We cannot keep from speaking about what we have seen and heard. Memorial Day Weekend Sunday, May 29, 2016
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. Prelude Pavane Ravel Hymn Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing azmon We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen 2
Call to Worship Come, sisters and brothers in Christ. You have been gathered in this place by the urging of the Holy Spirit. In that same Spirit, let us examine our hearts and minds so that we may confess our need for God s mercy and be made blameless in the sight of God. We confess that without God we are nothing. We confess that we rebel against God and are in need of forgiveness. We confess that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is where we find freedom, forgiveness, and hope. Amen God is full of mercy and compassion, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. In the name of the Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we are forgiven. Let us worship knowing we are at peace with God! Amen 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. Hymn From All That Dwell Below the Skies old hundredth Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, throughout time you free the oppressed, heal the sick and make whole all that you have created. Ground us in your word and strengthen our resolve to be your disciples, through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen 3
Anthem For All the Saints Ralph Vaughan-Williams Dick Hensold, bagpipe solo Lesson 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Therefore, since it is by God s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God s word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus sake. For it is the God who said, Let light shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 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 O Day of Peace jerusalem 4
Psalm 135:1-5 Read in unison Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord; give praise, O servants of the Lord, you that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing to his name, for he is gracious. For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his own possession. For I know that the Lord is great; our Lord is above all gods. Solo Shall We Gather at the River Aaron Copland Tim Ackerman, soloist Lesson Acts 4:1-22 While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead. So they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. But many of those who heard the word believed; and they numbered about five thousand. The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, By what power or by what name did you do this? Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved. Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and recognized them as companions of Jesus. When they saw the man who had been cured standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. So they ordered them to leave the council while they discussed the matter with one another. They said, What will we do with them? For it is obvious to all who live in Jerusalem that a notable sign has been done through them; we cannot deny it. But to keep it from spreading further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name. So they called them and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered them, Whether it is right in God s sight to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge; for we cannot keep from speaking about what we have seen and heard. After threatening them again, they let them go, finding no way to punish them because of the people, for all of them praised God for what had happened. For the man on whom this sign of healing had been performed was more than forty years old. 5
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 Hymn I Love to Tell the Story hankey 6 Continued on next page
Sermon Cat Got Your Tongue? Diaconal Minister Erin Morris Offering Highland Cathedral Michael Koeb and Ulrich Roever Dick Hensold, bagpipes Offertory Doxology old hundredth Prayers of the Church 7
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 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. 8
Communion Hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save 9
Post-Communion Blessing Post-Communion Prayer Benediction The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen Almighty God, you provide the true bread from heaven, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant that we who have received the sacrament of his body and blood may abide in him and he in us, that we may be filled with the power of his endless life, now and forever. Amen 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 Rise Up, O Saints of God! festal song 10 Postlude Go in peace! Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God! Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastor to pray with you following worship. Dick Hensold, bagpipes
Today s Music Dick Hensold, bagpipes; Tim Ackerman, soloist; Bill Chouinard, organist Next Sunday Sermon: Who s on First? Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11; Proverbs 30:7-9; John 15:19-21 Music: 9:00 St. Andrew s Choir 10:30 New Dimension Singers; Senior High Choir The Bible says WHAATT? Summer Sermons Take on the Myths of Scripture Join us for an enlightening look at what the Scriptures really say. Weekend Worship Services in June July August June 4/5 June 11/12 June 18/19 June 25/26 July 2/3 July 9/10 July 16/17 July 23/24 July 30/31 August 6/7 August 13/14 August 20/21 August 27/28 Summer Preaching Topics Loving Jesus = Good Fortune. The Bible said it; I believe it, that s it. "If you have enough faith, God will heal you." I worship God on the golf course. Love your enemies. Really, Jesus?! It was God s will. God will get you for that. Love the sinner; hate the sin. Time heals all wounds. You get what you deserve. God helps those who help themselves. An eye for an eye; and a tooth for a tooth. Money is the root of all evil. Summer Music in the Sanctuary June 5 St. Andrew s Choir; New Dimension Singers; Senior High Choir June 12 The River City Quartet June 19 Momoko Tanno and St. Andrew s Summer Choir June 26 Victoria Richmond, soloist July 3 Bob Storeygard, soloist 11
Mike Carlson Lead Pastor Sarah Breckenridge Executive Pastor John Straiton Discipleship Pastor Brian Norsman Pastor of Children, Youth and Family Ministry Erin Morris Diaconal Minister Faith Engagement Kyle Jackson Pastor of Congregational Care St. Andrew s Worship Times Traditional Worship Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Great Hall Sunday 9:30 a.m. Great Hall Wednesday Night Worship First Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary DOCK, our children s Christian education programing, and Nursery at all services. Sign language interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing at 10:30 a.m. Worship at St. Andrew s Village 1 p.m. Tyler Strom Intern Pastor 12 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115 www.saintandrews.org 651.426.3261