Do not stop them Sunday, Sept. 23, 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. Children are welcome in worship! Childcare (ages birth to 5) is available in the nursery. The service can also be viewed on televisions in the Atrium, Library, and Infant Nursery. For more information visit us at the Hospitality Desk or saintandrews.org. Prelude Cantilena Hymn Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Josef Rheinberger st. denio We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen 2
Confession and Forgiveness (Moment of silence) Holy God, as we gather today, some of us are moving so fast and some of us are barely moving. In this moment of silence, center us Lord for you are our center. Gracious God, for all the times we forget you are our center. Center us, O Lord. For all the times we focus on all our worries, hassles and concerns. Forgive us, O Lord. For all the times we listen to other voices, but not yours. Center us, O Lord. For thinking and living as though we are separated from you. Forgive us, O Lord. Hear the Good News in Christ you are forgiven. You are connected. You belong. And there is nothing that can separate you from your center and the love of God in Christ Jesus. Thanks be to God! Hymn Jesus Loves Me, This I Know jesus loves me 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 Dear God, Thank you for coming to meet us where we are, amid the challenges and hardships of everyday life. Draw us to you, heal us, and send us out again to be agents of your healing love in the world. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Anthem 9:00 I Will Give Thanks Joseph Martin High School Choir 10:30 Speak, O Lord arr. John Ferguson New Dimension Singers Lesson Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Now this is the commandment the statutes and the ordinances that the Lord your God charged me to teach you to observe in the land that you are about to cross into and occupy, so that you and your children and your children s children, may fear the Lord your God all the days of your life, and keep all his decrees and his commandments that I am commanding you, so that your days may be long. Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe them diligently, so that it may go well with you, and so that you may multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has promised you. 4 *** We welcome children to Dock Children s Education at this time.*** Ensure your child is wearing a nametag with name and grade level. See front of yellow bulletin insert for pickup locations. Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise. Bind them as a sign on your hand, fix them as an emblem on your forehead, and write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
Anthem Psalm 150 Alleluia! Alleluia! O praise ye the Lord, praise God in His temple. Praise ye the Lord, in the firmament of His power. O praise him for his might and the greatness of his wonder. O praise him, praise him according to his majesty. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. Praise the Lord with the lute and harp Praise Him with the timbrel, the timbrel and the dance O praise him with organ and instruments of strings. Praise him upon the loud cymbals. Praise him upon the high sound cymbals Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia! César Franck St. Andrew s Choir Psalm 8 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet, all sheep and oxen, And also the beasts of the field, and whatever passes along the paths of the seas. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! 5
Hymn God Is Here abbot s leigh Sacrament of Holy Baptism 10:30 Jet Robert Montgomery Child of Lauren and Carl Montgomery 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. 6 Continued on next page
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 Holy Gospel Mark 9:30-35 All (sung): Glory to you, O Lord. People were bringing little children to Jesus in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it. And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them. The Gospel of the Lord. All (sung): Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon The Kids Table Pastor Sarah Breckenridge Offering Go, My Children, with My Blessing setting by David Cherwien Offertory God Is Here Prayers of the Church Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt keep us faithful to the gospel; help us work your purpose out. Here, in this day s dedication, all we have to give, receive; we, who cannot live without you, we adore you! We believe! abbott s leigh 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. Hymn Go, My Children, With My Blessing ar hyd y nos 8 Continued on next page
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 Jesus, you are our bread of life and cup of salvation. As your children, it is here you come to us and bless us. It is here we are fed and nourished, forgiven and set free. Help us to not only take this blessing, but also to be a blessing to our world in need. In Christ s holy name 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. Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. 9
Hymn On What Has Now Been Sown darwell s 148th Postlude Tocatta-Improvisation on Jesus Loves Me Bill Chouinard 10 Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastor to pray with you following worship. Music Today High School Choir; Andy Haase, director St. Andrew s Choir and New Dimension Singers; Jan Gilbertson, director Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist Next Sunday in the Sanctuary Sermon: The Hound of Heaven Scripture: Luke 19:1-10; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7; Psalm 24 Music 9:00 St. Andrew s Choir; Celebration Singers 10:30 Middle School Choir; New Dimension Singers Concerts in the Sanctuary Sunday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Concert Freewill offering U.S. Marine Band Concert Sunday, October 21, 2018; 4 p.m. Free concert; limit four tickets per request. Tickets are available at: www.marineband.ticketleap.com/mahtomedi
St. Andrew s music ministry is comprehensive, covering a variety of musical opportunities. We also hope to nurture the Christian life of our singers and instrumentalists. Music is an important part of all of our worship services,. Come and be part of our Music Ministry. For more information, please call: Jan Gilbertson (651) 762-9123 Bill Chouinard (651) 762-9156 Dianne Nash (651) 762-9141 Music Opportunities in Worship Choristers Kindergarten & Grade 1,2 Miriam Sikora, Director Celebration Singers Grades 3, 4, 5 Jennifer Starr, Director Orff Ensembles grades 1-8 Leah Abbe Bloem, Director Middle School Choir Grades 6,7, 8 Jennifer Starr, Director High School Choir Grades 9-12 Andy Haase, Director Music Ministry Do you have a child who loves to sing? Or do you have a song in your heart that needs to get out? There may be a place for you or your children in one of the many choirs at St. Andrew s. New Dimension Singers Adults Jan Gilbertson, Director St. Andrew s Choir Adults Jan Gilbertson, Director Handbells Adults Jan Gilbertson, Director St. Andrew s Orchestra Charles Gray, Director Bill Chouinard, Organist Kristin Chouinard, Accompanist MUSIC SCHEDULE 2018-19 CHOIR OR ENSEMBLE Rehearsal Room 1st Rehearsal Sing Sunday Director First Sunday Children Orff Ensemble (1,2) Wednesday 5:00-5:20 201 Wed. Sept. 12 as announced Leah Abbe Bloem as announced Choristers (K,1,2) Wednesday 5:30-6:15 p.m. 202 Wed. Sept. 12 10:30 Sunday 1 Miriam Sikora Sun. Oct. 7 Orff Ensemble (3,4,5) Wednesday 5:55-6:20 p.m. 201 Wed. Sept. 12 as announced Leah Abbe Bloem as announced Celebration Singers (3,4,5) Wednesday 6:30-7:10 p.m. 203 Wed. Sept. 12 9:00 Sunday 2,4 Jennifer Starr Sun. Sept. 30 Youth/Grade: Orff Ensemble (6-8) Wednesday 5:20-5:45 p.m. 201 Wed. Sept. 12 as announced Leah Abbe Bloem as announced Middle School Choir (6-8) Wednesday 5:45-6:25 p.m. 203 Wed. Sept. 12 10:30 Sunday 2,4 Jennifer Starr Sun. Sept. 30 Senior High Choir (9-12) Wednesday 7:25-8:25 p.m. B01 Wed. Sept. 5 9:00 Sunday 1,3 Andy Haase Sun. Sept. 23 Adult New Dimension Singers Wednesday 6:15-7:20 p.m. B02 Wed. Aug. 29 10:30 All Jan Gilbertson Sun. Sept. 9 St. Andrew s Choir (*audition) Wednesday 7:30-9:00 p.m. B02 Wed. Aug. 29 9:00 & 10:30 All Jan Gilbertson Sun. Sept. 9 Handbells Monday 7:15-8:15 p.m. B02 Mon. Sept. 17 as announced Jan Gilbertson as announced Save the date: St. Andrew s Christmas Festival Sunday, December 9, 3:30 & 6 p.m. All Choirs and Ensembles sing/play for Christmas Festival, Christmas Eve, Easter Sunday. For further information or audition: Jan Gilbertson, 651.762.9123, or email: jgilbertson@saintandrews.org. Registration is available for children s and youth groups (K-12) at www.saintandrews.org, or you may call Dianne Nash at: 651.762.9141. 11
Mike Carlson Lead Pastor Sarah Breckenridge Executive Pastor John Straiton Teaching Pastor Brian Norsman Pastor of Outreach and Mission Kyle Jackson Pastor of Congregational Care Erin Morris Deacon / Intern Pastor Gerry Rafftery Pastor of Generosity Jenny Sung Mission Developer Caroline Keenan Intern Pastor Worship at St. Andrew s 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 The Depot Church, Hugo Sunday 5:15 p.m. Oneka Elementary Nursery care (ages birth to 5) at all services. 12 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115 www.saintandrews.org 651.426.3261 Portions of the liturgy are from 2018 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted by permission under ONE LICENSE #A-703943. All rights reserved.