re:diculous Sunday, October 22, 2017
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 9:00 Sinfonia No. 15 in B minor Bach Grey Tison, pianist Sonata Hob. 52 in Eb Major (1st movement) Haydn Joey Tranvik, pianist 10:30 Invention No. 6 in E Major Bach Aimee Klejwa, pianist Prelude No. 1 Gershwin Grey Tison, pianist Gnomenreigen Liszt Curtis Baum, pianist Hymn In the Cross of Christ I Glory rathbun Continued on next page 2
5. In the cross of Christ I glory, there for all was grace made free none deserving, yet receiving life thro death at Calvary. We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Confession and Forgiveness If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Therefore, let us confess our sins to God. Lord, hear our confession. For the times we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. Lord, we confess our sin. For the times we have not loved you with our whole heart. Lord, we confess our sin. For the times we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. Lord, we confess our sin. For the times we have ignored your call to remember the poor and the oppressed. Lord, we confess our sin. Almighty God, in his great mercy, has given his Son Jesus to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen 3
Hymn Blessed Assurance assurance 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 Lord Jesus, your death on the cross is a stumbling block to the religious and foolishness to intellectuals, but to those who are called you are the power, wisdom, and salvation of God. You have freed us from sin and empowered us to build the kingdom of heaven on earth. Protect us from evil, heal our pain, fill us with joy, draw us close to the fellowship of your people, and empower us to be your willing servants. Hear us as we lift our voices as one to sing praise and glory to your Holy Name... Amen. Let it be so! 4
Lesson 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart. Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For God s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God s weakness is stronger than human strength. 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 9:00 As the Deer arr. Mark Hayes Peter Liu, pianist 10:30 Lamb of God arr. Mark Hayes Joey Tranvik, pianist Lesson Isaiah 53:4-6 Read in unison Surely he has borne our infirmities and carried our diseases; yet we accounted him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own way, and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 5
Anthem I m Gonna Sing Robert Hunter St. Andrew s Choir Holy Gospel Mark 8:34-37 Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Praise to you, O Christ. Anthem 10:30 He s Always Been Faithful to Me arr. Tom Fettke New Dimension Singers Sacrament of Holy Baptism 9:00 Lila Mae Still Daughter of Kelley and Zack Still 10:30 Alexander James Heagle Son of Lindsay and Brad Heagle Blake Marie Smith Daughter of Kennedy Norwick and Ryan Smith Nathan James Holker Son of Jaime and Matthew Holker 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. 6 Continued on next page
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 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross hamburg Sermon The Ridiculous Love of the Cross Pastor John Straiton 7
Offering 9:00 Nocturne Op. 15 No. 2 in F# Major Chopin Sophia Stone, pianist 10:30 Prelude Op. 23 No. 4 in D Major Rachmaninoff Peter Liu, pianist 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. Communion Music 9:00 Prelude in G# Minor, WTC Book II Bach Curtis Baum, pianist Prelude in G Major, WTC Book I Bach Simone Curry, pianist Gnomenreigen Liszt Curtis Baum, pianist Prelude in Bb Major, WTC Book Bach Victoria Dennis, pianist 10:30 Etude Op. 2, No. 1 in Eb Minor Scriabin Victoria Dennis, pianist Prelude in C# Major, WTC Book I Bach Joey Tranvik, pianist Sinfonia No. 15 Bach Grey Tison, pianist 9
Post-Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen Post-Communion Prayer Benediction Lord Jesus, you have fed us with your true presence in the bread and in the wine of Holy Communion. Strengthen us with this sacred meal so we may work together to bring your message of love and life to all the families of the earth. 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 To God Be the Glory to god be the glory Continued on next page 10
Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude 9:00 Etude Tableaux in Eb Minor, Op. 16, No. 6 Rachmaninoff Peter Liu, pianist Sonata K. 283 in G Major (1st Mvt.) Mozart Aimee Klejwa, pianist 10:30 El Puerto Albeniz Simone Currie, pianist Allemande from French Suite No. 5 Bach Sophia Stone, pianist Today s Music Piano students from University of Northwestern St. Paul St. Andrew s Choir and New Dimension Singers; Jan Gilbertson, director Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist Next Sunday in the Sanctuary Wear red for Reformation Sunday! Sermon: Re:Form Free at Last Scripture: Romans 3:21-26; Ephesians 2:8-10; John 8.31-36 Music: North Shore Brass 9:00 Celebration Singers; St. Andrew s Choir 10:30 Middle School Choir; New Dimension Singers 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 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