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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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Click "See All Events Here." This will bring you to our Events and Calendar webpage, where you can see all upcoming events and announcements!
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Summer Worship Schedule
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Just a reminder that our summer worship schedule begins Sunday, May 24th. The Sunday service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday Evening worship stays at 5pm. This change goes through Labor Day Weekend.
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Join Us for the Memorial Day Parade
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Join St. Andrews in the Memorial Day Parade on May 25! Lineup at 9am, parade at 10am. Wear spirit wear and bring candy donations by May 15 to the church lobby.
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Celebrating Laura's 40 Years of Service
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Join us on Sunday to celebrate Laura's 40 years of service with a special worship at 9:30 AM followed by brunch. Don't forget to RSVP by May 17th!
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Get Ready for VBS Volunteer Training
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We are excited to invite all our VBS volunteers to the upcoming Vacation Bible School Volunteer Training! This is your chance to get prepared to help our kids have a fantastic Vacation Bible School experience. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the team, this training session will provide you with everything you need to know about VBS, setting …
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How the Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - May 20, 2026
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Pastor Matt and Pastor Ethan welcome special guest, Hannah Matthopoulos. Hannah sings in our Saturday Night Praise team, serves on the Board of Christian Day School, and has two kiddos in our school! Pastor Ethan recaps his sermon from last week on the Ascension of Jesus from Acts 1. Pastor Matt looks forward to Pentecost and preaching on Acts 2.
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Sermon: Pentecost - The New Temple
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Pastor Matt takes us to the moment when the Holy Spirit, promised by Christ himself, revealed himself in a dramatic way to the world. We see what Peter preached that day, inspired by that Holy Spirit, and we continue that hope and Good News today - That God comes to us from outside of us, and gives us what we …
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With Great Joy
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Pastor Ethan is all about JOY this week. Jesus' ascension into heaven is the exclamation point on God's rescue mission. He did it - it is finished! Now, more than ever, we know that when Jesus makes a promise, we trust it. And out of this trust comes unthinkable JOY.
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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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