Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 14b)July 4th and 5th, 2015Holy Communion

INTRODUCTION

Jesus does great deeds of power and gives his disciples authority over demons. Yet none of this power is unilateral; it all must be received by faith. Jesus asks his disciples to go out without money or supplies, so that they will be dependent on how others receive them. When we are sent from the assembly to witness and to heal, we are asked to be vulnerable, to be dependent on the reception of others. The Spirit always operates in the between: between Jesus and his Abba, between Jesus and us, between you and me, between us and those to whom we are sent.

CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags and a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available if needed. An usher will gladly provide you with assistance.

As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to vibrate all cellular telephones and pagers during the worship service.

We ask that all present today please fill out the Attendance and Communion registration card found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate so that we may record your presence with us.

PRAYER UPON ENTERING The PEW

Holy Trinity, one God, you show us the splendor of diversity and the beauty of unity in your own divine life. Make us, who came from many nations with many languages, a united people that delights in our many different gifts. Defend our liberties, and give those whom we have entrusted with authority the spirit of wisdom, that there might be justice and peace in our land. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our sovereign and our Savior. Amen.THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

Prelude Chorale Prelude on I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Wells

WELCOME

invocation

In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.

confession and assurance of forgiveness

Brothers and sisters, if we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Most merciful God,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.

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God 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.Amen.

Gathering Song: Before You, Lord, We Bow (ELW 893)

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!

Canticle of Praise Now the Feast and Celebration (ELW 167)

Prayer of the Day

Let us pray.God of the covenant, in our baptism you call us to proclaim the coming of your kingdom. Give us the courage you gave the apostles, that we may faithfully witness to your love and peace in every circumstance of life, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Please be seated.

A Message for Our ChildrenFirst Reading: 2 Samuel 5:15, 910

Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, and said, "Look, we are your bone and flesh. 2For some time, while Saul was king over us, it was you who led out Israel and brought it in. The LORD said to you: It is you who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you who shall be ruler over Israel." 3So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel. 4David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. 5At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years. 9David occupied the stronghold, and named it the city of David. David built the city all around from the Millo inward. 10And David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him.

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

PSALM 48

Refrain:

Tone:

1Great is the LORD, and highly | to be praised,in the city of our God, on the LORD's | holy mountain.2Beautiful and lofty, the joy of all the earth, | is Mount Zion,the summit of the north and city of | the great king. R

3God is in the citadels | of Jerusalem;revealed to be the sure refuge | of the city.4Behold, the | kings assembledand marched for- | ward together.5As they looked, they | were astounded;dismayed, they | fled in terror.

Refrain:

Tone:

6Trembling | seized them there;they writhed like a wo- | man in childbirth;7with an east wind you | shattered themlike the | ships of Tarshish.8As we have heard, so have we seen,in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city | of our Godmay God establish | it forever! R

9In the midst of your tem- | ple, O God,we meditate on your | steadfast love.10Your praise, like your name, O God, reaches to the ends | of the earth;your right hand is | full of righteousness. R

11Let Mount Zion be glad and the towns of Ju- | dah rejoice,because | of your judgments.12Make the circuit of Zion; walk | round about it;count the number of the | city's towers.13Consider well its ramparts; exam- | ine its strongholds;that you may tell those | who come after.14Mark thisGod is our God forev- | er and ever,guiding us even | to the end. R

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:210

2I know a person in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows. 3And I know that such a person whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows 4was caught up into Paradise and heard things that are not to be told, that no mortal is permitted to repeat. 5On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. 6But if I wish to boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think better of me than what is seen in me or heard from me, 7even considering the exceptional character of the revelations. Therefore, to keep me from being too elated, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, to keep me from being too elated. 8Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, 9but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 10Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Please stand for the reading of the gospel. Gospel Acclamation

VERSE:I will boast gladly | of my weaknesses,* so that the power of Christ may | dwell in me. (2 Cor. 12:9) Gospel Mark 6:1-13

The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Mark.Glory to you, O Lord.

He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. 2On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! 3Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. 4Then Jesus said to them, "Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house." 5And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. 6And he was amazed at their unbelief.Then he went about among the villages teaching. 7He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. 8He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; 9but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. 10He said to them, "Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. 11If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them." 12So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. 13They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

The gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated.

Sermon Pastor Charles Peterson

Please stand and sing:

Hymn of the Day: This Is My Song (ELW 887)

Creed

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.Prayers of Intercession

Gathered by the Holy Spirit and fed by the word, we come together as the people of God to pray for the church, the world, and all in need.

Please sit or kneel as you are able:Each petition ends withHear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

HYMN: God Bless Our Native Land (ELW 891)

Into your hands, loving God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in the grace of Jesus our Savior.Amen.

Peace

Please stand and greet one another in the peace of the risen Christ.

The peace of Christ be with you always.And also with you.

Announcements

Offertory Adagio Hndel

OFFERTORY HYMN: Create in Me a Clean Heart (ELW 186)

Offering Prayer

Let us pray. O God, ruler of heaven and earth, all that we have and all that we are come through you. We offer back in thanksgiving a portion of what you have given us: our time, our work, and our wealth. With them we dedicate our lives to the care and redemption of all that you have made, through Jesus Christ, who gave himself for the salvation of the world. Amen.

Dialogue

Preface

Holy, Holy, HolyHoly, Holy, Holy (ELW 190a)

Eucharistic Prayer

Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory.In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all. 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.

Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we await his coming in glory. Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord,and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever.Amen.

Lord's Prayer

Risen Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: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.

Invitation to Communion

All who desire to leave their old lives behind and live in Christ, come to the feast!

Communion

The body of Christ, given for you.The blood of Christ, shed for you.Amen.

All baptized people are welcome to the table to receive Christs body and blood. If you have not been baptized, you are also welcome to the table as Gods guest; we are honored by your presence. We recognize the Body of Christ as the community of the baptized, so if you would like to become part of the Body of Christ, we encourage you to seek baptism. If you cant or dont wish to receive today, we encourage you to hold your hands over your chest for a blessing as you come forward.

Lamb of God O Christ, Lamb of God (ELW 196)

Song During Distribution: Jesus Shall Reign (ELW 434)

Prayer after Communion

Almighty God, you gave your Son Jesus Christ both as a sacrifice for sin and a model of godly life. Move us by your Holy Spirit to receive him always with thanksgiving and conform our lives to his; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

SENDING OF COMMUNION

O God of tender compassion, as you healed the sick and welcomed the stranger, bless those who leave this assembly to share the gifts of this table with our sisters and brothers who are sick/homebound/imprisoned. May they be sustained by the love and prayers of this community, and by the Bread of Life that satisfies all hunger, Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

Blessing

Almighty God, Father, +Son, and Holy Spirit bless you and keep you, now and forever. Amen.

SENDING HYMN: O Beautiful for Spacious Skies (ELW 888)

Dismissal

Go in peace. Love as God has loved you.Thanks be to God.

Postlude Prelude in C John Bull

The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in honor of our 28 years of marriage. Presented by David and Cindi Schroeder.

Todays bulletin cover is presented to the Glory of God and in honor of the birthdays of Marcus, Melody and Sharon.Presented by Sharon Thacker

COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday, July 6, 2015Jan Hus, martyr, died 1415

Hus was a Bohemian (present-day Czech Republic) priest who spoke against abuses in the church, and was seen by Martin Luther as his predecessor in the reforming movement. He was found guilty of heresy by a council of the church, and burned at the stake.

Saturday, July 11Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, died around 540

Benedict is known as the father of the Western monastic movement. Educated in Rome, he went to live as a hermit, and eventually gathered a community of monks around him. He wrote a rule for living in monasteries that is used by Benedictines and adapted by others.

Sunday, July 12Nathan Sderblom, Bishop of Uppsala, died 1931

A winner of the Nobel Prize for peace for his efforts to unite peoples after the First World War, Sderblom also called attention to the revival of early church worship principles, and helped to lay the groundwork for the World Council of Churches.

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The Altar flowers are administered by the worship committee. The 2015 Altar Flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the lower lobby and there is attached to it a tear-off sheet for donors to complete and hand into the office or place in the offering plate for proper publication in the bulletin.

If you would like to purchase flowers for worship in memory of or in honor of someone, please sign up. The cost is $35 per arrangement, and checks should be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church. The contact person is Mary in the church office (614) 224.6818 or email: office@oldtrinity.com

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