Welcome!

For those worshipping from home via Livestream, We invite you to prepare bread / crackers and wine / juice for communion.

For those worshiping with us in the Sanctuary: Please wear masks and observe safe distancing from those not in your household.

As you enter place your offering in the plates provided at the entry table.

Wine/juice will be served in individual glasses and wafers in muffin cups.

PRINCE OF PEACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 14514 – 20th Avenue NE (206) 363-8100 Shoreline, WA 98155 www.princeofpeaceshoreline.com

14th Sunday after PENTECOST August 29, 2021

 HOLY COMMUNION  Gathering 10:00 am

Please stand as you are able Welcome and Announcements Pastor Pam Russell Confession and Forgiveness P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Blessed be the holy Trinity,✞ one God, the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy. C: Amen P: Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection. P: God, our provider, C: 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: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and nourished. By Jesus, the worker of miracles, there is always more than enough. Through Jesus, ☩ the bread of life, you are shown God’s mercy: you are forgiven and loved into abundant life. C: Amen.

~ 1 ~ Gathering Hymn God, We Gather as Your People ACS #1038

~ 2 ~ Prayer of the Day A: Let us pray. O God our strength, without you we are weak and wayward creatures. Protect us from all dangers that attack us from the outside, and cleanse us from all evil that arises from within ourselves, that we may be preserved through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen

Choir Anthem The Trees of the Field adapt: Steffi Karen Rubin (You Shall Go Out with Joy) music: Stuart Dauermann

THE WORD Reading Colossians 3:12-17 2As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. A: Holy wisdom, Holy Word. C: Thanks be to God. Please stand as you are able

Gospel Acclamation Beloved, God’s Chosen ELW #648

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P: The Holy Gospel, according to St. Mark, the 7th chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. Holy Gospel Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 1Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around [Jesus], 2they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, without washing them. 3(For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they thoroughly wash their hands, thus observing the tradition of the elders; 4and they do not eat anything from the market unless they wash it; and there are also many other traditions that they observe, the washing of cups, pots, and bronze kettles.) 5So the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, “Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?” 6He said to them, “Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; 7in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines.’ 8You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition.” 14Then he called the crowd again and said to them, “Listen to me, all of you, and understand: 15there is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come out are what defile.” 21For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, 22adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. 23All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated Sermon Pastor Pam Russell Please stand as you are able

~ 4 ~ Hymn of the Day God’s Work, Our Hands ACS #1000

Prayers of the People A brief silence A: We pray for the church, that it is a safe haven for all who seek your presence. Fill it with pastors, deacons, and leaders who echo your expansive and generous welcome. Lord, in your mercy,

~ 5 ~ C: hear our prayer. A: We pray for the whole of creation, that plants and animals have the habitat and resources to thrive and flourish. Inspire us to protect threatened habitats and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. A: We pray for individuals in positions of authority, especially President Biden and Governor Inslee. Raise up wise and discerning leaders in federal, state, and local governments and guide them to seek the benefit of every person. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. A: We pray for those who are unemployed, underemployed, or experiencing poverty. Bring food, shelter, clothes, and stability for daily life. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. A: We pray for those who are ill, isolated, or in fragile health, especially those we name now, aloud and in our hearts…. Ease their anxiety, and bring them comfort and peace. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. A: We pray for those beginning a new school year in these COVID times. Empower teachers and school administrators. Guide students in their learning and development. Accompany parents, foster parents, and caregivers who provide encouragement and love. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. A: We give thanks for the faithful departed who showed us how to honor God with our heart. Inspire us by their example and renew our faith, trusting that we will be united with them in glory. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. A: For what else do the people of God pray? The congregation may add petitions at this time, concluding with “Lord, in your mercy,” C: hear our prayer. P: Receive these prayers, O God, and those in our hearts known only to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen ~ 6 ~ Peace P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you.

The ministers and the congregation may greet one another in the name of the Lord. Please be seated

THE MEAL Holy Communion is God’s feast of life. In this meal, Jesus Christ gives his body and bloodthat is, his real presencein bread and wine for us, for the forgiveness of all our sins, so that we may be united with God and with one another as the community of the children of God.  All are welcome at Christ’s table.  If you are worshiping from home, please have ready a small piece of bread or cracker and wine or juice.  The usher will direct you. Please maintain distance of 6 feet. Please stand as you are able

Offertory Hymn Praise and Thanksgiving ELW #689 Verses 1 & 2

~ 7 ~ Offertory Prayer A: Jesus, Bread of life, C: 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. Amen Great Thanksgiving

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy... we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord

~ 8 ~ Eucharistic Prayer Words of Institution C: 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. Eucharistic Prayer continues The Lord’s Prayer C: 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 P: Come for all is prepared. Please be seated Distribution Music Lamb of God

~ 9 ~ Hymn Beautiful Savior ELW #838

Please stand as you are able

Post-Communion Blessing P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: Amen Prayer after Communion A: Jesus, Bread of life, we have received from your table more than we could ever ask. As you have nourished us in this meal, now strengthen us to love the world with your own life. In your name we pray. C: Amen

~ 10 ~ SENDING Blessing P: The blessing of God, who provides for us, feeds us, and journeys with us,  be upon you now and forever. C: Amen

Sending Hymn Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song ELW #808

Dismissal A: Go in peace. You are the body of Christ. C: Thanks be to God. Postlude

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Acknowledgements The liturgy is reprinted from LUTHERAN BOOK OF WORSHIP, copyright © 1978, by permission of Augsburg Fortress, from WITH ONE VOICE, copyright ©1989, by permission of Augsburg Fortress, from SUNDAYS AND SEASONS, copyright ©2004 Augsburg Fortress, and from EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN WORSHIP, copyright © 2006, ELCA, admin by Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. Scripture quotations are from the new REVISED STANDARD VERSION BIBLE © 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. Liturgical Music: ALLELUIA: Text: Lutheran Book of Worship, based on John 6:68; © 1978 admin. Augsburg Fortress. Music: Kenneth L. DeJong © 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. * HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD. Text: Traditional, tr. English Language Liturgical Consultation Music: Kenneth L. DeJong © 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. * LAMB OF GOD: Text: Traditional, tr. English Language Liturgical Consultation. Music: Kenneth L. DeJong © 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. * Hymn: GOD, WE GATHER AS YOUR PEOPLE: Text and music © 2007 Welcome Song Music, admin. Augsburg Fortress. * Hymn: BELOVED, GOD’S CHOSEN: Text © 1994 Susan Palo Cherwien, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Music © 1997 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission. * Hymn: GOD’S WORK, OUR HANDS: Text © 2019 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Music © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House, admin. Augsburg Fortress * Hymn: BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR: Text: Gesangbuch, Munster, 1677; tr. Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904. Music: Silesian folk tune, 19th cent. Public domain. * Hymn: LORD JESUS, YOU SHALL BE MY SONG: Text and music © Les Petites Soeurs de Jésus, admin. Augsburg Fortress Tr. © 1970 Stephen Somerville, admin. Augsburg Fortress * Used by permission of Onelicense.net license # A-70686. Cover: Word art created at https://wordart.com/create,

Participants in Worship Presiding and Preaching ...... Pastor Pam Russell Assisting Minister ...... Aubrye Jacques Musicians ...... Shawn Erickson, Cheryl Stitt Choir Director ...... Mary Lambert Choir Accompanist ...... Kay Vea Songleaders ...... Cindy Kingsbury, Inhee Treadwell Ushers ...... Doug Erickson, Paul Forseth, Karen McGoun Altar Guild ...... Becki Egbert, Cindy Kingsbury Sound ...... Bill Rourke Media ...... Karen Curtis Bulletin ...... Londa Jacques ~ 12 ~