August 25, 2024 — 9:00 AM Service

PRELUDE
“Ain’t a That Good News” (arr. Jacqueline Hairston)
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf

WELCOME

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that, attentive to your Word, we may confess our sins, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

(Silence for reflection and self-examination.)

Gracious God,
have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen

OPENING HYMN
“Earth and All Stars” (Words projected)

PRAYER OF THE DAY
O God, you grant to us the promise of eternal life through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Make us a people who are quick to proclaim your saving love to the world so that all may know the hope and joy of life with you. Amen.

SUNDAY SCHOOL INVITATION

READING
John 20:11-18

But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON
“M is for Mary Magdelene”

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“My Song is Love Unknown” (arr. Tim Graf)
Men’s Choir, Rachel Calvert

OFFERING PRAYER
God of abundance beyond measure,
It feels like privilege to offer back to you even a portion of the blessings you have poured out upon us. Keep us ever-mindful of what we call our own, ever-seeking new ways to come alongside you in the creation of abundance for the world. Amen.

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER

BEFORE YOU GO

BENEDICTION

HYMN
“Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer” ELW # 618

SENDING:
Go now in peace,
Love your God,
Serve your neighbor.
Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE
“Soul Adorn Yourself with Gladness”
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf

The Musicians for Today’s Worship

Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
Men’s Choir
Alan Bach
Alex Graves
Corwin Holk
Elliana Meier
Kevin Mills
Rachel Calvert

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:

Prayers for Pam Lynch and sons, Ryan and Connor on the death of their husband/father Dan Lynch
Jenny and Jeff Jiovanazzo and family on the death of Jenny’s brother Jason Price
Nicole and Joel Andell on the death of Nicole’s sister, Jill
Emily and Adam Ailie and family on the death of Emily’s mother, Nancy Strand
Ken and Helen Adolf on the death of their daughter, Jill
Carol Hagberg on the death of her brother Hal Kintigh

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:

Delores Cornelius
Prayers for Nancy Holte, Randy Holte’s wife
Prayers for Marilyn Boorsma’s son in law, Bill
Tammy Atarian’s Mother, Ilene
Sandy Scott
Prayers for David Lerseth and his group as they travel to Madagascar.
Paul Skoog’s Sister in law, Kay
Val Johnson
Helen Abramson

Long Term Prayers:

David Olson
Paul Skoog’s Brother Dan
Cindy Rodman
Joyce Butler
Jim and Racee Hornbacher
Julie Bergquist
John Rostad
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.

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