Lectionary 18

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: Matthew 7:7-8 | Sermon Text: Job 38:25-27; 41:1-8; 42:1-6 (Job Sees God)
Prayer of the Day: God of all creation; your majesty is evident everywhere we look. Keep us from the sin of thinking we are at the center of creation and orient us towards the true center of all that is: You and You alone. We pray with humility and love to the Creator of all. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #846 Amen, We Praise Your Name
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #684 Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
ELW #245 Creator of the Stars of Night
ELW #756 Eternal Father, Strong to Save
ELW #880 O God beyond All Praising
ELW #873 God, Whose Almighty Word
ELW #830 How Marvelous God’s Greatness
ELW #450 I Bind unto Myself Today
ELW #881 Let All Things Now Living
ELW #837 Many and Great, O God
ELW #601 Savior, When in Dust to You
ELW #785 When Peace like a River
LBW #550 From All That Dwell below the Skies
LBW #286 Bow Down Your Ear, Almighty Lord
LBW #238 God Has Spoken by His Prophets
LBW #483  God Moves in a Mysterious Way
LBW #462 God the Omnipotent!
LBW #443 Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray
OBS #45  A Ram’s Horn Blasting Barren Hills
W&P #15 Be Bold, Be Strong
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; OBS=O Blessed Spring; W&P=Worship & Praise)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #302 As with Gladness Men of Old
ELW #402 Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ
ELW #786 O Holy Spirit, Enter In
ELW #696 Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
ELW #658 O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
ELW #754 Jesus, the Very Thought of You
ELW #519 Open Your Ears, O Faithful People
ELW #669 Rise Up, O Saints of God!
ELW #800 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
ELW #262 Wait for the Lord
ELW #680/681 We Plow the Fields and Scatter
ELW #742 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
LBW #506 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
LBW #413 Father Eternal, Ruler of Creation
WOV#783 Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“May Your Wonders Never Cease” By Brad Avery, David Carr, et al.
“Only You” As performed by Young Oceans.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

We pray for your church, O God. Trusting that you can do all things, we ask that you strengthen our faith and proclamation. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for your creation, O God. Trusting that you can do all things, we ask that you protect plants, animals and ecosystems and give us the courage to speak out against misuse and mismanagement of the earth’s resources. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for the nations, O God. Trusting that you can do all things, we ask that you grant wisdom to our leaders and bless them with hearts dedicated to justice and peace. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all who suffer in spirit, O God. Trusting that you can do all things, we ask that you use us to proclaim hope and peace to all who are troubled. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all the suffering, O God. Trusting that you can do all things, we ask that you bring healing and comfort to those in need and bless doctors, nurses, and all those who work your healing. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We pray for the saints, O God. Trusting that you can do all things, we ask that you keep us on the path of faith that they have walked before us. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary 17

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: John 16:15-20 | Sermon Text: Job 31:35-37; 38:1-11 (The Lord Answers)
Prayer of the Day: God who is greater than all chaos; when despair clouds our vision of your glory, open our eyes to see the wonder of your creation. Bring us out of the darkness of suffering and into your light that our weeping may be turned into praising you. In the name of the one whose light shatters the darkness, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #634 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
ELW #846 Amen, We Praise Your Name
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #303 Brightest and Best of the Stars
ELW #684 Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
ELW #245 Creator of the Stars of Night
ELW #731 Earth and All Stars!
ELW #756 Eternal Father, Strong to Save
ELW #880 O God beyond All Praising
ELW #873 God, Whose Almighty Word
ELW #450 I Bind unto Myself Today
ELW #836 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
ELW #881 Let All Things Now Living
ELW #837 Many and Great, O God
ELW #556 Morning Has Broken
ELW #842 Oh, Worship the King
ELW #824 This Is My Father’s World
ELW #785 When Peace like a River
LBW #567 God of Our Fathers
LBW #550 From All That Dwell below the Skies
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #392 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
ELW #515 Break Now the Bread of Life
ELW #389 Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing
ELW #804 Come Down, O Love Divine
ELW #404 Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove
ELW #401 Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading
ELW #786 O Holy Spirit, Enter In
ELW #582 Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
ELW #398 Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
ELW #620 How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
ELW #482  I Come with Joy
ELW #867 In Thee Is Gladness
ELW #352 I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
ELW #403 Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
ELW #379 Now the Green Blade Rises
ELW #334 Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery
ELW #510 Word of God, Come Down on Earth
LBW #488 Breathe on Me, Breath of God
LBW #472/473 Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
LBW #238 God Has Spoken by His Prophets
LBW #162 Lord God, the Holy Ghost
WOV #681 Come, O Holy Spirit, Come
WOV#682 Praise the Spirit in Creation
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“Ancient Skies” By Michael Gungor, Michael Rossback.
“Be Praised” By Michael Gungor
“Center Of It All” By Tim Hughes.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

God who laid the foundation of the earth; make the foundation of your church firm and guide all who follow you in ways of mercy and love. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God who shut in the sea; protect the wild places of the world and inspire us with the beauty found even in chaos. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God who causes the morning stars to sing; bring your light to the nations of the world and illuminate all who lead with your great wisdom. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God who makes the heavens shout for joy; reach into the dark and broken places of our lives and grant us patience, endurance, and hope in you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God who knows the measurements of the cosmos; enter into our pain and bring your resurrection life. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God who laid the cornerstones of time; bring us safely to our eternal home and bless the resting places of all who have died in you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary 16

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: John 12:24 | Sermon Text: Job 14:7-15; 19:23-27 (Hopeful Longing)
Prayer of the Day: God of our redemption, grant us hope and faith in you even in the midst of pain and suffering. Bring resurrection life into the darkest depths of death and despair. We pray all this in the name of our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #846 Amen, We Praise Your Name
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #389 Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing
ELW #380 Hallelujah! Jesus Lives!
ELW #619 I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
ELW #621 Jesus Lives, My Sure Defense
ELW #624 Jesus, Still Lead On
ELW #435 Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
ELW #694 Sing to the Lord of Harvest
ELW #391 This Joyful Eastertide
ELW #785 When Peace like a River
OBS #75 Rich in Promise
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; OBS=O Blessed Spring)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #532 Gather Us In
ELW #737 He Comes to Us as One Unknown
ELW #580 How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
ELW #815 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
ELW #660 Lift High the Cross
ELW #379 Now the Green Blade Rises
ELW #880 O God beyond All Praising
ELW #810 O Jesus, I Have Promised
ELW #548 Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen
ELW #667 Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said
ELW #334 Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery
ELW #803 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
ELW #798 Will You Come and Follow Me (The Summons)
ELW #659 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant
ELW #506 The Word of God is Source and Seed
LBW #324 O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
WOV #785 Weary of All Trumpeting
ASG #19 Let This Season Be
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice; ASG=As Sunshine to a Garden)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Awesome God” By Rich Mullins.
“This Dust” By Kip Fox.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

God of hope; strengthen the hope of your church that we might proclaim your resurrection life to a world trapped by death. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of hope; bring healing and wholeness to your creation that the entire earth might proclaim your great providence. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of hope; bring hope for peace and justice to the nations of the world that all the world may know your mercy. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of hope; increase our hopefulness and lead us to hopeless places and people that we might bring your promise of steadfast love. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of hope; heal those in pain (especially,…) that all might know of your care for them. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of hope; bless those who died in the hope of resurrection (especially Bartolomé de Las Casas, missionary to the Indies, and …) that the witness of their faith may strengthen our own. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary 15

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 17:20-21 | Sermon Text: Job 3:1-10; 4:1-9; 7:11-21 (Anguish and Lament)
Prayer of the Day: God above, take away our iniquity and pardon our transgressions. Were you to judge, we could not stand; strengthen our faith in your mercy and love as we work for your kingdom. We pray this in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #846 Amen, We Praise Your Name
ELW #331 As the Deer Runs to the River
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #698 How Long, O God
ELW #325 I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
ELW #699 In Deepest Night
ELW #624 Jesus, Still Lead On
ELW #696 Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
ELW #703 O God, Why Are You Silent
ELW #751 O Lord, Hear My Prayer
ELW #701 Once We Sang and Danced
ELW #704 When Pain of the World Surrounds Us
ELW #785 When Peace like a River
ELW #702 You, Dear Lord
WOV #656 By the Babylonian Rivers
OBS #64  In Sacred Manner
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; WOV=With One Voice; OBS=O Blessed Spring)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #553 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
ELW #532 Gather Us In
ELW #239 Hark, the Glad Sound!
ELW #805 Lead On, O King Eternal!
ELW #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #600  Out of the Depths I Cry to You
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship)

Other options based on both:

“Over Me” By Chris Tomlin, Seth Walker.
“You” By Joel Houston.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

Great God, bless your church with fierce proclamation and hope. Grant wisdom and passion to bishops, pastors, and ministers of every sort. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Gifting God, bless all of your creation with an abundance of life. Grant us hearts full of care for all that you have made. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Glorious God, bless all the nations of the earth, bless tribes and peoples, bless states and provinces, and bless those with no nation or home. Grant justice to your world. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Loving God, bless the brokenhearted with the knowledge of your love for them. Grant us compassion and a willingness to reach out to others. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Healing God, bless all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit (especially, …). Grant hope int he midst of trial and pain. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Eternal God, bless all the saints who now rest in you (especially,…). Grant sight and faith to us who still walk in their footsteps. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary 14

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 17:5-6 | Sermon Text: Job 1:1-22 (Introduction to Job)
Prayer of the Day: God, you are the source of all good things. Bless us and keep us from evil; make us to walk in steadfastness and faith. Keep us from trial and bring us safely into our heavenly home. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #846 Amen, We Praise Your Name
ELW #695  As Saints of Old (FOREST GREEN)
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #781 Children of the Heavenly Father
ELW #607 Come, Ye Disconsolate
ELW #615 In All Our Grief
ELW #624 Jesus, Still Lead On
ELW #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #623 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #785 When Peace like a River
LBW #483 God Moves in a Mysterious Way
LBW #462 God the Omnipotent!
OBS #64 In Sacred Manner
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; OBS=O Blessed Spring)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #553 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
ELW #729 The Church of Christ, in Every Age
ELW #239 Hark, the Glad Sound!
ELW #527 Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
ELW #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #405 O Spirit of Life
LBW #378 Amid the World’s Bleak Wilderness
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Other options based on both:

“Came To My Rescue” By Dylan Thomas, Joel Davies, et al.
“I Will Boast” By Paul Baloche.
“Through It All” By Reuben Morgan.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

For your church, O God; that our faith may be strengthened and your love proclaimed. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For animals and fields, birds and waterways, O God; that the care of your creation may be a priority for us who are charged to steward it. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For all nations, O God; that your awesomeness might inspire us to justice, peace, and equality. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the lonely and despairing, O God; that hope may be found in your presence and love. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the sick and grieving, O God (especially,…); that healing and comfort may come into their lives. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

For all the saints, O God (especially Thomas, Apostle of the Lord, and …); that their witness and proclamation strengthen our faith still today. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary 13

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: John 13:31-35 | Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 (Generosity)
Prayer of the Day: Generous God, your grace reaches to all the ends of the earth through your Son, Jesus Christ. Out of the richness of your grace, inspire in us an earnest desire to give abundantly to meet the needs of others. With praise and thanksgiving for your great generosity, we pray. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #362 At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
ELW #729 The Church of Christ, in Every Age
ELW #361 The Day of Resurrection! (ELLACOMBE)
ELW #678 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
ELW #401 Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading
ELW #414 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
ELW #697  Just a Closer Walk with Thee
ELW #403 Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
ELW #712 Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
ELW #462 Now We Join in Celebration
ELW #322 Oh, Love How Deep
ELW #786 O Holy Spirit, Enter In
ELW #541 O Jesus, Blessed Lord
ELW #533 Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
ELW #689 Praise and Thanksgiving
ELW #583/685 Take My Life, That I May Be
ELW #725 When the Poor Ones (Cuando el pobre)
ELW #653 Where True Charity and Love Abide
ELW #642 Ubi caritas et amor (Where True Charity and Love Abide)
LBW #48 All Praise to You, Eternal Lord
LBW #164 Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
LBW #350 Even As We Live Each Day
LBW #381 Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling
LBW #47 Let All Together Praise Our God
LBW #303 When in the Hour of Deepest Need
W&P #32 Come to the Mountain
W&P #65 How Can I Be Free from Sin?
W&P #121  Seed, Scattered and Sown
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; W&P=Worship & Praise)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #656 Blest Be the Tie That Binds
ELW #804 Come Down, O Love Divine
ELW #470 Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether
ELW #174/175 Gospel Acclamation
ELW #358 Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
ELW #253 He Came Down
ELW #650 In Christ There Is No East or West
ELW #708 Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
ELW #818 O Master, Let Me Walk with You
ELW #655 Son of God, Eternal Savior
ELW #613 Thy Holy Wings
ELW #445 Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters
ELW #566 When Twilight Comes
ELW #359 Where Charity and Love Prevail
ELW #719 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
ELW #659 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant
ELW #484 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (Gift of Finest Wheat)
LBW #427 O Jesus Christ, May Grateful Hymns Be Rising
WOV #664 A New Commandment
WOV #637 Gloria, Gloria, Gloria
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“The Servant Song” By Richard Gillard.
“They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”
“What Grace Is Mine” By Kristyn Getty.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

God of grace, bless the leaders of your church; bless bishops, pastors, and lay ministers with hearts full of your love and mercy. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of grace, bless fields and farms with abundant life and bring about healing to polluted forests and streams. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Generous God, bless our leaders, bless presidents and prime ministers, bless representatives and judges with a zeal for justice and hearts that are true. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reconciling God, bless all those who suffer from depression, loneliness, or despair, bless the brokenhearted with friends and family who care for them and reach out to them. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Healing God, bless all who suffer in any way, and bless doctors and nurses, and all who are agents of healing and grace. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Eternal God, bless our spiritual ancestors, bless those who paved the way for our faith and grant us the sure and certain knowledge of eternal peace in you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Apologies once again, preparing for VBS and our Synod Assembly this last weekend meant I did not complete resources for June 19 as early as I like, and since I am behind, I will not provide quite as much as I normally would. June 26 will be up later today.

Lectionary 12

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 15:25-32 | Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 (Reconciliation)
Prayer of the Day: God of new creations, keep us firm in Christ. Make us agents of reconciliation until that time when all things are made new and all of creation is reconciled to you. We pray this in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #349 Ah, Holy Jesus
ELW #337 Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
ELW #442 All Who Believe and Are Baptized
ELW #793 Be Thou My Vision
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #654 The Church’s One Foundation
ELW #247 Come Now, O Prince of Peace (Ososŏ, ososŏ)
ELW #807 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
ELW #684 Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
ELW #855 Crown Him with Many Crowns
ELW #605 Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
ELW #358 Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
ELW #673 God, Whose Almighty Word
ELW #650 In Christ There Is No East or West
ELW #661 I Love to Tell the Story
ELW #595 Jesus Loves Me!
ELW #754 Jesus, the Very Thought of You
ELW #676 Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak
ELW #631 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #763 My Life Flows On in Endless Song
ELW #343 My Song Is Love Unknown
ELW #322 Oh, Love How Deep
ELW #810 O Jesus, I Have Promised
ELW #351/352 O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
ELW #606 Our Father, We Have Wandered
ELW #668 O Zion, Haste
ELW #328 Restore in Us, O God
ELW #665 Rise, Shine, You People!
ELW #583/685 Take My Life, That I May Be
ELW #614 There Is a Balm in Gilead
ELW #449 We Know That Christ Is Raised
ELW #666 What Wondrous Love Is This
ELW #803 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
ELW #785 When Peace like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)
ELW #359 Where Charity and Love Prevail
LBW #211 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee
LBW #347 Jerusalem the Golden
LBW #336 Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me
LBW #411 Lord of All Good
LBW #324 O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
LBW #388 O Spirit of the Living God
LBW #114 There Is a Green Hill Far Away
WOV #669 Come Away to the Skies
WOV #796 My Lord of Light
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #779 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
ELW #553 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
ELW #816 Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
ELW #679 For the Fruit of All Creation
ELW #740 God of the Sparrow
ELW #619 I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
ELW #592 Just As I Am, without One Plea
ELW #502 The King of Love My Shepherd Is
ELW #778 The Lord’s My Shepherd
ELW #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #608 Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
ELW #587/588 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
ELW #659 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant
WOV #714 The Thirsty Fields Drink In the Rain
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” By Chris Tomlin, John Newton, et al.
“Broken” By Michael Himes.
“Love Has Come” By Brown Bannister, Mark Schultz, et al.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

Creating God, make your church new. Work in us hearts of forgiveness and reconciliation; that the good news of Jesus Christ prevail over all messages of division and hate. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Creating God, renew your creation. Breath your Spirit of life into the world; that the abundance of your love be known in plants and animals, air and water. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Creating God, reform our systems. Bring about your reconciliation among the nations; that justice and peace might prevail over violence and inequality. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Creating God, bring reconciliation to the broken. Work through us that hope might be proclaimed in the broken places and lives of the world. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Creating God, bring new life to those who know pain and suffering (especially, …). Bring healing and comfort in the midst of sorrow. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Creating God, renew our faith. Use the lives of the saints who have gone before to deepen our relationship with you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary 11

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: Mark 8:22-26 | Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 (Walk by Faith not Sight)
Prayer of the Day: God of all eternity, bring sight to the world’s blindness. Open our eyes to see your glory and trust ever more in your unfailing love. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #349 Ah, Holy Jesus
ELW #779 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
ELW #505  A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #626 By Gracious Powers
ELW #654 The Church’s One Foundation
ELW #247 Come Now, O Prince of Peace (Ososŏ, ososŏ)
ELW #807 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
ELW #673 God, Whose Almighty Word
ELW #358 Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
ELW #661 I Love to Tell the Story
ELW #754 Jesus, the Very Thought of You
ELW #697 Just a Closer Walk with Thee
ELW #744 Lord, Be Glorified
ELW #397 Loving Spirit
ELW #890 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
ELW #759 My Faith Looks Up to Thee
ELW #763 My Life Flows On in Endless Song
ELW #632 O God, Our Help in Ages Past
ELW #322 Oh, Love How Deep
ELW #437 On Jordan’s Stormy Bank I Stand
ELW #623 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #635 We Walk by Faith
ELW #785 When Peace like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)
LBW #527 All Creatures of Our God and King
LBW #505 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go
LBW #211 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee
LBW #347 Jerusalem the Golden
LBW #302 Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness
LBW #326 My Heart Is Longing
LBW #437 Not Alone for Mighty Empire
LBW #114 There Is a Green Hill Far Away
W&P #120  Rejoice in the Mission
WOV #746 Day by Day
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; W&P=Worship & Praise; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #515 Break Now the Bread of Life
ELW #693 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
ELW #673 God, Whose Almighty Word
ELW #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #510 Word of God, Come Down on Earth
LBW #426 O Son of God, in Galilee
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Other options based on both:

“By Faith” By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, et al.
“Dead Inside” By Skillet
“One Way” By Joel Houston, Jonathon Douglass.
“Our God” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, et al.
“Walk By Faith” By Jeremy Camp.
“We Shall Not Be Shaken” By Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

For the church throughout space and time; that through the work of the Spirit faith might be deepened, strengthened, and confidently shared with the whole world. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For birds of the air and beasts of the field; that all living and growing things be well taken care of and the bounty of creation be justly stewarded. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For our president, governor, representatives and senators; that our systems of government work to protect and defend those most in need. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For those who groan and cry out in loneliness or despair; that the comfort of our eternal God might fill them with confidence and hope. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit (especially,…); that their pain maybe swallowed up by life. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

For those who now rest in the eternal light of God; that their example might strengthen our faith and assure us of the promise of the Spirit. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary 10

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: Matthew 5:13 | Sermon Text: 2 Cor 4:1-15 (Treasure in Clay Jars)
Prayer of the Day: Glorious God of heavenly glory, fill our clay jars with your light. Grant us courage and wisdom, so that we might proclaim resurrection life to a world trapped by death and sin. Show forth the treasure of your love in and through us, gracious God. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #779 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
ELW #504/505 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #373 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!
ELW #553 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
ELW #804 Come Down, O Love Divine
ELW #254 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
ELW #625 Come, We That love the Lord
ELW #361 The Day of Resurrection!
ELW #478 Father, We Thank You
ELW #532 Gather Us In
ELW #880 O God beyond All Praising
ELW #526 God Is Here!
ELW #673 God, Whose Almighty Word
ELW #678 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
ELW #401 Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading
ELW #786 O Holy Spirit, Enter In
ELW #398 Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
ELW #834 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
ELW #324 In the Cross of Christ I Glory
ELW #815 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
ELW #658 O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
ELW #595 Jesus Loves Me!
ELW #754 Jesus, the Very Thought of You
ELW #403 Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
ELW #759 My Faith Looks Up to Thee
ELW #763 My Life Flows On in Endless Song
ELW #839/840 Now Thank We All Our God
ELW #534 Savior, Again to Your Dear Name
ELW #559 O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright
ELW #800 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
ELW #671 Shine, Jesus, Shine
ELW #511 Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness
ELW #667 Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said
LBW #350 Even As We Live Each Day
LBW #291 Jesus Sinners Will Receive (ULICH)
LBW #422 O God, Empower Us
WOV #746 Day by Day
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #302 As with Gladness Men of Old
ELW #728 Blest Are They
ELW #540  Go, Make Disciples
ELW #696 Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
ELW #572 Now It Is Evening
LBW #17 How Blest Are Those Who Know Their Need of God
DATH #64 Brighter than the Sun
W&P #22  Bring Forth the Kingdom
WOV #753 You Are the Seed
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; DATH=Dancing at the Harvest; W&P=Worship & Praise; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“Blessed Be Your Name” By Matt Redman, Beth Redman.
“God Moves in a Mysterious Way” By Jeremy Riddle.
“Here I Am to Worship” By Tim Hughes.
“In the Secret” By Andy Park.
“Mighty to Save” By Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

Fill your church with your light and your love that we might proclaim Jesus Christ our risen Lord in word and in deed. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill the air, water, and earth with your glory that we might be inspired by your creation and work to care for it. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill the leaders of nations with your love and justice that they might pursue peace, equality, and morality. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill the broken spaces of life with the hope that your life might be at work in them. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill the lives of all who suffer with comfort and the knowledge of your presence with them that they might know your abundant life at work in them. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Fill the heavens and the earth with all of your glory and keep us in your word until that day when we join with all the saints in singing your glory in eternal light. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary 9

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: Matthew 18:21-22 | Sermon Text: 2 Cor 2:1-10 (Forgiveness)
Prayer of the Day: God of all forgiveness and love, work in our hearts that which is well-pleasing in your sight; namely, mercy and forgiveness. Turn our sorrow into joy at your abundant and life-giving presence. In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #331  As the Deer Runs to the River (JULION)
ELW #362 At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
ELW #648 Beloved, God’s Chosen
ELW #247 Come Now, O Prince of Peace
ELW #770 Give Me Jesus
ELW #582 Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
ELW #660 Lift High the Cross
ELW #631 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #341 Now Behold the Lamb
ELW #711 O Day of Peace
ELW #407 O Living Breath of God
ELW #689 Praise and Thanksgiving
ELW #327 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #590 Salvation unto Us Has Come
ELW #635 We Walk by Faith (SHANTI)
LBW #164 Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
LBW #68 He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising
LBW #287  O Perfect Love
ASG #17  Here and Now God
TFF #259 All the Way My Savior Leads Me
W&P #65 How Can I Be Free from Sin?
W&P #68  I Was Glad
WOV #675 We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight (DUNLAP’S CREEK)
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; ASG=As Sunshine to a Garden; TFF=This Far by Faith; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #455 Crashing Waters at Creation
ELW #304 Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
ELW #605 Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
ELW #696 Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
ELW #783 Praise and Thanks and Adoration
ELW #359 Where Charity and Love Prevail
LBW #373 Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round
LBW #17  How Blest Are Those Who Know Their Need of God
LBW #427  O Jesus Christ, May Grateful Hymns Be Rising
WOV #777 In the Morning When I Rise
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Forgiven” By John L. Cooper.
“No Chains On Me” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, et al.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Moved by the Holy Spirit and trusting that God’s Word works wherever it is proclaimed; we pray for the needs of the world, the church, and our neighbors.

A brief silence.

We pray for the church universal; that the awesome news of God’s great mercy and forgiveness be proclaimed throughout the cosmos. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

We pray for all of creation, for rivers and streams, for farms and fields; that the abundance of God might be joyfully shared and justly distributed. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

We pray for the nations of the world, especially for those experiencing conflict; that mercy and justice may rule and God’s love guide us all. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

We pray for the distressed, for the anguished, and for the marginalized; that the needs of all might be met and arms of comfort and welcome be extended to those on the outskirts. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

We pray for all who know pain, grief, or suffering (especially,…); that God might work through us to offer healing and wholeness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We pray for all the saints who have gone before (especially Jiri Tranovsky whom we commemorate today, and…); that their witness might strengthen our own. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Trusting in the power of your Spirit, we commend all for whom we pray into your abundant and merciful care. Amen.