Sixth Sunday of Easter

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1 May 1, :30 am, 11:00 am Sixth Sunday of Easter Order of Worship G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship. PRELUDE Prelude in E Minor [Gerald Bales] ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Pastor Weber HYMN For the Beauty of the Earth ELW Hymn 879 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. HYMN OF PRAISE ELW page 149 PRAYER OF THE DAY (congregation is seated) CHILDREN S MESSAGE Pastor Weber W O R D FIRST LESSON Acts 16:9-15 L Word of God. Word of Life. PSALM 67 (spoken responsively: A Assisting Minister; Congregation) SECOND LESSON Revelation 21:10, :5 L Word of God. Word of Life. (congregation stands) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW page 151 The Good News of Jesus according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL John 14:23-29 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor Today s Theme On Easter morning we found the tomb of Jesus empty, and were confronted by what life will look like after the resurrection. Does the resurrection make a difference in your life? What does it mean for you that Jesus rose from the dead? What does a faithful life of discipleship look like after the resurrection? Join us during the season of Easter as we explore these questions. 1

2 SERMON The Deep Peace of Christ: Shalom Pastor Weber S solidarity H holy A advocate L little O open M miracle MORNING PRAYER Timothy Weber -- January, 2016 HYMN OF THE DAY The King of Love My Shepherd Is ELW Hymn 502 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. BLESSING OF QUILTS AND DORCAS CIRCLE MINISTRY THE PRAYERS A Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) OFFERING I. Down In The River To Pray [arr. Marc A. Hafso] Chancel Choir II. Et Exsultavit Spiritus meus [J.S. Bach] from Magnificat Erin Simpson, soprano Latin: Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo. Translation: My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior (congregation stands) OFFERTORY VERSE OFFERTORY PRAYER 2

3 M E A L GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS ELW page 153 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 Hymn 336 COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION Now We Join in Celebration ELW Hymn 462 Around You, O Lord Jesus ELW Hymn 468 Let Us Break Bread Together ELW Hymn 471 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 On Our Way Rejoicing ELW Hymn 537 A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Procession [William Mathias] 3

4 P A R T I C I P A N T S Presiding Minister Pastor Timothy T. Weber Director of Music Ministries/Organist Dr. Will Simpson Assisting Ministers (I) Dick Swaisgood (II) Shana Nielsen Communion Assistants (I) Jerry Mack (II) Dave Marcrander Acolytes (I) Sydney Holmes (II) Sidney Cottrell Altar Guild Christine Koch, Bev Anderson Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. EASTER SERMON SERIES: During the season of Easter, Pastor Telyea is sharing a sermon series entitled The Courage to Live. We explore what it means to live faithful lives in the aftermath of Jesus crucifixion and resurrection. Today, Pastor Timothy Weber is our preaching minister. May 1: Healing May 8: Promise BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: Come to Room 212 between 9:30 am and 10:30 am. Health care professionals from Health and Wholeness Ministry will take your blood pressure and discuss concerns. 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. FOOD BANK OFFERING: We invite you to participate in our monthly offering for Emergency Feeding Program through the pew envelope. Our monthly goal is $500. Mark your checks for EFP on the memo line. Any non-perishable food donations can be placed in the Corner of Blessing in the narthex. EQUAL EXCHANGE FAIRLY TRADED COFFEE AND MORE: Please note that coffee and chocolate will be sold on Sunday, May 15, instead of May 8. 4

5 DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES IS... The vision of the Discipleship Ministries Committee is To gather, encourage and equip all people through active learning, how to embody faith in Jesus as they are sent into the world. SUNDAY DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES...YOUTH (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 for our final CrossWalk of the year. Today we will finish up our final blanket for our Lutheran World Relief Project. We will also enjoy some tasty treats and good company. Join us at the 8:30am worship service next Sunday, May 8, for a blessing of the blankets that will be donated to Lutheran World Relief. YOUTH REGISTRATION FORMS: We still welcome youth registration forms, if you have not yet completed one for SUNDAY DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES...ADULTS (9:45 AM) Sundays through May 8 THE COURAGE TO LIVE Presenter: Pastor Wesley Telyea 301/Fellowship Hall North Adult Education complements Pastor Telyea s Easter sermons, exploring the birth of discipleship in the book of Acts and what it means to live faithful lives today. The texts for this class are: May 1: Acts 28:23-28 May 8: Acts 1:1-12 May 1 STEPPING INTO AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM (Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of Fifth Graders) Facilitators: Lois Nelson and Kari Henderson 322/Conference Room This session is a time for parents to discuss the transition from elementary school to middle school, and to ask questions about academics, time management, and social issues. Session Two will be held in the fall of the students 6th grade year, and focuses on the faith development of middle schoolers. Students are presented with a Catechism in the fall of their 6th grade year. EARLY SUNDAY DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES...ADULTS (8:15 AM) Sundays, June 12 through July 24 1 THESSALONIANS Facilitators: Jean Wahlstrom and Marvin Kananen 322/Conference Room Mark your calendar! You are invited to be encouraged and exhorted through a Bible study of the Letters from Paul to the Thessalonians, led by Jean Wahlstrom and Marvin Kananen. It will be held for seven weeks this summer, every Sunday from June 12 to July 24, before the 9:30 am worship service. Coffee and minor snacks provided. 5

6 DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES...ADULT TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Presenter: Pastor McEachran Every Tuesday, 9:30 am, 322/Conference Room On Tuesday, May 3, we begin a study of Jude and 2 Peter with the theme Watch Out for False Teaching. Bring your favorite translation, and invite a friend. Pastor McEachran teaches the class. THE COURAGE TO LIVE SMALL GROUPS Wednesday, May 4 Off-site Complementing Pastor Telyea s sermon series, small groups have been meeting in leaders homes on Wednesdays. During the time the small group goes through a program where they: Eat Dwell Pray. For more information, please contact Pastor Telyea, wes@salchome.org. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES...YOUTH GOD SQUAD (youth in grades 9-12): Seattle Retreat: Please note that this retreat, scheduled for May 6-7, has been canceled. 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 in grades We will embark on a mystery tour of the Pacific Northwest, June 24 - July 1. Our trip will include service learning and adventure. Our next team meeting is Sunday, May 15, at 12:15 pm in 319/Youth Room. The Fire Force trip is open to youth currently in grades 6-8. We are headed back to Idaho July 31 - August 5 to serve with Idaho Servant Adventures. Our next team meeting is Sunday, May 15, at 4:00 pm in 319/Youth Room. OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES Y GIVEBIG: The Seattle Foundation s GiveBIG is an online charitable giving event to raise money for our region s nonprofits. Each credit card donation made to an organization profiled on The Seattle Foundation s website on or before Tuesday, May 3, will receive a prorated portion of matching funds (or stretch ) pool. Participating organizations that Saint Andrew s supports include: Bridge Disability Ministries Center for Ethical Leadership Columbia Lutheran Home Compass Housing Alliance Congregations for the Homeless Eastside Baby Corner Eastside Legal Assistance Program Emergency Feeding Program Friends of Youth Imagine Housing Hopelink LifeWire Lifelong Lutheran Community Services Northwest Pacific Lutheran University Samaritan Center of Puget Sound The Sophia Way If you would like to support one of these or the other non-profit organizations, visit org/givebig on or before May 3 Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): Each month, we collect one food item in the Corner of Blessing. All donations go to EFP to help feed those in our community who are hungry. In May, we are collecting SPAM. Thank you for the 387 juice boxes/pouches donated in April! For more information, contact EFP, , or visit 6

7 Y CONGREGATIONS FOR THE HOMELESS (CFH) helps homeless men journey toward independence and a home of their own. We are collecting donations for CFH in the basket in the Narthex. They are in need of toiletries (especially toothbrushes and toothpaste), men s clothing, blankets, towels, and new underwear. Y THE SOPHIA WAY: The Sophia Way helps homeless women journey toward independence and a home of their own. They currently do not have room to accept any donations of items. For other ways to help, visit Y VETERANS BBQ: The BBQ Dinner for veterans, scheduled for May 30, has been cancelled. Y COLLECTIONS: Dorcas Circle, Health and Wholeness Ministry, and Outreach and Servant Ministries welcome your contributions for Lutheran World Relief, Compass Housing Alliance, Congregations for the Homeless, 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. Y SCHOLARSHIP NEEDS FOR STUDENTS IN TANZANIA: Scholarship sponsors are needed for several students in Tanzania: At MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) scholarship sponsors are needed for 12 students: 4 Form One students, 5 in Form Two, and 3 students in Form Five/Six. A full scholarship for a student in Forms One-Four is $1,000 ($1200 for Forms Five/Six); a half scholarship is $500 ($600 for Forms Five/ Six). If you can help sponsor a student, contact the church office. If you cannot provide a fullor 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. Witness Lengulayai is a graduate of MGLSS and is now in her first year, B.S. of Education in Science (a much needed teaching field) at the University of Dar es Salaam (top university in Tanzania). Her education was being sponsored by a group at another church, but they are unable to continue their financial support. Jean Wahlstrom knows Witness well and knows her to be a great leader in chapel worship and wellrespected on campus. If you can help sponsor Witness, please contact Jean Wahlstom, SAINT ANDREW S OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ì MOTHER-DAUGHTER LUNCHEON: Fashion Yourself in the Spirit is the theme for our Mother-Daughter Luncheon next Saturday, May 7, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Enjoy lunch and a presentation from Kim Peterson, owner of Uniquely Savvy. All women (with or without a mother or daughter) are invited! See page 10 for more information. Please sign up in the Narthex so that we can plan for adequate food and seating. Ì DORCAS CIRCLE: The Dorcas Circle meets in Fellowship Hall this Tuesday, May 3, at 9:30 am. New people are always welcome to join as we sew quilts, school bags, and complete other projects in response to those in need. We also welcome donations of fabric, sheets, crochet or embroidery thread, quilt batting, sewing supplies, and blankets. Ì KNITWITS (Knitting as Witnesses) Sunday, May 8, 9:45 am, 322/Conference Room 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. 7

8 Ì YOUNG ADULTS (those who have graduated high school and older): On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, young adults of Saint Andrew s get together for dinner at 6:30 pm, at a Ì MEMBERSHIP: Are you interested in becoming a member of Saint Andrew s? Please speak with Pastor McEachran, jim@salchome.org, or Pastor Telyea, wes@salchome.org, for more information. home or restaurant. The next dinners will be on Ì W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study): May 11 and May 25. Carolyn McKenna if Facilitators: Cheryl Jurrus, Vickie Kirn, you want to host a dinner or suggest a restaurant. Marlyn Thorpe Ì READ ON PENTECOST SUNDAY: If you speak/read a world language, please consider reading Paul s Pentecost sermon (Acts 2:14b-21) in that language during worship on Pentecost Sunday, May 15. Contact Pastor McEachran, jim@salchome.org, or Pastor Telyea, wes@salchome.org, for more information. Ì CONCERT SERIES: THE EMMAUS TRIO Sunday, May 15, 3:00 pm, The Emmaus Trio is Karin Islip, violin; Lauren Root, cello; and Dr. Will Simpson, piano. This trio formed last summer. They enjoy performing both standard repertoire works as well as works that are unique and rarely performed. See page 11 for more details about their Sunday, May 15, concert. As always, our concerts are free and open to the public. Invite a friend! Ì GRADUATES: Each year, we like to recognize those who are graduating from high school and college, and note what their plans are for the next chapter of their lives. Please let us know! Send the information to Communications Specialist Susan Hegedus, susan@salchome.org or , by May 16 to be included in the next issue of the VOICE newsletter. Wednesdays through May 18, 7:00 pm W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study) invites all women to join us for fellowship, devotions, and discussion. Our spring session s book is Miss Brenda and the Loveladies, by Brenda Spahn and Irene Zutell. Contact Cheryl Jurrus, Vickie Kirn, or Marlyn Thorpe for information. Ì ROAD WORK ON SE 28th STREET: Puget Sound Energy is replacing a natural gas main on SE 28th Street (the street that leads to the church parking lot.) As they work on this project, the road will not be completely closed, but will be reduced to one lane with flaggers managing traffic. No driveways should ever be blocked. Construction is expected to last until the end of May, and work will be done Monday through Friday during the work day. If you have any questions, contact Facilities Manager Kurt Lutterman. Ì VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Join us for Vacation Bible School July 18-22, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon each day. Our theme is Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World. Registration is now open! Classes are for children age 4 through those entering 7th Grade. Older youth and adults are invaluable as teachers and assistants. Ì O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Lutheran Saints) To register and/or volunteer, visit is a fellowship of members and friends of the or check the table in congregation who meet on the third Tuesday the Narthex. For more information, contact Emily of every month for friendship and an awesome Harrow. potluck. Please join us on May 17 at 11:45 am for lunch and a program on fitness and mobility. Hosts are needed; please contact Pastor McEachran if you can help. Ì ALL-CHURCH RETREAT: Our annual All- Church Retreat is Friday-Sunday, August 26-28! We ll once again camp at Cougar Rock Campground at Mt. Rainier National Park. Sign up by Sunday, Ì ORCHESTRA: The Saint Andrew s Orchestra June 5, in the Narthex or online at will play during both worship services on Sunday, For those who do not May 22. There is one rehearsal on Saturday, wish to camp, lodging is available at the National May 21, at 10:00 am. To participate or for more Park Inn at Longmire, information, contact Dr. Will Simpson, com/accommodations/national-park-inn. It is 2529 or will@salchome.org. recommended that you reserve your room as soon as possible. 8

9 Ì TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) Ì COUNTERS: Counters work in teams of two, Facilitator: Dave Marcrander usually on Monday mornings, to count the offering Every Tuesday, 6:30 am, Room 212 money from Sundays. They are scheduled to count Tuesday Morning Men meets for study, faith for one month at a time, every 4-5 months. No growth, prayer and conversation. Join us anytime experience is required; we will train you. Two and kick off your Tuesdays with friends and volunteers are needed. For more information, fellowship. We continue our faith growth by contact Accounting Assistant Russ Stark, reading and discussing Romans for Everyone by or russ@salchome.org, or Finance N.T. Wright. Chair Jerry Mack. Ì VOLUNTEER SURVEY: The Discipleship Ì BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Health and Ministries Committee s vision is To gather, Wholeness Ministry offers blood pressure checks encourage and equip all people through active on the first Sunday of each month. They are in need learning, how to embody faith in Jesus as they of Registered Nurses or Doctors to assist in taking are sent into the world. As they put this vision blood pressures. This would not be a requirement into practice, they are looking at how they use every month as we do have others helping. Thank volunteers and how they utilize the gifts in our you for considering. If interested in this ministry, community. They would appreciate your feedback contact Beverley Watt. in a two-question survey. The survey is online at Ì MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: and paper Volunteers are needed on Friday mornings at copies are available in the Narthex. 9:30 am to assemble the Sunday bulletin. Or come Ì EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN: Saint in on the fourth Thursday of each month to help Andrew s will develop an Emergency Operations assemble the VOICE newsletter. Great conversation Plan for our campus this year. The plan will and a snack included. Volunteers are also needed address safety, security and communications to help with Memorial Service Receptions. Add regarding catastrophic events: fire, earthquake, your name to a growing list of folks who are willing violence, etc. Volunteers are needed to help to serve in this rewarding role. Contact Office develop that plan. It is anticipated this will involve Administrator Mary Mills, mary@salchome.org or no more than two meetings per month for six , for more information or to volunteer months. Current or former first responders or for any of these ministries. military would be especially valuable volunteers. Ì COMMUNION BREAD: Everyone is invited If interested, contact Facilities Manager Kurt to bake bread used in the Eucharist on Sunday Lutterman, kurt@salchome.org or mornings. You can sign up online for a specific At a later stage, we will involve the entire Sunday. Links to the sign-up and to the recipe congregation to refine that plan. for Luther Bread can be accessed on the Saint Andrew s website: Contact coordinator Jill Nichols-Hicks for more information. For Sunday, May 8: Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-21; Luke 24:44-53 Servers for May 8 Presiding Minister: Pastor James McEachran Communion Assistant: (I) Jan Bowerman Preaching Minister: Pastor Wesley Telyea Acolytes: Assisting Ministers: (I) Isabel Weibel (II) Mikayla Hare (I) Tom Getzinger (II) Sharon Gurtel Altar Guild: Karen Grams, Jill Nichols-Hicks 9

10 Fashion Yourself In The Spirit! Who? All Mothers and Daughters What? A Mother Daughter Luncheon where we will eat salads, sandwiches, and cupcakes. A speaker, Kim Peterson, will also be there to talk about self confidence and give fashion tips. Her website is We will also have a photo booth for moms and their daughters. Lunch will be provided. Where? Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church When? May 7th, from 11:00 to 1:00 Please sign up in the Narthex. Hope to see you there! 10

11 The Emmaus Trio is Dr. Will Simpson, piano; Karin Islip, violin; and Lauren Root, cello The Emmaus Trio May 15, :00 pm Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church This concert features Beethoven s Piano Trio opus 70 no. 2, a work of tremendous power and scope and one of Beethoven s greatest chamber works; a Tango by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla; and the musically descriptive and beautiful piece Circullo by the Spanish composer Joaquin Turina. The Emmaus Trio is part of the Sunday Concert Series hosted by Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church. All concerts are FREE and open to the public. Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA The Emmaus Trio enjoys performing both standard repertoire works as well as works that are unique and rarely performed. Dr. Will Simpson is the Director of Music Ministries at Saint Andrew s. Karin Islip and Lauren Root are music teachers on the Eastside and are often heard in the Saint Andrew s Orchestra and small ensembles. 11