Emmanuel Lutheran Church140 Cherry Avenue, NW, Warren, Ohio 44485

Pastor: The Rev. Eugene A. Koene Organist & Choirmaster: Dean C. Hunt

5 July 2020 + 5th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST + 10:00 A.M. Legend: P =Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector

“HUSH, FOR GOD IS HERE”ORGAN VOLUNTARY

ALL MAY MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS, THE SIGN MARKED AT BAPTISM; AS THE PRESIDING MINISTER BEGINS . (+)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +(STAND)

P: In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: AMEN.

P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: AMEN.

P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

PLEASE KNEEL, IF YOU ARE ABLESILENCE IS KEPT FOR REFLECTION

P: God of all mercy,

C: We confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. CAMEN. P: May Almighty God have mercy on us, (+) forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, and bring us to everlasting life. C: AMEN.

THE GATHERING HYMN

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also, with you. THE PRAYER OF THE DAY P: YOU ARE GREAT, O GOD, AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED. YOU HAVEMADE US FOR YOURSELF, AND OUR HEARTS ARE RESTLESS UNTIL THEY REST IN YOU. GRANT THAT WE MAY BELIEVE IN YOU, CALL UPON YOU, KNOW YOU, AND SERVE YOU, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, OUR SAVIOR AND LORD, WHO LIVES AND REIGNS WITH YOU AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, ONE GOD, NOW AND FOREVER. C: AMEN.

THE ASSEMBLY SITS

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD + AFTER EACH READING: A: THE WORD OF THE LORD. C: THANKS BE TO GOD

THE FIRST READING ZECHARIAH 9:9-12

PSALMODY PSALM 145:8-15 (CONGREGATION: BOLD PRINT) The LORD is gracious and full of compassion,

slow to anger and of great kindness.The LORD is loving to everyone

and his compassion is over all his works.All your works praise you, O LORD,

and your faithful servants bless you.They make known the glory of your kingdom

and speak of your power;that the peoples may know of your power

and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom;

your dominion endures throughout all ages. The LORD is faithful in all his words

and merciful in all his deeds.

The LORD upholds all those who fall he lifts up those who are bowed down.

THE SECOND READING ROMANS 7:15-25A

THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 11:16-19, 25-30 Gospel Acclamation begins.

GOSPEL ANNOUNCEMENT

P: (+) The Holy Gospel according to Matthew the 11th chapter. (++) C:

P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: After the Reading

THE SERMON “A LOWLY KING WHO SHATTERS EXPECTATIONS” (Zechariah 9:9-12; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30)

►After the sermon a musical reflection will be played. ◄ THE HYMN OF THE DAY

PROFESSION OF FAITH 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.

THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONA: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in our love, and reveal your glory in the world.Lord, in your mercy: C: Hear our prayer.

A:.Guide the people of this land, and of all nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.Lord, in your mercy: C:Hear our prayer.

A: Give us all a reverence for the earth as your creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.Lord, in your mercy: C:Hear our prayer.A:Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.Lord, in your mercy: C: Hear our prayer.

A:Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit (especially…). Give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.Lord, in your mercy: C: Hear our prayer.

A:We raise up to you all our special needs, concerns, intercessions, and thanksgivings, spoken or unspoken, aloud or in silence (the people may add their intercessions…) C: Hear our prayer.Lord, in your mercy:

A:We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled (especially…). May they and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace, and rise in glory.Lord, in your mercy: C: Hear our prayer.

SUMMARY PRAYER BY THE PASTORC: Amen. C: THE LORD’S PRAYER (TRADITIONAL FORM) OUR FATHER….

PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

THE BENEDICTION 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 (+) give you peace. C: AMEN.THE HYMN IN RECESSION

THE DISMISSALP: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

THE ORGAN VO LUNTARY DEAN C. HUNT

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