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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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Kickoff Friday Family Fellowship - Tonight!
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Join us for Friday Family Fellowship on September 11th at 6:00 PM in the gym! Enjoy dinner and Bible study for all ages.
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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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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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Back to Two Services - September 13
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Our two worship services are starting back up on Sunday, September 13. Join us for worship at 8:30 AM or 11:00 AM.
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How The Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - September 9, 2026
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SPECIAL GUEST, Rev. Sam Reinhard! How do you preach Matthew 18 without missing the point? Pastor Sam Reinhard breaks down the parable of the unmerciful servant, and the conversation quickly turns into a gripping look at debt, forgiveness, and why the Gospel never stops being astonishing. Pastor Matt and Pastor Sam Reinhard unpack the text behind the sermon, but this …
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Let go of the Ego
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Pastor Matt takes us through the start of Matthew 18, which is the start of a longer discourse from Jesus. Jesus answers the disciples argument about who is the greatest among them with a challenge to have a child-like faith. In fact, Jesus says you cannot be part of the Kingdom of Heaven without such a faith. What does this …
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True Greatness
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In Matthew 18, the disciples argue about who the greatest will be. But they don't understand what true greatness is in the eyes of God. In this sermon Pastor Matt takes us through the words of Jesus and how they land in our real lives. True greatness in the Kingdom of God looks very different than greatness in the world.
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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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