Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 20b)

August 15 and 16, 2015

Holy Communion

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

WELCOME
INVOCATION
In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

INTRODUCTION

CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

Wisdom prepares a feast, sets her table, and invites all to come and eat her
bread and drink her wine. The first chapter of Johns gospel owes much to
the biblical tradition that imagined Wisdom as existing before anything was
created and having a role in the work of creation. Christ, the wisdom of
God (1 Cor. 1:24), today invites us to eat his flesh and drink his blood.
Johns gospel includes no account of the institution of the Lords supper,
but here we can't help hearing Jesus words as an invitation to the meal of
bread and wine we share.

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.

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 PEW
Power of the eternal Father, help me. Wisdom of the Son, enlighten the eye
of my understanding. Tender mercy of the Holy Spirit, unite my heart to
yourself. Eternal God, restore health to the sick and life to the dead. Give us
a voice, your own voice, to cry out to you for mercy for the world. You,
light, give us light. You, wisdom, give us wisdom. You, supreme strength,
strengthen us. Amen.

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: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise(ELW 834)
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

Ever-loving God, your Son gives himself as living bread for the life of the
world. Fill us with such a knowledge of his presence that we may be
strengthened and sustained by his risen life to serve you continually,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.
A MESSAGE FOR OUR CHILDREN

FIRST READING:

1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14

A reading from 1 Kings.

David slept with his ancestors, and was buried in the city of David. 11The
time that David reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years
in Hebron, and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 12So Solomon sat on the
throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established.
3:3Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of his father David;
only, he sacrificed and offered incense at the high places. 4The king went to
Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the principal high place; Solomon
used to offer a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. 5At Gibeon the LORD
appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I
should give you. 6And Solomon said, You have shown great and
steadfast love to your servant my father David, because he walked before
you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward
you; and you have kept for him this great and steadfast love, and have
given him a son to sit on his throne today. 7And now, O LORD my God, you
have made your servant king in place of my father David, although I am
only a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. 8And your
servant is in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a great people,
so numerous they cannot be numbered or counted. 9Give your servant
therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern
between good and evil; for who can govern this your great people?
10It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. 11God said to him,
Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or
riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself
understanding to discern what is right, 12I now do according to your word.
Indeed I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been
before you and no one like you shall arise after you. 13I give you also what
you have not asked, both riches and honor all your life; no other king shall
compare with you. 14If you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and
my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your
life.

PSALM

Psalm 111

Refrain:

10

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Tone:

1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with | my whole heart,

in the assembly of the upright, in the | congregation.
2Great are your | works, O LORD,
pondered by all who de- | light in them.
3Majesty and splendor | mark your deeds,
and your righteousness en- | dures forever.
4You cause your wonders to | be remembered;
you are gracious and full | of compassion. R
5You give food to | those who fear you,
remembering forev- | er your covenant.
6You have shown your people the power | of your works
in giving them the lands | of the nations.
7The works of your hands are faithful- | ness and justice;
all of your pre- | cepts are sure.
8They stand fast forev- | er and ever,
because they are done in | truth and equity. R
9You sent redemption to your people and commanded your cove- |
nant forever; holy and awesome | is your name.
10The fear of the LORD is the begin- | ning of wisdom;
all who practice this have a good understanding. Gods
praise en- | dures forever. R

GOSPEL John 6:51-58

SECOND READING:

Ephesians 5:15-20

A reading from Ephesians.

15

Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, 16making
the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17So do not be foolish, but
understand what the will of the Lord is. 18Do not get drunk with wine, for
that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, 19as you sing psalms and
hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody
to the Lord in your hearts, 20giving thanks to God the Father at all times
and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.

Glory to you, O Lord.
[Jesus said,] 51I 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 the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON Pastor Charles Peterson
HYMN OF THE DAY:

How Great Thou Art(ELW 856)

CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

VERSE: Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood a- | bide in me,*
and I a- | bide in them. (John 6:56)

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

OFFERING PRAYER

Pastor: With confidence in Gods compassion and generosity, let us pray for
the church, the world, and all of Gods creation.

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.

Please sit or kneel as you are able.

Each petition ends with:
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.

DIALOGUE

Into your loving hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in your abundant mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MUSIC AT THE OFFERING

The Lone, Wild Bird

OFFERTORY HYMN: Create in Me a Clean Heart (ELW 186)

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.

SONG DURING DISTRIBUTION: Just As I Am, without One Plea

(ELW 592)

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)

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: Lead Me, Guide Me(ELW 768)

DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Love as God has loved you.
Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE

Beneath The Cross of Jesus

COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Bernard
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Bernard, a Cistercian monk, was a man of great spirituality who wrote
mystical works and criticized those whom he thought took an overly
intellectual approach to the faith. He became an abbot, and wrote several
hymns that are still beloved today.

The Altar flowers are administered by the worship committee. The 2015
Altar Flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the lower lobby and
there is attached to it a tear-off sheet for donors to complete and hand into
the office or place in the offering plate for proper publication in the
bulletin.
If you would like to purchase flowers for worship in memory of or in honor
of someone, please sign up. The cost is $35 per arrangement, and checks
should be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church. The contact person is Mary
in the church office (614) 224.6818 or email: oldtrinityoffice@gmail.com

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH?
We receive members throughout the year by Baptism, Affirmation of Faith,
Confirmation, Letter of Transfer, and New Member Instruction. Please
contact the church office with any questions. 224-6818.
Please feel free to take your bulletin and happenings with you.
If you wish to discard your bulletin, a recycling box is located at the exit.
Thank you.