Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
An online service of worship
Scripture Texts: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25:1-10; Philippians 2:1-4, 5-13, 14-18; Matthew 21:23-27, 28-32
Sermon: Just Law and Just as Just Grace
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Our service of worship today includes chanted and spoken liturgy, readings from the Old Testament, Psalms, New Testament, and Gospels, the hymn, "When Peace Like a River," and a brief message about "Just Law and Just as Just Grace."
Video
Order of Worship
Collect
Hymn: When Peace, like a River (LBW #346)
Lyrics: Horatio Gates Spofford; Tune: Philip P. Bliss, “It Is Well”
When peace, like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
“It is well, it is well with my soul.”
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control:
that Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
and hath shed his own blood for my soul.
He lives—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought;
my sin, not in part, but the whole,
is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
the trumpet shall sound, and the Lord shall descend;
even so, it is well with my soul.
Apostolic Greeting
Kyrie
Prayer of the Day
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Psalm 25:1-10 (responses are the even numbered verses)
1To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you;
let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me.
2Let none who look to you be put to shame;
let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes.
3Show me your ways, O Lord,
and teach me your paths.
4Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long.
5Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love,
for they are from everlasting.
6Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions;
remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.
7Gracious and upright is the Lord;
therefore he teaches sinners in his way.
8He guides the humble in doing right
and teaches his way to the lowly.
9All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness
to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Philippians 2:1-4, 5-13, 14-18
Matthew 21:23-27, 28-32
The Apostles Creed
I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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
Offering
Create In Me
Create in me a clean heart, oh God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with your free Spirit.
Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
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
Blessing
Announcements
St. Mark's and New Hope Lutheran Church in Kannapolis are forming a two-point parish. Worship and prayer video will begin livestreaming here for both congregations the week of October 11, 2020.
Visitor Info
We welcome visitors to our online services. Please know that, because of the Coronavirus, St. Mark's has taken a conservative approach to coming back together in person. For our reopening policy, follow this link. When we do reopen, we hope you will join us—or continue watching live services on our website if distance or other reasons do not allow being with us in our sanctuary.
Offering
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church
5202 Mooresville Rd,
Salisbury, NC 28147