is $55.Seven-week session – Nov. 3-Dec. 15; Cost $50.

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

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

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

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Mission Jamaica Trip for Young Adults Jan. 3-10, in Montego Bay, Jamaica (post high school to age 30)Approximately $2,000, with a $25 non-refundable deposit due Sept. 21.Mission Jamaica provides a way for us to love and serve our neighbor as Jesus taught us through his love and service to others.The trip combines a service project with time for reflection and spiritual rest. It allows a person to experience an international mis-sion field that is close to home yet far enough away to immerse into another culture for a week. Contact Jenelle Thorvilson withany questions.

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Mission Jamaica!Jan 10-17, 2015Join Women on the Edge and Women’s Ministry Director, CarrinMahmood, on this amazing adventure. We will be part of theMJ team helping the people of Jamaica with varied buildingprojects, have the option of several yoga sessions daily, andalso step out of our comfort zone for some amazing island ad-ventures. We will stay 6 nights at the cozy Cedar Lodge over-looking beautiful Montego Bay. Our last night will be at all–inclusive resort Sunsets. $1,950 includes airfare, accommoda-tions, most meals, all Jamaican transportation, project fees, andadventure admissions. Price may fluctuate due to airfare vari-ances. $500 nonrefundable payment due Oct. 10. Register atsaintandrews.org

Trip Highlights Include:• Multiple yoga opportunities daily • Jamaican Sunday Worshipservice • 2 days of a building project with the Mission Jamaicateam • Snorkeling • Canopy Zipline Adventure • LuminescentWater Adventure • Black River Safari • Appleton Rum Plantationtour • Sea Kayaking • Catamaran Sailing tour of Montego Bay

Looking for a small groupexperience?

Join us!Wednesdays 9:30 – 11 a.m. Beginning Oct. 1;In the Great Hall (Nursery available)

OREvery other Sat. at 9:30 a.m. Beginning Oct. 11; meeting in homes

ORForm your own group, and we’ll support you with books, train-ing and multi-media materials.We will be studying Isaiah, as well as other men and women ofthe Old Testament. These faithful servants helped save theirpopulation, delivered God’s word to their people, prophesiedboth the end of a nation and the rising of a Messiah. Join thefun as we get to know them better and the message they havefor us today!

• We will be meeting in small groups as well as gathering as alarge group. • Together we will grow closer to one another through friend-ship, prayer and learning. Sign up with your own group of friends, neighbors or family, ORwe will help form a new small group for you. $15. Register on-line at saintandrews.org or with a registration envelope by Sept.19. Call Carrin with questions, 651-762-9119.

Mile of WarmthPick up yarn to make mittens or scarves for those who needthem most! (Or use your own) You can drop off your finished do-nation at any building.

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Sailing the Apostle IslandsFriday, Sept. 12–Sunday, Sept. 14Join Carrin Mahmood, Director of Women’s Ministry for thisbeautiful voyage. • Friday we meet in Bayfield and spend the evening on boat. • Saturday we’ll sail through the heart of the Apostle Islands,and launch at Madeline Island.• Sunday we’ll have worship on the sea, pass more great is-lands and a light house or two as we head back to Bayfield. $350 is the fee for the trip. Contact Carrin [email protected] or 651-762-9119with questions.

Women’s Book ClubAll are welcome. This discussion group meets the third Mondayof each month at 11 a.m. We meet in the conference room atthe Maplewood Library.September – Orphan Train by Christina Baker KlineOctober – Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

Movie and Reel TalkJoin us as we gather to watch a variety of movies. Perfect forMother-Daughter nights, book clubs, etc. We provide the pop-corn. Meet in the Great Hall. Movie at 6 p.m., discussion, out by9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Jan. 2, Feb. 20, March 6, April 17.Free to attend but register at 651-762-9119. Nursery providedwith pre-registration at 651-762-9113.

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By Sara Fortin

I can’t think of a time in my life when Iwasn’t in a small group of some kind.Some were learning groups (elementaryschool) or activity groups (Girl Scouts). Inhigh school they were social groups. Itwasn’t until college that a small group be-came part of my faith life. For me to growin my faith I need significant relationshipswhere trust and honesty are woven intothe fabric of life together.

Sunday morning worship, the most visible expression ofchurch life, is only one leg on the “stool” that hold me in mylife with Christ. If all I do is attend church, the public recitalof Grace, the stool would never hold me. One leg long and theothers short or non-existent would make it pretty tippy!

So the four legs that I need to support me are: Sanctuary (thelarge community gathering), the House (a small group experi-ence), the Closet (that place of solitude where I can hear thestill small voice of God) and finally, the Sidewalk (where I givemyself away in service to others).

In a small group I have a chance to be known, it is a place fordisclosure, for being with, for seeing God at work in another,for appreciating each other’s unique gifts and strengths, andholding one another accountable for using them in the world.It is that safe place where I can talk about the Goodness ofGod and question it as well. A place to take what I heard onSunday and learn how to put it into practice.

Please join me in finding a small group to be part of. If youdon’t see one that meets your needs, consider starting one ofyour own. Training is available!

Join or Start Small Group

Do you want to connect with others at St. Andrew’s, divedeeper into God’s word, find fellowship, and grow into serv-ice? St. Andrew’s has many groups formed around topic,stage in life, interest, and more. Check out the current smallgroups on our CONNECT Portal at Connect.SaintAndrews.org.

If you don’t see a group that meets your needs, consider be-

coming a Small Group Leader and startingyour own group. More information is avail-able, including the Leader Application whichis available on the St. Andrew’s websiteunder the Connect tab. Or feel free to contactAnne-Marie Hendrickson [email protected] for more in-formation.

If you are part of a small group that wouldwelcome new members and it’s not currently

listed on the Small Groups list at Connet.saintandrews.org,please contact Anne-Marie, [email protected] see about having your group included.

Sample of Groups Welcoming New Members

Following are descriptions of three groups, among manylisted on line, that are available to join. Use the link on-line tosend a note to the leader for the group you are interested into ask for more information.

Moms of FaithMoms who want to set aside time for growing in their faithand discussing how to model this for their children. Moms ofFaith will begin meeting in October on the first Tuesday of themonth from 9:30-11 a.m. at Dunn Bros. in White Bear Lake.The group will probably meet additional times for social activ-ities and service projects as determined by the group.

Singles Parenting Through FaithThis group is intended for single parents looking to make faithconnections with other single parents. This is for single par-ents of any age with children still in the home. Our groupfocus will be parenting with faith and supporting each otheras single parents, helping grow our faith and our children'sfaith while dealing with the issues we all face as single par-ents. The group meets at the leaders home in White BearLake every other Sunday from 3-5 p.m.

Johnson Small GroupThis is a mixed group of adults, singles and married, over age60 who live in the Stillwater Area. The sermon from the previ-ous weekend serves as the discussion topic. The group meetsevery Thursday from 2-4 p.m.

Why Small Groups for Me? To Keep My Stool Level!

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Inner Peace AlanonEvent Date: Thursdays; all yearTime: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Room 204 Registration: None required; just comeNursery/Childcare: Yes, call 651-762-9113Contact: Lisa Grundtner, 651-762-9117

12 Step AAEvent Date: Fridays, all yearTime: 5:30-7 p.m.Location: Sanctuary Room 204ARegistration: None required; just comeNursery/Childcare: NoContact: Lisa Grundtner, 651-762-9117

12 x 12 Step AAEvent Date: Fridays, all yearTime: 7-8:30 p.m.Location: Sanctuary Room 204A Registration: None required, just comeNursery/Childcare: Yes, call 651-762-9113Contact: Lisa Grundtner, 651-762-9117

Alanon Works FamilyEvent Date: Fridays, all year Time: 7-8:30 p.m.Location: Sanctuary Room 201 Registration: None required; just comeNursery/Childcare: Yes, call 651-762-9113Contact: Lisa Grundtner, 651-762-9117

NA Event Date: Fridays, all year Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Room 203 Registration: None required; just comeNursery/Childcare: Yes, call 651-762-9113Contact: Lisa Grundtner, 651-762-9117

Gratitude in Action AAEvent Date: Sundays, all year Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Rooms 201 & 202Registration: None required; just come Nursery/Childcare: NoContact: Lisa Grundtner, 651-762-9117

Happy and Joyous AAEvent Date: Sundays, all year Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Sanctuary Room 204A Registration: None required, just come. Nursery/Childcare: NoContact: Lisa Grundtner, 651-762-9117

Support Groups

Men’s Breakfast StartBack Up in SeptemberSaturdays, Sept. 13 and Oct. 11,8-9:30 a.m. in the Great HallMen’s Ministry breakfasts feature a delicious meal, music,fellowship and an inspirational message. Share the invita-tion with sons, fathers, grandfathers and neighbors.Cost:Free-will offering at the door.

Men’s Tuesday MorningBible StudyWith Pastor John StraitonA large group of men meet year round every Tuesday morn-ing in the Great Hall from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Come andmake some new friends as you learn more about God’sword. Coffee and rolls are provided. Registration is not necessary. No fee.

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Sunday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m.St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

Tickets: 651-291-1144

Sunday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m.Lake Wobegon Brass Band

Free-will offering

Sunday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.Tricks and Treats with the Mighty Organ

Free-will offering

Friday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.Concordia College Orchestra

Free-will offering

Sunday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m.National Lutheran Choir All Saints Concert

Tickets and information at NLCA.com or call 612-722-2301

Thursday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m.Stillwater Choral Festival

Tickets available at the door

Sunday, Nov. 16, 1 & 2:30 p.m.Sounds Like Love Concerts

Tickets available day of event

Sunday, Nov. 23, 3 p.m.St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

Tickets: 651.291.1144

Sunday, Dec. 14, 3:30 & 6 p.m. St. Andrew’s Christmas Festival

Friday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m.Augustana Christmas Vespers

Augustana College, Sioux Falls SDTickets: 605-274-5320

Sunday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.Renner/Robinson Christmas Concert

Tickets go on sale Mon., Nov 1; early bird price $21http://christmasRandR2014.eventbrite.com

Monday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m.Metro East Conference Honor Choir Concert & Jazz Bands


Sunday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m.St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

Tickets: 651-291-1144

Thursday, Feb. 5, and Friday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m.Middle School Musical – Great Hall


More Music Series events can be found at saintandrews.org.

Choir members: save the datesSaturday, Dec. 13, 9-11:30 –

Christmas Festival Rehearsal for allSunday, Dec. 14, 3:30 & 6 p.m. –

St. Andrew’s Christmas FestivalChoir directors will give more specific information to eachchoir.

Music StaffChoristers; Miriam Sikora, directorKing’s Messengers; Barb Wieland, directorCelebration Singers and Middle School Choir;

Jennifer Starr, director Senior High Choir; Sue Gilsdorf, directorSt. Andrew’s Orchestra; Charles Gray, directorSt. Andrew’s Choir, New Dimension Singers and Handbells;

Jan Gilbertson, directorBill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist

Music Series 2014-2015Events are held in St. Andrew’s Sanctuary unless otherwise noted.

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Adult Choirs/GroupsFor information regarding adult groups contact Jan Gilbertson,651-762-9123, or email: [email protected].

St. Andrew’s Choir. We have room for more singers! Auditionsmay be scheduled with Jan Gilbertson. The audition is not long,not intimidating. We just want to hear you sing a bit. Serve bysinging!

New Dimension Singers welcomes new members. If you like tosing, please join us. No audition! We are especially in need ofbasses, but singers are welcome in all sections. Serve bysinging!

Handbells Regular players and substitutes may be needed. Ifyou are interested, call Jan Gilbertson.

St. Andrew’s OrchestraCharles Gray, Director, is from St. Olaf College. Contact JanGilbertson or Bill Chouinard for information.

Jan Gilbertson, 651-762-9123 or [email protected] Chouinard, 651-762-9156 or [email protected]

You Can Sing in theChristmas Festival!You are invited to join with New Dimension Singers in St. An-drew’s Christmas Festival on Sunday, Dec. 14. Experience thejoy of singing Christmas music in this wonderful event. This isan opportunity for adults who love to sing to participate in St.Andrew’s Christmas Festival. You need to commit to the datesbelow, including rehearsals and both performances. Please no-tify Jan if you are planning to sing: 651-762-9123, [email protected].

Rehearsal Schedule At least 5 of the 7 rehearsals below, plus the final rehearsals forall.Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6:15-7 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6:15-7 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6:15-7 p.m.Tuesday, Nov. 25, 6:15-7:45 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6:15-8:15 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 7, 9:45-10:30 a.m.Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6:15-8:15 p.m.

All:Saturday, Dec. 13,

9-11:30 a.m. Combined Rehearsal - required for all singersSunday, Dec. 14

2:30 Rehearsal3:30 & 6 p.m. Both performances required for all singers

Choir ScheduleSt Andrew’s is a church known for its strong music ministry,with worship services encompassing choirs for children andadults, with organ, orchestra, and congregational singing.Choirs are open for registration throughout the year.

Our music ministry is designed and developed to encourage allinterested persons to participate. The programs offer musicalexperiences for all abilities. Most of all, we are here to serveGod through our music ministry, and we invite you to join us!

Registration is available for children’s groups (K-12) online atwww.saintandrews.org, or you may call Dianne Nash at: 651-762-9141.Although pre-registration is helpful in our planning, you maycome to the first rehearsal a few minutes early and register atthat time.

Sunday Schedule: 9:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Choir All SundaysSenior High Choir (Gr. 9-12) Sundays 1,3Celebration Singers (Gr. 4,5) Sundays 2,4

10:30 a.m. St. Andrew’s Choir All SundaysNew Dimension Singers All SundaysChoristers (Gr. K,1) Sunday 2Middle School Choir (Gr. 6,7,8) Sundays 2,4King’s Messengers (Gr. 2,3) Sundays 1,3

Sunday schedule for Handbells and Orff Ensembles will be de-termined.

Rehearsals begin:Wednesday, Aug. 27 New Dimension Singers 6:15-7:20 p.m. St. Andrew’s Choir 7:30-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 3Middle School Choir (6,7,8) 6:05-6:55 p.m. Senior High Choir (9-12) 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 8Handbells 7:15-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 10Choristers (K,1) 5:30-6:15 p.m.King’s Messengers (2,3) 5:30-6:15 p.m.Celebration Singers (4,5) 5:10-5:55 p.m.Orff Ensembles

Grade 2,3 - 6:20-6:45 p.m.Grade 4,5 - 5:55-6:20 p.m. Grade 6,7,8 - 5:30-5:55 p.m. Senior High - 6:45-7:10 p.m.

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Over 150 St. Andrew's volunteersbegan with a bare foundation atthe site at 2144 County Road E inWhite Bear Lake at the beginningof June. Thank you! After five vol-unteer weeks filled with laughterand fellowship (and a little sweat),it looked like a completed house on the outside. Thank you!Some 20+ year old friendships were renewed and many newones formed. Friendships forged in mission work often last alifetime!

First Lutheran Church of WBL, WBL United Methodist Church,the St. Croix Valley Coalition of Churches and Roof Raisers pro-vided volunteers for the remaining three scheduled weeks tobring the house and garage nearer to completion. The St. An-drew's Tuesday Regular Crew will work on finishing touches fora while longer. If anyone is interested in being part of the Tues-day Habitat Crew, please contact Dave Engh,[email protected] 651-482-8642.

Many thanks to members andfriends of St. Andrew's whosupported the project with theirprayers, donations of money($29,000!), meals, snacks andbeverages. The Run For Othersparticipants and Cemstone con-

tributed around $3,600 of this amount. Three members of a St.Andrew's family biked 500 miles in the Habitat 500 to raise anadditional $5,000! Thank you! This really shows how we havetaken our mission statement to SERVE seriously!

The four bedroom house will be the new home for AbdirizakMohamud & Khadijo Ali and their five children who will finallyhave room to spread out. Abdi works at Goodwill Easter Sealsas a social worker, so is very involved in service. Khadijo is astay-at-home mom.

Watch for details and attend the home dedication likely to takeplace in late fall once the homeowner family has their downpayment of 400 hours of “sweat equity” completed.

Year 23 is Succuss for St. Andrew’s Habitat for Humanity

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At the April meeting, the St. Andrew’sBenevolence committee awarded a grantfor $9,000 for instruction and training inthe use of a new ultrasound medical de-vice in St. Mary’s Parish on the east endof Jamaica. The committee received thefollowing report on the ultrasound projectfrom Dr. Jill Linse. Dr. Linse is a St. An-drew’s member and former Mission Ja-maica medical missionary. She hascontinued working as a medical mission-ary in Jamaica primarily with the AnnottoBay Hospital.

St. Mary Ultrasound ProjectThe SonoSite NanoMaxx portable ultra-sound machine was presented on July 4,2014 to Annotto Bay Hospital in St Mary,Jamaica. The machine was donated bySoundCaring, SonoSite’s charitable foun-dation. The purchase of the transducers,accessories, and reference manuals weremade possible by a grant from St. An-drew’s Lutheran Church BenevolenceGiving Program, Mahtomedi, Minnesota.St. Andrew’s Church has also generouslygiven grant money towards training andtravel expenses. Total of donated equip-ment: $28, 800.

The emergency room physicians wereecstatic and put the ultrasound machine

to use on a patient within an hour of itsreceipt. It has enabled them to do FAST(Focused Assessment with Sonographyfor Trauma) examinations on trauma pa-tients, deep vein thrombosis detection,and bedside assessments for obstetricalemergencies.

The lead emergency department physi-cian has had initial ultrasound training atthe University of West Indies, Kingston.Other staff physicians and a radiologytechnician received an orientation on asimilar ultrasound machine in January2014. All staff will receive additional

training in the fall of 2014 by Ms. DawnGrey, sonographer, from Minnesota.

In addition, two fetal dopplers were pre-sented to the midwives at Port MariaHospital to replace their antiquated heartbeat listening devices. They had receivedultrasound training in January to assessfetal position, placental position, and fetalviability on the SonoSite machine do-nated to Port Maria Hospital.

Benevolence Committee Awards Two New Grants

Dr. Jill Linse presenting the NanoMaxx machine to Dr. Kurdell Espinosa

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Listen to worship LIVEon the web and radio!Every Sunday our 9 a.m. worship service is broadcast live onKLBB radio 1220 AM and online at www.klbbradio.com – justclick the "listen live" link. The broadcast is sponsored by TheFoundation of St. Andrew’s.

Sponsor a RadioBroadcastIndividuals are invited to sponsor a liveradio broadcast of worship at St. An-drew’s. Your sponsorship will be an-nounced on the air prior to the worshipbroadcast. Cost is $150 and checks canbe made payable to St. Andrew’s Founda-tion. Please drop at reception desk:

Yes, I want to sponsor a weekly broadcast for $150!

Date of sponsorship:

Sponsored by:

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Thy Will Be DoneHave you put off making orupdating your Will? Having a hard time decid-ing how to pass on yourmoney/possessions?Does the idea of leaving alegacy interest you?Are you curious about re-cent changes to the Min-nesota Estate Tax?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are notalone. A Last Will is arguably the most important legal docu-ment that the average person will ever sign. Yet, statisticsshow that over 70% of adults do not have a Last Will and forthose that do, they have not reviewed them in years. Properlydrafted and executed, a Will allows you to direct the manage-ment of your property, reduces unnecessary estate tax and cancreate a lifetime legacy.

The St. Andrew’s Foundation is pleased to announce a compli-mentary "Dessert & Enlightenment" event scheduled for Tues-day, Oct. 14, 2014, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake Elmo InnEvent Center. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Anyone inter-ested is welcome to attend.

Come and listen to two experienced educators share their ex-pertise and advice. As an added bonus, for those wishing to in-clude/finalize a Minnesota Health Care Directive, we plan tohave a Notary Public available at the event. To download a PDFForm, Google MN Health Care Directive Form. You should find aPDF option on the Attorney General's page.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by email to [email protected] or 651-762-9103 by Oct. 1 to ensure your spot. Ifyou cannot make this event, but would like more informationabout the work of the Foundation of St. Andrew's, please visitour website at: saintandrews.org/foundation

Speakers' Biographies: Dwight Cummings JD www.cumminslawoffice.com/attorneys/dwight-p-cummins Mike Bromelkamp CPA www.otcpas.com/principals/michael-l-bromelkamp

St. Andrew’s Foundation Advisory PanelThe Foundation is interested in renewing a relationship withlegal and financial advisors. We would like to create a smallgroup of advisors that can offer legal, financial and estate ad-vice to St. Andrew’s members that are interested in creatinggifts or bequests to the Foundation. If you have a professionaldesignation in one of these service areas and would like to beconsidered for a position on our Advisory Panel for potential re-ferrals, please contact Roger Henry, Foundation chair, for moreinformation at 651-222-4920 or [email protected].

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From Africa to Minnesota, Dreams Come Truethrough LSS Host Home ProgramAt 25 years old, Nanree has conquered more challenges than most people face in a lifetime. As a teenager, she and herfamily came to the United States from Liberia as refugees. Adjustment struggles for Nanree led to depression, a hospitalstay and then a group home.Florence McGill (who runs a catering business), and her husband, Edwin, were empty nesters, looking for ways to share.“We wanted to know what it was like to open our home to a neighbor in need,” Florence shared. They became an LSS HostHome provider opening their home to a person with a disability.

“The day Nanree moved in with us wasmagic,” she said. As fate would have it, Flo-rence and Nanree both grew up in Liberia,West Africa. “Our connection was automatic.Now, my husband and I have a daughter whois constantly in our thoughts.”

Nanree’s greatest accomplishment was adream come true. Earlier this year, Florenceand Edwin watched as Nanree became anAmerican Citizen. “Nanree wanted to earn hercitizenship to vote and share her voice.” Withrenewed confidence and strength she nowhas a new dream: “I want to become a nurseand help other kids find happiness like I did,” Nanree shared.

When you serve to change the life of someone else, the life you change may be your own! Currently, LSS Host Homes sup-ports 20 individuals in eight counties including Anoka, Clay, Polk, Kittson, Ramsey, Douglas, Crow Wing, and Dakota. Visitwww.lssmn.org/hosthomes to learn more about the difference Host Homes makes in people’s lives.

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MMISSIONISSION JJAMAICAAMAICA

Plan Now to Reserve Your Spot for MJ’s 26th Season!St. Andrew’s will have six opportunities to serve in Jamaica in2015. One- and two-week trips are also available. Full regis-tration will begin in September. Due to limited space on sometrips, please reserve your spot now by contacting the MissionJamaica office at 651-762-9112 or 612-790-9558. A fully re-fundable $25 deposit is due now to hold your spot.

Trip A Jan. 3-10, 2015: Young Adult team –This team will beserving in the surrounding areas of Montego Bay at West HavenChildren’s Home (home to 80+ special needs children andadults) and possibly Clifton Boys Home (boys home ages 8-18)are scheduled for this week. Construction, painting, and childinteraction are some of the highlights. The approximate cost forthis one week trip is $1,965 packaged air/double occupancyhotel. St. Andrew’s Team lead - Jenelle Thorvilson.

Trip B2 Jan. 10-17, 2015: Montego Bay, Women on the Edge,will partner with Mission Jamaica for part of their week whileserving at a J’Abode site. Please contact Carrin Mahmmod at651-762-9119 for full details regarding trip costs, payments, airand hotel. St. Andrew’s Team lead- Carrin Mahmood.

Trip C Jan. 17-24, 2015 Kingston- Get your paint and workclothes on as this team heads to Kingston to serve at Hope Val-ley Experimental School (this special elementary school pro-vides education to the Kingston community includingmainstreaming children with special needs), Calalloo MewsBasic School (adorable 3-5 year old preschool for one of themost needy communities of Jamaica) and possibly a CalallooMews community Ja’Bode (formerly Habitat for Humanity)

Home. There will also be a medical clinic at Penwood MedicalCenter. If you are a medical provider (MD/PA/NP/RN)- we needyou! The approximate cost for this one week trip is $2,000packaged air/double occupancy hotel. St. Andrew’s – LarryGruenewald.

Trip D Jan. 24-31, 2015: Medical, Ja’Bode and West Haven. Wehead back to Montego Bay to serve at West Haven Children’sHome, build a Ja’Bode home and provide a mobile medicalclinic in the Montego Bay, Copse and Burnt Savannah communi-ties. (This teams still needs a minimum of one MD for the clinicto happen! Please contact the Mission Jamaica office for de-tails!) The approximate cost for this one week trip is $1,965packaged air/double occupancy hotel. Team lead – PastorCindy Senarighi

Trip E Jan. 31-Feb 7, 2015 YogaDevotion- Combine daily yoga,devotions and serving at West Haven for an amazing week. Theapproximate cost for this one week trip is $2,000 packagedair/double occupancy hotel. Team lead- Pastor Cindy Senarighi

Trip L March 21-28, 2015 Kingston, round two. This family andadult trip will finish the home started in January along withcontinued work at Hope Valley and Calalloo Mews Basic School.Special pricing for our youth 12 and under when they share aroom with two adults. The approximate cost for this one weektrip is $2,170 packaged air/double occupancy hotel. Team lead– TBD.

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VV I S I O NI S I O N

On June 26, Erin Morris, director of youthministry at St. Andrew’s, along withBritain Grainger and Andrew McIntyrewent with the VBS teaching group to Mar-tin, Slovakia. During the week of June 30to July 4, Erin, Britain and Andrew men-tored and worked with nine high schoolstudents and two adult mentors in Martinto establish the Peer Ministry Leadershipprogram.

Britain will be a senior at White Bear HighSchool this fall, and Andrew is a first yearstudent at St. John’s University. BothBritain and Andrew have been active inPeer Ministry Leadership during theirhigh school years and were selected tolead this ministry in Slovakia as theyhave among their peers at St. Andrew’s.

Peer Ministry Leadership is defined as“Good Samaritan Leadership is Caring,Welcoming and Affirming Every Day,Everywhere, Every Relationship.” Trainingfor this program was carried out thissummer in Martin, Slovakia, by establish-ing key high school youth to build astructure of student leadership and agrowing and healthy youth ministry. Inthis program students learn to be alert tothe needs of others with compassionatehearts, welcoming and caring for others,by listening patiently, and being willing togive help to others with compassionatehearts.

This understanding of student leadershipamong peers is a key way in which youthministry carries out the example ofJesus’ story of the Good Samaritan whostopped to help an injured person on theroad between Jericho and Jerusalem.Jesus’ story presents how caring for aperson in need and even providing provi-sions for further care illustrates howhealth and wholeness can come to a per-son.

Peer Ministry through Vision Slovakiaby Erin MorrisPeer Ministry asks people to share deeplytheir thoughts and feelings about a vari-ety of experiences and issues. You aretaught to truly listen to someone andhear whatthey are say-ing. You arechallenged tostep out ofyour comfortzone, riskopening upto others aswell asdeeply listento another’sjoys andpains. Nowimaginedoing this ina foreign lan-guage withstudentsfrom a cul-ture that hasbeen taughtthat vulnerability is weakness and wouldbe exploited as well as trying to trust acomplete stranger to teach you.

We worked with nine youth and twoadults from Martin, sharing our stories offaith and life, listening to one another’sexperience of grace and forgiveness.These youth now will be working in theirschools to see those who are lost andlonely, those who need a friend, thosewho are in crisis or those who just needto talk through something. It was amaz-ing to be part of their community, to seeGod working in their lives, and how eventhough miles separate us, our God bringsus together.

Peer Ministry Reflections by Andrew McIntyreBeginning my trip to Slovakia, I had noidea what I expected to meet there. ThePeer Ministry program being new, we hadlittle preparation aside from our own

training and the will of God.On the first day with thehigh school students, I knewit was going to be very dif-ferent from anything I hadexperienced before. The kidswere very welcoming andfriendly, and all seemed toget along well with us andwith each other. Theyshowed hard dedication tothe Peer Ministry training,and also to learning whatthey could from us aboutAmerica. The adult helpersalso were very enthusiasticabout the program, and doveinto the training with asmuch conviction as the stu-dents. They also made itclear that they intended tocontinue the Peer Ministry

training in the future, as well as follow upregularly with those students alreadytrained. Throughout the week we feltGod’s love moving the kids to both opentheir hearts to each other, and to reachout to those around them in need.

Outside of teaching Peer Ministry, we ex-perienced many other amazing placesand activities. The stone church that wevisited was absolutely breathtaking, and Ihave seldom felt the spirit as strongly as Idid during the service inside that church.The wooden church of Bohdan’s grandfa-ther was also incredible, and gave verygood insight as to what exactly the pointof a dream is. Words cannot describehow amazing Gdansk and Krakow were.It was the experience of a lifetime, and Ihope to have the opportunity to return.

Peer Ministry Leadership Established in Martin, Slovakia

Peer Ministry students in Martin

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Since the summer of 2001 members ofSt. Andrew’s and partner congregationshave taught Vacation Bible School withpre-school and elementary school chil-dren in Martin, Slovakia. This summer agroup of eleven from St. Andrew’s, Ro-seville Lutheran Church, AtonementLutheran Church in Fargo, ND, and GraceLutheran Church in River Forest, IL, madeup this year’s teaching group.

Our VBS theme this year was “The Joy ofBeing Found,” which grew out of fiveBible stories and parables of Jesus,teaching us the joy of our being found aschildren of God. We began the week withthe joy of Jesus’ parents finding their sonin the Temple, and then proceeded withthe stories of the joy of Jesus callingPeter, James and John from their fishingtrade to following him as his disciples,the joy of the shepherd finding his lostsheep, the thankfulness of the personwho was beaten by robbers and found bythe good Samaritan, and the joy of theparalyzed man who was brought by hisfour friends to Jesus to be healed.

Together with times of group singing,dramatic presentations of the stories,craft projects, recreation games, studentsand teachers enjoy a fun-filled and fo-cused time on our growth in our faith and

the joy of sharing what it means to havebeen found by God and to experience ourdaily life centered in Christ.

As you read this, it is not too early or youto pray and think about your calling toshare your faith and join in ameaningful adventure of teach-ing VBS in the rich cultural na-tion of Slovakia. We teach inEnglish and are translatedthrough gifted interpreters.Please be in touch with JanGilbertson or Paul Berge to ex-plore more of the joy of beingpart of a team from St. An-drew’s. The VBS trip next yearwill be from June 25 to July 7,2015

Peer Ministry Reflections by Britain GraingerThe Peer Ministry program took off inMartin. The kids were so interested in itand wanted to learn more and moreabout Peer Ministry. It was interesting tolearn differences in our cultures, whichare similar, but also very different. PeerMinistry is very conversationally basedand that is not how their culture is, so forthem that made it difficult. This programhas the potential to be huge!

I loved meeting the high school kids andtheir teachers! They were all so nice andthere for the right reasons. I didn’t feellike there was any age difference be-tween the high school students and me,but there was at least two or three years!I grew close with one of the high schoolgirls and she actually took me out to cof-fee and shopping which are two of my fa-vorite things!

We took two afternoon trips to a stonechurch and a wooden church I have neverseen anything like this so I thought it wasamazing. Hearing the history of thewooden church surprised me. I learnedabout the persecution in school, but youdon’t realize how much they struggleduntil you see it. I thought this was an un-forgettable experience.

The museum in Gdansk, Poland, was afavorite onthe wholetrip. I wasnot awarehow horriblethe commu-nist periodwas. Thisjust showeda little partof it. Somany othercountries

were involved. I now realize that I can’ttake anything for granted.

This trip helped me grow in my faith. Iwas able to take a week and really con-nect with Jesus. I always thought confir-mation camp would be the most moving,but Vacation Bible School in Martin wasextremely transformational. Even withthe language barrier we were still able toread the same Bible verses and sing thesame songs.

SS L O V A K I AL O V A K I AVacation Bible School in Martin, Slovakia

Nancy Olker and student

VBS students displaying their craft Britain Grainger / Andrew McIntyre

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