Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool
2108 North Euclid Ave., Upland, Ca 91784
July 09, 2023 6th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary 14
Pastor: Wesley Menke
Office Assistant: Teruni Evans, [email protected]
Preschool Director: Gayle Romine, [email protected]
Music Director: Tatiana Thibodeaux, [email protected]
GLC 909-982-2954 / Preschool 909-981-2226
Lay Participants 8:30
Lector: Brian Atkinson
Ushers:
Communion: Joey Christenson
Cantor: Joisanne Dailey
Acolyte:
Brian & Ronan Atkinson
Sound: John Holmgren
Broadcast: Charles Menke
Refreshments: Diane Abrams
Lay Participants 11:00
Lector: Jerry Uhler
Ushers: Aurora Steuer
Communion: Ingrid Uhler
Assisting Minister: Ralph Dieter
Flowers are given by Brian & Sue Karrick in honor of Sue’s parents’ anniversary.
Live feed of service in the Fellowship Hall during 8:30am service.
Please give Prayer Requests to usher during Hymn of the Day. Your request will be included on the prayer list for two weeks.
[ * Denotes standing as you are able]
PRELUDE
THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM*
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
living water, solid rock, and our light. Amen.
We are clothed with God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Water may be poured into the font.
We give you thanks, O God,
You delivered Noah and his family from the flood.
You led your people Israel through the sea of slavery into freedom.
Jesus was baptized by John at the Jordan River with the Spirit.
By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons.
We praise you for the gift of Living Water.
Amen.
GATHERING SONG* ELW 338
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* ELWsetting 8
Refrain: Kyrie eleison, on our world and on our way,
Kyrie eleison, ev’ry day.
For peace in the world, for the health of the church, for the unity of all;
for this holy house, for all who worship and praise,
let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord Refrain
That we may live out your impassioned response to the hungry and the poor;
that we may live out truth and justice and grace,
let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord Refrain
For peace in our hearts, for peace in our homes, for friends and family;
for life and for love, for our work and our play,
let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord Refrain
For your Spirit to guide; that you center our lives in the water and the Word;
that you nourish our souls with your body and blood,
let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord Refrain
PRAYER OF THE DAY*
You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
WORD
CHILDREN’S SERMON
FIRST READING: Zechariah 9:9-12
See back page for reading
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM Psalm 145:8-14
8The Lord is gracious and full | of compassion,
slow to anger and abounding in | steadfast love.
9Lord, you are | good to all,
and your compassion is over | all your works. R
10All your works shall praise | you, O Lord,
and your faithful | ones shall bless you.
11They shall tell of the glory | of your kingdom
and speak | of your power,
12that all people may know | of your power
and the glorious splendor | of your kingdom.
13Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; your dominion endures through- | out all ages.
You, Lord, are faithful in all your words, and loving in | all your works.
14The Lord upholds all | those who fall
and lifts up those who | are bowed down. R
Second Readings: Romans 7:15-25a
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Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION*
HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Glory to you Oh Lord.
See back page for reading
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Oh Christ.
SERMON Pastor Wesley Menke
HYMN OF DAY ELW 777
APOSTLE’S CREED Lector
With the whole church, let us confess our faith.
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 into hell.
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.
THE PRAYERS* Lector
Confident that God receives our joys and concerns, let us offer our prayers for the church, those in need, and all of creation.
A brief silence.
God of the covenant, you call ministers to proclaim your gospel of grace throughout the world. Inspire pastors, deacons, church musicians, and all ministers of your word (especially name/s) as they carry out your work. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
God of all creation, you reveal your goodness through all you have made: rivers and seas, plants and animals, and endangered species. Prosper the work of conservation organizations, botanical gardens, zoos, and wildlife sanctuaries. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
God of the nations, you desire that all the peoples of the world live in peace. Guide government leaders at all levels—national, state/province, and local—to work for justice, mercy, and reconciliation. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
God of compassion, you bring healing to those who are sick, consolation to those who are grieving, and well-being to those who are distraught. Send skilled caregivers to all in need (especially), and make your presence known among all who suffer. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
God of rejoicing, you have brought us together this day to worship around word and sacrament. Encourage children in their learning and growing, and watch over those who are absent today. Lead us all to places of renewal and refreshment. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
07/02 Pastor
Jerry, back in the hospital with complications (Clay and Amy)
Jim Crider, who passed away from cancer. (Mishturak family)
Peace in the World , pray for Ukraine. (Mishturak family)
Davila Family (Jacobo Dasa)
Jennifer, healing and answers.
Rebecca Vega, recovering from knee replacement (Rollie & Denise Myrold)
Opa Adamson, heal his ankle (Uhlers)
Zeni, emergency surgery (Aurora)
Bob Maez, released from hospital, will be recovering at a rehab center for physical therapy.
06/25
Chuck, Maria’s brother, cancer diagnosis, waiting for possible treatment. (Jerry & Maria)
Young couples struggling with marital difficulties and addiction.
Samuel, Saul and Lydia.
PA state troopers, who were injured and killed, also prayers for their families.
God of all faithfulness, through the witness of the faithful departed you reveal love in action. Embolden us by their example to build up the beloved community in all the contexts we encounter. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Into your hands, O God, we commend all for whom we pray, in the name of the one who reconciled all creation to himself, Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
MEAL
OFFERING
An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. During this time, the table is set.
OFFERING HYMN
OFFERING PRAYER*
God of field and forest, sea and sky, you are the giver of all good things. Sustain us with these gifts of your creation. Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
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,
through our Savior Jesus Christ;
who opened to us the way of everlasting life.
And so, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven,
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory, full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
LORD’S PRAYER*
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.
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos de mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo el poder y tuya la gloria ahora y siempre. Amén
COMMUNION
☩ All who are hungry come to the table, and be fed and forgiven.
LAMB OF GOD ELW setting 8
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
grant us peace, grant us peace, Lamb of God.
COMMUNION SONG ELW 608
PRAYER
We thank you for the salvation we have received at your table.
Send us now to share your salvation into all the world. Amen.
SENDING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 09 Sunday worship 8:30 am & 11:00 am
Sunday School 9:45am
Lunch 12:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Korean Methodist Worship service 12:30pm
July 11 Spanish classes 8:30am adults, 10am kids
July 12 Estudio bíblico 8:30am via Zoom
July 12 Bible Study 10:30am
July 12 AA for Women 6:00pm
July 14 Piecemakers Quilting Group 9:00 am
July 15 Bingo 3:00-4:30 pm
July 24 – 28 Inalienable Mexico Trip
Nov 3-4 Pacifica Women of the ELCA Annual Convention
Flower Pick Up Reminder: Thank you to everyone who has signed up for flowers. Please remember to pick up your flowers following the 11:00 am worship. If you’re not able to pick them up they will be placed in the Fellowship Hall Kitchen.
We would like to wish Happy Birthday to the following:
Alan Menke, Ryan Haag, Raul Astoray, Riley Hughes, Jason Hackard, Ingrid Thom, Ronan Atkinson, Paige Haun, Linda Vogelgesang, Ingrid Uhler, James Lever, Loretta Estu, Katherine Morton, Jerry Shepherd, Carolyn Shoenwetter, Ted Studley, Rollie Myrold, Margie Harwich
Adult Sunday School
July 2, Chapter 12, Justo Gonzalez, “The Story of Christianity”
Testimonies at Grace Lutheran!
Our goal is to have at least one testimony per month. Three minutes in length, during the time of offering, with the topic: How has Grace Lutheran made a positive difference in your life? How have you seen God? Coming up: Roberta Thom!
Podcast of Sermons https://www.graceupland.org/podcast/
BLESSING
The God who calls across the cosmos and speaks in the smallest seed ☩ bless, keep, and sustain you now and to the end of the age.
Amen.
SENDING SONG ELW 638
DISMISSAL Go in peace. Spread the Word. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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