February 2022 Fishhook
Hosting homeless families, gathering around God’s plan for resurrection, Nerf battles, and Rahab… Read our February Fishhook to see what’s going on at St. Andrews!
Care Packages, Bible Studies, and More
| NEW SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES AT 9:45 |
 Connecting the Dots: How the details of the Bible connect to the grand story of God’s redeeming love. Join Pastors Dan and Brian in the Fellowship Hall! From the first to the last page of Scripture God has a purpose. The details all point in the same direction. Every person, place, thing, and event is meant to draw us closer to the Messiah, Jesus. While most Christians get this, it’s at times hard to understand how each dot is connected. Many of us don’t know the key people, places, and events that build this story. When we do know them, though, and learn how they are connected, they help lay a foundation for us that helps us stand on the firm ground of God and His promises to us. If you’d like to have a sense of this week’s topic, Creation & Restoration, read Genesis 1 and 2, along with Revelation 21:22-22:21.  Zechariah, Malachi, Haggai Charlie Johnson is starting a new study looking at these three minor prophets. Classes are offered in person in the library at 9:40 on Sunday mornings and on Zoom Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm.  Cross+Gen: Growing in Faith with All Ages Cross+Gen is a discipleship time that brings all ages together to learn and grow in faith through prayer, praise, the reading of scripture, movement, and discussion. The aim is to build lasting relationships across generations where the gifts of the younger meet the needs of the older and vice versa. Join us in the room next to the kitchen as we dig into God’s Word with fun activities and discussion! |
| SERVING EACH OTHER |
 February 5th, 6:00-8:30PM Fellowship Hall doors open at 5:30PM Are you a know-it-all? Here’s your chance to find out! Sign up a team of 6 or come on your own. The evening will include 10 rounds of different topics, each with 10 questions. Ticket proceeds go toward helping our youth get to the National Youth Gathering this summer. BYO snacks/drinks. Tickets available for $12.50 each ($75 per 6-person team) after Sunday services through January 30th, or call the office at (209) 957-8750.  Tax-Deductible Youth Fundraiser! Help out your taxes and our youth! Choose an envelope of any amount from the board in the Narthex to donate toward the National Youth Gathering in Houston this summer. You’ll receive a prayer card for a specific student…and a giving receipt. Score! Can give via cash or check, or text 84321 with the amount followed by “youth.” |
| DAILY DEVOTIONS |
 Each Monday-Saturday until Lent, Pastor Dan and Pastor Brian are sending Scripture and prayer suggestions based on the previous Sunday’s message. Sign up today to start receiving devotions about the hope, joy, and peace we receive through the truth of resurrection! How do you get these? If you’d like devotions emailed to you daily, click this link to sign up. Or you can check the St. Andrews app each day! Download the app from Google Play or the App Store (search “St Andrews Stockton”) and then visit the “Devotionals” page. |
Daily Devotions, DCE, Debt-Free…and Other January Updates
| It’s 2022! Here is what we’ve got coming up. Scroll down to sign up for new daily devotions from our pastors. |
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| We Want to Hear from You! We can never replace Miss Tracy Krueger, but we know God has new plans for leadership in our children and family ministries. What are you hoping God provides in a new DCE? What do you see as needs for the families in our congregation? Please gather with us on January 9th at 9:45AM to share your input. St. Andrews is the only Lutheran presence for children, youth, and family ministry in Stockton…so please consider how we can serve you, your children, your grandchildren, and families in our communities! If you are unable to attend this meeting in person, you’re welcome to email Pastor Dan with your thoughts. |
 Thank You, Boni…and Welcome, Erika! We are so thankful for the three years Boni Hamilton served as a loving and dedicated band coordinator for our contemporary service. She has now stepped down from that position, feeling God call her toward concentration on other areas of ministry. In His faithfulness, God also drew Erika Kleinert toward the band position! Erika is a music director at Cesar Chavez High School, and she and her husband Brandon have been involved with music at St. Andrews for some time. Erika will be serving St. Andrews on a part-time basis, and is passionate about nurturing and guiding the band. If you’d like to be involved with music at our contemporary service, please contact Erika at erika@stalc.org. |
 We Did It!Your incredible generosity has enabled us to move forward with our courtyard renovation DEBT-FREE! We are continuing the permitting process and look forward to beginning construction as soon the city gives the last green light. Thank you for your faithfulness! |
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| New! Receive Daily Devotions from Our Pastors Starting January 9th and continuing until Lent, Pastor Dan and Pastor Brian will be preaching on the hope, joy, and peace we receive through the truth of resurrection. Each Monday-Saturday they will send Scripture and prayer suggestions based on the previous Sunday’s message. How do you get these? If you’d like devotions emailed to you daily, click this link to sign up. The first devotional will be sent Monday, January 10th. Or you can check the St. Andrews app each day! Download the app from Google Play or the App Store (search “St Andrews Stockton”) and then visit the “Devotionals” page. |
December Updates
PRE-CHRISTMAS UPDATES FROM ST. ANDREWS
And how to see the video of Good Shepherd’s Nativity Play!
Celebrate the Birth of Jesus with Us!
- Candlelight Christmas Eve Services: 5PM (also livestreamed) and 11PM
- Christmas Day Service: 10AM
- Combined Sunday Worship, December 26th: 10AM (also livestreamed)
We’re almost there! Our courtyard beautification and security project is 93% funded! St. Andrews is committed to not going into debt, and the Mission and Ministry Council is still matching funds up to $50,000. Your contributions count as double until December 31st!
Text-to-Give
Considering a year-end gift, or just want an easy way to donate to St. Andrews? Text 84321 to get started! You can give to our general fund or enter shortcuts for specific projects (like “$40 campus”). Visit this page to learn more.
Good Shepherd’s Nativity Play
Missed Good Shepherd’s annual nativity play? We got you covered! Visit this link to see the story of Jesus’ birth told in a special way by some very special people. Watch for the “rolling” star and Pastor Brian’s cameo near the end!
December/January Fishhook
Happy Thanksgiving! Please click here to read our latest Fishhook.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Sharing
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service
Pie and Dessert Sharing
November 24, 7pm
Join us for a service of thankfulness to the Lord, and bring a dessert to share afterward!
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1
Blitz Poinsettia Fundraiser!
Is it too early to decorate for Christmas? Not if you can get beautiful, locally-grown poinsettias and support our youth as they raise funds to attend next summer’s National Youth Gathering!
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY (November 10-17) you can order from many colors and sizes. Pick up at St. Andrews on 11/20 from 10-noon or 11/21 from 9:30-noon.
Don’t have a spot for poinsettias at your home? Get a couple for your office! Or buy a few to decorate our Sanctuary! (Email Rachel McGehee if you’re interested in getting plants for the church.)
Call/text Karen Kelly at 1 (209) 406-9562.
