re:united Sunday, November 5, 2017 All Saints Day
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. All Saints Day was originally set aside to commemorate all those martyrs from the early persecutions whose names were never recorded and thus whose memory was in constant peril of being lost. Over time, this celebration was extended to remember all who have lived and died in the faith and now rest eternally and triumphantly from their labors. We continue this aspect of the celebration when we name those persons of our individual congregations who have died in the last year and live now in the glory of God. Prelude At the River Robert Lowrey; arr. George Baker Jerusalem, My Happy Home Setting by George Shearing Blessed are the Faithful Departed Souls Brahms Hymn For All the Saints sine nomine 2 Continued on next page
Leader: We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Call to Worship Leader: Come let us worship our God and creator. We are called to be made new by our Creator God. Leader: Come and experience the reforming power of Jesus the Christ. We come to be loved, healed and transformed. Leader: Come, be reunited with all the saints by the Holy Spirit. The power of the Triune God heals us, reforms us and reunites us. Hymn For All Your Saints, O Lord festal song Leader: 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. 3
Prayer of the Day Leader: Gracious God, on this day we remember all those who have gone before us. Thank you for the blessing of their witness to your loving grace. Blessed be the memory of these saints of God who lived and worked among us, our companions in our life of faith, who have found their rest in you. Eileen Thalhuber Haldor Goetzke Fred Konrath Edmond Boullianne Rebecca Nyberg Donald Brown Edward Rydeen Jeffrey Ellison LeRoy Anderson Charles Cornelius John Hogenson Doris Swirczynski Joan Rippe Irene Willox Annabel Hedin Reynold Holmen Marlys Hebaus Robert Klink Helvi Dojan Margaret Amundson Terry Mikkelson J. Herbert Heise Agnes Carlson Donald Skaar Natalie Nelson Betty Stoker Judy Eberhard Diane Johnson Daniel Delessio George Leyda, Sr. Marsha Durkin Robert Melville Bernice Langholz Lois Marston Lois Forsberg Florence LaPlante Shirley McIntyre Mary Stoudt Carol Orlowski Joan Ray Sharon Dolan Pearl Anderson Norman Scotty Lyall Lanette Zaiger Barbara Sanz Marion Casto Vija Vilks Davidsons Patricia Bakken Theodore Lukin JoAnn Johnson Vera Lancaster Vernon Reichow Beverly Wright Zella Bailey Cynthia Werner Maxine Rohrer Joan Hilton Jeffrey Parker Sophia Fleming Yvonne Jensen Douglas Pfeffer Allan Siekmeier Marina Challeen John Wallace, Jr. Tony Bohmert Leader: And for all those we now name in the silence of our hearts. Silence Give us comfort in the truth that you have, by your Son Jesus, opened the way to heaven for all your people this day and forever. We trust your mercy and your love to comfort all those who grieve. Amen 4
Anthem 9:00 I Saw the Light arr. Camp Kirkland Senior High Choir 10:30 And I Will Praise Him Michael Jothan Choristers Lesson Colossians 2:9-10; 12-15 For in Christ the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fullness in him, who is the head of every ruler and authority. When you were buried with him in baptism, you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. And when you were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with him, when he forgave us all our trespasses, erasing the record that stood against us with its legal demands. He set this aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and made a public example of them, triumphing over them in it. Anthem The King of Love arr. Paul J. Christiansen St. Andrew s Choir; Bob Storeygard, soloist Psalm 119:103-106 Read in unison How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe your righteous ordinances. Holy Gospel John 17:24-26 Glory to you, O Lord. Father, I desire that those also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them. Praise to you, O Christ. 5
Hymn / Anthem 9:00 Shall We Gather at the River hanson place 10:30 Shall We Gather at the River arr. Michael Burkhardt New Dimension Singers Sacrament of Holy Baptism 10:30 Alexander Arthur Schneider Son of Ann and Kerry Schneider Harper Jane Haschig Daughter of Ann and Tyler Haschig Molly Jean Quade Daughter of Meredith Peterson and Derek Quade 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. 6 Continued on next page
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 Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones lasst uns erfruen Children s Sermon Hymn Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones lasst uns erfruen Respond, ye souls in endless rest, ye patriarchs and prophets blest: Alleluia! Alleluia! Ye holy twelve, ye martyrs strong, all saints triumphant, raise the song: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 7
Sermon Re:United Saints and Sinners Offering It Is Well with My Soul Pastor Sarah Breckenridge arr. Lloyd Larson Handbells Offertory For All Your Saints, O Lord To God, the Father, Son, and Spirit, ever blest, the One in Three, the Three in One, be endless praise addressed. festal song 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 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 Blest Are They blest are they 9
Post-Communion Blessing Leader: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen Post-Communion Prayer Leader: Benediction Leader: For the gift of your very self in this holy meal, thank you. For all the saints and sinners who gather with us at this table of grace, thank you. Help us all to be witnesses to the love and forgiveness we have received in this meal. In the name of Christ we pray. 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 Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In when the saints 10
Leader: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Shall We Gather at the River You are invited to light a candle in the Prayer Chapel in remembrance of those who have died. Lowrey/Chouinard Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastor to pray with you following worship. Today s Music Senior High Choir; Sue Gilsdorf, director Choristers; Miriam Sikora, director St. Andrew s Choir, New Dimension Singers and Handbells; Jan Gilbertson, director Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist Next Sunday in the Sanctuary Sermon: Re:Joice: God Is on the Move Scripture: Mark 12:28-34; Romans 12:9-13; Psalm 121:1-4, 7-8 Music: Sounds Like Love Youth Festival Choir of over 200 singers under the direction of John Jacobson. 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