November 26, 2023 – 10:30 AM Service

SONG
“Drive Out the Darkness“

WELCOME

SONG
“Behold Him”

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Jesus is here! Why wait?! We gather this morning to acknowledge the fear that divides, the sin that isolates, and the brokenness that yearns to be healed.

(Silence for confession)

God of all creation,
We get stalled in grief,
stagnant in apathy
watching the world unwind before us.
Come now, Lord Jesus.
We lament loss and injustice
while longing to be comforted
in times of isolation and division.
Come now, Lord Jesus.
Peace in this moment and
peace in our time
seem like untenable realities
as we cry out to you to
change our lot.
Come now, Lord Jesus.

There is no need to wait on God’s forgiveness. God is here, right now, full of mercy and abounding in steadfast love. Breathe deep and trust the word that Jesus forgives our every sin here and now.
Amen.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

Orion Timothy Hahn
Olivia Ann Ulrich
Myles Andrew Williamson

DISMISSAL OF SUNDAY SCHOOL KIDS

READING
Isaiah 61:1-4

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion— to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory.

They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.

MESSAGE
“Lament Now”

PRAYER

OFFERING AND BEFORE YOU GO

BLESSING

CLOSING SONG
“Glory (Let There Be Peace)”

The Musicians for Today’s Worship

Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
Gary Denbow
Alex Graves
Rebecca Hammond
Elliana Meier
Kevin Mills
Will Sigsbee
Catherine Woods

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:

Daniel Aas and family on the death of wife/mother Terry
Tammy Morton and family on death of son/brother Matthew Staples
Kathy Brenner and family on the death of her sister, Barbara

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:

Prayers for Brian Abramson’s mother Helen
Marcy Wiesner
Barb Peterson and Larry Mueller’s friend Bill

Long Term Prayers:

Gordon Gilbert
Kathy Hoagland
Dave & Sherri Anderson’s daughter, Sarah Anderson-Jacobson
Ron Wolfbauer
Dick Smith
Tammi Ziesemann as she continues her cancer treatment
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

Names will remain listed for three weeks unless otherwise requested. To add a name to the prayer list, click Prayer Requests or contact Pastor Peter Johnson.