The Holy Eucharist
Holy Trinity
May 30, 2021
9:30 a.m.
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
Lancaster, PA
Welcome to worship. If you are visiting with us, a special welcome. We invite you to return and worship with us as often as you are able. Please sign the guest book in the narthex. Guest cards are also available. Please take one, fill it out and return it to an usher. The offering box is by the baptismal font to receive your gift of an offering. If you need a large print bulletin, please ask an usher. As you enter the nave, please conclude all conversations and silence all cell phones and other electronic devices, as to fully enter into this time of worship.
Please note the instructions on distancing for the sharing of the peace and receiving Holy Communion in the sections below.
Welcome and Announcements
The Prelude
Please stand
Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness
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In the name of the Father and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
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Amen
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Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s mercy and abundance, let us confess our sin.
Time for silence for self-examination
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God, our provider,
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help us. We think there is not enough to share. We question your ways when they differ from the ways of the world. We turn to our own understanding rather than trust in you. Forgive our sin. Share with us the words of eternal life and feed us for life in the world. Amen.
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Beloved of God: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and nourished. By Jesus, the worker of miracles, there is always more than enough. Your sins are forgiven in the name of the Father, and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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Amen
The Apostolic Greeting and Prayer of the Day
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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And also with you.
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Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Amen
Please be seated.
Children’s Message
The children remain at their seat as the pastor share a message with them.
First Reading
Isaiah 6:1-8
A reading from Isaiah: 1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. And I said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!” Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out.” Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!”
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The word of the Lord.
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Thanks be to God.
Psalm 29
(Read responsively with the Lector.)
Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD in holy splendor.
The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over mighty waters.
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon.
He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox.
The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire.
The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
The voice of the LORD causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare; and in his temple all say, “Glory!”
The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever.
May the LORD give strength to his people!
May the LORD bless his people with peace!
The Second Reading
Romans 8:12-17
A reading from Romans: Brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—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. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
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The Word of the Lord
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Thanks be to God.
Please stand
The Holy Gospel
John 3:1-17
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The Holy Gospel according to according to Saint John the third chapter.
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Glory be to you O Lord.
Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? “Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”
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The Gospel of the Lord
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Praise to you, O Christ.
Please be seated.
The Sermon
Silence for reflection follows.
Please stand.
The Nicene Creed
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We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the Church
Please sit or kneel
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Let us come before the triune God in prayer.
After each portion of the prayers:
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Lord, in your mercy,
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Hear our prayer.
The prayers conclude:
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Into your hands Gracious God we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior.
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Amen.
The Peace
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The peace of Christ be with you always.
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And also with you.
Without leaving your seat offer a wave to your neighbor, sharing God’s peace, in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Please be seated.
Please stand.
Offertory Prayer
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Let us pray. Jesus, Bread of life,
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you have set this table with your very self, and called us to the feast of plenty. Gather what has been sown among us, and strengthen us in this meal. Make us to be what we receive here, your body for the life of the world. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
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The Lord be with you.
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And also with you.
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Lift up your hearts.
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We lift them to the Lord.
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Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
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It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Eucharistic Prayer
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Holy God, Holy One, Holy Three!
You beyond the galaxies, You under the oceans, You inside the leaves,
You pouring down rain, You opening the flowers, You giving us your image,
You carrying us through the waters, You holding us in the night;
Your smile on Sarah and Abraham, Your hand with Moses and Miriam, Your words through Deborah and Isaiah. You lived as Jesus among us, Healing, teaching, dying, rising, inviting us all to your feast.
In the night in which he was betrayed he took bread, and gave thanks,
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Holy God, we remember your Son, His life with the humble, His death among the wretched,
His resurrection for us all: Your wisdom our guide, Your justice our strength, Your grace our path to rebirth.
And so we cry, Mercy:
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Mercy!
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And so we cry, Glory:
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Glory!
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And so we cry, Blessing:
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Blessing!
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Holy God, we beg for your Spirit:
Enliven this bread, Awaken this body, Pour us out for each other.
Transfigure our minds, Ignite your church, Nourish the life of the earth.
Make us, while many, united, Make us, though broken, whole, Make us, despite death, alive.
And so we cry, Come, Holy Spirit:
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Come, Holy Spirit!
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You, Holy God, Holy One, Holy Three,
Our Life, our Mercy, our Might,
Our Table, our Food, our Server,
Our Rainbow, our Ark, our Dove,
Our Sovereign, our Water, our Wine,
Our Light, our Treasure, our Tree,
Our Way, our Truth, our Life.
You, Holy God, Holy One, Holy Three!
We Praise you now, tomorrow, forever.
And so we cry, Amen!
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Amen!
The Lord’s Prayer
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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.
The Invitation to Communion
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Christ has set the table with more than enough for all. Come!
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Thanks be to God.
Please be seated.
The Distribution of Holy Communion
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America practices open table hospitality. Baptized communicants of other Christian denominations, of all ages, are welcome to receive the sacrament. An usher will direct each seating area to come forward to receive the sacrament. Bring your communion cup with you, or take one from the usher. The pastor will drop the host into your hand. Next move to receive the wine from the Assisting Minister. Then take another step to consume the sacrament. As you return to your seat, place the empty cup into the receptacle. Those persons not receiving communion are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing.
Please stand.
The Post Communion Blessing
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The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
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Amen.
Post Communion Prayer
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Let us pray. Jesus, Bread of life, we have received from your table more than we could ever ask. As you have nourished us in this meal, now strengthen us to love the world with your own life. In your name we pray.
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Amen.
The Blessing
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Almighty God, the Father, the + Son and the Holy Spirit, bless you now and always.
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Amen.
The Dismissal
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Go in peace. Serve the Lord!
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Thanks be to God. We will!
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Today’s flowers are sponsored by
the Dandridge Family
in honor of Danica’s 13th birthday
Coming up at Holy Spirit
| Today | The Festival of the Holy Trinity |
| June 8 | Book Club, 7:00 p.m. |
| June 27 | Farewell and Godspeed with Pastor Eshbach |
| Sept. 12 | God’s Work. Our Hands Rally Day |
| Sept. 18 | Community Yard Sale, 8:00 a.m. |
Worship Assistant Schedule
Assisting Ministers:
Today: Tim Brixius, Andrew Knaub
June 6: Doug Dandridge, Andrew Knaub
Usher:
Today: John Schmitt
June 6: Jeff Reed
Council Person:
Today: Jan Wacker
June 6: Sharon Bentley
Acknowledgments
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