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laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied,
when you build fine houses and settle down, and when your herds and flocks grow large and
your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, then your heart will become proud
and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
He led you through the vast and dreadful desert, that thirsty and waterless land, with its
venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. He gave you manna to
eat in the desert, something your fathers had never known, to humble and to test you so that in
the end it might go well with you. You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my
hands have produced this wealth for me." But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who
gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your
forefathers, as it is today.
(Texas Lutherans, be grateful to the Lord your God!)
Pastor:
People:
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 79:9, 13
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People:
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People:
Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins for your name's sake.
Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will praise you forever;
from generation to generation we will recount your praise.
EPISTLE
Philippians 4:6-9
St. Paul put mission into practice; we are called to do the same in our beloved District.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if
anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or
received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be
with you.
Pastor:
People:
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God. (Please rise)
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
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People:
All:
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
HOLY GOSPEL
Luke 10:1-2
We are the workers sent out today to Texas and the world!
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People:
The Holy Gospel according to Luke, the tenth chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
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