Second Sunday in Lent

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1 February 21, :30 am, 11:00 am Second Sunday in Lent Order of Worship G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship. PRELUDE Piano Trio in G K. 564 [W.A. Mozart] movement three Allegretto The Emmaus Trio: Will Simpson, piano; Karin Islip, violin; Lauren Root, cello ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY Pastor Telyea HYMN Love Divine, All Loves Excelling ELW Hymn 631 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 147 PRAYER OF THE DAY (congregation is seated) CHILDREN S MESSAGE Pastor Thomas Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor W O R D FIRST LESSON Genesis 15:1-12, L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 27 (spoken responsively: A Assisting Minister; Congregation) SECOND LESSON Philippians 3:17--4:1 L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (congregation stands) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW page 151 The Good News of Jesus according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Luke 13:31-35 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. 1

2 SERMON Pastor Thomas HYMN OF THE DAY Jerusalem, My Happy Home ELW Hymn 628 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. 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 Piano Trio in G [W.A. Mozart] K. 564 movement one Allegro The Emmaus Trio: Will Simpson, piano; Karin Islip, violin; Lauren Root, cello (congregation stands) OFFERTORY VERSE OFFERTORY PRAYER M E A L GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS ELW page 153 WORDS OF INSTITUTION 2 (continued)

3 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 154 COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION AND HEALING PRAYERS There Is a Balm in Gilead ELW Hymn 614 Jesus, Remember Me ELW Hymn 616 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. 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 O Living Bread from Heaven ELW Hymn 542 A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE I Love Thy Kingdom Lord [Matthew H. Corl] P A R T I C I P A N T S Presiding Minister Pastor Wesley C. Telyea Preaching Minister Pastor Larry E. Thomas Director of Music Ministries/Organist Dr. Will Simpson Assisting Ministers (I) Sharon Gurtel (II) Dana Nasby Communion Assistants (I) Judy Gowdy (II) Tom Getzinger Healing Ministers (I) Stella Nieman, Cheryl Jurrus (II) Nayna McLennan, Karen Grams Acolytes (I) Jillian Nielsen (II) Torin Carmichael Altar Guild Ruth Miller, Linda Powell Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. 3

4 WE WELCOME Pastor Larry Thomas as our preacher this morning. He served as a Pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Issaquah, before his retirement. Pastor and his wife Ann recently became members of Saint Andrew s. THE EMMAUS TRIO is Dr. Will Simpson, Karin Islip, and Lauren Root. After performing in the orchestra at Saint Andrew s last summer, these accomplished musicians decided to rehearse together on a weekly basis and became The Emmaus Trio. They enjoy performing both standard repertoire works as well as works that are unique and rarely performed. The Emmaus Trio is part of the Saint Andrew s concert series and will perform on Sunday, May 15, at 3:00 pm. KNITWITS: The green and blue items that you see on the altar rail were made by the KnitWits (Knitting as Witnesses) for SOWA (Special Olympics Washington), who chose the colors. These items will be given to the athletes who are participating in SOWA in Wenatchee on March 4-6. SOWA events include Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, figure and speed skating. W E L C O M E TODAY AT SAINT ANDREW S HEALING PRAYERS are offered during the distribution of Holy Communion. Kneelers are provided on the east and west sides of the sanctuary. Trained healing ministers are waiting to receive your requests before or after receiving the Eucharist. It can be especially meaningful to have a laying on of hands and an anointing of oil, if desired. It is appropriate to bring ANY request or concern that you may have for yourself or someone else. These may be prayers for emotional, spiritual, or physical healing. It can be a peace that brings wholeness, according to God s will, in a number of ways. If you are unable to walk to the kneelers, please ask an usher to assist or move to the bottom of the stairs on the East side of the sanctuary (near the pulpit) and the Healing Minister will come to you. NO WORSHIP SERVICE CAPTIONING: Please note that there is no captioning of today s worship service. Our next captioned service will be March 6. 4

5 LENT LENT SERMON SERIES: During the Sundays in Lent, Pastor McEachran guides us through the readings each week as we keep our Lenten walk with Jesus to Jerusalem. The theme is The Courage to Watch. LENTEN MID-WEEK WORSHIP: Join us on Wednesdays in Lent for Soup Supper and Worship. Soup and bread is served at 6:15 pm. Worship begins at 7:00 pm, and is a new liturgy prepared by Pastor McEachran, Pastor Telyea, and Dr. Simpson, based on a model used in Taize and in Celtic worship. Pastor McEachran and Pastor Telyea bring devotional words focused on Salvation as Healing. February 24 Luke 7:36-50 Call to Repent March 9 Luke 18:35-43 Acts of Power March 2 Luke 15:1-10 Words of Power March 16 Luke 19:1-10 Healing LENT OUTREACH - BASKETS OF PROMISE PERSONAL CARE KIT ITEMS: Health and Wholeness Ministry is sponsoring the Baskets of Promise campaign during Lent to collect items for the Personal Care Kits which will be assembled early in May. Because of the great need in the refugee camps in the mid-east, we are aiming to put together 135 kits this spring. A different item is requested each week. You can help us with your donations of the following items: February 14 - Toothbrushes (adult size) February 21 - Combs (large sturdy) February 28 - Bath Towels (dark color, light weight, 27 x52 maximum size) March 6 - Bath Soap (4 to 5 ounce bars) March 13 - Nail Clippers (metal, large or small) March 20 - Combs (large sturdy) Place your donations in the basket labeled Personal Care Kits near the elevator in the Narthex. PRAYER PARTNERS FOR LENT: During Lent we focus on our spiritual walk, and prayer is an important part of our relationship with God. Continue to pray for your Prayer Partner throughout Lent. On Sunday, April 3, at 9:45 am, we ll gather to share our experiences. Contact Cheryl Jurrus for more information. EASTER EASTER SERMON SERIES and SMALL GROUPS: From Easter to Pentecost, Pastor Telyea will share a sermon series entitled The Courage to Live. We will explore what it means to live faithful lives in the aftermath of Jesus crucifixion and resurrection. Along with this sermon series, Adult Education hours will explore the birth of discipleship in the book of Acts. Complementing Pastor Telyea s sermon series, small groups will meet in leaders homes on Wednesdays for five weeks: April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27, and May 4. The small group gathering opportunities are designed to last an hour to an hour and a half. During the time with your small group you will go through a program where you: Eat Dwell Pray. EAT: Each small group member or couple will bring a dish to share with the group for dinner. DWELL: After eating, the group will read a passage from scripture and have a discussion the group leader guides from material provided by Pastor Telyea. PRAY: As you prepare to leave, the group will pray for each other in the coming week If you are interested in leading one of these groups, please contact Pastor Telyea, wes@salchome.org. If you would like to be a part of one of these groups, sign up in the Narthex or online: 5

6 YOUTH EDUCATION MINISTRIES (SUNDAYS AT 9:45 AM) SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL (age 2 through grade 5): All children are invited to join our Sunday Church School classes, held during the Education Hour at 9:45 am. All classes meet downstairs in the Education Wing. Two-year olds through Kindergarten students begin each Sunday with Music in Room 106. The SCS office is located on the lower level near the narthex stairs. Students who are new to our congregation are asked to come to the SCS office to register and receive a class assignment. AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM/ CONFIRMATION (ABC) (grades 6-8): Classes are on Sundays at 9:45 am. Those students new to our congregation are asked to contact Pastor Telyea for more information. CROSSWALK (grades 9-12): Join us at 9:45 am in 319/Youth Room! Next Sunday, February 28, is an Oasis Sunday! Busy schedules and responsibilities can lead high school students to feeling like the world is on their shoulders. Sometimes it feels that there is no time to just be a kid. For 1 hour on the last Sunday of each month, our high school students enjoy Oasis. At our Oasis, you may enjoy a light hearted movie, coloring (with choices of Praying in Color, Adult Coloring Books, and kid coloring books), along with easy non directed conversation. We invite you to be a kid with us from 9:45 am - 10:45 am in 319/ Youth Room! YOUTH REGISTRATION FORMS: We still welcome youth registration forms, if you have not yet completed one for SUNDAY ADULT EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 AM) February 21, 28 WALKING THROUGH LENT Presenter: Pastor James McEachran 301/Fellowship Hall North Adult Education complements Pastor McEachran s Lenten sermons: February 21: Why do we worship the way we do? An overview of the history of worship beginning with writings from 100 C.E. A historical overview of how each part of our liturgy reflects the best practices of the Christian community to the present day. February 28: How can I find time and build a meaningful devotional life? It is an often asked question, What is the way to build a devotional life? This will be a workshop to help build a path of devotion which will begin on Easter Sunday through Pentecost. March 13, 20 STEPPING INTO THE CHURCH (Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of Eighth Graders) Facilitators: Lois Nelson, Kari Henderson 322/Conference Room Discussions focus on the academic, social, emotional, and faith development of youth as the prepare to enter high school. Students are presented with a travel Bible during their Rite of Affirmation of Baptism on Sunday, June 5, at the 8:30 am worship service. 6

7 ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Presenter: Pastor McEachran 9:30 am, 322/Conference Room Tuesday Morning Bible Study concludes the study of the Gospel of Luke on February 23. Our new series will be entitled Encouraging Words for Church Leaders. We will work our way through The Pastoral Epistles, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. What are the expectations of those who lead the community of Christ? Bring your favorite translation, invite a friend, read 1 Timothy, and note your questions and insights. Pastor McEachran teaches the class. YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES SUMMER 2016 MISSION TRIPS: This summer, both Fire Force and God Squad will go on Mission Trips. To sign up and for information, contact Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org. The God Squad trip is open to youth currently The Fire Force trip is open to youth currently in grades We will embark on a mystery in grades 6-8. We are headed back to Idaho tour of the Pacific Northwest, June 24 - June July 31 - August 5 to serve with Idaho Servant 30 or July 2 (final date to be announced at the Adventures. If you would like to join the mission end of January). Our trip will include service team, please speak with Emily. Our next team learning and adventure. If you would like to meeting is next Sunday, February 21, at 4:00 participate, please speak with Emily. Our next pm in 319/Youth Room. team meeting is next Sunday, February 21, at 12:15 pm in 319/Youth Room. Please bring your lunch. OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): Y THE SOPHIA WAY BRUNCH: We have an Each month, we collect one food item in the opportunity to provide and serve food for 40 Corner of Blessing. All donations go to EFP to help women at The Sophia Way Community Brunch on feed those in our community who are hungry. In Saturday, March 19, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm February, we are collecting pudding snack packs at St. Luke s Lutheran Church in Bellevue (3030 (non-refrigerated). For more information, contact Bellevue Way NE). This brunch is for the women EFP, , or visit staying in The Sophia Way shelters or apartments who are or have been helped by The Sophia Way. Volunteers are needed to make the brunch items and deliver them to St. Luke s. We will also need five volunteers to serve and clean up. Menu items suggested are quiche, fruit salad, bagels, muffins, bacon or sausage, coffee, tea and juice. Also needed are condiments items like butter, cream cheese, jelly, and paper plates, paper cups, paper napkins and plastic utensils. To volunteer or for more information, contact Marlyn Thorpe. 7

8 Y THE SOPHIA WAY: The Sophia Way helps homeless women journey toward independence and a home of their own. They have been placing women in apartments and Sophia s Place at St. Luke s Lutheran Church is filled to capacity. The main needs at present are paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and pans (skillets and saucepans) for apartments. There is an online link to their Amazon wishlist on their website, Place donations into the basket near the elevator in the narthex. Thank you! Contact Cheryl Jurrus or Beverley Watt for more information. Y EASTSIDE WINTER SHELTERS: The Eastside Winter Shelters are run by Congregations for the Homeless (CFH), and the Sophia Way in partnership with Catholic Community Services. CFH s shelter is for single, adult men, and the Sophia Way/CCS shelters accept women and families, including fathers with children. People who visit are provided with a hot meal and a safe place to sleep. The shelter for men is in need of blankets and towels, which can be brought to the CFH offices (located at Saint Andrew s.) Meals at both shelters are also needed; visit signupgenius.com/go/60b0f48adaf2ba02-winter to sign up and for more information. Y MAASAE GIRLS SCHOOL GRADUATE BEGINS UNIVERSITY: Tuesday Morning Men and Saint Andrew s Men s Ministry (SAM) have supported Naishiye Eliakimu since she began MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS), and feel led to continue to support her education as she begins studies at the University of Dar es Salaam, Mkwara Branch, in Iringa, Tanzania. The total needed for next year is over $2000. If you wish to join us in supporting her, please make checks payable to Saint Andrew s and note Men s Ministry - MaaSAE Student Support in the memo line. Place donations in the offering plate or return to the church office. Y MAASAE GIRLS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: We rejoice at the continued scholarship support of students currently being funded by members/groups of Saint Andrew s at MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) and at university in Tanzania! There are 25 new Form One students needing scholarship help. A full scholarship for a student, Forms One through Four (grades 8 11), is $1,000; a half scholarship is $500. If you can help sponsor a student, contact the church office. If you cannot provide a full- or half-scholarship, any donation amount is welcomed and needed. Make a contribution to Saint Andrew s with MaaSAE Scholarship in the memo line. Donations are combined until a half- or full-sponsorship level is reached, and then the funds are forwarded to Operation Bootstrap Africa. 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: travelsized 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 8

9 SAINT ANDREW S OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ì CHILDREN S CHOIR: On Palm Sunday, Ì KNITWITS (Knitting as Witnesses) March 20, our Children s Choir will once again Sunday, March 13, 9:45 am, be singing in worship. There are four rehearsals: 302/Fellowship Hall South Sundays, February 21, February 28, March The KnitWits are a fellowship group whose 6 and March 13; all from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in primary mission is to provide items of comfort 215/Music Room. This is a terrific opportunity that are knit or crocheted. All are welcome! for children and youth (kindergarten through 8th Contact Dianne Chong for more information. graders) to participate in ministry and to see how Ì TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) much they are valued at Saint Andrew s. Please Facilitator: Dave Marcrander join us! For more information or to let her know Every Tuesday, 6:30 am, Room 212 your child would like to participate, please contact Tuesday Morning Men (TMM) meets every Children s Choir Director Erin Simpson. Tuesday for study, faith growth, prayer and Ì HEALING MINISTER TRAINING: Healing conversation. Join us anytime and kick off Ministers are available for prayer during the your Tuesdays with friends and fellowship. distribution of Holy Communion on the third We continue our faith growth by reading and Sunday of each month. They receive requests discussing Romans for Everyone by N.T. Wright. or concern that you may have for yourself or We have ordered 10 copies. It is a blessing how someone else, and offer prayers for emotional, much we learn from one another. We have a chair spiritual, or physical healing. It can be especially for you at the table. Join us please. meaningful to have a laying on of hands and an Ì ROADWORK on SE 28TH STREET: Puget anointing of oil, if desired. If you are interested in Sound Energy will soon begin work to replace a becoming a Healing Minister, join us for a training natural gas main on SE 28th Street. The road will session on Monday, February 29, at 7:00 pm. not be completely closed, but reduced to one lane Meet in Room 212. This training will be led by with flaggers managing traffic. Construction will Pastor McEachran. be done Monday through Friday during the work Ì YOUNG ADULTS (those who have graduated day. If you have any questions, please contact high school and older): On Wednesday, March Facilities Manager Kurt Lutterman, , the Young Adults group will serve chili and or kurt@salchome.org. cornbread for the Lenten Soup Supper. Ì COMMUNION BREAD: Everyone is Carolyn McKenna by February 27 if you want to invited to bake bread used in the Eucharist on help cook or serve dinner. Not getting the Young Sunday mornings. You can sign up on-line for a Adults s or want access to the Young Adults specific Sunday; visit Dinner FB group? Contact Emily Harrow, emily@ go/20f054aabaf28a6fe3-januaryjune. The recipe SALChome.org to be added. for the Luther Bread is on the Saint Andrew s Ì SAINT ANDREW S STAMPERS is a small website at group that makes cards for our wonderful church LutherBreadRecipe.pdf. Both links can also be staff to send to those in need. It is time to gather accessed on the Saint Andrew s website: www. again to make cards. We will meet on Sunday, worship.salchome.org. Contact coordinator Jill March 6, in 322/Conference Room, following the Nichols-Hicks for more information.. second service, around 12:15 pm, and stamp for Ì CHILI COOK-OFF: The Chili Cook Off and up to two hours. We welcome new participants to Auction, originally scheduled for February 27, is our group! For questions, please contact Nancy postponed until spring. Date to be announced. R. Davis. Please let Nancy know if you plan to attend. 9

10 For Sunday, February 28: Third Sunday in Lent Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Servers for February 28 Presiding Minister: Pastor Wesley Telyea Acolytes: Preaching Minister: Pastor James McEachran (I) Emily Andresen (II) Jillian Nielsen Assisting Ministers: Altar Guild: (I) Karen Grams (II) Shana Nielsen Carolyn Haralson, Deanna Oeffner Communion Assistants: (I) Lynn Mack (II) Art Gurtel 10