We receive in faith His counsel that Christ’s very body and blood are present under the bread and wine for our forgiveness. As we receive Holy Communion today, the whole counsel of God moves us to determine confessional oneness for those who receive the sacrament together. Out of care for souls and a common confession, we ask that if you do not belong to a Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod congregation or any congregation in altar pulpit fellowship with her, and you choose to approach the table, cross your arms to receive a blessing.
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
The Gospel Call Goes Out to All
June 29, 2025
AS WE GATHER: Wisdom has issued an invitation to the divine feast: “Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight” (Prov. 9:5-6). This is the call of the Spirit of Christ to believe the Gospel and to receive His saving gifts in the Holy Supper. Many make excuses and reject this invitation, even as the Jews did in the days of Jesus, yet the Master’s house will be filled. The Gospel call therefore goes out to the lowly and despised, into the highways, even to all the Gentiles (Luke 14:15-24). For “you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ” (Eph. 2:13-22). In Christ, believing Jews and Gentiles are no longer strangers but fellow members of the household of God. The enmity of class and race is put to death through the cross. Having been reconciled in the one Body of Christ, we are enabled to love one another (1 John 3:13-18) as we await the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which will have no end.
Take a moment to notice the * at the beginning of various portions of the order of service. The * indicates the place where it is inappropriate to enter or leave the sanctuary because it marks a time of prayer or respect for the Word of the Lord. Please be considerate of others around you by honoring these notations.
THE GIFT OF FLOWERS TO THE GLORY OF GOD:
In Honor of Aaron and Missy’s 25th Anniversary -
Steve and Jan Miller
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Preacher/Leader Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Kolleen Hosford
Worship Elder Mr. Gene Brown
Mr. Jon Champion
Lay Reader Mr. Jon Champion
Greeters Kevin and Beth McCrindle
Door Greeter Mr. Brian Williams
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Divine Service II
Announcements
Opening Hymn: LSB 571 “God Loved the World So That He Gave”
*Confession/Absolution: LSB 167
SERVICE OF THE WORD
Kyrie: LSB 168
Gloria in Excelsis: LSB 170
*Salutation: LSB 172
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: O Lord,
People: since You never fail to help and govern those whom You nurture in Your steadfast fear and love, work in us a perpetual fear and love of Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Old Testament: Proverbs 9:1-10 Pew Bible Page 996
Epistle: 1 John 3:13-18 Pew Bible Page 1901
*Alleluia and Verse: LSB 173
*Holy Gospel: Luke 14:15-24 Pew Bible Page 1622
*Nicene Creed: LSB 174
Sermon Hymn: LSB 510 “A Multitude Comes from the … ”
Sermon
Offertory LSB 176
Prayer of the Church
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
O Lord, open our hearts wide through Your love for us in Christ, that when we see a brother in need, we joyfully help him with the goods of this world, which You have placed into our hands. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, send forth Your servants to all corners of the earth, that Your eternal banquet hall may be filled. Keep them steadfast in preaching the blessed invitation of the Gospel, that all hungry and weary sinners may find righteousness and nourishment in Jesus Christ, who has made everything ready by His death and resurrection. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, help parents to set their children’s feet firmly on wisdom’s path by raising them up in the fear and knowledge of You. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, preserve peace in our land and uphold our nation’s leaders, especially Donald, our president, and Kim, our governor. Enable our leaders, lawmakers and judges to govern according to Your will and not contrary to Your order, knowing that all authority under heaven comes from You. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, give comfort to the sick and lonely and to those who mourn, and hear the prayers of all who are in any need. You are the Lord who feeds and nourishes us with Your wisdom. Help us turn to You in faith and find our every want and need answered in Your gracious favor. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, through Christ’s blood You bring us near, and in His flesh You break down the wall of hostility between us. Bestow His peace upon us and between us as we commune today. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, heavenly Father, we gratefully remember the sufferings and death of Your dear Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. Rejoicing in His victorious resurrection from the dead, we draw strength from His ascension before You, where He ever stands for us as our own High Priest. Gather us together from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers, deliver and preserve us, for to You alone we give all glory, honor and worship, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
*Lord’s Prayer LSB 179
*Benediction LSB 234
This concludes the service for online viewing
*SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT LSB 177ff
Distribution Hymns:
“Lord Jesus Christ You Have …” LSB 622
“O Word of God Incarnate” LSB 523
*Thank the Lord: LSB 181
*Post-Communion Collect: LSB 183
*Benediction: LSB 183
Closing Hymn: LSB 514 “The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us”
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705