Willing Habitation: May 2020

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Day of Pentecost

St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Opening Hymn: O Day Full of Grace

Association of Lutheran Church Musicians

Greeting and Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Numbers 11:24-30

Psalm: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

Second Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Gospel: John 20:19-23

Sermon

Nicene Creed

Prayers of the Church

Offertory

Let us pray.

A brief silence is kept before the prayer.

Mighty God, you breathe life into our bones, and your Spirit brings truth to the world. Send us this Spirit, transform us by your truth, and give us language to proclaim your gospel, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray.

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 God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, so that we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

The God of all grace ☩ bless us now and forever.

Amen.

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Send forth your Spirit, O God,

and renew the face of the earth.

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Prayer Requests

For Lauren McGehee and her family as they mourn the death of Lauren's grandmother, Susan Faust.

For Marge Bolich and the family of Angelo Constanzo. Our brother in Christ, Angelo, died in his sleep on May 27. He was a "regular" at St. Luke in recent years and was part of our congregational family.

Almeda Pittsnogle is scheduled for a thyroidectomy on June 2. Prayers reguested for healing.

Marilyn Foore has been discharged from WellSpanChambersburg Hospital and has returned home.

For Ed and Audrey Clancy as Ed deals with a growth in his lung, that they would know God's presence and strength.

For graduating High School and College seniors, especially Josh Horton, Allison Pettyjohn, Lorpu Yanquoi, Joe Corwell, and Jake Corwell.

Chet and Linda Walker prayers requested as Chet is being treated for pancreatic cancer at Hershey Medical Center.

Cameron Zeger, great-grandson of Jerry and Jeanie Madden. Cameron is being treated for cancer at Hershey Medical Center.

For our bishops: Elizabeth, James, and Bishop of Konde Diocese, The Rev. Dr. Edward Johnson Mwaikali and all who serve the church.

Devotional Music Links: For your individual or group devotion, you may choose to listen to the following choral recordings made available through Augsburg Fortress: “Come Share the Spirit”; “Creator Spirit by Whose Aid”; The Day of Pentecost.”

Daily Prayer Resources are now available, including simple forms of Morning, Evening, and Night Prayer; Responsive Prayer; and prayers for mealtimes and other occasions.

Readings from Readings for the Assembly © 1995, 1996, 1997 Augsburg Fortress. Citations from the Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 Consultation on Common Texts. Scripture quotations from NRSV Bible, Copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America, adapted and edited with permission by Gordon Lathrop and Gail Ramshaw.

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Seventh Sunday of Easter

St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Thanksgiving for Baptism

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,

the fountain of living water,

the rock who gave us birth,

our light and our salvation.

Amen

Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God’s mercy and forgiveness.

Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

We give you thanks, O God,

for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters

and by your Word you created the world,

calling forth life in which you took delight.

Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family.

Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom.

At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit.

By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons,

making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.

We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life,

and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ.

Shower us with your Spirit,

and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.

To you be given honor and praise

through Jesus Christ our Lord

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

Amen

Greeting and Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Acts 1:6-14

Psalm: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35

Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

Gospel: John 17:1-11

Sermon Bishop Dunlop

Nicene Creed

Prayers of the Church

Offertory

Lord’s Prayer

Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:

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 thosewho 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

Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen

Be at Peace. Christ is with you! Thanks be to God!

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Prayer Requests

Pat Midolo is moving to Charlottesville, Virginia to be near her daughter. Prayers requested for her strength and peace.

Marilyn Foore was diagnosed with Covid-19 and is being treated at Chambersburg Hospital.

Claudine Helman is home from the Chambersburg Hospital. Prayers requested for healing and wholeness.

For graduating seniors in High School and College, especially Josh Horton, Allison Pettyjohn, Larpu Yanquoi, Joe Corwell, and Jake Corwell.

Chet and Linda Walker prayers requested as Chet seeks treatment for pancreatic cancer at Hershey Medical Center.

Cameron Zeger, great-grandson of Jerry and Jeanie Madden. Cameron is being treated for cancer.

LaRue McKenzie and family as they mourn the death of LaRue's husband Marvin McKenzie who died on March 14.

For our bishops: Elizabeth, James, and Bishop of Konde Diocese, The Rev. Dr. Edward Johnson Mwaikali and all who serve the church.

Daily Prayer Resources are now available, including simple forms of Morning, Evening, and Night Prayer; Responsive Prayer; and prayers for mealtimes and other occasions.

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Sixth Sunday of Easter

St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Prayer of the Day

Let us pray.
Almighty and ever-living God, you hold together all things in heaven and on earth. In your great mercy receive the prayers of all your children, and give to all the world the Spirit of your truth and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

First Reading: Acts 17:22-31

Psalm: Psalm 66:8-20

Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Gospel: John 14:15-21

The holy gospel according to John.Glory to you, O Lord.

The gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ

Sermon

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

Prayers

Offertory

Thanksgiving for the Word

Let us pray.

Praise and thanks to you, holy God, for by your Word you made all things: you spoke light into darkness, called forth beauty from chaos, and brought life into being. For your Word of life, O God, we give you thanks and praise.

By your Word you called your people Israel to tell of your wonderful gifts: freedom from captivity, water on the desert journey, a pathway home from exile, wisdom for life with you. For your Word of life, O God, we give you thanks and praise.

Through Jesus, your Word made flesh, you speak to us and call us to witness: forgiveness through the cross, life to those entombed by death, the way of your self-giving love. For your Word of life, O God, we give you thanks and praise.

Send your Spirit of truth, O God; rekindle your gifts within us: renew our faith, increase our hope, and deepen our love, for the sake of a world in need. Faithful to your Word, O God, draw near to all who call on you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever. Amen

Lord’s Prayer

Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:

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 thosewho 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 God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, so that we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen

Be at Peace. Christ is with you! Thanks be to God!

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Prayer Requests

For graduating seniors in High School and College, especially Josh Horton, Allison Pettyjohn, Larpu Yanquoi, Joe Corwell, and Jake Corwell.

Chet and Linda Walker prayers requested as Chet seeks treatment for pancreatic cancer at Hershey Medical Center.

Cameron Zeger, great-grandson of Jerry and Jeanie Madden. Cameron is back at Hershey Medical Center being treated for cancer.

LaRue McKenzie and family as they mourn the death of LaRue's husband Marvin McKenzie who died on March 14.

For our bishops: Elizabeth, Jim, and Bishop of Konde Diocese, The Rev. Dr. Edward Johnson Mwaikali and all who serve the church.

Ascension of Our Lord: On Thursday, May 21, the church observes the Ascension of Our Lord. A Worship in the Home resource is available for this day.

Devotional Music Links: For your individual or group devotion, you may choose to listen to the following choral recordings made available through Augsburg Fortress: “Jesus Loves Me/We are Baptized in Christ Jesus”; “Once Led to Your Font.”

Daily Prayer Resources are now available, including simple forms of Morning, Evening, and Night Prayer; Responsive Prayer; and prayers for mealtimes and other occasions.

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Fifth Sunday of Easter

St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

In the name of the Father,

and of the ☩ Son,

and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

The presiding minister addresses the assembly.

Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism,

we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness.

Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

We give you thanks, O God,

for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters

and by your Word you created the world,

calling forth life in which you took delight.

Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family.

Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom.

At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit.

By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons,

making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.

We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life,

and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ.

Shower us with your Spirit,

and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.

To you be given honor and praise

through Jesus Christ our Lord

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

Amen

Opening Hymn Alleluia! Jesus is Risen! ELW 377

GREETING

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.

Let us pray.
Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life with all the world, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen

First Reading: Acts 7:55-60

Psalm: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Gospel: John 14:1-14

The holy gospel according to John.Glory to you, O Lord.

The gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

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.

Prayers

Offertory

Closing Prayers

Let us pray.

A brief silence is kept before the prayer.

Almighty God, you give us the joy of celebrating our Lord’s resurrection. Give us also the joys of life in your service, and bring us at last to the full joy of life eternal, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:

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 thosewho 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 God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, so that we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen

Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us now and forever.
Amen

Be at Peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God!

+ + +

Prayer Requests

For graduating seniors in High School and College, especially Josh Horton, Allison Pettyjohn, Larpu Yanquoi, Joe Corwell, and Jake Corwell.

Chet and Linda Walker prayers requested as Chet seeks treatment for pancreatic cancer at Hershey Medical Center.

Cameron Zeger, great-grandson of Jerry and Jeanie Madden. Cameron is back at Hershey Medical Center being treated for cancer.

For our bishops: Elizabeth, Jim, and Bishop of Konde Diocese, The Rev. Dr. Edward Johnson Mwaikali and all who serve the church.

Devotional Music Links: For your individual or group devotion, you may choose to listen to the following choral recordings made available through Augsburg Fortress: “Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen”; “Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life”; “Love Is Come Again.”

Daily Prayer Resources are now available, including simple forms of Morning, Evening, and Night Prayer; Responsive Prayer; and prayers for mealtimes and other occasions.