PRELUDE
“Church Sonata” (W. A. Mozart)
Linnae Stole, Debby Treecee Croker
WELCOME
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that, attentive to your Word, we may confess our sins, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
(Silence for reflection and self-examination.)
Gracious God,
have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.
Amen
OPENING HYMN
“O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate” ELW # 722
PRAYER OF THE DAY
O God, you took on human flesh and human experience through the incarnation of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Help us to put our trust in the compassionate heart of the One who increased in divine and human favor even as he grew in wisdom and in years. Amen.
SUNDAY SCHOOL INVITATION
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.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“G is for Growing Up”
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Goodness of God” (Jenn Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Ben Fielding and Brian Johnson)
Elliana Meier, Alan Bach, Larry Bach
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” ELW # 742
SENDING:
Go now in peace,
Love your God,
Serve your neighbor.
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
“Maestoso” (Johnson)
Debby Treecee Croker
The Musicians for Today’s Worship
- Debby Treecee Croker (Organist)
- Alan Bach
- Larry Bach
- Elliana Meier
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.
See what’s happening at St. Andrew
We want every camper and every family to be able to go to Spirit in the Pines! Check our openings and contact camp for more info.
Summer Socials are back! The CYF Team hosts a community event for all to enjoy and connect with others.
David trusted in his own abilities to overcome this giant of a person. In our Group we are here to overcome the “Giants” of raising a teen.
As most of you know, a Transition Task Force was created by the Church Council to prepare St. Andrew for the call of a new Senior Pastor.
Assist the pastors with distribution of the wine and bread for communion on the first and third Sundays mornings of the month. Training is available.
We invite you to be a part of our Funeral Reception Team, a rewarding and vital ministry at St. Andrew. Following a funeral, surround grieving families and friends with love and support by providing a comforting meal and warm hospitality.
Registration is open for our half-day preschool program at St. Andrew Early Learning!
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!
The Pastors of St. Andrew
Pastor Peter Johnson
Interim Senior Pastor and Pastor of Service & Small Groups
Pastor Matthew Ian Fleming
Pastor of Teaching & Young Adults
Pastor Roger Schindel
Visitation Pastor
Pastor Sue Tjornehoj
Interim Transition Pastor