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Fifth after Pentecost June 27, 2021 June 27, 2021 9:30 am Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

The other readings for today are Lamentations 3:22-33 and 2 Corinthians 8:7-15. You are encouraged to read them prior to worship or during the week.

Cover Image: Peace Be Still, by Mark A Hewitt, Pastel and pencil. 2012. Used with permission under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

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WELCOME! WELCOME TO WORSHIP: It is our joy to welcome you to worship today, in-person and from wherever you may be viewing. We give thanks for whatever brought you, and pray that you may experience the love of God surrounding you and upholding you as we gather together online to give thanks to God through Word and Sacrament. IF YOU ARE WORSHIPING FROM HOME, we invite you to find a comfortable place for worship. Get some crackers or bread and something to drink so that we can share Communion. Light a candle if you have one. During this heightened time of awareness and prevention regarding Coronavirus, we would like to let you know..... • As part of normal practices, the Guild washes hands prior to preparing the Communion supplies and ensures that common use items are cleaned for use weekly. • In addition to these practices, the Altar Guild is also: ◊ sanitizing trays and bowls before and after services. ◊ wiping down the altar, railing, and baptismal font before and after services. • Communion is by individual kits. • Worship participants wash hands and use hand sanitizer before, during, and after worship. • At the Peace, we share a verbal “Peace be with You” to maintain physical distancing. • We are wiping down “common touch” areas in the Sanctuary, such as the armrests and tops of pews, before each service. • Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building for use. • Frequent and thorough handwashing is encouraged. • “Common touch” areas are being sanitized daily. • Furnaces run to help filter the air in the building. HOLY COMMUNION is God’s Word of love made visible in bread and wine. Individual kits have been provided for Communion Distribution. These cups have wine or juice in the top and bread on the bottom. When the is served during the service simply peel back the seal for each part at the appropriate time. There are receptacles in the Narthex at the same tables you picked up the servings from – please deposit the remnants from the kit there. WE WELCOME CHILDREN IN WORSHIP and offer a variety of resources to include them: • “Younger Disciples Tips” are in the bulletin with ideas to engage children in worship. • “A Time for Younger Disciples” during worship invites all children to listen to a message. • Links to download and print an activity sheet for Sunday are in each week’s Trendings enews.

VIDEO and AUDIO RECORDING IN PROGRESS Saint Andrew’s livestreams and records its worship services to YouTube, and video and audio recording is currently in progress. It is possible that both video and audio of worshippers in the Saint Andrew’s Sanctuary may appear on the YouTube livestream/recording.

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June 27, 2021 Order of Worship 9:30 am Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

GATHERING All Singer Pastor

Welcome to Worship! As we prepare for worship, we invite you to a time of silence and focus. PRELUDE Italian Hymn [Albert L. Travis] WELCOME Pastor Lara AND for REENTERING the SANCTUARY HYMN Great Is Thy Faithfulness ELW Hymn 733 AND FORGIVENESS APOSTOLIC GREETING The Grace of our Lord Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the be with you all. And also with you. HYMN OF PRAISE Come, Thou Almighty King ELW page 408 Stanzas 1 and 4 PRAYER OF THE DAY A TIME FOR YOUNGER DISCIPLES Pastor Lara

WORD

PSALM 30 MUSICAL INTERLUDE

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Mark 5:21-43 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Pastor Lara HYMN There Is a Balm in Gilead ELW Hymn 614 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed Trusting in God’s baptismal promises, we affirm our faith using the words of the Apostles’ Creed. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy , the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Younger Disciples Tip ~ /Offering: Invite children to write down who they want to pray for this week and one way they can serve their family/community. THE PRAYERS Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

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THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. If you are at home, we encourage you to post the peace on a social media platform. Please be seated. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Lara OFFERING Gigue [Douglas E. Wagner] Handbell Ensemble OFFERTORY PRAYER

MEAL

Please remain seated. INVITATION TO COMMUNION AND COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

SENDING

Please stand. SENDING OF WILL SIMPSON Younger Disciples Tip ~ Blessing: Mark the sign of the cross on your child’s forehead as a reminder of this sending blessing. BLESSING

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SENDING HYMN Oh, for a Thousand to Sing ELW Hymn 886 SENDING () Go in peace. You are the body of Christ. Thanks be to God! Please be seated and remain seated until dismissed by the ushers. POSTLUDE Hymn To Joy [Albert L. Travis]

PARTICIPANTS

Presiding Minister Pastor Lara Forbes Director of Music Ministries/Organist Dr. Will Simpson Altar Guild Ann Berglind, Phillip Misner Singers Sharon Gurtel, Vanessa Wilkie Handbells Bryant Wilkie, Vanessa Wilkie, Sue Short Audio/Visual Dana Nasby, Tom Getzinger Hospitality Team Kurt Lutterman, Art Gurtel, Aaron Davis

REOPENING

REOPENING FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP: We are excited for the reopening of in-person worship at Saint Andrew’s! We continue with one service each Sunday at 9:30 am, in person and with a simultaneous livestream to our YouTube channel. The initial number of in-person attendees is limited to 40. However, we expect to gradually increase that number as we refine our processes and make adjustments based on state and county guidelines as they are modified for indoor gatherings. In order to attend in person, we are requiring that people sign up each week in advance utilizing an online reservation system available at https://salc.church/in-person-worship-signup or by calling the church office, 425-746-2529. Reservations open each Monday at 6:00 pm for the following Sunday. If you call the church after hours, please leave a message that includes your name, phone number, and the number of people who will be worshiping. Details about worshiping in-person and an overview of the processes we’ve put in place to maintain safety for everyone can be found at https://salc.church/reopening. We are grateful for your prayers and support.

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THE FLOWERS are given to the Glory of God from the Altar Guild with thanks for God’s steadfast patience, forgiveness, mercy, and love. COMMEMORATIONS: Cyril, Bishop of , died 444 June 27 Cyril defended the orthodox teachings about the person of Christ. After a conflict involving Christian leaders of the time, it was decided that Cyril’s interpretation, that Christ’s person included both divine and human natures, was correct. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, died around 202 June 28 This important early church leader tried very hard to hold to the faith handed down by the apostles. Irenaeus was one of the first to speak of the church as catholic, or linked together. Peter and Paul, Apostles June 29 These two strong-willed apostles are the pillars of the church in the first generation after Christ. Peter was one of the Twelve, one who both offered a glorious confession of faith and later denied knowing Jesus. Paul once led the persecution of , then was converted and helped bring the faith to non-Jewish people. Catherine Winkworth, died 1878; John Mason Neale, died 1866; hymn translators July 1 Neale was an English priest who specialized in the translation of and Greek hymns into English. Winkworth lived in and devoted herself to translating German hymns. Almost all English-speaking hymnals include many of their translations. Thomas, Apostle July 3 Though frequently remembered as “doubting Thomas,” this apostle also demonstrated a willingness to suffer and die with Jesus (John 11:16), and finally claimed the risen Christ as y“m Lord and my God!” By tradition, he later worked as a missionary in . NOMINATING COMMITTEE

We have learned that several members elected to the 2021 Nominating Committee are no longer able to serve. We are seeking 3 – 4 people willing to assist in finding candidates for the 2022 Congregation Council, to be elected in an Annual Meeting in January 2022. Recognizing that this work may be particularly challenging this year, the current Council has pledged to help source potential candidates. This work would likely begin in early Fall and is incredibly important to the life of our congregation. If you, or someone you know, would be willing to serve on the Nominating Committee, contact Carolynn Ferris. SHARING GOD’S GENEROSITY ~ STEWARDSHIP

C u r r e n t O p p o r t u n i t i e s Our focus this year is generosity, a celebration of a generous God and our response as God’s people. As we grow together in Christ to love and serve all people, we learn how to live and share those blessings. We continue with monthly Generosity Lessons that families can share at home together. Each lesson features sections on how “We Welcome”, “We Gather”, “We Hear”, “We Share”, “We Send”, and “We Live”. Find all of the generosity lessons at https://salc.church/stewardship#lesson SUNDAY ~ JUNE 27

E a r l y S u n d a y M o r n i n g D i s c i p l e s h i p . . . . 8 : 1 5 a m EARLY SUNDAY MORNING STUDY ~ PAUL’S LETTER to the GALATIANS Sundays, through June 27, 8:15 am, via Zoom Led by Marvin Kananen and Jean Wahlstrom We conclude our study of Galatians. These are open discussion Zoom gatherings and all are welcome. To get the Zoom link, sign up at https://salc.church/sunday-morning-bible-study.

S u n d a y D i s c i p l e s h i p H o u r . . . . 1 0 : 4 5 a m NO DISCIPLESHIP HOUR FORUM: There is no Discipleship Hour Forum today, Sunday, June 27. Recordings of past Forums can be found on our Discipleship Hour webpage: https://salc.church/discipleship-hour-adults-page. Scroll to “Discipleship Hour Recordings”.

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M o n d a y - W e d n e s d a y - F r i d a y OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM The church office is now open limited hours on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Masks are required when in the building, and physical distancing will be observed. Masks and hand sanitizer are available.

T u e s d a y , J u n e 2 9 TUESDAY MORNING MEN: Every Tuesday, 8:30 am, via Zoom Facilitator: Dick Swaisgood All men are invited to gather via Zoom on Tuesdays. For the summer, they are using Strength in Faith Devotional, a book of devotions written for men. The pieces are short but thoughtful. Each week is different so it is okay to miss a week. The pieces are scripture based and have elicited a lot of discussion from our guys. This is a great introduction for new men to our group. Please join us! Email Dick Swaisgood for instructions on joining this online meeting. NEXT SUNDAY ~ JULY 4 WO r s h i p SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship is at 9:30 am. • In-person worship is by reservation only and limited to 40 people. Sign up at https://salc.church/in-person-worship-signup, or call the church office, 425-746-2529, to sign up. Reservations open on Monday, June 28, at 6:00 pm. • Worship is also livestreamed on YouTube. Details and links to bulletins and worship services can be found at https://SALC.church/media.

Sunday, July 4: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13

S u n d a y D i s c i p l e s h i p H o u r . . . . 1 0 : 4 5 a m NO DISCIPLESHIP HOUR FORUM Please note: There is no Discipleship Hour Forum on Sunday, July 4. COMING UP

W o r s h i p SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship is at 9:30 am. • In-person worship is by reservation only. • Worship is also livestreamed on YouTube; visit https://SALC.church/media.

S u n d a y D i s c i p l e s h i p H o u r . . . . 1 0 : 4 5 a m DISCIPLESHIP HOUR FORUM - DISCIPLESHIP HOUR - FELLOWSHIP VACATION (STAYCATION) SCHOOL Sundays, July 18 and August 8, 10:45 am, AND DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES via Zoom Sunday, July 11, 10:45 am, via Zoom Fellowship Coordinator Sherry Grindeland Join Mary Davis and Beth Donahoe of the hosts this online gathering of fellowship and Discipleship Ministries Committee to hear what conversation with Saint Andrew’s friends. they’ve been doing despite, and because of, the DISCIPLESHIP HOUR FORUM - Covid restrictions. They will also give a preview CIRCLE and KNITWITS of the second go at “Staycation Bible School,” Sunday, July 25, 10:45 am, via Zoom launching that very day! Your input on what The Pandemic did not shut down the Dorcas reopening will look like for our youth and family quilters or the KnitWits (KnitWits) . Learn how programs would be very welcome. these groups continued to work and give in the last 18 months. Sign up for any or all forums online at https://salc.church/discipleship-hour-forums-sign-up. Sign up no later than Saturday before the Forum so we can get the Zoom link emailed to you in time. 6 Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church; Bellevue, WA | www.SALC.church Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 27, 2021

F e l l ow s h i p VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021 ~ STAYCATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Vacation Bible School (VBS) will not be held in person but kits will be available for families to have Staycation Bible School (SBS) at home! The theme is Love and Serve All People and focuses on Jesus’s teachings of social justice. Each kit includes books and activities to accompany stories. The cost is $25 per family, or we will gladly accept a freewill offering of whatever you are able to pay. Sign up at https://salc.church/vacation-bible-school for your family’s kit. Kits will be available for pick-up beginning Sunday, July 11. CONGREGATION HELP: Part of our curriculum are five beautiful children’s books that we would like to gift to each family who registers for VBS. To make this possible, we are asking for monetary donations from the congregation. If you would like to help, send a donation to Saint Andrew’s marked ‘VBS Books’. DORCAS CIRCLE: O.W.L.S. (OLDER WISER LUTHERAN SAINTS) Tuesday, July 6, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon, Tuesday, July 20, 11:45 am, at Saint Andrew’s 302/Fellowship Hall South O.W.L.S. Get to Come Out of Hibernation Dorcas Circle meets to assemble and sew quilts Join us for an in-person O.W.L.S. gathering. for Lutheran World Relief. You can also support Expect good fellowship, conversation and fun Dorcas by cutting squares and/or sewing quilts at times. We’ll have box lunches instead of potluck home. Contact Linda Willenberg if you would like food. You must be fully vaccinated to attend. to attend on July 6 and/or deliver quilt tops or More information and the sign up is at pick up fabric that day. https://salc.church/older-wiser-lutheran-saints- FLAT SHEETS NEEDED: Dorcas needs flat o-w-l-s. Sign up by July 15 so that we can order sheets in good condition to use for quilts. Sheets lunches. Contact Fellowship Coordinator Sherry can be brought to church on July 6 or contact Grindeland with questions, [email protected] or Linda Willenberg to make pickup arrangements. 425-746-2529. FIRST TUESDAY HAPPY (ONLINE) HOUR: LUNCH FOR THE SOPHIA WAY Tuesday, July 6, 5:00 pm, via Zoom Thursday, July 22 Fellowship, friendship and conversation make Help provide lunch for the women of The Sophia any gathering a happy event. It’s easy! You don’t Way! This is very rewarding, appreciated, and even need to dress up or find a parking spot. Sign EASY! Contact Joyce Arnold to sign up to provide up at https://salc.church/event/online-happy- a small part of the meal. Joyce will pick up and hour by 12:00 noon on July 6 so we can get the deliver. Zoom link emailed to you. Questions? Contact FAMILY PICNIC IN THE PARK: Fellowship Coordinator Sherry Grindeland, 425- Saturday, July 24, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 746-2529 or [email protected]. Robinswood Park PARENT ZOOM MEETINGS Everyone is invited to come to Robinswood Park Tuesday, July 13, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm for a time to gather together and play games. Parents of youth age birth through grade 12, Please bring your own chairs/blanket, food and come and join our monthly Zoom meeting. This drink, and any outdoor games to share. There will is simply a space to come together and support be a large group game at 11:30 am for any and each other. No pressure. Come late, leave early, all to join in. No need to sign-up, just show up or stay the whole time. Questions, please reach and share the fun! For more information, contact out to Doug Johnson, [email protected]. Doug Johnson, [email protected]. THURSDAY PRAYER CIRCLE YOUTH TINY HOME BUILD MISSION PROJECT: Thursdays, July 15, August 12, Youth in grades 6-12 and adult volunteers are 11:00 am - 12:00 noon, invited to participate in building a Tiny Home! All Immanuel Lutheran Parking Lot, materials and instructions for building the tiny 1215 Thomas Street, Seattle home will be delivered to Saint Andrew’s. During Thursdays, July 22, August 19, the week of July 26, youth and adults will 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Saint Andrew’s construct the tiny home. The completed home will This summer, we are developing new relationships be used by Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) with our siblings in Christ by gathering for prayer and added to one of the tiny home villages for a with people of Immanuel Lutheran Church of person in need. Seattle. You are welcome to arrive late or leave To participate, sign up at https://salc.church/ early, as your schedule permits. We will follow youth-tiny-home-build-mission-project safety protocols. Masks are required and can be To be guaranteed a t-shirt, sign up no later than provided if needed. Fellowship Coordinator Sherry July 6. For more information, contact Doug Grindeland will drive the van to Immanuel; Johnson, [email protected] or 425-746-2529. contact Sherry, [email protected] or 425-746- 2429 to reserve space in the van. Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church; Bellevue, WA | www.SALC.church 7 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 27, 2021 ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

CFH MEN’S SHOP: Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) has opened a room at the Emergency Shelter to allow the clients to select donated clothing. The men really appreciate being able to pick out clothing and shoes. They are in need of jeans, sweat pants, jogging pants, jackets, backpacks, new underwear, casual shirts, and athletic shoes. Bring donations to the CFH basket near the elevator in the Narthex during open office hours. Contact Cheryl Jurrus for more information or to arrange to get a receipt. SAINT ANDREW’S OUTREACH MINISTRIES Please remember in prayer these organizations we provide ongoing support for..... Monetary donations can be made through Saint Andrew’s with the name of the organization clearly marked, or sent to the organization directly. Donations to some organizations can be made through our online giving page (www.salc.church/giving-options and press the “Donate” button). • MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) and The Plaster House in Tanzania: MGLSS serves 350 students and is seeking sponsorship support for all of the new students. The Plaster House (www.theplasterhouse.org) treats children needing surgery and through their recovery time. • The Sophia Way serves women in need of meals, shelter, and services. Visit www.sophiaway.org. • Hopelink works to end poverty in our community by providing food assistance and other programs that provide stability and skills and knowledge needed to exit poverty. Visit www.hopelink.org • Lantern Hill, Mexico: Lantern Hill provides educational support to children in Ensenada, food staples to families, and higher education support to their graduates. Visit www.friendsoflanternhill.org • Congregations for the Homeless serves men in need of meals, shelter, and services. Visit www.cfhomeless.org • Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission (NELM) in Rock Point, Arizona: The Mission continues to provide meals to children, seniors, and anyone who is hungry. Funds for the mission school can be provided through the digital Box Top$ for Education app to scan grocery receipts. Visit www.nelm.org. • Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is collecting food and hygiene donations, as requests for these in their Centers are significant. Visit https://lcsnw.org/office/north-puget-sound/

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WEEKLY PLANNER: JUNE 27 - JULY 4 Sunday Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 27 8:15 am Early Sunday Morning Bible Study online 9:30 am Sunday Worship Sanctuary and Livestream on YouTube Monday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Office Open June 28 1:00 pm Saint Andrew’s Staff 212 7:00 pm Outreach and Servant Ministries Committee online Tuesday OFFICE CLOSED June 29 8:30 am Tuesday Morning Men online 7:00 pm Building and Property Committee online Wednesday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Office Open June 30 Thursday OFFICE CLOSED July 1 Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Office Open July 2 Saturday July 3 Sunday Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 4 9:30 am Sunday Worship Sanctuary and Livestream on YouTube

SAVE t h e DATE ongoing Fair Trade Coffee Available for purchase contact Sherry Grindeland ongoing Pray in the Sanctuary, available Sunday-Friday Saint Andrew’s

July 6 Dorcas Circle, 9:30 am Saint Andrew’s July 6 Happy (Online) Hour, 5:00 pm online July 11 Vacation Bible School (Staycation Bible School) Pick-up Saint Andrew’s July 13 Parent Zoom Meeting, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm online July 15 Thursday Prayer Circle, 11:00 am Immanuel Lutheran, Seattle July 20 O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Lutheran Saints), 11:45 am Saint Andrew’s July 22 Provide Lunch for The Sophia Way offsite July 22 Thursday Prayer Circle, 6:30 pm Saint Andrew’s July 24 Family Picnic in the Park, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Robinswood Park July 26-July 30 Youth - Tiny Home Building Project Saint Andrew’s

Please submit announcements for next Sunday’s Bulletin no later than Wednesday, June 30, at 9:00 am. Email submissions to Susan Hegedus, [email protected]

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