Following a festive groundbreaking ceremony (see recap here if you missed it), our facilities team got to work securing the construction zones. “It’s exciting to be here,” said Dale Bakken, Director of Building and Grounds. “There’s been a lot of meetings, planning and thought that went into this. We’re ready!” Late last week after the […]
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Feb
Feb
Campaign Plan Update to Congregation from Kevin Gerdes, Co-Chair: February 10, 2019 A year ago I stood before you as Co-Chair of a $12M Capital Campaign to support our congregation’s long-range comprehensive plan. That plan would support our growing ministries by: Building a Fellowship Hall and Gathering Space; Expanding our parking lot and reducing the […]
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Nov
Nov
Thank you again for your generous support for our Hope Lives Campaign! Here’s a quick update on what’s happening because of your generosity: The Building Committee has met four times since the end of August. The group has refined space utilization and hammered out details to maximize the efficiency and accuracy in the requests for proposal […]
Updated: September 6, 2018 Dear St. Andrew’s family and friends: With tremendous gratitude, I am sending you this note to let you know we have reached a milestone in this congregation like never before. Last week, we concluded our Hope Lives Capital Campaign and because of the way God invited you to share your gifts, […]
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Jul
Jul
UPDATE: As of July 14, $11,604,567 in pledges have been made. Help us reach $12Million, by pledging your support here On Sunday, July 1, Campaign Co-Chair Kevin Gerdes gave an update on the progress of our 3-year capital campaign HOPE LIVES, which launched in January for the congregation. “I recall standing before you last fall […]
Pastor Mike Carlson caught up with a youth member at camp earlier this summer and asked about her gift to the capital campaign. See why she gave.
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Apr
Apr
On Thursday, April 26, more than 200 people gathered in the Great Hall for a Community Dinner. In attendance were school administrators, counselors, city officials, grandparents, grandchildren, social workers, single parents, business people, families in crisis, community volunteers and neighbors. The mood was energetic as guests dined on chicken, potatoes and quinoa salad. Conversation swirled […]
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Apr
Apr
This is the excerpt for your very first post.
How often do you look to be saved? Saved from hardship, saved from pain, or perhaps even spared from being stuck in traffic? This question came to me the other day and I was reminded of the story of the man who lived by the riverbanks and was ordered to evacuate for fear a flood would soon […]
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Mar
Mar
Window of Hope by Pastor Michael D. Carlson, Lead Pastor Wow! You are amazing! Thank you to those of you who attended worship this past weekend. The energy was palpable as we announced our HOPE LIVES commitment weekend. We filled out sticky notes with places we see hope and people we know in need of […]
HOPE LIVES through the mission and ministry of our Community Resource Center. Executive Director Jenny Mason shares a glimpse of the services St. Andrew’s provides and how the capital campaign will enable us to better meet our neighbors in need. “We are the point of access for homeless families in this county,” said Jenny Mason, […]