Celebrating 500 Years of the re:formation

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1 Celebrating 500 Years of the re:formation Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017

2 Welcome to Worship at St. Andrew s Wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, you are welcome at St. Andrew s. Our mission is to Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! To learn more, we invite you to the Hospitality Desk in the Atrium for materials describing activities and events, as well as to the St. Andrew s website (saintandrews.org). Please join us for fellowship after the service. Listening devices and LARGE PRINT bulletins are available at the door. Please ask an usher. Children of all ages are welcome in worship. Childcare is available in the Infant and Toddler Rooms. If you have children who become restless, you may view the service with televisions in the Atrium, Library and Infant Room. We invite you to fill out and put on a name tag which can be found in the pew rack in front of you. REVIVE Preaching Series: Sept. 10-Nov. 19, 2017 This fall we are reviving some of the texts and teachings of Martin Luther as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. These are texts that will REVIVE our lives, our faith and our community. Take a deep breath in the midst of autumn and be revived! Prelude Fidelio Overture Beethoven St. Andrew s Orchestra Hymn Beautiful Savior schönster herr jesu Men: Women: Continued on next page 2

3 We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Call to Worship Family of God, let us turn our hearts to God and seek forgiveness, life, and hope. God of grace, In sin we turn to ourselves and do not live according to your will. We end up in places of death, and we strive for power. We lust for our own dreams instead of looking to your will in this world. In the power of your Holy Spirit, we turn to your Son, Jesus, and we seek forgiveness. Lord, have mercy on us, save us from our sin. Children of God, you are beloved and precious in the eyes of our God. Because of Jesus Christ you are adopted into the family of God and forgiven. You are saved by grace. We are loved and saved. Praise God! 3

4 Hymn Immortal, Invisible st. denio The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Prayer of the Day Gracious God, Today as we gather together may we be truly receptive to your Word. Cast out the things that would turn us from you and bind our wills to your everlasting love. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen Anthem 9:00 Praise The Lord Traditional Cameroon Melody/arr. Ralph Johnson Senior High Choir 10:30 Look at the World John Rutter New Dimension Singers and Orchestra 4

5 Lesson Galatians 3:15-22 Brothers and sisters, I give an example from daily life: once a person s will has been ratified, no one adds to it or annuls it. Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring; it does not say, And to offsprings, as of many; but it says, And to your offspring, that is, to one person, who is Christ. My point is this: the law, which came four hundred thirty years later, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise. For if the inheritance comes from the law, it no longer comes from the promise; but God granted it to Abraham through the promise. Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring would come to whom the promise had been made; and it was ordained through angels by a mediator. Now a mediator involves more than one party; but God is one. Is the law then opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could make alive, then righteousness would indeed come through the law. But the scripture has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. WE INVITE CHILDREN TO DOCK AT THIS TIME Please make sure your child is wearing a nametag with name and grade level. ************* See FRONT OF INSERT for Pickup Locations ************** Hymn Immortal, Invisible To all, life thou givest, to both great and small; In all life thou livest, the true life of all; We blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree, And wither and perish, but naught changeth thee. Psalm 1:1-3 Read in unison: Blessed are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper. st. denio 5

6 Anthem The Last Words of David Holy Gospel John 1:14-18 Glory to you, O Lord. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father s only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, This was he of whom I said, He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me. ) From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father s heart, who has made him known. Praise to you, O Christ. 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 into hell. 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 6 He that ruleth over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be like the light of the morning when the sun rises, Even a morning without clouds, Like the tender grass springing out of the earth, By clear shining after rain. Alleluia. 2 Samuel 23:3-4 Randall Thompson St. Andrew s Choir and Orchestra

7 Hymn O God, Beyond All Praising thaxted Sermon Reset: Law and Gospel/Order and Grace Pastor Michael D. Carlson Offering Chorale/Fugue on All Glory Be to God on High J. S. Bach St. Andrew s Orchestra 7

8 Offertory Doxology old hundredth Prayers of the Church Words of Institution for the Sacrament of Holy Communion The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen 8 We believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the bread and wine and grants us the gift of God s grace and forgiveness. All are welcome to receive this gift. White grape juice is available upon request. Gluten-free wafers are available at all stations at the front of the Sanctuary.

9 Communion Music Sicilienne from Pelléas et Mélisande by Gabriel Fauré G. Faure St. Andrew s Orchestra Please refrain from applause during and following Holy Communion. Post-Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen Post-Communion Prayer Holy God, we have been renewed by your deep and abiding love. May your love change us, heal us, and bind us to one another. Give us the will to love your people the way your Son Jesus loves them. We ask this in Christ s name. Amen 9

10 Benediction The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon 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. Hymn We Are Called to Be God s People austrian hymn Continued on next page 10

11 Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Rondeau from Suite de symphonies Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastor to pray with you following worship. J. Mouret St. Andrew s Orchestra Today s Music St. Andrew s Orchestra; Charles Gray, director Senior High Choir; Sue Gilsdorf, director St. Andrew s Choir and New Dimension Singers; Jan Gilbertson, director Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist Next Sunday in the Sanctuary Sermon: Remember: Splashed with Promise Scripture: Acts 2:37-39; Romans 6:1-11, 12a; Matthew 28:18-20 Music: 9:00 St. Andrew s Choir; Celebration Singers 10:30 Middle School Choir; St. Andrew s Choir; New Dimension Singers 11

12 Mike Carlson Lead Pastor Sarah Breckenridge Executive Pastor John Straiton Discipleship Pastor Brian Norsman Pastor of Outreach and Mission Kyle Jackson Pastor of Congregational Care Erin Morris Deacon / Intern Pastor Carolyn Staats Intern Pastor Jenny Sung Intern Pastor New! St. Andrew s Worship Times Traditional Worship Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Great Hall Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m. Great Hall First Wednesday Worship First Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Nursery at all services. Worship at St. Andrew s Village Sunday 1 p.m Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN