Wow
Texts: Psalm 139:1-10 (“such knowledge is too wonderful for me…”)
Wow... a spiritual practice of awe and gratitude for God.
Even when life is exceedingly challenging, confusing, chaotic, or complicated, there is a moment for wonder. We’ll practice together, acknowledging that God’s mysterious love is inescapable. It is new every single morning, rising on the wings of dawn itself. We’ll say “Thank you,” for the many ways that God provides for us.
9:00 AM Service
Bulletin
PRELUDE
“Sonata II- Allegro” (Joseph Bodin de Boismortier)
Jodi Edstrom, Rachel Calvert
WELCOME
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
who forgives all our sin,
whose mercy endures forever.
Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God
and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Faithful God,
you have shown us the ways of your heart,
yet we stray from your paths.
We are stuck in sinful systems of oppression
and do not embrace the freedom
of your faithful promises.
We ignore our neighbors.
We exploit the earth.
We reject your abundance,
trusting our impulses instead of your steadfast love.
Repair our relationships,
restore what we have broken,
renew our hearts,
and bring us to new life.
Amen.
Hear the good news:
God the Faithful One loves you,
☩ in Christ Jesus your sins are forgiven,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit you are set free.
Amen.
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.
GATHERING HYMN
“For the Beauty of the Earth/Signs and Wonders”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of wonders,
You surround us with signs of your gracious kingdom, and you invite us to be a part of it. Shape us, dear Lord, into a church that is captivated by the wonder of your love and help us to share that abundant love with all, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Anthem
“Light of the World” (Karen Marrolli)
Chamber Choir, Rachel Calvert (violin), Larry Bach (director)
READING
Psalm 139:1-10
O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.
Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Wow!”
Pastor Peter
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“You Are With Me” (Sandra McCracken & Leslie Jordan)
Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, Rachel Calvert, Mike Hedding
OFFERING PRAYER
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
SENDING HYMN
“My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
ELW # 763
SENDING
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
“Sonata II- Vivace” (Joseph Bodin de Boismortier)
Jodi Edstrom, Rachel Calvert
Musicians for Today’s Worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Rachel Calvert
- Elliana Meier
- Mike Hedding
- Matthew Ian Fleming
- Jodi Edstrom
- Chamber Choir
- Larry Bach- Director
10:30 AM Service
Bulletin
WELCOME
OPENING RESPONSES
Come young ones and old ones, both tall ones and short.
Come rich ones and poor ones; we’re all God’s cohort.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
With anger or fear, or hope or depression,
gather us God in trust and confession.
We bring you our song, our laughter and deed.
We bring you our sorrow, our worry and creed.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
So weave us together, as family and friends,
an unbroken circle with love never ends.
As your children gather, each of us one,
we live out your callings, ‘til your will be done.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
And all of God’s children said? Amen!
SHARING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.
OPENING SONG
“Counting Every Blessing”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Loving God,
You surround us with community so that we can love and support one another in good times and in bad times. Teach us by your Spirit to live in gratitude so that our lives are like a prayer of thanksgiving for your goodness that pursues us throughout our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
STORY TIME
Pastor Kristin & Shawna Berg
READING
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Thanks!”
Pastor Kristin
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
OFFERING INTRO
Pastor Peter
OFFERING
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Gratitude” (Brandon Lake)
Alan Bach, Rebecca Hammond, Worship Band
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
HYMN
“Come, Let Us Eat”
MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“Comfort Still (Psalm 23)” (Tim Graf)
Rebecca Hammond, Alan Bach, Tim Graf, Worship Band
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (St. 1 & 3)
ELW # 858
SENDING
Pastor: Go in peace!
Kids: Serve the Lord!
ALL: Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Worship Band
Musicians for Today’s Worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Alan Bach
- Rebecca Hammond
- Corwin Holk
- Kevin Mills
- Matt McIntyre
- Jordan Carlson
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:
- Prayers for Michelle (Ryan) and family on the death of her father, Dale Cylkowski
- Elizabeth Klauda and family on the death of her mother, Judy Hansen
- Sandy Perkins and her family on the death of her mother, Bernice
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:
- Dave Lorence
- Joyce Harstad
- Cathy Schweitzer
- Elva Lareau, Paul Lareau’s mother, has been experiencing horrible pain for the last two weeks
- Mari Herman – her brother, Hugo Herman, is battling cancer
- Dave and Linda King’s son, Jonathan
- Linda Wood
- Judy Riggs
- Dave Anderson
- Marlene Paulson
- Scott Elsass
- Joey Johnk
Long Term Prayers:
- Hugo Herman
- Nicholas Priest
- Madelyn Astry
- Paul Skoog’s Brother, Dan
- Jim and Racee Hornbacher
- Julie Bergquist
- John Rostad
- Kathy Hoagland
- Ron Wolfbauer
- 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
- We give God thanks and praise for Pastor David Lerseth’s ordination anniversary, which was Sunday, August 4, 1968, 57 years ago.
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.