A Legacy That Reaches | Extra
Join us for worship on Sunday at 9:00 & 10:30 AM as we celebrate mothers and indeed all women who nurture, support, counsel, and encourage in so many ways. In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, he points to Timothy’s rich heritage of faith: “a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.” We gather to give thanks to God for these incredible women of faith and how the Lord works through their every act of faithful service and care. Our 9 AM service features special music from our Chamber Choir and also from our adult handbell ensembles Bells of Joy and Grace Notes performing together for the first time, and our 10:30 service music features vocalist Rebecca Hammond and our worship band. Come and join us!
EXTRA!
We live in a world of "ordinary" limits—barriers that divide us, labels that define us, and the exhaustion of a weary world. But the Resurrection is the ultimate "Extra." It is the divine "plus" that turns a closed tomb into an open door and a fearful room into a courageous movement. This Easter season, we are called beyond the status quo. To a Faith that Welcomes and a Love that Reaches to Jesus’ calling in our lives. For 50 years, St. Andrew has been more than a building; we’ve been a witness to the Extraordinary. Now, we follow Jesus into a life that is extravagant in grace, extroverted in mission, and unshakeable in hope.
9:00 AM Service
Bulletin
PRELUDE
“Simple Gifts” (arr. Sondra K. Tucker)
Jodi Edstrom, 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.
(Please greet those around you!)
OPENING HYMN
“For All the Faithful Women” (St. 1, 11, 2, Last)
ELW # 419
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of New Beginnings,
you have spoken a final word of life and love that triumphs over death and fear through your Son Jesus Christ. In light of your resurrection, make us a people who dwell in the realm of extraordinary possibilities and hope in all circumstances, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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SERVICE OF HOLY BAPTISM
- Vivienne Louise Dewey
- Ellie Elaine Dewey
- Florence Eliasen
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ANTHEM
“The 23rd Psalm” (Bobby McFerrin)
Chamber Choir
Larry Bach, director
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READING
2 Timothy 1:3-7
I am grateful to God—whom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did—when I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you. For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands, for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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SERMON
“A Legacy That Reaches”
Pastor Matthew
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” (arr. Bill Ingram)
Bells of Joy & Grace Notes
Kevin Mills, percussion
Tim Graf, 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
HYMN
"Now Thank We All Our God”
ELW # 839
SENDING
Go now in peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
“Sonata for Flute- Allegro” (Antonio Vivaldi)
Jodi Edstrom, Tim Graf
10:30 AM Service
Bulletin
OPENING MUSIC
“Because He Lives (Amen)”
WELCOME
“Great Are You, Lord”
PRAYER
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READING
2 Timothy 1:3-7
I am grateful to God—whom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did—when I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you. For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands, for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.
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SERMON
“A Legacy That Reaches”
Pastor Matthew
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING/OFFERING OF MUSIC
“This House”
Rebecca Hammond, Worship Band
BEFORE YOU GO
BLESSING
CLOSING SONG
“Now Thank We All Our God”
EXIT MUSIC
“Now Thank We All Our God” (reprise)
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:
- Friends and family of MaryAnn Smith
- Mary Hanson and family on the death of Ralph Hanson
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Mary Douglas and the family of Ruth Osen
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Victoria Haase and her family on the death of their grandmother
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:
- Jane & Curt Goke’s niece, Nicole
- Pam Owrn's daughter
- Katy Halverson
-
Harlan Leopold
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
- We pray for all people experiencing war & violence
- For the people of Haiti, who are enduring ongoing political upheaval, severe economic challenges, and gang-related violence
- 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.