Announcements and Events
This Week
Today’s Message:
October 4, 2026 Pastor Matt takes us back to Matthew 21, to the second Parable Jesus tells during Holy Week. Jesus takes on the religious leaders who act as if they are in charge and have the authority that only God…The Most Terrible Parable – The Noble Vineyard Owner
Featured News & Events
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.
Join Us for SARG’s Luncheon Celebration
Join us for SARG’s Luncheon on Thursday, October 8th at Omega Restaurant!
Friday Family Fellowship October 9
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!
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!
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.
CROP Walk Restaurant Night – Portillo’s
Enjoy a night out at Portillo’s in Niles on October 6 from 5-8 pm and support the CROP Walk.
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.
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!
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.
Join Our Box Tops for Education Drive
You can participate in collecting Box Tops for Education to raise money for our school!
Sponsor Chancel Flowers – Online Ordering Available
Honor a loved one or celebrate a special milestone by sponsoring chancel flowers. Each arrangement is $47, and you can now order online through the Church Center App.
Announcement Request Procedure
All announcement requests just got a LOT easier! Just go the bottom of the website and click "Annoucement Request" and follow the prompts!
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















