FREEDOM Free to Give Sunday, August 20, 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. Prelude Suite #2 for flute and strings in B Minor, BWV 1067 J. S. Bach II. Rondeau; VI. Menuet; VII. Badinerie Gray Family Ensemble Hymn When Morning Gilds the Skies laudes domini 2
Leader: We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Proclamation of Praise Leader: Holy God, you alone are holy, you alone are God. The universe declares your praise: beyond the stars, beneath the sea, within each cell, with every breath. We praise you, O God. Leader: Generations bless your faithfulness: through the water, by night and day, across the wilderness, out of exile, into the future. We bless you, O God. Leader: We give you thanks for your dear Son: at the heart of human life, near to those who suffer, beside the sinner, among the poor, with us now. We thank you, O God. Hymn Seek Ye First lafferty 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 and Holy God, Give us diligence to seek you, wisdom to perceive you, and patience to wait for you. Grant us, O God, a mind to meditate on you, eyes to behold you, ears to hear your Word, a heart to love you, and a life to proclaim you, through the power of your son Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen Lesson Romans 12:9-13 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. 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 Amazing Grace arr. Mark Hayes St. Andrew s Summer Choir and Gray Family Ensemble Psalm 105:1-6 Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Leader: Sing to the Lord, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. Leader: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Leader: Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually. 4
Holy Gospel Luke 6:37-38 Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus said, Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. Praise to you, O Christ. Installation of Pastoral Interns Erin Morris Carolyn Staats Jenny Sung Sacrament of Holy Baptism 10:30 Abigail Jean Nolan Daughter of Trisha and Matthew Nolan Maxwell David Young Son of Mary and David Young Porter Paul Gibbons Son of Emily and Thomas Gibbons 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 5
Hymn Blessed Assurance assurance Sermon Free to Give Offering IV. Bourree I/II from Suite #2 Offertory Doxology Pastor Sarah Breckenridge J. S. Bach Gray Family Ensemble old hundredth 6
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. 7
Communion Music Jesu Joy of Man s Desiring J. S. Bach Polonaise from Suite #2 for flute and strings J. S. Bach Gray Family Ensemble Please refrain from applause during and following Holy Communion. Post-Communion Blessing Leader: Benediction Leader: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen Post-Communion Prayer Leader: God of creation, all you have made is good and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts that, empowered by your Spirit, we will be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. 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 Rise up, O Saints of God festal song 8
Leader: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Trumpet Tune in D Major David N. Johnson Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastor to pray with you following worship. Today s Music St. Andrew s Summer Choir; Jan Gilbertson, director Gray Family Ensemble: Kylie Gray, Flute; Deonne Gray, Violin; Brynne Gray, Violin; Charles Gray, Viola; Cameron Gray, Cello Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist Next Sunday Sermon Free from the World Music Four-Givin Quartet; Matthew Dietrich, violin Scripture Romans 8:14-20; Psalm 9:7-10; John 1:10-13 Upcoming Sunday Music in the Sanctuary Sept. 3 Jeremy Johnston, marimba, and Kristi Ames, vocalist New Contemporary Worship Times! Beginning Rally Day, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. in the Great Hall Our Contemporary Services are growing! To accommodate more people worshiping, we have added a Contemporary Worship service on Sunday mornings. You ll experience the same music with Sara Renner and the Gathering Band and the same great preaching message, but now with three opportunities: Saturday at 5 p.m. PLUS Sunday at 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. It begins Sunday, Sept. 10. (Until then Sunday worship remains at 9:30 a.m.) Volunteers welcome! We ll need a lot, so thanks for jumping in at saintandrews.org > Register > Contemporary. 9
Rally Day! All Worship Services Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9 & 10 DOCK, choirs, and fall programming begin for the 2017-2018 year! Block Party Friday, Sept. 22, 4-7 p.m. Free Family Fun, Free Food, Free Entertainment! Everyone is invited! Special Skipping Stones Event: Baptism Workshop and Celebration All ages are welcome to be baptized, if they ve not yet been baptized. It is expected that families attend a Baptism Workshop before the baptism of each of their children. The workshop is free of charge; please register at least one week prior. Childcare is available. For more information on Baptism Workshops and scheduling a baptism, please contact Lisa Heyer at 651.762.9175 or lheyer@ saintandrews.org. Workshop dates: Registration is available at saintandrews.org Children, Youth & Family Skipping Stones Ministry. Sunday, Sept. 17, 12-1 p.m., Sanctuary Room 204 Thursday, Oct. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Great Hall Room 2 Special Baptism Celebration: We invite you to be part of a unique celebration of baptism at all weekend services on Sept. 23 and 24. The day s worship theme, Splashed with Promise, celebrates the sacrament of baptism and it would be an honor to baptize you, your loved one, and/or your child as part of this special celebration. Thank you for considering these dates as you plan your baptism. 10
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 St. Andrew s Worship Times Traditional Worship Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Great Hall Sunday 9:30 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. 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115 www.saintandrews.org 651.426.3261 11
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