Mount Calvary Lutheran Church

2nd Sunday after Pentecost

June 14, 2020

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE "Gather us in" arr. Jeanne Cotter

GATHERING The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

MINISTRY NEWS CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, whose steadfast love is everlasting, whose faithfulness endures from generation to generation.

A: Amen. P: Trusting in the mercy of God, let us confess our sin. Reconciling God, A: we confess that we do not trust your abundance, and we deny your presence in our lives. We place our hope in ourselves and rely on our own efforts. We fail to believe that you

provide enough for all. We abuse your good creation for our own benefit. We fear difference and do not welcome others as you have welcomed us. We sin in thought, word, and deed. By your grace, forgive us; through your love, renew us; and in your Spirit, lead us; so that we may live and serve you in newness of life. Amen.

P: Beloved of God, by the radical abundance of divine mercy we have peace with God through ☩

Christ Jesus, through whom we have obtained grace upon grace. Our sins are forgiven. Let us live now in hope. For hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.

A: Amen.

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GATHERING HYMN “Gather Us In“ ELW Hymn #532

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GREETING P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with

you all. C: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: Let us pray. God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love

into our hearts, that, overflowing with joy, we may freely share the blessings of your realm and faithfully proclaim the good news of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen

WORD God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

READING Exodus 19:2-8a A reading from Exodus. 2[The Israelites] had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain.3Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, 6but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.” 7So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. 8aThe people all answered as one: “Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.”

A: Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 100 (congregation sings verses in bold)

1Make a joyful noise to the Lord, | all you lands! 2Serve the Lord with gladness; come into God’s presence | with a song. 3Know that the Lord is God, our maker to whom | we belong; we are God’s people and the sheep | of God’s pasture. 4Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving and the | courts with praise; give thanks and bless God’s | holy name. 5Good indeed is the Lord, whose steadfast love is | everlasting, whose faithfulness endures from | age to age.

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READING Romans 5:1-8 A reading from Romans. 1Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5and 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. 6For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.

A: Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION “Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil” ELW Hymn #512

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GOSPEL READING Matthew 9:35--10:8 [9-23] P: The holy gospel according to Matthew. C: Glory to you, O Lord.

35Jesus 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. 36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” 10:1Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. 2These 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; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. 5These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.”

P: The gospel of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Pastor Tom Jenkins

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HYMN OF THE DAY “Will You Come and Follow Me: The Summons” ELW Hymn #798

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APOSTLE’S CREED ELW page 105 and on screen C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I 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. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

A: Turning our hearts to God who is gracious and merciful, we pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need.

Each petition ends with: A: Lord in your mercy. C: Hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude as follows: A: According to your steadfast love, O God, hear these and all our prayers as we commend them to

you; through Christ our Lord. C: Amen. PEACE

A: The peace of Christ be with you always. C: And also with you.

All are invited to share signs of peace with those around you and/or through the chat.

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MEAL God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

OFFERING "Greatest Commands" Alto, Bass, Tenor, Soprano

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OFFERING PRAYER P: God of goodness and growth, all creation is yours, and your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.

Water and word, wine and bread: these are signs of your abundant grace. Nourish us through these gifts, that we might proclaim your steadfast love in our communities and in the world, through Jesus Christ, our strength and our song.

C: Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE

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THE LORD’S PRAYER ELW page 112 and on screen 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. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

HOLY COMMUNION

All are invited welcome to receive communion using your own wine and bread—or whatever you have! COMMUNION HYMN “For the Fruit of All Creation” ELW Hymn #679 v. 1

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION P: God of the welcome table, in this meal we have feasted on your goodness and have been united by your presence among

us. Empower us to go forth sustained by these gifts so that we may share your neighborly love with all, through Jesus Christ, the giver of abundant life.

C: Amen.

SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

BLESSING

P: Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from

the love of God in Christ Jesus. God, the creator, ☩ Jesus, the Christ, and the Holy Spirit, the comforter, bless you and keep you in eternal love.

C: Amen.

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SENDING HYMN “Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises” ELW Hymn #535

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DISMISSAL A: Go in peace. Christ is with you. C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE “French Suite V: Courante” J.S. Bach —

Music led today by Lexie Sorensen

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Flowers today are in memory of Lowell Danner who passed away one year ago given by Margo Danner.

Lead Pastor: Tom Jenkins, pastor.tom@mtcalvary.com Associate Pastor: Kelli Weiss, pastor.kelli@mtcalvary.com Deacon & Cantor: Pam Carlson, pam.carlson@mtcalvary.com Director of Operations: NaDyne Glidden, nadyne.glidden@mtcalvary.com Communications & Office Manager: Katie Lintelmann, katie.lintelmann@mtcalvary.com Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator: Jenny Bottem, jenny.bottem@mtcalvary.com

Accompanists: Camille Buddecke & Jen Morgan Admin Assistant—Finance: Kay Wandersee Bookkeeper: Denise Beyer Calvary Carillons Director: Alanna Teragawa Community Night Building Supervisors: Marianne Adelmann & Brian Jerzak Cooks: Karen Dare & David Prowant Joy Choir Director: Wendi Buck Maintenance Service Technician: Bob Grissom Praise Choir Director: Amy Commers Worship Assistant Scheduler, Sacristan: Lynn Hedblum Youth Handbell Director: Liz Lindner

Mount Calvary Pastoral, Ministry, & Administrative Staff

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

3930 Rahn Road, Eagan, MN 55122 www.mtcalvary.com

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Family of Marlene Schultz - prayers for the family on her passing. Bill passed away on April 5th. Family of Jerry Trullinger - prayers for the family on his passing. Sympathy to Vicky Poutz - for the loss of her sister, Kari, after a long battle of cancer. Juli Farnsworth - prayers for healing and peace following a tragic accident. Bob Grissom’s father - hospitalized due to a fall. Jamison - an 8 year old, prayers for healing and strength during chemo treatments and recurring cancer. Julie - Lisa Duscha’s aunt, prayers for strength and healing as she was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Alma Arndtsen - David Arndtsen’s mom, prayers for healing, strength and comfort during the recovery from a broken hip. Rene Hofstad - prayers for healing during chemo treatments and pain relief due to pancreatic cancer. Prayers for all of the children and their families affected by poverty that are displaced by not being in school. Friends and family who have COVID-19 and those who are directly impacted by the illness. Harriet Spieler - prayers for continued strength through cancer treatments. 4 year old friend of Pam Carlson. Marilyn O’Brien - friend of Stephanie Thoreson. Prayers for peace and healing. Jeff Newell - healing and strength following a car accident. Lois Vik - strength & healing following surgery. Braylyn Kay Stevens - new born daughter of Dalton & Alle. Prayers for strength & health. Tim Remme - Son of Mark Remme, strength and healing for cancer. George & Marlyss Temple - pray for healing.

Tijuana Grissom - daughter-in-law of Bob Grissom, recovery from chemo treatments. Lyle Hoffman - brother of Lynne Janke, comfort in dealing with M.S. Lance Hoffman - brother of Lynne Janke, strength dealing with Alzheimer and cancer. Courtney Schabel - friend of Jennifer Kehr, diagnosed with acute leukemia. Chris Glass - friend and colleague of Jennifer Kehr, comfort during a difficult time. Julieanna Orn - sister of Ken Sangren, strength & healing. Mary Lou Martin - friend of Ed & Lynne Janke, comfort & healing from cancer. Samantha Gigac - niece of Karen Langhorst, prayers for battling breast cancer. Elizabeth Williams - friend of Jeanette Lynch, prayers for several serious health conditions. Connie Glowacki - daughter of Ken Sangren, strength & healing. Warren Anderson - friend of Ed and Lynne Janke, comfort. Becky Schumacher - prayers for healing. Shaun Lynch - courage, hope and healing. Alyssa Kreofsky - granddaughter of Lois Kreofsky, strength & healing. Allen Steffes - uncle of Brian Jerzak, cancer treatments. Dory Carriere Johanna Morrison Al Tveite Elisabeth Johnson - our missionary to Cameroon. Our companion congregation in Ipalamwa, Tanzania. Members, friends and relatives of Mount Calvary members who are serving in the military - Shane Fossan, David Hudson, Johanna Tetzlaff, Stewart Tetzlaff, Keenan Bachmeyer, Jacob Persons.

Please keep in your prayers