WORSHIP HELPERS: Reader – Jess Wimmer Lay Assistant – Luayne Weisgerber
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.
(*) Please stand as you are able
(-) Please be seated
GATHERING
The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.
-PRELUDE
-WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
L: Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who greets us in this and every season,
whose word never fails, whose promise is sure.
C: Amen.
L: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of our neighbors.
Silence for reflection.
L: Merciful God,
C: we confess that we have sinned. We have hurt our community. We have squandered
your blessings. We have hoarded your bounty. In the name of Jesus, forgive us and
grant us your mercy.
Silence is kept for reflection.
L: God is a cup of cold water when we thirst. God offers boundless grace when we fail. Claim
the gift of God’s mercy: you are freed and forgiven in the name of ☩ Jesus Christ.
C: Amen.
*GATHERING SONG This Is My Father’s World ELW 824
*GREETING
L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with you all.
C: And also with you.
*KYRIE ELW p. 184
*CANTICLE OF PRAISE This is the Feast ELW p. 187
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
L God of compassion,
C 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.
Amen.
WORD
God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.
-FIRST READING: Exodus 19:2-8a
(after the reading)
L The Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
-SECOND READING: Romans 5:1-8
(after the reading)
L The Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
-LET THE CHILDREN COME (Please pass worship cards to the center aisle)
*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia. Lord, to Whom Shall We Go? ELW p. 188
*GOSPEL: Matthew 9:35- -10:8
L The holy gospel according to Matthew, the 9th & 10th chapters.
C Glory to you , O Lord.
(after the reading)
L The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ
-MESSAGE Pastor Megan Morrow
*HYMN OF THE DAY Let Us Enter In INSERT
*APOSTLES’ CREED ELW p. 105
*BLESSING OF FATHERS INSERT
*PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
(Each petition ends with) L God, in your mercy, C hear our prayer.
*SHARING OF GOD’S PEACE
L The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C And also with you.
(Please share a sign of God’s peace with one another, such as Peace be with you.)
-PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
The Offering is presented at the altar as the Offertory is sung and the Lord’s table is prepared.
-OFFERTORY We Are an Offering ELW 692
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
L God of field and forest, sea and sky, you are the giver of all good things. Sustain us with
these gifts of your creation, and multiply your graciousness in us, that the world may be fed
with your love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C: Amen
MEAL
God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.
*GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOGUE & PREFACE
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,…we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
*HOLY, HOLY, HOLY ELW p. 190
*THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
*LORD’S PRAYER
L Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.
C 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.
*INVITATION TO COMMUNION
*HOLY COMMUNION
(We invite you to come forward down the center aisle starting with the back pews. When you reach the
front, hold out your hands if you would like to receive communion, or hold your arms across your chest
to receive a blessing. If children receive communion in their home congregation, they are welcome to
receive communion at St. John’s. Just say, “Gluten free” if you would like gluten free wafers. There are
cups with red wine and white grape juice in the trays. Let us know if you’d like communion brought to
you in the pew. All are welcome at Christ’s table!)
*COMMUNION HYMNS Lamb of God ELW p. 191
I Love to Tell the Story ELW 661
POST-COMMUNION BLESSING
*PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
SENDING
God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
*BLESSING
L: The God who calls across the cosmos and speaks in the smallest seed ☩ bless, keep, and sustain you now and to the end of the age.
C: Amen.
*SENDING HYMN Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises ELW 535
*DISMISSAL
L: Go in peace. Share the harvest.
C: Thanks be to God.
-POSTLUDE
ADDITIONAL WORSHIP SCHEDULES
ONLINE WORSHIP – VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: Alliancestjohns.org
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
FATHER’S DAY CARRY-IN BRUNCH– TODAY following worship! Please join us.
PRESCHOOL-Taking registrations now!! Please help spread the word. Thank you for all your
support of the Preschool!
SCRIPTURES FOR WEEK OF JUNE 25th– Jeremiah 20:7-13, Psalm 69:7-10, 16-18,
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39.
COMMUNITY TABLE – June 19th & 26th at 10:30am. Masonic Center-123 W 3rd Street.
WORSHIP HELPERS – June 25– Reader– Patricia Jones, Lay Assistant– Earl Jones, July 2–
Reader– Jim Bonsall, Lay Assistant– Melinda Ewing.
ALTAR GUILD– We need volunteers to help with the Altar Guild. Contact Luayne Weisgerber
for additional information or to sign up. Thanks!
FINANCES
Actual expenses thru 6/11/2023 $75,935.67
Giving thru 6/11/2023 $62,720.23
Giving under actual expenses ($13,215.44)
23 Weeks of Budget Expenses $87,765.47
Giving under Budget Expenses ($25,045.24)
