- Men
Why Men's Ministry?
In keeping with God’s word; “and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:2); the men at St. Andrew’s have taken up the challenge to not only strengthen our own faith but to teach and lead those in our families and communities into a deeper, closer relationship with Christ. We will do this through Christ-centered activities that will equip men with the tools needed to help build a strong Christian foundation for their families and communities.
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- Women
MOPS (Mothers Of PreSchoolers) is for all moms of children age 0-6. It is a place to find friendship, community, resources and support for you as a woman and mother so you're not alone.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday
September - May 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Loving childcare for children age 0-6
Click HERE for our Mops Brochure
For more information contact Jaime Marlowe
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The mission of the LWML is to assist each woman of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world.
We meet the first Tuesday of every month at 1:00pm in the church Library. If you would like more information please contact the church office at: 209-957-8750. For more information click LWML.
- Youth
Our Youth meet EVERY Wednesday evening at the church.
6:30pm - 8:15pm
In order to provide more consistent mentoring, time together, and study of God's Word we are moving youth group meeting from every other Sunday to every Wednesday at the same time as our junior high H2H program. This will provide our youth and their Navigators (mentors) the opportunity to work through our youth's challenges and opportunities.
Upcoming Events:
With our high school youth we focus on mentoring them to be the future leaders we know God wants them to be. Our purpose is to instill purpose and confidence in our youth, purpose and confidence that comes from truly understanding God’s grace and mercy toward us.
In a world that can be such a struggle for our young people, we also emphasize God’s mercy: loving others without condition, encouraging life transformation, and bring restoration to the truly messed up areas of our lives (as well as the lives of others).
Sometimes we gather just to enjoy life together. Often we get together for service to our community and for personal growth. Whatever the reason, we are here to offer God’s mercy and to mentor others to grow with God.
- Jr. High
Head to the Heart (H2H) 2012-2013 Living Lutheran
6th, 7th, 8th Grade
Our H2H program has a three prong approach of Education, Service and Fellowship to nurture faith in the lives of our teens.
H2H Service Learning
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.” – Matthew 25:35
This year the youth are packing paper bags with a bottle of water, canned chili (with a spoon), a granola bar and napkins for members of the congregation to keep in their cars and hand out to someone in need to show that we recognize their need and that God loves them.
Bags will be available throughout the year and we will gladly accept donations of items to be packed. Contact Ann Marie with questions.
Wednesdays 6:30-8:15pm with 10 Lessons on The Old Testament and 1 lesson of an overview of the Gospels.
We begin in the large group and in a participatory way learn the lesson for the evening. Adult Guides and their small groups sit together for the large group meeting. Each week we have a theme we discuss. Then we break for 30-35 minutes in small groups. This allows time for faith sharing with the guides, in a smaller group. Then we return to the sanctuary for closing prayer, blessing and announcements. We invite parents to join us at 8:05pm for the closing prayer, blessing and announcements.
2013 SCHEDULE COMING SOON
Youth contact Nathan Haley
H2H contact Ann Marie Rehbein
- Children
FAITH STEPPING STONES
Faith Stepping Stones is child and parent education that goes from the cradle to high school graduation. There are eight steps along the way as we encourage and equip parents to be the primary faith mentors to their kids.
For more information on Faith Stepping Stones click HERE
Stones:
1) Raising a Healthy Baby (Parents of infants)
2) Raising a Healthy Preschooler (Parents of preschoolers)
3) Entering School (Kindergarten families)
4) My Bible (2nd & 3rd grade families)
5) Livin’ Forgiven (5th grade families)
6) Surviving Adolescence (6th grade families)
7) Confirmation (8th grade families)
8) Graduation (Senior high school families)
Going through the stones and participating in the Faith 5 every night in the home will help parents and kids build stronger relationships with each other and with God.
What is the FAITH 5? There is a simple faith practice built into the core of Faith Stepping Stones. It is called the FAITH 5, or Faith Acts In The Home. The FAITH 5 connects church to home, faith to life, and parents to kids in a powerful way. The five steps of the FAITH 5 are:
One: Share highs and lows. Name something good and bad you experienced today. Can't think of a personal one? Check out the headlines from the news and teach empathy and compassion for the broader world.
Two: Read a verse from your Bible. Choose a verse covered in Worship, Sunday school, small group, a devotion, etc.…
Three: Talk about how the verse relates to highs and lows. Unpack the verse a bit. What does it mean in your own words? How might it relate to where you are today in your highs and lows?
Four: Pray for one another's highs and lows, for your family, and for the world. Simply talk to God, thank Jesus for the good, and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance in specific problems.
Five: Bless one another. Trace the sign of the cross on one another's forehead or palm as a reminder that you belong to God and to one another.
