January 18, 2026 — 9:00 AM Service

January 15, 2026
Zack Benz
Bulletin

PRELUDE
“Home” (Ola Gjeilo)
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.

OPENING HYMN
“Let Streams of Living Justice” (St. 1-2)
ELW # 710

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Merciful God,
you have given us a heritage of faith; an unbroken line in the story of your people. Illumine our paths therefore that we may work for justice and peace for all people and that we may walk in your saving love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

READING
Ruth 1:11-16

But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters. Why will you go with me? Do I still have sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? Turn back, my daughters, go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. Even if I thought there was hope for me, even if I should have a husband tonight and bear sons, would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, it has been far more bitter for me than for you, because the hand of the Lord has turned against me.” Then they wept aloud again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. So she said, “Look, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” But Ruth said, “Do not press me to leave you, to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people and your God my God.”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON
“First Be a Follower”
Pastor Kristin

SERMON OUTRO
“Wherever You Go”
Tim

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

MINISTRY MOMENT/OFFERING INTRO

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” (arr. Tim Graf)
Canticle Choir, Rebecca Hammond (Soloist)

OFFERING PRAYER

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER

AGNUS DEI

MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“In the Bleak Midwinter” (arr. Karen Buckwalter)
Bells of Joy, Tim Graf (Director)

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

BEFORE YOU GO

BENEDICTION

HYMN
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” (St. 1-2)
ELW # 815

SENDING
Go now in peace. Follow the Leader!
Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE
“Minuet (from Royal Fireworks Music)” (Handel, arr. Dennis Janzer)
Barb Carroll, Tim Graf

Musicians for today’s worship

Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)

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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