Virtual Worship & Announcements for March 21-22

Virtual Worship & Announcements for March 21-22

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Now, two options: Traditional Worship or Contemporary Praise.
SCROLL DOWN to watch either service and check the ANNOUNCEMENTS below to learn more about what’s happening around St. Andrew’s virtual community:

Latest News …
  • St. Andrew is OPEN for In-Person Worship Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am, and for a brief celebration of Holy Communion on Mondays. Worship capacity has increased to 125 per service. Registration is still required and opens on Tuesdays for the week ahead. Get details and links HERE.
  • Return/Receive: Series for Lent – wraps up this week with the story of King David on Wednesday followed by the closing theme “Rejoice” on Palm Sunday. Sin turns us away from God. Yet, no matter how far we stray, God always desires that we RETURN to Him. And when we return, we RECEIVE. All Lenten worship will be released online. Get details HERE.
  • Holy Week and Easter will include opportunities to worship in person and online. Get details HERE and watch for registration links, coming soon!
  • Virtual Groups & Studies – A variety of groups are continuing to meet regularly for study and fellowship. NEW! Suffering & Glory. a 7-session review of Holy Week, the Resurrection, the Ascension, and Pentecost, starts Sunday, April 11 at 9:30am. See the full list and get connected HERE.
A Time to Give …
  • HoneyBaked Fundraiser – pick up your Easter goodies at St. Andrew and the church receives 10% of your total purchase. Order deadline 3/29 for pickup on 4/1. Get details HERE.
  • Spring Flowers – have been ordered to beautify the chancel for Easter. Help cover the cost by donating HERE. Specify “Flower Fund.”
  • Thrivent Choice Dollars – Deadline March 31! Thrivent members, don’t let your donation dollars go unused! Visit thrivent.com and designate to St. Andrew’s ministry at no cost to you.  Questions? Call 800-847-4836.
  • Above & Beyond Gift Program – The 2021 catalog includes a special focus on Amharic ministry and much more! Make a gift to support St. Andrew’s ministry and mission beyond regularly budgeted expenses. Learn more HERE.
  • Online Shopping – Make your online purchases through Amazon Smile or IGive and specify Lutheran Church of St. Andrew as your charity of choice to earn funds for the church at no extra cost to you.
Just for Families …
  • Worship Messages for Kids are available stand-alone to watch with the younger set. Kingdom Kids Sunday School and Children’s Choir continue virtually and all are welcome to join.Click HERE for details.
  • St. Andrew Preschool is Open for in-person and virtual learning. A few slots remain for the current session, and registration for fall is now open. Get details HERE or contact preschool@mystandrew.org for details.
Mind-Body-Spirit …
  • Protect Your Health! Ongoing stress and uncertainty can intensify feelings of anxiety, sadness and isolation. Click HERE to learn about resources and opportunities to connect for conversation and find support for your physical and mental well-being. New classes and seminars added regularly!
  • Care Ministry – Do you need a mask, food, prayers, help with errands? Are you able to assist others with cards, calls, and more? Contact Faith Community Nurse Marilee Tollefson at mtollefson@mystandrew.org.

GIVE – Thanks to all who have been faithful in giving during our time apart from one another. Your tithes and offerings are crucially important to the ongoing work and many obligations of St. Andrew’s mission! Keep on giving by mail (offering envelopes are mail-able!) or online at HERE.