GATHERING SONG
“You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)”
WELCOME
OPENING SONG
“My Lighthouse”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, you come to us through the risen Christ to dispel our doubts and our fears. Assure us again through your indwelling Spirit of the promise of the resurrection that gives us Christ’s own victory over sin and death, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
READINGS
Luke 24:36-43
While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate in their presence.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Daniel 12:3
Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Rising From Our Doubts”
CAMP CELEBRATION:
- Video
- Skit
- “Big House” song
- Commissioning of Camp Counselors
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“The Music of Heaven“ (Craig Courtney)
Canticle Choir, Larry Bach (Director), Rachel Calvert (Violin)
OFFERING PRAYER
Risen One,
you call us to believe and bear fruit. May the gifts that we offer here be signs of your abiding love. Form us to be your witnesses in the world, through Jesus Christ, our true vine. Amen.
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORD’S PRAYER
MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“The Story I’ll Tell”
Rebecca Hammond, Alan Bach, Tim Graf, Rachel Calvert
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“This is My Father’s World” ELW # 824
SENDING:
Alleluia! Go in peace. Rejoice and be glad.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
POSTLUDE
“This is My Father’s World”
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf
The Musicians for Today’s Worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Larry Bach (Canticle Choir Director)
- Barb Carroll (Organist)
- Alan Bach
- Rachel Calvert
- Matthew Ian Fleming
- Rebecca Hammond
- Canticle Choir
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:
- Mark Romo and family on the death of his sister, Jackie Manion
- Pastor David Lillejord and family on the death of his father, Nels Lillejord
- Brad and Nicki Mlynar on the death of Brad’s father, Edward
- Marty Wyland, Starr Bourque and family on the death of brother in law, Ben
- Tricia O’Donnell and family on the death of her mother, Betty O’Donnell
- Steve Lutz and family for the loss of his father
- Dave and Lori Goble on the death of their niece, Mandy
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:
- Buzz Heitner
- Merna Smith
- Barb Goergen
- Joyce Butler
- Sherry Anderson
- Steve Lutz’s brother, Dan
- Pat McMullen
- John Rostad
- Julie Bergquist
Long Term Prayers:
- 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 are excited to celebrate our confirmands after a season of learning, small group discussion, and relationship building. Join us as they Affirm their Baptism Sunday, May 5 at 1:00 PM.
We are SO excited to announce that Camp Celebration Sunday is back! After a long hiatus since 2019, we can’t wait to get celebrate the upcoming camp season and commission all of our leaders.
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.
We will be exploring popular Bible stories, parables and see how they apply to our lives as young adults.
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.
Join St. Andrew for our VBS and VBS EXTREME (VBX), our new extended Day VBS from June 24-27, 2024!
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.
This is an open house for 8th graders to get a chance to learn about Youth Group. We will have Pizza, Snacks, and prizes.
Young Mom’s Social is an opportunity to connect with other moms from our St. Andrew community! Join Pastor Sarah and Shawna Berg, Children’s Ministry Director for a wine and appetizer social event for moms of young children in our community!
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 Sarah Fike
Pastor of Children, Youth, & Family
Pastor Matthew Ian Fleming
Pastor of Teaching & Young Adults
Pastor Roger Schindel
Visitation Pastor
Pastor Sue Tjornehoj
Interim Transition Pastor