Pastor Wesley Menke
Worship & Alabanza! Lectionary 12 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost June 20, 2021
Service begins at 9:30 AM tune in early for prelude
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Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux
Producer: Brian Vianzon
Director : Sergio Porto
[ * Denotes Standing as you are able]
Prelude: F. Chopin, “The Harp”
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*
O God of creation, eternal majesty, you preside over land and sea, sunshine and storm. By your strength pilot us, by your power preserve us, by your wisdom instruct us, and by your hand protect us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.Amen
First Reading: Job 38:1-11
1The Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind:
2“Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
3Gird up your loins like a man,
I will question you, and you shall declare to me.
4“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have understanding.
5Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
6On what were its bases sunk,
or who laid its cornerstone
7when the morning stars sang together
and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?
8“Or who shut in the sea with doors
when it burst out from the womb?—
9when I made the clouds its garment,
and thick darkness its swaddling band,
10and prescribed bounds for it,
and set bars and doors,
11and said, ‘Thus far shall you come, and no farther,
and here shall your proud waves be stopped’?”
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm: 107:1-3, 23-32
1Give thanks to the Lord, for the | Lord is good, for God’s mercy en- | dures forever.
2Let the redeemed of the | Lord proclaim that God redeemed them from the hand | of the foe,
3gathering them in | from the lands; from the east and from the west, from the north and | from the south.
23Some went down to the | sea in ships, plying their trade | in deep waters. R
24They beheld the works | of the Lord, God’s wonderful works | in the deep.
25Then God spoke, and a stormy | wind arose, which tossed high the waves | of the sea.
26They mounted up to the heavens and descended | to the depths; their souls melted away | in their peril.
27They staggered and | reeled like drunkards, and all their skill was of | no avail.
28Then in their trouble they cried | to the Lord, and you delivered them from | their distress.
29You stilled the storm | to a whisper and silenced the waves | of the sea. R
30Then were they glad when | it grew calm, when you guided them to the harbor | they desired.
31Let them give thanks to you, Lord, for your | steadfast love and your wonderful works | for all people.
32Let them exalt you in the assembly | of the people; in the council of the elders, let them sing | hallelujah! R
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
1As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. 2For he says,
“At an acceptable time I have listened to you,
and on a day of salvation I have helped you.”
See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! 3We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4but as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, 5beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; 6by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, holiness of spirit, genuine love, 7truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; 8in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; 9as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see—we are alive; as punished, and yet not killed; 10as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation*
Gospel: Saint Mark 4:35-41
Glory to you Oh Lord.
35When evening had come, [Jesus said to the disciples,] “Let us go across to the other side.” 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. 38But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. 40He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” 41And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you Oh Christ.
Sermon – Wesley Menke
Hymn of the Day When Morning Guilds the Skies ELW 853
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*
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Passing of the Peace* Pastor
The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.
**You may make your offering or donation through our website HERE.
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
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Sending Hymn My Life Flows on in Endless Song ELW 763
Dismissal
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude: C. Debussy, Arabesque no. I
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