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A Message from Pastor
I am looking forward to this weekend! We have our Annual June Voter's meeting after the Sunday service, and I hope you can attend. This last year has been one of incredible change and great accomplishment.
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Just to name a few Highlights:
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We welcomed Pastor Ethan, Wren and Isla to our St. Andrews Family.
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We completed an in-depth strategic plan for ministry.
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We interviewed candidates for Principal and hired Mrs. Hillary Delanty.
We celebrated 40 years of faithful service for our retiring Principal - Ms. Laura Boggs.
We initated a Mission/Vision/Marketing Process for our School.
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We hired a Director of Communication and Media for the Church.
We revamped our entire Communication System in the Church and School.
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We completed the construction of our Church Office space in the basement.
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While there is alway much to do, we can be so proud of what we have done this year to improve St. Andrews and respond to the great mercy of God in Christ!
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In Christ,
Pastor Matt Hoffmann
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TRANSFER THE BLESSINGS: How can you Touch Lives Today, Tomorrow and Forever? God has blessed you richly with family, resources and a heart to spread His message of salvation. We are to “Transfer the Blessing” to others. That is our calling. Pass it on! Transfer the Blessings is a process that will help you discover your Lifetime Plan for Giving and make it a reality. Contact Ray Pagels, our LCMS Foundation Associate Gift Planner, to arrange an appointment to meet. Ray will guide and provide you with the knowledge and resources to accomplish your goals. Ray’s confidential services are provided no-charge as a ministry of the church. Contact Ray Pagels at [email protected] or his cell phone at 847-226-2262
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: 157 households visited the St Paul of the Cross food pantry in May. Most needed items are cold cereal, pancake syrup, pasta sauce and plain WHITE rice (l lb.). Thank you for your continuing support!
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MISSION OF THE MONTH: Our mission of the month El Comedor San Mateo, the soup kitchen at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Pilsen, serves its very poor primarily Hispanic neighbors. St. Matthew pastor Cesar Sifuentes says that the soup kitchen is not just a ministry of the congregation, but that the people who come to the soup kitchen constitute a “second congregation” of S. Matthew. Every free meal served at the soup kitchen is accompanied by a devotion that brings the Gospel to those who come to eat. According to Pastor Sifuentes, “The soup kitchen is not just about food; the point is the soul.” El Comedor San Mateo depends on the generosity of Lutherans in other congregations to carry out its ministry. Please consider a gift to St. Matthew to assist the soup kitchen. You can send a contribution directly to St. Matthew at 2108 W. 21st Street. Chicago, IL 60608 or place a designated contribution in our weekly offering. Remember, Jesus tells us that when we feed the hungry, we are really feeding Him.
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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., 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 - 07/14/26
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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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Worship Attendance: Saturday 06/20 35 Sunday 06/21 154 TOTAL 189
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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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Hillary Delanty, Principal
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SCHOOL OFFICE 847-823-9308
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