Divisive Effects of Discipleship

August 14th, 2022 – The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Today’s gospel contains harsh words concerning the purifying and potentially divisive effects of God’s call.  People who follow the way of Christ often encounter hostility and rejection, even from those they love.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Triple Fugue in C”

Announcements

Opening Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”

Apostolic Greeting

Kyrie

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Jeremiah 23:23-29

Second Reading: Hebrews 11:29-12:2

Anthem: “God the Sculptor of the Mountain”, and “Touch the Earth Lightly”

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel Reading: Luke 12:49-56

Sermon: “Divisive Effects of Discipleship”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “All My Hope on God is Founded”

Apostles Creed

Installation of the Church Council

The Prayers and the Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Lead On O King Eternal”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Voluntary” by Johann Pepusch