Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Order of Worship

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Let us pray for the whole people of God, in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

Heavenly Father, you call us to be vigilant against all greed. Create in us pure hearts and help us desire to be filled with the divine inheritance you offer, which is eternal life. Help us see with clarity all the riches we have in your son and the mercy he offers us daily. Fill your church with a fervent faith that comes to you daily with gladness, because Jesus has made us his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, strengthen your church on earth. Fill the people of this congregation with your wisdom and humility that we may share these gifts with others, that their hearts might repent and turn to you. Make this sanctuary and its people a stronghold for those oppressed by the enemy of your church and give us courage and opportunity to proclaim your word with all thanksgiving and praise to our neighbors. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Eternal Father, we lift our mission partners both here and around the world. Keep them safely in your care and bless their faithful witness as they preach your gospel as you have commanded, to all creation. Help us to endure with them. Help us discern any missional callings you have for this church that we may draw from the spiritual and material wealth you have established among us, that we might use them to glorify you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy and gracious Lord, you have claimed us as your own through Jesus. Help us to guard against covetousness, greed, and desires that cause us to prioritize earthly riches over heavenly ones. Make our pursuits focused on things that are eternal and heavenly, not temporary. Fill us with your Holy Spirit; guide us with wisdom and discernment so we can walk in your will, sharing your word, the promise, and the hope we have in Christ with everyone we meet. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Vespers Tonight

The readings for discussion this evening are 1 Samuel 14:36–45; Romans 5:1–11; Matthew 22:1–14. We begin with fellowship and finger food at 6pm in the parsonage across the street from the church. Evening Prayer begins at 6:30. Come to both for a blessed time.