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Sunday Worship - The Third Sunday After Pentecost
”Feel the Rush of the Wind, In the Perfect One”
June 9, 2024, 9:30AM
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Vacation Bible School is July 15-18, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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Opening Song in Grace & Spirit
Hear Our Praises
Morgan
vs. 1
May our homes be filled with dancing
May our streets be filled with joy
May injustice bow to Jesus
As the people turn to pray
refrain:
From the mountains
To the valleys
Hear our praises
Rise to You
From the heavens
To the nations
Hear our singing
Fill the air
vs. 2
May Your light shine in the darkness
As we walk before the cross
May Your glory fill the whole earth
As the water o’er seas
(refrain)
Litany Celebrating the Rush of the Wind & Grace
Psalm 116–117
Today we trust anew the rush of The Wind in God’s grace changes all the rules, from the mountains to the valleys, we sing our praises, and we worship, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen. I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. Because the Lord turns his ear toward me and listens to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
People of God who search in faith: The Lord hears you; your every prayer, your every confession. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins and those times we fail to honor all God places in our care.
(silence for reflection)
Friends, feel the rush of The Wind as God’s grace changes all the rules in these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. The Lord, is righteous and merciful. Be still, in God’s saving grace, the Holy One is here!
Song of Light & Grace
Be Still
Evans
vs. 1
Be still for the presence of the Lord
The Holy One is here
Come bow before Him now
With reverence and fear
In Him no sin is found
We stand on holy ground
Be still for the presence of the Lord
The Holy One is here
Worship and praise the Lord; God’s grace changes all the rules! Shout to the Lord, the steadfast love of the Lord endures forever!
Friends who feel the rush of The Wind: Praise the Lord; Be still, and trust anew, the power of the Lord is moving in this and every place!
Song of Light & Grace
Be Still
Evans
vs. 3
Be still for the power of the Lord
Is moving in this place
He comes to cleanse and heal
To minister His grace
No work too hard for Him
In faith receive from Him
Be still for the power of the Lord
Is moving in this place
Loving God, you and your grace change all the rules. Today we once again proclaim our trust in you alone. By your Spirit, we feel the rush of The Wind, as you bless us, to be still, to sing your praises, to hear you with our whole heart, to do all that you command. Give us faith to honor anew the Sabbath Day, and to keep it, and every day, holy. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
The Old Testament
DEUTERONOMY 5:12–15
Observe the sabbath day and keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work – you, or your son or your daughter, or your male or female slave, or your ox or your donkey, or any of your livestock, or the resident alien in your towns, so that your male and female slave may rest as well as you. Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm; therefore, the Lord your God commanded you to keep the sabbath day.
(New Revised Standard Version)
The New Testament
2 CORINTHIANS 4:5–12
For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.
(New Revised Standard Version)
Song of Grace Anew
He Is Exalted
Paris
He is exalted
The King is exalted on high
I will praise Him
He is exalted
Forever exalted
And I will praise His name
He is the Lord
Forever His truth shall reign
Heaven and earth
Rejoice in His holy name
He is exalted
The King is exalted on high
(repeat)
He is exalted
The King is exalted on high
Gospel
MARK 2:23–3:6
One sabbath he was going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?” And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions.” Then he said to them, “The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.” Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” Then he said to them, “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent. He looked around at them with anger; he was grieved at their hardness of heart and said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. The Pharisees went out and immediately conspired with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him.
(New Revised Standard Version)
Stating Our Faith in God
The Apostles’ Creed
Do you believe in God The Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, The Son of God?
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Do you believe in God The Holy Spirit?
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.
Faith Quest Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8!
Vacation Bible School is July 15-18, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Details for VBS coming soon!
The Rush Of The Wind … Changes All The Rules!
DEUTERONOMY 5:12–15; 2 CORINTHIANS 4:5–12; MARK 2:23–3:6
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 & Grace Anew
Breathe
Barnett
This is the air I breathe
This is the air I breathe
Your holy presence
Living in me
This is my daily bread
This is my daily bread
Your very Word
Spoken to me
And I
I’m desp’rate for You
And I
I’m lost without You
(repeat)
And I
I’m desp’rate for You
And I
I’m lost without You
This is the air I breathe
This is the air I breathe
… as we pray to you, Jesus, ...
Let us feel the rush of your presence and your 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.
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
Lord, I Need You
Maher
vs. 1
Lord I come
I confess
Bowing here
I find my rest
Without You
I fall apart
You’re the one
That guides my heart
refrain:
Lord I need You
Oh I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense
My righteousness
Oh God how I need You
vs. 2
Where sin runs deep
Your grace is more
Where grace is found
Is where You are
And where You are
Lord I am free
Holiness
Is Christ in me
(refrain)
You’re my one defense
My righteousness
Oh God how I need You
My one defense
My righteousness
Oh God how I need You
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 rush of The Wind in 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 the Lord of life.
Thanks be to God!
Going Anew in Spirit & Grace
Shout to The Lord
Zschech
My Jesus
My Savior
Lord there is none like You
All of my days
I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love
My Comfort
My Shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let ev’ry breath
All that I am
Never cease to worship You
Shout to the Lord
All the earth let us sing
Power and majesty
Praise to the King
Mountains bow down
And the seas will roar
At the sound
Of Your name
I sing for joy
At the work of Your hands
Forever I’ll love You
Forever I’ll stand
Nothing compares
To the promise I have
In You
Shout to the Lord
All the earth let us sing
Power and majesty
Praise to the King
Mountains bow down
And the seas will roar
At the sound
Of Your name
I sing for joy
At the work of Your hands
Forever I’ll love You
Forever I’ll stand
Nothing compares
To the promise I have in
Nothing compares
To the promise I have in
Nothing compares
To the promise I have
In You
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Today, Sunday, June 2, we celebrate The Second Sunday After Pentecost “The Rush Of The Wind, Changes All The Rules!” Faith Quest Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8! Vacation Bible School is July 15-18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Details for VBS coming soon!
Join us next Sunday, June 9, as we celebrate The Third Sunday After Pentecost “Feel The Rush Of The Wind, In The Perfect One!” Faith Quest Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8! Vacation Bible School is July 15-18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Details for VBS coming soon!
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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 The Rush Of The Wind & Grace – written based on Psalm 116-117. “I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry,” © 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 by Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, MN. Used with permission. “Prayer of The Day,” “Lord’s Prayer,” “Post-Communion Blessing, Prayer, & Benediction,” based on the LBW. “Hear Our Praises” © 1998 Hillsong Music, CCLI #2543402 “Be Still” © 1986 Thankyou Music CCLI# 120824 “He Is Exalted” © 1985 Mountain Spring Music CCLI #17827 “Jesus Loves Me” © Words and Music Public Domain, CCLI #4771887 “Breathe” © 1995 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing CCLI #1874117 “Lord, I Need You” © 2011 sixsteps Music, CCLI #5925687 “Shout to the Lord” © 1993 Wondrous Worship CCLI #1406918 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.