Be not afraid. Sunday, June 24, 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. Leaning In: Words of Life This summer we will be leaning in to Christ s life giving words in the Gospel of Mark. So lean in and hear God s words of life for you, our community and the world! Prelude Largo from Xerxes G. F. Handel Hymn How Firm a Foundation foundation 2
We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Confession and Foregiveness Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart, we have reacted out of fear and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for his sake God forgives you all your sins. Jesus Christ empowers you to become the children of God and bestows on them the gift of the Holy Spirit. Amen 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 O God our defender, storms rage about us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your daughters and sons from fear, and preserve us all from unbelief; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Anthem Shall We Gather at the River Robert Lowry/arr. Jay Giallombardo River City Quartet 3
Lesson Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. VBS Celebration and Music Medley Hymn Oh, Worship the King lyons Continued on next page 4
10:30 Blessing of ELCA Youth Gathering Participants Psalm 69:1-3 Read in unison Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweeps over me. I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God. 5
Hymn Have No Fear, Little Flock little flock Sacrament of Holy Baptism 10:30 Nolan Jeffrey Young Child of Catherine and Erik Young 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 6
Holy Gospel Mark 6:45-52 Glory to you, O Lord. Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. After saying farewell to them, he went up on the mountain to pray. When evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. When he saw that they were straining at the oars against an adverse wind, he came towards them early in the morning, walking on the sea. He intended to pass them by. But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out; for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid. Then he got into the boat with them and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Be Not Afraid Pastor Kyle Jackson Offering Amazing Grace/I Saw the Light Offertory Doxology Traditional/arr. Roger Williams River City Quartet old hundredth 7
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
Communion Music It Is Well with My Soul Horacio Spafford /arr. Mo Rector River City Quartet Post-Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen Post-Communion Prayer Pour out upon us the spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of those whom you have fed with one heavenly food; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Benediction 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. 9
Hymn Alleluia! Sing to Jesus hyfrydol Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude This Little Light/Do Lord Traditional /arr. Val Hicks River City Quartet 10 Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastor to pray with you following worship. Music Today Vacation Bible School Children, Leaders and Band The River City Quartet Comprised of members of an international barbershop quartet, the quartet was formed to perform in a local production of Music Man. Long after their school-board term expired, they continue to perform. Bill Chouinard, organist/pianist Portions of the liturgy are from 2018 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted by permission under ONE LICENSE #A-703943. All rights reserved.
Next Sunday Sermon: Jesus Ministry of Healing in Galilee Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Psalm 105:1-6, Deut. 4:1-2, 6-9 Music: Victoria Sundberg, St. Andrew s soloist Summer Music in the Sanctuary July 8 Robert Robinson is a renowned Gospel singer. He was a featured solo artist at Promise Keepers, the Billy Graham Crusade, and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, DC. He was a two-time Minnesota Music Award Winner for Best Gospel Artist and Group and a three-time Minnesota Black Musicians Award Winner for Best Gospel Group. His CDs are available in the Atrium. St. Andrew s Summer Choir will be singing with Robinson. July 15 Frink Family: Collin-violin, Daniel-piano Julie Conzemius, St. Andrew s soloist July 22 The River City Chorale; Andy Haase, director The River City Chorale is a large non-auditioned music organization based in Hudson, Wisconsin. The organization is comprised of youth choir, The Ensemble Singers (auditioned adult choir) and the large nonauditioned choir. The River City Chorale is a non-profit 501c3 that provides exceptional musical experiences to communities throughout the St. Croix River Valley. Haase is the founding artistic director and conductor. July 29 Vox Nova Chorale; Vicki Peters, director Vox Nova Chorale is an educational summer choir of singers from eight different colleges who work with mentors on singing, conducting, and composing. They have concerts next weekend at St. Mary s Chapel in St. Paul, Celebrating Women Composers. www.voxnovachorale.org. Aug. 5 The River City Chorale Ensemble Singers, Andy Haase, director The Ensemble Singers, based in Hudson, Wisconsin, is an auditioned group of singers from The River City Chorale. Singers from Hudson, River Falls, Woodbury, St. Paul, Stillwater, New Richmond, Roberts and other river communities, come together for intense, challenging, energetic and most importantly, rewarding musical rehearsals and performances. Andrew Haase is the founding artistic director and conductor. The only prerequisite to the ensemble is that singers have previous singing experience and a passion for great music. Aug. 12 Barbary Coast Dixieland Band In 1984, the band started playing Dixieland church services for their own churches. Over the past 30 years they have regularly provided this musical ministry involving over 40 Sundays each year. Their mission is to Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord, and their music provides an uplifting experience for both the musicians and the congregation. 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 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