4th Sunday after Pentecost

St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen

The Prayer of the Day

Let us pray.

O God, you direct our lives by your grace, and your words of justice and mercy reshape the world. Mold us into a people who welcome your word and serve one another, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen

First Reading:  Jeremiah 28:5-9

Psalm:  Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18

Second Reading: Romans 6:12-23

Gospel: Matthew 10:40-42

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 of the Church

Offertory

Then conclude with these prayers:

Let us pray.

A brief silence is kept before the prayer.

O God of justice and love, we give thanks to you that you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, awaken us to the needs of others, and at the end bring all the world to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever.

Amen

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

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

Amen

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

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Prayer Requests

Chet and Linda Walker prayers requested as Chet is home under the care of SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care and Hospice. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and expressions of support at this time. Chet and Linda are grateful!

Randy and Gail Cox Prayers requested for continued healing and strength for Randy and for Gail. Gail was discharged from the WellSpan Chambersbubrg Hospital yesterday. 

Rush and Vicki McKee request prayers as Vicki continues a new treatment for her cancer. They are grateful for the prayers of the congregation.

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

Devotional Music Links: For your individual or group devotion, you may choose to listen to the following choral recordings made available through Augsburg Fortress: “Amazing Grace”; “Bread of the World”; “The Gift of Grace.”  

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

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Third Sunday after Pentecost

St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

The Prayer of the Day 

Let us pray.
Teach us, good Lord God, to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, except that of knowing that we do your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

First Reading:  Jeremiah 20:7-13 

Psalm:  Psalm 69:7-10, 16-18 

Second Reading: Romans 6:1b-11

Gospel: Matthew 10:24-39

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 of the Church

Offertory

Let us pray.

A brief silence is kept before the prayer.

O God of justice and love, we give thanks to you that you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, awaken us to the needs of others, and at the end bring all the world to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever.
Amen.

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.

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

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

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Prayer Requests

Rev. Robert and Pat McEllroy were injured in an automobile accident. Bob has returned home following treatment at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. Pat was transferred to the SpiriTrust Lutheran Skilled Care Center at the Village at Luther Ridge following treatment at WellSpan York Hospital. Prayers requested for peace, strength, and healing.

Randy and Gail Cox Prayers requested for continued healing and strength for Randy and for Gail as she anticipates back surgery this week. 

Rush and Vicki McKee request prayers as Vicki continues a new treatment for her cancer. They are grateful for the prayers of the congregation.

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

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

Devotional Music Links: For your individual or group devotion, you may choose to listen to the following choral recordings made available through Augsburg Fortress:  “Take My Life That I May Be” ; “From the Rising of the Sun”; “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ.”

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

Portions from Evangelical Lutheran Worship and sundaysandseasons.com, © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress.

Second Sunday after Pentecost

St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

SERVICE OF THE WORD AND PRAYER

Greeting and Prayer of the Day

Let us pray.

God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love into our hearts, that, overflowing with joy, we may freely share the blessings of your realm and faithfully proclaim the good news of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen

First Reading:  Genesis 18:1-15 

Second Reading: Romans 5:1-8 

Gospel: Matthew 9:35–10:8 

Sermon

Apostles' Creed

Prayers

Offertory

Then conclude with these prayers:

Let us pray.   

O God of justice and love, we give thanks to you that you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, awaken us to the needs of others, and at the end bring all the world to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever.

Amen

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

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

Amen.

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

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Prayer Requests

Rev. Robert and Pat McEllroy were injured in an automobile accident. Bob has returned home following treatment at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. Pat was transferred to the SpiriTrust Lutheran Skilled Care Center at the Village at Luther Ridge following treatment at WellSpan York Hospital. Prayers requested for peace, strength, and healing.

Randy Cox, husband of Gail Cox. Prayers requested for continued healing and strength.

Rush and Vicki McKee request prayers as Vicki continues a new treatment for her cancer. They are grateful for the prayers of the congregation.

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

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

Devotional Music Links: For your individual or group devotion, you may choose to listen to the following choral recordings made available through Augsburg Fortress: “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy”; “Our Mission Is to Follow Jesus”; “Creation’s Grandest Glory Stands.”

Materials for the commemoration of the Emanuel Nine (June 17) can be found at www.elca.org/EmanuelNine 

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

Portions from Evangelical Lutheran Worship and sundaysandseasons.com, © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress.