PRELUDE
“Sonata II- Allegro” (Joseph Bodin de Boismortier)
Jodi Edstrom, Rachel Calvert
WELCOME
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
who forgives all our sin,
whose mercy endures forever.
Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God
and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Faithful God,
you have shown us the ways of your heart,
yet we stray from your paths.
We are stuck in sinful systems of oppression
and do not embrace the freedom
of your faithful promises.
We ignore our neighbors.
We exploit the earth.
We reject your abundance,
trusting our impulses instead of your steadfast love.
Repair our relationships,
restore what we have broken,
renew our hearts,
and bring us to new life.
Amen.
Hear the good news:
God the Faithful One loves you,
☩ in Christ Jesus your sins are forgiven,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit you are set free.
Amen.
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
GATHERING HYMN
“For the Beauty of the Earth/Signs and Wonders”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of wonders,
You surround us with signs of your gracious kingdom, and you invite us to be a part of it. Shape us, dear Lord, into a church that is captivated by the wonder of your love and help us to share that abundant love with all, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Anthem
“Light of the World” (Karen Marrolli)
Chamber Choir, Rachel Calvert (violin), Larry Bach (director)
READING
Psalm 139:1-10
O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.
Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Wow!”
Pastor Peter
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“You Are With Me” (Sandra McCracken & Leslie Jordan)
Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, Rachel Calvert, Mike Hedding
OFFERING PRAYER
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
SENDING HYMN
“My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
ELW # 763
SENDING
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
“Sonata II- Vivace” (Joseph Bodin de Boismortier)
Jodi Edstrom, Rachel Calvert
Musicians for Today’s Worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Rachel Calvert
- Elliana Meier
- Mike Hedding
- Matthew Ian Fleming
- Jodi Edstrom
- Chamber Choir
- Larry Bach- Director
Prayers
As a community of faith, we are connected through joy, sorrow, worship, and prayer. Please pray for the people listed below.
Your prayers are greatly appreciated!
We ask for God’s loving embrace to hold all those who mourn, especially:
- Ramona Larson and family on the death of her husband, Douglas
- Joanne Tanke and family after the death of her husband, Gordon
- Prayers for Michelle (Ryan) and family on the death of her father, Dale Cylkowski
Prayers of Mourning:
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; O Lord, hear my voice. Psalm 130:1–2
For I am convinced that neither death nor life… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38–39
Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’ John 11:25–26
As we are praying for all members of the St. Andrew community, this week we pray especially for God’s comfort, healing, protection, and strength to be present with:
- Debbie West
- Johnny and Reba Keddi
- Dave Lorence
- Joyce Harstad
- Cathy Schweitzer
- Elva Lareau, Paul Lareau’s mother
- Dave and Linda King’s son, Jonathan
- Dave Anderson
- Scott Elsass
- Joey Johnk
Long Term Prayers:
- Collin Buzzel
- Crosby Urlick
- Hugo Herman
- Nicholas Priest
- Madelyn Astry
- Paul Skoog’s Brother, Dan
- Jim Hornbacher
- Julie Bergquist
- John Rostad
- Kathy Hoagland
- Ron Wolfbauer
- For the people of Haiti enduring ongoing political upheaval, severe economic challenges, and gang-related violence.
- For the people of the Middle East and Ukraine – non-violence and peace.
- All those in the military serving our country
General Prayers:
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you. Psalm 55:22a
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
- We give God thanks and praise for Pastor David Lerseth’s ordination anniversary, which was Sunday, August 4, 1968, 57 years ago.
Names will remain listed until more are added unless otherwise requested. To add a name to the prayer list, click Prayer Requests or contact Pastor Peter Johnson.
See what’s happening at St. Andrew
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The Pastors of St. Andrew
Meet our pastoral staff! Click on each pastor’s profile picture to learn more about them and find information on contacting them directly.
Pastor Peter Johnson
Senior Pastor
Pastor Matthew Ian Fleming
Pastor of Teaching & Young Adults
Pastor Kristin Skare
Associate Pastor
Pastor Jeanne Aamot
Visitation Pastor