Second Sunday in Lent Sunday, February 25, 2018
Welcome to Worship at St. Andrew s Our mission: Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! Listening devices and LARGE PRINT bulletins are available at the Hospitality Desk. 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. For more information visit us at the Hospitality Desk or saintandrews.org. Our Lenten theme, Hope Lives, will be carried throughout our continuing study in the Gospel of Mark. At the weekend worship services, we are highlighting Building Hope. Wednesday Lenten worship services are focusing on Transforming Lives. Lent is intended to be a time of spiritual preparation and renewal. Prelude Symphony #8 in B Minor (unfinished) I. Allegro moderato Schubert St. Andrew s Orchestra Hymn What Wondrous Love Is This wondrous love 2
We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Confession and Forgiveness God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and one another. Silence for reflection Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen God, who is rich in mercy, loved us while we where still sinners. Because of Jesus and his death and resurrection, I declare to you the entire forgiveness of all you sin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship in freedom and grace. Amen. Thanks be to God. Anthem 9:00 Praise His Holy Name! Keith Hampton High School Choir 9:00 Ding Dong Bells Carl Orff 3/4/5 Orff Ensemble 10:30 The King of Love My Shepherd Is Hymn/Carl Orff 6/7/8 Orff Ensemble 3
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 Eternal Spirit and Ever-present Love, You bring us to life and strengthen our inner beings. You gather us into one body and ground us in love. Open our minds to hear your Word and wisdom. Open our hearts to the needs of our broken world. Open our lives to resonate with you, now and forever. Amen Hymn Children of the Heavenly Father tryggare kan ingen vara Anthem 9:00 Lord, Listen to your Children Praying adapted Cora Scholz Celebration Singers 10:30 Wonder-Beautiful (from In The Image ) Mark Burrows Middle School Choir, featuring Anthony Hotakainen and Kevin Vido 4
Lesson Romans 8:31-39 What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Who will bring any charge against God s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 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 Children of the Heavenly Father God his own doth tend and nourish, in his holy courts they flourish. From all evil things he spares them, in his mighty arms he bears them. tryggare kan ingen vara Anthem Kyrie (from Memorial ) Kyrie eleison; Christe eleison; Kyrie eleison Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy. Adonai, Adonai. Amen O Lord have mercy. Amen Rene Clausen St. Andrew s Choir 5
Holy Gospel Mark 14:1-9 Glory to you, O Lord. They went to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, Sit here while I pray. He took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be distressed and agitated. And he said to them, I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and keep awake. And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. He said, Abba, Father, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet, not what I want, but what you want. He came and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, Simon, are you asleep? Could you not keep awake one hour? Keep awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Praise to you, O Christ. Sacrament of Holy Baptism 10:30 Sydney Leigh Borgen Daughter of Kristina and Brent Borgen Korbin Grace Savage Daughter of Danielle and Scott Savage Croix Gregory Willett Son of Brooke and Jeremy Willett 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
Hymn Lord of All Hopefulness slane Sermon Building Hope: Unchanging Grace Offering Furiant Offertory My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace; in ev ry high and stormy gale my anchor holds within the veil. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand. Pastor Sarah Breckenridge Smetana St. Andrew s Orchestra melita Prayers of the Church Words of Institution for the Sacrament of Holy Communion 7
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. Communion Music Symphony #8 II. Andante con moto 8 Schubert St. Andrew s Orchestra
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 Good and Living God, thank you for the gift of this meal. Being strengthened by the Spirit and filled with the fullness of Christ, empower us to go from here reconciled, renewed and restored. Thy will be done, in us and through us. 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 O God of Mercy, God of Light just as i am 9
Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Dance Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastor to pray with you following worship. Music Today St. Andrew s Orchestra; Charles Gray, director Celebration Singers & Middle School Choir; Jennifer Starr, director St. Andrew s Choir; Jan Gilbertson, director High School Choir; Sue Gilsdorf, director Orff Ensembles; Leah Abbe Bloem, director Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist Next Sunday Sermon: Building Hope: Solid Rock Scriptures: Psalm 150:1-6; Revelation 5:9-14; Mark 14:53-65 Music: 9:00 St. Andrew s Choir 10:30 Choristers; St. Andrew s Choir; New Dimension Singers Smetana St. Andrew s Orchestra Upcoming Concerts at St. Andrew s Cantus TODAY, Sunday, Feb 25, 3 p.m. Sanctuary This eight-voice a cappella ensemble is acknowledged around the world for its programmatic versatility, artistic excellence and charismatic personality.acclaimed as the premier men s vocal ensemble in the United States (Fanfare), Cantus engages audiences in a meaningful music experience and ensures the future of ensemble singing by mentoring young singers and educators. Cantus was founded on the ideals of collaborative music-making: The ensemble works together to reach new levels of artistic excellence, innovation and audience engagement. Tickets: Adult: $30; Senior (62+): $25; Students: $15 Hospitality Desk or Dianne Nash: 651-762-9141 High School Annual Dessert Theater Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3, 7 p.m. Great Hall The High School Choir presents their Annual Dessert Theater for two nights in the Great Hall. Come and hear great music, laugh at the skits, and eat a delicious dessert. It s always a wonderful evening! Tickets are $10 and are available through the St. Andrew s ticket office or at the door. 10
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 Gerry Rafftery Pastor of Generosity Carolyn Staats Intern Pastor Jenny Sung Intern Pastor 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. 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115 www.saintandrews.org 651.426.3261 11
12