ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1450 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43229-3364

Phone: 614/885-7609 E-mail: standrewpres.columbus@gmail.com Web site: www.standrewpresbyterians.org

Presbytery of Scioto Valley Presbyterian Church USA Founded March 10, 1963

“Stand up, take your mat and walk.” John 5:8

June 2, 2019 10:30 A.M. Ministers ................................................................................................ All Members of St. Andrew Head Usher ............................................................................................ Bea White and Mark Strong Lead Elder ......................................................................................................................... Chris Cvar Liturgist .......................................................................................................................... Mark Strong Music Ministry ................................................................................................................ The Choirs Director of Music Emeritus ...................................................................................... Garry Cornell Pianists ....................................................................................... Melissa S. Robol and Susan Mild Organists .............................................................................................................. Judith F. Willour Director of Music ..................................................................................................... Stephen Smith Transitional Pastor ............................................................................................................. Roger Au

June 2, 2019 10:30 a.m. 7th Sunday of Easter

The Service for the Lord’s Day PRAYER OF THE DAY (For silent meditation in preparation for worship) Most High God, we are witnesses to the life of Jesus Christ: written in the Law, promised by the prophets, sung by the psalmists; given in love for the world, risen from the dust of death, lifted up in heavenly glory. Let our lives proclaim Christ’s life. Wrap us in your power and presence so that we may worship you always, continually blessing your name; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen. RINGING OF THE HOUR - INTROIT WELCOME —Elder Chris Cvar PRELUDE “Prelude from Suite Antique” John Rutter Deb Raita, flutist *CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: Sing praises, people of God, sing praises! People: Shout to God with loud songs of joy! Pastor: God is sovereign over creation. The earth belongs to God. People: God is highly exalted. Sing praises! *HYMN NO. 268 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” Diademata *CALL TO CONFESSION Pastor: Plastic cards, shiny cars, brick and glass houses – what idols we fashion with our hands, how much energy and time serving them occupy our hearts! Let us confess how we have misplaced our priorities, and seek the One who asks us to be first in our lives as together we pray… *All who are able may stand. — Hymnals are located at the end of each pew

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Enslaved to sin, we cannot see the lives we lead, God of Glory. Each day and every day, there are those times when we ignore you and your dreams for us. Each week and every week, we find the time to ridicule others, when we could have affirmed them. Each moment, and every moment, though we do not want to admit it, we seek our own way rather than skipping down your path of joy and obedience. We come asking forgiveness for our foolish lives, Eternal Blessing. Deliver us, and break the chains of sin and death, which hold us, captive. Open us to that grace you offer, and give us the gift of the Spirit so we may live as people of the Risen Lord, Jesus Christ….

(silent confession)

Pastor: We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Pastor: In the beginning was God, and at the end will be God, and in every moment in between, there is God: creating, redeeming, and sustaining us. People: And through Christ, gracious love is poured into our empty souls; through the Spirit, peace becomes the gift we can share with those around us. Pastor: Believe the good news: People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven, loved and freed. Alleluia! *GLORIA FOR THE EASTER SEASON Cornell

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*PASSING OF THE PEACE Pastor: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive

one another. The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

Proclaim God’s Word

If you want to follow the Scripture lessons on your electronic device,

our network is Andrew2; password: calvinjohn. A good website for the NRSV is www.devotions.net/bible/00bible.htm or the app Olive Tree.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON Acts 1:1-11 [pp. 12 (NT) in pew Bible ANTHEM “Praise My Soul the King of Heaven” Dave and Jean Perry Liz Merkey, trumpet SECOND LESSON John 5:1-9 [pp. 96 (NT) in pew Bible] SERMON “A Hurtful Question” —Rev. Roger Au “Do you want to be made well?” John 5:6

Respond to God’s Word *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison)

We believe that God’s life-giving Word and Spirit has conquered the powers of sin and death, and therefore also of irreconciliation and hatred, bitterness and enmity, that God’s life-giving Word and Spirit will enable the church to live in a new obedience which can open new possibilities of life for society and the world. [Adapted from the Confession of Belhar]

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HYMN NO. 264 “At the Name of Jesus” King’s Weston OFFERING Prayer of Dedication and Call to Respond Offertory “Magnificat” - Fuge #32 Johann Pachelbel ANTHEM “Come to the Table” Steve Kupferschmid

Give Thanks to God PASTOR AND ELDERS PREPARE THE TABLE INVITATION Pastor: Come to the table of grace. It’s an open feast. Christ invites us all – the rich and the poor, the sick and the well, the outcast and the honored. Come to the gathering of sinners and saints. Come to this blessed table where Christ reigns. Come and taste the kingdom of God, where all are welcome. This is not a Presbyterian table; it is the Lord’s table. All who

have or who seek faith in God in the way of Christ are welcome to this table.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

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Pastor: Blessed are you, O Lord our God: You are robed in majesty and glory, girded in mercy and strength. You established the world – the heavens, the earth, the seas. From age to age you reign; from everlasting you are God. Therefore, we praise you, joining the song of the universal church and the heavenly choir: SANCTUS Cornell

Pastor: Holy are you, O God, and blessed is Jesus Christ, our Savior: Jesus came to fulfill the law, the prophets, and the psalms. Because we remember the life and work of Christ, his ministry among the poor and forsaken, his death upon the cross of human shame, the victory of the empty tomb, and his ascension to glory; we offer our lives in praise and thanksgiving to be a living sacrifice in union with Christ our Lord.

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Pastor: Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon the gifts of bread and cup we share. Give your Spirit of wisdom and enlighten the eyes of our hearts so that we may know the hope to which you have called us and proclaim the good news of Christ’s coming realm. Through the Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Spirit, we bless you God of glory, now and forever. All: Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

SHARING BREAD AND WINE

All who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ are welcome at his table. An ancient practice of the Christian Church and one followed by many churches today is inviting communicants to come forward to receive the bread and cup. This act of commitment declares our willingness to receive the sacrament by faith. The elders will say at the giving of the bread, “Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven” and at the giving of the wine, “Jesus Christ, the cup of salvation.” The response is: “Amen!” Take a piece of bread, dip it in the cup, and eat the bread before returning to your pew. This way of receiving the Supper is called intinction. Music During Communion: “Come Down, O Love Divine” (Down Ampney) Ralph Vaughan Williams

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*PRAYER (in unison) God most high, we have lifted our hearts to you in this joyful meal with

our risen Lord. Continue to sustain us with your power and draw us into your presence so that we may feast with you in glory at the wedding of heaven and earth; through Christ who lives and reigns forever. Amen.

Go in God’s Name *HYMN NO. 262 “Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus” All Saints *CHARGE Leader: Clap your hands all you people! People: Sing to God with songs of joy! Leader: Go forth praising God, who reigns on high! *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE “In the Garden” Brant Adams Deb Raita, flutist

If you wish to enjoy the postlude, please remain quietly in your seats. Otherwise, consider it the final Alleluia on the day’s worship

and leave to honor God and serve in Christ’s name.

WE GREET YOU and are pleased that you have joined us for worship today. Whether you are a guest, member, or friend of the church, we hope you find a warm welcome here. After worship, you are invited and encouraged to enjoy a time of refreshment and fellowship. A FRIENDLY REMINDER: Please turn off cell phones before the beginning of the worship service out of consideration for other worshipers. GUESTS ARE INVITED to make a nametag so that we may greet you by name. Tags are located in the front hall beside the guest book on the lectern. Members and friends of St. Andrew are reminded to wear their nametags as well.

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PERSONAL LISTENING DEVICES are available for use during the worship service. Please ask an usher for assistance. FOR THE CHILDREN: Activity sheets (two sets: for ages 3—6 and for 7—12) related to today’s service are on the oak cabinet in the back of the sanctuary. Activity bags with coloring books and crayons for younger children are on hooks underneath the bulletin boards in the front hall. THIS MONTH’S CARD MINISTRY COORDINATOR is Bea White. THE FELLOWSHIP HOUR TODAY is provided and hosted by Mark Strong. THE FLOWERS TODAY are given by Cathy Bourgeois in honor of John Bourgeois’ birthday and grandson George Pierre’s birthday. THE LEAD ELDER NEXT WEEK is Fred Vaughan. ANTHEM NOTES from Stephen Smith: The on-line resource Hymnary.org shares this information about the hymn  “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven,”  which is the basis of this morning’s anthem:        In the mid-nineteenth century, the pressure was on hymn writers to keep their versifications of psalms as close to the Scriptural text as possible. Henry F. Lyte would have none of this however, and boldly published a book of psalm paraphrases entitled Spirit of the Psalms. Lyte decided he could maintain the spirit of these beautiful texts while still using his own words, probably with the intention of making the reader see the psalms in a new light. One such paraphrase is “Praise, my Soul, the King of Heaven.” Lyte’s text speaks to the love of God and our dependence on Him in a clear and imaginative way. Think of what might happen if we woke up every day with these words on our lips: “Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore His praises sing.” How would our lives change if we walked through our days singing “Alleluia!” or through our times of sorrow declaring that we rest in the gentle hand of God? This is a text with beautiful imagery and thoughtful prose that, like Psalm 103, gives us words to praise our God with heart, mind, and soul.  

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The Pentecost offering supports children at risk, youth, and young adults.

It supports our youth who will be going to Triennium this summer.

The special offering will be received on June 9.  

 

The Session Moderator—Rev. Roger Au

Clerk — Susan Mild Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Debie Myers Chris Cvar Roxanne Bawidamann Mark Stansbery Mary Massey Blaise Mvoa-Olama Fred Vaughan Susan Mild Kate Kerr

Special Offerings June 9, 2019

 

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THIS WEEK ST. ANDREW

June 3 thru June 9*

Monday 7:00 pm PNC meeting (Blue Room) Tuesday 3:45 pm Tai Chi (Blue Room) Wednesday 10:30 am Prayer Meeting (Blue Room) 12:30 pm Bible Study (Blue Room) Thursday 6:30 pm DCA (Blue Room) Saturday 10:00 am Coloring Group (Blue Room) Sunday 9:15 am Adult Education 10:30 am Worship (Sanctuary) 11:45 am Youth Faith Development (Blue Room)

*You may view the St. Andrew website for the complete calendar