Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool
2108 North Euclid Ave., Upland, Ca 91784
www.graceupland.org 909-982-2954
Pastor: Wesley Menke, [email protected]
Office Assistant: Teruni Evans, [email protected]
Preschool Director: Gayle Romine, [email protected]
Music Director: Tatiana Thibodeaux, [email protected]
Lay Participants 8:30
Lector: Brian Atkinson
Ushers: Roy Clinton
Communion: Loretta Estu
Acolyte:
Brian and Ronan Atkinson
Sound: John Holmgren
Broadcast: Charles Menke
Refreshments: Darlene Thom
Lay Participants 11:00
Lector: Maria & Ella Shepherd
Ushers: Jerry Shepherd
Communion: Aurora Steuer
Assisting Minister:
Ralph Dieter
Flowers are in memory of Barbara Zimmer, by Jim Zimmer.
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.
Water may be poured into the font.
We thank you God, You delivered Noah and his family from the flood. You led your people through the sea into freedom. You were baptized and baptize us! By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons.
We praise you for the gift of Living Water.
Amen.
GATHERING SONG* “O Christ, Our Hope” ELW 604
1. O Christ, our hope, our hearts’ desire, creation’s mighty Lord, redeemer of the fallen world,
by holy love outpoured, by holy love outpoured:
2. How vast your mercy to accept the burden of our sin,
and bow your head in cruel death
to make us clean within, to make us clean within.
3. But now the bonds of death are burst, the ransom has been paid; you reign above at God’s right hand,
in robes of light arrayed, in robes of light arrayed.
4. Oh, let your mighty love prevail to purge us of our pride,
that we may stand before your throne
by mercy purified, by mercy purified.
5. All praise to you, ascended Lord; all glory ever be
to Father, Son, and Spirit blest
through all eternity, through all eternity!
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
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*
Faithful God, most merciful judge, you care for all children with firmness and compassion. By your Spirit nurture your creation, that we may be rooted in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
WORD
CHILDREN’S SERMON
FIRST READING: Isaiah 44:6-8
See back page for reading
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM Psalm 86:11-17
11Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk | in your truth;
give me an undivided heart to re- | vere your name.
12I will thank you, O Lord my God, with | all my heart,
and glorify your name for- | evermore.
13For great is your | love toward me;
you have delivered me from the | pit of death.
14The arrogant rise up against me, O God, and a band of violent people | seeks my life;
they have not set you be- | fore their eyes.
15But you, O Lord, are gracious and full | of compassion,
slow to anger, and full of kind- | ness and truth.
16Turn to me and have mer- | cy on me;
give your strength to your servant, and save the child | of your handmaid.
17Show me a sign of your favor, so that those who hate me may see it and be | put to shame;
because you, Lord, have helped me and com- | forted me.
SECOND READING: Romans 8:12-25
See back page for reading
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION* ELW pg 188
Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go?
You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia.
Alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia, alleluia.
HOLY GOSPEL* according to Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
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* We Plow the Fields ELW 680
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
Let us offer our prayers for the church, those in need, and all of creation.
A brief silence.
O God, you call for reconciliation and truth both near and far. Guide your church as it seeks your wisdom and shares it. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You brought forth all creation and called it good. Direct us to protect lands and seas, through conservation of natural resources. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You desire peace among nations and peoples. Guard our neighborhoods from hatred, watch over police officers and firefighters. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You are gracious and merciful, comforting those who suffer any affliction (especially):
07/16
The Rytel family, dealing with the passing of Joel Rytel (Uhlers)
Annelia’s sister Delilia , thyroid cancer diagnosis.
Snyder family health issues.
Jennifer, healing and answers.
Julio Arencibia, heart attack recovery (Uhlers)
07/09
Comfort for the family of Barbara Dinger who passed
Comfort for the family of Marcus Campbell who passed
Bob Maez, released from hospital, will be recovering at a rehab center for physical therapy.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You send faithful people to proclaim freedom from bondage and to renew your church. Encourage us by the witness of the faithful departed. 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
TESTIMONY Ralph Dieter (8:30am)
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 “Holy Spirit”
Holy Spirit living Breath of God
Breathe new life into my willing soul
Let the presence of the risen Lord
Come renew my heart and make me whole
Cause Your word to come alive in me
Give me faith for what I cannot see
Give me passion for Your purity
Holy Spirit breathe new life in me
Holy Spirit come abide within
May Your joy be seen in all I do
Love enough to cover ev’ry sin
In each thought and deed and attitude
Kindness to the greatest and the least
Gentleness that sows the path of peace
Turn my strivings into works of grace
Breath of God show Christ in all I do
Holy Spirit from creation’s birth
Giving life to all that God has made
Show Your power once again on earth
Cause Your church to hunger for Your ways
Let the fragrance of our pray’rs arise
Lead us on the road of sacrifice
That in unity the face of Christ
May be clear for all the world to see
OFFERING PRAYER*
God of desert and mountain, spring and space, you are the creator. 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,…
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
SANCTUS*
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.
SPECIAL OFFERING – Mexico Trip to Inalienable
LAMB OF GOD ELW pg 191
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 “As the Grains of Wheat” ELW 465
Refrain
As the grains of wheat once scattered on the hill
were gathered into one to become our bread;
so may all your people from all the ends of earth
be gathered into one in you.
1 As this cup of blessing is shared within our midst,
may we share the presence of your love. Refrain
2 Let this be a foretaste of all that is to come
when all creation shares this feast with you. Refrain
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
Please email Teruni: [email protected] to join our weekly email
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 “Go Make Disciples” ELW 540
Go, make disciples, baptizing them, teaching them.
Go, make disciples, for I am with you till the end of time.
Go, be the salt of the earth. Go, be the light for the world.
Go, be a city on a hill, so all can see that you’re serving me.
Go, make disciples.
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Spread the Word. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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