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A Message from Pastor
We are starting up our Sunday School and Adult Bible class this Sunday at 9:45 to 10:45am! I am so excited to dive into the Word in class together. A HUGE thank you to all of our Sunday School teachers and faculty, they do a marvelous job teaching our children in a fun and engaging way. Please make time to come to Bible class if you are there on Sunday, and if you have interest in a certain topic, or even teaching some classes, let me know!
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TRANSFER THE BLESSINGS: Tax-Free Sale
Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town. They thought it would be a worthwhile investment that they could later sell for a higher price. Over the years, development from town has moved toward the property and their land is now next to a large
commercial store. They now rent the property to the commercial store for overflow parking.
Howard: We have owned this property for over 10 years. It has been a sound investment and increased in value. We have received just enough rental income in the last few years to pay the taxes. However, we now would like to sell.
Lynn: It would be nice if we could sell without paying a large tax. Our tax advisor has told us that if we were to sell, there would be a large capital gains tax. We also could use some tax deductions this year.
The good news is that Howard and Lynn were able to create a special trust called a charitable remainder unitrust and receive three nice benefits.
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Bypass capital gain
Increase income ( select 5%, 5 ½%, 6% or 6 ½% paid annually)
Charitable deduction
After 20 years, the remaining investment will be gifted to St. Andrews Lutheran Church
Howard: We are delighted with our unitrust. With our unitrust, we saved about $36,000 in capital gains tax and almost $18,000 in income taxes. That is over $54,000 in tax savings!
Lynn: Plus, we increased our income. The land was producing almost no income before. Now, we receive over $12,000 in income each year for 20 years. This increased income is one of my favorite parts of the plan.
Contact Ray Pagels, [email protected] or 847-226-2262
for more information. LCMS Foundation Assoc. Gift Planner
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: 138 households visited the St Paul of the Cross food pantry in July. Most needed items are cold cereal, pancake mix and syrup, and WHITE rice (l lb.). Thank you for your continuing support!
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CROP WALK Restaurant Night: Thin crust or deep dish? Enjoy a slice and support the CROP
Walk on Tuesday, September 22 at D’Agostino’s, Niles. 11 am – 9 pm. Be sure to mention the
Walk for a portion your order to contribute to the fundraiser.
Item Collection for The Harbour. Support local teens struggling with homelessness by
selecting items from Item Collection for The Harbour - St. Andrews Lutheran Church & School. Please bring your gifts to the narthex by September 27 or ship them directly to The Harbour using their Amazon Gift Registry.
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MISSION OF THE MONTH: Lutheran Blind Mission, our Mission of the Month, addresses the spiritual and social needs of blind and visually impaired people through the outreach centers it created in participating congregations. The centers are designed to assist blind and low vision individuals by offering such things as computer and job training, lessons on reading Braille, workshops on topics of interest, Bible studies, and a free monthly meal for attendees and their families. Annually, each blind outreach center reaches an average of 25 or more people –a group of folks that often feel forgotten or isolated, this according to Lisa Watts, Lutheran Blind Mission director of outreach centers. Watts, who herself has limited vision, tells us that congregations that operate such centers “reach out with love, compassion, resources, support, and of course, most importantly, the unconditional love of Christ for each of us.”
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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN: St. John's Lutheran School in Chicago celebrates its 150th Anniversary on Sunday, October 11, with a celebratory worship service at 9:00 am, followed by an Open House of the facility and a banquet at Chateau Ritz in Niles. All current and former students, parents, teachers, pastors, and friends are invited to attend this GRAND REUNION. For information and registration, go to stjohnschicago.org
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PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:
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Elizabeth Okray, 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
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LAST WEEK'S ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIALS
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Weekly Giving Report - 09/13/26
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Internal Gifts/Receipts - General Fund External Gifts/Receipts
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White Envelope Giving/Plate Offering
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Tuition Assistance - $5,246.98
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Worship Attendance: Saturday 09/12 57 Sunday 09/13 102 +103=205 TOTAL 262
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Pasta Under the Stars Fundraiser for 6th Grade Walcamp
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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!
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Comfort Dog Ministry Shoe Drive
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We're still collecting shoes through November 7! Ask your family, friends, and neighbors if they have any shoes to donate!
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Friday Family Fellowship November 13
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Join us for Friday Family Fellowship on November 13 at 6:00 PM in the gym! Enjoy dinner and Bible study for all ages.
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Be a Bethlehem Walk Volunteer
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Bethlehem Walk is coming December 5 & 6, and we need YOU to help make this special event possible! Read more for link to Volunteer Interest Form.
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Coat, Turkey, and Funding Drive for St. Matthew
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Support St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Chicago by donating gently used coats, signing up to provide a turkey, or contributing funds from October 24 through November 15.
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How the Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - October 28, 2026
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Pastors Ethan Luft and Matt give a behind-the-scenes look at sermon prep at St. Andrews. - **Reformation Sunday recap (0:20–1:18):** They praise the weekend's worship, including Jordan, the choir and the brass. The music included "Thy Strong Word," Luther's Morning Prayer and "A Mighty Fortress." - **Matt's sermon (1:31–4:48):** He preached on 2 Timothy, where Paul says "Luke alone is …
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All You Need to Know
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Pastor Ethan invites us to meditate on a few words from John's first letter while celebrating All Saints Day. This week we'll remember those who have gone before us in the faith and are currently rejoicing with the risen Savior. John's letter reminds us of a few important things: we are privileged to be God’s children, we a different than …
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Never Alone - Reformation 2026
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We live in an age when people feel increasingly disconnected, but that never how God intended for us to live! We celebrate the Reformation this year by looking at Smalcald Part III Article IV, which was written about 20 years after the famous nailing of the 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg chapel. This article instructs on the …
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CHURCH OFFICE 847-823-6656
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Nichole Wandel, Office Administrator
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Matthew J. Hoffmann, Pastor
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Ethan Luft, Associate Pastor
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Jordan Holliday, Director of Music
Christa Neve, Director of Comm. and Media
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Greg Lendy, Contemporary Worship
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Hillary Delanty, Principal
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SCHOOL OFFICE 847-823-9308
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