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St John’s Ev. Lutheran Church and School475 E. Herbert Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah 84110Web Address: Pastor Hank Malone 385-234-1931 rev.dr.hankmalone@Phone Worship Service Sunday 9:55 AM 605-313-4812 group code 2525#Our phone worship service is available for you and your family and friends joining us by using 605-313-4812 and giving access code 2525# when prompted. Due to the background noise introduced by numerous phones being connected and each having some noise or generating noise in each location, like heavy breathing or dog barking..etc., -- We must ask you to mute your end of the call or cover the mike portion of the phone while you join the liturgy of our service. Heavy breathing and other noises make it very difficult for you and others to hear and worship. There is also a lag time of about 1.5 seconds between when you hear and when you respond making unison worship difficult at best. We will be using one voice for you to speak with, as you respond with the responses listed in the bulletin and printed prayers of the service by muting. You will sing with one voice and to the tune of the music. Brent, our organist has agreed to both play and be the lead voice for you to match with yours. This should do away with the lag time in the music and allow a little faster pace. The one voice singing is for you to sing along and participate in the liturgy. Worship is not a spectator thing and unless you are involved in the worship acts ---participating, the whole thing will be tedious and not the nurturing program it is meant to be. You need to sing along, pray along, and respond, but your phone needs to be on mute or the mike covered. We need You to hear and be part of this worship effort by participating. Singing with another voice may be challenging, but it will also be rewarding. Do more than listen, be involved and participate. If you mute only you will hear the imperfect effort. That is ok, because it will get better and it will be perfect in heaven.You are invited to email Pastor concerning questions about the service and or sermon. Helpful suggestions are more than appreciated. I appreciate the positive comments, but I really am looking for ways to improve your worship experience. May you be blessed by your time with us as God serves us during our worship of Him.As we struggle through these times of isolation, we give thanks to our God who tells us He will never leave us or forsake us. We may not be able to understand the why, but we know that God is in our midst working to sustain us and turn evil to our good. His word is never broken, and His love for us assures us of victory over all that would destroy body and soul. We are with Him and He continues to gift us with life, body, soul, family, friends and church family. We have much to be thankful for. Because of the resurrection of our Lord, we need never to fear. We can do all things through Him who strengthens and loves us. Let us take a deep breath and step back mentally and emotionally from problems as we respond to challenges. If you feel yourself getting carried into arguments, give you and your contender a little slack. Facts and reality are lost in moments when these emotional outbursts take place. They are opportunities to see that life is not all about us. St. John’s Lutheran Church Pentecost May 31, 2020 9:55 AMDivine Service Setting 1 (without communion)GREETING: P: Jesus Christ is risen!C: He is risen indeed, alleluia!INVOCATION: P: In the name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Spirit.C: AMENP: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.C: but if we confess our sins, God, Who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousnessP: Let us, then confess our sins to God our Father.C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake, forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Spirit.C: AMENOpening Hymn: LSB 497 “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord”Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord, With all Your grac-es now out-poured On each believer’s mind and heart; Your fervent love to them im-part.Lord, by the brightness of Your light In holy faith Your Church unite; From ev’ry land and ev’ry tongue This to Your praise, O Lord our God, be sung: Alleluia, alleluia! Come, holy Light, guide divine, Now cause the Word of life to shine.Teach us to know our God a-right And call Him Father with delight.From ev’ry error keep us free; Let none but Christ our master be That we in living faith abide, In him, our Lord with all our might confide. Alleluia, alleluia!Come, holy Fire, comfort true, Grant us the will Your work to do And in Your service to abide; let trials turn us, not aside. Lord, by Your pow’r prepare each heart, And to our weakness strength impart. That bravely here we may contend, Through life and death to You, our Lord, ascend. Alleluia, alleluia!INTROIT: (Antiphon, Ps.27:7 ; Ps. 66:1-2,8-9, 20)P:All of them were filled with the Holy SpiritC:and began to speak in other tongues.P: Praise the Lord. Praise, O servants of the Lord,C: praise the name of the Lord.P: Let the name of the Lord be praised, C: both now and forevermore. P: from the rising of the sun to the place where it setsC: the name of the Lord is to be praised.P: The Lord is exalted over all the nations, C: his glory above the heavens.P: Who is like the Lord our God,C: the One who sits enthroned on high, P: Who stoops down to look C:on the heavens and the earth?P: He raises the poor from the dust C:and lifts the needy from the ashes;P:He seats them with princes of their peopleC: with princes of their people.P:He settles the barren woman in her homeC:as a happy mother of children. Praise the LordAll: Glory be to the Father and to the (+) Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.P: All of them were filled with the Holy SpiritC: and began to speak in other tongues. KYRIE = Lord, Have MercyP: In peace. Let us pray to the LordC: Lord, have mercy.P: For the peace from above and for our salvation. Let us pray to the Lord.C: Lord have mercy.P: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and the unity of all, Let us pray to the LordC: Lord have mercy.P: For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise. Let us pray to the Lord.C: Lord, have mercy.P: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.C: AMEN.SALUTATION and COLLECT of the day:P: O God, on this day You once taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending them the light of your Holy Spirit. Grant us in our day by the same Spirit to have a right understanding in all things, and evermore rejoice in His holy consolation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You in communion with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: AMEN.FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-111“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3.And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them, and rested on each one of them. 4.And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?” 8. And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? 9.Parthians and Medes and Elamites , and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10. Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, 11. both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians-- we hear them telling in our own tongues, the mighty works of God. 12. And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” P: This is the word of the LordC: Thanks be to GodGRADUAL: (Adapt. From Matt. 28:7; Heb.2:7; Ps.8:5-6)Christ has risen from the deadGod the Father has crowned Him with glory and honor.He has made Him ruler over the works of His hands;He has put everything under His feet. SECOND READING: Romans 8:12-2512. So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh, 13.For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15.For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father! 16. The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17and if children, then heirs – heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him. 18For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21That the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23And not only to creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24For in this hope we were saved. Hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he see? 25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. P: This is the word of the Lord.C: Thanks be to GodALLELUIA AND VERSE: (Rom 6:9, John 14:23)C: Alleluia. Alleluia. Since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over Him. Alleluia. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Alleluia. Surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age. Alleluia.HOLY GOSPEL John 14:15 – 21 P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John the 14 th. chapter.C: Glory to You, O Lord.15If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17even the Spirit of Truth, Whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. You know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19Yet a little while, and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live. 20In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. 21Whoever has My commandments, and keeps them, he it is who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him(After the reading)P: This is the Gospel of the LordC: Praise to You, O Christ.HYMN OF THE Day: LSB 496 “Holy Spirit, Light Divine”Holy Spirit, light divine, shine on this heart of mine; Chase, the shapes of night away, turned the darkness into day. Let me see my Savior’s face, Let me all His beauties trace; Show those glorious truths to me, Which are only known to thee.Holy Spirit, power divine, cleanses this guilty heart of mine;in thy mercy, pity me, from sins bondage set me free.Holy Spirit, joy divine, cheer this saddened heart of mine;yield a sacred settled place, let it grow and still increase.Holy Spirit, all divine, dwell within this heart of mine; cast down every idol thrown, reign supreme reign alone.P: Jesus Christ is risen!C: He is risen indeed, alleluia!SERMON Text: Luke 24:44-53 24:44. Then He said to them, “These are My words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45. Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46. and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47. and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48. You are witnesses of these things. 49. And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” 50. Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands. He blessed them. 51. While He blessed them, He parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. 52. And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53. and were continually in the temple blessing God. APOSTLES’ CREEDC: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heavenand sits At the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Christian Church, the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life (+) everlasting. Amen.PRAYER OF THE CHURCH:(after each petition ending in Lord in your mercy-- the congregational response is ):C: Hear our prayer. P: O Lord, our Heavenly Father, a mighty and everlasting God, You have safely brought us to the beginning of this day. Defend us in the same with Your mighty power and grant that this day, we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all our doings, being ordered by Your governance, may be righteous in Your sight; through Jesus Christ, Your son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.C: Amen.OFFERTORY: C: What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits to me? I will offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving and will call on the name of the Lord.I will take the cup of salvation, and will call on the name of the Lord.I will pay my vows to the Lord now in the presence of all His people,In the courts of the Lord’s house, in the midst of you, O Jerusalem.OFFERING: (as you are able, please contribute to our ministry by sending your offering in support of God’s ministry at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 475 East Herbert Ave., Salt Lake City, UT 84111)Lord’s Prayer: 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 forever and ever. Amen.BENEDICTIONP: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and (+) give you peace.C: AMEN. CLOSING HYMN: “Have No Fear, Little Flock” LSB 735Have no fear, little flock; have no fear, little flock, For the Fathers has chosenTo give you the kingdom; have no fear the little flock! Have good cheer, little flock; have good cheer, little flock, for the father will keep youin his love forever; have good cheer, little flock!Praise the Lord, high above; praise the Lord high above, for he stoops down to heal you,uplift and restore you; praise the Lord high above!Thankful hearts raise to God; thankful hearts raise to God, for he stays close beside youin all things works with you; thankful hearts raise to God!Announcements: The opening up of the church for fellowship and worship will, God willing, take place on June 7, 2020. Our telephone worship service will continue for those who are unable to be with us for whatever reason. You are asked to bring your own masks, but should you forget, they will be available for visitors and for those who need it. Yes, you will be expected to wear a mask for both your own safety and for that of your neighbor and mine. Communion will be served to you where you are seated and you will need to lower or raise your mask when eating or drinking. Please sanitize your hands on entry and allow your temperature to be taken at the door. Anyone with a fever will be asked to return to their car, and we will continue social distancing and worship using the phone even during our worship service. Communion will be available to you after the service from your car if you prefer to worship at the church but not in the santuary. Please come early enough to be seated in the designated areas. We will maintain 6 to 8 feet minimum between family and individuals. Offering will be taken at the door or you may continue to mail it in to the church in check form. This opening of our church for your worship is to minister to you. If you have questions or need for pastor to visit, just to talk, or shut-in visits and communion please call, text or email. I will begin after June 7, 2020 to do house calls. A guide will be published by email to keep you informed as to how we will conduct the opening. All this assumes that we don’t have a flare up of cases this next week in the Salt Lake area.Enjoy the love of Christ and bless others as you are able.Pastor Hank ................
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