H a m a m d a er h I If Habitat for Humanity Weekend Sunday, April 10, 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 Aria on a Chaconne Joel Martinson Trumpet Tune Frederick Swann Hymn Blessing and Honor american hymn 2 Continued on next page
Leader: All: We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Proclamation of Praise Leader: We gather in the house of the Lord to bring praises to our Savior. All: Thank the Lord and sing his praise, we have been saved. Leader: In Christ we have a firm foundation. All: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Leader: From floor to rafter, let the name of God be praised. All: Alleluia! God has saved us. Leader: All: 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 Leader: All: God our Maker, you have blessed us with many gifts and abilities. Remind us that together we can accomplish much more than we ever could alone. Bind us together in your Holy Spirit we pray. Amen Anthem 9:00 To the Glory of the Lord Robert Leaf Celebration Singers 10:30 Everybody Ought To Know (Words by Choristers members) Traditional Choristers 3
Lesson Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. Anthem O Lord God Tschesnokov St. Andrew s Choir O Lord God, hear Thou my pray r, help Thou me, and give ear to my pray r. Daily do I worship Thy great name and Thy pow r. Thou alone canst help me; O send me Thy peace and love, O protect me, my God. Let me never stray, O my Saviour. Leave me not, O God of my salvation. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live, and praise Thy great name while I have my being. Hear my pray r, hear Thou my pray r; help Thou me, and give ear to my pray r. Glory to God. Psalm 32:1-5 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 ************** Read in unison Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and you forgave the guilt of my sin. 4
Anthem 9:00 Little David, Play On Your Harp Folk Song; arr. Shirley McRae 4/5 Orff Ensemble 10:30 Lord, Listen to Your Children arr. Dave & Jean Perry Middle School Choir Gospel Luke 5:17-26 All: Glory to you, O Lord. One day, while Jesus was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting nearby (they had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem); and the power of the Lord was with him to heal. Just then some men came, carrying a paralyzed man on a bed. They were trying to bring him in and lay him before Jesus; but finding no way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the middle of the crowd in front of Jesus. When he saw their faith, he said, Friend, your sins are forgiven you. Then the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, Who is this who is speaking blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone? When Jesus perceived their questionings, he answered them, Why do you raise such questions in your hearts? Which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Stand up and walk? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins he said to the one who was paralyzed I say to you, stand up and take your bed and go to your home. Immediately he stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went to his home, glorifying God. Amazement seized all of them, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, We have seen strange things today. All: Praise to you, O Christ. Sacrament of Holy Baptism 10:30 Matthew Zeke Van Vooren Son of Tiffany and Brady Van Vooren Kaycie Ann Tuckner Daughter of Abby and Eric Tuckner 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 We All Are One in Mission kuortane 6
Sermon If I Had a Hammer Offering This Joyful Eastertide Offertory This Joyful Eastertide Pastor Michael D. Carlson Dale Wood vruechten 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. 8
Hymn Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service slane Post-Communion Blessing Leader: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. All: Amen Post-Communion Prayer Leader: All: God of mercy, thank you for this abundant feast of grace. Empower us to join your work in the world and continue to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless. In Christ who is making all things new we pray. Amen 9
Hymn The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve chesterfield Postlude Toccata on O Filii et Filiae Lynnwood Farnam Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastor to pray with you following worship. Today s Music Celebration Singers and Middle School Choir; Jennifer Starr, director Choristers; Miriam Sikora, director Orff Ensembles; Abby Leah Bloem, director St. Andrew s Choir; Jan Gilbertson, director Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist Next Sunday Sermon: The Sermon on the Plain Scripture: Luke 6:17-31; Psalm 111:1-10; 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 Music: St. Andrew s Orchestra 9:00 St. Andrew s Choir; Senior High Choir 10:30 St. Andrew s Choir; King s Messengers 10
My Neighbor is Muslim: Exploring the Muslim Faith Sundays, April 17 through May 8; 10:45 a.m.-noon in the Great Hall During this four-week series we will learn about the basic foundations of Islam and the Muslim faith. We will have exceptionally qualified speakers cover such topics as the Five Pillars of Islam, the Qur an (Koran), and what it is like to live here as a Muslim. We will hear personal stories from both a male and female Muslim and have the opportunity to ask questions and be in dialogue with a local Imam (religious leader). It will be extremely educational and a wonderful opportunity to learn how to love our neighbor. Sunday, April 17: Rev. Kathryn A. Tiede, Director of Church Partnership and Philanthropy at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, introduces the series, then Yusuf Abdi tells his story and teaches on the five pillars of Islam. Yusuf Abdi is the Program Director for Refugee Services at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Yusuf oversees operations for LSS Refugee Services and provides overall leadership for the development, direction and integration of refugee services to meet the needs of refugees and the communities where they settle in Minnesota. Yusuf has been affiliated with LSS since 2000 when his family received assistance to resettle in Pelican Rapids. Yusuf represents Lutheran Social Service as a member of the anti-racism taskforce. He also serves as a Board of Immigration Appeals accredited representative in Minnesota. When he isn t busy working, Yusuf offers his time to college master s classes, healthcare providers, high school faculties and civic organizations to create greater understanding about refugee resettlement, the basic tenets of Islam, Somali culture, and working with a diverse population. He actively volunteers for a number of Twin Cities-based service organizations. Yusuf is a graduate of North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and minor in Computer Science. Yusuf resides in Burnsville with his wife, Fatima, and their three children, Imran, Ilyas and Istahil. Sunday, April 24: Quran & Jihad taught by Br. Owais Bayunus Sunday, May 1: Quran & Women by Sr. Kishwar Bayunus Sunday, May 8: Piety & Prayer by Dr. Shah Khan (Imam, president of the Islamic Society of MN) 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 Tyler Strom Intern Pastor S t. A n d r e w s W O R S H I P T I M E S Traditional Worship 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Great Hall Sunday 9:30 a.m. Great Hall Wednesday Night Worship 1st Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary NURSERY AND DOCK, OUR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAM, AT ALL SERVICES. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING AT 10:30 A.M. Sunday Worship at St. Andrew s Village: 1 p.m. 12 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115 W W W. S A I N T A N D R E W S. O R G 651-426-3261