Twenty-third 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. 

We are grateful, Father, that you have spared us from the judgment of that Day and the burning oven of your wrath. Give us wisdom to fear your name so that the sun of righteousness may rise upon us, delivering us into the eternal kingdom of your Son. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

You have made known your salvation, Lord Jesus, through your faithful witness and life. May all the nations — the very ends of the earth — see the salvation of our God. Bless our missionaries and ministry partners so that they may testify to your steadfast love and faithfulness. We pray especially for Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries, that you would assist them in helping veterans let go of their pasts, engage in the present, and have hope for the future through the healing power of your salvation. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Inspire us, Holy Spirit, to earn our own livings so that we do not have to depend upon others but that they may depend upon us. Help us to not walk in idleness but to work quietly and diligently in order to do good for our neighbors. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

The world is reeling from war, Lord God. We ask that you would protect us from the drug runners to the south and the imperialists to the east, and that you defend and deliver those who are the prey of bullies, whether they are drug lords, Prime Ministers, or otherwise. 

For those among us whose days are lived in the shadow of suffering or mourning, give them the courage to not be terrified, and the grace to endure so that they may gain their lives on that greater Day. 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. 

No Vespers Tonight

There is no for Vespers service this evening but the readings for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost are: Jeremiah 29:1, 1–14; Acts 16:6–15; Luke 10:1–12, 17–20.