July 5, 2026

PRELUDE
“Sonatine- Allegro risoluto” (Antonin Dvorak)
Rachel Calvert, 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
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” 
ELW #  841

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Gracious God,
You remind us through your Word that we find our true identities in you and not in the riches and power and trappings of this world.  Bless our nation therefore with the higher purposes of dignity, freedom, and loving service to our neighbors who are all your children, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

STORY TIME
Heidi Lawrence

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READING
Matthew 4:1-17

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tested by the devil.  He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterward he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”   Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’ ”  Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory,  and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.”  Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’ ”  Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.   Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee.  He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali,  so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:  “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the gentiles—  the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

The Word of the Lord.  Thanks be to God.

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SERMON
“The Tempter”
Pastor Kristin

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

OFFERING INTRO

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“And A Child Will Lead Them”
Tim Graf

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.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER

AGNUS DEI

MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“Your Peace Will Make Us One” (Audrey Assad)
Kendra Schneider, Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

BEFORE YOU GO

BENEDICTION

HYMN
“God of Grace and God of Glory”
ELW #  705

SENDING
Go now in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE
Tim Graf

OPENING MUSIC

WELCOME/CAMP MINUTE

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CAMP BLESSING & SENDING
Leader: 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.

Leader: 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!

Leader: 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.

Leader: 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!

©Adapted from Meta Herrick Carlson, Speak it Plain: Words for Worship and Life Together (Augsburg Fortress, 2020). Used by permission.

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READING
Matthew 4:1-17

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tested by the devil.  He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterward he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”   Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’” Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory,  and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.”  Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’ ”  Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.   Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee.  He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali,  so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:  “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the gentiles—  the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

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MESSAGE

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

OFFERING
“Even If” (Andy & Elise Pokel)
Rebecca Hammond, Kate Neiss, Worship Band

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Song
“Your Peace Will Make Us One” (Audrey Assad)
Kendra Schneider, Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

BEFORE YOU GO

BLESSING

CLOSING SONG

EXIT MUSIC BAND