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.
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Christ’s Mercy Is Ours to Show to Others
July 13, 2025
AS WE GATHER: “Be merciful, even as your Father also is merciful” (Luke 6:36-42). The old Adam in us wants to condemn and seek vengeance. But the Lord says, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay” (Rom. 12:14-21). To condemn, to avenge yourself, is to put yourself in the place of God. It is to fail to trust that He is just. Ultimately, it is to disbelieve that Jesus suffered the full vengeance for all wrongs. Only Christ is merciful as the Father is merciful. He is the one who overcame all evil with the good of His cross, forgiving even His executioners. Jesus is our Joseph, who comforts us with words of pardon and reconciliation (Gen. 50:15-21). He is the One who does not condemn but gives life that runs over. Only through faith in Christ are we sons of the Father--- being merciful, forgiving, doing good to our enemies. For in Christ we know that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us (Rom. 8:8-13
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: O Lord,
People: grant that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by Your governance that Your Church may joyfully serve You in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Preacher President Saunders
Worship Leader Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Kolleen Hosford
Worship Elder Mr. Jon Champion
Mr. Gene Brown
Greeters Jan Mendel
Door Greeter Mr. Brian Williams
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service I
Announcements
Opening Hymn: LSB 500
“Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid”
*Confession/Absolution: LSB 151
SERVICE OF THE WORD
*Kyrie: LSB 152ff
*Gloria in Excelsis LSB 154
*Salutation: LSB 156
*Collect of the Day: (Printed)
Old Testament: Genesis 50:15-21
Pew Bible Page 85
Epistle: Romans 8:18-23
Pew Bible Page 1757
*Alleluia and Verse: LSB 156
*Holy Gospel: Luke 6:36-42
Pew Bible Page 1601
*Nicene Creed: LSB 158
Hymn: LSB 696
“O God, My Faithful God” v. 1-4
Sermon
Offertory LSB 159
*Prayer of the Church
*Lords Prayer LSB 162
*Benediction LSB 166
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*SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
LSB 160ff
Distribution Hymns:
“Renew Me, O Eternal Light” LSB 704
“Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LSB 851
“Jesus Sat with His Disciples” LSB 932
Thank the Lord: LSB 164
*Post-Communion Collect: LSB 166
Closing Hymn: LSB 696
“O God, My Faithful God” v. 5-6
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705