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Sunday Worship - The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
”Farther Than We Think … In The Rush Of The Wind!”
July 7, 2024, 9:30AM
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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Gathering In Spirit & Grace

Awake My Soul

Tomlin

refrain:
Awake awake
Awake my soul
God resurrect these bones
From death to life
For You alone
Awake my soul

vs. 1
Breathe on me
Breath of God
Breathe on me
Breathe on me
Breath of God
Breathe on me
I come alive
I’m alive
When You breathe on me

(refrain)

vs. 2
Speak to me
Word of God
Speak to me
Speak to me
Word of God
Speak to me
I come alive
I’m alive
When You speak to me
I come alive
I’m alive
When You speak to me

(refrain twice)

Litany Celebrating the Rush of the Wind in Power & Grace

BASED ON PSALM 30

Today we trust anew, God’s grace in the rush of The Wind, awakes our souls, and touches us first with power and hope, so we worship, in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.

Amen. I rejoice in you, Lord. You have drawn me up, that I might be complete and be made new again. I cried to you for help, and your power and grace have touched me first.

People of God: The Lord of life is the only One who can restore our very souls. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins, and those times we have failed to trust the Lord’s power, to call on his touch, to call on his name.

(silence for reflection)

Friends in Christ: The Lord has spoken and made us complete. Feel the rush of The Wind as God touches us first in the grace of these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. Though his anger is for a moment, his favor and mercy are for a lifetime. Come anew, just as you are to the One who touches you first!

Song of Renewal In Grace

Just As I Am

Elliot & Bradbury

vs. 1
Just as I am without one plea
But that thy blood was shed for me
And that thou bidd’st me
Come to thee
O Lamb of God I come
I come

Let me not be silent. Let me sing praises to the Lord, and give thanks for his holy name. By your favor, O Lord, you have spoken and touched me, and you have made me as strong as a mountain. Your glory and grace are my power and my hope.

Friends of Jesus: The Lord truly hears you when you cry out to him. Trust we are not alone! Jesus has come close enough to touch. Give thanks to the Lord, for God’s goodness and grace. Come anew, just as you are, to the One who touches you first!

Song of Renewal In Grace

Just As I Am

Elliot & Bradbury

vs. 5
Just as I am thou wilt receive
Wilt welcome pardon cleanse relieve
Because thy promise
I believe
O Lamb of God I come
I come

Almighty and loving God, your voice alone speaks to us with power, healing and hope. In the midst of all that is broken in our lives, all that is longing to be restored, we feel the rush of The Wind as you touch us first. By your Spirit, renew our hearts, give us grace and courage to believe all we need do is reach out, to feel how close you are, as you touch us first. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

The Old Testament

LAMENTATIONS 3:22–33

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. It is good for one to bear the yoke in youth, to sit alone in silence when the Lord has imposed it, to put one’s mouth to the dust (there may yet be hope), to give one’s cheek to the smiter, and be filled with insults. For the Lord will not reject forever. Although he causes grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love; for he does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone. 

(New Revised Standard Version)

The New Testament

2 CORINTHIANS 8:7–15

Now as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you – so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love against the earnestness of others. For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. And in this matter I am giving my advice: it is appropriate for you who began last year not only to do something but even to desire to do something – now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means. For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has – not according to what one does not have. I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance. As it is written, “The one who had much did not have too much, and the one who had little did not have too little.”

(New Revised Standard Version)

Song of Blessed Touch

Beautiful Savior

tr. Seiss

vs. 1
Beautiful Savior
King of creation
Son of God
And Son of Man
Truly I’d love thee
Truly I’d serve thee
Light of my soul
My joy my crown

vs. 3
Fair is the sunshine
Fair is the moonlight
Bright the sparkling
Stars on high
Jesus shines brighter
Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels
In the sky

vs. 4
Beautiful Savior
Lord of the nations
Son of God
And Son of Man
Glory and honor
Praise adoration
Now and forevermore
Be thine

Gospel

MARK 5:21–43

When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet and begged him repeatedly, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live.” So Jesus went with him. And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. Now there was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years. She had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him and touched his cloak, for she said, “If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well.” Immediately her hemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my clothes?” And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, ‘Who touched me?’” Jesus looked all around to see who had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s house to say, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?” But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” Jesus allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. When they came to the house of the leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. When Jesus had entered, he said to them, “Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha cum,” which means, “Little girl, get up!” And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. Jesus strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and he told them to give her something to eat.

(New Revised Standard Version)

Stating Our Faith in God

BASED ON PSALM 89

As we feel the rush of The Wind, let us speak boldly of all we believe, trusting God’s power and grace in Jesus Christ.

I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to my servant David: ‘I will establish your descendants forever, and build your throne for all generations.’” Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones. For who in the sky can be compared to the Lord? Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord, great and awesome above all that are around him? O Lord, God of hosts, who is as mighty as you? Blessed be the Lord forever. Amen and 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!

With the Rush of the Wind … I Touch You First!

LAMENTATIONS 3:22-33; 2 CORINTHIANS 8:7-15; MARK 5:21-43

Most people these days are looking for a little more energy, a little more jump in their step, a little more power.  These days you can find `quick energy drinks' and `power bars' to give you a boost.  What gives you real energy, real power?  What restores your fire, energy, and spirit?  What restores your soul, your faith?  In today’s Gospel, a man looks for his daughter to be healed, and a woman looks for her body to be restored.  The man knew the power of Jesus' touch.  The woman knew the power in simply touching Jesus' garments.  Both people had been touched by the rush of The Wind in Jesus, - his message, ministry, presence, grace - they knew where to get more.  As our personal walks of discipleship and devotion go forward, let us go forward in the rush of The Wind, trusting all we long for is a touch away, trusting The One who touches us first!

1. Where do you get your power and energy?  Where do you get energy and power for your spirit, soul, and faith?  When you feel empty, feel the rush of The Wind, trusting who touches you first!
Mark 5:30

2. Let us forever call upon and reach out to the One who with the rush of The Wind reaches out to us first, touching us first!

A. God in Jesus touches us first with his power, as individuals and as disciples.
Lamentations 3:22-26; Mark 5:22, 27

i. If we cannot always feel the power of Jesus' touch, we can reach out to him, he is that close, that powerful.

ii. Like the leader of the synagogue, like the woman, we know where we can get more, who has all we need.

B. With the rush of The Wind, God in Jesus touches us first with his power to restore what God alone created, even though at times we are tired and empty and broken in our bodies, spirits, souls, and faith.
Lamentations 3:22-23; Mark 5:23,28,35,41

C. With the rush of The Wind, God in Jesus touches us first with his power as God’s people `to make God and neighbor first.'
2 Corinthians 8:7-12

i. God has touched us first, putting much in our care.

ii. God has touched us first, calling us to take next steps.

iii. God has touched us first, gracing us, keeping us faithful.

iv. The gift is acceptable according to what we have, not according to what we do not have.

3. With the rush of The Wind, God's power in Jesus, truly touches us more than we touch him.  Today and always, let us trust healing and hope and grace and reassurance, and all we long for, are only a touch away, faithfully given to us in the power and love of the One who touches us first!
Lamentations 3:22-23; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Mark 5:30-31,41

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 Touched Anew

Grace Alone

Nelson & Brown

Ev’ry promise we can make
Ev’ry prayer and step of faith
Ev’ry diff’rence we will make
Is only by His grace
Ev’ry mountain we will climb
Ev’ry ray of hope we shine
Ev’ry blessing left behind
Is only by His grace

Grace alone
Which God supplies
Strength unknown
He will provide
Christ in us
Our Cornerstone
We will go forth
In grace alone

We will go forth
In grace alone

… 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

It Is Well With My Sould

Spafford & Bliss

vs. 1
When peace like a river
Attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot
Thou hast taught me to say
It is well
It is well
With my soul

refrain:
It is well
It is well
With my soul
With my soul
It is well
It is well
With my soul

vs. 3
My sin – O the bliss
Of this glorious thought
My sin – not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross
And I bear it no more
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
O my soul

(refrain)

vs. 4
And Lord haste the day
When my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trumpet shall sound
And the Lord shall descend
Even so
It is well
With my soul

(refrain)

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 Touched in Grace

The Name of The Lord (Blessed Be)

Utterbach

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Most High
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Most High

Glory to the name of the Lord
Glory to the name of the Lord
Glory to the name of the Lord
Most High
Glory to the name of the Lord
Glory to the name of the Lord
Glory to the name of the Lord
Most High

The name of The Lord is
A strong tower
The righteous run into it
And they are saved
The name of The Lord is
A strong tower
The righteous run into it
And they are saved

Holy is the name of the Lord
Holy is the name of the Lord
Holy is the name of the Lord
Most High
Holy is the name of the Lord
Holy is the name of the Lord
Holy is the name of the Lord
Most High

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Today, Sunday, June 30, we celebrate The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost “With The Rush Of The Wind … I Touch You First!” Faith Quest Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8! Vacation Bible School is July 15-18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Registration Form and Initial Details for VBS now available! A blessed 4th of July to one and all!

Join us next Sunday, July 7, as we celebrate The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost “Farther Than We Think … In The Rush Of The Wind!” Faith Quest Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8! Vacation Bible School is July 15-18, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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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 In Power & Grace  – written based on Psalm 30. “Just As I Am,” “Beautiful Savior,” “It Is Well With My Soul,” © 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. “Awake My Soul” © 2012 S.D.G. Publishing, CCLI #6453172 “Just As I Am, Without One Plea,” Words & Music Public Domain, CCLI #23206 “Beautiful Savior” Words and Music Public Domain, OL #83398 “Jesus Loves Me” © Words and Music Public Domain, CCLI #4771887 “Grace Alone” © 1998 Maranatha! Music, CCLI #2335524 “When Peace, Like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)” Words and Music Public Domain “The Name of The Lord (Blessed Be)” © 1989 & this arr. © 1997 Polygram International Publishing, Inc. CCLI #265239 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.