AWAKEN TO THE

PROMISE

Sunday, December 10, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent

Prince of Peace

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Hymn Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates truro

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.

ADVENT: Awaken to the PromiseIn this season of darkness we awaken to the light of God’s promises. First Sunday of Advent – Promise of a King Second Sunday of Advent – Promise of a Servant to the Nations Third Sunday of Advent – Promise of the Prince of Peace Fourth Sunday of Advent – Promise of a New HeartWe will light a candle each week as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, the light of the world. Today we light the candle of the promise of the Prince of Peace.

Prelude What Is This Lovely Fragrance settings by Manz, Lovelace and Wood

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

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Hymn O Christ, How Shall I Meet You st. theodulph

Proclamation of PraiseLeader: We come from a world of darkness; All: Into Christ’s world of light.Leader: We come from a world of weariness;All: Into God’s strength and hope.Leader: We come from a slumbering world.All: Strengthened by the Spirit, we come to awaken our souls and watch for the coming of Christ.

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lesson Zechariah 9:9-10 Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall command peace to the nations; his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.

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

lesson Isaiah 9:6-7Leader: For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders;All: and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Leader: His authority shall grow continually, All: and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom.Leader: He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness From this time onward and forevermore. All: The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

antHem Welcome to Our World Chris RiceBen Tarnowski, soloist

Prayer of tHe dayLeader: Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. Nurture in us your perfect peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 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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sacrament of Holy BaPtism

9:00 Abigail Grace Korpela Daughter of Michelle and Derek Korpela 10:30 Alaina Claire Tristani Daughter of Jennifer and Miles Tristani

Holy GosPel John 14:25-27All: Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus said, “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” All: Praise to you, O Christ.

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

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sermon Promise: Prince of Peace Pastor Kyle Jackson

offerinG Mary, Did You Know Lowrey and GreeneBen Tarnowski, soloist

offertory Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates truro

So, come, my Sov’reign; enter in!Let new and nobler life begin;thy Holy Spirit guide us on,

until the glorious crown be won.

Prayers of tHe cHurcH

Hymn O Day of Peace jerusalem

Words of institution for tHe sacrament of Holy communion

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cHildren’s sermon Intern Pastor Tyler Strom

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

tHe lord’s Prayer

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.

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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: God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, the Prince of Peace. Now send us forth in the power of that peace, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. All: Amen

Hymn Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence picardy

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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:

Hymn O Zion, Haste angelic songs

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Today’s MusicBen Tarnowski, soloistBill Chouinard, organist

Next Sunday in the SanctuarySermon: Promise of a New HeartScripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 8:10-11; Luke 1:46-55Music: 9 & 10:30: Combined Choirs (Celebration Singers; Middle School Choir; Senior High Choir; New Dimension Singers; St. Andrew’s Choir); Handbells

TODAY!

St. Andrew’s Christmas Festival‘Joy Has Dawned’Sunday, Dec. 10, 3:30 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Ring in the Christmas season; join us for our Annual Christmas Festival with adult and children’s choirs, orchestra, handbells, organ, and Orff ensembles. Freewill offering.

CHRISTmas with Tonia and SaraFeaturing Tonia Hughes and Sara Renner, two of the Twin Cities’ most dynamic performers

delivering a Christ-filled Christmas to remember.

Sunday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m.Great Hall

TICKET RATE: $25Purchase Tickets at

ChristmasWithToniaSara.eventbrite.comPhone: Dianne Nash, 651.762.9141In person: After every St. Andrew’s

worship service

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

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

Postlude Prelude on TRURO Seth Bingham

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Mike CarlsonLead Pastor

Erin MorrisDeacon /

Intern Pastor

Sarah BreckenridgeExecutive Pastor

Kyle JacksonPastor of

Congregational Care

Brian NorsmanPastor of Outreach

and Mission

John StraitonDiscipleship Pastor

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

Contemporary WorshipSaturday 5 p.m. Great Hall

Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m. Great Hall

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

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

Jenny SungIntern Pastor

Carolyn StaatsIntern Pastor

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