PRELUDE
“Tranquilly” (C. Hubert H. Parry)
Tim Graf
KYRIE
WELCOME/WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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
“When Peace Like a River” (St. 1-2, 4)
ELW # 785
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of Love and Light,
you have spoken peace into the chaos of our broken world through your Son Jesus Christ. Make us also into peacemakers as you send us into the world so that all may know of your reign of love, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
READING
John 20:19-23
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Speaking Peace into Chaos”
Pastor Kristin
SONG
“Know (Be Still)” (Jeremy Riddle)
Alan Bach, Tim Graf
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
ANNIVERSARY APPEAL MOMENT
Pastor Peter
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“No Greater Love” (Will Todd)
Chamber Choir, Elliana Meier (Soloist), Tim Graf, Gary Denbow, Justin Rieken, Kevil Mills, Larry Bach (Director)
OFFERING PRAYER
God of grace, your love reaches to the heavens, and your abundance to the depths of the seas. Bless what we offer to your service: our gifts, our abilities, and our hearts. Let us overflow with gratitude and generosity, now and always. Amen.
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
SONG
“Faith That Welcomes, Love That Reaches” (Tim Graf)
Alan Bach, Tim Graf, Gary Denbow, Worship Band
SENDING
Go now in peace. Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
“Faith That Welcomes, Love That Reaches”
Worship Band
Musicians for today’s worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Alan Bach
- Gary Denbow
- Elliana Meier
- Kevil Mills
- Justin Rieken
- Chamber Choir
- Larry Bach (Director)
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:
- Gail and Scott Kleven and family mourning the death of Gail’s mother. Delores Cornelius
- Anne Rohe and family mourning the death of Anne’s mother, Phyllis Hufnagle
- Pastor David Lerseth and family mourning the death of his brother, Reverend Paul Lerseth.
- Rose and Abby Eveneson mourning the death of their mother, Kathi Evenson
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:
- Ted and Blake Hermann
- Wendy Price
- Dave Anderson
- Denise and Eric Stilnes
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.
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 Kristin.
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!
The Pastors of St. Andrew
Meet our pastoral staff! Click on each pastor’s profile picture to learn more about them and find information on contacting them directly.
Pastor Peter Johnson
Senior Pastor
Pastor Matthew Ian Fleming
Pastor of Teaching & Young Adults
Pastor Kristin Skare
Associate Pastor
Pastor Jeanne Aamot
Visitation Pastor