Sunday, June 14, 2020: ProPer 6Second Sunday after PentecoSt

PRELUDE “All People that on Earth Do Dwell” The Hymnal 377

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOMENT OF QUIETOur service begins with the ringing of a bell and moment of intentional quiet.

THE WORD OF GODTHE OPENING ACCLAMATIONClergy Leader Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

ST. JOHN’S LIVEWelcome to our worship over the web. You can access worship services On Demand after they are aired by

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THE COLLECT FOR PURITYGod of Love, you know our inner-most thoughts and the deepest secrets of our hearts. Holy Spirit, move into our lives with your mercy and forgiveness, cleanse us and make us whole, so that we are ready to serve you and your creation with love. Amen. Clergy Leader Lord, have mercy.People Christ, have mercy.Clergy Leader Lord, have mercy.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAYClergy Leader The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Clergy Leader Let us pray. Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE LESSONSThe People Sita reading from the new teStament romanS 5:1-8Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.

Clergy The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

PSalm 100Typically, we read the Psalms responsively. While separated, let’s read the Psalms in unison as a symbol of our enduring connection.

1 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; * serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song.

2 Know this: The Lord himself is God; * he himself has made us, and we are his; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.

3 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; * give thanks to him and call upon his Name.

4 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; * and his faithfulness endures from age to age.

THE HOLY GOSPELmatthew 9:35—10:8Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON Jimmy Bartz, Brian Nystrom, Mary EricksonDuring our time of worship over the web, our sermons will be a conversation among the clergy.

MAKE YOUR OWN EXPRESSION OF LOVEEach week going forward we’ll deliver some homework—an opportunity for us to apply practically what the story teaches us, helping us to creatively embody the faith in real time!

MUSIC “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” Wonder Love and Praise 812Kirsten Farney, vocalist, David Wagner, piano

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?I have heard you calling in the night.I will go, Lord, if you lead me,I will hold your people in my heart.

CHRISTIAN AFFIRMATION IN A TIME OF UNCERTAINTYWe believe in God the Creator;who reminds us, in the drawing of every new day,that new life is possible.We believe in the wonder and grandeur of a universewhere the whole of life is called to livein harmony of careWe believe in Jesus Christ,who prayed in the mountains of peace,and brought us the Wordin mustard seeds and fig trees of blessing,whose footsteps touched the earth in loveand who invites us to follow.We believe in the Holy Spirit,whose wisdom often liesembedded in ancient peoples.

They trod lightly across deserts andlived gently among plants and creatures.They reached respectfully for the mystery,which is God with us,the one who never leaves us or forsakes us.We believe in the everlasting hope,the great calling of the people of God, the church,for the transforming of all things,which is possible in God.Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The Clergy Leader and People pray responsivelyClergy LeaderWith all our heart and mind, let us pray to God, saying: O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

In this time of confusion, vulnerability and uncertainty, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That our spiritual leaders may serve your people in ways that demonstrate your love and healing power, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That the leaders of this nation, and all others in authority, may be guided by your Wisdom, and find strength and courage to know and accomplish your purposes in the midst of these troubling times, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That all peoples of the earth, especially the most vulnerable among us, be kept safe. Let us pray to God for the special needs of our congregation, especially those on our parish prayer list.People may add their petitions silently or aloud at this time.O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That we, your people may find joy in compassion and unity, that we may find new ways to connect and love one another. Let us pray to God in thanksgiving for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries:O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That we may have patience as your work in the world unfolds. That we do not fall into despair but rise in hope, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness,hear our prayer.

That those who have died may find peace and joy among the communion of saints, let us pray to God. People may add their petitions silently or aloud at this time. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

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Clergy Leader God whose vision spans all the ages of the earth, help us to see beyond this moment and to embrace the wider perspective of your whole creation. Deliver us from fear and lead us into a way of love and justice that makes room for all peoples. Send your Spirit among us that we may know the healing power of your love. All this we ask through your son, Jesus, the reconciler of the world. Amen.

THE PEACEThe People stand as ableClergy Leader The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

BLESSINGThe Priest blesses the people

THE DISMISSALDeacon Alleluia, Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

POSTLUDE “Like a River Glorious”

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The Reverend Jimmy Bartz, RectorThe Reverend Brian NystromThe Reverend Mary EricksonThe Reverend Suzanne Harris David Wagner, Music DirectorKirsten Farney, Music Assistant

Catherine Morahan, Director of the Children & Youth CommunityPam Woodson, Parish Life

Robyn Reed, Director of OperationsHaley Deming, Communications DirectorLiz Collins, Assistant to the Pastoral StaffStephanie Abbey, Administrative Assistant

Tim Schwarz, SextonLonnie Brown, Browse ‘N Buy Manager

Julie Tobiason, Bright Beginnings Preschool Director