Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for August 2, 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.
We receive in faith His counsel that Christ’s very body and blood are present under the bread and wine for our forgiveness. As we receive Holy Communion today, the whole counsel of God moves us to determine confessional oneness for those who receive the sacrament together. Out of care for souls and a common confession, we ask that if you do not belong to a Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod congregation or any congregation in altar pulpit fellowship with her, and you choose to approach the table, cross your arms to receive a blessing.
EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Beware of False Prophets
July 26, 2026
AS WE GATHER: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matt. 7:15). Deceit has its strength in masquerading as the truth. False prophets speak a vision of their own heart, not from the mouth of the Lord (Jer. 23:16-29). They deny the judgment of the Lord, speaking peace to the unrepentant, when in truth there is condemnation and wrath. “You will recognize them by their fruits” (Matt. 7:20). The “fruits” of a true prophet are not outward righteousness or success but faithfulness in proclaiming the Word of the Lord. This is the will of the Father in heaven, that pastors take heed to the flock, the Father’s adopted ones (Rom. 8:12-17), warning them against the wolves and their lies, and shepherding the Church of God which He purchased with His own blood (Acts 20:27-38). For indeed, the cross is that good tree bearing good fruit—namely the body and blood of Christ, given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/Preacher Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Ignatius Hasselbrook
Worship Elder Mr. Mike Carper
Lay Reader Mrs. Lu Kafer
Greeters Ed and Judy DePaepe
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: Grant to us, Lord,
People: the Spirit to think and do always such things as are right, that we who cannot do anything that is good without You, may be enabled by You to live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
THE GIFT OF FLOWERS TO THE GLORY OF GOD:
In honor of their 55th Wedding Anniversary
-Al and Dianna SeedoORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service IV
Opening Hymn: LSB 913
“O Holy Spirit, Enter In”
Confession and Absolution: LSB 203
SERVICE OF THE WORD
*Kyrie LSB 204
*Gloria in Excelsis LSB 204
*Salutation: LSB 205
*Collect of the Day: (Printed)
Old Testament: Jeremiah 23:16-29
Pew Bible Page 1212
Epistle: Romans 8:12-17
Pew Bible Page 1757
*Alleluia and Verse LSB 205
*Holy Gospel: Matthew 7:15-23
Pew Bible Page 1506
*Ten Commandments (printed sheet)
*Nicene Creed: LSB 206
Sermon Hymn: LSB 577
“Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast”
Sermon
Offertory LSB 955
*Prayer of the Church
*Lord’s Prayer LSB 209
*Benediction LSB 212
This concludes the service for online viewing
*SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
LSB 208ff
Distribution Hymns:
“Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide” LSB 585
“Children of the Heavenly Father” LSB 725
“Preserve Your Word, O Savior” LSB 658
*Nunc Dimittis: LSB 211
*Post-Communion Collect: LSB 212
*Benediction: LSB 212
Announcements
Closing Hymn: LSB 632
“O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee”
EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705
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