Holy Trinity Sunday - Online Worship - June 4, 2023
Lord of Life LIVE - Holy Trinity Sunday
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Sunday Worship - The Second Sunday After Pentecost
”Gentle Breezes”
June 11, 2023, 9:30AM
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Opening Song in The Spirit
Holy, Holy, Holy
Heber & Dykes
vs. 1
Holy holy holy
Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning
Our song shall rise to thee
Holy holy holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity
vs. 2
Holy holy holy
All the saints adore thee
Casting down their golden crowns
Around the glassy sea
Cherubim and seraphim
Falling down before thee
Which wert and art and
Evermore shalt be
vs. 3
Holy holy holy
Though the darkness hide thee
Though the eye made blind by sin
Thy glory may not see
Only thou art holy
There is none beside thee
Perfect in pow’r
In love and purity
Litany Celebrating God’s Faithfulness, Power & Grace in the Trinity
Based on Psalm 8
Today we celebrate, The One who is holy, and we trust anew, The One who is God in three persons, Blessed Trinity, as we feel the gentle breeze of God’s grace, so we worship in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen. O Lord, our Lord, your name is the most majestic name in all the earth. Your name brings praise on earth and in heaven. You have taught children and babies, each one of your children, to sing praises to you and your holy name!
People of God, today we celebrate the blessed Trinity; God keeps creating wonder and majesty. Let us come, and feel the gentle breeze in God’s grace, trusting in the authority of God; the Creator is faithful, and this is truly our Father’s world!
Song of Trust & Grace Anew
This Is My Father’s World
Babcock & Sheppard
vs. 1
This is my Father’s world
And to my list’ning ears
All nature sings and round me rings
The music of the spheres
This is my Father’s world
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees
Of skies and seas
His hand the wonders wrought
I look to the heavens, which you made with your fingers. I see the moon and the stars, which you alone have created, and I ask, “Why are people important to you?”
Friends of Jesus: We often ask, “Why do you, God, take care of human beings?” Yet, You made us a little lower than angels. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins, and those times we have not trusted the majesty of The Trinity.
(silence for reflection)
People of faith: Feel the gentle breeze anew in God’s grace; Jesus Christ saves! God in His only Son Jesus and in His grace, forgives you all your sins! Come, now, one and all, once again to Jesus, the One who forever first comes to you!
Song of True Grace Anew
Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)
Rice
(Worship leaders on verses All on bold print)
vs. 1
Weak and wounded sinner
Lost and left to die
O raise your head
For Love is passin’ by
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus
And live
vs. 2
Now your burdens lifted
And carried far away
And precious blood has
Washed away the stain
So sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus
And live
Today we trust the power and faithfulness and breath of The Spirit. God alone has set us free. We have been made a little lower than angels, crowned with glory and honor. God has given us dominion over all the earth, to care for all creation.
Friends who trust the authority and majesty of God: Today you have heard again the wonders of God. Let us all come, and then go and sing; rejoicing and trusting in new ways, each gentle breeze, for there is a sweet, sweet, Spirit in this and every place!
Song of Spirit of Hope Anew
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Akers
There’s a sweet sweet Spirit in this place
And I know that it’s The Spirit of The Lord
There are sweet expressions on each face
And I know they feel the presence of The Lord
refrain:
Sweet Holy Spirit
Sweet heavenly Dove
Stay right here with us
Filling us with your love
And for these blessings
We lift our hearts in praise
Without a doubt we’ll know
That we have been revived
When we shall leave this place
Loving God, you dwell in majesty and mystery. You alone are all things to all people. Today renew and fulfill the gift of faith that we might make known you, our God, are Three In One. By Your Holy Spirit, we will feel the gentle breeze of your grace, we will believe anew The Father’s love for us, we will live in Jesus alone who comes to us, and then stir us up, to make you and our neighbors first in the grace of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Old Testament Lesson
Genesis 1:1-4a
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good.
(New Revised Standard Version)
New Testament Lesson
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
(New Revised Standard Version)
Song of Reign and Glory
All Creatures of Our God and King
Saint Francis of Assisi
vs. 1
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice with us and sing
Alleluia
Alleluia
O burning sun with golden beam
And silver moon with softer gleam
ref:
Oh praise him
Oh praise him
Alleluia
Alleluia
Alleluia
vs. 7
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship God in humbleness
Oh praise him
Alleluia
Oh praise the Father Praise the Son
And praise the Spirit Three in One
(refrain)
Gospel
Matthew 28:16-20
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority on heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
(New Revised Standard Version)
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, The Father, The Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of The Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with The Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of The Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of The Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in The Holy Spirit, The Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from The Father and The Son. With The Father and The Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
A Gentle Breeze: All, Together, Now!
GENESIS 1:1-2:4A; 2 CORINTHIANS 13:11-13; MATTHEW 28:16-20
How do you feel when “it all comes together”? Maybe it has happened for you on the ball field or on the golf course. Maybe it has all come together for you on a business deal or in a class you were taking. Maybe it all came together for you on the purchase or sale of a house or car. Maybe a family celebration or social gathering you planned, came together when you thought it may not. Maybe it has all come together for you in a relationship. Maybe the treatment, surgery, care of a loved one came together in a miraculous way no one thought possible. As we gather with all believers who confess The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit on this Holy Trinity Sunday, we feel the gentle breeze of God’s power and grace have all come together, time and time again. From the beginning of time and for all eternity, God in three persons, is in creation, forgiveness and strength, is in your life, is with you in whatever you face. God is here, all of God is here with you - all, together, now.
1. From the beginning of time, and for all eternity, feel the gentle breeze of God in three persons is ALL, together, now.
Genesis 1:1, 2:1-2; 2 Corinthians 13:13; Matthew 28:18
A. All of God, all of each of the three persons, are all God, all good, all the time.
B. All of God, all of each of the three persons, are all powerful.
2. From the beginning of time, and for all eternity, feel the gentle breeze of God in three persons is all, TOGETHER, now.
2 Corinthians 13:11; Matthew 28:20
A. All of God works all together.
B. All of God works all together to pull us all together.
C. All of God works all together pulling together each of us.
3. From the beginning of time, and for all eternity, feel the gentle breeze of God in three persons is all, together, NOW!
2 Corinthians 13:11; Matthew 28:16, 18-20
A. All of God who is Alpha and Omega, is here now.
B. All of God who is Alpha and Omega, is active, here, now.
C. All of God who is Alpha and Omega makes “now” part of all time.
4. From the beginning of time, and for all eternity, feel the gentle breeze of God in three persons is ALL, TOGETHER, NOW!
Genesis 1:1, 2:1-2; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20
A. From eternity, for eternity, God makes it all come together.
B. When you look at your own life, at your own journey, and you do not know how it will all come together, feel the gentle breeze, God in three persons is with you - all, together, now!
Offering is available for our indoor services. Find a Lord of Life with a volunteer bucket to deposit offering in person as you leave worship today. If you find yourself wanting to offer your gifts to Lord of Life, you can do so online using the link below. You can also drop offering at anytime in our secure mailbox at Lord of Life located in the parking lot.
Song of Spirit Anew
We Fall Down/Holy, Holy, Holy
Tomlin, Heber & Dykes
We fall down we lay our crowns
At the feet of Jesus
The greatness of mercy and love
At the feet of Jesus
And we cry
Holy holy holy
And we cry
Holy holy holy
And we cry
Holy holy holy
Is the Lamb
(repeat)
vs. 1
Holy holy holy
Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning
Our song shall rise to thee
Holy holy holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity
We fall down we lay our crowns
At the feet of Jesus
The greatness of mercy and love
At the feet of Jesus
And we cry
Holy holy holy
And we cry
Holy holy holy
And we cry
Holy holy holy
Is the Lamb
...as we pray to you, Jesus, ...
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, let us feel the gentle breeze of your saving grace.
All these things and whatever else you see we need, grant to us we pray, for into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Holy Communion will take place during our service. If you are not worshipping with us in person but would like to receive Communion, we will be offering Drive Through Communion at our building at 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville, Minnesota, following our indoor service. Drive Through Communion will be available between 10:15am & 10:30am.
For those worshiping with us in person, we receive communion through intinction; that is, you will receive the bread, the host, then dip into the glass of choice, either a red wine in the chalice closest to the host, or in a light colored non-alcoholic grape juice. All are welcome.
We also offer gluten free and pre-packaged options. Please take these options before arriving at the host to receive a blessing.
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.
Songs During Holy Communion
We Believe
Fike/Collins/Hooper
vs. 1
In this time of desperation
When all we know is doubt and fear
There is only one foundation
We believe we believe
refrain 1:
We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He’s given us new life
We believe in the crucifixion
We believe that He conquered death
We believe in the resurrection
And He’s coming back again
We believe
vs. 2
So
Let our faith be more than anthems
Greater than the songs we sing
And in our weakness and temptations
We believe
We believe
(refrain 1 then bridge)
bridge:
Let the lost be found
And the dead be raised
In the here and now
Let love invade
Let the Church live loud
Our God will save
We believe
We believe
And the gates of hell
Will not prevail
For the pow’r of God
Has torn the veil
Now we know Your love
Will never fail
We believe
We believe
(refrain 2)
refrain 2:
We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He’s given us new life
We believe in the crucifixion
We believe that He conquered death
We believe in the resurrection
And He’s coming back
He’s coming back again
He’s coming back again
We believe
We believe
The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace, this day, and on into life everlasting.
Amen.
Let us pray.
Pour out upon us the spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of those whom you have fed with one heavenly food; through Jesus Christ, The Lord of life. Amen.
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace, as you feel the gentle breeze of The Spirit and God’s saving grace. In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Let us go in the peace of Christ, celebrating the love of God, and serving together, The Lord of life.
Thanks be to God!
Song Going Anew In Glory & Grace
Lord Reign In Me
Brown
vs. 1
Over all the earth
You reign on high
Ev’ry mountain stream
Ev’ry sunset sky
But my one request
Lord my only aim
Is that You’d reign in me again
refrain:
Lord reign in me
Reign in Your pow’r
Over all my dreams
In my darkest hour
You are the Lord
Of all I am
So won’t you reign in me again
vs. 2
Over ev’ry thought
Over ev’ry word
May my life reflect
The beauty of my Lord
‘Cause You mean more to me
Than any earthly thing
So won’t You reign in me again
(refrain twice)
Won’t You reign in me again
Won’t You reign in me again
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Today, Sunday, June 4, we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday! “A Gentle Breeze: All, Together, Now!”
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We pray The Holy Spirit breathes anew on us to be God’s people and to be God’s Church, as together we make known and we trust anew God’s gifts of hope, peace, justice, clarity, calm, and comfort forever break forth in new ways for you and your loved ones, today, and as we share every gift of God’s light, love and grace!
Acknowledgments for today’s service include:
Litany Celebrating God’s Faithfulness, Power & Grace In The Trinity, written based on Psalm 8. “Prayer of The Day,” “Lord’s Prayer,” “Post-Communion Blessing, Prayer, & Benediction,” based on the LBW. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice Hymnal Supplement © 1995 Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis & Board of Publication, Lutheran Church In America, Philadelphia; and Evangelical Lutheran Worship © 2006 Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, MN. Used with permission. “Holy, Holy, Holy” © Words & Music Public Domain, CCLI #1156 “This Is My Father’s World” Words and Music Public Domain, OL #97777 Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus). CCLI # 4261050. Chris Rice. © 2003 Clumsy Fly Music (Admin. by WC Music Corp.) “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” © 1962, 1990 Manna Music, Inc. OL #94905 “All Creatures of Our God and King” © Words & Music Public Domain, CCLI #1503 “Jesus Loves Me” © Words and Music Public Domain, CCLI #4771887 “We Fall Down” © 1998 worshiptogether.com songs CCLI #2437367 “We Believe” © Integrity Worship Music, CCLI #6367165 “Lord, Reign In Me” © 1998 Vineyard Songs CCLI #2490706 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.