The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Lord is present in His sanctuary, let us praise the Lord.
The Lord is present in His people gathered here, let us praise the Lord.
Praise Him, praise Him, let us praise the Lord.
Praise Him, praise Him, let us praise Jesus.

The Lord is present in His sanctuary, let us praise the Lord.
The Lord is present in His people gathered here, let us sing to the Lord.
Sing to Him, sing to Him, let us sing to the Lord.
Sing to Him, sing to Him, let us sing to Jesus.

The Lord is present in His sanctuary, let us delight in the Lord.
The Lord is present in His people gathered here, let us delight in the Lord.
Delight in Him, delight in Him, let us delight in the Lord.
Delight in Him, delight in Him, let us delight in Jesus.

The Lord is present in His sanctuary, let us love the Lord.
The Lord is present in His people gathered here, let us love the Lord.
Love Him, Love Him, let us love the Lord.
Love Him, love Him, let us love Jesus.

Father, we love You,
We worship and adore You,
Glorify Thy name in all the earth
Glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name,
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.

Jesus, we love You,
We worship and adore You,
Glorify Thy name in all the earth,
Glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name,
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.

Spirit, we love You
We worship and adore You,
Glorify Thy name in all the earth,
Glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.

The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.”

Then the Lord said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day. In that way I will test them, whether they will follow my instruction or not. On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days.” So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “In the evening you shall know that it was the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord, because he has heard your complaining against the Lord. For what are we, that you complain against us?” And Moses said, “When the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening and your fill of bread in the morning, because the Lord has heard the complaining that you utter against him—what are we? Your complaining is not against us but against the Lord.”

Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to the whole congregation of the Israelites, ‘Draw near to the Lord, for he has heard your complaining.’” And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the Israelites, they looked toward the wilderness, and the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud.

The Lord spoke to Moses and said, “I have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, ‘At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the Lord your God.’”

In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. When the layer of dew lifted, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost on the ground. When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat.”

1 Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; *
make known his deeds among the peoples.

2 Sing to him, sing praises to him, *
and speak of all his marvelous works.

3 Glory in his holy Name; *
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

4 Search for the Lord and his strength; *
continually seek his face.

5 Remember the marvels he has done, *
his wonders and the judgments of his mouth,

6 O offspring of Abraham his servant, *
O children of Jacob his chosen.

37 He led out his people with silver and gold; *
in all their tribes there was not one that stumbled.

38 Egypt was glad of their going, *
because they were afraid of them.

39 He spread out a cloud for a covering *
and a fire to give light in the night season.

40 They asked, and quails appeared, *
and he satisfied them with bread from heaven.

41 He opened the rock, and water flowed, *
so the river ran in the dry places.

42 For God remembered his holy word *
and Abraham his servant.

43 So he led forth his people with gladness, *
his chosen with shouts of joy.

44 He gave his people the lands of the nations, *
and they took the fruit of others' toil,

45 That they might keep his statutes *
and observe his laws.

Hallelujah!

To me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.

Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God's doing. For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well-- since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place,
I can feel His mighty power and His grace.
I can hear the brush of angel's wings,
I see glory on each face.
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.

Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’ When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.’ When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God, begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
By the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Minister and People: Lord Jesus Christ, you call on your church to be a place where we can find your forgiveness.
And in our doubting in our unfaithfulness,
you offer us renewal and a share in your resurrection life.
And so we come to you with all our doubts, with all our faults
and in silence ask to know of your presence
forgiving each of us, as we forgive one another. Amen.

What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear;
What privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.
O what peace we often forfeit; O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.

Have we trials and temptations, is there trouble anywhere;
We should never be discouraged, take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful, who will all our sorrows share;
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care
Precious Savior, still our refuge; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful, who will all our sorrow share;
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee, thou will find a solace there.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Ho..ly, holy Lord God of power and might,
Ho..ly, holy Lord God of power and might,
Ho..ly, holy Lord God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory;
Ho…sanna in the highest!

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord,
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord,
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord,
Ho…sanna in the highest!
Ho…sanna in the highest!

Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself, yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you.

On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” *

As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” *

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

Let us break bread together on our knees.
Let us break bread together on our knees.
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.

Let us drink the wine together on our knees.
Let us drink the wine together on our knees.
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.

Let us praise God together on our knees.
Let us praise God together on our knees.
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.

Abba … Abba, Father, … You are the potter,
We are the clay … the work of Your hands.

Mould us … mould us and fashion us … into the image
Of Jesus, Your Son … of Jesus Your Son.

Father … may we be one in You … may we be one in You
As He is in You …and You are in Him.

Glory … glory and praise to You … glory and praise to You
Forever. Amen … Forever. Amen.

Abba … Abba, Father, … You are the potter,
We are the clay … the work of Your hands.

Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
And His righteousness
And all these things shall be added unto you
Allelu Alleluia
Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - luia
Al - le - lu - ia, Allel-lu, Allelu-ia

Ask and it shall be given unto you.
Seek and ye shall find.
Knock and the door shall be opened unto you.
Allelu Alleluia
Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - luia
Al - le - lu - ia, Allel-lu, Allelu-ia

Celebrant and People: In gratitude, in deep gratitude for this moment, this meal, these people, we give ourselves to you.
Take us out to live as changed people because we have shared the Living Bread and cannot remain the same.
Ask much of us, expect much of us, enable much by us, encourage many through us.
So, God, may we live to your glory, both as inhabitants of earth and citizens of heaven. Amen

Be careful as you go out into God’s creation, for it does not belong to you.
Be gentle with yourself and with one another, for you are the dwelling place of the Most High God.
Be alert and hesitant, for sometimes God is but a whisper.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

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Make me a channel of your peace,
Where there is hatred let me bring your love,
Where there is injury your pardon Lord,
And where there’s doubt true faith in you.

Make me a channel of your peace,
Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope,
Where there is darkness, only light,
And where there’s sadness, ever joy.

O Master grant that I may never seek,
So much to be consoled as to console,
To be understood as to understand,
To be loved as to love with all my soul.

Make me a channel of your peace,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
In giving of ourselves that we receive.
And in dying that we’re born to eternal life.