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April 17,
2024
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Prayer
God,
creator of all living things, you fashioned a world in which lands and
waterways, plants and animals, together meet the needs of all that you made.
We pray that such vitality may flourish around the globe. Bless those who
work the soil and who manage animals. Uphold their towns and villages.
Nurture bees and other pollinators. Protect farmlands and ranches from
drought and flood. Free children from forced labor in the fields. Grant an
economy that can sustain those families who treasure a rural life. Teach us
how to share with everyone the benefits of each harvest, and accept our
gratitude for all sustenance you provide, in the name of Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord. Amen.
All
Creation Sings,
page 47
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Sunday
April 21,
2024 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
Worship: 10:00 am
In-Person and Livestream on
YouTube (visit https://SALC.church/media)
Readings: Acts 17:1-9; 1
Thessalonians 1:1-10; Mark 13:9-11
Healing Prayers will be offered
during Holy Communion.
Quilt
Blessing:
During worship, quilts made by our Dorcas Circle will be blessed. The quilts,
along with Personal Care Kits, will be sent to Lutheran World Relief for
distribution to people in need.
Please note:
Sunday Church
School
for
age 3 - grade 5, 9:00 am, Room 106
Our curriculum follows the Narrative Lectionary, using the same stories that
are read in church.
Youth
Education
for grades 6-12, 9:00 am, Faith and Family
Center
We use our Sunday weekly curriculum and Cornerstone Ministry program. ALL
youth (6-12 grade) begin together, and then split into small groups.
Sunday Discipleship
Hour Forum, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall North
Creation Care and Climate Change: Putting Faith into Action: This 2-part Forum will
be held Sundays, April 21 and 28.
Saint Andrew’s member Jeff Thiel leads these sessions which
focus on:
~ Updates on our understanding of what is happening.
~ Updates on the status of solutions.
~ How we can do our part as households.
~ How we can do our part as a congregation.
On April 21, we’ll break into teams
for a “Climate Change News Quiz” modeled after the New York Times weekly news
quiz that will help people understand what has changed since Jeff last led a
discussion on this topic in February 2020.
Jeff is an expert in the subject of climate change and is a tireless
promoter of solutions to the global climate crisis.
Unless
otherwise noted, Forums are in-person only. Recordings of past Forums
can be found on our Discipleship Hour
webpage. Scroll to “Discipleship Hour Recordings”.
KnitWits, 11:15 am,
Conference Room
Knitting as Witnesses (KnitWits) gathers to check in, share ideas,
and connect with each other. All are welcome! Contact Dianne Chong for more
information.
Family Game Night, 5:00 pm -
7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
This month we are hosting our Cluster Family Game Night at Saint Andrew’s!
Bring a game and a snack to share. A light dinner will be provided. Please sign
up online by Thursday, April 18.
We hope that you will be able to join us!
Dorcas
Circle Needs Boxes
Dorcas Circle needs large and extra-large shipping boxes (approximately 2
feet tall). They will be used to ship quilts to Lutheran World Relief. Bring
boxes to church by Sunday, April 21.
If you need another way to get the boxes to church or if you have any
questions, please contact Linda Willenberg.
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News to Share
Marli
Edde
Our
sister in Christ, Marli Edde, died April 12. Marli was a long-time member of
Saint Andrew’s, and the mother of Sonja Feldman, mother-in-law of Guy, and
grandmother of Collin and Caden. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be at
Saint Andrew’s on Friday, May 3, at
1:00 pm. The service will also be livestreamed; visit salc.church/edde for the link.
Staffing
Update
Communications
Specialist Susan Hegedus has submitted her letter of resignation, as she
would like more time to spend with family who live in different states and
countries. The transition will take some time, and Susan and congregation
leadership will work together to determine her final working date. To answer
the question that will be on everyone’s mind: Susan is committed to
completing the Photo Directory before leaving!
Food Collection for Hopelink
For April, Hopelink has asked us to collect items for
people with dietary restrictions. They have many vegan, halal, kosher,
gluten-free, and nut-free or peanut-free clients. Suggested items include vegan
and vegetarian soups (Amy’s brand for example), gluten-free pasta,
sunflower butter, almond butter, canned salmon/fish, and any
allergen-free product. Bring all donations to the Corner of Blessing in
the Narthex.
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Coming Up
Handbell Choir
Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7:00
pm, Sanctuary
Good News! Our Handbell Choir Director, Vanessa Wilkie, has resumed
handbells! If you are interested in ringing with the bells, contact Vanessa
Wilkie.
Roger Koskela Memorial Celebration of Life
Saturday,
April 27, 2:00 pm, Sanctuary
and via Livestream
Our brother in Christ, Roger Koskela, died February 24. All are invited to a
Memorial Celebration of Life at Saint Andrew’s on April
27. The service will also be livestreamed; visit salc.church/koskela for the link.
Meg
Marcrander Memorial Reception
Sunday, April 28, 11:00 am
(following worship), Fellowship Hall North
The family of Meg Marcrander invites everyone to attend a reception in her
memory following worship on Sunday, April 28.
While we were able to host a small outdoor memorial for her with pandemic
challenges, we know many of you have asked about something the congregation
could join. Please come share memories and enjoy light refreshments. The
reception is hosted by Meg’s children, Kerry, Kris, and David.
Outreach
~ Personal Care Kits
through
April 28
Health and Wholeness Ministry continues to collect articles to be put into
Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. Donations received by April 28 will be included in the spring
shipment. Place donations in the designated box near the elevator. Items
needed are bath towels (lightweight, dark colored, size: 20″x40″
to 27″x52″), large sturdy combs (sturdy, no picks or fine
tooth combs), metal nail clippers (large or small, attached nail file
optional), bars of soap (4-5 ounces in original packaging), and adult-sized
toothbrushes (in original packaging; can be multi-packs).
W.E.B.S.
(Women’s Early Book Study) Spring Session
Wednesdays, through May 22, 10:00
am, Room 212 (Library) and via Zoom
Join Women’s Early Book Study (WEBS) to read and discuss the book They
Were Christians - The Inspiring Faith of Men and Women Who Changed the World
by Cristobal Krusen. There are 11 stories interwoven with the author’s own
faith story that can inspire us and help us to appreciate the Christian
lifestyle. Join us in person or on Zoom. Contact Cheryl Jurrus to get the
Zoom link. We pray together as well as learn, laugh, and encourage one
another in service and faith.
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Outreach Opportunities
Corner of Blessing Collection:
April:
Items for people with dietary restrictions
Ongoing: paper grocery bags
Visit
our Outreach
and Servant Ministries webpage for more opportunities to serve.
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Looking Ahead
Items marked with “**” require advance
sign-up. Select the link to sign up.
** Sign up online for
date(s) to be a Greeter or Coffee Host
Assemble
and Pack Personal Care Kits, April 29,
10:00 am
Timber Ridge Worship,
May 2, 2:00 pm, off-site
Marli Edde
Memorial Celebration of Life, May 3,
1:00 pm
Bellevue
Churches Collaboration Forum, May 5,
11:15 am
**
Youth (grades 6-12)
Sock Samurai, May 5, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dorcas Circle, May 7, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Concert: Salon à Trois,
May 12, 4:00 pm
May Youth Weekend
at Holden Village, May 17-19
**
Day of Service –
Congregation Volunteer Day, May 18,
10:00 am, off-site
Weekly:
Tuesday Morning Men,
8:30 am, via Zoom
Midweek Bible Study,
10:00 am, via Zoom
Saint Andrew’s Calendar
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