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Sunday Worship - The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
”More Than At First … In The Rush Of The Wind!”
July 28, 2024, 9:30AM
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Gathering In Spirit & Grace
Holy Spirit
Torwalt
There’s nothing worth more
That will ever come close
No thing can compare
You’re our living hope
Your Presence Lord
I’ve tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone
In Your Presence Lord
Holy Spirit
You are welcome here
Come flood this place
And fill the atmosphere
Your glory God
Is what our hearts long for
To be overcome
By Your presence Lord
Your presence Lord
bridge:
Let us become
More aware
Of Your Presence
Let us experience
The glory of
Your goodness
(repeat bridge 3x)
Holy Spirit
You are welcome here
Come flood this place
And fill the atmosphere
Your glory God
Is what our hearts long for
To be overcome
By Your presence Lord
Litany Celebrating the Rush of the Wind in Power & Grace
BASED ON PSALM 23
Today we celebrate once again; in the rush of The Wind, thanks to the Holy Spirit so welcome here, we recognize what is so obvious in God’s mercy and grace, so we worship, in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Friends, our God is a faithful God and shepherd. We are invited to be renewed by him and to have our souls restored. Let us take a moment of silence to share with God our sins and those times we have failed to recognize The Good Shepherd in our midst.
(silence for reflection)
Friends of our faithful Lord: Today, once again, the pastures are green, and the waters in grace are made still. The Lord will forever recognize you and remember you. He has heard your confession. In the rush of The Wind, recognize the grace in these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you of all your sins. Sing anew, as the Spirit falls afresh on you!
Song of Renewal
Spirit of The Living God
Iverson
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Melt me
Mold me
Fill me
Use me
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me, even in the presence of my enemies, you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Friends in faith: The Good Shepherd refreshes you in his mercy and goodness. Sing anew to Jesus; feel the rush of The Wind! We are blessed to recognize what is not always obvious: God’s grace is with us; the Spirit of the living God is here; and we will live in the house of the Lord forever!
Song of Renewal
Spirit of The Living God
Iverson
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Melt me
Mold me
Fill me
Use me
Spirit of the living God
Fall afresh on me
Loving God, you recognize the demands we face; and yet you restore us when we are tempted, you re-create us when we have fallen, and you renew our commitment to make you and our neighbors first. In the rush of The Wind, help us to recognize the obvious in all you make known: your power, your countless blessings, our need for you, and your saving grace. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
The Old Testament
Jeremiah 23:1–6
Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore, thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: “The Lord is our righteousness.”
(New Revised Standard Version)
Song Anew In True Grace
I Love to Tell the Story
Hankey & Fischer
vs. 1
I love to tell the story
Of unseen things above
Of Jesus and his glory
Of Jesus and his love
I love to tell the story
Because I know it’s true
It satisfies my longings
As nothing else would do
refrain:
I love to tell the story
I’ll sing this theme in glory
And tell the old old story
Of Jesus and his love
vs. 2
I love to tell the story
How pleasant to repeat
What seems each time I tell it
More wonderfully sweet
I love to tell the story
For some have never heard
The message of salvation
From God’s own holy Word
(refrain)
vs. 3
I love to tell the story
For those who know it best
Seem hungering and thirsting
To hear it like the rest
And when in scenes of glory
I sing the new new song
I’ll sing the old old story
That I have loved so long
(refrain)
Gospel
MARK 6:30-34, 53-56
The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. Jesus said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. ... When they had crossed, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored the boat. When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him, and rushed about the whole region and began to bring the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.
(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.
Song of Life & Grace Anew
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
Ylvisaker
I was there to hear your borning cry
I’ll be there when you are old
I rejoiced the day you were baptized
To see your life unfold
The Sacrament Of Holy Baptism For Carter Michael Artames Wegner
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.
Welcoming The Newly Baptized
Through Holy Baptism, God has made Carter Michael Artames a new brother member of the priesthood we all share in Christ Jesus, that we may proclaim the praise of God and bear his creative and redeeming word to all the world.
We welcome you into the Lord’s family. We receive you as a fellow member of the body of Christ, a child of the same heavenly Father, and a worker with us in the kingdom of God. Amen.
Song of Life & Grace Anew
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
Ylvisaker
I was there to hear your borning cry
I’ll be there when you are old
I rejoiced the day you were baptized
To see your life unfold
Faith Quest Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8!
Recognizing the Obvious … In The Rush of The Wind!
JEREMIAH 23:1-6; EPHESIANS 2:11-22; MARK 6:30-34,53-56
We do not always see or recognize what is right in front of us. We may see something or someone, but we may not acknowledge or realize or recognize the importance of the place, event or person. If not careful, if not intentional, if not observant we may not recognize the needs, the gifts, the uniqueness of co-workers, neighbors, friends or even family. As Jesus' disciples and apostles: What do we recognize? Do we recognize others - visitors, fellow church members, neighbors, those in passing - as brothers and sisters in Christ? What about Jesus, himself? Do we recognize gifts of grace, and all God makes known? In Mark today, we read the people `recognize Jesus and his disciples.' Do people recognize us as his disciples and apostles? When we are lost or wander about like sheep, in the rush of The Wind, The Good Shepherd recognizes us and has compassion on us. Let us recognize the grace of all God makes known in Jesus, The Good Shepherd, who recognizes us and all we need!
1. In the rush of The Wind, Jesus helps us recognize our obvious need for rest, renewal, recreation, and re-creation.
Ephesians 2:17-18; Mark 6:30-32
A. Jesus helps us recognize our obvious need to get away from it all.
B. To do mission effectively, to be devoted disciples and apostles, will require us to find rest and renewal.
C. Jesus recognizes our need to take time to go to those deserted places. Jesus satisfies our obvious need to be renewed, restored, and re-created.
2. In the rush of The Wind, Jesus helps us recognize our obvious need for a shepherd, our call to shepherd others.
Jeremiah 23:1-2,4; Mark 6:30-34
A. We need a guide, and so much more - that is obvious.
B. It is obvious, to shepherd others is not easy. May they recognize Christ in us.
C. Let us recognize our obvious need for Jesus to guide, protect, save us, and to grace us!
3. In the rush of The Wind, grace is given to recognize all God makes known in Jesus Christ.
Jeremiah 23:3-6; Ephesians 2:12-21; Mark 6:33,54-56
A. God graces us to recognize he alone lifts us up!
B. Christ graces us to recognize he has made us one people.
C. We have a cornerstone, others are longing to recognize.
D. Let us clearly recognize: `The days are surely coming!'
E. In the rush of The Wind, Jesus will help us see and recognize more of what is so obvious: Our need for him, our daily and eternal dependence on him and the peace we have in The Shepherd. Even when Jesus steps back to rest a while, Jesus recognizes us, has compassion on us, and graces us!
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Song of Grace Anew
Revelation Song
Riddle
Worthy is the
Lamb who was slain
Holy holy is He
Sing a new song
To Him who sits on
Heaven’s mercy seat
(repeat)
refrain:
Holy holy holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is
And is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You
Clothed in rainbows
Of living color
Flashes of lightning
Rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor
Strength and
Glory and power be
To You the only wise King
(refrain)
Filled with wonder
Awestruck wonder
At the mention
Of Your name
Jesus Your name is power
Breath and living water
Such a marv’lous
Mystery
(refrain)
… 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.
Song During Holy Communion
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Tomlin
vs. 1
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost
But now am found
Was blind but now I see
vs. 2
‘Twas grace that taught
My heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did
That grace appear
The hour I first believed
refrain:
My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God my Savior
Has ransomed me
And like a flood
His mercy rains
Unending love
Amazing grace
(repeat refrain)
vs. 3
The Lord has promised
Good to me
His Word my hope secures
He will my shield
And portion be
As long as life endures
(refrain twice)
vs. 4
The earth shall soon
Dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God who called me
Here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
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 Light & Grace
This Little Light of Mine
African American Spiritual
vs. 1
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
vs. 2
Ev’rywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Ev’rywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Ev’rywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
vs. 3
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
(repeat first verse)
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
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Today, Sunday, July 21, we celebrate The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost “Recognizing The Obvious … In The Rush Of The Wind!” Faith Quest Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8!
Through The Sacrament Of Holy Baptism, today we welcome Carter Michael Artames Wegner into the Christian family. Carter is the son of Joshua and Jessica. We pray God’s blessings on Carter every day as he walks in the light and promise of Jesus Christ! Carter’s sponsors and Godparents are Tim and Danele Fiedorowicz.
Join us next Sunday, July 28, as we celebrate The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost “More Than At First … In The Rush Of The Wind!” Faith Quest Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8!
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Friends, today as always, all who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion. For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving! Offering is collected in baskets by the ushers as you exit the sanctuary.
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From everyone on every level of leadership and service, we continue to pray for you and to give thanks to God for each of you! Please contact Pastor Jamie if he can serve you in any way: jamie.thompson@lordoflifemn.org
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 23. “I Love To Tell The Story,” “This Little Light Of Mine,” © 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. “Holy Spirit” © 2011 Jesus Culture, CCLI #6087919 “Spirit of The Living God” © 1935, 1963 Moody Press CCLI #2151368 “Jesus Loves Me” © Words and Music Public Domain, CCLI #4771887 “Revelation Song” © 2004 Gateway Create Publishing CCLI #4447960 “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” © 2006 sixsteps Music CCLI # 4768151 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.