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Sunday Worship

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost God’s Compassion for His People

New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church Shoreview, Minnesota

June 28, 2020

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New Life

Evangelical Lutheran Church

W elcome! Guests, we’re so happy you are able to worship with us online. We pray, especially during these difficult days, that you find peace and strength in the Lord and his Word. We look forward to any opportunity to meet you in the future.

June 28, 2020 The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Path for Worship: Service of Prayer and Preaching Hymns: 234:1-3; 234:4,5; 346; 327

Today’s Worship The Holy Ministry is given by God out of compassion for his people, love so great that he called ministers of the Word to share his grace and mercy and foretell the coming kingdom of heaven. The Prayer of the Day is Gregorian and fits this Sunday beautifully as it emphasizes how God protects us, empowers us, and sanctifies us through the ministry of the Word that shows us mercy and forgiveness and leads us to the glory of heaven. The Verse of the Day is an excellent match: ministers clothed by God make the saints rejoice!

About the Path for Worship The Service of Prayer and Preaching has its roots in a liturgy known in the Western Church as Prone. This version provides flexibility for time in the Word coupled with extensive prayer. It is an early draft of a service being prepared for possible inclusion in a new hymnal for our church body. For more information on the new hymnal project: http://www.welshymnal.com/.

Prayer Before Worship Loving Savior, thank-you for the hope you pour out so generously in your Word of grace. Make me truly happy to hear it, glad to review it, and overjoyed to share it more and more. Amen.

Sunday Schedule Contact Information Worship (Online) 10:00 am Church Office 651-484-1169 E-mail welsnewlife@msn.com Website www.newlifeshoreview.com Pastor Mark Cordes, Pastor Joel Gawrisch, Administrative Assistant Jill Holm The following item is printed under OneLicense.net #A-715373

Scripture Readings The Holy Bible: Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) © 2019 The Wartburg Project. www.wartburgproject.org. All rights reserved.

Psalm 100:The Lord Is Good © 1997 Daniel C. Meyer. GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Praying the Catechism © 2016 Pless, John T. Praying Luther’s Small Catechism. Concordia Publishing House. Kindle Edition.

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Path for Worship

Gather ENTRANCE HYMN Red Hymnal #234 | Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Stanzas 1-3 are sung at this time.

Gather We gather together around the Means of Grace - the Gospel in Word and Sacrament.

Entrance Hymn This popular 17th c. hymn was written by gifted scholar and theologian Joachim Neander. As a student in Bremen, Germany, Neander lived a godless life. Although both his father and grandfather were Lutheran ministers, he wasted his teenage years in immorality. When Neander was twenty, he attended a meeting with a travelling preacher, intending to ridicule the man. Instead, he was converted. Four years later, he became headmaster of a school in Düsseldorf. During his time there, he wrote more than sixty hymns. Yet because of his strong Christian views and evangelistic activities, Neander displeased the authorities and was removed from his position. Still, he continued to write hymns as an expression of his faith, wandering the valleys around Düsseldorf, even living in a cave for a time. He died at the age of 30.

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CONFESSION OF SINS M: From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, C: the name of the Lord is to be praised.

M: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; C: Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

M: God saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior. C: We were buried with Christ through baptism into death in order that,

just as he was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie M: Spare us, Lord, from the lies of the devil and the attacks of our conscience.

Comfort and save us in your patient compassion. C: Have mercy on us, Jesus.

M: Guide us, Lord, to the wisdom of your Word and the power of your promises.

Take away our confusion and doubt. C: Have mercy on us, Jesus.

Morning and Evening Prayers Martin Luther wrote two short prayers for individuals and families to use in the morning after waking and in the evening before going to sleep. These lovely prayers, taken from Dr. Luther's Small Catechism, can help you begin and end each day with the Lord. Confession of Sins These are words acknowledging that we inherit sinfulness from our parents and have fallen short of God’s perfection ourselves. We refer to these conditions as original sin and actual sin, respectively. Yet Jesus’ perfect life lived for us and his innocent death in our place removes the guilt of sin forever. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie) This version of the Kyrie serves as an organized form of intercession to God for the needs and conditions of all people. The words “Lord, have mercy” are an acclamation meaning “Lord, have mercy and help us” with all for which we pray.

In the morning:

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have kept me this night from all harm and danger. Keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please you. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.

In the evening:

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have graciously kept me this day. Forgive me all my sins, and graciously keep me this night. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.

M: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

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Hymn of Praise After hearing the announcement of forgiveness, there is every reason for relief, joy, and thanksgiving to find its way into the believer’s heart. Considering how good God is in Christ and how firm are the promises of his eternal Word, believers break out in words of joy and commitment. The Word God continues to speak to his people through his powerful Word. The Prayer of the Day, the readings, and the psalms or anthems are all chosen according to the Lectionary. The Lectionary is a listing of readings for each Sunday of the Church Year. The readings have been chosen to bless the gathered believers with balance, discipline, direction, and freshness. The First Reading is typically taken from the Old Testament and occasionally from the Book of Acts. This reading often contains events or prophecy that find fulfillment in the Second and Gospel Lessons.

M: Hear us, Lord, when we come to you in prayer. Make us confident to take you at your word and follow you in faith.

C: Have mercy on us, Jesus.

M: Empower us, Lord, to walk in your ways and live in your truth.

Fill us with your love that we may love you and one another.

C: Have mercy on us, Jesus. HYMN OF PRAISE Red Hymnal #234:4,5 | Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

The hymn can be found printed on page 3.

The Word

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Let us pray.

O God, protector of all the faithful, you alone make strong; you alone make holy. Show us your mercy and forgive our sins day by day. Guide us through our earthly lives that we do not lose the things you have prepared for us in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Be seated

FIRST READING Exodus 19:2-8a (EHV)

Only the compassion of God can explain his loving patience and his message of grace.

After they set out from Rephidim and came to the Wilderness of Sinai, they camped in the wilderness. Israel camped there in front of the mountain.

3Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain, “This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and to tell the people of Israel: 4‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5Now if you will carefully listen to my voice and keep my covenant, then you will be my special treasure out of all the nations, although the entire earth is mine. 6You will be my kingdom of priests and my holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”

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7Moses went and summoned the elders of the people, and he set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. 8All the people answered together, “Everything that the Lord has said, we will do.” PSALM The Lord Is Good | Psalm 100

The cantor will sing the first Refrain and stanza 1. All join in singing thereafter.

Psalm Along with Old Testament believers we respond to God’s gracious promises in the word and song of the psalms. The singing of the Psalm, while connecting believers of both the Old Testament and New Testament Ages, also connects today’s readings. Psalm 100’s inspired designation is “A Psalm for Giving Thanks.” Today’s theme is reflected in the psalm: God’s compassion for his people, his flock.

Cantor: All: All:

Refrain:

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SECOND READING Romans 5:6-11 (EHV)

The compassion of God as seen in the sacrifice of Christ for the ungodly world.

For at the appointed time, while we were still helpless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7It is rare indeed that someone will die for a righteous person. Perhaps someone might actually go so far as to die for a person who has been good to him. 8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9Therefore, since we have now been justified by his blood, it is even more certain that we will be saved from God’s wrath through him. 10For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, it is even more certain that, since we have been reconciled, we will be saved by his life. 11And not only is this so, but we also go on rejoicing confidently in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received this reconciliation.

VERSE OF THE DAY Psalm 132:9 (EHV)

Alleluia. May your priests be clothed with righteousness.

May your favored ones shout for joy. Alleluia.

GOSPEL Matthew 9:35-10:8 (EHV)

The compassion of God for the lost and helpless sinner is the reason for Christ’s work and the ministry of the Word.

Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. 38Therefore pray that the Lord of the harvest will send out workers into his harvest.”

10:1Jesus called his twelve disciples to himself and gave them authority to drive out unclean spirits and to heal every disease and every sickness. 2These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebedee and his brother John; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 5Jesus sent these twelve out and commanded them, “Do not go among the Gentiles, and do not enter any town of the Samaritans. 6Go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near!’ 8Heal the sick. Raise the dead. Cleanse lepers. Drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.”

M: The Gospel of our Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

Second Reading The Second Reading is from the New Testament letters of the apostles or the Revelation to St. John. It stresses Christian faith and Christian living as a response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Verse of the Day The congregation stands for the Verse and the reading of the Gospel. (In the past soldiers put down their weapons and kings removed their crowns when the Gospel was read.)

The Verse of the Day is in reality a Gospel verse that serves as a prelude to the reading of the Gospel, as a reflector of the season of the Church year, or as a bridge between the Second Reading and the Gospel. The Gospel Believers have come for this moment. Here Christ speaks in sharp rebuke of human sin and goes by way of perfect life, innocent death, and resurrection grace to procure salvation for the world.

Today’s Gospel reading blends the four biblical accounts of the Feeding of the Five Thousand into one harmonious account. Like a four-part choir, each account has its part to sing. Together they make a beautiful, harmonious, composition.

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HYMN OF THE DAY Red Hymnal #346 | In You Is Gladness

MESSAGE Exodus 19:2-8a (EHV)

Such a Deal

Hymn of the Day The Hymn of the Day is assigned to this day for its rich content and connection to the day’s Gospel Reading.

Johann Lindemann first published this hymn in 1598 in a book of Christmas and New Year hymns. It was paired with a second hymn, both of which were set to Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi’s madrigal melody from 1593. Lindemann was not only a contemporary of Martin Luther, they were also cousins. Lindemann was a signer of the Lutheran statement of faith known as the Formula of Concord (1577).

The Message is the Word of God, proclaiming the living voice of the Gospel to God’s redeemed people. The preacher is the appointed representative who illuminates the Scripture for the congregation and applies it to our contemporary situation. He is neither lecturer nor entertainer, but a link through whom the Holy Spirit brings law and gospel to bear upon the hearts and minds of the worshiper and enlivens their faith and life.

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PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

M: We adore you, Father in heaven, because you created all things for the good of your people and to this day govern and guide the universe with divine precision and gracious love.

C: How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all.

M: We worship you, Lord Jesus, because you humbled yourself by becoming obedient to

death and bore our sins in your body on the cross.

C: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!

M: We praise you, Spirit of God, because you live in us and guide us into all the truth;

you counsel and comfort us with the words and promises of Jesus.

C: Come, Holy Spirit, renew our hearts and kindle in us the fire of your love.

M: For all your blessings which provide our daily needs, preserve our bodies and minds,

and impart the joys of life:

C: We thank you, Father.

M: For your perfect life and innocent death which freed us from sin, guilt, and death and

gained us a place at your side in heaven:

C: We thank you, Lord Jesus.

M: For calling us by the gospel and enlightening us with your gifts, for prompting our

love and keeping us in faith:

C: We thank you, Spirit of God.

Praying the Catechism - The Second Article

M: Help us understand your Word as we pray the Catechism,

C: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

The Prayer of the Church God invites his people to pray: to adore him and give thanks, to seek his blessings for faith and life, and to intercede for others. The following prayer or other prayers may be spoken. Prayers based on Martin Luther’s Small Catechism may be included.

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M: Lord Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from all eternity, and true man, born of the Virgin Mary, you have redeemed us, a lost and condemned people. For purchasing and winning us from all sin, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver but with your holy, precious blood and with your innocent suffering and death, we give you thanks.

C: We praise You that You have made us Your own so that we may live under You in

Your kingdom and serve You in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as You are risen from the dead and live and reign to all eternity with Your Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

M: Gracious Lord, hear our prayers for those we love and all those committed to your

care: C: We implore you to hear us, O God.

Special prayers and intercessions may follow.

M: For all who bear the cross of suffering, who are sick in body or in mind: C: Be merciful and spare them, good Lord.

M: For all who are troubled by the suffering or sin of those they love: C: Lord, hear our prayer.

M: For all who have experienced worldly loss, that in the midst of darkness and confusion

they may find their peace in you: C: We implore you to hear us, O God.

M: For all who are suffering because of their faithfulness to your Word, that in sacrifice

they might find strength and joy by your grace: C: Lord, hear our prayer.

M: For all who are undergoing temptations of the flesh or who are holding on to evil in

their hearts, that you would enable them to overcome and obtain the victory through Christ:

C: Be merciful and spare them, good Lord.

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M: For all who are lonely and sad in the midst of the joys of others, that they may know you as their divine friend and companion:

C: Lord, hear our prayer.

M: For the sick, the aged, and all who are approaching death, that they may find their

strength in you and obtain a blessed end:

C: Lord, hear our prayer.

M: For all for whom we have forgotten to pray but who are dear to you:

C: Help them according to their needs, and bring them to your heavenly kingdom, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Silent prayer

OFFERING

God has so richly blessed us in every way. Christ’s love empowers us to respond so that we can “...be generous in every way, which produces thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11 EHV) Offerings may be placed in the plate on your way out this morning. As you continue to make use of E-giving, “snail mail” (to Financial Secretary Roger Flashinski) and drop-off at church to support our collective ministry at New Life, you are encouraged to give generously to those in need, being confident of this: “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6 EHV)

Go in Peace

CANTICLE Revelation 15:3,4 | Magna et Mirabilia - Song of the Redeemed Sung to the tune HANOVER

1. How wondrous and great Your works, God of praise! How just, King of saints, And true are your ways! O who shall not fear you, And honor your name? You only are holy, You only supreme.

2. To nations long dark, Your light shall be shown; Their worship and vows Shall come to your throne: Your truth and your justice Shall spread all abroad, Till earth’s every people confess you their God.

Offering Moved by God’s love in Christ, we offer him our first and best gifts, purely out of thanks to him.

Canticle Magna et Mirabilia (great and wonderful) is a Latin canticle based on Revelation 15:3,4. It is also commonly known as the Song of the Redeemed, reflecting a vision of the completion of salvation for the faithful in heaven. This 19th c. metrical version was written by Henry U. Onderdonk, the Bishop of Pennsylvania.

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Closing Hymn Jeremiah E. Rankin, a well-known 19th c. preacher, wrote this hymn in 1882 based on the etymology of “good bye” from the phrase, “God be with ye.” He sent the text to two composers and chose the attached tune, calling it “a wedding of words and music at which it was my function to preside.” The combined text and tune first appeared under the heading “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ Be with You - Romans 16:20.”

LORD’S PRAYER C: 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. BLESSING M: The almighty and merciful Lord, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit bless and

preserve you. C: Amen. CLOSING HYMN Red Hymnal #327 | God Be with You till We Meet Again

Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer was given by our Savior to his Church in response to the disciples’ request to be taught to pray. See Matthew 6:9-13. The conclusion to the prayer, also known as the Doxology, was a common conclusion to ancient prayers. Blessing The blessing of Aaron has been spoken over God’s people for over 3,500 years. The Lord said, “So they will put my name on [them], and I will bless them” (Numbers 6:27).