The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost - Online Worship - July 20, 2025

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The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

Join us next Sunday as
we celebrate the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost!

The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
Take A Breath; Let’s Talk
July 27th, 2025 - 9:30AM
Rainbow Time is offered next Sunday Morning! All Children welcome!
Faith Quest resumes in September.
Lord of Life LIVE! will not live stream next week.

Upcoming Events:

All are welcome, encouraged to visit the Prayer Cross as moved to do so.

Gathering in The Spirit

I Will Celebrate

Baloche

I will celebrate
Sing unto the Lord
Sing to the Lord
A new song
I will celebrate
Sing unto the Lord
Sing to the Lord
A new song
With my heart
Rejoicing within
With my mind
Focused on Him
With my hands
Raised to the heavens
All I am
Worshiping Him

I will celebrate
Sing unto the Lord
Sing to the Lord
A new song

I will celebrate
Sing unto the Lord
Sing to the Lord
A new song

With my heart
Rejoicing within
With my mind
Focused on Him
With my hands
Raised to the heavens
All I am
Worshiping Him

I will celebrate
Sing unto the Lord
Sing to the Lord
A new song
I will celebrate
Sing unto the Lord
Sing to the Lord
A new song

Litany Trusting God’s Faithfulness In Each Breath

PSALM 25

Today we trust anew, The One Sure Thing, The Better Part, The One whose name we truly and eternally celebrate, as priority #1; so we take a fresh breath in grace and we worship, in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.

Amen. To you, O Lord, I lift my soul. I put my trust in you alone and follow you. Though I am a sinner, you will not let me be put to shame.

People of God: Those who wait upon the Lord will not be put to shame. They will be set free. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins and those times we have failed to make Jesus the number one priority in our lives.

(silence for reflection)

Friends in Christ, today take a breath in the grace of these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. All who are thirsty, come to The One who comes to you first!

Song of Renewal

All Who Are Thirsty

Brown & Robertson

All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life
Let the pain and the sorrow
Be wash’d away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deep
We sing

Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come

I do love you, Lord. Lead me in your truth, teach me your paths; I will seek you always. You alone are the God of my salvation and for you I wait all the day long.

Friends of Jesus: The Lord does not remember our sins. According to his steadfast love he remembers you, and all his children everywhere. All who are thirsty, come to The One who thirsts for you, seek the Lord while he may be found!

Song of Renewal

All Who Are Thirsty

Brown & Robertson

All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life
Let the pain and the sorrow
Be wash’d away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deep
We sing

Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come

Almighty and loving God, help us today to make you and our neighbors first in our lives once again. By your Holy Spirit, help us take a breath, a new breath in grace, as you quench our thirst for you alone, as you renew our faith to see there is need for only one thing, to make you the number one priority in our lives. In Jesus’ perfect, powerful, and faithful name, we pray. Amen.

Song of Grace Anew

Children of The Heavenly Father

Sandell, Berg

vs. 1
Children of the heav’nly Father
Safely in his bosom gather
Nestling bird or star in heaven
Such a refuge ne’er was given

vs. 2
God his own doth tend and nourish
In his holy courts they flourish
From all evil things he spares them
In his mighty arms he bears them

vs. 3
Neither life nor death shall ever
From the Lord his children sever
Unto them his grace he showeth
And their sorrows all he knoweth

vs. 4
Though he giveth or he taketh
God his children ne’er forsaketh
His the loving purpose solely
To preserve them pure and holy

Gospel

LUKE 10:38–42

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”

(New Revised Standard Version)

BASED ON PSALM 89

As we hear God’s Word, let us take a deep, fresh breath, and boldly speak of all we believe, trusting God’s power and grace in Jesus Christ.

I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to my servant David: ‘I will establish your descendants forever, and build your throne for all generations.’” Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones. For who in the sky can be compared to the Lord? Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord, great and awesome above all that are around him? O Lord, God of hosts, who is as mighty as you? Blessed be the Lord forever. Amen and Amen.

Children are invited to join volunteers for Rainbow Time during today’s Sermon! Join us for a time of storytelling, coloring, and time with friends! Children will return to their families after the Sermon.

Take A Breath … Priority #1

GENESIS 18:1-10A; COLOSSIANS 1:15-28; LUKE 10:38-42

We hear them all the time.  I use them quite readily.  Maybe you do to?  No one wants to assume anything or to offend anyone or to paint ourselves into a corner.  I know I don't.  Maybe you don't want to either.  Qualifiers.  We make a bold statement, and then we make sure everyone understands, `it's not a sure thing.'  We say things like, `Absolutely, but it depends.'  When it comes to choosing and discussing our priorities, the use of qualifiers often increases.  `This is most important, unless of course you are counting that.'  `Nothing is more important than this, unless that opportunity becomes available.'  `This is it!  Nothing else matters!  For now.'  Jesus today reminds us what matters the most.  Jesus tells us, "There is need for only one thing.  Mary has chosen the better part..."  "One" thing; "the" better part.  There are no qualifiers used here.  Trust Jesus tells us loud and clear today, as he always does, what really matters.  Take a deep breath in the unqualified grace of this truth: Jesus has already made you his number one priority!

1. What are your priorities?  What is most important to you?

A. Can you think of your “top 5” list?  Can you put them in order?

B. This is a tough question - to put things in order of importance.

C. Mary made Jesus her number one priority.
Luke 10:42

D. Take a deep breath in grace, trust anew, God has put you at the top of His list.

2. Why are these your priorities?  What is your criteria for making something a priority?

A. This can be a tougher question.

B. Martha liked doing, to honor, to glorify, to praise; serving was her priority, perhaps - even if it meant not sitting, not taking in, not breathing in The One Sure Thing, The Better Part, in her presence.

C. Mary made Jesus important.  She was interested in him and loved him.  Her interests and her passions were her criteria.

D. God's criteria is simple - God makes important what God has an interest, a love and a passion for - you!
Genesis 18:3

3. How do Jesus, God's Word, God's Gift of Baptism, God's Call to Discipleship, The Gift of Faith, The Concept of Sin and The Freedom of Forgiveness, The Promises of Life, Transformation, Salvation, and Life Everlasting fit into your priorities?
Colossians 1:17, 28

4. Jesus is The Messenger, The Message: God and God's way are #1! As we trust this, surrender to it, we see what is already so:

A. “We love because God first loved us.”  We make God first, because God makes us first.  God says you are his #1 priority, in the cross and in his love for you, you have been made #1.

B. Take a deep breath in the unqualified grace of this truth: Jesus has made you his number one priority!

Offering is available for our indoor services. Find a Lord of Life with a volunteer bucket to deposit offering in person as you leave worship today. If you find yourself wanting to offer your gifts to Lord of Life, you can do so online using the link below. You can also drop offering at anytime in our secure mailbox at Lord of Life located in the parking lot.

Song Anew in Hope & Grace

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Dorsey

vs. 1
Precious Lord take my hand
Lead me on let me stand
I am tired I am weak I am worn
Through the storm through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord
Lead me home

vs. 2
When my way grows drear
Precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord
Lead me home

vs. 3
When the darkness appears
And the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord
Lead me home

Take my hand precious Lord
Lead me home

Sharing our Needs and Joy with God in Prayer

… as we pray to you, Jesus, ...
With each breath, breathe on us anew, your Spirit and your grace.

All these things and whatever else you see we need, grant to us we pray, for into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.

Holy Communion will take place during our service. If you are not worshipping with us in person but would like to receive Communion, we will be offering Drive Through Communion at our building at 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville, Minnesota, following our indoor service. Drive Through Communion will be available between 10:15am & 10:30am.

For those worshiping with us in person, we receive communion through intinction; that is, you will receive the bread, the host, then dip into the glass of choice, either a red wine in the chalice closest to the host, or in a light colored non-alcoholic grape juice. All are welcome.

We also offer gluten free and pre-packaged options. Please take these options before arriving at the host to receive a blessing.

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.

Song During Holy Communion

Lord I Lift Your Name on High

Founds

Lord I lift Your name on high
Lord I love to sing Your praises
I’m so glad You’re in my life
I’m so glad You came to save us

You came from heaven to earth
To show the way 
From the earth to the cross
My debt to pay

From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord I lift Your name on high

(repeat entire song)

Take Me to the Water

African American Spiritual

refrain:
Take me to the water
Take me to the water
Take me to the water
To be baptized

vs. 1
None but the righteous
None but the righteous
None but the righteous
Oh shall see God

(refrain)

vs. 2
I love Jesus
I love Jesus
I love Jesus
Oh yes I do

(refrain)

vs. 3
He’s my Savior
He’s my Savior
He’s my Savior
Oh yes he is

(refrain)

The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace, this day, and on into life everlasting.
Amen.

Let us pray.
Pour out upon us the spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of those whom you have fed with one heavenly food; through Jesus Christ, The Lord of life. Amen.

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, as you take each breath, each deep, fresh breath, in the living grace of Jesus Christ. In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Let us go in the peace of Christ, celebrating the love of God, and serving the Lord of life.
Thanks be to God!

Going In Light & Grace

The Little Light of Mine

Spiritual

vs. 1
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine

vs. 2
Ev’rywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Ev’rywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Ev’rywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine

vs. 3
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine

(repeat first verse)

Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine

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Today, Sunday, July 20, we celebrate The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost!

“Take A Deep Fresh Breath; Priority #1!” Thanks be to God, for one and all, who shared with us, a most amazing and blessed week of Vacation Bible School! Rainbow Time is offered this morning! All children welcome! Faith Quest resumes in September!

Join us next Sunday, July 27, as we celebrate The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost!

“Take A Breath; Let’s Talk!” Rainbow Time is offered next Sunday morning! All children welcome! Faith Quest resumes in September!

As we share our worship, we give thanks for every volunteer as you bless our ministry, greeting, ushering, nursery, serving communion, live streaming, AV ministry, set up, clean up, fellowship, worship leaders, and more! You can access details and ways to sign up on our website and Facebook page! Thank you!

Friends, today as always, all who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion. For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving! Offering is collected in baskets by the ushers as you exit the sanctuary.

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From everyone on every level of leadership and service, we continue to pray for you and to give thanks to God for each of you! Please contact Pastor Jamie if he can serve you in any way: jamie.thompson@lordoflifemn.org

We pray The Holy Spirit breathes anew on us to be God’s people and to be God’s Church, as together we make known and we trust anew God’s gifts of hope, peace, justice, clarity, calm, and comfort forever break forth in new ways for you and your loved ones, today, and as we share every gift of God’s light, love and grace!

Acknowledgments for today’s service include:

Litany Trusting God’s Faithfulness, In Each Breath, written based on Psalm 25. “Prayer of The Day,” “Lord’s Prayer,” “Post-Communion Blessing, Prayer, & Benediction,” “Children Of The Heavenly Father,” “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” “Take Me To The Water,” “This Little Light Of Mine,” based on the LBW. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice Hymnal Supplement © 1995 Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis & Board of Publication, Lutheran Church In America, Philadelphia; and Evangelical Lutheran Worship © 2006 Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, MN. Used with permission. .“I Will Celebrate” © 1990, this arr. 1991 Maranatha! Music. CCLI #443123 “All Who Are Thirsty” © 1998 Vineyard Songs CCLI #2489542 “Jesus Loves Me” © Words and Music Public Domain,CCLI #4771887 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” © 1938 Unichappell Music Inc. OL #59543 “Lord, I Lift Your Name On High” © 1989 Universal Music CCLI #117947 “Take Me to the Water” Traditional African American Spiritual, & this arr. © 1992 Horace Clarence Boyer “This Little Light of Mine” © Words and Music Public Domain, this arr. © Horace Clarence Boyer, OL#01998 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.