SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST [Proper 11] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JULY 19, 2020 Divine Service, Setting Three – Page 184

AS WE GATHER-Today’s Worship Focus: Amidst a groaning creation, we are wide-eyed, on tiptoe, full

of expectation, waiting for our future glory.

Thoughts for Meditation: Throughout the Pentecost season, we focus on the work of the Holy Spirit—

building the Church and working in our lives through the means of grace. But on this Sunday, the Epistle

identifies a particularly surprising activity that the Spirit shares with his Church: groaning, specifically in

intercession (Rom 8:26). The Psalm speaks of our groanings—our desperate entreaty of God’s favor as

“the cords of the wicked ensnare” us (Ps 119:61). The Gospel includes the shortsighted “prayer” of the

servants that would result in uprooting some of the good grain, but, like the Holy Spirit’s intercessory

groanings on our behalf when we do not know how to pray, the master corrects and redirects the servants’

request, resulting in a wiser and eternally more blessed end (Mt 13:28b–30). This is typical, for in our own

groaning we do not always understand God’s ways. Thus, with the Holy Spirit constantly perfecting our

prayers and ruling and governing our hearts and minds (Collect), we may, as the Old Testament Reading

invites us, “Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it?”—everything we need

to know about our future (Is 44:8).

In Nomine Jesu

+ SERVICE OF PREPARATION +

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HYMN OF INVOCATION: LORD JESUS CHRIST, WITH US ABIDE LSB 585 (G)

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5 Restrain, O Lord, the human pride

That seeks to thrust Your truth aside

Or with some man-made thoughts or things

Would dim the words Your Spirit sings.

6 Stay with us, Lord, and keep us true;

Preserve our faith our whole life through—

Your Word alone our heart’s defense,

The Church’s glorious confidence.

Text: Philip Melancthon, 1497-1560, st. 1; Nicolaus Selnecker, sts. 2-6 © 1982 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License NET, no. 100012570 • Tune: ACH BLEIB BEI UNS;, Geistliche Lieder D. Martini Lutheri, Leipzig, 1589; setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; Public domain

INVOCATION, CONFESSION OF SINS and FORGIVENESS The presiding minister will face the congregation and mark them with the sign of the cross.

The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

The head is bowed at the mention of the Holy Name of Jesus and at those places marked with a

diamond .

P In the name of the Father and of the T 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.

P Our help is in the name of the Lord,

C who made heaven and earth.

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

C and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.

Kneel/Stand

If he remains standing, the presiding minister faces the altar.

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.

The presiding minister stands and faces the congregation:

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P Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon us and has given His only Son to

die for us and for His sake forgives us all our sins. To those who believe on His name He

gives power to become the children of God and has promised them His Holy Spirit. He

that believes and is baptized shall be saved.

Grant this, Lord, unto us all.

C Amen.

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+ SERVICE OF THE WORD + The presiding minister and his assistants may enter the chancel.

INTROIT1 Ps. 86:11–15; antiphon: Ps. 86:6

Give ear, O LORD, | to my prayer;*

listen to my | plea for grace.

Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk | in your truth;*

unite my heart to | fear your name.

I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with | my whole heart,*

and I will glorify your name for- | ever.

For great is your steadfast | love toward me;*

you have delivered my soul from the depths | of Sheol.

O God, insolent men have risen up against me; a band of ruthless men | seek my life,*

and they do not set you be- | fore them.

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and | gracious,*

slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and | faithfulness.

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.

1“Introit” is pronounced “in-troh-it” – it is Latin for “he enters.” Here the Pastor enters the Chancel with the reading/chanting of

these Psalm/Scripture verses.

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GLORIA PATRI1 LSB 186

ANTIPHON Give ear, O LORD, | to my prayer;*

listen to my | plea for grace.

KYRIE2 LSB 186

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS3 LSB 187

1This is the “Gloria Patri” - Latin for “Glory be to the Father” which dates back to the 7TH century. It is an acclamation of praise at

the conclusion of Introits and Psalms before the final antiphon. It is appropriate to bow during the first half of the Gloria Patri as a

humble acknowledgement of the glory of the three Persons of the Holy Trinity.

2“Kyrie” is pronounced ‘keer-ee-ay’ – shortened from the Greek phrase Kyrie Eleison (“Lord, have mercy”) and reminds us of

pleas for mercy like the one recorded in St. Matthew 15:22

3“Gloria in Excelsis” is Latin for “Glory To God In The Highest” is based on the song of the angels announcing the birth of Jesus.

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SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY1 Facing the people, the presiding minister stands at the altar. He will extend his hands when

chanting and then, holding his hands together, bow acknowledging the congregation’s response.

The presiding minister faces the altar. A brief silence may be observed. The presiding minister may

raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer while chanting the COLLECT OF THE DAY.

[D] O God, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that, ever mindful of

Your final judgment, we may be stirred up to holiness of living here and dwell with You in perfect joy hereafter; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 44:6–8

Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel

and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts:

“I am the first and I am the last;

besides me there is no god. 7Who is like me? Let him proclaim it.

Let him declare and set it before me,

since I appointed an ancient people.

Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen. 8Fear not, nor be afraid;

have I not told you from of old and declared it?

And you are my witnesses!

1The “Salutation” (greeting) is reminiscent of an Old Testament greeting recorded in Ruth 2:4. The “Collect” is a short prayer

which ‘collects’ or summarizes the thoughts of the day. The Collects for every Sunday come to us from the rich treasury of the

church’s heritage.

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Is there a God besides me?

There is no Rock; I know not any.”

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

GRADUAL1 Rom. 11:33, 36 During the GRADUAL the presiding minister and any assistants face the altar.

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!

How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!

For from him and through him and to him are all things.

To him be glory forever. Amen.

EPISTLE Romans 8:18–27

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory

that is to be revealed to us. 19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the

sons of God. 20For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who

subjected it, in hope 21that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and

obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22For we know that the whole creation

has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23And not only the creation, but

we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for

adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24For in this hope we were saved. Now hope

that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25But if we hope for what we do not

see, we wait for it with patience. 26Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we

ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27And he who

searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints

according to the will of God.

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

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ALLELUIA and VERSE St. Matt. 13:35b During the ALLELUIA AND VERSE the presiding minister and any assistants face the altar.

1“Gradual” comes from the Latin “gradus” meaning ‘step.’ In the ancient church these Psalm & Scripture verses were chanted

from the steps of the Altar. It is a response to the First Lesson and a bridge to the Second Lesson.

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P (D) I will open my mouth in | parables;*

I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation | of the world.

HOLY + GOSPEL1 St. Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 P The continuation of the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the thirteenth chapter.

[Jesus] put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared

to a man who sowed good seed in his field, 25but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came

and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. 26So when the plants came up and bore

grain, then the weeds appeared also. 27And the servants of the master of the house came and

said to him, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have weeds?’ 28He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ So the servants said to him, ‘Then do you want us

to go and gather them?’ 29But he said, ‘No, lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat

along with them. 30Let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the

reapers, Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into

my barn.’” 36Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying,

“Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” 37He answered, “The one who sows the

good seed is the Son of Man. 38The field is the world, and the good seed is the children of the

kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, 39and the enemy who sowed them is the devil.

The harvest is the close of the age, and the reapers are angels. 40Just as the weeds are gathered

and burned with fire, so will it be at the close of the age. 41The Son of Man will send his angels,

and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all law-breakers, 42and throw them

into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43Then the

righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

1In the “Gospel” we hear a reading from the New Testament accounts of Jesus’ life and message. In Lutheran Worship we believe

that in the Reading of the Gospel Christ is in our midst, and so we stand to honor His presence. We also sing short verses before (to

greet Christ) and after (to offer our joyful praise) the reading.

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NICENE CREED During the CREED, the presiding minister and any assistants face the altar.

C I believe in one God,

the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth

and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the only-begotten Son of God,

begotten of His Father before all worlds,

God of God, Light of Light,

very God of very God,

begotten, not made,

being of one substance with the Father,

by whom all things were made;

who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven

and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary

and was made man;

and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.

He suffered and was buried.

And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures

and ascended into heaven

and sits at the right hand of the Father.

And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead,

whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord and giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified,

who spoke by the prophets.

And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church,

I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins,

and I look for the resurrection of the dead

and the life T of the world to come. Amen.

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HYMN OF THE DAY: IN HOLY CONVERSATION LSB 772 (E) This hymn text is a modern one written by LCMS hymn writer and pastor Gregory Wismar (b. 1946). Wismar is a talented hymn writer and translator, with two original hymn texts published in

Lutheran Service Book, as well as stanza translations in five other hymns. Wismar wrote that the

background of this hymn is his sense of the blessing that prayer brings. While much communication these days can be hurried texting or impersonal emails, Wismar writes, in an online

devotion for Concordia University Chicago, that prayer “is a most special conversation, a holy and

sanctified speaking with God.” This hymn focuses our attention on prayer.

Text: Gregory J. Wismar, b. 1946 © 2004 Gregory J. Wismar. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100012570. • Tune: BRED DINA VIDA VINGAR, Public domain; Swedish; setting: With One Voice, 1995

SERMON “Amidst Groaning” Romans 8:18–27 1. The groaning of _________________________

2. The groaning of _________________________

3. The groaning of the _________________________

ADMONITION TO THE COMMUNICANTS Please Note: If you are visiting and have not already done so, please read Communion Information in the bulletin. Since the Lord's Supper is testimony of our unity in the faith, the Sacrament is

reserved members of congregations of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod who are for active

and in-good-standing. Visitors from sister LC-MS congregations who are in full agreement with our doctrine and practice should announce your desire to commune to our pastor before approaching

the altar and joining us at the Lord's Table. Communicants may prepare by reading Luther's

"Questions & Answers for those who intend to o to the Sacrament" (LSB 329-330).

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YOUR PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT “Father, I believe that You sent Your Son, Jesus, as my Savior from sin. I repent of my sins and

ask Your forgiveness. I believe the Risen Christ is really present in this Sacrament and that with the bread and wine I receive His True Body and Blood. In accordance with the pure doctrine taught

at this altar, I dedicate myself anew to You regular worship, study of Your Word, faithful witness and loving service. With the help of Your Holy Spirit, make this my conviction and intention.

Amen.”

“Lord, it is true that I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. Yet I am in need and desire Your help and grace. So I come with no other plea except that I have heard the gracious

invitation to come to Your altar. I am unworthy, but You have assured me I shall have forgiveness

of all sins through Your body and blood which I eat and drink in this sacrament. Amen, dear Lord; Your word is true. I do not doubt it. Let Your will be done. Amen.”

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OFFERTORY1 LSB 192

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1The “Offertory” is a hymn from Psalm 51 which is sung as we prepare to bring our tithes and offerings to God. In doing so we are

reminded that the offering of monetary offerings is a public testimony that we have first “given [ourselves] to the Lord” (2

Corinthians 8:5)

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PRAYER OF THE CHURCH The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer.

P Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

+ SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT +

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING: PREFACE AND PROPER PREFACE LSB 194

Facing the congregation, the presiding minister extends his hands while chanting:

The presiding minister then lifts his hands while chanting:

The presiding minister brings his hands together and chants:

The PROPER PREFACE appropriate to the day is spoken or chanted.

The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer.

P It is truly meet, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to

You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who, having created all things, took on human flesh and was born of the virgin Mary. For our sake He died on the cross and rose from the dead to put an end to death, thus fulfilling Your will and gaining

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for You a holy people. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

SANCTUS1 LSB 195

LORD'S PRAYER LSB 196 The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer.

1“Sanctus” is Latin for “Holy.” This Hymn is based on Isaiah 6:3 & St. Matthew 21:9

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THE WORDS OF OUR LORD1 LSB 197

PAX DOMINI2 LSB 197

1These are the very Words of Christ which make the elements of bread and wine a sacrament. Our Confessions state “When the

Word is joined to the external element, it becomes a sacrament” (Large Catechism, V.10).

2“The Peace of the Lord” – The purpose of the Pax is a confessional declaration that the peace that passes all understanding is here

present in the body and blood of Christ. For this reason the Celebrant now lifts the Chalice and Host.

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AGNUS DEI1 LSB 198

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DISTRIBUTION The pastor and those who assist him receive the body and blood of Christ first, the presiding

minister communing himself and his assistants.

Communicants are ushered forward by rows maintaining social distance protocols. Please receive

the host upon an open palm. The Chalice is available at every table. Please tip the base of the chalice yourself to avoid spillage. One should only touch the base of the Chalice and never the

stem or bowl, showing reverence for that fact that this vessel contains the very blood of our Lord.

The individual cups in the center ring contain de-alcoholized wine for those who have so requested.

At the conclusion of the DISTRIBUTION or during the NUNC DIMITTIS, the Reliquiae (remaining

consecrated elements) are consumed, the vessels are placed in order and covered with a veil. If the presiding minister has been behind a freestanding altar, he may move to the front of the altar

for the remainder of the service.

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1“Agnus Dei” (pronounced ‘ahn-yoos day-ee’) is Latin for “Lamb of God”

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NUNC DIMITTIS1 LSB 199

THANKSGIVING LSB 200

1“Nunc Dimittis” is Latin for ‘you now dismiss.’ Simeon first sang this hymn of thanksgiving as recorded in St. Luke 2:29-32.

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The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer as the COLLECT is

chanted.

P (D) 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.

Facing the people, the presiding minister stands at the altar. He will extend his hands when

chanting and then, holding his hands together, bow acknowledging the congregation’s response.

SALUTATION and BENEDICAMUS1

Facing the congregation, the presiding minister raises his hand(s) and chants:

BENEDICTION LSB 202

1“Benedicamus” is Latin for ‘bless we.’

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HYMN: MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING LESS LSB 575 (OT)

Text: Edward Mote 1797-1874 • Tune: DUNEDIN; Vernon Griffiths, 1894-1985 • Text & Tune: Public domain

SILENT PRAYER

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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DISMISSAL: P Go in peace, serve the Lord

C Thanks be to God.

Soli Deo Gloria

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