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A Message from Pastor
It is Reformation Weekend! Every year we commemorate the nailing of the 95 Theses to the doors of the Wittenberg Castle Church. While this is a major historical event, which had a major impact on Christianity, western culture, education, and so many other things, the focus of the Reformation isn't any of those things. It isn't Martin Luther either. The Reformation was, and is, all about Jesus! It is all about celebrating the unearned grace and love of God given to us in the death and resurrection of Jesus! Let's celebrate Jesus together this weekend!
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A GIFT TO THE GLORY OF GOD: An All-Saints’ Day Reflection - Weekend November 1st-2nd
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As we prepare to celebrate All Saints’ Day, we give thanks for the faithful people whose lives have pointed us toward God. The whole Church remembers some, while others are known only to their families, friends, and communities. Yet each, in ways great or small, offered a gift to the glory of God.
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St. Andrews provides a variety of opportunities for those to make a special gift to the glory of God in memory of a departed loved one. Please use this link to make a contribution in memory of a loved one.
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May the witness of all the saints encourage us to live generously and faithfully. And may every gift we offer—seen or unseen—be given with gratitude and dedicated to the glory of God.
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Gracious God, we thank you for all the saints who have gone before us. Strengthen us to follow their faithful example, to serve with joy, and to offer our lives as gifts to your glory. Amen.
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To receive help with the forgoing, at no cost to you, please contact St. Andrews Christian Estate Planner, Ray Pagels on his cell: 847-226-2262 or [email protected]
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: 193 households visited the St Paul of the Cross Pantry during the September distribution. Most needed items are paper towels, spaghetti noodles, pasta sauce, SpaghettiOs and similar, and kid’s cereals (no cheerios type please). Thank you for your continued support!
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CROP Hunger Walk Update: October 18 th was a beautiful and blessed Fall day as 29 St Andrews walkers demonstrated their support to stepping out hunger by participating in the CROP Hunger Walk. Preliminary overall walk numbers are 232 walkers and $34,000 in donations, including $1638 from St Andrews donors. Updates will be provided in the Monthly Report as received from the Walk Committee.
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VANCO GIVING ENDING: St. Andrews will discontinue its partnership with Vanco at the end of December. Beginning in 2027, donations will no longer be able to made through Vanco. If you currently use Vanco for your recurring giving and need assistance ending your Vanco donations and setting up giving through Planning Center, please contact the church office at [email protected].
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MISSION OF THE MONTH: Last Sunday’s Crop Hunger Walk, the St. Andrews October Mission of the Month, was sponsored by Church World Service. It is part of a movement that began 57 years ago, made up of compassionate people in more than 500 communities across the country. The funds raised will provide life-saving support, including emergency food and resources, along with seeds, tools, and programs that help people in underdeveloped countries feed themselves in the future.
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PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:
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Al Hunsicker, Elizabeth Okray, Frank Brant Avila, Janet Reich, Gigi Breitzman, Livia Grace Gallo, Daniel Avila, Sr., Richard Avila, Carol Mraz, Laura Peter, Jeanette Peter, Shant Esho
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26 Jessica Scalfani
29 David Butterfield, Melanie McCarty Lydia Sanchez
30 Gary Lynch, Tim Raetzman, Calvin Tiberi
31 Sara DeVito
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29 Patti and Kevin Johnson
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1 Ashley & Peter Herrnreiter
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LAST WEEK'S ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIALS
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Weekly Giving Report - 10/11/26 & 10/18/26
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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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Lobby Beautification - $30
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Pastoral Appreciation $100
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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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Lobby Beautification - $2,530
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Pastoral Appreciation - $560
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Tuition Assistance - $2,000
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Worship Attendance: Saturday 10/17 93 Sunday 10/18 188+63=251 TOTAL 344
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St. Andrews School Tuition Assistance Matching Challenge
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Read more to learn about the St. Andrews School Tuition Assistance Matching Challenge or for the link to contribute.
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A Gift to the Glory of God
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Read more to learn about how to make a contribution in memory of a loved one.
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Pastor Appreciation Sunday - October 25
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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.
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Support the Myra Comfort Dog Ministry at Fall Fest
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Support Myra Comfort Dog Ministry by donating gently used shoes at St. Andrews' Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat on October 24th! Every pair makes a difference!
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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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How the Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - October 20, 2026
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Pastors Matthew and Ethan discuss Ethan’s sermon on Matthew 22 and Jesus’ words about rendering to Caesar. Rather than focusing on taxes or church and state, Ethan used the passage to explore what it means to be made in God’s image. Beginning with Genesis, they reflect on humanity as God’s beloved creation—and as a broken image restored through Jesus. They …
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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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Picture Perfect
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Pastor Ethan explores a unique interaction between Jesus and the men trying to get rid of him. He is faced with a question about paying taxes to Caesar in hopes that he'll be condemned no matter how he answers. But Jesus refuses to play ball. His response “give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things …
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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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