2nd Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, January 15, 2017

You Want Me To Do

whychurch?

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Hymn Rise, Shine, You People! wojtkiewiecz

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 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.

January February Preaching Series: why church?When so much is competing for our time, why church? Come and not only discover but experience the power of being a part of a worshiping community — a community that shapes our identity, inspires us, walks with us through the ups and downs of life and gives us purpose and mission. Come discover the joy of community through preaching and music that transforms lives with the healing power of Christ’s love. We will be looking at the parables and how they have wisdom for us today in our call to experience, to bring, and to be the kingdom of heaven on earth.

Prelude Clair de Lune Louis Vierne

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

Confession and forgivenessLeader: In a world that promises to grant life from things that cannot give life, let us turn our hearts to the Triune God and humbly ask for forgiveness, eternal life and hope for the journey. All: God of mercy, you know our hearts. We look to things that are not life-giving to give us life. Lord, where do we go for eternal life? Where dowegotofindhopeandforgiveness?Werepentandturntoyou,for you are the light of the world. Forgive us, Lord, and set us free.Leader: Sisters and brothers, God’s love is beyond measure. God’s grace is for all creation. Hear these words: In the name of Jesus and because of God’s great love, you are set free, forgiven and loved! Now shine with the light of the Trinity.All: Thanks be to God.

Hymn We Are Marching in the Light of God siyahamba

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Prayer of tHe dayLeader: Gracious God, All: as we gather today and experience your word, may our hearts be open to your will and love for all people. Teach us to listen to your Holy Spirit in all matters. Give us voices to speak your word into the world, and give us courage to bear witness to your life-changing love. In Christ we pray. 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.

antHem 9:00 Gospel Jubilee Saundra Berry Musser

Celebration Singers 10:30 If I Have My Ticket arr. Donald Moore

Middle School Choir

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lesson Hebrews 4:12-13Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, pierc-ing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account.

WE INVITE CHILDREN TO DOCK AT THIS TIMEPlease make sure your child is wearing a nametag with

name and grade level.************* See FRONT OF INSERT for Pickup Locations **************

I see a distant land: it shines so clear.Sometimes it seems so far, sometimes so near.Come, join together, take the dusty road;Help one another: share the heavy load.The journey may be long: no end in sight:There may be hills to climb, or giants to fight:But if you’ll take my hand,We’ll walk together toward the landOf freedom, freedom, freedom.

I hear a distant song: it fills the air.I hear it, deep and strong, rise up in prayer:“O Lord, we are many; help us to be one.Heal our divisions: let thy will be done.”

I know the time will come when war must cease:A time of truth and love, a time of peace.The people cry, “How long?Till all our world can join the songOf freedom, freedom.”

I touch a distant hand and feel its glow,The hand I hoped was there: at last I know.Swords into ploughshares: can it all be true?Friends out of strangers: start with me and you.I see another time, another placeWhere we can all be one, one human race.The walls will melt away,We’ll come together on the dayOf freedom, freedom, freedom.

antHem Distant Land John RutterSt. Andrew’s Choir and New Dimension Singers

lesson Jeremiah 15:15-16 Read in unison O lord, you know; remember me and visit me, and bring down retribution for me on my persecutors. In your forbearance do not take me away; know that on your account I suffer insult. Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I am called by your name, O lord, God of hosts.

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Holy gosPel Matthew 13:10-17 All: Glory to you, O Lord.Then the disciples came and asked Jesus, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” He answered, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. For to those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. The reason I speak to them in parables is that ‘seeing they do not perceive, and hearing they do not listen, nor do they understand.’ With them indeed is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah that says:

‘You will indeed listen, but never understand, and you will indeed look, but never perceive.

For this people’s heart has grown dull, and their ears are hard of hearing,

and they have shut their eyes; so that they might not look with their eyes,

and listen with their ears, and understand with their heart

and turn— and I would heal them.’But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. Truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.” All: Praise to you, O Christ.

saCrament of Holy BaPtism

10:30 Croix Christopher Little Son of Kelly and Christopher Little Annabelle Mary Bruss Chloey Kaylynn Dircks Daughters of Tiffany Betts and Gregory Bruss Tiffany Renee Betts Daughter of Kay and John Betts

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,

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CHildren’s sermon Intern Pastor Tyler Strom

Hymn We Are Called we are called

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

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lamB of godLamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace.

tHe lord’s PrayerOur 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.

Prayers of tHe CHurCH

Words of institution for tHe saCrament of Holy Communion

We are called to act with justice,we are called to love tenderly.

We are called to serve one another,to walk humbly with God.

offertory We Are Called we are called

sermon The Sound of Silence Pastor Michael D. Carlson

offering To the Evening Star from Tannhäuser Richard Wagner

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Hymn Precious Lord, Take My Hand precious lord

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Post-Communion Prayer Leader: God of the feast, at this table you have provided the gifts we need for the journey before us. Send us from this place confident that you call us to live out our faith so that we may be signs and symbols of your presence in the world. We pray this in your holy and life-giving name.All: Amen

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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Hymn Lift Every Voice and Sing lift every voice

BenediCtionLeader: 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:

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Postlude Cortège from 3 Improvisations Louis Vierne

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.

Today’s Music Celebration Singers and Middle School Choir; Jennifer Starr, directorSt. Andrew’s Choir and New Dimension Singers; Jan Gilbertson, directorBill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist

Next Week Sermon: Why Church?Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9; Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 145:15-21Music: 9:00 Senior High Choir; St. Andrew’s Choir 10:30 King’s Messengers; New Dimension Singers; St. Andrew’s Choir

Upcoming Concerts St. Paul Chamber OrchestraSunday, Jan. 22, 2017, 3 p.m.Jonathan Biss Plays Beethoven’s First Piano ConcertoSPCO Ticket Office 651.291.1144Concordia College Band ConcertSunday, Feb. 5, 2017, 3 p.m.Tickets available at the door

Sunday Morning Adult Education SeriesSundays, 10:45-11:45 a.m., Great Hall

Jan. 22: Deacon Erin MorrisReformation 500 Lutheran and Catholic DialogMorris will highlight the conversation that has been happening between the Lutherans

and Catholics in the past 500 years. Hear how these two denominations differ as well as how they are coming together to be the Body of Christ. This material is part of her continued Seminary education and comes from a class she attended this month.

Jan. 29: Mary Jane Haemig Luther: His Life and TimesA basic introduction to Luther’s life and the era in which he lived. Haemig is Professor of

Church History at Luther Seminary.Feb. 5: Mary Jane HaemigLuther’s Convictions about God -- and UsMartin Luther started a reformation that upended the European world and created

consequences lasting to today. What was so revolutionary about what he did? This session will explore Luther’s thinking about God, God’s relationship to humans, and how this impacts life in society.

Feb. 12: Pastor Mike Carlson

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Mike CarlsonLead Pastor

Erin MorrisDeacon

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

First Wednesday WorshipFirst 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.

St. Andrew’s Worship Times

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

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