NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 	August 2, 2020, 8:00AM (Classic Grace)

DIVINE SERVICE  - Setting Four
(page 203ff. in the front of the hymnal)
OUR WORSHIP TODAY
	In difficult times of economic uncertainty and global tension, it is comforting to know that God desires to continually provide for His people. He certainly does so through His generous temporal blessings. (We scarcely even acknowledge how blessed we are!) But even more importantly He, through His unchanging Word and Sacraments, grants the gifts of life and salvation, and the strengthening of our faith.

Pastor Humor: Baptist: “My pastor is so good he can talk on any subject for an hour.”
Lutheran: “That's nothing! My pastor can talk for an hour without a subject!”
Pastor Thought for the Week: “Satan subtracts and divides. God adds and multiplies.”

PRELUDE
During the Prelude we prepare for worship reflecting on the Scriptures for the day and prayer.

Ringing of the Bell
WELCOME
+ SERVICE OF PREPARATION +
(We are brought together by the Spirit to take up our part of the holy conversation between God and His church. We call upon our Triune God, claim His mercy, and join God’s family singing His praise.)

OPENING HYMN  “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” 	LSB 790 Stz.1,2,4,5
1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is your health and salvation!
Let all who hear Now to His temple draw near, Joining in glad adoration!
2. Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things is wondrously reigning 
And, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.
Have you not seen All that is needful has been Sent by His gracious ordaining?
4. Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you;
Surely His goodness and mercy shall daily attend you.
Ponder anew What the Almighty can do As with His love He befriends you.
5. Praise to the Lord! Oh, let all that is in me adore Him!
All that has life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen Sound from His people again. Gladly forever adore Him! 

CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor:	We remember our baptism into the name of the Father and the + Son and the Holy Spirit.
People:	Amen

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Pastor:	Our help is in the name of the Lord,
People:	who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 124:8)
Pastor:	If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand?
People:	But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. (Psalm 130:3-4)
Pastor:	Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word, call upon Him in prayer and praise, receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first confess our failure to live as His holy people.
		(Silence for personal reflection and self-examination.)
Pastor:	Most merciful God,
People:	I confess that I am by nature sinful and unclean. I have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done and by what I have left undone. I have not loved You with my whole heart; I have not loved my neighbors as myself. I justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on me. Forgive me, renew me, and lead me, so that I may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen
Pastor:	Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of the Word, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People:	Amen

KYRIE   “Lord, Have Mercy”	(page 204 in LSB)
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy. (Mark 10:47)

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS “Glory to God in the Highest”	(page 204 in LSB)
1. To God on high be glory And peace to all the earth;
Goodwill from God in heaven Proclaimed at Jesus’ birth!
We praise and bless You, Father; Your holy name, we sing–
Our thanks for Your great glory, Lord God, our heav’nly King.

2. To You, O sole begotten, The Father’s Son, we pray;
O Lamb of God, our Savior, You take our sins away.
Have mercy on us, Jesus; Receive our heartfelt cry,
Where You in pow’r are seated At God’s right hand on high

3. For You alone are holy; You only are the Lord. 
Forever and forever, Be worshiped and adored;
You with the Holy Spirit Alone are Lord Most High,
In God the Father’s glory. “Amen!” our glad reply. (Luke 2:14; John 1:29)

GREETING and PRAYER OF THE DAY
Pastor:	The Lord be with you.
People:	And also with you.
Pastor:	Let us pray:
People:	Heavenly Father, in the words of Holy Scripture You invite us to freely receive Your gifts of grace. Increase our faith to know and receive these blessings, and to praise Your holy name now and always; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

+ SERVICE OF THE WORD +
(God speaks and we listen. The holy conversation continues as we encounter Jesus, our Lord, in Holy Scripture. Recalling God's mighty acts in history, we find meaning and hope for our daily lives.)

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 55:1-5	(Page 737 in Pew Bible.)
(Why do we spend our money for that which does not satisfy?)
"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. {2} Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. {3} Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David. {4} See, I have made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the peoples. {5} Surely you will summon nations you know not, and nations that do not know you will hasten to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor."  (NIV)
Lector:	This is the Word of the Lord.
People:	Thanks be to God.

Musical Offering “Abide With Me”	Jose Vaughan
SECOND LESSON Romans 9:1-5	(Page 1134 in Pew Bible.)
(Paul’s anguish over the rejection of Christ by many of His and Jesus’ own race.)
I speak the truth in Christ--I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- {2} I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. {3} For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, {4} the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. {5} Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised! Amen.  (NIV)
Lector:	This is the Word of the Lord.
People:	Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA and VERSE	(page 204 in LSB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (John 20:31)

READING FROM THE LIFE OF CHRIST Matthew 14:13-21 	(Page 980 in Pew Bible.)
(Jesus shows God’s power and desire to supply all our needs, spiritually and physically.)
Pastor:	The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 14th chapter.
People:	Glory to you, O Lord.
When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. {14} When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. {15} As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food." {16} Jesus replied, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat." {17} "We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered. {18} "Bring them here to me," he said. {19} And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. {20} They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. {21} The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. (NIV)
Pastor:	This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People:	Praise to you, O Christ.

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE  “Should I?”
(Our young disciples preschool through 6th grade are invited to come forward for a special message just for them. Parents may accompany their children.)
HYMN OF THE DAY “The Hungry Followed Close at Hand” 	(Tune: LSB 549)
1. The hungry followed close at hand hoping to see a sign.
But what our Savior did for them filled more than just their mind.
He gave them bread but not just bread He gave them mercy kind.
2. "How will we buy the bread we need to feed these hungry folk?"
Our Savior knew what He would do, but testing them He spoke.
"Two hundred coins are not enough!" The disciples had no hope.
3. With just a couple loaves and fish - how can He feed them all?
But Christ raised them to God in praise and thanks for lunch so small,
And offered them to everyone till everyone was full.
4. Twelve baskets filled with crumbs lefto'er abundance of God's grace
One for each doubting follower, that trust might doubt replace.
Oh, gracious Lord, teach us anew the lesson of Your grace.

MESSAGE "A Miracle of Food or Faith?”
(Message outline is on the yellow insert. The other side is our prayer ministry requests for the week)
PROFESSION OF FAITH  The Apostles’ Creed	
	I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
	And in Jesus Christ, his 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 into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. 
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.
	I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
(After each petition, the Pastor concludes with, “Lord, in Your mercy,” and the people respond, “hear our prayer”.)
(The Pastor concludes:) At this time, O Lord, we lift before You the hopes and hurts on our hearts. (The congregation is invited to offer personal petitions concluding with “Lord, in Your mercy,”)
Pastor:	All these and the petitions which are spoken from our hearts we bring to You, gracious God, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior,
People:	Amen
BLESSING OF THE BLANKETS
(A handmade blanket is given to this year’s graduates to remind them Christ and His family at King of Kings will be praying for them as they head off to school or other careers.)
SHARING OF THE PEACE
(We introduce ourselves to our fellow brothers and sisters and greet each in the peace of the Lord.)

OFFERING 
(You may bring your offering up with you and place it in the offering plate on your way to communion or leave it in the plate upon leaving. Please don’t forget to fill out an attendance card.)

OFFERTORY  “We Give You But Your Own” 	LSB 781 Stz.1,2
1. We give You but Your own In any gifts we bring; 
All that we have is Yours alone, A trust from You, our King.
2. May we Your bounties thus As stewards true receive
And gladly, Lord, as You bless us, To You our first-fruits give.

+  SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT +
(Invited to His table, we eat and drink the body and blood of the Lord for the forgiveness of sins, thus proclaiming His death and resurrection, and giving thanks for our friendship with Him and each other.)

PREFACE	(page 208 in LSB)
Pastor:	The Lord be with you.
People:	And also with you. (2 Timothy 4:22)
Pastor:	Lift up your hearts.
People:	We lift them to the Lord. (Colossians 3:1)
Pastor:	Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People:	It is right to give Him thanks and praise. (Psalm 136)
Pastor:	It is truly... with the angels and archangels and the entire company of heaven:

SANCTUS “Holy, holy, holy”	(page 208 in LSB)
Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth adored; Heav’n and earth with full acclaim shout the glory of Your name. Sing hosanna in the highest, sing hosanna to the Lord; Truly blest is He who comes in the name of the Lord! (Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9)

Pastor:	All powerful and ever-living God... As we prepare our hearts and souls, we pray:
All:	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 

WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Pastor:	The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People:	And also with you. (John 20:19)

AGNUS DEI    "O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God"	(page 210 in LSB)
1. O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God, You take the sin of the world away; 
O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God, Have mercy on us, Lord, we pray.
2. O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God, You take the sin of the world away; 
Have mercy on us, Jesus Christ, And grant us peace, O Lord, we pray. (John 1:29)

DISTRIBUTION
(On your way forward, please respect social distancing. Remain standing at the communion rail as you receive communion. After receiving, place empty cup in the tray on your way back to your seat. There will be one corporate dismissal after all have received.)

Video Hymn “Come, Thou Fount” (Please feel free to join in the singing.)	206

	Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven”                	LSB 642 (tune: LSB 658)
1. O living Bread from heaven, How well You feed Your guest!
    The gifts that You have given Have filled my heart with rest.
    Oh, wondrous food of blessing, Oh, cup that heals our woes!
    My heart, this gift possessing, With praises overflows.
2. My Lord, You here have led me To this most holy place 
    And with Yourself have fed me The treasures of Your grace;
    For You have freely given What earth could never buy,
    The bread of life from heaven, That now I shall not die.
3.  You gave me all I wanted; This food can death destroy.
    And You have freely granted The cup of endless joy.
    My Lord, I do not merit The favor You have shown,
    And all my soul and spirit Bow down before Your throne.
4.  Lord, grant me then, thus strengthened With heav’nly food, while here
    My course on earth is lengthened, To serve with holy fear.
    And when You call my spirit to leave this world below,
    I enter, through Your merit, Where joys unmingled flow.

NUNC DIMITTIS "Song of Simeon"	(page 211 in LSB)
1. O Lord, now let Your servant Depart in heav’nly peace, 
For I have seen the glory Of Your redeeming grace: 
A light to lead the Gentiles Unto Your holy hill, 
The glory of Your people, Your chosen Israel.
2. All glory to the Father, All glory to the Son,
All glory to the Spirit, Forever Three in One;
For as in the beginning, Is now, shall ever be,
God’s triune name resounding Through all eternity. (Luke 2:29-32)

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
People:	Amen

BLESSING
People:	Amen

SENDING HYMN “Sent Forth by God's Blessing”   	LSB 643
1. Sent forth by God's blessing, Our true faith confessing,
The people of God from his dwelling take leave.
The Supper is ended.  Oh, 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'ry day 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.

POSTLUDE
Hymnody from Lutheran Worship © 1982, All God’s People Sing © 1992, Hymnal Supplement ‘98 © 1997, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 and Creative Worship by Concordia Publ. House, St. Louis, MO. Other hymnody under CCLI license #224610. Bible Quotations from New International Version © 1984 Zondervan Publ. House.