Who Is Jesus?

Jesus Is Healing

Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016

Welcome to Worship at St. Andrew’s

Wherever 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 website (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.

Jesus Calls, Heals and Exorcizes: Sept 18–Oct. 30

Readings from the gospel of Matthew will lead us to the end of May 2017. The Fall Sundays will identify Jesus of Nazareth who heals, calms an angry sea, exorcizes demonic spirits, eats with outcasts, and through all proclaims the scandalous presence of the inbreaking of God’s kingdom. Today’s gospel breaks into our lives as Jesus is on his way to raise a leader’s daughter. Delayed by healing a hemorrhaging woman, he finally arrives at the leader’s home and is jeered by the people when he says the daughter is only sleeping. Taking her by the hand the daughter got up and the report spread throughout the district.

Prelude Fantasie in E-Flat Hymn Beautiful Savior

Camille Saint-Saëns

schönster herr jesu

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

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Proclamation of Praise (Psalm 34:1-3) Leader: I will bless the Lord at all times; All: Leader: All: Leader: All:

his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.

Hymn This Is My Father’s World

terra patris

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.

Prayer of the Day Leader: All:

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Lord God, empower us with your Holy Spirit so we may hear your voice of life and truth. Bless us as we gather as brothers and sisters in the love and protection of your eternal care. Heal us with your Sacraments, inspire us with your Word, and transform us into the image of your Son so we may boldly proclaim your love in word and deed to the whole world. In the name of Jesus the Christ we pray. Amen. Let it be so.

Anthem

9:00 I Will Clap My Hands!



Joseph Martin Celebration Singers and Middle School Choir 10:30 Be Still for the Presence of the Lord arr. Richard Shepard New Dimension Singers

Lesson Genesis 12:1-3 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your fa-

ther’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” WE INVITE CHILDREN TO DOCK AT THIS TIME Please make sure your child is wearing a nametag with name and grade level. ************* See FRONT OF INSERT for Pickup Locations **************

Hymn This Is My Father’s World

terra patris

This is my Father’s world; oh, let me not forget that, though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father’s world; why should my heart be sad? The Lord is king, let the heavens ring; God reigns, let the earth be glad!

Psalm 34:7-10

Read in unison The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. O fear the Lord, you his holy ones, for those who fear him have no want. The young lions suffer want and hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. 5

Anthem Plenty Good Room

arr. René Clausen St. Andrew’s Choir; Steve Cassavant, soloist

Holy Gospel Matthew 9:18-26 All: Glory to you, O Lord.

While Jesus was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well. When Jesus came to the leader’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, he said, “Go away; for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. And the report of this spread throughout that district. All: Praise to you, O Christ.

Sacrament of Holy Baptism 10:30

Chase Robert Benson Son of Jacqueline and Kyle Benson Jack Ryan Yauch Son of Jennifer and Ryan Yauch Lake Wilhelmina Lohre Daughter of Sienna and Mark Lohre

Apostles’ Creed

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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, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.

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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

Hymn Healer of Our Every Ill

healer of our every ill

Sermon Take Heart

Pastor John Straiton

Offering Schmücke dich o liebe Seele (Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness)

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Offertory Doxology

old hundredth

Prayers of the Church Words of Institution for the Sacrament of Holy Communion 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. 8

Hymn O God of Mercy, God of Light

just as i am

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

Post-Communion Prayer

Leader: Lord Jesus, you have fed us with your true presence in the bread and in the wine of Holy Communion. Strengthen us with this meal so we may work together to be your Church, to serve your will, and to spread your message of love and life to all people All: Amen

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. All:

Hymn The Church of Christ, in Every Age

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wareham

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

Postlude O Thou of God the Father BWV 601

J. S. Bach

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

Today’s Music

Celebration Singers and Middle School Choir; Jennifer Starr, director St. Andrew’s Choir and New Dimension Singers; Jan Gilbertson, director Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist

Next Weekend ­— Wear Red!

Wear red to worship next week as we celebrate Reformation Sunday and Confirmation! Sermon: Jesus Is Mercy Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34; Psalm 46:1-5; Romans 3:21-24 Music: North Shore Brass 9:00 Senior High Choir; St. Andrew’s Choir 10:30 Senior High Choir; New Dimension Singers

Sing in the Christmas Festival

You are invited to join with New Dimension Singers in St. Andrew’s Christmas Festival on Sunday, Dec. 11. This is a great opportunity for adults who love to sing. The Christmas Festival involves all of our choirs and instrumental ensembles. You need to commit to the dates below, including rehearsals and both performances. Please notify Jan Gilbertson if you are planning to sing: 651.762.9123 or [email protected]. Rehearsal Schedule for New Dimension Festival Singers At least five of the seven rehearsals below, plus the final rehearsals and both performances for all. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6:15-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:15-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6:15-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 9:45-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6:15-8:15 p.m. All: Combined Rehearsal - required for all singers - Saturday, Dec. 10, 9-11:30 a.m. Christmas Festival - Sunday, Dec. 11, 3:30 & 6 p.m. 11

Mike Carlson Lead Pastor

Sarah Breckenridge Executive Pastor

John Straiton Discipleship Pastor

Brian Norsman Pastor of Children, Youth and Family Ministry

Erin Morris Deacon

Kyle Jackson Pastor of Congregational Care

St. Andrew’s Worship Times Traditional Worship Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary

Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Great Hall Sunday 9:30 a.m. Great Hall

First Wednesday Worship First Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

DOCK, our children’s Christian education programing, and Nursery at all services. Worship at St. Andrew’s Village Sunday 1 p.m.

900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115 www.saintandrews.org 651.426.3261 12