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A Message from Pastor
We had a BLAST in worship last Sunday. It was so fun to see all the school families and staff, and to have Ice Cream and Hotdogs after the service. The best part for me was all of the noise of the morning. Holy noise of people greeting each other at the start of the service, of the kids shouting Hallelujah in the Children's sermon, of people chatting in the gym and kids running around. What Joy! What sounds of the Christian life fill you with joy? One thing I know, the sound is much better when it includes YOUR voice! I am so glad you are here, let's enjoy celebrating God's grace together.
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TRANSFER THE BLESSINGS: Tax-Free Sale
Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town. They thought it would be a worthwhile investment that they could later sell for a higher price. Over the years, development from town has moved toward the property and their land is now next to a large
commercial store. They now rent the property to the commercial store for overflow parking.
Howard: We have owned this property for over 10 years. It has been a sound investment and increased in value. We have received just enough rental income in the last few years to pay the taxes. However, we now would like to sell.
Lynn: It would be nice if we could sell without paying a large tax. Our tax advisor has told us that if we were to sell, there would be a large capital gains tax. We also could use some tax deductions this year.
The good news is that Howard and Lynn were able to create a special trust called a charitable remainder unitrust and receive three nice benefits.
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Bypass capital gain
Increase income ( select 5%, 5 ½%, 6% or 6 ½% paid annually)
Charitable deduction
After 20 years, the remaining investment will be gifted to St. Andrews Lutheran Church
Howard: We are delighted with our unitrust. With our unitrust, we saved about $36,000 in capital gains tax and almost $18,000 in income taxes. That is over $54,000 in tax savings!
Lynn: Plus, we increased our income. The land was producing almost no income before. Now, we receive over $12,000 in income each year for 20 years. This increased income is one of my favorite parts of the plan.
Contact Ray Pagels, [email protected] or 847-226-2262
for more information. LCMS Foundation Assoc. Gift Planner
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: 138 households visited the St Paul of the Cross food pantry in July. Most needed items are cold cereal, pancake mix and syrup, and WHITE rice (l lb.). Thank you for your continuing support!
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MISSION OF THE MONTH: Lutheran Church Charities (LCC), our August mission of the month, operates a unique ministry that is very familiar to members of St. Andrews, namely the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. Myra, our beloved comfort dog, is a reminder of how special this ministry is. LCC sponsors over 130 comfort dogs in 27 states, all of which have been specially trained to interact with people of all ages and circumstances, acting as a bridge for conversations about faith and creating opportunities to share the mercy, compassion, presence, and compassion of Christ. LCC comfort dogs visit nursing homes and deploy to scenes of natural and man-made disasters. Our Myra visits classrooms on a regular basis and gives children special love and attention. St. Andrews worshipers are also treated to her loving presence. As we take note of this special LCC program, we also gratefully acknowledge the dedicated service of Myra’s handlers and caregivers.
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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, Shant Esho
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LAST WEEK'S ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIALS
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Weekly Giving Report - 08/21/26
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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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Lobby Beautification - $520Comfort Dog - $310Chancel Flowers - $90Endowment - $30St Andrews School - $20
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Worship Attendance: Saturday 08/20 60 Sunday 08/21 267 TOTAL 327
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Back to Two Services - September 13
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Our two worship services are starting back up on Sunday, September 13. Join us for worship at 8:30 AM or 11:00 AM.
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Confirmation Registration
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Read more for Confirmation details and the registration link.
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Kickoff Friday Family Fellowship
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Join us for Friday Family Fellowship on September 11th at 6:00 PM in the gym! Enjoy dinner and Bible study for all ages.
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Welcoming Our Sunday School Teachers
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Join us on Sunday, September 13th for the installation of our Sunday School teachers at the 8:30am and 11:00am services.
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Join Us for Sunday School!
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Sunday School registration is now open! Sunday School begins September 20th and meets on Sundays from 9:45–10:45 a.m. for preschool through middle school students. Read more for program details and the registration link.
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How the Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - August 26, 2026
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Romans 12 is not a soft passage. It confronts pride, calls for humility, and asks a harder question than most sermons do: what does faithful obedience actually look like when Christian community gets messy? Pastor Matthew sits down with Pastor Phil Allman of St. John’s in Pecatonica, Illinois, for a sharp, practical conversation about preaching Romans, the tension between law …
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The Things of God
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In Matthew 16 and Romans 12, God's Word gives us insight into the deeply counter-cultural nature of the Christian Faith. Following Jesus looks so different from following the ways of the world, and the Things of God are so much higher and better and than the things below. We have a God who defied convention to die and rise for …
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Praise the Lord!
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Pastor Matt brings us the the conclusion of our Psummer of Psalms series with the last Psalm - Psalm 150. In this Psalm we are reminded to sing "Hallelujah!" or Praise the Lord! God has done so much for us, and the Psalms remind us of so many aspects of God's love alive in our lives. We go to 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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