
WELCOME
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
“Drive Out the Darkness”
WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP
SERVICE OF HOLY BAPTISM
- Owen James Bartlet
- George LeRoy Ketcho
READINGS
Psalm 91:1-6
You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the hunter and from the deadly pestilence; he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and defense. You will not fear the terror of the night or the arrow that flies by day or the pestilence that stalks in darkness or the destruction that wastes at noonday.
Luke 3:15-16
As the people were filled with expectation and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
SERMON
“Refuge”
Pastor Matthew
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Psalm 91 (I Will Say)”
Elliana Meier, Worship Band
OFFERING PRAYER
BEFORE YOU GO
BLESSING
CLOSING SONG
“Glory (Let There Be Peace)”
Musicians for Today’s Worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Elliana Meier
- Jeff Perry
- Bodie Hanninen
- Kevin Mills
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 Mike Howes (Kris) and family on the death of his father, Michael Howes
- Prayers for Penny Meier and family on the death today of her mother, Mavis
- Ramona Larson and family on the death of her husband, Douglas
- Joanne Tanke and family after the death of her husband, Gordon
- Prayers for Michelle (Ryan) and family on the death of her father, Dale Cylkowski
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:
- Sharon Peterson and family
- Debbie West
- Johnny and Reba Khodai
- Dave Lorence
- Joyce Harstad
- Cathy Schweitzer
- Elva Lareau, Paul Lareau’s mother
- Dave and Linda King’s son, Jonathan
- Dave Anderson
- Scott Elsass
- Joey Johnk
Long Term Prayers:
- Collin Buzzel
- Crosby Urlick
- Hugo Herman
- 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 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
Meet our pastoral staff! Click on each pastor’s profile picture to learn more about them and find information on contacting them directly.



