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NOTES FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE:
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PLEASE NOTE: There will be no adult Bible study this Sunday.
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BELATED BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR MYRA: Join Myra and her Team May 3rd between services for cake & coffee to belatedly celebrate her 9th birthday which was April 9th.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL: Congratulations and God’s blessings to all the confirmands and especially to Alexandria, Lexi, and Liam who have been faithful members of Sunday School!
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GIFT PLANNING: A good gift plan within an estate includes inheritance for family and gifts to ministry. Sometimes the family side of things can be a bit tricky to plan. Should you let your family members know the details of your gift plan from your estate, for family and ministry? It depends on many circumstances. But if possible, it is a wonderful thing to draw family members in at the time of planning, to celebrate God’s blessings together and to inform family members of your intentions so that they can do their part of honoring those intentions. Your LCMS Foundation Associate Gift Planning Counselor can assist you in those conversations. Contact Ray Pagels at his cell 847-226-2262 or [email protected]
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: 184 households visited the St Paul of the Cross food pantry in March. Most needed items are paper towels, cooking oil (vegetable, canola or olive), ketchup and mac and cheese. Thank you for your continuing support!
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MISSION OF THE MONTH: LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod first began bringing the Gospel to people in the military during the Civil War when pastors volunteered to reach out to soldiers in nearby combat areas. In 1917, the LCMS chaplaincy was formed; the program was then called the Army and Navy Commission. In 1948, the LCMS chaplaincy was renamed the Armed Services Commission. Today, our church body’s chaplaincy program is called the Ministry to the Armed Forces, providing hundreds of chaplains to all of our country’s armed services.
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PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:
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Nancy Herrell, Frank Brant Avila, Janet Reich, Carol Claybaker, Gigi Breitzman, Livia Grace Gallo, Michael Piccoli, Daniel Avila, Sr., Richard Claybaker, Eleanor Claybaker, Richard Avila, Carol Mraz, Laura Peter, Jeanette Peter
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LAST WEEK'S ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIALS
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Weekly Giving Report - April 26, 2026
Internal Gifts/Receipts - General Fund External Gifts/Receipts
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White Envelope Giving/Plate Offering
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Saturday 04/25 67 Sunday 04/26 169 + 79 TOTAL 315
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A Message from Pastor
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As you know, we have been working hard to make our Strategic Planning goals a reality. We are so blessed to welcome Christa Neve as our new Director of Communication and Media! She is instrumental in helping St. Andrews be the best we can be with our internal and external communication and has already made a huge impact. Welcome Christa!
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Sign up to be a Pentecost reader
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Sign up by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below to be a Pentecost reader on Sunday, May 24th at the 9:30 a.m. service. Please indicate which language you will read in. SIGN UP HERE
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Annual Police Memorial Service
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Every year the Park Ridge Police Chaplains (Including Pastor Matt) host a memorial service to honor all those in Illinois Law Enforcement who died while on duty. This year we are commemorating 3 officers. Please come join us to honor the fallen and give thanks for all those in the vocations of protection and service in Illinois Law Enforcement.
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NEW Church Staff: Communication and Media Director
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Christa Neve is the Communication and Media Director at St. Andrews Lutheran Church. Her and her husband, Al, met at Valparaiso University where she graduated in 2012 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught 4th grade before leaving the classroom to stay home when their daughter was born. They live in Chicago with their two children who attend St. …
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Hope Lutheran High School from Winona Minnesota will be performing at St. Andrews on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. for their Spring Choir Tour! Selections from their program include a wide variety of music, ranging from ancient church music to contemporary show tunes. The group’s primary purpose is to share Christ’s love and Gospel message through music and action …
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Celebrating Laura's 40 Years of Service
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Join us on Sunday to celebrate Laura's 40 years of service with a special worship at 9:30 AM followed by brunch. Don't forget to RSVP by May 17th!
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How the Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - April 30, 2026
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Pastor Matt looks back at last week's sermon from the last part of Acts 2 and devoting ourselves to fellowship. Pastor Ethan looks ahead to this weekend, celebrating Confirmation, and his sermon on 1 Peter 1 and what the Christian life looks like.
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Proclaiming the Known
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Pastor Matt takes us to Acts 17 and an very important interaction the Apostle Paul has with the philosophers on Mars Hill in Athens. They had a monument to an "Unknown god." In our culture many people have an unknown god, but we are blessed to know the TRUE GOD! How do we interact with people to open the door …
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Yes, I Believe
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Pastor Ethan walks us through Peter's letter to the Gentile christians living in persecution for their faith. Simply put, when God gives us faith, He calls us to be different. But what about when we fail to be different? Listen in to hear what God has done for us through His son Jesus Christ.
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CHURCH OFFICE 847-823-6656
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Matthew J. Hoffmann, Pastor x102
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Ethan Luft, Associate Pastor x103
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Jordan Holliday, Director of Music x101
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Christa Neve, Director of Communication and Media x109
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Greg Lendy, Contemporary Worship
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Laura Boggs, Principal x201
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School Office 847-823-9308
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