John s Letters: A Life of Fellowship. March 18 & 21, 2021

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St. Andrew

Love God. Love each other. Serve the world.

John’s Letters: A Life of Fellowship

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_{Sunday of Lent}

March 18 & 21, 2021

This is how we know what love is

I love my home. I love the ocean. I love my spouse. People use the word love for all kinds of things; sure, they're all loves. But what distinguishes Christian love? How do you know you know Christ's love? John gets us to the answer. Enjoy your time today with brothers and sisters; together we’re becoming more convinced of Christ's love and more able to love as he did.

To receive 250-word devotions on 1 John 3:11-18 this week, Monday – Friday, go to st-andrew-online.org/devotions.

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Worship

Gathering

Gathering song “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

Welcome

Confession of sins Assurance of forgiveness

Song “Living Hope”

Time to greet

Word

Scripture Matthew 18:21-35

Song “There Is an Everlasting Kindness”

Today’s Bible teaching (see pages 3 & 4) Prayers

Thanksgiving

Sending

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Worship

Wow! What’s going on there?

1 John 3:11-18

250-word devotions, Monday-Friday St-andrew-online.org/devotions

11 _{This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.} 12 _{Do not be}

like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother’s were righteous. 13 _{Do not be surprised, my}

brothers, if the world hates you. 14 _{We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love}

our brothers. Anyone who does not love remains in death. 15 _{Anyone who hates his brother is a}

murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him.

16 _{This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay}

down our lives for our brothers. 17 _{If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need}

but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? 18 _{Dear children, let us not love with}

words or tongue but with actions and in truth. 19 _{This then is how we know that we belong to the}

truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence 20 _{whenever our hearts condemn us. For God}

is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.

The ____________________

• Deuteronomy 15:7-8 • Deuteronomy 4:5-7 • 1 Peter 2:12 • Galatians 6:10

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The ____________________

• ____________________ Sign

“This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: every Spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God.” 1 Jn 4:2

• ____________________ Sign

“We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The one who says, ‘I know him’ but doesn’t do what he commands is a liar . . .” 1 Jn 2:3-4

• ____________________ Sign

“We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does not love remains in death. Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him.This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 Jn 3:14-18

The ____________________

• “This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.” 1 Jn 3:19-20

• “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 Jn 3:1

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The Weekly

Highlights

Good Friday and Easter postcard

Easter is just a few weeks away! The number one reason a guest will attend on Easter is because they were invited by a friend. Whom will you be inviting to worship with you? If you are a virtual worshiper, whom can you invite to worship with you online? If you will be worshiping on-site, whom can you invite to meet you here that morning? The postcards are a tool for you to use to have the conversation. Grab some from the display in the atrium.

Worship

Jesus' heart | Wednesday Lent devotions

Join us on Wednesday, March 24, for our last Lent devotion before Holy Week as we learn about Jesus' heart of love—5:00 PM at St. Andrew; 7:30 PM at Chapel.

Holy Week worship times

• Palm Sunday, March 25 & 28 | normal weekend worship

• Maundy Thursday, April 1 | 5:00 & 6:30 PM

• Good Friday, April 2 | 1:00 & 6:30 PM

• Easter Sunday, April 4 | 7:30, 9:00, & 10:30 AM

Last call for Easter flower orders

As we continue Lent, we also look forward with great anticipation to celebrating Easter Sunday on April 4. If you would like to order an Easter flower, pick up an order form at the Welcome Center. Orders are due Tuesday, March 23. Flowers can be picked up and taken home following the 10:30 AM Easter Sunday worship service.

Music & Meditation | "By Grace Alone”

"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." Ephesians 2:4-5 Visit vimeo.com/523926217 for the song video. Music from Brandon Luppen, Kim Gnewuch, Elijah Grow, Terry Jacobs, Steve Soukup, and Vikki Liebergen. Words by Martin Luther, and music by David Ward.

Worship Check-in

Please let us know that you were with us for worship. You can do so on our website or by goingto

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Nurture

Men of His Word

Men of St. Andrew, this one's for you. On Saturday, April 17, you are invited to the 2021 virtual Men of His Word conference. This virtual conference, "Separated Yet United," is a great opportunity for us to join with up to 500 other WELS men for growth and encouragement. St. Andrew men are invited to St. Andrew that morning, and we'll watch the online conference together on the big screen. We'll even serve you breakfast! Find more conference information

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Impact

Baptism makes us children of God and blesses us with the forgiveness of sins. Wait a second . . . Jesus was without sin, so why was he baptized? Let Mr. Tim Rimpel, a gifted theologian from Illinois Lutheran High School, tell you. Listen to St. Andrew's weekly podcast Impact. Impact is

available at st-andrew-online.org/impact and on Spotify and Amazon Music. All previous episodes are archived for you.

St. Andrew devotions

We are so incredibly blessed to be able to come together and hear the truth of God's Word every Thursday and Sunday. And when we go further and immerse ourselves in that truth, our faith grows. What blessings come with a growing faith! If you are not already signed up, consider signing up for these Monday – Friday devotions. They are terrific faith boosters just for you. Check them out at st-andrew-online.org/resources/devotions.

FUEL

"I will praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Think about this: David had a very limited knowledge of how our bodies work compared to what we know today, and he was still in total awe! FUEL will discuss this passage on Sunday at 7 PM. See you then! See the Weekly

or contact Mr. KJ (mark.kjenstad@st-andrew-online.org) for the Zoom link.

FUEL fire

"I love campfires so much they bring tears to my eyes!" LOL! All St. Andrew teens are invited to the FUEL campfire on Saturday, March 27, 3:30 – 5:00 PM at St. Andrew. Bring a chair and that's it! We've got plenty of wood, hot chocolate, and yummy snacks ready to go. Feel free to invite a friend.

Who Am I?

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Plugged into Jesus

Go fishing with Mr O. and family in this week’s video lesson! But what are we all fishing for? “Fishers Follow” will explain. Find this week’s Bible lesson at st-andrew-online.org /connect/

plugged-into-jesus. Need a Plugged into Jesus Kit? Contact Jane Dew (jdew324@gmail.com).

Plugged into Jesus: Middle school

This Sunday at 7:00 PM, middle school students learn fishing techniques! Contact Mrs. Nikki Hill (nicolepierrehill@gmail.com) if you have questions or need the Zoom link.

Musikgarten

Shake and rattle—with an optional roll! You and your infant or toddler will love these interactive music lessons! Access videos

at st-andrew-online.org/connect/plugged-into-jesus

Musikgarten Kits are available upon request. Questions? Contact Karen Hong (karen.hong@westside-christian.org).

Resurrection Garden Project

A few Easter Resurrection Garden Kits remain in the atrium. Do let us know if you are unable to retrieve yours, and arrangements will be made to get it to you. One per Plugged into Jesus family with extras to share. Look for your family name on the prepackaged supplies in the atrium this weekend. All instructions for creating the scene of the garden and grave of Jesus are included. Don’t delay—the grass needs time to grow! Questions? Contact Jane Dew.

Service and Outreach

Missional Moment

How are you preparing for Easter? Have you paused to plan when you will be worshiping? It is hard to invite someone to join you if you don't know when you will be worshiping. Take a few moments today to look at the worship times above. Determine when you will be worshiping for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. Put those on your calendar so you have a concrete event to invite a friend, family member, or co-worker to join you.

Mission Trips

Mission Trip registrations have come in! We will have 14 participants in Mission Madison, and we will be sending eight teens to Wesley Chapel, Florida. Please keep these teens and leaders in your prayers as plans come together for them to serve and share Christ in our community and

beyond.

March Monthly Mission Partner | Middleton Outreach Ministries

Each month we select a ministry that is outside of St. Andrew to support with our gifts and to be remembered in our prayers. This month we partner with Middleton Outreach Ministries who has been an instrumental resource to our community throughout the pandemic, serving with not only a food and clothing pantry, but a social service agency helping many with rent and utility assistance. See the Weekly for the link to a video from MOM with an update on their work.

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Pastor Kelly call

Pastor Kelly continues his call deliberations as he and Katie evaluate where best they can use their gifts for the Kingdom of God. Please continue to keep Pastor Kelly and Katie in your prayers throughout the process.

Westside Christian School

Call news

Mr. Dettman, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, and Westside Christian School, Greetings during the season of Lent in the name of our suffering Savior.

I was excited to receive the call on Wednesday to serve at Westside Christian School as a 5th _{– 8}th

math teacher and religion teacher. I’ve spoken with Pastor Hunter and Principal Pucci briefly about the call and I look forward to learning more about the ministry at St. Andrew and Westside. I’m excited to see how I would potentially fit into Westside’s current ministry and future plans. I ask for your prayers as I deliberate this call. I know that whatever my decision is, the Lord will continue to bless my ministry and the ministry at St. Andrew and Westside.

Your brother in Christ, Karl B. Kuschel

Dear members of St. Andrew Lutheran Church,

Last Wednesday, I received your call to serve at Westside Christian School as the grade 5-8 English Language Arts teacher. I'm writing to acknowledge the divine call that you sent to me. I humbly ask for your prayers in the weeks ahead as I consider where the Lord might best use me in his kingdom. I ask for your patience and understanding as I wrestle in prayer, deliberating between the personal calling I have as a senior lecturer at Northern Arizona University and the public call to serve among you in Middleton. I will also keep you and your wonderful ministry in my prayers!

Dr. Tammy L. Mielke

Job Opportunity

Camp counselor opportunity

Patina and Brain Hooten would like to make high school and college girls aware of internship and job opportunities at Camp Agawak, Minocqua (a camp for girls) celebrating 100 years this year. For information, go to www.agawak.com.

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Serving Today

Lead musician: Karen Hunter

Vocalists: Trudi Jo Halvorson, Melissa Dyer Guitar: Terry Jacobs

Drums: Brandon Brickner

Audio:

Naomi Laabs, Victoria Volberg

Video:

8:00 AM: Dan Wasmer 10:30 AM: Dan Wasmer

A/V Booth

Thurs: Phil Otto 8:00 AM: Kim Gnewuch 10:30 AM: Jacob Miller

Greeters

Thurs: Piri Kerr

8:00 AM: Cecile and Pete Peterson 10:30 AM: Caryn and Kevin Ostrand

Cleaning/Sanitizing

After 8:00 AM service: Caryn and Kevin Ostrand

Ushers

Thurs: Dave Rortvedt 8:00 AM: Todd Treichel 10:30 AM: Ferron Havens

Growth Group leaders

Jesus Avila, Justin Beck, Jared Dammann, Jane Dew, Jonathan Fricke, Brian Fritz, Harry Radloff, Micki Ross, Bill Walther, Dennis Unterholzner, Pastor Kelly, Pastor Hunter, Mark Kjenstad

Plugged into Jesus helpers

Amy & Lukas Beier, Jane Dew, Malia Faessler, Nikki Hill, Hougaard family, Melissa Janz, Onsager family, Shelly Schmoller

Musikgarten leader Karen Hong

And many more…Thank you! If you would like to serve in one of these roles or in a different way, contact Pastor for Service and Outreach Kelly Huet (kelly.huet@st-andrew-online.org).

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This Week

On-site and live stream worship Growth Groups, in-person & online

Plugged into Jesus: Middle school meets virtually FUEL meets virtually

Monday, March 22

10:15 AM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

Staff meeting First Group (virtual) Virtual Growth Group

Tuesday, March 23 7:00 AM 7:15 AM 9:30 AM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

Virtual Growth Group Virtual Growth Group

Virtual Women’s Growth Group

Ministry Leadership Committee meeting Virtual Women’s Growth Group

Board of Directors meeting

Wednesday, March 24

5:00 PM 7:30 PM

On-site and live-stream worship at St. Andrew

On-site and live-stream worship at Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel

Thursday, March 25

7:00 PM On-site Palm Sunday worship

Saturday, March 27

9:00 AM 3:30 PM

Sunday, March 28

Virtual Growth Group FUEL campfire

8:00 & 10:30 AM 9:30 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

On-site and live stream Palm Sunday worship Growth Groups, in-person & online

Plugged into Jesus Middle school meets virtually FUEL meets virtually

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Preparation for the Lord’s Supper

St. Andrew views the Lord’s Supper as a powerful disbursement of Jesus’ grace. We receive it with joy and treat it with respect. Communing together signifies a oneness in faith, life, and worship. So we ask you to judge us; discover what we believe and determine if you wish to be one with us. Talk to our pastors about preparing to receive this in the future.

Paul instructed, “Let a person examine himself and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup” 1 Co 11:28. Questions like these help us examine ourselves:

• Am I sorry for my sin?

• Do I trust that Jesus has lived and died to save me from my sin?

• Do I believe that Jesus’ body and blood are truly present to assure me of forgiveness?

• Do I intend, with God’s help, to live a more God-pleasing life?

Prayers to use before and after receiving the Lord’s Supper are found on page 11 in the front of the hymnal beneath your chair.

Joining Jesus on His Mission takes preparation on our part.

Ponder this question this week in your devotions and conversations: What good can we DO around here?

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Naomi Laabs, Minister of Worship ● naomi.laabs@st-andrew-online.org Mark Kjenstad, Minister for Nurture ● mark.kjenstad@st-andrew-online.org Kelly Huet, Pastor for Service & Outreach ● kelly.huet@st-andrew-online.org

Meredith Pucci, Principal ● meredith.pucci@westside-christian.org Ellen Soukup, Preschool Director ● ellen.soukup@westside-christian.org

Randy Hunter, Lead Pastor ● randy.hunter@st-andrew-online.org Got questions? Email info@st-andrew-online.org

St. Andrew is a mission church