Sunday, August 9, 2020 @ 8AM
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Prelude: Meditation on “Ville du Havre”
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering Hymn: “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” – LBW # 293,
vs 1- 4
Confession & Forgiveness
Greeting & Kyrie
Canticle of Praise: “Glory to God…”
Prayer of the Day
First Reading, Job 38:4-18
Psalm # 18:1-16
Second Reading, Romans 10:5-17
Holy Gospel, Matthew 14:22-33
Sermon
Hymn of the Day: “When Peace Like a River” – LBW # 346, vs 1
- 4
Apostle’s Creed
Prayers of the Church
The Lord’s Prayer
Blessing
Dismissal
Sending Hymn: “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” - LBW # 467,
vs 1 – 4
Postlude: Voluntary on “Melita”
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Service Supplement
(Congregational
responses are in bold print)
Prelude Meditation
on “Ville du Havre”
Welcome and Announcements Pastor John
Gathering 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)
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…Almighty and merciful God, only by your
gift of grace can the faithful offer service that is worthy of you and
deserving of praise. Keep us from stumbling as we run to receive your promises;
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 Job 38:4-18
God invites Israel to a grand
banquet at which all will eat at no cost, promising an everlasting covenant
with the entire nation that includes promises previously extended only to kings
and their descendants. In response, Israel shall serve as a witness to all
nations concerning the glory of God.
4“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the
earth? Tell me if you have understanding. 5Who determined its
measurements — surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? 6On
what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, 7when the
morning stars sang together and all the sons of God
shouted for joy? 8Or who shut in the sea with doors when it burst
out from the womb, 9when I made clouds its garment and thick
darkness its swaddling band, 10and prescribed limits for it and set
bars and doors, 11and said, ‘Thus far shall you come, and no
farther, and here shall your proud waves be stayed’? 12Have you
commanded the morning since your days began, and caused the dawn to know its
place, 13that it might take hold of the skirts of the earth, and the
wicked be shaken out of it? 14It is changed like clay under the
seal, and its features stand out like a garment. 15From the wicked
their light is withheld, and their uplifted arm is broken. 16Have
you entered into the springs of the sea, or walked in
the recesses of the deep? 17Have the gates of death been revealed to
you, or have you seen the gates of deep darkness? 18Have you
comprehended the expanse of the earth? Declare, if you know all this.” This is
the word of the Lord, thanks be to God.
Psalm # 18:1-16
The
psalmist praises the Lord for being his strength and deliverer. Even though he
was near death when he cried out to God, he was rescued from Sheol. The God of salvation is the psalmist’s rock and
fortress, his shelter from the storms of life.
I love you, O Lord
my strength, O Lord my stronghold, my crag, and my haven.
My God, my
rock in whom I put my trust, my shield, the horn of my salvation, and my
refuge: You are worthy of praise.
I will call
upon the Lord, and so shall I be saved from my enemies.
The
breakers of death rolled over me, and the torrents of oblivion made me afraid.
The cords of
hell entangled me, and the snares of death were set for me.
I called
upon the Lord in my distress and cried out to my God for help.
He heard my
voice from his heavenly dwelling; my cry of anguish came to his ears.
The earth reeled
and rocked; the roots of the mountains shook; they reeled because of his anger.
Smoke rose
from his nostrils and a consuming fire out of his mouth; hot burning coals
blazed forth from him.
He parted
the heavens and came down with a storm cloud under his feet.
He mounted on
cherubim and flew; he swooped on the wings of the wind.
He wrapped
darkness about him; he made dark waters and thick clouds his pavilion.
From the
brightness of his presence, through the clouds, burst hailstones and coals of
fire.
The Lord
thundered out of heaven; the Most High uttered his
voice.
He loosed his arrows and scattered them; he hurled thunderbolts
and routed them.
The beds of
the seas were uncovered, and the foundations of the world laid bare, at your
battle cry, O Lord, at the blast of the breath of your nostrils.
He reached
down from on high and grasped me; he drew me out of great waters.
Second
Reading Romans 10:5-17
St. Paul teaches the Roman Christians about faith in
Christ, saying that if one believes from the heart that God raised Jesus from
the dead, that person will be saved. This good news goes out to any who
believe, for there are no distinctions between Jew and Greek. Simply by calling
on the name of the Lord, one is saved.
5Moses writes
about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the
commandments shall live by them. 6But the righteousness based on
faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that
is, to bring Christ down) 7“or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’”
(that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8But what does it say?
“The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of
faith that we proclaim); 9because, if you confess with your mouth
that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,
you will be saved. 10For with the heart one believes and is
justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11For the
Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” 12For
there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of
all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13For “everyone
who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14How then will
they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in
him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone
preaching? 15And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it
is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” 16But
they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed
what he has heard from us?” 17So faith comes from hearing, and
hearing through the word of Christ. This is the Word of God, word of life, thanks be to God.
Holy Gospel Matthew 14:
22-33
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew
the 14th Chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.
Immediately after Jesus feeds five thousand men, plus
women and children, he sends his disciples across to the other side of the
lake. Jesus sends the crowds away and goes to the mountain to pray. Soon after,
the disciples’ boat is battered by a storm. Jesus approaches the boat on the
water and calls out to them.
22Immediately
Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side,
while he dismissed the crowds. 23And after he had dismissed the
crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he
was there alone, 24but the boat by this time was a long way from the
land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25And in
the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26But
when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said,
“It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus
spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 28And
Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the
water.” 29He said, “Come.” So Peter got out
of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30But when he
saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save
me.” 31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him,
saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32And
when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33And those in the
boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” This is the gospel
of the Lord, praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon Pastor
John
Hymn of the Day “When Peace Like a
River” LBW # 346, vs
1 – 4
When peace, like a river, attendeth my
way; When sorrows, like sea billows, roll; Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me
to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded
my helpless estate And hath shed his own blood for my soul.
He lives - oh, the bliss of this glorious thought; My sin, not
in part, but the whole, Is nailed to his cross, and I bear it no more, Praise
the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
And, Lord, haste the day when our faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trumpet shall
sound, and the Lord shall descend; Even so it is well with my soul.
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): Holy God, speak to us out of the whirlwind of this life. You know how we
are battered and tossed around about the winds of change, the secular culture
in which we live, and the pressures to conform to the ways of the world.
Strengthen our resolve to follow Jesus in obedience to your will,
and open our ears to hear you calling our names and sending us in yours.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(W): Loving God, your creation is such a magnificent
work of art. Help us to appreciate your handiwork and to stand in awe of all
that you have formed. Let us delight in all of the species of plants and animals and marvel at the sight of
mountains and seas, as we praise your name in all the earth. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(W): Healing God, we ask your tender care to be with those who are suffering
this day in mind, body or spirit. You know the needs
of each person you have made, even before we do ourselves. Please attend to the
needs of all who are in trouble, facing trials, or are struggling with sickness.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(W): Faithful Lord, you always tell
your people, “Have no fear!” and yet we struggle with being afraid. Help us to
put our complete trust in you, that we would have peace and courage, even when
we are afraid, that trusting in you we would have the sure confidence of your
abiding strength and 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 “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” LBW # 467, vs 1 – 4
Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose
arm has bound the restless wave, Who bade the mighty ocean deep Its own
appointed limits keep: Oh, hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on
the sea.
O Savior, whose almighty word The winds
and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, And calm amid the
storm didst sleep: Oh, hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the
sea.
O Holy Spirit, who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And bid its angry tumult cease, And give, for wild
confusion, peace: Oh, hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the
sea.
O Trinity of love and pow'r, All trav'lers guard in danger's
hour From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them where-so-e'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to thee Glad hymns
and praise from land and sea.
Postlude Voluntary
on “Melita”
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