Sunday July 7, 2013 - Eastkoshkonong.org

Seventh Sunday after PentecostLiturgy Setting: ELW page 184Welcome all who have come to worship!“All are welcome” here at East Koshkonong. Come again: soon and often! Pleasetake time to fill out a communion card. Prayer requests may be written on the back.We pray that our time of worship is a blessing for you as surely as your presence is ablessing for us. Join us at the table of Holy Communion where Christ is our host,inviting us to 'come and eat!' (Grape juice is in the center ring of the tray.) Do youdesire more information about our congregation? Would you like a visit? Pleasespeak with Pastor Dave.Hymn Sing …………………………………………………………………….“There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” Handout“Faith of Our Fathers” #812Prelude…………………………………………………………………………..GATHERINGConfession and Forgiveness…………………………………….….…..Page 94Gathering Hymn……....“O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” ……...…….....#888Greeting/Kyrie………………………………………………………...Page 184Hymn of Praise “Glory to God”………………………………………Page 185The Prayer of the Day………………………………………………………….Assistant Minister: O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus,you are the city that shelters us, the mother who comforts us.With your Spirit accompany us on our life's journey,that we may spread your peace in all the world,through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.Congregation: Amen.WORDFirst Lesson …………………………………………….…… Isaiah 66:10–14Those who returned from the exile found that the hopes for the glorious restorationof Judah were not completely fulfilled. For these disappointed people,the prophet envisions salvation in the image of a nursing woman. Mother Jerusalemand a mothering God remind the community how they are sustained andsupported.