Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 18, 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 Nursery. 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 Vater unser im Himmelreich (Our Father, Who Art in Heaven) BWV 683 Prelude and Fugue in D Minor BWV 554 J. S. Bach Hymn All People that on Earth Do Dwell old hundredth 2
We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. 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. 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. God, who is rich in mercy, loved us while we were still sinners. Because of Jesus and his death and resurrection, I declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship in freedom and grace.. Thanks be to God. 3
Hymn I Then Shall Live finlandia 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 Merciful God, with steadfast love you draw us to yourself, and in mercy you receive our prayers. As we hear your word, give us insight to discern your will for us and to seek the way of the cross; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Anthem 10:30 How Deep the Father s Love for Us Townend; arr. Shackley New Dimension Singers 4
Lesson Hebrews 9:24-28 For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one, but he entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. Nor was it to offer himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Holy Place year after year with blood that is not his own; for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the age to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself. And just as it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. Commit your cause to the Lord; let him deliver let him rescue the one in whom he delights! 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 ************** Anthem And Can It Be? And can it be that I should gain An int rest in the Savior s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain For me, who Him to death pursued? Refrain: Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Tis myst ry all: th Immortal dies: Who can explore His strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries To sound the depths of love divine. Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, Let angel minds inquire no more. He left His Father s throne above So free, so infinite His grace Emptied Himself of all but love, And bled for Adam s helpless race: Dan Forrest St. Andrew s Choir Tis mercy all, immense and free, For, O my God, it found out me! Amazing love! How can it be? Long my imprisoned spirit lay, Fast bound in sin and nature s night; Thine eye diffused a quick ning ray I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed Thee. No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is mine; Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine. Bold I approach th eternal throne, And claim the crown, through Christ my own. Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? 5
Psalm 22:1-5, 8 Read in unison My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer; and by night, but find no rest. Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. To you they cried, and were saved; in you they trusted, and were not put to shame. Hymn Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross near the cross Sacrament of Holy Baptism 10:30 Addison Beatrice Marie Heid Daughter of Katelyn Warren and David Heid Gavin Drew Nielsen Son of Christine and Adam Nielsen Callen Daniel Kraemer Son of Amy and Chad Kraemer 6
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. Holy Gospel Mark 15:27-39 And with him they crucified two bandits, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying, Aha! You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross! In the same way the chief priests, along with the scribes, were also mocking him among themselves and saying, He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Messiah, the King of Israel, come down from the cross now, so that we may see and believe. Those who were crucified with him also taunted him. When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. At three o clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani? which means, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, Listen, he is calling for Elijah. And someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink, saying, Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down. Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. Now when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, Truly this man was God s Son! 7
Sermon Building Hope: My Anchor Holds Pastor Brian Norsman Offering Herr Gott, nun Schleuss den Himmel Auf (Lord God, Unlock Now Thy Heaven) BWV 617 J. S. Bach 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. melita 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. 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.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace. Communion Hymn Jesus, Name All Names Above name of jesus TUNE: Ralph Alvin Strom, 1901-1977 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. Gracious God, we have been fed and strengthened at your table of love and compassion. May we embody and bear witness to that love so that all may come to know your true presence. 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 The Old Rugged Cross the old rugged cross Continued on next page 10
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your face until we meet again. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Prelude on OLD HUNDREDTH David Cherwien Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastor to pray with you following worship. Music Today St. Andrew s Choir and New Dimension Singers; Jan Gilbertson, director Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist Next Sunday Sermon: Building Hope: He Shall Come Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10; PSALM 47; Mark 11:1-10 Music: 9:00 St. Andrew s Choir; Celebration Singers 10:30. Andrew s Choir; New Dimension Singers; Middle School Choir 11
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. 12 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115 www.saintandrews.org 651.426.3261