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NOTES FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE:
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I will be out of the office from May 29 through June 11. If you have anything urgent during that time, please reach out to Pastor Matt or Pastor Ethan.
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I will return emails and phone calls as soon as possible after I return.
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If you have anything you would like submitted for the first two weeks of June of the Friday email, please have it to me by next week Wednesday.
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GIFT PLANNING: A good gift plan within an estate includes inheritance for family and gifts to ministry. Some might consider this a difficult task. How does an LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor help? Depending on your goals, an LCMS Foundation has the resources and gift planning tools that can be customized to your plan, so that your intent is realized some day when the Lord calls you home. Contact Ray Pagels at [email protected] or his cell 847.226.2262.
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: 148 households visited the St Paul of the Cross food pantry in April. Most needed items are cold cereal, pancake mix and syrup, canned mixed vegetables and plain WHITE rice (l lb.). Thank you for your continuing support!
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MISSION OF THE MONTH: One of the facets of our May Mission of the Month, the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, is called Operation Barnabas, established in 2007, so named to recognize Paul’s companion Barnabas who helped him during his missionary work. (The name Barnabas means “son of encouragement.”) This ministry says, “We hope to encourage our military and their families with the Gospel in action.” Operation Barnabas goals are: 1. Care for chaplains and their families and congregations. 2. Train and assist local congregations in the care, support, and outreach to all military connected people in their congregations and communities. 3. Serve as a resource to other organizations that provide care for military-connected people.
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PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:
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Frank Brant Avila, Janet Reich, Carol Claybaker, Gigi Breitzman, Livia Grace Gallo, 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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Elm Street Basement 15,000.00
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In memory of DON BRANDFELLNER gifts have been given to St. Andrews by Roland and Judy Szkwarek.
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Worship Attendance: Saturday 05/16 62 Sunday 05/17 130+63=193 TOTAL 255
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A Message from Pastor
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It is always exciting to celebrate Pentecost, especially as we change over to our Summer Worship Schedule! Remember that our services are a 5pm Saturday and 9:30am Sunday. Even as we head into the Summer Months, we have so much going on at St. Andrews. You recieved an email yesterday with a more extensive list of updates about our various ministries. As you read those, please continue to lift up all of our ministries and all those who serve in your prayers! God is Good!
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Memorial Day weekend is a good time for us to remember all those who have given their lives for the sake of our freedom. One of the best ways we can honor their sacrifice is to USE our freedom to worship by coming to church and joining our Brothers and Sisters in Christ and recieving the gifts of Christ every week!
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In Christ,
Pastor Matt Hoffmann
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Item Collection for The Harbour
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The Board of Service Ministry is collecting items for The Harbour. Read more for additional information and donation lists.
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Comfort Dog Ministry Shoe Drive
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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!
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Pancake Breakfast
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Join us for our Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 27, in between worship services!
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CROP Hunger Walk
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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.
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CROP Walk Restaurant Night - D'Agostino's September 22
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Grab a meal at D’Agostino’s Pizza & Pub in Niles on Tuesday, September 22, and 15% of your pre-tax bill will support the CROP Hunger Walk!
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How the Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - September 16, 2026
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What if the parable that frustrates you most is the one Jesus uses to expose your heart? Pastor Ethan and Pastor Matt unpack two of the most unsettling stories of grace in Scripture - the unforgiving servant and the workers in the vineyard - and show why both are really about what happens when we start keeping score. This conversation …
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Unearned
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Pastor Ethan takes us back to another one of Jesus' parables from the Gospel of Matthew. Continuing with similar themes as last week, this parable uncovers our human tendency to "keep score." Whether it's grades in school, getting paid at work, or waiting for the antagonist in our favorite TV show to finally get what's coming to them - we …
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Not Getting What We Deserve
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In Matthew 18, we hear Jesus teach the parable of the unmerciful servant. The parable shows us the ridiculous graciousness of the forgiving king and the fast judgement of the forgiven man for his fellow in-debted neighbor. It is a challenge to read these verses and realize that we are guilty of not giving the same mercy we receive. Thank …
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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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SCHOOL OFFICE 847-823-9308
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