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St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 3976 Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville, FL

Holy Communion + Fourth Sunday after Pentecost June 20, 2021

Now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! Now we are in the storm, the boat almost swamped; but Jesus is here now, and when we call him, he will calm the storm. Even the wind and waves listen to him as they would to their creator. We also listen to him and are called to believe in the power of God’s word in him, a power greater than all that we fear.

GATHERING The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING VOLUNTARY Out of the Depths I Cry to You (AUS TIEFER NOT) setting, Gerald Near

The assembly stands at the sound of the courtyard bell. CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

P Blessed be the holy Trinity,☩ one God, the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy. a Amen.

P Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance, let us confess our sin.

Silence is kept for reflection.

God, our provider, a help us. It is hard to believe there is enough to share. We question your ways when they differ from the ways of the world in which we live. We turn to our own understanding rather than trusting in you. We take offense at your teachings and your ways. Turn us again to you. Where else can we turn? Share with us the words of eternal life and feed us for life in the world. Amen.

P Beloved people of God: Through Jesus, ☩ the bread of life, in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are shown God’s mercy: you are fed and nourished. you are forgiven and loved into By Jesus, the worker of miracles, abundant life. there is always more than enough. a Amen.

GREETING P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. a And also with you.

SONG OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY P Let us pray. O God of creation, eternal majesty, you preside over land and sea, sunshine and storm. By your strength pilot us, by your power preserve us, by your wisdom instruct us, and by your hand protect us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. a Amen. The assembly is seated.

WORD God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

FIRST READING: 1 Samuel 17:57--18:5, 10-16 This passage describes the beginning of David’s rise to power. After defeating Goliath, David becomes a commander in King Saul’s army, and is befriended by Saul’s son Jonathan. All Israel loves David, but Saul himself is overcome by jealousy. In all this, the Lord is with David.

L A reading from First Samuel.

57On David’s return from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand. 58Saul said to him, “Whose son are you, young man?” And David answered, “I am the son of your servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.”

18:1When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father’s house. 3Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. 4Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that he was wearing, and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt. 5David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him; as a result, Saul set him over the army. And all the people, even the servants of Saul, approved. 10The next day an evil spirit from God rushed upon Saul, and he raved within his house, while David was playing the lyre, as he did day by day. Saul had his spear in his hand; 11and Saul threw the spear, for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice. (continued)

12Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul. 13So Saul removed him from his presence, and made him a commander of a thousand; and David marched out and came in, leading the army. 14David had success in all his undertakings; for the LORD was with him. 15When Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in awe of him. 16But all Israel and Judah loved David; for it was he who marched out and came in leading them.

The word of God for the people of God. a Thanks be to God.

The assembly sings the refrain. A cantor sings the stanzas.

Refrain

1 How good when all the earth is one, And hearts embrace community; When strife will cease to separate, And love binds all in unity. R

2 As oil anointed Aaron’s head, And dew adorns the mountainside, So peace and blessing of the Lord Within the faithful heart abide. R

SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Paul and his fellow workers experience great hardships and even rejection while carrying out their missionary work. Nevertheless, Paul continuously proclaims that God has not rejected us but is graciously working for our salvation.

L A reading from Second Corinthians.

1As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. 2For he says,

“At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you.” See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! 3We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4but as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, 5beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; 6by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, holiness of spirit, genuine love, 7truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; 8in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; 9as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see—we are alive; as punished, and yet not killed; 10as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return—I speak as to children— open wide your hearts also.

The word of God for the people of God. a Thanks be to God.

The assembly stands to welcome the gospel. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Honduran traditional

GOSPEL: Mark 4:35-41 Jesus’ calming of the storm on the sea reveals his power over evil, since the sea represents evil and chaos. The boat on the sea is a symbol of the church and invites us to trust God amid life’s turbulence.

P The holy gospel according to Mark. a Glory to you, O Lord!

P 35When evening had come, [Jesus said to the disciples,] “Let us go across to the other side.” 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. 38But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. 40He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” 41And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”

After the reading: P The gospel of the Lord. a Praise to you, O Christ! The assembly is seated.

SERMON Pastor Daniel Locke

Silence for reflection follows the sermon.

The assembly stands to proclaim the word of God in song. HYMN OF THE DAY Evening and Morning (ELW 761) Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 DIE GÜLDE SONNE Music: Johann G. Ebeling, 1637-1676 Text © 1930, 2006 Augsburg Fortress

CREED A Let us proclaim the faith we share: a 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 A Let us come before the triune God in prayer. The assembly kneels or is seated. A brief silence is kept.

P Holy God, you gather your people from east and west, north and south. We pray for the mission of the church throughout the world, that your steadfast love may be made known to all peoples. Lord, in your mercy, a hear our prayer.

P You laid the foundations of the earth, and the waters are the womb of creation. The morning stars sing your name and all creation shouts for joy. We pray for your blessed creation, that it may continue to flourish and magnify your glory. Lord, in your mercy, a hear our prayer.

P You keep watch over all nations. We pray for countries experiencing violence, hunger, and unrest. Guide worldwide and local community organizations in their efforts to establish safety and justice. Lord, in your mercy, a hear our prayer.

P You are close to the brokenhearted and near to those in distress. We pray for those who are experiencing oppression. Liberate us from the systems and chains that bind us. Remove the barriers that separate us from one another. Hear the prayers from our community for. . . and those we name aloud or in our hearts. <> Lord, in your mercy, a hear our prayer.

P You dwell with us in this faith community. We pray for our leaders and elders. Grant them knowledge, patience, and kindness, that through their leadership you may be exalted in this assembly. Lord, in your mercy, a hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered. A You place children into our care. We pray for the families, staff, and Advisory Committee of St. Mark’s Ark as we work to provide a safe, Christian-based education. Let the children with whose lives we are entrusted grow in wisdom and strength to follow the example of Jesus. Lord, in your mercy, a hear our prayer.

A Your love endures in all situations. On this Father’s Day, we pray for those who are fathers or wish to be fathers, for those with broken or strained relationships, for those who are missing their fathers, and for fathers who have lost children. Bless and strengthen them. Lord, in your mercy, a hear our prayer.

P We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your abiding grace. a Amen.

The assembly may stand. PEACE The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ. P The peace of Christ be with you always.

12 a And also with you. The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace, and may say, “Peace be with you,” or similar words. Please be mindful of those who are practicing social distancing. The assembly is seated.

MEAL God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

OFFERING An offering plate is located at the baptismal font. Tithes and offerings may be placed there before and after the service.

MUSICAL OFFERING What Wondrous Love Is This W. Walker, Southern Harmony, 1835 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul.

When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down beneath God’s righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.

To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing; to God and to the Lamb I will sing; to God and to the Lamb who is the great I Am, while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing, while millions join the theme, I will sing.

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on; and when from death I’m free I’ll sing on; and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing God’s love for me, and through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on; and through eternity I’ll sing on. Text: North American folk hymn

The assembly stands. OFFERING HYMN Loaves Are Broken (ACS 966) st. 3 Text: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 JOYOUS LIGHT Music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Text and music © 2006, 2007 respectively, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. a

OFFERING PRAYER A Jesus, Bread of life, you have set this table with your very self, and called us to the feast of plenty. Gather what has been sown among us, and strengthen us in this meal. Make us to be what we receive here, your body for the life of the world. a Amen.

DIALOGUE

PREFACE P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY a

THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE P Holy God, you alone are holy, you alone are God. The universe declares your praise: beyond the stars; beneath the sea; within each cell; with every breath. a We praise you, O God.

P Generations bless your faithfulness: through the water; by night and day; across the wilderness; out of exile; into the future. a We bless you, O God.

P We give you thanks for your dear Son: at the heart of human life; near to those who suffer; beside the sinner; among the poor; with us now. a We thank you, O God.

P In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: 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. Remembering his love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end, we proclaim the mystery of faith: a Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

P We pray for the gift of your Spirit: in our gathering; within this meal; among your people; throughout the world. Blessing, praise, and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by your Spirit, in your church, without end. a Amen. LORD’S PRAYER A Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us. a 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 assembly is seated. An usher will direct all those seated on the choir side of the nave first, followed by those seated on the pulpit side. Please observe proper social distancing as you approach the presiding minister. Receive the bread from the Pastor, then take a cup from the tray. After communing, place your used cup in the receptacle provided.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION P Christ has set the table with more than enough for all. Come!

COMMUNION HYMN It Is Well with My Soul (ELW 785) (See next page.) Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 VILLE DU HAVRE Music, Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876

The assembly sings as the table is cleared. HYMN AFTER COMMUNION By Your Hand You Feed Your People (ELW 469) Text: Susan R. Briehl, b. 1952 CAMROSE Music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Text and music © 2002 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

The assembly stands at the direction of the assisting minister. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A Let us pray. Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ’s resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to your Son’s resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. a Amen.

SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

SENDING OF COMMUNION (When communion ministers are present.) P Gracious God, loving all your family with a mother’s tender care: As you sent the angel to feed Elijah with heavenly bread, assist those who set forth to share your word and sacrament with those who are sick, homebound, and imprisoned. In your love and care, nourish and strengthen those who will receive this sacrament, and give us all the comfort of your abiding presence through the body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. a Amen.

BLESSING P The blessing of God, who provides for us, feeds us, and journeys with us, ☩ be upon you now and forever. a Amen.

SENDING HYMN Eternal Father, Strong to Save (ELW 756) Text: William Whiting, 1818-1888 MELITA Music: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876

DISMISSAL A Go in peace. You are the body of Christ. a Thanks be to God.

CLOSING VOLUNTARY O God, Our Help in Ages Past (ST. ANNE) setting, Benjamin M. Culli

As you depart, please be mindful of all who may be practicing social distancing.

New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me introduction and alternate accompaniment by Jayne Southwick Cool © 2009 Augsburg Publishing House. Evening and Morning introduction and alternate accompaniment by David Schack © 1979 Augsburg Publishing House The above are podcasted under ONELICENSE A-710600. All rights reserved.

UPCOMING COMMEMORATIONS

Onesimos Nesib, translator, evangelist, died 1931 Monday, June 21, 2021 Onesimos was born in Ethiopia. Captured and taken as a slave to Eritrea, he was there freed by Swedish missionaries. He translated the Bible into his native Oromo and returned to preach there.

John the Baptist Thursday, June 24, 2021 John said, "[Jesus] must increase, but I must decrease." And so his birth is celebrated half a year before Jesus', just as the daylight in the northern hemisphere begins to wane. Jesus honored John as being the greatest prophet.

Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, 1530 Friday, June 25, 2021 On this day in 1530 the German and Latin editions of the Augsburg Confession were presented to the Emperor Charles of the Holy Roman Empire. The Augsburg Confession was written by Philipp Melanchthon and endorsed by Martin Luther, and consists of a brief summary of points in which the reformers saw their teaching as either agreeing with or differing from that of the Roman Catholic Church of the time.

Philipp Melanchthon, renewer of the church, died 1560 Friday, June 25, 2021 Though he died on April 19, Philipp Melanchthon is commemorated today because of his connection with the Augsburg Confession. Colleague and co-reformer with Martin Luther, Melanchthon was a brilliant scholar, known as "the teacher of Germany."

GOSPEL MESSAGE June 20, 2021 LECTIONARY 12 Just as We Are Jesus spent a day beside the sea teaching, and then the disciples took him in a boat “just as he was” (Mark 4:36). These are easy words to skip past between the wisdom of parables and the stilling of the sea. After a day of teaching to the masses, Jesus was tired. Indeed, he fell asleep in the boat. Perhaps he was hungry. He was already being followed everywhere by an ever-growing crowd, given little time to himself for rest. It was Jesus, “just as he was,” who calmed the storm. This was not the transfigured Jesus or the resurrected Jesus, but the fully human (and fully divine) Jesus after a long day. Psalm 139 reminds us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (v. 14). Yet we often struggle to let people encounter us just as we are. Some of us have been conditioned to believe that “just as you are” is not good enough, smart enough, or worthy of attention, credit, or love. Others have been praised for perfection and must strive to maintain that image. Most of us have some way of hiding bits of ourselves and our experiences. This may look like a wall of silence and a minimum of words, or a flood of information that reveals no more than the silence. We have all learned to live with a mixture of our own secrets, doubts, fears, and hopes. Our public selves reveal some, but not all, of who we are. What if “just as we are” is exactly where we are most powerful and most able to bless others? What if “just as we are” is where we are most able to bring grace and peace to our families, friends, coworkers, and neighbors? Come to worship today just as you are, and know that is right where Jesus meets you and calls you into service.

Welcome to St. Mark’s We are happy that you are here today, whether it is your first visit as our guest or as a long-time member. Children are welcome in worship! You are welcome to sit near the front where your children can see all of the activity and more fully participate. We also have bulletins made especially for children.

Holy Communion All who come seeking Jesus are welcome to the Lord’s table. Communion is received in both kinds today. Please know that your portion of bread includes a drop of wine that has been prepared in advance. Further instructions are included at the appropriate spot in this bulletin. See our website for instructions if you plan to receive communion through the drive-up option.

Worship “ELW” refers to “Evangelical Lutheran Worship” – the red hymnal in the pew racks. The assembly reads the parts of the liturgy in bold font. “ACS” refers to “All Creation Sings” a new comprehensive song and prayer collection to supplement “Evangelical Lutheran Worship.” Worship folder key: P=Pastor, L=Lector/Lay Reader, A=Assisting Minister, a=All

Inclusive language: Copyright laws prohibit us from printing any language in our hymns and liturgies other that what is in the original manuscript. Should you find that the words used for God, or for humans, are restrictive and hinder your worship, you are welcome to say/sing other appropriate words which you find more inclusive or expansive.

Our Facility Restrooms are located in the gym. Signs point the way, but feel free to ask an usher for assistance.

Rev. Daniel Locke, Pastor Tony Cruz, Cantor Tiffany Bell, Director, St. Mark’s Ark

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