Announcements and Events
This Week
Today’s Message:
October 11, 2026 Pastor Ethan explores another one of Jesus' parables this week. Set against the backdrop of the perfect, eternal, heavenly Feast described in Isaiah 25, Jesus describes a much messier event. Guests refuse…Muddy Windows
Featured News & Events
Friday Family Fellowship Tonight!
Join us for Friday Family Fellowship on October 9 at 6:00 PM in the gym! Enjoy dinner and Bible study for all ages. Read more to RSVP so we can get a count for pizza!
St. Andrews School Tuition Assistance Matching Challenge
Read more to learn about the St. Andrews School Tuition Assistance Matching Challenge or for the link to contribute.
A Gift to the Glory of God
Read more to learn about how to make a contribution in memory of a loved one.
Pastor Appreciation Sunday – October 25
Join us on Sunday, October 25 as we take time to celebrate and show our appreciation for our pastors! We will gather during the Pancake Breakfast in the gym. The Board of Fellowship is collecting donations to gift to Pastor Matt and Pastor Ethan as a special thank you...
CROP Hunger Walk
St. Andrews is participating in the 2026 CROP Hunger Walk to support Church World Service (CWS) and help families who are struggling with hunger. Please join us – with your steps and your donations.
Help Wanted! Volunteer Engagement Director
Help Wanted! VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR – 5 hrs/wk. Read more to view the full position description.
Sign Up To Serve!
We’re looking for volunteers to serve in a variety of ways, including Audio Visual Assistance, Slide Advancement, Reading, and the Welcome Desk. Read more for sign up link.
Welcome Fall with Women’s Fellowship October 15
Women’s Fellowship will meet on Thursday, October 15 from 6:30-8:30pm in the gathering area!
Get Involved in Fall Fest Fun at St. Andrews
Join us for St. Andrews’ Fall Fest on October 24th! Volunteer, participate in Trunk or Treat, or donate candy for a day full of fun and community spirit.
Join Us for St. Andrews Fall Fest
Join us for St. Andrews Fall Fest on Saturday, October 24, from 1–4 PM! Enjoy activities, local vendors, and a Trunk or Treat event. Free admission!
Pasta Under the Stars Fundraiser for 6th Grade Walcamp
Join us for Pasta Under the Stars on Nov 7, from 6pm-8pm, to support our 6th graders’ Walcamp trip. Great food, fun, and community await!
Comfort Dog Ministry Shoe Drive
Drop off shoes in collection bins in the narthex or by the school office September 8 thru November 7 to support the Comfort Dog Ministry!
Pancake Breakfast
Join us for our Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 27, in between worship services!
Crop Walk Restaurant Fundraiser – Harp & Fiddle
Grab some food at Harp & Fiddle on Thursday, October 15 to support the Niles-Park Ridge Crop Hunger Walk! Dine-In only from 11:00am-9:00pm.
Show Up For Our Youth
Be an encouraging presence for our youth! Sign up for a time slot on Sunday evenings! Read more for link to sign up.
General Service Information
Hearing assistance: We have an assisted listening system that allows us to stream audio directly to your hearing aids. If your hearing aids already have their “T-Coil” feature enabled, you should be able to easily switch over to the church’s audio channels. If you don’t have hearing aids, we have handheld receivers with headphones located in the back of the sanctuary. Please ask a pastor or an usher to get you one and show you how it works.
A Nursery and Family Area are located in the back of the church. The nursery is equipped with a changing table, private nursing room, chairs and toys for accompanied children 4 years old and under. The Family Area is in the back of the sanctuary and has comfortable tables and chairs, children’s books and coloring books.
Chancel Flowers: The weekly cost of our altar flowers is now $45.00 per bouquet. If you would like to sponsor the flowers in the chancel, please place cash or a check (made out to St. Andrews) in an envelope and drop it in the collection plate. Please indicate, “in honor of…in memory of…” and the name, on the envelope. (There will be two bouquets on the altar. You may sponsor one or both.)
If you do not currently have a church home, we would invite you to consider St. Andrews as your family of faith. Please let us know how we can serve you!
Prayers
Please keep the following people in your prayers…Helen Van Alstin, Pastor Jesus Salvador Contreras, Frank Brant Avila, Janet Reich, Carol Claybaker, Gigi Breitzman, Livia Grace Gallo, Daniel Avila, Sr., Eleanor Claybaker, Richard Avila, Carol Mraz, Laura Peter, Jeanette Peter, Shant Esho
Birthdays & Anniversaries
BIRTHDAYS
2 Anne Hoffmann
3 Kaitlin Butterfield, James Upstrom
4 Madison Zuehls
5 Matthew Campise
7 Carol Mirkin, Janet Reich
8 Eric Bauer, Dave Fredriksen, Matthew Owens
9 Riley Cholewa
11 Peter Knapp
14 Elmer Zuehls
18 Julia Anderson, Sherry Avila, Erica Hauer
19 Connor Lasch, Violet Ori
20 Jennifer Anderson, Donald C. Hacke, Harper Ramos
21 Andrea Ganir, Frank Genualdi, Rachel Holler, Rosalie Holler, Danny Sirvio, Darlene Stahl
23 Theodore Biela
24 Amanda Cech
25 Alex Brown, Donald Hacke, Kim Jenrich
26 Jessica Scalfani
29 David Butterfield, Melanie McCarty Lydia Sanchez
30 Gary Lynch, Tim Raetzman, Calvin Tiberi
31 Sara DeVito
ANNIVERSARIES:
6 Sue & Gary Kloess
12 Christa & Keith Grabske
15 Jessica Kwasny & Eric Bauer
17 Rose & Eric Hauer
18 Michele & Frank Genualdi
20 Kelly & John Snow
29 Patti and Kevin Johnson















