September 29, 2024 — 9:00 AM Service

PRELUDE
“Romance” (Edward German)
Linnae Stole, Tim Graf

WELCOME

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that, attentive to your Word, we may confess our sins, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
(Silence for reflection and self-examination.)

Gracious God,
have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen

OPENING HYMN
“Shall We Gather at the River” ELW # 423

PRAYER OF THE DAY
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Amen.

ANTHEM
“Christ is With Me” (Gerald Patrick Coleman)
Canticle Choir, Larry Bach (Director)

READINGS
Revelation 22:1-2

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Matthew 13:1-9

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone with ears listen!”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON
“Rooted & Grounded in Love”

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“In the Fields of the Lord” (Audrey Assad)
Elliana Meier, Tim Graf, Rachel Calvert

OFFERING PRAYER
God of abundance beyond measure,
It feels like privilege to offer back to you even a portion of the blessings you have poured out upon us. Keep us ever-mindful of what we call our own, ever-seeking new ways to come alongside you in the creation of abundance for the world. Amen.

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER

BEFORE YOU GO

BENEDICTION

HYMN
“As Rain from the Clouds” ELW # 508

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

POSTLUDE
“Holy Manna”
Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf

The Musicians for Today’s Worship

Tim Graf (Director of Worship & Music)
Larry Bach (Choir Director)
Barb Carroll (Organist)
Rachel Calvert
Linnae Stole
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:

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 for Pam Lynch and sons, Ryan and Connor on the death of their husband/father Dan Lynch
Jenny and Jeff Jiovanazzo and family on the death of Jenny’s brother Jason Price

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:

Steve Geolat’s dad, Joseph
Zack Kiilu
Barb Higgins
Jim S.
Zachary McKeever
Eric Sturges
Delores Cornelius
Prayers for Marilyn Boorsma’s son in law, Bill
Tammy Atarian’s Mother, Ilene

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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