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November 10, 2019
SERVICE THEME:God Makes Us Able to Do Big Things
WELCOME — We are so glad that you have joined us for worship today! If you are a guest with us, please sign our guest register, which is located in the center entryway of the church. We welcome and encourage children to join our worship services! Enclosed “cry rooms” are available in the back of the church near the restrooms, if your child becomes restless. Pictorial children’s Bibles are available for children to use, on the table in the back of church. Please let us know if there is any other way we can be of service to you. Again, welcome! OUR MISSION — The mission of St. Andrew Lutheran Church is to guide people to know Jesus as their Savior, to grow in their faith, and to show Jesus to others. OUR BELIEF — We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the only source of all Christian doctrine and teaching. We believe that the only true God is the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that we are saved not by anything we do, but only through faith in Jesus Christ, who gave his life for our sins. We will be happy to tell you more about what we believe! OUR HISTORY — St. Andrew Lutheran Church was established in 1888 and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a confessional Lutheran church body with over 1,200 congregations in North America and with more than 30 sister church bodies worldwide.
Church Office: 3650 S. Honore St., Chicago, IL 60609 (next door to church)Website: www.standrewchicago.org Office Phone: 773-376-5370Office Email: [email protected] Page: www.facebook.com/standrewchicago/ Pastor: Adam Gawel, [email protected], cell: 773-383-2395
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Faith trusts in God’s power completely. No matter how impossible the problem, faith believes that God can and will help. Faith like that, given by the Holy Spirit, is not reserved exclusively for the direct descendants of Abraham. Rather, the gift of faith comes to every heart in the spiritual House of Israel.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO TODAY’S SERVICE
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS – At this time, anyone may share special prayer requests with the pastor, which he will then pray about later in the worship service, during the Prayer of the Church. If you prefer to submit a written prayer request, you may do so before the service or hand it to an usher during the offering. As a family of believers, we want to know each other’s joys and struggles, so that we can pray for each other.
OPENING HYMN – 735 – Speak, O Lord – printed on p. 10 of this service folder
INVOCATION, CONFESSION OF SINS, and ABSOLUTION – CW p. 38
“OH, TASTE AND SEE” – CW p. 39
PRAYER OF THE DAYM: Let us pray.
O God, you rule over all things in wisdom and kindness. Take away everything that may be harmful and give us whatever is good; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
FIRST LESSON – Joshua 5:13 – 6:5, 20 (NIV 2011)
13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up
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to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” 14 “Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the LORD
I have now come.” Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, “What message does my Lord have for his servant?”
15 The commander of the LORD’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so. 6 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in.
2 Then the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. 4 Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. 5 When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.”
20 When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged straight in, and they took the city.
PSALM OF THE DAY – Psalm 142 – printed on page 11 of this service folder
SECOND LESSON – James 1:2-12 (NIV 2011)
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. 10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching
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heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.
12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
VERSE OF THE DAY
M: Alleluia. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Alleluia. (Psalm 119:105)
GOSPEL – Luke 7:1-10 (NIV 2011)
When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. 2 There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. 4 When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, 5 because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” 6 So Jesus went with them.
He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. 7 That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. 8 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” 10 Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.
After the reading of the Gospel, the congregation sings:
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HYMN OF THE DAY
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SERMON – Luke 7:1-11 – Think You Need to Impress God? Your’re Wrong. Think You Can Impress God? You’re Right.
APOSTLES’ CREED (CW p. 41)
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by
the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING
Members of St. Andrew Lutheran Church use this time to respond to God’s goodness with gifts of thanks and love. Our giving is guided by this Word of God: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:7-8, NIV). If you are a guest with us today, please do not feel obligated to participate. Online giving is also available to use; please see the announcement on page 13 of this service folder for more information.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH – for the Nation – CW p. 130 – including the following special prayer:
for Martin Luther College’s “Equipping Christian Witnesses” campaign:Lord of the church, we praise you for raising up men and women to
serve you and your church in the preaching and teaching ministry and pray that you would continue to provide students for the ministry of your gospel. Bless the efforts of Martin Luther College as they equip Christian witnesses. Help us to see our opportunities to participate in
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the “Equipping Christian Witnesses” campaign with our recruitment of students who have the gifts to serve you in full-time ministry and with our offerings toward financial aid for students and facilities for their education. Let all we do be to your glory to build up your kingdom. Amen.
LORD’S PRAYER (CW p. 43)
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.
PRAYER and BLESSING (CW p. 43-44)
M: O Lord God, our heavenly Father, pour out the Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep us strong in your grace and truth, protect and comfort us in all temptation, and bestow on us your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness.
The Lord bless you and keep you.The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.
CLOSING HYMN – 771 – I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light – printed on the following page:
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THIS WEEK AT ST. ANDREWNovember 10-17, 2019
Today 9:30 AM Worship Service10:45 AM Sunday School & Presentation by
Rev. Phil Merten of WELS Institutional Ministries (WLIM)
Tuesday 6:30-8:30 PM Youth Confirmation Class
Wednesday 7:00 PM 中文圣经学习 (Chinese BibleStudy)
Friday 10:30 AM Adult Bible Study
Sunday 9:30 AM Worship Service w. Communion10:45 AM Sunday School & Bible Study
WELCOME, GUESTS! – We are happy to have you with us today! Please sign the guest register in the church entryway so that we have a record of your visit. Our pastor, Adam Gawel, would be happy to meet with you if you would like. Please join us for worship or Bible study again!
MEMORIAL — In loving memory of Mr. Robert Petzel on his birthday, which falls on Nov. 10th, by Frank & Sandy Thompson. THANK OFFERING— A thank offering for 59 years of marriage, All Praise and Glory to God, by Richard & Cecelia Schmook.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE STUDY TOPICS TODAYIn today’s Sunday school lesson from the series I Spy Salvation’s Story, students investigate “The Case of the Worn Broom: Jesus with Mary and Martha” The one necessary thing for happiness now and always is the Word of God. Parents could discuss with their children at home: “What kinds of things distract you from God’s Word? How are you blessed by God’s Word?” In adult Bible study today, we hear a presentation by Pastor Phil Merten about the work of WELS Institutional Ministries. Adults meet for Bible study in the back of the church sanctuary, and
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children meet for Sunday school in the ministry center next door to church. All are welcome!
LUTHERAN MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP (LMSG) AMMO CAN DONATIONIn connection with Veterans Day, we gather a free-will offering for the Lutheran Military Support Group (LMSG), in support of our military men, women, and their families. LMSG, a partnership of WELS and ELS veterans, is working to bring Christian support to military members and their families in our congregations and beyond. By placing your gift in the ammo can located in the center entryway, you are supporting the work of local congregations that are ministering to nearby military families, the WELS Europe chaplain program, and global broadcasts of Time of Grace to our military. Questions? Visit lutheranmilitary.org THANK YOU for standing shoulder to shoulder with those serving our nation!
MEMBER INFORMATION UPDATE FORMIf you have not done so yet, please fill out a member information update form for yourself, your spouse, and your children under 18 / other dependents, so that we can update our records and be able to contact you when needed. Forms and pens are available in the church entryways, and completed forms can be returned to an usher or church secretary Margie Hendricks. Thank you!
ONLINE GIVING AVAILABLESt. Andrew Lutheran Church is set up to receive online donations. There are a number of ways to do that. Step-by-step instructions with screen-shots are available in the center church entryway, for both the mobile app “Give+” (from Vanco) and the giving page through our church website (go to standrewchicago.org and click on the “Giving” tab). Or, scan this QR code with your smartphone. Please contact St. Andrew’s elder for stewardship, Sam DeLaurentis [email protected], with any questions.
“EVERY MEMBER VISITS” WITH PASTOR GAWELThis year Pastor Gawel would like to meet individually with all the adult members of St. Andrew (or with married couples together), so that he can get to know everyone better and to see if there is any way that he or the church can serve you better spiritually. Pastor Gawel is willing to
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meet with you at your home, at a coffee shop or other venue near your home or workplace, or at our ministry center (next door to church). Please speak with Pastor Gawel, or call or text him at 773-383-2395, to schedule a time for a visit.
PASTORAL CAREPastor Gawel is available for pastoral care. If you are sick, grieving, having surgery, hospitalized, or in need of any spiritual care or counseling, please call or text Pastor Gawel on his cell phone: 773-383-2395.
SERMONS AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING, DOWNLOAD, AND PODCASTINGIf you miss the Sunday sermon, would like to listen to it again, or would like to share it with a friend, audio recordings of the sermons are archived on our church website, posted weekly to our church Facebook page, and are available for podcasting (quick links and instructions available on our website). Go to http://standrewchicago.org/sermons/ to listen! Service folders are also available for download on our church website: http://standrewchicago.org/bulletins
WEDNESDAY EVENING CHINESE GROUP BIBLE STUDYOn Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in the ministry center (the house next door to church), there is a Chinese group Bible study. New friends are always welcome to join! Please invite any Chinese friends or neighbors. You may share with them the following invitation: 每周三晚上 7:00，圣安得烈基督教路德宗教会之福音事工中心（教堂隔壁的房子）有成人中文圣经学习。欢迎您参加！事工中心楼上设有活动间供儿童使用；欢迎小孩跟家长一起来！地址是 3650 S. Honore St.（在麦金利公园区）。高乐仁牧师的电话号码是 773-383-2395.
MEDITATIONS DEVOTION BOOKLETS AVAILABLEMeditations daily devotion booklets are available in the information rack in the center entryway. Feel free to take one for use in your personal devotions.
BIBLE INFORMATION CLASSIn Bible Information Class, we study the main teachings of the Christian faith. Adults and teens who would like to become members of St. Andrew are encouraged to attend this class to learn what St. Andrew teaches according to God’s Word. This class is also open to anyone who
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is interested in learning more about what the Bible teaches and what Christians believe, with no requirement to join the church after the course is finished. Pastor Gawel is able to teach the class in English and Chinese, and course materials are also available in Spanish and other languages, as an aid for those whose first language is not English or Chinese. If you or someone you know are interested in starting this class, please contact Pastor Gawel to set up a time.
Equipping Christian WitnessesEquipping Christian Witnesses, the new campaign from Martin Luther College, focuses on recruitment, financial aid, and facilities. By enrolling more future ministry workers, helping them fund their Christian education, and enhancing their learning environments across the campus, WELS strengthens the foundation for its future. Learn more at mlc-wels.edu/mlc-campaign.
WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership – Chicago, Jan. 21-23WELS Congregational Services will host the first WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 21-23, 2020. The conference will have five keynote presentations that deal with major cultural challenges before every WELS congregation. Twenty-five breakout sessions will deal with issues specific to certain congregations, including overcoming a consumer mentality in church, Christian apologetics, increasing volunteerism, retaining and gaining young members, fully utilizing the gifts of women in ministry, equipping members for personal evangelism, having a “high-expectations” church, strategic planning, using social media for outreach, operating a financially sustainable elementary school, and more. Learn more at register at lutheranleadership.com.
Worship attendance last Sunday: 36(adults: 30; children: 6)
Adult Bible study attendance last week: 25(Sunday: 8; Wednesday: 6, 11)Youth Confirmation Class: 2
Prayer Group: 3
Income needed each month Offerings received in October$11,840.00 $9,537.93
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Offerings received last week: $2,567.51(needed each week: $2,732.31)
Guest pastor: Rev. Phil MertenNovember head usher: Tom PindelskiAssistant ushers: Jason Cheng & Frank ThompsonMusic and liturgy printed under OneLicense # A-714339 and CCLI license # 20019508.
PLEASE GREET THOSE AROUND YOUIf you are able, please stay for a time of fellowship after the worship service concludes; greet those around you and introduce yourself to people you don’t know.
Please take this service folder with you! Continue to meditate on the Bible readings throughout the week, and pray for God’s blessing on the mission and ministry of the church!
God bless your week, as you live and witness for him!
As we observe Veterans Day (Nov. 11), we remember and thank those who have served our country in the armed forces, and we thank those who are currently serving. Please keep them in your prayers! Following are members or friends of the St. Andrew church family who are in the military: Gregory BrowningLarry Shadden – son of Mary Shadden-PerezNicky ThompsonRobert Williams, Jr.Adam Kowalski – son of Susan Wilhelm’s coworkerLuke Talbot – current member of St. AndrewAudrey Talbot – current member of St. Andrew If you have additions, changes, addresses, or are aware of the relationship of any of those listed to the St. Andrew family (if that information is lacking), please contact the church office so we can update this list. Thank you.
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