NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Saturday, August 5, 2017 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017 8:00 a.m. Divine Service 4 LSB pg. 203 As We Gather We face so many decisions about food these days. Go organic. Go gluten free. Go low carb. Go vegan. Go GMO free. Our culture is deeply concerned about what sort of food we put in our bodies. While what sort of food we put into our bodies is an important concern, Jesus compels us to consider a different kind of food. Jesus said, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Jesus feeds five thousand people, but he yearned to do more than simply fill their stomachs. The prophet Isaiah wrote, Come, everyone who thirsts... incline your ear, and come to Me; hear, that your soul may live. Prelude & Welcome Entrance Hymn (Please stand on last verse) To God be the Glory Renew! #258 1 To God be the glory, great things he hath done, So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, Who yielded his life an atonement for sin, And opened the life-gate that all may go in. Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, And give him the glory, great things he hath done 2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. (Refrain) 3 Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher and greater will be The wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. (Refrain) Invocation P: In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. 1
Confession & Absolution 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 and call upon Him in prayer and praise, 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. Hymn of Praise Gloria in Excelsis LSB 204 2
Salutation and Prayer of the Day L: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. L: Let us pray. Lord of creation, You open wide Your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. You feed our souls with the true bread from heaven, Jesus, our Savior. Help us to receive the Bread of Life with joy, so that we may participate in Your providing bread for the world, in both body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. The Word of the Lord Old Testament (Please be seated) Isaiah 55:1 8 1 Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. 3 Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. 4 Behold, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. 5 Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know, and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you. 6 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; 7 let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Alleluia and Verse (Please stand and sing) Alleluia! Jesus is Risen LSB 474 Alleluia! Jesus is risen! Trumpets resounding in glorious light! Splendor, the Lamb, Heaven forever! Oh, what a miracle God has in sight! Refrain Jesus is risen and we shall arise: Give God the glory! Alleluia! Holy Gospel Matthew 14:13 21 13 Now when Jesus heard [about the death of John], he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves. 16 But Jesus said, They need not go away; you give them something to eat. 17 They said to him, We have only five loaves here and two fish. 18 And he said, Bring them here to me. 19 Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and taking the five 3
loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20 And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. 21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. Apostles' Creed LSB 207 I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen. Children s Message (Please be seated) Hymn of the Day Guide me, O Thou Great Redeemer LSB 918 4
Sermon Bread in the Wilderness Matthew 14:13 21 Sermon Series Greater is He (Week 1) Greater is He 1) than our 13 Now when Jesus heard [about the death of John], he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick (Matt:1413-14). 2) than our and 15 Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves. 16 But Jesus said, They need not go away; you give them something to eat. 17 They said to him, We have only five loaves here and two fish (Matt. 14:15-17). 3) than our. 18 And he said, Bring them here to me. 19 taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20 And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over (Matt. 14:18-20). Listen to past sermons or share them with a friend at clcs.org/sermons. Download Calvary s mobile app Calvary Lutheran Church/School for sermons and daily devotions. 5
Pastoral Greeting & Rite of Fellowship (Welcome! Please add your name to the fellowship pad.) Gathering of Offerings (As an act of worship and thanksgiving, we offer to God what He has first given to us: the first and best of our lives, time, talents and financial gifts. If you would like to contribute electronically, either onetime or ongoing gifts, please use www.clcs.org/donate or the QR code here.) Special Music (8:00 a.m.) Blessed Assurance Brynn Stebbe-Cello. Brandon Vos-Piano Prayer of the Church (Please stand) P: Relying on Your mercy, which tirelessly seeks the lost and the least, we bring our prayers before You, our merciful and almighty Lord. L: Enable the Church in this and every place to be a blessing to the communities in which we live. Empower pastors to preach the Word with power, teachers to teach the Word with wisdom, and all believers to serve our neighbors in love. Bless the work of our school, as students return to classes this week. Shower your kindness on all of our area schools that teachers may be equipped by Your power and students may grow each day under your gracious provision. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, C: for His steadfast love endures forever! L: You give abundant promises to calm us in the midst of anxiety and trouble. Guide all who govern to do so with reverence, impartiality, and compassion. Watch over the men and women of our military, as well as all who serve our community as emergency personnel, and make Your comforting presence known to their families. Give us an appreciation for the sacrifices they make. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, C: for His steadfast love endures forever! P: You give the gift of Your presence when our faith seems to disappear and our hope is nearly lost. Comfort all who are experiencing anxiety, all who are sick, all who are dying, and all who are mourning. Especially this day we ask for your support and provision to be with ( special petitions). Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, C: for His steadfast love endures forever! L: You give the food that sustains both our bodies and souls. Bless the labor of all who set their hands to useful tasks. Calm the hearts of all who suffer want and need. Guide our stewardship of the gifts You entrust to us, that we may increase in us a generosity for the greater good of Your church and Your world. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, C: for His steadfast love endures forever! L: You give the invitation to bring everything to You in prayer. We entrust these prayers to You, relying on the promises to us through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 6
The 6:30 p.m. service continues on page 10 with the Lord s Prayer. Holy Communion Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life. He says: Come, for those who eat this bread and drink this cup will never hunger or thirst, but be raised up on the Last Day (John 6). Whoever receives the Lord s Supper must be a believer in Christ (Hebrews 11:6); be sorry for their sins (Proverbs 28:13); believe that Christ offers His body and blood with the bread and wine (1 Corinthians 10:16); and be willing to forgive those who have sinned against you (Matthew 6:14-15). Come with faith in His promises to you and His presence in this holy meal. As you approach the Lord s table, please move to the cross on the center rail. Gluten-free wafers are available on the two stands at the front of the church. Worshippers with a gluten allergy may pick up a sealed packet on their way to the communion rail. Service of Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. Preface LSB 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. 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 gave His life for us on the tree of the cross and by His glorious resurrection has poured out an abundance of gifts of grace to us and to all people. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing: Sanctus LSB 208 7
Lord's Prayer LSB 209 P: Hear us, O Lord, as we pray in Jesus name and as He has taught us: 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 Institution & the Proclamation of Christ P: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord s death until He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:20 Agnus Dei LSB 210 Distribution Hymns (Please be seated) For the Bread Which You Have Broken tune LSB 691 1 For the bread, which You have broken; For the wine, which You have poured; For the words, which You have spoken Now we give You thanks, O Lord. 2 By this promise that You love us, By Your gift of peace restored, By Your call to Heaven above us, Hallow all our lives, O Lord. 3 With the saints who now adore You Seated at the heavenly board, May the Church still waiting for You Keep love s tie unbroken, Lord. 4 In Your service, Lord, defend us, In our hearts keep watch and ward; In the world to which You send us Let Your kingdom come, O Lord. 8
Praise and Thanksgiving LSB 789 Nunc Dimittis (Please stand) LSB 211 9
Communion Blessing Post-Communion Prayer L: Let us pray. O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in lovingkindness sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for His sake You have given us pardon and peace in this Sacrament, and we ask You not to forsake Your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled constantly to serve You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. ****************************************************************************************** 6:30 p.m. service continues here Lord's Prayer (6:30 p.m.) LSB 209 P: Hear us, O Lord, as we pray in Jesus name and as He has taught us: 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. Benediction 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. 10
Sending Hymn Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness LSB 849 Postlude 11