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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
RINGING OF THE BELL
Please stand as you are able.
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, whose compassion endures forever. Amen.
Let us confess our sin to God.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Compassionate God, we confess to you all our sins. Our burden
is heavy, and we cannot free ourselves. In your mercy, call us
back to you. Your yoke is easy and your burden is light. Restore
us to dwell in your peace. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.
Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying
heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” In the name of God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, your sins are forgiven. Rest in God’s love. Amen.
GATHERING HYMN “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” Hymn #836
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.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray. O God, you are the source of life and the ground of
our being. By the power of your Spirit bring healing to this
wounded world, and raise us to the new life of your Son, Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Please be seated.
WORD
FIRST READING Hosea 5:15-6:6
Because the people have trusted in military powers and not God,
God decides to withdraw from the scene until Israel acknowledges
its guilt and seeks God’s face. The response of the people does not
acknowledge this guilt and is as fickle as fog or dew burned away
quickly by the sun. God desires loyalty rather than words or meaningless deeds.
15 I will return again to my place
until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face.
In their distress they will beg my favor:
6:1 “Come, let us return to the Lord,
for it is he who has torn, and he will heal us;
he has struck down, and he will bind us up.
2 After two days he will revive us;
on the third day he will raise us up,
that we may live before him.
3 Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord;
his appearing is as sure as the dawn;
he will come to us like the showers,
like the spring rains that water the earth.”
4 What shall I do with you, O Ephraim?
What shall I do with you, O Judah?
Your love is like a morning cloud,
like the dew that goes away early.
5 Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets;
I have killed them by the words of my mouth,
and my judgment goes forth as the light.
6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice,
the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
SECOND READING Romans 4:13-25
Paul presents Abraham as a living model of right relationships. For
Abraham and for us, a right relationship with God involves trusting
that God’s promises will be fulfilled because God makes the dead
alive and calls into existence what otherwise does not exist.
13 The promise that he would inherit the world did not come to
Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the
righteousness of faith. 14 For if it is the adherents of the law who are
to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. 15 For the law
brings wrath, but where there is no law, neither is there transgression.
16 For this reason the promise depends on faith, in order that it
may rest on grace, so that it may be guaranteed to all his descendants,
not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who
share the faith of Abraham (who is the father of all of us, 17 as it is
written, “I have made you the father of many nations”), in the presence
of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and
calls into existence the things that do not exist. 18 Hoping against
hope, he believed that he would become “the father of many nations,”
according to what was said, “So shall your descendants
be.” 19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body,
which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred
years old), and the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. 20 No distrust made
him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his
faith as he gave glory to God, 21 being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.
22 Therefore “it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” 23 Now
the words, “it was reckoned to him,” were written not for his sake
alone 24 but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him
who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 who was handed over
for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
FAITH STORY Trent Youngdahl
Children are invited forward to remember their baptism and listen together.
Please stand as you are able for the gospel reading.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
GOSPEL Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
The holy gospel according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Jesus demonstrates God’s mercy and power, accepting the
unacceptable and curing the incurable. Even the dead receive new life.
9 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting
at the tax-collection station, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he
got up and followed him.
10 And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and
sinners came and were sitting with Jesus and his disciples. 11 When
the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your
teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 12 But when he heard
this, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but
those who are sick. 13 Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy,
not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.”
18 While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader
came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died,
but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 And Jesus
got up and followed him, with his disciples. 20 Then suddenly a
woman who had been suffering from a flow of blood for twelve years
came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, 21 for she
was saying to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be made
well.” 22 Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter;
your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from
that moment. 23 When Jesus came to the leader’s house and saw
the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, 24 he said, “Go
away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at
him. 25 But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and
took her by the hand, and the girl got up. 26 And the report of this
spread through all of that district.
The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON Pastor Chris Steubing
HYMN OF THE DAY Hymn #617
“We Come to You For Healing, Lord”
Please stand as you are able.
AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM
Presentation and Prayer
Profession of Faith
Please stand as you are able and join in the responses.
I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess
the faith of the church.
Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?
I renounce them.
Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God?
I renounce them.
Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God?
I renounce them.
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
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.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
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.
Please be seated.
Affirmation
You have made public profession of faith. Do you intend to continue
in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism:
To live among God’s faithful people,
To hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper.
To proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and
deed, to serve all people, following the example of Jesus, and
to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.
People of God, do you promise to support Trent and pray for him in
his life with Christ?
We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.
Let us pray.
We give thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you
give us new birth, cleanse us from sin, and raise us to eternal life.
Father in heaven, for Jesus’ sake, stir up in Trent the gift of your
Holy Spirit; confirm his faith, guide his life, empower him in his serving,
give him patience in suffering, and bring him to everlasting life.
Amen.
Let us rejoice with our brother in Christ.
We rejoice with you in the life of baptism.
Together we will give thanks and praise to God
And proclaim the good news to all the world.
CONFIRMATION HYMN Hymn #445 Vs. 1 & 3
“Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters”
THE PRAYERS
...God of grace, hear our prayer.
SHARING THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
Let us share the peace with one another.
OFFERING
OFFERING MUSIC “Take My Life, Lord" Choir Anthem
Please stand as you are able as the offering is brought forward.
OFFERTORY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray. Loving God, we offer at your table the gifts of our
hearts. Help us take heart in you and share freely of your love,
so that all creation can taste your abundance. We ask this in the
name of Jesus, through the Spirit abiding with us now and
forever. Amen.
MEAL
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and
in all places give thanks and praise. . . We praise your name and join
their unending hymn.
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread,
and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, Take and eat;
this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all
to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for
you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
With this bread and cup we remember our Lord’s Passover from
death to life as we proclaim the mystery of faith;
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
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.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Heaven has come near. Come, share in the feast!
All are welcome to receive Holy Communion at the Lord's table. We
practice a continuous communion distribution. You are invited to
come forward at the direction of the ushers and kneel or stand at the
altar rail, filling in spaces starting from the center as they become
available. If you'd like to receive a blessing instead, you may simply
come forward and cross your arms over your chest. If you are unable
to come forward, please notify an usher and we will bring the sacrament
to you. The communion cups contain wine (red) or grape juice
(white). Gluten-free wafers are available upon request.
Communion Hymns
Hymn #858 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Hymn #468 “Around You, O Lord Jesus”
Hymn #472 “Eat This Bread”
POST COMMUNION BLESSING
Please stand as you are able.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray. Compassionate God, through the gifts of bread and
wine our hearts are filled with the abundance of your love.
Strengthen us that we, through this holy meal, may share your
love freely, as you have shared with us. We ask this in the name
of Jesus, through the Spirit nourishing us now and forever.
Amen.
BENEDICTION
Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.
SENDING HYMN “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” Hymn #860
DISMISSAL
Heaven has come near. Go, share the good news! Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
TRENT YOUNGDAHL CONFIRMATION – AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM
When children are baptized, parents and sponsors agree to support and guide them
as they grow in faith and love. Youth are invited to affirm, or say “YES!”, to God’s
promises and to continuing in the covenant God made with them in baptism. Today
we support Trent and pray for him as he agrees:
To live among God’s faithful people
To hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper
To proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed
To serve all people, following the example ofJesus
And to strive for justice and peace in all theearth
Church Staff and today’s worship leaders:
Pastor—Rev. Chris Steubing
Visitation Pastor—Rev. Judi Miller
Our Reader—Kamryn Prater
Our Liturgist—John Lenhardt
Organist/Pianist—Jimmy Cheung
Choir and Hand Bell Director—Wendy Kuenemann
Children & Youth Ministry Intern—Ameya Steubing
Office Administrator—Trista Stubblefield
Liturgy and songs reprinted by permission of One License.net License # - A-744251.
"Take My Life, Lord" Words by Frances R. Havergal. Music by Anna Laura Page. Copyright © MM by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.