Grow and Let Weeds be Weeds
Introduction
It is an age-old question: why is there evil in the world?
In the parable of the wheat and the weeds Jesus suggests that both grow together until the harvest. With Paul, we long for the day that all creation will be set free from bondage and suffering. Having both weeds and wheat within us, we humbly place our hope in the promises of God, and from the Lord’s table we go forth to bear the fruit of justice and mercy.
Worship Liturgy
WORSHIP VIDEO
Stay tuned after the council mesage for Sunghee Kim’s piano postlude!
Learning Resources
Celebrate Holy Communion together “virtually”.
Please join with other worshipers and the pastors for this Sunday’s Communion service at 11:00 on ZOOM via computer, tablet or smart phone.
You simply need to have ready your own wine, grape juice, or apple juice as you choose, in a separate glass for each person. And have a piece of bread of your choice, or wafer, or cracker as you choose.
If you didn’t receive an email to join us this Sunday, you may find the ZOOM login information to login by entering your name and email in the green form.
Watch the worship service here.
Stay tuned after the council mesage for Sunghee Kim’s piano postlude!
Worship Liturgy
GATHERING
Welcome
Prelude
Opening Song: LBW# 597 “My Hope Is Built” vv 1, 3, 4
Apostolic Greeting
Prayer of the Day
Children’s Message:
WORD
First Lesson Isaiah 44:6-8
Alleluia New, “Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises,”
Gospel Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Message Pastor Netsie “Grow and Let Weeds be Weeds”
Message Hymn – LBW#471 “Let Us Break Bread” 1-3
Prayer of the Faithful
Lord’s Prayer
Peace
SENDING
Final Blessing
Dismissal
Postlude – French Suite No. 6, in E Mag., Menuet & Bouree, J. S. Bach
Prayer of the Day
Faithful God, most merciful judge, you care for your children with firmness and compassion. By your Spirit nurture us who live in your kingdom, that we may be rooted in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
WORSHIP VIDEO
Readings & Psalm
Isaiah 44:6-8
There is no other God than the Lord
Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19 (alternate)
God’s sovereignty: both righteous and forbearing
Psalm 86:11-17
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth. (Ps. 86:11)
Romans 8:12-25
The revealing of the children of God
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
The parable of the weeds
Learning Resources
Learn more with the additional resources in this post. Click through this post to find the materials.
Nativity Event 2021
Drive-through Nativity Story Saturday, December 18, 5:00pm - 8:30 pm This year we will again tell the story of Jesus' birth outside in lights, art, music, and a living creche scene. Come enjoy a colorful lighted series of signs and characters that show and tell the Biblical Nativity story with classical Christmas carols as you pass slowly through the parking lot. The story of Christ's birth will be told in lighted signs and figures lining the path from the entry of the Grace...
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Acknowledgments:
We thank the following for today’s flowers: Darlene & Jim Leklem
Liturgy and Hymns, Arr. © 2020 Augsburg Publishing House, admin. Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS000406.
“My Hope Is Built” texts & music, Public Domain
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. All rights reserved.
“Let Us Break Bread Together” text and Music Public Domain, arr. © 1972,Augsburg Fortress, see above.
“Because of Who You Are,” Text and music © ?? ??,CCLI License #1496662
“Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises” Text and arr. © 1984 Utryck, admin. Walton Music Corp., One License.Net # A-706744