Sunday, August 15, 2021 12th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary 20, Year B
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Sunday, August 15, 2021 12th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary 20, Year B
Worship Service for Sunday, August 15, 2021
Congregation responses are bold
Prelude "Ashokan Farewell" by J. Unger Carl Heine & James Brainer
Announcements Pastor Kerstin Hedlund
Confession and Forgiveness Pastor Kerstin Hedlund
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
the God of manna, the God of miracles,
the God of mercy. Amen.
Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance,
let us confess our sin.
Silence is kept for reflection.
God, our provider, help us.
It is hard to believe there is enough to share.
We question your ways when they differ from the ways
of the world in which we live.
We turn to our own understanding
rather than trusting in you.
We take offense at your teachings and your ways.
Turn us again to you.
Where else can we turn?
Share with us the words of eternal life
and feed us for life in the world. Amen.
Beloved people of God: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and
nourished. By Jesus, the worker of miracles, there is always more than enough.
Through Jesus, ☩ the bread of life, you are shown God’s mercy:
you are forgiven and loved into abundant life.Sharing of the Peace Pastor Kerstin Hedlund
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
(Please do not move about – Please be mindful of other people)
Gathering Hymn All Who Hunger Gather Gladly ELW 461
Opening Prayer Pastor Kerstin HedlundReading Proverbs 9:1-6 Paul Pedersen
Wisdom is portrayed as a woman who invites people to partake of her banquet. Just as ordinary
food is necessary for physical life, Wisdom’s food—insight and understanding—is necessary for
fullness of life with God. Partaking of Wisdom’s banquet is the way to life.
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.”
Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God!
Reading Psalm 34:9-14 Paul Pedersen
Fear the Lord, you saints of the Lord,
for those who fear the Lord lack nothing.
1The lions are in want and suffer hunger,
but those who seek the Lord lack nothing that is good.
1Come, children, and listen to me;
I will teach you reverence for the Lord.
1Who among you takes pleasure in life
and desires long life to enjoy prosperity?
Keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from lying words.
Turn from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.Gospel John 6:51-58 Pastor Kerstin Hedlund
The Holy Gospel according to John, the 6th Chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.
[Jesus said,] 51“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.”
52The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give
us his flesh to eat?” 53So 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. 54Those
who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up
on the last day; 55for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. 56Those
who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. 57Just as the
living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will
live because of me. 58This 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.”
The Gospel of our Lord, Praise to you, O Christ.
Children’s Message Pastor Kerstin Hedlund
Sermon Pastor Kerstin HedlundHymn of the Day We Eat This Bread of Teaching ELW 518
Prayers of Intercession Cindy Larson
Communion
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Lord’s Prayer Pastor Kerstin Hedlund
Gathered into one, let us pray as Jesus taught us according to our own language or custom.
Abba Imma/Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
Meditation Your Kindness Pierces Time Through
Work of the People
Benediction & Sending Pastor Kerstin Hedlund
Go in peace. You are the body of Christ.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
Postlude Step by Step Carl HeineNotes as you go…
• Pastor Kerstin will gather people outside in small circles for communion. Grab a
communion cup and take it outside.
• Put on your hat of curiosity before getting up and greeting people. Some want a hug
while others will just smile with their eyes.
• A Prayer Sheet is on the back “sofa table” to include your prayers.
• Daytimers is heading to Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary in Schaumburg on August 11th.
Meet at the church at 10:15am to join the group. Lunch will follow.
• Forgot your cash or don’t use cash – try Tithe.ly or
the Good Shepherdlc.org website. An offering
basket can be found on your way out. Just ask the
usher. Here is a QR code for the tithe.ly app.
• Are you glad that a large crew of people are
bringing worship to people in the sanctuary AND
at home? Let them know in person. Do you have a
suggestion for what can change? Let Pastor Kathy
know.
• Worship Hours will change in September:
o September 5th – Worship at 9am
o September 12th – Worship at 10am
o September 19th – Worship at 8am and 10:30am with Christian Ed at 9:15am
o September 26th– Worship at 8am and 10:30am with Christian Ed at 9:15amYou can also read
