Covenant and Care
Jacob's Dream
The Greatest Story is filled with imperfect people through whom God continues to work. Jacob receives his father’s blessing through trickery. When his future becomes uncertain, God meets him along the way with a dream and a promise. Generations later, Jesus recalls Jacob’s dream, promising that heaven is still open and God is still at work. Through it all, God’s covenant and care continue—not because of our perfection, but because of God’s faithfulness.
9:00 AM Service
Bulletin
PRELUDE
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf
WELCOME
OPENING RESPONSES
Come young ones and old ones, both tall ones and short. Come rich ones and poor ones; we’re all God’s cohort.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
We bring you our song, our laughter and deed.
We bring you our sorrow, our worry and creed.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
So weave us together, as family and friends,
an unbroken circle with love never ends.
As your children gather, each of us one,
we live out your callings, ‘til your will be done.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
Let’s worship God now, together as one.
We worship God now, together as one.
And all of God’s children said? Amen!
OPENING HYMN
“Beautiful savior”
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of heaven and earth,
you give your people visions and dreams even as you gave a vision to Jacob. Give us the assurance that your covenant and care lie at the heart of the greatest story and that you are calling us to greater things even in the midst of challenging times. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
STORY TIME
Heidi Lawrence
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READING
Genesis 28:10-17
“Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a stairway set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the Lord stood beside him and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring, and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south, and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go and will bring you back to this land, for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place—and I did not know it!” And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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SERMON
“Jacob's Dream”
Pastor Kristin
SONG
"Song for Pentecost" (Tim Graf)
Rebecca Hammond, Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, Rachel Calvert
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Be Still and Know” (Love, Winans, Lee)
Elliana Meier, Rebecca Hammond, Kate Neiss, Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf
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.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN
“Come, Let us Eat”
MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“Sonatina” (William Alwyn)
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
Generous God, we thank you for the gift of life, for the bread of salvation. We thank you for coming among us, for leading us into peace. We thank you for showering us with mercy, for sending us into the world. Come, Lord Jesus, and go with us as we feed the hungry in your name. Amen.
BEFORE YOU GO
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“God's Word is Our Great Heritage”
SENDING
Go now in peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
10:30 AM Service
Bulletin
PRELUDE
“Greater Things
Tim Graf
WELCOME
STORY TIME
Heidi Lawrence
• • •
READING
Genesis 28:10-17
Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a stairway set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the Lord stood beside him and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring, and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south, and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go and will bring you back to this land, for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place—and I did not know it!” And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”
John 1:50-51
Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”
• • •
SERMON
“Jacob's Dream”
Pastor Kristin
SONG
"Song for Pentecost" (Tim Graf)
Rebecca Hammond, Elliana Meier, Kate Neiss, Tim Graf, Rachel Calvert
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
OFFERING INTRO
OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Be Still and Know” (Love, Winans, Lee)
Elliana Meier, Rebecca Hammond, Kate Neiss, Worship Band
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORD’S PRAYER
MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“Taste and See (the Love of Christ)”
Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, Worship Band
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
Generous God, we thank you for the gift of life, for the bread of salvation. We thank you for coming among us, for leading us into peace. We thank you for showering us with mercy, for sending us into the world. Come, Lord Jesus, and go with us as we feed the hungry in your name. Amen.
BEFORE YOU GO
SENDING
Go now in peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
“Lift My Eyes”
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:
- Warner Family on the death of daughter-in-law Ellie
- Family of Annetter Olson
- 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:
- Kris Eidem
- Bella Heaney
- Julie Hoffer
- Jeremy Baily, husband of Blakelyn Bailey
- Marlys Kreutner - mother of Brenda Jerich
- Gus & Karlee Currie
- Kathy Saatzer
- Deb Suppala's nephew, Carter
- Jennifer Bessinger's mom, Marcia
Long-Term Prayers
- Sharon Olsen
- Myron Johnson
- 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.