August 18, 2024 — 9:00 AM Service

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PRELUDE
“Summer” (Herman Beeftink)
Jodi Edstrom, 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.

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
“All Are Welcome” (St. 1-3) ELW # 641 

PRAYER OF THE DAY 
O God, we think we have all the answers, we think we have so much to lose. We prefer to be left unquestioned, our power intact, untouched. Remind us that we can be born anew in your good creation. Grant us courage and curiosity in your name. Amen.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER

AGNUS DEI  

MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” (arr. Tim Graf)
Penny Meier, Tim Graf, Jodi Edstrom  

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

SUNDAY SCHOOL INVITATION

READING 
John 3:1-10

Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?”

The Word of the Lord.  Thanks be to God.

SERMON
“N is for Nicodemus”

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Umoja (Unity)”  (Valerie Coleman)
Woodwind Quintet

OFFERING PRAYER

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE  

BEFORE YOU GO

BENEDICTION

HYMN
“The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” (Words Projected)

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

POSTLUDE
“Sonata BWV 1031- Allegro” (J.S. Bach)
Jodi Edstrom, Tim Graf

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The Musicians for Today’s Worship

• Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
• Barb Carroll (Organist)
• Jodi Edstrom
• Penny Meier
• Woodwind Quintet
  • Jodi Edstrom
  • Emma Tewes
  • Linnae Stole
  • Gina Goettl
  • Hannah Fleming

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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:

• 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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