Lectionary 14

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 17:5-6 | Sermon Text: Job 1:1-22 (Introduction to Job)
Prayer of the Day: God, you are the source of all good things. Bless us and keep us from evil; make us to walk in steadfastness and faith. Keep us from trial and bring us safely into our heavenly home. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #846 Amen, We Praise Your Name
ELW #695  As Saints of Old (FOREST GREEN)
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #781 Children of the Heavenly Father
ELW #607 Come, Ye Disconsolate
ELW #615 In All Our Grief
ELW #624 Jesus, Still Lead On
ELW #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #623 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #785 When Peace like a River
LBW #483 God Moves in a Mysterious Way
LBW #462 God the Omnipotent!
OBS #64 In Sacred Manner
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; OBS=O Blessed Spring)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #553 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
ELW #729 The Church of Christ, in Every Age
ELW #239 Hark, the Glad Sound!
ELW #527 Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
ELW #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #405 O Spirit of Life
LBW #378 Amid the World’s Bleak Wilderness
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Other options based on both:

“Came To My Rescue” By Dylan Thomas, Joel Davies, et al.
“I Will Boast” By Paul Baloche.
“Through It All” By Reuben Morgan.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

For your church, O God; that our faith may be strengthened and your love proclaimed. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For animals and fields, birds and waterways, O God; that the care of your creation may be a priority for us who are charged to steward it. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For all nations, O God; that your awesomeness might inspire us to justice, peace, and equality. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the lonely and despairing, O God; that hope may be found in your presence and love. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the sick and grieving, O God (especially,…); that healing and comfort may come into their lives. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

For all the saints, O God (especially Thomas, Apostle of the Lord, and …); that their witness and proclamation strengthen our faith still today. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.