Liturgy at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Lectionary 11b June 13, 2021 + 9:30am
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Liturgy at
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Lectionary 11b
June 13, 2021 + 9:30am
The mustard seed becomes a great shrub that shelters the birds, recalling ancient images of the tree of life. We’d
expect a cedar or a sequoia, but Jesus finds the power of God better imaged in a tiny, no-account seed. It’s not the
way we expect divine activity to look. Yet the tree of life is here, in the cross around which we gather, the tree into
which we are grafted through baptism, the true vine that nourishes us with its fruit in the cup we share. It may not
appear all that impressive, but while nobody’s looking it grows with a power beyond our understanding.Help Us Create SACRED SPACE by powering down
Please do not use cell phones and other electronic devices.
The ringing of the meditation bowl calls us to silence,
centering and reflection as we prepare for worship.
As you pass the baptismal font upon entering or leaving the church, and/or on the way to
communion, you may dip your hand in the water and make the sign of the cross. This is an
ancient body prayer to remember you are a baptized child of God. Simply touch your
forehead, chest, left shoulder, then right shoulder.
Prelude The Musical Clocks Franz Josef Haydn (1732-1809)
These charming little pieces were written in 1792 to be played on the flute stops that were part of a famous
mechanical clock in Vienna. The small flute organ was operated by the clock mechanism.
Welcome
Stand. Turn to face the cross as it enters; you may bow as the cross passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation.
Our liturgy is multi-sensory and shows the significance of our bodies and all of God’s creation. Used in many
religions, the sweet smell of incense represents the rising of our prayers and the aroma of Christ spreading in
procession throughout the world. We honor (cense) the primary symbols of the liturgy: the people, font, ambo
(lectern), book of scriptures, cross, and table (altar).
Gathering Hymn All Creation Sings #1063 God of the fertile fields
2Greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray.
brief silence
O God, you are the tree of life, offering shelter to all the world.
Graft us into yourself and nurture our growth,
that we may bear your truth and love to those in need,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
3First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24
The allegory in Ezekiel is chosen to illumine Mark’s use of the image of the tree that houses all the birds of the air.
Like Mark, Ezekiel trusts that God will surprise the world by reversing the expected order of things. Christians see
the sprig of the cedar to be Christ on the cross.
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 Setting: Aaron David Miller
The cantor sings the refrain and the assembly repeats. The cantor and assembly chant alternating verses.
Refrain:
Tone:
1It is a good thing to give thanks | to the LORD,
to sing praise to your name, | O Most High;
2to herald your love | in the morning
and your faithful- | ness at night;
3on the psaltery, and | on the lyre,
and to the melody | of the harp.
4For you have made me glad by your | acts, O LORD;
and I shout for joy because of the works | of your hands. Refrain
12 The righteous shall flourish | like a palm tree,
and shall spread abroad like a ce- | dar of Lebanon.
13 Those who are planted in the house | of the LORD
shall flourish in the courts | of our God;
14 they shall still bear fruit | in old age;
they shall be | green and succulent;
15 that they may show how up- | right the LORD is,
my rock, in whom there is | no injustice. Refrain
4Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17
Christians have developed each of Paul’s hints about human destiny by means of the belief in the immortality of the
soul, the final judgment, and the death and resurrection of Christ as the transformative power of God in the present.
Christians have proposed a variety of ways that these religious ideas cohere.
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Stand to welcome the gospel as Christ—the Word of God—as it is proclaimed among us in this place and time.
Turn to face the book as the gospel is read in the midst of the assembly, a sign of Christ among us.
The cantor sings the acclamation and the assembly repeats.
Gospel Mark 4:26-34
With the mustard seed parable, Mark is not presenting the stereotypical image of the small-become-great. Rather, in
the cross and resurrection of Christ, what looks to the world like an annual bush, grown only for flavoring, is
actually recognized by believers as the cosmic tree of life. The church itself cannot explain the growth of the seed: the
mystery lies in the power of God.
As the gospel is announced you may trace a small cross on your forehead, lips and breast, a prayer that the Word
may dwell in our minds, on our lips, and in our hearts.
The holy gospel according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
After the gospel:
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
♫ Alleluia…
5Sermon
Following the sermon there is a time of silence for reflection and quiet meditation. Our liturgy is made up not only
of words, gestures and music, but also moments of silence.
Hymn of the Day The reign of God, like farmer’s field
6Prayers of Intercession
Let us come before the triune God in prayer.
A brief silence.
Holy God, you plant the seeds of faith in every nation. Enliven
your church, so that the good news of your grace may root and
grow throughout the world.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Creator, even the trees, shrubs, and flowers delight in your
goodness. From the depths of the soil to the highest mountain,
bring forth new plants. Restore growth to places suffering
drought.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Judge of nations, we pray for our leaders and those in power.
Grant them the ability to regard those under their charge with
humility, dedicating their lives in service to others.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Divine comforter, you show compassion to those in need and
provide relief to those who call on you, especially those we name
in our hearts.
Generous silence
Bless all who suffer, especially people trapped in cycles of
poverty and homelessness.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
7Sovereign God, this house of worship belongs to you. We give
thanks and pray for our church musicians. We dedicate to you the
joyful noise that comes from this place; the cries of children, the
melody of voice and instruments, and the songs from our hearts.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Eternal God, we give thanks for Blessed Mary, the Emmanuel
Nine, and all our ancestors in the faith who are now at home with
you. We look forward to that day when we are reunited in your
new creation.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your abiding grace
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Announcements
We thank you for your generous support of Holy Trinity. We seek to do church differently as we
address racial justice, climate change, and take stands for the rights and dignity of all people created
in the image of God. Most of our congregation gives online and you can set up one-time or recurring
donations at giving.htchicago.org. Checks and cash may be dropped in the basket at the end of the
center aisle or mailed to the church. You may also donate via Venmo (@htchicago).
Graduate Recognition and Blessing
Amanda Fanale
Parents: Amy and Steve Fanale
Graduating From: Jones College Prep
Attending: The Ohio University, Athens Ohio
Cassie Moran
Parents: Karen Andersen Moran and Rich Moran
Graduating From: Lane Tech College Prep
Attending: Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
8Megan Moran
Parents: Karen Andersen Moran and Rich Moran
Graduating From: Lane Tech College Prep
Attending: Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana
Peder Sevig
Parents: Michelle and Julie Sevig
Graduating From: Lane Tech College Prep
Attending: University of Illinois, Normal Illinois
Musical Offering If God Marjorie Jones
If God can hang the stars on high, can paint the clouds that drift on by,
Can send the sun across the sky, what could he do through you?
If God can send a storm through space, and dot with trees the mountain’s face,
If God the sparrow’s way can trace, what could he do through you?
If God can do such little things as count our hairs or birds that sing,
Control the universe which swings, what could he do through you?
(Text: Source unknown)
Thanksgiving for the Word
Holy God, our Maker, our Healer, our Teacher,
your magnificent creation springs forth from your Word.
All that has life and breath praises your name.
For your Word that sustains the earth, we thank you, O God.
We thank you, O God.
You sent us Jesus, your Word, to renew the world.
He healed the sick, fed the hungry,
preached your mercy, and called us to faith.
For your Word in our Lord Christ, we praise you, O God.
We praise you, O God.
Nourish us with the Spirit of your Word,
that we may grow in grace, bearing the fruits of redemption,
and sharing your strength and beauty with all the world.
For your Word in our lives, we entreat you, O God.
We entreat you, O God.
Accept our thanksgiving and receive our prayer,
for the sake of your living Word, Jesus our Savior.
Amen.
9Lord’s Prayer
♫ Trusting in God who nourishes and sustains us,
let us pray as Jesus taught us:
Blessing
May the blessing of the God of Abraham and Sarah,
and of Jesus Christ born of our sister Mary,
and the Holy Spirit, who broods over the world
as a mother over her children,
be upon you and remain with you always.
Amen.
10Sending Song Thankful hearts and voices raise
Sending
Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous and strong.
Let all that you do be done in love. (I Cor. 16:13-14)
Thanks be to God.
Postlude Voluntary in Eb Antoine-Edouard Batiste (1820-1876)
Turn to face the cross as it recesses, you may bow as it passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation.
SERVING IN TODAY’S LITURGY
Presiding Minister Pr. Michelle Sevig
Minister of Music David Brackley
Cantor Neil Geistlinger
Assisting Minister Christian Cisneros
Sacristan Erik Friend
Incense Molly Beran
Crucifer Patty Erickson
Readers Jenna Peyton, Kim Hedlin
Intercessions Daniel Schleis
Welcome Hospitality Patrick and Melissa Ashby
YouTube/HTUnMuted Host Tim Peterson
11CONNECT AND LEARN MORE
Whoever we are, whatever our religious or spiritual background or how we feel
about church, whatever the color of our skin, our sexual or gender identities,
God welcomes us here. God's acceptance of us all compels us all to stand against
racism, sexism, heterosexism, xenophobia, classism, ageism, ableism and all
forms of hate and prejudice.
If the rituals and practices of our liturgy are new to you, please participate as
you feel comfortable and are able.
If this is your first time worshipping with us, please let us know in the
comments or register at https://www.htchicago.org/welcome. This helps us get
to know you.
More information on Holy Trinity, Lutheranism, worship practices, marriage
and baptisms is available on our website, htchicago.org.
Worship Acknowledgements
Text, music, and images for the liturgy is reprinted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # 26481.
Unless otherwise noted, all other music and text reprinted under permission of OneLicense.net #A-707777.
12STAFF
Lead Pastor
Craig Mueller
cmueller@htchicago.org
Associate Pastor
(HTLakeview)
Michelle Sevig
msevig@htchicago.org
HOLY TRINITY: LAKEVIEW
1218 W. Addison Street, 60613 Minister of Music
(HTLakeview)
office@htchicago.org
David Brackley
dbrackley@htchicago.org
HOLY TRINITY: LOOP Administrator and
637 S. Dearborn Street, 60605 HTLoop Musician
info@htloop.org Beau Surratt
office@htchicago.org
Phone: 773.248.1233 Music Assistant
Website: htchicago.org (HTLakeview)
Ayriole Frost
music@htchicago.org
PURPOSE STATEMENT Administrator
Open to the Mystery… (Finance and Building)
Connect, Strengthen, and Serve with Joy! Paul Strome
pstrome@htchicago.org
Nursery Attendant
GUIDING PRINCIPLES (HTLakeview)
Act with courage Audrey Frost
Be radically inclusive Seminarians
Cultivate empowering relationships Jonas Ellison
Delight in God’s beauty Christopher Drummond
Engage With Intention
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