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Service of the Word Sunday, June 14 Time after Pentecost—Lectionary 11 Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, died 379; Emanuel Nine, martyrs, died 2015 (transferred) Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, died around 385; Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, Al died around 389; congregarse Macrina, teacher, died around 379 Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church w A Living Sanctuary of Hope and Grace The Holy Spirit calls us together as Gathering the people of We gather, virtually, as the Body of Christ. All are invited to light a candle in God. preparation for worship. You may place a bowl of water near you in remembrance of baptism. Mark Fax (1911- 1974) was a Prelude native of Baltimore. He Prelude in E Minor - Mark Fax received degrees in Piano and in Composition Confessing Racism: A Lament for the Church from Syracuse University and As church, we confess the sin of racism and condemn racist the Eastman rhetoric and the ideology of white supremacy. School of Music. Fax became the God, have mercy. Dean of the God, have mercy. School of Music for Howard University. He As church, we confess, repent, and repudiate the times when this composed church has been silent in the face of racial injustice. several works for use in the church God, have mercy. service. The God, have mercy. Prelude in E Minor is an early work that dates from 1930. This lament was Racism is deeply ingrained within the ELCA, a predominantly developed for the white church. It is deeply embedded within the individual Commemoration congregations whose members continue to foster stereotypes and for the Emanuel Nine on June 17. support polices that actively hurt people of color. God, have mercy. God, have mercy. An ELCA Prayer As church, we declare that the enslavement of black bodies and the Service for removal of indigenous peoples established racism in the United Commemoration of the Emanuel States, a truth this nation and this church have yet to fully Nine will be embrace. available for online viewing at God, have mercy. 11:00 AM Central God, have mercy. Time on Wednesday, June 17, the fifth anniversary of the evening nine Rooted in slavery, racism is manifested through the history of Jim people were shot Crow policies, racial segregation, the terror of lynching, and killed during extrajudicial killings by law enforcement, and the disproportionate a Bible study at Emanuel African incarceration of people of color. Methodist God, have mercy. Episcopal Church in Charleston, God, have mercy. S.C. As church we lament the institutional racism of discriminatory treatment within the call process; inequitable compensation of clergy of color; racial segregation; divestment from black communities and congregations; systemic policies and organizational practices; and a failure to fully include the gifts of leadership and worship styles of black people, indigenous people, and people of color. God, have mercy. God, have mercy. 2 Confessions are empty promises without meaningful actions— actions that are grounded in prayer, education, and soul-searching repentance. The sin of racism separates us from one another. Though we trust that we are reconciled to God through Christ’s death and resurrection, we seek such life-giving reconciliation with one another. As we repent, let us not turn back to ideologies that promote white supremacy. We trust that God can make all things new. Amen. Gathering Song Come, Holy Spirit Paperless music During this time, the presiding minister and assembly greet each other. Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Prayer of the Day The assembly is seated. Palabra God speaks to us in scripture Word reading, First Reading Genesis 18:1-15 [21:1-7] preaching, Response: Thanks be to God. song, and silence. 3 Psalm Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 The assembly sings the refrain after the cantor, then the verses in bold to the Psalm tone below. Refrain Psalm Tone 1 I love the Lord, who has | heard my voice, and listened to my | supplication, 2for the Lord has given | ear to me whenev- | er I called. 12How shall I re- | pay the Lord for all the good things God has | done for me? 13I will lift the cup | of salvation and call on the name | of the Lord. - Refrain 14I will fulfill my vows | to the Lord in the presence of | all God’s people. 15Precious in your | sight, O Lord, is the death | of your servants. 16O Lord, truly I | am your servant; I am your servant, the child of your handmaid; you have freed me | from my bonds. 17I will offer you the sacrifice | of thanksgiving and call upon the name | of the Lord. - Refrain 4 18I will fulfill my vows | to the Lord The meditation in the presence of | all God’s people, bell calls us to a 19in the courts of | the Lord‘s house, time of silent reflection as we in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. | Hallelujah! - Refrain continue to listen how God speaks through the scriptures. Second Reading Romans 5:1-8 Response: Thanks be to God. Throughout the summer, we read through Paul’s Gospel Acclamation letter to the Romans. Proper verse: The kingdom of God | has come near; repent and believe in | the good news. (Mark 1:15) An ancient Gospel Matthew 9:35—10:8 [9-23] practice at the announcement of At the announcement: Glory to you, O Lord. the gospel is to At the conclusion: Praise to you, O Christ. make a sign of the cross on the forehead, the lips, and the heart, that the Sermon good news may be in our minds, Silence for reflection follows the sermon. on our lips, and in our hearts. 5 Hymn of the Day How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord #580 6 Creed Apostles’ Creed With the whole church, we boldly I believe in God, the Father almighty, confess our faith. 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. During all the Prayers of Intercession prayers, the assembly is During the silence, people may name particular intentions silently or aloud as invited to pray directed by the minister’s invitation. using the ancient posture of prayer with hands open and turned upward. Peace The peace of the risen Christ be with you always. And also with you. 7 Offering During this pandemic, the mission of the church continues. Your financial giving to Immanuel ensures that our ministries continue. To send your offering by text, you may text the amount you wish to give to 833-397-0161. After which, you will be sent a link to provide your payment information. You may also choose to visit the church website at immanuellutheranchicago.org and scroll to the middle of the home page to donate online. Walk Together Children Traditional Spiritual Arranged by Moses Hogan Rosalind Lee, soprano Prerecorded 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. 8 Envío Sending Blessing God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. Sending Song Lift Every Voice and Sing #841 9 Dismissal Response: Thanks be to God. Postlude This Is My Father’s World - John Carter + + + Texts of the liturgy from Evangelical Lutheran Worship © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23242. 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. Psalm 116 by Daniel Kallman from Psalter for Worship Year A © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. Gospel Acclamation from Mass for Immanuel by Daniel Schwandt, © 2017 Augsburg Fortress. 10 Today’s Texts Time after Pentecost—Lectionary 11 Moses tells the Israelites that they are called to be a priestly kingdom and a holy people. Jesus sends out the disciples as laborers into the harvest. In baptism we too are anointed for ministry, sharing God’s compassion with our needy world. From the Lord’s table, we go forth to proclaim the good news, to heal the sick, and to share our bread with the hungry. Prayer of the Day God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love into our hearts, that, overflowing with joy, we may freely share the blessings of your realm and faithfully proclaim the good news of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. First Reading: Genesis 18:1-15 [21:1-7] God, in the form of three messengers, announces to Sarah and Abraham that they will have a child. Sarah, because of her advanced age, laughs at this seeming impossibility.