All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

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1 S T. ANDREW S Lutheran Church 1416 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC Eighth Sunday After Pentecost July 15, :30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) is the red worship book found in your pew racks. Service music, indicated with a page number, can be found in the front portion of the book. Hymns, indicated by number, are found in the back portion of the book. Congregational responses are printed in bold type. b GATHERING b PRELUDE: Improvisation on Beautiful Savior arr. Michael Burkhardt CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Let us confess our sin to God who is faithful and just and who has promised to forgive our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Most merciful God, we confess to you that 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 trusted you with our whole heart; we have not loved one another in deed and in truth. In your compassion forgive our sin and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ our light and our truth. Amen. With joy, I proclaim to you that Almighty God, rich in mercy, abundant in love, forgives you all your sin and grants you newness of life in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Thanks be to God. We remain kneeling as the pastor offers God s absolution and forgiveness. Following absolution we stand for the hymn, facing the processional cross as we begin.

2 GATHERING SONG: Beautiful Savior ELW Hymn 838 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. KYRIE Cantor REFRAIN Cantor: For the reign of God, and for peace throughout the world, for the unity of all...refrain For your people here, who have come to give you praise, for the strength to live your Word...REFRAIN Following final refrain we sing: Cantor

3 HYMN OF PRAISE: Now the Feast and Celebration

4 PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, from you come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works. Give to us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments; and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. We sit. b WORD b CHILDREN S SERMON (11:00 a.m.) FIRST READING: AMOS 7:7-15 7This is what [the Lord God] showed me: the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand. 8 And the Lord said to me, Amos, what do you see? And I said, A plumb line. Then the Lord said, See, I am setting a plumb line in the midst of my people Israel; I will never again pass them by; 9 the high places of Isaac shall be made desolate, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste, and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword. 10 Then Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, sent to King Jeroboam of Israel, saying, Amos has conspired against you in the very center of the house of Israel; the land is not able to bear all his words. 11 For thus Amos has said, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel must go into exile away from his land. 12And Amaziah said to Amos, O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, earn your bread there, and prophesy there; 13 but never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king s sanctuary, and it is a temple of the kingdom. 14Then Amos answered Amaziah, I am no prophet, nor a prophet s son; but I am a herdsman, and a dresser of sycamore trees, 15 and the Lord took me from following the flock, and the Lord said to me, Go, prophesy to my people Israel. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

5 PSALM 85: The following refrain will be sung first by the cantor and then by the congregation each time thereafter. The congregation is invited to sing the refrains printed in bold type. I will hear what the Lord has to say, a voice that speaks of peace. Salvation is near for the God-fearing, and his glory will dwell in our land. REFRAIN Mercy and faithful- ness have met; justice and peace have em- braced. Faithfulness shall spring from the earth and justice look down from heaven. REFRAIN The Lord will make us prosper and our earth shall yield its fruit. Justice shall march in the forefront, and peace shall follow the way. REFRAIN SECOND READING: EPHESIANS 1:3-14 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5 He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight 9 he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; 14 this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God s own people, to the praise of his glory. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

6 We stand. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL: MARK 6: King Herod heard of [the disciples preaching,] for Jesus name had become known. Some were saying, John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him. 15 But others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old. 16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, John, whom I beheaded, has been raised. 17 For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip s wife, because Herod had married her. 18 For John had been telling Herod, It is not lawful for you to have your brother s wife. 19 And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. 21 But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. 22 When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it. 23 And he solemnly swore to her, Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom. 24 She went out and said to her mother, What should I ask for? She replied, The head of John the baptizer. 25 Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter. 26 The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her. 27 Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, 28 brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. 29 When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

7 We sit. SERMON We stand and sing. HYMN OF THE DAY: Let Justice Flow Like Streams ELW Hymn 717 APOSTLES CREED: Please turn to the back inside cover of your hymnal We kneel or stand for the prayers. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each intercession will end with Lord in your mercy, to which we respond: Hear our prayer. b MEAL b PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. We greet one another with a gesture of peace using these or similar words: Peace be with you. We sit. OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Tears Will Dry Herbert Brokering, Ronald Nelson Wait. Wait. Meet me at the garden gate, if I m early, if I m late; Wait. See. See. Eden s ever-blooming tree blooming through eternity. See. Sing. Sing. Hear the bells in belfries ring melodies of birds, on wing. Sing. Praise, Praise. Saints in white with angels raisevoices glad in all their ways. Praise. Bright. Bright. No more darkness, only light. What a holy, holy sight. Bright. Peace, Peace, Tears will dry, all wars will cease; Love and peace. Love. Joy. Peace.

8 We stand as the gifts are presented. OFFERTORY SONG: As the Grains of Wheat OFFERTORY PRAYER

9 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING It is indeed right, our duty and joy.we praise and join their unending hymn: The Great Thanksgiving concludes:.to you, O God, Father, Son and holy Spirit, be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever. Amen.

10 THE LORD S PRAYER 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. We sit. LAMB OF GOD HOLY COMMUNION All are welcome to commune. Communion will be received at the altar rail by intinction; we receive the consecrated bread and dip it into the chalice. Those unable to partake of wine or wheaten bread are assured that the Church affirms our Lord s presence in, with, and under each element alone; however, gluten free wafers and grape juice are available. Please let the Pastor or Lay Assistant know of your need. COMMUNION HYMNS: Christ Be Our Light ELW Hymn 715 Let us Break Bread Together ELW Hymn 471 We stand. POST-COMMUNION BLESSING AND PRAYER

11 b SENDING b BENEDICTION SENDING SONG: God of Grace and God of Glory ELW Hymn 705 Go in Peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. COPYRIGHT PERMISSIONS: Prayer of the Day and other liturgical from Sundays & Seasons, copyright 2006, Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. Portions of the liturgy reprinted from Now the Feast and Celebration, by Marty Haugen copyright 1999 by GIA Publications, Inc.. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A Psalmody from Psalms for the Revised Common Lectionary by Michel Guimont, GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission, onelicense.net A As the Grains of Wheat music by David Haas, copyright 2006 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A Tears will Dry text by Herbert Brokering, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission OneLicense.net A

12 1416 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, Tel: (803) Website: Pastor: The Rev. John P. Trump Deacon: Sandra Holland Director of Music Ministries: Jenny Walrath Choir Director: Nicholas Shumate Office Manager: Lina Gann