The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost - Online Worship - August 18, 2024
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Sunday Worship - The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
We are pleased to welcome The Rev. Mike Zaske to preach for us once again!
August 25, 2024, 9:30AM
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Gathering In Spirit & Grace
Open the Eyes of My Heart
Baloche
Open the eyes of my heart Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see You
Open the eyes of my heart Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see you
To see You high and lifted up
Shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
As we sing holy holy holy
(repeat)
Holy holy holy
Holy holy holy
Holy holy holy
I want to see You
(repeat)
Litany Celebrating the Rush of the Wind in Power & Grace
BASED ON PSALM 81
Today the eyes of our hearts are opened once again, and we are nourished with all that is so holy, as The Bread of Life feeds our spirit and fills us with grace in the rush of The Wind, so we worship, in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen. Sing aloud to God who is our strength. Let us shout for joy and raise a new song. May we celebrate and grow in the love of God on this festival day.
People of God: The Lord today invites us to follow his voice and to once again let him nourish our spirits and lives. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins and those times we have failed to trust the Lord as The Bread of Life.
(silence for reflection)
Friends in Christ, feel the rush of The Wind as God fills you with grace in these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. Jesus nourishes you with hope. The Bread of Life, feeds you, restores you; so come, be filled, just as you are!
Song Anew in Grace
Just As I Am
Elliott & 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
I have been made new by Christ today. I will listen to him today and always. I will no longer rely on other gods. In the rush of The Wind, I will follow anew The Bread of Life.
Friends in Christ: Jesus feeds you and nourishes you with the finest gifts of bread and wine, water and promise; so come, be fed and filled by The Bread of Life; so come, one and all, just as you are!
Song Anew in Grace
Just As I Am
Elliott & 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
Loving God, we trust you nourish us with your daily blessings. Today we come, just as we are, with hungering hearts and ask you once again to give us our daily bread. In the rush of The Wind, by your Holy Spirit, open the eyes of our hearts once again, may The Bread of Life, The Bread of Heaven, feed us, and nourish us with all that is so very holy, to grow our spirits in hope, life, faith and grace. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
The Old Testament
PROVERBS 9:1–6
Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, she has also set her table. She has sent out her servant girls, she calls from the highest places in the town, “You that are simple, turn in here!” To those without sense she says, “Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. Lay aside immaturity, and live, and walk in the way of insight.”
(New Revised Standard Version)
The New Testament
EPHESIANS 5:15–20
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
(New Revised Standard Version)
Song Anew in The Spirit
Listen, God is Calling
Tanzanian Traditional
refrain:
Listen
Listen God is calling
Through the Word inviting
Offering forgiveness
Comfort and joy
(repeat)
vs. 1
Jesus gave his mandate
Share the good news
That he came to save us
And set us free
(refrain with repeat)
vs. 3
Help us to be faithful
Standing steadfast
Walking in your precepts
Led by your Word
(refrain with repeat)
Gospel
JOHN 6:51–58
Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.”
(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!
Plenty of Nourishment, In the Rush of The Wind
PROVERBS 9:1-6; EPHESIANS 5:15-20; JOHN 6:51-58
Do you get enough nourishment? Do you try to eat enough of the right foods? Does your diet include the major food groups? How does your body react when you do not get enough of the necessary nutrients? Does your energy supply disappear? Does your strength and stamina begin to suffer? As we further reflect on Jesus as The Bread of Life, we are reminded our spirit, our faith, need proper nourishment. In the rush of The Wind, as we feast on The Bread of Life, our spirit, our faith, will be fed and graced with the nourishment they need. When your heart in Christ is looking to be properly fed, come to the One who will keep you alive; come to the One who will give your spirit energy and purpose; come to the One who will keep you strong. Trust The Bread of Life came down from heaven to nourish your growing spirit, in power and grace!
1. Like our body, our spirit and our faith also need nourishment to keep alive in the rush of The Wind.
John 6:51
A. Jesus said he is "The living bread that came down from heaven." Jesus is the living bread. Not the bread that was alive. Not the bread that might stay alive. Not the bread that will one day live. This living bread has life now and will stay alive forever.
B. As the people of God, as God's people, we need to nourish and keep alive our spirit through all of life's ups and downs.
C. Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15 - The wisdom of God keeps us alive. Faith keeps us wise when all else tempts us and looks tasty.
i. Wisdom is at the heart of true living.
ii. Come and be nourished, not distracted.
iii. `Come and eat of my bread and wine .... lay aside immaturity, ... walk in the way of insight ... and live.'
2. Our spirit, our faith, need nourishment to give them energy, in the rush of The Wind.
Ephesians 5:15,18
A. Paul reminds the people of Ephesus and us, The Holy Spirit nourishes us and keeps us wise; The Holy Spirit fills us with energy and purpose.
B. As we abide in Christ, as we feed on Christ’s flesh and blood, we are nourished to charge forward to serve and to witness!
3. Our spirit, our faith, need nourishment to stay strong in the rush of The Wind.
Ephesians 5:18; John 6:55-57
A. Jesus calls us to eat his flesh and to drink his blood, to abide with him, to be at one with him, to make God and our neighbor first.
i. Leviticus 17:10-11 - Shares laws prohibiting cannibalism. Jesus is a very faithful Jew, and would not put these laws into question.
ii. Nothing weakens us more than feeling alone. We are nourished and strengthened when we abide with Christ. It's tougher to get any closer, to be nourished any better, than to be at one with Jesus.
iii. When we eat and drink of him, we witness that we know, trust and surrender to The One who keeps us alive.
B. When you are in crisis, when your spirit suffers tragedy, you need to eat and drink to keep up your strength. Turn to Jesus!
4. John 6:51,58 - `As we eat and drink, we will live forever.' Trust your life, your spirit, are graced and properly nourished in the rush of The Wind. Thanks be to God, we can come and feast on Who nourishes best our soul, heart and spirit; Jesus, The Bread Of Life!
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 Filled With Hope & Grace
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Thompson
vs. 1
Softly and tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling for you and for me
See on the portals
He’s waiting and watching
Watching for you and for me
refrain:
Come home
(Come home)
Come home
(Come home)
All who are weary
Come home
Earnestly tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling O sinner come home
vs. 3
Oh for the wonderful
Love he has promised
Promised for you and for me
Though we have sinned
He has mercy and pardon
Pardon for you and for me
(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
God of Wonders
Hindalong & Byrd
Lord of all creation
Of water earth and sky
The heavens are Your tabernacle
Glory to The Lord on high
refrain:
God of Wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy holy
Lord of heaven and earth
Lord of heaven and earth
Early in the morning
I will celebrate the light
When I stumble in the darkness
I will call Your name by night
(refrain)
Hallelujah
To the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah
To the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah
To the Lord of heaven and earth
(refrain)
Lord of heaven and earth
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 Grace
My Life is In You, Lord
Gardner
My life is in You Lord
My strength is in You Lord
My hope is in You Lord
In You it’s in You
My life is in You Lord
My strength is in You Lord
My hope is in You Lord
In You it’s in You
I will praise You with all of my life
I will praise You with all of my strength
With all of my life
With all of my strength
All of my hope is in You
My life is in You Lord
My strength is in You Lord
My hope is in You Lord
In You it’s in You
My life is in You Lord
My strength is in You Lord
My hope is in You Lord
In You it’s in You
In You
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Today, Sunday, August 18, we celebrate The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost “Plenty Of Nourishment, In The Rush Of The Wind!” Faith Quest Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8!
Join us next Sunday, August 25, as we celebrate The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost Next Sunday we welcome The Rev. Mike Zaske to preach for us once again! Faith Quest Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 8!
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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 81. “Just As I Am,” Listen, God Is Calling,” Softley And Tenderly,” © 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 “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” © 1997 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music, CCLI #2298355 “Listen, God Is Calling” © 1993 Augsburg Fortress, OL #05497 “Jesus Loves Me” © Words and Music Public Domain, CCLI #4771887 “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” © Words and Music Public Domain CCLI #28380 “God of Wonders” © 2000 New Spring Publishing, Inc. CCLI #3118757 “My Life Is In You, Lord” © 1986, this arrangement © 1992 By Integrity’s Hosanna! Music CCLI #17315 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.