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Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is a gathering of God's people who belong to Christ. Saint Andrew is "open to all who wish to express their faith in God through Jesus Christ by worship, learning, witness, and service."
Saint Andrew began as a mission congregation in 1980. Initially, worship services were held at Rib Mountain Elementary School (1980-1981) and St. Matthew's Catholic Church School (1982-1984) before moving to the present location on the north side of Rib Mountain. Comprised of people from various faith backgrounds, Saint Andrew is a moderate Lutheran expression of the church and is uniquely made up of people from all walks of life. Because of this, many have experienced a sense of comfort and welcome here. Guided by its mission to be open to all people, the ministry and the congregation has served and continues to serve the greater Wausau area and community.
Brief History
* January 16, 1980 Pastor Roseth arrived to begin the Mission of Saint Andrew.
* April 27, 1980 The first worship service was held at Rib Mountain Elementary School.
* January 23, 1983 Hmong Refugees, sponsored by Saint Andrew, were Baptized.
* July 22, 1984 “Groundbreaking” for the new church building.
* September 13, 1984 Second refugee family sponsored by Saint Andrew arrived.
* December 16, 1984 Saint Andrew moved from St Matthew’s Catholic School gym to present site.
* July 1, 1987 Linda Locklin, from the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, South Carolina, became the first Intern Pastor of Saint Andrew..
* May 29, 1988 Lauren Ley, member of Saint Andrew, was ordained into the ministry of the ELCA and called to First Lutheran Church, Centerville, Iowa.
* May 29, 1988 The "Stations of the Cross" dedicated for display in the sanctuary.
* July 1, 1988 Linda Locklin, Intern Pastor, concluded Internship and Gary Guptill became the second Intern Pastor of Saint Andrew from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC).
* September 1, 1989 Pastor Greg Turinetti began his ministry at Saint Andrew as Associate Pastor.
* August 1992 Paul Mai served as Intern Pastor through July 1993.
* May 1994 Lutheran Social Services opened onsite counseling office.
* October 29, 1995 Jonathan Stansfield began as Associate Pastor.
* March 24, 1996 Margaret Meives, member of Saint Andrew was ordained at Saint Andrew.
* January 5, 1998 Pastor Vern Weeks began as Pastor-in-Residence.
* March 21, 1999 Pastor Solveig Zamzow began as Associate Pastor.
* September 17, 1999 Lay School of Theology began meeting at Saint Andrew.
* November 2002 Pastor Duane Nelson and Pastor Gerald Kort began as supply pastors to assist with pastoral vacancy.
* August 3, 2003 Jon Gallatin ordained and installed as Pastor.
* Spring 2008 – Social Ministry begins preparing the meal for the Community Supper at First Presbyterian Church in Wausau on the third Sunday of every odd month.
* July 2008 – Saint Andrew “Adopts” the 2-mile section of highway on NN in front of the church.
* August 2008 – Cub Scout Pack 480 is formed to provide a scouting experience to developmentally challenged boys.
* May 2009 – Reverend Craig Swenson is called and begins his ministry at Saint Andrew as Pastor.
* December 2010 – Saint Andrew celebrates 25 years of worship and ministry as a congregation.
* March 2012 – Pastor Jeff Martinson is contracted as visitation pastor at Saint Andrew.
* April 29, 2012 – Reverend John Roseth retires as Pastor at Saint Andrew.
* June 2012 – Members of Saint Andrew’s sister congregation in Zeerust South Africa visit for three weeks.
* July 9, 2012 – Reverend Jenn Collins is installed as Associate Pastor at Saint Andrew.
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At present Saint Andrew has 3,200 baptized members with an average weekly worship of 550. It continues to be a congregation rooted in Christ and “Open to All.”
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Permission to place this cache was granted by the Saint Andrew Church Council. Please enjoy your visit!
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