All Saints Lutheran Church The Rev. Roy Nelson, Pastor revroy@aslcwales.org 262-968-3322 www.aslcwales.org

July 12, 2020 9:00 a.m. Drive-In Worship Bulletin

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Gathering

Pre-Service Music Judy Knoernschild

Welcome

Gathering Song

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Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Kyrie

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Song of Praise

(Please honk just twice, and only at the end of each verse)

If you’re happy and you know it, honk your horn. If you’re happy and you know it, honk your horn. If you’re happy and you know it, and you really want to show it, If you’re happy and you know it, honk your horn. (Beep, Beep) If you’re blessed and you know it, honk your horn. If you’re blessed and you know it, honk your horn. If you’re blessed and you know it, and you really want to show it, If you’re blessed and you know it, honk your horn. (Beep, Beep) If you know that Jesus loves you, honk your horn. If you know that Jesus loves you, honk your horn. If you know that Jesus loves you, and you really want to show it, If you know that Jesus loves you, honk your horn. (Beep, Beep)

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your word. By your Holy Spirit help us to receive it with joy, live according to it, and grow in faith and hope and love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Word

First Reading: Romans 8:1-11

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For God has done what the law, weak-ened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law-- indeed it cannot,

8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

9 But you are not in the flesh; you are in the

Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10 But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of right-eousness. 11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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Responsive Reading: Isaiah 55:8-12a

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10 For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it. 12 For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace;

Gospel Acclamation Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: "Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4 And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. 5 Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. 6 But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. 7 Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8 Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9 Let anyone with ears listen!" 18 "Hear then the parable of the sower. 19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not un-derstand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. 20 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately re-ceives it with joy; 21 yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or per-secution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. 22 As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. 23 But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the

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word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty." The Gospel of Our Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon Song of the Day

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The Apostles’ Creed

We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

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Prayers of Intercession

After each portion of the prayers, the response is… Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

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Sharing the Peace of Christ

Jesus taught that we are to be reconciled to one another before offering our gifts and receiving Communion. So we ‘pass the peace’ as a gesture of reconciliation and goodwill. Please do this with a wave, peace sign or another physically distant greeting.

The Peace of the Lord be with you always, And also with you.

Offering

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Song You Are the Seed Wendy Stippich, vocal Jean Nelson, flute

Offering Prayer

God of goodness and growth, all creation is yours, and your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. Give us the courage to proclaim your steadfast love in our communities and in the world, through Jesus Christ, our strength and our song. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

Sending

Blessing

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen. Announcements

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Sending Song

Dismissal

Go in peace, serving God by serving others. Thanks be to God.

Postlude

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Prayer Concerns and Celebrations from the week of July 5

Dear Lord, We bring to you the burdens we carry, and our prayers for healing and comfort. We remember people suffering around the world, amid the turmoil of political strife, and those often wounded or killed for the sake of their Christian belief. We pray for the leaders around the world that, regard-less of their religious belief, the Holy Spirit works in their hearts and minds to instill a sense of free-dom and justice for all, especially those who are unable to advocate for themselves. Keep those who are suffering in mind and body close to you. Heal the sick, injured and those suffering with other medical conditions. Wrap them, their caregivers and their families in your tender embrace, so that they feel the grace, love, and comfort which only you can provide. For all, we pray that your will be done. We especially pray for:

Please add my good friend Deb to our prayer chain. She had cancer years ago and afraid it has returned. More tests coming up towards end of the month..prayers that if positive that it got caught early and treatable. Ellen Gallagher

Gertrude - Rick Gasper's mom Pastor Mary Martha - her mother died on Sunday. Co-worker Doug who suffered a heart attack and may not make it - Tom Weis Continued prayers for: Chuck, Jacob, Randy, Elaina, Gus, Ben, Mary Kleiman, Karen Parmen,

Eileen, Ann Marie, Jan, Mike, Mark, Doris, Sandy Bethanne, Jesse, Lorraine Aunt Karen, Dawn, and all healthcare workers and people battling COVID-19

Lord, we thank you for all the wonderful gifts which you bestow on us. Let us be a blessing to oth-ers, using what you have so freely given us… our time, our talents, our empathy… Thank you for today, and I pray your Holy Spirit continue to guide me on my journey, and that your light contin-ues to shine through us. Today, we especially remember and thank you for:

Birthday celebrations: Brian, Vi, Johannah, Gerry, Tristan, Lora, Nancy Anniversary celebrations: Jeff & Barb Johns/28, Chris & Donna Page/22, Mark & Judy Schneck/40 All of this we bring to you in prayer, confident that you will hear us. This we ask, in Jesus’ name. Amen