IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

AVILLA, INDIANA

GOD WITH US

Volume LXXX 897-2071 Number 28

July 12 9:30 AM 2020

Pastor: Rev. Patrick Kuhlman 260-338-1997

Seminarian: Mark Zieroth

Chancel Society: Elizabeth Pfafman

Website: www.immanuellutheranavilla.com

Email: imavilla@embarqmail.com

For counseling needs contact Pastor Kuhlman for referral to Cross

Connections. www.crossconnectionscounseling.com

ORGAN PRELUDE

RINGING OF THE BELL

DIVINE SERVICE – SETTING THREE – PAGE 184

HYMN– No. 794 The Lord, My God, Be Praised

1 The Lord, my God, be praised,

My light, my life from heaven;

My maker, who to me

Has soul and body given;

My Father, who will shield

And keep me day by day

And make each moment yield

New blessings on my way.

2 The Lord, my God, be praised,

My trust, my life from heaven,

The Father’s own dear Son,

Whose life for me was given,

Who for my sin atoned

With His most precious blood

And gives to me by faith

The highest heav’nly good.

3 The Lord, my God, be praised,

My hope, my life from heaven,

The Spirit, whom the Son

In love to me has given.

His grace revives my heart

And gives my spirit pow’r,

Help, comfort, and support

In sorrow’s gloomy hour.

4 The Lord, my God, be praised,

My God, the ever-living,

To whom the heav’nly host

Their laud and praise are giving.

The Lord, my God, be praised,

In whose great name I boast,

God Father, God the Son,

And God the Holy Ghost.

INVOCATION

P: In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the

Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

P: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true

heart and confess our sins unto God our Father,

beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

to grant us forgiveness.

P: Our help is in the name of the Lord,

C: who made heaven and earth.

P: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord,

C: and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.

Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

P: O almighty God, merciful Father,

C: I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my

sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended

You and justly deserved Your temporal and

eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for

them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You

of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the

holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your

beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and

merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.

P: Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as

a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce

the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and

by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you

all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T

Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

INTROIT – Psalm 103:15-19; antiphon: Psalm 103:8

P: The LORD is merciful and gracious,

C: slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

P: As for man, his days are like grass;

C: he flourishes like a flower of the field;

P: for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,

C: and its place knows it no more.

P: But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to

everlasting on those who fear him,

C: and his righteousness to children’s children,

P: to those who keep his covenant

C: and remember to do his commandments.

P: The LORD has established his throne in the heavens,

C: and his kingdom rules over all.

P: Glory be to the Father and to the Son

C: and to the Holy Spirit; P: as it was in the beginning,

C: is now, and will be forever. Amen. P: The LORD is merciful and gracious,

C: slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

KYRIE

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

COLLECT OF THE DAY

P: The Lord be with you.

P: Let us pray.

C: Blessed Lord, since You have caused all Holy

Scriptures to be written for our learning, grant that

we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and

inwardly digest them that we may embrace and

ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life;

through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who

lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one

God, now and forever.

Old Testament – Isaiah 55:10-13

“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven

and do not return there but water the earth,

making it bring forth and sprout,

giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,

so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;

it shall not return to me empty,

but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,

and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.

“For you shall go out in joy

and be led forth in peace;

the mountains and the hills before you

shall break forth into singing,

and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress;

instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle;

and it shall make a name for the LORD,

an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.”

L: This is the Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

Epistle – Romans 8:12-17

So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live

according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you

will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the

body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are

sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall

back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as

sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears

witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if

children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ,

provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be

glorified with him.

L: This is the Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

Holy Gospel – Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the

thirteenth chapter.

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the

sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a

boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. And

he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out

to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the

birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground,

where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang

up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose they

were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away.

Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and

choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and produced grain,

some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

He who has ears, let him hear.”

…“Hear then the parable of the sower: When anyone hears the

word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one

comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This

is what was sown along the path. As for what was sown on rocky

ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately

receives it with joy, yet he has no root in himself, but endures for

a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of

the word, immediately he falls away. As for what was sown

among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares

of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and

it proves unfruitful. As for what was sown on good soil, this is

the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears

fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and

in another thirty.”

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

NICENE CREED

C: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker

of heaven and earth and of all things visible and

invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten

Son of God, begotten of His Father before all

worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of

very God, begotten, not made, being of one

substance with the Father, by whom all things were

made; who for us men and for our salvation came

down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy

Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man;

and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.

He suffered and was buried. And the third day He

rose again according to the Scriptures and

ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of

the Father. And He will come again with glory to

judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom

will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver

of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son together is

worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the

prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and

apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for

the remission of sins, and I look for the

resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to

come. Amen.

HYMN – No. 583 God Has Spoken by His Prophets LSB 583

1 God has spoken by His prophets,

Spoken His unchanging Word;

Each from age to age proclaiming

God, the one, the righteous Lord.

In the world’s despair and turmoil,

One firm anchor holds us fast:

God is king, His throne eternal;

God the first, and God the last.

2 God has spoken by Christ Jesus,

Christ, the everlasting Son,

Brightness of the Father’s glory,

With the Father ever one;

Spoken by the Word Incarnate,

God of God, before time was;

Light of Light, to earth descending,

He reveals our God to us.

3 God is speaking by His Spirit,

Speaking to our hearts again,

In the ageless Word declaring

His own message, now as then.

Through the rise and fall of nations

One sure faith yet standing fast;

God abides, His Word unchanging;

God the first, and God the last.

SERMON

Text: Isaiah 55:10-13 Theme: God’s Word Works

OFFERTORY

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

P: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus,

and for all people according to their needs.

(there is a time for silent prayer)

After each petition:

P: Lord, in Your mercy

C: hear our prayer

At the conclusion of the prayer:

P: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom

we pray, trusting in Your mercy, through Jesus Christ,

our Lord.

C: Amen.

PREFACE

P: The Lord be with you.

P: Lift up your hearts.

P: Let us give thanks unto the Lord, our God.

P: It is truly meet, right, and salutary . . . evermore

praising You and saying:

SANCTUS

LORD’S PRAYER

P: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name,

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is

in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive

us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass

against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver

us from evil.

THE WORDS OF OUR LORD

P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was

betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks,

He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said:

“Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you.

This do in remembrance of Me.”

In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and

when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying:

“Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament

in My T blood, which is shed for you for the

forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in

remembrance of Me.”

PAX DOMINI

P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

AGNUS DEI

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS

Hymn No. 637 Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord

1 Draw near and take the body of the Lord,

And drink the holy blood for you outpoured;

Offered was He for greatest and for least,

Himself the victim and Himself the priest.

2 He who His saints in this world rules and shields,

To all believers life eternal yields;

With heav’nly bread He makes the hungry whole,

Gives living waters to the thirsting soul.

3 Come forward then with faithful hearts sincere,

And take the pledges of salvation here.

O Lord, our hearts with grateful thanks endow

As in this feast of love You bless us now.

Hymn No. 643 Sent Forth by God's Blessing

1 Sent forth by God’s blessing,

Our true faith confessing,

The people of God from His dwelling take leave.

The Supper is ended.

O now be extended

The fruits of this service in all who believe.

The seed of His teaching,

Receptive souls reaching,

Shall blossom in action for God and for all.

His grace did invite us,

His love shall unite us

To work for God’s kingdom and answer His call.

2 With praise and thanksgiving

To God ever-living,

The tasks of our ev’ryday life we will face.

Our faith ever sharing,

In love ever caring,

Embracing His children of each tribe and race.

With Your feast You feed us,

With Your light now lead us;

Unite us as one in this life that we share.

Then may all the living

With praise and thanksgiving

Give honor to Christ and His name that we bear.

Hymn No. 660 Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,

Ye soldiers of the cross.

Lift high His royal banner;

It must not suffer loss.

From vict’ry unto vict’ry

His army He shall lead

Till ev’ry foe is vanquished,

And Christ is Lord indeed.

2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus;

The trumpet call obey;

Stand forth in mighty conflict

In this His glorious day.

Let all His faithful serve Him

Against unnumbered foes;

Let courage rise with danger

And strength to strength oppose.

3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus;

Stand in His strength alone.

The arm of flesh will fail you,

Ye dare not trust your own.

Put on the Gospel armor;

Each piece put on with prayer.

Where duty calls or danger,

Be never wanting there.

4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus;

The strife will not be long;

This day the din of battle,

The next the victor’s song.

The soldiers, overcoming,

Their crown of life shall see

And with the King of Glory

Shall reign eternally.

Hymn No. 686 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

1 Come, Thou Fount of ev’ry blessing,

Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;

Streams of mercy, never ceasing,

Call for songs of loudest praise.

While the hope of endless glory

Fills my heart with joy and love,

Teach me ever to adore Thee;

May I still Thy goodness prove.

2 Here I raise my Ebenezer,

Hither by Thy help I’ve come;

And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,

Safely to arrive at home.

Jesus sought me when a stranger,

Wand’ring from the fold of God;

He, to rescue me from danger,

Interposed His precious blood.

3 Oh, to grace how great a debtor

Daily I’m constrained to be;

Let that grace now like a fetter

Bind my wand’ring heart to Thee:

Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it;

Prone to leave the God I love.

Here’s my heart, O take and seal it,

Seal it for Thy courts above.

4 Oh, that day when freed from sinning,

I shall see Thy lovely face;

Clothed then in the blood-washed linen,

How I’ll sing Thy wondrous grace!

Come, my Lord, no longer tarry;

Take my ransom’d soul away;

Send Thine angels soon to carry

Me to realms of endless day.

NUNC DIMITTIS

THANKSGIVING

P: O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good,

P: Let us pray…We give thanks to You, almighty God,

that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift,

and we implore You that of Your mercy You would

strengthen us through the same in faith toward You

and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus

Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with

You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

SALUTATION AND BENEDICAMUS

P: The Lord be with you.

P: Bless we the Lord.

BENEDICTION

P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His

face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The

Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you

peace.

HYMN - 655 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word;

Curb those who by deceit or sword

Would wrest the kingdom from Your Son

And bring to naught all He has done.

2 Lord Jesus Christ, Your pow’r make known,

For You are Lord of lords alone;

Defend Your holy Church that we

May sing Your praise eternally.

3 O Comforter of priceless worth,

Send peace and unity on earth;

Support us in our final strife

And lead us out of death to life.

Acknowledgments

Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book

Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible,

English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by

Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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WELCOME - We welcome all worshippers to our services at

Immanuel this week. As God comes to us in Word and in

Sacrament may we experience His love and His power in the

singing of praise and the living of our lives to His glory.

VISITORS - Welcome all visitors this week. Be sure to pick up a

visitor packet from an usher or from our Information Rack in the

east entrance.

SERVICE ENLARGEMENTS, LARGE PRINT HYMNS &

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES - are now available for the

service each week. It will include the service, hymns, and the

insert of readings. They will be available at both entrances next to

the bulletins. Please return them after the service.

RECORD OF FELLOWSHIP - ALL members and visitors are

asked to record their attendance at church and communion. Please

return the record to the center aisle.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY TOTES - are available at both

entrances for children age kindergarten and younger. Please return

them after the service.

NURSERY - Exit the southeast door, the nursery is the third door

at the bottom of the stairs. The first door is the lounge where you

may listen to the service on the speaker.

COMMUNION - If you are not a member of Immanuel and have

not previously taken Communion here, or if you are unable to

come to the Communion rail, please speak with Pastor Kuhlman

before the service. Grape juice is available in the center of each

wine tray.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL is at 9:00AM in the Sanctuary.

CHILDREN SUNDAY SCHOOL is at 9:00AM in the

Fellowship Hall.

CHURCH OFFICE - If you need to meet, speak, or make an

appointment with the Church Secretary the office is open on

Monday and Wednesday. If you need to meet or speak to Pastor

Kuhlman you can always reach him on his cell 812 361-7403 and

at his home 260 338-1997. Please note that the church will be

locked at all times unless two people are present.

FLOWERS - The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory

of God by Randy and Shelia Hovarter in memory of parents Dick

Gienger, Jim and Joan Hovarter.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS: None

CONGREGATIONAL ASSEMBLY today following morning

worship.

JULY – SEPTEMBER PORTALS OF PRAYER are in the

information rack in the east entrance and on the table in the back of

the church.

AVILLA FOOD PANTRY - Please don’t forget the needy people

in our community. You may place your food donations in the box

in the east entrance.

BULLETIN BOARD - Cross Connection; Worship for Shut-Ins;

PRAYER LIST- Prayer for the sick & recovering:

Judy McKinley, Dan Phares, Ron Smith, Betty Daniels, Carole

Bishop

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS are now on our website.

The announcements in the bulletin each week can be seen on our

website under Blog and then correct month.

INFORMATION RACK- last week’s bulletin; extra July /

August Newsletters; Visitors Packet; July-September 2020 Portals

of Prayer; Lutheran Witness; Cross Connection; Thrivent Dollars

information; Lutherans for Life.

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS: Worship Attendance – Sunday 49 + Jesus

God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

WORSHIP SERVICE NEXT WEEK: Sunday: Children and

Adult Sunday School 9:00AM, Morning Worship 9:30AM

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY – Peace flows from trust in our

perfect Savior.