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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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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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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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