Seventh Sunday of Easter

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1 May 17, :30 am, 11:00 am Seventh 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 Gloria [François Couperin] ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Pastor Telyea HYMN Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer ELW Hymn 618 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 Vicar Cheung W O R D FIRST LESSON Acts 1:15 17, L Word of God. Word of Life. PSALM 1 (spoken responsively: A Assisting Minister; Congregation) SECOND LESSON 1 John 5:9 13 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 17:6 19 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON Vicar Cheung Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor Today s Theme Jesus prays for his followers in John s gospel on the night before his death. Jesus desire is that his followers will be one as he and the Father are one. This one-ness is the work of the Spirit whom we have received but also await. Come, Holy Spirit! 1

2 HYMN OF THE DAY When Peace like a River ELW Hymn 785 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 I. Prayer of St. Francis [Allen Pote] Chancel Choir II. Sweet Hour of Prayer [arr. Kevin McChesney] Handbell Choir (congregation stands) OFFERTORY VERSE ELW 184 OFFERTORY PRAYER M E A L GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS ELW page 153 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 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 page 154 COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION AND HEALING PRAYERS Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart ELW Hymn 800 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 ELW 207 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 Go, My Children, with My Blessing ELW Hymn 543 A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Now, Thank We All Our God [J.S. Bach, arr. Virgil Fox] P A R T I C I P A N T S Presiding Minister Pastor Wesley C. Telyea Preaching Minister Vicar William Cheung Director of Music Ministries/Organist Dr. Will Simpson Assisting Ministers (I) Sharon Gurtel (II) Karen Grams Communion Assistants (I) Dave Marcrander (II) Celeste Ackerbloom Healing Ministers (I) Jan Benson, CJ Tatum (II) Cheryl Jurrus, Stella Nieman Acolytes (I) Mikayla Hare (II) Isabel Weibel Altar Guild JoAn Eklof, Marcia Riggers Lector (I) Lynn Mack Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. 3

4 CAPS, CAPS, AND MORE CAPS: Most of you know that the KnitWits (Knitting as Witnesses) provide prayer shawls, baptismal blankets, and scarves for various missions, but did you know that they also provide caps? Since 2011, the Saint Andrew s KnitWits have made and donated approximately 450 caps for various missions that include the MaaSAE students, educational programs about shaken baby syndrome, the veterans at Andrew s Glen, and others. The KnitWits have also provided chemo caps for those who are undergoing chemo therapy. As part of Cancer Awareness month, the caps at the altar rail are chemo caps that are available for you to take for someone who is undergoing chemo. If there are any questions, please see Dianne Chong. 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 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. 4

5 NEXT SUNDAY AT SAINT ANDREW S PENTECOST: Next Sunday, May 24, is the Day of Pentecost. We invite you to: Wear RED to celebrate the liturgical color of the day If you speak/read a world language, consider reading Paul s Pentecost sermon (Acts 2:14b-21) in that language during the worship service. Speak with Pastor McEachran or Pastor Telyea if you would like to participate. BBQ DINNER FOR VETERANS: The Veteran Support Group will be hosting a BBQ dinner next SUNDAY, May 24, at 5:00 pm, at Andrew s Glen (4220 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue) to commemorate Memorial Day. Andrew s Glen an Imagine Housing property that houses formerly homeless veterans. It is in Factoria The menu is burgers and all the fixins. If you would like to help or attend, please contact Dave Marcrander. 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): We ll meet again beginning in September. ADULT SUNDAY EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 AM) May 17, 24, and 31 SPIRITUAL ASPECT OF CHRISTIAN/ CONGREGATION LIFE: Prayer, Devotion, Scripture Presenter: Vicar William Cheung 301/Fellowship Hall North What does Spiritual aspect of Christian/ Congregation life mean? Prayer and meditation on scripture is an important aspect of Christian life. A lot of religions in the world use prayer and meditation as a way of spiritual renewal. How are Christians using prayer and meditation to further their relationship with God? How can we worship God not only on Sunday services but each and every day? June 14, 10:45 am KNITWITS Facilitator: Dianne Chong 301/Fellowship Hall South The KnitWits (Knitting as Witnesses) are a fellowship group whose primary mission is to provide items of comfort that are knit or crocheted. All are welcome! 5

6 ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) Facilitator: Dave Marcrander 6:30 am, Room 212 We have concluded the study of Pope Francis book and on May 19 we will commence, One Hope - Re-Membering the Body of Christ, a rich ecumenical resource designed to help Catholic and Lutheran communities mark the approaching 500th anniversary of the Reformation. It is the product of a collaboration of three Lutheran and three Roman Catholic leaders. Please join us! TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Presenter: Pastor McEachran 9:30 am, 322/Conference Room Under the theme, Signs for All Times, we are taking an in-depth look at the Gospel of John. The writer builds the story of Jesus around Seven Signs. We will compare the Resurrection Narrative from John 20 with those of the Synoptic Gospels: Mark 16:1-8, Matthew 28:1-10, and Luke 23: We will also look at the First Sign, John 2:1-11, the turning of water into wine. A good time to join us as we continue our time with the Gospel of John. Bring your favorite Bible, a friend or two, and join the adventure. 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 continues through May 27. We are reading and discussing Mighty Be Our Powers by Leymah Gbowee. Find out how a Lutheran woman helped organize, and then led, the Liberian Mass Action for Peace, a coalition of Christian and Muslim women. Contact Cheryl Jurrus or Vickie Kirn for more information about W.E.B.S. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Embark on an icy expedition where kids overcome obstacles with God s awesome power. Anchor kids in rock-solid Bible truths that will guide them through life s challenges. Mark your calendars to attend VBS July 20-24! Classes are for children ages 4 through those entering 7th Grade. Older youth and adults are invaluable as teachers and assistants. To register and/or volunteer, visit or check the table in the Narthex. For questions and more information, contact VBS Director, Nona Gram. 6

7 OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES Y EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF: As a congregation committed to the work of Lutheran World Relief (LWR), we stand in solidarity with them as they respond to the earthquakes which have struck Nepal. If you would like to contribute to LWR s relief efforts in Nepal, you can: give online directly to LWR: or write a check payable to Saint Andrew s with LWR in the memo line. Place the check in the offering plate or return it to the church office. To date, we have sent $2500 to support the relief efforts. Please continue to pray for those who serve, those who continue to reach victims, and those who mourn the death of loved ones. Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): Our collection focus for May is packages of fruit snacks. These are tasty treats for those who are experiencing hunger. Let s FILL our Corner of Blessing with 1000 packs! For more information, contact EFP, , or visit Y THE SOPHIA WAY: More women have been placed in apartments and there is a need for more household items such as coffee pots, hair dryers, blenders, eating and cooking utensils, and especially Corelle-type dishes (unbreakable and lightweight.) Leave your donations in The Sophia Way box by the elevator in the Narthex or contact Cheryl Jurrus or Beverley Watt. Y GROCERY DELIVERER: Imagine Housing has partnered with the Issaquah Food Bank for a program to deliver food to those in need. As the Grocery Deliverer you pick up pre-made grocery bags from the Issaquah Food Bank and deliver them to residents at Imagine Housing properties in Issaquah. Then gather the next week s orders and bring them to the Resident Support Specialist. Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Training and ongoing support is provided. Contact Imagine Housing s Lindley King, lindleyk@imaginehousing.org or , to learn more. Y MAASAE GIRLS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: Operation Bootstrap Africa (OBA) is in need of sponsors for 20 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: 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 7

8 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 May 19 at 11:45 am; Stella Nieman will be our host. Our program is Writing Memoirs: Telling and Writing Stories from Life. Saint Andrew s own Lowell Arneson will share some ideas and tips on writing - in particular memoirs and life stories. 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 tomorrow, May 18 to be included in the next issue of the VOICE. Ì DINNER WITH YOUNG ADULTS: On two Wednesdays of every month, young adults of Saint Andrew s get together for dinner at 6:30 pm, either at a restaurant or someone s home. We are looking for someone to host our next dinner on May 27. Contact Carolyn McKenna if you wish to host. Ì ALL CHURCH RETREAT: The Saint Andrew s All Church retreat weekend is August We will enjoy the company of family and friends and spend time focused on God. We have reserved group campsites for tent camping at Cougar Rock Campground in Mount Rainier National Park. For families who do not want to camp, lodging is available for reservation at The National Park Inn at Longmire, accommodations/national-park-inn. Sign up for the retreat in the Narthex or on our online form, by June 7. Ì NEW FELLOWSHIP HALL CHAIRS: If you d like to help pick new chairs for Fellowship Hall, please contact Facilities Manager Kurt Lutterman, kurt@salchome.org. Ì INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP? If you would like to become a member of Saint Andrew s or would like more information about it, contact Pastor McEachran, jim@salchome.org or An information session is planned for Sunday, June 14, at 10:45 am. Ì COUNTER NEEDED: A volunteer is needed to help count the offering money. Counters work in teams of two, and typically count on Monday mornings. Training provided! To volunteer or for more information, contact Accounting Assistant Russ Stark, or russ@salchome.org. Ì ALTAR GUILD: The primary duty of the Altar Guild is to prepare the altar and set the Lord s table for the congregation s worship. Tasks of the Altar Guild are a delight and high privilege, serving God with the Pastors and all others who participate in our worship experience. We have a wonderful group, and would love to have more help! Please consider prayerfully if you could serve our congregation on the Altar Guild. To join, or for more information, please contact the co-chairs JoAn Eklof or Patricia Hashimoto. Thanks and blessings. Ì SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE: On Sunday, June 14, we ll begin our summer worship schedule. There will be one worship service at 9:30 am, followed by a time of fellowship hosted by various committees and groups. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ü CAMP LUTHERWOOD SUMMER STAFF: Camp Lutherwood in Bellingham is still hiring summer staff! We have male and female counselor spots open for those who are 18+ and want to spend their summer sharing the word and love of God, laughing, growing, and having fun. Details and applications are online at For questions, please contact Bethany Dietrich, Program Director, at program@camplutherwood.org or

9 For Sunday, May 24: Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1 21; Psalm 104:24 34, 35b; Romans 8:22 27; John 15:26 27; 16:4b 15 Servers for May 24 Acolytes: (I) Emily Andresen (II) Presiding Minister: Pastor McEachran Preaching Minister: Pastor Telyea Assisting Ministers: (I) Josh Rudolph (II) Vicar William Cheung Communion Assistants: (I) Lynn Mack (II) Joanne Hinkle Altar Guild: Signe Wraith and Elmer Neu Using our gifts to strengthen the foundation God provides for us in Jesus Christ Stewardship in 2015 is about informing you of the amazing work God is performing through us at Saint Andrew s. Building and Property Caring for our church home Stewardship 2015 Outreach and Servant Ministries Christ s love knows no bounds Finance Tending the Spending Youth and Family Ministries Leading our youth to follow in Christ s footsteps God is truly among us and strengthening the foundation given to us in Jesus Christ. How can we use the many gifts given to us, and how do these ministry opportunities fit with the plans God has for you? Worship and Liturgical Arts Praise God in His Sanctuary! Health and Wholeness Ministry Mission Outreach: Personal Care Kits and items of comfort crafted by our KnitWits Christian Education Learning and Growing in Faith Together 9

10 Stewardship in 2015 is about informing you of the amazing work God is performing through us at Saint Andrew s. Health and Wholeness Ministry Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church Mission Outreach Dianne Chong, KnitWits Coordinator Ruth Miller, Personal Care Kits Coordinator Mission of Health and Wholeness Ministry: Stella Nieman Donna Nellist Sandy Schade CJ Tatum Pastor Telyea Doris Visaya Beverley Watt Vanessa Wilkie Virginia Williams To be a Christ-centered partnership of health professionals and other members of Saint Andrew's committed to promoting spiritual, physical and emotional health and wholeness. Jan Benson Dianne Chong Vicar Cheung Janell Erickson Karen Grams Art Gurtel Cheryl Jurrus Pastor McEachran Nayna McLennan Ruth Miller Health and Wholeness Ministry s Mission Outreach focuses on: Collecting items for and assembling Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). Kits are shipped to LWR twice per year and are distributed throughout the world to those in need of basic hygiene items. The congregation is invited to donate items (bars of soap, toothbrushes, combs, nail clippers, bath towels) at any time for these Kits and/or help with Kit assembly. 10 Our KnitWits (Knitting as Witnesses) knit and crochet items of comfort. They meet once per month on a Sunday morning and welcome all to join them! The items they create include: Prayer shawls Baptismal blankets Black hats for MGLSS students in Tanzania Blankets, scarves, wash cloths, hats, lapghans, and other items as needed. These are given to various organizations for distribution.