Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

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1 February 9, :30 am and 11:00 am Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Order of Worship G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship. PRELUDE Prelude in A minor [J.S. Bach] ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY Pastor McEachran HYMN I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light ELW Hymn 815 CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS APOSTOLIC GREETING KYRIE HYMN OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY (congregation is seated) CHILDREN'S MESSAGE Pastor Telyea Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor Today s Theme In our readings today we are urged to ask what it means to follow and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. FIRST LESSON L Rejoicing in God s Love, we walk in Light. W O R D Isaiah 58:1 9a PSALM 112:1-10 (spoken responsively: A Assisting Minister; Congregation) SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 2:1 12 L Rejoicing in God s Love, we walk in Light. (congregation stands) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The Good News of Jesus according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Matthew 5:13 20 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON Dangerous Discipleship Pastor Telyea HYMN OF THE DAY Will You Come and Follow Me ELW Hymn 798 1

2 APOSTLES CREED A Let us confess our faith using 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 For your light of love guides our days. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) OFFERING I. My Song Forever Shall Record [Will Simpson] Chancel Choir II. Just a Closer Walk [Austin C. Miles, arr. Valerie Stephenson] Handbell Choir OFFERTORY VERSE OFFERTORY PRAYER M E A L 2 GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS 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)

3 LAMB OF GOD COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION I. For the Bread Which You Have Broken [César Franck] Chancel Choir Let Us Break Bread Together ELW Hymn 471 Word of God, Come Down on Earth ELW Hymn 510 Ubi caritas et amor ELW Hymn 642 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 BLESSING Amen. S E N D I N G CLOSING HYMN Go, Make of All Disciples A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Improvisation [Will Simpson] 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 Mary-Alyce Burleigh (II) Sue Short Communion Assistants (I) Judy Gowdy (II) Clare Moe Acolytes (I) Sydney Holmes (II) Livi Myhre Altar Guild Jan Swaisgood and Sigrid Viswanathan Greeters (I) Janet Patrick (II) Philip and Judie Maakestad Lectors (I) Claudia Browers (II) Joni Barrott Ushers (I) John Nelson and Jerry Mack (II) Mark Davis Coffee Host Jean Wahlstrom Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. THE WHITE ROSE on the altar is in memory of Zinaida Hashimoto, sister-in-law of Pat Hashimoto. Zinaida died January 29. MEG MARCRANDER: Director of Christian Education Meg Marcrander has retired following 12 years of faithful service as Director of Christian Education. We will honor her ministry during the Education Hour at 9:45 am today, February 9. Join us to give thanks for her ministry! W E L C O M E TODAY AT SAINT ANDREW S 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. 4

5 NEXT SUNDAY AT SAINT ANDREW S HEALING PRAYERS are offered during the distribution of Holy Communion on the third Sunday of each month. Trained healing ministers will 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. WORSHIP SERVICE CAPTIONING: Next Sunday at the 11:00 am worship service, realtime captioning of the worship service will be available, making our worship service accessible to those who are hard-of-hearing and those who cannot be at church. To access the captioning, go to on your PC, smartphone or tablet. The sanctuary has a WiFi connection. (If you see a message on the screen Event is not active, click refresh.) The website displays real-time captions of what is being spoken in the service, similar to closed captioning on television. You can edit the screen settings listed across the top of the captioning screen to find a combination that you feel comfortable with. Optionally, you can also enter your name next to Chat Name and click enter to activate a chat box which allows you to communicate directly with your remote CART writer similar to Instant Messaging (this feature is not available on smartphones.) Ì SUNDAYS AT THREE CONCERT: Our next Saint Andrew s Sundays at Three Concert is next Sunday, February 16. We welcome tenor and Issaquah resident Ross Hauck, who will present an original work, Joseph A Biblical Cantata, written by Seattle area composer Alicia Lewis. Alicia will accompany Ross on Piano and The Reverend Tom Brewer, Director of Community Relations/Chaplain Jubilee REACH, will narrate. The piece, very listenable and arresting, tells the story of Joseph, his travails and his ultimate triumph through God s steadfastness. Visual effects also accompany the performance. Ross and Alicia will both be available for a question-and-answer session following the concert. Flyers are in the narthex. The concert is free and open to the public. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRANSITIONS: A Staff Transition Task Force, Lynn Mack, chair, David Holmes, Dee Johnson, Jean Wahlstrom, Claudia Browers, and Lois Nelson, Council Liaison, are meeting in the months ahead as we prayerfully reflect and discern the next staff hiring. Nona Gram is serving as Interim Coordinator of Christian Education, and continues to support every aspect of our ministries of Christian formation. Questions about the transition process can be directed to Lynn Mack or Pastor McEachran. 5

6 CHILDREN AND YOUTH EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 AM) There will be no Education classes TODAY, February 9. Come to Fellowship Hall to honor and celebrate the ministry of Meg Marcrander. 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 morning. The 2- and 3-year-olds meet in the nursery. All other classes meet downstairs in the education wing. If you are new to Saint Andrew's, please come to the SCS office located near the bottom of the stairs and we'll help you locate your class. AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM/ CONFIRMATION (ABC) MINISTRY: Classes for young people in Grades 6, 7, and 8 are held on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am. 6th Graders meet with Vicar Mary-Alyce Burleigh in 1E1 for Bible th and 8th Graders: Old Testament Survey meets in 1E3 with Kit Bowerman; Ministry of Service meets in 1E2 with Jill Nichols-Hicks; and Martin Luther meets in the east end of the Youth Room with Joel Tollefson. CROSSWALK (for students in grades 9-12): Join us every Sunday in the Youth Room to talk about faith, life, and all that goes with it. Today we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel according to Matthew. 6 ADULT SUNDAY EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 am) February 9 CELEBRATION OF THE MINISTRY OF MEG MARCRANDER Join us in Fellowship Hall! February 16 STEPPING INTO PRAYER (Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of 2-Year-Olds) Facilitators: Lois Nelson and Kari Henderson Conference Room Parents will discuss the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of a toddler, and how to fulfill the promises made at the child s baptism. We will also explore the power of prayer within family life. Prayer pillows are made for each child and presented, along with a blessing from Pastor and parents, during the 11:00 am worship service on February 16. February 16 KNITWITS Facilitator: Dianne Chong Fellowship Hall South The KnitsWits (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, chemo caps, and scarves for homeless veterans. All are welcome! February 16, 23, and March 2 EXPLORING LUTHERAN BELIEFS presents... YOUR THEOLOGICAL LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Presenter: Pastor Telyea Fellowship Hall North Join Pastor Telyea for a three week class starting on February 16 studying Martin Luther s theological last will and testament, and learn how to write your own. This class will explore Luther s Smalcald Articles, and then talk about the importance of passing down your own faith to your children in the same way that Luther did. This class is the basis for Pastor Telyea s recent book Your Theological Last Will and Testament. His book is not required for the course, but copies are available in the church office for $12.

7 February 23 PARENTING YOUR YOUNG ADULTS (A SPECIAL Faith Stepping Stones Presentation) Facilitator: Pastor Timothy T. Weber Fellowship Hall South Please join us for a presentation by Pastor Timothy Weber on issues related to parenting the year old. This session is designed for those who have adult children in these post high school years, whether they are transitioning to college, the workplace, or taking time to figure out their next steps. We will explore our changing roles as parents in supporting this age group. March 2 ASSISTING YOUR AGING PARENTS (A SPECIAL Faith Stepping Stones Presentation) Facilitator: Stella Nieman, R.N., Parish Nurse Fellowship Hall South Stella Nieman, Parish Nurse, will speak with us about our roles in helping our older parents as the challenges of health and independence arise. We will explore what the issues are, raising them with parents, and will also look at resources available to help make thoughtful decisions when facing these life transitions. ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) WOMEN OVER FIFTY (WOF) Facilitator: Dave Marcrander Facilitators: Cheryl Jurrus and Vickie Kirn 6:30 am, Library Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Conference Room TMM (Tuesday Morning Men) are contemplating Our winter session continues through February several possibilities for our next area of 26. We are reading the book Dorothy Stimson discussion. Join us and help us decide! Bullitt - An Uncommon Life by Delphine Haley, TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY a biography of a indomitable woman in Seattle s Presenter: Pastor McEachran first families. By the time she died in 1989, 9:30 am, Conference Room she was properly known as the Queen of King, On Tuesday, February 11, Pastor McEachran having built and managed King Broadcasting begins a three-week series on Teaching The Company, and repeatedly proven herself to be a Kingdom of Heaven: The Parables of Matthew 13 shrewd businesswoman. (book jacket) Plan to A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly join us for discussion and share your opinions and meaning. In Matthew 13, Jesus teaches the truths questions. Please join us! Contact Cheryl Jurrus or of the kingdom of heaven in a series of stories. Vickie Kirn for more information. Bring your favorite translation and join in as we unravel the Parables of the Sower, the Wheat and Weeds, the Mustard Seed, the Yeast, the Hidden Treasure, the Pearl, and the Dragnet. 7

8 GOD SQUAD (youth in grades 9-12): Dinner with God Squad: Dinner with God Squad looks a little different! On the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm we will gather at a restaurant for good food, good company, and good conversation. Each week we will invite a special guest to join us. Let Emily know the Tuesday before that you plan to attend so she can reserve enough space. Please refer to bulletins, , and Facebook for where we plan to meet. If you d like to receive reminders and last minute changes by text message, please text your name to Emily, Hope to see you there! Join us February 12 and February 26. YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES GOD SQUAD SUMMER MISSION TRIP: Our God Squad mission trip is June 21-29, 2014 to San Francisco with Center for Student Missions. Our next mission trip team meeting is TODAY, February 9, 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm. Please bring a sack lunch. FIRE FORCE (youth in grades 6-8): Fire Force meets Sunday afternoons from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. We explore the Bible and apply it to our lives. We check in with each other and have snacks and games too! We will NOT meet next Sunday, February 16. FIRE FORCE SUMMER MISSION TRIP: Our Fire Force mission trip is August 3-8, 2014 to serve in Idaho's Silver Valley through Idaho Servant Adventures. Our next team meeting is Sunday, February 24, 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm in the Youth Room. Please bring a sack lunch. OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): Our focus is to FILL our Corner of Blessing each month with one much-needed food item. For January, let s fill the corner with Pudding Snack Packs (non-refrigerated) Our goal is 400 servings! For more information, contact EFP, , or visit Y MAASAE GIRLS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: Operation Bootstrap Africa is seeking sponsors for the 50 students have begun their Form One classes at MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) in Tanzania. Full sponsorships are $900 each; half sponsorships are $450. Check out the MGLSS video on Youtube (go to and search for OBA MaaSAE Girls School. If you can help, contact Jean Wahlstrom. Y EASTSIDE WINTER SHELTERS: Overnight shelters for men (operated by Congregations for the Homeless) and women (operated by The Sophia Way) are now open on the Eastside. Volunteers are needed for the next few months to provide a hot dinner for people staying at these shelters. If you can help, visit com/go/60b0f48adaf2ba02-meals. On this site, you can sign up for a date(s) to serve, get sample menus, shelter locations, a list of other needed items, and other information about the program. Questions? Contact Andrea at andrea@hfkparish.org or

9 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 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 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 VALENTINE DINNER: Our annual couples Valentine Day Dinner Event, hosted by Women s and Men s Ministries, is Saturday, February 15. We ll enjoy fellowship from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, followed by a catered dinner and guest speaker Pastor Deanna Wildermuth of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mercer Island. Child care is provided. Sign up TODAY in the narthex and bring your sweetie! For more information, contact Jill Nichols-Hicks. Ì BUILDING AND PROPERTY PROJECTS OF THE MONTH: Our Building and Property Committee maintains a list of tasks that need to be done around the church building and grounds. Many projects can be done by one or two people and do not require much time. Check out these Projects of the month and contact Building and Property Committee chair Rick West if you can help complete one or if you have questions. This month s projects are: Pressure wash the playground equipment and wooden structure. Takes about two hours and you will probably get a little wet. Shut off and drain the irrigation systems. Takes about three hours. Involves getting a little muddy outside. 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 18 at 11:45 am; Sarah Cannon and Yvonne Heuving will be our hosts. Ì ORCHESTRA: The Saint Andrew s orchestra will lead our worship music on Sunday, March 2. To participate, please contact Dr. Will Simpson, will@salchome.org or Ì AAA VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Youth and Family Ministries is holding a series of training sessions for all our AAA (Authentic, Available, and Affirming) volunteers. We discuss what it means to be a AAA volunteer and touch on mental/social development of teenagers. We talk about any issues volunteers might be facing, discuss what activities that are coming up for the youth, have volunteers sign up to help with those activities. Our next training session is next Wednesday, February 19, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm; dinner provided. For more information, contact Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org or

10 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ü BE HEART SMART - WHAT WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THEIR CARDIAC AND VASCULAR HEALTH: Men and women are invited to a presentation about heart health. Find out what you can do to improve your odds against having a heart attack, get information about risk factors and symptoms of heart disease, and learn about innovative diagnostic tools and treatment options. There will be plenty of time for questions. Refreshments will be served. Optional blood pressure, cholesterol, and carotid artery screenings will also be available. The event is Wednesday, February 12, at Overlake Hospital s PACCAR Education Center. Screenings are form 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, and the presentation is from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. It is FREE but reservations are required. Visit or phone Flyers with more details are in the narthex. ü PIANO BENEFIT CONCERT: The Trinity Lutheran College music department is most excited about the acquisition of a new ( slightly used ) Steinway piano. You are invited to the celebration concert on this new instrument, featuring music faculty, students, and friends performing music by Bach, Brahms, Liszt, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, and others. Invite everyone you know to join in this piano s premier event on Saturday, February 22, at 7:00 pm in Brammer Chapel at Trinity Lutheran College (2802 Wetmore Avenue, Everett.) Admission is free and all donations will benefit the Trinity Piano Fund helping to finish paying for this new piano and refurbishing or replacing the existing pianos at Trinity ultimately providing the instruments that will help empower tomorrow s musicians today! ü MICHAEL BURKHARDT HYMN FESTIVAL: On Sunday, March 9, at 4:00 pm, creative hymn improviser and composer Michael Burkhardt will lead choirs and congregation in singing hymns of the faith centered on the theme, The Lamb as a musical Lenten journey. Internationally known for his innovative and inspiring hymn festivals and for his creative work with children, Dr. Burkhardt is in frequent demand as a choral clinician, organ recitalist, and hymn festival leader. Massed choirs, children s voices, instrumentalists, and poetry by William Blake will be featured in the festival which he has designed. Michael Burkhardt will preside from the Martin Pasi organ as organist/conductor. This event is at Faith Lutheran Church, th Avenue NE in Redmond. Presiding Minister: Pastor Telyea Preaching Minister: Pastor McEachran Assisting Ministers: (I) Linda Gilham (II) Dick Swaisgood Communion Assistants: (I) Jerry Mack (II) Joanne Hinkle Acolytes: (I) Henry Newsum (II) Allie Bland Altar Guild: Ruth Miller and Sigrid Viswanathan For Sunday, February 16: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37 Sunday Servers for February 16 Greeters: (I) Carol Muecke Lectors: (I) Shelly Abner (II) Kit and Jan Bowerman Ushers: (I) Rick and Jan West (II) Sherry Grindeland and Tom Anderson Coffee Host: Shirley Hobson 10

11 Saint Andrew s Sundays at Three Sunday, February 16, :00 pm Ross Hauck, tenor Joseph A Biblical Cantata Joseph A Biblical Cantata, was composed by Seattle area composer Alicia Lewis. The piece, very listenable and arresting, tells the story of Joseph, his travails and his ultimate triumph through God s steadfastness. The piece involves tenor, piano, and narrator, and includes visual effects. Ross Hauck is frequently noted for his expressive capabilities in delivering the text of a song and has been hailed by the Seattle Times as almost superhuman in musical effect. Alicia Lewis has an academic background in theology and ethnomusicology and is a lifelong church musician. She is currently a Composer-in-Residence and accompanist at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue. Please join us to hear this compelling story sung by one of the finest tenors in our region! Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA The concert is free and open to the public Concert Series 11