January 11, 2026 — 9:00 AM Service

January 8, 2026
Zack Benz
Bulletin

PRELUDE

WELCOME

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 OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.

OPENING SONG
“This Little Light of Mine”

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.

SONG
“Be Still & Know” (Jordan Smith)

STORY TIME

READING
1 Samuel 3:1-10

Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.

At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. Then the Lord called, “Samuel! Samuel!” and he said, “Here I am!” and ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. The Lord called again, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down, and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON
“Hello, It’s God”
Pastor Matthew

SERMON OUTRO SONG
“Here I Am, Lord”
ELW # 574

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT/OFFERING INTRO

OFFERING

OFFERING OF MUSIC

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.

BEFORE YOU GO

BENEDICTION
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace.
Amen.

HYMN
“Go, My Children With My Blessing”
ELW # 543

SENDING
Pastor: Go in peace!
Kids: Serve the Lord!
ALL: Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE

Musicians for today’s worship

Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
Elliana Meier
Jeff Perry
Jodi Edstrom
Linnae Stole

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:

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
Jerry, Jeremy, and Jeff Peterso, after the death of Sharon, their wife and mother
Family and friends of Yvonne Kemple
Prayers for Mike Howes (Kris) and family on the death of his father, Michael Howes
Prayers for Penny Meier and family on the death today of her mother, Mavis
Ramona Larson and family on the death of her husband, Douglas

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:

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.

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