Sunday Worship - August 23, 2020

​12th Sunday after Pentecost
TODAY we are the church at worship in our own homes!
 
When you are ready to worship: 
Click to open the worship video for the tenth Sunday of Pentecost
 
This week’s Prints of Peace announcements are on www.peacelutheranlz.com
For Families with Children Today: Get ready for worship by opening Children’s Bulletin at www.peacelutheranlz.com and help your child(ren) join in today’s worship along with activities.
Join the LIVE “Virtual Coffee Hour” today at 10:00am to connect with each other in conversation and checking in! Come and go, stay as long as you like. Get link for Coffee Hour Zoom at www.peacelutheranlz.com .

  
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Now is the Time to Worship 
VIDEO: Prelude
VIDEO: Welcome and Introduction to the Day       
VIDEO and JOIN IN: CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS  All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
 
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, whose steadfast love is everlasting, whose faithfulness endures from generation to generation. Amen. Trusting in the mercy of God, let us confess our sin.  (Silence is kept for reflection).
 
Reconciling God, 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.
 
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. Amen.
 
VIDEO AND SAY (Prayer of the day):
O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen
 
 VIDEO: Children’s Word
 
VIDEO: First Reading: Isaiah 51:1-6 
1Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the LORD. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug. 2Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you; for he was but one when I called him, but I blessed him and made him many. 3For the LORD will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places, and will make her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song. 4Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation; for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples. 5I will bring near my deliverance swiftly, my salvation has gone out and my arms will rule the peoples; the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope. 6Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and those who live on it will die like gnats; but my salvation will be forever, and my deliverance will never be ended. 
 
VIDEO AND READ ALONG RESPONSIVELY: PSALM: Psalm 138
 
1I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with my whole heart;
            before the gods I will sing your praise.
2I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise your name, 
because of your steadfast love and faithfulness; for you have glorified your name and your word above all things.

3When I called, you answered me;
            you increased my strength within me. 
4All the rulers of the earth will praise you, O LORD,
            when they have heard the words of your mouth.  
5They will sing of the ways of the LORD,
            that great is the glory of the LORD.
6The LORD is high, yet cares for the lowly,
            perceiving the haughty from afar.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe;
            you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies; your right hand shall save me.
8You will make good your purpose for me; O LORD, your steadfast love endures forever;
            do not abandon the works of your hands.   
 
VIDEO: Second Reading: Romans 12:1-8 
1I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. 3For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, 5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
 
VIDEO: Gospel Acclamation 
 
VIDEO: Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20    
13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" 14And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." 17And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. 18And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." 20Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.
 
VIDEO: Sermon:    
 
VIDEO & SING ALONG – Hymn of the Day: “Built on a Rock (vs 1,2,3)” 
 
Built on a rock the church shall stand, even when steeples are falling; crumbled have spires in ev'ry land, bells still are chiming and calling--calling the young and old to rest, calling the souls of those distressed, longing for life everlasting.
 
Surely, in temples made with hands God the Most High is not dwelling--high in the heav'ns his temple stands, all earthly temples excelling. Yet heGod who dwells in heav'n above deigns to abide with us in love, making our bodies his temple.
 
Christ builds a house of living stones: we are his own habitation; he fills our hearts, his humble thrones, granting us life and salvation. Where two or three will seek his face, he in their midst will show his grace, blessings upon them bestowing.
 
Yet in this house, an earthly frame, Jesus the children is blessing; hither we come to praise his name, faith in our Savior confessing. Jesus to us his Spirit sent, making with us his covenant, granting his children the kingdom. 
 
VIDEO & JOIN IN: APOSTLES' CREED
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 
 
VIDEO: PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE   
Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need.
 
A brief silence.
 
Lord our rock, you are our foundation in Jesus Christ, your Son, whom we confess as the living God. Prepare your church for its mission in bearing witness to Christ, both here at home and throughout the world. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
You call forth praises from the far reaches of the universe to the smallest of creatures. Join our songs to theirs, that a spirit of praise and thanksgiving will arouse us to cherish this wondrous home you give us. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord. Direct the leaders of countries, legislators and magistrates, mayors and councils, to walk in your ways. Help leaders regard those in need with mercy and fulfill your loving purposes in the governance of peoples. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Though we walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve us, deliver us, and fulfill your purpose for us. According to your steadfast love, grant healing and wholeness to those who are bereaved, in trouble or adversity, or sick and in need of care. Especially we pray for all who are living with anxiety, depression, addiction, shame, and fear. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
You call us into this community, in which we, though many, are one in Christ. May we recognize in ourselves and in one another the unique gifts you have given us for the building up of the church for the sake of the world. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Here other intercessions may be offered. 
We thank you and praise you for gifts of strength, wisdom, and the amazing blessing of life as Lucille Katschke celebrates her 103 birthday with her family. Draw a circle of protection around students and educators everywhere, and around those who are affected by the wildfires out west. Pour out your Spirit of peace out on them and on their families. Whatever else is in our heart and on our mind, our needs and our joys, we offer to you now…. (pause a moment)..... Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
You are the everlasting Rock from which we were hewn, and you restore your people to joy and gladness. In blessed memory and hope, we thank you for those who have gone before us in faith. Bring us with them to our heavenly home. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love, we offer these prayers to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 


VIDEO: THE LORD’S PRAYER  Our Father, who art in heaven… 
 
VIDEO: Musical offering
 
How to give your offering now
Your friends and fellow members are sharing their gifts and talents to help us worship in this virtual setting. Through all that we are, all we say and all we do we endeavor to make Christ known. Please consider your contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass.  Send your offering through one of these 4 convenient methods:  Mail your check to church // Use your bank website “send-payment” feature // Go to PLC website www.peacelutheranlz.com and click on “make a donation” // Download and use the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app

 
 VIDEO AND JOIN IN:  OFFERING PRAYER
God of goodness and growth, all creation is yours, and your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. Nourish us through these, your many gifts , that we might proclaim your steadfast love in our communities and in the world, through Jesus Christ, our strength and our song. Amen.
 
VIDEO: BLESSING
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. Amen.
 
VIDEO AND SING ALONG:  “Faith of Our Fathers”
 
Faith of our fathers, living still   in spite of dungeon, fire, and  sword. Oh, how our hearts beat high   with joy whene'er we hear that glorious word.  Faith of our fathers,  holy faith, we will be true to you till death.
 
Faith of our mothers, daring faith, your work for Christ is love revealed, spreading God's word from pole to pole, making love known and freedom real. Faith of our mothers,  holy faith, we will be true to you till death.
 
Faith of our sisters, brothers too, who still must bear oppression's might, raising on high, in prisons dark, the cross of Christ still burning bright. Faith for today, O living faith, we will be true to you till death.
 
Faith born of God, oh, call us yet, bind us with all who follow you, sharing the struggle of your cross until the world is made anew. Faith born of God, O living faith, we will be true to you till death. 
 
VIDEO: DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Christ is with you.
Thanks be to God.
 
VIDEO:  Announcements
 
THANK YOU
So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to worship today.  The young and old, readers, musicians, and the technical help are all making this possible.  Find all of this week’s announcements in the Prints of Peace on the PLC website.   Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com  /  Pastor Daniel Morris: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com