S.A.L.T.

SAINT ANDREW LUTHERAN TIDINGS Vol 3. Issue 6

OUR MISSION IS . . . MAKING CHRIST KNOWN . . . AND . . . MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE

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Pastor’s Corner

What do the following Bible verses have in common?

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

“Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.”

“Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you

Here are a few answers. They all:

Come directly from Jesus

Are ways to live out faith

Are commands Jesus gives

Are addressed to you

Come from the gospel of Matthew o Matthew 28:19, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 22:37, Matthew 7:7

Are verses you will read over the summer

Are a great way to introduce the Summer Gospel Challenge

We read Mark (2015), Luke (2016), and now drum roll please… This year’s Summer Gospel Challenge is the Gospel of Matthew.

Reading the Bible is one of the most important things we can do together as a church community. The Bible is our source of faith and life in the Lutheran Church, therefore I encourage you to read it this summer. The Gospel of Matthew in an incredible gospel and paints a powerful picture of Jesus ministry here on earth.

*Tip. Try and read the entire book of Matthew in one sitting if you are able.

You will have from Memorial Day to Labor Day to complete the challenge. When you complete the Summer Gospel Challenge, please take a marker and sign your name on the wooden cross in the narthex.

We will be able to visually track our progress as the cross becomes highlighted by your names. This year, the goal is to get 50 people to read the gospel of Matthew.

Throughout the summer, I will highlight information about the gospel of Matthew in the S.A.L.T as well as in worship.

I’m looking forward to seeing how God speaks to you through the Gospel of Matthew.

In Christ,

Pastor Micah

Upcoming Events and Fellowship Opportunities

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Love Somalia MobilePack: St. Paul RiverCentre Friday June 2 – Monday June 5

Somalia is on the brink of famine. Join the movement to help pack millions of life-saving FMSC meals. The goal is 6,000 meals and 30,000 volunteers in 4 days. Help turn hunger into hope with your own two hands by packing nutritious meals for hungry children around the world.

To register go to: volunteer.fmsc.org. then click on the View MobilePack events link in the blue box. When the list comes up, scroll through the cities until you find St. Paul for June 2-5.

If you are interested in carpooling, please sign up in the Narthex. Don Wiezycki has agreed to drive on Saturday, June 3rd.

For additional information or any questions, contact Don Wiezycki or Pastor

Micah.

RAMADAN IFTAR DINNER - BREAKING THE FAST TOGETHER Thursday, June 15, 2017 - Cost: $25 All are Welcome!

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota invites you to an Iftar Dinner to observe together the faith tradition of many of our newly-arrived refugees. By breaking the fast together, we can create greater understanding and build bridges of friendship. There will also be an opportunity to offer a financial gift to help refugees rebuild their lives in Minnesota.

Guest Speaker: Minnesota House Representative Ilhan Omar Rep. Omar was recently elected to her position, making her the highest-elected, Somali-American public official in the United States. Born in Somalia, she and her family fled the country’s civil war when she was eight. Her family spent four years in a refugee camp in Kenya before coming to the United States in 1990s.

7:00 p.m. | Program 8:45 p.m. | Sunset Dinner Center for Changing Lives | 2400 Park Avenue, Minneapolis To learn more or to purchase tickets www.lssmn.org/events Or Contact: refugee.services@lssmn.org | 612.226.9589

STEAK DINNER June 25th - 10:30-1:00p.m.

We need your help!

Mike Starr has again agreed to help set everything up before the event. Flyers have been printed and are ready to be picked up for posting around the community. Raffle tickets are also ready to be picked up and sold. Sheila Lennox has volunteered to be the on-site coordinator, but we still need your help. Please sign up in the Narthex and/or let Mike Starr or Pastor Micah know if you able to help.

Join us for Vacation Bible School August 7th – 10th If you are interested in helping with VBS, please speak with Lynn Catherson or Cindy Erickson.

ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH 2017 YOUTH MISSION TRIP AUGUST 16-19, DULUTH MN LAKE SUPERIOR HIKING TRAIL

Join us for four days of hiking through God’s country. All supplies and food will be provided. Sign up in the Narthex if you are interested. No hiking experience necessary! Our goal is to have wilderness focused bible studies and worship experiences as we explore God’s creation around the pristine North Shore.

We will leave Wednesday, August 16th, at 8:00 a.m. from St. Andrew Lutheran Church and return in the afternoon of Saturday, August 19th.

Please sign up in the Narthex and/or let Pastor Micah know if you are interested in attending.

Service Opportunities

Mission of the Month – Youth Ministry

Help us support our youth ministry program. We provide opportunities for kids to connect with Christ. This year we are taking our youth to the Lake Superior Hiking Trail to experience God’s beautiful creation, outdoor bible studies and worship services, and fellowship with other youth from our conference. This trip is was chosen for its proximity and affordability for our youth, but with your help we can make sure that everyone who wants to go is able to.

We are also starting to plan and fundraise for our 2018 youth mission trip where we will join 30,000 other Lutherans for the 2018 Youth Gathering in Houston Texas. Every three years, high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gather for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. Through days spent in interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship, young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives. Your mission dollars will help make this trip possible for our youth. Thank you for your continued support of our youth ministry and helping our kids connect with Christ in meaningful and faith forming ways.

ELCA Global Ministries

This Pentecost Sunday, June 4, join the ELCA in lifting up Global Ministries and celebrating the global community of Lutherans.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has deep, long-standing relationships with more than 80 Lutheran churches around the world. Because many of the global companion churches are growing quickly and deeply connected to the heart of their communities, the ELCA accompanies them in their efforts to start new congregations, extend outreach in urban areas, and train pastors and evangelists.

If you are interested to donate or ways to be a part of ELCA Global Ministries please find visit ELCA.org/global ministries.

Community News and Notables

TOPS - 5:45 PM - 6:15

Weigh-in starts at 5:45 and the meeting starts at 6:15. The meetings are held in the education wing of the church.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) is open to all ages 7+, men and women. For more information, contact Leslie Knudson.

TOPS is a non-profit organization.

GIVING TREE A special thank you to all who remember the giving tree and donate supplies to help keep St. Andrew Lutheran Church clean and well stocked! The Giving Tree is located in the hallway to the restrooms.

FOOD SELF SUNDAY: 1st Sunday of every month. Bring non-perishable goods for the food shelf. Donations may be left in the back hallway by the pop machine.

NACE is collecting extra garden

produce for the food shelf. If your

garden is producing more than you

can use and you want to donate

your fresh garden produce, please

bring it directly to NACE. They are

located at 18511 Hwy 65 NE, Suite 200, East Bethel. They are open Monday:

9-Noon; Tuesday: 5-8PM; Wednesday: 1-4 PM and Thursday: 8-11AM.

Phone:(763) 434-7685. Please check with the church office if you have

questions.

A NOTE FROM ANNABELLE

BUDDE, EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR, NACE FOOD

SHELF.

Because of the incredible involvement of the Chamber business’s, Faith community and individual donors, NACE is recognized in the Top 10 Minnesota Food Shelves for 2017 MN Food share.

Council Meeting Minutes

St. Andrew Lutheran Church Council Minutes

April 18, 2017

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm

Attendance - Pam Andrews and Leslie Knudson were absent.

Welcome to Julie Keehr. Expressions of gratitude and thanks were given to Julie for her years of service on the council and as President along with a presentation of gifts.

OFFICER REPORTS

Secretary – A motion was made by Sheila and seconded by Wanda to accept the minutes. Motion passed.

Treasurer – There is $4653.36 in the check book and $17,805 in the building fund.

THANK YOU NOTES

Phyllis Crawford for leading the Service Circle for the Warren Windt funeral.

A thank you note was received from the Windt family.

Don Wiezycki for painting the entry.

The churches that participated in Good Friday service.

It was proposed to send “Missing You” notes to those who had not been in church for a while. Steve & Diane Bennett, Bob & Toni McChesney and Amanda Ortlepp and Mike Hanson.

PASTOR’S REPORT

Lent and Holy Week attendance was up slightly from last year. It was mentioned, that the Good Friday service seemed long but it was shorter than last year. The desire to have more attend was expressed especially for Maunday Thursday when First Communion was given.

Easter Breakfast had minimal help but plenty of food.

The Highway Sign is in progress.

Mission Trip. A flyer was sent out to all who are eligible. We could combine with or join another church going on a trip. More information to follow.

Confirmation Sunday will be May 7, 2017 with a potluck dinner on May 3 for the families and anyone else interested.

Spring Cleaning will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2017.

Congregation Vitality report is in the process of being compiled.

A concern for the youth of the church was brought forward by Marion. She suggested a foster program called Church Grandparents be implemented. There was enthusiasm expressed and 2 council members volunteered (Sheila and Alice).

It was suggested that confirmation classes be held on Sunday morning instead of Wednesday evening. There may be a commitment issue.

MINISTRY REPORTS

Youth - The mission trip has chaperones.

Property - The meeting was held April 4th. Don completed the painting of the door to the Education Wing. Trim has been installed. Handicap accessibility issues were discussed including replacing the bathroom door. The usual maintenance items were performed.

Alter Guild – Plants and a purple drape for the cross have been purchased as well as some banners.

Mutual Ministry – No report

Worship and Music -Delmyra will be on vacation for 2 Sundays. Elaine Johnson will play. The worship and music meeting is held the 1st Wednesday of the month and everyone is welcome. Some would like to see the grand piano used more often.

Men’s Breakfast – Six attended

NEW BUSINESS

Synod Assembly – The assembly will be held May 5-6 ,2017 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Ramsey.

Outreach Committee – Outreach is evangelism, proclaiming the news of Jesus. How? By opening doors and community events such as the pig roast, steak fry, Elvis, etc. The CST project is an example of the church being made available to the community. How do we share with people? By letting the community know we are handicap accessible, that we have no hidden agenda.

Red Cross Blood Drive – Pastor Micah has been approached about hosting a blood drive. Two people would be needed for check-in and two to three more for snacks and juice. The shift would be 5-6 hours. Marion made a motion and Wanda seconded it to go forward.

Spring Clean-up – May 20, 2017 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Changing Banks – Shirley would like to investigate changing banks due to a service fee for depositing more than 150 items. We have a long history with Peoples Bank of Commerce. Shirley agreed to call Peoples and see if the fee could be waived.

Possible speaker on Islam - Alice proposed that a speaker be brought in to speak on Islam and that LSS be considered Mission for the Month in May. A

motion by Alice and seconded by Marion to have LSS as May Mission of the Month passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Accessibility Project and Sanctuary options – The council went into the sanctuary where options for wheelchair placement were discussed. Consensus was that the right rear and both sides in front would work for us.

Review Pastor Hahn’s contract – The intention was for Pastor Hahn to develop a narrative budget and prepare for a full Stewardship Sunday in November and transfer leadership of the Stewardship Committee from him to the committee. Pastor Micah agreed to discuss this with Pastor Hahn stressing that they need to make a clear schedule for monthly progress.

Pig Roast – General letters have gone out to corporations asking for donations/sponsorships.

Mother’s Day – Carnations will be given to mothers.

CLOSING PRAYER – Pastor Micah

A motion was made by Wanda and seconded by Sheila to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm

The next meeting will be May 16, 2017

Happy Father’s Day!

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