God Has Shown You Great Mercy

PENTECOST 3 June 21, 2020

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. David R. Clark, x303

pastorclark@graceglendale.org {Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod}

5600 W. Palmaire Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 AM 623-937-2010

Principal Joel D. Walker, x302

jwalker@graceglendale.org Rev. Mark R. Jacobson, x321

pastorjacobson@graceglendale.org Office Manager, Debbie, x322

officemanager@graceglendale.org Vicar Jason Lindemann, x326

vicarlindemann@graceglendale.org Secretary, Alice, x301

secretary@graceglendale.org

WELCOME...

May the Word of God bring you comfort in Christ alone.

Check our website at www.graceglendale.org for more information.

Please reserve the BACK PEWS for parents with SMALL CHILDREN.

Ask an usher to receive a RECEIVER if you are in need of hearing assistance.

OPENING HYMN: #339 – Today Your Mercy Calls Us

M: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION and ABSOLUTION: .............................................................. p. 26 M: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble

and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.

C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the

Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

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LORD HAVE MERCY: ................................................................................... p. 27 M: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with

gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord.

M: For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from your love

and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil. Hear our prayer, O Christ.

M: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who

offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord.

M: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and

keep us in your tender care:

M: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of

praise.

SONG OF THE LITURGY: ........................................................................... p. 28

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M: Let us pray: PRAYER OF THE DAY: O God, the strength of all who trust in you, mercifully

hear our prayers. Be gracious to us in our weakness and give us strength to keep your commandments in all we say and do; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

FIRST LESSON: Hosea taught the Israelites how badly they needed God’s mercy. Hosea 5:15-6:6 15Then I will return to my lair until they have borne their guilt and seek my face—in their misery they will earnestly seek me.” 1“Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. 2After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence. 3Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.” 4“What can I do with you, Ephraim? What can I do with you, Judah? Your love is like the morning mist, like the early dew that disappears. 5Therefore I cut you in pieces with my prophets, I killed you with the words of my mouth—then my judgments go forth like the sun. 6For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.

PSALM 119c: .............................................................................................. p. 111

Oh, how I 'love your law!* I meditate on it 'all day long.

I have more insight than all my 'teachers,* for I meditate on your 'statutes.

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I have more understanding than the 'elders,* for I obey your 'precepts.

Refrain

I have kept my feet from every 'evil path* so that I might o'bey your Word.

I have not departed 'from your laws,* for you yourself have 'taught me.

How sweet are your words 'to my taste,* sweeter than honey 'to my mouth!

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.

Refrain

Refrain, *Tune and setting: © 1993 Joyce Schubkegel. Used by permission. Psalm Tone *Tune and setting: © 1993 Kermit G. Moldenhauer. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-705990

SECOND LESSON: Paul understood God’s mercy better because God

showed him so much mercy. 1 Timothy 1:12-17 12I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

VERSE OF THE DAY: Alleluia. God was in Christ reconciling the world to

himself, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Alleluia.

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(Please rise for the Gospel in honor of the words of Jesus.) GOSPEL LESSON: Learn mercy from Jesus. Matthew 9:9-13 9As Jesus went

on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. 11When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 12On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

HYMN OF THE DAY: #596 – Let Me Be Yours Forever SERMON: ..................................................................................... Matthew 9:9-13

Jesus has Boundless Mercy for You 1. Mercy for people who need him

2. Mercy makes you spiritually healthy. NICENE CREED: .......................................................................................... p. 31

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

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We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

OFFERINGS OF LOVE TO OUR LORD You may place your offering envelopes in the plates at the back of the sanctuary.

You may “check in” using the ShelbyNext app on your phone.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH & LORD’S PRAYER: ....................................... p. 32 Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

HOLY COMMUNION: .................................................................................... p. 33 M: The Lord be with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

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M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

M: Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love he has

blessed us with every spiritual blessing. He sends the Holy Spirit to testify that we are his children and to strengthen us when we are weak. Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ. To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and thanks and honor and glory for ever and ever.

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY: .................................................................................... p. 34

WORDS OF INSTITUTION:........................................................................... p. 35

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M: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD: ......................................................................... p. 35

In Holy Communion we receive the assurance of forgiveness through the body and blood of our Savior. By sharing in this Sacrament, we also express our complete agreement with one another according to the teachings of the Bible. If you have not joined our fellowship (Wisconsin Synod), please permit us to tell you about our Lutheran Christian faith before you partake of this Holy Supper so that you can judge for yourself whether there is complete agreement between us.

For COMMUNION, please come at the direction of the ushers. Please receive the wafer in the palm of your hand.

DISTRIBUTION HYMN: #390 – Salvation unto Us Has Come THANK THE LORD: ...................................................................................... p. 36

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PRAYER

BENEDICTION

CLOSING HYMN: #259 – When All Your Mercies, O My God

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TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS are in honor of the marriage of Leah Clark and Andrew Vagts, which took place yesterday at Grace.

Worship attendance: 8:00 AM – 94; 10:30 AM – 109 (193 online views*)

*This number reflects the number of online views as of Friday morning, June 5th. Wednesday Gospel of Mark Class: 12 Zoom Classroom Logins Organist: Terry Greening

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HOSPITALIZED OR RECUPERATING AT HOME: Mary Davis –16561 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85374 (Avenir Behavioral Health Center) Pastor Paul Siegler – 8432 W Palo Verde Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 (upcoming surgery) Susan Nelson – 18844 N 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027-5600 (Rehab) Karen Barber – 3512 E Helena Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85032-2040 (Rehab) Louise Huber – 1928 W Orangewood Avenue, Apt 7, Phoenix, AZ 85021-7842 (Hosp)

THIS WEEK AT GRACE: (www.graceglendale.org/calendar) SUN - COMMUNION Worship, 8:00 & 10:30 AM; LiveStream service at 8:00 AM WED- Zoom Gospel of Mark Class 7 pm - http://www.graceglendale.org/onlinebibleclass

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Forward in Christ & June Bible-reading & activity calendars are in the Narthex and

south entrance to the church. 2. Thank you to the crew that cleaned the church last week. The cleaning crew for June

27th will be captained by Stan & Kathy Gotschall with Bill & Penny Klenk; Steve Pieper; Don Wert; and Maegan Kitzmann.

LWMS ELECTIONS…Grand Canyon Circuit West needs ladies to run for offices on the

Executive Board. Elections will be held at the Fall Retreat October 23-25, 2020, at Camp Shadow Pines in Heber. If you are willing, able, and want more information, please contact current President, Marie Huxtable (lyu-marie@hotmail.com).

IN PERSON WORSHIP…You can gather to hear God’s Word, sing, pray, and rejoice in

the fellowship you have come to know and love. BUT it looks a little different.

Please do not attend if you are showing any hint of illness or feel uncertain about being in public again. Livestreaming continues every Sunday at 8:00 AM at www.graceglendale.org or https://www.youtube.com/user/GraceGlendaleAZ/videos

Our pastors and vicar will be wearing masks. While some of our members are unable to wear masks, at your discretion, we encourage you to wear one, too.

Please social distance (6 feet) before, during, and after the service.

Worship information will be projected on the screens so that you may participate.

There will be no physical greeting or handshaking.

ALPHA PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER will be moving to its new location on

Saturday, June 27 starting at 7am. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and needed to help with the move. This would be a great way for ALA students to get volunteer hours for the coming school year. If you can help, call 602-285-0050 for more details or come to 1822 W. Indian School Road on Saturday morning.

LAMBS OF GRACE PRESCHOOL is accepting applications for preschool in the fall.

Contact Shawna Tech for a tour. You may call 623-937-2010, ext. 319 or email stech@graceglendale.org to set up an appointment to check out our facilities!

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MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE is taking applications for a part-time Athletics Equipment Manager. Position description can be found at mlc-wels.edu/hr. Interested individuals apply online through noon on Tuesday, June 30. For additional information and details contact the Martin Luther College Human Resources Office at 507-354-8221.

TUITION FUNDING FOR THE 2020-2021…Now is the time to secure funding for

your child's tuition for next school year! Several organizations are currently awarding tuition funding through a variety of programs for the 2020-2021 School Year. Please take advantage of these programs by clicking on Mr. Walker's STO Workshop. (Available at www.GraceGlendale.org/School) If you need help, please contact Mr. Walker at 623-937-2010, ext. 302.

SCHOOL RE-ENROLLMENT INFORMATION…Re-enrollment for the 2020-2021 school

year is now open. Much of the registration paperwork will be completed on-line (Click Here for Online Registration Form or visit www.graceglendale.org and click ‘School’ then ‘Documents & Forms’). Please complete one form per child. Completion of the registration form is only the first step of the registration process. To be fully registered, parents will need to attend Registration Day on August 5, 2020.

TASTE AND SEE…The WELS Missions office is partnering with LWMS to host an online

event called Taste and See! This first-of-its-kind event will combine the very best of Taste of Missions and the LWMS Convention. Tune in on Saturday, June 27, to watch the livestreamed opening worship service. From June 28 – July 10, learn about Missions through keynote presentations, recorded workshops, mission-minded daily devotions, and more. The online festivities will wrap up with the live-streamed commissioning of new missionaries on Saturday, July 11. You can find additional information on these events by visiting https://wels.net/event/taste-and-see/.

DONATE FROM YOUR SMART PHONE! Scan the image you see here

using your phone’s QR code reader! PLEASE use your checking or savings account number and bank routing information for donations (not the debit card number). Contact Debbie at ext. 322 if you have any questions or need help with setting this up. Automatic deductions for offerings may also be accessed from the graceglendale.org site with the “Click Here to Donate Online” button at the bottom of the page.

FINANCIAL UPDATE: Need amounts are based on a goal of $886,600 by 6/30/2020.

Week ending Sunday 06/14/2020: YTD Through Sunday 06/14/2020:

Weekly Need: 15,500.00 Year-to-Date Need: 855,500.00

Weekly Actual: 12,034.79 Year-to-Date Actual: 821,580.60

Weekly +/-: -3,465.21 Year-to Date +/-: -33,919.40