Take Up the Towel | Worship Together
John 13:1-17 (Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet)
As Jesus nears his death, he models for us that leaders roll up their sleeves and serve people. On this day, we celebrate Spirit in the Pines and all leaders at any stage.
Upside Down Leaders celebrates that God calls everyday people to rise as humble, authentic, servant-hearted, and generous leaders in a world hungry for hope. Beginning with Samuel's awakening to God's voice, we discover during this series that real leadership begins when we embrace the identity God lovingly gives us. Through the journeys of people like Samuel, Ruth, and Jesus' disciples, we are reminded that true strength shines brightest when we follow first, walk in humility, and bring our whole, honest selves before God. This series invites you to set into Jesus-shaped leadership - serving others, empowering the weary, and building communities transformed by love.
9:00 AM Service
Bulletin
GATHERING SONG
“Psalm 150”
WELCOME
(Remain Standing)
OPENING RESPONSES
Come young ones and old ones, both tall ones and short.
come rich ones and poor ones; we’re all God’s cohort.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
With anger or fear, or hope or depression,
gather us God in trust and confession.
We bring you our song, our laughter and deed.
We bring you our sorrow, our worry, our creed.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
So weave us together, as family and friends,
an unbroken circle with love never ends.
As your children gather, each of us one,
we live out your callings, ‘til your will be done.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
And all of God’s children said? Amen!
SHARING THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.
OPENING SONG
“Light of the World”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Gracious God,
You have called us to be servant leaders in the world. Empower us by your Spirit to be the hands and feet of Jesus to all people, so that all would know of your love and care. In Jesus’ name we pray: Amen.
STORY TIME
READING
Philippians 2:4–11
Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,who, though he existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, assuming human likeness. And being found in appearance as a human, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. Therefore God exalted him even more highly and gave him the name that is above every other name,so that at the name given to Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Take Up the Towel”
Pastor Kristin
HYMN
“Will You Let Me Be Your Servant?” (St. 1–2, 4)
ELW# 659
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
OFFERING INTRO
Pastor Matthew
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Humble” (Audrey Assad)
Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, Rachel Calvert, Corwin Holk
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
“Come, Let Us Eat”
MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“Mercy Still” (arr. Heather Sorenson)
Canticle Choir; Rachel Calvert, violin; Larry Bach, director
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“Earth And All Stars”
SENDING
Go in peace. Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf
Musicians for today’s worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Elliana Meier
- Rachel Calvert
- Corwin Holk
- Canticle Choir
- Larry Bach (Director)
10:30 AM Service
Bulletin
GATHERING SONG
“Psalm 150”
WELCOME
(Remain Standing)
OPENING RESPONSES
Come young ones and old ones, both tall ones and short.
come rich ones and poor ones; we’re all God’s cohort.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
With anger or fear, or hope or depression,
gather us God in trust and confession.
We bring you our song, our laughter and deed.
We bring you our sorrow, our worry, our creed.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
So weave us together, as family and friends,
an unbroken circle with love never ends.
As your children gather, each of us one,
we live out your callings, ‘til your will be done.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
And all of God’s children said? Amen!
SHARING THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.
OPENING SONG
“Light of the World”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Gracious God,
You have called us to be servant leaders in the world. Empower us by your Spirit to be the hands and feet of Jesus to all people, so that all would know of your love and care. In Jesus’ name we pray: Amen.
STORY TIME
READING
Philippians 2:4–11
Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,who, though he existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, assuming human likeness. And being found in appearance as a human, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. Therefore God exalted him even more highly and gave him the name that is above every other name,so that at the name given to Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Take Up the Towel”
Pastor Kristin
HYMN
“Will You Let Me Be Your Servant?” (St. 1–2, 4)
ELW# 659
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
OFFERING INTRO
Pastor Matthew
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Humble” (Audrey Assad)
Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, 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
MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“The Basin and the Towel” (Michael Card)
Tim Graf, Elliana Meier, Worship Band
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“Earth And All Stars”
SENDING
Go in peace. Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf
Musicians for today’s worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Elliana Meier
- Rachel Calvert
- Corwin Holk
- Matt Blake
- Kevin Mills
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!
Prayers of Mourning
We ask for God’s loving embrace to hold all those who mourn, especially:
- Buzz Hultberg on the death of his friend Carol
- Prayers for Mary and Ralph Hanson on the death of their son-in-law, Collin.
- The Swanson family on the death of their mother/Grandmother Lynn Trok
- Darlene Filsmeyer – our camp cook on the death of her brother
- Trudy, Tom, Turner, and Tatum Gunderson on the death of dad/grandpa, Gary Presser
- 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
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:
- Victoria Vandersteen
- Jenn Herron
- Richard Johnson
- Dean Vilmo
- Carol Peterson
- Kelly Shephard
- Jane & Curt Goke’s niece, Nicole
- Jonathan King
- Stacy Trenda
Long Term Prayers
- Donna Jones and her family
- Collin Buzzel
- 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.
- 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.