Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016

You Want Me To Do Love

Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Hymn Comfort, Comfort, Now My People freu dich sehr

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.

Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus – Nov 27 – Dec 18The genealogy of Matthew introduces us to Jesus in opening verses of the gospel. In the Old Testament texts that follow, the evangelist establishes Jesus’ prophetic identity in the first two chapters of the gospel. This is Matthew’s unique way of portraying Israel’s hope fulfilled in Jesus as the longed-for Messiah and his name: “Emmanuel, God with us.”

The Season of Advent: Heaven Help UsThe Advent wreath, a circle, represents the eternal victory over death through Jesus Christ. The evergreen is a sign of the faithfulness of God to God’s people, even in death, and the lighted candles were a reminder of the light of Christ brought into the world. The center candle is called the Christ Candle. The four outer candles represent the period of waiting during the four Sundays of Advent. The first Sunday is Hope. The second Sunday is Peace. The third Sunday is Joy. The Fourth Sunday is Love.

Prelude Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker Suite Tchaikovsky

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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: Sisters and brothers in Christ, often we forget from where our help comes. We forget to look to God as our source for life, hope, and grace. We try to find hope in created things, and we forget to look to the Creator. In this season of Advent, let us turn our hope to the Triune God who offers us help, hope and healing in the person of Jesus. Let us confess:All: Gracious God, we are often a forgetful people. We forget, or we fail to listen to your gentle call to follow you. In the noise of this loud world we follow voices of greed, indifference, injustice and self-interest over your call of grace, love and generosity. We ask your forgiveness and ask that your Holy Spirit guide us back to you.Leader: God is giving and forgiving, God loves even when we hate, God heals even when we hurt. In the name of God and because of Jesus I can with all assurance tell you that you are forgiven and renewed. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.All: Amen

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Hymn How Great Our Joy ! jungst

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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first lesson Luke 1:57-63Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after his father. But his mother said, “No; he is to be called John.” They said to her, “None of your relatives has this name.” Then they began motioning to his father to find out what name he wanted to give him. He asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And all of them were amazed.

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 **************

Prayer of tHe dayLeader: Almighty God of mercy, All: you come to us in the most unlikely of places. Humble our hearts and show yourself anew to us today. Let your strength become our strength. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen

antHem 9:00 Sing Noel arr. David Hamilton

Combined Choirs; Julie Conzemius, soloist 10:30 The Little Drummer Boy arr. Mark Hayes

Combined Choirs

antHem Good King Wenceslas arr. John A. Behnke Handbells

seCond lesson Isaiah 11:1-3 Read in unisonA shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.The spirit of the lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the lord.His delight shall be in the fear of the lord.

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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, was crucified, died, and was buried. 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

Holy gosPel Luke 1:67-79 All: Glory to you, O Lord.

Then John’s father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us. Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and has remembered his holy covenant, the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham, to grant us that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins. By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

All: Praise to you, O Christ.

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CHildren’s sermon Intern Pastor Tyler Strom

Hymn Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming es ist ein ros

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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

This gift of God We’ll cherich well, that every joy our hearts shall fill.How great our joy! Great our joy!

Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!

offertory How Great Our Joy! jungst

sermon The Song of Zechariah Rev. Dr. Robin Steinke

offering Catalonian Carol arr. Arnold ShermanHandbells

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antHem 9:00 Cradle Hymn Kim Andre Arneson

St. Andrew’s Choir 9:00 & 10:30 Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon; arr. Goldsworthy

Bill and Kristin Chouinard

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

Postlude Toccata on Vom himmel hoch (from Heaven Above to Earth I Come) Garth Edmundson

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

Hymn Good Christian Friends, Rejoice in dulci jubilo

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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Today’s MusicSenior High Choir; Sue Gilsdorf, director King’s Messengers; Barb Wieland, director Young Adult Choir; Andy Haase, director Choristers; Miriam Sikora, director St. Andrew’s Choir, Handbells and New Dimension Singers; Jan Gilbertson, director Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist

Christmas Worship at St. Andrew’sJesus Is Peace

CH r i s t m a s ev e sa t u r da y, de C. 24Contemporary Worship 1 & 5 p.m. Great Hall Celebrate Christmas traditions with a contemporary groove. Featuring the holiday stylings of Sara Renner and her band. Holy Communion celebrated. Nursery available.

Family Worship 2, 3, 4 p.m. Sanctuary A service designed for families with young children. Children’s choir at every hour. Nursery available. Holy Communion at 4 p.m.

Candlelight Worship 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 p.m. Sanctuary An evening of celebration, candles and carols. St. Andrew’s Orchestra at all services. Soloist at 6 p.m. St. Andrew’s Choir at 7-10 p.m. Senior High Choir at 11 p.m. Holy Communion at 11 p.m. Nursery available at 6 & 7 p.m.

CH r i s t m a s da y Wo r s H i P su n da y, de C. 25 11 a.m. Sanctuary

Music by North Shore Brass. Holy Communion. Nursery available.

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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

651.426.3261