Third Sunday after Epiphany

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1 January 27, :30 am, 11:00 am Third Sunday after Epiphany Order of Worship G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship in silent prayer. PRELUDE Air in D [Bach] ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY Pastor McEachran HYMN The Church s One Foundation ELW Hymn 654 CALL TO WORSHIP CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS APOSTOLIC GREETING A The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. KYRIE HYMN OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY CHILDREN S MESSAGE (congregation is seated) Pastor Telyea Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor W O R D FIRST LESSON Nehemiah 8:1 3, 5 6, 8 10 L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. RESPONSE Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil ELW Hymn 512 SECOND LESSON L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 1 Corinthians 12:12 31a (congregation stands) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The Good News of Jesus according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Luke 4:14 21 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

2 SERMON Pastor Telyea HYMN OF THE DAY How Firm a Foundation ELW Hymn 796 APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. THE PRAYERS A God of mercy, Glorious Light, hear our prayer. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) OFFERING I. Celebrate wtih Joy [Dobrinski] Handbell Choir II. Down in the River to Pray [Arr. Hafso] Chancel Choir OFFERTORY VERSE OFFERTORY PRAYER M E A L 2 GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS EUCHARISTIC PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. (congregation is seated)

3 LAMB OF GOD COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION One Bread, One Body ELW Hymn 496 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing ELW Hymn 886 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light ELW Hymn 815 POST-COMMUNION BLESSING May the body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen and keep you in God s loving grace, now and forever. Amen. POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE PRAYER S E N D I N G BLESSING The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. CLOSING HYMN Arise, Your Light Has Come! ELW Hymn 314 A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Built on a Rock [Lindeman] 3

4 W E L C O M E t o d a y a t s a i n t a n d r e w s THE FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Signe Wraith and Elmer Neu in loving memory of Bob Wraith and Marilyn Neu. THE WHITE ROSE on the altar is in memory of Marcie Pruett, who died January 17. A Memorial Celebration of Life is planned for March 9 at 3:00 pm at Saint Andrew s. THE ANNUAL CONGREGATION MEETING is TODAY, January 27. A light lunch will be served at 12:15 pm and the meeting will begin at 1:00 pm. We will elect new members to the Congregation Council, approve a 2013 operating budget, and vote on several constitution changes. There will also be updates about the Share the Vision! Be the Life! Mission and Ministry Campaign. A quorum is required, and all members voices and votes are important. See you there! n e x t s u n d a y a t s a i n t a n d r e w s NAME TAGS: The first Sunday of the month is the time to wear name tags. This is a wonderful way to get acquainted and greet those around you. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: Come to the library between 9:30 and 11:00 am. Health care professionals from Health and Wholeness Ministry will take your blood pressure and discuss concerns. Breaking / Blessing News: Thanks to your faithfulness in giving and in support of our Shared Ministry we have made a first of 2013 mortgage payment of $20,828, leaving a balance of $17,643. We continue to welcome your contributions through past pledging to Share the Vision! Be the Life! We also invite any contributions as we press to complete this mortgage. Thanks to be God! WORD DIGGERS Deepen your faith walk by digging into the Word! Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 Bible Study opportunities are marked with the Word Diggers logo. Join them and dig into the Word! 4

5 N e w a d u l t e d u c a t i o n o p p o r t u n i t y EXPLORING LUTHERAN BELIEFS Presenter: Pastor Wes Telyea Are you interested in learning more about what Lutherans believe, teach and confess? Do you have questions about the Sacraments, the Bible, or why Lutherans do certain things? We are in the process of gathering names of people who are interested in exploring Lutherans beliefs. This class will be unique because it will be designed by the participants for the participants. If this interests you please talk to Pastor Telyea or Meg Marcrander by February 13, or sign up in the narthex. a d u l t e a r l y s u n d a y e d u c a t i o n ( 7 : 1 5 a m ) through February 3 P BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Facilitators: Jean Wahlstrom and Marvin Kananen This series is a study on the remainder of P books of the New Testament. Teaching Sundays go through February 3, with a concluding session for wrap up if needed on February 24. All are welcome. Karibuni. NO CLASSES on February 10 and 17. c h i l d r e n a n d y o u t h e d u c a t i o n m i n i s t r i e s SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL (SCS): All children age 2 through Grade 5 are invited to join our Sunday Church School. Classes meet at 9:45 am every Sunday. The 2- and 3-yearold class meets in the nursery; all other classes meet downstairs in the education wing. Students who are new to our congregation should come to the SCS office located on the lower level near the narthex stairs to register and receive a class assignment. For more information, contact Director of Christian Education Meg Marcrander, meg@salchome.org or AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM/ CONFIRMATION (ABC): ABC MINISTRY classes for young people in Grades 6, 7, and 8 are held on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am. 6th Graders will meet in E-3 for Liturgy and Worship with Kendra Mills. 7th and 8th Graders: Old Testament Survey meets in E-1 with Pastor McEachran; Ministry of Service meets in E-2 with Jill Nichols-Hicks, and Martin Luther with Joel Tollefson meets in the east end of the Youth Room. If you are new to Saint Andrew s, please talk with Pastor McEachran or Director of Christian Education Meg Marcrander for information about our Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) Ministry CROSSWALK (for Grades 9-12): Join us every Sunday at 9:45 am in the Youth Room! Our speakers for the next few weeks are: January 27 - Mary Davis February 3 - Louise Oda February 10 - David Anderson February 17 - Joanne Hinkle 5

6 a d u l t s u n d a y e d u c a t i o n m i n i s t r i e s ( 9 : 4 5 a m ) January 27 HEALTH AND WHOLENESS PRESENTS: THE DONATION PROCESS Presenter: Sherry Anderson Fellowship Hall North Come and participate in an experience about organ, eye and tissue donation. Sherry Anderson will lead us in a scenario exploring common misconceptions and the realities about donating organs, eye, and other tissues. For example, did you know that a single donor can impact 50, 75, even 100 or more lives? January 27 LUKE 4:14-21 Presenter: Pastor Wes Telyea Fellowship Hall South Pastor Telyea will lead a Bible study on the Gospel lesson for today (Luke 4:14-21). January 27 OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES PRESENTS: FRIENDS OF YOUTH POSTPONED. This presentation will be re-scheduled. February 3, 10, and 17 STEPPING INTO PRAYER (Parents of 2-Year-Olds) Facilitators: Lois Nelson and Kari Henderson This class will explore the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the toddler, and how to fulfill those promises the parents made at their child s baptism. The sessions will include a workshop for the gifting project. Parents will make prayer pillows to be given to their children on Sunday, February 17, at the 11:00 am worship service. February 10 KNITWITS Facilitator: Dianne Chong The KnitsWits (Knitting as Witnesses) are a fellowship group whose primary mission is to provide items of comfort that are knit and/or crocheted. The items they are currently making are prayer shawls and chemo caps. All are welcome to join! February 10 OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES PRESENTS: THE SOPHIA WAY A portion of the Share the Vision! Mission and Ministry Campaign was granted to the Sophia Way. How did they use this grant and what are their plans for their future funds from us? Join us on February 10 to find out more about this organization that helps women move from experiencing homelessness to independence, and learn about ways to get involved. February 10, 17, and 24 INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL OF LUKE Presenter: Pastor Wes Telyea During this year the Gospel readings come from the Gospel of Luke. You are invited to join Pastor Telyea as he gives an introduction to Luke s Gospel including when it was written, to whom it was written, and the major themes in the Gospel. The goal of this class is to help give you tools to make reading Luke s Gospel easier. Please bring your Bibles! 6

7 A D U L T E D U C A T I O N D U R I N G T H E W E E K TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) WOMEN OVER FIFTY (WOF) Facilitator: Dave Marcrander Facilitators: Judy Thiel and Cheryl Jurrus (6:30 am in the Library) (Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room) We have begun a video/discussion series on the Our winter session continues through February 6. Lutheran Confessions as found in the Book of Our book for study and discussion is Here Burns Concord. We will follow this with a Lenten series My Candle by Liz Curtis Higgs. The two main after Ash Wednesday. Don t know what you re characters, Marjory and Elizabeth Kerr, are drawn missing? Stop by the library on Tuesdays at from the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi; 6:30 am, and you will be welcomed. however the setting is Edinburgh, Scotland in the TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY 1700 s. Join us! For more information, contact Presenter: Pastor McEachran Judy Thiel or Cheryl Jurrus. (9:30 am in the Conference Room) Our study is Acts of the Apostles -- - The Gospel Planted, Growing and Enfolding the World. This second volume, written by Luke, tells the story of the Church. We continue with Acts Bring your favorite translation and join the adventure. Y O U T H a n d f a m i l y M I N I S T R I E S F FIRE FORCE (youth entering grades 6-8): Tuesday Night Fire Force - Join us Tuesday nights from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm as we explore the Bible and apply it to our lives. We check in with each other each week and we have snacks and games too! Servant Event - Help Fire Force take part in feeding the hungry of Washington by joining us on Saturday, February 2, at the Emergency Feeding Program warehouse in Renton. We will meet at Saint Andrew s at 8:30 am. We will serve at the EFP warehouse and head to Luther s Table for lunch, returning to Saint Andrew s at 1:30 pm. Sign Up in the narthex, Facebook, or by TODAY, January 27! F GOD SQUAD (youth entering grades 9-12): Dinner! High school can be busy between homework, sports, and after school activities. Take a little time out every other Wednesday night to catch up with your friends at Saint Andrew s. You can stay for 30 minutes or you can hang out for the full hour and a half! Dinner will begin at 6:30 pm and will be served until 7:15 pm. Stop by anytime you like. Our next dinner is Wednesday, February 6. F SHEEP and SHEPHERDS (families with children age birth through grade 5): Enjoy an evening out with friends on February 9. Drop the kids off at church where they will play games create crafts, eat pizza and watch a G-Rated movie with our high schoolers. Adults will meet at an offsite location to enjoy games, wine, and hors d oeuvres. Join us, Saturday, February 9, 5:00 pm -9:00 pm. Sign ups end Tuesday, February 5. If you are interested in hosting the parents for this event, please contact Emily, emily@salchome.org. F IDAHO MISSION TRIP TEAM: Our next mission team meeting is Sunday, February 10, from 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm in the Youth Room. Parents, please join us for the first hour. Lunch will be provided. 7

8 Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): January features Souper Bowl Sundays! Tackle the problem of hunger by donating 10- ounce cans of vegetarian vegetable soup or $15 to purchase a case of soup. These donations will help keep our hungry neighbors warm and fed in these chilly months. Bring your donations to the Corner of Blessing in the narthex. For more information contact EFP, , or visit Y KICK OFF YOUR SHOES: As partners together in mission, Saint Andrew s is collecting PREVIOUSLY-OWNED/USED SHOES in support of Kent Lutheran Church s South Sudan Community Restoration Program. All proceeds are used to enable their ministry in South Sudan. We will be receiving shoes until January 31. Shoes in RE-USABLE CONDITION are wanted to make them available in developing nations, thus providing high-quality and low-cost footwear for people who may not have otherwise been able to purchase them. Bring them to the large box in the narthex labeled SHOES. Please bind pairs together, if possible. Contact Jean Wahlstrom or Debbie Szabo if you have questions. Y 2013 MAASAE GIRLS SCHOLARSHIPS: The new Form One group of 48 students has begun their Tanzanian curriculum. Please continue to pray for them and for the new matron, Sophia Nanyorri Morris, a MGLSS grad with counseling and education training, as she plays a most important role during this time. 32 Form One students for 2013 still needing scholarships and 5 full and 14 half scholarships for the Form Two through Four. $900 pays for a full scholarship and $450 pays for a half scholarship. If you are willing and able to help, please see the forms in the narthex for further details. Perhaps take one to give to others. Prayerfully consider adding a new dimension to your lives by sponsoring a girl, watching her grow up, being a part of her development into a gifted young woman of faith and academically prepared for her future! Journey this difficult road with her. If you have questions, contact Jean Wahlstrom. 8 O U T R E A C H M I N I S T R I E S Please note: this appeal is being made to all the churches who support Operation Bootstrap Africa (OBA.) Y 2013 MAASAE GIRLS SCHOLARSHIPS - ANOTHER WAY TO HELP: SAM (Saint Andrew s Men) continue to support a MGLSS student, Naishiye Eliakimu. Contributions toward her support are welcome; donations should be made to Saint Andrew s with SAM-MGLSS on the memo line. Our next sponsorship payment is due February 28. Y THE SOPHIA WAY: We now have a basket for donations in the narthex near the elevator. Supplies are needed for the new 21-bed Sophia s Place open now at St. Luke s Lutheran Church. Bring these items: fragrance free laundry detergent and dryer sheets, disinfectant wipes, paper towels, paper napkins, foil, plastic wrap, and facial tissue. Y COLLECTIONS: Dorcas Circle and Health and Wholeness Ministry welcome your contributions for the following ministries. Place donations in the baskets near the elevator in the narthex. Sewing kits for Lutheran World Relief (LWR): fabric (three yards or more per piece), thread Personal care kits for LWR: bath-size towels (dark color, light-weight, 27 x 52 ), large sturdy combs, metal nail clippers, bath-size bars of soap, adult-size toothbrushes Supplies for Compass Housing Alliance: travel-sized soaps, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, razors and shaving cream, Q-tips, feminine hygiene products, new/never used combs and brushes, new/never used nail files, new/never used nail clippers, new and gently used towels, pillows and pillow cases, twin sheets, adult-size, new, white crew socks

9 S A I N T A N D R E W S O P P O R T U N I T I E S A N D A N N O U N C E M E N T S Ì PRAYER PARTNERS FOR LENT: Prayer is at the heart of our Christian life. During Lent, we have the opportunity to pray for a member of our congregation. You may request a Prayer Partner next Sunday, February 3, in the narthex. The following Sunday, February 10, you can pick up the name of your secret Prayer Partner from the Partner Box in the narthex. It may be someone whom you have never met or a close friend. Prayers may simply be for the peace and wellbeing of each of us in the time of Lent. On Sunday, April 7, during the Education Hour, we will find out who our Prayer Partner is and find out who has been praying for us. Cheryl Jurrus is our coordinator and welcomes your questions or request for a partner if you can t be in church on February 3. Ì ASH WEDNESDAY: Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 13. There are two opportunities to worship that day, at 12:15 pm and at 7:00 pm. Soup Supper will be served at 6:15 pm. Thank you to Women Over Fifty (WOF) for preparing soup and bread that evening. Ì LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS: Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve the soup and bread meal on Wednesdays during Lent. A sign up sheet is in the narthex. Sign up as a group or individually. Ì NURSERY COORDINATOR OPENINGS: We have been truly blessed to have Amanda Hagen, Zoë Henderson, and Christie Andresen as our Nursery attendants for the past two years. Amanda and her family have moved out of the area and Zoë o t h e r O P P O R T U N I T I E S A N D A N N O U N C E M E N T S ü FAITH ACTION NETWORK DAY OF ADVOCACY: Faith Action Network (FAN) is hosting an Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia on Wednesday, February 20. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the day concludes by 3:00 pm. The theme is Do No Harm: Invest in People! and the goal is to bring to our elected leaders the voice of compassion and justice. There will be workshops on issues, best practices of advocacy, and preparing for legislative hearings. There will also be time to speak directly with your state legislators. Interfaith Advocacy Day IS FREE. FAN will provide lunch, prepare the materials you need, and set up the meetings with your legislators prior to your arrival. To register, visit or phone Join hundreds of faith advocates from across Washington State to create a strong, effective, and powerful voice within the halls of power in Olympia. and Christie will be entering college this fall. We know that our parents and young children are going to greatly miss them as they have been fantastic caregivers. If you are interested in applying for one of the open positions, please contact the church office for a copy of the current job description and further information. Ì BUILDING AND PROPERTY PROJECTS OF THE MONTH: The Building and Property Committee has a To Do list of over 170 projects! Here are the current projects of the month : Fix the window locking latches in the Education Wing so they don t get stuck. This will take a screwdriver and about an hour. Replace the hot water valve on the sink in the Men s room below the narthex. This will take a wrench, plumber s tape, and about an hour. If you can help accomplish either of these tasks, contact Building and Property Committee Chair Rick West. Ì ADVENT CANDLES: For those of you who made the Advent Candles with Fresh Greens during the Advent Fair, it would help us immensely if you would return the plastic bowl and candle points to the church (you do not need to return the foam.) The cost of the items is substantial, about $4.50 per person, and a gift of good stewardship would be to re-use them next year. Please return them to the basket in the narthex. Many thanks! 9