ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
1020 Private Rd. 8012 Giddings, Texas 78942
Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 14, 2020
Pastor: Rev. Dale Bohm
Home: 512-253-6933 Cell: 979-492-3859
E-Mail: stjohnlincoln@yahoo.com
Organist: Calvin Patschke Choir Director: Lois Marburger
WELCOME TO ST. JOHN: We are glad that you are worshiping with us today. We pray that your worship will be blessed and that our fellowship together will be beneficial. If you are a guest we ask you to sign the guest book in the narthex.
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OPENING HYMN: "Thine Forever God of Love"
1 Thine forever, God of Love! Hear us from Thy throne above;
Thine forever may we be Here and in eternity!
2 Thine forever! O how blest They who find in Thee their rest!
Savior, Guardian, heav'nly Friend, Oh, defend us to the end!
3 Thine forever, Lord of Life! Shield us thro' our earthly strife.
Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way, Guide us to the realms of day.
4 Thine forever! Shepherd, keep These Thy frail and trembling sheep. Safe alone beneath Thy care, Let us all Thy goodness share.
5 Thine forever! Thou our Guide, All our wants by Thee supplied,
All our sins by Thee forgiven; Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven.
INVOCATION:
P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.
C: Amen
CONFESSION:
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 grant us forgiveness.
P: Our help is in the Lord
C: Who made heaven and earth
P: I said I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord.
C: And Thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.
P: Almighty God our Maker and Redeemer ... Lord Jesus Christ.
C: O most merciful God, who hast given Thine only begotton Son to die for us, have mercy upon us and for His sake grant us remission of all our sins; and by Thy Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of Thee and of Thy will and true obedience to Thy Word, to the end that by Thy grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
P: Almighty God, our heavenly Father ... shall be saved.
P: Grant this Lord unto us all.
C: Amen
INROIT:
HYMN of PRAISE: "All Glory Be To God On High"
1 All glory be to God on high, Who hath our race befriended!
To us no harm shall now come nigh, The strife at last is ended.
God showeth His good will to men, And peace shall reign on earth again;
O thank Him for His goodness!
2 We praise, we worship Thee, we trust, And give Thee thanks forever,
O Father, that Thy rule is just And wise, and changes never.
Thy boundless power over all things reigns, Done is whatever Thy will ordains. Well for us that Thou rulest.
3 O Jesus Christ, Thou only Son Of God, Thy heavenly Father,
Who didst for all our sins atone And Thy lost sheep dost gather.
Thou Lamb of God, to Thee on high From out our depths we sinners cry,
Have mercy on us, Jesus!
4 O Holy Ghost, Thou precious Gift, Thou Comforter unfailing,
O'er Satan's snares our souls uplift And let thy power availing
Avert our woes and calm our dread. For us the Savior's blood was shed;
We trust in Thee to save us.
THE SALUTATION:
P: The Lord be with you
C: and with thy spirit
P: Let us pray:
C: Amen
THE SCRIPURE READINGS:
The Old Testament Reading: Exodus 19:2-8a
2 After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain. 3 Then Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the descendants of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: 4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” 7 So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the Lord had commanded him to speak. 8 The people all responded together, “We will do everything the Lord has said.”
Epistle Lesson Romans 5:6-11
6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! 10 For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11 Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
The Gospel Reading Matthew 9:35-10:8
35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” 10 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy,[a] drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
SERMON HYMN: "Chief of Sinners Though I Be"
1 Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed His blood for me;
Died that I might live on high, Lived that I might never die.
As the branch is to the vine, I am His, and He is mine.
2 Oh, the height of Jesus' love! Higher than the heav'ns above,
Deeper than the depths of sea, Lasting as eternity.
Love that found me--wondrous tho't!-- Found me when I sought Him not.
3 Jesus only can impart Balm to heal the smitten heart;
Peace that flows from sin forgiv'n, Joy that lifts the soul to heav'n;
Faith and hope to walk with God In the way that Enoch trod.
4 Chief of sinners though I be, Christ is All in all to me;
All my wants to Him are known, All my sorrows are His own.
Safe with Him from earthly strife, He sustains the hidden life.
5 O my Savior, help afford By Thy Spirit and Thy Word!
When my wayward heart would stray, Keep me in the narrow way;
Grace in time of need supply While I live and when I die.
SERMON: Romans 5:6-11
COMMENDATION OF PARENTS AND SPONSORS:
P: The church commends you for your faithfulness in the Christian training of these young women and these young men. Since their Baptism, you have prayed for them, brought them to God’s house for worship, and have taught the essentials of the Christian faith. Though today they make public confession of their faith, your encouragement and prayers remain important to them. Will you continue in fervent prayer for them, and as it is appropriate, support them in their Christian faith and life in Jesus Christ, their Lord?
Parents and Sponsors: Yes, with the help of God.
THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION
Lauren Elaine Boettcher Alyssa Rae Brade
Adam Lee Kieschnick Graison Gene Meyer
Ian Henry Patschke Mason Kyle Schimank
Kamryn Reese Schmidt Abigail Tanille Schneider
PRAYERS
LORD'S PRAYER
BENEDICTION
CLOSING HYMN: "Let Me Be Thine Forever"
1 Let me be Thine forever, Thou faithful God and Lord;
Let me forsake Thee never Nor wander from Thy Word.
Lord, do not let me waver, But give me steadfastness,
And for such grace forever Thy holy name I'll bless.
2 Lord Jesus, my Salvation, My Light, my Life divine,
My only Consolation, Oh, make me wholly Thine!
For Thou hast dearly bought me With blood and bitter pain.
Let me, since Thou hast sought me, Eternal life obtain.
3 And Thou, O Holy Spirit, My Comforter and Guide,
Grant that in Jesus' merit I always may confide,
Him to the end confessing Whom I have known by faith.
Give me Thy constant blessing And grant a Christian death.
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STEWARDSHIP: The Use of His gifts 6/7
General Fund $ 6,205.00 Tuition Assistance $ 100.00
Collection Plate $ 130.00 Parking Lot Fund $ 20.00
Total $ 6,335.00 Cemetery Fund $ 50.00
Playground Fund $ 20.00
Attendance Worship 145
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T'HIS' WEEK
Today 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE - Rite of Confirmation
Today 7:00 P.M. Ladies Aid Meeting - Conference Room
Tuesday 6:30 P.M. Trustee Meeting in the Office
Next Sunday 8:00 A.M. Sunday School in the FLC
Next Sunday 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE – Hopefully at Church
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PRAYER LIST: Nelson Friedrich, Billy Walther, Gage Collins, Matt Favila, Bernice Boriack, Lorine Patschke, Emilyn Boriack, Adeline Kieschnick, Family of Rev. Chris Nietubicz, Family of Gloria Clark, Family of Samuel Wilburn Mize
TUITION ASSISTANCE: Tuition Assistance Forms for the 2020-2021 school year are available on the table by the altar.
BIRTHDAYS: Amanda Schimank, Justin Kieschnick, Calvin Schimank, Kaylene Beisert, Louis Etheredge, Vernon Umlang, Herbert Handrick Jr.
ANNIVERSARIES: Michael and Shirley Lancaster
Timmy and Chandra Williams
INDIVIDUAL or SMALL GROUP COMMUNION IS AVAILABLE. Please schedule an appointment with Lisa today or call Pastor during the week. We will meet in the Family Life Center.