We Gather in the Presence of the Triune God

Gathering Music | Festival Piece on NICAEA by Jerry Westenkuehler

Welcome + Announcements

Prelude | Fanfare by C.S. Lang

*Call to Worship Alleluia! Christ is alive; let all the people praise him. Let all creation sing with joy. Alleluia!

*Gathering Hymn | Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty red hymnal, #538

We Seek Renewal in God’s Presence

*Call to Confession Trusting in the love of God to make all things new, let us confess our sin to God and our neighbor.

*Prayer of Confession

God of mercy, your command to love one another across all differences opens us to new horizons, yet we often respond with fear and judgement that hinders your goal for humanity. Forgive our sins, we pray, and give us a true repentance that leads to life for all creation. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

*Declaration of Forgiveness God’s promises are trustworthy and true; our sins are forgiven. Be at peace to serve the Lord, and may we always be known by our love.

Hymns + Songs | Lift Up Your Hearts (red hymnal) Bold Print | Speak or sing together in unison *Please rise in body or in spirit

May 19, 2019 l 8:30 + 11:00 am

Fifth Sunday in Easter & Music Appreciation Sunday

*The Peace | time of greeting

The peace of the Lord be with you all. And also with you.

God Speaks Through His Word

Old Testament Lesson | Isaiah 6:1-8: In the Year That King Uzziah Died by David McWilliams

Psalm | Psalm 148 Bible, pg. 508

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

New Testament Lesson | Revelation 21:1-6 Bible, pg. 1007

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Choral Response | Look at the Earth by John Rutter

Time for Young Disciples | Heather Woodin, Director of Children’s & Family Ministry Parents who would like to have their children (3 year old-Kindergarten) participate in Children’s Time are welcome to accompany their

children downstairs during the congregational hymn.

Gospel Lesson | John 13:31-35 Bible, pg. 877

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Message | Just As I Loved You Rev. Dr. Danie deBeer

Responding to the Word

Worship with Tithes and Offerings Prayer requests may be written on a prayer card and placed in the offering plate.

Offertory | Is He Worthy? by Andrew Peterson & Ben Shive

SAPC Give Now

Do you feel the world is broken? (We do) Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do) But do you know that all the dark won't stop the light from getting through? (We do) Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do)

Is all creation groaning? (It is) Is a new creation coming? (It is) Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst? (It is) Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? (It is)

Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole? Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll? The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave, he is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave. Is he worthy? Is he worthy of all blessing and honor and glory? Is he worthy of this? He is.

Does the Father truly love us? (He does) Does the Spirit move among us? (He does) And does Jesus, our Messiah hold forever those He loves? (He does) Does our God intend to dwell again with us? (He does)

Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole? Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll? The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave, he is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave. From every people and tribe, every nation and tongue, he has made us a kingdom and priests to God to reign with the Son.

Is he worthy? Is he worthy of all blessing and honor

and glory?

Is he worthy of this? He is!

Today’s Leadership

*Doxology | Doxology with Alleluias Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Text: Thomas Ken, adapted by Gilbert Vierira

*Prayer of Dedication

The Lord’s Prayer + Prayers of the People 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Sending

*Sending Hymn | Love Divine, All Loves Excelling red hymnal, #351

*Charge + Blessing

*Postlude | Concerto on Love Divine, All Loves Excelling by Mark Schweitzer

You are invited to remain for the postlude. Soli Deo Gloria! Glory to God Alone!

Matthew Penning, director of music Logos Choir Agape Singers Cantate Choristers Orchestra Lee Rabe, assistant director of music Brass Ensemble Christopher Arp, music intern (8:30) Gail Brummel; (11:00) Myrna Farraj, worship leaders

Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build Building for the Interfaith IVHFH home began in mid-April. As a major supporter of this build, all St. Andrew members are encouraged to get out and build. To learn about specific volunteer opportunities, please either sign up at the volunteer counter in the Atrium or sign up at www.iowavalleyhabitat.org/volunteer-on-a-construction-site.html for work shifts every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm. Questions? Email Jan Taylor at

jantaylorj1940@gmail.com.

Announcements

Welcome! We are happy to have you here with us today. If you would like more information about St. Andrew, please indicate your interest on the Connection Card. Join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments after the

service. This is a wonderful way to meet the St. Andrew family.

All ages are welcomed in our worship services. Worship materials for children and adults, including large print hymnals, bibles, and bulletins are available on the shelves outside the north sanctuary doors. A T-Coil hearing

assist loop is also available for those with this feature on their hearing aids.

If needed, infant and toddler care (up to age 2) is provided downstairs in the Nursery. Children’s Time, for ages 3

years through Kindergarten, is also downstairs.

Prayer Requests may be written on a blue Prayer Request Card and placed in the offering plate.

QR Coding for Giving: The QR code in the Sunday bulletin is an electronic code that links to the giving page on our church website. In worship, we respond to God’s love with our offering. We hope that people who like

technology will use these prompts to connect their gifts to our worship.

Connection Cards are one way we can extend welcome and hospitality to our guests while also helping us consider steps we can take in the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ. We ask each person to fill out the card and place it in the offering plate. Members, once your contact information is correct, you only need to write your name.

I will…

Always intentionally try to mirror the love and compassion of the Christ to at least one of my friends.

In the coming week do at least one act of service which I have so far regarded as below my dignity.

Try to love unconditionally because Jesus was pleading with his disciples that they love one another in spite of

their own differences and disagreements.

The flowers are given by the Goers family.

Per Capita 2019 Every dollar paid directly supports mission by freeing up funds for Mission, Outreach, and Service (MOS) to

distribute. The rate for 2019 is $38.

St. Andrew's Session generally meets at 7:00 pm on the third Thursday of most months. The next regular Session meeting is June 20. We will provide Session Highlights from the previous month as a regular column in the Messenger. To look at the minutes from any Session meeting, follow this link: saintandrew-ic.org/about/session.

St. Andrew Session Meetings

Adopt-A-Tomato Plant

Lettuce Feed Others is hosting their annual adopt-a-tomato plant campaign. LFO will provide free tomato plants to those who sign up at the display in the Atrium. Adoptive families can pick up plants after church services TODAY. Once plants start to produce fruit, you are invited to bring your tomatoes to St. Andrew and our delivery team will ensure that all produce is delivered to the Johnson County Food Bank. Keep the following in mind:

If your plant struggles and does not produce any tomatoes, that is COMPLETELY fine! Sometimes weather and Iowa growing conditions aren't very friendly. We do not hold you responsible for results!

No experience is necessary! If you want to TRY growing a plant, we encourage that!

Please email lettucefeedothers@gmail.com if you drop off tomatoes or leave them at the church (other than Sunday mornings on the collection cart). There are several refrigerators and places we have "discovered" produce, and we want to make sure our delivery team finds your goodies.

Thanks so much for helping us be part of the food insecurity solution in our community! Love and leafy greens from the LFO crew! If you have questions about the program, just email us!

Registration is open! Forms can be found on our website or in the Atrium document kiosk.

Youth Summer Programs

FAITHS (Friends Acting In The Holy Spirit) is a week-long

summer mission day camp for students entering grades 7-

12. We work on service projects each day in the Iowa

City/Coralville area. Our days begin at 8:30 am with

devotions and directions. Our work ends by early

afternoon, generally between 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. See

our website for more information.

Handbell Concert

The Big Table

A Congregational Meeting to elect officers will be held on Sunday, June 9 at

10:00 am in the Sanctuary.

Congregational Meeting to Elect Officers

Interim Senior Pastor.............................................................................................. Rev. Dr. Danie deBeer Associate Pastor ......................................................................................................... Rev. Kyle Otterbein Pastor Emeritus ............................................................................................................... Rev. Mark Martin Music Director ................................................................................................................ Matthew Penning Assistant Director of Instrumental Ministries .............................................................................. Lee Rabe Assistant Director of Children’s Vocal Ministries ..................................................................... Nelda Wittig Assistant Director of Handbell Ministries ............................................................................. Laura Kastens Music Intern ....................................................................................................................... Christopher Arp Children’s & Family Ministry Director ............................................................................... Heather Woodin Youth Ministries Director .................................................................................................... Randy Hausler Finance Administrator ........................................................................................................... John Benson Office & Communications Administrator .................................................................................. Sarah Dyck

Leadership

May Birthdays

May Anniversaries

Addison Schmitz 05/01 Cole Garibay 05/02 Noah Heenan 05/02 Kaylnn Culver 05/03 Peter Van Voorhis 05/03 Marcia Murphy 05/04 Glen Schmitz 05/06 Samuel Tekoe 05/06 Erin Cook 05/06 William Stanford 05/06 Ethan Domke 05/07 Jared Benson 05/08 Ryan Benson 05/08 Woody Murphy 05/08 Mateo Anderson 05/09 Zander Junge 05/09 Helen Bryce 05/10 Pat Langley 05/10 Kara Wagenknecht 05/10 Theresa Strabala 05/11 Joe Cook 05/12 Natalie Dunlap 05/13 Ethan Jorgensen 05/13 Ron Kramer 05/13 Ellen Anne Yanik 05/13

Lisa Goodfellow-Mertens 05/14 Martin Goree 05/15 Steve Price 05/15 Harper Kannegieter 05/16 Crystal Markfort 05/16 Trenton Schmidt-Rundell 05/16 Gregs Thomopulos 05/16 Dave Dierks 05/17 Jackson Finer 05/17 Joyce Hunt 05/17 Michelle Juber 05/17 Scott Stroback 05/17 Janet Maas 05/17 Gene Dierking 05/18 Kerri Goers 05/18 Will Hoeft 05/18 Abigail Storm 05/19 Eric Tyler 05/19 Tess DeGrazia 05/20 Natalie Roetlin 05/20 Philip Markfort 05/22 David Randle 05/22 Helenipa Stephens 05/22 Kaya Dobesh 05/23 Lauren Dreusicke 05/23

Ellie Martinez 05/23 Channing Fisher 05/24 Lesanne Fliehler 05/24 Mark Hulsebus 05/25 Margaret Maassen 05/25 Gatwech Miak 05/25 Aiden Ohl 05/25 Megan Schneider 05/25 Delaine Tyler 05/25 Vaughn Tyler 05/25 Dana Vernon 05/25 Amy Nicholson 05/26 Alan Opheim 05/26 Brodie Young 05/26 Cheryl Johnson 05/27 Karna Wieck 05/27 Bruce Hudson 05/28 Cate Koeppen 05/28 LeAnn Otterbein 05/28 Eric Schultz 05/29 Vanessa Mebus 05/30 Jason Askins 05/31 Sally Knipfer 05/31

Jason & Jamie Powers ...................................................................................................................... 05/01 LuAnn & Terry Robinson ................................................................................................................... 05/19 Mary & Michael Nixon ........................................................................................................................ 05/21 Rick & Becky Graf.............................................................................................................................. 05/23 Kent & Cheryl Johnson ...................................................................................................................... 05/24 Pat Langley & David Morgan ............................................................................................................. 05/30 Emily & Alex Moraniec ....................................................................................................................... 05/31