Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool
2108 North Euclid Ave., Upland, Ca 91784
www.graceupland.org 909-982-2954
August 13, 2023 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 19
Guest Pastor: Steve Bieghler
Office Assistant: Teruni Evans, [email protected]
Preschool Director: Gayle Romine, [email protected]
Music Director: Tatiana Thibodeaux, [email protected]
Lay Participants 8:30
Lector: Ingrid Thom
Ushers: Darlene Thom
Communion: Roberta Morton
Acolyte: Grace & Katherine Morton
Sound: John Holmgren
Broadcast: Roberta Morton
Refreshments: Harlean Estrada
Lay Participants 11:00
Lector: Jerry Uhler
Ushers: Aurora Steuer
Communion: Ingrid Uhler
Assisting Minister:
Ralph Dieter
Flowers are in celebration of Jim Zimmer’s birthday!
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* Eternal Father Strong to Save ELW 756
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*
O God our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
WORD
CHILDREN’S SERMON
FIRST READING: 1 Kings 19:9-18
See back page for reading
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM Psalm 85:8-13
8I will listen to what the Lord| God is saying;
for you speak peace to your faithful people and to those who turn their | hearts to you.
9Truly, your salvation is very near to | those who fear you,
that your glory may dwell | in our land. R
10Steadfast love and faithfulness have | met together;
righteousness and peace have | kissed each other.
11Faithfulness shall spring up | from the earth,
and righteousness shall look | down from heaven.
12The Lord will indeed | grant prosperity,
and our land will | yield its increase.
13Righteousness shall go be- | fore the Lord
and shall prepare for | God a pathway. R
SECOND READING: Romans 10:5-15
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 14:22-33
Glory to you Oh Lord.
See back page for reading
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Oh Christ.
SERMON “Courage! I Am! Do not Be Afraid!” Pastor Steve Bieghler
HYMN OF DAY* Ask the Complicated Questions ACS 1005
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.
God of grace and faith, Send the church to proclaim the gospel both near and far, in church buildings and on street corners, in person and through digital means. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
God of sky and sea, the plants, animals, mountains, and plains proclaim your glory.Bring relief to areas recovering from natural disasters. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
God of peace and justice, you call us to live as your beloved community throughout the world. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
God of care and compassion, you bring assurance when we are afraid. Bring calm to any who are anxious or fearful. Bless the work of therapists, nurses, and other health care providers. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
God of wonder, you accompany us in both joys and sorrows. We pray for children and teachers preparing for a new school year. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
08/06
Lukas safe return from Vancouver. (AS)
Mark Kensey Cancer treatment (Uhlers)
Students and teachers returning to a new school year, pray for health, safety and learning.
07/30
Page, granddaughter of Sandy Haun, ruptured appendix , surgery pending due to infection.
Saul, Norma and Gabriel.
Maria Sanchez, congestive heart failure.
Yolanda, lung concerns, Rosio, who had surgery last Sunday ( Laura Cognetta)
Johns friend’s 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.
God of new life, you send people to renew both church and society. 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 Precious Lord Take My Hand ELW 773
- Precious Lord take my hand, lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
- When my way grows.. drear, precious Lord, linger near
When my life is … almost.. gone,
Hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall.
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
- When the darkness appears and the night draws.. near
And the day is… past and… gone
At the river I stand, guide my feet, and hold my hand.
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
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 My Life Flows on in Endless Song ELW 763
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Spread the Word. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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