Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool
2108 North Euclid Ave., Upland, Ca 91784
www.graceupland.org 909-982-2954
August 06, 2023 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 18
Guest Pastor: Steve Bieghler
Office Assistant: Teruni Evans, graceupland@gmail.com
Preschool Director: Gayle Romine, glpupland@gmail.com
Music Director: Tatiana Thibodeaux, tatianathibodeaux@gmail.com
Lay Participants 8:30
Lector: Annelia Hernandez
Ushers: Roy Clinton
Communion: Joey Christenson
Acolyte:
Grace & Katherine Morton
Sound: John Holmgren
Broadcast: Roberta Morton
Refreshments: Ingrid Thom
Lay Participants 11:00
Lector: Lois Dieter
Ushers: Jerry and Ingrid Uhler
Communion: Aurora Steuer
Assisting Minister:
Ralph Dieter
Flowers are in celebration of
Jerry & Debbie Haines’ 39th anniversary.
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* All Who Hunger Gather Gladly ELW 461
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*
Glorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the starving world; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
WORD
CHILDREN’S SERMON
FIRST READING: Isaiah 55:1-5
See back page for reading
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21
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
14The Lord upholds all | those who fall
and lifts up those who | are bowed down.
15The eyes of all wait upon | you, O Lord,
and you give them their food | in due season.
16You open | wide your hand
and satisfy the desire of every | living thing.
17You are righteous in | all your ways
and loving in | all your works. R
18You are near to all who | call upon you,
to all who call up- | on you faithfully.
19You fulfill the desire of | those who fear you;
you hear their | cry and save them.
20You watch over all | those who love you,
but all the wicked you | shall destroy.
21My mouth shall speak the praise | of the Lord;
let all flesh bless God’s holy name forev- | er and ever. R
SECOND READING: Romans 9:1-5
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 14:13-21
Glory to you Oh Lord.
See back page for reading
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Oh Christ.
SERMON “You Do Something” Pastor Steve Bieghler
HYMN OF DAY* Praise and Thanksgiving ELW 689
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.
You gather your church together by the Holy Spirit. Inspire all the baptized to proclaim your abundant love. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You cherish your creation. Raise us up to care for all you have created. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You desire peace and justice in the world. Instill within all political leaders your desire, support the work of international peace organizations. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You comfort those who are hurting. Accompany those who are alone, heal those who are sick, provide for all who hunger or thirst, console the bereaved, bring joy to the sorrowful). Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
You place us within communities for mutual support and love. Reveal yourself to us in worship, fellowship, and ministry with our neighbors. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
07/30
Page, grand daughter of Sandy Haun , ruptured appendix , surgery pending due to infection.
Sandy Rudder , who has pneumonia, praying for complete recovery.
Saul, Norma and Gabriel.
Maria Sanchez, congestive heart failure.
Yolanda, lung concerns, Rosio, who had surgery last Sunday ( Laura Cognetta)
John’s friends son who has an infection in his leg and may need amputation.
Ann,for surgery. Guillermo, having surgery Monday and Marie, hurt arm.
Opa Adamson, for successful minor surgery on Tuesday.(Uhlers)
Bob Wirth, cancer (Brian Berg)
Monica Banacky, in a rehab home. (Brian Berg)
Steven, keep him safe and find a safe place.
07/23
Jenny Brooks, needs peace and confort in the hospital (Thoms)
Hear us, O God.
You have placed before us examples of faithful living who have witnessed to your promises throughout time and space. 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 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart ELW 484
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: graceupland@gmail.com 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 Canticle of the Turning ELW 723
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Spread the Word. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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