Living WatersLutheran Church

Reaching Out and Sharing God’s Love!

June 27, 2021Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

www.livingwaterslutheran.org

ORDER OF WORSHIPPRELUDE “10,000 Reasons” (Matt Redman) Sound Waves

WELCOME Pastor Ivy Huston

CALL TO WORSHIPL: Maker of the Universe and of the hairs of our heads - our beginning and our end - you came to us

in Jesus Christ and you fill everything with your spirit.All: We come because we need you. We come because we love you as much as we are able. L: We come because we choose to trust you to lead us on our life journey.All: Challenge and correct us. Heal and encourage us.L: Help us believe your welcome and accept your call on our lives.All: Teach us. Guide Us. Renew and refresh us.L: May our faithfulness mature in some small way during this time of worship. We pray in Jesus

name.All: Amen.

OPENING SONG “O Sing to God Above” ELW #555

Verse 1Oh, sing to God abovea hymn of joyful greeting,a song of grateful lovein the new day's light repeating:you made the sea and sky,the sun and stars in splendor;delight shone in your eye—all your works were filled with wonder.

RefrainAlleluia! Alleluia!Oh, sing to God above: Alleluia!Alleluia! Alleluia!Oh, sing to God above: Alleluia!

Last TimeOh, sing to God above: Alleluia!

Verse 2Oh, sing to God abovea hymn of praise and blessing,a song of grateful love,hope and faith our hearts expressing:creation lifts its voiceto tell your might and glory,and we, too, will rejoiceto proclaim the saving story. Refrain

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PRAYER OF THE DAYL: 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.

All: Amen.

PSALM 30 PJ Kolu1I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me. 2O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. 3O LORD, you brought up my soul from Sheol, restored me to life from among those gone down to the Pit. 4Sing praises to the LORD, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. 5For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. 6As for me, I said in my prosperity, "I shall never be moved." 7By your favor, O LORD, you had established me as a strong mountain; you hid your face; I was dismayed. 8To you, O LORD, I cried, and to the LORD I made supplication: 9"What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the Pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness? 10Hear, O LORD, and be gracious to me! O LORD, be my helper!" 11You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, 12so that my soul may praise you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever.

SPECIAL MUSIC “Reach Out to Jesus” (Ralph Carmichael) Sound Waves

GOSPEL: Mark 5:21-43 Pastor Ivy HustonL: The Holy Gospel according to MarkAll: 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.

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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.L: This is the Gospel of the Lord.All: Praise to you, O Christ.

MESSAGE Pastor Ivy Huston

Sermon Notes (or doodles)

CONGREGATIONAL SONG “Children of the Heavenly Father” ELW #781

Verse 1Children of the heav'nly Fathersafely in his bosom gather;nestling bird nor star in heavensuch a refuge e'er was given.

Verse 2God his own doth tend and nourish,in his holy courts they flourish.From all evil things he spares them,in his mighty arms he bears them.

Verse 3Neither life nor death shall everfrom the Lord his children sever;unto them his grace he showeth,and their sorrows all he knoweth.

Verse 4Though he giveth or he taketh,God his children ne'er forsaketh;his the loving purpose solelyto preserve them pure and holy.

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THANKSGIVING FOR GIFTS GIVENL: Great God, you are the giver of life and all that is good. Accept our humble gifts and multiply

them. Accept our humble hearts and mold them. Accept our humble lives and transform them, that we might live in the power of the resurrection, willing to risk all for your kingdom. In the name of Jesus we offer these gifts and in the name of Jesus we pray.

All: Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PJ KoluWe invite you to quietly respond verbally to each petition as follows:L: Lord in Your mercy,All: Hear our prayer

SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION Pastor Ivy Huston

LORD’S PRAYEROur 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.

RECEIVE COMMUNIONAll are invited to participate in the Lord’s Meal as a reminder that Gods love in Jesus frees us from our sin.

POST COMMUNION PRAYERL: Jesus, Bread of life, we have received from your table more

than we could ever ask. As you have nourished us in this meal, now strengthen us to love the world with your own life. In your name we pray.

All: Amen.

BENEDICTIONL: The blessing of God, who provides for us, feeds us, and

journeys with us, be upon you now and forever. Amen.

DISMISSAL L: Go in peace. You are the body of Christ.All: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE “All the People Said Amen” (Matt Maher) Sound Waves5

Today’s Worship Assistants

HOSTS: Steve & MargaretHeiskary

READER: PJ KoluSOUND BOARD/VIDEO:

Michael WeberTREATS: April KelleyMUSIC: SOUND WAVES

PJ & Ryan KoluChuck PuskasJim Rauner,

JUNE OUTREACH…Living into our mission: Reaching out and Sharing God’s Love

Thank you to everyone who donated supplies and their time to the Alexandra House Concert taking place today. We are thrilled to announce that we were able to send a multitude of toys, games, personal care items, and so much more over to the house with the volunteers. Plus we had 2 cases of Doritos (single serve packs) and 2 cases of water donated. Those donations allow

the money from the Thrivent Grant to be used for other **fun** things for the residents. THANK YOU for all the donations, to the fantastic outreach team for coordinating this, and (last but not least) to Joyful Hearts for their time and talents! Watch the bulletin and e-blast for pictures!

JULY/AUGUST OUTREACH…What is more fun than good music, great food trucks and summertime in Minnesota? Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment and fun for all ages at our first annual outdoor concert series. Food will be available for purchase from the best food trucks in the metro each night starting at 6:00pm with music and activities at 6:30pm. A free will offering will be received to benefit the Arts & Music fund at Living Waters. If inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside the sanctuary. Bring a chair and join us for some fun!

July 28Music: Jim & SallyFood: Hometown Creamery & maybe hotdogs & chips???

August 4Music: Vinnie Rose Food: Fiesta Cancun Taco Mobile

August 11Music: TEDDY BEAR BANDFood: Big Red Food Truck & Fiesta Cancun Taco Mobile!

We are looking for people to help with setup, cleanup, greeting guests, distributing water bottles, etc. If you are feeling called to help, please see Kris Olson.

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ANNOUNCEMENTSRegistration Now Open for Vacation Bible School August 9th through the 13th at 6pm at Living Waters.We will again be partnering with St. Mark Circle Pines for "God's Good Creation" VBS. See the church website for more details and to register online.

Thrivent Action Teams Did you know you can use a Thrivent Action Team grant here at Living Waters?! Each action Team starts with a $250 gift card from Thrivent. Projects range from helping to fund the outdoor concert series to purchasing food for VBS to outreach to preschool families.If you are a Thrivent member and asking yourself, “how can I help?” this is a great way! We even have an "action grant wish list"! See Pastor Ivy or Katie for more details.

The Labyrinth Needs YOUR Feet!The property team has advised us that the more we use the Labyrinth the better it will be! Walking it will help keep the weeds down! If you have never tried praying while walking, there are helpful cards in the Little Library located in front of the church. Please help yourself!

Lunch Bunch Bible StudyThe Lunch Bunch Bible Study is still meeting weekly on Wednesdays at noon via Zoom. Next week we will be digging deep into another of Jesus’ miracles. At the cabin? No problem! You can zoom in from your phone! Grab your lunch and take some time mid-week to study the Word. Typically this study is led by Pastor Ivy. Questions? Please see Pastor Ivy.

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Welcome! You

Matter to God & You

Belong Here!

If you are a guest or visitor, we encourage you to fill out a blue card located in the pew backs and place it in the offering plate as you leave. The cards can also be used to request prayers or communicate with the church office.

Preparing for Worship. Thank you for silencing your cell phones and other electronic devices. Children are always welcome in worship. “Quiet bags” and clipboards with activities are available in the back of the Sanctuary.

Assisted hearing devices. Assisted hearing devices are available for anyone who

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needs one. Please see the attendant at the sound board located in the back of the sanctuary and they will help you.

COVID-19: We encourage you to wear a face mask while inside the building, but it is no longer required. Please be mindful of “social distancing”.

New Here?: Please join us outside following worship for fellowship, coffee and treats! We love meeting our neighbors and we would very much like to get to know you better!

Church Office Hours:

Monday–Thursday:9am-3pm

Friday9am-1pm

Next Week’s

ReadingsRomans 12: 9-13, 18

John 13: 35

Our Wish List

Replacement portable screen for Chapel

Thrivent Action Grants for VBS and Outdoor Concert Series

Water Bottles & juice boxes/bags for outdoor concert series

MEET THE LIVING WATERS MINISTRY TEAM

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Rev. Ivy Huston, PastorEric Gustafson, Seminarian

Katie Weber, Director of MinistryKris Olson, Music Director

Becki Juni, BookkeeperAngela Coon, Children’s Ministry

DirectorJohn Graupman, Custodian

Living Waters Lutheran Church865 Birch Street

Lino Lakes, MN 55014651-481-0220

www.livingwaterslutheran.org

CCLI license #: 11266212

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