Extravagant
John 21: 1-19
We continue our sermon series “Extra” with a celebration of God’s extravagant grace that we experience every time we come to the Lord’s Supper. As our children receive their first communion, we hear from Luke’s Gospel a parable about a great banquet that is meant for all, not just a privileged few. Come and hear the Good News about a faith that welcomes- this is what the gospel is all about!
EXTRA!
We live in a world of "ordinary" limits—barriers that divide us, labels that define us, and the exhaustion of a weary world. But the Resurrection is the ultimate "Extra." It is the divine "plus" that turns a closed tomb into an open door and a fearful room into a courageous movement. This Easter season, we are called beyond the status quo. To a Faith that Welcomes and a Love that Reaches to Jesus’ calling in our lives. For 50 years, St. Andrew has been more than a building; we’ve been a witness to the Extraordinary. Now, we follow Jesus into a life that is extravagant in grace, extroverted in mission, and unshakeable in hope.
9:00 AM Service
Bulletin
Call to Worship
“Jesus Christ is Risen Today” (arr. Kevin McChesney)
Bells of Joy, Tim Graf (Director)
Welcome
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.
(Please greet those around you!)
Opening Hymn
“That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright”
ELW # 384
Prayer of the Day
God of New Beginnings,
you have spoken a final word of life and love that triumphs over death and fear through your Son Jesus Christ. In light of your resurrection, make us a people who dwell in the realm of extraordinary possibilities and hope in all circumstances, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Please be seated)
Service of Holy Baptism
- Alaina Christine Ulrich
- Brooks George Mandelkow
- Allie Andrews Bell
- Molly Evelyn Mulvahill
Anthem
“Come By Here” (Kyle Pederson)
Chamber Choir, Larry Bach (Director)
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, for 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 and sisters to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
“The Extraordinary News”
Pastor Kristin
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Anniversary Appeal
Offering Intro
Offering of Music
“Bell Peal on Lasst Uns Erfreuen” (Sondra K. Tucker)
Bells of Joy, Tim Graf (Director)
Offering Prayer
God of grace, your love reaches to the heavens, and your abundance to the depths of the seas. Bless what we offer to your service: our gifts, our abilities, and our hearts. Let us overflow with gratitude and generosity, now and always. Amen.
Before You Go
Benediction
Hymn
“Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” (St. 1-2) (Words projected)
ELW # 392
Sending
Go now in peace. Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!
Postlude
“Sonata No. 1- Allegro” (G. F. Handel)
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf
Musicians for today’s worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Gary Denbow
- Rebecca Hammond
- Brian Evans (sacred dance)
- Reilly Orner (Percussion)
- Sonshine Singers
- Jill Boyd (Director)
- Starlight Singers
- Hannah Fleming (Director)
- Canticle Choir
- Larry Bach (Director)
10:30 AM Service
Bulletin
PRELUDE
“Holy Manna” (arr. Susan Geschke)
Ring of Fire, Linnae Stole (Director)
WELCOME
ANNIVERSARY APPEAL MOMENT/VIDEO
SHARING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.
OPENING SONG
[9:00] “Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia” (St. 1-3)
ELW # 364
[10:30] “Bigger Table”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Gracious God,
You have showed us what a welcoming faith looks like through the life and ministry of your Son, Jesus Christ. Give us your heart so that we can love all people with the same unconditional love that you first gave to us. In Jesus’ name we pray: Amen.
STORY TIME
Shawna Berg
READING
Luke 14:15-24
One of the dinner guests, on hearing this, said to him, “Blessed is anyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” Then Jesus said to him, “Someone gave a great dinner and invited many. At the time for the dinner he sent his slave to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is ready now.’ But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a piece of land, and I must go out and see it; please accept my regrets.’ Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please accept my regrets.’ Another said, ‘I have just been married, and therefore I cannot come.’ So the slave returned and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his slave, ‘Go out at once into the streets and lanes of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’ And the slave said, ‘Sir, what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’ Then the master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those who were invited will taste my dinner.’ ”
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“The Table of Restoration”
Pastor Matthew
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING
OFFERING OF MUSIC
[9:00] “You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up)” (Tawgs Salter)
Josh Eidem, Elliana Meier, Corwin Holk, Tim Graf
[10:30] “You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up)” (Tawgs Salter)
Josh Eidem, Elliana Meier, Worship Band
OFFERING PRAYER
Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORD'S PRAYER
HYMN
“Let Us Break Bread Together”
ELW # 471
MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
[9:00 AM] “Fanfare and Reflection” (Jason Krug)
Peace Ringers, Linnae Stole (Director)
[10:30 AM] “Christ Be All Around Me” (Leslie Jordan, David Leonard, Leeland Mooring, Jack Mooring)
Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, Worship Band
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
HYMN
[9:00] “All Are Welcome” (St. 1-2, 5)
ELW # 641
[10:30] “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
ELW # 365
SENDING
Pastor: Go in peace! Serve the Lord!
ALL: Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
TIm Graf
Prayers
As a community of faith, we are connected through joy, sorrow, worship, and prayer. Please pray for the people listed below.
Prayers of Mourning
We ask for God’s loving embrace to hold all those who mourn, especially:
- The Heitner family on the death of Buzz Heitner
Prayers of Healing and General Prayers
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:
- Lorraine Reiter
- Jim Suddendorf
Long Term Prayers
- Donna Jones and her family
- Crosby Urlick
- Nicholas Priest
- Madelyn Astry
- Paul Skoog’s Brother, Dan
- Jim Hornbacher
- Julie Bergquist
- John Rostad
- Kathy Hoagland
- Ron Wolfbauer
- For the people of Haiti, who are 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 who are serving our country.
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 Kristin.