The Ascension of Our Lord

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.

Eternal God, we offer our thanks and praise for the abundance of your gifts and the myriad blessings you bestow upon your holy church. We lift up to you today our youth, specifically asking that you keep our confirmands steadfast in your holy word. Grant that they may return to its truth daily through the faithful practices established here. Illuminate the path of Elin, Cooper, and Talia and reveal your ways to them, Lord, that they may become proclaimers of your gospel to others, both in word and through the witness of their lives. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, we pray for all educators and volunteers in our schools who have been called to instruct your children across many disciplines. As they reach the end of their school year, grant them your peace and guide them in your wisdom in all aspects of their vocation, that they may be well equipped to continue on their journey and that your kingdom would be glorified here on earth and in heaven. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Merciful Lord, we pray especially for all those presently hospitalized and for all who are suffering and in need. Grant your servants rest, comfort, and peace, and help them to cling to your word of promise throughout their suffering. Be with those who suffer alongside your most vulnerable, and give them open hearts and minds to trust in your holy will, that they may be steadfast and patient, trusting only in you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Everlasting Father, open the minds and hearts of all people who presently walk the lonely road of darkness. Fill them with the knowledge of your son Jesus, the one the scriptures testify to. Invigorate your church by the power of your spirit, that we would glad hearts shout praises of all that Christ has done, and help us prepare and live as you would have us as we await his return in glory. 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

Join us for Vespers this evening in the parsonage (across the street from the church) at 6:00. We will be eating and laughing, singing and praying, and reading and discussing the readings for The Ascension of Our Lord Sunday: Exodus 3:1–12; Hebrews 12:18–29; Luke 10:17–24. These readings are also found on page 1246 in For All the Saints, volume III.