Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 AM Service July 11, 2021
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Ringing of the Bell
(Please Stand)
Confession and Forgiveness
In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Let us with confidence draw near to God in confession, that we may
receive mercy and find grace in time of need.
(Silence is kept for reflection)
Have mercy on us, O God,
according to your lovingkindness. In your great mercy, wash away our iniquity and cleanse us from our sin. Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not remove us from your presence; do not take your Spirit away. Restore to us the joy of your salvation, and sustain us with your Spirit. Amen.
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our + Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.
Amen.
Hymn # 812 “Faith of Our Fathers”
1. Faith of our fathers, living still in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword. Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy whene’er we hear that glorious word.
Refrain: Faith of our fathers, holy faith, we will be true to thee till death.
2. The martyrs, chained in prisons dark, were still in heart and conscience free; and blest would be their children’s fate if they, like them, should die for thee. (Refrain)
3. Faith of our fathers! We will love both friend and foe in all our strife; proclaim thee too, as love knows how, by saving word and faithful life. (Refrain)
L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of
the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
L: Let us pray:
All: O God, from you come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works. Give to us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments; and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quiet-ness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
WORD
First Reading: Amos 7: 7—15 Pg. 1210
R: Word of God, Word of life.
C: Thanks be to God.
Psalm Psalm 85: 8—13 Pg. 924
PS 85:8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his
people, his saints--but let them not return to folly.
PS 85:9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may
dwell in our land.
PS 85:10 Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each
other.
PS 85:11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks
down from heaven.
PS 85:12 The LORD will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its
harvest.
PS 85:13 Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps.
Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 3—14 Pg. 1817
R: Word of God, Word of life.
C: Thanks be to God.
(Please stand for the Gospel)
After the Gospel is announced:
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Reading Mark 6: 14—29 Pg. 1561
P: The gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
(Please be seated)
Sermon
(Please Stand)
Hymn # 717 “Let Justice Flow like Streams”
1. Let justice flow like streams of sparkling water, pure, enabling growth, refreshing life, abundant, cleansing sure.
2. Let righteousness roll on as others cares we heed, an ever flowing stream of faith translated into deed.
3. So may God’s plumbline, straight, define our measure true, and justice, right, and peace pervade this world our whole life through.
L: With the whole church, let us confess our faith:
All: 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 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 rose 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 catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Prayers
L: . . .Lord, in your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer.
Offering
Let us pray:
O God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us:
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
SENDING
Blessing
Hymn #805 “Lead on, O King, Eternal”
1. Lead on, O King eternal! The day of march has come; hence-forth in fields of conquest your tents will be our home. Through days of preparation your grace has made us strong; and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song.
2. Lead on, O King eternal, till sin’s fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace; for not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums, but deeds of love and mercy the heavenly kingdom comes.
3. Lead on, O King eternal: we follow, not with fears, for gladness breaks like morning wherever your face appears. Your cross is lifted o’er us; we journey in its light; the crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might!
L: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
***Hymns reprinted by permission under CCLI lic. #2561118