HOLY COMMUNION Christ, the Bread of Life GATHERING. The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week.

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1 HOLY COMMUNION Christ, the Bread of Life Exploring the promise of God for all Christ feeding the five thousand Sunday, July 29, :30 am Sung Eucharist The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week. Christ the bread of life comes to us as host and guest Today is the first of five Sundays with gospel readings from John 6, the first four of which focus on Jesus as bread of life. Today Jesus feeds thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. What we have, what we bring to Jesus table seems like it is not nearly enough to meet all the needs we see around us. But it is not the adequacy of our supplies or our skills that finally makes the difference: it is the power of Jesus working in the littlest and least to transform this world into the world God desires, a world where all the hungry are satisfied. PRELUDE All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly GATHERING arr. William Bliem The carillon calls the assembly to worship. At the sound of the bell the assembly stands to face the worship leaders at the back of the church. CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P In the name of the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit. Hear the teaching of Christ: I am the bread that came down from heaven. a Spirit of God, give us this bread always. P God has promised forgiveness to all. Let us confess our sin. silence for reflection P Merciful God, a Your love compels us to come in though are hands are unclean and our hearts unprepared. We are not fit even to eat the crumbs from under your table. But you, Lord, are the God of our salvation, and share your bread with sinners. Cleanse and feed us with your word and holy supper. Wash away our sin that Christ may live in us and we in Christ, and that we may sit and eat in your kingdom. Amen. P Through the cross of Christ, God have mercy on you, pardon you, and set you free. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. God strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in life eternal. a Amen

2 PROCESSIONAL HYMN (hymn) 461 All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly GREETING AND PRAYER OF THE DAY P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. a And also with you. P Let us pray. Gracious God, you have placed within the hearts of all your children a longing for your word and a hunger for your truth. Grant that we may know your Son to be the true bread of heaven and share this bread with all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. a Amen. The presider continues with words of welcome. God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. WORD CHILDREN S WORD Children are invited to come forward; parents are welcome to come with their children. READING Elisha feeds a hundred people 2 Kings 4:42 44 Today s reading is part of a larger section of 2 Kings that describes the miracles of Elisha, the successor to Elijah. Here the prophet gives food to a hungry crowd. Though there is not enough food to go around, Elisha trusts God, who provides enough and even more to satisfy the need. a A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing food from the first fruits to the man of God: twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. Elisha said, Give it to the people and let them eat. 43 But his servant said, How can I set this before a hundred people? So he repeated, Give it to the people and let them eat, for thus says the LORD, They shall eat and have some left. 44 He set it before them, they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the LORD. Word of God, bread of life. Thanks be to God. PSALM Psalm 145: You open wide your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. (145:16) L Refrain a Refrain L All your works shall praise you, O LORD, and your faithful ones shall bless you. 11 They shall tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your power, 12 that all people may know of your power - 2 -

3 and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; your dominion endures throughout all ages. You, LORD, are faithful in all your words, and loving in all your works. a Refrain L 14 The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up those who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all wait upon you, O LORD, and you give them their food in due season. 17 You are righteous in all your ways and loving in all your works. 18 You are near to all who call upon you, to all who call upon you faithfully. a Refrain SECOND READING Prayer to Christ Ephesians 3:14 21 We have been rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, which surpasses all human knowledge. Because Christ dwells in our hearts, our lives are continuously strengthened and empowered by the ongoing presence of the Spirit. For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16 I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17 and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18 I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Word of God, word of life. a Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The assembly stands and welcomes the gospel, singing: GOSPEL Christ feeding the five thousand John 6:1 21 In John s gospel, the miracles of Jesus are called signs, because they reveal the true character of God. As such, they remain within the mystery of God and cannot be brought under human control. The holy gospel according to John. a Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. 3 Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. 5 When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat? 6 He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to - 3 -

4 do. 7 Philip answered him, Six months wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little. 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter s brother, said to him, 9 There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people? 10 Jesus said, Make the people sit down. Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. 11 Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. 12 When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost. 13 So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. 14 When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world. 15 When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. 20 But he said to them, It is I; do not be afraid. 21 Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land toward which they were going. The gospel of the Lord. a Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON silence for reflection follows the sermon HYMN OF THE DAY (hymn) 515 Break Now the Bread of Life stanzas 1 & 2 in harmony, 3 in unison APOSTLES CREED A We have been gathered into one by the Holy Spirit. Let us proclaim the faith that we share. a 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

5 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each petition concludes: God of grace; a hear our prayer. MEAL God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. PEACE P The peace of Christ be with you always. a And also with you. The assembly is invited to share God s peace with one another. GATHERING OF GIFTS The offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. During this time, the table is set. After the offering is gathered, bread, wine, money, and other gifts are brought forward. The assembly stands as the procession reaches the chancel. Mein gläubiges Herze Aria from Cantata No. 68, (sung in German) Mein gläubiges Herze, Frohlocke, sing, scherze, Dein Jesus ist da! Weg Jammer, weg Klagen, Ich will euch nur sagen: Mein Jesus ist da. J. S. Bach My faithful heart, delight, sing, play, your Jesus is here! Away with sorrow, away with lamenting, I will only say to you: my Jesus is near. Offertory Prayer A Let us pray together. a God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. The assisting minister pours out the wine. GREAT THANKSGIVING P The Lord be with you. a And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. a We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. a It is right to give our thanks and praise. P we praise your name and join their unending hymn: - 5 -

6 The presider continues with the Great Thanksgiving, concluding: All who come seeking Jesus are invited to receive these gifts of God. Communion at this service is served standing. Please follow the directions of the ushers to a communion station. Grape juice and gluten-free bread are available upon request. The benefits of the sacrament are fully present in either the bread or the wine, should health reasons prevent you from receiving one of them. Children are welcome to receive communion or a blessing. Lord s Prayer (1975) a Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Breaking of the Bread and Invitation to Communion Communion Lamb of God (ELW front) p.146 Prayer at the chancel kneelers during communion is always welcomed. Panis angelicus (sung in Latin) Panis angelicus fit panis hominum; Dat panis cœlicus figuris terminum: O res mirabilis! Manducat Dominum Pauper, Pauper, servus et humilis. May the Bread of Angels Become bread for mankind; The Bread of Heaven puts All foreshadowings to an end; Oh, thing miraculous! The body of the Lord will nourish the poor, the poor, the servile, and the humble. César Franck silence for reflection concludes the Communion Prayer after Communion A Let us pray. O God, we thank you for the living bread that rains down from heaven

7 God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. Following worship coffee is served. Brief sanctuary tours will be offered after this service. Meet a docent at the pulpit. This service is being streamed live on the internet at SUMMER ON THE PLAZA Laura Ellis (Gainesville, Florida), carillonneur Bacon Me Crazy, food truck Chancel flowers this weekend are given by John Wetzel in loving memory of his wife Joy on the anniversary of her birth on July 31. If you wish to donate flowers, contact Judy Korogi 10 days in advance at From this feast of love may we carry your eternal life as daily food for the well-being of the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. a Amen. SENDING BLESSING P Christ, the Bread of Life, sends out all who love, renewed by word and sacrament. Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit., be among you now and remain with you forever. a Amen. SENDING HYMN (hymn) 548 Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen DISMISSAL Please face the processional cross for the dismissal. A Go in peace. Feed the hungry. a Thanks be to God. The carillon sends the assembly into mission. POSTLUDE Festival Entrada Joel Martinson Portions of the liturgy are from Sundays and Seasons.com 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress liturgies license # SERVING TODAY Pastor D. Foy Christopherson Pastor Peter Nycklemoe Julie Anderson Jane Lien Froya Olson Barb Hoernemann, Karl Starr, Diane Nimmer Sara Gunsch Pastor Melissa Pohlman Mark Kieffer, Marc Wilson Varney Kiazolu Pat Forse Patti Brestrup, Jim Snustad, Kawanna Finklea, Joshua Fields Megan Bowman Megan & Matt Bowman, Mark Erickson, Rexanne Spicer presiding preaching assisting minister associate cantor/organist soloist; clarinet readers crucifer communion minister sound operators lead usher for July docent hosts & greeters bread baker seasonal planning team Large print service folders, assisted listening devices, and access seating are available to aid your participation in worship. Please inquire with an usher

8 WELCOME TO CENTRAL Everyone is welcome. As a community of the people of God, the members of Central Lutheran Church are called to welcome all people regardless of age, economic status, ethnic background, gender, physical or mental ability, race or sexual orientation. We affirm that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male or female (Galatians 3:28). Christ has made us one. Guests are welcome. We are pleased you are worshiping with us today. We invite guests to complete the Welcome to Central card found in the pew racks and leave it with an usher or place it in the offering plate. If you would like more information about Central, please contact us at , or info@centralmpls.org. Children are welcome at all services. Worship bulletins for children and activity bags are available at Sanctuary entrances. Welcome to the Lord s Table. All who come seeking Jesus are welcome at Holy Communion. Please follow the guidance of the ushers and instructions in the order of service. During communion, ministers will bring bread and wine to persons in designated access seating areas. Communion may be received in one kind (only bread or only wine) from any station if wheat bread or alcohol presents a health concern. Gluten-free breads and alcohol-free wine are available by request at most liturgies from most communion stations. Welcome to the Holy Baptism. All who come seeking Jesus are welcome to receive Holy Baptism. Please visit with any worship leader, staff member, hospitality volunteer, contact the church office, or complete an information card, indicating that you wish to be baptized. A pastor will contact you. Friends of Central Stay connected Across the country and beyond there are many people who have a soft spot in their heart for Central Lutheran Church people who feel a connection both to the history and the ongoing mission of this congregation. If you re one of them, we invite you to join a new network of Friends of Central. Pick up a brochure or visit our website for more information or to join. Electronic Giving Opportunities: Online at click on Give Today; or text 73256, enter code word centralmpls (lower case), and a numerical amount. Press send and fill in the details. All contributions from members and guests will appear in a contribution statement. Wi-Fi is available as Central Lutheran (password guestclc). If you give electronically, use the green pew card to drop in the offering plate instead of an envelope. Central Lutheran is supported by givers like you. Questions? Contact the church office at