TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE

AUGUST 9, 2020

GATHERINGThe Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed 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.

Reconciling God,we confess that we do not trust your abundance,and we deny your presence in our lives.We place our hope in ourselvesand 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 othersas 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 mercywe have peace with God through + Christ Jesus,through whom we have obtained grace upon grace.Our sins are forgiven.

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Let us live now in hope.For hope does not disappoint,because God’s love has been poured into our heartsthrough the Holy Spirit.Amen.

GATHERING HYMN

GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

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KYRIEIn peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.For the peace from above, and for our salvation,let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.For the peace of the whole world,for the well-being of the Church of God,and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise,let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.Amen.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. O God our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

WORDGod speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching,

and song.

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18A Reading from First Kings 9At [Horeb, the mount of God,][Elijah] came to a cave, and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10He answered, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.”  11He said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake; 12and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. 13When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 14He answered, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.” 15Then the LORD said to him, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. 16Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and you shall anoint

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Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place. 17Whoever escapes from the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall kill; and whoever escapes from the sword of Jehu, Elisha shall kill. 18Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 85:8-13 8I will listen to what the LORD God is saying;  for you speak peace to your faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to you. 9Truly, your salvation is very near to those who fear you,  that your glory may dwell in our land.  10Steadfast love and faithfulness have met together;  righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 11Faithfulness shall spring up from the earth,  and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 12The LORD will indeed grant prosperity,  and our land will yield its increase. 13Righteousness shall go before the LORD  and shall prepare for God a pathway.

Second Reading: Romans 10:5-15A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans. 5Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that “the person who does these things will live by them.” 6But the righteousness that comes from faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7“or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8But what does it say? “The word is near you,  on your lips and in your heart”(that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. 11The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” 12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. 13For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”  14But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

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Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33The holy gospel according to St. Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. 22[Jesus] made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side [of the Sea of Galilee], while he dismissed the crowds.23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. 25And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”  28Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

CHILDREN'S TIME & SERMON Pr. Megan Hoewisch

HYMN OF THE DAY

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APOSTLES' CREEDI 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

PEACE

MEALGod feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

OFFERINGCollection plates are in the narthex. Please drop your offering in them on your way out. For those listening to KOJM: at this time, we invite you to get out your checkbooks. Our address is P. O. Box 66, Havre, MT 59501.

OFFERING HYMN We Are an Offering ELW 692We lift our voices, we lift our hands, We lift our lives up to you: we are an offering.Lord, use our voices, Lord use our hands, Lord use our lives, they are Yours: we are an offering.All that we have, all that we are,All that we hope to be, we give to you, we give to you.We lift our voices, we lift our hands, we lift our lives up to you: We are an offering, we are an offering.

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OFFERING PRAYER Let us pray together: 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. Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVINGThe Lord be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.It is indeed right . . . and join in their unending hymn:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,Lord God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

. . . gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us:

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 thosewho 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,forever and ever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONCome to the banquet, for all is now ready.

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COMMUNIONThe body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ shed for you.

LAMB OF GOD

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNIONLet us pray together: 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. Amen.

SENDING BLESSING

SENDING HYMNPrecious Lord, Take my Hand

1. Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

2. When my way grows drear precious Lord, linger near, when my life is almost gone, hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

3. When the darkness appears and the light draws near, and the day is past and gone, at the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

DISMISSAL AND MISSION STATEMENTWe go forth in faith, sharing God’s love,

In kindness serving all.Go in peace. Share the good news.

Thanks be to God. Amen.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Regarding Masks : By Sunday, we hope and pray that Hill County's total number of active cases will be below 4. However, even if we fall below the mandate's minimum number of 4 active cases, you are still strongly encouraged to wear a mask at all times while indoors at church. It seems like wearing masks has helped prevent the spread of COVID-19, and we want that trend to continue!

Thursday Morning Book Study: On Thursday mornings at 7 am, a group of early risers gathers, usually at Char's Diner but lately in the Fellowship Hall, to read and discuss a book together. In a few weeks we will start a new book, Occupied with Nonviolence by Jean Zaru. Zaru is a Quaker Palestinian woman, so she has a very unique, insightful, and Christ-centered perspective on the current Israeli/Palestinian situation. If you are interested in joining us for the discussion or simply reading along on your own, feel free to reach out to Pastor Megan.

Thank You: A very heartfelt thank you to all who helped make our viral VBS a reality: Bea and Megan Ogden, Kellee & Macee May, Brooke Donovan, Karen Nave, Cullen Hinkle (HHS Band Director), Monica Laeupple, and all the parents and family members who were the unofficial counselors of camp. Thank you for spreading compassion!

A pendant complete with chain was found in the parking lot this week. Please come to the Church Office to identify. There is also a silver ring found in the noisy offering a while ago.

Holy Communion We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper today. If you are worshiping from home, you are welcome to prepare bread and wine or grape juice so that you can commune with us.

New Worship Guidelines While we are grateful to be able to worship in person, if there is a spike in cases, we will move back to Radio and Facebook only. Changes to our in-person worship include:

- Everyone will come in and go out through the front doors to reduce traffic in tight hallways. - Every other pew will be roped off and we ask that you sit 6 ft. away from anyone else in the pew who is not part of your family. - Masks: please wear a mask while indoors, even when we’re not singing. You can take it off when you approach the altar for communion. - There will be no coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall.

PRAYER LISTThe people of Beirut, Lebanon

Grieving Families: Norma Muncy; Trevor Laughnan; Gregg Carlson; Beth Davidson; Dori Stoner (mother of Jon Stoner); Betty Majerus (Judy Solomon’s sister in law); Daniel Carpenter; Dan Willson

Medical Issues: Elmer Brown, (brother-in-law of Jim and Linda Griggs); Kris Gartner; Josh Gomez, (recovering from surgery); Donnabelle Warp; Chamene Plum (Recovering from Home); Thom Putt (husband of Pr. Val Putt); Eva (young child with leukemia); Doris Gullickson (Nancy Erickson mother);

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Steve Gawryluk; Pr. Stan Hoobing; Jamie Young; Sharlene Hanson; Arletta Nicholson; Wacee Simenson; Eileen Viall; Pr. Walt Kirkegaard; Finley Grace Whitmore; Harry Plum; Carolyn Richardson Those at Home: Lita Moog Living in Community: Timber Creek: Dave Knudson (Lyle’s brother) Eagle’s Manor: Mildred Kjorli; Edith Anderson; Mary Grandburg NMCC: Monica Doll; Mary Meland; Ruth Morse Care & Comfort Home: Delores Ball; Ruth Meredith Away: Sharlene Hanson (Chester)

Pr. Megan Hoewisch pastormegan.flc@gmail.com

406-265-5881 (o); office@flchavre.net www.flchavre.org303 6th AvenueP.O. Box 66 Havre, MT 59501

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Be a part of a ministry that has been going since 1949! We broadcast our worship service every Sunday at 11 a.m. mountain time on 610 KOJM and 98.3 FM as well as online at KOJM.com, and we are always looking for people to Sponsor a broadcast. The weekly cost is $225.00, but any amount you can give is welcome! Sponsor a broadcast in honor or in memory of a person or important event by filling out the form below or calling the church office at 265-5881. Thank you!In Honor/Memory of _________________________________Name of Sponsor ____________________________________I /we prefer the following Sunday Date: __________________

8-9-20 Pr. Megan Hoewisch

Pre-Service Sanitizer, Come at 9

Pre-Service Sanitizer, Come at 9

Singer/Reader

Ann McKnight Read /Karen Nave Sing

Communion Bread/Set Up Sandy Anderson

Usher/Post Service Sanitizer

Usher/Post Service Sanitizer Ann McKnight

Pianist/Organist Lindsey Ratliff