Faith that Welcomes, Love that Reaches
50 years of St. Andrew’s ministry and as we highlight our Anniversary Appeal, “Faith that Welcomes, Love that Reaches.” We’ll be examining how God’s faithfulness to our congregation has spanned our history, our present, and our future with an abundance of rich blessings and faithful witness! Our worship will be packed with favorite hymns, and with special music from our choirs, soloists Alan Bach and Elliana Meier, and sacred dance from Brian Evans. After worship, you are invited to stay for a pancake breakfast and festive entertainment from circus performers! You won’t want to miss this special day of worship, celebration, inspiration, and fellowship at St. Andrew!
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
PRELUDE
“How Great Thou Art”
Elliana Meier, Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf
“This is My Father’s World” (arr. Duane Funderburk)
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf
CALL TO WORSHIP
“This is the Day” (Traditional/Hannah Fleming)
Starlight Singers & Elliana Meier
Hannah Fleming & Emma Tewes, directors
WELCOME
ANTHEM
“Praise His Holy Name” (Keith Hampton)
Intergenerational Choir
Larry Bach, director
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.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
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SERVICE OF HOLY BAPTISM
- Hudson Lee Mottet
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BAPTISM HYMN
“Jesus Loves Me”
HYMN
“Amazing Grace” (St. 1 & 5)
HOMILY
Pastor Kristin
SONG
“Faith That Welcomes, Love That Reaches” (Tim Graf)
Alan Bach, Tim Graf, Worship Band
HOMILY
Pastor Peter
ANNIVERSARY APPEAL VIDEO
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Church” (Evvie McKinney, Jeff Pardo, Hank Bentely)
Elliana Meier, Worship Band
Brian Evans, sacred dance
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.
HOMILY
Pastor Matthew
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“I Love to Tell the Story/What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (arr. Tim Graf)
INSTRUCTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING
Go now in peace. Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (arr. Tim Graf)
Worship Band
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Musicians for Today's Worship Service
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Elliana Meier
- Alan Bach
- Kate Neiss
- Rachel Calvert
- Kyle Kimbllin
- Justin Rieken
- Kevin Mills
- Canticle Choir (Larry Bach, director)
- Starlight Singers (Hannah Fleming & Emma Tewes, directors)
- Sonshine Singers (Jill Boyd, director)
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:
- Victoria Haase and her family on the death of their grandmother
- 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:
- Ralph Hanson
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Harlan Leopold
- 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.