St. Mark Lutheran Church and School 3930 S. 19th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 www.stmarklincoln.org

School website—www.stmarkles.org (phone) 402-423-1497

Pastor Teachers

Joel Vogel Jeremiah Drews (4-8, Principal) Cell (740) 350-3261 Cell (402) 480-1940 Administrative Assistant Eva Van Egmond (K-3) Carolyn Schwede Cell (920) 210-9813

This Week at St. Mark Monday - Worship Service 7:00 pm

Wednesday - Bible Study at the Lexington 3:30 pm

Thursday - Bible Class 6:30 am

Friday - Mowing: Lawn— Bill Marker, Lot— Brian Wiles

Saturday - Church Cleaning: Sec. 1 Wilkinson Sec. Vogel Sec. 3 S. Stamps

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Reach, Teach, Rejoice!

Trust in Death

HYMN: CW 520 Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old

Please stand.

THE INVOCATION

M: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the

fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION OF SINS

M: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with

humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our

sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.

C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful,

and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and ac-

tions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good.

For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity.

But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Je-

sus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

WORD OF FORGIVENESS:

M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given

his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as

a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all

your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the

Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

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Birthday—Randy Rankin 7/24, Paula Gottier 7/25, Carol Hans 7/25, Bryan Hodges 7/29, Levi Vogel 7/28, Karen Dinges 7/30, Julie Zielinski 7/30, David Humphrey 7/30 Anniversary—Gerald & Nancy House 7/28

Building Addition Fund: If you would like to give specifi-

cally to the new building addition, please write “Building

Addition Fund” on the envelope to be sure that the money

is allocated correctly. Put the envelope in the offering

plate. Dearest St. Mark Congregation! Thank you so much for your warm welcome to Lincoln! You all have been so help-ful and giving certainly is greatly appreciated! We look forward to working with you in sharing God’s Word and pray that we are as much of a blessing as you are to us! In Christ Service, The Peitsmeyers

Thank you for your support and prayers for the passing of our father. We find comfort in your expression of faith. Bill & Valerie Ellsworth

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St. Mark News and Notes Nursery At St. Mark, we love children and encourage their wor-ship, too! In the foyer, we have some children’s busy bags hang-ing from hooks that you are most welcome use in church. If your child becomes restless during the service and you feel you both could just use a little break, you’re welcome use our nursery. Ask an usher to lead you to the nursery. If you need a private place to feed your baby, there is a chair downstairs in the women’s restroom along with a changing table. Most of us have or have had young children, so you’re with caring people who understand what it’s like to have little ones.

THANK YOU FOR SERVING

Elders: James Mullen, Bryan Hodges Ushers: Trevor & Brian Wiles Greeters: Ashley Hussman (2nd & 4th Sunday) Jeremiah Drews (1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday) Organist: Cindy Krushenisky Planning a summer vacation? Plan on hearing God’s Word. Visit the WELS congregations around the country. For more informa-tion on how to find them, talk to Pastor or the administrative assistant. Also remember that St. Mark offers a Monday night Worship Service at 7:00 pm.

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Please remember in your prayers… Tammy Koepsell Eric Richert’s sister

Bruce Fresse, Julie Nelson’s brother

Sarah Brauer, Margaret Booth’s daughter

Jacob Kander, Jean & Denny Riegsecker’s nephew

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PRAYER AND PRAISE

LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie

M: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your

gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord.

M: For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from

your love and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults

of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ.

M: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for

those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer,

O Lord.

M: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your

power and keep us in your tender care:

M: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is wor-

thy of praise.

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THE BLESSING

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one

another. Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

HYMN: CW 408 Christians, While on Earth Abiding

All songs used in accordance with CCLI License 2600684 /OneLicense A-725873

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Let us pray.

O Lord, your ears are always open to the prayers of your hum-

ble servants, who come to you in Jesus’ name. Teach us always

to ask according to your will that we may never fail to obtain

the blessings you have promised; through Jesus Christ, your

Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy

Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Please be seated.

THE WORD

FIRST LESSON Genesis 18:20-32

PSALM 6 Sung responsively with the pastor

SECOND LESSON James 5:13-18

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VERSE OF THE DAY

M: Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of

eternal life. Alleluia. (John 6:68 cf. NV)

Brief organ introduction

GOSPEL Luke 11:1-13

M: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

HYMN: CW 412 Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright

SERMON

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THANKSGIVING

Brief organ introduction…

M: Hear the prayer of your people, O Lord, that the lips which

have praised you here may glorify you in the world, that the

eyes which have seen the coming of your Son may long for his

coming again, and that all who have received in his true body

and blood the pledge of your forgiveness may be restored to

live a new and holy life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who

lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now

and forever…

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Please be seated.

During the distribution of Holy Communion, the following hymns

will be sung.

CW 410 Our Father, Who from Heaven Above

CW 368 O Savior, Precious Savior

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CONFESSION OF FAITH: The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all that is,

seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,

eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,

begotten, not made,

of one being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven,

was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,

and became fully human.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate.

He suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and

glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

OFFERING

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

The Lord's Prayer

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

C: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy king-

dom 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 for-

give those who trespass against us; and lead us not into tempta-

tion, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the

power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

THE SACRAMENT

We follow the historic Christian practice of close communion. We ask that only

members of Saint Mark Lutheran or one of our sister congregations partake of the

sacrament. If you are not a member, please speak to the pastor before communing.

M: The Lord be with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

M: Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love he has

blessed us with every spiritual blessing. He sends the Holy Spirit to

testify that we are his children and to strengthen us when we are

weak. Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom

of our God and the authority of his Christ. To him who sits on the

throne and to the Lamb be praise and thanks and honor and glory

for ever and ever.

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed,

took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke

it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat;

this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in

remembrance of me.”

Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to

them saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my

blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for

you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever

you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

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