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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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View our livestream broadcast here:
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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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Voter's Meeting June 28
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Please join us for a Voter's Meeting on June 28 following the 9:30 a.m. service. We will present a budget, vote on elected positions, and provide ministry and project updates.
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Middle School & High School Youth Group Summer Schedule
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Mark your calendars for a summer of faith and fun! From the pool to our service project, this summer promises to be unforgettable. Read more to see the summer schedule.
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July Youth Group Schedule
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Read more for the full summer youth group schedule!
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Baby Sprinkle for Baby Boy Luft
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The Board of Fellowship invites you to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Baby Boy Luft! Join us for a Baby Sprinkle on Sunday, July 26, following the 9:30 a.m. worship service in the gym. Read more to see registry and to RSVP by July 15.
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Help Wanted! Volunteer Engagement Director
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Help Wanted! VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR – 5 hrs/wk. Read more to view the full position description.
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How the Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - June 16, 2026
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Pastor Matt reviews his sermon on Psalm 19, and how God gives evidence into his nature in the nature we see in the heavens. Pastor Ethan talks about his upcoming sermon on Psalm 34 and God's gracious order, which he gives us in the midst of our disorder and chaos.
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Order Out of Chaos
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Pastor Ethan helps us meditate on the poetic brilliance of Psalm 34. King David, through the inspiration of the Spirit, wrote these beautiful words amidst a chaotic season in his life. He cried out to God, and God answered him. Psalm 34 reminds us that no matter what we endure, there is always deliverance, hope, and rescue through Christ.
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The Law of the Lord is Perfect
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Pastor Matt takes us through Psalm 19 and connects it to Matthew 5:17-20. In the Gospel we learn how much Jesus values the Law of God, and in the Psalms we learn that even the Cosmos gives evidence to God's order, laws, and rules. God's Law is perfect, and if we open our eyes, we get to see it at …
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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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