Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

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1 February 1, 2015 Order of Worship 8:30 am, 11:00 am Fourth Sunday after Epiphany G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship. PRELUDE Give Me Jesus [African American Spiritual] Lynne Boeger, flute; Jakki Parks, flute ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY Pastor McEachran II. ACOLYTE RECOGNITION Dick Szabo HYMN We Walk by Faith ELW Hymn 635 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 ELW page 138 HYMN OF PRAISE ELW page 140 PRAYER OF THE DAY (congregation is seated) CHILDREN S MESSAGE Pastor Telyea W O R D FIRST LESSON Deuteronomy 18:15 20 L Word of God. Word of Life. PSALM 111 (spoken responsively: Congregation; A Assisting Minister) SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 8:1 13 L Word of God. Word of Life. (congregation stands) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW page 142 The Good News of Jesus according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Mark 1:21 28 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor Today s Theme 50 years ago life seemed simpler. Housing was cheaper, college didn t mean taking out a second mortgage, and there was more time for family and friends. Today the best a person can wish for is organized chaos. All this points to our lack of something: Hope. Our readings today point to what hope is and where we can find it in our lives. 1

2 SERMON We Are All Looking for Something Pastor Telyea HYMN OF THE DAY Give Me Jesus ELW Hymn 770 Stanza 1 and Refrain sung twice: Dick Swaisgood Stanza 2, sing Refrain twice: Congregation Stanza 3 and Refrain sung twice: Dick Swaisgood Stanzas 4 and 5, sing Refrain twice: Congregation APOSTLES CREED A We confess our faith in the words of the 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. I. INSTALLATION OF CONGREGATION COUNCIL THE PRAYERS A Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) OFFERING I. The King of Love My Shepherd Is [arr. Mack Wilberg] Chancel Choir, Lynne Boeger, flute, Jakki Parks, flute II. Symphony No. 3 in F [Johannes Brahms] third movement excerpt Lynne Boeger, flute (congregation stands) OFFERTORY VERSE ELW 182 OFFERTORY PRAYER 2

3 M E A L GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS ELW page 144 WORDS OF INSTITUTION 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) LAMB OF GOD ELW page 146 COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION Children of the Heavenly Father ELW Hymn 781 Christ, Be Our Light ELW Hymn 715 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 ELW 204 PRAYER S E N D I N G BLESSING The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on 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. Numbers 6:24-26 Amen. CLOSING HYMN Praise and Thanksgiving ELW Hymn 689 A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Earth and All Stars [David Johnson] 3

4 P A R T I C I P A N T S Presiding Minister Pastor James N. McEachran Preaching Minister Pastor Wesley C. Telyea Director of Music Ministries/Organist Dr. Will Simpson Assisting Ministers (I) Dana Nasby (II) Eric Bean Communion Assistants (I) Judy Gowdy Acolytes (I) Emily Andresen (II) Addie Nickel Altar Guild Ann Berglind, Deanna Oeffner Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: Come to Room 212 between 9:30 am and 10:45 am. Health care professionals from Health and Wholeness Ministry will take your blood pressure and discuss concerns. WORSHIP SERVICE CAPTIONING: Today, real-time captioning of the 11:00 am worship service is available, making our worship service accessible to those who are hard-of-hearing. You can use your smartphone or tablet to access the captioning (the sanctuary has a WiFi connection.) Go to: event/standrews/ (If you see a login page, the captioning is not yet active. Refresh your browser near the beginning of the worship service.) The website displays real-time captions of what is being spoken in the service, similar to closed captioning on television. W E L C O M E TODAY AT SAINT ANDREW S SOUPer BOWL OF CARING: Saint Andrew s is participating in a national effort to help those who are hungry. It is called SOUPer Bowl of Caring and is held in connection with the Super Bowl. TODAY, February 1, Super Bowl Sunday, we are collecting canned soup, canned vegetables, canned fruit, and monetary donations to address hunger in our neighborhoods. All food and donations will go to Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County (EFP). Drop cans into the collection barrels and monetary donations in the soup pots in the Narthex. STEWARDSHIP 2015 has included an emphasis on each of our ministry areas. We began with Building and Property. Then Youth and Family Ministries, Worship and Liturgical Arts, Christian Education, and Finance. February marks an emphasis on Outreach and Servant Ministries. Watch as each Sunday opens a new core value in our global and local mission. We begin today with SOUPer Bowl Sunday...Then, next Sunday, February 8, we will focus on Our Values. Keep eyes and ears tuned to the ways we share the good news of Jesus in our acts of intercession, advocacy, and solidarity in mission. 4

5 NEXT SUNDAY AT SAINT ANDREW S PRAYER PARTNERS FOR LENT: Praying for someone else is a blessing to another person as well as enriching to our own spiritual journey. By praying for members of our faith community, we become closer. Submit your request for a prayer partner next Sunday, February 8, and you will be matched with a secret partner and receive an envelope with his or her name and prayer requests on Sunday, February 15. This year you will have the opportunity to make a request for prayers for a special need. You may also pray for your partner s health and spiritual journey through Lent. You will find out who has been praying for you on the Sunday after Easter, April 12, during the Education Hour. Place your request in the Prayer Partner box in the Narthex or give it to a member of the Health and Wholeness Ministry Committee. If you can t be in Church on February 8, you can contact Cheryl Jurrus before February 10 to request a prayer partner and include your prayer request. EQUAL EXCHANGE FAIRLY TRADED COFFEE AND MORE: Support our Global Outreach by purchasing fairly traded coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and chocolate bars (in the Narthex between services). By purchasing these items, you help the coffee and cocoa bean farmers in impoverished countries receive more money for their crops by eliminating the middle man s cut. SCOUT SUNDAY OBSERVANCE: The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916 is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. The Boy Scouts of America designates that Sunday as Scout Sunday to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. Scouts of all ages are encouraged to wear their uniform next Sunday in honor of that day. CHILDREN AND YOUTH EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 AM) SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL (SCS): All children ages 2 through Grade 5 are invited to join our Sunday Church School classes every Sunday morning at 9:45 am. The 2- and 3-year-olds meet in 210/Nursery; all other classes are downstairs in the Education Wing. 2-year-olds through Kindergarten begin each Sunday with Music in Room 106. AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM/ CONFIRMATION: Classes for those in grades 6-8 meet in the Education Wing on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am. Those students new to our congregation are asked to contact Pastor Telyea or Nona Gram, Interim Coordinator of Christian Education. NEW CLASSES begin TODAY, February 1. CROSSWALK (grades 9-12): Join us every Sunday morning at 9:45 am on the couch side of the Youth Room. This year we are using Augsburg s Animate to explore topics on the Bible, Faith, and Faith Practices. 5

6 ADULT SUNDAY EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 AM) February 1, 8, 15 CHURCH HISTORY 101 Presenter: Pastor McEachran 301/Fellowship Hall North Join us for this overview of the history of the Christian Church with a chance to look at those persons used to help grow the Church. We use timelines, maps, and primary documents from phases of Church History. Bring a friend. February 15 KNITWITS Facilitator: Dianne Chong 322/Conference Room The KnitWits (Knitting as Witnesses) are a fellowship group whose primary mission is to provide items of comfort that are knit or crocheted. The items they are currently making are prayer shawls, baby caps, scarves, and baptismal blankets. All are welcome! February 22 - March 29 EXPLORING LUTHERAN BELIEFS: HOLY COMMUNION Presenter: Pastor Telyea 301/Fellowship Hall North In August 2013 at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly a memorial was adopted which asked: Should Holy Communion be administered only to the baptized? Should a change in the administration of Holy Communion be recommended and implemented in ELCA congregations, it would represent a drastic change in current and historic Lutheran sacramental policy. For this reason I have been convinced it is time to study what Lutherans believe, teach and confess about Holy Communion. Join Pastor Telyea as we spend 6 weeks exploring this question, and learning about why we only commune the baptized at Saint Andrew s. Be sure to pick up your course reader BEFORE the course begins! It will be available Sunday, February 15. ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study): Facilitator: Dave Marcrander Facilitators: Cheryl Jurrus and Vickie Kirn 6:30 am, Room 212 Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, 322/Conference Room Please join us! On February 3, we begin a study All women are welcome to W.E.B.S.! Our winter and dialog on Pope Francis new book The Joy of book session continues through February 11, the Gospel. His message focuses on the primacy and our book is A Lineage of Grace, by Francine of the Gospel in our church and in our lives. Rivers. From francinerivers.com: This compilation Pastor McEachran will join us on February 3. of five books shares the stories of the five unlikely TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY women who changed eternity. Tamar, Rahab, Presenter: Pastor McEachran Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Each was faced with 9:30 am, 322/Conference Room extraordinary even scandalous challenges, We are studying the book of Isaiah with the theme each took great personal risk to fulfill her calling, Isaiah: (You d Better Watch Out). This time of and each was destined to play a key role in the walking through the prophet of promise will guide lineage of Jesus Christ. Contact Cheryl Jurrus or us through the entire book in 14 (or so!) weeks. Vickie Kirn for more information about W.E.B.S. While we will read the entire 66 chapters, we will focus on individual sections of the book. For this week, read Isaiah 12-23, and think about this question, What does it mean to be called into service of the LORD? 6

7 STAFF TRANSITIONS The Staff Transition Task Force (STTF) is excited to report that the Congregation Council has approved staffing recommendations for 3 new part-time staff positions: Director of Discipleship, Fellowship Coordinator, and Congregational Care Coordinator. These positions are based on our assessment of our staffing needs developed over the past year. The Task Force is working with the Human Resources Committee and our Pastors to create job descriptions for each of these positions. Once those are complete we can begin the process of finding the right individuals to hire for each position. Members of the Task Force are Claudia Browers, Dave Holmes, Delores Johnson, Lois Nelson (Council Liaison), Jean Wahlstrom, and Lynn Mack (chair). GOD SQUAD (for youth in grades 9-12): NEW... Coffee Shop Meetings! God Squad is doing something new in Each week we meet for an hour and a half or so for conversation, and maybe a game of cards or Apples to Apples. The day and location rotate week to week, so be sure to check your and Facebook for location and day information. To get last minute updates through text, send a text with your name to Emily, Our next meetings are: Wednesday, February 4, 4:00 pm, Starbucks near Walmart and LA Fitness ( th Avenue NE, Bellevue) Tuesday, February 10, 4:00 pm Tully s near Lake Sammamish State Park (1171 NW Sammamish Road, Issaquah) FIRE FORCE (youth in grades 6-8): Sunday Night Fire Force: Bring a friend or two and join us every Sunday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. We use the Re:Form curriculum to explore the Bible and will end each night playing a variety of games. We do NOT meet TODAY, February 1. Next Sunday, February 8, we are Tubing at Snoqualmie Summit! YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES GOD SQUAD AND FIRE FORCE (youth in grades 6-12): Tubing at Snoqualmie Pass: Sunday, February 8, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm It s time for some fun in the snow at the Summit at Snoqualmie! Meet at Saint Andrew s with your snow gear at 12:00 pm. Bring $10, or, if you have a ski pass, bring $5. We will meet back at the church at 5:00 pm! Lunch will be provided. SHEEP AND SHEPHERDS (families with children age birth through grade 5): Kids In/ Parents Out: Enjoy an evening out with friends! On Saturday, February 7, drop the kids off at church at 5:00 pm where they will play games create crafts, eat pizza and watch a G-Rated movie with our high schoolers. Adults will meet at an off-site location to enjoy games, wine, and hors d oeuvres! Sign up in the Narthex or by sending an to Emily, emily@salchome.org, no later than TODAY, February ELCA YOUTH GATHERING (for youth currently in grades 8-12): The Gathering Team s next meeting is Sunday, February 22, at 12:15 pm. OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): Our collection focus for February is peanut butter (16-18 ounce plastic jars; no natural-style.) Let s FILL our Corner of Blessing with 400 jars! For more information, contact EFP, , or visit Congregation Volunteer Day: Here is a chance to help our community! Everyone in the congregation is invited to help pack food bags at the EFP warehouse on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. This is a volunteer opportunity suitable for all ages. We will meet at the EFP warehouse at 851 Houser Way North in Renton (behind Fry s at the Landing) at 9:00 am. Please sign-up in the Narthex. Contact Debbie Szabo for more information. 7

8 Y KEEP THEM WARM FOR SOPHIA WAY: The Sophia Way is having a Keep Them Warm Campaign to collect blankets, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and sweaters. The 21 women at the Sophia s Place shelter at St. Luke s Lutheran Church are out on the street every afternoon and all day on the weekends. Any extra blankets or clothing will be taken to the Emergency Winter Shelter for Women. Place donations in the basket in the Narthex or take them to the shelter at St. Luke s on Bellevue Way. Y EASTSIDE WINTER SHELTERS: The Eastside Winter Shelters (one for men, one for women and children) are open. Consider providing a meal to those experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months. The meal calendar and more information can be found at: For more information, contact Andrea Liggett, andrea@ hfkparish.org. Y MAASAE GIRLS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: Operation Bootstrap Africa (OBA) is now seeking sponsors for the 50 new Form One students who begin at MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) in Tanzania in January Full scholarships are $1000 each; half sponsorships are $500. If you can help sponsor a student, contact the church office. Y COLLECTIONS: Dorcas Circle, Health and Wholeness Ministry, and Outreach and Servant Ministries 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 Lutheran World Relief (LWR): bath-size towels (dark color, lightweight, 27 x52 maximum size), bath soap (4 to 5 ounce, in original wrapping), large sturdy combs, nail clippers (metal, attached file optional), 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 Supplies for the Sophia Way women s shelter: fragrance free laundry detergent and dryer sheets, disinfectant wipes, paper towels, paper napkins, foil, plastic wrap, and facial tissue SAINT ANDREW S OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ì DORCAS CIRCLE: The Dorcas Circle meets Ì DINNER WITH YOUNG ADULTS: Join us in Fellowship Hall this Tuesday, February 3, at for Dinner with Young Adults! On the 2nd and 9:30 am. New people are always welcome to join 4th Wednesday of every month, young adults of as we sew quilts, school bags, and complete other Saint Andrew s get together for dinner at 6:30 pm, projects in response to those in need. We also either at a restaurant or someone s home. If you welcome donations of fabric, sheets, yarn, quilt plan to join in on the fun, contact Emily, batting, sewing supplies, and blankets. emily@salchome.org or text her, Ì LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS: Ash Wednesday 4901, the Sunday before we meet. Carolyn is February 18. We will have soup suppers and McKenna will host February 11. Look to mid-week worship on Wednesdays throughout for directions. Lent. Thank you to the Philippians small group and our God Squad and Fire Force families for volunteering. Volunteers are still needed to prepare and serve soup and bread on February 25, March 4, March 18, and March 25. Please 8 sign up in the Narthex.

9 Ì LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF CEO DANIEL SPECKHARD: On Sunday, February 22, at 5:30 pm, Saint Andrew s is hosting a special welcome event for Lutheran World Relief s (LWR) new president and CEO, Ambassador Daniel Speckhard. All are invited to this event with wine, hors d oeuvres and conversation to welcome Ambassador Speckhard and celebrate the lasting impact of LWR s work around the world. RSVP by February 10 to Mary Mills, mary@salchome.org or Ì BELLEVUE COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Our Saint Andrew s Sunday Concert Series continues with 100 Years of Jazz by the Bellevue College Jazz Ensemble. The concert is Sunday, February 22, at 3:00 pm. Come hear these talented jazz musicians as they take us from the birth of jazz music through its evolution to today s sound. Ì O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Lutheran Saints) is a fellowship of members and friends of the congregation who meet on the third Tuesday of every month for friendship and an awesome potluck. Newcomers are always welcome! Please join us on February 17 at 11:45 am. Pastor McEachran will lead us through Redux: the End of Life; Thinking About and Planning Next Steps. Hosts are needed; please contact Pastor McEachran if you can help! Ì ANNUAL REPORT: The 2014 Annual Report is available on our website s homepage; visit. Ì BUILDING AND PROPERTY PROJECTS for the CONGREGATION: Our current projects are: Attach the handrail to the building for the basement workshop. Will take about 30 minutes. Steam clean the carpet in the Nursery. Will take about one hour. If you can help complete this project or have questions, contact Facilities Manager Kurt Lutterman, kurt@salchome.org or Ì THE HANDBELL CHOIR invites you to give ringing a try! The Saint Andrew s Handbell Choir is looking for teens and adults to join them. They welcome those who can commit full-time, parttime, or to be a substitute ringer. Contact Handbell Choir Director Bryant Wilkie, bwilkiebells@ hotmail.com. He can make time before rehearsals (Tuesdays at 7:00 pm) for you to check out the bells. Please join us - thanks! Ì PLEDGES FOR 2015: Thanks to all who have turned in your commitments for To date, we have 177 commitments for $698,674. Pledges they are still very welcome and are extremely helpful for planning on how we can continue to build upon God s foundation at Saint Andrew s. Commitment cards are near the elevator in the Narthex. You can also submit your commitment with our online form Ì BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Health and Wholeness Ministry offers free blood pressure checks on the first Sunday of each month. Volunteers are needed to help with these screenings. If interested in this ministry, please contact Beverley Watt. Ì VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: As you are making summer plans, please note that Vacation Bible School is July 20-24, 2015! OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ü HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS ADVOCACY DAY 2015: All are invited to Olympia on Tuesday, February 17, to advocate for housing and services for the homeless. Organized by Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, it is a day to mobilize hundreds of advocates to Olympia to advocate for our state legislative agenda and to forward the mission of ending homelessness by making sure all our residents have the opportunity to live in safe, healthy, affordable homes in thriving communities. For more information and to register, visit 9

10 For Sunday, February 8: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 40:21 31; Psalm 147:1 11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16 23; Mark 1:29 39 Servers for February 8 Presiding Minister: Pastor McEachran Acolytes: Preaching Minister: Vicar William Cheung (I) Beka Gordon (II) Hannah Wilcox Assisting Ministers: Altar Guild: (I) Joanne Hinkle (II) Vicar William Cheung Ann Berglind, Ruth Miller Communion Assistant: (I) Dave Marcrander (II) Sue Short 10

11 Using our gifts to strengthen the foundation God provides for us in Jesus Christ Stewardship in 2015 is about informing you of the amazing work God is performing through us at Saint Andrew s. Building and Property Caring for our church home Stewardship 2015 Outreach and Servant Ministries Christ s love knows no bounds Finance Tending the Spending Youth and Family Ministries Leading our youth to follow in Christ s footsteps God is truly among us and strengthening the foundation given to us in Jesus Christ. How can we use the many gifts given to us, and how do these ministry opportunities fit with the plans God has for you? Worship and Liturgical Arts Praise God in His Sanctuary! Christian Education Learning and Growing in Faith Together 11