Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for September 6, 2026
Take a moment to notice the * at the beginning of various portions of the order of service. The * indicates the place where it is inappropriate to enter or leave the sanctuary because it marks a time of prayer or respect for the Word of the Lord. Please be considerate of others around you by honoring these notations.
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
The Cry of Faith: Lord, Have Mercy
September 6, 2026
AS WE GATHER: The ten lepers cried out from a distance, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” (Luke 17:11-19). Their condition cut them off from God and others. So also do the works of the flesh cut us off from God and others. “Those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” (Gal. 5:16-24). Thus we cry out with the lepers, “Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy,” eagerly seeking His good gifts. Jesus said to the lepers, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. So too, we walk by faith and not by sight, being confident of Jesus’ help before we see any evidence of it, trusting that Jesus’ cleansing words of forgiveness will restore us to wholeness in the resurrection. Let us be as the ne leper who returned to the true High Priest to give Him thanks and glory. For Jesus bore our infirmities in His sacrifice at Calvary, His words are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh (Prov. 4:10-23).
PSALM 119 (Chanted responsively) v. 9-24 antiphon: v. 12
Blessed are you, | O LORD;*
teach me your | statutes!
How can a young man keep his | way pure?*
By guarding it according | to your word.
With my whole heart I | seek you;*
let me not wander from your com- | mandments!
I have stored up your word | in my heart,*
that I might not sin a- | gainst you.
Blessed are you, | O LORD;*
teach me your | statutes!
With my lips | I declare*
all the just decrees | of your mouth.
In the way of your testimonies | I delight*
as much as in all | riches.
I will meditate on your | precepts*
and fix my eyes | on your ways.
I will delight in your | statutes;*
I will mot for- | get your word.
Deal bountifully with your | servant,*
that I may live and | keep your word.
Open my eyes, that I | may behold*
Wondrous things out | of your law.
I am a sojourner | on the earth;*
hide not your command- | ments from me!
My soul is consumed with | longing*
for your just decrees at | all times.
You rebuke the insolent, ac- | cursed ones,*
who wander from your com- | mandments.
Take away from me scorn | and contempt,*
for I have kept your testi- | monies.
Even though princes sit plotting a- | gainst me,*
your servant will meditate on your | statutes.
Your testimonies are | my delight;*
they are my | counselors.
Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
Blessed are you, | O LORD;*
teach me your | statutes!
THE GIFT OF FLOWERS TO THE GLORY OF GOD:
In Thankfulness for her grandchildren
- Carol Eichelberger
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/ Preacher Pastor Larry Feldt
Organist Mr. Ignatius Hasselbrook
Elder Mr. Gene Brown
Lay Reader Mrs. Nancy McHone
Greeters Ed and Judy DePaepe
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service III
Opening Hymn LSB 726 “Evening and Morning”
*Confession/Absolution: LSB 184
SERVICE OF THE WORD
Psalm 119:9-24 (printed)
*Kyrie: LSB 186
* Gloria In Excelsis LSB 187
*Salutation: LSB 189
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: O Lord,
People: be open to the prayers of Your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Old Testament: Proverbs 4:10-23 Pew Bible Page 989
Epistle: Galatians 5:16-26 Pew Bible Page 1815
Alleluia and Verse LSB 190
*Holy Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 Pew Bible Page 1627
TEN COMMANDMENTS
- You shall have no other gods.
- You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.
- Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
- Honor your father and your mother.
- You shall not murder.
- You shall not commit adultery.
- You shall not steal.
- You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
- You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.
- You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.
What does God say about all these commandments?
He says, “I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.” (Ex. 20:5-6)
*Apostles’ Creed: LSB 192
Sermon Hymn: LSB 849 “Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness”
Sermon “Healing the Ten Lepers”
Offertory LSB 192
*Prayer of the Church
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
Heavenly Father, You have had mercy upon us by sending Your only begotten Son to atone for our sins on the cross. Grant that we may receive Your forgiveness, life and salvation with thanksgiving. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, grant us true unity in the faith. Preserve us in pure doctrine; grant harmony in our congregation, district and Synod; and bestow on us charitable hearts that put the best construction on what we see and hear. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Father of all, hear us on behalf of the fathers in Your Church. Impart to them the boldness of Solomon to exhort their sons in wisdom and justice, that they would persist in the way of salvation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty God, grant Your protection upon our land and people. Deliver us from violence and discord. Grant safety to all who work to bring peace to our land, including those in law enforcement and members in the armed forces. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord of life, You open Your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. The lepers came to Your Son for mercy. Send Your merciful hand upon the sick and needy. Grant that their sicknesses would be turned to health and their troubles to joy. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Receive our thanks, O Lord, for all the saints who have walked before us according to the Spirit, resisting the lusts of the flesh. Inspire us after them to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit by the power of Christ crucified. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord of hosts, You have prepared the Church of Christ to be a lovely court in the midst of a troubled world. Form our hearts to long for the place where Your glory dwells, that we may find healing and peace at His feet. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
All these things and whatever else You know that we need, grant us, Father, for the sake of Him who died and rose again and now lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever. Amen.
*Lord’s Prayer: LSB 196
*Benediction: LSB 202
Announcements
Closing Hymn: LSB 873 “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705
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