TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

Reception of Holy Communion is open to confirmed members of the Lutheran Church—

Missouri Synod who repent of all sins and understand that they receive Christ’s true Body

and Blood, as well as bread and wine, for the forgiveness of their sins. If you are not a

member of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, we respectfully request you speak with

the Pastor before communing. This practice is prompted by love both for God’s Word and

God’s people. Those who are not communing today are invited forward for a blessing.

Please cross your arms across your chest for the blessing. A good tool for use in preparing to

receive Holy Communion is found on pages 329-330 of the hymnal. For further study,

please see: Matthew 5:23-24, 18:15-35, 26:26-29; Acts 2:42; Romans 16:17; 1 Corinthians

10:16-17, 11:17-33.

AS WE GATHER

The holy Triune God “created the heavens and the earth,” and “behold, it was very good”

(Gen. 1:1, 31). However, after Adam and Eve fell into sin and plunged God’s good

creation into decay and death, the Son of God would be “delivered up according to the

definite plan and foreknowledge of God” to be “crucified and killed by the hands of lawless

men” (Acts 2:23). As Jesus “received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit”

(Acts 2:33), He also raises up all the baptized and pours out the Spirit upon them through

the preaching of His Gospel. He sends out His apostles to “make disciples of all nations”

by “baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” and

“teaching them to observe all that [He has] commanded” (Matt. 28:19-20). Through such

baptizing and teaching-Gospel and Sacraments-the holy Triune God recreates us in the

image and likeness of His incarnate Son, Jesus, the Christ, and behold, it is “very good”

(Gen. 1:31).

+ENTER IN SILENCE+ +WAIT IN PRAYER+ +WORSHIP IN REVERENCE+

PRELUDE

(Please STAND and face the Processional Cross)

PROCESSIONAL HYMN “Holy, Holy, Holy” #507

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism. Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

P: In the name of the Father and of the † Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

P: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto

God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us

forgiveness. [Hebrews 10:22]

P: Our help is in the name of the Lord,

C: who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8

P: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord,

C: and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Psalm 32:5

(SILENCE for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.)

P: O almighty God, merciful Father,

C: I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities

with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal

and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely

repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake

of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son,

Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.

P: Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained

servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the

stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins

in the name of the Father and of the † Son and of the Holy Spirit. [John 20:19-23]

C: Amen.

SERVICE OF THE WORD

INTROIT Ps. 16:8-11 (antiphon: Liturgical Text)

P: Blessed be the Holy Trinity and the undivided Unity. Let us give glory to him

because he has shown his mercy to us.

C: I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall

not be shaken.

P: Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells

secure.

C: For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.

P: You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fulness of joy; at

your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

C: Blessed be the Holy Trinity and the undivided Unity. Let us give glory to him

because he has shown his mercy to us.

GLORIA PATRI

KYRIE ~ Lord, Have Mercy Mark 10:47

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS ~ Glory to God in the Highest Luke 2:14; John 1:29

SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY

2 Timothy 4:22

P: Almighty and everlasting God, You have given us grace to acknowledge the glory of

the eternal Trinity by the confession of a true faith and to worship the Unity in the

power of the Divine Majesty. Keep us steadfast in this faith and defend us from all

adversities; for You, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, live and reign, one God, now

and forever.

(Please be SEATED)

OLD TESTAMENT Genesis 1:1-2:4a

P: This is the Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

GRADUAL [Ps. 145:3, 5b, 6b]

All: Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised,

and his greatness is unsearchable.

On your wondrous works, I will meditate,

and I will declare your greatness.

SECOND READING Acts 2:14a, 22-36

P: This is the Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

(Please STAND for the reading of the Gospel)

HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 28:16-20

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-eighth chapter.

After the reading:

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

(Please be SEATED)

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HYMN OF THE DAY “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” #940 Δ

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Δ 5 Holy Father, holy Son,

Holy Spirit, three we name Thee;

Though in essence only one,

Undivided God we claim Thee

And, adoring, bend the knee

While we own the mystery.

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(Please be SEATED)

SERMON Settling The Score Acts 2:14a; 22-36

P: The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in

Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

C: Amen.

(STAND and sing to the Lord)

OFFERTORY Psalm 51:10-12

(Please be SEATED)

(If you have a completed prayer card, please place it in the offering plate when you leave.)

Electronic giving is available via our website or the GivePlusChurch App for smartphones.

BLESSING OF 2020 SENIORS

(Please STAND)

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

(P: “Lord, in Your mercy,” C: “hear our prayer.”)

SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT (Today we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Because we have a strong desire for all to comprehend

this wonderful gift, we ask that you please review the Communion Statement in the front part of this bulletin.)

PREFACE

2 Timothy 4:22

[Colossians 3:1]

[Psalm 136]

P: It is truly meet, right, and salutary…..evermore praising You and saying:

SANCTUS ~ Holy, Holy, Holy Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

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Sabaoth (SAH-bay-oath) is Hebrew for “heavenly hosts.”

Hosanna is a Hebrew word for praise meaning “save us now.”

LORD'S PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13

P: Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be Thy name,

Thy kingdom come,

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;

give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

THE WORDS OF OUR LORD

Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

PAX DOMINI ~ The Peace of the Lord John 20:19

AGNUS DEI ~ Lamb of God John 1:29

(Please be SEATED)

DISTRIBUTION

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS “We All Believe in One True God” #953

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(Please STAND at the end of the Distribution)

“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #805 Δ

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P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve you in

body and soul to life everlasting. Depart † in peace.

C: Amen.

NUNC DIMITTIS ~ Song of Simeon Luke 2:29-32

THANKSGIVING Psalm 107:1

P: Let us pray.

We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this

salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us

through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another;

through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the

Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

SALUTATION AND BENEDICAMUS

2 Timothy 4:22

[Psalm 103:1]

BENEDICTION Numbers 6:24-26

P: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you.

The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and † give you peace.

(Please face the cross as it processes out.)

PROCESSIONAL HYMN “Glory Be to God the Father” #506

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SILENT PRAYER

POSTLUDE +DEPART IN PEACE+

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNIVERSARIES & BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK—Congratulations to Jessica Ornelas (7th) and Wendy Jones (10th). Our prayers and God’s blessings go with them as they celebrate their “day.”

Our Response to God’s Grace

Faithful Assembled for 5/31 Worship: 41

(2 Visitors)

Offerings, Tithes, & Firstfruits for 5/31: $ 1,283.06

(Weekly Needs: $2,700.00)

Year to Date Received Offerings: $ 60,185.94

(Year to Date Budgeted Offerings: $59,400.00)

Over 13% of our offerings are given to missions.

ALTAR FLOWERS—Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Jim & Dorothy Danner in thanksgiving for their 59th wedding anniversary this past Wednesday, June 3. ANNIVERSARY SERVICE—NEXT SUNDAY, June 14, the Rev. Dale Brynestad, third Called Pastor of Divine Savior, will be here to proclaim God’s Word in the Divine Service at 10:30 AM. He will also facilitate Bible Class this day (IN THE SANCTUARY) at 9:00 AM. (There will be no Sunday School for the children.) There will be a meal prepared and served, with all the proper health precautions, by a small group of volunteers after the Divine Service. Plan to be a part of our 30th Anniversary Celebrations as we welcome back former Pastors of Divine Savior. Invite a friend to join you. SENIORS—Congratulations to Joey Dozal and Micah Ferreira, the 2020 High School graduates of Divine Savior. We pray for God’s blessings upon them in their future endeavors, and we also pray they may be faithful to the Lord and His Church throughout their days. VOTERS ASSEMBLY—Due to the postponement of the April Voters Assembly and a conflict with the July Voters Assembly date, BOTH of these regular meetings will be held on Sunday, June 28, following the Divine Service. Contact Chairman Jim Danner for more information. CHURCH COUNCIL—The Church Council will not have a formal meeting today. However, Council Members are asked to help set up the Fellowship Hall after the Divine Service today in preparation for the meal to be held next Sunday. SOCIAL DISTANCE—Please remember to social distance while here in the Sanctuary and Narthex. It would be best once the service is over to exit the Narthex and socialize at a six-foot distance in the parking lot or under the trees. Holy Communion is a “walk by” format, there is no “formal” gathering of the offering, no handshaking, and no Bible Class or Sunday School at this time. Please keep 2-3 chairs separating non-household members in the same row. MATTHEW 28:19-20—“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Behold the threefold Name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is the Name we are baptized into. We have been made a part of God’s family. And so we are now called to live lives that are in harmony with our new family. We are to be godly and live in God’s image. As God is loving, kind, and generous, so are we called to be.

PRAYER REQUESTS

(Prayer requests will be printed for two weeks. Afterward, they will be printed in the newsletter for one month.)

*New Prayer Request

Thanksgivings and Celebrations “Let us come into His presence with a song of thanksgiving” (Psalm 95:2)

Birth of Aubrey Kate Reavis—great-grandchild of the Dickes

Surgeries and Healings “For I am the Lord who heals you.” (Exodus 15:26)

*Dorothy Danner, following a fall

Bridgette Weir, hospitalized—great-granddaughter of Doug & Frances Weir

Marla Cappella, following medical tests

Jackson Ramirez, infant with feeding tube—requested by Rosalie Stricker

Margie Crow, following hip replacement surgery—requested by Rosalie Stricker

Dell Biering, following hospitalization

Clayborne Boehle, following quadruple bypass surgery

Harper Schueling, following surgery—granddaughter of Rosalie Stricker

Mary Feltner

Carla Boehle

Christine Fear

Karlee Riser—great-granddaughter of Glen & La Nell Felps Claudia Carberry

Hospice “The Lord bless you and keep you…” (Numbers 6:24)

Special Needs and Concerns “Our God is compassionate.” (Psalm 116:5)

*Austin Burke, on active duty in Houston

Deaths “I know that my Redeemer lives” (Job 19:25a)

Cancer Patients and all their family members “I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.” (Jeremiah 33:6b)

Kathy Bellmore, malignant brain tumor—sister of Judi Jopling