Eighth Sunday after Trinity July 25, 2021

Mount Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church San Antonio, Texas

MOUNT CALVARY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH ______Eighth Sunday after Trinity July 25, 2021

DIVINE SERVICE Setting Three

PRELUDE

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OPENING HYMN: Come, Thou Almighty King LSB 905

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. Matthew 28:19b; [18-20]

P Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. [Hebrews 10:22] P Our help is in the name of the Lord, C who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8 P I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, C and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Psalm 32:5

Kneel

P O almighty God, merciful Father, C I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus

Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.

P Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. [John 20:19-23] C Amen.

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SERVICE OF THE WORD

INTROIT Psalm 48:1, 3, 11, 14; antiphon: Psalm 48:9-10

We have thought on your steadfast love, | O God,* in the midst of your | temple. As your name, O God, so your praise reaches to the ends | of the earth.* Your right hand is filled with | righteousness.

Great is the LORD and greatly | to be praised* in the city of our God, his holy | mountain. Within her | citadels* God has made himself known as a | fortress.

Let Mount Zion | be glad!* Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your | judgments! This is God, our God forever and | ever.* He will guide us for- | ever.

KYRIE ~ Lord, Have Mercy Mark 10:47

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS ~ Glory to God in the Highest Luke 2:14; John 1:29

SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY

2 Timothy 4:22

P Let us pray. Grant to us, Lord, the Spirit to think and do always such things as are right, that we, who cannot do anything that is good without You, may be enabled by You to live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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OLD TESTAMENT READING Jeremiah 23:16-29 Thus says the LORD of hosts: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you, filling you with vain hopes. They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. 17They say continually to those who despise the word of the LORD, ‘It shall be well with you’; and to everyone who stubbornly follows his own heart, they say, ‘No disaster shall come upon you.’” 18For who among them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and to hear his word, or who has paid attention to his word and listened? 19Behold, the storm of the LORD! Wrath has gone forth, a whirling tempest; it will burst upon the head of the wicked. 20The anger of the LORD will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intents of his heart. In the latter days you will understand it clearly. 21“I did not send the prophets, yet they ran; I did not speak to them, yet they prophesied. 22But if they had stood in my council, then they would have proclaimed my words to my people, and they would have turned them from their evil way,and from the evil of their deeds. 23“Am I a God at hand, declares the LORD, and not a God afar off? 24Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the LORD. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the LORD. 25I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in my name, saying, ‘I have dreamed, I have dreamed!’ 26How long shall there be lies in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, and who prophesy the deceit of their own heart, 27who think to make my people forget my name by their dreams that they tell one another, even as their fathers forgot my name for Baal? 28Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream, but let him who has my word speak my word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat? declares the LORD. 29Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?”

P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

GRADUAL Psalm 31:2b, 1a Be a rock of ref- | uge for me,* a strong fortress to | save me! In you, O LORD, do I take | refuge;* let me never be | put to shame.

EPISTLE Romans 8:12-17 12So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

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ALLELUIA LSB 190

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the seventh chapter.

HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 7:15-23 [Jesus said:] “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. 18A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. 19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20Thus you will recognize them by their fruits. 21“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’” P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

NICENE CREED I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures

and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen.

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SERMON HYMN: Fruitful Trees the Spirit’s Sowing LSB 691

SERMON: MATTHEW 7:15-23 Rev. Dr. James Lee

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P The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. C Amen. Philippians 4:7

OFFERTORY Psalm 51:10-12

VOLUNTARY ~ Offerings Brought Forward We would ask all present to please complete an attendance card found in the pew and place it in the offering plate in the back of the sanctuary upon entering or exiting in order that we have a record of your worshipping with us. Thank you.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH [1 Timothy 2:1-4]

THE SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT

PREFACE

2 Timothy 4:22

[Colossians 3:1]

[Psalm 136]

P It is truly meet, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

SANCTUS ~ Holy, Holy, Holy Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13

THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” C Amen.

PAX DOMINI ~ The Peace of the Lord John 20:19

AGNUS DEI ~ Lamb of God John 1:29

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DISTRIBUTION The pastor and those who assist him receive the body and blood of Christ first and then distribute them to those who come to receive, saying:

Take, eat; this is the true body of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, given into death for your sins. Amen. Take, drink; this is the true blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, shed for the forgiveness of your sins. Amen.

In dismissing the communicants, the following is said:

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve you in body and soul to life everlasting. Depart T in peace. C Amen.

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS

LSB 707 Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways

Tune and text: Public domain

LSB 619 Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior

Tune: Public domain Text: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110005244

535 How Wide the Love of Christ

LSB 567 Not What These Hands Have Done

5 Thy grace alone, O God, To me can pardon speak; Thy pow’r alone, O Son of God, Can this sore bondage break.

6 I bless the Christ of God, I rest on love divine, And with unfalt’ring lip and heart I call this Savior mine.

NUNC DIMITTIS ~ Song of Simeon Luke 2:29-32

THANKSGIVING Psalm 107:1

P Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

SALUTATION AND BENEDICAMUS

2 Timothy 4:22

[Psalm 103:1]

BENEDICTION Numbers 6:24-26 P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and T give you peace.

Please remain standing

CLOSING HYMN: Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing LSB 924

POSTLUDE

Our thanks to Judy Nordmeyer for serving as our organist this morning. Judy, and her husband Herb, are members of Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Devine.

Visitors: please pick up a visitor’s packet at the guest register. Please join us for Bible study in the gym following the 8:30am service. Coffee and donuts are available.

COMMUNION: Holy Communion will be celebrated today. If you are a member of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod and desire to take communion, please indicate on the Rite of Friendship card found in the pew and place it in the offering plate. All other guests are kindly asked to speak to the Pastor before communing. Both the common and individual cups are offered at each table simultaneously. If you desire the common cup, the Pastor will provide it to you, while the Elders serve the individual cups. It is proper to take hold of the cup when receiving the common cup. This helps prevent spilling and greatly assists the Pastor.

ALCOHOL-REMOVED WINE/GLUTEN-FREE WAFERS AVAILABLE: For those who are allergic, or for health reasons, and unable to drink regular wine, alcohol-removed wine is available for Holy Communion. The alcohol-removed wine is white in color and is in the three individual cups in the center of each tray. It is available in each service at each table. Likewise, gluten-free wafers made from rice flour are also available. Please notify one of the pastors before the service that you would prefer the gluten free option. The reception of this wine and the gluten-free wafers in no way affects the theological meaning or benefits of this Sacrament.

STAFF PHONE Craig Meissler, Pastor 210-296-4071 Harrison Goodman, Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor 210-238-3588 James Haupt, Pastor Emeritus 210-344-8454 Butch Watson, Lay Minister 210-659-1298 Pam Dodson (Celebration Ringers) 210-259-7383 Church office 210-824-8748 WEB PAGE ADDRESS: www.mtcsa.org CHURCH E-MAIL: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm Friday 8:00am-noon

MT. CALVARY’S MISSION STATEMENT Responding to God’s love, we… STRENGTHEN and SERVE each other and go forth from the Mount to SHARE the changeless message of Jesus Christ with the world.

OUR MOTTO From the Mount to the world with God’s love.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS July 25, 2021

WEEKLY CALENDAR Today 8:30am Worship Service w/ Holy Communion 9:45am Bible Class/Sunday school 11:00am Worship Service w/ Holy Communion Tuesday 10:00am Tuesday Morning Bible Class Wednesday 10:00am Quilting Next Sunday 8:30am Worship Service w/ Holy Communion 9:45am Bible Class/Sunday school 11:00am Worship Service w/ Holy Communion 12:00-2:00pm Youth Group

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY 8:30am – 89 11:00am – 40

ALTAR FLOWERS are given today to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for His many blessings by Ralph and Debbie Domel in honor of their 48th Wedding Anniversary on July 28th; and by Mike and Amy Wille in honor of the 53rd Wedding Anniversary of Shirley and Mel Wille.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP Worship is a special time in our week. During this hour, God comes to us in His Word and His Sacraments and we respond in prayer and praise! Here are a few practical tips for minimizing distractions and maximizing participation: • Every day we are bombarded with messages. But God wants to give you the most important message you will receive all week! Turn off or put away your phones and electronic devices so that you can participate fully in what God is doing during this special time dedicated to Him. We also ask no pictures/videos be taken during worship. • While it is sometimes necessary to quiet an infant or toddler with a small snack or a bottle, we ask that no other foods or beverages be brought into the worship space (sanctuary). • Even pre-school and elementary-age children can participate in worship! (See “Children & Worship” for details) • The ministerial staff is always available to you should you have spiritual care needs. Please contact the front office to arrange for pastoral care. • Hearing devices are available for the hearing impaired. Please see the Elder on Duty.

SUNDAY EDUCATION HOUR | 9:45-10:45am For Adults • Adult Bible Class / lecture style / For Students & Children • Nursery/Kinder (age 3 and up) meet in the gym classroom. • Grades 1-12, meet upstairs in the ministry building. Confirmation will resume in September.

CHILDREN & WORSHIP We love children and are happy they are here with us. Just as a child learns to speak by imitating the voice of mom or dad, so, too a child learns to worship by participating in the service at an early age. If you have questions about how to incorporate your child into the worship life of the congregation in an age-appropriate way, please see one of the pastors. A fully equipped and staffed nursery is also available (ask an usher for directions). It is open for children up to age three. Parents can also use it when quieting a child or changing a diaper. The service can be heard in the nursery. We do ask that sick children not be left in the nursery for the well- being of the other children. Books, spiral notebooks, and colored pencils are available in the basket in the narthex for use during worship. Parents, please help your child(ren) put all items back in the basket in the lobby so that they are ready to be used again next week. Children’s bulletins are also available from the usher.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES Tuesday Morning Bible Study | Tues | 10:00-11:30am We have begun our study on Tactics. Coffee and refreshments served! All are welcome! Study materials are provided. {Room 212}! Led by Pastor Meissler. Men’s Bible Study | 1st & 3rd Saturdays | 8:00-9:30am This group is led by Lamar Gillian {Parish Hall}. Women’s Bible Study | 3rd Mon | 7:30-8:30pm Talk to Shirley Wille for more information {Meets at members’ homes}.

Mom’s Bible Study | 1st & 3rd Mon | 6:00-7:30pm This is a great way for moms of all ages to get to know one another and study God's Word. {Youth Room}. We are taking a break during June and July and will meet August 2nd. We will be starting “Chosen: A Study of Esther”. Please see Susan if you are interested in joining this group.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS GUEST PREACHER AND ADULT EDUCATION HOUR PRESENTER We are privileged to welcome Rev. Dr. James Lee as our guest preacher this morning. Dr. Lee is the Assistant Professor of Theology at Concordia University Chicago. As many of you know, Dr. Lee grew up here at Mount Calvary and is the son of James and Evelyn Lee. Dr. Lee, his wife Emily, and son, Ambrose, has been here the past two Sundays while Pastors Meissler and Goodman are with our youth at the Higher Things Conference at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

WORSHIP SERVICE STREAMING ISSUES – We sincerely apologize as we continue to experience issues with the erratic live streaming of our worship services. Until we get the problems resolved it is best and less frustrating to view the services after they have been archived on our website.

WORSHIP SERVICES continue to be live streamed and archived on our website. Sunday services are 8:30am & 11:00am. Bible class/Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45am.

PRAYERS – Carol Wilson who will have hip replacement tomorrow, Steve Melancon recovering from cancer surgery, Kristen Watson at home, Arthur Treutle at North Central Baptist, James Haupt, Elaine Ward, June Rehmann at home undergoing cancer treatment, Cheri Hartfiel under hospice care; our shut-ins: Jill Baldwin, Sadako Burmeister, Mark Doerk, Heidi Farmer, Bill & Tammy Greinke. IN ORDER THAT WE HAVE a record of your worshipping with us, we would ask all present to please complete an attendance card found in the pew and place it in the offering plate found at the entrance of the sanctuary.

IF YOU ARE in need of a large print bulletin, please let Susan know so she can make sure there is one available for you. Thank you. CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE 2021 BIBLE SALE is here! Orders will be placed no later on July 30th. If you are interested in purchasing a bible, there is a display table in the gym where you may peruse a poster containing all of the various Bibles that are available.

PLEASE HELP SUPPORT our youth by providing a meal during youth group. You can either cook a meal, buy a meal, or donate for the purchase of a meal for the kids. The sign-up sheet will be outside the Parish Hall. Please call Michelle if you have any questions at 210-314-9430.

MOUNT CALVARY HOMESCHOOL CO-OP IS BACK! We will be accepting registration for kiddos PK- 4th grade with an information meeting on August 16th at 10:00 in the gym. If you or anyone you know is interested, please grab a flyer in the narthex or the gym. Contact Lisa Goodman at 210-238-3590 or [email protected] if you have any questions!

TUESDAY MORNING CLASS BOOK STUDY: TACTICS by Dr. Gregory Koukl -Cost for the book and study guide is $10. Class participants, read Chapter 4 for this Tuesday.

JULY BOOK OF THE MONTH IS Christ in the Psalms by Patrick Henry Reardon. The Psalms run like a golden thread through the beautiful garment of orthodox worship. In addition to inspiring the public prayer of the church, the Psalms are an indispensable part of the private devotions of all who seek a closer relationship with God. Most important, however, the Psalms point toward the ultimate liberation of humanity from sin, death and despair through Jesus Christ. Kindle: $9.99, paperback $17.00. Sign-up sheets are available in the narthex and the gym.

THE ISSUES ETC. MAKING THE CASE CONFERENCE – Save the date!

Saturday, September 18, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. – Viewing gathering and fellowship! Once again, we are pleased to offer the opportunity to view the Issues Etc. 2021 “Making the Case” Conference here in our gym. This conference is an opportunity for you to see presentations by: Mark and Mollie Hemingway, Dr. Robert George, Jack Phillips, Dr. Larry Rast, Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller and Pastor Will Weedon. Meals, snacks, and beverages will be provided. Free-will offering for this event. More information and a sign-up sheet will be forthcoming in August.

SUMMER BOOK FAIR!!! Bring books! Take books! All Summer long. Book Fair is located in the room behind the coffee area. MARY-MARTHA GUILD is collecting items for Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Personal Care Kits. The following items are needed and must be new and in original packaging: Light-weight bath towels (20”x40” to 27”x52”) Adult size toothbrushes (multipacks are acceptable) Sturdy regular size combs Metal nail clippers Bath size bars of soap Monetary donations are also accepted. Place monetary gifts in the offering plate – please mark your envelope “LWR Kits”. Checks should be made payable to Mary-Martha Guild and specified LWR Kits. Because these kits go all around the world, items with religious symbols, patriotic symbols, or military symbols (including camouflage) will not be accepted. Marked containers will be placed in the gym and outside the Parish Hall.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – August 1st - "Blowing in the Wind" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. "Archives August" begins with a classic message from Pastor Ken Klaus in which he contrasts popularly-held urban legends with the unchanging truth of God's Word. (Ephesians 4:14-16)Times/Stations: 6:00am on WOAI 1200 AM; 9:00am on KAWZ 88.7 FM; or 8:00am on KWED 1580 AM (Seguin).

DAILY DEVOTIONS on the Higher Things website at https://higherthings.org/reflections/download- daily-reflections/

EDUCATION & EDIFICATION… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s topics include: Envy, Lutheran Composer Johann Sebastian Bach, 16th Century Lutheran Martyr Robert Barnes, Old Testament Prophet Isaiah and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.