Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 13b)June 27 & 28,
2015Holy Communion
INTRODUCTION
A woman finds healing by touching Jesus' cloak, and a girl is
restored to life when he takes her by the hand. In both cases a
boundary is crossed: in Jesus' time the hemorrhaging woman was
considered ritually unclean, polluting others by her touch, and
anyone who touched a corpse also became unclean. In Mark's gospel
Jesus breaks down barriers, from his first meal at a tax
collector's house to his last breath on the cross as the temple
curtain is torn in two. We dare to touch Jesus in our "uncleanness"
and to live as a community that defines no one as an outsider.
CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags
and a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available
if needed. An usher will gladly provide you with assistance.
As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to
vibrate all cellular telephones and pagers during the worship
service.
We ask that all present today please fill out the Attendance and
Communion registration card found in your bulletin and place it in
the offering plate so that we may record your presence with us.
PRAYER UPON ENTERING The PEWAs we mourn the deaths of those
massacred at Mother Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in
Charlotte, South Carolina we pray, O God, that your holy and
life-giving Spirit may move every human heart; that the barriers
dividing us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease;
and that, with our divisions healed, we might live in justice and
peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.THE ORDER OF
WORSHIP
Prelude Chorale Partita on Great is Thy Faithfulness Wells
WELCOME
invocation
In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy
Spirit.Amen.
confession and assurance of forgiveness
Brothers and sisters, if we say that we have no sin, we deceive
ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God
who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us
from all unrighteousness.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one
another.
Most merciful God,we confess that we are captive to sin and
cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word,
and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We
have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our
neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may
delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your
holy name. Amen.
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for
us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and
ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I
therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins,
in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy
Spirit.Amen.
Gathering Song: O God, Our Help in Ages Past (ELW 632)
Greeting
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!
Canticle of Praise Now the Feast and Celebration (ELW 167)
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray.Almighty and merciful God, we implore you to hear
the prayers of your people. Be our strong defense against all harm
and danger, that we may live and grow in faith and hope, through
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
A Message for Our Children
First Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1, 1727
After the death of Saul, when David had returned from defeating
the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag. 17David intoned
this lamentation over Saul and his son Jonathan. 18(He ordered that
The Song of the Bow be taught to the people of Judah; it is written
in the Book of Jashar.) He said: 19Your glory, O Israel, lies slain
upon your high places!How the mighty have fallen! 20Tell it not in
Gath,proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon;or the daughters of
the Philistines will rejoice,the daughters of the uncircumcised
will exult. 21You mountains of Gilboa,let there be no dew or rain
upon you,nor bounteous fields!For there the shield of the mighty
was defiled,the shield of Saul, anointed with oil no more. 22From
the blood of the slain,from the fat of the mighty,the bow of
Jonathan did not turn back,nor the sword of Saul return empty.
23Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely!In life and in death they
were not divided;they were swifter than eagles,they were stronger
than lions. 24O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,who clothed you
with crimson, in luxury,who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.
25How the mighty have fallenin the midst of the battle!Jonathan
lies slain upon your high places. 26I am distressed for you, my
brother Jonathan;greatly beloved were you to me;your love to me was
wonderful,passing the love of women. 27How the mighty have
fallen,and the weapons of war perished!\
The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
Psalm 130Out of the Depths I Cry to You (ELW 600)
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:715
7Now as you excel in everything in faith, in speech, in
knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you so we want
you to excel also in this generous undertaking. 8I do not say this
as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love against
the earnestness of others. 9For you know the generous act of our
Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he
became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. 10And in
this matter I am giving my advice: it is appropriate for you who
began last year not only to do something but even to desire to do
something 11now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be
matched by completing it according to your means. 12For if the
eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one
has not according to what one does not have. 13I do not mean that
there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a
question of a fair balance between 14your present abundance and
their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order
that there may be a fair balance. 15As it is written,"The one who
had much did not have too much,and the one who had little did not
have too little."
The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation
VERSE:Our Savior Jesus Christ has a- | bolished death*and
brought life and immortality to light | through the gospel. (2 Tim.
1:10)
Gospel Mark 5:21-43
The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to
Mark.Glory to you, O Lord.
21When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a
great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. 22Then one
of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw
him, fell at his feet 23and begged him repeatedly, "My little
daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her,
so that she may be made well, and live." 24So he went with him.And
a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. 25Now there was a
woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years.
26She had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all
that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. 27She
had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and
touched his cloak, 28for she said, "If I but touch his clothes, I
will be made well." 29Immediately her hemorrhage stopped; and she
felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 30Immediately
aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the
crowd and said, "Who touched my clothes?" 31And his disciples said
to him, "You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say,
'Who touched me?'" 32He looked all around to see who had done it.
33But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and
trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. 34He
said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace,
and be healed of your disease." 35While he was still speaking, some
people came from the leader's house to say, "Your daughter is dead.
Why trouble the teacher any further?" 36But overhearing what they
said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, "Do not fear, only
believe." 37He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James,
and John, the brother of James. 38When they came to the house of
the leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion, people weeping and
wailing loudly. 39When he had entered, he said to them, "Why do you
make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping."
40And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside, and took
the child's father and mother and those who were with him, and went
in where the child was. 41He took her by the hand and said to her,
"Talitha cum," which means, "Little girl, get up!" 42And
immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve
years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. 43He
strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and told them
to give her something to eat.
The gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon Pastor Charles Peterson
Hymn of the Day Great Is Thy Faithfulness (ELW 733)
Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and
earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended
into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he
will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of
the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of Intercession
Trusting the Spirit's power, we pray for the church, the world,
and all of God's creation.
Please sit or kneel as you are able.
Each petition ends with:Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.
Receive these prayers, gracious God, and those prayers known
only to you. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ by the power
of the Holy Spirit.Amen.
Peace
The peace of Christ be with you always.And also with you.
Announcements
music at the Offering He Leadeth Me
OFFERTORY HYMN: Create in Me a Clean Heart (ELW 186)
Offering Prayer
Let us pray. O God, ruler of heaven and earth, all that we have
and all that we are come through you. We offer back in thanksgiving
a portion of what you have given us: our time, our work, and our
wealth. With them we dedicate our lives to the care and redemption
of all that you have made, through Jesus Christ, who gave himself
for the salvation of the world. Amen.
Dialogue
Preface
Holy, Holy, Holy Holy, Holy, Holy (ELW 190a)
Eucharistic Prayer
Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of
your glory.In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who
reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news
to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all. In the
night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave
thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and
eat; this is my body, given for you.Do this for the remembrance of
me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it
for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this
for the remembrance of me.
Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension,
we await his coming in glory. Pour out upon us the Spirit of your
love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly
food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord; to whom, with
you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and
forever.Amen.
Lord's Prayer
Risen Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to
pray: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.
Invitation to Communion
All who desire to leave their old lives behind and live in
Christ, come to the feast!
All baptized people are welcome to the table to receive Christs
body and blood. If you have not been baptized, you are also welcome
to the table as Gods guest; we are honored by your presence. We
recognize the Body of Christ as the community of the baptized, so
if you would like to become part of the Body of Christ, we
encourage you to seek baptism. If you cant or dont wish to receive
today, we encourage you to hold your hands over your chest for a
blessing as you come forward.
Communion
The body of Christ, given for you.The blood of Christ, shed for
you.Amen.
Lamb of God O Christ, Lamb of God (ELW 196)
Song During Distribution: Day by Day (ELW 790)
Prayer after Communion
Almighty God, you gave your Son Jesus Christ both as a sacrifice
for sin and a model of godly life. Move us by your Holy Spirit to
receive him always with thanksgiving and conform our lives to his;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.
Blessing
Almighty God, Father, +Son, and Holy Spirit bless you and keep
you, now and forever.Amen.
SENDING HYMN: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (ELW 890)
Dismissal
Go in peace. Love as God has loved you.Thanks be to God.
Postlude March Henry Purcell
The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in
memory of Anna Wiegerig.
Presented by Nora Wiegerig
COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, June 28, 2015Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, died around
202
This important early church leader tried very hard to hold to
the faith handed down by the apostles. An opponent of the movement
known as gnosticism, Irenaeus was one of the first to speak of the
church as catholic, or linked together.
Monday, June 29Peter and Paul, Apostles
These two strong-willed apostles are the pillars of the church
in the first generation after Christ. Peter was one of the Twelve,
one who both offered a glorious confession of faith and later
denied knowing Jesus. Paul once led the persecution of Christians,
then was converted and helped bring the faith to non-Jewish
people.
Wednesday, July 1Catherine Winkworth, died 1878; John Mason
Neale, died 1866; hymn translators
Neale was an English priest who specialized in the translation
of Latin and Greek hymns into English. Winkworth lived in
Manchester, England, and devoted herself to translating German
hymns. Almost all English-speaking hymnals include many of their
translations.
Friday, July 3Thomas, Apostle
Though frequently remembered as "doubting Thomas," this apostle
also demonstrated a willingness to suffer and die with Jesus (John
11:16), and finally claimed the risen Christ as "my Lord and my
God!" By tradition, he later worked as a missionary in India. Long
commemorated on December 21, Thomas's celebration is moved to July
3 in agreement with ecumenical calendars.
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