August 18: 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (Renewal of covenant before entering Promised Land)
RCL/ELW: Proverbs 9:1-16 (Wisdom sets feast, beckons all to eat)
Psalm 34:12-22 (Many are the afflictions of the righteous; the Lord rescues them from them all)
RCL/ELW: Psalm 34:9-14 (fear and seek the Lord, pursue righteousness;
omits verses about afflictions of righteous)
Ephesians 5:6-21 (Don’t be drunk on wine, but filled with the Spirit)
RCL/ELW: Ephesians 5:15-20 (eliminates being subject to one another)
John 6:51-69 (My flesh is true food, my blood, true drink; Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life)
******************
Opening hymn: Father, We Praise You: LBW #267, LSB #875
OR Father Most Holy (same tune as previous): LBW #169, ELW # 415, LSB #504
Hymn of the Day: You Are the Way; Through You Alone: LBW #464, ELW #758, LSB #526
Communion Hymn #1: Now the Silence: LBW #205, ELW #460, LSB #910
OR O God, My Faithful God: LBW #504, ELW #806, LSB #696
Communion Hymn #2: Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior: LBW #199, LSB #640
Thee We Adore, O Savior, God Most True: ELW #476 (Gerard Manley Hopkins translation)
OR I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light: WOV #, ELW #815, LSB #411
Closing Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God: LBW #534/533, ELW #839/840, LSB #895
THE PRAYERS
For the Church, the world, and needs of all people, let us pray to the Lord.
A brief silence
Dear Father, feed us with wisdom and righteousness. Fill us with your Holy Spirit. Nourish us with the love and life of your dear Son.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Nourish the Church with the fine bread and choice wine of Jesus’ own body and blood. Fill it with your heavenly light and life. Let that light cheer many hearts and guide many lives to you.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give wisdom, graciousness, and prudence to all who are persecuted for Jesus’ sake. Use their witness to strengthen our faith and to call their tormentors to repentance and salvation.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Feed the members of our congregation with the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, counsel and might, knowledge and fear of the Lord, and joy in your presence. Give us grace to gladly share this feast with our families, neighbors, friends, and communities.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless parents, foster-parents, and all who care for your little ones. Fill them with the bounty from Wisdom’s table, so that they may raise up their children in godliness and integrity.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
As Wisdom sets her feast before everyone, move the hearts of earthly rulers to heed her invitation and sit at her table. Feed them all they need to think, speak, and act in accordance with your will. Let all who are entrusted to their care prosper and live in peace.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Thank you for the service of those in our military, and all first responders. Give them wisdom, courage, and competence in dangerous situations. Heal the wounded, and shelter those who fall in the line of duty. Bring swiftly and safely home those whose work is not yet done; and grant us all your peace.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
You hear the cries of the righteous and of all who suffer. Hear and graciously answer our prayers on behalf of all who are afflicted by pain, grief, shame, or despair, including: {List}. Restore their health, hope, and joy in the company of all who love them.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, thank you for our beloved dead, who with St. Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Please strengthen our faith in your dear Son, and fill us with your Spirit. Lead us safely through this life into the fullness of your Kingdom. There, with all whom you have redeemed, we shall rejoice in your great love forever.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Incline your ear to our prayers, dear Lord; and answer them according to your most gracious and holy will, for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
