Fourth Sunday in Lent

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1 March 15, :30 am, 11:00 am G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship. PRELUDE Lord, I Lift Your Name on High [arr. Doug Wight] Doug Wight, guitar; Will Simpson, piano; Andy Emery, drums ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY Fourth Sunday in Lent Pastor McEachran HYMN Lord, I Lift Your Name on High ELW Hymn 857 Worship Team: Sing once Congregation and Worship Team: Sing twice 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 PRAYER OF THE DAY (congregation is seated) II. SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Page and Kristin Smith present their child to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Sponsors are Jeff and Lindsay Wilkinson. CHILDREN S MESSAGE Pastor Telyea W O R D FIRST LESSON Numbers 21:4 9 L Word of God. Thanks be to God. PSALM 107:1 3, (spoken responsively: A Assisting Minister; Congregation) SECOND LESSON Ephesians 2:1 10 L Word of God. Thanks be to God. (congregation stands) Order of Worship... looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor Today s Theme Where do you look for help? Where do you point others to for comfort? Jesus isn t just a gift for you; today we will learn how he is a gift for everyone. 1

2 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW page 216 The Good News of Jesus according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL John 3:14 21 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON Where Are My Kids? Pastor Telyea HYMN OF THE DAY You Are Mine ELW Hymn 581 Worship Team sings Stanzas Congregation sings Refrain after each verse I. 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 We trust you, O God, hear our prayer. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) OFFERING When I Survey the Wondrous Cross [Watts/Mason] Worship Team (congregation stands) OFFERTORY PRAYER M E A L GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS ELW page 173 WORDS OF INSTITUTION 2

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 Hymn 336 Worship Team sings Stanzas Congregation sings Refrain after each verse COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION AND HEALING PRAYERS One Bread, One Body ELW Hymn 496 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 Shout to the Lord ELW Hymn 821 Worship Team: First time through Congregation: Second time through A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Shout to the Lord [Darlene Zschech] Worship Band 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) Vicar William Cheung (II) Karen Grams Communion Assistants (I) Judy Gowdy (II) Art Gurtel Healing Ministers (I) Karen Grams, Beverley Watt (II) Jan Benson, Virginia Williams Acolytes (I) Isabel Weibel (II) Davis Carmichael Altar Guild JoAn Eklof, Karin Eklof Greeters (I) John and Judy Gowdy (II) The Holmes Family Lectors (I) Dave Marcrander (II) Joni Barrott Ushers (I) Curt and Lois Eckley (II) The Carmichael Family Coffee Hosts Karen Getzinger Worship Team Erin Simpson, Vanessa Wilkie, Kurt Lutterman, David Mills, vocals Doug Wight, guitar Patrick Kölsch, electric bass Andrew Emery, drums Dr. Will Simpson, piano Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. 4

5 BAPTISM: Page and Kristin Smith present their child to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at the 11:00 am worship service. Sponsors are Jeff and Lindsay Wilkinson. Grandparents are James and Ginger Wilkinson. 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. W E L C O M E TODAY AT SAINT ANDREW S NEXT SUNDAY AT SAINT ANDREW S 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. 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. PUSHING THE ENVELOPE...FOR DETROIT: The 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering Team is Pushing the Envelope for Detroit! You are able to support the Team by purchasing envelopes to help us reach our goal. On the bulletin board in the Narthex, the Team has 100 envelopes for purchase, numbered Your contribution is the number on the outside of the envelope. Want to donate $30? Grab the envelope #30! Did someone beat you to it? Grab the #28 and #2 envelopes! Thank you to everyone who has donated; so far we have $2510. When all the envelopes are purchased, we will raise $5,050 towards our overall fundraising goal of $12,200! BAPTISM: Bryce Seibel and Julee Kueckelhan present their child to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at the 11:00 am worship service. Sponsors will be Nicole McCoy and Debbie Bayley. CHILDREN S CHOIR: Our final rehearsal is next Sunday, March 22, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in 215/Music Room. We will sing for both services on March 29. Contact Erin Simpson, erinbaldwin76@hotmail.com, for more information. 5

6 LENT AT SAINT ANDREW S Eyes on Jesus...looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 LENTEN MID-WEEK WORSHIP. Please join us for mid-week worship on Wednesdays during Lent. Soup Supper is served at 6:15 pm. Holden Evening Prayer begins at 7:00 pm. Pastor McEachran, Pastor Telyea, and Vicar Cheung will be our devotional leaders, focusing on The Cross. March 18: Philippians 2:1-4 March 25: Colossians 1:15-23 LENTEN CALENDAR CARDS, containing the worship opportunities for Lent and Easter, are in the Narthex. DEVOTIONAL RESOURCE: On Monday of Holy Week, Pastor Paul Hoffman will lead a Vespers/Evening Prayer service, keeping our eyes on Christ by meditating on the Stations of the Cross. For those who wish to use Pastor Hoffman s book, The Stations of the Cross, as a devotional resource, it is available from several online sources. PRAYER PARTNERS FOR LENT: Continue to pray for your Prayer Partner throughout Lent. Contact Cheryl Jurrus if you have a question. We will find out who our Prayer Partners are on Sunday, April 12. Lent is a special time for prayer and this is a wonderful opportunity to pray for someone else. PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29: Worship with Holy Communion, 8:30 am and 11:00 am Education Hour, 9:45 am MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK, MARCH 30: Vespers/Evening Prayer, 7:00 pm Pastor Paul Hoffman will lead a Vespers/Evening Prayer service, keeping our eyes on Christ by meditating on the Stations of the Cross. For those who wish to use Pastor Hoffman s book, The Stations of the Cross, as a devotional resource, it is available from several online sources MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 2: Worship with Holy Communion, 12:15 pm and 7:00 pm HOLY WEEK AT SAINT ANDREW S Eyes on Jesus GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3: Worship, 7:00 pm RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD, VIGIL OF EASTER, APRIL 4: Worship with Holy Communion, 7:00 pm Would you like to Affirm your Baptism? There will be a special opportunity to do so at the Easter Vigil worship. If you are interested please contact Pastor McEachran or Pastor Telyea. RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD, EASTER DAY, APRIL 5: Worship with Holy Communion, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, and 11:00 am Breakfast Available, 7:45 am - 10:45 am 6 STAFF TRANSITIONS The job description for the position of Director of Discipleship Ministries has been completed, and applications are being accepted! Visit org to view the job description and/or to apply. For more information, contact Pastor Telyea, wes@ SALChome.org, Human Resources Committee Chair Rob Moe, or Staff Transition Task Force Chair Lynn Mack.

7 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. 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. ADULT SUNDAY EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 AM) Sundays through 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 explore this question, and learn about why we only commune the baptized at Saint Andrew s. March 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! March 22, 29 STEPPING INTO THE CHURCH (Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of Eighth Graders) Facilitators: Lois Nelson, Kari Henderson Discussions focus on the academic, social, emotional, and faith development of the youth as they prepare to enter High School. Students are presented with a travel Bible during their Rite of Confirmation at the 8:30 am worship service on June 7. April 12 PRAYER PARTNER REVEAL Facilitator: Beverley Watt 301/Fellowship Hall North We will find out who our Prayer Partner for Lent has been and share experiences we have had during this time of praying for others. 7

8 ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) Facilitator: Dave Marcrander 6:30 am, Room 212 Please join us! We are studying and discussing Pope Francis new book The Joy of the Gospel. His message focuses on the primacy of the Gospel in our church and in our lives. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Presenter: Pastor McEachran 9:30 am, 322/Conference Room We are studying the book of Isaiah with the theme Isaiah: (You d Better Watch Out). This time of walking through the prophet of promise will guide us through the entire book. While we will read the entire 66 chapters, we will focus on individual sections of the book. For this week, read Isaiah 49-54, The Servant King, and think about this question, What does it mean to be called into service of the LORD? W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study): Facilitators: Cheryl Jurrus and Vickie Kirn Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, 322/Conference Room Our Spring 2015 session is April 15 to May 27 when we ll read and discuss Mighty Be Our Powers by Leymah Gbowee Contact Cheryl Jurrus or Vickie Kirn for more information about W.E.B.S. GOD SQUAD (for youth in grades 9-12): 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. To get last minute updates through text, send a text with your name to Emily, Our next meetings are: Tuesday, March 17, 4:00 pm Starbucks in Issaquah near Fred Meyer (6170 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy. SE, Issaquah) Thursday, March 26, 4:00 pm Starbucks off Lakemont Blvd (4851 Lakemont Boulevard SE, Bellevue) SHEEP AND SHEPHERDS (families with children age birth through grade 5): Family Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 4, at 9:30 am. Join us and invite some friends for this annual event! The morning will include a potluck breakfast, games, crafts, and an Easter egg hunt. You may sign up with our online form, or in the Narthex. Contact Emily for more information, emily@salchome.org. YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES FIRE FORCE (youth in grades 6-8): Lock In! Saturday-Sunday, March Join Fire Force for a Lock In Saturday, March 21, beginning at 7:00 pm. On Sunday, we will attend the 8:30 am worship service together before you head off to your ABC classes at 9:45 am! We will stay up late (though not too late ), eat tons of food, enjoy a movie and play games, including our favorite, SOCK SAMURAI! Bring a sleeping bag, a snack and beverage to share, and lots of energy! Sign up no later than TODAY, March 15, either in the Narthex or by to Emily, emily@salchome.org. 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, March 15, or next Sunday, March 22 (come to the Lock In!) 2015 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING (for youth currently in grades 8-12): The Gathering Team s next meeting is next Sunday, March 22, at 12:15 pm. 8

9 OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES Y IMAGINE HOUSING AUCTION: Interested in attending the Imagine Housing Auction on Saturday, March 21? There are seats available at the McEachran Table. Talk with him today. Y HELP A VET: We are looking for a couple of folks to help move a veteran from Andrew s Glen to his permanent home in Ballard. We plan to rent a van to carry his bed, table and exercise bike midday on Friday, March 20. If you can help for a few hours, please contact Dave Marcrander. Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): Our collection focus for March is juice boxes and pouches (lunch box size.) Let s FILL our Corner of Blessing with 400 boxes/pouches! For more information, contact EFP, , or visit Y PERSONAL CARE KITS: This Lent, Health and Wholeness Ministry is emphasizing the collection of one item each week to be assembled into Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. Next Sunday, March 22, bring donations of metal nail clippers (attached file optional.) Bring items to the basket in the Narthex. See the bulletin board in the Narthex for a complete list of needed items. Y KEEP THEM WARM FOR SOPHIA WAY: The Sophia Way is collecting blankets, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and sweaters for the women at Sophia s Place shelter. Place donations in the basket in the Narthex. Y EASTSIDE WINTER SHELTERS: The Eastside Winter Shelters (one for men, one for women and children) remain open. If you would like to help with a meal or supplies, visit 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 began 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: 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 SAINT ANDREW S OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 March 17 at 11:45 am; Gayle Rhymes is our host. Our presentation will be provided by the King County Medic One/Emergency Services of Seattle. The topic is Staying Independent and Healthy - Preventing Falls for Older Adults. Learn how to stay healthy and independent. The presenter, Jean Carr, provides a service by which she will visit in your home and assess the safety of your home. Please come, the information is invaluable. 9

10 Ì ALL-CHURCH WORK DAY: It seems like Spring is already upon us! We welcome your participation at the All-Church Work and Cleanup Day Saturday, March 28, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. Our focus this time will be outdoor landscaping and cleanup to beautify the grounds prior to Easter. There will be cleaning and light maintenance tasks for all ages, abilities and interests. Donuts, coffee, juice and fellowship will round out the morning. Come and get to know other Saint Andrew s members in a different way! Ì EASTER BREAKFAST: We invite you to dine with your Saint Andrew s family on Easter morning! Please join us before or after you worship on Easter Sunday, April 5, as the youth will serve Easter Breakfast from 7:30 am - 10:45 am. Freewill donations (suggested $10) will be taken for your meal with proceeds benefiting the high school youth who are dedicating a week to learning, service, and celebration this summer on their trip to 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit. Reservations are not required, but they do help us plan adequately for food. Sign up in the Narthex on Sundays, March 22 and 29. The youth are also looking for extra help to set up and/or serve breakfast. If you would like to help out, please contact Sarah and Sean Newsum. Ì COUNTER NEEDED: A volunteer is needed to count offering money. Counters work in teams of two, and typically count on Monday mornings. Teams are assigned to count for one month at a time, every 5 months. To volunteer or for more information, contact Accounting Assistant Russ Stark, or russ@salchome.org. Ì EASTER CANDY: We want your candy!! Candy is needed to put into the Easter eggs for the Annual Egg Hunt. You may bring your bite sized individually wrapped donations to the church office by Thursday, March 26. Ì VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: As you are making summer plans, please note that Vacation Bible School is July 20-24, 2015! Our theme is Everest: Conquering Challenges with God s Mighty Power. DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP The Design Advisory Group (DAG) thanks the congregation for three weeks of input and reflection on the Preliminary Conceptual Designs for a potential building remodel. The Staff will have time for input on April 8 and DAG will meet again on April 9. Further input can be directed to Lucy Sannes. Members of the Design Advisory Group include: Judy Gowdy, Dick Lee, Stephanie Lester, Pastor McEachran, John Nelson (Council Liaison), Lucy Sannes (Chair), and Pastor Telyea. Presiding Minister: Pastor McEachran Preaching Minister: Vicar Cheung Assisting Ministers: (I) Sue Short (II) Karen Grams Communion Assistants: (I) Judy Gowdy (II) Tom Getzinger Acolytes: (I) Beka Gordon (II) Sidney Cottrell 10 For Sunday, March 22: Fifth Sunday in Lent Jeremiah 31:31 34; Psalm 51:1 12; Hebrews 5:5 10; John 12:20 33 Servers for March 22 Altar Guild: Jan Swaisgood, Donna Nellist Lectors: (I) Lois Arneson (II) Nayna McLennan Ushers: (I) Hal and Carolynn Ferris (II) Brent Hicks Coffee Host: Chad Oftedal

11 Stewardship 2015 Outreach and Servant Ministries Mission: Out of the center we live our faith and celebrate it through intentional, caring service, while growing in Christ. We are about Collaborative Impact on a local and global scale: Education Pastor Homer W. Berner Scholarships Seminarian Support Saint Andrew s Legacy Education Scholarship Scholarships for MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School students: check the Narthex TV monitor to see students who are supported by Saint Andrew s members Our Core Values and who we support: Housing Imagine Housing Congregations for the Homeless The Sophia Way Friends of Youth Hunger Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County Education Pastor Homer W. Berner Scholarships Scholarships for MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School students Saint Andrew s Legacy Education Scholarship Seminarian Support Global Missions Lutheran World Relief MaaSAE Girls Luthean Secondary School Local Missions Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns Council 11