January 19, 2025 — 9:00 AM Service

January 19, 2025 — 9:00 AM Service

PRELUDE
“MLK” (U2)
Gary Denbow, Tim Graf 

WELCOME

OPENING HYMN
“We Are Marching in the Light of God” (Words projected)  

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.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Shawna Berg, Pastor Matthew 

APOSTLE’S CREED 
We believe in God, the Father almighty, 
creator of heaven and earth. 

We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, 
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 
born of the virgin Mary, 
suffered under Pontius Pilate, 
was crucified, died, and was buried; 
he descended to the dead. 
On the third day he rose again; 
he ascended into heaven, 
he is seated at the right hand of the Father, 
and he will come to judge the living and the dead. 

We believe in the Holy Spirit, 
the holy catholic church, 
the communion of saints, 
the forgiveness of sins, 
the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting. Amen. 


READINGS 
Micah 6:8 

He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? 

The Word of the Lord.  Thanks be to God. 


Luke 10:25-37 

Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.” But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’ Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” 

The Word of the Lord.  Thanks be to God. 


SERMON
“What does God require of us?”  

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” (arr.  Tim Graf) 
Canticle Choir, Elliana Meier (Soloist), Gary Denbow (Saxophone)                         

OFFERING PRAYER 
God of heaven and earth, 
from the beginning, you have called forth life, 
in which you take delight. 
The trees, the fields, and the seas sing for joy. 
Bless now these gifts, received from your bounty, 
that we may join the chorus of creation 
to tell of your salvation from day to day. 
Amen. 

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE    

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 
The Lord be with you. 
And also with you. 
Lift up your hearts. 
We lift them to the Lord. 
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise. 

PREFACE
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, 
that we should at all times and in all places 
give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, 
through our Savior Jesus Christ; 
who on this day overcame death and the grave, 
and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. 
And so, with all the choirs of angels, 
with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, 
we praise your name and join their unending hymn: 

SANCTUS
“Holy, Holy, Holy” (Stanza 1) 

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER 

AGNUS DEI 

MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION    
“Walk in Love” (Brady Toops, Mark Warren, Joel Warren, Angie Eddy)
Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, Gary Denbow 

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

BEFORE YOU GO  

BENEDICTION

HYMN
“I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me”  ELW # 860                                                                    

SENDING  
Go now in peace.  The Word of God dwells in you richly. 
Thanks be to God! 

POSTLUDE
“Toccata on ‘Great Day’” (Adolphus Hailstork)
Barb Carroll      


The Musicians for Today’s Worship

  • Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
  • Barb Carroll (Organist)
  • Gary Denbow
  • Elliana Meier
  • Canticle Choir

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:

  • Chuck Rodman, Paula Charchenko, and Tom Rodman and family on the death of Cindy
  • The Boudreau family on the loss of Laura
  • Pam Frandle and family on the death of her son, Nicholas Alexander Frandle
  • Stefanie Berg and Family on the death of her uncle, Arvin Olson

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:

  • Leroy Thomsen
  • Kris Hanson
  • Walter Eklund
  • Jerry Gruenhagen
  • Dale Riley
  • Larry Macht, James Macht’s brother
  • Gladys Olson
  • Jim Hornbacher

Long Term Prayers:

  • Carl Nelson
  • Sara Goke, daughter of Curt and Jane Goke
  • David Olson
  • Paul Skoog’s Brother Dan
  • 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
  • For the people in California and emergency responders fighting the fires in LA
  • 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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The Pastors of St. Andrew

Pastor Peter Johnson

Senior Pastor

Pastor Matthew Ian Fleming

Pastor of Teaching & Young Adults