Sunday, August 23, 2020 @ 8AM
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Prelude: Meditation on “Freu Dich Sehr”
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering Hymn: “The Church’s One Foundation” – LBW # 369, vs
1- 5
Confession & Forgiveness
Greeting & Kyrie
Canticle of Praise: “Glory to God…”
Prayer of the Day
First Reading, Isaiah 51:1-6
Psalm # 138
Second Reading, Romans 11:33-12:8
Holy Gospel, Matthew 16:13-20
Sermon
Hymn of the Day: “Faith of Our Fathers” – LBW # 500, vs 1 - 3
Apostle’s Creed
Prayers of the Church
The Lord’s Prayer
Blessing
Dismissal
Sending Hymn: “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” - LBW # 293,
vs 1 – 4
Postlude: Voluntary on “Kirken Den Er Et Gammelt”
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Service Supplement
(Congregational
responses are in bold print)
Prelude Meditation on “Freu Dich Sehr”
Welcome and Announcements Pastor John
Gathering Hymn “The Church’s One
Foundation” LBW # 369, vs 1 – 5
The
Church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ, her Lord; She is his new creation By water and the Word. From heav'n
he came and sought her To be his holy bride; With his
own blood he bought her, And for her life he died.
Elect
from ev'ry nation, Yet one o’er all the earth; Her
charter of salvation: One Lord, one faith, one birth. One holy name she
blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she
presses With ev'ry grace endued.
Though
with a scornful wonder This world sees her oppressed, By
schisms rent asunder, By heresies distressed, Yet saints their watch are
keeping; Their cry goes up: “How long?” And soon the night of weeping Shall be
the morn of song.
Through
toil and tribulation And tumult of her war, She waits
the consummation Of peace forevermore; Till with the vision glorious Her
longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at
rest.
Yet
she on earth has union With God, the Three in One, And
mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won. O blessed heav'nly chorus! Lord, save us by your grace, That we, like saints before us, May see you face to face.
Confession & Forgiveness
Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who
forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. Amen.
God of all mercy and consolation, come to
the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us
the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your
forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of
God and of one another. Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we
have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us
our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to
do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and
serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even
when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you
have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty
God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in
your hearts through faith. Amen.
Greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
love of God, and the communion of the Holy
Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
Kyrie
In peace, let us pray to the Lord. Lord,
have mercy. For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us
pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the peace
of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity
of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For this holy house, and for all
who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. Lord,
have mercy. Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious
Lord. Amen.
Canticle of Praise “Glory to God…”
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we
praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God,
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are
seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are
the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most
High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the
Father. Amen.
Prayer of
the Day
Let us pray…Care for your Church, O Lord, with perpetual mercy.
Since we totter and are sure to fall without your grace, remove what will harm
us and arrange what will make us whole. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus
Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
First Reading Isaiah 51:1-6
God reminds Israel from where
they came. They were chosen and descended from Abraham and Sarah, whom God
called and multiplied into a great nation. This is good news for those who are
in the desert wastelands, those who need comfort, and those who aren’t sure where to turn. God’s salvation is forever.
1“Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who
seek the Lord: look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry
from which you were dug. 2Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah
who bore you; for he was but one when I called him, that I might bless him and
multiply him. 3For the Lord comforts Zion; he comforts all her waste
places and makes her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the
Lord; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving
and the voice of song. 4Give attention to me, my people, and give
ear to me, my nation; for a law will go out from me, and I will set my justice
for a light to the peoples. 5My righteousness draws near, my
salvation has gone out, and my arms will judge the peoples; the coastlands hope
for me, and for my arm they wait. 6Lift up your eyes to the heavens,
and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens vanish like smoke, the earth
will wear out like a garment, and they who dwell in it will die in like manner;
but my salvation will be forever, and my righteousness will never be dismayed.”
This is the word of the Lord, thanks be to God.
Psalm # 138
The Lord
will take notice and save the psalmist from whatever he is concerned about.
Whether it is an enemy’s wrath, the struggle with poverty, or any other sort of
trouble, the Lord will rescue with his right hand.
I will give
thanks to you, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I will sing your
praise.
I will bow
down toward your holy temple and praise your Name, because of your love and faithfulness;
For you have
glorified your name and your word above all things.
When I
called, you answered me; you increased my strength within me.
All the kings
of the earth will praise you, O Lord, when they have heard the words of your
mouth.
They will
sing of the ways of the Lord, that great is the glory of the Lord.
Though the
Lord be high, he cares for the lowly; he perceives the haughty from afar.
Though I
walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe; you
stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies; your right hand shall
save me.
The Lord will
make good his purpose for me; O Lord, your love endures forever; do not abandon
the works of your hands.
Second
Reading Romans 11:33-12:8
St. Paul offers the church in
Rome some fatherly advice for the Christian journey. He urges them not to be
conformed to the world or the pressure put on them by the culture that
surrounds them, but rather to be transformed by the renewing of their minds
that are set on Christ Jesus. Each member of the Body of Christ has been given
a specific function within the body to be exercised for the good of all.
33Oh, the depth
of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his
judgments and how inscrutable his ways! 34“For who has known the
mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” 35“Or who has
given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” 36For from him and
through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
1I appeal to
you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a
living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2Do
not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,
that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and
acceptable and perfect. 3For by the grace given to me I say to
everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think,
but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that
God has assigned. 4For as in one body we have many members, and the
members do not all have the same function, 5so we, though many, are
one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6Having
gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if
prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7if service, in our serving;
the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8the one who exhorts, in his
exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with
zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. This is the Word of
God, word of life, thanks be
to God.
Holy Gospel Matthew 16:13-20
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew
the 16th Chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.
Jesus has just been tested by
the religious leaders, and when he meets up with his disciples, he asks them
two poignant questions: “Who do people say that I am?” and “Who do you say that
I am?” Peter answers correctly, even if he only understands for that moment:
“You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.”
13When Jesus
came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do
people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John
the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15He
said to them, “But
who do you say that I am?” 16Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ,
the Son of the living God.” 17And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are
you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my
Father who is in heaven. 18And I tell you, you are Peter, and on
this rock I will build my church, and the gates of
hell shall not prevail against it. 19I will give you the keys of the
kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and
whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” 20Then he
strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ. This is the gospel of the Lord, praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon Pastor
John
Hymn of the Day “Faith of our Fathers” LBW # 500, vs 1 – 3
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.
The martyrs, chained in prison 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)
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)
Apostle’s
Creed
Let us join together in confessing our faith with the saints who
have gone before us, in the words of the 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, was crucified, died, and was buried. 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.
Prayers of the Church
(P): Filled by the Spirit,
let us join the whole people of God in Jesus Christ in praying for the church,
those in need, and all of God’s creation. A brief silence.
(W): Loving
Lord, help us to take up our cross and follow Christ, turning away from the
ways of the world in order to put Jesus first in our
lives. Conform our lives to his and continue to form us for service in your
kingdom. Grant that we would boldly confess in Christ when called up to do so. Lord
in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(W): God of light, grant your grace and mercy to all students, teachers, administrators and aids who are returning to
school. Ensure that each child is prepared to learn and grow. Bless all those
who teach and learn, that your knowledge enlightens their lives. Be with
parents as they work together with their children on schoolwork, that it is a
fruitful endeavor that brings them closer rather than a struggle that divides. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(W): God of all
glory, grant that those who hold offices of authority would govern with equity
and honesty, serving the needs of their constituents and acting fairly amongst
all peoples. Let their hearts be attuned to your Holy Spirit as you work in
their lives to accomplish your will. Bring about peace in your world and allow
countries to work together to tackle the world’s trials. Lord
in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(W): God of healing and wholeness,
grant new life to those who are in pain, help end their suffering and create
rejuvenation. Give your peace to those who are distraught or dejected, that
they might have the strength to face the day, trusting in your mercy and
healing power. Be with all caregivers and give them patience and the love of
Christ as they care for those they love. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(P):
Into your loving hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting
in your abundant mercy, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Let
us pray the prayer our Savior 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.
Blessing
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with
favor and give you peace. Amen.
Dismissal
Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks
be to God.
Sending Hymn “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” LBW # 293, vs 1 – 4
My hope is built on nothing less Than
Jesus' blood and righteousness; No merit of my own I claim, But wholly lean on
Jesus' name.
(Refrain): On Christ, the solid
rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All
other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness veils His lovely face, I
rest on his unchanging grace; In ev'ry high and
stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil. (Refrain)
His oath, his covenant, his blood Sustain
me in the raging flood; When all supports are washed away, He then is all my
hope and stay. (Refrain)
When he shall come with trumpet sound, Oh,
may I then in him be found, Clothed in his
righteousness alone, Redeemed to stand before the throne! (Refrain)
Postlude Voluntary on “Kirken Den Er Et Gammelt”
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Sick/Shut-in List: Will Scheler, Casey
Joyce, Scott Miller, Dennis Warwick, Bud Adams, Shirley Maddox, Jessica Zaruba, Rosemarie Buckingham, Jim & Joyce Glovier, Jerry Hower, Ken Krach, Jane Newberry, Jim Books, Charlotte Logue &
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