Grounded in Creation
Air
Before a storm arrives, you can often feel it in the air. This Sunday, we’ll explore how Scripture speaks of wind, breath, and Spirit as powerful forces that shape, transform, and bring new life. Come worship with us this Sunday as we listen for the Spirit still moving in the winds around - and within us.
9:00 AM Service
Bulletin
PRELUDE
“Prelude” (Gerald Finzi)
Linnae Stole, Tim Graf
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.
GATHERING HYMN
“All Things Bright and Beautiful”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of every creature,
You give us so much to marvel at in this beautiful world you have created. Make us ever mindful of the need for us to be thoughtful and loving stewards of this amazing world you have given us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
STORY TIME
Arlene Flancher, Heidi Lawrence
Song
“Morning Song” (Steffany Gretzinger)
Kate Neiss, Tim Graf
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READINGS
Matthew 13:31-32
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”
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Luke 12:22-24
He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food and the body more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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SERMON
“Flora and Fauna”
Pastor Jeanne
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Carol” (Gerald Finzi) Linnae Stole, Tim Graf
OFFERING PRAYER
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“This is My Father’s World”
ELW # 824
SENDING
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
Tim Graf
10:30 AM Service
Bulletin
OPENING MUSIC
WELCOME
STORY TIME
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READING
Matthew 13:31-32
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”
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Luke 12:22-24
He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food and the body more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!
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MESSAGE
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING
“Extravagant”
Kate Neiss, Kendra Schneider, Worship Band
BEFORE YOU GO
BLESSING
CLOSING SONG
“Lord of My Life”
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:
- Friends and family of Dr. Blanton Bessinger
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:
- Myron Johnson
- Deb Suppala's nephew Carter
- Marcia Henzel, Jennifer Bessinger's mom
Long-Term Prayers
- Crosby Urlick
- Madelyn Astry
- Paul Skoog’s Brother, Dan
- Jim Hornbacher
- Julie Bergquist
- John Rostad
- Kathy Hoagland
- Ron Wolfbauer
- We pray for all people experiencing war & violence
- For the people of Haiti, who are enduring ongoing political upheaval, severe economic challenges, and gang-related violence
- 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.