Humility as Freedom
Introduction
The mystery of God’s ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and intelligent. Jesus associates with those often excluded from the religious community. Like Paul, we struggle with our own selfish desires and seek God’s mercy and forgiveness. We gather to be refreshed by Christ’s invitation: “Come to me, all you that are weary.”
Gathered around word, water, and meal, we find rest for our souls.
The Eucharist.
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Watch the worship service for June 21, 2020:
Worship Liturgy
GATHERING
Welcome
Prelude
Opening Song: LBW#888, “America the Beautiful”
Apostolic Greeting
Prayer of the Day
Children’s Message:
WORD
First Lesson Romans 7:15-25a
Alleluia New, “Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises,”
Gospel Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Message “Too Hot? Too Cold? Or Just Right?” by Mike Ostrom,, Campus Pastor, Luther House at OSU
Message Hymn – LBW# 841 “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Prayer of the Faithful
Lord’s Prayer
Peace
SENDING
Final Blessing
Dismissal
Postlude – “America the Beautiful”
Prayer of the Day
You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Readings & Psalm
The king will come in humility and peace
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. (Ps. 145:8)
The struggle within the self
The yoke of discipleship
Follow-up for Discussion
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cknowledgments:
We thank the following for today’s flowers: Becky and Tom Kiersky
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