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A Message from Pastor
Every three years, members of our church body gather together from all over the country to take part in the National Synodical Convention. Every circuit sends representatives. This year the convention will be in Phoenix Arizona, July 18-23. In years past, we have been blessed to have Jeff Heller go as our circuit lay delegate. This year, Pastor Ethan is going to represent the churches in our area as the Pastoral Delegate. Keep our Synod in your prayers as there are many important things that will be brought before our delegates. Pray for faithfulness to Christ's mission and faithfulness to the Word of God and solid doctrine. Pray for our universities and seminaries as they prepare the future leaders for service in our churches and schools. Pray that all continues to be done to the Glory of God.
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TRANSFER THE BLESSINGS: Your Christian Preamble
We often think about our “Last Will and Testament” simply as directing dollars. But in effect, it is your last word about anything that is on your heart. Most people don’t use it for that, but you can. You can include a “Christian Preamble” by which you testify to your faith. (If your will is already complete, you can write a “family blessing” and put it with your will. Your LCMS Foundation Associate Gift Planning Counselor can help. Contact Ray Pagels, Christian Estate Planner at his cell: 847—226-2262 or [email protected]
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: 165 households visited the St Paul of the Cross food pantry in June. Most needed items are cold cereal, pancake mix and syrup, canned tuna and WHITE rice (l lb.). Thank you for your continuing support!
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MISSION OF THE MONTH: Mission India, our July mission of the month, takes a holistic approach to the people it hopes to reach for Christ. Because many families need the income from their working children ages 5-14., child labor is rampant in India. These uneducated children grow up without the necessary skills to provide adequately for their families. Reaching children Through Bible clubs has been an effective way to break the poverty cycle. Children are enrolled in these clubs where they are introduced to the Gospel, along with singing, games, and tutoring. Parents are invited to see what their children have learned, and are thus also introduced to the Gospel. In addition, Mission India offers adult literacy classes to the many illiterate people of India. UNESCO estimates that India is home to over 200 million people who have never had the opportunity to be educated. They were never taught hygiene habits, they can’t read street signs, and often marry off very young daughters in order to have one less mouth to feed. Adults can attend the Mission India Gospel-oriented literacy classes after work each day and learn basic reading and math skills. In addition, they learn about their rights in society and the importance of sending their children to school, as well as information about nutrition and child-rearing.
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PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:
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Elizabeth Okray, 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 - 07/12/26
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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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St Paul Food Pantry - 30.00
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Worship Attendance: Saturday 07/11 30 Sunday 07/12 155 TOTAL 185
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St. Andrews School Tuition Assistance Matching Challenge
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Read more to learn about the St. Andrews School Tuition Assistance Matching Challenge or for the link to contribute.
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A Gift to the Glory of God
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Read more to learn about how to make a contribution in memory of a loved one.
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Pastor Appreciation Sunday - October 25
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Join us on Sunday, October 25 as we take time to celebrate and show our appreciation for our pastors! We will gather during the Pancake Breakfast in the gym.
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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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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) - October 8, 2026
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The parables in Matthew 22 are not just difficult—they confront the way we think about stewardship, invitation, and whether we are living as though everything belongs to God. Pastor Ethan and Pastor Matt unpack the “terrible parable” of the vineyard and preview the wedding banquet text with one central question: What do these stories reveal about us right now? Ethan …
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Muddy Windows
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Pastor Ethan explores another one of Jesus' parables this week. Set against the backdrop of the perfect, eternal, heavenly Feast described in Isaiah 25, Jesus describes a much messier event. Guests refuse their invitations, people are rebellious, rude, and apathetic. A city is burned and a guest is thrown out. Through the messiness, and however muddled it may appear, the …
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The Most Terrible Parable - The Noble Vineyard Owner
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Pastor Matt takes us back to Matthew 21, to the second Parable Jesus tells during Holy Week. Jesus takes on the religious leaders who act as if they are in charge and have the authority that only God truly has. Jesus challenges them with a brutal parable about a vineyard owner whose tenants act as if they own the land, …
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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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