Resilient
Text: Deuteronomy 8:2
We conclude our sermon series "Forged" with a focus on how God is making us resilient through life's greatest challenges. Just as God led his people through the wilderness for forty years "in order to humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart" (Deuteronomy 8:2), so God is always calling us to resiliency and equipping us for resiliency because God's promise is to support us. Join us for engaging worship that concludes our series, whether you've been here for the previous weeks or not!
Forged
When something is forged, it begins as a raw and unformed material. It becomes something useful - shaped by heat, pressure, and purpose. In the same way, we are forged by God, created with intention, accompanied by Jesus' love and grace, and shaped through life's experiences. Through discovery and challenges, we are constantly becoming - learning, growing, and finding meaning. And through it all, God is with us, working in surprising ways of grace to reassure, inspire, and impact the world with purpose and humility.
9:00 AM Service
Bulletin
PRELUDE
“Praise!” (Brenda E. Austin)
Peace Ringers, Linnae Stole (Director)
CALL TO WORSHIP
“If Ye Love Me” (Thomas Tallis)
Chamber Choir, Larry Bach (Director)
WELCOME
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
our maker, our helper, and our keeper.
Amen.
Trusting in God’s mercy, let us confess our sin
in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Merciful and loving God,
we are your stiff-necked people.
We trample on the needy.
We grumble about your grace to others.
We turn away from the poor.
Have mercy on us and forgive our sins.
Rejoice over us as ones who were lost
and have been found.
Amen.
Even when we are faithless, God remains faithful.
Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners.
You who were lost have been found.
In the name of ☩ Jesus, your sins are forgiven!
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
“Bless Now, O God, the Journey”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Loving God, in your faithfulness, you brought your people through the wilderness to a new and promised land. Keep us faithful and resilient also as we endure hardship and keep our eyes fixed on your promises for this life and the next, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
ANTHEM
“Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer” (Rob Barrett)
Chamber Choir, Larry Bach (Director)
READING
Deuteronomy 8:2-4
Remember the long way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, in order to humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commandments. He humbled you by letting you hunger, then by feeding you with manna, with which neither you nor your ancestors were acquainted, in order to make you understand that one does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. The clothes on your back did not wear out, and your feet did not swell these forty years.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Resilient”
Pastor Kristin
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING INTRO
Pastor Peter
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Milele (Forever)” (Jason Krug)
Bells of Joy, Tim Graf (Director)
Hannah Fleming, Jill Boyd (Percussion)
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.
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
SENDING HYMN
“Let All Things Now Living”
ELW # 881
SENDING
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
“Give Me Jesus” (arr. Tim Graf)
Tim Graf
Musicians for Today’s Worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship and Music)
- Barb Carroll (Organist)
- Chamber Choir
- Larry Bach (Director)
- Bells of Joy
- Hannah Fleming (Percussionist)
- Jill Boyd (Percussionist)
10:30 AM Service
Bulletin
WELCOME
OPENING MUSIC
“Rise”
“It Is Well With My Soul”
PRAYER
READING
Deuteronomy 8:2-4
Remember the long way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, in order to humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commandments. He humbled you by letting you hunger, then by feeding you with manna, with which neither you nor your ancestors were acquainted, in order to make you understand that one does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. The clothes on your back did not wear out, and your feet did not swell these forty years.
MESSAGE
“Resilient”
Pastor Kristin
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING INTRO
Pastor Matthew
OFFERING
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Glory to the King” (Lincoln Brewster)
Alan Bach, Worship Band
BEFORE YOU GO
BLESSING
CLOSING SONG
“Rise”
Musicians for Today’s Worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
- Alan Bach
- Gary Denbow
- Matt McIntyre
- Corwin Holk
- 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:
- 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 and Linda King’s son Jonathan
- Linda Wood
- Judy Riggs
- Dave Anderson
- Marlene Paulson
- Scott Elsass
- Joey Johnk
- Fern Wewers – Wendy Markman’s mother
- Ruth Bachman’s sister in law, Debby Gusfafson
- Jane (and Curt) Goke’s niece Paola
- Bernie and Stacy Trenda
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.