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NOTES FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE:
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PLEASE NOTE: There will be no adult Bible study this Sunday.
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BELATED BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR MYRA: Join Myra and her Team May 3rd between services for cake & coffee to belatedly celebrate her 9th birthday which was April 9th.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL: Congratulations and God’s blessings to all the confirmands and especially to Alexandria, Lexi, and Liam who have been faithful members of Sunday School!
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GIFT PLANNING: A good gift plan within an estate includes inheritance for family and gifts to ministry. Sometimes the family side of things can be a bit tricky to plan. Should you let your family members know the details of your gift plan from your estate, for family and ministry? It depends on many circumstances. But if possible, it is a wonderful thing to draw family members in at the time of planning, to celebrate God’s blessings together and to inform family members of your intentions so that they can do their part of honoring those intentions. Your LCMS Foundation Associate Gift Planning Counselor can assist you in those conversations. Contact Ray Pagels at his cell 847-226-2262 or [email protected]
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: 184 households visited the St Paul of the Cross food pantry in March. Most needed items are paper towels, cooking oil (vegetable, canola or olive), ketchup and mac and cheese. Thank you for your continuing support!
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MISSION OF THE MONTH: LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod first began bringing the Gospel to people in the military during the Civil War when pastors volunteered to reach out to soldiers in nearby combat areas. In 1917, the LCMS chaplaincy was formed; the program was then called the Army and Navy Commission. In 1948, the LCMS chaplaincy was renamed the Armed Services Commission. Today, our church body’s chaplaincy program is called the Ministry to the Armed Forces, providing hundreds of chaplains to all of our country’s armed services.
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PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:
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Nancy Herrell, Frank Brant Avila, Janet Reich, Carol Claybaker, Gigi Breitzman, Livia Grace Gallo, Michael Piccoli, 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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Saturday 04/25 67 Sunday 04/26 169 + 79 TOTAL 315
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View our livestream broadcast here:
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A Message from Pastor
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As you know, we have been working hard to make our Strategic Planning goals a reality. We are so blessed to welcome Christa Neve as our new Director of Communication and Media! She is instrumental in helping St. Andrews be the best we can be with our internal and external communication and has already made a huge impact. Welcome Christa!
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Pasta Under the Stars Fundraiser for 6th Grade Walcamp
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Join us for Pasta Under the Stars on Nov 7, from 6pm-8pm, to support our 6th graders' Walcamp trip. Great food, fun, and community await!
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Comfort Dog Ministry Shoe Drive
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We're still collecting shoes through November 7! Ask your family, friends, and neighbors if they have any shoes to donate!
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Friday Family Fellowship November 13
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Join us for Friday Family Fellowship on November 13 at 6:00 PM in the gym! Enjoy dinner and Bible study for all ages.
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Be a Bethlehem Walk Volunteer
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Bethlehem Walk is coming December 5 & 6, and we need YOU to help make this special event possible! Read more for link to Volunteer Interest Form.
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Coat, Turkey, and Funding Drive for St. Matthew
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Support St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Chicago by donating gently used coats, signing up to provide a turkey, or contributing funds from October 24 through November 15.
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How the Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - October 28, 2026
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Pastors Ethan Luft and Matt give a behind-the-scenes look at sermon prep at St. Andrews. - **Reformation Sunday recap (0:20–1:18):** They praise the weekend's worship, including Jordan, the choir and the brass. The music included "Thy Strong Word," Luther's Morning Prayer and "A Mighty Fortress." - **Matt's sermon (1:31–4:48):** He preached on 2 Timothy, where Paul says "Luke alone is …
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All You Need to Know
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Pastor Ethan invites us to meditate on a few words from John's first letter while celebrating All Saints Day. This week we'll remember those who have gone before us in the faith and are currently rejoicing with the risen Savior. John's letter reminds us of a few important things: we are privileged to be God’s children, we a different than …
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Never Alone - Reformation 2026
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We live in an age when people feel increasingly disconnected, but that never how God intended for us to live! We celebrate the Reformation this year by looking at Smalcald Part III Article IV, which was written about 20 years after the famous nailing of the 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg chapel. This article instructs on the …
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CHURCH OFFICE 847-823-6656
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Matthew J. Hoffmann, Pastor x102
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Ethan Luft, Associate Pastor x103
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Jordan Holliday, Director of Music x101
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Christa Neve, Director of Communication and Media x109
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Greg Lendy, Contemporary Worship
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Laura Boggs, Principal x201
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School Office 847-823-9308
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