July 28, 2024 — 10:30 AM Service

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WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP

OPENING WORSHIP SONGS
“House of the Lord”
“This is Amazing Grace”

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

SERVICE OF HOLY BAPTISM

• Rylan Jean Johnson
• Mila Clara Bestul
• Holden Mitchell Hugdahl
• Logan Axel Wuller

READING
Luke 2:40-52

The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Assuming that he was in the group of travelers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety.” He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor.

MESSAGE
“G is for Growing Up”

CAMP BLESSING/SENDING
These are days for outdoor voices, long sprints, and splashes that sweat and cool like freedom.

These are nights for wild noises and the crackle of bright campfires, eyes that find heaven’s starry banner above.

These are the foods, songs, and spaces that help stick faith to our bones, that locate God’s love so near after all.

For the campers among us, may your lungs be filled with air to sing, pray, shout, and delight in God’s goodness for creation and each of you.

Campers: Thanks be to God.

All: Amen!

For the parents, caring adults, siblings, and all who love these campers, may your spirits rest in the wonder that these children are knowing more of the way of Jesus. May you welcome them home with curiosity about what God is already stirring within them.

Parents & Families: Thanks be to God.

All: Amen!

For this congregation, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, may we be inspired by the twinkle in their eyes, the fresh voices in their songs, and the stories that flow out of this place where the Holy Spirit rustles through the pines.

All: Thanks be to God. Amen!

OFFERING/OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Goodness of God”

BEFORE YOU GO

BLESSING  

CLOSING SONG
“House of the Lord”

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The Musicians for Today’s Worship

• Alan Bach
• Larry Bach
• Jordan Carlson
• Alex Graves
• Elliana Meier
• Kyle Kimbllin

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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:

• Emily and Adam Ailie and family on the death of Emily’s mother, Nancy Strand
• Ken and Helen Adolf on the death of their daughter, Jill
• Carol Hagberg on the death of her brother Hal Kintigh
• The family of Gladys Anderson
• Deb Melchert and family on the death of Pat Martin
• Jen Hoffer on the death of her Grandma Marlys
• The family of Geneva MacMillan
• Pastor Peter and Michele Johnson’s long-time friend, Ann Flaws, and family on the sudden death of her husband and their friend, Rick

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:

• David Olson
• Paul Skoog’s Sister in law, Kay
• Paul Skoog’s Brother Dan
• Val Johnson
• Helen Abramson
• Anna Olson
• Ken Hallonquist
• Matt Schimmel, friend of Steve Stoffel

Long Term Prayers:

• Cindy Rodman
• 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
• Tammi Ziesemann as she continues her cancer treatment
• 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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See what’s happening at St. Andrew

There’s always something happening here at St. Andrew and we’re so glad to offer ministries and events for people of all ages! Visit our Events Page to see all of our events, and visit our Ministries Page to learn about all of our communities of faith!

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The Pastors of St. Andrew