Coventant and Care
Flood and Promise
In The Greatest Story, even the stormiest waters cannot overcome God’s promise and presence. In the story of Noah and the flood, God places the rainbow in the sky as a sign of covenant with all creation. Even Jesus comes across the stormy sea and comforts the disciples, saying, “Do not be afraid.” Through chaos and uncertainty, God’s covenant and care remain: God is faithful, present, and committed to the world God loves.
9:00 AM Service
Bulletin
PRELUDE
“Wade in the Water” (arr. Jacqueline Hairston)
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf
WELCOME
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.
OPENING HYMN
“Come, All You People”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Loving God,
you have given us the wonderful treasure of your word; the greatest story ever told. As we begin a year-long journey through your word, remind us often of your grace, your covenant, and your care that shine through every story in scripture, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
STORY TIME
Shawna Berg
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READING
Genesis 9:8-17
"Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh, and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth."
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
HOLY GOSPEL
John 6:16-21
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land toward which they were going.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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SERMON
"Flood and Promise"
Pastor Peter
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Unshakeable” (Karen Marrolli)
Chamber Choir, Rachel Calvert, Anna Vazquez, Director Larry Bach
OFFERING PRAYER
Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me”
SENDING
Go now in peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
Tim Graf
10:30 AM Service
Bulletin
PRELUDE
“Stand In Your Love"
"Yes and Amen"
PRAYER
WELCOME
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Pastor Kristin
STORY TIME
Shawna Berg
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READING
Matthew 20:1-16
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around, and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’ When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.’ When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received a denarius. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received a denarius. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for a denarius? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
John 6:16-21
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land toward which they were going.
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SERMON
"Flood and Promise"
Pastor Peter
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Testify to Love”
Matthew Flemming, Tim Graf, Worship Band
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“Christ Be All Around Me”
Prayers
As a community of faith, we are connected through joy, sorrow, worship, and prayer. Please pray for the people listed below.
Prayers of Mourning
We ask for God’s loving embrace to hold all those who mourn, especially:
- The family of Charles Utoft
- Tom Bessinger and family on the death of his father, Dr. Blanton Bessinger
- Victoria Vandersteen on the death of her mother, Ellen
Prayers of Healing and General Prayers
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:
- Laura Hoffer
- Gus & Karlee Currie
- Kathy Saatzer
- Deb Suppala's nephew, Carter
- Jennifer Bessinger's mom, Marcia
- Myron Johnson
Long-Term Prayers
- Crosby Urlick
- Madelyn Astry
- Paul Skoog’s Brother, Dan
- Jim Hornbacher
- Julie Bergquist
- John Rostad
- Kathy Hoagland
- Ron Wolfbauer
- We pray for all people experiencing war & violence
- For the people of Haiti, who are enduring ongoing political upheaval, severe economic challenges, and gang-related violence
- All those in the military who are serving our country
Prayers of Thanksgiving
- Julane Anderson
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 Kristin.