Al congregarse

The Holy

Spirit calls us together as

the people of God.

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Holy Communion

The Holy Trinity First Sunday after Pentecost

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church w A Living Sanctuary of Hope and Grace

Gathering

The carillon is rung and calls all to a time of silence in preparation for worship. Prayers for this time are found on page 72 in the front of the hymnal.

Prelude from Expressions for Organ, #15 - Jean Langlais

The assembly stands and faces the cross as it enters.

Gathering Song Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! #413 During this time, the presiding minister and assembly greet each other. Response: And also with you.

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This paraphrase of the ancient

canticle, Gloria in excelsis, sings of

the three-fold mysteries of the

Holy Trinity as our time of

Gathering Song concludes.

Canticle of Praise

Prayer of the Day The assembly is seated.

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Palabra

God speaks to us in scripture

reading, preaching, song, and

silence.

Word First Reading Isaiah 6:1-8 Response: Thanks be to God.

Psalm Psalm 29 Sung by the choir. Refrain

Psalm tone

1Ascribe to the | LORD, you gods, ascribe to the LORD glo- | ry and strength. 2Ascribe to the LORD the glory | due God’s name; worship the LORD in the beau- | ty of holiness. 3The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of | glory thunders; the LORD is upon the | mighty waters. 4The voice of the LORD is a pow- | erful voice; the voice of the LORD is a | voice of splendor. - Refrain 5The voice of the LORD breaks the | cedar trees; the LORD breaks the ce- | dars of Lebanon; 6the LORD makes Lebanon skip | like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a | young wild ox. 7The voice | of the LORD bursts forth in | lightning flashes. 8The voice of the LORD| shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilder- | ness of Kadesh. - Refrain

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The meditation bell calls us to a

time of silent reflection as we

continue to listen for God speaking

through the scriptures.

9The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe and strips the | forests bare. And in the temple of the LORD all are | crying, “Glory!” 10The LORD sits enthroned a- | bove the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king for- | evermore. 11O LORD, give strength | to your people; give them, O LORD, the bless- | ings of peace. – Refrain

Second Reading Romans 8:12-17 Response: Thanks be to God. The assembly stands to welcome the gospel. Gospel Acclamation Sung by the choir.

Alleluia, alleluia!

Proper verse: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; God’s glory fills the whole earth. (Isaiah 6:3)

The alleluias are repeated. Gospel John 3:1-17 At the announcement: Glory to you, O Lord. At the conclusion: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon

Silence for reflection follows the sermon.

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The assembly stands to hear the word of God proclaimed in song.

Hymn of the Day Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth #735

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Bautismo

God brings those who are

baptized out of death and into life.

Thorsten Dave Tacke is the child of Katie and Troy Tacke. Thorsten’s

Godparents are Cody and

Maureen Tacke..

Baptism

Presentation The presiding minister addresses the assembly. Sponsors present the candidates for baptism. I present Thorsten Dace Tacke for baptism. The presiding minister addresses parents. Called by the Holy Spirit, trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire to have your child baptized into Christ? Response: I do. As you bring your child to receive the gift of baptism, you are entrusted with responsibilities: to live with him among God’s faithful people, bring him to the word of God and the holy supper, teach him the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed,

and the Ten Commandments, place in his hands the holy scriptures, and nurture him in faith and prayer, so that your child may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for justice and peace. Do you promise to help your child grow in the Christian faith and life? Response: I do. The presiding minister addresses sponsors. Sponsors, do you promise to nurture this person in the Christian faith as you are empowered by God’s Spirit, and to help him live in the covenant of baptism and in communion with the church? Response: I do.

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The presiding minister addresses the assembly. People of God, do you promise to support Thorsten Tacke and pray for him in his new life in Christ? We do.

The assembly stands.

Profession of Faith I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church.

Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God? I renounce them.

Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God? I renounce them.

Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God? I renounce them.

Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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.

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At the font, the church recalls

and gives thanks for God’s saving

action in water and, trusting in God’s promise, asks God to do

with this water all that God has

promised to do in baptism.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 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.

Thanksgiving at the Font The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The presiding minister continues with prayer. The assembly responds: Amen.

Baptism Thorsten Dace Tacke, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The choir responds with song:

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The presiding minister continues with prayer and anointing. The assembly responds: Amen.

Welcome A candle lit from the paschal candle is given to the newly baptized.

A representative of the congregation says: Jesus said, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have the light of life.

Let us welcome the newly baptized. We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God’s creative and redeeming word to all the world.

During the singing, all return to their seats. Prayers of Intercession After each petition: Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Peace The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace and may say Peace be with you or similar words. Then the assembly is seated for the congregational announcements.

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Cena

God feeds us with the

presence of Jesus Christ.

Meal Offering You may make an offering in the collection plate on your way in or out of the sanctuary for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. Loose offerings go to the Immanuel Lutheran general fund. The choir makes an offering of music.

Come, Join the Dance of Trinity - arr., Alfred V. Fedak Text may be found in ELW 412

The assembly stands. Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The presiding minister continues with the preface for the day. The choir responds with Holy, holy, holy, echoing the leader. The spoken responses during the Thanksgiving echo the presiding minister.

The thanksgiving also includes this acclamation: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

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The great thanksgiving concludes: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

The assembly is seated. Communion The assembly is seated. All who believe in the real presence of Christ and who desire communion are welcome to commune. People may come forward for communion at the direction of the ushers. A communion wafer is received in the hands. People may reverence the cup. Gluten free bread is available. Those choosing not to commune are invited forward for a blessing and may indicate so by folding hands across the chest.

Lamb of God The choir sings a “call and response” setting. John L. Bell

Come to the Table paperless

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Envío God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

The assembly stands.

Prayer after Communion

Sending

Blessing

Sending Song Holy God, We Praise Your Name #414

Dismissal Response: Thanks be to God.

Postlude Allegro from Symphony I - William Boyce

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Texts and music of the liturgy from Evangelical Lutheran Worship © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23242. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Lord have mercy, by Swee Hong Lim, © 1990 General Board of Global Ministries. All rights reserved. Used by permission of OneLicense.net #A-43105. Psalm 129 by Daniel Schwandt © 2018. All rights reserved. Gospel Acclamation, plainsong, adapted by Regina Fryxell. Holy, holy, holy from St. Bride Setting, by John Bell. Lamb of God, from Mass for Immanuel by Daniel Schwandt, © 2016 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.

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Today’s Texts The Holy Trinity First Sunday after Pentecost

When we say God is the triune God, we are saying something about who God is beyond, before, and after the universe: that there is community within God. Our experience of this is reflected in Paul's words today. When we pray to God as Jesus prayed to his Abba (an everyday, intimate parental address), the Spirit prays within us, creating between us and God the same relationship Jesus has with the one who sent him. Prayer of the Day 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. First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 This reading narrates Isaiah's vision of the Lord surrounded by angels. They sing "Holy, holy, holy," a song the church sings at the beginning of the Great Thanksgiving. This liturgical text invites the church and all creation to sing in praise of God's glory. That glory is God's mercy toward sinners. In 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. 2Seraphs 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. 3And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” 4The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. 5And 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!” 6Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. 7The 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.” 8Then 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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Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17 In describing the new life of faith, Paul refers to all three persons of the Trinity: the Spirit leads us to recognize that we are children of God the Father and sisters and brothers with Christ the Son. 12So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh — 13for 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, “Abba! Father!” 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 Christ — if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. Gospel: John 3:1-17 Jesus' miracles prompt Nicodemus to visit him in secrecy. Jesus tells him about being born of the Spirit and about the Son who has been sent by God to save. Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He 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.” 3Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” 4Nicodemus 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?” 5Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. 6What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ 8The 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.” 9Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? 11Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. 12If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? 13No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16For 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. 17Indeed, 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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Readings for the Week Time after Pentecost Monday—Wednesday reflect on the previous Sunday’s readings. Thursday—Saturday prepare for next Sunday.

Monday Psalm 20, Numbers 9:15-23, Revelation 4:1-8 Tuesday Psalm 20, Exodus 25:1-22, 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 Wednesday Psalm 20, Numbers 6:22-27, Mark 4:21-25

Thursday Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, 1 Samuel 1:1-18, Acts 25:1-12 Friday Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, 1 Samuel 1:19-27, Romans 8:31-39 Saturday Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, John 7:19-24 Sunday 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12,

Mark 2:23—3:6

The Trinity, by Andrei Rublev, 1411

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WELCOME TO IMMANUEL

We rejoice that the diversity of God’s creation enriches, nurtures, and challenges our life together

as followers of Jesus Christ and as servants to the world.

Because we believe that God’s grace is truly amazing, we are committed to welcoming all people to this place.

No matter where you come from, no matter your age or race, socioeconomic or immigration status,

no matter your gender identity or sexual orientation, you are welcome here.

All are invited to be a part of our Christian community

formed by the Holy Spirit and rooted in the waters of baptism. If you would like to be baptized, affirm your baptism,

or wish to learn more, please contact one of the pastors.

Grace is for everyone or it isn’t grace. It’s that simple, it’s that amazing!