JULY 11, 2021 7TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
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7TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
JULY 11, 2021
SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
4660 West 94th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453
(708) 423-1040 www.stpauloaklawn.org
Pastor John Moeller Director of Music Ruth SieversAs We Gather
In today’s Gospel, it looks like the end of the story when John the Baptist is executed. But then again,
John was only the forerunner for Jesus, the promised Messiah, whose resurrection proved that
appearances can certainly be deceiving! That was also the case with Amos, a herdsman and dresser
of sycamore figs when the Lord called him. He didn’t look like a prophet, but he stood up against evil
men with a long line of other faithful prophets. Sometimes Satan uses appearances to deceive us, but
the Epistle reminds us that God had predestined us to be with Him forever, an inheritance guaranteed
by the Holy Spirit from before the dawn of creation. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ!
Prelude “Prelude in F Major” J. Kindermann
Opening Hymn “Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices” #811 sts. 1-4
1 Oh, that I had a thousand voices 3 You forest leaves so green and tender
To praise my God with thousand tongues! That dance for joy in summer air,
My heart, which in the Lord rejoices, You meadow grasses, bright and slender,
Would then proclaim in grateful songs You flow’rs so fragrant and so fair,
To all, wherever I might be, You live to show God’s praise alone.
What great things God has done for me. Join me to make His glory known.
2 O all you pow’rs that He implanted, 4 All creatures that have breath and motion,
Arise, keep silence now no more; That throng the earth, the sea, the sky,
Put forth the strength that God has granted! Come, share with me my heart’s devotion,
Your noblest work is to adore. Help me to sing God’s praises high.
O soul and body, join to raise My utmost pow’rs can never quite
With heartfelt joy our Maker’s praise. Declare the wonders of His might.
Text: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by
permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110001400
Invocation Based on Ephesians 1:3, 7, 14
P In the name of God the Father,
C who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing,
P in the name of God the Son,
C in whom we have redemption through His blood,
P and in the name of God the Holy Spirit,
C who is the guarantee of our inheritance in heaven. Amen.
Confession and Absolution Amos 7:8; Ephesians 1:3, 7
P Although we have often gone astray, by Jesus’ sacrifice God has made forgiveness available to us
so that we should be holy and blameless before Him, as He always intended. Let us therefore
confess our sins, confident of His grace and mercy for Jesus’ sake. Most merciful God,
C when we recognize the straight plumb line of Your Law, we see the crookedness of our ways.
From birth, our sinful condition has been evident in our thoughts, words, and actions. When we
remember the prophets of the Old Testament and John the Baptist, we recognize the weakness
of our convictions. Without Your help, we are without hope.According to the riches of Your grace, grant us forgiveness because of the redemption we have
through Jesus’ blood. By Your Holy Spirit, raise us to newness of life, that we may walk in Your
ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
P God has blessed us in Christ so that we should be holy and blameless before Him. As a called and
ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name
of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.
T WORD T
Psalm Psalm 85:8–13
P Let me hear what God the LORD will speak,
for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints;
C but let them not turn back to folly.
P Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,
C that glory may dwell in our land.
P Steadfast love and faithfulness meet;
C righteousness and peace kiss each other.
P Faithfulness springs up from the ground,
C and righteousness looks down from the sky.
P Yes, the LORD will give what is good,
C and our land will yield its increase.
P Righteousness will go before him
C and make his footsteps a way.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Prayer of the Day
Old Testament Reading T Amos Accused T Amos 7:7-15
7
This is what [the Lord God] showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a
plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand. 8And the LORD said to me, “Amos, what do you see?” And I
said, “A plumb line.” Then the Lord said, “Behold, I am setting a plumb line in the midst of my people
Israel; I will never again pass by them; 9the high places of Isaac shall be made desolate, and the
sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste, and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.”
10
Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against
you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land is not able to bear all his words. 11For thus Amos has
said, “‘Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel must go into exile away from his land.’”
12
And Amaziah said to Amos, “O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, and eat bread there, and
prophesy there, 13but never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is a temple of
the kingdom.” 14Then Amos answered and said to Amaziah, “I was no prophet, nor a prophet’s son, but
I was a herdsman and a dresser of sycamore figs. 15But the LORD took me from following the flock, and
the LORD said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’”
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.Anthem of Praise Solo “There is a Redeemer” K. Green
Epistle T Spiritual Blessings in Christ T Ephesians 1:3-14
3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every
spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world,
that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5he predestined us for adoption as sons
through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6to the praise of his glorious grace, with which
he has blessed us in the Beloved. 7In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our
trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight
9
making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10as
a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11In him
we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works
all things according to the counsel of his will, 12so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be
to the praise of his glory. 13In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your
salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14who is the guarantee of our
inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Holy Gospel T The Death of John the Baptist T Mark 6:14-29
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the sixth chapter.
C Glory to You, O Lord.
14
King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been
raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15But others said, “He
is Elijah.” And others said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” 16But when Herod heard
of it, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.” 17For it was Herod who had sent and seized
John and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because he had married
her. 18For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” 19And
Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death. But she could not, 20for Herod
feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him,
he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly. 21But an opportunity came when Herod on his
birthday gave a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. 22For
when Herodias’s daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests. And the king said to
the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.” 23And he vowed to her, “Whatever
you ask me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom.” 24And she went out and said to her mother, “For
what should I ask?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist.”
25
And she came in immediately with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once
the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” 26And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his
oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her. 27And immediately the king sent an
executioner with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison 28and brought
his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. 29When his disciples heard
of it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.
P This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise to You, O Christ.Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, He ascended into heaven and sits at the
maker of heaven and earth. right hand of God the Father Almighty.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, From thence He will come to judge the living
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and the dead.
born of the virgin Mary, I believe in the Holy Spirit,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, the holy Christian Church,
was crucified, died and was buried. the communion of saints,
He descended into hell. the forgiveness of sins,
The third day He rose again from the dead. the resurrection of the body,
and the life T everlasting. Amen.
Sermon Hymn “The Gospel Shows the Father’s Grace” #580 sts. 1,3,4 & 6
1 The Gospel shows the Father’s grace, 4 It is the pow’r of God to save
Who sent His Son to save our race, From sin and Satan and the grave;
Proclaims how Jesus lived and died It works the faith which firmly clings
That we might thus be justified. To all the treasures which it brings.
6 May we in faith its message learn
3 It brings the Savior’s righteousness Nor thanklessly its blessings spurn;
To robe our souls in royal dress; May we in faith its truth confess
From all our guilt it brings release And praise the Lord, our righteousness.
And gives the troubled conscience peace. Text: Public domain
Sermon
Prayer of the Church
P In peace, let us pray to the Lord:
C Lord, have mercy.
Offering—may be left in the offering plates near the doors as you leave. Those worshipping at home
may continue to mail or drop off offerings at the church office, and on-line giving is available to
everyone on our website at www.stpauloaklawn.org. For information about regular electronic
giving, please contact the church office.
Offertory Meditation
T SERVICE of the SACRAMENT T
Preface
P The Lord be with you.
C And also with you.
P Lift up your hearts.
C We lift them to the Lord.
P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C It is right to give Him thanks and praise.Proper Preface
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Words of Our Lord
Proclamation of Christ
P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father…
…So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:
C Our Father, who art in Heaven…
Pax Domini
P The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C Amen.
T DISTRIBUTION of the SACRAMENT T
“Lord, Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” #623
1 Lord Jesus Christ, we humbly pray All that You are we here receive,
That we may feast on You today; And all we are to You we give.
Beneath these forms of bread and wine
Enrich us with Your grace divine. 4 One bread, one cup, one body, we,
Rejoicing in our unity,
2 Give us, who share this wondrous food, Proclaim Your love until You come
Your body broken and Your blood, To bring Your scattered loved ones home.
The grateful peace of sins forgiv’n,
The certain joys of heirs of heav’n. 5 Lord Jesus Christ, we humbly pray:
O keep us steadfast till that day
3 By faith Your Word has made us bold When each will be Your welcomed guest
To seize the gift of love retold; In heaven’s high and holy feast.
Text: Public domain
“O Holy Spirit, Enter In” #913
1 O Holy Spirit, enter in, 2 Give to Your Word impressive pow’r,
And in our hearts Your work begin, That in our hearts from this good hour
Your dwelling place now make us. As fire it may be glowing,
Sun of the soul, O Light divine, That in true Christian unity
Around and in us brightly shine, We faithful witnesses may be,
To joy and gladness wake us Your glory ever showing.
That we may be Hear us, cheer us
Truly living, By Your teaching;
To You giving Let our preaching
Prayer unceasing And our labor
And in love be still increasing. Praise You, Lord, and serve our neighbor.3 O mighty Rock, O Source of life, Your grace and peace
Let Your dear Word, in doubt and strife, On us shower;
In us be strongly burning By Your power
That we be faithful unto death Christ confessing,
And live in love and holy faith, Let us see our Savior’s blessing.
From You true wisdom learning. Text: Public domain
Communion Blessing
Post-Communion Thanksgiving
Benediction
Closing Hymn “Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise” #917
1 Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise 2 Grant us Thy peace,
With one accord Lord, through the coming night;
our parting hymn of praise; Turn Thou for us
Once more we bless its darkness into light.
Thee ere our worship cease, From harm and danger keep Thy children free;
Then, lowly bending, wait Thy word of peace. For dark and light are both alike to Thee.
2 Grant us Thy peace 4 Grant us Thy peace
upon our homeward way; throughout our earthly life,
With Thee began, with Thee shall end, the day. Our balm in sorrow and our stay in strife;
Guard Thou the lips from sin, Then, when Thy voice
the hearts from shame, shall bid our conflict cease,
That in this house have called upon Thy name. Call us, O Lord, to Thine eternal peace.
Text: Public domain
Postlude Duet “Love Divine, All Love Excelling” H. Klotz
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND THANKS
Vocalist: Bill Leise
Lector: Marilyn Bitner
Altar Flowers: from Maria Young in loving memory of Henry’s birthday
Altar Care: Denise Murray
Cover Art: Rev. Mark Klaus
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family: members:
Patty & Caleb Sellers Beverly Sellers Betty Baldi George Lilja
Janet Varnagis Sue Lilja Henry Bonder Nora Beth DeMotes
Julie & Larry Gurga Laverne Abraham Rose Rohloff Brenda Gurgel
Janice Przybycien Kevin Hickey Denise DeLaurentis Dorothy Kroll
Mary Ann Colander Art Hornburg Anthony Krcelic, Jr. Mike Horan
Melva Smith Del Purdy Bob Hessert Georgiana Easton
Carol Small Mike Degidio Jackie Plichta Susan M. Volk
The Anderson Family Norma Silinski Patricia Paulsen Clare Donovan
Lenore Curran Betty Beegle Ken Kruckow Janet Trierweiler
Delphine Cherry Ron Klingensmith Alan Hecke Kim Lamberth
Louis Frank Deb Skopec Matt Favero Sandra Wilson
Herta Iversen Loretta Frank Rev. Bob Mitchell Al Silinski
Jane & Freddie Giacobbe Marge Rochlitz Pam Palhegyi Carol Milazzo
Ron Hickey Shirley Smulkis Rich Huscher The Lamberth Family
Ingrid Lesko Katherine Hice Jerry Gross Ed Kristof
Gloria Meyer Jan Briede Gloria Folsom Autumn Kesling
Delores Stegemann Connie Braun Elizabeth Hoefler Alan Iversen
Kurt Seehofer The Polezoes Family Ron Lunt Christopher Kosary
Lincoln & Parker Alex Patricia Murdoch Sandy Plath Iris McCoy
Gloria Crook Graham Jackson Shirley Demyres Raquel Rameriz
Nick & Bridget DeAngelo Jorene Pierzga
Sue Hardin Justin & Ashley Fasel
Kim & Shawn Skelton, Sr. Kyle Hughes
Elaine Hoffstetter Fred Raddatz
Selma & John Carmichael Allyson Seehofer
Bernadette & Rich Trusk Dana Kahn
Announcements & Notes:
• Evening worship services are held every Donald Hakanson Donna Campbell
Wednesday at 6PM. During July and August we’ll Carl Hoppe Skip Sorensen
be worshipping in the St. Timothy Room, which Roberta Owens Judy Collins
is airconditioned… Paul Noffke Sue Sortino
• Pam Brown Lisa Sanders
Shawn Harland Ann Herold
Barb Potter Wayne Volk
Terry McDonagh Charley Heitz
Kristi Stansil Sharon Bryant
Doris Potts Brad Benfield
Doreen Holford Janice Hernandez
Donna Santi Tuti Dodokian
Paul Sowa Maryann Krieg (Wilke)
Jimmy Kennedy, Jr. Knox Christensen
Mike Signorelli
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need for our congregational prayers is over
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