Inwood Lutheran Parish

 

Do not be afraid any longer, only believe.

But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe."

for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me.

O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,

and you have healed me.

O Lord, you brought up my soul from Sheol,

restored me to life from among those gone down to the Pit.

Sing praises to the Lord, O you his faithful ones,

and give thanks to his holy name.

For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime.

Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

As for me, I said in my prosperity,

“I shall never be moved.”

By your favor, O Lord, you had established me as a strong mountain;

you hid your face; I was dismayed.

To you, O Lord, I cried,

and to the Lord I made supplication:

“What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the Pit?

Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness?

Hear, O Lord, and be gracious to me!

O Lord, be my helper!”

You have turned my mourning into dancing;

you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

so that my soul may praise you and not be silent.

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.

Pastor's Soapbox
updated 3/09/09

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost June 28, 2009 — Color: green

Lamentations 3:22-33

Psalm 30 (appointed psalm refrain: verse 1)

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Mark 5:21-43

Almighty and merciful God, we implore you to hear the prayers of your people. Be our defense against all harm and danger, that we may live and grow in faith and hope, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Alleluia. Our Savior Jesus Christ has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Alleluia. 2 Timothy 1:10

Peter and Paul, Apostles June 29, 2009 — Color: scarlet/red

Acts 12:1-11

Psalm 87:1-3, 5-7 (appointed psalm refrain: verse 3)

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18

John 21:15-19

Almighty God, we praise you that your blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdoms. Grant that your church throughout the world may always be instructed by their teaching and example, be knit together in unity by your Spirit, and ever stand firm upon the one foundation who is Jesus Christ our Lord, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Alleluia. This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses. Alleluia. Acts 2:32

Thomas, Apostle July 3, 2009 — Color: scarlet/red

Judges 6:36-40

Psalm 136:1-4, 23-26 (appointed psalm refrain: verse 1)

Ephesians 4:11-16

John 14:1-7

Ever-living God, you strengthened your apostle Thomas with firm and certain faith in the resurrection of your Son. Grant that we too may confess our faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. Acts 1:8

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost July 5, 2009 — Color: white

Ezekiel 2:1-5

Psalm 123 (appointed psalm refrain: verse 2)

2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Mark 6:1-13

God of the covenant, in our baptism you call us to proclaim the coming of your kingdom. Give us the courage you gave the apostles, that we may faithfully witness to your love and peace in every circumstance of life, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Alleluia. I will boast gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Alleluia. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

GREEN. Green, the color used for times when festival or penitential colors are not appropriate. Green is reminiscent of living plants and suggests spiritual growth.