Theme of the Day: Christ Provides Ministers to Proclaim His Word
Christ has not only given us his powerful Word. In his grace, he gives us ministers who proclaim that Word to us in whatever ways we need at the time: words of comfort, words of instruction, or even words of rebuke. They humbly assume that privilege, not to proclaim their own ideas or opinions, but to speak Jesus’ own words. They share Christ’s words, not just when it is welcomed gladly by those who hear it, but also when it is not. Ministers carry out their calling, not because of what they might gain from the flock, but because of what the flock might gain from Jesus through them.
Luke 10:1-12,16-20
Ezekiel 2:9-3:11
1 Peter 5:1-4
Psalm 67
738 – The Son of God, Our Christ
901 – O Christians, Haste
897 – Lord Jesus, You Have Come
902 – Spread Abroad, O Mighty Word
898 – Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you have built your church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. Continue to send your messengers to preserve your people in true peace, that, by the preaching of your Word, your church may be kept free from all harm and danger; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news. Alleluia.