SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten

Pre Worship:

#742             “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

#661             “I Love to Tell the Story”

#838             “Beautiful Savior”

Welcome        

Gathering 

Confession and Forgiveness

P:                   Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, full of compassion and mercy, abounding in steadfast love.

C:                    Amen.

P:                   Trusting God’s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sin against God and one another.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P:                   Eternal God our creator,

C:                    in you we live and move and have our being.  Look upon us, your children, the work of your hands.  Forgive us all our offenses, and cleanse us from proud thoughts and empty desires.  By your grace draw us near to you, our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

P:                   Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.  God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us.  In the mercy of almighty God, Christ died for us while we were still sinners; and for his sake, God + forgives you all your sins. 

C:                 Amen.

#821            Gathering Song: “Shout to the Lord”

p. 203           Greeting

Prayer of the Day

P:                Let us pray…

Faithful God, most merciful judge, you care for your children with firmness and compassion. By your Spirit nurture us who live in your kingdom, that we may be rooted in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 

Word

                   First Reading: Genesis 28: 10-19a

                   L: The word of the Lord.

                   C: Thanks be to God. 

                   Silence for reflection

                   Psalm: 139: 1-12, 23-24 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                   Silence for reflection

                   Second Reading: Romans 8: 12-25

                   L: The word of the Lord.

                   C: Thanks be to God.

                   Silence for reflection

p. 205           Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia. Lord and Savior . . .”

                     Holy Gospel: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43

                     Glory to you, O Lord

                     The Gospel of the Lord

                     Praise to you, O Christ 

                    Silence for reflection

                     Sermon

#728             Hymn of the Day: “Blest Are They”

p. 105           Apostle’s Creed

A:                  Prayers of Intercession

                    Sharing of the Peace

A:                 The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C:                  And also with you.

Meal

                    Offering

                    Offering Song: “Lord, You Are More Precious”

A:                 Offering Prayer

p. 206           Great Thanksgiving

P:                 The Lord be with you.

C:                 And also with you.

P:                 Lift up your hearts.

C:                  We lift them to the Lord.

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

C:                   It is right to give our thanks and praise.

                    Preface for Pentecost

p. 206            Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .

                     Eucharistic Prayer

P:                  For as often as we eat of this bread and drink of this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

C:                 Christ has died.  Christ has risen.  Christ will come again.

p. 208           The Lord’s Prayer

p. 208           “Lamb of God” (sung)

                     O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;

                     you suffered death our lives to save: have mercy now, we pray.   

                     O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;

                     you set us free from guilt and grave: have mercy now, we pray.

                     O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;

                     eternal peace with God you made: give us your peace, we pray.

Communion

                     Communion Songs:

                     “Abba Father”

#491             “Come, Let Us Eat”

#471             “Let Us Break Bread Together”

A:                 Prayer after Communion

Sending

P:                  Benediction

                     Announcements 

#618              Sending Song: “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer”

A:                  Dismissal 

                     Unless otherwise stated, all songs are from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Book).         Augsburg Copyright licensing #13879-S           CCLI Licensing #407530

THOSE WHO HELPED WITH WORSHIP TODAY

Presiding Minister:            Pastor Greg Anderson

Worship Assistant:           

Music:                             Praise Team

PowerPoint/Sound:          

Greeters:                         Tim & Janice Warr

Coffee Host:                    Care Committee 

July Usher team:              Mel Larsen fam., Jim Shannon fam. & Jan Nielsen

Communion Servers:        

Lesson Reader:                Kim Chambers     

Counters:                        Bruce Gillespie & Ron Leiren

July Altar Guild:               Doris McElgunn & Jean Larsen

Please Pray for:               St. John of Northmark, Woking

                                     Grace Lutheran, Edson

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 23^rd         10:00 am        Worship Service

Tuesday              10:00 am        Coffee Group

Wednesday          8:00 pm         AA Meeting

Saturday              8:00 am         Men’s Breakfast

Sunday 30^th         10:00 am        Worship Service

                          6:00 pm          Service at Heritage Lodge   

• ·         For our Special Appeal for July, we are supporting The Brian Rude Mission in El Salvador. If you are donating to the Special Appeal, please designate your cheque to “Special Appeal”. 

• ·         The PLBC Annual Jamboree will take place on Aug. 13^th featuring the 500^th Anniversary Reformation Commemoration Service. The music and events will begin at 2:30 pm. There will be a pot-luck supper at 5:30 pm. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided by the Trinity Men’s Group, Sponsored by the Camp Board. A Reformation Commemoration service will begin at 7:00 pm with Rev. Janice Whitelock officiating. All are welcome.  The Adult Camp will be held from Aug. 14^th to the 17^th with Rev. Janice Whitelock leading the Bible Study sessions around the Theme “John’s Gospel”. There are brochures on the table in the entrance for registration forms and more information
• ·         Please plan to attend a Church Fair and volunteer appreciation and BBQ immediately following church on September 24^th. Come find out about opportunities to become involved in the church and or enjoy lunch and fellowship! 

• ·         The east (back) doors will be locked at 10:05 am on Sunday mornings following the beginning of worship and before the beginning of Sunday School.  The main entrance (glass doors) will remain open.

• ·         Please remember to lock your vehicle anytime while at the church.  Items have been taken from one of our member's vehicle recently.  In a similar vein, please don't leave valuables/keys, etc. in pockets or anywhere at the back door; in the past, items have been taken during worship services and meetings.

• ·         Do you have trouble hearing parts of the Worship Service?                                         * For minor hearing issues, sound enhancement devices are available.  Please see Diane Primeau or an usher to arrange for your personal unit.                                           * If you use a hearing aid, please select the “T-coil” option.  If you have any questions or concerns, please see Diane Primeau.

• ·         Trinity Lutheran Church has a Prayer Chain. Requests for prayer can be made through the church office. 

• ·         If you have lost any item of property, there is a Lost & Found container on the shelf by the back door. Please check there.

• ·         The youth group has a PowerPlus number if anyone wants to donate bottles. All you need to do is attach the number below to each bag and drop them off at the bottle depot. If you have any questions or ever need bottles picked up please contact Chelsea.            PowerPlus number: 1323-4978          Thanks!! Chelsea