1

Invitation for Preparation To Celebrate Holy Communion With Our Congregation

(Please read before worship begins)

During these extraordinary times of social distancing and self-isolation there is perhaps no greater need for us to experi-

ence the power and comfort of the Sacrament of Holy Communion Now is not a time for fasting and exile it is a time to

experience God drawing close to us in love and forgiveness For that reason we are offering everyone the opportunity to

share in the Sacrament in your home with Bread and Wine but gathered around this one Table and sharing in this one

community by digital means This invitation is to explain to all who gather in worship with us by these means member

and guest alike what we confess to be true about Communion why we are embracing this new understanding and then

decide if you in good conscience wish to accept the invitation and share in this Meal

We believe that in this Sacrament Jesus Christ is truly present in the Bread and Wine to nourish faith forgive sins and

empower us to live like Jesus

We believe that this Sacrament is the meal of the baptized which includes children with the instruction of their parents in

conversation with the pastor We believe that no child should be denied food from their home table be it in their

kitchen or in our shared Communion Table

Holy Communion takes place in the assembly of the congregation During these extraordinary times we will embrace the

gift of technology that allow us to gather at the same time around the same Table and the same Pastor presiding in

real time by digital means We do not encourage you to take communion while watching a recording of the live

stream or on your own in private

Holy Communion is consecrated by the Word of God and Prayer In this extraordinary time we hold that the Word of God

and Prayer declaring Godrsquos action and invitation is not limited by social distancing or geographic proximity Therefore

it is not a virtual participation but a real assembly gathered via digital technology Even in this time we hold that the

words of institution and the announcement of consecration are proclaimed by a presiding pastor

Bread and wine are used We ask that prior to the start of worship you set out on a plate the bread you are going to re-

ceive in worship and a glass or cup for receiving the wine Bread may be unflavored bread or crackers in bite sized

portions (gluten free is welcome) For wine as we serve wine and grape juice and recommend the same for you If

you lack either fruit juice or water is acceptable in these circumstances We ask that you respect the Sacrament and

do not use other items (ie cookies soda coffee liquor etc) You should consume all leftovers and not place them in

the trash or drain

We practice hospitality at the Table All baptized Christians are welcome to participate If you are not a Christian we

have always offered a blessing at Communion for those who are not receiving the Bread and Wine We offer that

same blessing and the invitation to learn more about becoming a Christian by emailing Pastor Tom at

pastortommysjorg We also welcome those of other faiths to be at home in worship and learn of our tradition as

we seek to learn about yours

Sharing Communion in this manner is new and with limited precedent but is being done in a spirit of immediate pastoral

care in extraordinary times This is not a practice that would be condoned in many other Christian denominations and

is being debated among our own bishops and theologians However pastoral freedom is allowed in each congrega-

tion and therefore after much prayer and deliberation over Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions we choose to act

in and offer grace to Godrsquos people in a manner we believe is consistent with the practice of the historic Church by 21st

Century means

Come and share in the life of Jesus and as one gathered congregation fed at one Table we may serve in our many com-

munities with the love of Christ

Pastor Tom

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

July 19 2020 1015 AM

2

Pastor Rev Tom Lyberg

Pastoral Assistant Steve Beumer

Instrumentalists Elizabeth LeBlanc

Cassie Davidson

Cantors Denise Beumer Jennifer Garcia

Doug Danke

Audiovisual Marc Pohlad Terry Lindsey

Ashokan Farewell ______________________________________________________________________________________ Jay Ungar

(Cassie Davidson flute and Elizabeth LeBlanc harp)

Gathering

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

July 19 2020 1000 AM Live Chat Coffee Time

1010 AM Announcements

1015 AM Worship Begins with Prelude

PLEASE NOTE The St John YouTube Channel name has been changed Use this link to login to the

St John YouTube page httpswwwyoutubecomcstjohnlutheranchurch1600

Pastor We begin in the name of the One God - Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

People Amen

Pastor Out of a world of cut-throat competition of winners-and-losers and too many left behind we come together

People The worldrsquos ways are not our ways The worldrsquos ways are not Christrsquos ways

Pastor Out of a world of hatred violence individualism and life-taking power we gather as Godrsquos forgiven and recon-

ciled people

People Godrsquos ways are inclusive expansive and life-giving for all peoples

Pastor Come and worship the One whose love knows no limits Swim and splash in the cleansing waters of baptism

follow in the life and way of Jesus who is Lord of all

People Resurrect your spirits and souls in worship of the One Praise be to the Everlasting One

Pastor Almighty God to whom all hearts are open all desires known and from whom no secrets are hid cleanse the

thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we may perfectly love you and worthily mag-

nify your holy name through Jesus Christ our Lord

People Amen

Pastor Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another

Most merciful God

People We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves 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 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

3

Sing to the Lord of Harvest ______________________________________________ ELW 694 (verses 1 and 3)

Pastor In the mercy of almighty God Jesus Christ was given to die for us and for his sake God forgives us all our sins As

a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ and by his authority I therefore declare to you the entire

forgiveness of all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

People Amen

Assistant The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all

People And also with you

4

5

Assistant Faithful God most merciful judge you care for your children with firmness and compassion By your Spirit nur-

ture us who live in your kingdom that we may be rooted in the way of your Son Jesus Christ our Savior and

Lord

People Amen

6

Word

We invite you now to open your Bible at home and follow along for our readings this morning If you do not have a Bible

we can help you obtain one in the coming days Please take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the great gift of

the Holy Bible today

______________________________________________________________________________________ Isaiah 446-8 There are no other gods besides God the word of the Lord does not fail to come to pass We can trust in God through whom Isra-elmdashand wemdashare redeemed 6Thus says the Lord the King of Israel and his Redeemer the Lord of hosts I am the first and I am the last besides me there is no god 7Who is like me Let them proclaim it let them declare and set it forth before me Who has announced from of old the things to come Let them tell us what is yet to be 8Do not fear or be afraid have I not told you from of old and declared it You are my witnesses Is there any god besides me There is no other rock I know not one

Assistant Word of God word of life

People Thanks be to God

_______________________________________________________________________________________ Romans 812-25

For Paul true spirituality means that we experience the reality of the Spirit which enables us to pray as Godrsquos children keeps us in

solidarity with creation and gives us unseen hope that God will liberate us and creation from bondage to death and decay 12So then brothers and sisters we are debtors not to the flesh to live according to the fleshmdash13for 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 14For all who are led by the

Spirit of God are children of God 15For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear but you have received a

spirit of adoption When we cry ldquoAbba Fatherrdquo 16it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of

God 17and if children then heirs heirs of God and joint heirs with Christmdashif in fact we suffer with him so that we may also

be glorified with him 18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to

be revealed to us 19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God 20for the creation was

subjected to futility not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it in hope 21that the creation itself will be

set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God 22We know that the

whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now 23and not only the creation but we ourselves who have the first

fruits of the Spirit groan inwardly while we wait for adoption the redemption of our bodies 24For in hope we were saved

Now hope that is seen is not hope For who hopes for what is seen 25But if we hope for what we do not see we wait for it

with patience

Assistant Word of God word of life

People Thanks be to God

7

__________________________________________________________________________ Matthew 1324-30 36-43

Pastor The holy gospel according to St Matthew

People Glory to you O Lord

Jesus tells a parable about the coexistence of good and evil in this world Godrsquos judgment will remove all evildoers and causes of

sin but not until the end of human history 24[Jesus] put before [the crowds] another parable ldquoThe kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good

seed in his field25but while everybody was asleep an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and then went away 26So when the plants came up and bore grain then the weeds appeared as well 27And the slaves of the householder came

and said to him lsquoMaster did you not sow good seed in your field Where then did these weeds come fromrsquo 28He answered

lsquoAn enemy has done thisrsquo The slaves said to him lsquoThen do you want us to go and gather themrsquo 29But he replied lsquoNo for in

gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them 30Let both of them grow together until the harvest and

at harvest time I will tell the reapers Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned but gather the wheat

into my barnrsquo rdquo 36Then he left the crowds and went into the house And his disciples approached him saying ldquoExplain to us

the parable of the weeds of the fieldrdquo 37He answered ldquoThe one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man 38the field is the

world and the good seed are the children of the kingdom the weeds are the children of the evil one 39and the enemy who

sowed them is the devil the harvest is the end of the age and the reapers are angels 40Just as the weeds are collected and

burned up with fire so will it be at the end of the age 41The Son of Man will send his angels and they will collect out of his

kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers 42and they will throw them into the furnace of fire where there will be weeping

and gnashing of teeth 43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father Let anyone with ears lis-

tenrdquo

Pastor The gospel of the Lord

People Praise to you O Christ

_______________________________________________________________________________ Pastor Tom Lyberg

Come Thou Font of Every Blessing _______________________________________ ELW 807 (verses 1 and 3)

8

Assistant Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit we pray for the church the world and all who are in need

A brief silence

God of the harvest you sow the good seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ into your field Help your church

throughout the world to be both diligent and patient full of resolve and gentleness speaking truth and for-

giveness that our witness may be faithful to your intentions Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of all space and time renew the earth sky and sea Remind us that we fully share in its beauty and life

that created good we may find the healing and goodness you intend for us Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the nations teach us your ways that we may walk in your truth Mend the fabric of the human family

now torn apart by our fearful and warring ways Instead of violence bring peace Where there is mistrust and

falsehood bring honesty and integrity Where there is pride and prejudice let there be honor and integri-

ty May we live your Great Commandment that in loving you we may fully love both friend enemy and

stranger and released from shame and sin we might also learn to love ourselves Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of hope you accompany those who suffer and are near to the brokenhearted Open our hearts to your chil-

dren who are lonely and abandoned who feel trapped by despair and all who suffer in any way Let us offer a

feast of love in Christ instead of gorging on fear that will only starve the soul Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the seasons in the midst of summer give us refreshment renewal and new opportunities We pray for

the safety of those who travel We pray for those who cannot take the rest they need Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love we offer these prayers to you through Jesus

Christ our Lord

People Amen

Meal

We invite you to consider how you might bless St John and its ministries through your financial giving We continue to ask

all members to switch to scheduled online giving and we also welcome one-time gifts through our electronic giving system

We are grateful for your support as we seek to serve our community and the world with the love of Jesus You may offer your

gifts at wwwmysjorggive

Assistant Let us confess together our faith in the words of the Apostlesrsquo Creed

People I believe in God the Father almighty creator of heaven and earth I believe in Jesus Christ Godrsquos 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 to the dead On the third day he rose again he ascended into heaven he is

seated at the right hand of the Father and he will come to judge the living and the dead I believe in the Holy

Spirit the holy catholic church the communion of saints the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body

and the life everlasting Amen

As the Deer ____________________________________________________________________________ Martin J Nystrom

(Cassie Davidson flute and Elizabeth LeBlanc harp)

4

5

Assistant Faithful God most merciful judge you care for your children with firmness and compassion By your Spirit nur-

ture us who live in your kingdom that we may be rooted in the way of your Son Jesus Christ our Savior and

Lord

People Amen

6

Word

We invite you now to open your Bible at home and follow along for our readings this morning If you do not have a Bible

we can help you obtain one in the coming days Please take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the great gift of

the Holy Bible today

______________________________________________________________________________________ Isaiah 446-8 There are no other gods besides God the word of the Lord does not fail to come to pass We can trust in God through whom Isra-elmdashand wemdashare redeemed 6Thus says the Lord the King of Israel and his Redeemer the Lord of hosts I am the first and I am the last besides me there is no god 7Who is like me Let them proclaim it let them declare and set it forth before me Who has announced from of old the things to come Let them tell us what is yet to be 8Do not fear or be afraid have I not told you from of old and declared it You are my witnesses Is there any god besides me There is no other rock I know not one

Assistant Word of God word of life

People Thanks be to God

_______________________________________________________________________________________ Romans 812-25

For Paul true spirituality means that we experience the reality of the Spirit which enables us to pray as Godrsquos children keeps us in

solidarity with creation and gives us unseen hope that God will liberate us and creation from bondage to death and decay 12So then brothers and sisters we are debtors not to the flesh to live according to the fleshmdash13for 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 14For all who are led by the

Spirit of God are children of God 15For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear but you have received a

spirit of adoption When we cry ldquoAbba Fatherrdquo 16it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of

God 17and if children then heirs heirs of God and joint heirs with Christmdashif in fact we suffer with him so that we may also

be glorified with him 18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to

be revealed to us 19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God 20for the creation was

subjected to futility not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it in hope 21that the creation itself will be

set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God 22We know that the

whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now 23and not only the creation but we ourselves who have the first

fruits of the Spirit groan inwardly while we wait for adoption the redemption of our bodies 24For in hope we were saved

Now hope that is seen is not hope For who hopes for what is seen 25But if we hope for what we do not see we wait for it

with patience

Assistant Word of God word of life

People Thanks be to God

7

__________________________________________________________________________ Matthew 1324-30 36-43

Pastor The holy gospel according to St Matthew

People Glory to you O Lord

Jesus tells a parable about the coexistence of good and evil in this world Godrsquos judgment will remove all evildoers and causes of

sin but not until the end of human history 24[Jesus] put before [the crowds] another parable ldquoThe kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good

seed in his field25but while everybody was asleep an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and then went away 26So when the plants came up and bore grain then the weeds appeared as well 27And the slaves of the householder came

and said to him lsquoMaster did you not sow good seed in your field Where then did these weeds come fromrsquo 28He answered

lsquoAn enemy has done thisrsquo The slaves said to him lsquoThen do you want us to go and gather themrsquo 29But he replied lsquoNo for in

gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them 30Let both of them grow together until the harvest and

at harvest time I will tell the reapers Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned but gather the wheat

into my barnrsquo rdquo 36Then he left the crowds and went into the house And his disciples approached him saying ldquoExplain to us

the parable of the weeds of the fieldrdquo 37He answered ldquoThe one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man 38the field is the

world and the good seed are the children of the kingdom the weeds are the children of the evil one 39and the enemy who

sowed them is the devil the harvest is the end of the age and the reapers are angels 40Just as the weeds are collected and

burned up with fire so will it be at the end of the age 41The Son of Man will send his angels and they will collect out of his

kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers 42and they will throw them into the furnace of fire where there will be weeping

and gnashing of teeth 43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father Let anyone with ears lis-

tenrdquo

Pastor The gospel of the Lord

People Praise to you O Christ

_______________________________________________________________________________ Pastor Tom Lyberg

Come Thou Font of Every Blessing _______________________________________ ELW 807 (verses 1 and 3)

8

Assistant Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit we pray for the church the world and all who are in need

A brief silence

God of the harvest you sow the good seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ into your field Help your church

throughout the world to be both diligent and patient full of resolve and gentleness speaking truth and for-

giveness that our witness may be faithful to your intentions Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of all space and time renew the earth sky and sea Remind us that we fully share in its beauty and life

that created good we may find the healing and goodness you intend for us Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the nations teach us your ways that we may walk in your truth Mend the fabric of the human family

now torn apart by our fearful and warring ways Instead of violence bring peace Where there is mistrust and

falsehood bring honesty and integrity Where there is pride and prejudice let there be honor and integri-

ty May we live your Great Commandment that in loving you we may fully love both friend enemy and

stranger and released from shame and sin we might also learn to love ourselves Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of hope you accompany those who suffer and are near to the brokenhearted Open our hearts to your chil-

dren who are lonely and abandoned who feel trapped by despair and all who suffer in any way Let us offer a

feast of love in Christ instead of gorging on fear that will only starve the soul Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the seasons in the midst of summer give us refreshment renewal and new opportunities We pray for

the safety of those who travel We pray for those who cannot take the rest they need Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love we offer these prayers to you through Jesus

Christ our Lord

People Amen

Meal

We invite you to consider how you might bless St John and its ministries through your financial giving We continue to ask

all members to switch to scheduled online giving and we also welcome one-time gifts through our electronic giving system

We are grateful for your support as we seek to serve our community and the world with the love of Jesus You may offer your

gifts at wwwmysjorggive

Assistant Let us confess together our faith in the words of the Apostlesrsquo Creed

People I believe in God the Father almighty creator of heaven and earth I believe in Jesus Christ Godrsquos 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 to the dead On the third day he rose again he ascended into heaven he is

seated at the right hand of the Father and he will come to judge the living and the dead I believe in the Holy

Spirit the holy catholic church the communion of saints the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body

and the life everlasting Amen

As the Deer ____________________________________________________________________________ Martin J Nystrom

(Cassie Davidson flute and Elizabeth LeBlanc harp)

5

Assistant Faithful God most merciful judge you care for your children with firmness and compassion By your Spirit nur-

ture us who live in your kingdom that we may be rooted in the way of your Son Jesus Christ our Savior and

Lord

People Amen

6

Word

We invite you now to open your Bible at home and follow along for our readings this morning If you do not have a Bible

we can help you obtain one in the coming days Please take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the great gift of

the Holy Bible today

______________________________________________________________________________________ Isaiah 446-8 There are no other gods besides God the word of the Lord does not fail to come to pass We can trust in God through whom Isra-elmdashand wemdashare redeemed 6Thus says the Lord the King of Israel and his Redeemer the Lord of hosts I am the first and I am the last besides me there is no god 7Who is like me Let them proclaim it let them declare and set it forth before me Who has announced from of old the things to come Let them tell us what is yet to be 8Do not fear or be afraid have I not told you from of old and declared it You are my witnesses Is there any god besides me There is no other rock I know not one

Assistant Word of God word of life

People Thanks be to God

_______________________________________________________________________________________ Romans 812-25

For Paul true spirituality means that we experience the reality of the Spirit which enables us to pray as Godrsquos children keeps us in

solidarity with creation and gives us unseen hope that God will liberate us and creation from bondage to death and decay 12So then brothers and sisters we are debtors not to the flesh to live according to the fleshmdash13for 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 14For all who are led by the

Spirit of God are children of God 15For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear but you have received a

spirit of adoption When we cry ldquoAbba Fatherrdquo 16it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of

God 17and if children then heirs heirs of God and joint heirs with Christmdashif in fact we suffer with him so that we may also

be glorified with him 18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to

be revealed to us 19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God 20for the creation was

subjected to futility not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it in hope 21that the creation itself will be

set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God 22We know that the

whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now 23and not only the creation but we ourselves who have the first

fruits of the Spirit groan inwardly while we wait for adoption the redemption of our bodies 24For in hope we were saved

Now hope that is seen is not hope For who hopes for what is seen 25But if we hope for what we do not see we wait for it

with patience

Assistant Word of God word of life

People Thanks be to God

7

__________________________________________________________________________ Matthew 1324-30 36-43

Pastor The holy gospel according to St Matthew

People Glory to you O Lord

Jesus tells a parable about the coexistence of good and evil in this world Godrsquos judgment will remove all evildoers and causes of

sin but not until the end of human history 24[Jesus] put before [the crowds] another parable ldquoThe kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good

seed in his field25but while everybody was asleep an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and then went away 26So when the plants came up and bore grain then the weeds appeared as well 27And the slaves of the householder came

and said to him lsquoMaster did you not sow good seed in your field Where then did these weeds come fromrsquo 28He answered

lsquoAn enemy has done thisrsquo The slaves said to him lsquoThen do you want us to go and gather themrsquo 29But he replied lsquoNo for in

gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them 30Let both of them grow together until the harvest and

at harvest time I will tell the reapers Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned but gather the wheat

into my barnrsquo rdquo 36Then he left the crowds and went into the house And his disciples approached him saying ldquoExplain to us

the parable of the weeds of the fieldrdquo 37He answered ldquoThe one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man 38the field is the

world and the good seed are the children of the kingdom the weeds are the children of the evil one 39and the enemy who

sowed them is the devil the harvest is the end of the age and the reapers are angels 40Just as the weeds are collected and

burned up with fire so will it be at the end of the age 41The Son of Man will send his angels and they will collect out of his

kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers 42and they will throw them into the furnace of fire where there will be weeping

and gnashing of teeth 43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father Let anyone with ears lis-

tenrdquo

Pastor The gospel of the Lord

People Praise to you O Christ

_______________________________________________________________________________ Pastor Tom Lyberg

Come Thou Font of Every Blessing _______________________________________ ELW 807 (verses 1 and 3)

8

Assistant Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit we pray for the church the world and all who are in need

A brief silence

God of the harvest you sow the good seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ into your field Help your church

throughout the world to be both diligent and patient full of resolve and gentleness speaking truth and for-

giveness that our witness may be faithful to your intentions Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of all space and time renew the earth sky and sea Remind us that we fully share in its beauty and life

that created good we may find the healing and goodness you intend for us Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the nations teach us your ways that we may walk in your truth Mend the fabric of the human family

now torn apart by our fearful and warring ways Instead of violence bring peace Where there is mistrust and

falsehood bring honesty and integrity Where there is pride and prejudice let there be honor and integri-

ty May we live your Great Commandment that in loving you we may fully love both friend enemy and

stranger and released from shame and sin we might also learn to love ourselves Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of hope you accompany those who suffer and are near to the brokenhearted Open our hearts to your chil-

dren who are lonely and abandoned who feel trapped by despair and all who suffer in any way Let us offer a

feast of love in Christ instead of gorging on fear that will only starve the soul Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the seasons in the midst of summer give us refreshment renewal and new opportunities We pray for

the safety of those who travel We pray for those who cannot take the rest they need Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love we offer these prayers to you through Jesus

Christ our Lord

People Amen

Meal

We invite you to consider how you might bless St John and its ministries through your financial giving We continue to ask

all members to switch to scheduled online giving and we also welcome one-time gifts through our electronic giving system

We are grateful for your support as we seek to serve our community and the world with the love of Jesus You may offer your

gifts at wwwmysjorggive

Assistant Let us confess together our faith in the words of the Apostlesrsquo Creed

People I believe in God the Father almighty creator of heaven and earth I believe in Jesus Christ Godrsquos 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 to the dead On the third day he rose again he ascended into heaven he is

seated at the right hand of the Father and he will come to judge the living and the dead I believe in the Holy

Spirit the holy catholic church the communion of saints the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body

and the life everlasting Amen

As the Deer ____________________________________________________________________________ Martin J Nystrom

(Cassie Davidson flute and Elizabeth LeBlanc harp)

6

Word

We invite you now to open your Bible at home and follow along for our readings this morning If you do not have a Bible

we can help you obtain one in the coming days Please take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the great gift of

the Holy Bible today

______________________________________________________________________________________ Isaiah 446-8 There are no other gods besides God the word of the Lord does not fail to come to pass We can trust in God through whom Isra-elmdashand wemdashare redeemed 6Thus says the Lord the King of Israel and his Redeemer the Lord of hosts I am the first and I am the last besides me there is no god 7Who is like me Let them proclaim it let them declare and set it forth before me Who has announced from of old the things to come Let them tell us what is yet to be 8Do not fear or be afraid have I not told you from of old and declared it You are my witnesses Is there any god besides me There is no other rock I know not one

Assistant Word of God word of life

People Thanks be to God

_______________________________________________________________________________________ Romans 812-25

For Paul true spirituality means that we experience the reality of the Spirit which enables us to pray as Godrsquos children keeps us in

solidarity with creation and gives us unseen hope that God will liberate us and creation from bondage to death and decay 12So then brothers and sisters we are debtors not to the flesh to live according to the fleshmdash13for 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 14For all who are led by the

Spirit of God are children of God 15For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear but you have received a

spirit of adoption When we cry ldquoAbba Fatherrdquo 16it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of

God 17and if children then heirs heirs of God and joint heirs with Christmdashif in fact we suffer with him so that we may also

be glorified with him 18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to

be revealed to us 19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God 20for the creation was

subjected to futility not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it in hope 21that the creation itself will be

set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God 22We know that the

whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now 23and not only the creation but we ourselves who have the first

fruits of the Spirit groan inwardly while we wait for adoption the redemption of our bodies 24For in hope we were saved

Now hope that is seen is not hope For who hopes for what is seen 25But if we hope for what we do not see we wait for it

with patience

Assistant Word of God word of life

People Thanks be to God

7

__________________________________________________________________________ Matthew 1324-30 36-43

Pastor The holy gospel according to St Matthew

People Glory to you O Lord

Jesus tells a parable about the coexistence of good and evil in this world Godrsquos judgment will remove all evildoers and causes of

sin but not until the end of human history 24[Jesus] put before [the crowds] another parable ldquoThe kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good

seed in his field25but while everybody was asleep an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and then went away 26So when the plants came up and bore grain then the weeds appeared as well 27And the slaves of the householder came

and said to him lsquoMaster did you not sow good seed in your field Where then did these weeds come fromrsquo 28He answered

lsquoAn enemy has done thisrsquo The slaves said to him lsquoThen do you want us to go and gather themrsquo 29But he replied lsquoNo for in

gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them 30Let both of them grow together until the harvest and

at harvest time I will tell the reapers Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned but gather the wheat

into my barnrsquo rdquo 36Then he left the crowds and went into the house And his disciples approached him saying ldquoExplain to us

the parable of the weeds of the fieldrdquo 37He answered ldquoThe one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man 38the field is the

world and the good seed are the children of the kingdom the weeds are the children of the evil one 39and the enemy who

sowed them is the devil the harvest is the end of the age and the reapers are angels 40Just as the weeds are collected and

burned up with fire so will it be at the end of the age 41The Son of Man will send his angels and they will collect out of his

kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers 42and they will throw them into the furnace of fire where there will be weeping

and gnashing of teeth 43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father Let anyone with ears lis-

tenrdquo

Pastor The gospel of the Lord

People Praise to you O Christ

_______________________________________________________________________________ Pastor Tom Lyberg

Come Thou Font of Every Blessing _______________________________________ ELW 807 (verses 1 and 3)

8

Assistant Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit we pray for the church the world and all who are in need

A brief silence

God of the harvest you sow the good seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ into your field Help your church

throughout the world to be both diligent and patient full of resolve and gentleness speaking truth and for-

giveness that our witness may be faithful to your intentions Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of all space and time renew the earth sky and sea Remind us that we fully share in its beauty and life

that created good we may find the healing and goodness you intend for us Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the nations teach us your ways that we may walk in your truth Mend the fabric of the human family

now torn apart by our fearful and warring ways Instead of violence bring peace Where there is mistrust and

falsehood bring honesty and integrity Where there is pride and prejudice let there be honor and integri-

ty May we live your Great Commandment that in loving you we may fully love both friend enemy and

stranger and released from shame and sin we might also learn to love ourselves Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of hope you accompany those who suffer and are near to the brokenhearted Open our hearts to your chil-

dren who are lonely and abandoned who feel trapped by despair and all who suffer in any way Let us offer a

feast of love in Christ instead of gorging on fear that will only starve the soul Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the seasons in the midst of summer give us refreshment renewal and new opportunities We pray for

the safety of those who travel We pray for those who cannot take the rest they need Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love we offer these prayers to you through Jesus

Christ our Lord

People Amen

Meal

We invite you to consider how you might bless St John and its ministries through your financial giving We continue to ask

all members to switch to scheduled online giving and we also welcome one-time gifts through our electronic giving system

We are grateful for your support as we seek to serve our community and the world with the love of Jesus You may offer your

gifts at wwwmysjorggive

Assistant Let us confess together our faith in the words of the Apostlesrsquo Creed

People I believe in God the Father almighty creator of heaven and earth I believe in Jesus Christ Godrsquos 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 to the dead On the third day he rose again he ascended into heaven he is

seated at the right hand of the Father and he will come to judge the living and the dead I believe in the Holy

Spirit the holy catholic church the communion of saints the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body

and the life everlasting Amen

As the Deer ____________________________________________________________________________ Martin J Nystrom

(Cassie Davidson flute and Elizabeth LeBlanc harp)

7

__________________________________________________________________________ Matthew 1324-30 36-43

Pastor The holy gospel according to St Matthew

People Glory to you O Lord

Jesus tells a parable about the coexistence of good and evil in this world Godrsquos judgment will remove all evildoers and causes of

sin but not until the end of human history 24[Jesus] put before [the crowds] another parable ldquoThe kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good

seed in his field25but while everybody was asleep an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and then went away 26So when the plants came up and bore grain then the weeds appeared as well 27And the slaves of the householder came

and said to him lsquoMaster did you not sow good seed in your field Where then did these weeds come fromrsquo 28He answered

lsquoAn enemy has done thisrsquo The slaves said to him lsquoThen do you want us to go and gather themrsquo 29But he replied lsquoNo for in

gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them 30Let both of them grow together until the harvest and

at harvest time I will tell the reapers Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned but gather the wheat

into my barnrsquo rdquo 36Then he left the crowds and went into the house And his disciples approached him saying ldquoExplain to us

the parable of the weeds of the fieldrdquo 37He answered ldquoThe one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man 38the field is the

world and the good seed are the children of the kingdom the weeds are the children of the evil one 39and the enemy who

sowed them is the devil the harvest is the end of the age and the reapers are angels 40Just as the weeds are collected and

burned up with fire so will it be at the end of the age 41The Son of Man will send his angels and they will collect out of his

kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers 42and they will throw them into the furnace of fire where there will be weeping

and gnashing of teeth 43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father Let anyone with ears lis-

tenrdquo

Pastor The gospel of the Lord

People Praise to you O Christ

_______________________________________________________________________________ Pastor Tom Lyberg

Come Thou Font of Every Blessing _______________________________________ ELW 807 (verses 1 and 3)

8

Assistant Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit we pray for the church the world and all who are in need

A brief silence

God of the harvest you sow the good seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ into your field Help your church

throughout the world to be both diligent and patient full of resolve and gentleness speaking truth and for-

giveness that our witness may be faithful to your intentions Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of all space and time renew the earth sky and sea Remind us that we fully share in its beauty and life

that created good we may find the healing and goodness you intend for us Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the nations teach us your ways that we may walk in your truth Mend the fabric of the human family

now torn apart by our fearful and warring ways Instead of violence bring peace Where there is mistrust and

falsehood bring honesty and integrity Where there is pride and prejudice let there be honor and integri-

ty May we live your Great Commandment that in loving you we may fully love both friend enemy and

stranger and released from shame and sin we might also learn to love ourselves Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of hope you accompany those who suffer and are near to the brokenhearted Open our hearts to your chil-

dren who are lonely and abandoned who feel trapped by despair and all who suffer in any way Let us offer a

feast of love in Christ instead of gorging on fear that will only starve the soul Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the seasons in the midst of summer give us refreshment renewal and new opportunities We pray for

the safety of those who travel We pray for those who cannot take the rest they need Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love we offer these prayers to you through Jesus

Christ our Lord

People Amen

Meal

We invite you to consider how you might bless St John and its ministries through your financial giving We continue to ask

all members to switch to scheduled online giving and we also welcome one-time gifts through our electronic giving system

We are grateful for your support as we seek to serve our community and the world with the love of Jesus You may offer your

gifts at wwwmysjorggive

Assistant Let us confess together our faith in the words of the Apostlesrsquo Creed

People I believe in God the Father almighty creator of heaven and earth I believe in Jesus Christ Godrsquos 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 to the dead On the third day he rose again he ascended into heaven he is

seated at the right hand of the Father and he will come to judge the living and the dead I believe in the Holy

Spirit the holy catholic church the communion of saints the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body

and the life everlasting Amen

As the Deer ____________________________________________________________________________ Martin J Nystrom

(Cassie Davidson flute and Elizabeth LeBlanc harp)

8

Assistant Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit we pray for the church the world and all who are in need

A brief silence

God of the harvest you sow the good seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ into your field Help your church

throughout the world to be both diligent and patient full of resolve and gentleness speaking truth and for-

giveness that our witness may be faithful to your intentions Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of all space and time renew the earth sky and sea Remind us that we fully share in its beauty and life

that created good we may find the healing and goodness you intend for us Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the nations teach us your ways that we may walk in your truth Mend the fabric of the human family

now torn apart by our fearful and warring ways Instead of violence bring peace Where there is mistrust and

falsehood bring honesty and integrity Where there is pride and prejudice let there be honor and integri-

ty May we live your Great Commandment that in loving you we may fully love both friend enemy and

stranger and released from shame and sin we might also learn to love ourselves Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of hope you accompany those who suffer and are near to the brokenhearted Open our hearts to your chil-

dren who are lonely and abandoned who feel trapped by despair and all who suffer in any way Let us offer a

feast of love in Christ instead of gorging on fear that will only starve the soul Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant God of the seasons in the midst of summer give us refreshment renewal and new opportunities We pray for

the safety of those who travel We pray for those who cannot take the rest they need Lord in your mercy

People hear our prayer

Assistant In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love we offer these prayers to you through Jesus

Christ our Lord

People Amen

Meal

We invite you to consider how you might bless St John and its ministries through your financial giving We continue to ask

all members to switch to scheduled online giving and we also welcome one-time gifts through our electronic giving system

We are grateful for your support as we seek to serve our community and the world with the love of Jesus You may offer your

gifts at wwwmysjorggive

Assistant Let us confess together our faith in the words of the Apostlesrsquo Creed

People I believe in God the Father almighty creator of heaven and earth I believe in Jesus Christ Godrsquos 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 to the dead On the third day he rose again he ascended into heaven he is

seated at the right hand of the Father and he will come to judge the living and the dead I believe in the Holy

Spirit the holy catholic church the communion of saints the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body

and the life everlasting Amen

As the Deer ____________________________________________________________________________ Martin J Nystrom

(Cassie Davidson flute and Elizabeth LeBlanc harp)

9

Pastor It is indeed right our duty and our joy that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to

you almighty and merciful God through our Savior Jesus Christ who on this day overcame death and the grave

and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life And so with all the choirs of angels

with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn

Pastor Let us pray Blessed are you O God maker of all things Through your goodness you have blessed us with

these gifts our selves our time and our possessions Use us and what we have gathered in feeding the world

with your love through the one who gave himself for us Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord

People Amen

10

Pastor Lord remember us in your kingdom and teach us to prayhellip

People Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heav-

en 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

Pastor The Body of Christ given for you

(Please take and eat the Bread you have set out for Communion If you are in a safe household setting you may

offer to each other with the words ndash ldquothe Body of Christ given for yourdquo)

People Amen

Pastor The Blood of Christ shed for you

(Please take and drink what you have set out for Communion If you are in a safe household setting you may offer

to each other with the words ndash ldquothe Blood of Christ shed for yourdquo)

People Amen

Pastor For those of you who have chosen not to join in the meal receive the blessing of Jesus Christ the great healer of

us all that you might know the fullness of His love the forgiveness of your sins and the invitation to serve your

neighbor in need with this community

People Amen

Pastor And now may the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen us in true faith to life everlasting

People Amen

Pastor Let us pray

God of the welcome table in this meal we have feasted on your goodness and have been united by your pres-

ence among us Empower us to go forth sustained by these gifts so that we may share your neighborly love

with all through Jesus Christ the giver of abundant life

People Amen

Sending

Pastor Neither death nor life nor angels nor rulers nor things present nor things to come nor powers nor height nor

depth nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus God the

creator Jesus the Christ and the Holy Spirit the comforter bless you and keep you in eternal love

People Amen

Pastor In the night in which he was betrayed our Lord Jesus 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 all people for the forgiveness of sin Do this for the remembrance of me

11

Blessed Assurance ___________________________________________________________ ELW 638 (verses 1 and 3)

Pastor Go in peace Christ is with you

People Thanks be to God

Baileyrsquos Fancy ___________________________________________________________________________________ Kim Robertson

(Elizabeth LeBlanc harp)

12

Life at St John Lutheran Church

July 20 to July 26 2020

Worship Service on DVDs The first set of DVDs with the

Sunday digital worship services

have been sent If you are una-

ble to access the worship services digitally and would

like DVDs with the services mailed to you contact Jen-

nifer Johnson at parishlifemysjorg or call the church

office at 407-644-1783 Portable DVD players are also

available for those who do not have one

PLEASE NOTE The St John YouTube Channel name has been changed Use this link to login to the

St John YouTube page httpswwwyoutubecomcstjohnlutheranchurch1600

Update on Reopening The Task Force on Reopening

St John met this past week to finalize the various forms

and guidelines necessary to reopen St John for in person

worship The brochure outlining the reopening plan is be-

ing finalized and will be sent out to you once completed

The Task Force is looking at possibly reopening St John

some time in August However our digital worship service

will continue to be provided each week even after reopen-

ing

Special Music Today we are blessed to have Elizabeth LeBlanc on the harp leading us in worship service while Jerry Fritz

is out of town Thank you to Elizabeth and also to Cassie Davidson for providing such an important part to our digital wor-

ship and for sharing their musical talents with St John

School Supplies Even though the school year will look very different for our students school supply donations are still

needed for Killarney Elementary Please place any donations in the grocery cart underneath the stairs by the backdoor on

Mondays through Thursdays from 900 am to 100 pm

School Supply List

Crayola 24 pack of crayons

Crayola Markers

Expo Dry Erase Markers

Highlighters

Composition notebooks (wide rule)

Spiral Notebooks (wide rule)

1 inch binder-clear front

Colored folders with prongs and pockets

Fiskars scissors

Elmerrsquos glue sticks

Pencil box or pouch

Pencils

Erasers (topswide)

Hand Sanitizer

Tissue Boxes

Sandwich Ministry at Meadows Apartments St John had been providing a once a month lunch to the children at

the Meadows Apartments here in Winter Park This ministry has been on hold since the spring However next Saturday

July 25 we will be providing a sandwich meal to the kids Help is needed to put together the lunches on Saturday July 25

at 900 am in the St John kitchen The COVID 19 POLICIES include All volunteers will need to enter and exit the church through the door from the kitchen into the alleyway on the south side of the church They will need to complete the St John

screening tool and have a temperature check Masks and social distancing will be required in addition to the use of gloves To

see a complete list of the guidelines and to signup please go to httpswwwsignupgeniuscomgo5080849a8ae2aa3fb6-

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10

Pastor Lord remember us in your kingdom and teach us to prayhellip

People Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heav-

en 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

Pastor The Body of Christ given for you

(Please take and eat the Bread you have set out for Communion If you are in a safe household setting you may

offer to each other with the words ndash ldquothe Body of Christ given for yourdquo)

People Amen

Pastor The Blood of Christ shed for you

(Please take and drink what you have set out for Communion If you are in a safe household setting you may offer

to each other with the words ndash ldquothe Blood of Christ shed for yourdquo)

People Amen

Pastor For those of you who have chosen not to join in the meal receive the blessing of Jesus Christ the great healer of

us all that you might know the fullness of His love the forgiveness of your sins and the invitation to serve your

neighbor in need with this community

People Amen

Pastor And now may the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen us in true faith to life everlasting

People Amen

Pastor Let us pray

God of the welcome table in this meal we have feasted on your goodness and have been united by your pres-

ence among us Empower us to go forth sustained by these gifts so that we may share your neighborly love

with all through Jesus Christ the giver of abundant life

People Amen

Sending

Pastor Neither death nor life nor angels nor rulers nor things present nor things to come nor powers nor height nor

depth nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus God the

creator Jesus the Christ and the Holy Spirit the comforter bless you and keep you in eternal love

People Amen

Pastor In the night in which he was betrayed our Lord Jesus 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 all people for the forgiveness of sin Do this for the remembrance of me

11

Blessed Assurance ___________________________________________________________ ELW 638 (verses 1 and 3)

Pastor Go in peace Christ is with you

People Thanks be to God

Baileyrsquos Fancy ___________________________________________________________________________________ Kim Robertson

(Elizabeth LeBlanc harp)

12

Life at St John Lutheran Church

July 20 to July 26 2020

Worship Service on DVDs The first set of DVDs with the

Sunday digital worship services

have been sent If you are una-

ble to access the worship services digitally and would

like DVDs with the services mailed to you contact Jen-

nifer Johnson at parishlifemysjorg or call the church

office at 407-644-1783 Portable DVD players are also

available for those who do not have one

PLEASE NOTE The St John YouTube Channel name has been changed Use this link to login to the

St John YouTube page httpswwwyoutubecomcstjohnlutheranchurch1600

Update on Reopening The Task Force on Reopening

St John met this past week to finalize the various forms

and guidelines necessary to reopen St John for in person

worship The brochure outlining the reopening plan is be-

ing finalized and will be sent out to you once completed

The Task Force is looking at possibly reopening St John

some time in August However our digital worship service

will continue to be provided each week even after reopen-

ing

Special Music Today we are blessed to have Elizabeth LeBlanc on the harp leading us in worship service while Jerry Fritz

is out of town Thank you to Elizabeth and also to Cassie Davidson for providing such an important part to our digital wor-

ship and for sharing their musical talents with St John

School Supplies Even though the school year will look very different for our students school supply donations are still

needed for Killarney Elementary Please place any donations in the grocery cart underneath the stairs by the backdoor on

Mondays through Thursdays from 900 am to 100 pm

School Supply List

Crayola 24 pack of crayons

Crayola Markers

Expo Dry Erase Markers

Highlighters

Composition notebooks (wide rule)

Spiral Notebooks (wide rule)

1 inch binder-clear front

Colored folders with prongs and pockets

Fiskars scissors

Elmerrsquos glue sticks

Pencil box or pouch

Pencils

Erasers (topswide)

Hand Sanitizer

Tissue Boxes

Sandwich Ministry at Meadows Apartments St John had been providing a once a month lunch to the children at

the Meadows Apartments here in Winter Park This ministry has been on hold since the spring However next Saturday

July 25 we will be providing a sandwich meal to the kids Help is needed to put together the lunches on Saturday July 25

at 900 am in the St John kitchen The COVID 19 POLICIES include All volunteers will need to enter and exit the church through the door from the kitchen into the alleyway on the south side of the church They will need to complete the St John

screening tool and have a temperature check Masks and social distancing will be required in addition to the use of gloves To

see a complete list of the guidelines and to signup please go to httpswwwsignupgeniuscomgo5080849a8ae2aa3fb6-

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11

Blessed Assurance ___________________________________________________________ ELW 638 (verses 1 and 3)

Pastor Go in peace Christ is with you

People Thanks be to God

Baileyrsquos Fancy ___________________________________________________________________________________ Kim Robertson

(Elizabeth LeBlanc harp)

12

Life at St John Lutheran Church

July 20 to July 26 2020

Worship Service on DVDs The first set of DVDs with the

Sunday digital worship services

have been sent If you are una-

ble to access the worship services digitally and would

like DVDs with the services mailed to you contact Jen-

nifer Johnson at parishlifemysjorg or call the church

office at 407-644-1783 Portable DVD players are also

available for those who do not have one

PLEASE NOTE The St John YouTube Channel name has been changed Use this link to login to the

St John YouTube page httpswwwyoutubecomcstjohnlutheranchurch1600

Update on Reopening The Task Force on Reopening

St John met this past week to finalize the various forms

and guidelines necessary to reopen St John for in person

worship The brochure outlining the reopening plan is be-

ing finalized and will be sent out to you once completed

The Task Force is looking at possibly reopening St John

some time in August However our digital worship service

will continue to be provided each week even after reopen-

ing

Special Music Today we are blessed to have Elizabeth LeBlanc on the harp leading us in worship service while Jerry Fritz

is out of town Thank you to Elizabeth and also to Cassie Davidson for providing such an important part to our digital wor-

ship and for sharing their musical talents with St John

School Supplies Even though the school year will look very different for our students school supply donations are still

needed for Killarney Elementary Please place any donations in the grocery cart underneath the stairs by the backdoor on

Mondays through Thursdays from 900 am to 100 pm

School Supply List

Crayola 24 pack of crayons

Crayola Markers

Expo Dry Erase Markers

Highlighters

Composition notebooks (wide rule)

Spiral Notebooks (wide rule)

1 inch binder-clear front

Colored folders with prongs and pockets

Fiskars scissors

Elmerrsquos glue sticks

Pencil box or pouch

Pencils

Erasers (topswide)

Hand Sanitizer

Tissue Boxes

Sandwich Ministry at Meadows Apartments St John had been providing a once a month lunch to the children at

the Meadows Apartments here in Winter Park This ministry has been on hold since the spring However next Saturday

July 25 we will be providing a sandwich meal to the kids Help is needed to put together the lunches on Saturday July 25

at 900 am in the St John kitchen The COVID 19 POLICIES include All volunteers will need to enter and exit the church through the door from the kitchen into the alleyway on the south side of the church They will need to complete the St John

screening tool and have a temperature check Masks and social distancing will be required in addition to the use of gloves To

see a complete list of the guidelines and to signup please go to httpswwwsignupgeniuscomgo5080849a8ae2aa3fb6-

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12

Life at St John Lutheran Church

July 20 to July 26 2020

Worship Service on DVDs The first set of DVDs with the

Sunday digital worship services

have been sent If you are una-

ble to access the worship services digitally and would

like DVDs with the services mailed to you contact Jen-

nifer Johnson at parishlifemysjorg or call the church

office at 407-644-1783 Portable DVD players are also

available for those who do not have one

PLEASE NOTE The St John YouTube Channel name has been changed Use this link to login to the

St John YouTube page httpswwwyoutubecomcstjohnlutheranchurch1600

Update on Reopening The Task Force on Reopening

St John met this past week to finalize the various forms

and guidelines necessary to reopen St John for in person

worship The brochure outlining the reopening plan is be-

ing finalized and will be sent out to you once completed

The Task Force is looking at possibly reopening St John

some time in August However our digital worship service

will continue to be provided each week even after reopen-

ing

Special Music Today we are blessed to have Elizabeth LeBlanc on the harp leading us in worship service while Jerry Fritz

is out of town Thank you to Elizabeth and also to Cassie Davidson for providing such an important part to our digital wor-

ship and for sharing their musical talents with St John

School Supplies Even though the school year will look very different for our students school supply donations are still

needed for Killarney Elementary Please place any donations in the grocery cart underneath the stairs by the backdoor on

Mondays through Thursdays from 900 am to 100 pm

School Supply List

Crayola 24 pack of crayons

Crayola Markers

Expo Dry Erase Markers

Highlighters

Composition notebooks (wide rule)

Spiral Notebooks (wide rule)

1 inch binder-clear front

Colored folders with prongs and pockets

Fiskars scissors

Elmerrsquos glue sticks

Pencil box or pouch

Pencils

Erasers (topswide)

Hand Sanitizer

Tissue Boxes

Sandwich Ministry at Meadows Apartments St John had been providing a once a month lunch to the children at

the Meadows Apartments here in Winter Park This ministry has been on hold since the spring However next Saturday

July 25 we will be providing a sandwich meal to the kids Help is needed to put together the lunches on Saturday July 25

at 900 am in the St John kitchen The COVID 19 POLICIES include All volunteers will need to enter and exit the church through the door from the kitchen into the alleyway on the south side of the church They will need to complete the St John

screening tool and have a temperature check Masks and social distancing will be required in addition to the use of gloves To

see a complete list of the guidelines and to signup please go to httpswwwsignupgeniuscomgo5080849a8ae2aa3fb6-

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13

Most events listed below can be accessed on the St John YouTube page httpswwwyoutubecomc

stjohnlutheranchurch1600 However St John Happy Hour and Menrsquos Bible Study are on Zoom

Tuesday July 21

1200 pm Morning Coffee with Pastor Tom

Wednesday July 22

1200 pm Prayer Group

700 pm Happy Hour on Zoom

Thursday July 23

900 am Morning Coffee with Pastor Tom

Friday July 24

1030 am Menrsquos Bible Study book of Isaiah on Zoom

Sunday July 25

Worship Service

1000 am Live Chat Coffee Time

1010 am Announcements

1015 am Worship begins with prelude

Every Wednesday night at 700PM we invite you to gather for a BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) to

visit see each other face to face and share happy news with each other via Zoom For more info and

to sign up go to httpswwwsignupgeniuscomgo5080849a8ae2aa3fb6-happy1

Kidsrsquo Time Come join Anita Bornman as she leads a digital childrenrsquos class which includes a devotion with connections to

scriptures from the Old Testament along with Old Testament Tongue Twisters the Apostlesrsquo Creed Ten Commandments

and the Lordrsquos Prayer Each class will focus on an Old Testament story arts and crafts and story reinforcement activities

Menrsquos Bible Study on Zoom (Fridays) ndash Looking for an informal studydiscussion on the Bible while at home The Menrsquos

Friday morning Bible Study is currently reading the Book of Philippians and now meeting via Zoom at 1030 am Go to the

signup genius httpswwwsignupgeniuscomgo5080849a8ae2aa3fb6-mens for info on how to access the group on Zoom

Morning Coffee With PT Morning coffee is a live update with Pastor Tom Lyberg to find out what the latest news is from St

John reflections on faith life and a concluding prayer time So take your morning coffee break and reconnect with your pas-

tor and the St John family digitally Tuesdays and Thursdays at 900AM

Morning and Evening Prayer Our Deacon of Worship Ed Bornman has created 15-minute morning prayer services as a way

to begin and end your day in prayer

Sunday Digital Gathering 1000 am Live Chat and Coffee Time 1010 am Announcements 1015 am Prelude

To give God praise hear Godrsquos Word and around the one Table receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion to experience

the touch of the real Presence of Jesus in Bread and Wine so that we might be sent to love and serve in a social distancing

world

Wednesday Prayer Time You are invited to join with others in prayer and you can also send prayer requests to prayerre-

questsmysjorg

Monday July 20 2020 to Sunday July 26 2020

There are several ways to keep in touch with what is happening at St John

bull Emergencies Pastor Tom pastortommysjorg 567-208-6342 Jennifer Johnson

parishlifemysjorg

bull St John App Search for St John Winter Park in your app store and download You

can access announcements the church calendar sermons and other livestream options

bull Emails and Texts Update your cell phone numbers and emails with Jennifer Johnson at parishlifemysjorg

bull Website Go the St John website at wwwmysjorg for information

bull Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomStJohnLutheranChurchFL

bull St John YouTube httpswwwyoutubecomcstjohnlutheranchurch1600

bull You can subscribe to this page by clicking the red box and entering your email

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With many people turning to Amazon to do their shopping

these past few months herersquos a great way you can support

St John every time you shop with Amazon You will find the

same Amazon you know and love with the added bonus

that Amazon will donate a portion of the price of eligible

purchases to St John Signing up is easy

Heres how to shop AmazonSmile

1 Visit smileamazoncom

2 Sign in with your Amazoncom creden-

tials

3 Choose St John Lutheran Church as

your charitable organization to receive

donations

4 Start shopping

5 Add a bookmark for smileamazoncom to make it even

easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile

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On-line Giving You can make a one

time donation on-line or set up a recur-

ring donation by going to the St John

website wwwmysjorg and clicking on

the give button or click here

wwwmysjorggive7

Text Giving Did you know you can

donate through text giving Itrsquos simple

Just send a text to the St John reserved

phone number 407-942-2269 and in the

text message box type in your donation

amount (ie$25) If this is your first time

giving this way you will receive a mes-

sage on filling out a short form with your billing info After

the initial setup giving is as easy as sending a text mes-

sage

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Give Plus App You can also use an app for donating Go

to your Apple or Google App store and download the Give

Plus Text app Once downloaded you will be prompted to

enter either the church name (St John Lutheran Church) or

zip code (32789) Select St John Lutheran Church 1600 S

Orlando Avenue Winter Park FL 32789 and then you will be

able to either create an account or click the Give Now but-

ton which allows you to make a donation to the St John

Fund of your choosing without creating an account

For more information you can contact Shirley Schepler fi-

nancial secretary at sjcfinsecymysjorg or Marc Pohlad at

mediamysjorg

Thrivent Members Do you know of the programs Thrivent offers to help with your

ministries You can direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars to be distributed to St John

The Thrivent Choicereg program is a charitable grant program that allows members to

recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes a portion of its charitable grant funds

each year It is a joint program of Thrivent and its member chapters Log into your Thrivent account click on Thrivent

Choice Dollars and search for St John Lutheran

The second program is the Thrivent Action Team Think about an unmet need in your community

and how you could help Apply to lead your volunteer team in a one-time fundraiser service activity

or educational event that can be completed within 90 days Once your project is approved you will

receive a $250 Community Impact Card you can use as seed money to purchase project supplies and

create promotional materials St John members have used their Impact Card in the past to provide

meals to Meadows Apartments the WPPD Food Pantry for the elderly to purchase school supplies

for Killarney Elementary for seminars offered through St John and more

Ways to Support St John Ministries