IN THE KNOW

Living Out Our Faith In Daily Life 13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 | 952.937.2776 | standrewlu.org

St. Andrew

June 30, 2019

Worship Hours: 9:00 & 10:00 AM

HAPPENINGS

WELCOMEEndowment Committee OpeningsOur Endowment Committee has the responsibility of overseeing the activity of our Endowment Fund, which includes review and approval of grants, marketing and communications related to our Endowment Fund, and to explore ways in which we can grow the fund. In July we will have three positions opening up on this committee. These positions are 3-year terms. The committee meets four times a year. If you are interested in filling one of the positions opening up in July on this committee, please contact Pastor Peter at PastorPeter@standrewlu.org or Pastor Gail at PastorGail@standrewlu.org and we will submit your names for consideration.

Pastor Lillejord is on Sabbatical... Pastor Lillejord will be away from St. Andrew until July 15. Every seven years of ministry, in one setting, ordained clergy are granted a sabbatical – which is usually three months in duration. Pastor Lillejord, in conjunction with the congregation council, has decided to take a half-sabbatical this year and half next summer. A sabbatical is a time for rest, renewal, and refreshment of the soul to help ensure that clergy have the necessary energy and vitality to carry out their ministry on a daily basis.

Camp OpeningsWe still have camp openings! Get ready for some fun in the sun! Our camps theme focus this year is There's Grace for That! Let's share God's grace at Spirit in the Pines this summer!

Jul. 7–9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2 & 3 Jul. 7–12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4 & 5 Jul. 9–12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4 & 5 Jul. 14–16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2 & 3 Jul. 14–19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6 & 7 Jul. 16–19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6 & 7 Jul. 21–26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 8 & 9 Jul. 28-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2 & 3

In Our PrayersAs a community of faith we are connected through joy, sorrow, worship, and prayer. Please pray for the people listed below. Your prayers are greatly appreciated!

We ask for God’s loving embrace to hold all those who mourn, especially:Marsha Nelson and family on the death of her aunt, Betty JohnsonJoyce Harstad and family on the death of her daughter, Mary Kay SeurerBrenda Young and family on the death of her father, Jack Bartingale

Prayers of Mourning:• God will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying

and pain will be no more. Revelation 21:3-4• Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Romans 8:36-37

As we are praying for all members of the St. Andrew community, this week we pray especially for God’s comfort, healing, protection, and strength to be present with:*Adrian Griffin*Burke Hancer*Kris and Mike Hansel's nephew, Tony*Lucy Ramstad*Amy WoldClarice Hornbacher's sister, Marilyn LathamClarice HornbacherJan MaudlinLinda BarthDave Rowekamp's father-in-law, Jim EdwardsSherry Peterson

Long Term Prayers*David BoorsmaMarilyn Atkinson's granddaughter, Anne BurkauskasLonnie AndersonJosh RichterDavid & Marilynn Boorsma's son, MarkZachary McKeeverJulie Bergquist's cousin, Kathy WesleyDan and Judy Dunlevy's sister-in-law, Connie BloedowPenny Meier's nephew, David HellerDick SmithJill KirwinNick and Katy Kelch and baby McKinley Belle Paul & Marjean Skoog's sister-in-law, LoisJulia NelsonMarcia Lund's sister, Jenni FickChris and Bria Skordahl and their son, Jack• Our friends in Haiti• All those in the military serving our country

General Prayers:• Do not fear, for I have redeemed

you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not con-sume you. Isaiah 43:1-2

For more information or to register, visit our website at standrewlu.org.

Play[full] Life GroupsPlay[full] Life Groups are small groups formed to grow friendships and share interests outside the church walls. For additional information on these groups, check out: standrewlu.org/ministries/small-groups/playfull-life-groups/

Pickleball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TodayJoin Bob Webster and others at 1:00 PM for pickleball and continue it weekly at Staring Lake courts. Beginners are welcome.

Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul. 1Join TJ Helgren for a pick-up game of basketball at 6:00 PM in the St. Andrew gym. All are welcome.

Patio Crawl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul. 11Join Pastor Peter Johnson and visit local breweries over the summer. The next patio crawl will be at Excelsior Brewing Company at 6:30 PM.

Men and their Old Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul. 13Join David Lerseth and other car enthusiasts in this fun hobby Saturday morning at AutoMotorPlex in Chanhassen.

Garbage Pick Up Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jul. 27Get involved in the community by collecting trash for an hour or so a couple times this summer. Meet at 9:00 AM on Saturday at the Isles Bun and Coffee in Minneapolis. After that, we will be on our way to collect the trash!

Quiet BagsHelp refresh our Quiet Bags:We are updating our quiet bags for our littlest worshippers and would love some help. Here are a few items we are looking for:- Crayola No Roll Triangular 8-count Crayons- Empty Fuji and Voss Plastic Water Bottles – 330 ml size- Small Board Books – new or gently usedPlease return items to the front desk. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Events, Programs, and WorshipHabitat for Humanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jul. 15 & 16We invite you to participate in a Habitat for Humanity construction project in Richfield. A total of 18 volunteers can participate each day. Participants must be 17 years old or older. Register online today.

Feed My Starving Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul. 17 You're invited to feed hungry people at Feed My Starving Children this summer! This event starts are 6:00 PM and is open to all ages Register online today.

New Member Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul. 21 If you or someone you know would like to know more about St. Andrew or is interested in becoming a member of our congregation, mark your calendars for this upcoming session.

Prime Timers Boat Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul. 22Calling all those 55+. Join us for an hour and a half Al & Alma’s cruise on Lake Minnetonka at 10:00 AM. The cost is $18 which includes the ticket and a boxed lunch. Beverages can be purchased on the boat. Sign up today.

Blood Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul. 30The American Red Cross blood drive is coming to St. Andrew. Register online.

Pastor's Book Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sep. 12Calling all those who are interested in a Pastor's book study. We will resume in September with Jon Meacham's book American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation (2006). The book and reading syllabus is available now at the front desk.

Save the DateWomen's Fall Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct. 4 - 6All women join us for a weekend of fellowship together at beautiful Spirit in the Pines, where we will discover what God’s word says about worry and fear. Under the leadership of Carole McMonigal, we will spend time practicing several effective "fear busters" - including prayer, humor/laughter, meditation, and the development of opposing thought processes. Sign up online.

* New this week; names will remain listed for three weeks unless otherwise requested. To add a name to the prayer list, click the ‘Prayer Request’ button on the homepage

of our website or contact Pastor Peter at pastorpeter@standrewlu.org.