Emmanuel Lutheran Church140 Cherry Avenue, NW, Warren, Ohio 44485

Pastor: The Rev. Eugene A. Koene Organist & Choirmaster: Dean C. Hunt

19 July 2020 + 7th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST + 10:00 A.M. Legend: P =Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector

“HUSH, FOR GOD IS HERE”ORGAN VOLUNTARY

ALL MAY MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS, THE SIGN MARKED AT BAPTISM; AS THE PRESIDING MINISTER BEGINS . (+)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +(STAND)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +

(STAND)P: In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: AMEN. P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom 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 Jesus Christ our Lord. C: AMEN. P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

PLEASE KNEEL, IF YOU ARE ABLESILENCE IS KEPT FOR REFLECTION

P: Gracious God,C: have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you, and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to youand uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C:AMEN. P: May Almighty God have mercy on us, (+) forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, and bring us to everlasting life. C: AMEN.

THE GATHERING HYMN

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. THE PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Faithful God, most merciful judge, you care for your children with firmness, and compassion. By your Spirit nurture us who live in your kingdom, that we may be rooted in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: AMEN.

THE ASSEMBLY SITS

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD + AFTER EACH READING: A: THE WORD OF THE LORD. C: THANKS BE TO GOD

THE FIRST READING ISAIAH 44:6-8

PSALMODY PSALM 86:11-17 (CONGREGATION: BOLD PRINT)

Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; knit my heart to you that I may fear your name.

I will thank you, O LORD my God, with all my heart, and glorify your name forevermore. For great is your love toward me;

you have delivered me from the nethermost pit. The arrogant rise up against me, O God,and a band of violent men seeks my life; they have not set you before their eyes. But you, O LORD, are gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger, and full of kindness and truth. Turn to me and have mercy upon me; give your strength to your servant; and save the child of your handmaid.Show me a sign of your favor, so that those who hate me may see it and be ashamed;

because you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.

THE SECOND READING ROMANS 8:12-25

THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 13:24-30, 36-43

Gospel Acclamation begins.

GOSPEL ANNOUNCEMENT

P: (+) The Holy Gospel according to Matthew the 13th chapter. (++) C:

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: After the Reading

THE SERMON “WHEAT AND WEEDS” (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43)

►After the sermon a musical reflection will be played.◄

THE HYMN OF THE DAY

PROFESSION OF FAITH APOSTLES 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.

THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONPrayers and Intercessions

(Adapted from BCP, Form I)

With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord have mercy.”

For the peace from above, for the loving-kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For Elizabeth, our Presiding Bishop, for Abraham, the Bishop of our Synod, for all pastors and deacons, and for all the faithful, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For this city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For those who travel on land, on water, in the air, or through outer space, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and suffering (especially …), let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all whose faith is known to God alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

In the fellowship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Prophets, Apostles, Evangelists, Martyrs, and all the Saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our lives to Christ our God.To you, O Lord our God.

O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of humankind and all creation, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. C:Amen.

C: THE LORD’S PRAYER (TRADITIONAL FORM) OUR FATHER….

PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

THE BENEDICTION 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 (+) give you peace. C: AMEN.

THE HYMN IN RECESSION

THE DISMISSAL

P: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God. THE ORGAN VO LUNTARY DEAN C. HUNT

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