October 27, 2024 — 9:00 AM Service

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OFFERING

PRELUDE
“Alle Menschen müsen sterben (Chorale and Variation)” (Johann Pachelbel)
Tim Graf

WELCOME

PSALM 46
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;

though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.

God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns.

The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

Come, behold the works of the Lord; see what desolations he has brought on the earth.

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

“Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.”

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

HYMN
“A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
(St. 1-2- ALL, St. 3- Choir only, St. 4- ALL)

PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of all creation,

your Spirit led the reformers to lives of service, informing their testimonies of good news and calling forth a simple faith rooted in Jesus. Renew our vision to see the new thing you are doing among us. Ignite revival in this community so that we might bear witness to your unshakeable love that welcomes all with open arms, today and always. Amen.

BIBLE BLESSING
Shawna Berg

SUNDAY SCHOOL INVITATION

READING
John 8:31-36

Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, ‘You will be made free’?” Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

OFFERING

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Prelude on ‘Erhalt Uns, Herr’” (Timothy Graf)
Bells of Joy, Brass Ensemble, Tim Graf (Director)

OFFERING PRAYER

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER

BEFORE YOU GO

CELEBRATION OF PASTOR ROGER’S MINISTRY

BENEDICTION
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace.
Amen.

HYMN
“My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” ELW # 597

SENDING
Go now in peace,
Love God,
Serve your neighbor.
Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE
“A Mighty Fortress is Our God” (arr. Tim Graf)
Tim Graf

The Musicians for Today’s Worship

Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
Larry Bach (Canticle Choir Director)
Barb Carroll (Organist)
Bells of Joy
Brass Ensemble
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:

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
Carla Thompson and family on the death of Carla’s mom, Marlys Anderson
Tammy Atarian and family on the death of her mother, Ilene Atarian

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.

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