Mary, Mother of Our Lord August 15, 2021 9:30AM

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Pastor Wesley Menke

Service begins at 9:30 AM tune in early for prelude

Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux

Producer: Chris Geach

Director: Chris Geach

[ * Denotes Standing as you are able]

Prelude:

Greeting

In the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

Amen.

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

Prayer of the Day*

Almighty God, in choosing the virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son, you made known your gracious regard for the poor, the lowly, and the despised. Grant us grace to receive your word in humility, and so to be made one with your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

First Reading: Isaiah 61:7-11

7Because [the] shame [of God’s people] was double,

  and dishonor was proclaimed as their lot,

 therefore they shall possess a double portion;

  everlasting joy shall be theirs.

 8For I the Lord love justice,

  I hate robbery and wrongdoing;

 I will faithfully give them their recompense,

  and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.

 9Their descendants shall be known among the nations,

  and their offspring among the peoples;

 all who see them shall acknowledge

  that they are a people whom the Lord has blessed.

 10I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,

  my whole being shall exult in my God;

 for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation,

  he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,

 as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland,

  and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

 11For as the earth brings forth its shoots,

  and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up,

 so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise

  to spring up before all the nations.

  The word of the Lord.

   Thanks be to God.

Psalm: 34:1-9

1I will bless the Lord| at all times;

  the praise of God shall ever be | in my mouth.

 2I will glory | in the Lord;

  let the lowly hear | and rejoice.

 3Proclaim with me the greatness | of the Lord;

  let us exalt God’s | name together.

 4I sought the Lord, who | answered me

  and delivered me from | all my terrors. R

 5Look upon the Lord| and be radiant,

  and let not your faces | be ashamed.

 6I called in my affliction, and | the Lord heard me

  and saved me from | all my troubles.

 7The angel of the Lord encamps around those who | fear the Lord

  and de- | livers them.

 8Taste and see that the | Lord is good;

  happy are they who take ref- | uge in God! R

9Fear the Lord, you saints | of the Lord,

  for those who fear the | Lord lack nothing. R

Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7

4When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. 6And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.

The word of the Lord. 

Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation*

Gospel:  Luke 1:46-55

Glory to you Oh Lord.

46Mary said,

 “My soul magnifies the Lord,

  47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

 48for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.

  Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

 49for the Mighty One has done great things for me,

  and holy is his name.

 50His mercy is for those who fear him

  from generation to generation.

 51He has shown strength with his arm;

  he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

 52He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,

  and lifted up the lowly;

 53he has filled the hungry with good things,

  and sent the rich away empty.

 54He has helped his servant Israel,

  in remembrance of his mercy,

 55according to the promise he made to our ancestors,

  to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Oh Christ.

Sermon – 

Hymn of the Day         ELW 614

APOSTLES’ CREED

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 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*

God in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Passing of the Peace* Pastor

The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.

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Offering Hymn  “Let the Vineyards”

Offering Prayer* Pastor

God of love,

you call us beloved children and welcome us to your table.

Receive our lives and the gifts we offer.

Abide with us and send us in service to a suffering world;

for the sake of your beloved Child, Jesus 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 God thanks and praise.

Holy, holy, holy are you, God of power and might; Heaven and earth are filled with your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the One who comes in your name. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest!

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. 

Invitation to Communion*

Taste and see that the Lord is good! The body and blood of Christ given for you.

Prayer* 

Blessing*

Amen.

Announcements

Sending Hymn      ELW 824

Dismissal

Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God. 

Postlude: Tchaikovsky, “August”