How to Use this Service: This order of worship is intended to be a resource for people to worship in their own homes. The ser-vice 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. If there are any questions, feel free to call Pastor Scott. He would be glad to give guidance and assistance. Also, this service will be live streamed on Facebook at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.
L=Leader A=All
Prelude
Song: #631 – Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Geeting
L: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit
A: Amen
Kyrie
Hymn of Praise
Greet One Another in Christian Love and Fellowship
Song: Praise Song – Jesus Loves Me
Prayer of the Day
L: The Lord be with you.
A: And also with you.
L: Let us pray,
A: Almighty and ever-living God, you hold together all things in heaven and on earth. In your great mercy re-ceive the prayers of all your children, and give to all the world the Spirit of your truth and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
A: Amen.
Bible Readings: 1 Peter 3:8-12
L: The Holy Gospel according to St. John the 14th chapter:
A: Glory to you, O Lord.
John 14:15-21
L: The Gospel of the Lord
A: Praise to you, O Christ.
Message
Song: #656 – Blessed Be the Tie That Binds
Prayers
L: Uplifted by the promised hope of healing and resurrection, we join the people of God in all times and places in praying for the church, the world, and all who are in need.
L: Lord, make your people bold in the way that they speak and the way that they live, so that their con-duct would show others your love. Lord in your mercy…
A: hear our prayer.
L: Lord, we pray for our cultures and our society. We groan under the weight of the coronavirus pandemic and we pray for it to end. Provide us with health, with safety, and with perseverance.
A: hear our prayer.
L: Lord, we pray for those who suffer and are sick. We pray especially 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, Merle Hanslip, Marc Anfinson, and Janet Burrack, as they continue to face health issues; Ron Heaton and Mia Clark, recovering from surgery; and Katie Linder. We lift up the family of Pastor Dave Carlson, as well as our own Trinity family, as we mourn his death. Lord, in your mercy,
A: hear our prayer.
L: Your commands are good and merciful. Give us courage to take hold of our baptismal promises to work for justice, advocate for the voiceless, and free the oppressed and imprisoned in body, mind, or spirit. Lord, in your mercy,
A: hear our prayer.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
L: With bold confidence in your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into your eternal care; through Christ our Lord.
A: Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
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.
Amen.
Sending Song: “This is Amazing Grace”