Worshipfor Home

Aug 2, 2020

The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane

N I N T H S U N D A Y A F T E RP E N T E C O S T , Y E A R A

Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-228 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, *       slow to anger and of great kindness.9 The Lord is loving to everyone *       and his compassion is over all his works.15 The Lord upholds all those who fall;*       he lifts up those who are bowed down.16 The eyes of all wait upon you, O Lord, *       and you give them their food in due season.17 You open wide your hand *       and satisfy the needs of every living creature.18 The Lord is righteous in all his ways *       and loving in all his works.19 The Lord is near to those who call upon him, *       to all who call upon him faithfully.20 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him;*       he hears their cry and helps them.21 The Lord preserves all those who love him, *       but he destroys all the wicked.22 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord; *       let all flesh bless his holy Name for ever and ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Opening sentenceI was glad when they said tome, “Let us go to the house ofthe Lord." - Psalm 122:1

The Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21(read the passage, then reflect/discuss the questions below)

| Our Gospel text begins by pointing out that Jesus had compassion on the people,seeing their need and responding to it. What did it look like when Jesus responded withcompassion in this story? What does it look like when Jesus responds to you when youfeel alone and in need?

| What would it have felt like to be provided with food in the wilderness that day?Where do you notice God’s provision today?

| When the disciples realize the challenge they face is greater than their resources,Jesus asks them what they have. What do we have that, when offered to God, willbecome part of an abundant feast of blessing?

The Prayers

The Lord’s Prayer

Collect of the dayLet your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because itcannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by yourgoodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the HolySpirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. A prayer for mission Gracious and loving God: You call us to set a table in the wilderness, offeringnourishment to all who desire it.  Give us warm hearts and creative spirits as we seekto gather new communities of faith with your welcoming table at their center andyour generous love as their mission. We pray this in the name of Jesus, our Lord andour Brother. Amen. Offer prayers for ourselves and others A Prayer of St. Chrysostom Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make ourcommon supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Sonthat when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst ofthem: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting usin this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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