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Creating God, you made heaven and earth. You formed us from the dust of the earth and called us very good. Your breath gave us life.
We glorify your creation.
Saving God, you were born to live with and like us. You have felt our suffering and joy so that we are never alone. You died so that we, too, can live a new and eternal life.
We praise your salvation.
Sustaining God, you stir up our faith and comfort our sorrow. You gather your church for the sake of hope that carries us forward one day at a time.
We worship your abiding presence.
To you, O God, be glory and honor forever.
Amen.
© 2020 Meta Herrick Carlson
SONG
“Drive out the Darkness”
READING
Revelation 21:1-4
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.”
SONG
“Drive Out the Darkness” (reprise)
CANDLE LIGHTING INTRO
REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SAINTS AND CANDLE LIGHTING
MUSIC DURING CANDLE LIGHTING
“Endless Praise”
Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, Worship Band
PRAYERS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
MESSAGE
OFFERING/OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Hallelujah” (Leonard Cohen/Rachel Kurtz)
BEFORE YOU GO
CLOSING SONG
“A Gaelic Blessing”
The Musicians for Today’s Worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Corwin Holk
- Elliana Meier
- Kevin Mills
- Anna Vazquez
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:
- Suzy Fick and her family on the death of her mother, Marlene Cox
- The Goldberg family on the death of Elaine
- Joey and Cory Johnk on the death of their dear friend, Nenee (knee-knee) Namvansy (nam van see)
- The Mick family on the loss of their son, Alexander
- Holly Boe and family on the death of her mother, Mary Alger
- Barbara Taylor and the Schultze family on the death of sister, Christine
- Peter and Michele Johnson and family on the death of their brother-in-law, Don Slother
- Burke and Paula Hancer and family on the death of Burke’s brother, Jim Hancer
- Randy, Gillian and Nick Holte on the death of Nancy Holte
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:
- Connie Layeux’s son, Matt Goff
- Ralph Hanson
- Billy Woodson, Marilyn Boorsma’s son-in-law
- Bella Heaney, who is living in Florida
- Tom Harjes mother, Dorothea Harjes
- Joe Geolat, Steve Geolat’s father
- Steve Geolat’s dad, Joseph
- Zack Kiilu
- Barb Higgins
Long Term Prayers:
- Carl Nelson
- Sara Goke, daughter of Curt and Jane Goke
- David Olson
- Paul Skoog’s Brother Dan
- Cindy Rodman
- Joyce Butler
- Jim and Racee Hornbacher
- Julie Bergquist
- John Rostad
- 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
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
Senior Pastor
Pastor Matthew Ian Fleming
Pastor of Teaching & Young Adults
Pastor Sue Tjornehoj
Interim Transition Pastor