The Service in PDF format is at: July 20, 2025 Service
Video of service is at: YouTube
Peace Lutheran Church
We welcome you in the name of the Lord Jesus. We are honored with your presence. If you do not have a church home, you are invited to join us regularly. Please introduce yourself to Pastor Jeremy Lucke or one of the Ushers as you leave today and sign the guest book in the entryway. We continue to observe the guidelines for health safety. If you have any questions, please see an usher. Everyone is welcome.
The ringing of the bell and the lighting of the Christ candle mark the beginning of our service and a time for quiet meditation, prayer and inward reflection as we begin our worship.
Children are welcome at our worship services. If you prefer, Peace Lutheran has a playroom equipped for children three years old and younger. The room is unstaffed and can be accessed in the fellowship hall where the service is also being live streamed for your convenience and enjoyment.
Holy Communion is celebrated every first and third Sunday and will follow the order of service in the bulletin. If you are a baptized Christian and share our faith in Jesus as Savior and have been instructed in the meaning and use of the Lord’s Supper, you are invited to partake. We have pre-wrapped communion wine or juice and wafers. We also have gluten-free wafers available. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, ask the server. May the body and blood of Jesus, present in the bread and wine, be a blessing to you.
There are times during the service when you will be asked to stand if you are able. Please feel free to remain seated if standing is difficult.
Offering. Peace Lutheran Church understands and teaches that Offerings are voluntary and to be from the heart. Whether we give or do not give does not determine our salvation. Whether we give much or little does not determine our standing before God. Sharing an Offering is an opportunity to quietly practice generosity with our neighbors.
Serving You
Pastor Pastor Jeremy Lucke
Music Director Colleen Schulze
Choir Director Diane Crocker
Supt. Of Sunday School Anne Schroeder & Karyn Stanley
Admin Assistant Daniel Dusek
Parish Nurse Kathy Durling
Webmaster Jim Holroyd
Audio-Visual Johnathon Holroyd, George Abele, Nicholas Abele, Merv Munster, Callie Santora, Joyce Long, Oscar Gutbrod, Sam Worth, Rick Durling, Jim Holroyd, Debbi Weiler, Dan Dusek, Seamus Harrington, Archer Schroeder
Praise Team Rick Durling, Patrick Kamins, Ginny Tonelli, Karyn Stanley, Nora Stanley, Diane Crocker, Kaia Lucke, Anne Schroeder, John Mergl
Today, July 20, 2025
Musician Colleen Schulze
Reader Kathy Hanna
Flowers Lori Anderson
AS WE GATHER………….. We try to exercise our freedom and planning, but God’s way is always better. It was better for Abraham and Sarah in the Old Testament Reading and gets Mary’s attention in the Gospel. It was still taking some time for the new believers of Colossae to fathom that God had done so much for them in Christ. And when their friends found the treasure of the Gospel, they, too, must have laughed that God had such gracious plans for them, plans that are always better than they imagined.
RINGING OF THE BELL (To prepare our hearts and minds for worship, we take a few moments in silence)
OPENING SONG “Great is the Lord”
Words & Music by Michael W. Smith & Deborah D. Smith, Arr. by Henry Wiens, © 1971 by William J. Gaither, The Fellowship Publications Edina, MN 55435
Chorus: Great is the Lord, He is holy and just,
By His power we trust In His love.
Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true,
By His mercy He proves He is love.
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Great is the Lord, and worthy of glory,
Great is the Lord, and worthy of praise.
Great is the Lord, now lift up your voice,
Now lift up your voice: Great is the Lord,
Great is the Lord!
Chorus
Great are you Lord, And worthy of glory
Great are you Lord, and worthy of praise.
Great are you Lord, I lift up my voice,
I lift up my voice: Great are you Lord!
Great are you Lord!
Leader: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
OPENING SENTENCES 2 Peter 3:18
Leader: When you leave this place today, what are you to do?
People: We are to grow in grace.
Leader: When you leave the worship area today, what are you to do?
People: We are to grow in knowledge.
Leader: When you leave this place of worship today, whose grace and knowledge will you grow in?
People: Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Leader: And the people of God said………..
People: To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Leader: Lord God, You have called us to follow Your only-begotten Son, to learn from Him, to live and grow in Him, to tell others of Him, and to be faithful to Him.
~~~~~ Silence for Reflection ~~~~~
Leader: We confess,
People: We sin against You and one another in thought, word and deed. We have become enslaved to those things around us and have failed to live in the freedom You have won for us. For the sake of Jesus, forgive us, and give us the clear vision of following Him through the confusion of this world, and bring us by faith to the promise of everlasting life in Your presence.
Leader: Almighty God, in His mercy, has given His Son to die for us and, for His sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by His authority, I forgive you all your sins, in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
HYMN OF PRAISE “For the Beauty of the Earth”
Text: Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917, alt. Tune: Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872.; ©Public Domain
For the beauty of the earth,
For the beauty of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies;
Christ our Lord, to you we raise
This our sacrifice of praise.
For the wonder of each hour,
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale and tree and flow’r,
Sun and moon and stars of light:
Christ our Lord, to you we raise
This our sacrifice of praise.
Leader: Let us Pray……….O Lord, give us a lively faith,
People: and help us to listen to Your Word so that we will know the joy You have promised to all who know Your will;
Leader: through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
Jesus, High Prest for something better
8 Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man.
7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. 8 For he finds fault with them when he says: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, 9 not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. For they did not continue in my covenant, and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord.
10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 11 And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. 12 For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.”
13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Martha learns that her sister Mary has chosen to listen to Jesus; she has chosen well.
38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,
42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
Leader: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to You, O Christ.
SERMON SONG “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”
Text: Edward Mote, 1787-1874, alt. Tune: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868; © 1978 by Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis and Board of Publication, Lutheran Church in America, Philadelphia.
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
No merit of my own I claim,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
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When darkness veils his lovely face,
I rest on his unchanging grace;
In ev’ry high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
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His oath, his covenant, his blood
Sustain me in the raging flood;
When all supports are washed away,
He then is all my hope and stay.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
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When he shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in him be found,
Clothed in his righteousness alone,
Redeemed to stand before the throne!
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
Pastor Jeremy Lucke
People: We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth,
Of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
True God from true God,
Begotten, not made,
Of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven;
By the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
And is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
And his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
Who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
And the life of the world to come. Amen.
OFFERING
We offer our thanksgiving for what God has first given us—ourselves, our time, our possessions.
Leader: We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have made us partakers of Your kingdom by faith. Keep us focused on the ultimate goal, that through witness and the working of Your Spirit many more may call upon Your name and rejoice in eternal true freedom with You, which has no end. Lord, in Your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.
Leader: Fill us with all the spiritual gifts for service in Your kingdom: love toward You and for one another; the joy and peace of knowing we belong to You; patience, kindness, and goodness in our dealings with our neighbors; and faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in our conduct. Lord, in your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.
Leader: Help us not to let past, forgiven sins exercise any power or control over or between us, and enable us to live in peace and freedom in Your name and in the forgiveness of our sins. Lord, in your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.
Leader: Guide and direct doctors, nurses, health-care workers, and first responders in our community that the sick and injured may receive Your healing, comfort and peace. Today we remember all those known and unknown to us in time of need, (especially………). Lord, in your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.
Leader: It is into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus, our Lord.
People: Amen.
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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.
For Thine is the kingdom,
And the power, and the glory,
Forever and ever. Amen
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS
Thomas Obediah Chisholm; William Marion Runyan; Words & Music: Public Domain
“Great is Thy faithfulness,”
O God my Father,
There is no shadow
Of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not,
Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been
Thou forever wilt be.
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Chorus: “Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!”
Morning by morning
New mercies I see;
All I have needed
Thy hand hath provided
“Great is Thy faithfulness,”
Lord unto me!
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Summer and winter,
And springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars
In their courses above,
Join with all nature
In manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness
Mercy and love.
Chorus
Pardon for sin
And a peace that endureth,
Thy own dear presence
To cheer and to guide;
Strength for today
And bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine,
With ten thousand beside!
Chorus
Charlotte Elliott; William Batchelder Bradbury; Words: Public Domain ; Music: Public Domain
Just as I am without one plea
But that Thy Blood was shed for me
And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee
O Lamb of God I come I come
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Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot
To Thee Whose Blood can cleanse each spot
O Lamb of God I come I come
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Just as I am though tossed about
With many a conflict many a doubt
Fightings and fears within without
O Lamb of God I come I come
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Just as I am poor wretched blind
Sight riches healing of the mind
Yea all I need in Thee to find
O Lamb of God I come I come
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Just as I am Thou wilt receive
Wilt welcome pardon cleanse relieve
Because Thy Promise I believe
O Lamb of God I come I come
Leader: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace.
People: Amen.
CLOSING HYMN: “Let All Things Now Living”
Katherine Kennicott Davis; 1939. Renewed 1966 E.C. Schirmer Music Company (Admin. by ECS Publishing Corporation)
Let all things now living
A song of thanksgiving
To God the Creator triumphantly raise,
Who fashioned and made us,
Protected and stayed us,
Who still guides us on to the end of our days.
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God’s banners are o’er us,
His light goes before us,
A pillar of fire shining forth in the night,
Till shadows have vanished
And darkness is banished,
As forward we travel from light into light
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His law He enforces,
The stars in their courses
And sun in its orbit obediently shine;
The hills and the mountains,
The rivers and fountains,
The deeps of the ocean proclaim Him divine.
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We too should be voicing
Our love and rejoicing;
With glad adoration a song let us raise
Till all things now living
Unite in thanksgiving:
“To God in the highest Hosanna and praise!”
Leader: Go in peace. Serve the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Announcements
ADULT BIBLE CLASS FOR SUMMER……….. Yes, the adults (and really all ages!) are having Bible Class through the summer. All are welcome! Our summer studies take place at 9:00 am in the fellowshiphall each Sunday. We are watching parts of the Chosen series. Each Sunday we watch a clip or two from the Chosen and then discuss how the episode plus God’s Word challenges us in our walk with the Lord.
PRAYER…………… Peace is an active prayer community! “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer…..let your requests be made known to God (Phil. 4:6).” Contact Peggy Krueger if you would like to be on the weekly Peace prayer chain. Contact Elaine Schwartz if you would like to be a part of a small group of women that prays and shares on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 am at Peace. Contact Pastor or Dan if you would like your name or concern added to our prayer list each week.
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING………….. Thank you for your support of our youth’s trip this week to New Orleans. The Gathering began on July 19 and continues until July 23. Please pray for their time and for their faith development during the trip. You can participate with them by watching the livestreams of each mass gathering. The link for these livestreams will be available on the official website: www.lcmsgathering.com.
BRIAN RANDALL CELEBRATION OF LIFE……….. Brian’s Celebration of Life will be at Peace on Saturday, July 26 at 11:00 am with a lunch reception to follow. Uplift Brian’s family in prayer this week. Brian is the son of Janet Randall.
WORSHIP OUTDOORS ON JULY 27………………… We will gather for worship outdoors on the patio next Sunday, July 27 at 10:00 am. Check the weather ahead of time to be best prepared. We do expect another wonderful summer service! Popsicles and ice cream bars after the service!
The Ladies Guild Bazaar is on the horizon…….. Do you have excess items or clutter? Are you planning a summer garage, yard sale or organizing projects? If so please consider donating gently used items to Granny’s Attic! This is a very popular section of our fall bazaar where we sell items at thrifted prices. Please no clothing. Donations will be accepted until October 22. Please contact Jani Burton with questions.
