April 14, 2024 — 10:30 AM Service

April 14, 2024 — 10:30 AM Service

WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP

SONG 
“Rise”

SONG 
“High Praise”

PRAYERS

DISMISSAL OF SUNDAY SCHOOL KIDS

READING
Matthew 28:1-10

After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.” So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

MESSAGE
“Rising With Joy”

OFFERING VIDEO

OFFERING/OFFERING MUSIC
“Shout With Joy”

BEFORE YOU GO

BLESSING  

CLOSING SONG
“High Praise”


The Musicians for Today’s Worship

  • Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
  • Gary Denbow
  • Bodie Hanninen
  • Corwin Holk
  • Elliana Meier
  • Kevin Mills
  • Kate Neiss

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:

  • Brad and Nicki Mlynar on the death of Brad’s father, Edward
  • Marty Wyland, Starr Bourque and family on the death of brother in law, Ben
  • Tricia O’Donnell and family on the death of her mother, Betty O’Donnell
  • Steve Lutz and family for the loss of his father
  • Dave and Lori Goble on the death of their niece, Mandy
  • Paul Skoog’s Gustavus friend whose grandson passed away
  • Prayers for Karan Brady’s family and friends upon her death
  • Prayers for Karen Moen and family on the death of her mother, Jean Hyde

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:

  • Steve Lutz’s brother, Dan
  • Pat McMullen
  • John Rostad
  • Julie Bergquist
  • Tom Johnson
  • Karen Nelson
  • Marlys Kreuser
  • Julane Anderson

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 until more are added unless otherwise requested. To add a name to the prayer list, click Prayer Requests or contact Pastor Peter Johnson.


What’s happening at St. Andrew?

David trusted in his own abilities to overcome this giant of a person. In our Group we are here to overcome the “Giants” of raising a teen.

We will be exploring popular Bible stories, parables and see how they apply to our lives as young adults.

Join St. Andrew staff and other members and friends for casual conversation and easy discussion topics. No preparation is needed. Come as you are.

We will be surrounded by voices who articulate the fresh ways to study, preach, learn, and imagine the scriptures.

We want every camper and every family to be able to go to Spirit in the Pines! Check our openings and contact camp for more info.

Join St. Andrew for our VBS and VBS EXTREME (VBX), our new extended Day VBS from June 24-27, 2024!

As most of you know, a Transition Task Force was created by the Church Council to prepare St. Andrew for the call of a new Senior Pastor.

Assist the pastors with distribution of the wine and bread for communion on the first and third Sundays mornings of the month. Training is available.

We invite you to be a part of our Funeral Reception Team, a rewarding and vital ministry at St. Andrew. Following a funeral, surround grieving families and friends with love and support by providing a comforting meal and warm hospitality.

Registration is open for our half-day preschool program at St. Andrew Early Learning!

There’s always something happening here at St. Andrew and we’re so glad to offer ministries and events for people of all ages! Visit our Events Page to see all of our events, and visit our Ministries Page to learn about all of our communities of faith!


The Pastors of St. Andrew

Pastor Peter Johnson

Interim Senior Pastor and Pastor of Service & Small Groups

Pastor Sarah Fike

Pastor of Children, Youth, & Family

Pastor Matthew Ian Fleming

Pastor of Teaching & Young Adults

Pastor Roger Schindel

Visitation Pastor

Pastor Susan Tjornehoj 

Interim Transition Pastor