Service of the Word Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost August 15, 2021 † 9:00 A.M

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Service of the Word Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 15, 2021 † 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church † Northfield, Minnesota

Welcome to worship at St. John’s! We especially welcome all who are visiting this morning!

All are invited to sign the welcome sheets in the black folders at the end of the pews. Please pass them to the center and then back so you can greet those worshipping around you. Ushers will gather these following worship.

In the red pew hymnal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship), page numbers are at the bottom of the page in the front section, and hymn numbers are at the top of the page in the hymn section.

An asterisk (*) invites you to stand as you are able. P Pastor, L Leader (Assisting Minister), C Congregation

Children’s Bibles and activity bags are available at both entrances to the Sanctuary and scribble cards are available in the pews.

Hearing assistance devices are available outside the Sanctuary or from an usher. For those with hearing aids, the Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing loop.

Large print bulletins are available for worship services.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church is a community grounded in the promise of God’s grace and called to extend Christ’s welcome to all people. Every day, Christ meets us all just as we are, extending love to people of every age, race or ethnicity, physical appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, marital or relationship status, economic circumstance, educational achievement,

political affiliation, or religious background. While we do not always agree, we choose to walk and grow in faith together, believing that God creates diversity, and loves and welcomes us. We warmly welcome you here.

Prelude — “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” BWV 654 J. S. Bach

Welcome and Announcements

*Gathering Hymn — “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” (#488) schmücke dich

*Greeting

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.

*Prayer of the Day

P Ever-loving God, your Son gives himself as living bread for the life of the world. Fill us with such a knowledge of his presence that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life to serve you continually, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen.

Children’s Message

First Reading — Proverbs 9:1-6 1Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn her seven pillars. 2She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, she has also set her table. 3She has sent out her servant-girls, she calls from the highest places in the town, 4“You that are simple, turn in here!” To those without sense she says, 5“Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. 6Lay aside immaturity, and live, and walk in the way of insight.”

L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Psalmody — Psalm 34 land of rest

Second Reading — Ephesians 5:15-20 15Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, 16making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, 19as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, 20giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

*Gospel Acclamation

*Gospel — John 6:51-58

P The Holy Gospel according to John, the 6th chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord.

51 [Jesus said,] “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this

bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” 52 The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his 53 flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the 54 Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and 55 drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is 56 true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide 57 in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, 58 so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from

heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this

bread will live forever.” P The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon Pastor Jonathan Davis

Hymn of the Day — “Abide, O Dearest Jesus” (#539) christus, der ist mein leben

Text: Josua Stegmann, tr. August Crull; Music: Melchior Vulpius *The 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 Intercession

After each petition: L Lord, in your mercy, C hear our prayer.

*Peace

P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you.

You are invited to share God’s peace with those around you.

Offering of Our Gifts

Music at the Offering:

Suite on Aurelia Robert Hobby

II. Intermezzo

*Offering Hymn — “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” old hundredth

*Thanksgiving for the Word

P 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. C Amen.

*The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

*Blessing

Response: C Amen.

*Sending Hymn — “O Living Bread from Heaven” (#542) aurelia

Text: Johann Rist, tr. Catherine Winkworth, alt.; Music: Samuel S. Wesley

*Dismissal

L Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Postlude — “Toccata in Seven” John Rutter

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 † Psalm 34:15-22 † Ephesians 6:10-20 † John 6:56-69