Baptism of Our Lord January 10, 2016

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1 January 10, :30 am, 11:00 am Baptism of Our Lord Order of Worship G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship. PRELUDE Celebration [John Leavitt] ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY Pastor McEachran HYMN Shine, Jesus, Shine ELW Hymn 671 CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS APOSTOLIC GREETING A The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. KYRIE HYMN OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY (congregation is seated) CHILDREN S MESSAGE Pastor Telyea Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor W O R D FIRST LESSON Isaiah 43:1-7 L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 29 (spoken responsively: A Assisting Minister; Congregation) SECOND LESSON Romans 6:1-4 L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (congregation stands) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The Good News of Jesus according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Luke 3:1-22 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON Baptism.. Why Does It Really Matter? Pastor Telyea 1

2 HYMN OF THE DAY Baptized and Set Free ELW Hymn 453 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 Your promise is here. We walk in your light. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) OFFERING I. In Thee is Gladness [Johann Lindemann; Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi] Chancel Choir II. Chorale St. Antoni [Franz Joseph Haydn, harmonized. Johannes Brahms, [arr. Robert J. Ward] Handbell Choir (congregation stands) OFFERTORY VERSE OFFERTORY PRAYER GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS WORDS OF INSTITUTION M E A L 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 COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters ELW Hymn 445 Eat This Bread ELW Hymn 472 Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness ELW Hymn 488 POST-COMMUNION BLESSING May the body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen and keep you in God s loving grace, now and forever. Amen. POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE PRAYER S E N D I N G BLESSING CLOSING HYMN God Be With You Till We Meet Again ELW Hymn 536 A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Earth and All Stars [David N. Johnson] 3

4 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. 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) Tom Getzinger (II) Ed Short Communion Assistants (I) Art Gurtel (II) Celeste Ackerbloom Acolytes (I) Beka Gordon (II) Isabel Weibel Altar Guild Deanna Oeffner, Ruth Miller Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. W E L C O M E TODAY AT SAINT ANDREW S ALTAR GUILD: The Altar Guild meets today, January 10, at 9:45 am in 322/Conference Room. All those who are interested in joining or just learning more about Altar Guild are invited! The primary duty of the Altar Guild is to prepare the altar and set the Lord s table for the congregation s worship. We join in the privilege of serving God with the Pastors, liturgists, acolytes, ushers, musicians, and all others who participate in our worship experience. We have a wonderful group, and would love to have more join us! For more information, please contact the co-chairs JoAn Eklof or Patricia Hashimoto. KNITWITS (Knitting as Witnesses) Sunday, January 10, 9:45 am, 302/Fellowship Hall South The KnitWits are a fellowship group whose primary mission is to provide items of comfort that are knit or crocheted. All are welcome! Contact Dianne Chong for more information. 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: Please note that next Sunday s worship service will not be captioned. Our next captioned service is Sunday, February 7, at 11:00 am. 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): Changes are coming to CrossWalk! Join us at 9:45 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) January 10 and 17 DISCIPLESHIP: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FOLLOW JESUS? Presenter: Pastor Wesley Telyea 301/Fellowship Hall North In a world that is becoming more and more secular what does it mean to follow Jesus? How can you explain your faith to your friends in non-offensive ways? How do you teach your kids the faith taking into account they might very well be ridiculed for it? How can you show the love of Christ to those who the Church has hurt? Join Pastor Telyea as he explores what the Bible has to say about these questions and more. January 10 STEPPING INTO ADULTHOOD: Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of High School Seniors Facilitators: Lois Nelson, Kari Henderson Room 112 This session addresses: Where is Your Senior Now: Current plans for post-graduation, gifting, and faith after graduation. January 24 ANNUAL MEETING Q & A Facilitators: Congregation Council President Dave Holzboog, Pastor James McEachran, Pastor Wesley Telyea 301/Fellowship Hall North Join your Congregation Council President and Pastors as they answer questions you might have about the Annual Report or other congregation business. 5

6 ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Presenter: Pastor McEachran 9:30 am, 322/Conference Room It is never too late to join the adventure of seeing into the Gospel of Luke. Our theme is Luke, from the Inside Out. This Tuesday, we continue our study of Jesus interactions with the Pharisee and begin to look into the parables, Luke 11:29-12:59. We began our study on the mount of the Transfiguration, Luke 9:28-36, and continued to listen to Jesus words about the cost of discipleship, Luke 9: Then, the sending of the seventy to be in mission, Luke 10:1-24, the Parable of the Good Samaritan and Jesus teachings on prayer, Luke 10:25-11:28, and Jesus being challenged by the Pharisees, Luke 11:14--12:12. Bring your favorite translation and join in the fun. YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES SUMMER 2016 MISSION TRIPS: Next Summer, both Fire Force and God Squad will go on Mission Trips. To sign up and for information, contact Emily Harrow, 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 end of January). Our trip will include service mission team, please complete the commitment learning and adventure. If you would like to form and turn in a deposit to Emily by our first participate, please complete the commitment meeting TODAY, January 10, at 4:00 pm in form and turn in a deposit to Emily by our first 319/Youth Room. Parents please join us for the meeting TODAY, January 10, at 12:15 pm in first 30 minutes of the meeting! 319/Youth Room. Parents, please join us for the first 30 minutes of the meeting. Please bring your lunch. SHEEP AND SHEPHERDS (Families with children age birth through grade 5): Kids In/ Parents Out! Saturday, February 6, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Join us at the 2016 God Squad Mission Trip Team s Kids In/ Parents Out. Kids will enjoy the evening with games, pizza, and a movie with God Squad. Parents will gather at an offsite location for games, conversation, and hor d oeuvres. All donations will benefit the 2016 God Squad Summer Mission Trip! Please sign up in the Narthex or by to Emily, emily@salchome.org, no later than Sunday, January 31! OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): Y THE SOPHIA WAY: The Sophia Way helps Each month, we collect one food item in the homeless women journey toward independence Corner of Blessing. All donations go to EFP to and a home of their own. Household items such help feed those in our community who are hungry. as coffee pots, hair dryers, blenders, eating In January, we are collecting baby food and cooking utensils, and dishes (Corelle-type, (vegetables, fruits, and protein foods; 1st unbreakable and lightweight) are needed for and 2nd foods only). Thank you to all who women who have recently been placed into donated 117 cans of soup in December! apartments. Place donations into the basket near For more information, contact EFP, the elevator in the narthex. Contact Cheryl Jurrus , or visit or Beverley Watt for more information.. 6

7 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 shelter accepts all women, with or without children, as well as 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 18 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 Lutheran World Relief, Compass Housing Alliance, and The Sophia Way. Lists of needed items are in the baskets near the elevator in the Narthex. Donations can be placed in the same baskets. SAINT ANDREW S OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ì MEMBERSHIP: Are you interested in becoming a member of Saint Andrew s? New members will be received on Sunday, January 31, during the 11:00 am worship service, and recognized during the Annual Meeting that follows. You are also invited to the Q-and-A during the Education Hour on Sunday, January 24, to learn more about our ministry and to meet Congregation Council members. If you are interested or just want more information, please contact Pastor McEachran or Pastor Telyea. Ì ADVENT WREATHS: If you created an Advent Wreath at the Advent Fair, we would greatly appreciate the return of the bowl and candle tips so they can be available next year! Drop them in the basket in the Narthex. Thanks! Ì ANNUAL CONGREGATION MEETING: The Annual Meeting of the congregation will be held Sunday, January 31. A congregation lunch will be served at 12:15 pm; the meeting begins at 1:00 pm. At the meeting, we will elect people to four (4) Congregation Council positions, approve a 2016 budget, recognize Quiet Servants, and hear updates from the Staff Transition Task Force and Design Advisory Group. A quorum is needed and every voice and vote counts! Please plan to attend. Ì TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) Facilitator: Dave Marcrander Every Tuesday, 6:30 am, Room 212 The Tuesday Morning Men s group is going BACK TO BASICS! We are reacquainting ourselves with Martin Luther s Small Catechism. Join us any Tuesday at 6:30 am! 7

8 Ì W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study): Ì O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Lutheran Saints) Facilitators: Cheryl Jurrus and Vickie Kirn is a fellowship of members and friends of the Wednesdays through February 3, congregation who meet on the third Tuesday of 7:00 pm, 322/Conference Room every month for friendship and an awesome potluck. W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study) invites Please join us on January 19 at 11:45 am; Lois and all women to join us for fellowship, devotions, Lowell Arneson will be our hosts. Katherine Jordan, discussion, and sharing of ideas. Our winter Director of Advancement for Congregations for session s book for discussion is Mother Teresa s the Homeless, will share insights to the work being Secret Fire by Joseph Langford. We study each done to help homeless men to successfully make the book by learning about the author s background, transition to permanent housing. historical and cultural context, and how it can Ì CHALLENGE 2016: We have received 169 speak to our own lives. Contact Cheryl Jurrus or pledges for 2016 amounting to $690,239. We Vickie Kirn for more information about W.E.B.S. continue to welcome the intent of each person Ì YOUNG ADULTS (those who have graduated as we grow the ministry we share in this place. high school and older): On the 2nd and 4th Commitment/pledge cards are in the Narthex. Wednesday of every month, young adults of Saint Completed cards can be returned to the offering Andrew s get together for dinner at 6:30 pm. The plate or church office. You can also make your January 13 dinner will be at Mongolian Hot Pot commitment on-line; visit in Bellevue ( th Ave NE, Bellevue). SALChome.org and select On-line 2016 Carolyn McKenna by January 11 if you want Commitment/Pledge Form. On-line pledges are to come. Not getting the Young Adults s or submitted directly to Accounting Assistant Russ want access to the Young Adults Dinner FB group? Stark and are completely confidential. Contact Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org to Ì LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS: Volunteers are be added. needed to prepare and serve soup suppers on Wednesdays during Lent. Sign up in the Narthex. Please note that there is no soup supper on Ash Wednesday, February 10. Stewardship and Finance Update Contributions and Expenses 2015 Operating Fund Financial Report: Final December Budget December Actual 2015 Year-to-Date Actual 2015 Annual Budget Contributions/Income $ 139,537 $ 132,107 $ 963,020 $ 974,153 Expenses 83,869 94, , ,153 Surplus/(Deficit) $ 55,668 $ 37,137 $ 45,973 $ 0 Another wonderful year for Saint Andrew s with December contributions exceeding expenses and resulting in a surplus of $45,973 for the year. Pending Congregation Council approval, the surplus will be added to our General Reserve fund that we created in The December income included $16,317 for the Christmas offering. The proposed 2016 Annual Operating Budget will be presented to the Congregation Council on Monday, January 11, for approval. We would love to see you at the January 24 Adult Education Hour where you can ask questions about the proposed budget and any other financial matters prior to the Annual Congregation meeting on January 31. Your support and gifts to Saint Andrew s for our mission and ministries are greatly appreciated! Thanks be to God! 8