Worship and Devotions
Welcome visitors and old friends. Welcome regardless of belief, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, age, abilities, or life situation. Welcome believers and doubters as well as doubting believers. Welcome to share the fullness of Christ's love for the world!(Adapted from The welcome message from the Thomas Community in Finland. "Celebrating milestone moments" by Rev. Jukka Joensuu. Canada Lutheran January/February 2024 Vol. 39 No. 1; chorus of ELW 523)
Sunday August 23, 2026 - Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Semi-continuous Readings
Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8
Gospel - Matthew 16:13-20
Alternate First Two Readings
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138
Sermon
Music to Enjoy During the Week
How Firm A Foundation - The Petersens (LIVE) - YouTube
Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Barbara Mandrell (Lyrics)
Alive & Breathing - Matt Maher feat. Elle Limebear (Lyrics)
The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound
Seek Ye First - Maranatha! Music [with lyrics]
Sunday August 30, 2026 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Semi-continuous readings
Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Romans 12:9-21
Gospel - Matthew 16:21-28
Alternate first readings
Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26:1-8
Sermon
Music to Enjoy During the Week
"I Will Carry You" | Ellie Holcomb | OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO - YouTube
Dan Bremnes - Hold You Tight (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube
Sunday September 6, 2026 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Season of Creation
Semi-continuous readings
Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 149; Romans 13:8-14
Gospel - Matthew 18:15-20
Alternate first readings
Ezekiel 33:7-11; Psalm 119:33-40
Music to Enjoy During the Week
A Place in the Choir Lyric Video - YouTube
For The Beauty Of The Earth (with lyrics) - YouTube
Can You Feel the Seasons Turning - ELW/ACS 1065 - YouTube
In Sacred Manner - ELW/ACS 1071 - YouTube
Prayers of Intercession
With bold trust in God’s unfailing provision, we pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.
A brief silence.
Proclaiming God, empower your church throughout the world to announce the words you give us. Open us to receive your word in unexpected ways. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
You spoke and all creation came into being. Field and forest, wetland and wilderness—all reveal your glory. Sustain and nourish your creation. Teach us to be wise stewards of all you have made. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
You bring deliverance to nations and peoples. Come to the aid of nations experiencing war, conflict, disease, famine, and disaster. Guide the work of relief agencies and peacemaking organizations. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Attending God, wake us up to any around us who are in need. Restore broken relationships, failing health, frayed emotions, and the hurts we carry with us. Bring healing to all who bear wounds in body, mind, and spirit. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
You draw together people with differing gifts. Lift up the many and varied gifts and talents of this congregation and strengthen the bonds of fellowship that all may be united as the body of Christ. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
For the faithful departed, that their witness continues to strengthen and guide the church. Renew our hope in your promises in this life and the life to come. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Grant the prayers we have offered, what we have forgotten to ask, and whatever else you see that we need. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
(Adapted From Sundays and Seasons © 2026 Augsburg Fortress)
