Pastor Wesley Menke
Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux
Producer: Brian Vianzon
Technical Engineer: Chris Geach
Editor: Teruni Evans
Prelude –
Gathering
Welcome
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
The assembly kneels or stands. Silence is kept for reflection.
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.
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen.
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.
Kyrie
In peace, in peace,
Let us pray to the…Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
For the reign of God, and for peace throughout the world, for the unity of all,
Let us pray to the…Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
For your people here who have come to give you praise for the strength to live your Word,
Let us pray to the …Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
Help, save, and defend us O God Amen.
Hymn of Praise
♫ Refrain: Now the feast and celebration, all of creation sings for joy to the God of life and love and freedom: praise and glory for evermore!
Now is the feast of the Lamb once slain, whose blood has freed and united us to be one great people of God. To refrain
Power and riches, wisdom and might, all honor and glory to Christ forever. To refrain
For God has come to dwell with us, to make us people of God; to make all things new. To refrain
♫ The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Prayer of the Day
O Lord God, you are the holy lawgiver, you are the salvation of your people. By your Spirit renew us in your covenant of love, and train us to care tenderly for all our neighbors, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Children Sermon
First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
1The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.
15You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor. 16You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbor: I am the Lord. 17You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbor, or you will incur guilt yourself. 18You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
1You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, 2but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of great opposition. 3For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery, 4but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the message of the gospel, even so we speak, not to please mortals, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5As you know and as God is our witness, we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed; 6nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others, 7though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nurse tenderly caring for her own children. 8So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia, Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life: Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life: Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46
Glory to you Oh Lord.
34When the Pharisees heard that [Jesus] had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, 35and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37He said to him, “ “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38This is the greatest and first commandment. 39And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
41Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: 42“What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” 43He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying,
44‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet”’?
45If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” 46No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.
The Gospel of the Lord ,Praise to you Oh Christ.
Sermon – Wesley Menke
Hymn of the Day: A Mighty Fortress is our God ELW 504
Apostle’s 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
With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.
In your love, you speak to your church. Give courage and the bond of love to all who gather in your name, that this love turn toward our neighbors. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
In your love, you create our earth filled with living things of every kind. Sustain the intricate connections among plants, insects, animals, and organisms we don’t even know or recognize. Bless the work of scientists who help us extend neighbor love to the natural world. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
In your love, you guide with justice. Inspire leaders for truthful conversations and wise policies, that decisions are made for the good of all. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Mary Ann Messick, Sammy, Vega Family, Angela, Ilso, Ines, Cora Casillas, Annie Prest, Guadelupe Porta and Terry Dearth
For healing, strength, and successful cancer treatment: Andrew Collard, Karen Diffenbacher, Allen Hoke, Jackie DeVogler, Rene Paulson, Henry Ramirez, Rosie , Sally Carlson and John Hendon
For continued strength & healing: Ron Martinez, Alicia Roberts,
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
Offertory:
**You may make your offering or donation through our website HERE.
Offering Prayer
Merciful God, our ordinary gifts seem small for such a celebration, but you make of them an abundance, just as you do with our lives. Feed us again by your word for service in your name, in the strength of the risen Christ. 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 him thanks and praise.
It is our duty and delight…we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
♫ Holy, holy, holy are you, God of power and might; Heaven and earth are filled with you glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the One who comes in your name. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest!
Eucharistic prayer.
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 thosewho 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
Taste and see that the Lord is good! The body and blood of Christ given for you.
Sending Song
♫ Praise to you, O God of mercy, Thanks be to you forever! Raising high the weak and lowly: Thanks be to you forever!
From of old you loved and sought us, thanks be to you forever! Truth and justice you have taught us: Thanks be to you forever!
Strong is your faithfulness, strong is your love, remembering your covenant of life with us.
Praise to you, O God of mercy, Thanks be to you forever! Raising high the weak and lowly: Thanks be to you forever, Thanks be to you forever!
Blessing
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen
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Dismissal
Go in peace to serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Very nice broadcast guys!