Week of Oct. 28, 2018

Dock Children’s Education Pick Up LocationsAll children must be picked up by a 6th grade or older sibling or

their responsible adult from classrooms at the end of worship.Sanctuary Preschool Room 102 Kindergarten Room 203 Grades 1 & 2 Room 204 Grade 3 Room 201 Grades 4 & 5 Youth and Sports CenterGreat Hall Saturday Preschool-Grade 1 Room 2 Grades 2-5 Green Room Sunday Preschool - K Room 2 Grades 1-3 Green Room Grades 4 & 5 Room 5B

Sunday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.A Family Friendly Concert in the Sanctuary

Bill Chouinard, Organist• A concert designed with kids in mind• Come in costume (non-violent) for a parade

through the Sanctuary• Concert includes the famous Toccata and Fugue in

D Minor by Bach• A short message from Pastor Kyle Jackson• Come early for pizza sold by the slice in the Youth

and Sports Center from 5-6 p.m.• Reception following with special treats for all; free

will offering

Tricks and Treats with the Mighty Organ!

This Weekend!

Parent education SerieS Technology Taking Over: When Is It an Addiction and What Can We Do?Monday, Nov. 5, 7-8:30 p.m.Sanctuary Room 204

Fortnite, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram … Is technology taking control? You are not alone! Learn about the developmental relational impact of being immersed in the digital world, understand when digital behavior is compulsive and/or an addiction, and respond confidently in leading your family into healthier relationships with digital devices.

The event is hosted by Heidi Lender, St. Andrew’s Resource Counselor, with guest presenters from Traverse Counseling & Consulting. For more information, visit saintandrews.org > Children, Youth, and Family > Parent and Family Ministry > Parent Education Series.

Future Events for Parents and Families:

• Making Tough Decisions About College Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, 7-8:15 p.m., Sanctuary Room 204

• Little Steps, Big Faith: Nurturing Faith in Our Littlest Ones | Thursday, Jan. 31, 6-7:30 p.m., Sanctuary Room 204

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Beer and HymnsFirst Monday, 7-9 p.m., Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7Brought to you by St. Andrew’s at Bloody Mary’s (formerly Dugout) in Mahtomedi

Join friends and strangers with a live band singing your favorite hymns! Families welcome! Freewill offering to pay for the band. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Faith@Work Tuesdays, thru Oct. 30, 6:45 p.m. Great Hall Optional $5 Dinner at 6 p.m.

Living out your faith can be easier in some places than others. What does it mean to live out your faith in your workplace? Whether you lead a large team or are a part of one, understanding how faith, reconciliation, integrity, and joy play a part in Faith@Work can be liberating and motivating. Join the conversation with guest speakers and experienced panelists from a variety of workplaces. Reservations for dinner appreciated at saintandrews.org > Register.

Tuesday, Oct. 30: Dr. Terri Elton, Luther Seminary: “Work as a Place of Joy”

St. Andrew’s Village ApartmentsSt. Andrew’s Village currently has rare

openings for a studio and one-bedroom apartment in our Memory Care community. Please call Lori Mahler at 651.762.4290 to schedule a tour.

Vision Slovakia 2019We have been invited to teach preschool and 1st

and 2nd grade children in a program of Vacation Bible School during the week of June 17-21, 2019, in Martin, Slovakia. Planning sessions to teach our curriculum on biblical stories will be held in May.The group will fly from MSP on Friday, June 14, and return to MSP on Thursday, June 27. En route home we will spend four days visiting Norway.

We are looking for people who would love to engage in teaching younger children through biblical stories. For further information please contact: Jan Gilbertson, 651.762.9123, jgilbertson@saintandrews.org, or Paul Berge, 651.762.9143, pberge@saintandrews.org.

YogadevotionNov. 5-Dec. 17, 2018Cost is $56. Register at the yogadevotion.com.Level 1Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Sanctuary Room 204Chair YogaMondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sanctuary Room 204Yin YogaMondays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. in Great Hall NarthexMulti-LevelMondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Great Hall Narthex

Worship at The Depot ChurchSundays 5:15 p.m.

Evening worship services are held in Hugo at 5:15 p.m. at Oneka Elementary (4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo). The Depot Church is a community of St. Andrew’s dedicated to gathering and building Christian community in the Hugo area. Join Pastor Brian Norsman and Jenny Sung in this exciting time in our church life.

St. Andrew’s Annual MeetingMonday, Nov. 12, 2018, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary

6 p.m. Financial Review Meeting in Sanctuary Room 204

Childcare availableAudited Financial Statements will be

available in January 2019.

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Spiritual Care for Caregivers!Tuesdays, through Dec. 18, 1-2 p.m. Sanctuary Room 201

A community of support for caregivers is forming this fall! Join us every Tuesday as we provide weekly devotional material and a warm, welcoming space to share the joys and pains of caregiving. All caregivers are welcome to attend the gatherings at no cost; no prior registration required. Please contact Resource Counselor Heidi Lender at hlender@saintandrews.org or 651.762.9155 with any questions. Come to have your cup filled with love, prayer and the Holy Spirit.

Counseling, Care, Support

Community Resource Center Thanksgiving Food Distribution

The Community Resource Center will be hosting a Thanksgiving food distribution (Turkeys and all the fixings for a meat) to grateful Mahtomedi and North St. Paul area residents. The food distribution will take place on Thursday, November 15. Volunteers are needed Wednesday, Nov. 14 to help with set-up, and on Thursday, Nov. 19 to pick up the turkeys and help distribute the food. To be a part of this exciting ministry, please visit our sign-up link on our website or contact Debbie Larson at dlarson@saintandrews.org, or 651.762.9148.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Gospel on Monday with Pastor John StraitonMondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Great Hall

Join Pastor Straiton as we take an in-depth look at the Gospel lesson for the following weekend worship. There is no cost for this class; however, please sign up at saintandrews.org or by contacting Dianne Nash (dnash@saintandrews.org or 651.762.9141).

Women’s Ministry

Recharge Our Batteries!Sunday, Nov. 4, 5-7 p.m. The Loft, Stillwater

Now is the time to recharge! Let’s gather and focus on God’s message. Invite your friends and neighbors. Hosting and facilitating will be Pastor Sarah Breckenridge; St Andrew’s member Martha Sather; and Sue Lennartson. Freewill offering; coffee, wine, snacks available. RSVP to slennartson@saintandrews.org or 651.426.3261.

Women’s Bible Study: MarkWednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Discover the exciting plan Jesus Christ has for you through the fullness of the Book of Mark. Small groups are now forming. The fourth week will be a lecture or presentation by Intern Pastor Caroline Keenan or Carrin Mahmood. $15 covers materials. Register online at saintandrews.org or at church with an envelope. For more information contact Carrin Mahmood at cmahmood@saintandrews.org or 651.762.9119.

Women’s Retreat & Painting Class Held at White Bear Country Inn Friday, Nov. 2, 5-11

“Keeping the Flame Lit in the Storms.” St. Andrew’s Director of Women’s Ministry Carrin Mahmood will share her journey of struggling to keep her faith and life together while dealing with addiction and struggles in the family. Weekend will feature yoga, tea, chocolate, painting class, meals, poolside fellowship, and more. Options to stay overnight or join in events only. Contact Mahmood at 651.762.9119 or cmahmood@saintandrews.org. Register at saintandrews.org.

Star of Wonder Friday Candlelight Dessert (open to men and women!) $15Saturday Advent Brunch $20

We are celebrating the 25th year of the Star of Wonder Boutique. Come and see the new “Christmas Market” look and feel. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 at saintandrews.org or in the Sanctuary between woreship services. This is the perfect event to bring your friends and co-workers. We are featuring Riverside Swing Band and a Christmas message of hope and peace.

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Baptism WorkshopSunday, Nov. 18, 12 noon Sanctuary Room 204

Baptism is a public profession of faith that welcomes new members into the Christian faith community. All ages are welcome! Families are expected to attend a baptism workshop before the baptism of each child. Teens and adults attend a workshop or meet with a pastor. Please register for the workshop at least one week prior; childcare is available. Registration is available at saintandrews.org > Register. For more information or to schedule a baptism, contact Lisa Heyer at 651.762.9175 or lheyer@saintandrews.org.

Family FrolicsMondays through May 20 (closed for holidays) 9-10:45 a.m. in the Youth and Sports Center Gym

Children birth through preschool (with a parent or adult) are invited to run, jump, and play during a drop-in, open gym time. No prior registration required. For more information, contact Lisa Heyer at 651.762.9175 or lheyer@saintandrews.org.

Wednesday Night AliveWednesdays, 2:45-7:15 p.m.Youth and Sports Center

Children and youth are invited to our afternoon drop-in program with open gym, games, movies, and pizza and snack sales. Come after school or prior to evening programming (such as Confirmation or children’s choirs). Supervision is provided for youth grades 6-12; children grades 5 and younger must have a responsible adult present.

Family Event: Pizza with the Tricks and Treats Organ Concert

Pizza Night: Sunday, Oct. 28, 5-6 p.m., Youth and Sports Center Community Room

Join with other families for pizza prior to the kid-friendly “Tricks and Treats with the Mighty Organ” concert (starting at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary). Pizza available for purchase by the slice. Full details on the website: saintandrews.org > Children, Youth and Family > Parent and Family Ministry > Family Events.

First Communion Skipping StoneWorkshop: Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:30-11:45 a.m.Great HallCelebration: Nov. 3-4 (register for any worship service)

Holy Communion brings the fellowship of believers to the Lord’s Table. The First Communion workshop is an experiential opportunity for children (grades 1-5) to learn more about this special practice and prepare them to receive it. At least one parent/guardian attends with their child; other family members are welcome. Children then receive their first Communion during a worship service (selected on the registration form). For more information or to register, visit saintandrews.org > Children, Youth & Family > Skipping Stones, or contact Lisa Heyer at 651.762.9175 or lheyer@saintandrews.org.

Children, Youth & Family Ministry

Check out our updated web site!Our newly designed web site has updated, complete details for you any time:

saintandrews.org > Children, Youth & Family • Early Childhood Ministry • Children’s Ministry • Middle School and Confirmation Ministry

• High School Ministry • Skipping Stones • Parent and Family Ministry

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Middle School MinistryMoonlight MadnessNov. 2-3, 8 p.m.-8 a.m.Cost: $75, register onlineThis overnight trip will have us going around

town experiencing awesome adventures including laser tag, bowling, roller skating, an ultimate ninja warrior gym, bumper cars, mini golf and movies at Marcus. Every year we love introducing something new to the lineup. Details on exact entertainment will be announced. For more information, contact Josh Carlson at 651.762.9168 or jcarlson@saintandrews.org.

High School MinistryCommunity Meal ConversationsThursdays in November (excluding

Thanksgiving), 5:30-7 p.m.High school youth are invited to share a meal

and conversation on topics like community, homelessness, and caring for those around us. These conversations are a great opportunity to start thinking about how we can create more inclusive space in our own lives for others that might be struggling this holiday season. For more information, contact Kelly Olson at 651.762.9130 or kolson@saintandrews.org.

Almost Locked-in: Mystery Dinner TheaterWednesday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. in the Youth and Sports CenterHigh school youth are invited to solve a

seriously spooky Halloween-themed mystery over a dramatically fancy dinner. Wear your best dinner attire and bring your detective hats because solving this mystery is of extreme importance.

Peer Ministry TrainingFriday-Sunday, Nov. 9-11, at Gustavus

Adolphus College; Cost: $135Peer Ministers go above and beyond what’s

expected in times of need. They are a comforting presence in times of grieving, and they go out of their way to be the light in the world. This three-day training will equip you with the skills you need to make a difference in the lives of others. Peer Ministry Leadership training is open to youth in grades 9-12. Scholarships are available.

Children, Youth & Family

Substitute Preschool Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Teacher’s Aides

The Preschools of St. Andrew’s is seeking Substitute Preschool Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Aides. Degree and previous experience in early childhood education or related field preferred. Teachers and Assistant Teachers must be qualified under MN DHS Rule 3. For more information, visit our career page at www.saintandrews.org. Submit resume to ahuntley@saintandrews.org.

Jobs at St. Andrew’s VillageLife Enrichment Director, FT DaytimeResident Assistant, PT Mornings 6 a.m.-noonServer, Part-time, Evenings and WeekendsHousekeeping Services Asst., hours varyPlease apply at www.preshomes.org or contact

Steffany Workman (Site HR) at 612.219.1863.

Employment Opportunities

Come away with Me: A Day RetreatSaturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. at Christos Center for Spiritual Formation in Lino Lakes, MN

…He said to them “Come with me to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31

You’re invited to take some time away to pause, pray, listen, and experience God’s loving presence in new ways. Join the Pastors of St. Andrew’s in partnership with Christos Center for Spiritual Formation as they share their stories of how contemplative prayer and spiritual direction have deepened their walk with God. Have the opportunity to “taste and see” how these spiritual practices can enrich and deepen your own relationship with God. The cost of the day retreat is $35.00 and includes coffee, rolls, and lunch. Register early at SaintAndrews.org > Register. Space is limited! Deadline to register is Nov. 4. Contact Heidi Lender at hlender@saintandrews.org or 651.762.9155 with questions.

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The Rite of ConfirmationToday we celebrate 99 youth who affirm their baptismal promises as disciples of Jesus Christ. These

young people have completed more than three years of learning and growing in their faith, deepening their relationship with God, learning to serve like Jesus, and connecting through Christian friendship during weekly small groups, large group sessions, retreats, and summer camp.

Confirmation is part of our Skipping Stones ministry, celebrating six significant moments in the journey of life and faith starting with baptism and continuing through high school graduation. Just as stones skip across water creating ripples at various points, our young people experience God’s grace breaking into their lives at different times and places. We mark, celebrate, and bless our children during worship to remind them they are God’s beloved child and to fulfill the congregation’s promise made at each baptism to support and encourage our children and their families in the life of faith.

The Confirmation program culminates in 9th grade, where youth explore the five promises made at Confirmation, as well as how their spiritual gifts can be used to serve others. Youth also create handmade stoles with images and symbols to represent their personal interests, gifts, talents, and faith journey. On Saturday morning, families and friends gathered for a meal in the Youth and Sports Center and a Confirmation Celebration Service in the Sanctuary. Youth recited personal Bible verses and small group leaders shared about their groups’ experiences. Parents and guardians lit affirmation candles, given to their children to represent the passing on of faith as youth make faith their own. Youth were gifted with an engraved skipping stone that reads “I believe … John 11:27.”

Once confirmed, youth become adult members of the congregation with the expectation they will continue their involvement in our faith community, seek ways to use their spiritual gifts in the church and the community, and continue to dedicate their lives to serving Christ in word and deed.

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Lily Grace AndersonRoan Frank Appert

Hannah Grace BeardRyan Grant Beard

Elliana Marie BjornstadZachary Lewis BlaisdellDarius Burnett BrownOwen David Brummel

Tyler Brian BurgeEmma Joy Carroll

Sydney Rose ChapmanMackinley Vaughn

CommanderHannah Elizabeth Coy

Julia Christine DiMartiniKatrina Allison Dulak

Thomas Michael DunhamAlice Margaret Falkenberg

Makayla Kay FischerLiam Olaf Flanary

Joshua Orlando FloresIsabella Ann Flug

Reese Linda FurburAvery Christine Gahler

Wyatt Easton GahmConnor David Gillet

Kaia Alice GoldstrandMacy Jean Gonnion

Abbey Lucille GrabowEleanor Lynn Gregoire

Ethan John GrilzCasey Richard Hagen

Ella Jean HamiltonNathan Jeffrey Hamme

Ayden Lee Hammer

Grace Courtlyn HedinAbbey Grace HeichelKate Olivia HeinschArielle Aurora HeyerJoshua David HoganJake Benjamin Hohn

Anthony Lee HotakainenJordan Benjamin HullOlivia Lynn Johanning

Abbey Mary Kate JohnsonDalton Richard JohnsonNickolas Michael KarniHenry Daniil Kilcoyne

Avery Jerome KlineTyler William Klingbeil Owen Michael Knapp

Allison Ann KoselCharlie Kenneth Kramer

Megan Ray LachKylie Rae Lallak

Alexander Dangmo Dominic Lamsam

Jacey Jieling Antoinette LamsamDaniel Paul Lapadat

Jake Robert Lee LarsonIsaac Chet Lien

Ethan Aaron LossJason Corwin Lynch

Elsa Jane MagnussonNoah Daniel MaleitzkeHunter Donald Martin

Tess Marie MathsonBerit Lindsay Menier

Jordyn Elizabeth Meyer

Lilie Melina MuellerJana LaVae Myers

Nathaniel Lee NeffLaura Anne Nelson

Samuel Lawrence NessElla Cole Netland

Katherine Rose NordlingLily Grace Olson

Dominic David RohrerJordan Christopher Rollinger

Michael Joseph Rosario Ella Marie Sagnes

Kai Frederick SatherBreck James Schwietz

Marin Lorraine SeeversJohnny Thomas Sellwood

Mason Gene ShaferAudrey Kristine StrandHannah Rose SwansonMaya Jean Tarnowski

Isaac Nicholas TheissenNicholas David Then

Brady Milton TurnquistKevin Jensen Vido

Jameson Finden WalchBen Peter Weis

Quinn Nicole WhiteheadClaire Lucille Wirka

Tucker James WylandNora Ruth YocumJack Dalton Zell

Lucy Marie Zollar

The following youth will be confirmed today:

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Sponsor Live Stream, Altar Flowers or Cookies

Provide Live Streaming for Shut-InsIndividuals are invited to support the live streaming broadcast of worship at St. Andrew’s. Cost is $50

and checks can be made payable to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. Please fill out the form below and drop at reception desk. Your gift provides 5 Roku device to shut-ins and area senior housing complexes so that everyone may know Christ’s healing power.

Altar Flowers and CookiesIf you would like to donate altar flowers or cookies for worship to honor or memorialize people or events,

please contact Joe Holmberg at 651.762.9116 or jholmberg@saintandrews.org for availability at least three weeks in advance or fill out the form below. Donations are $55 for each. Checks can be made payable to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church.

Date of sponsorship requested: ________________________________

Sponsored by: _________________________________________________________________

Phone (______) _________________ E-Mail_________________________________________

• Altar Flowers – $55 • Cookies – $55

• In honor of... • In memory of... • To the Glory of God

(circle one from each line and include details) _____________________________________________________

Your sponsorship will be printed in this bulletin insert.

Altar Flowers are given today by Roger and Linda Carlson in honor of their daughter Christine’s October birthday.

Traditional WorshipSunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary

Contemporary WorshipSaturday 5 p.m. Great Hall

Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m. Great Hall

The Depot Church, HugoSunday 5:15 p.m. Oneka Elementary

Worship at St. Andrew’s Village Sunday 1 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Worship Times

900 Stillwater RoadMahtomedi, Minnesota 55115

651.426.3261saintandrews.org

If you have an emergency and would like to contact a pastor please call 651.426.3261 and follow the prompts. If you are having surgery or a medical procedure and would like a pastor to contact you, please call Lisa Grundtner at 651.762.9117 or 651.426.3261. Leave a message and a pastor will be notified.

Nursery care (ages

birth to 5) at all services.