Sunday, July 6, 2008

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Zechariah 9:9-12
Psalm 145:8-14 (8)

Ps 145:8 The Lord is good to all and his compassion is over all that he has made.
Romans 7:15-25a
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Color: Green

Prayer of the Day

You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

LBW 467 Eternal Father, Strong to Save

LBW 453 If You But Trust in God to Guide You

LBW 332 Battle Hymn of the Republic

Sunday, July 13, 2008

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Isaiah 55:10-13
Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13 (11)

Ps 65:11 You crown the year with your bounty.
Romans 8:1-11
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Color: Green

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.

LBW 239 God’s Word is Our Great Heritage

LBW 236 When Seed Falls on Good Soil

LBW 760 For the Fruit of All Creation

Sunday, July 20, 2008

TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Isaiah 44:6-8 or Wisdom 12:13, 16-19
Psalm 86:11-17 (11)

Ps 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth.
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Color: Green

Prayer of the Day

Faithful God, most merciful judge, you care for your children with firmness and compassion.

By your Spirit nurture us who live in your kingdom, that we may be rooted in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

LBW 407 Come, You Thankful People Come

LBW 234 Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast

LBW 540 Praise The Lord, O Heavens

 

Sunday, July 27, 2008

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
1 Kings 3:5-12
Psalm 119:129-136 (130)

Ps 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light.
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Color: Green 

Prayer of the Day

Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy. By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that comes from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

WOV 690 Shall We Gather at the River

LBW 415 God of Grace and God of Glory

LBW 376 Your Kingdom Come!