Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool
2108 North Euclid Ave., Upland, Ca 91784
www.graceupland.org 909-982-2954
August 20, 2023 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 20
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: Debbie Haag
Ushers: Debbie and Todd Haag
Communion: Loretta Estu
Acolyte: Brian & Ronan Atkinson
Cantor: Joisanne Dailey
Sound: John Holmgren
Broadcast: Charles Menke
Refreshments: Carrico Family
Lay Participants 11:00
Lector: Lois Dieter
Ushers: Clay & Austin Thom
Communion: Ingrid Uhler
Cantor: Ralph Dieter
Flowers are from Pat Fox for Jim, Randy & Kristie’s August birthdays.
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 separated waters and brought forth creation. 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* All are Welcome vs 1,2,4,5 ELW 641
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* ELW setting 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*
God of all peoples, your arms reach out to embrace all those who call upon you. Teach us as disciples of your Son to love the world with compassion and constancy, that your name may be known throughout the earth, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
WORD
CHILDREN’S SERMON
FIRST READING: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
See back page for reading
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM Psalm 67
1May God be merciful to | us and bless us;
may the light of God’s face | shine upon us.
2Let your way be known | upon earth,
your saving health a- | mong all nations.
3Let the peoples praise | you, O God;
let all the | peoples praise you.
4Let the nations be glad and | sing for joy,
for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations on earth. R
5Let the peoples praise | you, O God;
let all the | peoples praise you.
6The earth has brought | forth its increase;
God, our own | God, has blessed us.
7May God | give us blessing,
and may all the ends of the earth | stand in awe. R
SECOND READING: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
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 15:[10-20] 21-28
Glory to you Oh Lord.
See back page for reading
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Oh Christ.
SERMON
HYMN OF DAY* Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing ELW 886
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.
O God, your Spirit gathers the church. Shepherd those who are newly baptized and newly ordained in the proclamation of the gospel, breathe life into ecumenical and inter-religious endeavors, and support missionaries throughout the globe. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You created the earth and all its inhabitants and declared it good. Clean polluted skies, seas, and soil, provide nourishment to plants and animals, and make us aware of our impact on the environment. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You call leaders to bridge differences and practice generosity. Inspire all in authority to protect people in harm’s way, deliver those in bondage, support fair elections, provide care for military personnel and veterans, and show mercy to those for whom they have responsibility. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You provide for those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit. Embrace people who have been rejected because of difference, heal trauma caused by racism or prejudice, shield any who are persecuted, console the dying, and heal the sick (especially). Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
O God, you journey with us in all of life’s transitions. Guide those preparing for baptism, marriage, and retirement. Guide our church council and committees in their visioning and ministry.Safeguard those who travel. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
08/13
Lukas safe travel and a successful internship. (The Uhlers)
Residents of Maui
Ann Prest-Porto, for procedure on Thursday.
Jennifer May, cancer (Harlean)
Nyla Gibson, recovery from stroke
Michael, upcoming shoulder surgery. (Shannon)
08/06
Mark Kensey Cancer treatment (Uhlers)
Students and teachers returning to a new school year, pray for health, safety and learning.
We give you thanks for those who now rest from their labors.Motivate us by their lives of dedication to the gospel, until that day when we join with them in our eternal home. 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 “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.
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 One Bread One Body ELW 496
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 Commonwealth is God’s Commandment ACS 1036
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Spread the Word. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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