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2526. Proper 15

1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14, Psalm 111:1-10, John 6:51-58, Ephesians 5:15-20

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B. David Hostetter

... . Show us new ways of transcending economic problems that will not deprive some to enrich others and create divisions between people and nations. Help us to do what we can to solve problems of unemployment and poverty in our own neighborhoods, as well as support the mission of the church and international relief agencies. Hear our prayers for those persons who are looking to us today for our intercessions. Minister to them as you know they have need. Eternal God, we remember before you those who have lived ...

2527. Proper 16

1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43, Psalm 84:1-12, John 6:56-69, Ephesians 6:10-20

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B. David Hostetter

... seek no easier service through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Loving God, we sing your praise and shout for joy at the thought of your unstinting generosity and unflagging help. You sustain us in physical, mental, and spiritual life. You provide support for us in the life of the church and the intimacy of marriage. You are gracious and good and we honor you, God of Israel, Ruler of the church, universal Spirit. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Christ our Lord, Head of the church, receive what ...

2528. Proper 25

Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 34:1-22, Job 42:7-17, Hebrews 7:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

... creative action. Defend us from those beyond the reach of reason and whose aggressions are solely for their own lust for power. Bless those of our members and friends who are in the hospital, or are receiving treatment as outpatients. Grant human and divine support to those anticipating new kinds of treatment. Assist all healers that their work may benefit the sick. Timeless God: By your power Jesus Christ was raised from death. Watch over the dying. Fill fading eyes with light to see beyond this life a ...

2529. Proper 4

Mark 2:23-3:6, Psalm 139:1-24, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

... OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION God, our loving Parent, remember those who are in any kind of trouble. Be near to those who have lost loved ones, and who cannot get used to being alone, homes from which a father who was the wage earner and the support of the household, or a mother on whom everything depended, has been taken away. Mend homes that have been broken, and bring together again those who have been separated from one another; and in such homes bless children who have been despoiled of the love ...

2530. Christmas 1

Psalm 148:1-14, Isaiah 61:10--62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 4:4-7

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B. David Hostetter

... days until we reach retirement age or the next job review and the possibility of promotion, help us to judge our days not in dollar values only but in their usefulness to others, those we work with, those we serve, those we support or help. Give wisdom to those in positions of responsibility for decisions that make job opportunities for people, that they may provide means for work that are satisfying and constructive for the community at large. Grant to administrators, teachers, and students a cooperative ...

2531. Seventh Sunday of Easter

1 John 5:1-12, Acts 1:12-26, Psalm 1:1-6, John 17:6-19

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B. David Hostetter

... in our own circle of friends. In working together for the service of our community, may we find places to use the talents of all. There are conditions elsewhere in our county that we can help meet as we share common social services both tax-supported and volunteer. Enlarge our imagination to develop cooperative projects helpful to all. Increase our sense of the smallness of the world neighborhood that we may share our plenty with those in places of want, whether around the corner or across the ocean. As our ...

2532. Lent 3

Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 19:1-14, John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

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B. David Hostetter

... the dignity to which you call us despite our faults and failing. Thanks be to you, O God. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Your house, O God, is meant to be a house of prayer. May nothing we do here be inappropriate to that purpose, but be supportive of your design in Jesus Christ. Amen PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION God above but not beyond us; Jesus of history, Christ of glory; Spirit of God’s presence: may our Lenten penitence be more than a seasonal commitment to humility before you. In renewing ...

2533. Penguins in Mission

Ephesians 1:1-14

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King Duncan

... chosen without their knowledge and consent from the beginning of time for salvation. Even more troubling is the idea of double predestination that some are chosen before the world was created for heaven and all others are chosen for hell. Nothing in this passage supports that idea. If anything, we could easily surmise that all are chosen for salvation. What is important is that you and I understand we have been chosen. Listen to Paul’s words later in this passage: “And you also were included in Christ ...

2534. Bonhoeffer, A Man of Conscience

Mark 6:14-29

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Max A. Forsythe

... opportunities to escape the growing persecution in the mid forties. People of faith, to use another contemporary term were harassed, harangued and eventually destroyed because the pagan power of the Nazi state must be built up at any social cost, thus any who did not support the state were deigned enemies of the that state! So it always has been and will be in the worldly history of mankind. Where ever absolutism raises its ugly head and demands the respect if not acceptance of any and every moral error or ...

2535. Baptism of Our Lord

Psalm 29:1-11, Isaiah 43:1-13, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, Acts 8:14-17

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B. David Hostetter

... you and your church. Bless our land that there may be peace within our gates and prosperity within our borders. Give grace to our elected leaders that our common allegiance to justice may be strong and the nation confident in the united and mutual support of the people for our common values and vision. Bless our families and our children. Protect them from cruelty and violence at home, at school, and in their neighborhoods. Renew our commitment to bring up our children in the nurture and admonition of the ...

2536. Advent 1

Psalm 25:1-22, Jeremiah 33:1-26, Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

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B. David Hostetter

... not be grieved. Help all husbands and wives to honor the bonds of wedlock and guard the sanctity of the home, the basic link of human society and the honored symbol of the union of Christ and the church. Give parents joy in their children and support in their heavy responsibility as guardians and teachers of the young. Teach all children to honor their parents and every member of the family to serve one another in love. Bless those who make our laws, those who execute them, and all who govern us nationally ...

2537. Proper 9

2 Kings 5:1-27, Psalm 30:1-12, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, Galatians 6:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

... peace and community. Grant to us the vision of the beautiful and the good that can be renewed through the gift of wise poets and writers, artists and photographers, film makers and mass media specialists. O God, overcome evil with goodness with our obedient support and action; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Compassionate God, we do not understand why some are sick and some are well. Jesus did not explain to our satisfaction that "There were also many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and ...

2538. Proper 20

Psalm 79:1-13, Jeremiah 8:18--9:1, Luke 16:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-15

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B. David Hostetter

... tyrants that freedom with responsibility may be more universally experienced. Compassionate God, in Christ you have known the endurance of pain, and can sympathize with the suffering. Help them to rise above fear, and to look with hope for your healing with the support and care of doctors and nurses. Bless all who establish and maintain nursing homes and hospitals, and all who organize and serve in home nursing services. Save from greed those who organize health insurance plans that the best of care may be ...

2539. Proper 24

Psalm 119:1-176, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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B. David Hostetter

... In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Keep on praying and never lose heart. PRAYER OF THE DAY Invigorating Spirit, strengthen us in the faith. Instruct our minds with the written Word and enlarge our vocabulary, to speak it with conviction, to give support to all who are wavering, to challenge all who doubt. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Guardian of Israel, Savior of the church, we rejoice in your constant care. You have created a world that is magnificent, not without danger and excitement, but also ...

2540. Proper 26

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Psalm 119:1-176, Luke 19:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... thanksgiving we give to you, God of Abraham and Sarah, God of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, God of all the nations. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Head of the church, we may not be rich enough to give half of what we have to charity, but we share the support of the church with other members. Grant us faith and an unselfish spirit that we may give a generous portion of what we have to others through your church and ours. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION God our Creator, you found good all that you made ...

2541. Second Sunday in Lent

Philippians 3:12-4:1, Genesis 15:1-18, Psalm 27:1-14, Luke 9:28-36, Luke 13:31-35

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B. David Hostetter

... sorrow, the mind that is disturbed. Strengthen the faith of those with chronic illness and grant endurance to those for whose disease there is no known cure. May all who find healing and health give thanks to you with your whole congregation. Console those who mourn. Support the aged and infirm. Prepare the dying for the solemn change that they may greet death in hope of your grace and at peace with their family and neighbors. We give thanks for all your people who have lived and died in the faith of Jesus ...

2542. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

... , where others come to know you as their God also. Remember for good our country’s leaders and their families. Bless our nation with peace and our people with full employment. Grant to our families a will to learn the skills of mutual support and cooperation. Make our schools laboratories of human relations skills as well as places to learn our history, develop an understanding of art and science, and grasp the obligations of citizenship. May our place in the family of nations be assured not by military ...

2543. Fourth Sunday of Advent

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 1:1-7

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B. David Hostetter

... face violence in the keeping of public order. Sustain agencies seeking to rehabilitate alcoholics and drug addicts. Bless efforts to counsel with families that are in conflict and where children may be abused or neglected. Bless self-help groups that seek to support one another with programs of progress in coping with common problems. Send us to church members and neighbors who are bereaved or sick or recovering from accident that we may give help and encouragement as may be needed. Great Physician, heal ...

2544. Proper 8

Genesis 22:1-19, Psalm 13:1-6, Matthew 10:1-42, Romans 6:12-13

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B. David Hostetter

... kept, and live in hope of the completion of the new creation you have undertaken as the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Divine Overseer, if even a cup of water for one of your disciples does not go unnoticed, then our offerings to support your ministers and the work of your church will also be rewarded. Grant us also the share of the prophet's reward and the blessing that comes in the company of good people. PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Christ of glory, in your right hand are ...

2545. Proper 9

Genesis 24:1-67, Psalm 45:1-17, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, Romans 7:7-25

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B. David Hostetter

... , and life seems more precious to us. When our lives have been extended and we sense their value, we have committed ourselves to your service with new sincerity and energy. We are grateful that we do not serve you alone, but may enjoy the company and support of others, and especially the nearness of our yoke-fellow, Jesus Christ. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Master Worker, we bend our necks to your yoke and will learn to serve with you as you teach us. Use us and all that is ours to accomplish, with humility ...

2546. Proper 13

Matthew 14:13-21, Psalm 17:1-15, Genesis 32:22-32, Romans 9:1-29

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B. David Hostetter

... we are estranged from anyone, reconcile us by the forgiving Spirit, that all bitterness and hostility may be removed and the unity of the Spirit be manifest in the bond of peace. Deliver the innocent from temptations too hard for them to bear, and support those on the verge of losing faith and giving up the good fight. Have mercy on hardened sinners and those enslaved by grievous addictions. May these surrender to your higher power. Send true comforters to those who are suffering from the malice of others ...

2547. Proper 22

Matthew 21:33-46, Psalm 19:1-14, Exodus 20:1-21, Philippians 3:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... serve the world, which you so loved that you gave your only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. May we be your eyes to see human need, your ears to hear cries for help, your hands to gently touch and support the weak, your feet to go wherever we are needed. Keep your church strong to do your will on earth as it is done in heaven. As we leave our gifts and offer our prayers before your altar, O God, grant that first we may be reconciled to our brothers ...

2548. Proper 25

Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Psalm 90:1-17, Matthew 22:34-46, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

... and everywhere, that others may become believers and turn to you. May all church members remain faithful to you with steadfast devotion, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. Make us worthy to be called "Christians." Like the early church, may we support the church according to our ability, sharing our resources and sending relief where it is direly needed. Christ our king, your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Extend your dominion through all generations in all places. You are faithful in all your words ...

2549. Proper 27

Joshua 24:1-27, Psalm 78:1-72, Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

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B. David Hostetter

... committed to you. May their good example and integrity improve government morality and enable justice and peace to flourish in our land and in our world neighborhood. God of compassion, you lift up the downtrodden and cast the wicked to the ground. Strengthen and support every ministry to the underprivileged. Give power to judges and agencies of justice, that the wicked may be subdued and the opportunity for repentance may be granted them. We are bound to pray for those most dear to us who are in need of ...

2550. Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, Matthew 5:21-37, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

... John Mark, and others who, like the twelve, found ways of serving you in a variety of combinations. We are grateful for individuals and couples and groups who have shared their faith with us and helped us to mature in our understanding of your will and supported us in our attempt to do your will. With great joy we remember them all and praise your name with them, an undivided company. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION As we offer our gifts, loving God, bring to our minds any unresolved grievance we may have with ...

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2526. Proper 15

1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14, Psalm 111:1-10, John 6:51-58, Ephesians 5:15-20

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B. David Hostetter

2527. Proper 16

1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43, Psalm 84:1-12, John 6:56-69, Ephesians 6:10-20

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B. David Hostetter

2528. Proper 25

Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 34:1-22, Job 42:7-17, Hebrews 7:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

2529. Proper 4

Mark 2:23-3:6, Psalm 139:1-24, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

2530. Christmas 1

Psalm 148:1-14, Isaiah 61:10--62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 4:4-7

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B. David Hostetter

2531. Seventh Sunday of Easter

1 John 5:1-12, Acts 1:12-26, Psalm 1:1-6, John 17:6-19

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B. David Hostetter

2532. Lent 3

Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 19:1-14, John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

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B. David Hostetter

2533. Penguins in Mission

Ephesians 1:1-14

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King Duncan

2534. Bonhoeffer, A Man of Conscience

Mark 6:14-29

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Max A. Forsythe

2535. Baptism of Our Lord

Psalm 29:1-11, Isaiah 43:1-13, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, Acts 8:14-17

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B. David Hostetter

2536. Advent 1

Psalm 25:1-22, Jeremiah 33:1-26, Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

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B. David Hostetter

2537. Proper 9

2 Kings 5:1-27, Psalm 30:1-12, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, Galatians 6:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

2538. Proper 20

Psalm 79:1-13, Jeremiah 8:18--9:1, Luke 16:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-15

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B. David Hostetter

2539. Proper 24

Psalm 119:1-176, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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B. David Hostetter

2540. Proper 26

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Psalm 119:1-176, Luke 19:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

2541. Second Sunday in Lent

Philippians 3:12-4:1, Genesis 15:1-18, Psalm 27:1-14, Luke 9:28-36, Luke 13:31-35

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B. David Hostetter

2542. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

2543. Fourth Sunday of Advent

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 1:1-7

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B. David Hostetter

2544. Proper 8

Genesis 22:1-19, Psalm 13:1-6, Matthew 10:1-42, Romans 6:12-13

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B. David Hostetter

2545. Proper 9

Genesis 24:1-67, Psalm 45:1-17, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, Romans 7:7-25

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B. David Hostetter

2546. Proper 13

Matthew 14:13-21, Psalm 17:1-15, Genesis 32:22-32, Romans 9:1-29

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B. David Hostetter

2547. Proper 22

Matthew 21:33-46, Psalm 19:1-14, Exodus 20:1-21, Philippians 3:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

2548. Proper 25

Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Psalm 90:1-17, Matthew 22:34-46, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

2549. Proper 27

Joshua 24:1-27, Psalm 78:1-72, Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

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B. David Hostetter

2550. Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, Matthew 5:21-37, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

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