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Service of the Word Live Stream Worship

June 28, 2020 ~10:00 AM

Time after Pentecost

Farewell & Godspeed to Our Vicar

Bienvenidos/Welcome Everyone is welcome here. This means you. Damos la bienvenida a personas de todos los ámbitos de la vida y en todos los lugares en el viaje de la fe y la vida a First English Lutheran Church (iglesia luterana “primera inglés”). Si usted es un cristiano de toda la vida, un antiguo, algo diferente, o un buscador y un interrogador que busca más a la vida y un lugar para explorar, le damos la bienvenida. Te invitamos a participar en esta liturgia y en la comunidad de la iglesia. Su presencia es un regalo. // We welcome people from all walks of life and in all places in the journey of faith and life to First English Lutheran Church (FELC). Whether you’re a lifelong Christian, a former something else or a seeker and questioner looking for more to life and a place to explore, we’re glad to welcome you. We invite you to participate in this liturgy and the church community. Your presence is a gift.

Use the Welcome Visitors information form and provide feedback on your visit: http://www.felcaustin.org/forms/visitors If this is your first time to connect,WELCOME!

FELC welcomes, affirms, and celebrates God’s love for people of all sexual orientations and all gender identities and expressions. We openly encourage all people to participate fully in the life of the church and society. Since 1989, FELC has participated in the Reconciling in Christ ministry of public, open welcome. (www.reconcilingworks.org)

At First English, we strive to use language for God and humanity that is inclusive and

diverse. Our use of masculine, feminine, and non-gender names and metaphors for God,

both biblical and contemporary, helps us to know God more fully. Language that includes

persons of all gender identities and sexualities, ethnicities and colors, helps us better

reflect God’s inclusive love for all.

Children are welcome, to be children fully, and to participate fully in our life and ministry together.

Information about ways to connect are found beginning on page 15 of this bulletin.

Three Things Not to Miss in Today’s Bulletin:

Vicar’s Internship Concludes, page 15

Commemorations this week, page 15

Updated weekly schedule for the summer, page 15

Portions of the liturgy and music are from Sundays and Seasons.com © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #32815. Except as noted, biblical texts from New Revised Standard Version Bible © 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Reprinted under ONE LICENSE #A-727198.

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☩Al Congregarse/Gathering Time after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 13

Following the liturgy today, ministers will remain engaged online for a time of hospitality and interaction.

As we gather online, you are invited to join in singing the gathering song.

Gathering Song We’ve Come This Far By Faith text/music: Albert Goodwin (1883-1942)

We sing the refrain, repeated.

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The singing bowls sound to begin the liturgy.

Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Joachim Neander (1650-1690); alt. text

Lobe Den Herren, 1665

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Confession and Forgiveness

In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,

and from you no secrets are hid:

Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,

that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name;

through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Let us confess our sin to God, for God is faithful and loves us eternally.

Holy God,

we confess that we have sinned against you and one another,

and have strayed from living wholeheartedly.

Envy and fear have dulled our joy,

and we have grown mean and destructive.

Silence is kept for personal reflection.

Holy God,

forgive our sin and return us to fullness of life,

through the grace of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Beloved in Christ, God loves you, ☩ forgives you, and frees you from all your sin.

May God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit,

that Christ may live in you through courageous faith and generous action.

Amen.

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Song of Praise Somos Uno en Cristo (repeated) text/music: Gerhard Cartford (b 1923)

Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:13

And also with you.

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Prayer of the Day

O God, you direct our lives by your grace,

and your words of justice and mercy reshape the world.

Mold us into a people who welcome your word and serve one another,

through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord

Amen.

Welcome

☩Palabra/Word

First Reading Jeremiah 28:5-9

5The prophet Jeremiah spoke to the prophet Hananiah in the presence of the priests and

all the people who were standing in the house of the Lord; 6and the prophet Jeremiah said,

“Amen! May the Lord do so; may the Lord fulfill the words that you have prophesied, and

bring back to this place from Babylon the vessels of the house of the Lord, and all the

exiles. 7But listen now to this word that I speak in your hearing and in the hearing of all the

people. 8The prophets who preceded you and me from ancient times prophesied war,

famine, and pestilence against many countries and great kingdoms. 9As for the prophet

who prophesies peace, when the word of that prophet comes true, then it will be known

that the Lord has truly sent the prophet.”

Word of God, word of life.

Thanks be to God.

God communicates in scripture, preaching, song, silence, and action. We regularly experience stories from the Hebrew scriptures, the new testament letters, and gospels. The singing of a psalm, which is a traditional form used in ancient Jewish and Christian worship, guides our response.

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Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 The assembly sings the verse in bold type.

1Your love O Lord forever | will I sing;

from age to age my mouth will pro- | claim your faithfulness.

2For I am persuaded that your steadfast love is estab- | lished forever;

you have set your faithfulness firmly | in the heavens.

3“I have made a covenant with my | chosen one;

I have sworn an oath to Da- | vid my servant:

4‘I will establish your | line forever,

and preserve your throne for all | generations.’ ”

15Happy are the people who know the | festal shout!

They walk, O Lord, in the light | of your presence.

16They rejoice daily | in your name;

they are jubilant | in your righteousness.

17For you are the glory | of their strength,

and by your favor our might | is exalted.

18Truly our shield belongs | to the Lord;

our king to the Holy | One of Israel.

The assembly welcomes the gospel as the Word dwells among us.

Gospel Acclamation music: Plainsong, Mode VI , Jazz style

You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a | holy nation,*

in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of the one who called you out of darkness

into his | marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9)

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Gospel Matthew 10:40-42

The holy gospel according to Matthew.

Glory to you, O Lord.

[Jesus said to the twelve:] 40“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever

welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. 41Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name

of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in

the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; 42and whoever

gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I

tell you, none of these will lose their reward.”

The gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Hymn of the Day Ubi Caritas (repeated) Taizé

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Prayers of Intercession

Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Prayers reflect the wideness of God’s love, mercy, justice, healing, and comfort — for the church universal, and for the mission of the gospel; for peace among faith traditions and all people of goodwill; for the well-being and stewardship of creation; for peace and justice in the world, the nations and those in authority, and this civic community; for all black lives, and all people of color, who are abused by white supremacy; for all indigenous people, that they may be comforted with our actions of redress; for the poor, hungry, oppressed, refugees, immigrants, bereaved, those on trial, imprisoned, and vulnerable; for those who manage and volunteer in food pantries and shelters; for those without a home or safe shelter; for those underemployed or unemployed; for those who are lonely, those who are alone, and those who are rejected; for science, medicine, and healthcare in all its forms, including the World Health Organization; for all who teach, serve, protect, govern, care, feed, advocate, and defend; for those suffering from and responding to emergencies, severe weather, natural disasters, and pandemics; for all who suffer or are ill in body, mind, spirit, and relationship; for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, that all may be protected and celebrated; for those expecting a birth, those who are newly born, and for their families; for all families, including families with children; for all elderly, for strength and quality living; for those near death, and for those who have recently died, including those dying from COVID-19; for this congregation, council, and child development center, our ministry, our outreach, and all our leaders; for our vicar, Kelsey, as she ends her internship and leadership among us; for the joys and concerns we each bring, for our loved ones, and for our enemies.

Because of the online nature of our praying together, names of people have been omitted. Commemorations and remembrances for this week are listed on page 15 of this bulletin.

Offering An offering supports the mission of the church, and the care of those in need.

Offerings can be given online in multiple ways by clicking here: http://www.felcaustin.org/information/giving

You may also mail your offering check to the church office.

All are invited to sing the offering hymn as a gift of music.

The offering is our response to God’s grace. Time, labor, wisdom, skill, energy, wonder, rest, finances, resistance, prayers, protest, care, and play, all serve God’s purposes.

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Offering Hymn My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness text: Mary’s Song (Luke 1:46-55)

music: Kingsfold; R. Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Prayer for Trust

O God, where hearts are fearful and constricted, grant courage and hope. Where anxiety is infectious and widening, grant peace and reassurance. Where impossibilities close every door and window, grant imagination and resistance. Where distrust twists our thinking, grant healing and illumination. Where spirits are daunted and weakened, grant soaring wings and strengthened dreams. All these things we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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In the Sending, the assembly receives God’s blessing and is dismissed with reminders of God’s presence as we go to serve God’s mission in the world through direct words and actions.

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.

Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo,

santificado sea tu nombre.

Venga tu reino.

Hágase tu voluntad

en la tierra como en el cielo.

Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día.

Perdona nuestras ofensas

como también nosotros

perdonamos a los que nos ofenden.

No nos dejes caer en tentación

y líbranos del mal.

Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder

y tuya es la gloria,

ahora y siempre. Amén

Lord’s Prayer

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us:

☩Envio/Sending

Announcements

Farewell and Godspeed to Our Vicar

Kelsey, as you leave our congregation and return to seminary to complete your education and training for ministry in the church, we wish to bid you farewell.

A reading from John: Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)

When you came to this congregation as our 49th vicar, we rejoiced to welcome you into the mission we share as the people of God. In this community you have come to know and to share in God’s loving purpose for you and for all creation. You have grown in your gifts for ministry. God has blessed you in this community, and God has blessed us through you.

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Let us pray. Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of your servant, Kelsey, who has enriched this congregation and shared her gifts with us in many ways. Now bless and preserve her at this time of transition. Day by day, guide her and give her what is needed, bless her with friends to cheer her way, and a clear vision of that to which you are now calling her. By your Holy Spirit be present in her pilgrimage, in her studies, in her service, that she may always journey with the one who is the way, the truth, and the life, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessing from Holden Evening Prayer, Marty Haugen (b. 1952)

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Sending Song Toma, oh Dios, mi Voluntad text: Frances Havergal (1836-1879)

music: Toma Mi Voluntad, William Pharris (b. 1956)

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Dismissal

The Spirit sends us forth to serve!

Thanks be to God!

A gift of music is offered.

Hospitality On Facebook Livestream & Zoom Leaders will remain engaged online for a time of hospitality and interaction.

Farewell We bid farewell and Godspeed to Vicar Kelsey today. We are planning to fly Kelsey back to FELC on a future date when we are able to safely gather together. Then we will be able to celebrate in a full vicar sendoff! Summer Change in Weekly Church Connection Schedule See this link for more information:

http://www.felcaustin.org/church-connecting-during-social-distancing-plan. Commemorations & Remembrances This Week Saint Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, died around 202—Sunday, June 28 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. Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles—Monday, June 29 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. Catherine Winkworth, died 1878; John Mason Neale, died 1866; hymn translators—Wednesday, July 1 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. Saint Thomas, Apostle—Friday, July 3 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.

Online Connection @ FELC Connect each day http://www.felcaustin.org/church-connecting-during-social-distancing-plan.

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Intern Pastor/Vicar Kelsey Kresse [email protected] 814-450-3230

Director of Music & Office Administrator Bryan Rust [email protected] 512-704-2906

Director of Child Development Center (CDC) LaQuetha Ford [email protected] 512.478.5424

Bookkeeper Mary Lou Turnbull [email protected]

Custodians Teresa del Aguila, Jesus del Aguila, Sonia Espinoza

The church office is closed.

The child development center is closed.

Congregation Council President Allen Jensen

Vice President Merrily Porter

Secretary Jill Essbaum Peng

Treasurer Erin McCracken

Financial Secretary Penny Baker

Pastor Michael Coffey

Members-at-Large Lee Baker

Heidi Goebel

Michele Hockett

Cooper

Wendell Horton

Katherine Houston

Greg Meier

Marilynn Olson

Teresa Ringness

Time After Pentecost: Green Season

The church season after the Easter/Pentecost celebrations makes up half of the church

year, yet it has no real name. Called “Time after Pentecost” or “Ordinary Time” because of

the numbering (ordinals) of the Sundays, the primary color of the season is green,

highlighting themes of growth in faith and discipleship, so the name “Green Season” is

appropriate. It includes the distinct natural seasons of summer and fall, which have

different themes emphasized. At First English, we strive to use language for God, Christ,

and humanity that is inclusive and diverse. Our use of masculine, feminine, and non-gender

names and metaphors for God, both biblical and contemporary, helps us to know God

more fully. Languages that include persons of all gender identities and sexualities,

ethnicities, and color, helps us better reflect God’s inclusive love for all.

Devotional Prayers This Week Morning: Gracious God,

I awake this day in expectation and thanks

and ask to receive the opportunity to share your

hospitality with all whom I meet. May I welcome

you in serving others and grow ever deeper in

holiness and right relationship. This is my prayer;

this is my hope; in the name of Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Evening: Steadfast God, you have traveled with

me this day and have seen those places where I

flourished and those where I floundered.

I give thanks for the gift of finding you at every

turn and for the gift to learn of my need for you,

in both times of failure and times of attainment.

I seek your rest, that upon awakening I may find

your strength to serve your world with

constancy and joy. Amen.

Serving Today Preaching Minister Kelsey Kresse Presiding Minister Michael Coffey Music Minister Bryan Rust

Livestream Technician Jamie Maillart Offering Counter Terry Porter

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