Sunday, August 9, 2020 Lectionary 19, Year A IntroductionElijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God’s presence to others. 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.I invite you to take a...
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Anne Laechel
Parking Lot Worship ServicesConditions permitting, worship services will be held in our parking lot weekly beginning on August 9th at 9:00am. Please check the Lord of Life website before heading out in case there is a last minute cancellation. Cancellations will be posted at least one hour in advance. Come for Communion After Online WorshipDrive-up Communion following online worship will be provided from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Sunday each week beginning August 2nd. Cars should enter from the south (Fairview Rd) and approach the front of the building from the east - driving westerly (toward Knollwood Dr.)Participants should bring a plate for each person (1). Pastors will be masked but not gloved - (with well-washed hands). Pastors will place wafers and cups onto the plates withou...
Read MoreIntroduction to the dayIn today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are sent forth to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry. GATHERING CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSIn the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.Amen. Let us confess our...
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