Sunday, June 5, 2016

You Want Me To Do God blesses his favorites with material wealth.

Do the Scriptures really say that?

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Hymn All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name coronation

Welcome to Worship at St. Andrew’sWherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, you are welcome at St. Andrew’s. Our mission is to “Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve!” To learn more, we invite you to the Hospitality Desk in the Atrium for materials describing activities and events, as well as to the St. Andrew’s web-site (saintandrews.org). Please join us for fellowship after the service.• Listening devices and LARGE PRINT bulletins are available at the door. Please ask an usher.• Children of all ages are welcome in worship. Childcare is available in the Infant and Toddler Rooms. If you have children who become restless, you may view the service with televisions in the Atrium, Library and Infant Room. • We invite you to fill out and put on a name tag which can be found in the pew rack in front of you.

Prelude Fantasia: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott (Come, Holy Spirit, Lord God) BWV 651 J. S. Bach

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Call to WorsHiP

Leader: Sisters and brothers, we gather to worship our Creator and Redeemer. All: We gather to give thanks and praise to the one who sets us free.Leader: To be fully free, we know we need forgiveness.All: Forgive us, Lord, for what we have said and done and for what we have not said and not done. Forgive us for not trusting you and allowing fear to rule. Forgive us for the divisions we create and for not sharing your light and love with others.

We pray to you, our Creator and Redeemer, to make things right, and to make us right with you and each other. Turn us around from that which destroys toward that which heals and brings joy. Hear us as we offer our silent confession. Time of silence Leader: Almighty and most merciful God,All: We are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than all our sin. Leader: People of God, hear the Good News. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and set free. All: Thanks be to God. We are forgiven and freed!

Leader: We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.All: Amen

Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.All: And also with you.

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Prayer of tHe day

Leader: Loving God, as we gather today, open our hearts and minds to all the ways you show your love for your creation. Teach us that your love and affection shows no partiality. Change our hearts so that we see the world the way you see it, and from that place, mobilize us to share all that we have to further your kingdom in this world.All: Amen

Hymn Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above mit freuden zart

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lesson Philippians 3:7-11

reading Proverbs 3:1-6

Holy gosPel John 15:19-21

Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsi-fy God’s word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Leader: My child, do not forget my teaching,All: but let your heart keep my commandments;Leader: for length of days and years of lifeAll: and abundant welfare they will give you. Leader: Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you;All: bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.Leader: So you will find favor and good repute All: in the sight of God and of people. Leader: Trust in the Lord with all your heart,All: and do not rely on your own insight.Leader: In all your ways acknowledge him,All: and he will make straight your paths.

All: Glory to you, O Lord.

If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. Because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world—therefore the world hates you. Remem-ber the word that I said to you, “Servants are not greater than their master.” If they persecuted me, they will persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also. But they will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me.All: Praise to you, O Christ.

CHildren’s sermon Pastor Michael D. Carlson

antHem 9:00 I Got a Robe arr. John Rutter St. Andrew’s Choir; Julie Conzemius, soloist 10:30 You Are Mine David Haas/arr. Mark Hayes

New Dimension Singers

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Hymn We Are Called we are caLLed

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saCrament of Holy BaPtism

9:00 Ollie Mickelle Folstad Daughter of Kassina and Noel Folstad

aPostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, wascrucified,died,andwasburied. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

Blessing of tHe graduates

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sermon Who’s on First? Pastor Michael D. Carlson

offertory Lord,BeGlorified gLorified

Prayers of tHe CHurCH

offering Jesus, Lead Thou On Paul Manz

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tHe lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

We believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the bread and wine and grants us the gift of God’s grace and forgiveness. All are welcome to receive this gift. White grape juice is available upon request.

Gluten-free wafers are available at all stations at the front of the Sanctuary.

Words of institution for tHe saCrament of Holy Communion

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Communion Hymn Here I Am, Lord here i am, Lord

Post-Communion Blessing Leader: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.All: Amen

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BenediCtion

Leader: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

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Hymn Go, My Children, with My Blessing ar hyd y nos

Post-Communion Prayer Leader: Holy God, with simple bread and simple wine we have shared a foretaste of the feast to come. In suffering and in joy may we remember that you have given from the depths of your being for our salvation that only comes from you. In your holy and life-giving name.All: Amen

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10:30 Blessing Katie Moran BartSenior High Choir

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Next SundaySermon: The Bible Tells Me So Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Psalm 32; Luke 24:44-49 Music: The River City Quartet: Bob Dowma, John Chouinard, Rick Anderson, Jim Foy Comprised of members of an international champion barbershop quartet, the quartet was formed to perform in a local production of “Music Man.” Long after their school-board term “expired,” they continue to perform.

Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastorto pray with you following worship.

Leader: Go in peace! Serve the Lord!All: Thanks be to God!

Postlude Tuba Tune in D Major C. S. Lang

Today’s MusicSenior High Choir; Sue Gilsdorf, directorSt. Andrew’s Choir and New Dimension Singers; Jan Gilbertson, director and organist Kristin Chouinard, pianist

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The Bible says WHAATT? Summer Sermons Take on the Myths of Scripture

Join us for an enlightening look at what the Scriptures really say.

Weekend Worship Services in June July August

Summer Preaching TopicsJune 4/5 “Loving Jesus = Good Fortune.” June 11/12 “The Bible said it; I believe it, that’s it.”June 18/19 "If you have enough faith, God will heal you." June 25/26 “I worship God on the golf course.”July 2/3 “Love your enemies.” Really, Jesus?!July 9/10 “It was God’s will.” July 16/17 “God will get you for that.” July 23/24 “Love the sinner; hate the sin.”July 30/31 “Time heals all wounds.”August 6/7 “You get what you deserve.”August 13/14 “God helps those who help themselves.”August 20/21 “An eye for an eye; and a tooth for a tooth.”August 27/28 “Money is the root of all evil.”

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Mike CarlsonLead Pastor

Tyler StromIntern Pastor

Erin MorrisDiaconal Minister Faith Engagement

Sarah BreckenridgeExecutive Pastor

Kyle JacksonPastor of

Congregational Care

Brian NorsmanPastor of Children, Youth and Family

Ministry

John StraitonDiscipleship Pastor

Traditional WorshipSunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary

Contemporary WorshipSaturday 5 p.m. Great Hall

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Great Hall

Wednesday Night WorshipFirst Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

DOCK, our children’s Christian education programing, and Nursery at all services.Sign language interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing at 10:30 a.m.

Worship at St. Andrew’s Village 1 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Worship Times

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