Homecoming

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.

Holy and gracious Lord, we lift to you all those who are affected and hurt by acts of violence, extremism, and war all over the world. Comfort and still them in your presence during their time of grief. Send your mighty hand to embrace them and remind them of your eternal salvation. Breathe your holy scriptures into the brokenhearted, that they would be comforted by the light of your salvation amid the darkest of circumstances. Heavenly Father, we ask you to be a shield of protection for all first responders and public servants. Bless and keep close to you those whom you have called to protect us. Guide them in your wisdom and mercy that in all their doings, they may glorify you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, make us good stewards of your church on earth. Grant us an earnest desire to follow you faithfully. Send your Holy Spirit to those who may be discerning lay service within the church, seminary, or the pastoral office. Grant them mentors and teachers who will help and equip them in your word so that they may serve you in any capacity with a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Everlasting Father, we pray for your servants who suffer in body, mind, and spirit. In the hour of their distress, descend upon them, and bring healing to all who cry out to you. Bind up the wounded, and strengthen the weak, according to your Holy and divine will. Be with all from this church who are homebound, in nursing homes, and in hospital facilities everywhere. Send them visitors with your word and sacrament that they would praise your name and know the good news of the nearness of your kingdom. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy and gracious Lord, seek out those who are wayward and bring them back to the safety of your fold. Send your Holy Spirit into their hearts so they may remember your word and return to your merciful embrace. Shepherd and protect us from dark forces and all snares of the devil. Keep us in genuine faith, that we fervently seek your hand; that we may be fed with your life-giving word, the true bread, and cup of your salvation. 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

Teaching

Open or download this week's preview of the lessons. We send this to our homebound with a bulletin each week and thought you might like to have a copy as well. You may read it online or print it out. It includes prayers, brief teaching on each of the four lessons for Sunday, an overview, and an additional Word Search based on the Gospel Lesson. 

Vespers Tonight

The readings for discussion this evening are 2 Samuel 17:1–23; Galatians 3:6–14; John 5:30–47. 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. We'll be looking for you.