St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, Indiana

The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 9, 2020

10:00 am

Hymn 837 Lift High the Cross

Refrain Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

Till all the world adore His sacred name.

1 Come, Christians, follow where our Captain trod,

Our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Refrain

Choir 2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign,

The hosts of God in conqu’ring ranks combine. Refrain (all)

3 All newborn soldiers of the Crucified

Bear on their brows the seal of Him who died. Refrain

Choir 4 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,

As Thou hast promised, draw us all to Thee. Refrain (all)

5 Let ev’ry race and ev’ry language tell

Of Him who saves our lives from death and hell. Refrain

6 So shall our song of triumph ever be:

Praise to the Crucified for victory! Refrain

Stand Invocation, Confession and Absolution – LSB p. 203

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

P Our help is in the name of the Lord,

C who made heaven and earth. P If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand?

C But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared.

P Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word, call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of

our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God

and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful

condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His

grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner.

C Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a

called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the

Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

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Kyrie – LSB p. 204

Hymn of Praise Gloria in Excelsis – p. 204

1 To God on high be glory

And peace to all the earth;

Goodwill from God in heaven

Proclaimed at Jesus' birth!

We praise and bless You, Father;

Your holy name we sing—

Our thanks for Your great glory,

Lord God, our heav'nly King.

2 To You, O sole-begotten,

The Father's Son, we pray;

O Lamb of God, our Savior,

You take our sins away.

Have mercy on us, Jesus;

Receive our heartfelt cry,

Where You in pow'r are seated

At God's right hand on high—

3 For You alone are holy,

You only are the Lord.

Forever and forever,

Be worshiped and adored;

You with the Holy Spirit

Alone are Lord Most High,

In God the Father's glory.

"Amen!" our glad reply.

Salutation and Collect of the Day

P The Lord be with you. C

And also with you.

P Let us pray. Almighty and most merciful God, preserve us from all harm and

danger that we, being ready in both body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish

what You want done; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and

reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen. Sit Old Testament Reading Job 38:4–18 Job accused the LORD of being unfair, and the LORD responds firmly that not only has He created all things, but He continues to

care for them.

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Epistle Romans 10:5–17 The message of salvation in Christ goes out to all by the preachers God sends to proclaim His Word that we might hear and believe.

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

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Stand Alleluia and Verse

Holy Gospel Matthew 14:22–33 Jesus walks on the sea to His frightened storm-swept disciples who finally know Him by His speaking to them and saving them.

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 14th chapter.

C Glory to You, O Lord.

After the reading:

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to You, O Christ.

Nicene Creed C I believe in one God,

the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth

and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the only-begotten Son of God,

begotten of His Father before all worlds,

God of God, Light of Light,

very God of very God,

begotten, not made,

being of one substance with the Father,

by whom all things were made;

who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven

and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary

and was made man;

and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.

He suffered and was buried.

And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures

and ascended into heaven

and sits at the right hand of the Father.

And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead,

whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord and giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified,

who spoke by the prophets.

And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church,

I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins,

and I look for the resurrection of the dead

and the life T of the world to come. Amen.

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Sit Hymn of the Day 726 Evening and Morning The choir sings stanza 3 in a setting by Carl Schalk.

Sermon “Take Heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

Stand

Prayer of the Church C Lord, have mercy.

Sit Offertory Music We welcome to the Lord’s Table members of St. Paul’s and members of sister congregations of The Lutheran Church―Missouri Synod.

If you have any concerns, please speak with Pastor Cage or Pastor Hoem before the service.

Please maintain physical distancing while waiting in line.

Stand Preface – LSB p. 208

P The Lord be with you.

C And also with you.

P Lift up your hearts.

C We lift them to the Lord.

P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

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P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord,

almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who on this day overcame death and the grave

and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and

with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

Sanctus

C Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth adored;

Heav'n and earth with full acclaim shout the glory of Your name.

Sing hosanna in the highest, sing hosanna to the Lord;

Truly blest is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

Prayer of Thanksgiving P Blessed are You, O Lord our God, king of all creation, for You have had mercy on us

and given Your only-begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish

but have eternal life.

In Your righteous judgment You condemned the sin of Adam and Eve, who ate the

forbidden fruit, and You justly barred them and all their children from the tree of life.

Yet, in Your great mercy, You promised salvation by a second Adam, Your Son,

Jesus Christ, our Lord, and made His cross a life-giving tree for all who trust in Him.

We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through Jesus

Christ. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may faithfully eat and drink of the fruits of

His cross and receive the blessings of forgiveness, life, and salvation that come to us

in His body and blood.

Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:

Lord’s Prayer

C 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.

The Words of Our Lord P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it

and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance

of Me.”

In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying:

“Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of

sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

Pax Domini

P The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C Amen.

Prayer before Communing

Dear Savior, at Your gracious invitation I come to Your table to eat and drink Your holy body and blood. Let me find favor in Your eyes to receive this holy Sacrament in faith for the salvation of my soul and to the glory of Your holy name; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Agnus Dei C O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,

You take the sin of the world away;

O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,

Have mercy on us, Lord, we pray.

O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,

You take the sin of the world away;

Have mercy on us, Jesus Christ,

And grant us peace, O Lord, we pray.

Sit Distribution

Hymn 626 Come, Let Us Eat

Hymn 728 How Firm a Foundation

1 How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord,

Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!

What more can He say than to you He has said

Who unto the Savior for refuge have fled?

2 “Fear not! I am with you, O be not dismayed,

For I am your God and will still give you aid;

I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,

Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.

3 “The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose

I will not, I will not, desert to his foes;

That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,

I’ll never, no never, no never, forsake!

4 “When through fiery trials your pathway will lie,

My grace, all-sufficient, will be your supply.

The flames will not hurt you; I only design

Your dross to consume and your gold to refine.

5 “Throughout all their lifetime My people will prove

My sov’reign, eternal, unchangeable love;

And then, when gray hairs will their temples adorn,

Like lambs they will still in My bosom be borne.”

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Hymn 754 Entrust Your Days and Burdens

5 O blessèd heir of heaven,

You’ll hear the song resound

Of endless jubilation

When you with life are crowned.

In your right hand your maker

Will place the victor’s palm,

And you will thank Him gladly

With heaven’s joyful psalm.

6 Our hands and feet, Lord, strengthen;

With joy our spirits bless

Until we see the ending

Of all our life’s distress.

And so throughout our lifetime

Keep us within Your care

And at our end then bring us

To heav’n to praise You there. Stand

In dismissing the communicants, the following is said:

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve you in body and soul to life everlasting.

Depart T in peace. C Amen.

Nunc Dimittis– LSB p. 211 O Lord, now let Your servant

Depart in heav'nly peace,

For I have seen the glory

Of Your redeeming grace:

A light to lead the Gentiles

Unto Your holy hill,

The glory of Your people,

Your chosen Israel.

All glory to the Father,

All glory to the Son,

All glory to the Spirit,

Forever Three in One;

For as in the beginning,

Is now, shall ever be,

God's triune name resounding

Through all eternity.

Prayer after Communing

Almighty and everlasting God, I thank and praise You for feeding me the life-giving body and blood of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Send Your Holy Spirit that, having with my mouth received the holy Sacra-ment, I may by faith obtain and eternally enjoy Your divine grace, the forgiveness of sins, unity with Christ, and life eternal; through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.

Post-Communion Collect – LSB p. 212

P We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You

that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one

another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God,

now and forever.

C Amen.

Benedicamus, and Benediction – LSB p. 212

P Let us bless the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

P The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look upon you with favor and T give you peace.

C Amen.

Choral Closing The Lord Bless You

Your offerings will be received at the door or your offering may be mailed to 1126 S. Barr St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802.

Please call the church office to set up electronic giving.

Preacher Rev. Josemon Hoem

Celebrant Rev. Peter C. Cage

Communion Assistant Rev. Dr. Timothy Quill

Musicians Kantor Kevin Hildebrand, Concordia Lutheran High School

Alumni Choral Ensemble; Mr. Tavis Schlicker, director

Livestreaming of worship services continues on Facebook (St Paul’s EV Lutheran Church LCMS)

and YouTube (St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne).

Hymn 837 Text © 1974, 1997 Hope Publishing Co. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010102.

Hymn 726 Text & Music © Augsburg Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010102. Public domain

Hymn 626 Text & Music © 1972 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010102. © Lutheran World Federation. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License

.NET, no. 100010102.

Hymn 754 Text & Music © 1982, 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010102.

God’s People at Prayer for Individual and Family Prayer

Readings from Holy Scripture The following can be read in the morning and evening, as suggested

here, or in any way that best works with your schedule.

Morning Prayer Evening Prayer

Sun 1 Sam. 25:1−22 1 Cor. 3:1−23

Mon 1 Sam. 25:23−44 1 Cor. 4:1−21

Tues 1 Sam. 26:1−25 1 Cor. 5:1−13

Wed 1 Sam. 28:3−25 1 Cor. 6:1–20

Thur 1 Sam. 31:1–13 1 Cor. 7:1−24 Fri 2 Sam. 1:1−27 1 Cor. 7:25–40

Sat 2 Sam. 5: 1−25 1 Cor. 8:1−13

Small Catechism

What is Baptism?

Baptism is not just plain water, but it is the water

included in God's command and combined with God's

word.

Which is that word of God?

Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Matthew:

"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the

Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19).

Large Catechism

It is of the greatest importance that we esteem Baptism

excellent, glorious, and exalted, for which we contend and

fight chiefly, because the world is now so full of sects

clamoring that Baptism is an external thing, and that external

things are of no benefit. But let it be ever so much an external

thing, here stand God's Word and command which institute,

establish, and confirm Baptism. But what God institutes and

commands cannot be a vain, but must be a most precious

thing, though in appearance it were of less value than a straw.

We ought to esteem Baptism very highly because God has

commanded it, and, besides, it is performed in His name. For

these are the words, Go ye, baptize; however, not in your

name, but in the name of God.

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For Next Sunday

Isaiah 56:1, 6−8; Romans 11:1–2a, 13–15, 28–32;

Matthew 15:21–28

Daily Prayer

Prayer for Others and Ourselves For each day of the week, let the following topics guide your prayer.

Also include members from the congregation as listed on the reverse

side of this sheet.

Sunday: For the joy of the resurrection among us; for the

fruit of faith nourished by the Word and the Sacraments.

Monday: For faith to live in the promises of Holy Baptism;

for one’s calling and daily work; for the unemployed; for

the salvation and well-being of our neighbors; for

schools, colleges, and seminaries; for good government

and for peace.

Tuesday: For deliverance against temptation and evil; for the

addicted and despairing, the tortured and oppressed; for

those struggling with sin.

Wednesday: For marriage and family, that husbands and

wives, parents and children live in ordered harmony

according to the Word of God; for parents who must

raise children alone.

Thursday: For the Church and her pastors; for teachers, and

all church workers; for missionaries and for all who

serve the Church; for fruitful and salutary use of the

blessed Sacrament of Christ’s body and blood.

Friday: For the preaching of the holy cross of our Lord

Jesus Christ and for the spread of His knowledge

throughout the whole world; for the persecuted and

oppressed; for the sick and dying.

Saturday: For faithfulness to the end; for the renewal of

those who are withering in the faith or have fallen away;

for receptive hearts and minds to God’s Word on the

Lord’s Day.

Lord’s Prayer

Final Collect

Merciful Father, through Holy Baptism You called us to be

Your own possession. Grant that our lives may evidence the

working of Your Holy Spirit in love, joy, peace, patience,

kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control

according to the image of Your only-begotten Son, Jesus

Christ, our Savior.

Hymn

All who believe and are baptized

Shall see the Lord’s salvation;

Baptized into the death of Christ,

They are a new creation.

Through Christ’s redemption they shall stand

Among the glorious, heav’nly band

Of ev’ry tribe and nation. (LSB 601:1)

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

1126 South Barr Street Church: (260) 423-2496

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802-3179 School: (260) 424-0049

Website: www.stpaulsfw.org

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, Indiana

August 9, 2020

What’s happening nOW?

Just a Reminder on Masks & Distancing Please wear your mask while in the building; especially when arriving, leaving, or approaching the altar for communion. Please also maintain physical distancing of 6 feet apart.

Our Laborers for Christ Thank you for supporting the Laborers for Christ volunteers! It’s not too late to continue supporting the work they have started by using the envelopes located on the glass case in the narthex and small tables near the entrances. Please continue to keep John Strasen from Washington, MO; Jerry & Karen Kolke from Albuquerque, NM; John & Paula Hardy from Normal, IL; and David & Kathy Steiss from Columbia City, IN in our prayers as they continue onto their next project.

In the Congregation

Summer Schedule Please join us at 10 am in church for the Sunday Divine Service. If you are unable to join us in person we welcome you to view the service (live stream) on Facebook or YouTube. *

Additional Services on Wednesdays We are offering smaller Wednesday services for our more vulnerable members and those who want to avoid the larger Sunday crowds. Holy Communion is available every Wednesday at 10 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm, as well as individual Confession and Absolution. Schedule your service time by calling (423-2496) or email requests to churchsecretary@stpauls fw.org.

Shut-In Visits Continue by Appointment Shut-in visits: Pastors Quill and Buse are resuming visits as well as keeping in touch by phone. In the event of an emergency, don’t hesitate to call Pastor Quill (580-0812) or the church office (423-2496).

Keep Up to Date Please join our new communication system called Flocknote via text. This is a secure method of keeping in the know. TEXT the letters SPLC to the phone number 84576, and follow the prompts to add your name and email. We will be using the system to send you important updates. Please contact Margo in the church office at 423-2496 if you have any problems signing up. * Facebook (search St.Paul’s EV Lutheran Church LCMS)

YouTube (search St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fort Wayne)

Online Bible Studies Pastor Cage will begin a new Bible Study on Predestination in the coming weeks. Watch Online on YouTube or Facebook. *

Looking Out for Our Members Please call upon our homebound and older members to check in and assist us in helping each other. If you know of a need, please call the church office or email churchsecretary@stpaulsfw.org.

August 23 Altar Flowers Available Call the church office to sign up. Cost is $40.00. Please make checks payable to St. Paul’s Altar Guild and mail to 1126 S. Barr St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Flowers are available to pick up after the service or on Mondays, just call 423-2496 when stopping by.

Voters’ Meeting August 30 Join us for our quarterly voters’ meeting Sunday, August 30, after the 10 am Divine service in the sanctuary.

Remember in Your Prayers

Intercessions and Thanksgivings

Our Homebound Members Eleda Barille • Marilyn Berning • Maxine Bienz • Helen Carr • MaryAnne Cordes • Elinor Doenges • Alex Early • Betty Gotsch • Virginia Grossman • Ralph & Ruth Herb • Laverne Linnemeier • Leah Maier • Beverly Maxfield • Steve Pollock • Dale & Leona Puff • Judith Rekeweg • Ralph & Marilyn Relue • Eileen Weber • Anna Witte

Ongoing Petitions Marlene Anderson • Sue Balsamo-Furniss • Harris Beck • Carolyn Bobay • Sean Breininger • Myra Carrier • Connie Colby • Davis Dean • Doug Doehrmann • Mary Goodwin • Roy Hack • Rodney Hall • Rev. John Hamer • Rachel Hartman • Lonni Helmchen • Thomas Hoem • John Huitt • Juanita Jefferson • Dennis Jordan • Mary Knoblauch • Julie Kryder • Tim Lee • Joan Messmann • Warren Messmann • Mary Mundt • Richard Mundt • Elizabeth Nash • Barbara Nelson • Gene Paschka • Jaden Ramirez • Jeanne Rhodes • Janice Schmidt • Wanda Schweyer • Charmaine Sheaffer • Scarlett- Ann Sheaffer • Sam Suarez • Betty Wheaton • Sharon Williams

Serving the Armed Forces KiVuan Edwards • Brian Hamer • Zachary Harmeyer • Jarrell Harris • Courtney Linnemeier • Jamara Moore • Brandon Screeton • John Sheaffer Jr • Ryan Sheaffer • Brandon Skalicky

Just a Reminder

Your Tithes and Offerings Your sacrificial offerings are crucial during this time. Please mail in your offering envelope or use the online giving options. Your regular giving is very important for the church’s continued work. Thanks be to God!

Electronic Giving—It’s Quick and Easy! For more information, please reference the Quick Guide on our website; we can also mail or email you a copy. Also, you can sign up using the previous system by going to our website.

Secure Mobile Giving Options Mobile offering options are now available through Vanco. St. Paul's has safely and securely worked with Vanco for over two decades.

Secure online giving is available via a text message from your mobile device. Simply text the dollar amount you wish to give to the GivePlus number 833-931-1905. Once you hit SEND, you will receive a link to complete the transaction with your credit card information.

You can also give your offering using the secure GivePlus Mobile App. Simply go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "GivePlus" to download the free app. Enter "St. Paul's Lutheran Church" or 46802 and click Search. Select St. Paul's Lutheran Church (1126 South Barr Street) and click GiveNow. *Note that if you have already established an online giving account with Vanco, your mobile account will use the same sign-in credentials. For more information, please reference the GivePlus Text or Mobile App Quick Guide at our website stpaulsfw.org.

Hospitalized? Lutheran hospitals are no longer providing information about a patient's church membership. If you or someone in your family are hospitalized please let the church office know.

Odds & Ends

For Our College Students- Pick Up a Purple Sheet: College is tough and we all need Jesus! The Indiana District can help! We are gathering information in order to support all of our students during this transitional time. This information will be shared with the LCMS ministries near the school you or your student will be attending. Our goal is to connect all of our students with the Word of Christ and other Lutherans attending their school. Pick up a student information form from the glass case in the narthex or sign up online at https://bit.ly/ 2IB6FA1, and submit contact information.

CTSFW Offers Daily Online Chapel Services at 9:35 am CTSFW will be offering daily devotion at 9:35 am online at https://www.ctsfw.edu/daily-chapel/.

This week on KFUO.org, hear conversation on Mental Health with Deaconess Heidi Goehmann on The Coffee Hour (8/10 at 9:00 a.m. CT), continue in 1 Corinthians on Thy Strong Word (weekdays at 11:00 a.m. CT), and hear a curious theological topic with Rev. Tyrel Bramwell on Cross Defense (8/10 at 2:00 p.m. CT). Find these programs on demand at kfuo.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

A Mobile Lutheran Bible Study…Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s teachings include: The Word “Blessed” in the Bible, The Lutheran Confessions, Jesus’ Mother Mary, Old Testament Patriarch Isaac and more. You can listen on-demand at www.issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.

Attendance

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Our Giving

Budget Envelopes $14,205.41 Concordia High School 92.00 Missions/Lutheran Heritage 24.75 Plate Offerings 92.00 School Income 739.66 Total Income $15,153.82

East Central Housing Project 145.00 Enhancing Our Heritage 19.59

The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God in celebration of Audrey & Dan Gaughan’s 1st wedding anniversary by Peter & Amy Scaer.

August 9 – Pentecost X (Proper 14A) – The Lord of Life intimately and meticulously attends to His creation (Job 38:4-18). He even gently but relentlessly looks after the inanimate objects. But did His devotion to mountains and oceans drive Him to order our world from within and not just from outside (Matthew 14:32)? No. He has put on the universe He put together so that He may love and save and have humankind. And He has not spared the smallest detail. So why would we exclude any, whatever their size, skills, or circumstances?