Speaking Peace Into Chaos
John 20:19-23 (Jesus appears to his disciples).
Psalm 46 (Where is God in chaos and division).
Locked into fear after the resurrection, the disciples are met by the risen Christ's reassuring words: "Peace be with you". Even though "the mountains shake", and the "waters roar and foam" and the "kingdoms totter", the Psalmist trusts that God is our "refuge and strength". In a polarized and anxious world, we are called not to echo the chaos, but to carry Christ's peace into it. With our God of Peace by our side, how do we begin to take these steps together?
Love in a Divided World
We are living in a moment when division feels almost unavoidable. Families fracture over beliefs, communities splinter along cultural and political lines, and even the church is not immune to the forces that pull people apart. Yet into this fractured world, the gospel speaks a different word - a word of love, peace, justice, and unity. This series, Love in a World Divided, invites us to explore what it means to follow Jesus when the world around us feels polarized and anxious.
9:00 AM Service
Bulletin
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)
10:30 AM Service
Bulletin
OPENING MUSIC
“My Life Flows on in Endless Song”
WELCOME/WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
“I Speak Jesus”
PRAYER
SERVICE OF HOLY BAPTISM
- Maeve Marie Anderson
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.”
SERMON
“Speaking Peace into Chaos”
Pastor Kristin
SERMON OUTRO
“Know (Be Still)”
Alan Bach, Tim Graf
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
Pastor Peter
THE LORD’S PRAYER
ANNIVERSARY APPEAL MOMENT
Pastor Peter
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING/OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (Charles Wesley/Tim Graf)
Alan Bach, Kate Neiss, Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, Worship Band
BEFORE YOU GO
BLESSING
CLOSING SONG
“Faith That Welcomes, Love That Reaches” (Tim Graf)
Alan Bach, Tim Graf, Gary Denbow, Worship Band
Musicians for today’s worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Gary Denbow
- Rebecca Hammond
- Brian Evans (sacred dance)
- Reilly Orner (Percussion)
- Worship Band
Prayers
As a community of faith, we are connected through joy, sorrow, worship, and prayer. Please pray for the people listed below.
Prayers of Mourning
We ask for God’s loving embrace to hold all those who mourn, especially:
- Mary Vilmo and family in the death of her husband Dean
- The family of Dave Anderson, especially his daughters Chris and Sarah
- 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:
- Dalton Dewey
- Jan Anderson
- Roxy Benson
- Ted and Blake Hermann
- Wendy Price
- Denise and Eric Stilnes
Long Term Prayers
- Donna Jones and her family
- 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.