Love is Food
It has often been said that “food is love.” Jesus gives new meaning to this when he shares with his disciples a meal with bread and wine (remembered as Holy Communion). He unites us around a new commandment that shapes the way we live in this world—“love one another as I have loved you”. Join us at 6:00 PM for a unique expression of Maundy Thursday worship as we gather in the Fellowship Hall for “dinner church”!
Bulletin
WELCOME
OPENING LITANY
Let us join together, giving thanks to God our Father for all the gifts God so freely bestows upon us. For the beauty and wonder of God’s creation, in earth and sky and sea.
We thank you, Lord.
For all that is good and gracious in the lives of your children.
We thank you, Lord.
For daily food and drink, our homes, families, and friends,
We thank you, Lord
For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve,
We thank you, Lord.
For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play,
We thank you, Lord.
For all people who work for justice and peace.
Congregation: We thank you, Lord.
For the communion of your saints, in all times and places,
We thank you, Lord.
Above all, we give you thanks for your grace and promises that you give to us in Jesus Christ our Lord,
We thank you, Lord, now and forever. Amen.
OPENING PRAYER
Eternal God, in the sharing of a meal your Son established a new covenant for all people, and in the washing of feet he showed us the dignity of service. Grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit these signs of our life in faith may speak again to our hearts, feed our spirits, and refresh our bodies, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLE
OPENING HYMN
“When You Woke That Thursday Morning” (St. 1-4)
QUESTION 1
Why did Jesus celebrate the Passover meal?
QUESTION 2
Why did Jesus wash his disciples’ feet?
SONG
“When Twilight Comes”
QUESTION 3
Why are there bitter herbs on our tables tonight?
(Turn to someone at your table and share one word that describes the taste)
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we are captive to sin
and cannot free ourselves.
We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us.
Forgive us, renew us, and lead us,
so that we may delight in your will
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us
even when we were dead in sin,
and made us alive together with Christ.
By grace you have been saved.
In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.
Almighty God strengthen you with power
through the Holy Spirit,
that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.
Amen.
PRAYER SONG
“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
QUESTION 4
Why are we eating unleavened bread tonight?
QUESTION 5
What does Jesus do that makes this meal special?
HOLY COMMUNION
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORD’S PRAYER
SONG DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“Remember” (Steffany Gretzinger)
Tim Graf
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
CLOSING WORDS
STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR
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:
- Mary Vilmo and family in the death of her husband Dean
- The family of Dave Anderson, especially his daughters Chris and Sarah
- Gail and Scott Kleven and family mourning the death of Gail’s mother, Delores Cornelius
- Anne Rohe and family mourning the death of Anne’s mother, Phyllis Hufnagle
- Pastor David Lerseth and family mourning the death of his brother, Reverend Paul Lerseth.
- Rose and Abby Eveneson mourning the death of their mother, Kathi Evenson
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:
- Dalton Dewey
- Dean Vilmo
- Jan Anderson
- Roxy Benson
- Ted and Blake Hermann
- Wendy Price
- Denise and Eric Stilnes
Long Term Prayers
- Donna Jones and her family
- Collin Buzzel
- Crosby Urlick
- Nicholas Priest
- Madelyn Astry
- Paul Skoog’s Brother, Dan
- Jim Hornbacher
- Julie Bergquist
- John Rostad
- Kathy Hoagland
- Ron Wolfbauer
- For the people of Haiti, who are 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 who are serving our country.
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.