How to Use this Service: This order of worship is intended to be a resource for people to worship in their own homes. The service can be led by an individual, or parts can be divided among those present. The message from Pastor Scott can be read and may also include a time for discussion. The suggested prayers may be used, but people are encouraged to include their own prayers as the Spirit guides them. This service will be live streamed on Facebook at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.
L=Leader A=All
PREPARATION
Prelude
Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness:
L: As we prepare to worship God, let us confess our sin and our trust in God’s forgiveness.
Kyrie Eleison vs 1 & Chorus
L: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit
A: Amen
L: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
A: Amen
L: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Silence for reflection and self-examination.
Kyrie Eleison vs 2
Most merciful God,
A: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen
L: Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
A: Amen
Kyrie Eleison Chorus
GATHERING
Songs: Praise Song – Our God Saves
Hymn #755 – Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me
L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
A: And also with you.
Announcements & Introduction to the Day
Prayer of the Day:
L: Let us pray,
A: O God, our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
WORD
Bible Readings:
L: A reading from the book of 1 Kings 1 Kings 19:9-18
L: Here ends the reading:
A: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 85:8-13 (Read Responsively by verse.)
8I will listen to what the Lord God is saying; for you speak peace to your faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to you. 9 Truly, your salvation is very near to those who fear you, that your glory may dwell in our land.
10Steadfast love and faithfulness have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 11 Faithfulness shall spring up from the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12The Lord will indeed grant prosperity, and our land will yield its increase. 13 Righteousness shall go before the LORD and shall prepare for God a pathway.
L: The holy gospel according to Matthew.
A: Glory to you, O Lord. Matthew 14:22-33
L: The gospel of the Lord.
A: Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon – “Calling and Coming”
Hymn of the Day – Oceans
Prayers:
L: Praying in this place and in our own homes yet united in the Spirit, let us together intercede for all the needs of the world.
L: O God our Savior, bless your church around the world. Where believers must be isolated from one another, be present to them through your gracious word. Where Christians are overwhelmed by the anxiety and fear of disease and disruption, save them from the storm and bring peace. Lord in your mercy,
A: Hear our prayer.
L: For the nations and their leaders. In you, steadfast love and faithfulness meet, and righteousness and peace kiss. May nations in conflict know the peace that is the fruit of justice, and the justice that is the path to peace. Lord in your mercy,
A: Hear our prayer.
L: For those in need. Accompany all who are lonely, hear the voices of those who cry out in anguish, and save those who are sinking in despair. We pray for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. We pray for those suffer- ing this day and for those who are sick and searching for healing. Especially for Skip Meisner, Barb Curry, Doug Walker, Jim Mandicino, and Jim Sorvaag’s sister, Karen, as they face the ordeals of cancer. We also pray for Ken Cain and Merle Hanslip, as they continue to face health issues. We lift up Henry Heinke, recovering from a broken arm and Jerry Frost, recovering from knee surgery. Lord in your mercy,
A: Hear our prayer.
L: Lord, sustain and comfort all those who mourn and grieve loss and death. We pray especially for the families and friends of Ann Stump, Ed Den Beste, Irving F. Jensen, and for Ron Heaton and his family at the death of Ron’s sister, Mary Luse. Lord in your mercy.
A: Hear our prayer.
L: For our congregation. You have gathered us here to- day as your people and we thank you for this gift. We pray for those who are new to this community, for students and teachers preparing for a new school year, and for those struggling with unexpected hardship. Supply us generously with your grace for our life together. Lord in your mercy,
A: Hear our prayer.
L: O merciful God, receive these prayers, and grant us your Spirit of peace and joy, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
A: Amen.
MEAL
Great Thanksgiving
L: The Lord be with you.
A: And also with you.
L: Lift up your hearts.
A: We lift them to the Lord.
L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
A: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
L: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
A: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
L: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat: this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
(At this time, the bread is distributed to the congregation.)
SENDING
Prayer for the Sending of Communion
(We pray together a prayer for the bread that is sent to those who are homebound.)
L: Gracious God, loving all your family with a mother’s tender care:
A: As you sent Elijah with heavenly bread, assist those who set forth to share your word and sacrament with those who are homebound. In your love and care, nourish and strengthen those who will receive this sacrament, and give us all the comfort of your abiding presence through the body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
(Before we go, announcements are made about events and work that we will be doing as part of God’s mission in the world.)
Blessing
L: The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord look upon you with favor, + and give you peace.
A: Amen.
Sending Song
Praise Song – All Because of Jesus
Hymn #860 – I’m So Glad, Jesus Lifted Me
L: Go in peace, serve the Lord.
A: Thanks be to God.
Postlude