We welcome you to worship this weekend with the Lutheran Church of the Master for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost! When clay becomes a pot, it must first have a center. As a potter spins, pushes, and pulls the clay into its final form, it can easily lose its center and become misshapen. Having lost its center, it fails to fully be what it is being created to be. At the heart of the Christian assembly is Jesus—in word, in song, in prayer, in the neighbor, in water, bread, and wine. Jesus, who embodies forgiveness and mercy, is the heart. Again and again, life becomes misshapen. Again and again, the potter reshapes the clay. The splash of a watery cross, the taste of bread and wine: these things center life in Christ. God’s mercy washes over us. God’s mercy is implanted in us. God creates life anew; deformed hearts are reformed for works of mercy and love.

I hope you have had the opportunity to download the resources for this Season of The Spirit to prepare your at-home worship spaces or worship in the building. I also hope that your sabbath is fulfilling, as today promises to be an inspiring morning. For our liturgy today, I invite you to please download and open the worship guide to fully participate as you, too, are a vital participant in today’s liturgy. Peace & Blessings Dear Church ~ Pastor Dave

14th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Guide

But for this liturgy, please give your thanks to the following contributors:

  • Ladies Rejoice, N’Soul and all our incredible musicians!
  • Michael Benshish – Director of Worship & Music Ministries
  • Pat Gerber Bornholt – Deacon Emeritus
  • Guy Schilke – Assisting Lay Minister
  • LCM Technical Team
  • And of course, our wonderful Staff & Volunteers!

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